The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-03-22
THE MURDERED ACTOR
Benjamin C. Porter's Body on Its Way
North for Burial.
SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILY.
Fears that Barrymore's WoI,nd
Is Mortal.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALp.l

DALLAS Texas, March a. 1870.
Maurice Barrymore. the actor shot by James
Currie at Marshall yesterday, was. at ha1fpast six
o'clock this evening, under the influence of NOR
phine, and his physicians forbid him to hold any
conversation, his wound very painful and
shows innammatory symptoms. Fears are enter
tanned that he will not There is strong talk
of lynching Currie. but no open demonstrations Of
violence have yet been made. The affair is con-
deinned of the most brutal. outrageous and
unprovoked that occurred in the State.
cURRIE REMANpED TO JAIL.
Currie is in the hands of his attorneys, Turner &
Lscomb and A. Pope, of Marshall. and NJ. 5. Crane.
of Shreveport. La who forbid him to converse
the subject of the tragedy with anybody. and es-
pecially with newspaper men, He was this morning
brought before Justice of the Peace Hanson and his
counsel waving examination. remanded to
Jail. The will come up again next week, proba-
bly, on Wednesday.
PRACTICAL SYMPATHY.
Citizens Of Marshall are doing every thing in their
power for the comfort of the troupe series Of
complimentary benefits have been rendered to the
ward-Barrymore troupe by the citizens OF Dallas.
All expenses such rent of theatre. printing, adj
vertsing bill posting, license &C., are to be borne
by the citizens. The following is the CALL signed by
hundreds of leading citizens merchants and business
mem
We the undersigned, citizens Of Dallas and vicin-
nni tbe excellent, grsoumSi Of YOUR troupe and in
view of the sad calamity bereavement which has
so outrageously been visited upon you peg 70 1enuer
in this city, tor any night or any number OF nights
may suit your convenience and pleasure.
The daily Herald of tomorrow morning will con-
tain the following editorial paragraph
We hope the Ward Barrymore troupe will not leave
Texas without receiving substantial proof that
this people not all Jim Curries great benefit
has been rendered them in this city, Is our duty
to make all the reparation within power for the
irreparable crime of roaring bully and red-handed
murderer upon innocent, unofiendlng strangers who
come here TO amuse our people, and not dreaming
they would be attacked as savage tiger springs from
his lair upon his prey.
poITER's BODY COMING NORTH.
Porters remains will leave Marshall in charge Of
citizen escort at hafpast twelve tonight route for
New York.
PROPOSED SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF
BENJAMIN c. PoRTERs FAMILY-THE REMAINS
COMING NORTH.
The peculiarly wanton murder Of Mr. Benjamin @.
Porter fully reported in yesterday HERALD. has
cited the greatest indignation and sympathy among
his numerous friends in this city. AS said yes
terday he was universal favorite among his fellow
actors for his genial, inofensive nature and in
theatrical circles his death the prominent
topic OF conversation The first news of his
death which reached his family was contained
Mr. 1ant Hes in Mr. Porters house in
Pamrapo, n. D.. where Mr.. Porter's wife. mother
and niece reside, He was in New York on Thursday.
and during his absence from home the telegram ar
rived. It was not opened until his return in tho
evonng. and thus the painful duty of breaking the
news to the stricken family fell upon him. Tho de-
spatch read rs follows
Mr. JERnY LAxr, Pnmrapc, n J. :..A
Porter aeu a. one e,psk .n ; h sh
bury him hss r~i send Is Ss;
Yesterday n second despatch was received. saying
that the body had been sent
The grief Of the ladies is described as something
is shout sixtyfve years OF age, will be unable TO
rally from the shock. The younger Mrs Porter
visited New York yesterday and saw several OF her
husbands friends, but was herself almost overcoms
with grief
The circumstances of the family are understood
to be straitened and. as is always the case among
they should be helped. Mr. Porter owned the house
in which he lived but it is of small value and is said
move in the matter Colonel Sim. of Brooklyn
who sent the following card to this ofice:-
BRooxLYx PARK THEATRE, March 81. 1879
DxAn s.n-Now is the opportunity for q theatrical
TIL % one ana give Ssu the
by the benefit TO toward defrayng the ex-
YORK AVID Che s.s.so Any tcr his family have the
~ .e M rsy" bs 81
bringing NJ. forsr's remains North Il We eaat sc,
%sme p Of the theatrical aud would
ID the people sSs ,sss
can have theatre free OF afternoon,
excepting Wednesday or Saturday, Respectfully,
WILLIAM T. SINN.
Manager Brooklyn Park Theatre.
He also sent word to Mr.. r. C. Gardiner, of Gar.
diners Dramatic Agency. of what he had done. and
suggesting that he should open subscription at his
Office No IL Union square. Mr.. Gardiner thought
well of the idea. and said that he would cheerfully
take charge of any communications contributions.
benefit was of course thought OF. but the general
feeling among those who were talking OF the matter
in the different places of resort that subscrp-
ton would be far better. IL it were begun contr-
buttons would come in from every dramatic troupe
in the country. and more money could be raised
than by any benefit performance.
There's one thing that ought not to be forgot
ten said one friend, land that is that some OF the
fund should be devoted ii 1t is necessary to securing
the conviction of his murderer. 1t is possible that
the trial and they should have their expenses paid to
90 back there to testify. This sentiment was warmly
Approved by the few who heard IL.
Mr.. Charles Furnish tcegraphcd yesterday TO
Texas to learn Ut what time the remains would
probably arrive in New York, and also sent mes
songcr to Pamrapo to learn what was the desire Of
this .amy In relation to the funeral 1t was hts re-
quest that the body should be received by mem
ers the profession to which Mr.. Porter belonged
II the family do not object 1t is proposed to appoint
q committee to receive the remains and escort them
10 the LATHE Church Around the Corner, when
the burial service Us TO be read by Dr. Houghton. IL
IA probable that this will be adopted and, ifso.
due notice will be given of the funeral.
EuNCCTONS IRREGIrTAR ET.ECTTONS