Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1870-12-08
Another Fire in Plymouth.
Burning Of Schofield's Property,
The Fire the Work of an Incendiary

Inc Fire the w OK OF an lncendlary
Last night at half past seven o'clock
the cry of I" fire was heard on our
streets which was was Immediately fol-
lowed by the ringing of the fire bell, and
the dread cry was heard from hundred
dIfferers voices as the crowds rushed
down 10 Laportc street, from whence the
| light and thick smoke came.
THE PLACE OF THE FIRE.
When the alarm was first sounded the
place of the fire was not known to those
rGshing down Michigan street. Men
cried out that 1t was Palmers furniture
store, then it was said to be Lesch's bar
ness shop, then Bucks residence +; but
moment showed tina. it was the large
frame livery stable of VIM. Schofeld,
farther down on Laporte street. The fire
had gained rapid Roadway, and when
first seen the flames were shooting up
the smoke extending almost to Michigan
Street. By the time the scene OF the FIRE
vas reached the building was wrapped in
danes.
THE ADJOINING BUILDING.
The effort was then made to secure
the con; ents of the next building,
but few Yards distant, which was q
large, two-story house, belonging to VIM.
Schcfield, and was the residence of Platt
Nc Donald, the Editor of the Democrat.
The children were at home alone a. the
time, and upon the alarm being given
rushed out OF the house with the baby in
their arms screaming fire. Mr.. Mcdonald
was among the first to reach the house.
The doors were burst open and the goods
were almost ali carried out and conveyed
across the street, but much of them in a
damaged condition. As The flames spread
and enyeloped the building the men at
work In the inside were called upon to
come out; but they succeeded in throw
Ing almost all the things in the upper
part OF the building out from the east
window, and then jumped from the win
dow.
DEFICIENT FIRE Engine.
In the meantime the fiIemen were hard
at work trying to get their engine to play
upon the flames; but as the hose was too
shoit. the engine was run down TO the
water tank at the railroad bridge, where
they found tie hose would not reach to
the buildings. 1t was then changed 10
the bank at the depot, but there it was
not long enough. 1t was then retaken TO
the former bank, and they were enabled
to throw stream upon Mr. Bucks house,
but not sufficient To reach the burning
buildings. The barn had burned low
and the house by this time was complete
ly eLvelcped in flames. A strong west
wind was blowing, which placed Mr..
Bucks house in great danger. and en-
daDgered all the densely packed build
inSs en- tie esst, aud OF course The whole
town. Bn, tie new engine OF w. j.
Adams Lad been got into action and com
inenced to play upon the house, ard this
With the efforts of the frcmen ard citi-
zens with wet carpets, pals cf water.
&C., protected the house, which il the
flames had reached. would doubtless have
spread to all the buildings between Centre
and Michigan streets, and doomed the
town.
DANGERS OF FIRE FROM CINDERs.
\ high wind carried innumerable sparks
and cinders far up in tie air, and were
bourne eastward and much danger by
falling upon the roofs of stores on La
porte street, and further east, and requir-
ed much diligence in watching. The
building on the corner, occupied by Mr..
Hauk caught fire in this way, was soon
oxtinguished by the engine. Alter the
tle had tegun to abate
ANOTHER ALARM
was heard, 56f it proved to be only
burning fiue at Hohams corner. 1t was
evident now that the fire would spread no
further, and en- estimate was made of the
losses sustained. The buildings were in
sured for g, leo, and were supposed to be
worth 5000, which is loss to Mr.. Schc-
field of 5000 or 81 200. The loss TO Mr.
Mcdonald viii also be considerable, bat
We understand Is fully covered by in
insurance.
TIE DEvII's WORK.
The fire it is generally acknowledged
was tie work of an incendiary. This be-
lief is heightened by the fact that
ANOTHER BARN WAS FIRED,
in the north part of the town, belonging
to NJ. 4. c. Capron. 1t was the barn in
the rear of his residence, but is was dis
covered and extinguished. Dir. Capron's
barn was fred earlier Ii the evening than
Mr.. SCHOOLGIRLS. There had been no fire
near either barn, and Dir. Schofeld's was
unoccupied; Mr.. a G. Thompson, who
had been using it, had but few days
before removed bis vehicles
WHY THEY WERE SET on FIRE
OF course is not known. Several surmises
are made. but Of course they are only
surmiscs. 1t is known that a gang Of
desperadoes are in the county, and thiev
leg has been carried on. We only hope
that the guilty party may be discovered
and brought to judgment. The light of
the FIRE was seen in Tyner City, by
Messrs. NJ. y. o. Packard and A. C. Cap
ron, who were engaged in law suit,
they immediately engaged some men 10
bring them down on the hand car.