The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-10


indefinitely enlarged.
THE BRIDGE.
So narrow was the bridge, however, that but
few, comparatively, passed over, probably not
much over one or two score altogether. though
the tools are not all dead. and though few com.
ing properly within this populous category rlsKed
their lives In going across. The general sentiment
see the stately Polar bears
n ni he aF %aifu :n sn P BIS g s PAIRS
While the bold unicorn
Calmly takes an extra horn.
1t was tar BETTER taking all the risks into consid-
GRAFTON, and especially In view OF the intense cold
and keeny cutting wind, to emulate the unicorn's
example And it was cold, and not drinks were IN
order. Such severe weather has rarely been ex-
perlenced here.
AFLoAT ON THE ICE.
AT eleven O'Clock in the morning the East River
piers from Fulton to Wall street were crowded
with people who were amusedly watching the eli.
forts OF nine unfortunate individuals imprisoned
upon ire ice bridge. When the contact OF the noe
was first made with the New YORK shore fifteen
brave or perhaps toolhardy adventures leaped
upon the Ice and started tor Brooklyn. Six Of
them succeeded without serious difficulty or trou.
BILE; but the remainder discovered that they were
too late. and stood blankly gazing at the BROOKLYN
wharves over o clear space of Icy water more than
twenty feet IN width between the edge Of the Zoe
and the shore. No tugs OF boats were at the time
available, so after O momentary discussion the
entire party started back at brisk run, hoping to
reach the New York shore before the implacable
tide or passing boat should sever their connection
with dry land. In this endeavor also they were
too late, and they stared at each other reproach-
fully when they discovered another watery chan.
mel separating them from the New YORK shore
which they had iuprudently loft on the trail So
curlty OF an ice bridge. There was not much time
for elaboration. IL was nearly high water, and
the vereGt tyro In glacial philosophy knows that
the ebb tide portends general break up and de.
struction OF Ice barriers in the East River This
TACT seemed TO be appreciated uv the involuntary
voyagers On the doe and With cries and gestures
they besought assistance. One Compliant indt.
vtdual, wno might have sat Tor the photograph OF
Mr. Pickwick alter '5reaking in" at Mr..
Wardles SKATING party, rushed to and lro
irantlcally upon this treacnerous doe. and.
finally. In utter despar took an attitude OF 70.
signation with legs extended, aud vigorously
waved handkerchief as signal of distress In his
right hanI. a small tueboat startled CALAMITY TO
the rescue but striking the Zoe with unanti.
cipated force, the brittle ice parted just between
the legs OF he typical Pickwick. and for moment
1t was feared that he must inevitably drop into
the cold, briny chasm.
on one leg, however, he managed to draw the
other carefully over the yawning abyss, and with
celerity unexpected IN one oil his years, ne
swiftly ran to rejoin his companions In misfortune.
BY This time the noe had moved slowly I'D the
river until It's upper edge was almost abreast OF
Fulton Terry. several tugs were trying 10 lOrce
passage through the drifting cakes 10 the sold
Ice in or er TO rescue the DARING lime, but
Great masses Of flOatnX cakes prevented their
approscn, and IN several instances the boats were
themselves SO completely imprisoned Tor the time
as not 10 DC able to advance or retreat put noated
The Fulton and Wall street 1erryboats We're run
ning regularly. though IN some cases taeir trips
we're prOlonk ed Dy the floating Ice. The bridge Of
ICE extended only from Malden lane to wall
street, and until Twelve O'Clock no very serious
troupe was experienced at any OF the ferries.
Az noon the doe had moved nearly up
to Roosevelt street and then the toe
We're Obliged Tor several trps tory to make sas
detour to gain the Brooklyn landing, but the de-.
lay thus caused Gid not exceed lev minutes, ex.
cept IN the case ot one boat which was IA hour IN
Crossing The nine men caught on the ice man
AGED hnaiiy to gam the Brooklyn shore by waiting
they cam5ered up cue wharf. vowDg audiby
never again 10 put their faith Ice bridges. 1t is
received an involuntary cold bath. The ice was
iu!ly ten inches tnlck. tie newly formed portions
Deln2 exceedingly strong and nril thOuga the old
Ice Was apparently rotten and noneycombed.
Several
TUGS ATTACKED 1T
rom Inherent points and, with the assistance OF
the Sound steamer Narragansett. succeeded III
breaking IT np, with the exception OF one large
assaults. The new sup ocean King lying
at the foot OF Maiden lane. seemed 10
be headquarters for spectators. Not only was ner
deck dlieu with eager observers but o lew adven.
lurous CdntinS ciawled up the rig2ing anu made
amusing comments upon the scene. One small
boy, III anticipation OF continuance OF the
"brldRe," had expended his capital upon pair or
od.iashioned ska es, which ne expected to hire
out. He arrived at the wharf Just In time TO see
the noe part gracefully IRON the shore.
while me zee bridge continued many attempts
passage. Wne there was no difficulty In steam.
lng from snore TO shore. both above and below
10 boats gong w aud down the river. largo
tug, by desperate rush uoder !ull
Desa Of am snaHSa sIeak 70 tenn
lane, but there stuck last with the broken cakes
piled one upon anosner In 'front.' OF TER stern almost
dead horses. steamed boldly up 10 tae icy barrier.
but met tue same iate AZ tn. TUG. number or
smaller craft, with mueh puiiing aud blowing
next rushed to the attack out were Ia their turn
deiealeu ana retireI FROM tue unequal CONFLICT.
a channel was analiy opened OF shout niiy feet in
wiltn. although even this was filed with masses
Of boating ice, which ut times gave serious Ia.
eonveniaIees 10 tDe river cralt
were enueavorin9 TO rehch the lower DAY, beat
prudent tetrea ON the urss appear nce OF the ice.
aud were soon snggly housed III tue sIita. one
auge canal boat. !owe9ef, was not 50 fortunate,
aLu Was hopeessiy imoedaod Ia the Zoe VITA
very saa! tug vainy attempting 10 release her.
a careful wateu was Kept GA board Inc Vessels &C
the wnlLves, az ne noatiug isc VAS walrug IN
and propelers. NO damage was done, how.
ever, eAeept toe losa OF lev buckets
from tue paddles ~ the terry steamers
grhpnir sgAL WAS presented rom the vessels
anchored OF tns Bat cry. ihe huge noes coming
UVen rom TIC North ~. en- woud sirige upon me
cnah cGOies. ana the Fragments, By their own
ihoMe uln. Would hur, themselves several icot
lhlO the ar nilu even laud ut times upUu the
Vesses' decks. Win s.ruag tIds tie iurce VI the
lcc " almost IL Te;istlvlc ana vessels oil more IMAM
soov tons nave oeeh knowh TO drag tnelr anchors
wneu ASSAULTED py a doc " Six ncnes ia tnlck.
meas.
COLD PLUNGE
Al Jew ErOOky IlleB on their way TO Ills ~
DOT wishtnK TO be outdone Ny their New York