The Phoenix herald., 1879-11-28
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In thlS clty, tcok piuce tnlS IEolHlnS 4 fire was discovered in the stables of the Sih avenue horse car railroad, and notwithstanding that within five minutes after it's discovery, fully forty streams of water were turned upon Inc flaming building, it was only when there was nothing further for the flames to feed upon, the flremen obtained the mastery. The stables were in a four story brick building, on sth Avenue and 49th and 50th streets. Almost before a movemen. could be made to save the stock In the stables, the flames burst simuita- neously from the windows oa the two streets. The horses stabbed on. the upper floor were Hntied, run down the inclined plane to the ground. There were nearly 800 of them, and the work of getting them out was one of great difficulty and danger. Blinded by smoke and frightened by the roar of the flames. they kicked and roared, and over 100 head had to be abandoned to destruc ton, their piteous winnings could be heard above the roar of the flames. The three upper stories were one vast sheet of fire an6 the smoke from the burning straw was terrible. In the upper story, an immense quanti- " Of hay was stored in bales. When these caught fire, the sudden burst ing of bars that bound the bales. caused an explosion that shaltere1 the side of the building, and threw the brick wall into the street. Ii fell with crashing force upon the lad der, on which were Cf ief Campbell Foreman, John Wells and firemen Herry c. Mount and John Began. Each and all were buried unde the smoki ng mass and q shout of horror went up from the spectators. Their comrades instantly fell to the work of rescuinG them, and soon all were recovered bruised, bleeding and inseusiblc Mount had his skull and leg fractured and was also in jured internally. He died in an hour Reagan had his leg broken and was badly cut. Chic Campbell and foremln Wells were painfully but not seriously hurt and renained on duty Hardly had the iremcn and spectators recovered from the excitement caused bv the fall of the wall, when it was rumor ed that a fremcn had fallen into the burning building, but q muster of companies later showed all the men present except those taken to the hospital.
 CLEAR SKY.
 WAsHINaToS, Nov. 2e.--The sky yesterday al sunset was without a cloud from the Atlantic to the Pa cific Oceans. This is shown to be the case by tho map on exhibition at the Signal Office.
 MRS. sPRASUE SUED
 NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-Ge'.rge Link, the German tutor to Mrs. Sprague's children at the time of the troubles, has sued Mrs. Sprague for S24O, salary for three Mrs. spragus pleaded that she was a married woman, and, there fore, not liable.
 FATAL PLoTrISGs AGAINST PUBLIC
 SCHOOLS
 BOSTON. Nov 26.-Thc announce rnent is made of the policy of the Ro- nan Catholic Church in New England toward the public schools by the Arch bishop. Advices from the Pope have directed all priests in the Arch lioc cese of New England to at once establish parocbical schools, and threatens parents who refuse to na- ronize them with the terrors of the Church. In localities where the in- iuence of the public schools is bought to be particularly injurious 10 the Catholic youth, the priests are instructed 10 withdraw the children It once, even if there be no parochial | schools in the vicinity.
 LEADYILLE ITE3fS.
 LEADvILLE, COLORADO, Novem- per 26. - ' alters are quiet | ng down, but guards patrol the city | till and the conflict between the Wig | lantes and Plug-Ugiies may te re- lewed on slight provocat;cn. Twelve l masked men last night entered a Jaii.room called out man and ex- lEiiDcd his face, but released him ;aying: "This is not our man." None of the parties warned to leave nave gone
 PACIFIC COAST.
 A BIG OFFER FOR DIANE.
 SAN FRAScIeco, Novem ber 27- Tie Post this evening publishes he following: Maurice Halfischcr,