Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-08-26
FREAKS OF A GORILLA.
THE COMMOTl' HE CREATED IN CARs0N-Ht
INvADEs THE CAPITOL AND PkORoGUEs
THE GOVERNOR

was making his way toward the Capitol t" at
tend Il private meeting in the Governor
"ffice, when he preceved figure sitting ~
! the steps As he near, the steps he extend
ed his hand cordially and sud:
"Gnod evening Mr. Daggett."
The figure up and III response gave Mr.
B,hcnck "a terrible blow on the ear, when H.
fronting him was no other than a fun grow,
gorilla, which had no doubt csc .ped from
Coles circus. Without stopping t" apologies.
TO the animal for his mistake he beat u hast,
retreat and repaired to the police station.
| sTAMPEDING THE GOVERNOR.
| Meanwhile the Governor was waiting il
his office for the arrival of some the State off
Gers who were expecr ed soon to appear. Ab"u
| his time the gorilla took notion TO lnvad,
his apartments. As he entered the Governor
could see but indis.incrly in the dim light
and walking up to the animal shook him by
the hand, remarking,
Good evening Mr.. Murphy. I hope tina,
he past differences regar-'
At this point the misguided animal adj
ministered cuff to his Exc, iency which sent
him sprawing into the corner.
son, that's your game, is iii I'm some
thing on that myself" shouted the Governor
throwing IF his coat and returning to the a.
tack. He landed his right on the CORR
illas nose, and a moment later under the full
glare of the gaslight saw that he had mistaken
his man. The animal paused, astonished AT
the blow, and the Governor, retreating 10
his private office, locked the door and put til,
big chair against it that had been presented
him by Gen B,tterman. He then raised tn.
window and shouted for help.
THE INTERVIEW WITH ADAMs
Lieutenant Governor Adams, who was play
ing chess with Judge Hsaley in his Office,
hearing the noise, rushed in and found the
gorilla seated at the Governors desk paving
over some State papers.
"Gov. is that you, thought l heard a
noise"
The gorilla, who was apparently wearied
from pernsal of the State documents, laid
his head on the desk, at which Mr. Adams
laid his hand on his shoulder.
Here, wake up. Bear skin overcoat in |
August What in the"
Here ths animal raised his head, and
Adams went through the door in = single
bound, knocking over Judge Healey who, had
le been let alone, would doubtless have gone
n and talked the animal to death in half all
luur
THE POLIoE ARRIVE.
A few minutes later the police arrived.
eaded by Jasper BAbcock, who informed
hem that a lunatic had assailed him. Capt
'terns walked right into the Governors Office
nd without a word proceeded to arrest his
IAN. He found it Necessary to call for help
nd two constables closed in with the gorilla,
hitch in the dim uncertain light of room
here the gas was turned down, was not dis.
nguishable from man. A left handler from
he beast sent the Captain up against the 7
:ove, and then grabbing Constable Powers by ,
10 heels he proceeded to fail the crowd. :,
y this time about twenty men we're in the d
Dom.
I" Have you got him7" cried Stern to h
overs rs he picked himself up. After the b
,rrilla had knocked down half q dozen men
it'll Powers he cast him into corner and
rang into the crowd, who left the room by h
cans Of the door and two windows. :,
THE ANIMAL oU1RTRD. n
At this iuncture along came James Hanley :,
q keeper of the menagrie, who was search 4,
g for his pet. On recognizing him the beast !.
'ited down, and the keeper tying q rope q,
out his neck, led him away toward Tread h
,y's Ranch. 1t was astonishing to see how a.
cile the animal was after no saw his ..
eper, who offered to have him perform -
: the special benefit of the Governor and ;,
ate officers if he would but name the hour. !,
this invitation polite but firm refusal was Al
turned and by midnight the rampaganous NJ
rrila was back in his old quarters sound +,
eep and snoring a. cemplacently as if ca
thing had happened. o,
BoDIB ALL RIoHT. NJ. NJ. Fredericks Ia
e Comstock jeweller. arrived in this city 81
sterday from Bodie. He says that despite &c
reports to the contrary, Bodie is all right -
its prospects are good. All the mills