New-York tribune., 1920-12-28
Department Store Raced,
Fire Sweeps On; 1873
Arrested When Bruff
Civilians Fight Troops
Other Shootings
And Riots Occur
Woman Slain in LINER
ick for alking With
Boycotted Policeman


Copyright, 1920, New York Tribune Inc
LONDON, Dec. 27.-Serious fires
were raging to-day in the business sec
ton Of Tipperary. A long distance
call was forwarded to Dublin asking
that the fire brigade be sent to help in
controlling the flames.
The outbreak was reported shortly
after six persons had been killed in a
hght between armed civilians and
crown forces at Brutf. near Limerick.
The military arrested l3s persons dur
ing the street battle.
1t is not known whether the fires
were result Of the fight. Both LINER
lex and Tipperary are in the martial
law zone
The fires in Tipperary started in a
uepartment store on the main street
early this morning and destroyed this
and two adjoining buildings. Other
buildingss caught fire and the damage
was said to be extensive. This is the
only news of the blaze which has come
from Tipperary. Details are lacking
because of the difficulty Of communica-
ton in the martial law area. II is
feared that the fires may cause wide
spread loss as it is only in very seri
GUS cases that other cities are called
on to help, such as in the burning at
Cork few weeks ago.
Crown Forces Attacked
There has been no serious disturb
ance at Tipperary so far as known here
in the fight at Brutf It is reported
that armed civilians attacked the
crown forces. One of the policemen
was killed at the first fire. In the re-
turn fire the five civilians were slain
The persons arrested are said to have
been attending dance near the scene
of the fight.
BELFAST, Dec. 27 (By The Asso-
clated Press).-A woman identified
as Elizabeth Scales ~as shot dead in
limerick last night while walking
with policeman. Some time ago a
police. Residents had been warned
that drastic action would be taken
against any caught speaking with
members of the Irish Constabulary.
DUBLIN. Dec. 27.-The holidays
passed fairly quietly in Dublin, CON
trary to expectations. The curfew
order was not relaxed but on Christ
mas Eve it was to some extent ignored
by roisterers throughout the night and
there was much alarm and shooting,
several persons being slightly injured.
Several Slain by Gangs
A young soldier in civilian clothes
was shot d, ad by a sentry in the
grounds of the Royal Hospital in Kill
malnham, on the west side of the city,
for refusing to halt when challenged.
In different parts of the country men
were shot dead by armed gangs.
The young woman, Elizabeth Scales,
who was killed in Limerick, lost her
life in q brave attempt to protect her
companion. Constable Richardson. She
rushed between him and several assail-
ants and received bullet in her heart.
Accounts Of the Brutf incident differ.
The police say an ambush was being
prepared in he Guiltamore house, near
Bruff. According to other reports
merely a Christmas dance was pro-
ceeding there.
The Bruff constabulary signaled to
Limerick for reinforcements and a
large body Of police with an armored
car was sent. Some military arrived
at midnight and it is alleged the sol
posted around the house One civilian,
said to be a we'll known Sim Fein
organizer, was killed. All the persons
found with arms in their possession
were made prisoners.
There were faction riots in London
derry Christmas night and Sunday, but
the trOOpS finally cleared Tho ctrao+c