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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
A rHEArRE CHRISTENED BY FIRE.

THE CURTAIN OF THE COSMOPOLITAN THEATRE
PARTLY BURNED-PANIC IN THE AUDIENCE.
panic brief and harmless, occurred at the new
Cosmopolitan Theatre. at Forty-irst-st. and Broad
way at 10 o'clock last night in the performance of
Fritz in Ireland" ID the opening perform
ance at the place, remodelled and under new
manager, and there was a large audience. The
curtain had been rung down at the close
of the third act, and many had left their
seats TO take turn in the outer air when com
motion was heard in the gallery. and cry Of Fire"
rang out. The first gallery and the parquet took
the alarm, and q rush for the main entrance
began. At the narrow door there
was mass of struggling excited men. all striving
for precedence and none gaining 1t. There was a
confused, rumbling sound. aud then the voices Of
the ushers and doorkeepers heard urging tho
people to go back, and assuring them that nothing
was the matter. Many took the advice, but come
kept on out to the street.
When the excitement had subsidized the cause OF
the alarm was learned. The spectators in tho gal
lery bad a small snail-liko flame ON the front
OF the curtain. to the right the top. about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 49, 1888

line with the highest tier of boxes. 1t ran
along a few feet and then crept upward
in several parallel lines The curtain promptly
run down and the flames were extingushed:
Only the woOlly substance on the curtain mad
been scorched; IL not even burned through.
The gas lighter explained afterward that In lght;;
ing row OF jets in the flies. his long loren nad
tipped suddenly, and striking against another row
OF Jets, mad caused sparks To drop ON the cur
tam.
After the fire. the stage presented the appearance
OF some rustic May-pOle scene number Of long
ropes were seen suspended from the ceiling, and
men IN their shirt-seeves dancing on something
lights This proved to be the curtain, and
the men were stamping out the last sparks. num-
Der of women had tainted, and some had come very
II, and had required all the attention of their
escorts. Fritz" Emmett came forward and said This
curtain is fre-proOf-there is no danger-take your
seats" Then he added, jocularly, Ladies and gen.
tlemen, you are about to be shown scene you baye
probably never before seen-the setting of scene"
The audience laughed and the scene-shifters went
to work carrying about whole walls OF a house and
cumps of trees IN q bunch. Soon perfect quiet was
resto ed and the play proceeded TO the happy end.
When the rush began, the crowd, forgetting the
side door at the left opening Forty
the main entrance. Three of the side doors were
promptly thrown open, and many got out that way
comparatively few, apparently not over score. got
out of the main door blockade was caused Tor
a time III the left aisle by woman falling and her
escort catching her. They occupied ali the space be-
tween the seats Those is the galleries rus ned to the
front, with the evident intention of dropping down
to the parquet, but they seemed to change their
minds and none came that way. An alarm was
sent from the nearest fire-bOx. and a detachment
Of tremen hurried to the spot, but their services
needed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
HOW THE DAN SHOULD BE BUILE.

The Water Commission yesterday listened to Cor
poralion Counsel Andrewss description of the legal
proceedings necessary 70 acquire the land needed
Tor the new aqueduct. General Fitz John Porter
said that the Croton watershed would supply the city
with water for the next fifteen or twenty years. He
thought that the construction of one large dam as
proposed was better tnaD building a number of
small dams at various points. flo thought that the
one proposed at Quaker Bridge would require
about six years 10 construct. II tho dam was
buiit for less than $8000,000 the city would be
fortunate
sidney Dillon said that he had had great deal
of experience as a contractor. He would use con-
crete masonry IN building the dam and face both
sides with stone. Ii should be built by
contract and the contractors should be
compelled TO finish it within certain time.
The aqueduct should be built in two
years. lie would like no better job. speak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
MIDNIGHT WHITTIER REPORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.


WAsHINGroN. Feb. - i n. m. - The
Ohio has during the day and ia now CT feet and
inches at Cincinnati and 81 feet inches Mt Louisville
II has also risen ABOUT 10 feet Psburg The Cum
berland has reached 40 feet inches on the gauge at
Nashville or foot inches below danger line. At Cairo
the river IS feet II ches which is feet and inches
below danger line. The ohio will probably reach lts
maximum height at Cincinnati today. 1t VIII reach
danger line at Cairo Wednesday. and the Cumberland
Will danger line at Nashville " day The Upper
ONO Will fail rap dy Pittsburg. warning Is gwen
" roaehing foods In the Mississippi. between Menu
phis and Cairo. Fair weather prevails IN the Northern
States and cloudy weather In the southern states WIN
local rains in the south Atlantic and Gulf states ne
empetature fallen lOo 10 2O' in districts tsi OF the
Msss.ppl risen about 100 in the Northwest aud fallen
slightly in the Upper Missouri Valley. Northeasterly
prevail In Southern states and east To south
winds In the Lake region and the Northwest
Lad,cahoHs for to-dIt
For New England fair weather during the day north
shifting 10 easterly, rising followed by lahS
baroms irr, ne try stationary temperature
For he Middle Atlantic states iair weather. 10 OWpd
IN southern portions by cloudy weather and light ram.
Dorthery 10 eastery winds, lower barometer stationary
slight rise In temperature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
TIE MERITS or WLISS BEER IN DoUBr

The defence in the suit of the Government
against Oclavus Wieand tried yesterday before Judge
Brown in the United states District Court brought into
question the intoxicating qualities OF weiss beer Tho
defendant was charged with conveying beer IN pipe
from the place ofmanufacure 20 the bottng place while
the law requires that 1t shall placed in barrels
and pr perry stamped The defence was that the article
manufactured not fcTmentcd beer. Professor r.
OGDEN DOrenus, who was the principal witness the
defence. testified that lie did not consider beer
eFmentcd liquor but one that IN process
fermentation It contained only or cent OF aco
hO, while lager beer contained 4 or per cent The
sample OF weiss beer produced AIMED 81 per cent
OF alcohol and little l9 Of per OF glucose
The argument Tor the defence beer ought
10 be considered in the class beer and GIN
ger ale The jury disagreed IN their opinion the
merits OF the case and discharged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
THE OKLAHOMA EXPEDITION.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The War UepaTV-
ment has been informed that the majority OF the party
who invaded the Indian Territory have Withdrawn y,
their own accord 1t supposed that they were huuceu
TO join the expedition upon raise repreSen.a a
c,t ~, +bo leaders have been arrested The Adjntan-
General has received telegram from the officer In com
aud at Fort Reno relative to the INVASION as loo"s
"Courier lust in from Camp Oklahoma with reports
from CAPTAIN Carroll commanding Inc COLONY n ars
hean nariiay broken About seyenty-nVe WAGONS alo
now IN the Way To the Kansas line escOreu py tIooP
and others are stil moving; twelve wagons hsYS eoo
a., rLansos Tbose OF the invaders VINO refused 10 go
neaceaIy have been arrested and are being DIout "
Ills most Fort Reno, believe there no nece iC
more troops. The prisoners being Drought HeA0 '
send to Caldwell, Kan"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
A TALENTINE.
Y ADvAvcE-roE A BrRTnnAr.

II ADVANCE-FOR A BIRTHDAY.
o Peter, ancient Peter.
Whose age "a ninety-twO,
The very longest metre
We're not TOO long for you!
Yes. venerable Cooper,
wonder from a'ar.
And feel a kind Of stnpOr.
To tuInk how old you are.
with two-fold admiration
hear the story told
That's not without foundation
YOU'RE rich a. well n old
The hearing makes me dizzy;
For Like many more,
Am always OYcr-busy,
And likewise over poor.
Methinks IT must be funny,
Or possibly sublime,
To have such lots OF money
Combined with lots OF time
Yet there are Joys above &;
such ~ To thom belong
Whose wealth men do not cOvct,
whose years men would prolong;
Whose every hour OF leisuro
Brings loving act or plan;
Whose every added treasure
New blessing yields TO man.
OPeter. father Peter,
Though Time all men pursue
with fOotsieps ever fieeter.
May he stand still for you.
While, Heaven on earth foretlsting,
Already you behold
The wealth that knows no wasting,
The life that grows not old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
THE ARMY AND NAVY.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.--Captain John F.
Rodgers Military storekeeper has been ordered TO pro-
coed from this city TO Philadelphia and thence to New
ark. N. j. on business connected with the Quarter
masters Department. Tho superintendent OF the
Mounted Recruiting Service will forty recruits 10
be prepared and forwarded under proper charge 10 inc
Department OF Arizona for assignment TO the 81
as follows Twenty-three to Wilcox, five 10 Helbrook'
nine 10 Ash Fork and three to Bowie station Arizona
Territory. - .
Midshpman william r. White has been ordereu 70
duty m the Coast Survey. orders OF Ensign A. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
Mr.. T. 4. RICHARDSS PICTURES

There win be sold on this and tomorrow
evenings at the galleries o; T. E Kirby & Co. collec-
on OF lao paintings by Mr. +. Addison richards, who
has served for many years Secretary OF National
Academy OF Design. These pictures include landscapes
fruit and flower pieces. Mr Rchardss and tue
general character OF his work familiar the pub
lie IL several years since Mr.. Richards hcd exu-
billion of his pictures and collection Of his
works win probabIy DOl be offered fOr sale agaln.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
SALE OF ORIENTAL ART OBJECTS.

AT the first days sale yesterday of Oriental
art objects, at Kirbys Gallery. tho attendance was
large, bu, the prices brought low. splendid lar
and cover, with rich blue glaze brought $3.50 large
biOeron Of elegant pattern. In bicH ne Ndain and
rouge de bbirrc, with floral ornaments In white panels
OF tine Kanghe peFiOi brOuglt Sl3J. A bOttc-.haped
sung de d0U vase, Ka1ghe period 20 inches nigh by IL
in diameter, brought S73
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
THE COSMOPOLITAN THEATRE.

This new place of public amusement was opened
last nj ght under the mana gemen. of Mr.. S. NJ Hick-
ey and crowd of interested aud friendly spectators
beheld Its adornments and applauded Mr.. j. X.
Emmett, as Fritz, upon its stage. The appearance
of the theatre, altered from the Acazar, has al
ready been described in this place. Its aspect last
night was exceedingly pleasant and cheerful 1t is
to be devoted to all sorts Of attractions. Mr..
comment. 1t was as sInghly ami as tuBeiul as
usual and the crowd accep, ed 1t with good tured
favor.
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ARRiVAL OF THE STATE or INDIANA.
The steamship State of Indiana, from G Glasgow,
arrived AT this port early this MOI ming.
1 M4SS-MeETIYG or C0L0RED CITIZENS

At Inass-meeting of colored citizens at Chicken
ing Hail last night John f. Freeman presided.
ResOlu Ons were passed requesting the Board of
Education either TO place the coOred teachers ON
an equality with the WHITE else to preserve tho
colored schools Addresses on the resolutions were
made by the Rev. Messrs. Rufus l.. Perry, Eaton
explained the power of the Board OF Education in
re gard TO appointments. A letter from Frederick
Douglass was read A committee of twenty-four
was appointed to present the resolutions TO the
Board of Education.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The President sent
the followng nominations to the Senate to-day
United states Attorney-EmOry speer TOR the Nortnern
Disfrict OF Georgia w. H. H. Clayton Tor the western
Toied states Warshat-Joshua d. Hill for the Eastern
District OF North Carolina. - ,,,..h 90 h.,
Commissioner Of PIients-RODert IT, Dyrenio''n " 10
Assistant tomml ssioner of Patents. . e..
Te,jforoI SScreLfru-James H. Teller 10 be secretary
of the Territory OF Dakota c,A, ..
Eeeeirer or TI6iie Moneys-Harper S. Cunningham az
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
4 RECEPIION y BROOKLTN.

The annual reception of the Lincoln Club, Of
Of Brooklyn, took place at No 60
Putnam-aye. The pIrlors Of the club were
crowded. The decorations were numerous
over the entrauce canopy composed Of n large flag
Addresses made by John NJ GODDARD, president OF
the club, John Oakley aud others There comic read
ings also by ]. Seavcr Page ana musical selectou5
supper served az 10 o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13

ing as contractor. than to build it in two years.
1t could even be built in a single year.
I. Z. Sickles consulting engineer Of the Union
Pacific Railroad said that the bed OF
the proposed dam should be of rubble
masonry. and he would not break the
stone 1t should be as wide at the bottom as was IL
high. II would require four years from the time
the foundation was finished to complete the struc-
fure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS

TRIBUNE OFFICE. Feb. ID m.-During the fair and
clear weather yesterday the movement In the barom
eter was upward The temperature ranged between $50
and 30' the average 32ia being 80 lower than on the
corresponding day last year. and 1o lower than on sun
day
Clea- aud colder weather, possibly followed by IN
creaug cOudness may be expected to day In this city
and vicinity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13
THE INQUEST ~ THE CASE OF JOHN
KENNY

The formal inquest in regard 70 the death
OF John Kenny, the convicted murderer, was held by
Coroner Keller OF Brooklyn last evening. n resulted
verdict that he to his death from selfinHcted
plstoshOt wound in his cell In RAYMOND Street Jail on
February =. The only witnesses were Warden Schultz
AND Keepers Galla2 char and COMan.
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WoIncn's

MUTUAL INSURANCE AND ACCIDENT
COMPANY.
DESIGNED TO afford privileges similar to those enjoyed
nv TO provide indemnity for loss by death or accident
az cost strictly mutual plan Apply TO authorized agents.
ar oaiees Isl Fourth-aye.
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THE PEOPLE or RED BANK EXCITED.

LONG BRANCH, n. j., Feb. 12.-The citizens
OF Red Bank much excited over the ncendary
fires Saturday night and are beng taken TO
the miscreant who have set nre 70 many val
liable buildings there within the last three yeaFs'
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Ready This Morning.

THE SCIENTIFICALLY TRIBUNE
one COPY year. 81 ave copies slA ten cbp's AL "a
sxtrapI5 PostIsen All cases free 20 the sn6ser 'ee
'A~'T THE TRIBUNE
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INCIDENTS ~ SOCIETF.

Mrs. j. A. Bostwick gave a dinner party last
evening.
James b. Johnston.
Mrs. john Mack and the Misses Mock held rece nj on.
Mrs. a. A. C0onran entcr aLned the CAplleL rOclcLY
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MUSICAL NOTES.

The Morgan organ and harp matinees begin
On Thursday afternoon in Chickerng Hall Miss Wnant
assists at the first concert and Mrs Imogen Brown at
tue second The programmes, which are not too long,
well composed.
Mr.. Henry Carriers series of weekly organ
recitas Plymouth Church begins Saturday Febru.
airy "a, ct D. Two thousand course tickets have
been sold. At the concert of March II Mr. Theodore
Thomas orchestra Will appear, and novelty VIII be
produced ia the fautaisie symphonique OF Feus.
concert of operate and National ballad
music will be given at steinway Hall Tuesday even
Ing February 20, under the management OF Mr.. L. +.
Harrison, IN which many wel,snown resident artists,
both vocal and instrumental, VIII De Introduced.
The Boston Ideal Opera Company, which
begins limited engagement at the Fifth Avenue Thea
ire on February 49, at the end Of the weeks perform
ance Of the Countess Dubarry" numbers sxty-eight
persons and includes Marie stone Mary Beebe, Ger
@S ar E@an Manse whne
bee W. II. Macdonald and George rockingham
The fourth rehearsal and concert Of the
SYMPHONY Society are Friday and saturday. Mime
Madeline Schiller is 10 the sooist. She will play the
Chopin minor The orchestral novelty is the
GOOD Friday Spell from "ParSiia for the first time
in New-York and the remainder OF the programme is
composed Of the second Beethoven symphony, the
sNarcu OF Pilgrims" from the BerIoz Harold In
Italy" and LISTS symphonic poem, " lass0'
The double production of Lecocq's last work
has been celebrated and IL will be given on the Bjou
stage on Thursday aDd at the standard Theatre Mon
day, February 70. The cast OF heart ana haho AT
the BlIou Opera House 10 as follows:
Prince q atom DC Nadefe Mr. DigOy Bell
Baidelnere an. poO.s "a
Morales MT CnIIes >. CAnpDsI
Mcaea Miss NJ aranne conway
ScOlastica Miss Laura Joyce
JOsefa Miss Emie Weathersby
All the London papers OF January IL give
prominent and cordial notice 10 Mr. BURGESS benent
merited tribute 10 OF the bestknown ana most
widely respected Of London managers The Weekly Times
refers TO this as follows "fhe eighteen annual
dement, OF Mr. Frederick Burgess, the courteous ana
popular manager Of the Moore and Burgess Mnstrels,
was celebrated here Tuesday afternoon and evening
the 18th inst and like it, pre- iecossors, was pro-
pouneed success. The Grand Hall crowded. the
damp disagreeable weather having effect upon the
enthusiasm OF Mr. Burgess's psrons who applauded,
with Increasing zeal. everything and everybody. Nor
was his Wholesale approval undiscrimnatng FOR the
liberal programme richly deserved the praise II egIi
Inatey won According 10 custom Mr.. Burgess secured
gr his bsnet the valuable assistance and cooperation
vi number OF eminent arttas all In taelr respective
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From the Wilderness.

That semi savage Thoreauwhen he died bequeathei Us
his contempt and following epigram: BE not Simply
mood. he good for something" BENSON'S CAPCINE
pOKoIS PLAsTERS tho best OF All Things Iof every
ache pain or which be reached Dy au P
ncaton They pleasant 20 the senses do not SOU u
Rnen or the person. act promptly and posuyey AZ an
,hs International Expeditions they were awarded INC
honoIs IN the Of exhibits OF The most h9ed Lhgn'
ETsnch Germ American plasters You nave Desn ais
nnntd m The odstyle piastes Benson's will meet your
expecta ton Price 20 cents
piles cured quickly successfully. Treatment painless,
business during Treatments Seu ~" 'eS
mr. IA ~.
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SPECIAL Notices.
Epilepsy.

Epilepsy.
Persons Athlete with this malady ma imet2te teci
nv anplyng tor information the writer wno has expert
enc permanent cure and VINO Can gave YES
ony respecting many Others who have been similarly re-
stoieu' h Branch p o. Station L, New.YorS city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13

BOORMAN-ELLIOTT-O On the 9th ult al the Cathedral,
Barbados, W. L. by the Rev. r. j. Ambrdge Captain Wal
H. Boorman OF 100 East 3Oths, New YORK 20 Mande
younger daughter OF H. p Enott Of Mortimer Hail.
Barbados, ". l.
AL notices Of marriages must be Endorsed nth MI
nnnle md nndress
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MARRlED.

Colgate g. Co.'S Cashmere Bouquet Toilet soap-rhs
novelty and exceptional strength OF Its perfume the pecu
lar Vaccinations Of this luxurious article.
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THE AIT CLUE OF NEW-YORK.

lines popular favores and their various appearances
and performances were alike mostly warmly wecom ed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-13

lady writes: ELECTRO SILICON, the noted silver polish
as continual pleasure" Demand gonuine with full name
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-02-23

Our representative failed to make con-
nectiOn on the prohibition matter the 9TH
er day and his people have no idea whether
he Is for or against re-submItIing the
amendment The question came up fairly
and squarely the other day and Mr.. Orner
Is reported rs absent and not voting. II
there Is anything which will prove who are
moral towards it Is tire list Of those who
dodge important issues before Legislative
body. We believe that three-fourths Of
the people OF Barbour county are in favor
OF the prohibition amendment being re-
submitted to the people and this being the
case it was clearly the duty Of their repre-
sentative to vote their sentiments. Instead
Of this he lodged the issue. No one here
Is surprised ut the course OF Mr.. Orner In
this matter any more than they are surpris.
ed at him voting against any railroad leg
islation by the present legislature. liz
cares about rs much for the wishes Of Bar.
bOur county As he does for the wishes OF
the sixth ward In the city Of Hayti
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RANCHES
CATTLE FOR SALE!

7 Have for sale some of the most desira-
lble ranch property In the Southwest
They are located in Barbour and Conan
che counties with ranch buildings and i'm
provements on each, stocked with cattle,
ranging in number from 100 to 1900 head.
One ranch of $40 acres decided land, with 15O
head of stock cattle, plenty OF water, and range
for 1000 head Of cattle.
$40 acres of decided hand. with range for 1900
cattle, is supplied with never-failing water.
One lot of $50 head of half-breed Texas steers
and stock cattle well located on good range.
Plenty of living water, timber and good ranch
mostly and 3 year old steers this spring.
50 head of improved COWS and young cattle,
100 acres decided land, 200 acres fenced. Have
range for 200 cattle.
275 head Of well improved cows and their in
crease, mostly female cattle, In pasture 10 by II
miles. Have the privilege to increase the num-
Der to 500 head. Good range, well watered;
good ranch buildings, stables, etc. Will offer
days.
One-half interestin 500 head, mostly cows and
young cattle, good ranch privileges. Range is
well fenced with Barbed wire; well watered and
plenty Of timber for ranch Can in
Of cattle at q bargain for the next 30 days.
Parties contemplating investing in eth.
er ranches or cattle will do well to COM
municAte with me before Purchasing. My
experience in and knowledge of the busi-
ness and country in all its details, will en-
able them to secure promptly what they
are looking for on very favorable terms.
Give me full particulars az to what is
wanted and where.
Address me at MEDICINE LODGE. KANs.
w. w. COOK.