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Connecticut western news., 1878-06-06
What they Receive.

Tony Pastor has been telling Boston
 .Herald reporter about the variety show
 business, which he thinks is vastly bet ter in every way now than thirty years ago, when ex-Sheriff Brennan ran the Hall of Novelty, in Centre street. In- deed, he declares that such plays a " Pink Dominos," " Forbidden Fruit, !" and <" Champagne and Oysters" would not be permitted in the better class of variety theatres. He holds, too, that the performers are, as rule, better paid than in the regular dramatic establish ments. A good negro minstrel, accord ing to this authority, gets from $50 a week upward. John Thompson, Billy $25O each. Gus Williams, the singer of broken German, gets $8,O00 year and travelling expenses. George s. Knight, in the same line, was as we'll paid before he quilted the variety stage, and Watson and Ellis, who perform together, divide $175 week. Irish comedians are popu- lar now in pairs. Harry and John Ker- nell get $175, Kelly and Ryan, $15O, and Pat Pooney $10O alone. Such couples as James Collins and Martha Wren, Andy and Annie Hughes, John and Maggie Fielding, and the Garlands are pad from $1OO to $125. "Musical sketch artists '-those that play on great variety of instruments, with negro comi. calities interspersed-commandf from $75 to $10O pair, and singers of farci. cal duets, like Charles Rogers and Mattie Vickers, Jeppe and Fannie Delano, John and Leah Peasley, and the Daytons about the same. The song and dance girls, who are always held as sisters, and who are always pretty and good dancers, if not fine singers, range from $8O to $15C per pair, The serio-comio <" singers, who do not dance, but must be excellen
 vocalists, and have attractive faces and clothes, get singly from $50 to $100. Among them are Georgina Smithson, Jennie Hughes, Mollie Wilson, Jennie Engle, Hilda Tomaso, Alice Bennett, Jennie Morgan, Nully Pieris, and Erba Robeson. And last, but not least, in the estimation of the gallery boys, Kitty O'Neill, the jig dancer, is set down by
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-06
White Dresses.

Modistes who make a speciality of white goods, lingerie, etc., says fashion journal, import white dresses for the morning and for summer afternoons in most beautiful designs. The finest lawns and French nansook are used for these, and the trimmings are embroidery, lace, and tucks. For the morning are white lawn dresses with deep pleating in the skirt, while drapery arranged in simple yet most graceful fashion forms an over-skirt that is easily laundried. This consists of a sort of scarf front put straight across in easy folds, and trim med on the top and bottom with wide embroidery. The lower edge reaches about to the knees, and conceals the top of the pleating on the skirt this stops on the sides, and the back has hanging drapery of two widths of lawn trimmed all around, and pleated on to the tour nure somewhat in fan shape to spread out the skirt. The waist is basque of graceful shape, with the front tucked in diagonal rows to- represent a vest, and edged with embroidery. For the after noon are more elaborately made dresses, with longer skirts and more ample dra- pery. Young ladies have rosettes of narrowly folded satin ribbon of five or six different colors to wear with white dresses. Ladies in mourning use bows of black or purple China crape. ....
 The lingerie imported by these mod istes consists of ichus and collarettes for 1ow-throated dresses, and large col lars and cuffs for high-necked dresses. Shirred lawn collars and cuffs are edged with Talenciennes thread, or else very fine torchon lace. Crepe isse folds make beautiful fchus edged with point duchesse lace; some of these are in vest shape, some are square for Pompadour dresses, while others are three-cornered and crossed on the bosom.
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-06
WILL THEY HA VE ROOM FOR
 

Is there room among the angels lxaqs For the spirit of your child 7? % ''s Will they take your little Mary
 In their loving arms so mild? sFae Will they ever love me fondly,
 As my story books have said? .af-, Will they find home for Mary ffsyi. Mary numbered with the dead? Tell me truly, darling mother, SiS't Is there room forsuch as me? eiss.' Win gain the home of spirits
 And the shining angels see eo have sorely tried you mother,
 Been to you constant care,
 And you will not miss me, mother. sb When dwell among the fair; ss For you have no room for Mary efss,1 She was ever in your way;
 Ano she fears the good will shun her
 Whi they aplins mother, says Tell me-tell me truly-mother,-.
 Ere life's lcosing honr doth come, a, Do you think that they will keep me sI In the shining angels home? ~ was not so wayward, mother,
 Not so very, very. bad, a. . But that tender love would nourish
 And make Mary's heart so glad.
 Oh! Iyearned for pure affection
 In this world of bitter woe; EKJ .sSAnd Hong for bliss immortal w
 In the land where I must go!
 Tell me once again, dear mother, aa .s9 Ere you take the parting kiss,
 Win the angels bid me welcome .a 10 thatland of perfect bliss?
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-06
The Russian Cruisers.

The following is translation of the proclamation issued by the Moscow Cruiser Committee, and which is now being dispersed, says the London Globe, all over Russia. The document has been revised by the Cesarevitch himself, and has therefore the character of 8 Rus sian State paper
 APPEAL FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS IN AID OF THE
 ACQUISITION OF SHIPS FOR THE voLUN-
 TIER FLEET.
 The Lord has sent Russia another trial. An implacable foe threatens us with war, fellow countrymen! Are we to bear patiently the wrestling from us of the fruits of our victory 1? Are we again to have to liberate our brothers {? Our foe is strong on the sea. The number and might of his marine resources greatly exceed our own. But there is way of striking him blow on his sea path which he may sensibly feel. Who does not know that the interests of our foe lie in his profits and gains? He owns mighty marine fleet. Thirty thousand vessels plough the seas for him. Here then is the way to strike at him a blow. At that moment when the enemy closes our seas, and, as in the Crimean war time, burns and robs our unde- tended villages along the coast, at that moment let us carry the misery of war into the mid of his marine. For this purpose we must have swift and powerful vessels that may present themselves suddenly and with terror upon the sea paths of our foe. The last war covered with glory our seamen, fighting with fragile vessels against the terrible iron clads, and is- suing victorious from such an unequal combat. Give them regular sea ships send them to the ocean to cruise among the enemy's merchant feet, and our enemy will be rolled up in his self presumption. Children of the Russian soil! ye have risen as one man each time that dan ger has threatened our holy mother, Russia. Answer to her call this time with united will, and with every means create fleet that will again show to the world the worth of the Rus sian people when they stand on guard for the honor of their country. But there is no time to be lost. We must act quickly. Dost tn ou want peace, prepare myself for war.
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-06
Breaking i'm a Mule.

A Arough-and-ready manner of breaking in wild mule, which is a sort of horse,
 is described by MT. Bigg- Wither in
 Pioneering in South Brazil.' A wild mule is lassoed and blindfolded !; bit,
 powerful enough to break the jaw of a tiger," is forced into its mouth, and "saddle equipments are put upon it's back; the bandage IS removed, the head of the animal is held tight with lassoes, and a young Brazilian rough rider mounts. The mule, feeling 8 man on its back, goes mad with terror and screams with rage or horror. The las- soes are with difficulty removed, and the mule is free but for the rider. There is half an hours fight for the mastery :; the mule stands stock still trembling for moment, is reused with prick of the spurs and twitch of the bit, puts its head down and it's heels up, for ten minutes defes the eye to follow it's movements, gallops, rears, kicks, buck jumps, goes down on it's knees for roll, is brought up with jerk of the bridle, tears away snorting over the prairie, with its rider shouting and spurring, and in less than half an hour returns f' entirely subdued and broken, Hanks heaving, bathed in sweat, eye telling of submis- sion brought about by dire fear and in- tense physical exhaustion" A mule thus treated is said to be generally perfectly tanned to the saddle in three lessons ; but it is not said to be tanned in any other respect. Such feat of horsemanship or mulemanship is won derful sample of human pluck, skill,
 tenacity, coolness, masterfulness but as style of breaking in" for race horses, or any other horses, it is neither to be recommended nor likely to be
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-06
An InfuIiated Elephant.

There was a dreadful scene in Bom- bay, says a correspondent, when very large mad elephant ran through the station and killed half dozen persons. The elephant belonged to the Rajah of Vizianagram and was brought here from Benares by wealthy Mahometan on the occasion of marriage of relative of his. The animal was, as the maahout reports, kept in the sun, overworked and not properly rationed during its journey. The maahout states that he asked for some money for medicine from his master, who ordered payment of 4 annas or so-which he declined to re- ceive. There were 8 couple of men on the hoaOd0b, and the ne0bout was on the shoulders of the elephant when it ran away. The riders got free of the ami nal by catching hold of the branches of trees by which it passed. The msGhowt re- mained for some time on it's back, and tried his best to keep it in check, but when he saw it was impossible for him to con- trol the animal he jumped from it's back. The brute killed six persons and injured two. One of the deceased climbed up bamboo tree in his endeavor to es- cape, but the an1mal uprooted the tree, the man fell to the ground, and the ele- phant killed him on the spot. At 8 o'clock in the evening the elephant turned towards the Government Trea- sury and the Reserve Police lines. Some of the sepoys, leaving their c7aarpoys, climbed up the mango-trees and some bolted towards the English quarters. Continuing it's mad career, the elephant entered the compound of MT. Cooke's bungalow, now occupied by MT. Nichol- son, sub-deputy opium agent, who fired and hit the animal on the head. This made it more furious, and it endeavored to enter the room occupied by MT. Nich- olson and his brother. Seeing the ele- phant in the verandah he fired again, hitting it on the trunk, and blood poured profusely from the wound. The animal was at large until next morning, when it was with great difficulty secured with chains by the n1ohout and several others. The elephant was kept here till Satur- day, the, 7th inst, and then taken to Benares under guard. The Mahometan has been called upon by the magistrate to explain why he did not take proper steps when he was informed of the symptoms of madness in the elephant. The case is pending in the criminal courts.
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-06
The Princess of Wales.

The correspondent of the London Daily News thus describes the costume of the Princess of Wales at Lord Lyons ball at the English Embassy in Paris |: The Princess of Wales wore 8 black gauge dress over a black silk, bright ened with crimson brocade scarf, which wound in folds round the skirt. The gauge was 6ouillonne, and dotted over with diamond studs, and the shoulder bands were formed of rivers of the same gems. Her Royal Highness had her hair drawn up in the style of the last century, off her head, and bound with a string of diamonds. She wore round her neck broad band of crimson velvet, thickly studded with diamond stars, and a necklace. from which were suspended diamond pendants which gave the effect of fringe, and in the centre fell down over the chest. The costume of the Princess, without being showy, was magnificent, and quite unlike anything else in the ballroom.
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-06
Street Life in Pekin.

It is scarcely possible to imagine, without having witnessed it, the scene which the commercial streets of Pekin exhibit every day. The busy, bustling crowd, the horses, mules, carr iages, hand -barrows, and sedan-chairs, all mixed in inextr1cable confusion, and among them the itinerant dealers, some with hampers, containing the stock-in trade suspended round their necks, others standing before portable stoves on,which they cook the viands they vend. These and many others are to be seen in the streets, not silently offering their wares, but endeavoring to attract the att tention of possible buyers by shrill ear piercing cries and loudly vaunting the low price and superior quality of the commodities.
 The barber with his little bell sum- mons all who have not performed their toilets to be shaved in the open air. He motions his customers in a low seat, with one turn of the hand fathers his. head, and dexterously performs with his triangular razor he then paints his eyebrows, and adjusts his queue, brushes his garment, and, receiving small fee, sends him away satisfied. ........ il.
 Often @ crowd collects to listen to storyteller, or a singer, to watch the tricks of a conjurer, or to hear of the marvellous properties possessed by cer- tain drugs and remedies sold by loqua- cious quack, but suddenly there is stir among the assemblage, which hurriedly disperses or draws to one side, leaving room for the passage of some grandee, who, seated in his chair, and surrounded by 8 numerous cortege, expects all in- feriors to make way at his presence.
 Guards of soldiers are stationed day and night in the principal thoroughfares, with strict orders to use their whips upon all, without distinction, who are disorderly or betray the slightest inclina- ton to quarrel; beside this every street | is divided into sections of ten houses, which are each under the surveillance of one of the inhabitants, deputed by the authorities to fill the office of tithing- man.
 As soon as night falls, each house. holder, be he rich or poor, mandarin o1 mechanic, must light the lantern which stands at his door. At both ends of each street there is 8 wooden barrier which is closed at dark, and sentries posted al these barriers will permit of neither in- gress or egress unless the applicant car ries lantern and can show good cause for his absence from home. Watchmer patrol the streets during the whole night who, instead of crying the hour, show their vigilance by striking tube of bam boo every few minutes, causing dull hollow sound, which it takes Europeans some time to become accustomed to and sleep through.
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-06
4 FORTHCOMING.

do not dread an altered heart,
 Or that long line of land or sea
 Should separate my love from me; I dread that drifting slow apart All unressted, unrestrained- ...s ..,.. Which comes to some when they have gain d The dear endeavor of their soul. "t As two light skiffs that sailed together, 4l Through days and nights of tranquil weather, Adown some inland stream, might be Drifted asunder, each from each .e When floating with the tide, they reach
 The hoped-for end, the promised goal
 The sudden glory of the sea. .-...f
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-06

An obliging gentleman, who thinks that personal favors do not cost much, while they make friends, was applied to by negro for certificate of character, by which he might get situation. The testimonial proving to be more comph- mentary than Scipio himself expected, that worthy, on recovering from his astonishment, exclaimed: "Say, MT.
 -, won't you glib me something to do
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-06

St. Paul's Cathedral, London, was begun and finished by one architect, Wren, under one master mason, Strong, and under the episcopate of one Rishon
Connecticut western news., 1878-06-06

The poorest excuse that 8 man can wa for sfavinc away fr0nn chnroh is that
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15
PERSONAL.

Mr.. NJ. Blanchar I'd has secured the position
of tie inspector from the Chicago Milwaukee
h st. Paul Railway under Superintendent
G. H. Prior, OF Minneapolis.
Mr.. John Mullaney, of Ishpeming, Michi-
gan, visited at his old home here last week
Mr.. D. c. Cheney, telegraph manager at
Tomah, Wis, has been Gu visit of several
days in town at the home of his parents,
accompanied by his wife.
Mr.. D. I. Carr, an old typo on the Re
PUBLICAN, now of Milwaukee, is in the city
on short visit to his mother.
Mrs. O. K. Coe and Mrs. D. Williams
have returned to town from their winter s
visit at Indianapolis. is ....
Mr.. John ". Watson,a former Watertown
boy and for the past five years an employe
III the Northern Hospital for theInsane, spent
Tuesday in the city among his friends
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15
Robbery and ShOOtfng

Early Monday morning one of the watch
men attached to Burr Robbins Circus,
which remained here over Sunday, heard a
cry OF distress in the house of Mrs. P Rose,
in the 1st ward. AS the Waterman APP
preached the house, n man rushed from the
front door into the street. The Waterman
being suspicious that all was not right or
dered the man to halt. Disobeying--t
command and continuing to run, the watch
man shot at the retreating form, and COM
ing upon him pounded him severely on
the head. 1t was found that a ball from
the pistol had grazed the fellows shoulder
With him were found several articles OF
clothing taken from Mrs. Roses house. The
burglar proved to be an employe of the cir
Gus and gave his name as Frank Williams.
Another employe was found acting in sus-
plcious manner about the premises of Mr..
y. hoenIg. Both were safely lodged in the
lookup. At their examination before JUS
tice Arnold, Monday afternoon, Williams
was bound over to the Circuit Court TO an
swer to the charge of burglary. AS nothing
could be proved against the other one, call
ing himself Isaac Leon, he was discharged
and told to get outside the city limits as
soon as possible. Mr.. Robbins can in no
way be held responsible for the acts of these
men, having but recently employed them,
not knowing them to be the characters they
have proved Through the promptnsss and
vigilance of his Waterman, Mr.. John Rea
gan, they were brought to justice and their
career of robbery here nipped in the bud.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15
Dram attic Entertain III ent.

The Watertown Good Templars will rem
der the play of ''The Fruits OF the Wine
Cup" in their hall in Camorian block next
Friday evening, May 18th. On shs occa-
sion the new stage and scenery of their hall
will be used, giving the organization an
opportunity of p-esen ting the piece under
the most favorable auspices. We hope to
see the entertainment well patronized and
the Good Templar dramatic club so en- cour
aged as to continue their entertainments OF
this character
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15
The Gypsy Entertainment

The Gypsy entertainment at Turner Hall
tuesday evening, was attended by large
and appreciative audience. The stage had
been appropri ately sodded, and decorated
with flowers, making it appear the true
home of the Gypsy. The programme select
ed for the occasion was rendered and
contained merit of both a Ii ter ary and
musical character. The address of Miss
Sue E. Nichols, giving an outline of the
history of the Gypsy race, was listened to
with marke attention by the entire aud
fence and gave evidence of the f ne literary
taste and ability Of its author. The cho r
uses rendered by the troupe were joyus and
expressive. while the solos were as sweet
and melodious as we'll could be. The fol-
lowing was the programme of the evening:
Overture: La Fee de Potsdam. Orchestra
Sketch OF the Gipsies, their Life
and Muslc.........". Miss Sue E. Nichols
First Chorus, Gypsy Girls, Solo:
"Wandering Zula.' Miss Ida Sprague.
vocal Solo ...............Miss Mollie Maurer
Second and Third Chorus, Gypsy Girls.
Solo: Queen Mab-Mss Eliza Moak.
The Happy Gipsies by............-
"'rhe Twin Gipsies," Miss Julia Ford,
Alto, and Miss Cora Bradbury. Soprano.
Solo: waiting" (Flute ACCOMPANY
tnent by J. B. May Miss Mollie Maurer
Fourth Chorus, Gypsy Girls.........
Solo: Queen Mab-Miss Eliza Moak.
Miss Maurers solos were fine feature of
the entertainment and were received with
rapturous applause. Miss Maurer possesses
voice OF fine range and compass with a
clear full register that is quite fascinating.
We hope to be given an opportunity of
hearing this singer again. The flute &C.
compartment of Mr.. John B. May harmon
lied beautifully with Miss Maurer's voice.
Mrs. L. A. Harger, under whose direction
the entertainment was conducted is des erv-
ing of great credit for her able management
of:the affair. Most of the participants were
members OF her music class and all svinced
high and thorough course of training.
The character OF "Old Jael" was taken by
Miss Emma Charbonsau and tho axsd
Gypsy bag could not have been better per-
sonihed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15
Telephonfc Communication

Messrs. T. Miller Il Company have tele-
phone in complete working order connect
ing their Touring mills on the east
side with the Chicago Milwaukee & ST.
Paul Railway Office. This enterprising
firm expect within week to have telephon-
ic communication extended 20 their mills
on the west side, also. f. Miller e Co. ind
the telephone very convenient for commun-
icating their business wants to the railway
office saving great deal of time, &c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15
Newspaper Change.

Mr.. J. 7. Carr, of Monroe, former editor
and proprietor Of the Green Co. Reformer
and more recently connected with the Mil
yankee Commercial Times, has purchased a
half interest in the Jefferson Banner from
Mr.. A. Ssnborn. Mr. Carr is a gen teman of
fine ability and good business qualifications
and under the new order of things the Ban-
ner must continue to flourish. By this ar
rangement Mr. Geo. W, Bird retires from
the editorsh;p of the paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15
Arln OF.
FRED. BERTRAM

Last Thursday night as boy named
Newman was getting off from an extra
train at ReesFille station on the Chicago
Milwaukee Il St. Paul Railway, he was
thrown under the cars and had his left arm
cut off. The boy was brought here on
freight train shortly after the accident oc-
Cured and Dir. J. Cody. assisted by Dr. R.
II. Wigginton, amputated TIE arm just be-
low the shoulder. At last accounts the
sufferer was doing we'll
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15
Damon and Pythias.

The audience present at Music Hall Fri
day evening to listen to the recitation of
the play of Damon ard Pythas, by Homer
D. Cope, was treated to the finest literary
effort ever heard in Watertown. Mr. Cope
was faultless in his delivery, and true to
nature in the delineations of all the charac-
tiers assumed. The recitation OF "Brother
Anderson" at the close of Damon and
Pythias, drought the house down." show
ing the great versatility possessed by Mr.. G..
as an elocutionist. We regret that there
was not larger house to greet Mr.. Cope
On his first appearance to our city. Should
he come here again, however, we have no
doubt he would be received with full
house. Lincoln Lodge. Knights of Pythias,
No. 20, are deserving of credit for the en-
terprise they manifested in getting Mr.. G.
to come among US.