, 1866-10-22

Mort[iner-Ni~ses niliic, Clara.
Lon1sa, and Enllua Fowlcr-Frencn
Opera Troupe-IIost Of sable Sere.
nadcrs.
from the New York Clippcr.)
No accident IS appalling Us that which
VIC have chroniclcd ever occurs without riy-
lns rise 70 many painful and affecting inci
11ee::..tis. These incidents, in the case Of the
Evening Star, are not yet fully cullatel;
when they are, doubtless another chapter
will be added to the romance Of tragedy
arc known to us. William Way (as was
stated clseFhere) was among the passengers
lost. Only tFu weeks ago NC published an
! obituary noiSQS .-of Ills brother. Alter his
death the n,pther CT the two men called
upon us, and With tears In her eyes, related
tile good points In her sons character. She
spoke with all mothers pride and aaec;
somewhat by the fact that Viii
liam was left as d support and comfort to
her declining years. And now he too Is
Sone-snatched away. suddelly in the full
prime Of young manhood. What wonder
That the widowed mothers heart is stricken
With deep deso'atfon: We have received
many letters durln. the past week, written
In nervous trembling hands, and they tell
sad storics-these letters do. The writer's
had SONG relative or friend aboard the
:
And when We search our neagre returns to
find the information they seek, VIC can but
| feel some drops ofsyMpathy dlstiliing thcnl-
selves TO tears, as We CLEAN the fact that
tlleir beloved ones probably sleep the sleep
that knows no waking.
MRS. cuSS1SGHAM-BURDELL.
| The supposed heroine Of the great Bond
street tEagcly was on board of the ill-tAted
steamer. She had established an extcn-
siye and fashionable naison dc grt-
that place from visit to Philadelphia, Bal
timose and Boston, where she had collected
. fresh troop Of young girls, known as
nynsphs dn pare, whom Mrs. Cunningham was
conveying TO tho Crescent City, In order to
promote her nefarious business. which was
salon has gone to the bottom Of the ocean, IN
company with thirty employees and co-work-
ers In crime.
MISS JULIA MORTIMER.
This young lady had gained great notori-
ety as au actress, vocalist, and terpsichorean
vas great fayorite in New York, Washing
ton and Baltimore, md was one Of the most
beautiful and yoluptuous women upon the
stngc. She is reported to have been lost on
board the Evening Star; When last seen she
was elinsing to spar, but being very heavy,
could not have remained above the waves
long, Julia Mortimer was native Of Phila-
delphia, and rhade her first appearance here
as danseuse il concert saloon In Arch
street, below Seventh, come years ago. She
was twenty-five years Of age.
MISS MILE FOWLER.
This distinguished terpsichorcan artistic
was reckoned the most beautiful woman In
her profession, both in form and feature. She
very successful engagement at the American
Theatre here. last spring. as danSrsse eho
was remarkably agile and graceful, and was
rapid1y becoming a finished actress aud vo-
calist. M1l'fc. in company with her three
to New Orleans. to fill professional engage
mcnt there. alillie vas also accompanied by
her protector and reputed husband, Mr.. VII
liam D., son Of q wcll-known banker Of this
city. The couple were ostensibly very atfcc-
ttonate. and met death heroically. clasped In
each others arms. So prominent q position
had Alillie taken in her profession that she
readily commanded salary of $l15
per, week, and her sisters. Clara,
Louisa and Emma, s75 per week, They
wsFe t,,s Of English dnae pase1ta.e Willis came
and made her dtbsa In 1860. She became d
great hvorite, remaining here for some time,
after which she went to Washington. She
then travelled with Frank Rivers company,
turned 70 England, and In company With her
sister Clara revisited America. The two
then appeared in different cities as the
Fowler sisters, meeting with flattering sue
cess. About year aso. Millie again visited
mother and her two sisters-Louisa and EN-
ma-to this country. She rcturacd with
them to this city, since which time they hare
been before the pnblic, aud recognized as
popular performers. Alillie and Clara were
mother Is at present living in Philadelphia,
left to mourn the loss Of four beautiful and
affcctionatc daughters. Miss Millie was
twenty -four years Of age, Miss Clara twenty,
Miss Louisa Eighteen, Miss Emma twenty
tive.
BELLE norD's FOURTH HUSBAND,
Wyldc Hardinge, was also passenger. This
gentleman became notorious in connection
with the plratc ship Shenandoah. On his
arrival in England, about three years ago,
made hts df6uf as dramatic reader in the
provinces. The reception he met with there
cmboldened him to turn his attention to the
stage. He arrived in this country about six
months ago, and at once advertised for star
engagements, but not succeeding in effectlng
any, sailed for New Orleans, TO try his for.
tune there. He was young man, about
thirty years ofagc, rather Shiny built, and
of good appearance
THE sPACLD1SG AND n1DwELL orERA
TROUPE.
There were also N board twenty-five per-
former engaged in New York By Messrs.
Spaulding Il Bidwe1l for the Academy Of
Music, New Orleans, consisting Of Frank
Gerard, the two Talleen Brothers and wives,
William WIay, Mad'lle Delphine, 3nlie,
Clara. Emma and Louisa Fowler, known as
the Fowler Sisters, William Dawson, Ed
ward Murray, Edward 8: Berry, Emma 8.
Powers, Julia Mortimer, Mrs. Il: B. Koch
lKay), Marie E: Lifts, Minnie Taylor and
writing, only two are known to have
been saved, VIZ: Frank Gerard ian Ethiopian
comedian, who was the only man saved in
the third mates boat, and whose residence IS
No. 81 Bond street, Brook1yn) and Minnie
one professionals that are known to have been
saved. Several Of the performers who were
engaged to 60 with this company broke their
CONTRACTS, thereby SsylnE their lives: ThsSe t;;s
Armstrong, who had promised to 60, but
fortunately for them they did NOT start.
Billy Reeves and wife were also engaged, but
waited oycr for the next steamer, ard sailed
on the 9Th instant. We also understand that
E. Eddy had large portion Of his wardrobe
on board. Dr.. Spau1ding was to have ac-
companied his company on this steamer, but
fortunately business Prevented him.
TIE EICoLo TROUPE.
The Nicoso Troupe consisted Of j. Nicolo,
fright name Nichols,) young Nicolo IA pupil,}
and the Tallecu Brothers fright names, WI
liam Rodney and Thomas TolIlday). Mr.
Nicolo came to this country With Franconfs
Hippodrome, and travelled with that com,
p0nS LOT EQIHe 1lu4t- -aAlCa tAAS AZ
with different circus companies. He snbse-
quently returned to England, and after an
absence Of three years once more visited this
country, bringing with him young Sicolo,
whom he had adopted and brought up to
the business. Since his last arrival from
England, with the Talleen Brothers, they
have travelled together as the Ntcolo Troupe,
with circus companies, etc. They have also
been to Havana with Chiarinl. The Tal-
leen Brothers had their wires With them,
Mrs. Sicolo is at present In New York, con-
fined 10 sick bed, and nearly crazy over
the loss Of her husband. The Nicolo Troupe
were all fi1st-class A1tfstes. The first appear
apcc OF the Tal1cen Brothers was At the -Four
teenth street circus, in New York, under
canvas, with James II. Nixon as manager.
MR.. WILLIAM WRAT.
William Wray, who Wis born in New
York. july Il, 1883, WAS a very clever Ethio-
nion comedian, as well as one Of the most
useful and versatile performers In the bust-
ncss. He could play on almost every musi-
cnI instrument known. ue was also q clever
performer In magic. In fact, he could do q
iittle Of everything. His last engagement IN
New York was with Sanfortl's Mlustycls at
the Old Bowety, In July last. Ills brother
! Edward died about siI weeks ago; their
aged mother Is now LEFT with uo orr in the
world to care for her.
MR. THOMAS BETLRK.
Tom Russell fright name Tom Dutler) was
born In New York, and was formerly a walter
10 Acschutz's eating saloon, on Broadway.
He first learned to sing BY visiting tho dit