davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS


s WASHINGTON, March 6.
Mr.. RAMSAY presented petition for the
improvement of the Minnesota river.
Mr.. HARLAN presented petition fox an
at keokuk. Ordered to lie on table until
there was a Committee appointed,
Mr.. RAMSAY introduced q resolution call
ing on the Secretary of the Interior to Gems
manicate a copy of the report of Brig. Gen.
Simpson on the Pacific Railroad and its
branches Adopted.
Mr.. SHERMAN called up a resolution
from the House for the appointment of
Joint Committee Of three Senators and three
Representatives TO revise and fix the pay of
officers OF the two Houses. Agreed to-
Mr.. ANTHONY introduced resolution
to add to the standing committees of the Sea>
ate Committee on Appropriations, ID con-
sist of members agreed to.
Mr.. DoOLITTLE said: Mr.. President
On Monday evening a newspaper was placed
in my hands, in which find the report OF a
Committee of the last House of Representa-
tives, submitted by Mr.. Hurbut, of New
York, which demands notice at my hands. 1t
fills me With surprise and indignation that
without any notice to me, without calling on
me for any explanation, the report. BY infer.
ence, NOT by direct charge, BY inuendois, not
by positive averment, endeavor to create the
impression that received, or agreed to re-
ceive $1,000. or some other pecunisry or
other profit, from Mr.. Smyihe, Collector of
the Port of New York. The charge, wheth>
er made directly or by implication, whether
sought to be sustained by proof or inuendoes,
is absolutely and unquali6edly false, and from
whatever source it comes Iprouocnce 1t q base
falsehood, vile and cowardly slander. 90
further, and say that is the hundreds, and
perhaps thousands of cases in which, during
the ten years | have been in this body, my
Recommendation has been sought and OBJ
tanned There is not single instance in
which any kind of pecuniary confederation of
the value Of one cent was ever accepted or
received. directly or indirectly, by me-
have yet to see that man on this earth. who
would dare to look me in the face and make
such an offer. Upon this and ell other mat
ters, am ready to meet the most sesrching
scrutiny.
SO much for myself But my duty Is no,
yet done, for the good name Of my sou has
been called in question. On this subject
prepared statement, to be submitted TO the
Senate, but, as am told. the testimony is
not all published. ahail therefore withhold
i, Meanwhile. viii only cay thetl sh@
the truth is fully known, there will be found
nothing to reflect on bis character - b SOY
dase, q - . eitizsn. ''''9 s5a.,sB -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

TRoY, N. T., March 6.
The entire Democratic ticket is elected in
this city, including Fleming, Mayor, by 125
majority.
AuBuRs, March s.
Foler, Republican, was elected Mayor by
$50 majority. The entire Republican rity
ticket was successful.
Rot HESTER, March 8.
Fish, Democrat, was elected Mayor by 8e1
majority Democratic gain OF 1893. Long
worthy, Republican, was elected Treasurer
by 98s majority. The Democrats elected ten
out of fifteen Aldermen
ALBANY, March s.
Wilson, Democrat, was elected Mayor by
l6s majority. The Democrats elected almost
their entire city ticket.
ApRonA, H., March 6.
The following is the result of the election
held yesterday: Mayor, Carter; Assessor,
j. Hackney; Collector, J. Kautinger T Treas
urer. Vim. Miller; Police Magistrates, ]. W.
harrington and ]. II. Fitch Aldermen, d.
B. Waterman, Wm. s. McMickeu, B. Burns,
John Plain, j. II. Thompson and J. NJ. Fisk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07
FROM CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, March c

CINCINNATI, March 6.
Fred Chalafed and Jno Heger, mauufac>
turers of whisky, were arrested yesterday by
the Assessor of the I'd District, for deffaud
ing the Government Of the last tax due on
manufactured spirits TO the amount of $780,
600 dollars
The river has rose three feet and seven
inches within the last twenty four hours and
is still rising at the rate of half inch an hour,
with so feet six inches in the channel
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH
Midnight Report.
LATE CABLE DISPATCHES
LoSpoX, March 5.

LoSDoS, March 5.
The Duke Of Richmond has declined the
Colonial Secretaryship, and the Duke of
Buckingham has accepted the position.
The Government promises that the pro-
visions Of the reform bill, which is preparing
fos submission to Parliament, shall be lib
eral.
a dispatch from Dublin says the rumored
capture of the Fenian, Col. 0'Connor, is un
true. and that the arrested man proves to be
another party.
vienna, March 5. 3
The Easters question is becoming more
complicated.
Dispatches have been received from the
South which indicate that rising Of Chris
tians throughout Turkey il feared.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07
FROM CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, March 6.
Charles Swendgon A. Dane, committed
suicide by hanging himself at an early hour
yesterday, A. NJ. The Coroner Jury returns
ed the following verdict: Deceased came to
his death on the morning of the fifth 18th
day of March, by han ging himself near the
Southeast corner of Pine aud Hilns sdale
streets, in the city of Chicago, while in .
state of great mental derangemeut.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07
.vOL., XIV.

quarters when called upon. The protest
finally had some effect, and the quartering
was discontinued.
1sham Harris, of Tennessee, Ex-Governor
and ex Confederate, had gone 10 Havana,
where it is supposed be is to meet Breckin-
ridge, Mason, Slidell, Benjamin and others.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07
FROM SOUTH AMERICA,

NEW YoRK, March 8.
The Heralds Ch1isn correspondent says
that the Enalish and French Ministsn have
advised their countrymen to refuse payment
of the contributions that have been ordered
to be forced by the Chiian Government,
There appears to be a lack Of hearty sym<
pathy between Peru and Chill.
The United States steamer Tuscarors had
gone to the Fejee Islands, to punish the sav.
ages for their barbarities to American sea
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, s. c., March G.
The steamer Manhattan arrived with the Off
GERS and part Of the crew and passengers of the
steamer Andeusia. from New York, burned
off Hatteras, Sunday evening. The vessel
and cargo are total loss. A number OF per
sons are missing, sup posed to be lost. The
horse and carriage intended Is apresentfrom
the New York Ffemen to the Charleston
Firemen was aboard.
CHARLESTON, March 6.
The following passengers of the steamer
Andelasia, which was destroyed by FIRE on
Sunday night last, off Cape Hatteras are
known 10 have been saved: Thos. c. Mel
son. of Augusta, Ca; Bernard F. Barnes, of
New York: Mrs. Rosa Barnes, Of New J ork;
Mrs. Margaret Dixon, OF Charleston; Geo.
w. Ward; Conway Borsco.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07
DIED.

pEAN-wt,tm O., infant son Of 9. N. and Katis
Dean on the eth instant.
pnneral services fhursday. sfap m from sseir rsss
denes ON Morgan, between 4th and sth Streets Ihs
friends Of the fsAily are invited 70 attend.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07

A Guarantee accompanies each bottle of
Msrsdens Pectoral Balm, which Will cure
every case of coughs, colds, influenza or ca
tarrh- His agents have instructions 70 re-
fund the money in every instance where Il
fails TO relieve and cure. For sale by Kerr 4
Fuller, Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07

ID. 5. CARTER { co.
n-ss.s.or. - n. Brswa.li1
DEALERS IN
Books, Stationery,
P a = II r.
FANCY GOODS,
PAPER HkNCINGS, &C.
Corner Fourth & Main Sts,
KEOKUK, IOWA.
TTspecisi attention given to country orders. fs7
COn REAMS WRITING PAPER, for
~OV sale low BY ED. s.oARrEB co.
100, 'sSs1;;::7 Z: a.,.,. ,,.; L.
DRINTING PAPER-Folio Post and Flat
\ Cap, low for essh. By I'D s-cARTEh CO.
FTISSCE PAPER-All co1ors, for sale al
Il fe7 gDeEkRTER co.
VISITING CARDS-At
f.T ED g. CARYRR cos.
PLAYING cARDs-Lo~ to the .r.ds e BY
nFFIcE AND TABLE PORTFOLIOS
" For sale by ED. 8. CARTER 90.
BANKERS AND MERCHANTS DESK
- Stationery at lowest wholesale and retail prices
By I'D. o. CARTER co.
1000 g.lrsrIS a A Il ;I;i dsnrss i i.s = q 3
DIARIEs FOR ls67-At cost at
~ fsT KD. b. CARTER cos.
COPYING PRESSES-At
~ fs7 ED CARTER cos.
r ETTER COPYING BOOKS-At
IL fs7 Ed. s. CARTER cos.
NUCfLAGE-Large and small bottles.
lVl {. ED S. CARTER 4 CO.
rnn FRENCH CoPYIsG IyD-Yor sale 10,
lUU By I'D 9. cARrEs co.
$50 Grs =. An.: .: 'ss ss.sss ss'' CO. 70
100 sL4 Ts'A' sb ss;l';. c.srsn RI &c; 60
SDAn BOXES SLATE PEscILS-For sale by
<UU fsI Ed. 5. CARTER h co.
aSo GROSS STEEL PKss-At
300 RsEr' q Il y '1sfi5'ss, Il ;. s,.4rra co.
=
C.ALENDARs nd Possofiee Boxes, At
~ fe7 I'd. 8 CARTER cos.
DANKERS' CASES, Money Books an
ID Ca Bon-s A. Ed Z CARTER 4 co.
oan Doz PKsHoLDKRs-An styles. at
,6DU III ED \ CARTER 90.
DLANK BOOKS and Memorandum Book
| - for sale Iowby ED =. CARTER a co.
INKsTANDs-At
u fe7 Ed. S. CARTER cos
100 eaMEs-D'a.tent kinds. at
CHEss, DICE AND DoMIN0Es-At
~ f.I I'D :. CARTER q cos.
800 ''1' vi '''T 'ss'sassi 81. !. 7ssfss 4 /. CO.
200. 900 fGss: at s., WALL .slss rsssAl' ,+'.
| ED $ CARTER co's.
&~ordsr, from ;hs country solicited. fsI
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07

Limited Oopartnership.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the under
signed have formed limited partnership, pursn
the provons OF the laws Of fowa for the rans
action Of bnxintss Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods
M.rehanfs snd attsrs properly connected thsewith
ths arn 70 be H. T. Bostwfck the Geassal rart.
ner to be II. n. Bostwiok the q ecis partner H. X.
Love all residents OF the city Of keokuk, Iowa the
said special partner Contributed and psid the fru
in cash the Of elgat Thousand dol tbs aak CO.
p&vthsrshtp nsbring March 4th 1857, and tsrm3ns
ting March akh 1sT2 the principal place Of business
OF said firm 10 bs the city of ofK.okuk.
H. n. BOerwICK,
Gener Il Partner.
Il x. LOVE.
Rev stamp. 6 cts Special Partner.
mehs-d6w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

HyO Chas. Hubbell, Theodore w. Phinney,
Il rbos Davis, Hiram Barney. Hsory Dsloais and
Louisa o. DsIoss and O. O. Haies Tee are heseby no.
sned that there 10 now as In tsss Cisrks once Of
the District Court OF Lee county, Iowa st ha1tsca
petition Of Jscob Ford, claiming OF said chas Hub
bell the sum M ~ 100; money due on his eres
boe datsd Dee "a 1876 for ssl2 80 one for sIoe
And esf % and per cent fsssrsss and OF Al
OF you, the foreclosurs OF mortgage made ~ 80
Hsobe 70 secure saAd notes. the fciicwinG frai -
tats tovst 70 fssa ons Biondsau street b. % fest
4th street. being 81 lot ls block -, sos
lows.
Unless you appear and said petition, hsfpre
noon of tbs ID day of the Of sati ONT 90 com
nsuee the third MONDAY fH Msg. 1851 ~ ~ Asson
decree pro confesso will be entered against on.
III RICE, Atty for Pi'n.
fesvernssns stanp 70 ctsi trs7+v)
DisnoIufiOn Of Coparlaership.
VsHE Copartnership heretofore existing be-
Il twssn tho undsrsished has been dissolved BY mt
tns The business Of the frm will be SETTLED
by II, N. Bostwck, who will costume the Dry Goods
busfbess Il the BID stand. n. y. Bosrvfck.
wM. c. BOON.
Ksoksk. Msrth I, is6T-mehediv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07

NEW YORK, BOSTON,
AND NEW ENGLAND CITIES.
THIS RAILWAY EXTENDS IRON
Dunkirk to n. York. 460 mttes.
Buffalo 20 New York. 423 miles.
Salamanca TO y. York 4I0 miles.
Lx7 "a rHoz
~ to q Miles the Shortest R0Htei

All Trains run directly through to New York,
k1-4so NILES WITHOUT cHAEas oP CoAcAEs.-ks
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07

The sxtces n the list arc on exhihitien at 9. O.
DkID9BG JRWELRY e6TABL1eHAENH and II n n
BoefwrCK co.,, Whelessls and Retail Dsaisrs in
Dry 1oods &c.
maF3dAw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07

In eeun ecton with all Wesisrn Lines, es fosiovs:.
! FROM UCNKIRK AND SALAMASCA-
- ~~w York time from Uaien Depots:
-~rM Day Express, from
b., --N stops at HoE'
GOO A M. New tn Ans
faiamancA, (sundlss 4xcep
heitsFille e4I (Bkfi} f,trrs.rtir
q u Day Express frorn BeHaio spd ar,yva.
II New York at i9s3o o. u -'- a'ii'ss
0 N. express maIf, fror, Dunkirk Ism
ss t1eepteoj. steps Al Salamanca go a N
aud connects at $50 q. m Express MAI non, pt,
. f.lo, aud arrives IN New York AZ TOO !. ~ - W N
4. "a New York Night Expr~ssfror,
aEkfk' tsnSdsys e1eepted) stops MT sataznan-
= e-as 2 M, Ossr fS35 p, m 6Surr TI1rrers. q ~
NJ tsSftl aad arrives In New York At I9s s0r
y / eonnscuns with Afternoon Trairr and F,eas55
era Tor Boston and New Bnglsnd Csties
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07


FhoM BUFFALO-By New York tim. n-o,,-n.
., p.s cor. EXCHANGE ana Michigan street., :
o'eV n. N. new York Day Express. tsnn
oays exceptedl- stes,s at Horrelfssille "a y !.
1bkh6 susquehsnna 2.i0 ?. M. fDiaer T1rrnss-s,
sss9 m, tsap J, and arrise 10 New Hurss itrso n
p Counects at Great Bend with Delawarr L.ck
a~anna Wesiern Railroad, and al yerrsy r5ty
with Midnight Express Train Of New Jersey Raj
road for philadslphia, BafsSrroye ard .sh,nytrs
$50 A. M Express Mall, via Avon .nd- 'Hor-
nehsFilie Sundays excepted Arrives n New
YORK az 7: q. m Connects At Elru;ra with Nrrth
ern Central Railway for uarfishurx PhiladeIuh,a
EsinInofe. WASHINGTON and roir e south =
~'No r. n. LfEhfntng Express, (supdsys en-.
c+pted1 Stops AZ HoFnelsI ie rs D. M laupl
aud arrives In New York Iaa a. M Cormecta at
Jersey City with Morning. Express Train Of fNew
JeFsey fisilrnad for Baltimore sna W~shfnwton
aud at New York with Morning kxprass- Txafn fbr
Boston and New Enriaof CHS - 4
osAo II. M. New York Night Exmexs.
DAILY. Steps at Bornellsville l0.so q, m .lsupI
intersecting with the al D. m Tvafr fro n Bnr
kirk. and arrive IN New York at 1890 d m AIsn
connects st Eintra for Harrisburg Phf,sdsIphi.
and Sonth.
ff.Ro r. M. Cincinnati Express. SUNDAYS
exceptedl. Stops at spsaarharrna 40 A. aatCHkTff
Turner's i:l2 p m, tpinat aud arrives In -
York at s46p n. Connects at Great ReuH wffH 4
Delaware, Laekawana a Westers Railrnsd frv
eorsntou Trenton and Phadeiphia ard at New
York with Afternoon Trains sud etsarnsrs fsf
Bos;op and New England Cites
Oniy 0ne Train East Sunday, leaving Bnffayo a.
B:l0 D. m and reaching New York at 1890 D. m -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07

Address all communications TO II. X,
PRATT, Secretary, Keokuk, lo.ca.
g4s 8nvE g.EE4& KA Af3
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-07
FROM VIRGINIA.

Message of Gov. Pierpont.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-27

The vestry Of the Episcopal Church in
Rutland adopted the following resolu-
lions on the occasion Of the acceptance
of the resignation of the Rev. R. S. How
ard:
First" That as the only alternative
now left us We sadly and reluctantly
accept the resignation of our beloved
rector.
Second, -Thatwhilew we fully reciprocate
his sentiments Of deepest regret at this
severance of the pastoral tie that has
now united US tor some six years, we
yet appreciate the unselfshness o. his
motives in leaving US, viz the desire of
increased Usefulness elsewhere In the
common vineyard of our Lort
IhHd.-That we desire 10 record our
high estimate OF his invaluable services
10 this parish, which have been blessed
by God, not only In the erection of a
most substantial and beautiful church
edltce-a memorial at once OF his own
zeal and ability, as well as of parochial
co-operation-but also in the greatly in
creased numbers and devotion of the
congregation, and in the renewed life
ana vigor of the industrial and. other de-
partments of parish work.
fo"rth.-That in his untiriDg devotion
70 the manifold duties of his sacred Of
nee; his care for the sick, afflicted and
NEEDY; his ardent desire to save souls
and benefit all to the divine glory and
the edifying of the church OF God; his
fidelity in preaching and pastoral minis
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-27

4 RENARKBBLE CASE OF SNAKE EAT
ING-A correspondent of the Manche
ter W.T. Journal vouches for the truth
of the following very remarkable cir
cunstance; One day recently a child,
nineteen months OF age, belonging to
Mrs. d. H. Sheldon of South Dorset,
went out into the door-yard, while the
family were at dinner, caught a green
snake nearly two feet In length, eat
about three inches OF its tail, bit it once
through the head, and came into the
house with the snake wound round its
arm and still eating the tail, with the
blood oozing from the corners OF her
mouth. With the exception of a badly
poisoned mouth, the child received no
injury.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-27

NEW YORK CONSTITUTIONAL CoNvBY-
rIoN.-In the New York Constitutional
Convention, at Albany, on Friday, the
Judiciary Committee was discharged
from the consideration of the question
as 10 whether jurors may not render a
verdict without an agreement Of the
whole number. The proposition to ex-
change debates and documents with the
Constitutional Convention of Michigan
and Maryland was agreed to. The Com
mlttse on Suffrage was instructed to in
quire whether persons addicted to habit
ual drunkenness should not be prohib-
tied from voting; also, whether persons
in cities, frequently convicted of Of
fences below the grade of infamous
crimes, should not be denied the ri ght
of suffrage. A resolution to amend the
preamble and Bill of Rights to prohibit
capital punishment, and to allow wit
nesses to give bail, was referred. Mr..
Greedy called up the communication
from the Commissioners OF the Canal
Fund, and moved that 1t be returned.
He pronounced the communication yery
unsatisfactory, and preceded to review
the business OF the canals of the past.
few years. The further consideration of
the subject was postponed until Tues
day next. Resolutions regarding fe-
male suffrage, manhood suffrageIand In
dian suffrage were referred to the Com
mittee on the Right of Suffrage. The
Convention adjourned to Monday eve
ming.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-27

IL Will De seen That the Pacific States
is the only section in which the produc.
tion of wool has more than kept pace
with the population, the Increase in ten
years being from less than half pound
OF wool to each person in 1850, to over
six pounds in 1860.
In all other sections the production
has decreased on the same estimate, with
the exception of the Southern States,
where there was slight increase. The
New England States stand next as wool
producers, but here, too, the growth of
the article does not keep pace with the
increase of population. 1t was in 1850
2,59 pounds to each individual, and in
1860 only 209 pounds.
In the Middle States in 1850, 233 to
each person, and in 1860 only 81 pounds:
Leaving out the Pacific States, the high
est production of wool in proportion to
the population, was ia the Western
States, which, however, fell OFT from Al
pounds in 1850 to 2 As in 1860.
In the Southern States the growth to
each person was 1.0l in 1850 and los
pounds in 1860, which indicates an in
crease of nearly one ounce to each in
habitant. Taking all the States and
Territories, the amount of wool raised in
1850 was little over TWO ami a quarter
1,"4Rds :" each inhabitant, and in 1860
less than two pounds.
We have no space after the enumera-
ton of these comparisons to make any
observations on either the causes Of the
decrease or the prospects of the increase
in the future-which we may endeavor
to do at another time-trusting that this
summary OF the wool productions of the
country may prove useful and interest
ing to our readers.
The wheat harvest has commenced
in the vicinity Of Richmond, Va, and
promises a large yield. In South Caro-
lima the grain crops are SO heavy that
the planters fiui it difficult a. geE help
enough 70 harvest tnen,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-27

VBnSoS.-0n the 18th inst, the Uni.
versalist Sabbath School in this place
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Addison Withheld
with silver-plated Ice pitcher and sal
yer, in remembrance Of the many favors
shown to the school, by them, when it
has given exhibitions for its own pecu-
liary benefit. The school are in the
habit, occasionally, of performing all the
regular morning service, with the excep.
ton OF an address or sermon by the
pastor. 1t is an excellent plan, and
greatly adds to the interest of the school,
and calls out the good feeling OF the con-
gregation in It's behalf, that they do
their part so well,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-27

AocIDRSr.-Two painters, named Cole
and Terrill, employed in painting the
front Of G, NJ. Bakers block on Center
street, were precipitated to the sidewalk
from the second story OF the same, on
Saturday afternoon last, in consequence
OF the staging upon which they were
staining giving way. They struck upon
the marble sidewalk below, and Though
stunned for some time and severely
bruised, their injuries are not thought to
be o, serious nature.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-27

The BuRsIsa OF THK PHILApELrHIA
THsArRs.-rhe Philadelphia papers give
full accounts OF the destruction of the
American Theatre In that city on We'd
nesday night. As before stated, the fire
was causad by the burning OF stable In
The rear, connected with the theatre, and
used partly as dressing.room for the
ballet girls:
At the time OF the breaking out of
the fire the large ballet troupe connect
ed with the establishment were engaged
In dancing the Demon Dance from
the Black Crook There were some
twenty five or thirty young girls on the
stage, and for time all knowledge that
the rear portion OF the theatre was on
fire was kept from them, as we'll as from
the audience, although the different at
taches OF the establishment were aware
OF the real condition Of things. 1t Is
claimed that 1t was thought that the fire
would be extlnguished before any init
nation of 1t would reach the performers
on the stage or the audience present, and
panic be prevented by adopting this
courage,
While the dancing was In progress,
however, smoke was seek, by some Of
the audience, Issuing on the stage from
one of the wings. This smoke continued,
and several of the audience commenced
| to retire. The movement soon became
general, and moderate rush soon COM
menced for the door. The ballet girls
then jumped from the stage into the
parQuet, and mixed with the retiring
audience. Some Of them, however, made
futile attempts TO reach the dressing
room, to save their wardrobe.
By the slime the fire had reached the
auditorium, the building was entirely
cleared, but was soon entered again by
number OF intrepid flremen with hose.
They were speedily forced to retire, how
ever, owing to the rapid spread OF the
flames. AS soon as the building WAS
cleared OF the audience and performers,
the latter presented a unique spectacle /;
the majority OF them were ballet girls,
dressed In exceedingly light costumes
others were Ethiopian performers, male
dancers, &C. all mixing with the excit-
ed throng OF citizens and firemen in the
street, and threading their way for diff.
ferent places of safety. panic might
have occurred when the fire was first
made apparent to the audience, had
there been many ladies present, but the
audience at the American Theatre was
composed almost exclusively OF men
who smoke their cigars and drink lager
While witnessing the performance"