The Portland daily press., 1874-02-18
NEW YoRk.
Conflagration at Sing Sing.
TWO WHOLE BLOCKS BURNT


New YORK, Feb ia fire at Sing Sing,
which broke out this morning. was unsubdued
at noon to-day, and telegraphic dispatches
have been received here asking the New York
Fire Department to send up assis tance. Two
whole blocks of buildings have been entirely
consumed, and another block it is thought will
certainly go.
The following particulars of the fire at Sing
Sing have been received here: The fire broke
out about a M, and in short time several
buildings were envelcped: The flames were as
sisted by high wind. Many buildings are al
ready destroyed In Olive Hall, where several
newspapers are published, the fire is still rag
ing, and there is great excitement in the village.
The people are panic stricken. Aid has been
sent up from New York.
A despatch was received from Youkers this
morning stating that fire is raging in the vi
cinity of Sing Sing. The authorities at that
point have telegraphed to Fishkill, Tarrytown
and YOnkers for aid. Several engines have
been sent from there. Gravel trains are being
run to the towns and villages around to trans
port fire engines The fire is making very rap
id headway the small force on hand being un
able to cope with the flames. 1t is feared that
a greater portion of the village will be destroy
ed. The fire was first discovered in a ball room
and communicated with frame buildings all
around.
Relief of the Poor.
New YORK. Feb. 17.-Seven thousand dollars
has so far been raised by the Produce Exchange
for the poor
1t appears upon investigation that nearly all
the charitable associations of the city pay from
One-third to three fourthS of all moneys recev-
ed to agents and others to dsburse the amouats
among the poor, while one society pays out one
dollar and sixteen cents in salaries for every
dollar it distributes to the needy.
The New Horse Disiemper.
The disease which has inst broken out among
horses in New York and vicinity seems to be
spreading quite rapidly. 1t is similar to the
epzootic, but not attended with the fatal re-
suits Of the latter disease. A disease of the
same nature ragged among the orses in 1852,
spreading CONSERVATION amcng the owners and
causing considerable Inconvenience
Various Matters.
During quarrel last night between John
Purvis and Isaac Henderson, the former shot
tae latter dead. Purvis was arreeted. Hender-
son is negro vagrant.
The Combination Rubber factory, on 25th
street, was burned last night. Loss $2Oo,00o.
Thirteen horses were stolen from small stables
in he neghborhood during the fire.
The women's movement continues to spread
ON Long Island Temperance leagues and
bands of Hope have been organized at New
ton, Northport, Flatbush, Babylon, Long Is
land City and Islp The women have petition
ed the North Shore Railroad to carry no more
fire water as freight.
Thousands of people were turned away una.
Die to gain admttance at the reception of the
Poaris crew last evening.
"A verdict OF manslaughter was found in the
case OF Summons, charged with the murder of
Duryea.
Edward P. Breasly, for fifteen or twenty
years collector and postmaster Of Lawrence, L.
he resigned. A warrant for his arrest has been
issued
Nathan F. Graves, Democrat, has been elect
ed Mayor of Syracuse.