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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
TIE PACIFIC YATI0N4L BANK.

BosToy, Dec. 19-The negotiations between
the bank and holders OF certificates OF deposit and other
forms of the banks credit secured ny poor collateral
have been practically completed and the directors are
ready 10 call meeting of the stockholders The delay
has resulted in great benefit tn the bank. and Colonel
Needham pronounces its affairs IN much better condition
than when he took possession. 4 statement has been
prepared for presentation TO the stockholders II docs
not embOdy all the facts given by Colonel Necdhams
report the directors regarding the history Of the
banks embarrassment There Is doubt that all these
facts will be demanded by the stockholders before they
Will vote the assessment ordered by the COntroeer
Several OF the stockholders have already expressed their
intention do this Colonel Needhan is in Doubt as 10
whether his duty a Government officer would require
him 10 comply with such request, but he Will Obtain
the opinion Of the Controller upon that point.
suit is pending against Harold W. WmdrOm and VIE
to recover S1S326 so loaned by the b.nk to Dir. WIN
drOm who has became iuspiyent the Ncfonce 10 thit
Mrs WmdrOm did not sign the note upon which the
money loaned, and the trustees deny the validity
the assignments under which the fund was pledged U
the bank Judge Field has reserved his decision In the
matter.
The Controller has informed officially the directors OF
the Pacific National Bank That AL assessment Oi iVD
per cent must be levied.
President Bcuyon of the Pacific Natioual Bank, j. re-
ported TO DC dying paralysis Of the BRAIN His physi-
clans have him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
RAILROAD NOTES.

Long BRANCH, n. j.. Dec ia meeting
Of the kholders OF the NewYOrk and Long Branch
Railroad Company, the New-Egypt and Farmingdale
Railroad Company. the Long Brapch and Sea Girt Rail
road Company, the Gew-York and Long Branch Ex
tension Railroad Company and the Long Branch and
Barnegat Bay Railroad Company will be held IN the Of
Zee OF the New-Yors and Long Branch Railroad Com
panv IN the ferry-houso OF the Central Railroad OF New
Jersey, Jersey City, ut ~ o'clock Wednesday noon.
The meeting has been called 20 allow the stockholders
OF the five roads mentioned to vote upon an agreement
TO consolidate the several corporations.
BosToN, Dec. 1o.-At LeOminster Mass,
today Hiram A. Blood, OF Ftchburg, WAS chosen Pres-
dent Of the Texas and Great Western Railroad; a. n.
Boardman OF Boston, treasurer, and 7. II. Wood, OF
Denton Texas superintendent. This line IA to be about
200 miles long and will be opened for public travel
early i'm 1883 10 viii extend from GreenVille To Syca-
more, Texas.
Toms EIvER, n. j., Dec. 19.-The appeals
entered by the key. Charles f. Knox and the Point
Pleasant Land Company against tue awards made 10
them for damages fol lands taken by the Long Branch
md Rarnegat Bay Railroad Company have both been
decided In favor Of the appellants by struck ures The
damages MI Knox were assessed at 93OOO ana those
OF the Land company ut $4,000
ALBANY, Dec. 19.-The State Engineer has
received the following railroad reports Rochester and
MISUNDERSTANDING, Sl70,502 81 expenses, Sl99,90S
Buffalo PittsOurg " MISUNDERSTANDING, S177,l2 30 [;
expenses SG23,40S al Madison Avenue underground)
Neg-York Cty-Paid capital, 500; Broadway Central
mndcrgrouudj New-YOrk City-Paid capital, @l,4lO.
Tine ast two companies have done business, and ro
pOIt only the amount OF capital that Is actually paid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20

rxtradition TO America He was In bnsii,s rsv %
broker under the firm title of William =; as his
Co. 1t is asserted that Thomas H. l,,,aired many
1artner end that between them they oolsipe H. and
nusonJs Of dollars from the Mechanics nsnk anu
the Bank of the Commonwealth. ny Ioysns bonds Of
depositing as collateral Fund loan which had
h Sns altered and raised from Sl q RsD
$4,000 They secured IRON te III 1899 and il
ono osen that transaction that Gray was arTosteu
fray heard of the proceedings agaits., Nv FnSlaod
the warrant was served: c aha followed him and
cansed his arrest but while he was III INC ouS''uI
IF the London police he escaped TO ~ 20
S Sw INIT fortune again favored him. Inc eA-
tradition treaty between Great britain anu ! tne
United States had expired ana mao MOI sci at
Ebertv After that he lived a fast lie IN Engano
until May, 1879 when Detective Really now , T"p
tain Of the Fourteenth Police Ireclhct' "eh' ~
aH as hronght 10 this country after brief de-
Law and was tired IN the Court OF oyer ana TERM,
ner before Judge Barrett on charge Hi ronvic
tion and sentence to the State Prison Tor zen Seas
On die day of his sentence Judge Don0hue granTe lieu
stay pending an appeal . 10 ' The Conviction was a
1PPipnad The prisoner was sent back to the
Tombs, and was allowed 70 Pr;so Te mEtii
there instead of being sent to the stare Tlsoh
lhnril II 1891 Then he was brought DeIore jugs
Brady and Charles Stecker his counsel secu!eG i,f dn
order declaring the CONVICTION ana JuuSt 1ii Us
Granted. This was secured on the. afhdaylts OF
GRAY himself, of Thomas L: SomerTlle VINO D was
once arrested for counlerfeiting of Charles Brock
way the king of counterfeiters. of George Ao9oIt
and some Others They made atidavlts TO the eilget
that Thomas Ii. Pra t, who was arrested, pub WY
ESCAPED. admitted to them that be dla
the forging and that Gray Vas an snH% in
O. 900 aud Ionis BeSepdahl cigar-bOX manuiac-
Turer. went on Gray's bond A day or two later,
however Besendahl surrendered the f0rger ana ne
was once more locked up Then the amount OF me me
bail was reduced to s., 500 and Gray secured MS
liberty. Luther Horton formerly United Ssa aoes
Deputy Marshal now the proprietor oil cigar sV'Io
In Centre-st became his bondsman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
LOSSES AT VARIOUS PLACES.

ALBANY, Dec. 19.-The total loss by the
Gre at Herrck Freemans last evening is estimated
s75 200 The assurances the building and goods
nmount 10 sos 500 and distributed among about
fifty companies, in sums ranging from $1,000 to
$4,000
NEwBURG, y. Y. Dec. 19.-The estimated losses by
the burning Of Tanors paint works here yesterday are
as follows Taintor. about $4,000, fully insured :;
Homer Ramsdell, 81 900, insurance $4,000.
soRAIS, Ohio, Dee 19-Fire yesterday destroyed the
machine shops OF the Cleveland TdscaTawas Valley and
Wheeling Road with its contents consisting OF aohin-
hry tools stock coach and three tenders Loss es-
tiinated al $4,000 TO $4,000; no insurance,
ST. PARIS, ohio, Dec. 19.-A FIRE yesterday destroyed
Kiyer d Longs sswmis, Brabaker q McNorrars grain
.,sarehorse ana stable and the Pan Handle Railroad
depot Total loss, 900; DO insurance.
IPSWICH Mass. Dec. 19.-This morning fire caused a
loss OF s. 900 in the picker connected with VIII
loweae Factory situated about four miles from Ipswich
Centre
PIrTsBugG. Pa, Dec 19.-Kle Logan Co.'S tool
works ON Thrteenth-st, south size, damaged By
FIRE this evening to the extent Of $4,000 The fire
feinated In the polishing department Inc building and
stock insured for about 94OOOO, mostly IL local
companies.
MONTE Al Dec. 1o.Tbe following "a correct list OF
The insulaneies on Morelaud, Watson Co.'s rolling
mills which were destroyed by fire al STE. Cuenegarde
Alma SO 200 each; Hartford, Guardian, Lancashire.
Western, London and Liverpool and Globe, London.
Cneen British America and Citizens, -, 1873 each total
s52 COG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
CASES OF SUICIDE.

Richard Kelch, an Irishman, house-moyer
by occupation aud thirtysx years old. shot himself at
midnight between Sunday and Monday, at No 3i3 East
Twentyseventh-st He fired two bullets at his head,
both Of which penetrated his brain 1t was said that the
readiug Of dime novels etc. had made kelch, who was
an ignorant man, insane.
Julia Rogers age twenty-one young married woman,
attempted to commit suicide yesterday ut No 80 Ham
ilton-st. by hanging herself from her bedroom door
fellow tenant Bella Hudson, discovered her and cut her
down in time to save life The police sent her to the
Chambers Street Hospital No cause Tor her act was
given.
An unknown woman committed suicide carly yester-
day morning in Brooklyn by jumping into the Gowanus
Canal at the foot OF FOurths Her age was about nity
years. and she black dress ana brown sacquc-
Her ornaments were gold brooch and black earrings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
THE coRoNERSHIF ~ WES1cHESrEG.

The Board Of Canyassers of Westchcster
County reconyened at White Plains yesterday pursuant
to a IdAndamus issued by Justice Dykm3n 10 correct
certain alleged errors made iu counting nine ballots.
said Ia be illegal votes for Dr. Charles j. horquy
OF the Republican candidates Cor Coroner, and IA falling
10 count five ballots cast for Thomas o. Archer, the
Democratic candidate Tor the Office account OF
their neing defac,d by ink blots Dr. Norqust received
sO47yOtes, besides seven east Tor j. Aoidqu.t aud
two for Charles j. NordIust Thnmas O. Archer IT,
cciycd and was allowed SOY voice. including. 20 a.
ALLEGED NV the Republican members Of the Board the
Ave dClaced ballots Snpcry isOr Closc moved 20 comply
with the maudHnus far USa!uvIue tho mine az
ered drfecfiye balus previously counted f'rDr Nor.
ouis and ne offered resolution Co. the elect that the
8gard refuse % count the five deiarcd bIlfs IAIcAcr.
Tua was adopted nv the votes ~ twelve Republicans
and one Democrat against seven Democrats. The re-
tlrn to the Inaudamus viii Dr. made tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
coNriIssIoNER LoRING,s REPORT.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 19.-m his annual re-
port to the President the Commissioner Of Agriculture
says that upon entering upon tho discharge OF s duties
ON July l. last he found elaborate plan of operations
Tor the year already laid outby predecessor Such Of
the Investigations he thought of value he has pushed
forward, with ardent desire to bring them to eg
mate conclusions, The Commissioner says: PrOyi-
sion bad been made for investigating the agricultural
condition Of the Pacific coast, for continuing the work
tho artesan vol In Colorado, for proceeding with
the experiment In the cultivation ~ the tea plant for
concluding the investigation Into the manufacture OF
sugar sorghum for observations on the existence
~ pleurOpneumOnla aud other contagious diseases OF
analsbOth In this country aid Ia thoao English ports
10 which American cato are exported for continued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
REoRGAEIzING TIE TURF CLUE.

The members of the Turf Club at a meeting last
evening decided to reorganize tbs Club under the
general law and to lease the premises now occupied
formerly the Union League Club house, from Leon
ard w. Jerome at rent of S27 800 per year, Mr..
Jerome to pay the taxes and insurance, and the
Club to make such internal repairs as might be ne
cessary The Club elected thirteen men to act as In
corporators and directors for tho first year. The
thirteen arc Lawrence Kip. James X. koene, Car
roll Livingston, Leonard w. jerome, w. Il. Tray
ers, J. w. Lawton, q. w. Kohlsaat, T.. ID. Barnes,
IT, o. Pell, w. l.. VanderyOort, Charles w. Griswold.
S. Rowland Robbins anr Ambrose Monell.
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THE FIRE RECORD.
D,nc rpoN RIrRNING HOUSE.

cAPING FROM A BURNING HOUSE.
A fire which broke out yesterday at p. H. III
the fourstory brick house. No. 900 West foureeent9'
came near costing several ves,and as IL was res'ou "
severe.iniury to two persons The third hoor OF inc
bopse IL occupied by D. Roberts and his faD anu Iho
fourth nv J. r. Mack. The fire started In the Daseeh'i
how # WAS caused is not known. The first warning that
vas given TO the families the upper hoors was ny
Mary Burnsa servant in the employ OF MI
while washing smeled smoke and opened the nan ooor
She saw the stairs wrapped in flames and smoke ana
shoutpg an alarm TO Mr. Roberts and his wlewho were
in the front room she down stairs she ran through
tbe FIRE and emerged with her face, hands and arms
badly burned Her for help and the cries OF Mr.
and Mrs Roberts from the front windows OF their moor
oansed connection in the street, aud an alarm was
hastily sent for the fire engines When they came Mrs
Roherts was about to lump from the window frightened
NV the ascending smoke and heat. ladder was put
mn nv the crew OF Truck Company NO II, anu rltelsh
OConnell seized the woman anu eaIIleu hei "o" o4'
Her husband followed. 49, - A. aoor
The members of the family OF Mr. Mack Oh the moor
above had made their way through tne names vi tho
atairyay to Mr.. Robertss rooms ana Were shneI ny
means OF the ladders Mr.. Mack as Wen az hr, hopets
had heen slightly burned Mr.. Macks servant eoOTeo
girl named Patsy Lewis. did not escape 50 easl!, He
Teaehed the extenti0n Of the adjoining mouse III her
iigbt and attempted to let herself down 10 the ya
the aid OF clothes lines They broke ana M zen a
wa. severely injured. She was sent, together VIII
Mary BUrns to ST Vncents Hospital ma an ambulance.
The other occupants OF the house reached Tue Street
safety The remen gained centrOi OF the te Ine
losses were put follows Mr. Mack SoUOV hsu ifoi
Mr. Roherfs 50 900 Mr. Bostdeyes, first moor SloOO
.buildinp owned by Mr.. Ray, OF Ftth-ave anu Ihlry
seveutl-st. 50 600 The Otis Folding Bed ComPnaay'
which had some stock stored the building lost 500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
TILE SHOOTING OF JAMES MAHER.

Coroner Knox Held an inquest yesterday after
noon at the station of the Twentieth Precinct, in
REGARD to the shooting OF James Maher, of No. 5O2
West Thirty-niuth-st by Patrick Lynch. of No. PIG
West Thirtiethst., on Sunday morning Testimony
was given by the men who were carousng with
Lynch. and Maher before the quarrel and shooting
occurred. and by Roundsman Pless, who arrested
Lynch. The jury found Lynch guilty Of the muir
der. The prisoner made the following statement:
went into Kelly's place, at Forty-seeond-sL and
Tenthaye about halfpast II o. In December -, aud
had drink There some persons standing by the
barr named Wood. One Of them was showed against
me-Mr. Kelly knows them-and one said; "IhatB
'Packy Lynch, the brother OF Jimmy Lynch He 10
q --------." They all went out, from ton 90
thirteen Of them, and stood In the hall Two three
said Draw on HIM" knives in the hands OF two
of them Then some one struck behind the loft
with something went the street and got struck
again on the same side. saw the crowd running al me
with knives, and pulled my revolver to them.
They were closing upon II could have got away
without firing them 1 would l fred my pistol ne
them backing away TIL could get away from them.
ran away and got home. did know had hurt any
body until next morning alter was arrested
John Flanagan, JOHN Kelly and James Brady
who appeared Us Witnesses were sent 10 the House
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
TIE COMMITTEE on DISCIPLINE.

The Disciplining Committee Of the County
Democracy again lest nicht at No 81 West Twenty
fourthst. Assemblyman-oect Cooper made statement
to the effect that he signed paper containing charges
against Thomas j. Costigan Of the XVIII Assembly Dir
tct Association, withouLkuowing what tue paper
tained. AGidayits were submitted by e1-Aldcruan
BrucLs and Others 70 the effect that Cooper had stated
in their hearing that he signed the paper and knew the
charges contained in u true hut that he had been
promised places by Mr. Co-tican, and hence wanted
10 get ont he responsibility Of he opposition. The
XXIGd District inyestigatiOn was then Resumed. Wit
uc-ses were examined for and against W. T. Andrews
until near midnight without throwing additional
light Oh mOmentOus question To who pat the ko-
Inns ballots Ia the County Democraoys punched tick
ats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
NOMINATIONS

WASHINGTON, Dee. 19.-The following nomi-
naons were sent to the Senate by the President to
day
Thomas C. Actono NewYorko be Assistant treasurer Oh
the u nited states at New.IOTk CITY. -. -. vi,
lanes W. Makcaud To be Collector OF customs ioi the p''
trict oi Bath, Maine. -. =. ,Ao ,ssoo,,o 1,s,co q,
oace ry Massachusetts, 10 the ASSOCIATE Jusuce Oh
mo s,uureme Court OF the United states, % a.,
MILAN Henry Tresc0t OF south CarOina 70 De ol'tt
r vit,finary aud mister PlenipOteEuary OF tho
init,1 states 10 Inc Republics of Chill, Peru aud Bolivia
"o a. Duskin 10 tAa Attorney OF the United states oE
southern District Of Alabama ,.- a., 49,. ,,t.,u..
John Lamoroe 10 De COLLECTOR Vi Oustohs io Sue p'
NJ ewIOTk.
eralpO stmasters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
POLICEMAN NORTON DEAD.
FATAL RESULT OK THE DIFFICULTY IN Delaney
STREET.

FATAI, RESULT OK THE DIFFICULTY IN DELANEY
STREET.
Policeman Thomas J. Norton, who was shot in De-
a1cey-st on Sunday night, it is thought by Police
man Bernard Fitzpatrick, of the Fourth Precinct
died at the Chambers Street Hospital at yesterday
morning About half an hour before hisdeath Coroner
Brady went to the hospital and took his ante-mOr-
tenn statement. He was in front of No Al Declan-
cev.s+ n disorderly house. he said, about 1880
O'clock Sunday night. AZ usual, he took look at
the place and going to the second floor, he found
trouble IN a rear room kept by woman known as
blanche He asked three men who were IN the room
what they were doing there. One of them said that
il was all right and that he was
an officer. To this Norton replied that
il was a strange place for an officer to be in,
and asked hin to show his shield, rms the man re-
fused TO do After going down stairs, Norton said,
the man who said he was an officer made rush at
him; and he knocked h m down the man came at
him second time and no knocked him down again.
The two friends urged his assailant on and the man
shot him in the neck The dying man said that he
prappled with his opponent after being shot and
did not let him go until he became weak rom loss
CAPTAIN Allaire, of the Tenth Precinct, said yes.
terday that Patrolman Norton, who IS nephew of
Michael Norton, recently elected Civil Justice,
was one of the best men on the force IN
that precinct. There was not the least doubt
that the shooting was done by fitz-
of the crime and their testimony agreed. Norton
was patroling his post and was as far as the case
has been developed, in the discharge of his duty
when he was shot. 800, -
At the Oak Street Station it was said that Fitz-
pafrick was son Of John Fitzpatrick, Alderman
elect and that he was put the force last August.
He was a Young man not more than twenty-three
wears old in looks, and had the appearance and
sgagger of a corner boy On Saturday night he
was oil duty, and instead of reporting for duty on
Sunday evening at 6 O'Clock he sent a message say
ing that he was sick. 1t is said that zpatrck had
been connected with several disgracciui affairs be-
lore going ON the police force.
The woman Blanche and Josephine Milbume who
was also III the house III Deancy-st, were arrested
and taken to the House OF Detention ~ witnesses
John Kennedy, "a baker, and a man named McCor-
mick who were the companions OF the murderer
were arrested Yesterday II Is thought that f1iZ-
patrick will not be able 10 escape detection long as
tbe police are making an active search for him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
BPOOKLYNs RAPID TRANSIT.

Mayor Howell has given his reasons for APP
proving the action OF the Board Of Aldermen in grant
ing a franchise to build 10 the East River Bridge and
Concy Island Steam Transit Co He thinks that AS I'M
der tho Constitution OF the state private property
can DO taken railroad purposes without paying for
It, owners property the line OF the road will have
proper compensation they the fee to the middle
Of the street and the route Of this company will give
direct transit to the city at little expense and incon
vunience. 80,
Mayor Howell sent the Brooklyn Board Of Aldermen
Yesterday hs veto Of the resolution changing and al
ding 10 the present of the Brooklyn Elevated Rail-
way from the East River Bridge TO Woodawn l.. l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
FROM JURY BOX ~ PRIsoyEPS DOCK

PHILADELPHIA, Dec i9.-The trial Of David
Monat, charged with irregularities IN connection with
election returns, interrupted today BY the transfer
OF OF the jurors from the jury box 10 the prisoners
dock This admitted that he had been known by the
names of Miller Clinton Wildman and Fisher lie was
serving tho jury under the assumed maine OF f.
Schultz, but the wife OF the rightly bcarnng that
NAME swore that her husband had been OF the c
for a month past. Tie offending jury man @as held TO
charge Of contempt OF court, aud such other
allegations the DisrictA ttOTey might prefer against
him. The remainder Of the jury discharged, end
the rial mustbe resumed before Jury selected from
unnnI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
DAMAGE IN COMMERCE STREET.

Three alarms were sent last night for
fire in the large factory building Nos. 20 and p Com
,pereest policeman noticed light on one OF the up
ner floors Of the building shortly after p M and In
formed William Lee, the Waterman Lee found the
fourth floor in flames. The building was five stories
high and was surrounded by mansard roof Tenement
houses were on both sides and In the rear OF the
factory and il was feared at first that
an extensive con1agradon was inevitable. The flames
soon made their way the roof aud mounted upward
lighting up the surrounding houses with lurid glare
The fire caused considerable excitement in the neghbor
hood Tie hremen were afraid to remain upon the lad
lders which had been placed against the front OF the
burning bnidng the IT ent wall appeared TO be un-
safe and liable fall Streams OF water were thrown
jnto tue building from tue front and rear for
nearly Wo before the flames were eXtinguished
The roof and three uppermOst hOOrs OF the building
were ruiHed by the fire. The lower part was soaked
thoroughly with water
I The muldug was owned and occupied by Bernard "
Smith as a factory for piano legs ana frames. mr. Smith
purchased the building about two years ago Previous
10 that time il had been used as hobby horse factory
About thirteen years ago II was nearly destroyed
NV fire iG which several workmen lost their lves Mr.
Smith employed about fifty wOrkmen. Recently he had
got in new supply Of material, and the factory had
Seen run ay and night The building was closed al
10 m Yesterday The cause of the fire was unknown.
The damage 10 the stock in the building was estimated
last Might at $45 600 and the building was damaged
about IS 900. The losses were covered by insurance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-20
A CINCINNATI WAREHOUSE DAMAGED.

Z CINCINSATI, Dec. 19.-Shortly after midnight
Sunday morning a fire started in the hve-story build
ing No. 90 Pear-st. near Vine-st The lower three
stories were occupied by D. Lyle Co.. wholesale boot
and shoe Dealers and the fourth and fifth stories
msed as cuttingrooms by L. s. Feeheimer Co., cloth
ders The roof of the building and the fifth floor were de-
stroyed The fourth floor badly burned and the
manning floors and basement were thoroughly deluged
with water.
D. Lyle Co. have large stock on which they carry
an insurance Of $4,000 Their loss viii probably amount
TO $4,000 L. s. Feicheimer Co.'S oss on the building,
stock and machinery Is about $1,000; fully covered by
Ensnrance The adjacent boot and shoe either
eide OF the burned building owned respectively by Julius
Benckensteu and Shipley, CraDe Co., were materially
lamaged by water.