Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 8, Number 26, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 22 December 1877 — Page 3

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Trill Know What to Get and Wh«*re to Uet it.

Slightly ftlterinK the words of the old song, everybody 1Min jost eueb a state of perplexity a* it rl»»plot*: "W'lmt *lnl 1 I nflVr, whatshiil! I C'I OOM),

All HO bewitch nn, nil KO nfuw." Id thflre a more bothering time of tbe whole year than the holiday season, and a more voxinjr task than that of selecting gift*

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wish to bfstnw them—'n sr.lt each tasto, to R*t wlmt you know they really want, for this year above all other years affectionate remcmberance and utility must go hand in hand.

Readers of The Mall, what do yau say toashoppinK nuir together? Two heads are bitter than one, you know, and what one of us does not recolh ct tbe Other may mi^gest, and we'll get all ovoi with much less trouble than '.f we each wtsnt alone, and have a better time into tho hnrgaln, and that counts for aomettiinv, you know, even in holiday shf pp.

Ainon£ so attractive pla^, it is really ditHoult to determine where to begin—but suppose we drop in at the

CENTRAL BOOKSTOKE. By common consent, "Books" fake the first pla*e in a holiday catalogue, aud theeo will hi the favorite selections for gifts a** long as civilization endures—as long the cultivation of tbe intellect is reckoned the "blithest excellence"—as mental rtdo.nment Is esteemed above baublen »nd tmperUtmble ghncracks. Tbe ("ennui Bookstore Is An Institution in which our people take a jut pride, and it'on A Co. take a pride in keeping tt up i, the highest standard. Just now thi* e'egant place fairly sparkles in gems tram the bookmakers. The colleotlou liidmins all the popular and desirable standard and miscellaneous book*, nnny In tbe richest and most oostly tidings, nil of which are suitable for Holldny gift*. Then there Is the elegant stationery for which this house is noted, put up In handsome boxes and packagot—Just the thing, so handy and so acceptable for gifts. Besides, there are panel pictures, hnllotype engravings, writing desks, work boxes, albums, photographs, stereoscopic views, table and mantel ornaments, nil bought low tod sold at prices cornspouding.

W. If. SCUDDKR.

The amount of in vertlvelngenni yand parental c«sh expfnded npon amusing toys for children is becoming one of tbe features of the sge, Tbe truth of this is illustrated at W. II. Scudder*#, a veteran ID helping Santa Clans till the stockings of Terro Haute children. The stock now oil exhibition is one of rare beanty, and at the 11 ottered Mr. Scudder is reaping a large harvest in the line of toy*, candies and confections. By all means, •eo Scudder before you All the stockings If you want |o please tbe children on Christmas morning.

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HURRAH FOR SANTA CLAUS! Up. The To*'. OtUw Lobby is now *tock\ng up in fine cwndiee, Juvenile books, Pocket Knlvea, Ac., for Christmas. A very nice line of Candies was received to-dsy and will be found fresh and pur*. It was ordered late and was made e«p* c'aUy lor tbeir trade and rou will not And the same kind in any other skre la this d»y. The Labby bas had a good reputation fur pun and fine candles In the past, and this reputation will not b« allowed to suffer this season. Go to tbe Lobby and see tbe new kln£s. This large assortment bas all been made within tbe week, consequently «utat be fresh. *,

THEODORE STAHL

Obeys th» Bible injunction to let hia light shine before men. At night wben be lights bis many lamps and tbe rays are reflected from thousands of articles of MI aid other material in hia elegant glast, china, and queen*was® store, 894 Main street, a fairy-like scene Is presente 1. Never before has be shown

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in this city so large and attractive stock. We cannot attempt to enumerate tbe many things be shows, suitable for Ohristaiaa presents,' in glass, china, silver and fancy goods. Indeed we know of no better place In the city where tbe useful as well as ornamental can be so bappily combined, and economy and utility blended. He has spread out a "Ninety Cent Table," where hundreds of attr£ctilve articles sre shown at the uniform and cheap price of ninety cents. Be sure to call at Stabl's in making your rounds for Christmas goods.

«t-* RIDDLE A HUN8AKER. "Why, mamma," said a little girl once, taking a railroad journey for tbe first titne, "I didn't know tbe world was half so large." Now this idea which seems so childish, -is not after all so maeb unlike tbe tboughtof many older and wiser people. A similar expression uiijfbt lie made in regard to the stock of goods at Riddle A Hunsaker's. Few people imagine it la half so large as it is. And it was never so large or handsomer than at thin holiday «eason. In jewelry, watches, clocks and silverware it is simply immense. Then on the other side is a nice line of goods suitable for Christmas gifts, such as fancy handkerchief boxes, collars and cuffii In fancy boxes, fancy tuck combs, perfumery, handkerchiefs, a very large stock in silk and linen, ties cf every description, ladies' pocket books, purses, fascinators, cloaks, furs, furnishing goods and millinery goods. It does seem like everybody could be suited at Riddle's. __

THE PALACE OF MTSIC. Our Holiday column would be incomplete indeed, did we not advise our readers to buy all they want in the Music Line, at L. Kussner's, 218 Ohio street.

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Mr. Kussner, proprietor of the "Palace of Music," bas been associated with tbe musical interests of Indisna for over twenty years. For three years be taught music at Crawfordsville, Ind., then removed to Greencastle, where he likewise taught for years, and it was at the latter place he laid in a humble way tbe foundation of his now large "Palace of Music," which at tbe present day has assumed proportions second to no bouse in tbe State.

Some may wonder at his success in so short a time but we dp not, knowing that he has the great advantage of being tbe only Music Dealer in the State, who has served as an apprentice at Piano Making in a Piano Factory, there learning bow to construct a piano thoroughly secondly, be is a fine musieian, being a successful teacher in the above mentioned plaoes and lastly, but not least (as !t is a very essential part to the whole), he is a tuner of Pianos now all these points put together, will show every one of our readers it! want of a Piano or Organ, that Kussner's "Palace of Musio" is the plaoe to go and buy vour Musical ChristmaB Gilts.

IIElNL BROTHERS.

Without Christmas Trees and Flowers the coming holidays could hardly be celebrated—and these articles would be greatly missed if they could not be bad. Thanks to the enterprise of tbe Heinl Brothers, they are within easy reach. They display at their elegant house on Eighth street, just north of Main, a beautiful stock of Christmas Trees, at low prices, Pampas Plumes, Grass Bo quets, Imortelles, Fancy Pots and Vases Spanish Moss and Prince's Pine for Winter Decorations, Wreathing of Arbor Vitla, together with Cut Flowers, and Winter Blooming Plants. Whether you want to bny any of these articles or nor, if you want to see a pretty place, visit Heinl Bros .Floral Hall, the coming week.

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MRS. T. H. RIDDLE,

Just across the street from tbe Opera House, invites tbe attention of all in search of Holiday gifts to her stock of Fancy Goods, of which she now shows a varied and attractive assortment—indeed, larger and better than she has ever before kept, and'we are gratified to learn that her business was never before In as flourishing condition—the result of close attention, economy, good taste and a knowledge of the wants of her lady patrons. From her .stock may be selected elegant tie*, bows, gloves,scarfs, hosiery—but It is needless to enumerate —tbe ladles all know.what she keeps, and to the gentlemen readers who intend to give a lady a present, we suggest a call on Mrs. Riddle. She keeps a very extensile Une of Children's clothing, and as heretofore, Is headquarters for patterns of every description.

W. H. REINER CO.,

On Ohio street, second door west of Fourth, show a table full of nioe Christmas Slippers, not extravagant In price, and then tbey have a foil line of boots and shoes, at tbe low prices for which this bouse la noted. By tbe way. why not give your boy a pair of boots. Nothing would tickle him more, and here you will find a nice stock.

W. II. PAIGE A CO.

Made a big run on their bank account* last Wednesday, to pay freight on a car load of pianos and organs get in Justin time for tbe holidays. Tbe opened boxes revealed some beauties in tbe way of Upright Grands, tbe Cottage Uprights and Square Pianos. Of course tbey ware of tbe ChSckaring make, for this firm find tbeir customer* "take no other." Among other new things tbey have some beautiful piano covet* to match these match lew instruments, besides fall line of musical merchandise. All Mr. Paige asks is a call from any person wanting a musical instrument. He Is confident of making terms that will be satisfactory.

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For a Holiday Present than a selection from tbe following list? Baskets, rustic and 20 other styles.

Pampas Plumes and Grass Boquets. Hyacinths in Pots and Vases. Aquaria, Globes and Goldfish. Cages, 80 cents np to 95.00. Window Boxes—beautiful goods. Flower Stands in variety. Ferns and Mosses. All these and more at Foote's Seed Store.

TOYS AND CANDIES.

W. A. Sbeap, opposite tbe Post Office, bss spread out a most tempting array of Toys and Candies with which to fill Christmas stockings. To look at bis display it does not seem necessary to go anywhere else to stock up the stockings of the largest family of children. His goods are all fresh, and at prices to suit the most economical.

MRS. HUM ASTON,

On south Fourth street, just north of Ohio, particularly invites a call from persons with large families of children. Her stock of toys is varied and attractive and yet there are no high priced goods. For one dollar—even less—the Isrgest family of children in the city or county can be fitted out. Country readers of Tbe Mail, if they happen in about noon, will be supplied with hot coffee and lunch at a reasonable price.

H. S. RICHARDSON A CO. You are looking around for Holiday presents? Yes. And you have but little money and wish to make it go as far as possible? Exactly. And you think after mature deliberation that you would prefer something in a China store? Jes so. Well, then, take our advice and go to H. 8. Richardson A Co's mammatb establishment, with the Green Bronzed front, and we guarantee that you can find a greater variety and buy more for tbe money tban at any place in Indiana.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING. Photos! Photos! Photographs, plain or finished, in Ink, Oil, W.ater Colors or Crayon, from life or enlarged from any kind of old picture. Also Colored Por celains and a fine line of Frames at very low prices. For Holiday presents now is not too soon to leave your order at Wright's Gallery, 114K Main street, south side, near corner Fifth.

COMMERCIAL COLLEGE. Parents, let us suggest that in selecting a holiday present, tbe best investment you can make for your son or daughter—that which will be of great value for all time—is a scholarship in tbe Terre Haute Commercial College entitling the holder to a practical and business eduoation.

S.LOEBACO.

Mothers, what more serviceable or acceptable to your boy than an elegant hat or cap, as a Christmas gift. This thought was suggested on seeing the handsome styles on exhibition at S. Loeb A Co's, sign of the Big Black Bear. Their prices command the respect of all.

AUGUST HOBERG,

At the sign of the Big Stooking, near Seventh street, has a nice lot of Sleds, Doll Buggios, Ladies' Work Stands, Toy Furniture, all neat, substantial and elegant, besides a large stock of toys and useful articles.

& ^, SAMUEL STONE Is fully of the opinion that on Christmas people should have good eating, and he has made extra exertions to supply his bouse, on Main street, second door west of Seventh, with everything desirable for a good dinner. His long acquaintance with tbe people of the country enables him to get the freshest and best oountry produce, and he is noted for keeping the very best canned goods. In these days of adulteration and dishonesty it is well to select an honest dealer, one who gives fall weight, and such a dealer all recognize Samuel Stone to be.

JAMES PAXTON.

All this week there has been much running to and fro, np and d?wn the streets in search of Christinas gifts. All should know that at James Pax ton's, 007 Main street, may be found a general assortment of booksellers' and stationera' goods, new styles of New Year's cards, fine cutlery, fine pocket books, gold pens and pencils, and choice Holiday good* in great variety.

B. EHRLICH.

Buy your Christmas presents of B. Ebriicb, corner of Main and Fifth streets. Every purchaser of 9* worth of goods for cash receives a ticket for tbe 9&0 Paisley shawl, to be given away January loth.

A. W. QRUENHOLTZ

Has determined to go back to tbe basket business exclusively, after the Holidays, ami is now selling Ida stock of Toy* at coot. Go np to bis establishment, on Fourth street, east ride, jut* north of Cherry, and you will hp surprised and delighted at the choice stock on exhibition of wagons, sleds, hobby horses, velocipedes, toys of every description and all kinds of bsaketa. Remember the place, No. 1GS Fourth street, north of Cherry. ®gn of Big Basket.

FOSTER ASON.

If yon make a Christmas gift why not give something useful, say abed lounge, or a wardrobe, a marble top center table, a fancy chair, a workstand or a pretty bracket. These and anything else in furniture tins can be had at Foster A Son's furniture ctors on Fourth street, just north of Cherry, and they do say their prices are astonishingly km.

HERZ' EMPORIUM.

Tbe crowds at A. Hntz' are simply tremendous. The stock is so large, the gcoda so attractive, tbe prioe so low, and tbe treatment customers receive from MR. HBBZ and all his attendanT»—ladies and gentlemen all—that buyers oome and come again, and every time get something. Tbe prises offered are also a leading attraction. There ia nothing cheap about tbe premiums effered. They are elegant and costly, and the manner of tbe distribution is fair and honorable. Tbe cloak and skirt are both subjects of universal admiration.

J. P. TUTT

In the Opdra House Block haft more Boots and Snoes than he wahts, and he has resolved to put them at prices that will quickly reduce the large and well selected stock. As is well known, he deals in tbe best goods, and when you buy an article of foot wear of him, you can rely on it being just an represented, and that it will do yon good service. It is tbe adoption of this manner of doing business that hao enabled him year iu and cut, without any extra blowing," to retain his large trade. He has a nice line of holiday slippers, boys' boots and shoes elegant enough for a Christinas gift to anybody. g,t

J. P. BRENNAN.

An astonishing number of holiday suits have been constructed this week by this popular merchant tailor,on Main street, east of Sixth, and more are under way for tbe doming week.% Mr. Brennan's low prices and perfect fits, his excellent goods and painstaking make up, give great satisfaction, and bis patrons stick to him faithfully.

ED. W. JOHNSON.

Of course you will get your Christmas oysters at the groat headquarters of Ei. W. Johnson's, just as you have done Christmas after Christmas fur years past, because there you are sure of getting the best in the mu ket, and as he makes this business a specialty there is no danger even iu this unfavorable weather of bis giving you a lot of spoiled oysters. He will have an extra lot, including those big Elephant Ears," and you can have some for your Sunday dinner if you want them.

People and Things.

General Sheridan, comfortably reposing in Chicago, remarks that all is quiet on the Rio Grande, but then it is Sheridan who once said that if he owned and Texas, be would sell Toxaa and live in the other place.

The Ohio Farmer talks about. "The Shrinkage of Hogs." Now, we've noticed a good many of them at the free lunch counters about town, but never saw a single one of them shrink.—New York Commercial Advertiser.

Philadelphia bas ninety-nine millionaires, of whom Asa Packer, with his $12,000,000, is the richest. They are not greedy in Philadelphia, and so we do not hear of any hundred million fortunes. A moderate competence satisfies a Pbiiadelphian. j,

A New York clergyman lectured one night last week cn "Boots and Shoes and Naked Feet or, Man and his Standing." The lecture was probably one of deep interest to young gentlemen courting ladies with testy parents, to men who dun, and lastly, to boot and shoe makers.

When Mr. W. D. Ho wells appeared upon the lecture platform at Hartford, tbe other ovening, Mr. Mark Twain introduced him with the observation that it was unnecessary to speak of his literary reputation be was merely there to back up the moral character of Mr. Howells."

A Boston child singer is advertised as Little Sweetie." In private poor little Sweetie's brain is racked and twisted, and there's a sweet little club kept for her benefit in tbe closet. If Bob Ingersoll has no bell, what oan he do with tbe cruel devils that afflict tbe public with infant phenomena

Baltimore has had two baby shows. At one of them the smallest mother had tbe biggest baby. One woman had her whole family of five children in tbe hall not having been able to make arrangements for leaving them at home. A reporter says that babies with pretty mothers got tbe most votes.

Well bred Parisians never treat. In public resorts, cafes and buffets the French system of every man paying for .bis own drinks is strictly observed, save in tbe case of beggars, who are treated sometimes to a cup of coffee, but never to whisky. Only tbe American stands up at a counter and drinks in solemn and lavish perpendicularity. "Moody and Sankey," says tbe Pfcria Gaulois, "are the founder* of a new religion which enjoys a certain vogue in tbe United States. Moody tells stories by way of a sermon and bis partner rings »ngs. In tbe United States this is called religion in Paris we should aim ply call it a concert saloon."

Tbe Governor of Panama declares that couples will not be allowed to indulge in round dances except tbey have his written permit. Tbe olive skinned and brilliant eyed Hispano American girls must have an opinkm of tbe Governor which cannot be defined in any Spanish lexicon. A free dance Is one of the greatest sources of bappineas to the children of tbe tropica.

Said the Rev. Mr. Ttlmaga, the other night: "The world will have to learn that the newspaper is an institution, and that it requites infinite brains and almost infinite capital. It is folly for any one who cannot snowed in anything else to try newspaperdom. To publish a newspaper requires tbe skiil, predskm

boldness, vigilance, and strategy of a commander-in-chief. To edit it requires that one be a statesman, an essayist, a geographer, in foot, an encyclopedia. And to govern and propel it till it is an established tact demands mora qualities than any business on earth."

Tbe way in which advertisers in someof the London papers parade their Christianity, and seek to use it as a stepping stone to profit and advancement, cannot fall to strike the American mind as being a mixture of cant and cupidity. Here area fow:» "5 "A clergyman and wife invite a lady, a sister in Christ, to share their bouse, housekeeping, and happy pariah work.-"

The capacity in which tbia "sister in Christ" is wanted is a mystery. Here is one about which there can benodoubt:

A plain oook wanted in a Christian family near London. State age." But why ahould anybody want to know the age of a Christian oook? "A Christian, amiable, cheerful, domesticated, aged 4S, wishes to be useful in a family where confidence would be valued. Comfortable home ohief object.

LAURA."

Laura brings to mind the case of tbe theological student who wanted to pay for his board by asking a blessing st table "Ltw.—A Christian desires to employ bta spare time in copying or drawing abstracts, deeds, Ac., for solicitors. Neatneu and despatch. Terms Id. per tolio." ZBNAS.

This man, having read in tbe Bible, "Bring Zenas, the lawyer," seems to select tbe scriptural nom de plume as one which will bring him good christian business.

Christian partner wanted, with £5,000 to £0 000, to develop a splendid concern in the south of Ireland."

Concerning this advertisement, our capitalists would say, "Too thin, too thin."

Shows and Show Folks.

The McKee Rankin company played the "Danites" Monday and Tuesday evenings to good audiences. Since Joaquin Miller wrote this play and it was brought out in New York, last summer, it has been so extensively advertised in that most potent of alidad vertising ways —little paragraphs—that there was much curiosity .to see It. To be so faulty in construction, it is a very strong drama. Like much of Mr. Miller'a work it resembles a strong man striking fierce blows in the dark. Once in awhile be hits and when he hits It "oounts," but for the most part his muscle is wasted. The advent of "Huldah Brown'Ms totally unaccounted for from her own standpoint (and she might have been made to do this in three lines), and the ooming of a "schoolma'am"into a miner's camp, where were but two women, and they prostitutes, and absolutely no ohildren at all, is the most patent of all absurdities in any light. Tbe presence of "Nancy Williams" disguised ss "Blllie Piper" is rather better explained,though It is quite as absurd to suppose a woman could oonceal her sex in such a place for a week, especially when she wears rather tight trousers, snd a close belt around her walit. These are only specimens of faults by the dozen. But tbe piece Is sketched with a bold, free, If coarse hand, and the exoellent acting of tbe company most acoount for Its suo cess. The aoting is olose to sll that could be asked. The company have oeen playing together so long that everything runs as smoothly as csn ever be expected. Miss Kitty Blsnchsrd's "Nancy Williams" aud "Blllie Piper" Is altogether tbe central figure of tbe play. The inoongrnltles or character and situation are the author's, not bers, snd she plays the overwrought, ssd, trying career with a power ibat several times narrowly misses being great. Mr. Rankin's "Sandy McGee," Louis Aldrlch's "Parson," and Vlnlng Bewers' "Judge Wise," dispute the second plaoe. Mr. Rtnkln exhibits remarkable versatility as be comes to us from time to time, and bisbsrdy miner is as lkiarked apiece of character ization as his "Jacque" in tbe Two Orphans. His Sandy McGee mnch

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sembles Frank Mayo's "Davy Crockett.' It is really ssd to tblnk that such a grandee seldom lives in tbe west. The "Parson," too, is given with a rough and startling force which leaves a distinct impreeslon on the memory. It falls little, if any, short of the radk of a genuine oreatioa. Bowers has been known along time as an exoellent sctor, and his uniaue rendering of the "Judge" adds to that repute. Parsloe'a Chinaman is good, but be does not have enough to do. Tbe author certainly did not expect such a ma* to play the part, or he would have put more into his month. Tbe "Huldah Brown" of Miss Goldthwalte was modestly and properly given, and so we might go on through tbe list. Come again, Mr. Rankin, whenever yon can.

Nothing booked for tbe Opera House until New Years afternoon and night, wben Miss Genevieve Rogers comes with her beautifuf creation of "Maud Muller." This Is the little lady, it will be remembered, wbb was taken sick st the Terre Haute House,wben announced to play last winter, snd was unable to appear. Knee then she has' met with tbe tallest success. Tbe Boston Sunday Times tbua tells of her:

Miss Genevieve Rogers wall born in Lonisvtlle, Kentucky, April 9,18», and is therefore not nineteen years of age, a foot few who saw her In tbe second set of "Maud Muller" will readily believe. Sbe made her fin* appearance as a "star" in April, 1379, under the management of Mr. Frank EL Aiken, tbe well-known actor and manager. Her earner was one of continued tnnmphs. In tbe Soutbwnt wherever she has appeared she bas won the admiration, of her audiences and tbe good will of ber managers. Sbe was anxious to succeed in Boston, and the great success

which she has won here must be doubly gratifying to her since she osme almoat unheralded and making no pretentious claim qpon our patronage. She had pngudioe to overcome also, and the honor which Boston hss done her, in crowding the Museum and freely giving her its plandits, Is a spontaneous offering, and such a one as is never acoorded here but to real merit. Behind tbe scenes her triumph bss been tally as great aa that won from her audienoe. Tossy that not a member of the stock oompany with which sbe nightly plavs is Jeslons ot her distinction, is the highest praise that we oan aooord her, and those in the ranks of the dramatic profession will appreciate its value.

It is possible that Bryant's Minstrels will appear at tbe Opera House two weeks from this evening.

Joe Murphy comes ou tbe evening of the 7th of January. It was seven years ago last Wednesday evening that tbe Opera House was opened by John E. Owens.

The German aotress with the unpronounoeable name (Janauschek), is 47 years old. f|%

Eastern dramatis critics are cudgeling m, their brains in a desperate effort to find a definition of the word "Comedy,"

Charles Pope, who played "Jaok Cade" here last season, is starring in Australia. m-

Billy Barlow's Big Band will give two performances, on Christmas, at Dowling Hall. Ed L. Wallaoe and J. W. Wells, German domedians, and the Fox Brothers, song and danoe artists, are a® with the troupe.

Lydia Thompson, who took, her do-

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parture for Europe on Saturday, remarked to a World reporter on the steamer, that the people of Now York appeared to have lost all interest In the drama. 1

Mr. Castle, tbe tenor, says Miss Cary bas the magnetism of Parepa. "When she steps on the stsge she seems to ssy, 'Well, here I am with you, and I'll do the very best I oan.' Miss Kellogg— well, she is a fine singer, just as good as Miss Cary, but she is diplomat®." "Led Astray," "Two Orphans," and several other plays of like class have had long runs in this oountry, but they were short oompared with that of "Our Boys" at tbe Vaudeville Theatre, London. They have been playing it every night since tbe middle of January, 1875.

Ourdramatlo townsman D. G. Earle, reoently distinguished himself st Tuscola, Ills. A lswyer of that plaoe in* suited thedsughter of the manager of the oompany, F. G. White.' Earle and $ another member of the troupe oalled upon the lawyer to demand satisfaction, i: Tbe lawyer then insulted Earle, whereupon

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terrible thrashing. Esrle and his companion were arrested and ball fixed at 9800, which was given, some of tbe most prominent citizens going on their bonds. At White's benefit a day or two after, the house wss jammed. A

The Soouts of the Plains" was being played by the Texas Jaok Comblnstion in Johnstown, Ps. A great number of Indians snd white settlers bad been soslped, and tbe third act was shout to culminate In a thrilling tableau, lighted with red fire. The stage manager was' holding a pan of tbe blazing substance.. It burned his hand, and he put It on a^: table where a canister of powder had been placed. Tbe resulting explosionm was terrific, and tbe audienoe regarded It as one of tbe best realistic stage effects

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tbst they bsd ever witnessed. The Indlsnspolls Journal of Tuesday says: Tbe "Dizzy Blondes," they of the r^ unssvory reputation, failed to show here last night although they were extexsively billed. When the character ofv: the entertainment given by these brssen women wss made known to J. M. Bramwell, upon tbe advice and at thai suggestion of a prominent lawyer, haps? refused to allow the doors of Masocic| Hall to be opened for them. Tbey did!"not stop very long, and as soon as theyp found tbey would not be sllowed to appear, tbey passed on to Lafayette, and tbe wicked denisens of that burgh had ar chance to gase upon tbe gyrations of the** "Dizzies." fX-i

Tbe New York Sun ssyslf the man-'-agers should conclude to lower their admission sums, doubless an immediate effort will be made to reduce tbe actors' pay. Tbe first protest will oome from tbe woman, who have to spend all that they make, and in some cases more than their salary, for dresses. But this willhave little weight, for no class is so easily recruited as tbe good-looking Walking lady. Good society is fairly? bursting with them. The move will' also throw a great number of leading men and women into tbe star field But the probability is that tbe star field will pitoh thorn bsok into stock companies, where they will reoeive much less than before.

We have frequently called attention to the constantly growing evil of encoring every number at concerts and thus drswing out programmes beyond all reasoasble limits. Occasionally a recall is appropriate, and may be considered a proper tribute to the performer, though tbe practice has become so 'jommon that there actually seems to be more honor In the breach than in the observance. In Washington, as we are Informed by tbe Gazette, tbe Thursby programme embraced twelve numbers and there were ten encores. If a gentleman abould pay a dollar for a yard of cloth be would not think of demandlng that tbe ahop keeper give him another yard, and yet the same Individual doe* not hesitate to insist on a double concert wben he bas paid for but one. Tbe entire system is aa imposition, first on the artists and then on those in the audience who do not care to listen to singing or plsying all night, no matter how good it may be.