The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-23

j. j. Munroe ..... 1000 Troop NcLaugh-
Barlow Buildings. IL, 900 hn.............. 4,00o
ellis estate ..... 1900 A. Blair. 1000
Mr. Marshall's companies will lose about one million
and the other English companies lose between $780,
and $500. 900 EACH
some OF the Canadian companies lose very heavily.
Messrs Logan and Lindsay had $50, 600 insurance in
safe companies Everett Butler had $72 900 insur
ance; Hall and Fairweather we're iuly Insured.
The Citizens Insurance Company has about
$3.50 0oo large portion OF which Is reinsurance from
other companies.
about $55, 000
BURNED TO DEATH.
An unknown man. burned beyond recognition, was
found at the corner OF Prince William street on the
day or the hre with ono his feet badly cut on the
instep
CASUALTIES.
Timothy MCGOWAN, Of Straight Shore, Portland was
run by team. Several OF his ribs we're broken
and other portions OF his body received bruises He
is expected to recover.
James Mageo, foreman or No. Hose Company. was
struck in the head with brick and considerably hurt
John Leary went into a house OF Drury lane to
rescue woman, and falling from a window sprained
his knee
woman, name unknown, found with her features
burned beyond all recognition, is supposed 10 be Mrs
Coholan, OF Smyth street.
Timothy Leary, OF Drury lane, went down with the
ruins OF a falling building
When last seen Mr. Samuel Corbett was observed
going into his shop on Prince William street.
coTTER's DEATH
The young man Garrett Coter lost his lite while
treating from James Adams l. Co. % store by brick
falling his head and crushing his skull He leaves
a mother, widow, and two sisters His death occa-
sions universal regret among his acquaintances.
woMAS's TERRIBLE PATE.
John T. Turnbul and one OF his sons attempted to
caught fro and she had DO loft behind Sad re-
late she was burned 10 DEATH
One OF the inmates OF the Home for the Aged IS
thought TO have been victim to the flames
Mrs Reed, mother Oft. NJ Reed, was burned to
death on her own door step. Two aunts Of the same
gentleman also missing, and It is feared that one
has persisted.
Fears were entertained for the safety OF Captain
Firth, but be has been found all right
lad named Fox was suiocated in the house No.
26e Princess street. when the fire at its height
His cries irightfu TO hear as he vainly
ored TO get from his fiery prison.
Mrs. Crane and the young ladies Of the seminary and
others wore obliged to take refuge for time the
international steamer which took them some distance
down The harbor.
IMPORTS TO SAVE PROPERTY.
Tho saving Of the International Steam Building was
splendid peco OF work and the safety and comfort Of
many refugees depended on it--200 or 800 OF them.
One OF tho ferry brought Carleton passen-
gers to Reeds Point yesterday, and the second
boat steamed alongside Of the wharves playing a
stream upon the burning timbcrs Last night there
was a most welcome rain, which began 10 fall about
SIX o'clock and continued throughout the night.
Engineer Todd, OF Fredericton, who was in town.
gave valuable aid In relieving tho drivers of three
steamers VINO had become exhausted by their lengthy
labors.
Messrs. Shaw Brothers, bakers donated a lot OF
bread tor the sufferers yesterday
BOSTON POLICE.
Last night the Chief OF Police received a TELEGRAM
from Chief OF Police Savage, Of Boston, asking what
arily and If they needed assistance. Owing TO the
late hour when the message answer
was sent, but as dozen Of the men sufferers by
the connagration the ofer may be accepted
A mass meeting Of Odd Fellows s called for thi
evening in the hall OF Peerless Lodge, Portland,
to take into consideration such measures as may be
deemed advisable for the relef OF members OF the
order who have suffered by tho FIRE.
SAILORS LEND HAND.
Many OF tho crews of vessels the harbor rendered
their services patromcn TO the Mayor last evening
Their kindly offer accepted. and they will place
themselves readiness guard the goods exposed to
the thieves who are providing about
SPECIAL coNsTABLEs NECESSARY
A large number Of special constables have been
sworn in 10 do duty, the policemen not bong SUI
Gc,cni for that.
ABOUT iorty-nve minutes past two this morning an
alarm was given OF another fire, which had
started IN brick building at York Pout Sip
occupied BY W. A. spence and j. \ T.
Robinson Ia ten minutes the flames hao
worked through the roof threatening damage to tho
opposite buildings on Smythc street. and the occu
pants prepared to leave, hut tho hre department
worked so efficiently that all danger was past IN hal
an hour the being conf ned TO where II started.