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Show 1 4 Kirning Examiner his mors tbs four rural d going Out of Ogden ,ivrj routes than all other papers mcA morning Uont forget thle. It combined. oocaks for the Examiner as a paper Jfth a circulation In the whole country and In each precinct tm Utah Weather' Forecast autoscribere VOL in. NO. R f (RECEIVES FULL ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES) 143 CGDEN CONFLAGRATION HLAIt Ul III CITY. UTAH. TUESDAY MORNING. MAY 22, Alarm turned in at 12:5 a. m. Fire was under control at 2:35 a. m. Fireman W. M.. Emmett was injured by flying bricks. Dill IUII ' Strong Wind Fanned Flames Into a Raging Furnace--Fa Time It Looked as if the Large Part of the Business District North and South of Washington Was Doomed. or s Geo. A. Lowe Company Burton Implement Company Burrop Grocery Store Hite Cleaning Works P. Emstrm. A. A. Richter, Second Hand Store, Farr Feed Store, Sumiherill Stove Campany and Elite Barber Shop unob-jecte- d Ern-strom- 'a d 21.-- The Several other buildings were damaged from Rotterdam and Boulogne, made a new record for speed cm the route of the Holland American line. The time of passage from Boulogne, the last port of departure, to Bandy Hook light ship, secured from the building before tbe waa eight days, eight hours and thirty flamea bad gained control of the atrue. minutes,. . tore. Tom Burt, Will Kay and Otto NOMINATIONS TO SENATE. Meekers piled them itno a buggy and took them to the Fred Kieael company. Washington, May 21. The president They then returned and fought thk flamea from tba roof of the White Fur- sent to the senate today the following nominal ion n Consuls general Louis niture etpre. H. Ayme, Illinois, at Lisbon, Portugal; Hard Task for Department. Leo Berghols, New York, at CanOf the block from Twenty-fourt- h to ton, Allen Win. T. Fee, Ohio, at MukTwenty-thir- d streets half lies in ruins. den, China; China; Julius C. Lay, District of The other half was saved only by the Columbia, at Cape Tow n. Cape of Good veering of the wind. The Are depart, ment worked with commendable pluck, Hope. but it was entirely Inadequate to grap- EXTENSION OF TIME ple successfully with n fire so large. RAILROAD REFUSED The Iom will reach in thw neigheverything in its path to destraction. The Are laddies worked badly. borhood of 1330,000. like Trojans to subdue the fltiroes, bnt their efforts, for a time, Were Real Workers. were in vain. Half of the block was in fire and burning Records and hooka of the firm were N oil-soake- d panic-stricke- n owners. MANY SMALL FIRES STARTED. The wind shifted to the north. Flames and sparks were driven south over the buildings of the block. Efforts were made by the department to prevent a spread of the fire, and streams of water were turned over the Ixiwe building. The north wall foil in with a crash. The front began to topple and piece by piece it fell on the pavement below. A window on the ground of floor, full of cartridges, resembled a Gatling gun. Hundreds with a shells rifle exploded shot gun shells and heavy calibre their not desert did posts. clear, sharp report. The fire laddies an hour. Xo They were in danger of random shots for nearly flames. the Spectators realid-inheed was given to anything but their positions in 1 lie danger from flying bullets, deserted corners. on the bunt of the fire and collected g . ' Not Knowfi How Blase Started It win probably never be known bow th Are started. Tom Burton, nlgM waiohman for several building! In tbe burn, el district, makes regular hourly .ramps from the Interior of tbe Implement companies to the corner of Twrn-ty-'Mr- d, back of the bulldinga and to the front. Sergeant Chambers and Officer HUlicker passed along Washington avenue shortly before tbe alarm was turned in. They noticed nothing wrong. They had not walked more than block nnill the department was met coming at full speed. . Romp one from a saloon, opposite the feed store, turned In the alarm. He w the flames quickly envelop the !nre and informed the elation lmmdel-atejIncidents of the Flee. Ban? amusing incidents supplement'll the flre. a spectator, fearing the f Trad of tbe flames, across the street, "cured a shallow basin, with which lip carded water from the rear of a building to tho front of a store. He dashed it on the windows and awnings. A photographer "ene, with a run. appeared on . the He quickly selected commanding view of tbe Are and set np Ms Instrument. Spectators appeared In increasing number and do-c- r aslng wearing apparel. They wore a ,cared look. When hundreds of shells began exploding, they turned up their colisrs. ducked their heads and made a run for shelter. Many, however- - were hit with flying shots, hut nans were Injured. The Usual Advice. "That's a punk fire department," persaid one son. Just then the hose men changed their position, the nosale hew backwards, and the wise acre was drenched to the akin. The eight was beautiful, but aweinspiring. The eky was clowded with smoke, which turned a deep copper under the light of the flamea, trees were lighted vividly, long daVk ahawoda flitted eratically. the flames twisted and whirled Into a cnckllng Inferno, Intensely hot and discouraging!y destructive. Wind Changed. The first did to the firemen came in I change of wind. A still breeze that had been blowing steadily from the canyon since the start of the fire died a ay and shifted to the south. Presently a steady hreese. was blowing the flamea back over the devastated portion away from buildings south of the Lowe Implement company. The three-stor- y brick wall of the Implement company bhilding stayed the flames from spreading rapidly. Realising the pro lection offered by the wall, the department poured streams of water from the tope of adjacent buildings. Not much Left to Burn. With little of material left to burn, the fire was under control by 2:30. Balt Lake was notified that Its services were not needed. Volumes of dense HALF BLOCH BUSINESS LAILP til Him BY DESTRUCTIVE FIRE Loss Placed at $350,000 d AFPEAL FOB' ASSISTANCE. A telephone message was sent to Halt Lake requesting the department in the capital to stand ready on a Moment's notice. Ky 2 o'clock many of the buildings had been giitvd and whIIs fell in. The new structure of the Lowe Implement company was a slnet of flames. They shot high upward. Sparks rained in a steady stream across the street against the block occupied by Wright Brothers and for a time the building was in danger. Awnings caught fire, but were prevented - from burning by people t blowing buckets of water over them. A KOABIXG FURNACE. So high and brilliant were the flames, fed by Tarnish, paints and implements in the Burton and Lowe Implement companies, that thees and bouses several blocks away were lighted a dull red liqe. The sby was laden with ashes and smoke. Two thousand people, awakened from their slumbers by he light and crackle of the flames, hastily turned onto the street and ran in the direction of the fire. They stood around in groups and watchcl the fire department battle, heroically. A photographer appearq;l on the scene and sat np his tripod, Owners of property amid the comments of his companions. in the fire district succeeded in obtaining various articles of store iurnitum An office chair, a type writer and several cans store of tomatoes represented the choice of CENTS Smouldering and Blackened Embers All That Is Left of Nine Ogden Estabiishments--Flyi- ng Sparks Started Many Small Blazes .$200,000 South of Washington Fire A aging Inferno. Inflammable material in the rear of Farrs Feed Rtore ranglit tire, through an unknown medium at 1 o'clock this inerning. Panned by a stiff breeze, blowing from the north, it had gained almost uncontrollable proitortions before an alarm was turned into the station from a saloon opposite the feed store. The department responded in force and three streams of water Estimated Loss were quickly .centered on the flames. VA11XISII FED FLAMES. Despite the water, the flames advanced in tlie wake of black amoks rolled up from the ruins. 859.315 over the amount reported to It whirled along tbe block end drove the senate. A number of unimportant the wind to the rear of the Iiurton Implement company. back. Walla of the taller measures were passed and at 3:30 p. refuse rapidly carried the spectators l'aint, varnish and bulldinga f.ll in, leaving a mere black m. consideration was given to flames into the building and they licked their way to the roof skeleton of what had been mddern pension bills. At 4: 5 o'clock and bunded Vit in lurid musses of fire. The wind continued buclneas houses. The Lowe Implement the senate adjourned. Burton Implement company, to blow steadily, the tire spread from the feed store, north to company. Farr's feed store, Burrep'a grocery MAKES NEW RECORD. Elite cleaning works, the Hurray Grocery store, back of the second-hanstore, on store, the steamer New York, May shop and Richter's the corner to the rear of Ernstrom's blacksmith shop and carpenterblacksmith ahep were totally destroyed. Nfeu Amsterdam, whirh arrived today Kidder's carpenter shop, completely out of control, carrying FIVE PRICE UUUdLd broke windows on south side of street. At 2 o'clock wind changed to north, assisting firemen in work. Number of horses burned death in stables under A. A. Richter's. Flying-bullet- fiercely. 1936. Incidents of the Fire. STARTS Fair Tuesday and Wednesday, SHORT ORDER. Washington, May 21. Decided opposition developed today in the house of Washington, May 21. The legisla- re presents tires against the passage of tive, executive and Judicial appropria- the bill to extend the time for the tion bill was passed by tbe senate to- completion of the Abakan Central day within three hours from its first railway. Mr. Williams, of Mississippi, Insist reading. It carries appropriations aggregating 123,815,259. an Increase of ed that the bill was obnoxious be BILL PASSED IN REFUSED TO TESTIFY REGARDING ALLEGES BOGUS TAX RECEIPTS Henry T. Doherty, President of Denver Gas and Electric Company, Committed to Jail By District Judge Was Later Released on Bond- - Out Come of Recent Election in Denver. Denver .May 21. Henry T. Doherty, president of the Denver Gaa and Electric company, and general manager of the McMillan syndicate of gaa and electric companies, with headquarters In New York City, appeared in District Judge Frank Johnson's court at 5 o'clock and was called upon to testify aa to what be knew regarding tbe matter of tbe alleged bogus tax receipts used in the election. On tbe advice of his attorney, Joel F. Vaile, hk refused to testify, and even refused to be sworn. Committed to Jail. Judge Johnston Informed Mr. Doherty that he would either have to testify or he committed to Jail for his refusal. After consulting with hie attornev, he announced tbat he would not. testify. Judge Johnson ordered Mr. Doherty committed to JalL Rcleaeed by Injunction. Soon after Mr.' Dohertys commitment, on applications of attorneys representing the election commission, a temporary order waa issued by the supreme court restraining District Judge Johnson from proceeding further with his investigation of ou franchises at last week's election until Monday nest, when he must show cense why he should not be permaSubsequently tbe nently restrained. supreme court ordered that Mr. Doherty be releqsad on bis own recognisance . . re-vo- te pending the hearing on the Injunction. Mr. Dohertr was immediately given bis liberty. Implicated by Employes. During she day several employes of tbe Denver Gaa and Electric company were put on tbe aland in Judge Johnson court and questioned as to their ownership of property for which tax receipts were alleged to have been voted. Several admitted that they hsd only owned the property for a day or two prior to election day, and that it had been purchased on contracts for long-timpayments. Some of the witnesses could not give a clear description of thr lota and admitted tbat a high official of the Denver Gas and Electric company acted aa their agent. Other witnenses declined to answer certain questions, on advice of counsel that- - their replies might incriminate them. Treasurer's Records Examined. Attorneys for the Honest Election league, whirh le back of tbe investigation, had succeeded during the afternoon in having records of the city treasurer's office brought in court for the purpose of showing that money waa paid for taxes by clerks of certain corporations on property f landing in the name of employer?:. The sit'.'ag of the court wan to have Veen resumed at 7 oclock tonight, bnt all proceedings were stopped by the supreme court's Injunction. e 50,000 3,000 2,000 95,000 cause It employed tha property from tax on its railway during Ita construction and for five years tnerr after, lie believed that every Individual aa well aa every corporation should pay his share of the tax burden. Mr. Powrn, of Maine, insisted that the bill waa a good business proposition. Tbe kyee and naps were ordered and tbe bill waa defeated, ayes II, nays 60. BRITISH STEAMER WRECKED. Cape Town, May 21. The Rrltlsb aieamer Oakburn, which sailed from New York .April 18 for Sydney, N. , was wrecked off Duyker Point near here.- - It la reported that ber crew, with the exception of tee Chinamen, were saved,. One of thf most destructive Area In the history of Ogden wiped out half a block containing nine business concerns north on Washington avenue, from the White block to Twenty-thir- d street, and east to the alley. Tbe flames spread with amulng rapidity and aoon falling walla threw great brands to the breeze, whirh carried them serous the street, starling many incipient Area, and for a time threatened a large area of buainess houses. Fad by Oils and Faints. Tbe flamea, fed by oils, palnta and varnish in tbe Burton Implement company, and driven by a strong wind, licked u pthe modern George A. Low structure on the south and he email bulldinga on the north like dome great monster seeking to grasp and devour all in ita wake. Terrific Heat The three streams of water were almost turned to stesm-beforstriking Ute fire, and the hungry tongues of fliuirt continued to force their way into the George A. Lowe building and, despite the heroic efforts of the firemen and citizens, tbat modern building burst into flamea, Lews Building Gees Up. Tbe roof fell with a roar, throwing sparks high Into the darkness. Great volumes of smoke and flashes of flames shot Into the air and from tbe hell in tbe rear it had the appearance of the crater of a great volcano la ful Icrup-tlo- Arrives at Prison, Leavenworth, Kana., May 21. Hugh T. Klrkman, Eighth U. B, cavalry, arrived at the federal prison today In charge of Lieutenant E. C. Long, of C neral Funaton's staff, to serve fifteen months for embezzling troop funds in tbe Philippines. unTbIll PASSES E Planned to Segregate Land of Osage Indians. of Washington, May statehood, possibly the most important legislation in which tha Osage Indiana iff Indian territory are Interested passed thr house of rcpm'enlallves today. This in the hill segregating the lands of the Osage Indians, which waa Intro duced by Delegate McGuire of Oklahoma, and who had charge of the mem sure on the floor, assisted by Mr. Curtis and Mr. Murdock of Kansas. For years efforts have been made to segregate the lands of these Indiana, but the Indiana themselves have been dilatory, and it waa but recently tbat the. bill wbicb purred today was ap proved by them. Tbe Osage Indiana some 1,800 in number, have 88,000.004 In the treasury. The bill which paaaed today segregates the fund to individuals, and will give them $50 each per quarter as interest, and In 25 years they are to receive the principal. In addition, the land of the Oaages, about 14.000 seres, is to be allotted, which will giev each member of the tribe about 00 seres, exclusive of the coal and oil lands, which are not to be alienated. under the provisions cf the bill, for 26 years. Seme of tbe richest coal and oil lands In the country ire Included within Ifce Orage reservation, according to a statement made by Mr. Zenor, Who succeeded in attaching an amendment to the bill that tbe Indians must ratify tbe act before December 1. 1906, by a majority of the adult male members of tbe tribe at either a general election or at a special election, called for the purpose. h -- P. shop.-- Hrlekaon,-blacksmit- F. Summerville, stove repair shop. A, A. Richter carpenter shop. F. Si range, second-hanStore. . W. Furr, feed store. T. Burrup, grocery store. Burton implement company. George A. Lowe building. ' Everything in (he buildings wee lost with the exception of--a few articles of which were moved into tho -- s.- d Srnlture - 4 Loae Estimated at 1350,000. The loaa at the present time is estimated at 350,UOO. Photographers an tha Ground, Firemen Are Powerless. were on tho ground Photographers Tbe Are now was burning over the shortly after the fire alarm, and seentire area of tba half-blocand It cured some good views of tbe burning seemed aa If the firemen were power- buildings, which for o hours present less to stay tbe progress of the Are. ed a fins pyrotechnic display. Appealed to Salt Lako, MRS. DAVIS IMPROVING. Tbe situation was desperato'ind an asappeal was sent to Salt Luke for 21. It was officially New sistance in the way of lire apparatus. slated York, May tonight 1 tbe hotel Gerard that But at thia critical moment the wind Mrs. Jefferson Da via' condition had changed and the nearly exhausted fire- continued to Impiove all day and that men breathed a sigh of relief, for they saw they could coniine tho fire to tho she waa better than she bad been at time since ber illness began. already burning district. With tha any of the wind double and the change BAPTISTS END 8E8S&N. brick wall separating the George A. Lowe building and the White building, Dayton, O., May 21. The American the firemen succeeded in cheeking the Baptist Home Missionary society closprogress of tbe flames, and the confla- ed the celebration of its 74th snnlven gration was aoon under control. today with the elect I oa of Hon. W, ssry Half-Clad B. Crowd of Spectators. 8belcnberger, second assistant Within twenty minutes after the fir. post master general, a president. This afternoon the 92nd anniversary alerted at least 1.500 persona were on men and women of the American aBpiist Missionary the street. Half-clarushed from their rooms, dragging union, tho oldest Baptist mission sotrucks and anything they could grasp. ciety in the world, began. 4 COUNT KELLER WOUNDED. BY JEWISH REVOLUTIONIST A Kallas, Russian Poland, May 21. A second attempt on the life of Count Keller, n colonel of the Dragons and nepbew of Lieutenant General Count Keller, who was killed July 29, 1904, during the war with Japan, was made today by n Jewish revolutionist, who threw a bomb at the colonel while he was riding in a suburb. Colonel Kelmore than ler, through tccelvlng thirty wounds from splinters of the bomb, was saved from Instant by the too good aim of his assailant, tbe bomb exploding directly beneath the body of Colonel Keller'a horse which receive the major portion of tha ebargo. Tbe wounded man may recover. The explosion shattered the windows in all the adjacent houses and ruptured the ear drum of Colonel Kellera The bomb thrower attempt ed to escape, but became entangled in hedge and was arrested by pursuing soldiers, who were forced to use their abrra before they could subdue him. He was severely wounded. Colonel Keller's activity In suppressing disturbances here and in this vicinity, has made him many enemies. aide-de-cam- p. WOULD TEST TITLE OF MAYOR G. B. MCLELLAN ooooooooooooooo Albany, May 21. Attorney General Mayer today gave a h raring on thr apWe are ournrd out, hut not O plication of William R. Hearst for perout of buslaea. Our customers o mission to commence quo warranto will find us at D. F. 8tele o proceedings to teat tbe title of Geo. grocery. 2311. Burnip Grocery o BJ McClellan to the office of mayor of Co. Both 'phonev. 177. o New York. Clarence J. Shorn, attoro ney fur Mr. in presenting his we will fill o argument said Mr. Hearn asked for I'ntil further beour orders for groceries from o the opportunity of a the D. F. Stub grocery, 2344 o cause ballots bad not been truthfully e Wash. Burrup Grocery Co. Both o counted; because Intimidation and o had prevented a full expression 'phones. o of the elective franchise and because he had been the object cf conspiracy Hc-ars-t, vio-Vnc- ooooooooooooooo The sidewalks and Hirer1. a were piled high with u conglomeration of all aorta of household goods, and, with iha massed of hurrying people, tbe aceno was one of a besieged city. Details of tha Fire, At 2:85 the wind cbsnRt-from tho south to the north, and that la all tbat saved tbe entire block between Twenty-third street from and Taenty-fogburning down. The police officers and a few volunteers saved the big dry goods house of Wright's from being totally destroyed. Refuse and paper was on fire and biasing fiercely when the officer put it out. W. M. Emmett of the fire department was struck by t flying wall and had his hip injured. A ear load of shells was slored In ihe I owe building, and on their explosion the reports were terrific. One of the shelis flew arrons the street and broke 'a largo plate glass window la tbe Wright store , front., List of Bualnase House Destroyed. ' Tba following business houses sro , destroyed at tbla writing: totally - on tbe part of certain election of flclals. Mr. Shern declared that 600 out of districts there had been a miscount and that fact should warrant granting the application. Mr. Hearst 1,914 said he had no representative In elec tion officers and the boards, in some districts, were nothing hut a farce. Corporation Counsel Butt contended that Mr. leant had failed to pro sent a prlma facie rase in behalf of his application. Attorney General Mayer reserved decision. i |