The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-21
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
FOT AduNlUndI Local Nen1S see INlfu FOge.
GREAT FIRE On MARKET STREET.
Immense Destruction of PrOperty-Great
DGhculty In Getting SWpply OF
WRter-LOss Exceeds $4,000.

DAAhNulNy IN VeILlhS supply OF
WRter-LOss Exceeds $4,000.
This morning, about quarter past ten o'clock,
fire broke out in the second story of the build
ing at the northwest corner OF Twelfth and Mar
ket streets, occupied by Mr.. Laughln as pho
tographic establishment. The fire originated in
the front room. As soon as it was discovered one
Of the employees gave the alarm.
An engine arrived, and took the plug on
Twelfth street, above Market, but it was frozen
tight. Had ii not been for This the fire Doud haze
been pn oM IN short order. The flames COM
municated to the adjoining room, and the floor
of the room above took tire, and soon all the
upper portion OF the building was in flames
The third story was occupied by Mr.. Crozet as
a printing Office. He loses everything. In the
back part OF this room, and also in the loft, was
slowed away a large lot of furniture, the pro-
perty OF private parties, VINO rented the rooms
tor the purpose.
MIR. Laughlin rescued his instruments and
showcase by passing them out of the window.
His loss is about $780, which is partially in
sured. Robert Leggett occupied the ground
floor as an iron and steel store. His stock is
considerably damaged by water, and is insured.
The building belongs to Robert Leggett, is
valued at $4,000, and Is damaged TO the extent
Of $l5, 900; insured.
Owing to a great many of the fre-plugs in the
vicinity being frozen, 1t was with great difficulty
many OF them were thawed out and then all the
water that was required was obtained. THIS
fire is but an illustration OF the evils that will
result from the criminal neglect of the parties
having charge OF the 6re-plugs not having them
properly guarded against the cold.
The scene at the hre was very grand and i'm
presSive. Large volumes of dense black smoke
rolled up in an immense column that was plainly
seen for miles, and gave an idea OF a much
larger fire than really took place.
The furniture and furnishing store of A. HOl-
lands was damaged considerably by water.
THE GREAT SALE OF OIL PAINTINGS AT
SCOTT's ART GALLERY, No. 1920 Chestnut street,
is continued this evening, at q O'Clock, We
have already noticed this collection at conslde.
ra0le length; but as the sale will close this
evening, we cannot refrain from again urging
ON our readers the eXpedlenCy of improving the
opportunity which will then be offered them of
adding to their collection of paintings some
gems that are of rare merit and striking eXecu-
ton. As a general thing, our people are alto
gether too lukewarm in their devotion to those
pursuits from which spring the true and sub
Stantial amenities of civilized life. This is
accounted for by the comparative youthfulness
OF the nation, and the rapidity with which it is
expanding in all the elements OF material pros
perity.
We have not time, it is said, to give much
attention to art and kindred subjects, which do
not contribute visibly TO our search after the
happiness which is found in wealth and social
standing. But we should take the time and
l
we would be rich IN all the elements OF true re-
fnement and true national greatness.
For these reasons we urge our readers to
attend the last sale of the DHuyvetter collection
of paintings this evening. The best gems on
the catalogue are then to be disposed Of and
they will all be sold without reserve.
The CROSBY ART AssOCIATIoN.-As an
earnest of the success of this great enterprise,
and the approaching finale, We would mention
that committees have been selected from the
principal cities throughout the country to visit
Chicago, to superinted the award of premiums
10 be made there on the 2lst of January. The
committee from this city will consist OF Messrs,
William B. Thomas, Caleb II. Needles, aud
Richard Smith, OF the firm of l.. johnson & Co.
These are all gentlemen of the highest stand
ing in this community, and their names should
be a guarantee OF the entire fairness and honesty
of the proposed distribution.
We aIe informed that great number of
shares have been disposed of within the past few
days as Christmas presents No more acceptable
present could made than one of the beautiful
engravings of the Association, together with a
certificate emitting the holder to a chance in
the great award, including the opera house itself,