The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-04-29
City Intelligence.

FIFE IN wrsr ssaEsrDssrnrcuos or FfT STORY BUILD.
,se-ross ESTIMATED AT TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
the alarm Of the Eighth district about ten O'Clock
on wednesday night caused by the burning OF five
story building, No. SO West street, corner OF Car
Isle street. The re first to tu-s out on the
foor occupied by William Hartil, brass founder
aud manufacturer OF but hinges From this story the
flames spread rapidly TO the fourth floor occupied by I'D
ward y. Crowley, salmaker. The fifth hoor was unoc.
cupied The nrst floor also unoccuped The second
story was occupied by George Gerber sailors board
lug house. He estimates his loss at about 800 being I'M
insured Mr. Hartilis loss Is estimated q: about 600
said 10 be insured. Mr. Crowleys loss 10 estimated at
about 81 800; partly insured.
The basement was occupied BY Henry Funke as
dance house estimated about lJe no insurance.
The loss buldDg is estimated Ut about ,00O
covered by insurance. The adjoining building, No. 81
West street, took Ore the roof and was damaged about
$500: insured The and second floors VI this build
Ing occupied by J. l. Sieben, ship chandler The
fully covered by insurance. On the third noor the
stock Of W. Peterson, rggers, was damaged by
water tho amount OF about 500. The res Of the
third floor W occupied by Henry Geen shippainter;
stock slightly damaged by water.
No IL Carlisle street three story building. occupied
by A. Nelsou as boarding house His property sustained
| some damage by water. The origin Of the fire is at
present unknown Captain lielme and good force OF
police we're 81 The premises, and resdered excellent
service.
Porouo IN TINE orEs AiR-The popsun stands, which
are 20 be seen NIL the squares OF tbs city becom-
ing very dangerous nuisance, which needs be abated
by the authorities 10 has TO that pass that one
must be constantly the alert passing through the
streets lest some III directed dart from the barrel OF
popgun catches him the neck eye, or some other
posed psrt the body These darts are kept whzzns
through the air almost from daylight until sunset snt
they are small scarcely to be noticed, except bJ
people sharp sight Crowds may be seen gather
ca around the targets, watching the skill OF the various
marksmen nxious display their proficiency IN the as
Of the popgun. should Of the darts vary from TIT
straigps line would be almost certain 70 strike some
the bystandere and inaics serious injury. IL 10 TO b
hsped therefore, that the police will abolish the popguns
| They may be pleasure 70 some, but they also may b
\ next 10 death 10 others.
TIM wArcHMAKEss or New yoRK.-M meeting Of tn
wachmakere Association OF New York, held the'2ot
instant the following gentlemen we're elected as its ON
cersPresdent Mr.. r. Hauser Recording Secretary, Mr.
| g. Germ; Assistant Treasurer, Mr.. G. Hoffman, IN
meeting decided upon the formation Of two employment
Offices where for the small amount OF one dollar. 20 pa
for advertising and correspondence expenses, watch
makers procure situations and employers workmer
Members d the association 10 be supplied frs Of charge
The JAMES HxrSAs PuouImc CoxrLnKu.-Last ever
ing there quite gathering Of the ring fancy on III
occasion Of complimentary pugilisto tourney 70 jaime
Heensn, the brother Of the Beneis Boy. The fcrme
| was the constant companion Of his brother during b