Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 13, Number 24, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 9 December 1882 — Page 1

fl. 13.—No. 24.

HE MAIL

[A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

Town Talk.

THE BUHKBTT CASK.

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partment of which he was chief, and bo also believed that so long as be con .^octed blmself properly while in the discharge of his dutiee be should be reined. But those friends are friends no .^nger. Had be conducted himself prop* |Vly after his suspension be could have (^gained the lost confidence, but he |bo*e to pursue another course, and fiougbt to silence comment by a liberal ^iseof bis muscle. He commenced bis operations on his suceeesorand laid him ip for a day or two. Since that time be 1 remained in a state of quietude, but asy be expected to resume operations any time, and tbe fact still remains [.bat be is yet chief of tbe fire department. By some freak of tbe law be cantiot be removed during bis term of office, ae mutt expire by limitation.! Some say that during his suspension be will con tlnue to draw bis salary, but not many

Hold to that belief. He is required to liflve bond for the faithful discharge of his duties, but bis bondsmen have withdrawn, and so long as he gives no bond he can draw no pay. If be can furnish other securities who are qualified be can compel the.councll to accept tbe new bond and be will still be chief. It is a curious and interesting complication, tnd there will probably be music in tbe air before it la solved.

THX PATROL WAOOJ*.

Tbe new horse and wagon for thepoHlce have made their appearance on the atreet, and tbe turnout is a beauty. It is also as useful as It is handsome, and the boys are wondering bow they ever got along without it. Under tbe old systorn when an arrest wss made, one or two officers bad to Ileave their post to take an offender to the lock up, losing at least an hour in doing it, and leaving property unprotected daring their absence.

Now, tbpy'stsp up to tbe nearest telephone, signal headquarters, aad, in a few minutes, tbe horse and wtfgon are upon tbe scene. Tbe offender is dumped in, and in a few minute* more, be is psafe in tbe bast He. If Is a ease of drunkenness, tbe officer who accomrj pan108 tbe prisoner in tbe wagon appears against blin In tbe morning, and the offlwi who found him, during tbe night, does not bave to get up at an unreasonable hour to testify. lu case of distur1 bance, or accldeut, It will also be very convenient In affording assistance or relief. It will also attend alt fires, with a sufficient force to preserve order. Speaking of fires, reminds T. T. that this city is far behind others In tbe manner of keeping beck'crowds. Here It Is tbe cus»m lor citlsens to crowd up aa close as ible, and they are not often prevented. Why not stretch ropes across the streets, as is done in other places, and make the police keep the crowd outside of them.

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seems to be Col. William E. Mil^wi who was a good soldier, bu in the past beens prominent man in his party, to a successful lawyer and a good dtizea, Practically, the Colonel has been ont of politics for a number of years, a fact much in bis favor. He is wealthy, and it is understood wishes to retire from the arduous duties imposed on him by his profession, another point in his

Cw** sometimes take qoeer turns, for favor. :anee the Burnett esse. The fire chief genial companion, and would grace any

undergone two investigations and position in which bis fellow citizens ae up under many charges, and it mayee fit to place him. 80 far as T. T. •ibought bis position wss secure un- can discover this completes the list of 4riag. at least. Hie action of the Democratic candidates for Mayor. The

He is an aflkble gentleman,

Republicans are gathering themselves

—-v" I\epuuitv«ua MW f" trt few. With one exception all the together fr»m the recent disaster, snd embers were present, snd with one as soon as they get ill good shspewill tception all present voted for the sua- doubtless come forward smiling with Htsion. Up to the time he was bounced the usual complement of gen tlemen who r. Burnett had quite a circle of friends are willing to offer themselves on their "bo believed in bis abiHty to control the country's altar for their country's good _and what they can make out of it.

A Woman's Opinions.

THB TRAirsrr OF VBHUS.

Devout believers in tbe efficacy of prayer must bave their faith somewhat shaken by tbe weather of last Wedneedsy. A cloudless sky on Tueeday, dasxllng sunshine on Thursday, and the worst storm of tbe season on Wednesday, and yet tbe lovers of science bsd been hoping and praying for weeka that they might have, on the #th of December, Just a few hours of that blessed sunlight wbloh has been so freely bestowed upon us all these autumn months. But, it is a mistake to suppose that anything can shake the faith of those persona who think that in answer to their weak prayers tbe laws of tbe universe will be changed or the forces of nature subverted. A hundred tears from now, when sll of us bave gone to explore these mysteries for ourselves, and tbe stars sweeping on in their sublime majesty, shall indicate another transit, will there still be found upon this insignificant little plauet, a crowd of superstitltlous people upon their knees, begging the great Jehovah to tie the anow storm ins bag, cork the rain in a bottle and roll np a stone against the cave of tbe winds or will they prepare their telescopes and await with philoeepbic patience for whatever weather the day may bring forth, knowiug that no human supplication can produce one drop of rain or one ray of aunahlne.

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It is a great pity that the pure and undefiled religion, as taught by Christ, should be burlesqued in this manner and it is bard for the churches to beer

the burden of such utterances, aa they

Had this been done at the ust do, In a measure. People who are Clutter fire there would bave been no

inclined to

jf trouble. The chief of tbe fire depart- will ssy, "O, here ia a specimen of a ment Is also chief of police during a fire. Christian," and that puts the church on and should tako this matter in hand

The number of gentlemen who aspire endeavoring to make better men and to be candidstes for Mayor on the Demo- women and improve the condition of cratic ticket 2next spring is large and re- society, and yet they must carry such a electable.) |Tbe Democrats are confident load of superstition and ignorance and of carrying everything st tbe coming hypocrisy that tbe virtues of the true election, benoe tbe early crop of candl Christians are sometimes almost overdates. Ex-mayor Havens could be

ooexed to make the race, and is good

would object to him. He was an ardent Davis nan, aad did his level best to secure bis nomination at the Sullivan convention. This would be against him with the Jefferson club, so he is not considered eligible. Dr. Swafferd looms np Uke a wlunlng casd. He is a crafty politician. lait year be threw the second ward Republicans off their guard and Stepped into the council after overcoming a majority of nearly 800. He Is a good wire worker and would make a gwd Mayor, but he wont get tbe nomination, and even If be did he couldn't be elected. His scalp would dangle from the belt of a warrior other than a member of the Jefferson dub, and with tbe meet active workers of Ids party against him, the Davis defeat would be nowhere in comparison. Kx-county eommi» alooer Jordan is also talked of, but as the flailing season opens about the beginning of the campaign he will probably drop out of tbe race before it starts. At the present time the. moat available candidate from every point of view

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of this subject is tbe recent

interview with the notorious robber snd murderer, Frank JsBlsa, at Kansas City. Among other blasphemous things, bs PfJ*! "Ths Lo«l i^c^pervX^^t what men shall do or say against me." Yes, with the Lord sod the Governor and some of tbe best lawyers in the oountry on his side, Mr. James ought to feel pretty safe. If the Lord fails and the Governor weakens he can still rely upon the lawyers. When a man geta Into a very tight place he would better put all tbe faith he has on band in bis lawyer. The Lord hasn't much Influence over tbe average jury. Mr. James says In regard to Col. Ingersoll, that "He Is sowing the seeds of Iniquity In tbe minds of our youth, and If people advocate this man they will go to hell." Had Our young people should take to highway robbery and cold-blooded murder, If they wish to meet Jesse and

sneer at professors of religion

the defensive. The ministers and the churches of the present day are honestly

because of the vices of the hypo-

crites, for tbe former are quiet and un-

representative of his party, bat some obtrusive while the latter are bold and aggressive, XRS, LAjrorar will go back to Europe with tbe idea that American chivalry has been misrepresent. She baa received very little but uncomplimentary notices since ber arrival In this country. In England she was upheld by the favor of tbe future king, in the United States she must stand on ber own merits. She baa already had an indication of our ideas of propriety since* so soon after ber arrival, she finds herself involved in a scandal for doing tbe very thing that serosa the water she might bave done with Impunity, via, accepting invitations to bachelor dinner parties. It Is almost impossible tor beautiful woman to enter public ltfe aad avoid suspicion. Mrs.

Laagtryla, no doubt, good and viitaoos but there are so many impure minds in tbe world that would Uke to drag ber down to (Mr own level. In England, the patronage of the Prince of Wales was an advantage in this country the patronage of any man will be to ber dis­

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If this scandal had concerned only persons in humble and obscure life it would have been forgotton in a day, but Involving, as it does, the wealth and aristocracy of tbe city it causes much discussion and calls forth msny excuses snd apologies, bat the very fact of ita occurring among such people makes it lees excusable. Among tbe poor and degraded, where they are conceived lb wickedness, brought forth in shame and raised in vice snd immortality, we cannot expect pare and honest lives. Poverty has many temptations snd the surroundings of men sod women have a powerful influence. If such people fall they deserve charity, not censure bat when those who are blessed by every comfort snd surrounded by fsitbfal snd loving friends, deliberately cast tbem all saide for the allurements of sin, it requires a nature almost divine to pardon and forgive. As the transgression Is so Inexcusable it seems only just that the punishment should be severe. "srcsor A*© room."

Although this article la already too long It Is impoasible to refrain from commenting on a paragraph that appeared in "A Little Talk, by a Woman,*" in last Sunday's Express. Among some

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credit. Our anticipations in regard to her beaoty were too high to be realized but that is not ber fault. Tbe un kindest cuts of all, however,are the criticisms of ber that is to say, of her well, to be plain about it, of ber—ankles. She didn't come over here "on her sbspe." It wss Oscar Wilde who did that and although there are thousands of men here with better developed limbs than Oscar's, sll tbe newspapers in tbe country didn't bave some remark to make about it. We cannot expect one woman to have a monopoly of nature's good gifts and, as a rule, we find women of beautiful faces have not symmetrical forms or if both face and figure are perfect there is a lack of intellectual strength. The possession of all three of these graces would give a woman an unlimited and irresistible power which she might exert for rule or ruin while the absence of sll of tbese charms would destroy her chances of securing that most desirable (?)of earthly blessings—a husband, Hence tbe distribution.

But the marvel is that a fashionable lady of the world, like Mrs. Langtry, should permit ber weak points to bs known. Tbe most ordinary woman is too smsrt for that. Art has a remedy for every deficiency, and it is strange that the Jersy Lily did not take advantage of this and save her reputation. We can always excuse a woman for hiding ber imperfections, and, like the moon, she should show tbe bright side or none st all.

THB ST. LOUIS SCANDAL.

We must only touch upon this topic such subjects do not bear much handling. It is only the old, old story, a gay ,and beautiful young wife, an indifferent husband, a handsome and unprincipled roue, a ruined woman, a dishonored home and a distinguished bachelor who will have one more victory to boast of wbon he gets hli arm'out of the sling and is able again to visit bis aristocratic Club. What the husbttnd has gained by wounding the man, divorcing his wife and disgracing bis child, he can tell better than anybody else. There are several noticeable points in this case: the despicable part of the detective bringing about all this ruiu simply for the money there was in it the devotion of the woman to ber wounded companion till she aaw him safely cared for, even at the risk of her own detection going straight to her father with her disgrace, knowing how much stronger is a parent's love than a husband's, her refusal to make any defense or excuse for her Conduct, and ber determined attempt to see her lover once more before she left tbe city fereyefe offlwr^jpme ourious pheaee of human nature. Especially does this last set show how little mercy women can expect from her own sex. When this disgraced and ruined creature went to to the wounded man's bearding house and requested only to creep up and see him one moment, the landlady went off into a fit of virtuous indignation, ordered out of the house, called her uamee and could scarcely be restrained from personal violence until her companion hurried her out of tbe house, while her seducer lay up stairs supplied with every luxury and surrounded by crowds of sympathetic friends. Do you suppose one lady In that city went to this woman with a word of pity or compassion? Perhaps she did not deserve it, but this only Illustrates the different manner in which men and women view this sin in one another. Men stand by each other, women stand aloof: Is it because men bave a fellow-feeling in tbe matter which it is impossible for a good woman to have? There isfone judgment for men snd another for women and there will always be, and she who calls down this harsher judgment upon herself knows beforehand what to expect. This frail being bad no cause for ber behavior but that her home was not happy. If all wives who have unhappy homes should do likewise, how lsrge would be the proportion of virtuous women

very beautiful thoughts on Thanksgiving this appears: "Very recently, also, thoae two exoellent women, Susan and Phoebe, have been gentiy reminded that 'the good time coming' will not arrive this year, at all events, and let as suggest that while they are waiting for it, they go home and learn to cook, and practice sewing on buttons for their male relatives." fa

Why should Miss Phoebe Cousins, one of the best lawyers in the country, give up a lucrative practice, and Mi— Sisan fi. Anthony, whose Isbors are almost necessary to the cause of Woman Suffrage, sbandon the lecture field, simply to go home and learn to cook ?—especially when they have no home to go lo and nobody to cook for when tbey dp* there. And sines these ladies hsve |o husbands, whose buttons they might harve the honor of keeping sewed on, Why should they hunt up some one of tfce sex snd ssk tbe privilege of sewing on his buttons No doubt, if tbe truth were known, they both hkve to work bari in order to buy buttons for some nude relative. Why should two women give up successful and congenial profehsions to stand over the cook stove or wield a needle and thread Why is it any more honorable to cook and sew than to practice lsw, edit a newspaper or deliver lectures? Why should yon not advise Henry Ward Beecber to go home and aaw wood and Roscoe Coqikltng to spade up hisgarden Why? IDA A. HABFBR.

Our Breakfast Table.

Derby, by way of imparting tbe morning newsj'said: "Anthony Trollope is dead." /Jjfj", "Yes, the romancer of commonplace life. What dull, dead level are his stories," repHed the Professor.

Maybe tltat is why I have read dozens of his steriqp, snd why others do. The fact is that the majority of us all are commonplace people. We do a great deal of fretting because we know it so well, and nothing makes the Jcommonplaceness of life so very palpable to us as the highly wrought and idealized characters that live above the floods in fiction. Now, Trollope's characters are so very like ordinary people, and so prosaic, that you can't remember one of tbem wheaout of sight, and yet so like our frlec^ii that the longer we know them tbe twtter we like them."

The Professor said: "Because it helped my work and suited my views, I liked what Mr. Hummer said Thanksgiving dsy about novel-reading. There Is so much mental dram-drinking that we fcavoag^ flgfeny weafc flabby minds. 'There is no healthy thought without labor,' and there is no labor in most of the reading." "Wheredid you get that quotation!" "At second-hand, from Mrs. Garfield, who said it apropos of making bread, in a letter written to ber husband a dozen

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a Congressman, making a big name snd getting worried about money. Here is apart of it: 'I am glad to tell you that out of all the toil and disappointment of the sum 1 nor Just ended, I Save risen up to a victory that the silence of thought *lnce you have been away has won for my spirit a triumph. I read something like thU the other day: "There is no heulthy tnought without labor, and thought makes the laborer happy." Perhaps this the way I have been able to climb up higher. It came to me oue morning wheal was making bread. I said to myself: "Here I am, compelled by an inevitable necessity to make our bread this nuramer. Why uot consider it a pleasant occupation, and make it so by trying to see what perfect bread I can make?" It seemed like an Inspiration, and the whole of life grew brighter. The very sunshine seemed flowing down through my my spirit into the white loaves, and now I believe my table is furnished with better bread than ever

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as ereatlou. seems Ju*t now to have become fully mine, that I need not be the shirking slave to toil, but its regal master, making whatever 1 do yield me its bert fruits. You have bceojtingof your work so Ions maybe you will laugh at me for having Uvea so long without my crown, but I am too glad to have found it at all to be entirely disconcerted,even by your merriment. Now

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here doea not lie the "terrible wrong," or, at least, some of It. of which the woman sufftragists complain. The wrongly-educated woman thinks her duties a disgrace and frets under them, or shirks tbem If she ean. She sees man triumphantly pursuing his vocations, and thinks it is the kind of work he does which makes htm grand and regnant whereas, it is not the kind of work at ail, but the kind of work at all. bat tbe way in which, aad the spirit with which, be does it.'" "Very pretty,w said McEwan. "Certainly shows a very enviable relation aa man and wife to draw ont such- letter. Possibly other women would talk the same way, only they are liable to be sat down on. It Uk^s a certain amount of gusb and romance to thoroughly enjoy life—that sort of temper that would lead a dear old soul to sit under a tree at picnic and talk of nature while a bug swims in ber cup. Not sny for me." •Jsck said: "Tbe gruffest, most practical people bave a eoft.spot. Tbey are mystical, superstitious or credulous sbout something. Look at some of our hard-beaded friends who can see spirits and religion in a' wooden cupboard and a masqtXerade. Tbey have st least imagination or credulity."

Derby said: "I am convinesd of their honesty, becansc tbey are so easily pleased. Tbe last time I attended a seance, I was Impressed with tbe simplicity of the thing, and wondered, if there was a collusion in fraud, why tbey didn't get upa better show or, if it was spirit^ why tbey didn't let something

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out that was new. The artless manner in which tbe medium rapped ber elbows against tbe cupboard, as she was sitting inside, waiting to materialise, would sound to some ah if she was straggling into a costume. Of coarse, if these spiritualists were deceivers, they would write up something finer than the very bald, simple and utterly blank revelations tbey are receiving. I have never seen, yet, an expression from a possessed medium, that msde me think the spirit was any better off than I am. In feet I generally feel sorry for the spirit."

The Professor remarked: "I have kept sway from such exhibitions, fearing that I would be humbugged so well that I oould noC explain how, though I was sure of it." 1

The M«jor laughed and said: "Dismiss your fears and go. You will not be badly humbugged, though somewhat confused when the medium asks you 'Can red-head Chief see very well in the guileless Indian way, and you will wish yoa had aback seat."

THE PASSING SHOW.

SHOWS AND SHOW POLKS.

Probably one half the audience that gathered in the Opera House last Saturday evening waa composed of persons who went there from curiosity, or for the purpose of being able to say, "I have seen Salvini." It was not expected thst the play would be understood, or bis acting appreciated. But it was both Throughout tbe play he was enthusi astically applauded. The Gladiator is a sombre play of the early Christian days and martyrdom, without one gleam to relieve the gloom, but it gives grand oppoitunities for Salvini to make good the claim of his admirers, that he is the greatest tragedian of the age. We ex pec ted the play would be tiresome, but as it progressed the less objectionable bis foreign tongue seemed his mobile face and weath of gestures making one al most forget tbe hunger at first to hear one famlillar English word from his lips, and the curtain dropped on tbe last act all too soon. Salvini had excellent support, particularly in Miss Marie Prescott, Miss Adele Belgarde and Mr. Archie Cowper.

There was a good audience at the Opera House Thursday evening, and if the applause was evidence the play wss enjoyed, while many expressed the opinion that the author and actor of "Unknown" had been unnecessarily abused by the press. It is quite often the esse that an actor or an author gets a lick feom some cranky critic, and then every newspaper noodle with a "pslnled ynoll, toshow his smartness, gives him a prod Is John A. Stevens such a victim?

The engagement of "The Professor," bookod for last night was cancelled in order to put in a whole week, Instead of three nights, at Louisville, where it is plsying this week to big business. An other booking will probably bo made later in the season.

Monday evening the Rentz-Santley novelty and burlesque company will play at tbe Opera House. The New York Star gives this sketch of the programme given recently in the Grand Opera House, of that city:

Tbe opening piece was the new musical Interlude entitled "Our Social Club," which waa very entertaining and amuslug. Next came Harry* Morris In his original Dutch burlesque productions and laughable characterisations, which kept the audience in a stale of mirth during his presence upon the stage. Mr. F. Burnett and Miss Liaa Gardiner in a sketch entitled "Chaff" were

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ileasing. John C. Harrington waa full of in nts specialties and was welt received. Miss Lottie Elliott was fine in her skippingrope act and merited the praise bestowed upon her. Hary F. Dlxey and May Leyton iave their original sketch entitled" Tan* !rums." Mile. Catherine, the only female uuuw. «..« v».v. prestidigltatuer in the world and her troupe of trained pigeons, doves and rabbits, next «ig«gwd the attention of the andlenoe. who were apparently much pleased with tbe lady's contribution to the entertainment. The Johnsons, Vlrgie and Arthur, presented

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their sketch. "Air of it." in which tbey introduced their songs, danees, recitations and medleys. Dutch Daily, the dialect eomedian and concertina soloist, gave a very langhalle sketch. The entertainment concluded with the new burlesque entitled "Claude J. Duval, or Love and Larceny," introducing the entire company. The programme as a whole waa carried out in an unexceptionable manner.

Next Thursday evening Pat Rooney, on his annual tour, stops here with his New York Star Combination. When this prince of comedians puts In an appearance he hi morally rare of an immense and enthusiastic audience. No fun-provoking character on the stage baa more admirers, snd bis first appearance on tbe stage is a signal fsr laughter that never ceases until tbe curtain goes down on him the last time. The advertisement in another column gives tbe names forming tbe strong company with him. Tbe reputation which it has established in thisdty in Its previous tours will doubtless call out a large audience.

Next Friday evening Miss Fanny J. Kellogg, our own prima donna, whom we all delight to honor, will appear at the Opera House in concert with tbe KeiloggBrtgnoll, Opera Company, concerning which the Lowell, Mass., Cltlsen says:

Mis* Kellogg displayed ber high vocal attnbotes to perfection, in the beautiful Ts«e la notte Placfda" from -Trovalore." singing with a degree at feeling aad dramatic energy that most effectively revealed the tbe composer. Her seeond song, ...... ...... rendered whh

effectively revealed the panose of

iot v»rMr. Her seeond song, the Cuckoo Song by Pease, was rendered with cbarming eflfet, but neither the applause or the floral

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Of good things there is to be a feast in February. The engagements now booked are: Sam'l of Posen, Hermann, Hague's Minstrels, Joe Murphy, Roland Reed, Only a Fanner's Daughter, George S. Knight, Hearts of Oak, tbe White Slave again, John T. Raymond, and Tbe Black Flag. "A Hell of a Time" is the stsrtling title of Nat Goodwin's new comedy in which he will star next season. It Is a translation from the French.

OUR BOOK TABLE.

THB HIDDEN RECORD or, The Old Sea Mystery. By E. W. Blaisdell. Price 75 cents. T. B. Peterson dt Brothers,

Philadelphia. For sale by bookstores and newsagents. The plot of this novel binges mainly on tbe efforts of a United States naval officer to unravel a mystery connected with his father's career. It is full of action and incident. The style is clesr and strong and the character sketching ia true to life. The scene is laid principally in New York, and it contains vivid descriptions of crime In the metropolis. Some of the episodes take place in Cuba and others on the ocean. A large circle of readers will find it a love story of surpassing interest. FRONTIER ARMY SKBTCHBS. By James

W. Steele. Chicago: Jansen, McClurg A Co. Terre Haute: E. L. Godecke. This volume is made up of a series of sketches of a phase of American life that has hitherto had Its chief chronicler in the dime novel, and its most frequent interpreter in the blood and thunder drama. They are graphically written, and the characters introduced are, to quote from the author's prefsce, "those isolated lives, that careless of thornselves, psss awav in tbe process of erecting an empire." We are only able at this writing to give the book a passing glance and lay itdown with reluctance.

CHRISTMAS CARDS.

We have received from L. Prang A Co., Boston, a package of eight of their Prize Christmas Cards, which with their quaint and beautiful designs snd exquisite workmanship, are among the most attractive features of the holktays. The

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tribute which she reoeived cbuld induce the artist to acquiesce In the demand for a reputition of either selection. Signor Brignoli if not the "silvertoned," is certainly "the sublime." Though years have passed since he first received the nomage of the musical people of America, he still retains their admiration. It Is many long years since we remember to have heard him sing so well as he did last evening. There was a verve and fire in his expression that thrilled while it pleased, and his magnificent voice filled the spae* dons hall until the echoes ranjr, when he swelled to the forte passages. His substitution of Sullivan's "Once Again" for a composition of his own, while it may have disappointed many, was nevertheless pleasing. Miss Dlckerson lias a voice of pleasing quality, if not remarkable for strength, and she sang with pleasing* expression. Mr. Adamowski's violin playing demonstrated his ability to perform on that instrument, and of ail the nnmbers his was the only one to receive a determined encore. Mr. Gioee performed two selections on the piano, and the aocompanimenta with taste and skill. "The World" will be played here on the evenings of tbe 22d pnd 23d.

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Prang to make an |offer last autumn of another series of prises. This time, however, he doubled tbe total amount offered equally between two seriea of prizes, each series consisting of four prizes of «1,000, *500. 300 and |200 respectively. One series of prizes was awarded by a jury composed of all the well known artists of New York, Boston and Philadelphia, and the other by the votes of tbe general public visiting the exhibition. The result waa a series of prize cards of rare beauty and artistic merit. No description ean convey a iir tppre

proper idea of the 1 seen to be a

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Co. issue a large number of other

Christmaa cards, which, as well ss the prize cards, can be found at tbe book stores.

A CRUCIAL TEST.

The severe chemical tests to which tbe various baking powders have from time to time been placed bave demonstrated clearly to the public tbe relative merits of tbe different brands from an analytical point of view. For Instance, Dr. Love, tbe eminent Government Chemist,in his analyses made tbe comparative strength as follows:

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"Royal"(cream of tartar powder) WSH "Charm" (alum powder) 118.W "Dr. Price's........ 101W "flnow Flake" (Grog's) "C. E. Andrews A Ox's (alum powder}... 78J7

The Royal Baking Powder was found, bestdes Ming of absolute purity, to evolve tbe highest amount of leavening gas of any of tbe powders tested, snd hence it was placed at the bead of the list and recommended tor Government me,

But tbe crucial test of the kitchen is, after all, tbe most satisfactory to tbe housekeeper. A baking powder that never fails to make light, sweet, wholesome and palatable btead, biscuit, cake, etc., upon sll occasions, is tbe one that will be placed at the bsadof tbe list by tb«~ practical housewife, and received into ber kitchen for continuous use. This test tbe Royal Baking Powder has stood for over twenty years without a single failure, and benoe its reputation aa tbe best baking powder made has spread from bouse to bouse until its use has become ss universal as its merits are anrivaled.

MARRIAGE LICENSES. Tbe following marriage licenses have been issued since our last report:

Chsa. E. Htewart and Josephine Stewart. flemuel H. Ireland ami Alice Leet. Jaa. M. Hicks and Elisabeth Mlvrey. ttfphen ah*y and Harsh Pierce. Madison K. Mahurin and Marietta LMoe. John W. Ursnnelf and Margaret Ctagston. Madison F. Mahurin and Merietta Listen.

John W. Orannell and Margaret Clugston. James P. Tonwler and Lily HtlmMon,

Channeey R. Hamilton and Haehael Pickens. Edwin Yeefayand Cynthia O rover.

SBLBCTXOXS in costume from "II Trovstore" will be given by tbe KelloggBrignoli Company, Friday evening.