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The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
Robson About Run Ashore.
From the Boston Herald


The resignation of Secretary Robe5on
is an event which is now likely to occur
at any time, and the public need not be
surprised to hear at any moment OF the
retirement Of the man whose admins
tration of the Navy Department i one
long story Of extravaganza and fraud.
It is true that Robson still maintains
the defiant attitude which he has held
ever since the serious charges began to
be made against him; but this attitude
OF scorn of all investigation is, in truth,
an evidence that he is playing part,
and there is no more reason to suppose
that he will remain in office. if he dis
covers that he is likelyt to be impeached.
than there was in the case OF Secretary
Belknap.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
Receipts Of Prod mee.

CINCINNATI-Per steamer Robt Mitchell--9s
bales Gotten "A SKIS cotton seed 136 hhds tobacco
ia tcs hams 143 bbls -four 227 kegs lard II hhds
bacon l65 bbls whisky 81 half bbls beef 400 bales
hay. I
CADLDEN-Per steamer Wiilie-5o bales cotton
50 SKIS cotton seed. tsa
BATON ROUGE-Per steamer st john
bales cotton 2s9 hhds sugar.
UPPER COAST-Per steamer Josephine--7A
SKIS rough rice. f 5
LOWER COAST-Per steamer Oriole--sun-
dries 10 order.
HOUMA PLANTATION---Per steamer Mary
Ida-9l SKIS rough rice 5 hf bbis molasses.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
sournEnN ITEMS.
LOUISIANA. ~
fMorebouse Clarion, May 81

q
fMorebouse Clarion, May 81 y - g
On Tuesday night an attempt was
made to assassinate Capt. Terrell, OF
this parish. That gentleman was visit
ing Mr.. Manden, and sitting in his
room. when he was fired ON from the
window, but fortunately the shot failed
to take effect. Two negroes have been
arrested, charged with the deed, and are
now in jail. 3
On Wednesday morning last q noto-.
rious negro thief was found dead on Mr..
J. ID. Howells plantation. Too big a
load Of somebody eIse's corn did the
work There were six buckshot in his
back and the corn by his side
Franklin Sun, May 81 +
The water in our little rivers continues
to recede, but slowly, not averaging
over one-fourth Of an inch in twenty
four hours. The weather has been
.tolerable, and field and farm work pro-
crosses accordingly. After the shower
on Monday night it turned quite cool.
Washington Enterprise, May 10.l sr +
Since the rain on Sunday last. the
gardens in our vicinity have taken a
fresh start, and the prospect Ofan abun-
dant supply Of all kinds OF garden vege-s
tables Is good. 8ra lesW5 vi1a''
MISSISSIPPI. "a uta&s III q
s,r aberdeen Examiner, May 10] 9n2 g
A tremendous storm Of wind and rain
passed through the edge OF the city ON
Sunday morning at about, half-past 3
clock, coming from the southwest and
passing to the northeast. The hurricane
lasted but few moments, and did not
seem to be more than a hundred yards
i'm width, II that. In its course through
town it did much damage, and consider
ing the hour at which it passed, 1t seems
miraculous no lives were lost. i.ed ).
For some days we have had reports OF
rust in the wheat, but have not yet
heard of any that has fallen. which we
regard as an assurance that the blight
has been confined mainly to the blades.
and has net affected the stem except
Aaan7 Gas1
t.E. Gvicksburg Herald. May III f1i 9
You can take skiff now and pull
around the lake, and pass through the
cutoff without striking the current.
For an afternoon diversion the trip Is
quite desirable. NJ 1c8 'n4 W }na I
w3afa rrx,s ts8aE sBq
Waco Examiner. May IL :.
We learn that corn was somewhat
damaged by the frost which visited the
Brazos valley,in this county on Tuesday
last, not materially, however, and, as O
general thing, the crop is doing very
we'll. ,..4f@sss 8
The wheat crop in this county is not
.darnaged to the extent that was feared.
If we have one more good rain within
the next few days the crop will fall very
little short of last years crop, there
being a much larger acreage sown this
season than the last. Even il we should
not have more rain, the wheat crop will
be fair
A severe drouth prevails in Caldwell
county. Wheat near Martindaie is
badly injured, corn is fine, but q bad
stand of cotton 4 ,
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
rENsAs. BA1aV MACON AND UPPER TEN
sNfffa s Sfri PACKET
BUur RIVER.

Leaves THURSDAY April 27. at s D. r,..
FOR POINT JEFFERSON AND
49, ~ all landings on bsuf River Tho
STELLA BLOCK,
o. B. Crooks. master. Gnbe Biook. cierk.
viii leave as above. positively For freight or
passage apply on board. or to
H1TE Il CARI4IN. 8 TehouDitoulns st.,
PS-Will pay particular attention TO all Dusi-
ness on Black River.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
TELEGRAPHTC.
WASHINGTON.


CI0pp % 8eSb8u.
WARRINGTON, May H. A World special
says Public Printer Clapp will resign in
order 70 relieve the Senate from embar-
House against one OF the Senate officers.
HOT sPR1NUs.
DedIcated 10 the Public Forever squat
fs asfh terv - be Pretectea.
WAsHrHaToN, May 12.-Senator Dor
sey's bill, authorizing the disposition
ofthe Hot Springs reservation, Arkansas.
allows sQuatters to buy their claims at
an appraised valuation, which appraisal
shall date back TO the time when the
squatters first made the improvements
on their claims The springs are dedi-
sated 10 the public forever. and placed
under the charge OF q board of regents.
to be appointed by the President. The
occupants Of the reservation, who have
bona flde claims, are fully protected. II
il thought that the bill will pass sub
stantially rs introduced.
Congressional Proceedings.
SENATE.
mississlppi ana Louisiana ArproDria-
tions southern Claims.
WASHINGTON, May 12-Mr. Alcorn, OF
Mississippi. presented q joint resolution
Of the Mississippi Legislature in favor
make navigable the Tombigbee river
from Columbus. Mississippi, to the Gulf !,
also. memorial OF the Louisiana Legis-
lature in favor Of the passage OF House
bill making an appropriation for the
construction Of levees along tho NissisS
sippi river. Referred to the Committee
on Levees.
The Judiciary Committee reported
adversely on the bill extending the time
for presenting claims TO the Court OF
Claims and Southern Claims Commits
sion. .n
Adjourned to Monday.
HOUSE. f
Rcport or the Printlng Committee How
.ef 49, she Governmemt In Flccced.
Mr.. Cox was elected Speaker pro tenn
After. q long debate the provision re-
garding free delivery was struck out,
and the bill remains without alteration,
that is, II the present law continues.
The Printing Committee submitted q
report on the subject OF the Government
printing office. The report states that
the Congressional printer has charged
for Che work Of the executive depart
ment an excess ranging from 30 to lbs
per cent beyond the regular rates; that
he has been paying more than the ordi-
nary retail market prices for many OF
the articles purchased for the office ;
that he has invariably purchased sup
plies from middlemen, allowing to them
q heavy profit; that the prices paid for
labor arc greatly In excess OF those
Of other establishments, while the
days work is eight hours, against ten
hours in private cd Establishments, and
that, as at present managed, the print
ing and binding for Congress and the
departments cost more money than 1t
II Il -, I, Tn
parties.
The waste gold leaf for the last seven
years, which has been. appropriated by
the superintendent OF the binding de-
partment, is estimated at $4,000.
After celebrating these statements,
the committee recommends that the
contract proposed by franklin Riyes be
accepted, and that the testimony taken
by the committee be certified to the
District authorities, with view to hav-
ing Mr.. Clapp indicted.
Adin,,rued
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14

Oardenas Customhouse are implicated In
the affair." All are to be tried by court
martial.
Five Battles FouEht-Guatemaia Tri-
umphant-Pcruvian Advices.
New YORK, May 12.-The Acopular.
from Aspinwall, May 2, brings news OF
the complete success OF Guatemala in
the war with Salvador. Five battles
were fought, In all of which the Saliva
dorean forces were defeated and their
President sued for peace. The duate-
maleans hold two departments of Sal
sumed provisional presidency or Sal
vador. DIR. Agerlo PARA, the new Pres
ident Of Colombia, was installed April |.
Peru has failed to pay the first install
ment OF interest due on the nitre works
purchased from private owners.
From the Evening Press Dispatches.I
THE EAST.
Excitement In Turk y-PrObabIe Results
Of the European Conference.
BERLIN, May 12--Advices from Con
stantinople report that great excitement
prevails there. The ministerial changes,
which are unfavorable to the old Turk
ish party, make good impression here :,
but the retention of the Minister of War
occasions comment.
It is understood that yesterdays con
ference, at Prince Bismark's residences,
resulted I'm n complete agreement touch
ing the points to be discussed, and no
doubt is entertained but that the other
powers will accept the principles laid
down
1t is expected as the result of the con
ference that note supplementary to
Count Andrassy's will be formulated,
defining the guarantees required OF
Turkey for the execution Of the re.
forms, and reserving the international
right to control SUCH execution what
ever steps be taken. 1t Is believed the
three Empires will ask the support OF
the other treaty powers therein. Russia
considers it imperative in view OF the
agitated state OF Turkey to demand the
adoption Of decisive and energetic
course in order to obtain the re-
quired guarantees. TheSalonica outrage
and the reports OF the excited state OF
feeling in Constantinople will be con
sidered,. and probably guarantees will
also be demanded for the security of the
Porte's Christian subjects and foreigners
in its dominions against similar out
breaks Of Mahommedan fanaticism
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
LOWER COAST.

INDEPENDENT PACKET-LOWER COAST
DAILY PACKET.
IeTu1as n The No. / freight steamer
fAzn J. +. Frazer,
S54aysSgh4EK 0. Canton, Jr, Master.
a3&E Leaves the Lower Coast Packet
Landing EVERY EVENING texcept Sunday Tor
the Be.air Plantation and way landin35tAt .
O'Clock. Returning to the city EVER1 fUEE-
NOON, except Mondays.
FOR freight engagements apply on board. or to
5iof N. o. O0NOHUE. T60ravier streAf
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
and dance II of Of him in less than three

uOuIS.
Play Sugar in de gourd
Or "Coohey in the holler.
Tube will dance his shirt of. sFNxf
All except de- collar:
For when he shutshiH eyes
An things l. gittn' hot,
The only way to stop b m has
Is to 'shoothim on the spot Fh
Prof. Wingard will exhibit his name
less force this week some time. but ad-
vices the public to stay away; he wants
the thing done privately. and says that
it will be sure pop this time. ai'noi
rCopy Of TelegrMn.1 on
FRANKLIN, la. May 12.--To Hite Y
Carlin: Steamer Geo. Spangler vii!
arrive on time, with fnll load, and
leave Wednesday. nth, ut 5p. M, Tor
Bayou Teche ABE SMITH, master.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
By Railroads.

MORGAN'S LOUISIANA AND TEXAS r R.
MAY l3--42o bales cotton Is hhds sugar bbls
molasees 50 bbis rice ITS SKIS rough rice 200 head
NEW ORLEANS AND MOBILE RAILROAD
1872 bales cotton 2as SKIS cotton seed hhds tobac-
co Sc bbls whisky.
r R-May l3-2l0 oales cotton 70 hhds tobacco
and SundrieS to order. - ! ~
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
HOME NEWS.
The Freshets- -Dridges swept Ava, tel
lars Flooded.


lars Flooded.
BosToN, May 12.-The reports .his
evening indicate that the freshets in
New Hampshire and Maine are on the
increase. 1t has been raining during
the day and the waters are still rising.
A number OF bridges have been swept
away and the cellars near the rivers are
flooded, but no serious damage has been
''po' ''0N POLITICAL sTRAws.
/. Dlaine I'm west virginia Missouri 0reen-
baekers-B Brist0w Blackballed.
WHEELING, May 12.--The Republican
Convention of West Virginia elected
delegates to Cincinnati, and adopted a
resolution favorable to Blaine.
ST. LOUIS, May IA meeting OF
several gentlemen from half dozen
counties In this State, held ut Sedalia
Yesterday, resulted in organizing u
greenback party.
NEW YORK, May 12.-The Union
League Club last night refused to admit
Secretary BristOw to membership, there
being twelve black balls.
They Close Their I.abOrs and Have a
Nice Timse.
SAVANNAH. May 12.-The Press Asso-
citation closed after three days ses-
sion. the largest representation since
the organization. The usual hospitali-
ties were rendered by the proprietors OF
the Morning NeWs. After business was
finished, social events succeeded EX-
cursions to Bonaventure, Thunderbolt,
Tybee and Isle Of Hopes, exhibition OF
the fire department. and visiting the
most prominent places OF interest.
Great harmony and fraternal feeling
prevailed.
The Connecticut ut-ENtraOrdtnary FlO0ds-
Travel suspended ON Railroads.
WooIsvILLE, N. H., May 12.-The Con
necticut river Is eighteen inches higher
than within ten years past The entire
valley is a broad sheet Of water from
Northumberland to Dalton. Travel is
entirely suspended on the Boston, Con
cord and Montreal railroads between
South Lancaster and Groveton June
tion. on the Grand Trunk railroad. ]
distance Of twenty miles.
THE MCKEE CASE.
woman Tells on Her Husband to save
Ncr Brother .in.Law.
CINCINNATI, May IA st. Louis spe
cial to the Commercial says the wife OF
John Leavenwor-h, deceased, who was
the paymaster of the whisky ring, has
made affidavit that she was presen,
when money passed, both at her own
and McKee's house, between her hus
sands Of dollars. She makes this affi
davit to mitigate the punishment Of
Zeb. Leavenworth, her brother-in-law
Miscellaneous.
MEMPHIs,> May l2.-Judge Emmons
has granted decree selling the Padu
cah and Memphis Railroad.
CLEVELAND, May 12.-George 4. Bur
dick, proprietor Of the Cleveland Herald
is dead.
FITCHBURG, Mass, May 1a.-The de
tectives have arrested three incendia
ries, who confess burning $4,000 worth
of property, besides robbing stores.
The knights Templar.
PHILADELPHIA, May 13.-The Knight:
Templar demonstration. which will taks
place here, commencing on the 2stt
instant, and last four days, promises t
ha q grand affair. one hundred ant
tweaty.five Communicates having re
sponded to the invitation to be presen
On the occasion.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14

LIyERPOOI~--Per steamship ltl1uriel--t'0
bales cotton EO00 bbs -four 500 bbls rosin 500 SKIS
oil cake 1900 pcs slaves.
: PFNSACOLA-Pe steamship lizzie--oO0 SKIS
corn and sundry mdse. -, 81
PORT ANTONIO-Per schr Lady Woodbury.
1 bbl beef IS hf bbls -four kegs lard 1000 feet
lumber 1000 shingles and sundries,
HAVANA--Per schr Pilots Bride--f681 sks
corn 800 SKIS oats 800 SKIS bran IS bbls Rour ITO
smuty hhds 1900 feet lumber.
PENSACOLA-Per steamer Amite--750 SKIS
corn 2lO SKIS oats 40 skis bran % SKIS coffee 31 bbls
-four 80 hf do 30 bbls pork 90 bbs molasses IA
hhds sugar 90 bales hay 364 pkgs sundries.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
OPELOUSAS.

OPELOULA5 WEEKLY
PACKET.
Leaves every WEDNESDAY, ct p. N;
cSss- FOR WASHINGTON. PORT
lbs ~ Barry. Chnrehvtlle. Bayou Deg
4ezk Glaizes, Auehafalaya. 3nmmsport.
Big Bend Landing. Old Riyer. and all interme-
diate points-The ligbt-draft passenger steamer
ROBT. YOUNG,
In place Of ST. Mary
w. H. Daniel. master. j.. b.. schmidt. c!erk
For freight or passage apply on board. or to
HITE Il CARLIN. TchOup pitOulas st.
Through bills lading to Bayo1s Des Glaizes
and Bceuf. di9 lm
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14

Leaves EVERY SATURDAY, at D. me-
k23KsX sXkf> gomery. Alexandrla. Norm1n's
Wares, Barbins' and - way land
ings intermediats on the Mississippi aud Red
Mvers-Tha steamer. :. -..sas s..r -sta=s
New Bart Able, i.s.
r. Sinnott master Geo. q. Hamilton clerk.
For freight or passage apPly On cH Blsra 9 9rto
delo 6m fs.tl. Il No. Cenarneroial Place.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
bayou SARA.

FOB BAYOU SARA. WATERLOO.
Hermitage. Port Hudson. Baton
ROUGE. Plaquemine and way land
inas-The United States mail semi-weekly
nacket Gov. A1lon,
IN niaee of W. s. Pike.l J. J. Brown. master.
' IIsaves every MONDAY and FRIDAY. at p.
HITfTE iii & CABIN, ACTS, > TchouDltoulas at.
d0 sm l. O. G0ODIN. . Magazine.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
ArHl we'd.

Arrived. 5e - e9N
Steamship Algiers, Hawthorn. from New York,
9Th inst to G Whitney &co--Algiers. = Y ID
Fir bark Phare. David, so days from Bordeaux
to U Matrimonial dis. :.
r Macheca Gco-Pic Tier.
schr Sophia Kranz Dwyer 10 days from Havana
to master-Elevator. 80
schr q Read. Crowley 6 days from Chrdenas.
10 master-2d dis. 4.
Schr Leander A Knowles. Chase. 81 days from
Portland, to master-1st dis.
Schr Veto Henderson, 20 days from Philadel-
phia, to Ocean. Zerega &co-1st dis.
Schr Eunice NewcOmb, Baker days from
Utilla to master-Pic Tier.
STEAMBOATS,.
Robt Mitchell. Paul, from Cincinnati.
Willie. Trinidad from Camden.
st John. Bergeron. from Baton Rouge.
Josephine. Cozzens. from Upper Coast.
Oriole. CarrIck from Lower Coast.
Mary Ida. Ruiz from Houma Plantation.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14

LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL--per steamship fthuriel--A5-
sorted mdse.
sugar 500 bx5 DO.
TTILLAAPer schr Lily Of the Valley--li65
punches bananas $4,000 plantalns 10000 cocoa
nuts s ,loz pineapples 300 lbs sarsaparila $1,000
silver l r.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
UPPER COAST.

NEW ORLEANS s,HSR AMP patton. foUdE
Leaves every WEDNESDAY a. IL NJ, and
SATURDAY at 6 D. m.
I~ The passenger pae&et
s st. John,
F. Bergeron. master J. G.. BergeroG clerk
leaves as Ao.ve coming down the Coast every
MONDAY and FRIDAY In daylight
For freight or passage apply on board. or to
ap4 Z. o. MELANCON. 80 BIenyiie st.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14

OFFTor NEw ORLEANS DEMOCRAT.
Sunday Morning. May IA. 1875.
Tire undersigned, in assuming charge OF the
.jver Department of the DAILY DEMOCRAT. re-
specially solicits from his steamboat friends
continuance Of the patronage so literally OK
tended during his connection with the New Or
leans Crescent and Bniletjn.
. GEO. ]. DUNCAN.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
bayou DIES GLA3zEs.
) FOR BAYOU 'DE GLAzK

4. ~ FOR EvERgREEN., COTTON
lH2rRk1s port. Junction. Mofeauville. Big
a. Bend Siinnspon and ali inter-
steamer Trentun, ..s
I. In place Of stesnisr Garry owenD
M. M. DoufTour. MASTERY. A. 7. Tr0usdale. clerk
will leave as above. Fors freight or passage
lest festf y BRITroN b BPPLER.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
MAXINE NEWS.
N. 0. DEMOCRAT OFFICE. May "a. 1876
Cleared Yesterday.

Cleared Yesterday. "
Brit steamship Ithuriel. Jones, for .LiyerpOol-
X Miller GC,
Steamship Lizzie Fesher. for Pensacola.- +
Steamer Amite Adams. for Pensacola Z
Master
Schr Lady Woodbury.. Woodbury.. for Port An.
tonic. ia P Macheca dco
Schr Pilots Bride. Eldridge. for Havana. b
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ST. LOUIS AND CAIRO.

i1 ysss- FOR ST. LOUIS, CAIRO. MEM
.s&@zsR phis and Bends-The nne steamer
-. JAMES HOWARD, Z h5.y
b. r. Pegrnm, master, J. HI OhaSsAin9. clerk,
Leaves on SATU RbAY. April ~. q 50. N.
Through bills OF lading Wis Cairo and Beimon
to all points North and West 99feRss
~. ~. .f J.sB. WOODS a Co.,
doc Il g..3sa 4 1O4 Comnoa street
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GEO. ]. DUNCAN.

OFFICE OF OBsERv ALTON, SIGNAL SERVICE U.S.A.
New Orleans May u. 1876. !
Daily report Of the stage of water, with changes
In the twenty fey hours ending at y. m; ;,
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bayou MACON And THNsAs.

.rENsAs.. BAYOU MACON AND UPPER TEN
SAS PACKET.
.a Leaves on SATURDAY. May 9. At o .. m.
Feu- FOR FLOYD. DELHI. JOE'S
Bayou. Warsaw, and all landings Oh
Bayou Macon Tensas and Black
kivers-Ihe new side-w wheel and fine passenger
rlfl w. ]. Poitvvsnt, 8o
.... tin place of Willie b. .. .
J. b. Sullivan, master. J. L. Robhins, clerk,
will leave as above. |, For freight Or passage
apply on board, or to
- LORD 4 McpEAKE. " Camp street.
n B.-Will attend TO au Of Capt Sam Blocks
contracts on Black River. Ff My1 at
TENSAb. BAInL MACON AND UPPER TEN
sgNffHa 4 ots.i PACKET II
&fa Leaves on FRIDAi. A.-si II ats D. N.
4. - Fob FLOYD. Dnan.a,. JOE,s
a Bayou. Warsaw. and ~ l.adinFs On
rivers-The new. light draft and ane DaSse.oer
: - Is. I'm place of THE Rapideel
J. B. Sullivan, master: JsA. R0bbans clerk,
viii leave as above. For freight or Dassage o p
ply on f%eEH GoRb 4 4 McpEAKE. ~ Camp street.
BRITTON & EPP1IEk. 100 Common ct.
mh23 ADAMS h WORK. . Commeroiaa Place.
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Relnw-Coming up.


Schr Traveller. Hodges. 6 days from Havana,
master.
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Oardenas Customhouse are implicated in
the affair. All are to be tried by court
| martial
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14


HAVANA. May IA decree has been
issued. declaring the claims by foreign
ers residing on the island for exemption
from extraordinary contributions found
ed on error All foreigners under the
protection Of the Government must pay
like Spanish subjects. Contributions
imposed in this island cannot be said to
be for war purposes. and the punish
ment Of incendiaries, mostly negroes. is
no act of war. Municipalities, therefore,
must proceed against foreigners who re-
fuse to pay said tax.
This proclamation is said to be directed
against Germans, who claim exemption
on account Of the treaty between Spain
and Germany.
Five hundred more rebels are said to
have appeared in the jurisdiction OF
Colon.
Senior Quesada, a Spaniard, has, been
brought here from Cardenas on charge
! Of smuggling. Several employees Of the
, 1876-12-23
PLACES OF AMUSEMENT.

The burning of the Chinese theatre
in San Francisco, and the Brooklyn
theatre is causing the public to look
around them before entering any more
fre-traps as places of amusement. 1t
has become II serio Us question, this one
of escape from pnblic halls and theaters
in times of fire or sudden falling of q
gallery. The people must have their
amusement, and while they pay dearly
for every entertainment in the East or
West, they are entitled to place of
safety. An iron curtain might be low
cred. or an iron door might be closed
across the stage, as in nine cases out OF
ten fires break out behind the footlights,
among the flies, below the stage. or
somewhere about the wings. The stage
being kept apart from the auditorium
by the sudden closing of the iron doors.
and all about the proscenium being
built of iron, there would at least be
permitted the terrified beings some little
time to collect their thoughts and ex>
hibit some presence of mind. The
Brooklyn fire seems to have been an
affair of minutes. yet sudden shutting
off of the flames and smoke would have
given the poor wretched beings some
hope Of escape. perhaps confidence: and
at such a moment life. self preservation,
mounts with brute force above all other
considerations. There have been cases
where one mans voice has Gained
human tempest. But this voice was not
heard at this fire. In view Of these fear
full calamities, let the people of this
Territory demand at the outset protec-
ton at the hands of their law-makers
in the construction of all public halls,
churches, hotels and theatres.