Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 14, Number 23, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 1 December 1883 — Page 1

Vol. 14.—No.

THE MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

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STILL MATTER OF IKTBBKST.

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The interest lu the murder of old Mrs. Nelson remains unabated. Sometimes little or nothing is beard of it for a few I days, bat the quiet is always succeeded by some new developments. Wben tbe remains were first found it was a several days' wonder and was tben forgotten by all but a few. Tbe discovery of the insurance policy and tbe discovery of tbe identity of tbe murdered woman again aroused public interest, and since that time tbe papers have been eagerly scanned in search of new facts in the esse. The arrest of Jasper Nelson seemed to be tbe climax, and tben came conjectures as to tbe probability of bis guilt or innoconce. The man who could deliberately murder bis mother is looked upon as a fiend Incarnate, and "rom tbe evidence produced it looked very much as though this ,same Jasper Nelson 1 accurately answered the description. At bis old home, where the bad character of himself and mother was well known, public feeling was against bim, until a cousin and bis father-in-law came to bis assistance, when tbe clouds which surrounded bitn began to break, until at tbe present tluis it looks as though he might be cleared of the awful charge now staodinr against bis name* Tbis change of opinion has been brought about by tbe arrest of a so-called preacher named

Perry Manis, who bss suddenly burst upon the scene In all his glory. From what can be learned Manis and Mrs. Nelson were on very intimate terms. When she left ber home Manis also disappeared, but soon turned up again with an abundance of money, for the possession of which he has thus far failed to give any satisfactory account. The couple were traced as far as Indianapol's together, and it is claimed a witness can be found who saw them board tbe train for tbs city. When arrested Manis bad in his possession over|200in money and several articles said to have belonged to Mrs. Nelson. He was brought here last Tuesday, and is now in jail. He is as ugly lookfrtg-acbstomwr aserer human beheld, ft he is an upright citizen he could sue hts countenauoe for libel and obtain judgment for any amount demanded. Tbore Is murder in bis eye, aud he has a largor stock of impudence than a Chicago drummer. His last act before leaving Anderson was to conceal a knife in bis handkerchief and tie it around his neck. In explanation of tbis act be declared tbat "a knife is no weapon, and 1 reckon I can carry it aa I please." It was suggested to him tbat a club is not a weapon, although in one instance at least It had been known to fracture an old woman's skull and be instrumental In tbe commission of a murder, but on fits point he refused to express himself, saying that his lawyer had forbidden him to say anything on tbat subject.

In the jail at Anderson a man named A. 8. Helms was coufined with Manis on a charge of forgery. Helms was in the olty yesterday and was before toe grand jury. He has a story to tell in regard to the murder of Mra. Nelson, and it is

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before Mnnls was removed from Anderson he told him that be, Manis, went to Indianapolis with Mra, Nelson, where they remained on the night of September 7th at a bouse (he thinks) on George street that tbe following day they came on to Terre Haute, where they "put up" at a sort of a hotel that tbe hotel was a two story frame, with a bar room in front, and an alley close to it. He also described it as a sort of free and easy ••where girls could go with company and rooms." Ia this house on the night of September 7th he says Jasper and himself got away with the old woman, after which two men were employed to carry the body over the river and deposit it where the remains were found. The murder yielded, according to Manis tale, eleven hundred dollars in cash, but bow it

divided or what was done with the trunk has not yet beeft developed. According to the svory told by Helms there were few clothes on the body at the time of the mufder.and tbey were deposited iu a log. This is partly coroborated.as at the time tbe remains were found none of the bones were in the clothing, nor had they -been torn as would have been the case had the body been rooted out of tbem by hog* or dogs. Jasper Nelson denies any acquaintance with Mania, but It is claimed the contrary eaa be proven. Nelson's revelations from the spirit land, in which he minutely described tbe ground where his mother's bones were found, are now accounted tor on the ground of delirium tremens, so it appear* that after all his Spiritualism to of the distillery kind and not the article dealt in at Pence's Hall.

Should the so-called confession prove genuine, it will, as a matter of course, lead to more. For a case which seems so plain, It ia a difficult one to unravel. Clue after due has been aaaiduoualy fol­

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lowed only to find that each succeeding one leads to nothing, and it ia donbtful that any person will ever be convicted of tbe crime. |ffothing definite has yet been traced to any of the accused, and there is a fair prospect that, it will pass into history as one of the hidden murders of the oounty.

For some time there have been binta thrown out tbat some one in tbe vicinity or Mscksville knows more concerning the murder than an innocent person should know. Tbis mysterious personage has been described time and agairi as "the tall man with tbe black mustache." These hints of late have taken a more tangible shape, and Webb Baylees has been boldly spoken of as tbe man referred to. In fact a cousin of Jasper Nelson baa gone so far, so the papers say, as to accuse him of being the guilty person. All there is to justify this talk is tbe fact that Bayless found tbe insuranoe policy, and has since been an earnest wdrker in the case. He takes matters very cool, aud laughs at all tbe talk concerning him. He has little to say in regard 1.o himself, but his conversation implies that be is of the opinion that "be laughs best who laughs lawt." There is an intimation tbat as soon as the murder case is settled there will be several libel suits on band.

Since the arrest of Nelson there has been developed a wonderful curiosity to see all connected with the crime. There has been a, strong desire expressed in. several cases to see old Mrs. Nelson t» skull—and, by the way, it will an important witness in thecase, and it would be well to put it-in some safe place—but tbe greatest curiosity has been to see Nelson and Manis. This longing

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been divided out about equally between the fcexes. On tbe jailer's table there is a large assortment of passes to tell a few who have been there, while hundreds are turned away without admission.

Many think it was a serious mistake to allow Nelson's wife to leave the city and take np her abode among her late husband's friends. There are few whe do not believe that she could throw light on the mystery if she desired to do so. While here she talked in a manner which led the officers to believe she would be a valuable witness for the state, but that belief has departed. From the talk of tiMfce itv is it isvery doubtful that her voice will ever be heard in coyjt, aj a witness against Jasper Nelson

EXCUSE THESE FEW REMARKS.

The Express has had a great deal to say this week about newspaper circulation. So far as goes Its fight or its claim to excess over that of tbe other Daily papers, we have nothing to say. It is not our light. The proprietor of the Express shows considerable enterprise in its publication we know tbat it has a good circulation, and say frankly tbat it deserves still greater.

Tbe Mail only cares to keep before tbe people tbat tbis paper leads in circulation any paper published in thU city. Thestatement was made last week tbat its city circulation was double tbat of any other paper—daily or weekly. In speaking of daily papers, of course tbe average of the six days was intended. The Express says it is not double its Sunday issue. We don't say that it is. There may be a doubt as to The Mail's city circulation being double tbat of* the Express. We are generous—don't care to make an assertion on wbioh there may be any question—and so we give the Express the benefit of tbe doubt. But let these two facts be kept in mindthat The Mail's city circulation leads that of any other paper, and tbat its out-of-town circulation is not approached by any other. In proof of this, as remarked last week, we invite a call at The Mall office Thursday evening, when tbe immense out of town edition is mailed and on Saturday afternoon at half-past two o'clock when we begin tbe city delivery to about three hundred bright and enterprising young newsboys.

The Mail no doubt once had a very huge circulation, perhaps 4^000 the number many person* still credit It with havloj.—{Expmu.

During the month just closed the circulation of lite Mail has increased just just nine hundred and twelve(912) copies and its bonafide circulation is now greater than at any time In the history of its publication, except for a few weeks in the fell of 187#.

As to "front yard distribution" of which thevbe Express talks sosneerlngly and seeks to convey tbe impression tbat The Mail's big circulation is made op in this way, It Is only necessary to say that while it Is usually done tnougb agents in surrounding towns to more or leas extent, semiannually, to introduce new serials stories it has been •iooe^wrt tote* At ten year* t* thi» city, and hi not daisied as a part of the Maii'i legitimate circulation.

In this connection permit us to say that we are perfecting a scheme to place Tbe Mail ahead of the circulation of any other paper printed in the State. It has BOW a larger circulation than any other paper in the State, except some Indianspolia papem.

A Woman's Opinions.

THANKSGIVlKe AW HOM*. How beautifully do tbeae two words blend. How certainly does the one always suggest tbe other for who can imagine Thanksgiving without Home? In all our precious memories of this anniversary, tbe day itself is only beloved .because of the home-life it recalls. What is more dreary than to spend Thanksgiving in a hotel or boarding house? For though tbe table be loaded with all tbe luxariee of the season yet tbe meal must be shared with strangers while tbe heart cries out for .home and kinsmen. Tbe day before we may be generous, we may remember bounteously tbe needy snd the suffering, and the day after, we may send from our abundance to the poorand the unfortunate but on this very day, this annual Thanksgiving, we must enjoy the pleasure of pure selfishness. We do not want company or to' be invited out, we only desire to gather our own dear family about us, with all the tbe world •.but out, and speud the fleeting happy hours within the sacred wallsof home.

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Tue family may gather around an evening game or about the piano with music and song or around tbe fire witb books and work, yet there is no circle quite so enjoyable as tbat which meets a.ound the table to partake of a wellptepared meal. Everybody can appreciate a good dinner it requires notalent, no education its enjoy mentis not limit $i by aj|e or sex, qolor or condition. As a •ftole, chfltSta^lhife no pleasanter reco lections than those that cluster around the daily meal, tbe kiud mother who so delightfully prepared tbe food, tbe good father who so generously filled tbe plates, the lively conversation and the sense of comfort, or discomfort, when hunger was fully satisfied. Who ever forgets the pockets full of nuts, the big red apples, the fragrant popcorn tbat formed so important a feature of his school days

The pleasures of the appetite may be gross, but certain it ia tbey contribute largely to the enjoyment and are the most prominent factor of social life. Music, elocution, fine conversational powers areall desirable for entertaining guests, but if you would break down all stillness and restraint and strike a responsive ebord in every heart, announoe supper. Hospitality is one of tbe most cbarmiugof virtues, and there is no one quality which will cause people to be remembered longer or more affectionately. You always feel a sort of contempt for those who are able to set an excellent table and yet are too stingy to d» so. Their children come to your house while you are eating, and look at tbe food with sueh wishful eyes tbat you are compelled to seat them at the table and fill tbem up. The grown members of these half-starved families are always delighted to receive an invitation to dine out because they are certain of one good, square meal. To set a bountiful table requires ability and liberality on tbe part of men to provide tbe food, and industry and skill on tbe part of women to prepare it, but it pays, if you can afford it. There is something to be considered beyond merely satisfying tbe pangs of hunger. We celebrate Christmas, New Tears, Thanksgiving, birthdays, all great occurrences, by a feast and thus, in a less degree, every meal should be the occasion of drawing about us our beloved family for a half hour of social enjoyment, bright, cheerful and unrestrained. And yet, no matter how much tbey all enjoy it, the circle will grow small as tbe years go by. Some day we find tbe table is too large and we take out a leaf and make It shorter. After awhile we take out another leaf and lay it away with a sigh. And tben for along time we refuse to make any further change and the few of ua who are left, ait there day after day with tbe empty places all around ua waiting to be filled. We know that the former occupants are scattered, some have happy homes of their own, some are breaking bread among at rangers, and others have gone where they shall never hunger or tbiis* any mora. At length there comes a time when al' tbe leaves are taken out and only a little round table la left. Hen, one, or happily two, of us sit and drink oar tea. Our appetite has gone with all that merry crowd of boys and girls jrbo onoe gave such a relish to the plainest food. Tbe last drop of tea ia drained

TERRE HAUTE, INI)., SATURDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 1. 1883.

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the senses and the pleasures of £be xppetit are accounted tbe most carnal, but there are memories connected with certain kindjB of food tbat are among the happiest we possess. When a man remembers the dishes he was fondest of in boyhood tbey always suggest tbe mother who prepared them, and nothing she ever did for him was more highly appeciated. He never tastes the same kiod of food in later years without a warmth at the heart and a Year in the eye as be recalls the dayrf, long since gone by, when witb the wonderful appetite and digestion of a boy, b& ate with a relish he can never have again, and he attributes it all to bis mother's cooking.

from the enp, tbe dying coals drop down through the grate, a heap ef dead, white ashes, the light burmf low and unsteady, bnt groping through the darkness, our outstretched bands feel an answering touch. It may be Hope, we cannot call it Faith, but it draws us gently upward and points to a coming life where those who have loved and suffered, who have been aeparated by late and heart-broken by sorrow,may realise in its full perfection the beautiful rest and pure happiness of home, sweet home.

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THE AOONY OF IT.

TH8 VERY LATEST SUGGESTIONS.

(Hinging draperies remain in favor with society girls. Kittens' heads adorn msny nobby felt and velvet bats.

No jewelery is worn in the street by women of taste. Tbe most fashionable evening dresses are cut with square necks.

Laced shoes made with broad toes and heels are coming in vogue. It is the fashionable thing now to boast of supporting some poor family.

Many young ladies are greatly relieve^ because common-sense shoes are conftSg in fashion.

A^geli-known physician says tbat all buatjls and tournoures are very unhealthy and should never be worn. 1'be buttons used on all dresses tbis season are exceedingly small, and are sewed on tbe dress very closely together.

Tbe dress par excellence for tbe street is tbe plaiu tailor-made costume of ladies' cloth witb close-fitting wadded over jacket of tbe same material.

The youthful editor of tbe Omaba Herald says it is no longer considered eu regie to kiss tbe bride at a wedding. Take it out of tbe bride-mades.

Ked, iu all tbe shades, is very much woru. Gray is popular, too,' though very nnbecoming to tbe majority of complexions. It ta^es a very clear pink aud white skin to staud in contrast with gray*

A good authority on fashions an nouuees tbat tbe bustle hereafter to be worn will be a small feather pillow Tbis will be a'fereat improvement on tbe newspaper iti slippery weather, ^3&afe«iry latest, style in florsl decora tiou Ia*tb throw loose buncbes of roses about tbe draving-room and diningroom in a recaiesss manner. It suits the florists and pleases the guests, who are expected to help themselves.

The latest novelty In bed linen consists of sheets, pillow-cases, aud shams betn-stUched and embroidered, and decoiated with diamond-shaped and square blocks of linen, hem-stitohed on in geometric atterns of various kinds, and. bordered by frills hem-stitched in rings and dots.

Though less universally worn, the reigu of large-plaided materials is not over but few costumes are made of tbem solely, combinations of plain wooleus or velveteen being considered better taste. Tbe newest have the tunic and blouse front draped on tbe cross, tbe diagonal lines not tben having the effect of increasing size*

Tbe style of curtain waist worn a half a century ago is now copied and admired by ultra-fashionable young ladies. The waist is sharply pointed front and back, while over tbe front is laid a shirred piece whicb reaches from tbe throat to the extreme point, where it ends in a bow and ends of satin ribbons. Tbe sleeves are puffed and shired, and are exceedingly high on tbe shoulder.

Tailor-made costumee of dark-blue, greets or brown velveteen, with togue and muff to match, will be in great fashion this winter. Tbe furore for velveteen is greater than .ever, but it is positively necessary that it be of tbe beet quality only. Some very attractive costumes are being sent over by leading modistes of London, Paris, and Vienna, of a combination of soft woolen plaids and velveteen, and also of velveteen and Ottoman cloths in monochrome.

Miss ELLA WWOTT.HR is not supposed to know mnch about babies. But writing to Harper's Young People she ys: The ennningwt thing that a baby can do Is to play for the very first time, Peek-a-boo! Tls okl as the ward is. Ubelieve Cain waa taugnt it by Mother Eve. For Cain was aa lnnooent babe onee, too, And I axa sure be played Peek-a-boo. And the whole world full of the children o« men Save ail of than played the gams since then. And wbile the son shines and the tides are blue, Babtewll always play Peek-a-boo.

"Mr observation," says a well known bachelor of thia city, "leads me to the certain knowledge tbat up to twentyfive years of age a woman looks for ber prospective husband with an expression of fear and tenderness, and from then until thirty with an expect* ant and'anxioas took hut after that a relentless, cruel determination haunts her eye* that bodes hardship and revenge upon bim ahould tbe truant at hat be found."

Each Purchaser of 25 cents worth receives a ticket for the Prizes offered by the CENT STORK

THE RAMBLER.

VOTES AND OBSERVATIONS ON MATTERS AROUND TOWN.

If one were to gather his ideas of Terre Haute justice from a perusal of tbe daily papers, he would come to the conclus'on that justice—if there be such a thing here—certainly moves in a very mysterious way. Only this week an excellent illustration was had of it. Two boot blacks, poor,' unfortunate little fellows, were arrested ior swearing, fined, and compelled to serve out the* fine in jail. Perhaps the little fellows were hardened, but it was the way they were brought up, and serving out a sentence behind the jail bars would have no tendency to cure them of sweating, or in any other way better tbem. But some over-offi-cious policemen had to arrest some one, and as be had never heard a grown man use profane language on tbe street, and as it was a tei lible offense for a boy to do it, the latter must perforce be arrested. And so tbe latter got a chance to meditate over his evil ways while mixing with tbe refining associates he finds in the jail.

And tben there is the announcement of a "crusade against the house of ill fame.'' As if any cvusadfe could remedy tbe social evil, which has been a question fort heorie's and discussiou for ages. These poor outcasts, for whom we should have pity more thau condemnation, but which unfoiiunately is not tbe case—perhaps do violate the laws, but how is the community benefited morally by tbe&e fines. Saloon keepers can be driven out of the business by heavy finee for selling without a licence —can be, but seldom are, as by a moderate fine at regular intervals the proper officers derive a regular income, and to the saloon keeper it is cheaper than paying a license. But these poor unfortunate women never can be driven from their miserable business except by the approach of death. The more they are fined tbe greater tbe fees of tbe Officers and justices, and tbe more vigoiously tbe women are compelled to ply their vocation to pay these same fines and fees, and therefore this "war on houses of ill fame" is no more than a persecu tiou, and while the officers get their fees, and the school fund small additions, the community is worse for it, morally. The plan of a former obief yf poiice in letting these women alone as long as tbey kept oil tbe streets and behaved themselves in their houaes, was tbe best one yet followed. Tbis class of people were less conspicuous and gave tbe police less trouble then than at any time, before or since. *m9

The school board displayed remarkably good judgment in declln'»,pr to give the teachera an extra holiday on Friday, as they requested, and it waa a move that met with the approval of the tax payers, whose employes the tetcbers are. Some persons have growing in their heart a desire to become possessed of tbis terrestrial sphere, and are anxiously awaiting an opportunity for asking for something more. The teachers work six hours a day, twenty days in the month, get good salaries, and a vacation every time there is the slightest excuse for it, and still are never backward about asking for extra vacations. But tbe trustees exercised their power this time, and refused to allow them a Friday vacation, whicb they very considerately asked for withont any deduction of salary, and tbey bad to work on Friday like the balance of ordinary citizens. mr

What is the matter with the city clock, and what kind of time does it pretend to keep. We can never be able to enjoy tbe benefits of standard time, nntil we have a reliable city time with which to compare it. This tbe town clock does not keep.. One day it is on city time, tbe next it is anywhere from five to fifteen minutes fast, and tbe next day is tbat much slow. The city pays an annual sum for keeping tbe clock in repair, and tbis repair should consist in keeping tbe oorrect time.

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Long Point murder, I see, is coming to tbe front again, an alleged detective having declared his ability to prove beyond all doubt that this mysterious crime, with others since committed in that vicinity in Illinois, was perpetrated by a number of the promiuent business men of Robinson, Illinois. The detective's theory is looked upon as that of a crank, and that's about what it is. The men who committed tbe Long Point murder wise on trial for the crime here, and had tbey weakened tbe least bit, Instead of standing by each others© steadfastly It would have been proved on tbem. For a time alter tbey were discharged it waa thought tbat perhaps the men were innocent, but wben It came to light, and it has, that one of tbe mra since then waa engaged in a scheme to wrack end rob a Vandalia passenger train, the conviction became stronger that be had been In the Long Point af* &ir. Bat be will never be convicted, or any of his confederates^) well laid were the plana, so carefully carried out, and

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so skillfully were the tracks ccvered up, that the perpetrator of the unprovoked murder of the faithful engineer will never be known, unless he weakens on his death bed. And then the law cannot get its just deserts. But tbis latter theory is laughed at by those who pretend to know about this matter. I

THE PASSING SHOW.

SHOWS AND SHOW FOLKS.

The Duff Opera Company, which played "Heart and Hand" on Tuesday evening, is an average good one, and rendeied the opera in good style. Much of the music is bright aud pretty. Some of it is indeed worthy of nobler sssociaUens, but in spite of this, it would be difficult to discover any argument that would not end in general condemnation of French opera. It is nice but naughty. If the librettos of some of these French operas should be translated and adapted for the stage, without the music,and the dialogue should be repeated by ordinary actors, with opera boutfe actions, tbe audience would retire in disgust before ihe performance was half over. It makes all the difl'erence in tbe world whether *-1 the lines are sung or spoken. rJp?

Thatcher, Primrose A West's minstrels

House to-night—preseuled by tbe noted,,,. and popular comedians Louis Harrison*'^ a a a company. The Philadelphia Ledger14'

says: Harrison and Gourlay are inimitable as FeMx Crackle and Obudlnh Dingle, who, being feliow clerks aud warm trlends, tell tlietr wives that tliey are goli to a Campmeotlngln Connecticut to spend their vacation, but instead em bare on a jolly »preeK winding up at Saratoga. Ail their troub es originate from a letter written by Obadiah to bin wife from Saratoga, which waa enclosed? la an envelop directed to a friend iu Connecticut, who was toremail it. Felix had-, drawn a picture of the camp-moeiing to beii f,J enclosed, but by accident the phoiograph of a ballet girl get« In instead, and ey no discover the mistake till the letter has been^jf put in the letter-box. They bribe the lettercarrier to restore the letter, but in mistake.* Ketone containing a hundred dollar bill.Thee two friends have to "skip by the light of the moon," and assume several disguises toesoape the pursuit of a detective, wlio mlB-. takes them for hotel thieves. In the moan time the wives appear on the scene, Mrs."f. Dingie having her baby, In the clothing of, which Mrs. Crackle has bidden three hundred dollars. By a series of mishaps the baby is-*1 f, carried off, and the two wives go into lories over the loss of the baby and the niouey. Miss Nellie Pennoyer acted the soubrette at the liotei with great spirit, ., singing and dancing In a style tliat brought down the noune. The Incidents are of the *', in oat laughable character, but all ends happily, though the attempts of the detected husbands to tame their shrewish wives are, lamentable failures.

There is nothing booked at the Operati House for next week. Modjeska comesj on tbe 10th, Jane Combs on tbe 12th,, Lights of London 13tb, 14tb and 15th, Emma Abbott in opera on tbe 17tb, Ohaa. A. Gardiner on the 20tb and Joe* 'Ji' Murphy on the 22d.

Effle Ellsler has made an abject failure with the new play with which she proposed to electrify the country, and she has goae back to New York to find something to do. Her expfiience since she flopped out of the "llazel Kirke"( line ought to have taught her the advantage of letting well enough alone, She was getting a good big salary and' was gradually establishing herself as a theatrical favorite but not content wlthi/4*^ this, she must needs go into the starringbusiness, and the result is that, saving t*#* bittea off much more than ber mouth '',r$ could accommodate, she ia stranded high and dry at tbe very worst season of tbe year in whicb to go broke. She will, of course, find employment, but it is doubtful whether she ever again finds as comfortable, remunerative, and conspicuous a place as she oocupled lu the "Hazel Kirke"of the Madison Square p®°pl®»

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MARRIAGE LICENSES. Th« following marriage licensee have been leaned since our last report:

AT tbe meeting of the Vigo Agricultorsi Society, last Saturday a'ternoon, tbe following offloe«s were selected:

President—J. M. San key. Vice president—William E. McLean, Secmtary—William H. Duncan. Treasurer—George A. Schaal. General superintendent—Benjamin F., Rogers.

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ha vi a he a a ever assembled here for a miusnel performance, aad well they deseive it, for take it all in all, it is the best minstrel organization now traveling. The receipts for the sale of tickets at tbe matinee amounted to $427 and at uight reached |912,8b. Tbe latter figures would have been gieater If the bouse had been larger, for many were turned back from tbe doors unable to gain admittance. "Skipped by tbe Light of the Moon'V,^ will be tbe attraction at the Opera,^

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James B. Hess and Iris Sparks. Beaaoo T. Mattox and Mary Alice Ixrw. James R- Dilllnger and Mary K. Thomas, iMaiah W. Hoiloway and Laura Glass. James G. Henry end Mary E. Kenley. Jerome MoGlll and Alice Osborn. HenroNeukotnand LouisaNehf. Jacob Nation and Ella Decker. Wo. B. Boy 11 anp Lelia Clark. ««•.••• -1

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B. F. Rogers, Jos. H. Blake and Aaron Moon. It will be observed that there la au entire change of management. Tbe Board baa another meeting to-day at the ofBoe of Col. McLaao.1

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