The Waterloo Times Thursday, March 29, 1894 Mat. Schmitz (saddler) while at work last Saturday, accidentally ran an awl into the palm of his hand and severed a small artery. It bled very profusely. He hastened to Dr. Adelsberger's office where proper attention was given it. Mat. Will have to be idle for a few days. For the information of the public we would state that the dismissal of the case of the City vs. George Ruch does not invalidate the present ordinance relating to maintaining a slaughter house within the city limits. The suit was brought under the old ordinance and does not affect the new one, which was passed the regular way. Fire The bell on the engine house rang out an alarm of fire at four o'clock yesterday afternoon and hosecarriage were at the scenethe convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph, on Fourth street. The started in the roof, and is supposed to have been caused by a flying spark. It was extinguished before the pumps of the engine were got to work. Had it got a good start there is no telling where it would have ended, as a high western wind was blowing.