Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 September 1890 — INDIANA STATE FAIR. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

INDIANA STATE FAIR.

Interesting Notes of an Important Fall Meeting] We can see no reason why we should not pronounce the Indiana State Fair for 1890 a ' success in advance of the event Every ; indication leads us to believe that it will ■ fie and the display will excel any previous , exhibit The attendance will be very large. We append a few items that will interest the visitor to Indianapolis during , that week—from September 22 to 30, in-, f elusive: BICTCSES. I I n accordance with their usual custom, Messrs. Hay & Willits, of No. 112 West I Washington street, will make a display of bicycles, etc., in the main building at the : State Fair, Tfiis firm carries a fine and large stock of wheels.of all kinds from the ■ Tottest t<? the highest prjeed, and make i representations in accordiflice with the i facts. You cgn rely upon their wheels in , every case. They have on hand secondi hand wheels also, and d° repairing with : dispatch. Investigate them before buying. I, ■ _ 1 There were over a hundred entries of i horses, hogsand cattle one day last week. 1 MAYHBW, OPTICIAN. I James N. Mayhew, the optician, located j>t No. 13 North Meridian street, was for .fifteen years with “Moses, the spectacle man.” He is prepared to make frames and grind lenses to order, and makes the fitting of difficult cases a specialty. No. 13 North Meridian street is the place. Consultation with Mr. Mayhew costs nothing, but rather jis cordially invited. Tuesday of fair week will be children’s day. All under twelve years of age will be admitted free. PINE PHOTOGRAPHS. The finest display of photographic work is made by Marceau & Powers, No. 36 and 38 North Illinois street, ground floor, near Bates House. Fine Cabinet Photos, superior to the ®6 work of other houses, at $3 per dozen. Parties attending the State Fair should not leave the city without inspecting theirwork. Instantaneous process used exclusively. Cloudy weather preferred. Special offer: A life size Crayon and one dozen Cabinets, both {for <5. In past seasons the management has not been able to furnish comfortable stalls for all horses entered, but the erection of four large new barns this year will afford room for all. A POPULAR FENCE.

The celebrated Cleaveland Fence, with all its attractiveness, will be on exhibition at the Fair Grounds among the fence displays. This fence is the “Iron Fence Wonder,” and is adopted very, extensive* ly for Lawn, Field and Cemetery fencing. The Cleaveland Fence Co., of Indianapolis, takes its name from the inventor and patentee, John B. Cleaveland, and the revolution in cost, as well as solidity of wire or ribbon fencing with all iron posts, can be credited to his energy and perseverance, being the original inventor and holding the oldest patents. TheTjleaveland Ratchet Governor for wood posts is well known, Andis also manufactured exclusively by Chis company. A neat illustrated catalogue 5f their various styles of Fence is now in preparation: advance sheets are now being mailed free to applicants. The extensive works of the Cleaveland Fence Co. are at !0, 21 and 22 Biddle street, near Massa shusetts Ave. Depot, Indianapolis. It is said the exhibit by the State florists’ issociation in the new horticultural hall will be the finest ever seen in the State. FINE JEWELRY. We have many times heretofore called ittention to the stock of Mr. S. D. Crane, Jeweler, 78 East Washington street, and it las in every instance been a pleasure to do to. Mr. Crane’s stock consists of the best flass and evevy kind of ware usually kept n first-class jewelry stores, such as dianonds, watches, clocks, silverware of jvery description, charms, chains, tea sets, etc. The generality of the goods are of the oest, and prices far below that of any other irst-class house in Indiana. He urgently nvites visitors to the State Fair to inspect iis stock and prices, promising courteous ireatment whether visitors wish to buy or lot. Remember, 78 East Washington st. The applications for space already on file insures the most extensive machinery ex dibit ever seen at the State fair. It will include several attractive show buildings erected during this season by individual exhibitors for special purposes. KERSHNER’S EXCHANGE RESTAURANT. For a good, clean, twenty-five cent meal go to Kershner’s Restaurant, No. 62 North -Pennsylvania street, opposite Grand Opera House. This restaurant supplies the best meal in the city for the price, and if. visitors to the Fair will remember the number they can save money. L~ ( ~ The premiums on speed have been increased SI,OOO and extra good races are promised. Changes have been made in the main building, which, with the new floral I hall, new stabling and buildings for ex- ■ hibition purposes, will surprise visitors.

AMUSEMENTS IN INDIANAPOLIS. FAIR WEEK ATTRACTIONS—MR. BARNES, OF NEW YORK, AT ENGLISH’S—SIBERIA AT THE GRAND—OLE OLESON AT THE PARK—THE STRAUSS ORCHESTRA AT tOMLINSQN HALL. It has long been the unvarying practice of Managers Dickson & Talbott of the Indianapolis theaters in making their bookings for the season to select the strongest attractions to be secured for fair week. This rule has been adhered to this season as well as in the past and the theaters will all offer attractions of unusual excellence. Norte of the shows announced have ever appeared in Indianapolis at this time in previous seasons and they will, therefore, all be entirely new. Nor have any of these attractions ever been presented in th® smaller cities of the State for the reason that the companies are so large and carry so much stage property that they cannot give performances in any but the most spacious theaters. At English’s Opera House will be presented Gunter’s exquisitely beautiful drama entitled “Mr. Barnes of New York,” a play that has created a sensation in all parts of the country. The story is one of absorbing interest and is well calculated to arouse the wildest enthusiasm through its startling situations, exciting incidents. The ptet of the play hinges upon the workings of the Corsican vendetta. The young Antonio falls in a duel with an English officer and over his dead body the sister, Maripa, takes the feat-ftn osth. Leaving herna tive land she seeks the slayer of her brother in different countries, and while in Egypt becomes a Sister of Mercy in the military hospital at Alexandria, where she saves the life of a brother official to the one she was seeking. The young man falls deeply in love with her, and in the fourth act marries her, after she has renounced the fatal vow which he cannot prevail upon her to explain . Her guardian sanctions her marriage, but forms the counterplot to kill her husband as the victim of the vendetta she had sworn. She refuses all proof of her guilt and at the toae when he is expected to enter the room

an bld servant does the work,' hut by mistake kills the guardian, who had suddenly left the room and essayed to enter at the moment. There is a refreshing comedy vein running through the play and the performance is,{withal, one that cannot be surpassed for beauty and admirable treatment. . > In “Siberia’’ the Grand Opera House will also offer a superior attraction. It is the best of Bartley Qftmpbell’S sterling productions, and is justly regarded al a drtftna of great merit,. In labt, it is known fia fine of the strongest and most intensely interesting plays that evsr- tC ’ ,ha staw. ibe stohy Is sensational, highly dramatic and crowded to the limit with incidents of the most thrilling character. It requires a cast of first-class players, and two cars are necessary to carry the scenery andoth er stage equipments. When the late Bartley Campbell wrote the melodrama some years since. Nihilism was a question that commanded the attention of the whole civilized world, and ths great dramatist utilized the subject in such a startling way that it sent a thrill through the entire country, and the interest in the pivCe did not die with the movement that inspired it. Humanity was the fundamental motive in the work, and the struggles of the oppressed against their cruel oppressors were vividly pictured and given ad'ramatic touch thatmade “Siberia” one of the greatest stage productions of the age. As Charles Dickens showed in “A Tale of Two Cities” that the terrible French revolution grew out of the betrayal of a poor peasant girl, so did Campbell illustrate in “Siberia” that Nihilism was brought about by the same causes. In both works a sister’s vengeance is the prime factor. The drama will be mounted in the most extravagant style, and a fine performance is assured.

The popular Park Theater will be right in line with the other houses, and will present the noted and excellent young commedian, Gus J. Heege, in his delightful comedy drama, “Ole Oleson.” The latter is an uproariously funny play. The piace is full of bits of light comedy business, popular music and-incidents that will hold the attention of an audience from the time the curtain goes up until it falls on the final laughable scene. Mr. Heege has made a splendid reputation as a dialect comedian. He speaks with a Sweedish accent and introduces a host of novel characterizations. The star is supported by a company of good people, and those who see “Ole Olson” at the Park will not be disappointed in the performance. ■Edward Strauss, the great Waltz King, with his famous Vienna orchestra, will give three entertainments at Tomlinson Hall, under the magagement of Dickson & Talbott, the dates being Wednesday and Thursday Sept. 24 and 25. Of all the bands and orchestras that have ever been seen in the country, the Strauss organization is probably the best. The first entertainment will be given Wednesday night, the 24th. There will be a matinee and an evening performance on Thursday 25.

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