Show FLORIDA HOTEL DESTROYED jacksonville fla feb 1 the hamilton hotel a tourist resort on the banks of the river at white springs fla was completely destroyed by fire last night tho house was crowded with winter visitors and many had narrow escapes from death beigh being overcome by smoke and carried from the burning hotel all cottages and outhouses out houses on the hotel property were also de stroy cd the loss Is estimated at the fire it is said was chused ci used by a defective electric light wire |