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The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
JeSSdmine County
Furnishes Superintendent of
Woman's Department at
State Fair.

Mrs. Harry McCarty, of Nicholasville.
has been chosen Superintendent of the
Woman's Department of the State Fair
of Louisville. Miss Helen Bond, of
Versailles, and Mrs. II. d. Robb, of
Louisville, will be assistants in the tex
tile division of the Woman's Depart
ment, and Mrs. Henry c. Cox, of West
Liberty, will be assistant in the Gull
nary Department. Miss Eva McGrew,
of Bayon, has been made Assistant Sup
erintendent of the Arts and crafts De-
part. A new department has been Gre
ated by the fair management. This
department will be known as the Wo
mans Shop, and will be in charge Of
Mrs 5. Thruston Ballard.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
Durham House Moved.

wish to inform my friends and the
general public thatI have moved from
the corner of Second and Main streets,
known as the Durham House. TO the
Hobson building. next door to the Post
Office. Ny place will be known as Dixie
INN. Meals twenty-five cents Rooms
with or without meals. special rates TO
regular boarders. Thanking all for their
patronage in the past and soliciting a
continuance OF same. am res spectfully,
"a A. Mrs Susan } Durham.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
New GARAGE.

Mr.. F. L. Conn, of Lancaster. an ex-
perienced machinist in automobile re-
pairing. opened on Monday, last a
garage at the corner Of B. and Water
streets. Mr.. Conn solicits share of the
patronage of the Automobiles in this
city and county in repair work and stor-
age. Mr.: Conn comes highly recon-
mended and he guarantees his work and
prices as low as any frsiclass workman.
26-2t
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
wnlrldn,t pIau caue Man

Cleveland, July 5.-David Baker
married six months, summing up his
views of the marital discord which led
him to file suit for divorce. said: "She
wanted cave man love. She wanted
to be brought to the foot of her lover
by brute force: She would have
crawled back to me and loved me if /
had struck her. But 1 wouldn't play
the cave man, so lost her"
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
DROPS THROUGH TREsTLE.
Passenger Train Falls Upon a Freight
Passing Beneath.

Tacoma, Wash, July "a remark
able wreck occurred on the Gray's
Harbor division of the Milwaukee rail-
road, using tde Northern Pacific
tracks, when passenger train No. 11S
broke through a tressel half mile
from Rainier and twenty miles from
here. and fell upon a freight train
passing beneath. The wreckage was
badly entangled. The dead and dying
were taken to Rainier. The exact loss
of life is unknown Physicians and
nurses were hurried to the scene from
this CITY
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
Nearly Million For Art Gallery.

Manchester n. H.. July 5.-A be-
quest of nearly 100000 is made by
the will of Mrs. Hannah NJ. CuTrier,
widow of Former Governor Moody
Currier, to establish an are institute
in this city, to be known as the Cur
rier Gallery of Art. The estate is val
ued at nearly $1,OOO,OOO, and outside
of few thousand dollars to relatives
and 100000 outright to her compan-
ion, Nellie W. Snow, will be devoted
to the art institution.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
rurkish aoats Sunk.

Petrograd. July 5.-A Russian sub
marine mas sunk three Turkish yes
sells in the Black sea, the admiralty
announced. The destroyed vessels
were a steamer of $500 tons. sailing
ship of 1900 tons and steamer of
400 tons. All were sunk near Kesker.
The Turkish vessels were laden with
coal and provisions which they were
transporting 20 Constantinople.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
Ireland In Bio War.

London, July 5.-John d. Redmond.
leader of the Irish Nationalist party,
speaking at Dublin, said that up 10
June 16 12O,741 Irishmen from Ireland
had Joined the army. Redmond stated
that of those who have enlisted up
ward of 10000 are Catholics and some
$4,000 are enrolled members of the
Irish National Volunteers.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
General orozco Mlssina,

Ell Paso. Tex. July 5.-Pascual
Orozco, who, with General Huerta, has
been under surveillance for the Unit
ed States authorities, was believed to
have disappeared. He was not in his
house, where six men have been
guarding him. The authorities, how
ever, have not yet abandoned hope Of
recapturing him if he attempts to es-
cape across the border to Mexico
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
]. Plerpont Moroan.

New York. July 81. P. Morgan
was born in New York in 1867 and as
sumed control of the vast banking
business of his father at the latter's
death in 1913. He graduated at Har-
ward and married Jane Norton Grew
in 1890. He is member of many
New York clubs and has proven a
capable and energetic business man.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
Blind N United states

Washington, July 5.-The census bu-
reau made public bulletin stating
the census OF 1910 showed 57.272 blind
persons in the United Stotes, or 62.3
for each 100000 Of total population.
The total number Of blind persons in
the world is roughly estimated at
2 400 600
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
Ynunn Rrioe TO Wed Actress

New York, July Announcement
was made of the engagement of Olive
Wyndham. the actress to w. Kirkpat
rick Brice, son of the late United
States Senator Calvin o. Brice and a
lawyer. 1t is understood that the mar
rage will take place this summer.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
Record Trade Balance.

Official announcement of the greatest
favorable trade balance in the nations
history-more than $1,000, OOO, OOO-for
the current year ending at midnight, was
made to-day at the Department of com
merce. 1t exceeds by nearly s4O0, 600,
600 the best previous records.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
Motber Saw CHILD KILLED,

Portsmouth, o., July 5.-Raymond
Dillow, three, was struck and killed
by a Chesapeake and Ohio fast train
mother saw her cnild's life snuffed out
mother saw her childs life snuffed out
while standing in the door Of her
home, powerless to save him.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS FARMS FOR SALE

We. have for sale over 100 highly inn
proved stock, tobacco and dairy farms,
on pixies in Bracken, Mason, Lewis,
Fleming, Pendleton and Campbell
Counties, KY, Brown and Clermont
Counties, Ohio, near schools. churches.
stores, shops, railroads and doctors
Come see them or write for list. Autos
free.
BacAsby { Sons sis' s;;;;; ai:ss; Z;
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07

See Breck & Evans about that Life
Insurance policy you ought to have.
They have the company, 1a-tf
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
Severe Wind and Electric
Storm.

The section of the county between
Waco and College Hill was visited by a
sereve wind and electric storm Wednes-
day Timbers and crops were felled.
James w. Wagers is well prepared to
discharge the duties of Circuit Court
Clerk. adv loft
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
The EuroDean War.

Is destruction Ito life and property.
Our business is to build up, 10 repair.
and do general job work. Try US on
your next job.
ToDD g. TAYLOR.
Contractors and Builders. Rack of
Opera House. Phone 867. Richmond,
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
THE MARKETS
East Buffalo.

EdSN DdIld
Catherine steers. 50 2569 65; ship
ping, IS 5OG9: butchers. 81 50@9 25;
heifers. Sc 50@S so; cows. So 5oG7 25;
bulls, S567 %: calves. 81 50@l1 so.
Hogs-Heavy. $SQS 10; mixed. IS $50
3 rs; Workers and pigs. S. 25; roughs,
SO 5066 So: stays, $5G5 rs.
Sheep and Lambs-Yearlings. s5@5 So
wethers. s7Q7 25; ewes. 1896 so; lambs,
5000 80.
Cattle-Native beef steers. Sc s5a9 so
western steers. 81 z5nS 45: cows and heif-
ers. SO 25@9 so: calves, 81 25@1O 80.
Hogs-Light, 81 55G7 e2Is; mixed, 81 &c
pigs. So 25@7 so.
sheep and Lambs-Sheep, IS 1906 IS
lambs, $7@10 Is:
Cleveland.
Cattle-Choice fat steers. IS 506S IS
heifers, 81 25@7 75; butcher bulls. S5>Sol
6 so; CONS, SO 5O6D6 so: calves. SO 5OdII
Hogs Mediums, Workers and lights
ss 10; pigs, IS; roughs, ST so; stays. IS 75
Sheep and Lambs Wethers. IS 75el
25; ewes. S4Q5; lambs. ssQs so.
Cincinnati.
Cattle-Steers. S5 259S 50: heifers, SIS 81
as IS; cows. So 50Q6 65; calves. SO 5OG
10 IS.
z ,95; common to choice. IS 50@7; pigs
and lights, IS 5O@S; stays, 81 25@5 so.
Sheep and Lambs-Sheep. 50 1904 %
lambs, Sc 2591o-
Pittsburgh.
Cattle-Choice fat steers. 50 1909 so
butcher steers. IS 25Qs; heifers. Sc 500
8 IS: cows, IS 25Q6 so; bulls. IS 509S
calves. S11.
Hogs-Heavies. 81 S5G7 s5; Yorker.
and pigs, IS 05@S Is.
Sheep and Lambs-Top sheep, 81; tor
lambs. $40 so.
Boston.
Wool-Ohio and Pennsylvania fieeces
Delaine washed. SshGs4c: half bloot
combing, s4@s5c: three-eighths biooC
eombing. S7c: delaine unwashed. 2slh@
fsc; hne unwashed. 2s@27c.
Toledo.
Wheat. 81 So: corn, 77Ec; oats. 54c
slower seed. s. IS.
FOR SALE-3O2 acres and a Fraction
of good, fertile. farming, bluegrass
grazing, meadow and tobacco land on
turnpike within few hundred yards o
a railroad station. Well waiered. goo'
residence. two good barns. near churche
and convenient to schools.
w. a. MILLER
In Southern Natl Bank. Richmond. Ky
2l-tl
Oldfashioned New Orleans Molasses a
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07

Oldfashioned New Orleans Molasses at
Lackey & Todd's. Phone O.. 7-tf
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07

Democrats-Thomas 5. Rhea, Russell
vile; Robert L. Greene, Frankfort; H
Il. Colyer, Richmond.
Republicans. NJ. Perkins, Frank
fort; Roy Wilhoit, Louisville; James II.
Ashcock, Glendale.
Progressives-J. F. Holtsclaw, Louis
willie
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-07
For State Treasurer.

Democrats-Claude B. Terrill, Bed
ford; Sherman Goodpastor. Owingsville;
Frank P. Hagar, Paintsville; Justus o
o. Carson, Mofgantown.
Republicans-Robert L. Moore, Ma
rion; w. A. Hunter, Louisville.
Progressives-Charles /. Groxe s,
Louisville.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-23
Funeral This Afternoon.
MAY GET BETTER SERVICE
Railroad Officials Investigate Petitions
 of Chambers of Commerce.

The committees of the Chambers Of Commerce from Bristol, Waterbury Ansonla and this city met yesterday afternoon in the Brass City, to discuss the recent petition sent the railroad for the transfer of the State of Maine express to a route through those ci- ties. The committees discussed the situation and then went to New Hav- en, where they took the mater up with the railroad officials.
 Secreary A. H. Andrews of this city was chosen chairman of the joint committee and he presented facts re- garding the betterment of the mail and passenger service in the above ci- ties by the running of the express through this city and Waterbury, to New York. The railroad officials stated that it would be necessary for the company to put on two of its largest type engines to pull the State of Maine express over the grade from Willimantic to Hartford, and for this and other reasons it was unlikely that the change would be made.
 Secretary Andrews then suggested that a train equivilant to the Maine express which is now run between Boston and New York via Berlin, be
 
 and run through this city. By this new system the city would be bene- fited by practically the same improved mail service as would be rendered by the State of Maine express, as the proposed Springfield express would arrive in this city with the northern mail about 2:30 o'clock a. m. This would also permit the adoption of the proposed all night service in the post office.
 The committee has also presented a petition for an improvement in the passenger service between Hartford and New York, asking that a train be added to the present service to leave New York at about 5:30 o'clock in the evening running to Hartford. It is also proposed to have a south bound train leave this city betgeen s and 9 o'clock in the morning. The service for passengers desiring to go to the Metropolis by the way of Waterbury is very bad, it being impossible to get a train before II o'clock.
 The railroad officials have taken both matters under consideration and promised the committees that they
New Britain herald., 1915-12-23
MERGER OF STEEL
 COMPANIES ASSURED
Deal Will Be Concluded Not Later Than February f-Capitalization
 Possibly $500, 100000.

New York, Dec. 23.-The proposed merger of Cambria Steel, Younss- town Sheet and TLpe company, and two or three other steel companies is now virtually assured, J. A. Camp bell, president of the Youngstown Company, stated today. The stock holders of the Lackawanna Steel O., have not yet agreed to the plan of the proposed merger, but MT. Campbell said he considered that phase of the matter as good as settled.
 Although plans are still in pre- liminary stage, the interests chiefly concerned are confident that the mer- ger will be concluded not later than Feb. 1. Present plans indicate the capitalization will be at least $25O,- 900, 900 possibly $30O.OOO,000.
 "The various plants will form the merger" MT. Campbell said, "are not sales territories. A plant may be sales territories. A plant may be acquired or built at Chicago Ship building and car plants will probably be added to the organization at some future time."
New Britain herald., 1915-12-23
PAYROLLS FOR CHRISTMAS.

The quarterly payroll of the fire and police department has been drawn and the firemen may receive their checks at the clerks office ill the Ma tional Bank building from 10:3O to- morrow morning until o'clock to- morrow night. The amounts fol- low: Permanent men .$1,171.61; Hook & Ladder, No. 1, $567.0S; Engine Company, No. l, $296.21: Engine Company, No. 2, $417S5; Engine Company No. 3, s47250; Engine Com pany No. $464.59; Engine Company, No. 5, $3S4.22; assistant chief and chairman, $175; regular police s1,- 554.99; supernumerary police, $2s4.1S.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-23
ADJUST FERRY ACCOUNT.

Hartford, Dec. 23.- Selectman w. Lewis of Chester and selectn| J. Warren Stark Of Lyme were at state comptroller's office in the cu tol today and adjusted their accol with the state for the expense of Fl ming the Hadlyme ferry during past year. They reported recoi, amounting to $2,342.24 and expen of $3,173.85. This left a deficit $s31.61 and the selectmen of ca town received check for S4I5.s0 make 1t up. -...s
New Britain herald., 1915-12-23
City Mems

For the accommodation of its cus- toners the New Britain Trust com pany will be open for the receipt of deposits on Christmas eve from eight o'clock to ten o'clock The bank will be closed all day Christmas.-advt.
 Charles E. Kempshall of PIP Main street badly fractured one of his an- kles last night while returning home from the Stanley Rule & Level con,- pany where he is employed. The accident happened at Booths corner and the injured man was assisted to his home by some of his fellow workers. He will be incapacitated for some time.
 Holiday goods at Babcock's-advt.
 The New Britain Institute Library will be closed all day Christmas.
 Through P. F. McDonough, the Say ings Bank of New Britain has fore closed on property on Smalley street owned by Louis Edelson. Other in terested defendants cited are l.. D. Peters.
 Give him neckwear of quality. No exclusive prices or charge accounts at Besse-Leland s.-advt.
 All members of the New Britain High school alumni are urged to at tend the mass meeting at the school gym at 7:30 o'clock this evening. Judge George w. Klett will preside and officers for a new alumni ath- letic association will be elected.
 Trimmed hat sale Bowen & Co., advt.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-23
SWEDISH LUTHERAN NOTES.
Programs for Christmas Services oI
 Church and Sunday School,

Programs for Christmas Services of
 Church and Sunday School. The Christmas service will be held on Saturday morning at o'clock. The following program has been ar- ranged by Professor Gerhard Alexis, the church organist: Organ Prelude. Fantasie on Choral No. 55, G. T. Alexis Christmas Anthem-"Christ, the Savior, is Born Today" e. T. Alexis
 (Words by Mary Johnson)
 Milo Octette. Organ Postlude. Christmas Postlude-"Sit LaIs Plena, Sit Lonoras' William T. Best The annual entertainment for the Sunday school will be held in the church on Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock. An appropriate program has been arranged. It follows: Organ solos-Professor Gerhard Alexis.
 Scripture Verses-The Sunday school classes.
 Song, "Stille Nacht"-Confrmat class.
 Recitation-Miss Ellen Gustafson. Duet-Misses Adeline Ohman and Mildred Swenson.
 Declamation-Loren Larson. Songs-The Sunday school classes. Address-Rev. pr. S. G. Ohman.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-23
NELSON GOING SOUTH.

, Nels J. Nelson, the local aviator, plans to leave about January 1 for Daytona, Florida, where he expects to open up an ero-jitney business, which is said to be the rage at that southern winter resort. His sea plane will carry two passengers and MT. Nelson will make short flights over the water, charging at the rate of $5, $10, and $15 per ride, the time varying from five minutes to a half hour.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-23
RELEASES MRS. voN CLAUS
Woman Who Wrote Threatening
 fers to 1T. R. to Leave AsyIu.s

Nyack' N. Y., Dec. 23--After N confined in state institutions for3 insane since November, 1914, Mrsl Won Claussen, writer of threate and eccentric. letterssx to Theo' Roosevelt and others. IS Tto sbe relr, from the state iioEpftai Tor the fn, fj1 at Middletown and placed in the tody of her brother Matthews Cl sen, of New York sCitys fI
 Justice Tompkfns in signing the lease order today specified that should not be be allowed to go without. a custodian, as she is not deemed, he said entirely cured. cured.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-23
Events Tonight

Motion Pictures and Vaudeville, Keeney's theater. .+
 Emmett club meets at 321 1-2 Main street.
 Special meeting of Court Columba, D. of G., Electric hall.
 Boys club Christmas party.
 Lexington lodge. I. O. O. F., meets in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall.
 New Britain aerie, F. O. E., meets in Eagles hall.
 Washington camp, F. Q. 5. or A., meets in G. A. R. hall. Court Friendly. F. of A., meets at 242 Main street. < Sir Francis Drake lodge, s. of St. .G.... meets in Turner hall.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-23
Maple Hill

Harold Goodale and William Buell are home from Syracuse university for the Christmas vacation.
 Miss Alma Mercy. who is attending Smith college, is spending her vaca- tion at her home.
 Miss Dorothy Page and Miss Har- riett Wells have returned from Beechwood college for the holiday.
 Miss Eleanor Cunningham of the Center left today for Chicago, where she will spend Christmas with her cousins, MT. and Mrs. H. S. Car penter.
 Burritt Root has returned from the Boston Polytechnic institute for the Christmas holidays.
 The mid-week prayer meeting will be held at the Congregational chapel this evening. This meeting will be followed by a choir rehearsal for the Christmas music. This will be the last rehearsal before Christmas Sunday.
 Hoadly Tudor is home from Yale for the holidays.
 Miss Dorothea Walker, who is at- tending Mt. Holyoke college is spend- ing her vacation at her home at the Center.
 Miss Edith Gilmartin and Jack Woram, who have been i'll with diphtheria, are improving rapidly, both being very mild cases.
 Raymond Goodale, who is attending preparatory school at South Lima. N. Y., is spending his vacation at his home at the Center. Grace Church will give its Christi mas cantata, "Santa's Triumph, in the Guild hall, Tuesday evening. De- cember 28, at 8 o'clock. About fifty children will take part. Charles Johnson. who is attending Hotchkiss school at Lakeville, is home from the holidays. Frederick 'Hine and Leslie Spoffard are home for the holidays from the Massachusetts Institute of Technolo- gy.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-23
.lNDIC'T' K.0E:N]lG l AND 4 HlS>:G0:WORkERS
.Maximum Penalty for Charges Is | Three Years and SS,ooo Fine :.

New York, Dec. Establishments were returned today charging Paul Koenig, chief detective of the Ham, burg g-American line and Richard Emil iLeyendecker, dealer in antiques, with sconspiring to dynamite the Welland Canal Edmund Justice, Hamburg, American Line watchman, was also indicted with Koenig on charges, of Conspiring ito secure military informa- ton for the German governmental Ia's
 The indictments against Koenig.and Leyendecker charge them with con- spring to "set on foot in the United States military enterprise against the Dominion of Canada The in- ailments set forth that part of this alleged conspiracy was to destroy with dynamite, or other means, the Well iand Canal leading from Port Col borne on Lake Erie, to Port Dal- honsie, on Lake Ontario. .......
 Employment for Agents. 9..~ As a part of the plot to destroy the canal, the indictments allege, Koenig and Leyendecker planned to secure
 
 ous factories and mills adjacent to the canal.
 The military force, which the in- dictments charge Koenig and Leyen- decker planned to send from this country, was also intended to destroy Various plants and properties in Canada other than the Welland Canal.' .-..s s-.
 Koenig and Justice.
 Koenig and Justice are charged in the indictments with having con- spired in the United States to secure foc, the German government informa- tion regarding the character and quantity of munitions and other war materials being sent from Canada to Great Britain. ,.at
 In this connection, it is charged that Justice made trips to Portland Ns., Burlington, Vt, and Quebec Canada, during September, 1914. and that all of these trips were a part o1 the conspiracy to secure military in. , formation for the German govern. ment.
 Known Under Aliases. koenig in his various activities, is alleged to have been known under the aliases of Wagner, Wegenkamp l Kelly, Winter and Perkins, while <Leyendecker was known as z. D Decker and R. Decker
 The indictments charge that or several of his trips Justice was ac- companied by French Metzzler Koenig's stenographer, who was re gently arrested and who appeared be keore the federal grand jury which re turned the indictments today. .. The maximum penalty for tht l charges is three years Imprisonment and s3.000 fine.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-23
PROPERTY OWNERS
 APPEAR IN COURT
Six Property Owners Explain to Judge Meskill Facts About Lack of
 Fire Escapes.

F1rc escapes.
 So anxious was he to comply with the law and avoid prosecution, that Leon Leigey, instead of appearing in court promptly at S:30 o'clock this morning, stayed at his building at 200 North street experimenting the in stalation of fire escapes. Just before court adjourned he rushed into the court room and told the judge that the fire escapes would be completed be- fore court could adjourn.
 With five other property owners, Leigey was summoned to appear in court for failure to have his build ing properly equipped with fire es- capes His case was nolled when it appeared that he had compiled with the law. Joseph Dizick who owns property at 106 Grove street, did not appear in court and will be brought in tomorrow.
 The other four property owners all either declared a willingness to have fire escapes installed at once, or stated that their order had already been filed. Because of these facts each case was continued by Judge Meskill The accused in each case was Amelia Kolodzik, property at the corner of Gold and Broad streets; Albin Ozum- ski, property at 113 Orange street; Morris Schupack, property at 326 and $40 Main street: anu w. and B. Smic- zevicki, property at 36 Clark street.
 Action against these people was brought by Building Inspector Ar thur N. Rutherford. who ordered them to equip their buildings with fire escapes as long ago as last May.