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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-02-16
GREAT FIRES O FHlSTORY

BaltimOTe'S great fire makes peril
ment review of the great fires of his
tory. First was the burning Of Rome
81 A. D. when the imperial city was
deyasted by a sea Of flame for eight
days. History AYERS that Emeprcr
Nero set the city afire for the mere
pleasure Of seeing it burn, and that he
enjoyed the sight Immensely.
London's great fire occurred in 1865.
1t last ed three days 1t laid waste alb
cut 453 acres and destroyed 1920
buildings. The loss was estimated -
5000 eco. The fire started in a Voc :
en- bulldog in Puddin Lane. Only SIX
lives were lost.
In 1912 the Russians, in presence Of
Napoleon advancing army, set Moscow
on fire. The fire lasted three days and
all Moscow was destroyed More than
10000 buildings were consumed. The
loss was reckoned at $150,000,0CO.
New York had
Daeo,. q memorable fire n
Ter 1885. 1t began in the bust
ness portion of the city and 535 build
ings were destroyed. An area Of more
than 50 acres was laid waste and thou
sand mercantile houses lost their plac
es Of business. The total loss was So
100000
While the city of Hamburg was in
state of anarchy in May, 1912, one-fiftA
of the population was made homeless
by fire in which one hundred persons
lost their lives and 4,2f9 buildings
were estroyed. The total loss was $35.
COO 600.
In May, 1916, the city Of Quebec
had a $4,000, coo fire, in which one
third Of the population was made
homeless and 1850 houses destroyed.
IN July, 1852, tn city of Montreal,
fire devastated a space one mile in
length and one-haif mile in width, leaV
ing 10000 persons detitute, In this
fire 1900 houses were burnt and the
loss $4,000 00n.
Terra, q suDfurb Of ConstantinOple,
occupied by the foreign population
and native christians was wept by
q fire in June, 1870 The foreign legl-
ton were destroyed and more than
1000 buildings laid in ashes The loss
was $11,00O,000
The greatest nre of modern times
or for that matter, in all history. oc
Cured in Chicago, October Sth t
10th, 1871. 1t began in a barn am
spread over an area of 2,124 acres II
the heart of the city. In this fire PSI
lives were lost. $500 people were
made homeless and 17,43b idliu0lt
made homeless and 1743O building!
consumed The los was $4,000, 900.
This was one-half of the value Of tn
buildings of the city. The entire dis
trct was rebuilt in four years. Chicl
go holds the record.
November 9th and 10th, 1872, TIL
richest quarter of Boston was burne1
The area burned over was mere tha-
65 acres and 76G buildings filled wiz
merchandise were destroyed, at a los
of s75,000,000.
The city of st. Johns, New Brun
wick, was destroyed by a fire in Jun
1871 An area of 200 acres was burra
over and ten miles of streets Lei
waste In this fire 1900 buildings WCr
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-02-16


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destroyed 2nG eighteen lives lost. The
less was $-5.000,C00.
in February 1902, there was a great
fire in Patterson. n. j., and the prop.
erty lest was estimated at 10000, 600.
\ few years ago fire fairly swept
Jacksonville, Fla, cut Of existence, for
q time at least
Within recent weeks there was a
fire in Aalesund, Norway that left
1900 people homeless and destroyer
property destroyed at 100000.
Attorney Platt was departure for
Genoa yesterday where he has busi.
ness before the Court
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18

A sure cure for the blues: Jas. T. McA pin in "Ifans Hanson" at Opera house Thursday, March l7.
 A fine lot of mules and mares, at the Mccormick lot, south of the court housa, for sale by NJ. Isaacs.
 J J. Wood of Palestine, was a caller at The Times office yesterday, and ad- vanced his subscription.
 The repairs on the Episcopal Church are completed, and services will be held Sunday morning and night.
 FOUND-A bunch of keys which the owner can have by applying at this office and paying for this notice.
 Mrs El'za Cox, of Haynes. has been pleasant guest at the home of Mrs k. II. Sparkman the past week.
 The Cosmos Club will hold it's meet ing Monday, March 2lst with Mrs. s. II. Mann. Miss Ramsey, leader.
 Mir and Mrs. J. P. BIauton left Tuesday for California, in hopes of benehtting Mir. Blant0n's health.
 We have lots of good whiskes, but Old J. II. Cutter can't be beat for puri. " and flavor. N. 5. Nelson & Co.
 When thinking of building, call on us. We make better prices than you can get elsewhere. Paslay X Johnson
 Get your liver right by taking Duna- wants Original Liver Regulator. That spring tired feeling is thus disspeled.
 Mrs. NJ. Goldberg, was registered at the Marion this week. She was in at tendance upon court, and we are pleased to state that she came out vctor in her suit against the Life h. surance Company.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18

The finest pictures that can be made at the Photo Car.
 For medicinal purposes, Old Barbee Whisky has no superior Get it of Ike Mallory.
 4 new line of laces, emhroideries and ribbons on exhibition at Brandon & Baugh's.
 All kinds of plain and fancy drinks at the Green Tree Saloon. Y0ur trade solicited.
 Drink King Solomon's Famous Ton. ic-ki-ki-the greatest drink on earth Ike Mallory.
 Attorney D. E. Bradshaw, of Little Rock, was registered at the MariDh this week.
 s. r. and A. D. M-Daniel were in the Bluff city yesterday on business and pleasure.
 Miss Blanche Ferguson of Ferguson vile, IS spending the week with the Misses Davis.
 Hardware i'll all it's variety, the best and largest stock in the ely, at Russell. Graham X Co.
 Remember us when wanting feed ol any kind. Oar prices are right Pas lay & Johnson.
 The greatest drink on earth is old Xxi Ike Mallory dlspenses it at the Green Tree.
 New eckwear-turnover co'ors new stock popular prices, at R II. Winfield & Co.
 Mir and Mr3. Geo. Bowman. of St Francis river, were in the city Turs day shopping.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18
The Photo Car will be here all next

The Photo Car will be here all next week.
 Frank r. Poston, an attorney from Memphis, was at court this week.
 Newest novelties in dress goods just opened at Russell, Graham & Co.
 Go to Russell, Graham SS O., for Boys Clothing. A pig new stock.
 An invoice of swell society station cry just received at the Newsstand.
 All kinds of slippers and low shoes for ladies at Russell, Graham X Co. g.
 Old Forrest Club Whiskey is smooth article. T. C. Folbre, Jr., & Co.
 Just received at Russell Graham & Co, the cheapest line of lace in town
 Go to the Magnolia Saloon for fine Whiskey and everything good in their line.
 Try just one bottle of old Ki-Ki. It will make you young again. Ike Nal lory.
 Mrs Mary Shade Long left Wednes. day for brief visit to friends in Little Rock
 Laces at 3c. per yard-cheapest ever brought yo the city Gt Russell, Graham & Go.
 We now have the biggest lot of pret- ty marbles you ever saw-at the News stand Co to Russell Graham S O., for pretty Laces and Mexican Drawn Work.
 Nicely < Neblet have cut the prices on Laces and Embrolderies almost half in two. Russell Graham & Co.,, have a big new line of Boys Clothing at popular prices.
 2--inch China Silks, in all stylish shades, at soc per yard, at Brandon tt Baugh's.
 We have jast completed loo feet of shed and are filling it with the best grades of lumber. Forrest City Lum- Der C.. Yard near Iron Mountain de- pot.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18
, Some exceptionally pretty patterns in 5 Spring DRESS GOODS. ; : See them before you buy, J. H. TIPTON & co. Telephone I4S.


The Photo Car will be here just one week longer.
 Go to Russell, Graham & Go. s for the genuine CorliSs, Coon & Co. collars, best on the market.
 Uhiskey is whiskey, but Old J II Gutter is the best whiskeY on earth. N. B. Nelson & Co.
 Attorney Gray Carroll, of Little Rock, was in attendance on the circuit court the past week.
 Rush J. Ash. the restauranteur, is having hIs place of business painted and otherwise improved.
 Dr. N. r. Beauchamp is indulging in new potatoes. He sent sample to the printer yesterday.
 Don't talk about White Goods for Shirt Waists. Neely x Neblett have cut the prices. That's all.
 T C.Folbre Jr., x Go, serve all kinds ! of hot beverages in cold weather. Try Hot Tom and Jerry.
 Don't fail to see the elegant stock of Boys Clothing now being shown by Russell, Graham & Co. Fox SALE.-A few more good lots ir the Russell addition. on easy terms Apply to James Russell.
 Nicely < Nebett bought their good' before the raise, and they ain't doin. thing to the prices.
 The Corliss. Coon & Go. linen collar are the best on the market. For sall ] by Russell, Graham & Co.
 Uncle Bob Mitchell, of Mjtchell Siding. was in town Tuesday, shaking hands with candidates.
 Old Cutter is pure Rye whiskey and is unexcelled for medicinal pNr poses N. B. Aelsoa & Go.
 Nicely x Neblett are out for l90 business. They will save you l5 pc cent on your purchases.
 Don't fail to see that new line o Spring skirts, just received at 4. Grady's. They are beauties.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18

old Barbee.
 Try O,d Barbee.
 Gobblers are ripe.
 Od Cutter Rye hits the spot. troanet sets at the Newsstand. New L.aces at Russell Graham < Co. Marbles-big new stock-Newsstand. Go to N. B. Nelson X Co.,. for Old Cutter.
 Buy graphophone at the News stand.
 The Ice Plant will soon commence to freeze.
 The oil mill has shut down for the season.
 All kinds of sporting goods at the Newsstand.
 Miss Annie Littel visited friends in Haynes Sunday.
 20 pounds Sugar $l. pounds Coffee Sl at Grady's Cash store
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18

Our old friend, Dan Hunter, is sick with pneumonia.
 Old Barbee and Cumberland Rye only of Ike Mallory.
 Look for Folbre & Co.'S Stop" add in another column.
 Drink Old Forrest Club Whiskey. T. C. Folbre, Jr., X Go.
 J J Barron, Gut Off, was registered at the Imperial Tuesday.
 J. G Stern of Madison, was a guest at the Imperial Tuesday,
 The candidates are catching on to the congressional 'shakel."
 Try Nimocks on bran, chops, hay. oats and general mill feed.
 Try bottle of Old Cutter. It's al- right. N E. Nelson & Go.
 Kl-KL Aphrodislac Stimulator and lnyigorator. Ask Ike Mallory.
 Four pounds of nice, fresh oceans for only 25', al Nicely k Nebetts.
 Peterson Jackson, of Democrat, was am lng the city visitors Monday. Col Jas. Muriy spent last Sunday in MarIanua, the guest of friends.
 We are glad to see Pete Ring again oi He Chac'aw passenger engine. II you are out for bargains, Neely & Neblett Will meet you half way. Bring your neck to Nicely & Nebett Tor one of our 50c Madras shirts.
 Best canned goods at lowest prices to ue found, at Nicely x Neblett's. T. C. Folhre, Jr 6 Co. handle Od 'ireSt Club Whiskey. Try it.
 Black and white China Silk, 90 cents Fer yard, at k. Il. Winfield & Co.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18
II you want to get fat, eat Nicely X Neblstt's Groceries.

Russell, Graham & Go. have com plete line of the celebrated Duttenhofer low shoes and slippers for ladies, and invite you to call and look them over and pick out your size before the stock is broken.
 Geo. NJ Rattan, of Widener, return ed from Hot Springs last Friday. where he had been in search of health. He IS very much improved, but still looks thin and weak.
 We have the lumber, you have the money-our prices are right. Give us l your order and we will deliver the goods. Forrest City Lumber Go. Yard near Iron Mountain depot. Fine whiskey at the price of cheap. Our Old Cutter Rye is IS good as any made, and price is very reasonable. Fry 1t once and you'll never want to change. N. E. Nelson & Go.
 J. W. Fulcher, of Blacklist Siding. was in town yesterday. Fulcher X Son are running the lttle sawmilI at the siding and are numbered among the lucky men in the business.
 Highest cash price paid for Hides and Furs of all description. Office three doors below Times office. South side ct Choctaw railroad. Head & Co. Fur Dealers, Forrest City, Arkansas.
 Ladies, when you buy your Spring costume, buy where you can get trim mings, Innings, buttons, etc to match. Brandon x Baugh have these, and can save your running from store to store.
 J. II. Hinemor State Superinten- dent of Pubic Instruction, visited Crowley Ridge Institute last Tuesday. and seemed very much pleased at it's management.
 T. J Fondren has erected a hand. some monument in the Forrest City Cemetery to the memory of his mother and grandmother. It ia the work of Chas. lsoehl, the artist.
 The Choctaw Brick and Tile Compa- ny is fast becoming reality. Mir GHnder, tie manager, is a pusher, and it won't be long ere Forrest City made brick will be on the market.
 Mack Stewart foreman of the coal shute. accidentally fell from the shule Saturday, breaking his arm near the wrist Dr. Rush set the arm, and Mack will soon be himself again.
 Mrs. J. II. Gunder, of Decatur, Ills, wife of Mr. Gunder, manager of the Chociaw Brick & Tile Co arrived in town Wednesday,. and is now tempora- rlly domlciled at Hotel Imperial.
 Misses Carter and Esther Taylor. daughters of John Taylor, formerly of this county, now of Pulaski county. returned to this city Monday, and will snter Crowley Ridge Institute for the term
 After several months sojourn in this city and county, Miss Dolie Gammel returned Sunday to her home Tn Wal lerville, Mississippi, 10 the regret of her many friends she had made while here.
 Railroad Crossties are as good as Cash. delivered on St. Francis river. Farmers will find that they will do well to put out a few while they are tending a crop, it will save them from going Ill debt. Good inspections and prompt pay is our motto. w H Montgomery, foreman for c. NJ Will kinson, Forrest City, Arkansas 2-19
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18

T
 Hon. k. Bruce Macon spent halt ,s Monday in town, He is on his way to Sriltehden county, looking after hIs ienceS. Bruce IS a clever gentleman. anu vote IS sure to follow shake of his honest hand.
 When you are looking for a first-c,ass article of whisky. go to the Green Tree saloon. Old Barbee leads them al with Cumberland Rye a close spcoBd ana kl-kI or Old Joe Bowers neck auI. neck for thrid place.
 We have just received shipment of ] deadening felt, ready made roohng and rosln side sheating paper Paper your l room with rosin side paper-eoel in summer time, warm in winter Save one half your fuel bill. PasIay & Joaa. SOn.
 That beautiful feathered hamburger Of SDrIng, the blue birds-have made thelr appearance. And in this con ntctlon It IS of interest to state. that these birds have been absent from this country for many years, scarcely one being seen in ten years past.
 WANTED You to send two cents postage for our free ray novelty to entertain your friends with. See the bohes in your fingers, lead in pencil, yolk in egg, etc, etc American Tel egraph College, 3 Adams St, Mem phs Tenn.
 We serve the very best of wines. h. quors and cigars over our bar, aud treat every person ahke. We appre- clate your trade, an: will extend reasonable courtesy to those who cali. Try our Eggnog and Tom and Jerry T. c. Foibre Jr., x Co,
 The thoroughbred stallion, Ferguson Wilkes, years old aud n perfect term, IS offered for sale cheap. Apply 10 N, T. Sanders.
 Complaints continue to come in re- gardlng the nulsasce on the Mad son road. In the absence of d coun'Y blala of health, the only thing which can be done to prevent the dumping of car casses along the road is the erection of wire fence.
 h Nciooh anu " O- fiftlP, or N~W Castle, were callers at The Times office last Friday, t0 see the ''whee,s ga round' and the boys manipulate he leaden messengers of thought. The former added his name to the list as new subscriber. Thanks.
 We are sole agents for Heath X Mllegan and Hammer Paint. Every bucket guaranteed. Sold under a five year guarantee. We also carry all coors in olh Raw aud Boiled Linseed Oil at 60c per gallon. Railway and Col llns leadS-the two that leads. Brushes of all kinds. Paslay & John. son.
 Brandon & Bau2h have received tue largest and best stlec ed line ot Spring Goods ever brOugat to Forrest Cry. They would like for al of their cu.tc- mers and all of other firms cu,t0- mers to call and examine their stock, They can certainly put you next to the up'to-date wearing apparel and give prices that larger cities can't touch,
 Master Joe O'Brien aged fourteen years, brother Of Thos. O'Brirn, butcher met with a serious accident Saturday. While riding home from school his horse shied, throwing h'm to the ground, and striking on his head, rendering him unconscious for nearly two hours. Dr. Rush was sum mOned, and soon restored the little all right
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18

Nicely X Neblett will sell pencil tablets for Be Monday.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-18

Andy Davis, of Blacklist Bayou, was visitor in town Tuesday. He says every body is getting ready for farming
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-12
CITY MASS OF FLAMES
MOST DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN HIS
TORY OF BALTIMORE.
Burned Area Three-quarters Of Mile
Long and From TWO to Eight
Blocks Wide, Causing Loss
of $50, 1000, 900.

The most destructive fire in the his
tory of Baltimore occurred Sunday, the
flames raging practically unchecked
during many hours. completely de
stroying scores of the largest business
houses In the wholesale district, in.
volving losses which cannot yet be
estimated, though it is certain that It
has already exceeded s50.000.000.
The burned area is three-quarters of
mile long and from two to eight
blocks wide, having destroyed almost
all the large stores and warehouses In
the wholesale district around Hopkins
place and all the buildings on both
sides of Baltimore street from How
ard to Holiday street, and Charles
and Baltimore to Charles and Lexing-
ton, and on Lafayette street to Charles
and Holiday, including a total of
about twenty blocks of the most mod
ern and substantial building in Balti-
more.
So far as known there have been
no deaths, although many narrow es-
capes are reported.
With the exception of the Sun, not a
morning newspaper was able to get
out an issue Monday morning. The
Sun has an auxiliary plant in Washing
ton.
The fire departments of all the
cities are on the scene Of |
the big blae and doing everything in /
their power Many buildings in the
track Of the flames were blown up with
dynamite In order to check the prog
Tess of the fire. but to no avail.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-12

hopes that war could be averted. The
car and his ministers, who had been
Informed Immediately of the receipt
Of Viceroy Alexiefr's telegram, accept
ed the gage and prepared to face the
reality of war. The naval reserves
have been called out. and the Russian
Red Cross society already has sent
1000 beds to the far east. and Sisters
Of Mercy are leaving.
The action of the Japanese in at
lacking the Russian feet without a
declaration of war is denounced as an
outrage by the Russians generally, and
the result. instead OF discouraging
them. seems to have been to furnish
the spark necessary to fire Russian pa
triotism. From the large centers
throughout European Russia comes
Information that the country is al
ready aroused by the Japanese action
n breaking of the negotiations.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-12
Other Great Fires.

The Chicago fire started October 8
1871, and within two hours the best
part of the city was In flames. The
waterworks were destroyed, leaving
the city completely at the mercy of
tho fire. A stretch of 400 acres was
swept clean, and 1850 buildings were
burned. Loss. s1S7, 100000.
The great Boston fire took place No
vember 8, 1872. 1t swept away the
substantial business portion Of the
city, desolating sixty-fve acres of
brick and granite buildings. Loss, $751;
600, 900.
In the Seattle fire of June 6, 1889.
the entire city was practically de-
There was not one brick
building left standing in the business
district. Loss, SIS, 100000
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-12
New Road Secures Capital

A s5O.O0O,O00 mortgage to secure q
bond issue of equal amount has been
filed by "he Western Pacific company
with County Recorder Meeks of Salt
Lake county. The prospective route
of the road is across the southern end
Of the Great Salt Lake over an en-
bankment or trestle, similar to the Luz
Gin cutoff of the Southern Pacific,
close to the Deep Creek region in
Utah, and across Nevada south of the
Southern Pacific. near Eureka and
Austin, crossing the Sierra Nevada IN
California over Beckwith Pass and en-
tering San Francisco. 1t is claimed
that the road will be somewhat short
er than the present route of the South.
ern Pacific. Rich mineral resources
will be tapped by the new road. not
the least of which are in the Deep
Creek region of Utah.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-12
Loss VIII Reach $50, 900.

The Baltimore Sun, in its issue
published Monday morning from
Washington, says it is thought the loss
will exceed s5O,OOO,OOO. The Light
street wharves. where the flames were
last reported heading, include num-
Der of wooden structures filed with
merchandise.
Insurance men estimated the loss in
the wholesale business district, in
which the fire originated, at SIS, OOO,-
600. The heaviest of these losers were
John Z. Hurst C Co. s1.5O0. QQQ; insus.
ance over S1,OO0,OOO; r. NJ. Sutton &
Co., dry goods. s1,5O0,OOO: the Daniel
Miller company, $4,000 on build
ings and contents; Armstrong. Carter
Il Co, 100000. This district COM
prises about 125 buildings, occupied
by more than $50 firms.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-12
Looking After China.

Secretary Hay has addressed an
Identical note TO a number OF Euro
pean powers to ascertain IL they are
willing to toin in a notice to Russia
and Japan that during hostilities and
thereafter the neutrality and integrity
of China must be recognized. Details
Of the note are not obtainable In adj
vance of the receipt of replies. 1t is
known that exchanges already have
taken place which Justify the state
department in expectin- ia yorable re-
sponses to its note
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-12
SITUATION HOPELESS.
Talk In the Far East Continues to Be
Most Warlike.

The Toxic correspondent of the
London Times says the situation is re
garded as hopeless. 1t is generally
believed, he continues, that the coun
ellis of the older statesmen held Feb
ruary and a, decided upon the nnal
measures to be taken In the event Of
an unfavorable reply from Russia.
The voluntary subscriptions to the
war fund exceed two million yen, the
correspondent says. Little credence,
he adds, is attached to the persistent
rumors that Russian troops are about
to proceed to Korea at the request OF
the Korean government.
In dispatch from Picking, the cor
respondent there of the Times dis.
cusses the possibility of the flight Of
the Chinese court, and says It is per.
picked by divided councils, but that IL
is not likely to flee unless Russia at
tempts to invade the great wall.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-12
JAPAN GETS FIRST BLOOD
Attempt of Russian Warships to Pre-
vent Landing Of Japanese at Che
mulpo Results in Battle in Which
Two Ships Are Destroyed.

II IS reported In Toxic that the
japanese feet engaged and defeated
two Russian warships. whose names
have not yet been learned. at Chemul-
20 bay. IL is said the engagement be-
gan at IL a. m, and continued until
p. m. The smaller Russian vessel
is reported to have been sunk and
the larger one was fired and hopeless
ly destroyed. A part of the crews
are reported to have escaped to the
shore and to have been captured.
The Russian vessels were the Rus
sian cruisers Korietz and the Variag.