The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-10
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRES THIS MORNING. .-Between
the hours Of ! and o'clock this morning, no less
than three fires, one Of which proved quite de-
structive, occurred in different parts Of the city.
The first fire broke out about o'clock in one
story frame stable, owned by Thomas Little, and
located at the northeast corner OF Sixteenth and
Pearl streets The stable was used by four men,
one of whom was the proprietor Of n flour store,
and the other three furnture-car drivers. All
had horses in the stable, which were burned TO
death. The names of the unfortunate owners are
Alexander Ncder William LayCOck, Patrick
Shailer and Thomas FOrde. They also lost a
quantity Of feed, some harness, etc. Two of the
horses were valued at $3.50 each, and the other
two at Slb0 each. The total loss is about 5000
The second fire broke out about halt-past one
O'Clock, in twO-story double frame building, in
the rear of Otis street, near Amber, Nineteenth
Ward. The building was owned and occupied by
John Tuckey, Carpet-weaver, and contained six
teen hand-lOoms and large amount o. STOCK
and materials. The building, with its contents,
was totally destroyed. The flames extended to
another large two.story frame building, owned
and occupied by the same man for lumber par-
poses, Inc buiIuing contained twenty-siX hand
looms, q lot of ready made carpets, and guam
tity of materials. The structure was partially
burned, and the machinery and stock damaged
| by water. large number of rolls OF carpet ana
| a considerable quantity of stock were saved
through the eNertiOns Of the police and citizens,
The two factories were completely surrounded
|
| on Otis, Amber and Holman street. These other
! buildings consisted of three rows Of dwellings
| and one row Of cooper shops. Fortunately at
the time of the fire the roofs of these structures
were covered with snow and seet and nail. This,
no doubt, together with the eXcrtions of the tire
men, prevented a very serious conidgratlOn.
They all escaped with slight damage. The
dwelling of Mr.. Tuckey on Otis street, and several
other surrounding residences, we're damaged by
water, it being necessary for the hremen 10 run
their hose through these buildings in order to
reach the flames. The total loss by fire is est-
mated at about $4,000, which is partially covered
BY insurance, mainly in New York companies
About o'clock a fire was discovered in two
story brick structure, located in small street
| running north from Milton street, near Eleventh,
in the Second Ward. The structure was owned
and occupied by William W. Murley as soap
factory. A portion of the upper story was alled
with hay. The building was pretty well demol
ished and the establishment badly damaged.
The dwelling of Mr.. Murey, on Eleventh street,
and several other buildings adjoining, were
slightly damaged by water. The total loss is es-
timated at 5000, upon which there is no insu-
rance.
The total loss of the three fires foots up nearly
$4,000. The losses would have been much
heavier had 1t not been for the heavy fall OF
snow during the progress Of the COnfagratOns.
THE FIRST SNow.-To childhood and youth
there is no more pleasant occupation than to
watch the falling of the feathery fakes of snow
To see il commence to descend; now n flake
, |
green and silyery white; gradually they increase
in number, the trees gradually disappear, anC
large white masses Of snow take their place; tho
muddy road becomes feather bed, until beneath
the ever-ncreasng mass the whole earth change
its variegated hue, and seems TO be enyeoped II
4 one vast sheet Of white tissue paper.
, | The countryman sees that on the morrow tn
q ground will be covered, and takes the necessary
| preCautiOn TO secure the safety of his health Th'
= / citizen, when he opens his window in the morn
| IN nj pyp q *
c city abOunding in the colors of the "COntederau
d Flag" red, white, and Ted-brick, snow, an
G brick are all the features visible.
!. To children the sight of snOw-stOrms acts hk
a a most exciting stimulant they shout aDd chez
n in utmost glee. Indeed, the stimulating effect
lt are not reserved for children Only-We have see
b numbers of old men, almost tottering on tn
L. verge OF the grave, have their sinking spirit
&c aroused when they the pearly flakes descend
er ing. II is blessing to all it acts like blank(
ne to protect the grain and vegetables; it retreshe
ne the EARTH it invigorates man; and delights q
created things. All hail the first snow
lg HELP THE NERDY-It Is in contemplation I
er establish societies in this city for the purchase
es fuel provisions etc. to be retailed to the poor
eT cost price, thus saving them the profits charge
sir by retail dealers. 1t is not charity which
ca wanted to alleviate the sufferngs of our poor
he much as some cooperative effort through whiC
, families of moderate or limited means may
-, able 10 purchase fuel and other more impOTta
nu necessaTes Of life at the lowest prices. All th
40 and more these associations propose to do. Th,
Io intend purchasing coal, flour, ETC.. at the lowe
10 rates Wholesale, which they propose retailing
.uo the more needy AZ cost barely reserying enoul
ne profit 20 cover expenses. This is not charity b
IL II will relieve suffering which charity could n
m touch. lt will not affect the pride of men
uu small means; and deserving families who won
DeI not accept charity, though perhaps in want
At assistance, viii be able, without sacrificing the
iot' independence 10 avail themselves of its adva
ouI tages and thus much suffering among q deseI
zen ing and worthy class Of the population may
tne prevented. The organization Of an associati
lel- OF this character need not entail any loss VIII
zee ever on the parties getting II up, while that
ot' ! would confer signal benefits on the poor a
MT destitute OF The city no one will deny.
iru ias SUDDEN DEAW.-This morning Coroner Ia
Jrs lor held an inquest upon the body of WilHi
Holmes, aged sixty years, who died 81
te denly, yesterday afternoon, at tavern at Foul
,ha and Jefferson streets IL seems that Holmes W,
1n- into the place. about O'Clock in the afterno
ave and INDUCED in sundry drinks. He took q 81
10 II on a barrel, where he remained with his he
ess, n down uutil about o'clock the proprietor 81
9Th posing him 20 be asleep. Finally, il was det
axe mined TO arouse him. A glass of water v
ide | poured down his back, for the purpose of sob
llet ing him. The fluid had no effect on the uufor
nate individual, whom 1t was then ascertain
her was dead. He had evidently been dead
several hours, as his limbs were stiff and cold.