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Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

ssshEsx Essssiasiss - go -. kssassa-
is@t4sa Frs5sss
Ths ~ec.sly mseElnx II ne Pastors
eeaksrsaee sas wsll sttsnesa yes1sr-
day aftsFaocD. sza tk< se@-sa va
proloagsG sssena ths ssasi hoar q
aaIearnHsat.
TIE pflaclpzl baslasss sf ths meeting
Eas TIE a.se8ssson u ths proposed
unitsa eanaAy evening" ssfsiees "a
sous p1olle hal The interest," nan
Tested n the prelscg sas very esep, AGz
tne seatiusnt sss generally fzToraEaS
- the ProPosal but Shen L came 20
The dstAi-s 81 arrangement. the alf1eui-
ties proved % D. 100 great Tor one
sessisa of the conference 70 settle.
There we're conhleting opinions upon
Almost every point considered. some
had q prefsreocs for smiths Opera
Houss. aud Others ~oeld not consent 10
20 there under any circumstances.
some favored one place, and some an
other. A resolution emcOdyinx the
details or plan VAS presented, ana
after long discussl0n, there seemed
great probability OF It's passing. but a.
the last moment, some orthodox
brother moved u amend BY insert.
lng pFoylso that all services
be cond ucted "on an evangelical
basis" Ihis threw such a quantity OF
dampnsss upon matters that the entire
resolution wzs Withdrawn, and the
whole question was left az the adjourn
ment lust where Il began. A postpone
ment OF the matter was made 10 next
week.
petition % the effect that the
Worlds FAIR az Chicago be closed on
sundays was opposed by the confer
enee
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16


The WsMaas hOfae 3ae hesR.s&
grstefallv scknswlsass tks tszesssk
esA4sienas assasE 4 Bro ~ So
sey, so4 y A klo9 xetg, t9s, ukAes
k4FDSsk. o.; h hollsssf tles Ma
xie Eeneel a. G. AlgI2s alsn, = s2keA
la&s 81 Vegetables. fFelts &c Ats.
Mozayke, a toFksy. Mia Hoff NAB
breIhs fer ths s.Ck he Alien lnleos
bok Il prpxls ELS NFs. NSQgh8. essiiase
tr1t. ga gallon u 81 and dsi.c@Nles
f0F tee slek, NAsen4c ksiE, pAskes -
pes Ezsf g w. c. 4. T., - N gre
ceres Eztoa snd Lyons tecAs
Ena slsronefy5 Gcntsr street = ROC
: ousn els pot2to<s. one b1shel apes
D 0ushsl taruips, ~ caonages, quarts
heans, 8 quarts " canned goods, ! BOT
Ele OF calsQp, And crackers Ar. bA2lsfs
squasnes =. g. HeFrick, turnips. ap-
pies, oranges, celery aud crackers Ms
Lucas, shoes, rubesTs, howers e0okles
and tired cakes; Mrs. r. McCresds,
plllors L2throp Womsn's Christian
Temperance tnl0n, , towels, pieces
Of pillow cases; Grand Rapids Ice
Company and Hines a Sons, ice
Mrs. W. A. Howard, II wards eottsn
flannel; Mrs. Irlsh, : cans OF frnit,
/ dozen eggs and = pudding. Onash-
tonongs, 5 chickens. 10 pounds beef, 4
cans OF oysters, cans tomatoes, 3 boxes
crackers, . cans baking powder, 2 dezen
fried cakes, 3 loayes OF cake. is loxves
OF bread. 5 boxes Eephyettes, 2 cases OF
sugar corn, IS pounds alum, q bags OF
salt, soap, blanket and = large Quan-
tity Of tlnware. Kind remembersnees
from the following state unions; Dorr,
Sault ST. Marc, Decatur, Fremont and
Perry. Special thanks 10 the city press
for their many fayors for the past year.
Mrs. NJ. WooDwORTH, Secretary.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

The cascs against Wm. Oswald and
JuGus 0tterhom charged with selling
iqu0r o MINORS. we're noiie pros'd IN
thc srrsr sr court. Judge Burlng'ms
show Nno scIt thc liquor, and that N
csscs of tass Kind this point = essential.
The bartender. CT person who sold the
heuor "a che offender. and not ncCes-
sarv the proprietor ot the saloon.
Frsrk Hcsher paid so s5 fine and costs
for selling aQuoT on sunday, and John
UnouneIIs sentences wss deferred
urf.f tomorrow
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

The affidavit and bond on appeal in
The case Of Albert y. Parker vs.. The
Mutual Benefit 4 ssociatlon of the Bissel
carpet sweeper factory, was filed in the
circuit court yesterday. The suit was
brought to collect a sick benefit claimed
by Parker, who sued in Justice Hy-
dorn's court, and obtained q judgment
for $50 and SO costs. The association
appeals TO the circuit court.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16
Circuit Court Decrees.

Judge Grove signed decree Of di'
vorce yesterday IN the case Of Mar
garet A Thomas VS.. Sheldon X. Thomas,
giving the complainant the custody OF
their daughter, 8 years of age. The
grounds OF the divorce were desertlon
and non. support. Judge Burch issued
a decree granting the petition OF Har-
mon Aldrich 10 vacate part of Kent
City plat Tor the opening of a street.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16
Changing apats.

A new order was made hy Judge
severeus yesterday IN the case of
Thomas II. Mason. o. A., vs. The
pswah,c Mninz Company, et a. An
o-far prrv.ously stood, directing the
s,f. 81 tne mining c0mpanys property
80 ths rmh INST The new order
changes tr5s aass e. January a. TIE
nfa.nOH ras represcnted bv Don 81.
D.ek.rsor arf Alfred Russell Of rse-
frr,t srf the defendants Vas repre-
senles hv Fred A Baker cf Detroit.
and K. C. 0stranaar and r. A. Nont
gonserv. OF fansna.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

PTTTsBURGH. Pa. Dec. IA fright
ful wreck occurred iust south of this
plstce a. $40 = N on the Baltimore &
Ohio road The night crew were doing
some shifting Several ears were left
standing on the main track while thsv
ran into Unioutown- sn6 ss they re-.
turned they ran into TIE cars -Four
trsinme1 wers badly hurt
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16
The Aome Company Wants Cigars.

A replevin suit to recover 5000 cigars
was begun yesterday in Justice Browns $
court by samuel 7. Nyhart, president
of the Acme Cigar and Tobacco Com
psny against Wesley b. Sweet, OF the
Wsuham Block IL IS claimed that the
property il now IN the wrongful posses
sion of sweet, and damages are LAID At
800. The case will be tired on the
g-fh
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16
An Illegal Pension Fee.

Robert III. Barton. the attorney,
charged with receiving an exorbitant
and illegal pension fee, was before
United States Commissioner McQuewan
Yesterday for examination. The
proofs against him were sufficiently
strong 10 warrant his being held TO the
next term of the court. His bail was
fixed at $500.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16
ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL
To be Given rhis Evening BY the Meth
Oaist Episcopal Union.


To be Given This Evening by the Meth.
oaist Episcopal Union.
The members of the Methodist
churches OF this city have introduced
an exceedingly pleasant custom, that
OF meeting once year to enjoy q lite
rary program and a social session. Last
year the meeting was held at the DIyi-
sion Street NJ. h. Church, and tonight
the second annual meeting will be held
at the Second Street M. +. Church, be-
ginning at 80 o'clock. The literary
part IS expected TO close at 9 o'clock,
when the remainder of the evening
viii be spent socially. The following n
the program:
Singing. "Al Hail the Power o1eJesus'
Annual ts election Of orcers Of the Union ua'H''
Presidents Report and Introductory Re-
Methodism-Iis Providentai 'si Develop Il, 01'''
ment.....................-Rev W. II, Thompson
quartet. Glory be to God on High ". L.
Mesdames Wiimarth and Shepard. Messrs.
Shepard aud Miller.
MethOdism-ln the lndiyidual.-.-.......u..
Rev. tieo. q. whitworth
Methodlsm-In the Family Dr. II. whltworth
Singing. Rock Of Ages Cleft for Me"
n uulCA4Cc
Aethodism-For Young Peeple.........-...
nv w . n. isC
Methodism-In Society Mr.. j. b. Ware
Alto solo. Not Ashamed of Christ" III.
Methodlsm~In Education....,Rev. 4. ii. Gould
MeEhodism-In City Church ExtsnsIon..
................-..-Rey. Vim. Denman
Trio, "All for Jesus"
..............,...-R Reys. Frye, Gould. Thompson
.,.,...l. vD.jss Rev IS john Graham. D. D.
MethOdism-In the Nation. .-.- Rev. J. W. Reid
Singing. "Blest be the Tie That Binds.
tiOn........-.-...... Rev. w. w. Ayesworth
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

The item which appeared IN the pa
pers some DAYS ago, stating that Wm.
A. Gavett has succeeded G. A. Warren
as agent for the D., L. q y. +. r. ~
Detroit. was incorrect. The City Tick
et Once tas been removed 70 l20 Gris-
wold-st., Hammond Building, and Is
now IN charge Of Nr. Gsvett. General
Agent. Mr.. Warren ls still agent for
thls Company a. the station, f0ot OF
Third e.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16
a FALLING BRIDGE.
It Causes the Death Of Half Do1en Men
In the Wet indies.

NEW YORK, Dec. ia passenger
by the steamer Alvo, from West Indian
ports. states that a section Of
the bridge over the Nstina river,
twenty-five miles from Port Ii
rron. gave way On December T..
For1r colored laborers and two white
men were killed One ~ the latter was
foreman IN the car shops. The section
Of the bridge which gave way was about
seventy feet in length and rested on two
large columns.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

The Young Peoples Missionary So
ciety Of the Church Of Cbust, bod
their annual apron sale at Good Temp
isrs' Hal. "Wednesday and Thursday
evenings December ~ and ~. 4 fne
line Of coulfortahles VII also Be offered
bY the LADIES' AID society.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Ihre~ nnNs ONLY

A great line of seal goods viii be
shown at the Mammoth Cloak Room Of
r. =. Kidder & Co. by Mr.. Robert
kaufman, the representative of A. r.
Burkhardt * Co., the well-known
furriers. Those who are in any way
interested IN fine line Of choice furs
are cordially invited TO call.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

Mr.. Parveneer-How absurd 30 pur~
chase ancestors at an auction sale OF
pictures.
Mrs. Uphsm-U Upham - Very absurd
Your plan Of having them painted to
order is much 5etter.-Puck.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

That will surprise you on the largest
and finest line of ARTISTS PROOF
ETCHINGS and engravings, and most
beautiful line of holdings in the city.
What is more handsome for a holiday
gift than a fine picture handsomely
framed. (. II. SEYMOUR,
I45 MOnrOe-st.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

NAssIsszs. hss ss Fox Lesser
Aeassa1 u2sElsFI TAR soalAeFi J
tl-as Eita hEhl sasR Tses
Day nigat, eoA.isr Wednesday. For
tPfef 2ieh.g.ns Lahs sas4. ease
teesdag nshti siaas sl.sfnng - marta
ssslsfly.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

At our lineof ARTISTS PROOF ETCH-
INGS and ENGRANINGS. The larg-
est assortment IN Grand Rapids, with
the most beautiful line Of artistic mold
ings for framing the same.
+. II. SEYMOUR,
lt5 MonTOe-st.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16
Tho Red Light

Call and see my stock OF stoves and
a carload of pick which am selling at
reduced prices. jim TRAvIs,
g. Canal-st.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

The GRAND Rapids n'i ing companies
are raVinE 25 cents for vhess GOV, and
lsrze salrHeats as expscted,
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

Fresh shrimps AID soaliops a. Dst
tenfhalers
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16
Holiday Prices

Games of all kinds at Dettenthaler's
III MonrOe-st.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

Msde ~ Valley City Milling Co. Gran
Rapids, IS = family fsvorte. Try j.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16

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zgiity ~ alafdeF IA tas CFeasn triai Aad SEA
fenced - Afs allHsisanalsufs klazs. fp0ad
klAHF "a a.anslaslsa assE. senLsa-Ha - tnzso
gzars iaupfssaAseat. Bezss 4cqaitted
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16
Open Evenings Until
After Christmas.
Santa Claus at Home.

The home Of Santa Claus. as az the
children know q AZ Leonard E. -
and 81 Monroe-st. lie . almost through
manufacturing hs toys in ths garrett.
and viii appesf IN the show window on
Wednesday next. Any good child who
wants C. write % HIM and SAY what
they would ike for Christmas may 90
40. Address your letters, SAINTS Claus,
al Leonard's. - MonrOe-st., city be
sure and give your own name WITH
street and number.
1GONARG'S
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16
CRRIoMggL-M
e

Ask you to note their line of
useful and ornamental Holi-
day Goods, viz:
Brass wood carriers, brass
coal hods, brass ana Berlin
black fire sets, andirons and
tenders, piano lamps, all
prices; brass tables with onyx
tops, fancy candle sticks,
fancy lamp umbrellas and
shades, portable and banquet
lamps, etc. All at prices sure
TO please.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-13

San Francisco. Feb 12.-1nc -tcamcr Gaelic arrived
from Hong Kong and Yokohama late last night
japanese advice, give details o. recent \OlcaiIc
eruption. Mount 100, near Fuuyama, In tie Bni'
district began to rumble at O'Clock the evening
Of January 10. This continued two LOuI,. followed b'
short cessation, during which period the inhabitants
Of the nelghbOrne Villages rushed away from their
home, in great confusion. soon the TOD Of the noun
tain lifted OF. There Wa, ii din equal - a dvuA
mite explosion, and sand and stone were bclchcd
forth, falling IN the ncigAborhooc Of Fubuyama where
smoke and fire were also blown by the wind Al the
entrance Of the town the ground wa, covered with
sand and earth to depth Of over a foot stone, and
earth also fell AT Md>tuouIuura. village -iN miles
away. so previous eruption Of Mount loo j,
corded only Ouc man lot hl, lite but some stool,
uis killed and ffy five houses were dc troIcd The
30ial los cutaIlcd by the eruption is estimated al
nearly three and It half million dollars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-13
RELIGIOUS RIoTING IN CANADA
wroRAfY sOF.NE IL THE DoMINION rAEM 4
MEXT OVER THE MATTER.

Ottawa Feb II (Spccial-Sccncs Of excitement ~
the House Of Commons today marked tie '-'u--''N
II the recent religious riots in HUI VT charlton
Protestant member. rose 10 question &" pII'"'-'' 3"
iutcrrosate the Government. and wl' at once Fu.''
,rt NJ order bv NJ. Oumcuc. the speaker. Nicr a
,r,i,i,arv skirn,h he succeeded i'm getting hearing
He called the attention Of the Government 1" iA'n
sand men Of Hull ,toning, hootlns and yelling al
small hand Il devoted women cyancell,l> Who ln dHc
neril Of murder were rescued by their faithful FiaId
Al the risk Of their Iyc- lie denounced the danger
To- clvu and rel sous liberty in such riot, ana a-h'H
the Government To take step 70 stop u' -pI''N ~
fsna,ic,m before it get, beyond control lie declared
mai uuc,, the spirit illustrated Hull is chohcd
soon there viii be end of public worship hy f'"'-
e,tan, IN the Province Of Quebec except Al the plea
ure Of The mob. The only way - deal with sn'h
outbreak, was to put them down promptly ana
mercllc,sly.
The House here began 10 show symptoms Of
suppressed excitement. sir John Macdonald rose.
and in tones very different from the conc.lial'rY
and diplomatic language he ordinarily denounced
Charlton posing for effect "a, champion 81 'f'''
and with the object # stirring up religion, hatred
He declared that the Dominion Government c"ud h"t
interfere It was purely a Provincial matter Ih"
Province Of Quebec could order ont II, militia II lt
found il Necessary, and those who were Interested
must 20 10 the Provincial Government. lie again
commented severely on Nr. Chalton's pretcnoion-.
Mr. Charlton rose TO speak again and va, refused
perm,, ion on point, Of order, by the speaker the
House being in q tumultuOus state. Peter NI''HrH
rose and stood his ground contending for FAR play
without committing himself 10 the mcrIt- Of the CI"
and finally had hi, way. Nr. Charlton then got the
hoor and savagcly as>alcd the Premier Tor me on
couragcmcnt hc as First Minister. was giving th'
agent, Of d .order lie insisted. amid erie, OF order
silence lit down and similar interruptions ina
the Government. by forcing the people 10 thc uc
law into their hands Wa practically encouraging
civil war In Canada repetition Of riot, ana blood
,bcd Eventually the member was shouted down aIfr
repeated rllng- by the speaker and scenes "i 'AP"
ment rarely witnessed In the Parliament "i 'Anada'
vt the police court IN Hull oday Loui' Ih'Hh
and Alexander BcaUdoin, for taking part I'D ino i'1
last night were each fined so anc Coz T., lN,
hi,hf~.t penalty imposed by law. Mi NU-hl VA!
rro-. to HUI again next Tuesday. over 2oop 'ti"'
citi,r,i- have volunteered 10 protect her y lIlID
meeting viii be held tomorrow ni-ht 10 taxi a'u'h.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-13

rcrn Feb I2.-Owing TO the re~cnPta recently
issued by Emperor William 70 Prince BISMARCK ana
raron Won Berlepsch Prusslan Minister oil commerce.
In regard to the labor question: ana 'he Emperor
cer.uro, If the dongs Of the political pohce' the
st.,i., have withdrawn their decision 10 organize
universal labor strike i'm May.
The state Council Will meet on Friday TO coiaioei
lshor Grievances. Emperor William viii preside
Rome Feb. 12-sguor Cri-pI, IN announcing ''a'
the Italian Government would send delegates 10 repre-
sent it Al the swiss Labor Conference at He'nc aud"o
graceful reference 70 the conference pFopo'eu OS '
German Emperor lie cjoiced he said 10 hear oi the
conference proposed by the Emperor William ana
10 see the Young sovereign thus kccny interested In
questions OF social order. - -
ParI-. Fcb "a The Temps says That Count Won
Munster the German Ambassador 10 France, To-Day
handed VI. Spuller Minister Of Foreign Affair, an IA
fernnce I.nrlLM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-13
CITING DEMOCRATS rHEIR oWN AGAIN.
THE REPUBLICANS IN IOWA SATISFIED WITH
THE LATEST PROPOSAL TO THIIE
OPPONENTS.

Des Moincs, Feb. l. (Specah.-Thc Republicans In
the Legislature in fine feather tonight over the
dilemma in which they have placed The Democrats.
The latter had tried the game declining Ecpub
ican propositions for ending the deadlock and sending
back counter proposition which, they knew the Re
puhlicans would not accept Their last proposition
claimed the Spcaker,hip and assistant clerk for them
selves. with one less than half the comtccs and
gave the Republicans The rest. They claimed that thl,
was fair and reasonable and ought TO be accepted.
The Republican took the proposition and just
reversed II and sent IL back to the Democrats un
changed The latter had not expected To be asked
to take their own prescription and they were angry
Their caucus held "A stormy session this evening, ana
some Of the Democrats were in favor Of adjournine
sine die ard going home without any settlement Of
the question. They placed in a position where
they must either fish bait. II they accept Their
own proposition they end the deadlock by giving the
Republicans the speaker. II they refuse. they con
Wet themselves OF having asked the Republicans to
70 the state also that tty have been blunne all ti-
time, when they pretended To- be making rta-1na'lo
overture, for ending The deadlock Either horn Of ihe
dilemma j, defeat for them. II thcy accept tl-
proposition the deadlock will probably end tomorrow
and the Inauguration Of Governor EOsc VIII probably
take place early next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-13
A MAD MARRIAGE INDEED.
DOUGLAS GREEN HAS TOO MANY WIVES.
HE SAILS WITH c1DDY MRS. McRAE AND HIS
wALL-sr. FIRM IS DISSOLVED

wALL-ST. FIRM IS DISSOLVED
The dissolution of the firm Of Green < Bate
man was announced at the Stock Exchange about
noon Yesterday Nothine in the notice Indicated
an unusual reason but il was well understood III
Wall Street that the recent matrimonial enter
prise of Douglas Green, the head of the trm' had
led to his retirement The fact Of his marriage
at old Point Comfort last week with MIS-. Alice
Sncll-McCrac was published yesterday morning.
and the announcement of the dissolution followed
Before the announcement was confirmed MI
Green and Mrs rae had taken passage for
Europe on the North German Lloyd steamship
Lahn The chronology of the occurrences in TINS
domestic scandal may be Of use in future legal
complications. Commodore Bateman ana charles
+. Coon, the rcmalnin" partners OF the hrIn' Sild
that the first knowledge of the marriage which
they received was accidental On Monday they
charged Mr.. Green with the offence, and gave him
the opportunity Of denying the marriage or rctlr-
ing from the firm. According to their story Mr.
Green treated the matter lightly, but finally adj
mlttcd that the marriage had taken place lie at
once signed an agreement to retire from the 'rln,
I'm which he authorized Mr.. Batcman to settle his
interest The last interview between the partners
was at Commodore Batcmans house on Tuesday
night. and from there Mr.. Green probably went
directly 10 tie steamship
There are cynical people in Wall Street who are
Of tie opinion that the delay IN announcing the
dissolution was 10 give Mr.. Green an opportunity
TO escape to Europe with his bride. Some OF ms
relatives in Georgia came 10 this city a. soon as
they were apprlzcd of the facts and on Tuesday
they consulted General Roger \. Pryor IN regard
to bringing suit 10 inquire about the bride
erooms sanity. The papers were bcin- prrpaicd
but the Application WAS not made yesterday, oc-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-13
WE'LL TRAINED ORPHANS.
no PANIC ATTENDS A FIRE IN AN ASYLUM
FOUR HUNDRED BOYS MARCH QUIETLY OUT
THE DAMAGE ABOUT $4,000


The Roman Catholic orphan Asylum Opposite ei''
vanderbilt hoIse, in Fifth ave, damaged oS ii0
Yesterday morning. There no danger 10 Ihc III
mates, because the flame, started in the top STORY u
tho budng but opportunity given to Sho" 'lo
effective discipline among the 400 orphan boys "Ao'o
ages range from four to fourteen years.
The asylum is a large fOurstOry brick s'ruct"I''
and stand, alone in the ground, bounded by ft ave-
Fifty-fr,tst Madison ave. and Fifty-second ST. Only
bows and their teachers are sheltered there the depart
mcnt for girl, being the opposite side OF Madison
ave soon after A. NJ. yesterday, Policeman KOS
saw smoke issuing from the top, story windows Oh 'ho
asvlum and he turned in alarm.
sister Martha, the Mother superior OF the ln7utu
ton told her assistants of the fire and gave orders
to have The 100 orphan boys march out Of the building
The little fellows had finished their breakfast and werc
in their cla,s-rooms on different floors. They laid
aside their books and formed ranks without moment
DELAY Under command Of Colonel Robert Johnson
lad of fourteen years, they marched quickly out Of
the Madison door INTO the grounds hdIelN wv"
minutes had elapsed after the alarm was given IN inc
hudiug before the boys safely outside the walls
The urcmcn not 50 prompt. Inc names hdu
sDrcad through the top story Wh'h tc HTcu'H soO -
work and a second alarm called extra engines. a
fI- rmor that some children mad Uccn burned IN tno
a,ylum helped to attract big crowds IN tle strectS'
The flames were kept from spreading beyond tie Iop
story Of the a,y lum, and were pat Out IN aOout NhI
an hour after the hrcmcn got to "oTh. 49,. -.
The namc- burned ont number Ot rooms aDoEe INC
Of little value. water soaked down 10 me lower
stories and caused more damage than tIr hanles dId @
The entire los, wa believed 10 be less than @-o,OOO
and IL (, covered by insurance.