SHOT ON THE STAGE.
The Xew York Herald reports a shocking accident which occured at the Pawtucket Opera House on the evening of the sth inst. A Variety Company from Brooklyn were performing one of the pecular exhibitions introduced by Mr. Frank Frayue and his wife, Mies Clara Butler, the feature of which is the introduction of firearms and the display of skill in marksmanship, 'lhe persons who took part in thi3 portion of the entertainment were two female artists known to the stage by the names of Miss Jennie Franklin and Mdile. Volante, the former beiug in the habit of firing the rifles, and the latter acting in the capacity of assistant. An apple having been placed on the head of Mdlle. Volante, her coadjutor proceeded to take aim by means of a mirror her back being towards Mdlle. Volante, and the rifle being extended backwards over her shoulder. After taking a deliberate aim she fired, and to the horror of the audience the unfortunate assistant uttered a loud shriek and fell to the ground, the bullet haviug pierced her forehead and caused instant death. Great excitement ensued. The police arrested Miss Franklin, who seemed "dazed" with horror, in order to await the result of the coroner's inquest.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XV, Issue 5173, 15 June 1878, Page 6
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