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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. kellar entertain.
ed Is ladies and gentlemen guests
Wednesday evening.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-01-15
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves to
be indebted to the late firm OF Will
hanson Is LeSourd are requested to
call and settle their accounts at once
as the books of that firm must be
closed a. lie SoURD,
tics Administrator.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-01-15

Thirty-fve cases of Typhoid ey.r
in Columbus reported yesterday.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-01-15

"Elrly Elster, Early Spring.
Easter Sunday will fall on April 3.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-01-15
Columbus investments.

Messrs. X Ibert and Joseph Cotton
and Mr.. 7. F. Bushey, of this city,
have purchased the Eberly block in
Columbus, which was sold for $5s, 500.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-01-15
REMOVED.
Joseph r. Thatcher,

nENTIsT- door. I : North Main
IL 81. Modern Methods and Equipment;
Seamless God Crowns aud Bridge Work. DIR
Thai cher's Antiseptic Dental Cream sc.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-01-15
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4
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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-01-15
Everything Comes in Time. Etc

The new chairs for the court room
have really and truly arrived. and
| are being placed in position.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
TEXAS COUPLE RELATE
TRYING ORDEAL IN CHICAGO.

An ordeal in connection with the Iro-
quois Theater fire in Chicago was related
yesterday by Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Talli-
ferro of Dallas. Tex. who are In St
Louis en- route to their home.
Mrs. Talliferro had gone to the matinee
with lady companion, and secured seats
In the third row from the rear of the
parquet.
When the flames that carried death to
hundreds of persons flashed from the
stage across the audience, Mrs. Tailiferro
started for the main doorway. Though
she was near the aisle ana within Few
feet of the point Of exit, she found the
doorway already choked With crushed hui
man forms.
Half dazed, almost sufsocated, she
managed, in some manner which she does
not remember, to fight her way out OF the
playhouse.
Upon reaching the street she missed her
companion and at once began a search.
Mr.. Talliferro, who had not gone to the
Immediately upon hearing a report Of the
fire.
After hours spent in looking for her
among the crowds that blocked the
streets, the injured in various hospitals
and the bodies placed upon wagons, he
he began surveying the charred remains
of many victims
His grcwsome task was suddenly inter
rupted.
Dear" said voice from one who Ike
wise was bending over the row of bodies.
Turning: with a glad cry. he clasped his
Mrs. Talliferro had been looking for her
lady friend, who was afterwards found to
be safe.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
BODY OF ROBERT CALDWELL
WILL ARRIVE THIS MORNING.

A telegram to The Republic from Chi
cago last night announced that William B.
Harrison, uncle OF Robert Porter Cald-
well, son of Mrs. Byrd T. Caldwell of No.
1868 Morgan street. who perished In the
Iroquois Theater fire. had left the city
last night with his nephew's body. He
will arrive here this morning
The funeral will take place at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon at the family resi-
the Reverend Doctor W. J. williamson
of the Third Baptist Church. and the in
terrnent will be made In Bellefontaine
Cemetery.
The following will act as pallbearers:
Robert Cotton, Clayton Teasdale. Elmer
Neville, Dwight Hurlburt. Harry Van
Cleave, William Goodloe. Ralph Wind and
Archie Summerville.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02

is located a competent assistant fireman
will be designated as theater inspector,
and these inspectors are to be under the
supervision OF general theater inspectors.
Weekly inspection of all places of
amusement will be required for the pur-
pose of seeing that the stage, flies, shield
over border lights, etc, are In proper
condition, examine all auxiliary fire appli-
ances. such as hose. standpipes. water
buckets, extinguishers. hooks, axes, etc,
and see that they are Of regulation de-
partment standard, in perfect condition
and ready for immediate use.
Regular monthly reports are to be made
and the inspectors must make such recon-
nendationS as they may deem proper for
the better protection of life anu property
III case OF hre. panic or other danger
1t Is declared that the safety of the the
ater-goinS pubic Is dependent during q
performance to d certain extent upon the
VisIlahce OF the inspector, and they must
promptly report any violation of law or
neglect upon the part of the authorities
having charge of such places of amuse-
nient @ 10 properly and effectively safeguard
their premises at all times.
The attention OF the uniformed force ts
also called to the provisions of section 81
OF the rules Of the Municipal Explosive
commission. which reads as follows:
Inc use or what are technically known
as fireworks. showers. or the use of any
mixture containing chlorate of potash and
suiphur in theaterS or public halls OF en-
tertainment is prohibited"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
To.DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.


In his first sermon as pastor OF St Leo's
Church the Reverend James T. Coffey
drew lessons from the Iroquois Theater
fire on the uncertainties of life. Father
Cofrey stated that no revolution in parish
affairs is intended.
Anticipating a happy New Years Day
Walter Roman returned TO find that his
son had drowned by falling through hole
In the ice In Nameoki Slough.
The choir OF ST. Johns NJ. F.. Church.
South, will sing Mendelssohn's oratorio'
Elijah"
The annual dinner to the newsboys gwen
by the Jefferson Club took place at the
Coliseum.
A mat OF roses covers the grave OF hath-
Ieen Middleton. the young st. Louis VIC
tim of the Chicago theater fire
Many arrests were made by the police
following the revelry on New Years Eve.
The Folk meeting at the Music Hail to-
day promises to be largely attended
The audience at thc Century Theater
sang Nearer, My God, TO Thee for the
Chicago fire victims.
Patrick Sullivan, II years old, died from
injuries sustained by being run over by
Wabash engine.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
MISSOURI WOMAN AND SON
PERISHED IN THEATER FIRE.

J. L. Dryden. an attorney living at No.
4420A Elmbank avenue, received a tele-
gram Thursday afternoon announcing that
his daughter-in-law. Mrs. John Dryden.
Jr, and his grandson, Taylor Dryden. per-
lshed In the Iroquois Theater fire at Chi
cago.
1t was stated yesterday that the bodies
of the mother and son would be taken to
Pennington, Mo-, for burial. The Drydens
lived In Missouri! before moving to Chi
cago. Mrs. Dryden was sister-in-law Of
Mrs. Otto Hirzei of Clayton.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
RELIEF FUNDS STARTED;
Upton OFFERS $1,000.

Chicago, Jan. Public realization of
the horror Of the Iroquois disaster has led
to the opening of a number of subscription
lists to raise funds for the pressing work
OF relief. Sir Thomas Upton cabled from
London that he stood ready to contribute
N.O00.
President Granger Farwell Of the Stock
Exchange has appointed a committee of
five to receive subscriptions. and long
list Of brokerage houses Immediately
pledged themselves to contribute.
President Farwell said that 1t would be
wise to get funds pledged, even if no use
should be found for the money. He ex-
pressed belief. however that much could
Members of the cast Of "Mr Buebeard,
Jr.," are awaiting Instructions from New
York as to their future. and many of them
lost their clothes and valuabes in the fire.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
PROVIDED FOR HIS DOG
AND THEN DRANK POISON.
Sohn Brobst, Former Misxourian,
Ended His Life 1t Dallas, Tex
Body shipped to Miami.
REprH,.Ic SPECIAL.


Dallas, Tex. Jan. John Brobst 70
years old. who came to Dallas from Mis-
sourf moro than twenty years ago. and
has since worked at his trade as a 1eweIer.
committed suicide this morning by taking
poison. His wife died fifteen months ago
and he became much depressed. His only
companion was q pet dog named Major
and they were almost inseparable the dog
sleeping In the same room with Brobst.
Last night Brobst asked negro servant
II he and his wife would accept Major as
q New Year gift. always being good to him
Ind not let him stay In his (Brobst's
1Fpo1n last might. The gift was accepted
Snd the old man went to his room alone.
He was found dead. lying across couch
shis morning.
Pfobst had been reading book with che
title rs Life Worth Living?' and had
n1axined numerous striking passages. On
Z ~ Leaf he had written: Ian. /. 1901:
I 10 10 school" An undertaken late this
eV5nlng received telegraphic instructions
- nhfp the body of The dead man TO a
- at Aliani Mo-. and It was shipped on
- sAso@A< -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
NINETEEN CHICAGO
THEATERS ARE CLOSED.
Continued From Page One.

been identified. A sister Of Mrs Pond,
Miss Grace Tuttle. is still among the miss
ing. Eelen. a 7-year old daughter Of
Ar. Pond. was identified solely by her
teeth. A club pin was all that led to the
recognition of Raymond Pond, "A years
old. TIE funeral of Mrs. Pend and her
two children Will be delayed until the
body OF Miss Tuttle Is found.
A pathetic incident occurred to-day on
the Cottage Grove cable line. This passes
within a half square OF Rolston's morgue.
Late this afternoon a man. haggard and
worn. walked up to a Cottage Grove car
and climbed aboard, carrying in his arms
the body of a little golden-haired girl.
The form was partially wrapped In can
vas cloth. but not sufficiently to conceal
It. AS the father took his seat with the
child IN his arms the conductor eyed him
doubtfully, and then. a.>proaching.
touched him on the shoulder saying:
Il am sorry, but the rules of the COM
pany DO not permit the carrying OF
bodies IN this manner. / must ask you
to leave the car"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
H. G. DARROW SAVED
HIS DAUGHTER FROM FIRE.

n. G. Darrow, vice president of the
Home Publishing Company Of st. Louis.
arrived in the city at s o'clock last night
from Chicago. Mr.. Darrow was one of
the spectators at the Iroquois Theater on
the afternoon OF the fire. and helped in
getting out frightened and helpless
women.
Mr.. Darrow boards at the Moser, but
his home is on Center street in Chicago.
On Wednesday afternoon, while he was
on a holiday visit his daughter, Oracle, IA
years old. induced him to join party of
neighbors who were going to the chill
oren's matinee.
In the party were Mrs. H. @. Freder-
icks and Mrs. Carrie Weber, who reside
across the street from the Darrow home.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02

They had an extra ticket for the little
girl. but Mr.. Darrow was compelled to
stand at the rear Of the house.
When the fire broke out he ran for his
daughter and fought his way to the street
with her. Then he went back for the 9TH
ers. but could not reach them, and Joined
In the general rescue work. carrying out
fifteen women and children. until finally
stopped by the police on account OF that
part of the house becoming impossible
Thursday he visited the morgues and
found the bodies of the ladies who had
accompanied him and his daughter and
those of some of his friends. He says that
the published accounts OF the holocaust
do not near approach the awful reality.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
BENJAMIN A. DozIER DEAD.
Was Steamboat Captain on Mis-
sissippi Before War.

Captain Benjamin A. Dozier. who was
steamboat captain on the Mississippi be-
fore the war. and who was engaged in
the cracker business in St Louis fog many
years. died last night at his residence, No.
5232 Delmar boulevard
He was 3 years old, and for the last
sis. which was primarily the cause Of his
death.
Captain Dozier had lived In st. Louis for
more than fifty years, and he had a wide
circle of acquaintances. He is survived
by his wife, Helen A Dozier, AMI three
children, f. n. Dozier. Miss Emma Dozier
rangements have not been made,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
INSANITY Is CAUSED BY
IR0QU0IS THEATER DISASTER.
REPuRIIc SPECIAL

,
who escaped with their lives has begun " show itself wrecked minds How
seriously terrible
n olent
ing
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
MRS. LEFMANN FIRE VICTIM;
FORMERLY LIVED HERE.

Mrs Susie Lehman, sister-in-law Of
Julius Lehman, secretary Of the Missouri
Coffee Growers Association. was one OF
the victims of the Iroquois Theater fire.
Mrs Lehman formerly lived In St
Louis but recently removed to La Porte
Ind. Mr.. Lehman departed yesterday for
Chicago to take charge OF the body.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
WILL INSPECT THEATERs.
Mayor Holt of Houston, Tex,
Taking Steps to Prevent Fire.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Houston. Tex. Jan. 1.-The Chicago
horror has caused Mayor Holt to order an
inspection Of all theater buildings in Hous-
ton, with view to having safeguards In
stituted against fire.
The plant Of the C. r Cummings Lun-
Der Company was destroyed by tire at
o'clock this morning. The loss is esti-
mated at $1,000. of which $500 was COW
cred by Insurance
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02

New York. Jan. l.-Arrived: Mongolian,
from Glasgow.
Queenstown. Jan. l-Arrived: Lucania,
New York.
New York. Jan. l-Arrived: caIabrta.
Genoa and Naples: Patria, Marseilles,
Genoa and Naples: Breslau, Bremen: Min.
netonka. San Francisco. via Coronel and
Rio Janeiro.
Movflle. Jan. L-Sailed: Ionian. from Liy-
erpooi. Halifax and St. John. New Bruins
wick
Glasgow. Dec. S.-sailed: Pomeranian.
Boston: Siberian. New York.
Greenock. Dec. M-Arrived: Carthagian.
Fhiladeiphia. via st. Johns. Newfound-
land.
Queenstown. Dec al-Arrived: Cymr1c.
Boston. for Liverpool. and proceeded.
Trieste. Dec. S-sai!ed: Auranian. New
York.
Hayrc. Dec. s1.-Arrived: La Bretarne
New York.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
MEMORIAL SERVICE
AT THE CENTURY,
Theater Audience Sings GNearer,
My God, to Thee" for Chicago
Fire Victims
MINISTER LEADS IN HYMN
Incident Caused by the Reverend
c. FL. Congdon and Said to
Have Been Impromptn
Affects Crowd

An affecting memorial servica sai6 20
have been entirely inpromptu. for the
victims Of the Chicago theater fire, took
place at the Century Theater last night
when the entire audience Joined In sing
ing Nearer. My God. to Thee"
The curtain had descended on the second
act OF Ezra Kendalrs play. HOLIDAY
cheer, the joys Of New Years Day nad
been heightened by the hunlor and wit OF
Mr.. Kendall and his company Tho hura
Of merry chatter had begun tust a. the
orchestra leader raised his baton to direct
some roliicking air.
Ladies and Gentlemen"
In second the eyes Of every one fn ths
crowded playhouse were turned toward I
man who had arisen from his seat ami
was speaking.
In the midst Of our pleasure" conttu-
ued the speaker, II believe you win all
join me In devoting moments thourht
to the frishtful catastrophe which befeIl
d similar audience In Chicago several
days ago. Let US remember the unfortu.
Mates"
Absolute silence marked the pause. The
throng, deeply impressed and in full syua-
pathy, waited for q continuation Of thH
simple speech.
Nearer. my God. 70 thss.
Nearer to thee.
Tho speaker had begun this hvnas. a.
miliar TO every one.
AT the second bar the orchestra took no
the air. and presently hundreds Of voices
Joined in the singing until the sacred
melody sweIled and filed the playhouse
Ike the tones of great pipe organ In q
cathedral
When the last notes ebbed tears were to
be seen in many eyes. From prosceuiurn
boxes. the pit. the balcony and from the
gallery voices had given utterance to =
tribute Of deepest sympathy for those who
perished and the relatives of the dead in
he Chicago fire. Street urchins were heard
With society leaders in the hymn.
Attaches Of the theater stated that ths
speech was made and t., singing led by
me Reverend c. h Congdon of Chicago
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
Army Broken while skatfng.

William Garlick. Is years old. whils
skating on the sidewalk on Eighteenth,
near Division street, last evening fell on
the pavement and sustained q double
fracture OF the arm. He was taken to ths
City Dispensary for treatment anG lntek
was removed to his home, No. 172S D1y1p
sion street.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
NEW YORK TO MAKE
BETTER THEATER INSPECTION

New York. Jan 1.-The first order Is
sued under the new administration of tho
Fire Department looks to the more thor
ough inspection of all tbeaters in this
city In each battalion wherein a theater
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
LIGHT OPERATOR TELLS
HOW FIRE STARTED.

McMull.n's story was as follows:
II WITS standing on the iron bridge at the
right side OF the stage from which the
spot light" is operated. The lamp seemed
in good condition. but in the middle Of the
second act, just as
AS I changed from a white light to q
blue one. the arc between the carbons
spiuttered and jumped. A spark struck the
frayed edges on the inside border OF the
curtain drapery. A fame. which should
say was about twelve inches long. shot
up. I abandoned the lamp, and clapped
my hand upoa the flames, but they spread
in spite OF me. called to have the fire
curtain lowered and yelled to the house
fireman to help me. He came with a pat
ent fire extinguisher. which had no effect
on the flames Finally jumped from the
bridge to the stage. A little child in one
of the front boxes had already been badly
burned / seized her and carried her out
and then returned to the theatsr. Here
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02

/ worked pulling people out of the choked
exits until it was useless to stay any
longer"
With the arrest of McMullin the police
ness among the theater employees who are
essential to a complete inquiry at the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
Nearer. my God. 70 thsA
Nearer to thee.

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If 1t fails to cursl
=. w. Groves signature Is on each box-8o
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
WASHINGTON

Tho President shakes hands with 6'ul
callers at the New Years reception at the
White House.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02

In heavens name. how long does 1t take
to make . few sispsr'
To this Mr.. Marshall; offered no reply.
Returning to his office the Mayor said:
Il think exactly as 1 thought yesterday
Of the theater. could not see any ex-
PLANTATION for the disaster except the fall
ure of the curtain to come down I tried
a lot of the doors. and they seemed to
open and shut readily. 1 got into the rig
ging loft, which Is Of solid metal. without
a trace Of combustible material about It.
II think it would have been wise. how
ever. If the management had not placed
heavy curtains in front Of the exits.
gained a better idea OF the horror of the
thing to-day than 1 had possessed before.
Just think. Of stepping upon whisp Of
human hair while walking about in the
theater"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
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BLAMES PUBLIC FOR CALAMITY;
PEOPLE DEMAND TOO MUCH
EXCITEMENT AND LIGHT,


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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02

Five mocicouts In one evening is the rec
ord made at a pugilistic exhibition in
Baltimore
Jimmy Dunn beat Young Jamison in the
second round Of their battle last evening.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-02
AFTER DRAWING REVOLVER.

Without changing HIS expression IN the
slightest. without showing a trace OF ex-
element or irritation. the man rose to his
feet, still holding on one arm the body of
his child. With his free hand he thrust
into the face Of the conductor large re-
volver, and said in tone which betokened
utter weariness and almost lack of inter
est in the proceedings:
This is my daughter. have looked for
her all Of last night and all Of to-day. 1
have tried in vain 10 obtain n cab or a
carriage. and can get none 1 am taking
my baby home to her mother and intend
to take her on this car. Now go on"
Other men on the car interceded with
the conductor. and the latter realizing the
situation. gave way. and in the crowded
car the father sat and carried the corpse
OF his child to her home.