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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-31
WHAT MANAGERS SAY.

VIII J. Davis and Harry ]. Powers. proprie-
tors of the Iroquois Theatre, make the following
statement:
so far as we have been able to ascertain as
to the cause or causes of the most unfortunate
accident of the fire in the IroQuois, it appears
that one of the scenic draperies was noticed to
have ignited from some cause 1t was detected
before it had reached appreciabie flame. and
the city fireman who is detailed and constantly
on duty when the theatre is opened. noticed it
simultaneously with the electrician The fire.
man, who was only few feet away. imInedi-
ateIy pulled tube Of Kufyre, of which there
were many hung about the stage, and threw the
contents upon the blaze, which would have been
more than enough, if the Knfyre had been eff
fectiye TO have extinguished the flame at once.
but for some cause inherent In the tube of Kill
tyre. it had effect
The fireman and electrician then ordered
down the asbestos curtain. and the fireman
threw the contents of another tube Of Kilfyre
upon the blaze, with no better result The
coEnmotion thus caused excited the alarm of the
Of which there are twenty-five of unusual
width, all opening out and ready to the hand Of
any one reaching them. The draft thus caused.
it is believed. had before the curtain could be
entirely lowered. produced a bellytng of the
bestos curtain, causing pressure on the guides
against the solid brick wall of the proscenium,
thus stopping its descent Every effort was
made by those on the stage to pull it down.
but the draft was great it seemed, that the
pressure against the prosceniun wall and the
friction caused thereby were so strong that they
could not be overcome
The audience became panic stricken in their
efforts to reach the exits. and tripped and
fell over each other and blocked the way.
The audience was promptly admonished and
importuned by persons employed on the stage
and in the auditorium TO be calm and avoid any
rush: that the exits and facilities for enptying
the theatre were ample to enable them all to get
out without confusion
mo expense or precaution was omitted to
make the theatre as freproof as it could be
made. there being nothing combustible in the
construction of the house, except the trimmings
and furnishings of the stage and auditorium
In the building of the theatre we sacrificed more
space TO aisIes and exits than any theatre in
America"
Stage hands Of the theatre said tonight that
the fire OF to-day was the second which had
occurred in the theatre since its opening. some
thing over month ago Three weeks ago last
Sunday. they declared, fire broke out in the
dressing rooms underneath the stage, but it was
extinguished without coming TO the knowledge
of the audience. Slight damage was done to
several dressing rooms. and several costumes
we're destroyed before the flames were extin-
guished. The Fire Department was not called.
and no report of the blaze was made 10 the city
authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-31
SOME PATHETIC INCIDENTS.

one Of the pathetic incidents which occurred
n the Identifying Of the dead tonight was
this city. found the body Of his wife among the
hundred OF more corpses in an undertaking es-
Enlistment Mr. ODonnen had started down
tow soon as ne learned OF the FIRE, knowing
that his wife had attended the theatre. He was
walking through the aisles OF tables on which
bodies were stacked when his attention was at
lTacted by woman's hand which extended
from beneath sheet which covered pile of
bodies.
It's my wife, my Door wife" ne uaosnsd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-31
BRITAIN'S SYMPATHY.
Comment of This Mornings London
Papers on Catastrophe.

London, Dec 31.-AIl the morning papers
print editorials the catastrophe in the Iro-
quois Theatre AT Chicago saying that II fills
the whole world with a feeling OF pity and
sympathy for the victims, and proves that even
the most modern regulations and appliances
adopted as a precaution against such accidents
are futile when panic seizes an audience
The Daily Telegraph urges the necessity for
the universal adoption of the plan which is
already largely employed on the Continent OF
rendering all scenery, gauzes and properties
non-inflammabIe.
TRIBUNE ALMANAC. 1894. OUT TO-DAY. SEE
SIYTH PAGE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-31
OTHER THEATRE FIRES.
In Disaster at Con5oags, Brooklyn.
eos We're Lost.

The worst previous theatre fire in the United
States was undoubtedly the one in which Con-
ways Brooklyn Theatre was destroyed. with
loss OF 295 lives. AS usual panic reigned. and
scores who might have been saved were tram
pied died fighting savagely TO escape
There nothing with which TO fight the
flames in the theatre itself That fire on
December 5. 1875 Kate Claxton was playing
The Two Orphans" and the house was crowd
ed. II was In the "Boathouse' scene that Ian
tern fell from the upper part of the stage ma
chinery and landed on the canvas scenery below.
Immediately there was a burst OF flames.
the tindery. paint soaked canvas aared up With
one glance Miss Claxton saw the whole thing;
but, realizing the danger from panic, ran to the
front Of the stage. imploring the audience TO re-
main quiet and pass out in some semblance OF
order Wonderfully. the audience did until
a man lost mis- head and yelled. It's time 10
rum suiting the action to the word.
The flames were belching from the stage.
whence the actors had fed. Panic seized the
huge audience, and they moved in one great
struggling. fighting mass to the small over
crowded exits. The stairways from the gall
leries gave way under the crowds the flooring
below already afame. could not stand the
great weight Covered with flying hrebrands.
into the cellars fell the maddensd. writhing
crowd. while over their bodies fed others to
safety.
The Brooklyn morgue could not hold half the
bodies. and the old Brooklyn Market fitted
up as a temporary morgue. while almost the en-
tire police force had 10 be detailed 10 keep away
morbid curiosity seekers and TO care for the
griefstricken relatives. Many Of the bodies
never Identified
TWO ACTORS PERIsHED.
Among the victims We're two Of the actors. H,
s Murdoch who was the Pierre OF the pro-
duction. and Claude Burroughs. the Picard.
They went TO their dressing rooms 10 try to
save their valuables. although Miss C1axton
seized Murdoch by the wrist and tried 10 drag
him Out with her.
The theatre completely destroyed by the
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-23
THE PAPER.cLAD MAN.
German Inventor Offers Novel Reform
in Dress.

German Inventor Offers Novel Reform
in Dress.
Philosophy must needs pause in gen.
tie contemplation of this latest news
from Germany. The paper-Clad Man
is on the way, and he who is of an ear
nest and receptive nature and we'll
grounded in philosophy will await the
issue with a serene mind. believing
that all things are for good, and that
humanity is, as Mr.. Carnegie has OBJ
served, tending toward higher ground.
1t seems that some German genius
has discovered way of making paper
clothes. No more shall man be slave
to the cocoon of the silk worm, or the
wool which grows upon the sleeps
back. III pulp he shall have found q
friend in need, and one to be depended
upon in fine weather or foul. No more
shall he be clothed in purple or line
linen, but in the product of the paper
mills shall he meet the demands Of
decency and comfort 1t Is very inter-
estlng news. There is so much oppOr-
tunity in paper.
The minds eye can see the man Of
the future entering a shop and asking
for a new suit Of paper clothes. In
trlce his measure will be taken. The
wheels viii turn; the mucilage, paste,
pins. string, or whatever is to hold the
various parts of his garment together,
will be cunningly applied and present
ly he will sally forth arrayed in chaste
white or black, or in gay colors, re-
semblng those of the Sunday comics"
In the happy days to come a man
need never wear the same rainlent
twice, for the paper clothing must, Of
course, be inexpensive. IN the sum
mer time he will find need Of fabrics
so like gassamer that a dozen suits
viii scarcely fill one side of his port
folio. and bathing suit will weigh
the fractional portion of an ounce. In
winter clothing light but impervious
to the weather will be supplied. Many
of us know by experience how much
warmth there is in an old newspaper
worn between the upper and the neither
coat. In fact, it seems as if the Ger
man inventor had struck the long-feli
want. If he has, the phrase, "Made il
Germany" must no more be used rs
term Of opprobrium and reproach.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-23

and fresh paint and tho sound Of sow
and hammer A quarry was opened
within two miles Of the town. The
new cemetery with It's two fresl
graves. was laid ont In the northeast
corner of Jason Grants ranch, and
even there was a boom In lots
But the Town Company's wife never
saw the town She kept her vow with
the logged persistence OF her class,
though the town was their nearest
market. She remained at home alto
gether on Sundays after the services
were transferred from the country
schoolhouse to the new church In town.
And the neighbors whispered that
Mary Grant wasn't the housekeeper
she used TO be. She hadn't entered
butter nor preserves nor patchwork
quilts at the county fair FOR three
years. Her marigolds and hollyhocks
died from want of attention, and
Mandy took the entire care Of the last
baby. Even the minister's sister had
to acknowledge that Mrs Grant didn't
seem to take any interest"
Jason Grant sat in his light spring
wagon waiting to 90 with his wife
and her friends to the Lower Ranch.
She was really going, although she had
vowed that she never would. But they
were not ready yet, and he bowed his
head on his hands and allowed his
mind to wander over all the years Of
their married life.
Presently the minister came out OF
the house, and spoke word TO his
sister who had charge of the children.
Then he came to the side of the spring
wagon and touched the arm Of the
dreaming man. If the minister had
been a woman, he might have snid
something bitter, since he had never
forgotten Mary's vow. AS it was, he
climbed to the wagon-seat in silence.
took the reins from Jason Grants hand
and gave the sign for the procession to
start.-Waverley Magazine.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-23
Save Your Eyes.

Looking into the fire is very injurious
to the eye, particularly a coal fire.
The stimulus Of light and heat united
soon destroys the eyes. Looking at
molten iron viii soon destroy the sight.
Reading in the twilight is injurious TO
the eyes. as they are obliged TO make
great exertion. Reading or sewing
with a side light Injuries the eyes, as
both eyes should be exposed to an
equal force Of light. Those who wish
to preserve their sight should preserve
their general health by correct habits
Of Twins and give ther eyes Just work
enough, with O due degresof light. :
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-23
NEW WINDOW DRAPER1ES

BY economy Is not meant to bu
cheapest or the highest priced /
In meats the cheapest is not the most
economical since It is apt TO be inferior
and tough, in which case it would be
the most expensive. The old saying
that the best is the cheapest applies es-
peclalIy to meats-American Queen.
The question Of window and arch
way draperies is a particularly live one
to the present day householder. We
are entering upon what an English
writer terms "A renaissance Of interior
decoration" and the food tide OF
French and italian designs that mark
all new fabrics quite sustains his con-
clusion. There is no phase of this
study in which the impulse Of inven-
ton is felt more strongly than in that
which deals with new draperies and
their counterfeits. wall papers. The
richest Of to-day's novelties in furn
ture coverings and draperies are all
combinations that initiate the subd
tones Of the late sixteenth and sc
teenth centuries. MORE damas'
palest tan, or the green of the mic
cite, over which are impression
cream OF pink flowers, and designs iii
leaf and scroll that unite the pale
shades of green, blue, rose and brown
ish tans, is conspicuous In all the
new brocades and damasks, whether
costly OF Of medium grade. and again
repeated in lace embrOiderie1, wall
papers and the more beautiful ere
tonnes, the tendency is t,waTd the e2-
quisItely detailed conventional garland
and basket and lovers Knot designs
which characterized French decora-
tfons of every class for 100 or more
years preceding Napoleon. At the same
time there is to be seen in draperies OF
high texture, and on embroiderel ret
curtains, a revival Of Veneti and
Florentfne -Harper's Razar.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-23
Trareled 1000 Mic TO Dentist.

It is told in all seriousness that the
Rev. w. w. Waddell who had part Of
a tooth extracted in Brooklyn Travelled
1000 miles to have the job done He
has been living in Brazil for long
time, and when his jaw swelled to an
enormous size he thought he had can
Ger, and came to New York for treat
ment or to die as it might happen.
When his old physician looked at him
he growled: you have an liberated
tooth; that's all" \ dentist attended
to the matter with a pair OF forceps,
and now Mr.. Waddel viii travel 1000
miles back to Brazil to tell the doctors
what he thinks OF them. - Pittsburs
Dispatch.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-23

Surprise Sausages-This is a nice
breakfast dish. Halye some sausages
(one-half pound) and remove their
skins. Coat each piece with we'll
mashed potato, then egg and bread
erumb each one; fry them in boiling
fat. Drain and serve on n paper dolly;
garnish prettlly with parsley j.
Highland Sconces-To one pound
flour allow four ounces of fres
Rub 1t in thoroughly; then
much hot milk mixed with two
eggs as will make a soft dough.
quickly, roll out, cut into shapes
bake on a hot griddle or a thick fryinsa
pan. Serve hot, cut open and buttereG.
Kidney Toast Gently stew three
sleeps kidneys in little water until
perfectly tender then remove all skin
and gristle and pound them in a mortar
with one ounce Of butter till they form
smooth paste. Squeeze a little lemon
into them and season highly with, pep
per and salt. Spread the paste Nice
" buttered toast and serve yer
Sardine Eggs-For each eg~ be
used allow two sardines. Boil the eggs
hard and take out the yolks carefully,
without breaking the whites. Scald
the sardines, season with salt, cayenne
and lemon juice; chop very small and
then pound with butter and yQlks OF
eggs. Fill the boiled whites Eggs
with this mixture; press togeth 4and
serve, when set and perfectly cC on
lettuce leaves coated with aspic Jelly.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-23
ECONOMICAL MARKETING.

Marketing and economy age. Of
should be. synonymous terms. A prop
er conception OF the meaning Of u
word economy Is necessary I'm 0r9cg
grasp the fumoss Of either term. Eco
omy IN buying means 10 pay as mucl
as n thing Is worth and uo more Ia
dlclous marketing means purchasing
things In their best condition and I'D
their season and in not buying more OF
less Of perlshable goods than what 8.
needed for each day NloH es-%F
most essential rule rs n sources
waste Of money. Economy do
mean stlHglness. Enough is
Generosity does not consist In a a.
superhulty Of food or drink.
Flour, grains I'd dried fruit will
keep for an indefinite time if stored IN
a dry place. Beef and mutton should
be kept IN a dry, cool place for some
time before cooking, but venl and lamb
should be cooked when freshly Killed.
Fish and vegetables cannot be QNght
too fresh. Poultry should be ed
when fresh, but game requires more
time to develop the flavor.
The best place to market Is at tho
large stores. where there is a large pa
tronage and quick sales. In smare,
stores goods get stale by standing SO
long on the shelves.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-23
EncouraglnE DuIlders.

TO encourage the erection of beauti-
full residences in Paris the authorities
award three gold medals annually to
The designers Of the most artistic dwell
ilnrs. The owners Of these homes are
,ciievcd 81 half thelr annual taxes,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-21
lessened and criminal expenses generally


THE "FUsIoN," or republican cam
paign committee in New York, fearing
the defeat of Mr.. Low and the election
of Mr.. Mcclellan for mayor, have issued
an appeal for funds and the Tribune in
urging compliance with the appeal
says: ''The war for good, clean num-
cipal government against the forces oil
evil cannot be carried on without the
sinews of war. Let every one who wants
the present excellent administration kept
in power give according to his MEANS
and remember that he gives twice who
gives quickly All contributors can rest
assured that their money will be expend-
ed to the best advantage" All OF which
means that a big corruption fund Is to
be raised in New York to carry the cleo
ton. Money is the stock in trade with
republican politicians and without 1t
they would be impotent to achieve many
of their victories" People who want
'honest government" do not have to
be paid for voting "fusion" tickets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-21
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
American Interference.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 2l.-The news
paper Noyoe Vremya today protests Wig
orously against American interference in
affairs of the old world, which, it says,
has been one ofthe features ofthe opening
ofthe twentieth century. The paper says:
'eThe cause of this 10 the extraordinary
development of their trade, for which
they have to find markets outside of
their own frontier" Continuing, the
paper arraigns American protestant
missionaries, who, it says, formerly con-
fined their energies to the expounding
of the gospel at their own risk. Now,
shelterirg under American diplomacy,
they are conducting a propaganda
strongly tinged with political color.
Complaint is made against American
energy in the Pacific and continual
efforts to make economic conquest in
China, and secure oriental markets. "
In this connection Novoe Vremya says :;
''The exchange of views between America
and Japan is growing more and more in
innate. American interests are begin
ming to traverse those of the European
powers. A serious conflict has not Oc-
Cured up to the present. but every
day it becomes more probable. Recog-
nizing this, America is determined to
greatly increase her fleet" The paper
thinks that the old world will yet have
great need to trouble itself about the
American naval strength.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-21
VIRGINIA NEWS.


At the Presbyterian Syned OF VIZ,
GINA which met at Abingdon last night
Rev. A. NJ. Fraser, of Staunton, was
elected moderator.
Mrs. Mary E. Jennings, wife OF
Edward Jennings, of Stafford county
died at the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
w. ]. Jacobs, in that county, yesterday,
aged seventy years.
The Colored Farmers Congress Of
Virginia opened in Richmond yesterr-
day. About % counties are interested:
Labor Commissioner Doherty delivered
an address yesterday afternoon.
Gen. Daniel ID. Wheeler, OF the
United States army, who was recently
put on the retired list, has purchased
from the heirs of the late A. X.
Phillips the Phillips homestead in Fred
ericksburg, and will make it his home,
At Nomini Baptist Church, yesterday,
Mr. Benjamin Balderson, Of Montross'
Westmoreland county, and Miss Jose
phine McGinness, daughter OF Mr.
Washington McGinness, of Richmond
county, were married, Rev. R. S. Mond'
officiating.
At the annual meeting OF the Associa
ton for the Preservation of Virginis
Antiquities held last night in Richmond
resolution was adopted setting forth
that it has no intention Of selling James
town or of conveying any of its right:
and privileges to any individual or or
ganization whatever.
Rev. DR.. A. o. Sykes, rector of St
PauPs Protestant Episcopal Church
Newport News, has received call t
Trinity Church, Churcbyille, Md. DR.
Sykes is considering the call. He re
Gently resigned as chaplain in the navy
to accept the rectorship of st. Paul.
Church in Newport New.
A mau named Hodge is charged Will
beating his young child to death in hi
home, on Pigeon Creek, in Wise county
1t is alleged that after committing tn
crime the father burned the child
body near the house. Hodge is said t
have served term in the Kentuck.
penitentiary. He has been placed il
Jail at Wise Courthouse.
Sheriff Angle, of Franklin county
has received information that William
Firth, of that county, who was wante'
in West Virginia for killing two mel
and for whose capture a large rewar'
was offered, recently killed his roommate
Charles Urber, in Denora, Pa, and thel
committed suicide with the same pistol
Firth was son of respectable parents
"a years old and was desperate char
acter. His body has been sent home 70
burial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-21
Bank Failures.

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. q. The Federal
National Bank OF Pittsburg did not open
for business this morning. A notice on
the door stated that by authority of the
Comptroller OF the Currency, the bank
was closed. This was signed by j. b.
Cunningham, the national bank exam
liner, who has been appointed receiver.
The Federal National Bank was opened
for business on December 2, 1901. The
bank was very aggressive from the start
and interests identified Herewith assisted
in the organization Of large number OF
banks in different sections of western
Pennsylvania. The Federal acted also
as a reserve agent for numerous national
banks. 1t cleared through the First
National Bank of Allegheny, control of
which was purchased at 1925 per share
on June last According to financial
interests the bank had been checked on
very heavily the past two weeks by coun-
try banks and bankers. The amount
was not stated but has been estimated at
being over 81, 5OO,0OO When the an
nouncement of the closing of the Federal
National Bank was made on the floor Of
the local stock exchange this morning a
statement was also read fiom other lead
ing banks that they would not call in
any loans for which they had collateral
security. The opinion prevails that the
furry will not extend to other institu-
tons. 1t is also believed by many that
the embarrassment of the Federal Ma
tional Bank is only temporary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-21
New York Stock Market.

New York, Oct. 21.-The stock market
opened quiet and fractionally lower.
The Pittsburg bank failure had only a
momentary unfayorable effect, partly
due to adyices from that city minimiz-
ing the Importance of the institution,
and furnishing assurances of the sound
ness of the situation elsewhere. Some
traders also took the view that the open
confession of the Pittsburg insolvency
helped to clear the atmosphere. The
declines at the start ranged from J to l
per cent. but a rush to cover shorts
sent prices back to yesterdays close
and over. The speculation bordered on
buoyancy and prices reacted only a
trihe from best figures. In government
bonds all issues except the fyes rose
TO / per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-21
White CAMPERS.

Rochester, Ind, Oct. 21.-A crowd
of whitecappers, armed with guns and
whips, on Monday night, took Isaac
Moore, aged 65 years, living at Athens,
five miles east of here, from his bed and
whipped him numerically. While he
was being whipped his wife and son, the
latter aged 81, remained peacefully in
bed and made no attempt to protect the
husband and father. The whitecappers
broke open the door of the bed room oc-
cupied by Moore shortly after midnight.
He was taken to the barn lot, and rope
was placed around his neck. 1t was
thrown over a crossbeam in the barn,
and several men seized the other end
pulled Moore up until his toes we're bare
ly tounched the ground. Each man
took turn about whipping the victim.
When Moore was let down a man jump
ed on him and ruptured blood vessel in
him. His internal injuries are severe.
After the mob had done its work, it de-
parted in an orderly manner. Moore it
is said has been cruel to his fami
ly, often beating his wife before the chill
dren, and driving her out of doors.