Public Ledger

Fire in Pittsburg.
Pittsburg, Pa., June 15--The extensive works of the Jacobus Nimick Manufacturing Company on Diamond street, between Smithfield and Grant streets, were destroyed by fire about 3 o'clock this morning. The building was a four story brick with a frontage of 125 feet on Diamond street, and extended back about 75 feet. The company were engaged in the manufacture of light hardware, locks, bronzes, etc., and their works contained a great deal of costly and delicate machinery, patterns, and manufactured articles, all of which were destroyed. The company estimate their loss at $125,000, on which there is an insurance of $80,000, distributed in small amounts among numerous companies.
The fire also communicated to Bakewell & Marthen's printing and bookbinding establishment on Grant street. Their bindery was destroyed, and stock and machinery in other departments damaged by water. Their loss is estimated at $15,000; insured, but amount not known.