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Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
MANCHESTER HEIGHTS
SALES TOTAL $12,375
INVESTORS BUY TWENTY-NINE
LOTS
Proposed Consolidation Causes Marked
Appreciation in Property Within
Five=cent Car Limit-lm-
provements Planned

Total sales for the month Of June
amount to $12.575.
Twenty-slx lots were sold to home
builders and investors.
Grider- Hamilton oswald company
reports gratifying sales in its Man
chester Heights tract. On account OF
the consolidation of San Pedro with
Los Angeles. which is assured, ana
the scent fare, which has just peeh
granted to the residents of that as
trict and the expenditure OF S64o'oOO
on Agricultural park, there has arisen
a great demand for these selected lols
by homeseekers and investors.
Manchester Heights is situated in
the southwest, at the corner Of Man.
chester and Vermont avenues.
Vermont avenue is the longest drive
way in Los Angeles. 1t runs from the
mountains at Hollywood to the ocean
at San Pedro.
The Grider-H Hamilton Oswald com
pany reports the following sales IN
Manchester Heights:
To Daniel Jones. lots 400 and 40, on
Seventy-sixth street, near Normandie
avenue, for $3.50; to Anna Kramer,
lots g. SO, 20 and II, on Seventy
fourth street, near Normandie avenue,
for $1450; to Mrs. Mary M. Goodwin,
lots 1856 and 33l, located on tne HOrIH-
east corner of Budlong avenue and
Seventy-sixth street, for $1,000; to
Warren j. Landers, lots 271, 272 and
273, on the southeast corner of Bud
long avenue and Seventy-fifth street;
to Mrs. Louise A. Martin, lots 200 and
201 on Seventy-ffth street, near Bud
long avenue, for $3.50; to Edward Da-
vies, lot All, on Seventy-sixth street,
near Normandie avenue. for 1925; to
Frederick Rehers, lot 241, on Vermont
avenue and Seventy street, for
5000; to Alloys Rehers, lot 242, on YER
mont avenue, adjoining the above, for
$3.50; to Mrs. C. Feeney, lots Az and
413 on Seventy-sixth street. near Nor
mandie avenue, for $675; to Mrs. R.
Green, lots 4O7 and 408, on Seventy
sixth street, near Normandie avenue,
for $3.50; to I. ]. Barker, lot 20 and
part of 21, on Manchester avenue. near
Vermont avenue, for $1050; to Carl II.
Carlson, lot 40, on Seventy-fourth
street. near Budlong avenue, for $375;
to Ellen Nelson, lot 1853, on Seventy
fourth street, near Budlong avenue,
for $3.50; to E. P. Christian, lot 17S, on
Seventy-fourth street, near Normandie
avenue, for 1915; to Mrs w. F. Knape.
lots 320 and 321, on Seventy-siXth
street, near Normandie avenue, for
$500; to Josephine Buissart, lot 366, on
Seventy-sixth street, near Vermont
avenue, for S425; to E. T. Green, lot
318, on Seventy-sixth street, near Nor
mandie avenue, for $3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
MAIN-MONETA ACRES
ENJOYS BUSY PERIOD
WEEKS SALES AMOUNT TO
S10,310
Ideal Location of Tract, Just South Of
City Limits, Offers Induce
ments Along with
Rich Soil

Patton & I,ongley report that there
is a big demand for their Main-Moneta
acres, the new tract which they have
recently placed upon the market. Dur
ing the last week S10,310 worth of prop
erty was sold.
Main Moneta acres is situated on
Main street boulevard, about three
miles south of the new city limits.
They are of easy access by the Moneta
avenue short line of the Redondo rail
way, being but twenty-five minutes
ride from the center of Los Angeles.
The company has expended $4,000 in
installing a complete water system con-
tanning 100000 gallons of water, sup
piled by 40-horse power Fairbanks
Morse engine.
There is an unlimited supply of soft
water In fact, it is claimed no finer
is to be had in the county. At present
the engine is pumping some 200 inches.
The soil at MainM Moneta acres is of
a dark, sandy loan, absolutely free
from adobe or alkali. The finest of
crops are to be had in this section. The
whole surrounding country is in high
state of cultivation and has been so
for many years. Such crops as berries
of all kinds and garden truck. for the
early market does exceptionally well
and is profitable. One of the best
crops which can be mad to grow on the
lands is that of lemons, conceded by
experts to be an ideal soil for this
citrus fruit. Many groves of walnuts,
plums and apricots are also doing well
in the vicinity.
Sales for the past week were as fol-
lows. Three and three-quarter acres
on Maple avnue, Alfred S. Svenson,
$1,000; two and one-half acres on Maple
avenue, c. M. Bradford, $1375; ten acres
on Wilmington road, j. T. Johnson,
$500 and two and one-half acres on
Wilmington road, o. T. Bernhardt,
S1375.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
TRACT OF 31oe ACRES
WILL BE SUBDlVlDED

One of the largest real estate deals
in Southern California was consum-
mated in Los Angeles when a number
of capitalists purchased 3100 acres Of
land situated in Riverside county for
a cash consideration of $136, 400.
The purchasers were Frank R.
Strong, S. A. Selover, George w. Dick
inson, L. w. Andrews, Frank Nichols
and Charles Metler.
The land is situated at the head of
Lakeview valley and is six miles dis
tant from Riverside. 1t is the intention
of the purchasers to subdivide their
new holdings into f1fty-acre tracts and
sell it at prices ranging from $50 to
$100 per acre.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
LEASES OF CLOSE-IN
PROPERTY AGGREGATE
$4,000 IN RENTALS

Dan Miller, 6O7 H. w. Hellman build
ing, reports closing the following
leases.
To Henry Albers, wholesale supplies,
leased warehouse, situated at 762-764
San Fernando street, running through
to Alameda street, for term of three
years for $4,000.
To Western Hardware and Arms
company, 5S4 South Main street, for
term of six years, S21, 600.
Westlake market, 564-566 South Main
street, for term of five years, $4,000.
Marshall Paint company, northeast
corner Seventh and Spring streets, for
term of three years, S64OO.
Sperry Hutchinson & co. of New
York, second floor of Forester build
ing, $40 South Broadway, for term of
five years, $4,000.
Walter Harris company, now doing
business at 142-14S North Spring street.
has leased store room and basement,
53O-534 South Spring street, for term
of five years, $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
CARGO OF TEAK ARRIVES;
TO BE USED IN INTERIORS

The steamship Manchuria has ar
rived at San Francisco bringing a
large quantity of Philippine mahogany
and Indian teak wood consigned to
San Francisco and Los Angeles firms.
About $4,000 feet of quarter-sawed ma
hogany is consigned to the Western
Hardware company of Los Angeles.
The Indian teak wood, of which there
is 10000 feet, is in logs, is consigned
to the Oriental Hardware Lumber COM
pany, 606 South Spring street. Philip
pine mahogany is being extensively
used for interior trim.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Buys Spring Street Store

The Horace G. Hamilton company has sold
for the Whitney Burroughs Trunk company
the Featherweght Trunk store at 33S South
Spring street. The business has been estab-
lished for years. The owner is J. A.
Kuert, an old resident and business Of
San Diego Mr.. Kuert formerly owner Of
the large chinaware store at San Diego known
as the China Hall. He recently sold out this
business and now comes to Join in the battle
for retail trade in Los Angeles. Consideration
a hnut S12 600.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Road Machinery Arrives

Thirteen full carloads of roadmaking machin-
cry consisting of Port Huron hauling en-
gines, portable engines road rollers, spread
ing dump wagons, road water sprinl1lers and
road oil sprinklers, were shipped from Port
Huron, Mich, to Henshaw Bulllley & Co,
machinery dealers of Los Angeles and San
Francisco. on June u, and arrived at the Salt
Lake depot last week. The entire consignment
is for the Oil Macadam Paving company of
Long Beach. and will be used in the construc-
ton Of the new county highways.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Completes Many Bunqalows

The Spurlin Home Building company hav-
ing sold all its bungalows 1t has completed in
the Arlington Heights tract has now started
two more modern six-room bungalows. This
makes sixteen bungalows and residences it
has built in this immediate vicinity since Janu-
ary l. This company is building a six-room
bungalow for Gerhard Homer on Arlington
Heights Terrace tract. and has sold a FIVE
room cottage to W. w Terry in its Aurora
Heights tract
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
B0TILLER HEIRS SELL
SANTEE STREET FRONT,
1863 FEET FOR $4,000

A sale of considerable importance
and one of the largest made in this
district for some time has been re-
ported by the Joseph r. Lotus COM
pany. The property was sold for the
Botiller heirs to David Hewes, and con-
sists of 16S feet between Eighth and
Ninth streets, on Santee, with a depth
of 103 feet. Mr.. Hewes also owns
the adjoining property, which was
formerly the city market site V. ii.
Norman of the above firm consum-
mated this sale. The consideration was
$40 mn
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Portable House Sales

II. J. Brainerd, manufacturer and builder Of
sectional and ready-made portable houses, 507
Chamber of Commerce building, reports
steady demand especially at the beaches and
mining and oil fields. Large four-room bum
salow has been made for p A. Ewing for his
orange ranch near Santa Paula; price COM
plete $780, also four-room cottage for party
at Ocean Park. Brainerd has just completed
a fve-room bungalow for Rancho La Brae OIL
company, costing $500, for its oil fields near
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Builds for Himself

General Contractor Morris Hurwitz, Bry
son building, is constructing for himself
on his ten-acre orange grove at the corner
of Grand avenue and Lordsburg boulevard,
Coylna, a two-story and basement brick
and granite residence in the old mission
style 1t Will have quarter sawed oak and
mahogany trim, beam ceiling, bult-in book
cases, steam heat, tile roof and all modern
features. 1t will cost $4,000. garage in
keeping with the house will be built at
cost of $1,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
PAY $4,000 FOR LOT;
TO BUILD 100000 CHURCH

Trinity NJ. r. church congregation
has bought a lot on the northeast cor
ner of Twelfth and Flower streets from
M. F. O'Dea at reported price of $3S, 600.
Three frame houses are on the lot The
plan is to remove these within yea-
and erect fine brick or stone church
building, to cost about 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
PROPOSES TO Build
ELECTRIC LINE FROM
UPLAND TO POMONA

The Ontario and San Antonio Heights
Railroad company is about to let a con-
tract for the extension of its electric
railway from Upland through Clare
mont to North Pomona, a distance OF
six miles. The extension will cost
about 100000. The Pacific Light &
Power company officials are the princi-
pal stockholders.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Paws $4,000 for Lot

Hunter-Ford company reports the sale Of a
vacant lot on North Olive street between First
and Court streets from James Bastable, vice
president Of the Merchants Bank and Trust
company, to Edward Tisnerat of Long Beach.
The lot is about the center of the block with
SOS 600
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Cots Tia Juana Contract

Information has been received from San
Diego to the effect that Earl Low has been
awarded the contract for the cons struction of
the Tia Juana racetrack grandstand and
stables; his bid for the work being s169,OO0.
Work is expected to begin Immediately, says
citation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Intends to Erect Theater

SAN BERNARDINO, June 26.-The Majestic
Theater company has Incorporated with capi-
of $4,000 The directors are r. F.
Garner, Mayor S. W. McNabb, NJ. B. and
NJ A. Curtis 1t is the intention of the
company to build theater on e street
near Third street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Deal at WiImInuton

WILMINGTON, June 26-The VIII
mington Realty company has sold
the corner of Third and Canal streets
to Edward Mahar of San Pedro. A
brick bank building will be erected on
the site and occupied by a national
bank when completed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Excavations Nearly Done

Excavations are almost completed for the big
business block at the southwest corner of Sec
end and Main streets for Thomas Higgins. 1t
is expected that some of the concrete founda-
tion work can be started next week. This is
to be an eight-story and basement structure,
of reinforced concrete and will cost close to
$500, 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Private Power Plant

The Arrowhead hotel in San Bernardino
county is soon to be supplied by its own
electrical energy, both for power and light
ing purposes The waters of Coldwater
canyon, the riparian rights of which are
owned by the hotel company, will be used
to develop power.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Honolulu CompetitIon

Several Pacific coast architects have been in
vited to submit plans for the federal
building to be erected at Honolulu. The build
ing is to cost SSOOoO Potter & Merrill. Ia
coma; C. w Dickey and John G. Howard of
San Francisco are named.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
For Storage and Warehouse

REDL.ANDS, June 26.-B. w. Cave and c..
L. Hayes are making preparations to build a
two-story brick structure 40Xl10 feet. 1t will be
used for storage and warehouse purposes and
possibly a portion for garage. A freight ele-
Yator will be installed
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Several $25Oo RunaaIows

REDLANDs June 26.-Fred Durham will
erect a number of $25OO bungalows on a
group of lots he has just bought on Linda
place J. Warren Smith will eXpend $4,000
in the construction of new home on West
Fern street
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Secures Option

POMONA, June 26-Wright Bros. & Flee
local furniture dealers, have secured an op-
tion on several lots on the corner of Louisa
and Second streets upon which they contem-
plate the erection of a new building, The lot
is 12O feet square,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
On Catalina Street

The two residences to he erected Cata-
lima street near Seventh street for S. r. Smith
will be put up by day labor under the super
vision of the architect, Charles e. Shattuck
BIS Mason building.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
For School improvements

HUNTINGTON PARK, June 26.-It is
said a $4,000 addition will be built to the
training school for Christian workers at
Huntington Park.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Will Erect Apartments

OCEAN PARK, June 26.-Dana
Burks and A. w. Ellington will erect
apartment houses at Ocean Park, one
facing on Ocean front and the other
on Speedway.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
New Store at Corona

CORONA, June 26.-Mrs. L. B. Lyon will
erect a one-story brick store building on
Main street, between Fifth and Sixth streets
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
In Sunny Tennessee

The Llewellyn Iron works of this city were
the lowest bidders for the elevators to be in
stalled in the new postoffice building at Chat
tauOORa. Tenn.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27

The Christian Science church is heal
ing the sick today not because of a
knowledge of the Bible intellectually
superior to that of the orthodox
churches, but through spiritual TN
derstanding of the text derived from q
study of the Christian Science text
book. The tree is known by it's fruits,
the value of a theory by its practise
A practical Christianity has to be
tested by the practice of Christ Jesus.
He said preach the gospel and heal the
sick, but he also said search the Scrip
lures The discoverer and founder of
Christian Science succeeded because
she obeyed him at all points. Her
search was devoted not to an intellec-
tual study of historical document, but
to spiritual pondering over a figuratlve
one, and in her own words she won her
way to absolute conclusions through
divine revelation, reason and demon
stration. n."-Christian Science Monitor.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27

Our Homeseekers Excursions leave Los
Angeles every Thursday and Sunday al
9:45 a. M; SO for the round trip-bring
your lunch and join us on the next
excursion.
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The upper slips have already occurred
and he predicts shocks for Monday
and declares something serious may
happeh January 9TH and 9Th. when the
relative positions of the sun and moon
produce the greatest strain.
Saturday n1orning Ere broke out a.
gain in the municipal building. and
the city records were consmed. The
fire communicated to the building of
the Bank of Italy where $4,000, 900
in paper money is stored, but the en-
ergetic efforts of the fremen and sail.
ors saved the money.
Estimates Of the Dead Vary.
Naples, Jan. 4.-FOreign officers who
have explored the ruins on both sides
of the Strais give. higher estimates
of the loss OF life than the Italians re
port. They believe 10000 were either
killed or trapped in the ruins of Mes
sina, and 10000 at Reggie where the
tidal wave rose to twice the height
it did at Messina.
Signor De Nava, of Reggie, a mem
Der of parliament, has traversed nos
of the earthquake zone on both sides
of the Straits and he estimates the
dead at 5000 and the wounded a
four thousand. OF the dead he calcu
lates $4,000 at Messina, $4,000 at Reg
gio and 1000 at the other towns eff
ected.
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FORMER PRESIDENT CASTRO
is OPERATED UPON.

Castro, Of Venezuela, was operated
on this morning by DR.. Israel for kid
ney complaint. The operation was a
dangerous one, but it is understood
Castro came thru the operation fair
ly well and Is doing as we'll as could
be expected. Before the operation Cas-
tro issued a statement in which he
said h fact that the operation was
performed is proof he did not come to
Germany to snirk the responsibilities
in Venezuela.
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SCENES AT
MESSINA

Rome, Jan. 4.-Parliament is to be
convoked January 18th. The Minis.
ter of Wa says the forts around Mes
sina, which contain tons of powder and
millions of cartridges are not injur-
ed. He also a that while he was al
Messina, at least $4,000 persons were
taken from the ruins, injured and IN
injured, of whom 1000 were saved by
the Russian and 1000 by the English
sailors. The. Italian navy sent 600
tons Of provisions to the affected dis
| tricts. All the treasure found Is plac,
found contained $4,000 and much OF
the clothing found at Messina and else
| where had bank notes sewed In 1t.
Advices from Messina say 20 hooters
| were shot there yesterday. The city
will be evacuated today.
Found Nothing But Ruins.
Reggie, Jan. IA detachment oil
troops which went to the villages on
| the east coast of Calabria found moth.
ing but ruins and the bodies OF the
people killed in the earthquake. The
survivors had fled. 1t is believed that
dreadful. havoc vas wrought in the
mountain villages not yet explored. A
convoy with 1000 rations of bread
which was going through Bagnara
was rifed enroute by the famished
persons mere.
Relief Train in a Wreck.
Messina, Jan. At Nizza, between
Messina and Catania, a freight today
ran into and telescoped a relief train
crowded with injured persons. five o.
whom were killed.
Supply Ships Sail for Messina.
Port Said, Jan. 4.-The American
supply ship Culgoa and the scout cruz
err Yankton arrived this afternoon
The Culgoa loaded with provisions and
sailed this afternoon at five O'Clock
for Messina, where she is ~expeertet
to arrive Friday next. The YanktoI
will also proceed to .Messina immedi
ately after the arrival of the squadron
now coming through the canal.
More Shocks Will Come.
Messina, Jan. 4.-Frank Perrytt, O
Brooklyn, assistant director of the
| National observatory on Mount Vesu
vius, in speaking of the disaster, says
that other earthquakes are inevitable
as there are flaws in the earthts crust
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WELTERS."
This Confectionery Store Owned by
Grover and Grady Weiter Has
Steadily Grown from the Start.


Grover and Grady Weiter Has
Steadily Grown from the Start.
Since the confectionery store of
Welter Brothers was established here
ON June q, 1906, in a little room on
East 9Th street, near the depot, the
firm has enjoyed al excellent patron
age and has steadily grown. The firm
of Weller Brothers is composed OF
Grover and Grady Welter, sons of
Judge A. J.. Welter, and has been
known as "Welter's" since the place
was opened. The stand was moved
from East 9Th street In October of the
same year to the front of the present
site of the Majestic theatre. In March
1908, they moved to their present
stand in the Peeler Building, where a
good business Is enjoyed. "WeTter's"
is a well equipped confectionery and
fruit store and a full line of candies,
fruits cigars and tobacco are handled
They also manufacture on the prem
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The kansa. City stock Market.


Kansas City. Mo-, Jan. Cattle
receipts 1900; market steady to loo
lower. Southern steers 4.O0@5 so;
southern cows 2.5O@4.OO; stockers
and feeders 3.0O@5.20; bulls 3.O0@
ATS; calves 4.OO@8.0O; western
steers a.sO@5.75; western COWS 3,75
@4.5O.
Hog receipts 10000; market stea.
dy. Bulk of sales 5.50@6.00; heavy
5.85@6.05; packers and butchers SIC
5000; light 5.40@5.so; pigs 4.5GQ
5.25.
Sheep receipts 5000, market stea-
dy. Muttons 4.25@5.15; lambs $3.50
$50; range wethers 4.0O@6.5O: fed
ewes 3.00@4.75.
The Wool Market.
ST. Louis, Jan. 4-Wool unchang
ed.
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Court Decide. Several Cases.

Court Decides Several Cases.
Before leaving for Santa Fe to at
tend Supreme Court, Judge VIM. H.
Pope handed in to the clerk the fol-
lowing decisions of cases in district
court:
r. Roesner against the Hagerman
Lumber & Hardware Co., dismissed by
the court OF account Of plaintiff hav-
ing no case.
Walter Wilkinson against Albert
Brent for the replevin of a $S5 horse.
Finding against plaintiff and bonds.
men.
The habeas corpus proceedings rel
alive ITO Pablito Gonzales, a minor
continued with leave to AXE up upon
Ave days. notice.
Roswell Lumber Co. against Hondc
Stone Mfg. Co, ct al, judgment fol
1 plaintiff for mount of note, fees
/ costs. etc.
J. M. O'Brien was appointed referee
in the suit Of the Eureka Irrigation
Company against John Shaw, ct al.
B.. L. Kirkman, secretary and treas
urer, was ordered arrested and helt
. for interrogatories, as secretary ana
Treasurer of the Elida Mercantile Co.
to be held before D. w. Elliott, refer
ee.
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Miss Evelyn Hunt returned last
night from a visit of several days with
her mother at Wichita, Kan.
w. NJ. Atkinson has bought the
stock of J. L. Mabie, the former man
ager of the Independent Hardware
Company, and Mr. Mabie retired on
ploy of the Independent Company. Mr..
Mabie has made many friends since
coming to Roswell and all will hope
that he decides to remain in Roswell.
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Uses most of their candy, having 1t
ain is the main feature and it is
kept in full blast in the winter. as well
as during the summer months. A new
department of post cards has been ad-
ded.
"WELTERtS" offers the best wish
es fo- a prosperous 1909 for every
body.
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@. Faucet
ATeshire Funeral Held Today.

The funeral of the late David Ale
shire, former justice Of the peace at
Lake Arthur, who was found dead in
bed at Lake Arthur last Thursday,
was held in Lake Arthur today. A.
G.. MCKINNEY, of this city, went to
Lake Arthur today to attend. Mrs.
David Aleshire, the widow, who has
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-RATFLEsHiP FLEET. IN

SIX IESIhE suEz cANAt.
ssuez, Egypt, Jan. 4VThe battle
ships Connecticut, Kansas, Minneso-
ia and Vermont. composing the first
section OF the ~battleship fleet, started
on their passage through the Suez
Canal at eight O'Clock this morning.
They are due at Port Said late to-
night. The weather has been and is
magnificent and a large row assem-
bled on the Avenue Helena to wit
ness the parade.
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TWO KILLED AND
SCORE INJURED IN WRECK

Tulsa, Okla. Jan. A passenger
train and a freight on the st. Louis
and San Francisco railroad collided
head On, twelve miles west of Tulsa
this morning. One engineer and one
fireman were killed and a score were
injured.