Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 34, Petersburg, Pike County, 29 December 1899 — Page 2

Hit §Hkt County flrmoaat V. H<C. STOOPS, Editor ud PtoprUtor. PETERSBURG. ; INDIANA. Bernard Quar itch, the famous London art dealer and vender of rare books, died on the 18th, in his eighty-second year. He had a world-wide reputation among bibliophiles. Sol Smith Russell was obliged by Illness to dimiss his audience at the Grand opera house in Chicago on the 18th. The breakdown occurred in the first act of the uHon. John Grigsby.'5 The remains of the late Lieut. Brumby, U. S. N., were escorted to the railway station at Washington, on the 19th, with full naval honors, and sent to Atlanta, Ga., for interment. Recruiting for a second Canadian military contingent for service in South Africa was commenced, on the 18th, in Halifax. Only cavalry and field artillery are being received. It was expected the contingent would get away in two weeks. * The wooden buildings at old Fort Omaha, Neb., were sold at public auction, on the 20th, by Quartermaster Hathaway, of the army. There were 40 of them, and they brought all the way from $180 down to $2. The buildings must be removed at once. The secretary of the treasury announced at the close of business, on the 18th, that he would increase the funds in depository banks now existing. and would designate new depository banks, which apply and qualify themselves by deposit of United Stat* s bonds as the law requires. The secretary of the treasury has notified the interior department that the appropriations relating to Alaska, under the control of the treasury, are so specific that they can not be applied for the relief of Alaskan natives on Kodiak island, who are reported to be in a destitute condition. There was a complete revolution or sentiment in Wall street, on the 19th, and the latter part of the session of the stock exchange witnessed something like a panic among the beers, who were making frantic efforts te secure stocks to cover short contracts and bidding prices up on themselves.

The yellow lever hospital, located on an island across the bay from Santiago de Cuba, was destroyed by an incendiary fire on the 20th. During the epidemic last summer many hundreds of American soldiers and.civilians were treated there. Large quantities of hospital supplies, tents, cots and blankets were destroyed. At the instance of the secretary ol the navy, Senator Hale, on the 12lh, introduced a bill providing for the classification of the vessels of the navy into four classes, torpedo boats excepted. The bill provides that vessels oi more than 5,000 tons displacement shall be "first class, aud provides for a gradation downward. Statements were published in London, on the 19th, from Boer sources in ;{ Brussels and Berlin, that President Kruger was willing to conclude peace on the basis of the status quo, but that otherwise he would call upon the Boers In Cape Colony to join in proclaiming the independence of the Cape territories of Great Britain. Maj.-Gen. Henry W. Lawton, who had served the country for nearly thirty-nine years, beginning as a sergeant of infantry, during the civil war, was shot and almost instantly killed, by a Filipino sharpshooter, at San Mateo, Luzon, on the 19th, while directing operations of his troops against the latter place. Within two hours after the publication of the appeal of army officers for funds to left the mortgage on the late Gen. Lawton’s home, $590 was subscribed in Indianapolis, Ind., by seven persons. Capt. W. K. English, who served with Gen. Lawton, in the Span-ish-American war, headed the list with $190. H. H. Hanna, who was at the head of the monetary commission, also subscribed $100. Gen. Shatter telegraphs to the war department from San Francisco that the stories concerning Maj. Logan’s death have been carefully investigated, and aa a result he has, according to direction of the secretary of war, ordered Koppitz discharged. Also Second Steward Englan. Koppitz was accused of circulating stories to the effect that Maj. Logan was shot by his own men in revenge for ill-treatment.

Representative Levy, ol New York, on the 19th, introduced in the house a bill to amend the revised statutes so as to permit the secretary ol the treasury to deposit, in his discretion, with the national hanks of the United States, the customs receipts of the United States, and providing' that the secretary of the treasury shall establish a rate of interest to be paid by the national banks on all moneys deposited with them. The German flag was hoisted over the courthouse in Apia, Samoa, on the 13th, as an official notification of the annexation of the islands by agreement to Germany. 'The German consul, on board the Cormoran, was interviewed by the chief Samoan chiefs, to whom be said that the Samoans could have their own king qpd ohiefs. They then informed the consul that Mataafa would be selected. Having declared their government established, the Mataafans began driving the Malietoans out of the villages. Trouble appeared Imminent v

NEWS IN BRIEF. Ownpiled from Various Soanes. FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS. The senate was not In session on the l*th......In the house, the debate on the currency bUl under the five-minute rule was closed, and an attempt was made by lir. Bailey (Tea.), Richardson (Tenn.) and others to Introduce a M to 1 free silver amendment, but objection betas made the motions were not entertained. The scenes at the closing of the session are described as the most exciting that have been witnessed in the house since war wen declared with Spain. In the senate, on the Mth, two resolutions were introduced, one by Mr. TU1knan (S. C.) and the other by Mr. Bacon (Ga.) providing for the surrender of the Philippine islands to a government to be established by the Filipinos themselves. The Morgan joint resolution against trusts was referred to the judiciary committee...... In the house the currency bill was passed by a vote of 190 to ISO, all the republicans and 11 democrats voting tor it. Speaker Henderson announced the house committees. The house then adjourned out of respect to the memory of Representative Bland, of Missouri, deceased. In the senate, on the 19th. announcement was made that-discussion of the financial measure drafted by the republican majority of the committee on finance, will begin on Thursday, January 4. the day after the holiday recess, a& a substitute for the financial bill adopted by the house. Senator Allen, of Nebraska, was sworn In.In the house a large number of resolutions of no general Interest were passed. Mr. Grow spoke In defense of the administration's course In the Philippines, and Mr. Bell (Col.) criticised the president's utterances updn the prosperity of the country. Ip. the senate, on the 20th. Mr. Pettigrew (S. t>). in a characteristically incisive speech, demanded to known whether it was to be the policy of the representatives of tlwf administration to suppress proper facts and news when called for by a senator. Mr. Hale (Me.) briefly congratulated Gov.-Gen. Brooke upon the work he had accomplished in Cuba, and Mr. Morgan (Ala.) offered an amendment to Mr. Bacon's resolutions guaranteeing to the people of Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines a republican government. Adjourned till January 3, 1900....In the house no business was transacted. Mr. Grow made a statement in reply to Mr. Gaines (Tex.), and the house adjourned for the holidays.

PERSONAL. AND GENERAL. The Spanish government has formally recognized Gen. Castro as president oi the republic of Venezuela. The island of Mozambique was swept, on the 17th,^y a terrific cyclone, which did much damage. l)r. Daniel Lesh, 72 years old, for ' many years prominent in the medical profession of Ohio Indiana, Kansas and California, died at Richmond, Ind., on the 18th, He served as a hospital steward during the civil war. The United States supreme court adjourned on the 22d, for the Christmas holidays, resuming its sittings again on January 8. The bodies of two of the guides who misled Gen. Gat acre at Stormberg were found on the battlefield. The men had been shot. Mrs. F. P. Hoffman, better known as Myrtie Peek, the horsewoman, died at her home in Silver Lake, Mass., on the 18th. Contracts have been let for $3,000,000 worth of improvements near Cheyenne, Wyo., on the Union Pacific. Late Colombian advices say that while the revolution in that republic is not absolutely crushed, good prospects are entertained of an amicable compromise. Meanwhile hostilities are practically suspended. The government of New South Wales has decided to send a field hospital corps and a battery of artillery to South Africa in addition to the mounted contingent called for. Sharp earthqxiakes were felt, on the 19th, about 9 a. m., in the Rheingau district, between Frankfort and Weisbaden, Prussia. The houses were shaken, and the people rushed wildly into the open air. No loss of life is reported. The London Standard hints editorially that if Portugal continues to allow' supplies of war material and ^Oitign volunteers to reach the Transvaal through Delagoa bay, England will have something to say in the matter. A number of witnesses from Utah appeared, on the 19th, before the committee of the house of representatives ! which is investigating the case of Mr. | Roberts, of Utah. They included Mrs. I Dr. L-uelln Miles, a practicing physi- | cian; Mrs. McDougall, Mr. E. L. Mej Daniel, and S. E* Wishard, all of Salt j Lake City. | Mr. James R. Keene is reputed to have cleaned up $5,000,000 in the recent stock slump in Wall street. It is also asserted that Mrs. Keene, by an arrangement with her husband, receives, absolutely, one-half of his winnings, and she takes care of it. By a decision of the Ohio supreme court a new method of tax valuation far-reaching in its effect will be established in that state. The system directly affects the telephones of the Hell company, which are held to be taxable at their rental value, estimated at $233 each, instead of their actual cost, $3,40 each. Senator Jones, of Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic national committee, has issued a call for a meeting of the committee, to be held at the Raleigh hotel, Washington, on the 22d of February next, to fix the date for the national convention.

Umted States Senator Martin, of Virginia, was, on the 19th, re-elected for the term beginning March 4, 1901, by both houses of the assembly, acting separately. The two houses met in joint session, on the 20th, canvassed the vote and declared the result. A marvelous quarts find is reported from Dawson. Assays run as high as $800 a ton, it is said, and the ledge is a mile in width. Three men, all heavily armed, went through a sleeper on the Missouri Pacific train, northbound, in the vi cinity of Nearman, Kas,, on the night of the 19th, and held up all the passengers. They got five watches, a lot of jewelry and about $400 in money. Descriptions of Gen. Buller’s battle at Tugela River, show that it was cleverly conducted by the Boers, who steadfastly refused to disclose their battery positions, though heavily bombarded, until the British were in measured range

Four representatives of big English traders are in Kansas City, Mow, buying horses for the London and Liverpool markets to replace those sent ta , the Transvaal. The Chicago & Northwestern railroad Co. announced,on the 20th,a reduction of 25 per cent, in the force of the Iowa division shops, at Boone, la., to take effect at once. Reduction of traffic and receipts was assigned aa the cause. About 75 men are left without work. The Great Northern express office and depot at Bermidji. Minn, man entered by safe craekers, on the night oi the 19th, and the safe blown up with dynamite. The robbers made their escape with considerable booty, leaving no clew to their identity. The German federal council has discontinued the favored nation privileges to products from the Island of Barbados, British West Indies. M. J. Meagher, an elephant trainer, better known as Patsy Forepaugh, was instantly killed by an elephant at Seiisville, 0., on the 20th. LATE NEWS ITEMS. ' V. Emile Zola said, on the ttatt “The great mass of the French people are unacquainted with the more or lews complicated dispute which culminated in war in South Africa. In the eyes of the unreasoning mob a powerful nation is assailing a small, weak people. The impulses of the mob, although unreasoning, are frequently generous. Herein is the explanation of public opinion in France, Germany and

sia. The Vigilante Mining Co., of Custci, S. D., has struck a vein of copper ou in its mine that exceeds anything in value that has ever been found in the Black Hills. The mine is about five miles from Custer. The rich ore is found in the 300-foot level. The width of the vein at this time is ten feet. Superintendent Bush has gone to Ntvv York with samples.* Maj.-Gen. Leonard Wood formally , took charge of the governor general % ' office in Havana, at nine o’clock on the .morning of the 21st. His first act was to accept the resignation of the members of the advisory cabinet of Gen. Brooke, who, almost without exception, had rendered themselves particularly obnoxious to a majority of the Cubans. The National City bank of New York city has been designated as the depository of internal revenue recepits through which the distribution of funds will be made to all banks which accept the offer of the treasury department and pledge United Stans bonds to secure such moneys. Gov. Chandler of Georgia, on the 21st, signed a bill prohibiting the sleeping car companies operating in the state from furnishing berths to negro passengers except in coaches used especially for the accommodation of negroes. The measure is uow a law. News arrived in London, on the 21st, that Ladysmith is well supplied with food and ammunition, and can ho.'d out much longer than had been estimated. The troops are described u& in good spirits and anxious to fight. Gen. Kitchener arrived in Cairo, Egypt, on the 21st, and was given ; n ovation by Lord Cromer, the British consul general in Egypt, and others. He immediately boarded a train bound for Alexandria. Oscar S. Strauss, United States minister to Turkey, left Constantinople, on the 21st, for the United States, on leave of absence. A terrible disaster occurred at Amas fi, Italy the popular tourist resort ou the Gail of Salerno, on the 2Sd. an enormous rock upon which stood the Cappuccini hotel slid bodily into the sea with a deafening roar and without a moment’s warning, carrying with it the hotel* the old Capuchin monastery below, the Hotel Santa Calerina and several villas. Many persons were buried in the debris,whichalsoerushcd four vessels to the bottom of the sea, destroying their crews. The Capuchin monastery was 687 years old. The Carnegie Steel Co., Limited, posted at its various works in the vicinity of Pittsburgh,Pa., the Dmjuesne .steel works, furnaces and foundry, the Carrie furnaces, the Homestead steel works, the Lucy furnaces, the Keystone bridge works, the Upper Union mills and the Lower Union mill.-, notices of a 7,14 per cent, advance in wages, making a total of 23 per cent, increase made by the company, voluntarily, since the adoption of the last general scale.

Uwight Ik Moody, the evangelist, whose fame was world-wide, died at his home in East Northfield, Mass,., out the 22d. His family were gathered at hi* bedside, and the dying man’s last moments were spent in comforting them. His last Joyous words were: '’l see earth receding; Heaven is opening; God is calling me.” A moment later he expired. The supreme court of Ohio, on the 22d, gave out the syllabus of its decision in the ease of the State against \V. H. Halliday, auditor of Franklin county, in which it held that telephones of the Bell company should be taxed at their rental value, which is about one hundred per cent, above the i commercial value. Upwards of forty school children were drowned, on the 22d, in an i« e ao> cident at Frelinghem, Belgium, near I the French frontier. They had been given a holiday with permission to play on the frozen Biver Lys. Th» ice broke suddenly end the children disappeared, only a few being rescued. Ex-Gov. Thomas Crittenden, of vlis* scuri, has offered to be one of 100 persons to raise a total of $1,000 lor the fund of the late Gen, Henry W. Lawton. The statement of the condition of the treasury issued on the 22d showed: Available cash balance, $291,91*^62; gold reserve, $841,415,422.

UHlDYDi. Tie Well-Known Evangelist Passed Away at His Home in Horthfield, Mass* NEVER RALLIED FROM THE FIRST SKOCX «• taw K»rtk Rm*4I«k aa4 Hmt» ®mUm aai Heard tke Vatec at the God Vkta Me Had Hoa. « weed Calliat Him. East Northlield, Mass., Dec. 25.— Dwight L. Moody, the evangelist, whose fame was world-wide, died at his home here at noon yesterday. His family were gathered at his bedside, and the dying man's last moments were spent in comforting them. Knew tke Had Vu Hear. Early in the day Mr. Moody realized that the end was aot far off, and talked - with his family at intervals, being eon- J scious to the last except for a few j fainting Spells. Once he revived and, I with wonderful display of strength in his voice, said in a happy strain: “\\ hat's the matter ? What's going on here?” One of the children replied: “Father, you have not been quite so well, and so we came in to see you.1* i

KEY, DWIGHT l. MOODY. A little later Mr. Moody talked quite j freely to his sons, saying?: A LavdaMe Ambition. “I have always been an ambitions man, not ambitious to lay up wealth but to leave you work to do, and you’re going to continue the work of the schools in East Northfield, and Mount Herman and of the Chicago Bible insti-1 tute.” As the noon day hour drew near the ' watchers at the bedside noted the ap j proach of death. Several times his lips moved as if in a prayer, but the articulation was so faint that the words could not be heard. lake the Martyr Stephen. Just as death came Mr. Moody awoke as if from slumber, and said with much joyousness: “I see earth receding; Heaven ts opening; God is calling me,” a *d a moment later he expired. General Breaking Down. The death of Mr. Moody was not unexpected, although his temporary re-: covery from illness was hoped for by j his relatives and friends. The cause 1 of death was a general breaking down of his health, due to overwork. His constitution was that of an exceedingly strong man, but his untiriug labors had gradually undermined his vitality until that most delicate of organs, the heart, showed signs of weakness. His exertions in the west last month brought on the crisis, and the collapse came during the series of meetings at Kansas City. An early diagnosis by eminent physicians made it evident that Mr. Moody’s condition was serious, and cancelling his engagements he returned to his home in East Northfield.

»Uh HU Family Phyntelaa. ■ On reaching his home, the family physician, l>r. N. P. Wood, took charge of Mr. Moody, and for some days bulletins as to the patient's condition were issued, all having an encouraging lone* seemingly, but unerringly pointing to the fact that the evangelist's worts on earth was about finished. Last week a change for the worse prepared immediate friends for what was to come. This week,however, the patient improved steadily until Thursday when he appeared very nervous. Reallaed tkat lie Could Not Recover. Thursday evening Mr, Moody appeared to realize that he could not recover, and he so informed his family. During the night the patient had spells of extreme weakness, and at two o'clock Dr. Wood was called at the request of Mr. Moody in order that his symptoms might toe noted. A hypodermic injection of strychnine caused the heart to beat stronger. Tke Family Called. At 7:30 yesterday morning Dr. Wood was called again, and when he reached Mr. Moody’s room he found the patient in a semi-conscious condition. Then it was that the family were called to the bedside, where they remained until death came. Fuaeral Service*. The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed, but the services will be held next Monday afternoon at three o'clock in the Congregational church. A Proper Barytas Place. The burial will be in "The Kouisitop." This is a spot on the seminary grounds near Mr. Moody’s home lot, which has become famous in connection with the summer meetings, and on which hundreds of f.udent gathenings have been held, many of them conducted by Mr. Moody himself

WITHIN OUR LIMITS. Revs toy Telegraph from Various Towns is Iodisiu. Died in AsWf. Kokomo, Ind., Dec, 21. — Hear) Bruner, a foreman at the plate-glass factory, called his family out of bed to see him eat an early breakfast. The breakfast consisted of a teacupful of corrosive sublimate, mixed to the consistency of molasses. This he deliberately ate with a small spoon, as he talked composedly to the family. After scraping out the last morsel and licking the eup he said: “Now wait and see me die.” He died in terrible agony four hours later. He had been drinking. 6 Ordered Their Csdai, English,. Ind., Dee. 81,—Calvin Me Pherson and wife, both over TO, living near here, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the residence of their daughter in English and later in the afternoon went to an undertaker’s and selected their coffins and had them placed, in their wagon to be taken home. In explanation of the purchase Mr. McPherson said that: “We just thought we’d have ’em ready, as it won’t be long till we’ll need ’em.” State Aid to Colleger*. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 81.—The old fight of denominational colleges against further state aid to higher institutions of learning has been renewed at a mass meeting. A resolution was adopted to appoint a committee of seven to ask the legislature to pass an act construing the state constitution, it beingcontended there is no authority for voting money to the state university at Bloomington, which is a private corporation.

A General Boom. East Chicago. lnd.,'Dee. 21. — This {dace is receiving the benefits of a general boom due to the contracts and promises made by iron and steel plants. The Emlyn iron works has just come into the field and selected a site of 13 acres of land, where it has promised to build an extensive plant within 90 days, ft is announced that the company will employ 500 men, and that the plant will cost $1,250,000. Prompt Response. Indianapolis, lnd., l>ec. 21.—Within two hours after the publication of the appeal of the war department for aid for the wife of Maj. Gen. Lawton $500 was subscribed in this city by seven persons. Capt. W. E. English, who served with Gen. Lawton in the Span-ish-Ameriean war, headed the list with $100. H. H. Hanna, who was at the head of the monetary convention, also subscribed $100. Shot His Stepson. English, lnd., Dec. 21.—Albert Wolf, of Petrona, shot and probably mortally wounded his stepson, Henry Fraley, while the boy was robbing Wolf’s safe. Fraley, who is about 19 years old, has been absent more than two years and his whereabouts was unknown until now. There was more than $2,000 in the safe in a room adjoining his mother’s bedroom. Not Guilty. Marion, lnd.. Dec. 21.—The case of the state of Indiana against Alexander Patton, charged with extortion, was settled "hen a jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Patton was charged with having extorted a part of the fees allowed his deputies for services while employed by him during his term of office as assessor. Gra4ute of De Punw. Williamsport, lnd., Dec. 21.—Rev. Dr. F. D. Newhouse, presiding elder of the Mankato (Minn.) district, Methodist Episcopal church, died of pleuro-pneu-monia m Mankato, aged 42. He was a graduate of De Pauw university and had been a missionary in Chili and India. The interment will be here. New Motel Opened. South Bend, lnd., Dec. 21.—The new Oliver hotel was opened by a very large reeeption given by the builder, James Oliver, the plow man. and his wife, assisted by his son, Joseph D. Oliver, and wife and George Ford and wife, Mrs. Fort! being the only daughter of James Oliver.

Correction. Kokomo. Ind.. Dee. 21.—Correction is made of the name of Mark A. llallis in the last death report by Gen. Otis. It should be Mark A. Hill is. He was a son of John Hillis, of this city, and was a corporal in company E, Thirty-sixth regiment. Expre»» Sorrow. Indianapolis. Ind.. Dee. 21.—The state officers have adopted' resolutions expressing Indiana's sorrow over the death of Gen. Lawton. Gov. Mount will send the resolutions to Mrs. Lawton. Saeeeaafal Revival. Auburn, Ind., Dec. 21.—A very successful revival service is being conducted at the M. E. church. More than 60 members have been added to the church. Bay Arretted. Fort Wayne, Ind., Dec. 21.—Wi>’ "n Osterman. aged 16 years, was ar for an attempted criminal assan.. ^ Bertha Stevens, a little girl six years old. Annotated Translator, Fort Wayne, Ind., Dec. 21.—Marion E. Beal, formerly with the Fort Wayne Gaaette, has been appointed translator of Spanish in the war department. Llrht Sales Caaae Failore. Crawfordsville, Ind., Dee. 21. — The dry goods firm of Myers & Charni has failed. Overstocked condition and light sales are ascribed as the cause. Workata lajared. Elwood, Ind., Dec. 21.—Willard Wilson, sn employe at the tin plate mill, was probably fatally injured in an accident at the mill.

TR lit tie ui$ white. COttOU 8 tb a b«rntfce' olaic iiMn. The they amt tsttfer's as ;|$tuation •$§3 Eleven Little Girls Bui at a Christmas Rehearsal. fl« OTHER SIRLS FATALLY *k« HorrlbU Cthmlt; 41 ftaacM Caikoiic Sh AooI > K#t. Father Andrew, Frol. Injured. Quincy, IU„, Dee. 23.3ren were burned to deat were probably fatally a dozen others were painf in a conflagration that rehearsal for the annual tertaimnent by the cl Francis's Catholic school ats-S house Friday afternoon. At three o'clock the st ditorium was tilled with school. rehearsing for Christmas entertainment, girls were iu dresses of Seme of them wore strands batting on their dresses, garment came in ?oi\tuet ing gas jet. In an |ustan4 was fanned into a little ones screamed, Vid as the sisters rushed up-each, sistance the terror, of enlarged. I

te cries, street to the a work The ?d, but g out eg the df suf Charles mldiug with* par ously of barred were of of Jo John Intense E^ft It was an awful distant; of anguish rang out in" The tire department h scene, hut their work w of heroism, out of flames were quickly exii the task remained of charred bodies and of little ones who were 1, focated in the hail. The excitement inside was intensified by the out. Crowds eongregat ents soon came. scare hi for the little ones, the thin! floor was a eo hospital and morgue. 1 to.a crisp were there, bodies in which life still The IIvimI. Elenoru Wavering, ten daughter of Anton Wa Carlotta Middendorf. II. Middendorf. Bernadhm Freund, da seph Freund. Mamie Futterer. dangh Fvitterer. Mamie Hickey, dang Hickey. Mary Althoff. Mena Freiburg, daughter of John Fteiburg. Mgg Margaretha Werner, t laughter e Tohn Werner. '''■ •. . Josephine Bohne. Olivia Tempe. Wilhelmina Kottcudorf. Tatally UuruoO. m Laura Menke. Celia Yondcrhaar. Lena /ieger. Kleanora Tempe. Helena Soebbiug. h»l»t«Uy Hu Sister Theotanm. Sister Lndwigu. Sister Ephrcn. Sister Redulpha, Reverend Father Ami St. Francis’ Catholic church, Brof. M usholt. ■'' Janitor Koetters. All the telephone lines borhood were in service^ surgeons, and in a very feuf moment! nearly all the doctors in town were ot hand. Their services were n^Wied.’ too; for. besides, the many patients withir the smoke-stained walls, there werv dozens of fainting and heart-broker women without. l'lie scene was so confusing that no accurate Information as to the dead or their identity couhl be gathered until several hours later. Father Andrew tne jrnstor of the church iuid xpiritua. director of the school, did heroic wwt and was seriously burncdCabout the neigh i tuonin)

IKUUfS. i Professor Murholt was also badly harm'd in his brave efforts to rescue the children. Sisters Thcmami. Ludwiga, lietlu4.hu and K»>hren.\.ere badly burned in rescuing the streaming ant) frightened children.;,? who ran thru ugh the halls und&rouod the building in agony, shrieking and begging to be saved. The sdsters were taken to the ornhan asylum of St. Alov sins fur treatment. :v§ Janitor Koetters was badly burnetl in helping to rescue children. In the hall at the time were between 500 and >300 pupils of the school ant! a number of children from St. Al*\vriu’s orphan asylum, which is sit ua tec near-by. • The ninth number was a tableau, ‘‘The Birth of Christ.” Every one of the little girls, ranging In age from eight to twelve years, who were to take part in it, is either dead or fatally burned. in* Girts Were t*rejwirlac. The girls were just preparing to take their places on the stage, when the dress of La arena Mcnke. who was to represent a lamh. and who was in the act of adjusting hergBifesk. representing a lamb's head, came in eonstact with the gas jet in the dressingroom. In an instant she was enveloped in flames, and as she ran screaming among the other girts, their clothing caught fire from hers. In this manner the Haim spread. A panic followed the discovery of the fire, and this adcd to the loss of.life and iueieased tic list of the i»"'*tred.