CHICAGO AFTER THE FIRE.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 19, Issue 1249, 15 February 1872, Page 2

CHICAGO AFTER THE FIRE.

The advertisements in the Tribune, the. leading journal of Chicago, give a curious glimpse at the afflicted commu..nity. In a column of "announcements '' ve find .some paper-dealers say " that they have opened their safes, and find the contents in good condition.'* 4 " The piano taken from North La Salleslreet, half a block north of Division}, may be heard of at No. 71 West Lakestreet." Masons in distress, are lokl that the Apollo Lodge is open to them, and the homoeopathic physicians of the, city are asked to meet " for the distribution of aid for those of the craft who, lost by the fire." Another announce ment gives, a bird's-eye view of vast possibilities of loss. But the most touching column is headed "Persona!." If so and-so will call at certain places named, they will meet A and B, who, long to see and hear of them. " Mary Ann M'Donald, who lived with Mrs Gooukind, corner of Dearborn and Indiana streets, has not been heard of since the fire." " Will Mary Lusk, Catherine Lusk, and James Lane and 1 family inform nie where J cau hear- of them 1 ■'■ Another advertisement appeals to a father—" Please call and get your boy Georgie." The ordinary busk ness advertisements tell of the calamity. A painter and glazier announces in large letter*, " I still live," and gives his new address. A draper and tailor, proclaims that he is alive and well, and with a choice stock of woollens, is at his parlors. A watch company even professes to have profited by the fire. [ts watches, "protected in vaults,

passed through the great conflagration uninjured, and can be recommended as adjusted to temperature." Another firm announce that being "warmly pressed," they ha*e removed theiroffices, and re-open at once on the new spot as fresh as ever. The insurance companies figure largely in the Tribune's pages. The general tone of their advertisements is that they are ready to pay all losses at once, and to take new business.