CAPTURE OF LINGTU.
Calcutta, Maroh 23. The rebel fort at Liogtu was captured by the British troops without any resistance "being offered. THE OPORTO FIRE. lisbon March 23. Particulars of the fire at the Oporto theatre show that the outbreak originated through an explosion of gas in the last act of the piece that was being performed. The doors from the upper boxes and gallery became blocked by the rush of men, who drew their knives, and fought for egress. Some of those who escaped had their clothes completely torn off, and were covered with wounds. About twenty persons were trampled to death in the stampede. Several were killed by jumping from windows; seventy were suffocated, and their calcined bodies were afterwards found in the debris. The actors engaged in the performance escaped in their stage costumes,
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1799, 26 March 1888, Page 2
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137CAPTURE OF LINGTU. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1799, 26 March 1888, Page 2
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