Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25


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Death IN A AMENAGER1E-W e noticed some
days ago the killing Of keeper of wild beasts,
in a menagerie in England. The following are
the particulars -
At performance OF travelling menagerie,
at Bolton, ENGLAND: lately, Maoearte, the lion
tanner, gave his usual performance, in which
he had to enter the cage of FIVE lions. On all
general occasions heated bars of iron aud iron
Scrapers are In readiness, but on this fatal
evening the matter had been neglected. The
five lions were all powerful animals, and the
unfortunate man on entering the cage noticed
that black-maned African lion, which had
only so recently as Monday last bitten his
hand, appeared very restive. He consequent
ly fixed his eyes on it. and this In some degree
diverted his attention from an Asiatic lion
known by the name of Tyrant, against whom
he had been cautioned only that morning to
keep carefully TO his lnStructlonS.
1t is necessary here to note that when per-
forming lions are tanned there is line drawn
or what is known as the Office in technical
to regard that line as limit beyond which the
performer must not pass, knowing, if he does
50, the consequences to be expected are most
dangerous The presumption is that this line
was oyerstepped, and Maccarte, who was at
tired as Roman gladiator was returning bis
falchion to its sheath, slipping, he fell on the
floor of the den. Tyrant fastened on him,
seizing him by the launches, and then the At
rican lion fastened on lis armless shoulder
Maccarte Immediately called upon the keeper
for help, and meanwhile to fire. He then
drew the short Roman blade which formed
part otthis custume and commenced fighting des-
perately with the lion Tyrant, thrusting the
sword into its face, mouth, and eyes.
The crowd, panic-striken, crowded around
and effectually prevented the approach ct the
men who were used to the habits OF the anil
mails. The shouts of the audience the despe-
rate and manful struggle Of the fated man,
and the smell of the blood which was stream
ing from Maccarte, melted the other animals,
and their savage instinct was awakened. A
third lion-an Abyssinian one-seized him by
the ribs, and then fve-year- old lion. and an
especial favorite of the lion tanner, caught HIM
by the head, literally scalping him, the Hesh
hanging down his neck The treacherous ia
vorite had no sooner accomplished this work
than he returned quietly to his corner :,
Meanwhile, the irons we're heated, and three
of the animals driven away, when fourth sci,
zed Maccarte Just above the boot and dragged
him in again among them. Then the fright,
full work went on again for few sckenlng ana
horrfying moments. Hot irons were now avail,
able, and the brutes being driven OFT the poor
and almost pulseless price OF humanity was
drawn out from the place it was fated he never
more should enter. He sustained sufficient
sensibiity to speak to his warm-hearted col
leagues few faint words, praying them not to
take him away to receive medical AID, as ne
knew that he was dead man. His anxious
friends carried him tenderly to the inhrmaTy'
where after few moments, he breathed his
last after muttering a few ineoherent SEN
tences. The coroner jury returned verdict
of death by misadventure, and added !:
The Jury feel it to be their bounden duty to
express their entire 6isapprobatlon OF the recK-
less custom of so-called hon-tamers performing
in dens where ferocious animals are Gagged
OXEN WALTz.-M was sitting one
morning in his bed when his wife entered to ID m
form him that the butcher was down stairs with
his bill. Mozart who had been for some time
composing one of his greatest pieces tine I'M
mertal Clemenza di Tito) was arranging IN MS
fantasia of it's most beautiful airs He, neither
saw nor heard his wife. She, lovely, kind
soul of practical views, who had shortly oe19re
married the young artist, stood waiting a"nile.
Finally, seizing him by the elbow, she began 70
repeat the butchers account. All was 10 Vaio'
The butcher assembled the stairs. Mozart, IN
distinctly conscious that something had passed,
ho pffuQl0US
tasia ON paper. when the heavy footsteps re-
sounded in the hall. His walking cane was
at hand. Without turning mis- eyes from the
sheet. be held his cane against the door, sue,
cceding but for moment But the delightful
fantasia meanwhile had been poured on the pa
per-it was saved The cane dropped from his
hand and he fell back exhausted. :. The door
opened and his wife and the butcher entered
:hll unconscious Of anything, be lay on the pea
his forehead bathed in cold sweat. The wife,
terror-stricken at the sight, rushed to her oe,
loved husband she bathed his foreheao anu
embraced him. Mozart at last opened us
eyes. Never mind, said the puteher' % unuer s1.
whose blood stained coat beat feeling hearI'
s.vou make me fine waltz for my marriage, ball.
and I will cancel the debt, and let you have {,
meas npsd the iol ,;vslv G and gifted Mozart Meat for
vear did I saw exclaimed the enraptured
tradesman "No! one hundred ducats you y,
shall have for such a waltz, but want 1t with
trumpets and horns and fddles-and soon,
TOO In one hour the uni:valed "oxen
Waltz was written.
Minnesota school boy, who was sent to the
principal with note that the bearer deserves res
severe punishment guessed Its contents ana
gave it to another little boy whom ne met ~
the entry. The little boy was foollsh OF course;
but the master made him smart enough 10 aEo''
such mishaps in future. ,
Aman in Danbury, Massachusetts, discover, s ed,
ed that powder fried with lard was gooo .ba loa
boils. He tried it. The stove cover Is III. ~ 'rt ~
second story now, though most al tne eevsd aes; ID
the stove has been collected. he was uo0o
in his lard, he says. l,.
.Is this seat unoccupied ?" asked gentles,, ns,