New Britain herald., 1926-12-21
Flames Found Raging in Opposite Ends of Gold Street Building at 4::30 A. N. Today.
Flood of Water From Hose Lines Keeps Blaze From Spreading to Second Floor of Building.
POLICE SEEK CLUES;
 HUNT FOR FIREBUG

"Tha best stop l ever saw, is the characterization Fire Chief W. J. Noble gave the work of his depart meat in saving the Sacred Heart of Jesus (PoIish) Parochial school on Gold street from total destruction by fire early this morning. We simply flooded 1t with water, that is the only way we could stop it, and it is fortunate it was discovered when it was. Otherwise the whole place would have been destroyed" he said. The damage is estimated by Chief Noble at approximately S35,0oN.
 Fire Found in Two Places
 The fire was discovered at 4:S0 o'clock by a baker on his way to work, and he rang the alarm at Box 334, corner of Gold and Broad streets. The north end of the building on the ground floor was blazing fiercely, and a lively blaze was also seen in the south end of the same floor, indicating that the fire started simultaneously in two places. Chief Noble. First Deputy Chief E. F. Barnes, Second Deputy Chief NJ. T. SouneN Rev Lucyan Boinowslii. pastor of the Sacred Heart parish. and others who in spected the building were ct q loss to account for the cause. All the doors were securely locked and the fence gates in front of the property were also fastened.
 Police Investigating
 4 police investigation was start cd this forenoon into the mysterious fire at the Sacred Heart school, Chief Detective Sergeant William P. McCue having the matter in hand. He visited the scene of the fire and held a long conference with Rev. Father Bojnowslli. pastor. He also conferred with Chief Noble and First Deputy Chief Barnes Of the fire department, both Of whom arc convinced that the fire smackS of incendiarism. Sergeant McCue, aft CT a thorough inspection Of the building. said the fact that the blaze started at opposite ends si- multaneously, and the absence Of any indication that wiring or the heating apparatus contributed, causes him to believe that features of incendiarism exist.
 Dissension Reported In Parish
 Rumors that dissension among the members of the Sacred Heart congregation which has long been prevalent have resulted in an open break. were heard about the burn ing building today and as q possible clue to the mystery attending the fire. parishioners related an incident which they claim occurred at last Sundays service. One of the priests according to the story, was inter- rupted in his sermon by q man who arose and directed caustic remarks at the clergyman who is said to have replied in like nature. The in- cidcnt is reported to have caused considerable of a stir in the parish because of the nature of the re- marks said to have been passed.
 Building Inspector A. N. Ruther- ford was at the scene Of the fire shortly after the apparatus re- sponded to this mornings call and after the blaze was cxtinguished he madc a cursory examination Of the building. The reconstruction must be along strictly firo-proct lines, he said this afternoon.
 Fence Gates Hinder Bremen
 Companies 1, 4 and 1 truck responded to the alarm and as the apparatus swung into Gold street, the firemen saw the flames which appeared to have had q start of several minutes. Deputy Chief Souney immediately ordered a second alarm, bringing No. com pany, No. 6 and No. ? truck. lcaV-
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