The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-03
SAD FATALITY AT A FIRE
One Man Dead and Another Terri
bly, Injured at Central Falls.
JUMPED OUT OF THE WINDOW.
Escape by the Stairway Shut or Michael
Flaherty Broke Both Legs and Re-
ceivsd Internal InJuriss-His Oendi-
tion Critical.

CENTRAL FALLS, March 3.-At an early
hour this morning fatal fire occurred
on Earle street. as result of which
James Greene, Jr., a young man about
"a years OF age. lost his life, and Michael
Flahsrty, a man about 30 years of age.
was SO badly hurt that the chances for
his recovery are doubtful
The FIRE started in the Office of the
market, presumably from the stove, and
was discovered by Officer Stafford, who
sounded an alarm from box 135 at 1875
o'clock. The neighborhood was arous ed
before the department arrived. and some
one suggested bursting in the door of the
Office. Officer Whipple would not allow
this to be done, fearing that the draught
would prove disastrous
The fire was in the two and one.half
story building at No 55 Earle street, the
last house on the street, owned by James
Greene, Sr. The second floor was occu-
pied by himself, his two sons, Charles
and James. and his daughter Mamie, as a
dwelling. The ground floor was occupied
by Charles, who conducted a meat mar
ket at that place. Michael Flaherty. a
man about 30-years-old, boarded with the
Greene's and worked In the market. The
third floor was occupied by q French
family OF two, who had lived there but
a short time.
Charles Greene, who happened to be
out doors at that time. appeared at this
moment and said that the door must be
burst open as his brother slept In the
office nights. Upon receiving this in
formation the door was quickly opened,
and the crowd was met by volume of
smoke. After some cropping around
James Greene, the younger, was found
under meat bench. He was quickly re-
moved to the open air, but life was ex-
tinct, death having resulted from suffo-.
cation.
Meanwhile the fire had extended along
the market floor to the rear OF the build
ing, and thence up the back stairs. cut
ting off all means OF exit from the i'm
prisoned families above. The latter had
been awakened by the confusion, and
locked from the windows in despair while
flames came rapidly nearer. There was
nothing left for them to do but to jump,
which they did.
Mamie Greene jumped onto the snow
and escaped serious injury, although she
was badly shaken up. The elder Mr.
Greene was not so fortunate he receiving
some severe bruises about the body and
perhaps some internal injuries. His con-
dition is serious, although not nee essa-
rily critical. He is about Is years of age.
Michael Flaherty was the most seri =
ously injured. He is very heavy man,
and both of his ankles were broken In
the joints. His nose was also badly
smashed. aud he was internally injured.
His condition is considered critical.
The two persons on the third floor also
jumped from the window, and fortu-
nately escaped serious injury. The
woman's leg was slightly hurt, but not
seriously.
Mr.. Flaherty was taken to the house of
Mrs. j. Z. Farrell across the street,
where he was attended by DIR. Herman
and subsequently by DR.. NicKerson. Mr..
McGunnigle, the dru Sgist, also lent valu-
able aid to the injured.
The fire was bad one to get at, as 1t
was in the interior Of the house and had
to be fought from all sides. 1t was ex-
tinguished in about three hours, after
the interior had been pretty thoroughly
gutted.
The loss to property will probably
amoun. 10 81, 900 or 81, 200, which is fully
covered by insurance.
The body Of James Greene, Jr., was
taken in charge by Undertaken O'Neill
to be prepared for burial.
Mr.. Flaherty is member Of the
Knights of Columbus, aud he will be
cared for by them.