about nine o'clock
Despite his objections they hoisted Jack on the shoulders of Steve Mullane and Big Bob Jeffries , to lead the van . Then , as though it were only fitting that good old Joe Hooker should share in the occasion , he too was taken in hand , and carried in a chair close to Jack . Amidst whooping crowds they passed , so that everybody might have a chance to set eyes on the pair whom Chester honored that night ; while the explosions continued and the red fire burned in the streets . But it was fated that the glorious day was not to be complete without a touch of tragedy , for along about nine o'clock , when the rioters were beginning to feel too tired to continue the march much longer , and people were returning to their homes in great numbers , a sudden sound rang out that sent a thrill through many hearts . This was the loud , harsh clang of the fire-bell , telling that a real conflagration was about to add its quota to the excitement of the afternoon and evening . `` Hey ! boys , listen to that , will you ?