The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-01-02

I were very easily carried away, and q large
amount have not yet been discovered. There is
no doubt that many articles of value we're taken
by the horde OF thieves that were upon the
ground.
The police were vglant, and made large
number OF arrests of suspicious persons, some of
whom were in iremeD's equipments, but no
caution or care could prevent the loss OF much
property. This morning the store was a scene
OF ruin; broken glass was scattered over the
floor, and the debris covered the apartment.
Whatever was saved was taken to the Sheriffs
Office, in the row. and the Central Police Station,
but In such damaged condition as to be almost
worthless. The loss here cannot be less than
$4,000, and is not insured. The upper portions
OF this building were not materially damaged,
except from water. Glenn's saloon, in the base
ment, was not disturbed, but suffered some from
water.
The clothing establishment of Rockhill &
Wilson, Nos. 603 and COS, suffered greatly. The
upper portions of the 1ne building are entirely
burned, the whole root having been consumed
This firm had been but recently reftted in fine
style, and largely increased their business.
There was an immense stock OF ready-made
clothing of all kinds on hand, considerable
portion of which was removed in a damaged
condition. The whole establishment was flooded
with water, and presented this morning most
desolate appearance. They had a large guam
tity of goods stolen during the course of re-
moval, and much of the uncut cloths we're
ruined by water. 1t Is estimated that the loss
In this single store will reach $40 000 though at
present it is impossible to state the actual
firm can readily imagine the destruction which
occurred
The large clothing store of Perry & Co., next
door to the building in which the fire broke out,
was also greatly damaged by water, although
the fire was subdued before It made any head
way there. The injury here is altogether from
water, and will amount to about $25,000 Nearly
the whole of their stock of clothing is drenched
with water and practically ruined. There was
but little if anything stolen here, the thieves
having too much to do at other places.
Messrs. Perry d Co., No. 800 Chestnut street,
whose store was considerably damaged by fire
and water last night, will hereafter conduct
their business at No. 3O3 Chestnut street. until
they can find an establishment which will suit
their immense business patronage.
The damage done to the buildings is princi-
pally confined to that of Rockhill 4 Wilson, the
Commonwealth, and the one in which the fire
broke out. Much of it will have to be taken
down and entirely rebuilt Some of the walls
cautions are being taken to render the lives of
citizens secure. 1t is impossible to say at pre-
sent what the amount of loss is, but it will pro-
badly reach quarter of million. 1t was one
of the finest business blocks in the city, and its
blackened walls present sad spectacle to-day.
BUILDING NO. 6O7.
In consequence OF the great confusion this
morning it was impossible to obtain an accurate
account of the losses and assurances OF the diff
terent parties. AS already stated the fire origi-
mated in the CoWperth wait Building Nos 607
and 6O9. The structure was fve-story one,
with a Pictou stone front and extending back to
Jayne street. No. 607 was owned by the "Bulle-
tin Association" and was valued at $4,000 upon
which there Is an insurance Of $4,000.
The front basement of No. 607 was occupied by
r. Penistan's ale and liquor vaults, and the back
portion was used Tor storage purposes by the
Harnden's, Howard's, Howard & Co.'s, and
Wells, Fargo d Co.'s express companies. The
first floor was occupied by these different COM
panies for offices, the back portion being used as
a freight depot Nearly all the valuable books.
papers, ETC., were removed in safety. The money
packages were all stored in the tre-proot in the
troIt portion OF the first floor, and are safe. The
greater part Of the freight was also removed in
safety.
The second.story of No. COZ was occupied by
John II. Simons manufacturer of photograph
materials. He had q large quantity of chemi-
Gals on hand, all of which were destroyed. The
third and fifth stories of the same building were
occupied by Herbert Oesterle & Bauer, manu-
facturers of trimmings. The fourth floor was
occupied by Joseph A. Speel, book binder.
The main portion of his establishment was on
the fourth floor of No. 600, the two rooms COM
municating by an iron door. The department
IN No. COZ was known as the sheet-room, and is
total wreck. The losses in No. COZ are all
heavy, and are severed principally by insurance
distributed among different companies.
BUILDING NO. 900.
Building No. 600, forming portion of the
Cowperthwait Building, belongs to Amos Hol-
lingswOrth, of New England. The upper por-
damage, but was saved from total destruction
by iron doors with which it communicated with
No. 607. The basement of No. 600 was occupied
de concert saloon.
The second story of No. 600 was occupied by
Messrs. SchTack q Bruce as a billiard saloon
The tables were ruined by water, and the apart
ment otherwise damaged. The loss, however
is fully covered by insurance in the Royal and
other companies. The principal loss OF the firm
consists in liquors aud cigars, which were car.
ed off by the thieves.
The front portion of the third story is occupied
by Geo. Dabbs & Co, dealers in photograph ma
but their loss is fully covered by insurance in
the Reliance and other companies. The rear
portion of this same floor is occupied by F.
Moras' lithographic printing establishment. Mr..
Moras was Just moving in snd had not as exten
sive stock on hand as he otherwise would. The
place was damaged seriously by water.
The fourth floor, as already stated, was the
main apartment OF James A. Speel, bookbinder.
His loss by water to machinery, presses and
sheets, is pretty well covered by insurance.
The fifth story was occupied by John II.
Harman, bookbinder, whose loss by wafer will
not be serious.
BUILDING NOS. 6O3 AND COS.
This building, occupied entire by Messrs.
Rockhlll d Wilson, clothers, sustained the
greatest damage. 1t was four-story structure,
with brown-stOne 'front.' extending back to
jayne street. The upper part was completely
burned out and the whole building deluged
with water. The loss of the firm on the build
ing, which they own, and the stock, win, 1t is
thought reach fifty thousand dollars. The
building is insured in the Fire Association
Hand-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, and other city
companies. The stock is also covered by insur-
ance. The firm sustained considerable loss in
the removal of goods, large quantities being
stolen. Numerous parties detected in the act of
stealing were arrested, and their names will be
found below.
THE COMMONWEALTH BUILDING,