Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 10, Number 25, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 20 December 1879 — Page 1

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Vol. 10.—No. 25.

THE^MAIL

'A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

SECOND EDITION.

Town-Talk.

In hi* perambulation* round town, T.T. frequently come* in contact with CHEEKY VMOYLS*.

Ho finds them in all tbe trades and profession*, behind coantera, tearing calico, and behind polpita expounding the scripture*. Tbe cheeky man may be defined as the man who has a sublime confidence in bis own abilities. Because he is only a two-inch pipe, the thought is never allowed to obtrude itself upon his mind that he cannot dlscharge a ten-inch stream of wisdom. It is a cardinal doctrine with tbe c. m. that he is not only "as good," but as great as any other man. He aoquiesces in the popular theory that "tbe talleat pole knock* tbe persimmon," and believing himself to be one,of tbe tallest sapling* tbe human forest hsa ever produced, there is no persimmon so high but be wiii try to bring it down. With the astounding assurance which only Ignorance can give, tbe cbeeky man rushes in where angels would question the .propriety of going. Consequence* are nothing to him. Acting upon the maxim that "faint heart never won fair lady," he puts on tbe garb of bravery whether he has it or not, and dashes into tbe fray. And it is surprising bow well he •often oomes out. Somehow or another he manages to make his way, and not seldom obtains a prize which causes the eyes of all bis friends to open with incredulity. T. T. has notioed that the cheeky fellow has "dead loads" of enemies,—at least people who call him a fool when his back is turned, and say pleasant things to bis face,—but by some hook or crook he manages or conn trivee to get accommodations .whenever he wants tbem, and pretty much every* thing elso that be wants. In tbe matter of matrimony, for instance, there is nothing half so surprising as the number of "oRtches" which tbe c. m. makes. It would really *eem as if all tho heiresses wore "lying around loose" when tbeao cheeky fellow* put In an appearance. There ia something so dashing and sprightly about them that tbe beautiful creatures osn't find it in their hearts to resist tbem and tbey don't. Result: tbe persimmons (beautiful heireases) are taken for tbe asking. T. T. has often wondered how a class of people who are apparently so unpopular oan accomplish such wonderful results, and after turning the matter over in his mind, In his usual contemplative fashion, for along time, has concluded that It ia all owing to the extraordinary quantity of "oheek" which these people possess, tbe aforesaid obeek being nothing moro nor less than a combination of nluck, pertinacity and good humor. When a man or woman la plucky everytidng else is forgiven, while pertinacity wins in the end, even where at first it provokes only ridicule, and good humor opens many a door that doublebolted. 5

T. T. also meets another olass of people, who are quite tbe opposite of the cheeky ones, and may be denominated

DirriDXNT raopuc.

This class is tar more numerous than the opposite one. It is also less successful. The diffident man believe* in the persimmon doctrine, too, but unfortunately tor him he always Imagines that some other fellow has the long pole. 11M persimmon that he oan be Induced to reach for with any confidence must grow on a very bush indeed. This class •of people think more lowly of them•elves than tbey ought to. They look through a glass which magnifies the wrong way. Tbey have abetter opinion of everybody else's talents than of their own. They lack exactly what make* tbe cheeky man so formidable—pluck. They are always preparing themselves bat are never quite ready and being unready they are cowardly. Tbey feel that they shall do great things some day (rat tbe "some day" is always in the future* It thus happens that whenever an emergency comas they shrink back from it and a stronger band takes the helm and wins the glory. Each opportunity I (Mi render* them still weaker until, by and by, tbey lose heart altogether and are trampled down beneath the feet of the contending masse*. If pltttk I* popular, timidity is a* unpopular If one mak«« enemies, the other does not gaiu Mends. The world will not have confidence In hits who has no confidents in himself. And In spite of mil the editors of magasines stoutly assert to the contrary, the world does not go about with a lantern groping for genius In bidden places. That theory,might have dooe one day, but at present there is too much of tbe article lying is full •tow upon the surface to tender such a proceeding necessary or profitable. The genius that carries aamall *l«ed trumpet and is not over bashful of using It, I* the kind that make* its way in these latter

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days. The people as a mass expect a man not to be over-modest about taking care of number one. Tbey have a strong conviction that if a fellow does not oome to tbe front it is because he feels that the front is not the place for him, and so they don't trouble themselves to go and pull him out of his obscurity and thrust honors upon him.

As between tbe man of excessive obeek and tbe manofexeeesive modeety T. T. believes tbe odds axe strongly on the side of tbe former. He gets along bettor and, as a rule, accomplishes more in tbe world. There is a golden mean, however, between tbe two extremes, where tbe great majority 0/ really competent men and women are found—people who are neither shrinking sensitive plants nor disgusting egotists—but who take the true measure of tbelr own abllitiee and compel others to recognize them for what they are worth. It is needless to say that this is the class by which tbe world's best work is done,

A Woman's Opinions.

REMINISCENCES OF CHILDHOOD. There is a pleasure akin to pain in coming unexpectedly upon a forgotten souvenir of our childhood. Like a chord of maslc longsinoe passed from memory, like tbe sound of a voice we never thought to hear again, it thrills our hearts with a rush of tender recollections and brings tears to eyes that do not often weep. The busy years with all cares and sorrows and animosities roll away and leave us on the tbreshhold of life, young and hopeful and full of faith. All this was brought vividly to my mind not long ago when, hunting for some book of reference, I came suddenly upon a little, dusty volume which once wss bright with scarlet bindings and gilt letters but now was tattered and defaced by many marks of little soiled fingers. It was not necessary to open its pages to call to mind tbe charming stories contained within its leaves. Although twenty years had elapsed since I pored over them with childish eagerness tbey were indelibly impressed upon the memory through the power of their charming author, Grace Greenwood. On tbe title page was inscribed in delicate characters, "A Reward of Merit to my Youngest Pupil," written by one who passed her whole life in tbe care and training of little children, yet never bore the sweet name of "mother," a lifetime of toll and sacrifice but not without Its rich rewards. In tbe dim past rise tbe shadowy outlines of the old schoolroom with its uncomfortable seats and bare walls and ranged against tbeee stands the "spelling class." I hear even now the busy bum that preceded this, the doling event of tbe day, when eaoh pupil was permitted to study aloud and tbe more uoiae be made tbe harder he was supposed to be studying. Then the class was called and I oan see yet tbe oomplacent look of the little girl who lisped out "number one" as she took her plaoe at the head of tbe row, and the defiant glance of number two who hoped to "turn her down" before tbe lesson was over the Inevitable wrangle that always occurred before the class was all called, and the reckless bravado with which the poor spellers took their usual plaoe at the foot of the class.

Tbe modern school system has introduced many changes, some of tbem wise and important, but I doubt if any method of spelling oan excel tbe old one of learning by rote tbe entire spelling book, column after column, beginning with "baker" and ending Kith tbe hardest words In the dictionary. I can remember when very little children could spell correctly every word in McGuffj's Speller and they were drilled into them in such away that they were never forgotten. I am very sure that whatever may be tbe accomplishments of tbe children of tbe preeent age, they do not

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quarter of a century ago. The recollection of a happy cbildbood, like the departing of a pleasant day, is enveloped in clouds of rose color and gold. Everytbiog connected with it seems pure and beautiful. As I lay the little red book reverently sway, my glance rests upon a tiny old-fashioned ambrotype which opens and discloses the face of a child with innocent eyes and hands demurely folded. There 1* an indistinctly familiar look about those feature*, a shadow of countenance I sometimes see in the mirror, but tbe resemblance is so feint, the expression so changed, I almost think it cannot be tbe same, and that this little child died many years ago. And yet lean recall many thoughts and feelings which seem to find expression in that nlalnest of alt plain little feces, sentiment of reverence, an unbounded frith In everything, .topUdty tt* ©Wild*

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Children of the present day are born wise. It is not alone tbe parents who are making piogitss. As I writs, the voices of two little girls busy at play come through an open the door. Now, you go and ring the door bell, says one, and ril scad word that I'm not at boms." "Ail right," say*, the other, "and than

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I will not pursue this subject further, as I wish a little time to refer to a very forcible letter received from some unknown person, who signs himself "clerk." He begs that attention shall be called in this oolumn to the hours which olerks are obliged to keep. He refers more especially to tbe olerks In clotbiug stores who, he ssys, "are required to be at the store from early morning until nine, ten, eleven end twelve o'clook,*p. m., and Snnday morning till noon." He further says that "a short time ago a petition was circulated asking that all if clothing stores should close at aeven In the evening, and this was signed by every proprietor in town except one," which of course rendered it null and void, as no clothing man is goiag to shut up his, store and see his neighbor sell goods. If what this young man says is true, there is certainly a wrong committed. It is no excuse that clerks are plenty and therefore proprietors can be independent. Because flesh and blood are cheap is no reason why any man should improperly use them to his own advantage. Fourteen or fifteen hours' service a day is too much to require of any employe who receives no higher wages than jthe average clerk. If business requires extra hours let- there be extra pay. Tbe propriety of keepiDg the stores open on Sunday I leave for Sabbatarians to discuss. Business men will not find any great advantage in exacting unwilling service, and their patrons will very readily conform tojany hours tbey may choose to adopt. Most of our clerks occupy such positions because, either from lack of education or opportunity, they cannot fill any other but under kind and just treatment tbey will dischsrge their dutiee cheerfully and faithfully. Everybody requires some period for recreation, and no man has a right to deny this relaxation to those in bis employ.

I base these remarks mostly upon the statements contained in the letter referred to, but any one who visits the stores of all kinds towards nightfall cannot fail to observe tbe tired and weary expression on the fiaoes of the clerks. This Is not always due to exaotlng employers, by any means every cross and faultfinding man, every exacting, capricious and thoughtless woman has some part in wearing out the nervous system of tho salesmen and women behind the counters. They may have faults aad imperfections, but because they are honestly trying to do their part of life's work eutitles tbem to all the courtesy and assistance it ia in our power to extend.

Susan Perkins' Letter.

Tennis HAUTE, Bee. 19th, 1879. MY DBAR JOSEPHINE: "A.t Christmas play, and make good cheer, For Christmas come* but once a year."

So tbe poet sings and I agree with him, decidedly, In regard to the playing, but when it comes to making good cheer, then I beg to be excused. Just at preeent the whole bouse is In a wild state of excitement in tbe endeavor to get up a Christmas dinner that will surpass anything of tbe kind ever given in Terre Hants. Christmas 1s tbe time when person of means, combined with a fair share of generosity, can make other* happy and himself everlastingly popular. Now Uncle Kara, although outwardly a crusty old fellow, has a heart as good as gold, and is always revolving some plan by whieb to help suffering humanity. This time the brilliant idea struck him of giving a grand dinner party to certain poor young men of his acquaintance, who had appealed in some way to the sympathetic heart of Uncle Ezra. It is to be given Christmas Eve, and Untie insists that no pains shall be spared to make its complete success.

Accordingly Aunt Miranda has pot us all to work stoning raisins, rubbing sliver, hunting up recipes, blanching almonds, and a thousand other things. I cannot tell how many times I have been to the confectioner's with orders for Ices and fruits. Then tbe house is to be decorated with evergreens and the tables to he ornamented wiUj choice -v/,-

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sorry." And after awhile one of them said, "The idea of our mammas trying to make us believe there is a Santa Clsus. That will do to tell babies!"

A short time ago, where I was visiting, a bright-eyed little girl of eight years wss ushered into ber motiwr's room, one morning, with a very mysterious air, and a relative said: "May, we have a surprise for you. Ton have a little brother." "Oh, that is no surprise," was the cool reply. "I have been expecting something cf that sort for some time." "Children know mure than their parents," used to be uttered as a sort of a rebuke to aapiring youngsters, but now it oemesvery near being the truth. Fathers begin to think their exploits in tbe way of sowing wild oats were rather tame compared to those of their youthful beir», and it only takes a short time for the young lady of the period to convince ber abasbed mother that her stock of knowledge is very limited compared to that of her daughter.

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fiowers. But you should sse the bill of fare! Only a man oould originate such a thing a woman la oontented with enough to eat, bnt a man will insist every time upon having a great deal more than enough. One would suppose that theae poor young fellows had never eaten anything before, or else were possessed of nnususliy large appetites. After soup oome four different kinds of fish, besides oysters in various forma. Then turkey, duck, quails, with appropriate side dishes! But I may as well give up trying to describe it. Suffice it to say that every animal, fish, fowl and vegetable on the faoe of tbe earth will be represented and divided Into any number of coursee.

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With the last of tbe dessert will come a surprise in the shape of a present for each of tbe guests. Uncle Ezra is a good man his benevolence even carried him so far as to inquire into the peculiar tastes and wantsof these young men, so that each present will be appropriate. Below is a list of a few ol the gifts already decided upon.

Col. Nelson will receive a beautiful photograph album, supposed to be large enough to contain tbe pictures of the ladies to whom he has made the same complimentary remark.

To a popular grocer, a fashionable bonnet for his old woman. To an old oitizen, a beautiful gold pencil marked "P."

Col. Thompson, (if present) a smoking cap, valued at a million and a half—his savings.

A Main street jeweler will receive a handsomely bound copy of Blackstone. The Earl of Warwick, a postoffice.

The Terre Haute Light Ouard Ringgold Band, an additional name. To poor, bald-headed Town Talk, a nice wig, with advioe to find himself a pretty little wife.

To the two rival clothing establishments a bone of contention. To tbe police foroe, an American born oitizen.

The Chief of Fire Department a bottle of soothing syrup, to be swallowed tbe instant the alarm feti-ikes Warranted to calm the wildest excitement.

To tbe prosecuting attorney, a Hat of tbe unlicensed saloons. Each of the five would-be bondsmen will receive the gift of an office, equally as remunerative as that of county clerk.

To the former county commissioners, a plan for a magnificent court houseno* by Vrydagh.

Ball Brothers, a libel suit (by way of variety). The Ledger, a copy of tbe Law of Libel.

The Courier, a photograph of Sue Perkins (perhaps). The Express, tb( remains of the greenback party, done up In crape.

The Mail, a Golden Horse-shoe—(not skeleton). ,v The Banner, a ooat of armor.

Beeldes these and ether present*, Uncle Zzra has one even more magnificent than tbe rest, to be given to tbe handsomest man in town. The trouble is to decide upon the luoky person. Aunt Miranda aaya it ahould be given to a certain ex-lieutenant, while Uncle Ezra is in favor of a young hardware merchant, lately married. Matle ia very indignant over both preferences, and says of oourse George ought to have it, while I really think it would be treason to give it to anyone—except the handso meet man in town.

Jossphine, do not breathe a word of this to snyone, for it is intended to bes oomplete surprise. I have not told a person except you, and do not intend to, which shows that a woman can keep a secret. How I wish you oould be here, so that we together oould witness tbe sweet smile of gratitude which will illuminate the oountenanoe of each recipient of Uncle Ezra's generoalty.

After all, CbrlsCmaa is not half so nioe to grown np people as to children. Very few of us are fcreally satisfied with what we give or get, white children are happy in tbe belief that good Kriss Klngle will come down the chimney and fill their little stockings to overflowing with all kinds of goodies.

Do you remember, Jossphine, how ws always hung up the very largest stockings we could find, and sat np pstientiy in the dark for boars, waiting for tbe appearance of his majesty down the cbimney.f Bat he was a careful old fellow and never came until Morpheus had gently closed oar eyes.

A merry Christmss to you. From V* Susw. P. 8. Is It not a tittle strange bow eonfnssd some people become in regard to my place of residence Hie other day some one addressed a letter to me at 8trawberry Hill! How ridiculous! And I have been accused of living in several different houses on Oak street! Then math Sixth and Seventh have come in for their share, and I expect next to hear that my home is In the clsssic precincts of Bagdad. 8. P.

"A PUBA for the Quakers," In reply to "Woman's Opinions" of last week, is crowded over to next week's Issue, together with a considerable amount of original mittat, in type aad manuscript.

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Have you been there to-day? Did you see them? Just what you want Call early. CentStore.

OUR BOOK TABLE.

THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY AND CORRESPONDENCE OF MRS. DELANY. Edited by Sarah Ghaunoey

Woolsey. Two vols. Boston: Roberts Brothers Terre Hsute: E. L. Jodeeke. *." This Is oas of the most readable books of the kind ever published. Born In tho year 1700, and intimately sseocteied with kings, oourtters, and men ef letters, and through a long period of the most intensely interesting English history, hi whlch she took prominent psart—Mrs. Delany's correspondence for its facta alone would be valuable. But in addition to M4s she wss sr cbsrming writer as well ass close observer. Her letters are modWa of graceful, comprehensive, gossipy sketches of the time in whieh she lived1.

A FOOL® ERRAND. BJr One of the Fools. Hew York: Fbrds, Howard A Hulbert. Terre Haute,. IB, Godecke 91.00.

This anonymous novel is the hit of the season. The hero is a young Michigan lawyer who* surrenders a happy home and increasing practice to fight for the Union, and after the war emigrates to the South, not so much for the sake of gain, as to help tbe work of "Reconstruction." The key note to tbe whole is, that Institutions which hwve existed for three centuries cannot be swept away In a moment by martial conquest, and their spirit survives long alter the institutions themselves have disappeared. The great ebarm of the work is its strict unpartiality, and the vivid delineation of life in Dixie for the years succeeding the dose of the warrpresenting a strange panorama of tragic and oomio events, ths rieh, raoy characteristics of negro fonf side with the dark, bloody deeds of the Ku-Klux. The New York Tribune says: "In point of vivid soene painting, subtle Intuitions of character, and colloquial raciness and humor, many of the sketches in this volume may well challenge oomparision with the most effective passages in our fictitious literature, not excepting tbe wonderful pictures of actual life in 'Uncle Tom's Cablik'"

LETTERS FROM A CAT, by H. H.t Author of "Nelly's Silver Mine.'1 with seventeen illustrations, by Addle

Led yard. Boston, Roberts Bros: Terre Haute, E. L. Godecke. Prioe, |1.25. The title page, which Is all we have found time to read, tells us this is published by tbe cat's mistress, for the benefit of all cats and. the amusement of little children. The letters are the supposed composition of a cat to a little girl away from home, to' whom it was very muoh attached, and are just such Utters as a good and loving cat would be auppoeed to write. They are printed on large type, tinted paper, and illustrated, making an attractive holiday volume for children.

STORIES OP WAR—Told by Soldiera. and collected and edited by Edward E. Hale. Boston: Roosns Brothers.

Terre Haute: E. L. Godecke. fl.00. The title and the name of tbe sutbor Indicate what this volume is. The publishers announce to the "boys" that if they like "Stories of War," the editor intends to follow with Stories of the Sea, told by Sailors, and Stories of Adventure, told by Adventurers.

HIS MAJESTY, MYSELF. Boston: Roberts Brothers. Terre Haute: E. L, Godecke. $1.00.

This Is the last issue of the popular "No Name" Series.

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mentioned at tbe time A. H, Dooley wss over here for a few hours tbe other dsy. When he went tome he put this in typet

The Terre Hsute Saturday Evening Mail bss greatly Improved of late. It is a better paper now than at any previous term of its life, and Is more prosperous.

TfcMW la nothing remarkable in tbe utterance of this well known fact, but another page, we detect a vein of homesickness, or at least a warm attachment for tbe old home place, in the following which we find under the heading above quoted:

One day last week we made a flying visit to the old home, Terre Haate. Indiana. We were in a hurry and could only take a hasty look at the dear old place. But to be there waa like being In paradise for a short tims. We will put it on record, "now and here," that there are no better people on the globe, anywhere, than the inhabitants of that city. Wesay tills without sny prospect of a monument, or postbumcu» honors of any kind, from any of ber citizens. The people there are rich and royal in a a it to a a liberal and advanced civilisation We wwe glad to see everybody, and everybody was glad to see os. from the bootblacks up to tbe "lord* and ladies." There wss not minute while we were these, but some old acquaintsm»s and honest friends were extending their hands and bidding asa bestcy wetarane. As Peck recently said of his old friends la LaCrosse, so say we of our old Mends ta Terre Haute, "May you all live as you want to, and when Gabriel begiua to play Pinafore, may yon get your bag gscs over ths aide In good order, and all of you have lower berths." Go in and get first choice—take cushioned esats, and eat at the first table. There ia no plwgood eoongh for you. The peo-

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PUBLIC LIBRARY* t*

There was a sadden awakening of th® long slumbering library Question h» the City Council last Tuesdsy evening, and notwithstanding ths emphstio vote of the people last May in favor of the tax^ for establishing the library, the council •till hesitates to take definite action. I%t will be remembered that after sundry skirmishing an ordinance levying a taxji^ as the people had instructed, was framed^ and presented to tbe council. It WM% voted down afterwards reconsidered,^ and has remained in this condition for^ several months. On Tuesday evening^ Councilman Cruft moved that It be takepi op and a final vote taken upon it. This motioned livened up the council and general discussion ensued. It was discovered that the original ordinance wa»|* missing from the files, and the MayorL^: doubted if tbe ordinanoe could be passed^ solely upon the records of tbe council* Mr. SeMees wsntsd to turn th* mstter over to the next oounoil. Oouucllmensn Cruft, Harris and McCutcheon wanted a|p square vets and did not favor dodging' any responsibility. Mr. Frisz wanted to know, you know, whether out* right donation was proposed, or whethery an annual tax would be saddled upon the people. Mr. Polk wanted It to rest*., until after the next city election, stodgy upon Mr. Sob loss' motion to postpones* actions a vote was taken, resulting: Ayes—Apmann, Beauobamp, Clutter.i Haralson, Polk, Regan, Sohloss—7..i. Nays—Cruft, Frlss, Harris, McCutcheon,^ White—& Mr. Cruft came at the eoun-' cil unsuccessful on two other tacks, and* announced bis intention of bringing up« the question st every meeting until^ some definite action is taken but Ini^ view of the above vote and tbe known hostility of the Mayor, the friends of tbea^' Public Library have nothing to boj«? for from the present oouncil. ,,,

The appearance of Miss Helen Jeffenyg^ on Wednesday evening, was greeted hyfe a cultured and critical audlenoe. Nature)* has done a great deal for this talented^ vocalist, and there was much curlosity|| manifested to learn If her sojourn at|^ ths Cincinnati College of Music hadjp been beneficial. It is eneugb to sayk that that the expectations of ber warm-^f est friends were not disappointed. Tha» training Is apparent, and her voice la now of great parity, dear and sweet In style and method there is a notloeable Improvement. The several teachersi& who came with her from the College off Music contributed to make «p a raw musical treat. Prof. J. E. Perring, Missi Jeflers* teacher, charmed the audlenoe* with a oouple of bslisds of a atyle^r ssldom besrd nowadays outside the^ best negro minstrel troupes. There I* no reason why the sable artists should# monopolise this pleeslng style of composition. VJ

Madam# Rents' Minstrels bad a big* audience Thursday evening. Many of the old bald heads, as well as some really youths, were dlssppolnted st th# entire abeenoe of vulgarity.

John T. Raymond appeared fasfnfgbt to a large audience in his new play oftWolfert's ftooet, a well constructed!^ drama, and excellently well played. His "Ichabod Crane" is in marked contrast with his "CoL Sellers," but let a person shut his eyee, and it will be no stretch of tbe imagination to expect on opening them, to see him with arm at an angle of forty-five degrees and bear him exclaim: "There's millions in It!"

To-nigbt Mr. and Mrs. Floreaef WtlfJ give us again their great play of tha "Mighty Dollar." The simple announcement sbottfat be sufficient to All the Opera Heuse. It Is one of tbe popular hits of tbe day, an American production picturing Americanisms, 'as tbey sre dealt ont In an around Washington. For five years it has been a standing triumph to the Floreocee, and many dollars has ths "Mighty Dollar" yielded them. .IR

On Wednesday evening, Frederick Paulding, with a strong dramatic company, will give "The Fool's Revenge." Mr. Panldlng comes proceeded by a voice of enthusiastic praise from the prem. The Omaha Daily Bee says: "He Is one of the greatest actors that has ever been produced in this country, and ia destined to make a great reputation. Since tbe time that Forrest was here, no man has appeared upon tbe Omaha stage deeerving of jnore admiration for his versatility arul powerof expression

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Frederick Paulding." On Thnrsdsy (Christina*) afternoon, will be given «The Wife's*Secret," Mid in the evening of that day the drama of "Lady of Lyona."

On Saturday evening Harry Webber, the English comedian appears in hto own drama of "Nip aud Tuck."

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THE PASSING SHOW.

SHOWS AND SHOW PEOPLE.

When we oome to speak of tbe amuse**^ ments of this week and of those to oome, we find our columns so filled to?. overflowing that this usually prominent, feature of The Mail must be crowded Into the briefest possible space.

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