The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-08-08
PULASKI COLUMN.
EDITED nv WILL. q. CURD.
SOMERSET, KYr August 4, 1873.
TuE CIRCUS At SOMERSET.


ling wit Of Dan Rice In his palmiest day. had
he been here. The cry was continually quit
erowdihg and down in 'front.' However, the
day passed OF without fight or a seriou. DIFF
fculty, while but Ave or six men were seen In
a "weavins way, spending their money free"
Much Of the exhibition did not meet the ap-
probation Of our citizens, and Of course some
were disappointed whilst others were pleased
and satisfied. We were present and pronounce
the performance good, and taking everything
into consideration the "big show" with Its
rare collection Of wild animals and excellent
music, was a. entertaining as any county de-
serves that cannot boast Of a single turnpike
road. We advised our friends to come and
see the elephant, but when they arrived and
learned that he had made his escape and re-
turned TO his native land, per the Cincinnati
railway, many under excitement and acting
from the impulse Of the moment, did the very
thing which we advised them not 10 do we
told them not to fight the tiger, but 20 soon a.
the canvass was closed in the afternoon the
alluring, tempting monster was turned loose
upon our public square Tin violation Of the
law in the shape Of basket full Of little blue
boxes, containing pen points, one dollar, ten
dollar and twenty dollar bills, and more than
this one Of the boxes contained a one hundred
dollar bill, because they saw the master Of his
own trick put II there and shake IL up with
the balance, but the fact IL never went there,
and who would not give the small sum Of fifty
cents for chance the shrewd trickster could
not hand his basket around fast enough to
supply the demand; he sold them by the hun
dreds. Young men we're there and old gray
heads were there spending their money, show
ing that the hope Of gain, and the power Of
/ averice knows no bounds. A few Of the boxes
containing the so and $40 were drawn,
which we since learn was a sham and returned
to the trickster, and little did we think that
we had men in our midst who would compro-
mise their honor, and make themselves tools
and accomplices in the hands Of a stranger
and swihdler for the purpose Of enticing their
unsuspecting neighbor and friend into a trick
stcr's snare. Yet we must say experience
teaches the best lesson, and we trust many Of
our friends lef, the 500 bill wiser IL not bet
ter men, convinced that it is foolishness to bet
against mans trick.
The circus men behaved themselves in
quiet, gentlemanly manner while here, COM
planning little occasionally because ours was
a Temperance town, and the clown, Davenport
says, Somerset is very much like grave yard
because the bodies all remain but the spirits
have departed, and that he had seen more
mediums in our town than ever before, but
their combined powers could not call forth the
spirits.
THE CONCERT.
The concert given by H. C. Jones singing
class, assisted by the Somerset Cornet Band,
and by Prof singleton's String Band, on the
evening Of the 3lst ultimo, was indeed bril-
liant and successful demonstration of the skill
and competency Of the worthy instructor.
The pieces were well arranged, executed with
care and without embarrassment, evincing an
unprecedented improvement in the musical
talent IL our tOxn- The Presbyterian church
was filed to its utmost capacity, while the
audience manifested that degree Of pleasure
and satisfaction characterized by all apprecia-
tive assemblies.
Our space will not permit us to speak Of
the programme in detail, but we must say
that the young ladies who participated in the
exercises were dressed with taste and elegance,
with voices 50 sweet and full Of melody, ena-
bling man to realize those visions Of love and
beauty at whose shrine he loves to kneel. The
young men played their parts admirably, and
received much praise for their good deport-
ment and politeness Truly should Somerset
he proud OF her sons and daughters and their
proficiency in the arts and sciences. Our town
certainly Possesses a talent for music that
should be cherished, cultivated and perfected,
and We are glad to see the old folks eyincing
a determination to bestow upon their children
these rare accomplishments.
Mr.. Jones requests us to return his heartfelt
thanks 10 the citizens of Somerset and vicinity
for their liberal patronage and kindness to-
ward him during his most pleasant sojoum
with them.
The Cosnet Band, String Band, Col. Newell
and Lady, Mrs. Mag Scott, Jno Silvers, and
Prof. Singleton, will also accept thanks for
kind assistance rendered on the evening of the
concert.
Mr.. Jones was urged TO organize another
class in our town, but engagements elsewhere
debar him this privilege. We assure him
that while here he made many warm friends,
more particularly amongst the young ladies,
who will fondly cherish his memory.
PERSONAL.
Prof Hufaker and lady, DR.. shadowen
and lady, VIM. Harvey and daughter aud Miss
Dickson, Of Louisville, were present at the
concert on the evening Of the 3lst ult,, all Of
whom speak much praise in behalf Of the
young ladies and gentlemen and the musical
talent Of our town.
i THREE CARD MONTE.
Some of our friends wish to know how GER
tain young man felt on the day of the circus,
when the cunning banker vanished with his
$40, and whether or not he recovered his
means.
THE HOG LAW.
Several suits have recently been instituted
against our municipal authorities for the I'M
lawful taking, impounding and selling hogs
under certain town ordinances. We anxiously
await the result.
THE CIRCUS AT CLIO.
We learn that two Of the circus hands got
into an alteration at Clio ON the S0th ultimo,
one Of them receiving several stabs In the
back and aide, which, il is thought, will prove
fatal. The wounded man was conveyed to
Monticello. Whisky was the cause Of the
difficulty. No arrest made.
FAIR BooTHEs.
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