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Show FIRE ALARM BELL ERECTED As a means of helping to safeguard tho Constitution Old Ironsides which distinguished itself during tho early part of tho nineteenth century and especially In tho war of 1812, from being destroyod by flro, a largo alarm bell hos been mounted at tho pier, whoro tho aged navnl roHo Is moored in tho Charleston Navy Yard rays tho Popular Mechanics Magazine Maga-zine In an Illustrated article This is supported by a heavy wooden framo-work framo-work which stands c.oso to ono sldo of tho ship. . cord extends from tho boll over tho ship's railing In ready reach of tho watchman. Hun dreds of visitors Inspect tho vessel daily and for a long time It has been recognized that precautions must bo taken to protect It against flro. |