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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
THE AN-HAMBURG LINZ
GOES DOWN OFF COAST OF :
VIRGINIA.
CREW AND PASSENGERS
RESCUED az PoMARoN
Allegheny in Collision Win British
vssss! During Driving Snowstorm-
Wireless Message Brings Revenue
Gutter to Assistance Of Crippled
vesssI-Pomaron Damaged.

New York. Feb. 3.-A wireless mes
sage received here this morning from
the revenue cutter Onondaga gives the
information that the British steamer
Pomaron. which Yesterday collided
with and sank the Hamburg American
line steamer Allegheny, bound for the
West Indies, had passed the tall OF me
Horseshoe lightship and was within a
few miles OF Newport News at 2:So
o. clock this morning. The collision oc-
Cured seventy five miles northeast OF
Cape Henry and the Pomaron took tho
passengers and crew Of the Allegheny
aboard and they. conveyed by the
revenue cutter Onondaga, steamed eor
Newport News. The following wireless
dispatch was received from the Onon-
daga:
Leaving steamer Pomaron at 2:30
a. M, tail of Horseshoe with pilot on
board for Newport News: forepeak
full OF water: bulkhead holding we'll.
Onondaga proceeding to breakwater.
The revenue cutter Onondago, which
hastened to the scene of the collision
in response to wireless calls. reported
that she had picked up the Pomaron
twenty Ave miles east-southeast OF
Hog Island tight and was conveying
her into Virginia capes.
The advices indicated that the coi-
lision occurred in driving snow
storm.
The Allegheny belonged to what is
termed Line c" of the Atlas serv-
Ice Of the Hamburg American line. and
with her sister ship the
Altai, made fortnightly trips from New
york to Porto Colombia, calling on the
way at Port Au Prince and other West
Indian ports.
The Allegheny was the first steamer
to rush supplies to Jamaica. after the
disastrous earthquake on that island
in January. 1907.
At the offices Of the Hamburg Am
erican line last night 1t was learned
that the ALLEGHENY had on board only
two passengers. She was in command
Of Capt. Theodore Metzenthin with a
crew Of about nifty men.
The passengers, it was learned. were
J. n. senor and T. A. Decla. bound for
Port Au Prince. The Allegheny. was
heavily laden with freight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
BARROW ENTERS PLEA
Judge Hutton ovsrrul.s Demurrer and
Motion to Quash indictments and
Attorney Pleads Not Guilty to
charsss-Tr;aI Date Will es Set
Feb. ~.

Los Angeles, Feb. s.-Clarence S.
Darrow, chief counsel for the Mona
mara brothers. pleaded not guilty to-
day to the two indictments charging
him with Jury bribing. The pleas were
eneered after rresaisass Judge Hutton
Of the superior court had oyArruied 9
demurrer filed on behalf 81 Darrow
and motion to quash the indictments
Judge Hutton instructed DarTow to
reappear before hom on Feb. Il. when
the court will fix date for trial
According to Earl Rogers, chief
counsel for Darrow, the filing Of the
demurrer and motion to quash were
mere formalities, made only to con-
serve the rights of the defendant in
case of future need and in nowise in
tended to block the trial with tech
nicalities
The demurrers set forth many tech
nical grounds and the motion to quash
was founded upon the assertions that
the indictments returned against Dar-
row were faulty and insufficient.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
-Four Murder in Cawr,nos.

Lawrence. Mass. Feb. 3.-The state
and local police, who are investigating
the murder Of four persons. whose
bodies were found last night in tene-
ment house near the heart Of the city,
obtained probable clue this morning
when they learned that shese Maroon,
one of the victims, had recently drawn
about $500 from a local bank and had
the money when he went to the house
in which the crime was committed.
The police did not find any money.
The body of Maroon was not iden-
titled until early today. He was q
Syrian about IS years old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
IOWA GIRL FATALLY HURT.

Miss Garnet Taylor, Of Burlington, in.
jursd in Auto Accident at Denver.
Denver. Feb. s.-Miss Garnet Taylor.
az Burlington Iowa, was probably IA :
tally injured today near Fort Collins.
when an automobile In which she was
riding in company with three others,
skidded and crashed into telephone
pole.
The top OF the pole was broken or,
caught upon a wire. swung round and
struck Miss Taylorfin the back of the
head
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
DELAY IN RA,slNF "A s."
Wrecked eubma-ine Not providsd with
~ Mederr, Lifting Appliances.

Portsmouth. Eng. Feb. ".--An ~
tempt to salvage the submarine "A ..
which sank yesterday near here with
four Officers and ten men, after col
ision with, the. Eunboat Hazard. was
again made early today. There was
n thick fog and operations were greatly
impeded.
eeyeral steamers from the govern
mert dock yards are on the spot and
large number OF naval divers have gone
below to examine the wreck. It 10
thought unlikely the boat Will be raised
FOR seevral days az she wos not htteo
with appliances for that purpose such
az are. carried by submarines OF the
latest type.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
CHINESE TRAIN WRECKED.
BRIDGE Blown Up With Train, Several
Passenqers Being Killed.

Bridge Blown Up With Train, Several
Passengers Being Killed.
London. Feb. 3.-A railway bridge
was blown up to the east OF Mukden.
Manchuria, early this morning, and
train was wrecked, several passengers
being killed.
According to a news agency dispatch
from Tien -Tsin, received here today.
the outrage was committed at Chintzu-
liz, where the railroad from shan
haikwan to Mukden passes over a
river. The crime had been carefully
prepared. The viaduct was undermined
ana charges Of dynamite placed. When
the train was in the center OF the
bridge the fuse was fred and the whole
structure blew up.
1t is not known whether rebels or
bandits were responsible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
aAunt Lou" porsstt Murder.d.

Kansas City. Feb. s.--Mystery sur
rounding the murder Of Mrs. Lucetta
Dorsett, a widow, whose body was
found in her home in Kansas City.
Kan, last evening. deepened today, at
ter an announcement by the coroner
that the little woman had been dead
since last Tuesday.
Mrs. Dorsett, known to the neighbors
as Aunt LOU" was said to be the
smallest woman in the city. being
slightly under four feet tail. Her body
was found by Mrs. NJ. F. Fisher, her
sister. who. after several days absence,
went to Aunt LOUIS" home tn accord
ance with her usual custom to light the
gas lights, Mrs. Dorsett being unable
to reach them even from chair. Mrs.
Dorsett's skull was fractured appar-
emily by four blows.
No money was found In the house.
Detectives today worked on the theory
that robbery was the motive. 1t being
known that considerable amount Of
money was left to her with the death of
her husband, commission merchant.
recently.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
a,EscH suMEs.TEsTlMoNv.

covernu,ent centtnuss Attack on Ma
tionai Packing Company.
Chicago. Feb, t3.-The government
was expected toscontinne its attack on
the National Packing Company when
the trial Of the Chicago meat packers
was resumed today.
Joseph j. Riesch. formerly in charge
Of distribution In the dressed beef de-
.partment of the, National Packing
Company. was seheduledsto resume the
stand at the opening Of court
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
M.n vo%e 10 9triko.

Davenport, Feb 3-No additional IN
have been received at the
Rock Island arsenal and there 'is no
nrospect that the card system to which
the mon object, will be withdrawn Al
an enthusiastic meeting held IN ROCK
rsland last evening, attended by over
.e0n noen. It was unanimously voted to
strike n the system is put into force.
Local unions at the arsenal are ash
ing head officers for PERMISSION ~
walk-out The commanding oHicer d.
the arsenal says 1t is not lkeiy tha.
more than a handful OF men VIII go oul
when the differences come TO Crisis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
REPORTER IN CONTEMPT.

ron.k. Newspaper Man Refuses 70
pivuIss Information !" Court.
ronekn Kan. Feb. 3.-J. r. House.
newspaper writer, who recently IN an
article alleged that he had seen liquor
sold over a bar in Kansas. was TO-DAY
cent ~ fail for contempt OF court by
T,,stice Of the Peace McAfee. House had
.ref,,sed to tell where the liquor was
cod and to answer ten questions asked
him Pending the fling Of proceedings
s.Ixinr for a writ Of habeas corpus by
fTouxa ho was placed In the custody OF
Ad1utant General Hughes.
Hou.a was released on writ OF
Ih.h.ae corpus this afternoon. The case
wli, he taken to the supreme court
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
POSTPONE RA,LRoAD CASES.

Sur prsn,s courtsto Take Ne Action I'm
ill HarIan's Sueessser 70 Named.
Washington, Feb. As-Hearings IN the
supreme court on state railroad cases.
including those Of Minnesota and Ais-
soarts have been indefinitely post7
poned, hecAuss-.it. .esdred TO pre-
semi them to- Z fun beheh Of justices
Information from the White House mas
It that q successor to the late Justice
Harlan will not be named before Feo'
-, the date set by the court Tor arsu-
ments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
Nin.teen Below q. Waterloo.

Waterloo. Feb 3.--Waterloo IVES the
coldest place in Iowa today, the tenn
pcrature being 10 below zero at a. m.
At noon |. below was registered
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
BEEF PRICES UNIFORM.

Telegram Showing System o. Reeuls.
ton introduced II. .Teial.
J. Chicago, Feb. "a telegram sent BY
A ssistant Manager Kip. OF the beef A.
partment Of the National Packing
Company. TO Manager Rerkins. Of the
Boston branch office, givihg the aver
age price to be asked for dressed beef
in that market for thesweek Of sept.
10, 1910. was read to th0sjury by gov-
ernment Counsel James n. sheesn n
the packers trial today.3 & a
III. telesram read tothe Jury was I
Chicago. sept.-lo. iJiS. Perisinls
Your beeves for next .wstk's avsEe6yy!
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
"HoeoEs" ELECT OFFICERS.
Many Candidates Appear For Offices i
Casual Workers Associa alton.

Cincinnati Ohio. Feb. 3.--The alec
ton of Officers was the most important
-nntter on the program for the closing
session OF the Unskilled Migrator. and
casual Workers. Association or hobo"
national convention here today.
Seven candidates have been rousi.
mated for president five fo. secretary
and three for treasurer. Police per-
mitting the delegates intend to march
Ii body to the city hall and urgc
Mayor Hunt to find employment cf
some kind for the Cincinnati men out
OF employment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
Enn Pric.s Go sosrinn

Chicago, Feb 3.--One of the first re-
sults Of the threatened cold wave was
To send the price Of cEss ~ the high
nst mark ever reached In Chicngo-40
cents n dozen whole sale for first aual-
ity. There was talk that Monday would
SOC the new high record snashea
pgnin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
GOLD SEEKERS HOLD GROUND
Armed Invaders Of Ranch Land With.
stand Attack Of Officers.

South Bend wash. Feb, 2-Holding
their ground, 1t is said despite the CT
forts OF the sheriff and a number OF
,deputiee. $50 armed mer and women
are reported to have cnu:Hel last night
along the South Fcr;S river here. nc
cupvirg ranch land where theg believe
there Is a rich gold deposit when the
invasion began the owners ns the land
enlisted the services OF the sheriff 20
drive off trespassers but the ofstcers
were powerless.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03

Ia cost Sl1.ls hundredweight."
/ Joseph J. Rs1sch, former head OF dis
tribution for, the g. H. Hammond q
Co. plant iof tho National Packing
Company identtnsd the telegram as be-
Ing in the same general form as those
sent to the branch house managers at
New York, Boston. philadelphia ana
other eastern cities each week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
PREPARE FOR AsD'cAT'oN.

Premier Yuan shi ksi Negotiating
Minor Details of Retirement.
Picking. Feb. 3.-Premier Yuan Shi
Kai is still engaged with the revo!u-
sionary leaders In negotiating the
minor details of the abdication Of the
throne. He was received In. audience
today by the empress dowager. whom
he informed that hefwas hopeful OF an
expeditions settlement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
R.oub,io.ns Continue Activities.

Nanking. Feb. 3.-The activity OF the
republican troops in this vicinity does
not diminish Notwithstanding the con-
fdonce expressed In Pehins in the ap-
proa ching abdication OF the throne.
Huang Sing. the republican minister
n, uar. asserts that the advance OF the
ave republican columns OF Pektng Will
continue Irrespective Of abdication.
The republican senate fs busiiy en-
raxed in perfecting plans for the 'u-
tu-e government Of China.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
Fifteen Below in Nebraska.

Omaha. Feb. 3.---Serere Geld Is re-
ported IN northwestern Nebraska. FIJI
teen degrees below zero was recorded
at Norfolk. The high wind anl cold
caused much suffering.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
traffic Greatly tpsiayed.

Sioux. City. Feb. S.--The segnpers
ture dropped to Is degrees below zero
here today. The snow and cold have
greatly DELAYED rail traffic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
JUDGE PAID THE FINE.
Loans Prisoner $500 to Square Him
self After Imposing Fine.

self After Imposing Fine.
Galveston. Tex. Feb. 3.-Joseph
Donales Sandoval. sentenced at
Brownsville to pay fine Of $500 on the
charge of violating the neutrality laws,
will square the bill today with money
loaned by the same judge who sem
fenced him.
Sandoval was convicted Jan. at
Brownsville in a trial before Federal
Judge Walter T. Burns. Since that
time he has been in prison at Laredo
unable to pay his fne. Compassion for
the man prompted Judge Burns to ad-
vance the money with which to settle
with the government.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03

Appleton. Wis, Feb. 3.-roday's In
vestigation. Of the Quadruple tragedy
at Binghamton. when the throats of
four members of the Mainland family
were slashed, convinces the authori-
ties that William Maitland. aged 81.
while insane. killed his father. Lewis
Mainland, and his sister and brother,
before cutting his own throat.
Dora. aged Is, was found lying on a
couch, in the parlor, her throat slashed
and the dsed presumably committed
while she Was. sieepss while. the body
.of John, aged 8, was found In the
smokehouse William, 1t IL believed
then cut his own throat with the razor,
All the members of the family had
been afflicted with tuberculosis. &
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
O., .. 8. HoNoRs IOWA CHILDREN.

n,., pr;xe ersad Baker, and Ten Boys,
81. Pressctsd With Medals.
w..htnxton. Feb. 2-Mies Lois Ed
.mond. aged IL, the prize bread baker
Of. Iowa. and ten boys. ttnis year
champion corn growers from tho sane
state, were presented yestefosy Dy
Secretary Of Agriculture WHO'S VIII
.dfpjomas In recognieaen OF thss1 Work.
f16eir trip to Was11Rgson waa OF
the reward.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03

Woman Killed in FALL Down Stairs.
Rock Island. III. Feb. s.--Mrs. Elix-
abeth McQuaid, mother OF ]. NJ. Me-
Quaid. general chairman OF the pro-
tective board OF the B, L. and 3. OF
the Rock Island Hines. was Instantly
killed today by = fall down the cellar
stairs at her home In this city. She
was IS years old. 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
WILL NOT REcEDE
saov.rnm.cs Determines to Adopt ''y'
! Ior system at Rock 't1a"d Arsenal
Men Vet. to str'k'-o"'e'''' Say
Few Men Will Go Out. :.

washington, Feb. 3.-The war de-
partment is determined to continue Its
test of system of scientific manage
ment at the Rock Island. ILL.,. arsenal.
Onicers are confident that the men will
not strike when they understand the
object in view.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
Mid at Cedar Rari1a.

Cedar Rapids. Feb a.-The tcmpcra-
tt.re registered below zero here this
morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03

Packers Dispose Of "Mu!iy" MiilaP.
Sioux City. Feb. a.--Charles t"Mul-
ly") Miller, catcher for Sioux City
| Western League team s.Ecc 1910, has
been sold to the Youngstown, o.. StAte
League team.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03

char,paisp, nj, Gditer osad.
! Champaign. ILL.,. Fob. S.-Elmer -.
Powers. editor of the Champaign Times
.tnce 1897, died today. He was born In
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
T..R. BULLETIN
Fes'ieeable News Of Today
The Weather.

sVO VO0SUOFs
: rises Feb. at 1905, sets at 6:32.
: .owa-Generally fair tonight and
inday: colder tonight In south por-
on.
Illinois-Unsettled, with probably
snow furries In south portion this AFT
ernoon and tonight: Sunday fair; cold
er tonight. with cold wave in south
portion: Sunday continued cold.
South Dakota-Generally fair to-
night and Sunday
PAGE ONE.
TeIegraph,c News:
Nine Die in Tragedies.
tuberculosis Cheated by Murder OF
Four.
Steamer Allegheny sunk IN Collision
Passengers and Crew Saved.
La Toilette Makes Savage Attack on
Newspapers.
Taken to Task by Toastmastcr.
Cold Wave Comes Suddenly.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Cummins VS.. Roosevelt.
Banker McEwen Convicted.
Fairal Funeral Monday
Button Factories Hunt New Loca
tions.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
Preventing Fires.
Relieving the Hustler.
When Iowans Think of Moving.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
Sunday Reading.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Kepford Not to BE Candidate.
Woman Sues Woman For Slander.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Railroad Ceases Work In Memory OF
Hawley.
All Wheels Stop For Three Minutes
New Pastor in Charge Sunday.
Interdenominational Revival Begins
Sunday.
Koontz Bound Over Without Rail.
Meyers Receive Orders TO Farewell.
C. & n. w. Pensions Simon White.
Local Comment.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
Freckles.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Profit Taking Lowers Wheat.
Easier Cables Ease Corn.
Packers Interest In Hogs Lacking.
Heavy Cattle Finish Week Higher.
Democrats Strive For Economy
Record.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
ENcAMpMEnT UNDECIDED.

n et;on an 0uordsnnen WY N6t 60 20
Sparta, Wis.,, This Wear.
fknecial to Times
Iowa CITY, Feb. S.--The advisory
hoard OF the Iowa National Guard ad-
tcurned without deciding whether the
s1.a,d shall meet at Sparta. Wis. for
the state encampment ir 1912. or
&; q; No., s;:ca e.can, nn,ent shall be
mid "a Iowa. The financial side OF the
question raises the doubt. The board
sndorsed the federal paybill and urged
ftS imm ediate passage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
INSANE YOUTH OF e.Not'AMToN,
WIS.,. MURDERS FAMILY AND
KILLS H,MsELF. M
-FOUR DYING OF TusEacuLos,s;
cRAzEo BOY ENDED AGONY
Smallest Woman Of kansas City Vic.
tim Of Assassins, Whose Motive Was
Rebbsry-Found Dead in Her Home
With Skull Fractured -Four Found
Dead in Lawrsnee Mass, Tsnsn,snt

Appleton. Wis. Feb. 3.-Belief that
sudden death was preferable to long
suffering from tuberculosis caused Will
liam Mainland to kill three members
of his family and then commit suicide
on his fathers farm near Binghamton,
fifteen miles from here, yesterday, 1t
was said by officers here today. 2
During the last few yeats five mem
bers Of the Mainland family have died
from tuberculosis Of the+lungs. All of
the victims Of the tragedy were af-
fected with the disease. a
This condition worried William A.
few days ago. he partly unburdened
himself to the family assembled at
dinner
I'VE have been dying piecemeal for
the last few years." he said, Il believe
it would be good thing II we could
end this agony at once. ali dying to-
gether. believe I'll get some carbolic
acid and kill the whole bunch" a;
But the boy could not obtain the acid
so he changed his plan. First he shot
off his fathers head, then he cut the
throats Of his sister, brother and him.
self.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
COLD IN IOWA.
Snow hoavy in Places arc Tsmpsra.
lures Below Zero.

Des MoineS. Feb. 3.-Heavy snow.
assuming almost the proportions Of q
blizzard. and five degrees below zero
were conditions prevailing thruout cen
trail Iowa early today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03
~ s.el<a Aueher Dead.

~ 4. 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-25
B. A. c. VS. AUBURN
 TOMORROW NIGHT

The Birmingham Athletic club five will play the Auburn bunch here Friday night at the Athletic club at s:3o o'clock. Tho Auburn team will hardly be as strong as the Athletic club team.
 On this years team al Auburn Is Donald Murdock. Earle Major is the captain. Both are Birmingham boys and are widely known. 'Louie' Scarborough is also on the team at forward, while Burke, Dun can, Shield and Worrill complete the five. The Auburn team has been a great dis appointment to the followers of the sport as they have been defeated by practi- oally every team that they have played this year
 The club team is in excellent condition and are just "raring" to get at the co- lege youths. The club will probably use every man on the team. However it IS thought that they will not get over confl- dent as they did the other night in the game with the Cumberland university. Satterfield and Gilbert Ritchie will prob- ably be placed at center. Searight, Strange. McGowan and Robert Ritchie will play forwards, while Wharton, Nes- bit and Davis will play guards Seals will probably not play on account of the box ing match, which will be the next night.
 Those that. are acquainted with tho standing of the two teams declare that the B. A. C. will defeat the A. P. I. by a to 1 score. That's the way the dops stands H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-25
COX HOME HOME BADLY BADLY
 DAMAGED BY FIRE
Old Landmark of Birmnig- ham Nearly Burned
 Down

One of Birmingham's historic land- marks was nearly destroyed by fire last night when the home of J. s. Cox, freight agent for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, at Avenue G and Twentieth street, caught fire and the roof was burned off, causing a damage of from s12o0 to $500.
 The alarm came in from Box 52, at Avenue G and Twentieth street, at FOG o'clock, stations Nos. 2, and catching the run. When they arrived the entire roof was ablaze and before they could get it stopped the furniture had been damaged to a great extent.
 The lot occupied by this house once took in the entire block bounded by Avenues F and G and Nineteenth and Twentieth streets. Some years ago all option was held upon the present site for s50,o0o for the erection of public library, but the purchase was never made Part of the property had previously been sold for the erection of the Hillman hos pital, which now stands at Avenue and Twentieth streets.
 The amount of the insurance on neither building nor contents could be learned last night.