The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-07-03

tanning their undershirts. The contest between
these two was much more scientific than the
they made at each other were received with
loud shouts Of laughter. They were likewise
much addicted to the making OF feints, aud the
Philadelphian had an amusing knack of
dancing about the stage on one leg, while with
the other he performed sundry evolutlons
which would have done credit TO q circus. rider
After half dozen rounds or so, the counte-
nance OF the New Yorker assumed the color of
beet, and then "0yster jack withdrew them
10 the side room, followed by enthusiastic cheers
During the intermission a commotion was
into the gallery. Some one on the floor surgested
that they were the "members of the Common
Council" and was rewarded by round Of
When "Oyster Jack" again appeared. he
escorted two boys about thirteen years of age
who were attired solely in their pantaloons
Ihey were both sorry specimens of Young
America, as far as flesh was concerned, but
were, nevertheless, received with grand out.
burst on the part of the audience. They "came
up TO the scratch" with considerable nerve, and
aiter hammering away ferociously at each
other until both were red as beets, were taken
aside by "Oyster Jack, !" amid deafening shouts
The next intermission was employed by
"Oyster Jack" In carefully chalktng the floor
OF the stage, and when this was completed to
his satisfaction, he brought forward two other
young specimens of the sporting fraternity
clad like the former two, but somewhat taller
eidedly spirited, one Of them going repeatedly
ITO his devotions." At the end, he was whirled
and was caught as he fell, in the arms OF a
bloated specimen of humanity, who had come
to the support of "Oyster jack"
The next encounter was between a little red
faced, tow headed fellow from New Orleans,
and long, lank PhiladelphIan, both attired in
wary and much resembled the Zouave army
drill; but several times they came to close quar-
ters and the floor, to the great delight of their
"Oyster Jack" then found it necessary to
make the rounds of the audience to select the
next antagonists. lie hnalIV SuCaaadad in
curing the services of two villanous-looking
specimens, who at first refused to come to close
sembiage, they cIinched at last sG and that SO
ferociously that "Oyster Jack, in the tender
"Murtherl murther" The contest again
grew tame, and again the Kisses were heard.
when "Oyster Jack" took occasion to say, "Let
'em be; they're dom the best they kinW The
audience however, were not satisfied with their
rooster like lunges at each other, and the Misses
nnally became so loud and earnest that one of
them retired. But the other, refused to
follow his example. and had to be carried off
Ihe u stage by main force, muttering, as he went,
This unsatisfactory encounter was followed
bv very elaborate and scientific battle be-
tween two splendidly developed men. who ad-
ministered TO each other the hardest kind of
knocks, in the most determined fashion, the
audience manliestng their approval by long
continued cheers.
Then came the final scene, the redoubtable
"Cf ampion OF Light Weights" Barney Aaron
himself, appearing on the stage In COM
pany with Dooney Harris. Of New York aud
CSiforns Caller ma man Of high reppte in sporting
vanced to the foot-lights bowed, and delivered
himself somewhat as follows .s- ..
|"GeuI uIlems MI Am authorized by my friends
to say will fight Sam Collyer at q hundred
and twenty-four pounds for $500 or $4,000.
tremendous cheering) | am not accustomed
to public speaking, my friends In fact. Il am not
gifted with public speech. But must return
my sincere thanks for the kindness L have
This announcement was followed by great ap-
plause, into the mi3st OF which broke some one
~ W nj IN hOh
ris at any time and for any amount A consi-
derable uproar ensued, and several impromptu
spet ches were delivered in various parts of the
hall before IL was quelled. Before the contest
commenced, Barney Aaron declared that his
en in heS cav aS was agd
they went at each other In the highest style OF
Inc Inc art D0oney was sne tser ae h ana nesve o
but the twain belabored each other gallantly,
and when they retired the disgusting exhibition
was declared by "Oyster Jack" to be at an end.
AMERICAN PR1zEs.-In the official list of
awards to Americans in the great Exhibition
at Paris, as brought by the Atlantic Telegraph,
the firm of r. g. g. A. Wright is mentioned as
,MTight Co. we consider der IL due 70 Snis en-
Messrs r. & G. A. Wright contributed to the
Exposition samples OF their delightful and
wel-known perfumeries and toilet soaps, which
have certainly shown their superiority by gain
| ing prize In "the land of perfumes We most
| heartily congratulate the MesSrs. Wright on
| their success, particularly as 1t was achieved
| without any other influence but the good
quallty and splendid display OF their manuiac-
lures. The Paris correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Home Weekly, in his letter of June H. to
that paper, uses the following language in de-
| scribing this dIsplay:-"I didn't do Justice in
my last letter to Messrs. Wrlghts' display of
perfumery the case stands at the corner
OF q court and is visible every side it is one
| Of the handsomest displays in the American
| Exhibition"
The ODD Fellows UNION ExcURsIoN.-on
| Wednesday, the 18th OF July, the great Odd
Fellows' union excursion to Cape May comes
competent committees of the following Lodges:
Friendship, Decatur, Morning Star, Amtty. En-
| terprtse. Arrangements have been completed
| for the accommodation OF two thousand per-
sons, allowing them seven hours at Cape Island
| II the weather is clear, dancing will be In
| dulged In on the lawns of the American, Con-
| gress Hall, Atlantic, and United States Hotels
all of which houses have made arrangements
| for furnishing the excursionisLs with every
| luxury in liquors. wines, and eatables. Flnney's
Brass and String Orchestras will furnish the
| music on the occasion.
MKR1TED PROMOTION .-Brevet Brigadier-Gene.
| raj Horatio G. Sickel, Health officer, has re-
| Gently bad conferred upon him the appoint.
| ment of Brevet Major General for gallant and
| meritorious conduct during the late war This
| merited promotion was made upon the recon-
| mendation of General Meade, who, In his let
/ ter to the Secretary Of War, paid high tribute
| 10 General Sickel, who served as Colonel of the
| Sd Regiment PennsYlvania Reserves After the
| expiration of his commission, he re. entered the
| army as Colonel the l98th Pennsylvania Regi
| ment, and served till the close OF the war with
marked distinction, having been long time IL
command OF brigade, and was wounded
| twice.
BURGLAR CAUGHT.-About 10 O'Clock las
evening three men were seen on the roof o
Connellys liquor store, at the northwest corner
| Of Front and Jefferson streets, energetically
working with burglars tools to force the trap
shutting of retreat by means OF two unoccu