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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-19
Notes of tho Stage.

Mr.. John Stetson is to put opera company on the
road to play Princess Ida.
Eugene Palma is the name of coming female star
who expects to upon the theatrical horizon In
November.
'Our Mary has just completed her twenty eighth
birthday. This announcement should hold good until
she bids adieu to the stage
Sarah Bernhardt's total receipts in Brazil were
T6lO0O, of which $l5, 600 went for expenses, leav
ing $40 600 for the manager ard $40 600 for Sarah
That London burlesque actresses faithful wives
has been attested recently by newly made widow at
of the local theaters refusing to play unless
allowed to do so in black tights.
r. B. Mantell gives Mr.. John ". Kelers play
of Tangled Lives its first production next Monday
night, at the Globe Theater, Boston. Miss Eleanor
Carey will be his loading support
Mr., Steele Mackaye it is claimed received moro
money for writing his descriptive lecture on Matt
Morgans pictures than he did for writing Hazel
Kirke, and yet the Madison-square Theater made no
less than $3.50 600 out of that play.
Chicago is to have a new operahouse She will
be satisfied until she has with auditorium
larger than any in the country Notwithstanding the
fact that she has now about as many play houses
she has play-goers
Theodore in the English version of Sardous drama of
that name which was produced few nights ago for
the first time in this country at Nblo's Garden New
York The translation is said to be very bad and the
performance dull and heavy.
Boucicault, in recent London speech, said 'This
is decidedly my last visit to England hate these in
l.
than any place in the world. The climate suits me.
The people suit me- The public suit me. And am
pleased to think suit them"
The Statefair attractions at the various theaters
next week will be follows. Grand Opera house. the
spectacular success "Fantasma:" Engsh's. Rice S
Surprise Party organization of sixty people in the
musical extravaganza, "Evangene;" Museum, the
sensational drama, the Ranch King"
1t is stated that Miss Rose Coghlan is one of the
few ladies who smoke and do it gracefully. She
makes bones about the habit and INDUCES in cigar
cites whenever she feels like it. Mile Aimee is an
Rhea has weakness for the little Havana cigars that
are made up especially for lady smokers.
Along with other theatrical things in the way Of
stars, and plays and scenery that the big steamers
are bringing across the Atlantic just now comes a
story about London clergyman who went to see
'Adonis." After seing the Anazonian march, he re-
marked 1.-THE less of such dresses the actresses wear
the better 1t is little singular but there are lots
of old frontrow bald in New York who are of
the minister's way of thinking, exactly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-19
Local Musical Matters.

The Timmons benefit financial success.
The opening Lyra concert has been set for the 10th
of October.
Herman Mueller, the baritone will leave the city in
few weeks.
Armine G. Kohne the baritone. is an inirnitable
parlor sketch artist
Miss Title Myers and Ada Brown have united with
the Lyra mixed chorus
Mr. JAS w. Riley will assist at the testimonial ben
eft to be given Mrs Flemming, at Plymouth Church.
Wednesday evening next
Mrs. II. w. Green entertained party of musical
friends last Sunday evening.
The Y. M. G. A. festival chorus it is safe to say,
will consist of over 500 voices.
Mrs. j. J. Cole will sing Billards save Maria" at
Fletcher Place Church this morning.
Miss Anna Wilcox did excellent service as pianist
at the recent Centralavenue choir concert.
Several visitors from Cincinnati were present at the
Lyra orchestra rehearsal last Sunday morning.
Miss Louise Weegman the pianist has returned
from a months stay with friends in Louisville Ky.
Shoemaker and ingalls, will introduce clarinet and
cornet solos each week during the regular Opera house
season.
Mr.. Samuel Morrison will, for the present have
charge of the musical programme at Plymouth Con
gregatonal Church.
The NIannerchor is actively rehearsing for the first
regular concert which will probably occur the 1st of
October.
Miss Lee Tmmons received unusual praise for the
excellence of her piano performance at Tomlnson Hall
last Wednesday evening.
The first rehearsal of the Home Opera Company in
Little Tycoon will be held tomorrow evening in the
parors of the Occidental Hotel
Mr.. A. L. Willard will make his first appearance in
leading operate role in the Little tycoon" He is
a soloist of pronounced ability.
At the Tuesday evening rehearsal of the Lyrs So
ciety Mr.. Herman Mueller sang in effective man
ner the baritone role in the cantata Columbus"
The music for the State Fair Association will be
furnished by the When Military Band which will also
give. during the week. two of its popular promenade
concerts.
No moro fitting testimonial Of respect could be
given Mrs. George Fleming upon her departure from
tie city than rousing house at the complimentary
benefit on Wednesday evening, at Plymouth Church.
The When band will accompany Raper Commandery
to st. Louis to morrow The new uniforms having
been completed, will be used that occasion making
in all three complete styles. which will be taken for
street
At the City Band concert. at Mozart Hall tonight
Mr.. Henry Shoemaker will render clarinet sole
He viii the instruments recently made to
order for him in New York city. Perry Ingalls, will
give cornet solo.
The recital given by Miss Sarah T.. Meigs at Mrs
Flora NJ Hunters music room Friday afternoon,
before an audience which completely led the allotted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-19
The Progress of Church Building.

At Roberts Park NJ. E. Church last evening,
DR.. Spencer, assistant corresponding secretary of
the Church Extension Society, spoke He also
sung number of gospel hymns with wonderful
and thrilling power and sweetness He reviewed
the progress of church building during the past
year and the work as it was being pushed 10 the
South among the negroes and in the West and
Northwest the narration being one Of great In
terest, as the Doctor is happy talker.
fertile in anecdote and illustration.
He casually mentioned a visit he paid
to Sioux City, Ia, whore he found a busy
preacher. Rev. George Haddock, who told him
he could not spare him any time the day he
called, he had forty eight cases in court prose
cutions against liquor dealers. DR.. Spencer
graphically told how, few hours later, this
preacher was murdered in the streets of Sioux
City, a victim to the liquor traffic; the recital
making deep impression upon the audience
1t was announced that at o'clock this morn
ing at Roberts Park Church, an oldfashioned
love feast would DO held by two patriarchs of
the church. Rev. Joseph Harrington and DR..
Gillette, to which everybody was invited.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-19
THE WORLD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Opening of English's Opera-House To-
Morrow Night for the Regular Season.
The Local Attractions This Week-Personal
Notes and Gossip about the DOings of
Actors and Local Musical People.

The mechanics and decorators who have been
at work at English's Opera-house for several
weeks finished NJ last night and everything is
in readiness for the opening tomorrow
night There have been no changes in the seating
arrangement, and the regular prices of admission
will range from 25 cents to 81.
The opening attraction is one that combines
novelty and artistic excellence. During the en-
tire week Matt Morgan's celebrated pictures of
the war; series of realistic historical represent
atoms Of thegreat conflicts Of that memorable
struggle will be given. They are each twenty
five feet high by forty feet long, occupying the
entire stage opening. They do not constitute a
panorama, but series of mammoth set
pitures built out and mounted in elab-
crate framework, with appropriate acces-
series of light and scenery. They contain por
traits of all the leading Union and confederate
generals. The battles represented are Belmont,
Nov 7 1861, when General Grant first came
forward as a leader Donelson, the first and
second days at Shiloh. Vicksburg, Gettysburg,
Mission Ridge, Yellow Tavern, the Wilderness,
Atlanta, Five Forks and Appamattcx. AS these
pictures are presented, each of them is explained
and described at length. The descriptive lect-
ures will be given here by Mr.. Steele Mackaye,
a gentleman noted as dramatist, author and
orator. Incidental to this presentation, there is
appropriate music, written especially for them.
In other large cities the pictures have been very
highly commended for their artistic worth and
historical accuracy. The opening exhibition
will begin tomorrow night, and there is
good demand for seats for it.
ARIZONA JOE" AT THE MUSEUM.
The patronage at the Dime Museum continues
to be as large and often larger than the theater
can comfortably accommodate. For this week,
the attraction will be the noted scout and spy,
"Arizona Joe" in his sensational border drama,
''The Black Hawks" which will be presented
with appropriate scenery and effects. He has
large supporting company. and in the perform
ance are introduced his trained dogs and horses,
who take very conspicuous part. The star also
gives his wonderful exhibition of fancy rifle
shooting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-19
APPENDIX

Mr.. Morgan has been as,
sisted in bis great work by
an able corps of worthy as
sistants, with studies made
from important documents.
war maps and charts, or
ders do bataiile, and valua-
BILE information from the
War Department at Wash
ington, and from photo
graphs taken at the time of
the battles, and from per.
sonal sketches made by
Mr.. Morgan of the battle
fields, thus securing o per.
feet reproduction of tho
differ ent actions. Mr.. Nor.
gan has been further as.
sisted by the distinguished
soldier, Gen. w. Il. Clark,
acknowledgement Army Of
the Tennessee and Cum.
berland, who has personal
" directed the artist ID
placing the pictures upon
the canvas accurately, even
to the most minute detail,
securing authentic and cor
rect productions.
The pictures are Is feet
high by 40 feet long and
will not constitute a piano.
but a series of nam.
moth set pictures. built out
and set in an elaborate
frame. work.
These battles contain
over 1 500 prominent por.
traits of the leading Union
and Confederate officers.
and are painted from pho
tographs and valuable por.
traits of these officers.
made during and before the
Civil War, which were
loaned Mr.. Morgan for the
purpose of giving the pub
lie correct pictures of the
contestants.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-19
T H E
T H E
G.. A. R.
BEN E FIT.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, !
Sept. Is, 1886. s
Comrade of the Grand Ar
my of the Republic:

Through the generous
courtesy of the manage
ment of Matt Morgan S
Pictures of the War, and
English's Opera-house, this
city. we have accepted a
benefit on Monday night,
Sept 20, and for the week,
for the advancement of our
Grand Army reading-room.
In justice to the cause we
beg your earnest and I'M
firing efforts in our inter
ests. The opportunity is q
rare one, and the presence
of not only your family, but
your friends, expected. The
commander of each post is
furnished tickets to supply
your demand, which must
be made at once.
Respectfully,
D. j. Smock. Trustee, j.
F. Gordon Post.
Nelson Mayhem, Trustee.
Robert Anderson Post.
Jos. r. Perry, Trustee,
Geo. HI. Thomas Post.
Albert Thayer. Trustee.
j. r. Ruckle Post.
T. N. Watson, Trustee,
Delaney Post.
Ed. j. Tuttle, Trustee,
Geo. FL. Chapman Post.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-19

Yesterday. afternoon, at o'clock, at Roberts
Park, the occasion being the anniversary of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. Rev. DR..
J. H. Thoburn. Of Calcutta. India, formerly of
Ohio, gave an interesting narrative OF his OBJ
Eeryntion and experience in that land, whore he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-19

Messrs SchnuW d Krag:
Gents-I have been selling the FUMAS
for about one year, and find that they give my
trade better satisfaction than any cigar on the
market for the money. l find them better
than you recommended them to be.
E. N. OAKLEY, Fairmount Ind.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23

Commencing tomorrow. "Wednesday,
evening this celebrated tragedan com
menc,.S 4 brief season of four night and
one matinee l>rr advertisement for full
particular>.t Mr.. Bandmann just closed a
very successful engagement at Lockp"rt.
Y. Y, and the journal of that place. of
last Saturday said:
The engagement of the Bandmann-
Bcaudet company at the Hodge opera
house closed before one Of the largest and
most enthusiastic audiences in many
SEASONS, Standing Room Only" was the
card in the corridors when the office opened
at seven o'clock, as the advanced sale Of
seats had swept the hcuSc of everything
Certainly Mr. Bandmamn has every reason
To BE- proud of his treatment here and
should he return in the spring he may rest
assured OF an as enthusiastic reception a.
on this OccaciUn.
Remember the admission is 10. 20. and
30 cents. Reserved seats 30 cents. The
entertainment is positively equal To the
best. no matter what tragedan it may Ue.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
1AE coeeERs, w4IRL LAsT NttHT.

The Thoroughly successful Hop Given b,
the Boys in Blue Mt Nelson's Business
College.
As beforehand predicted by the city pa
per~ and everybody who knew anything at
all about il. the swell ball given by our cIty
prnteytm> last might at Nelson's business
college ruom, took the bun oven anything
ever before given ia tins city. Long before
: 80 when the grand march commenced the
hall was packed To uyrrfiowing. Scuny'~
iull ,trlugrd orchestra was stationed uu the
north side ami the must. they furnished
Wa, more than satisfactory Ia every body.
When the music struck up at $50 the
couples began t. form for tn" grand march.
50 large was the crowd that a double circle
was formed around the entire hall. Officer
FurniSS and lady led the march which
lasted probably twenty Ur twenty hve
minutes. Many couples fell out during the
marching To- allow others Ia tax" their places
who could not find room at first In the
/ first luadriIle to ''Our Mayor" double sets
: had to be formed. and in this way nearly
eNtGNIOuN was accommodated WIN IL udl'N
When No. u t''Arkansaw Traveller -
Beyingt"nl was reached some Dayton cop
rrr asked a Nruia brass button what Ar
kaaSaw Traveller -lgmiftd The evidently
enlightened Ncman said that it was given
in honor Of Bcvington, rs he USED t" h''
the hero of drama of that title. The
first half wa, reached al about ll.30. when
a short intrrmi>>ion was given for the
boys to 90 "ut aud see their friends.
Many Dayton men arrived here Oh the 9:3u
:lain on tht. Bee Line and graCcd the oCra-
sion with their presence AT the begin
ming Of the second half. This halt
Of the programme WAS gone through
with in a httle quicker time aS the b"yN
were beginning 10 get warmed up and feel
ing good The whole thing WAS over AT
about three o'clock, when couple by couple
the large crowd began t" leave.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
GREAT LABOR MEETING.

Crowde House to Hear A. X. Parsons
An Intelligent Discussion Of the Lead
ing Questions Affecting the Working
men.
Anzinger'S Hall on West Main street was
parked last night with an audience of honest
laborimg men assembled to hear the great
labor agitatOr. 4. L. Parsons. 1t was "A
pity that a larger hall could not have been
obtained, for many were unable to gain Ell
trance. and il was an address that every
labnring man should have heard. Mr..
Parsons has devoted a great deal Of study to
the questions that are of most vital interest
to w"rkingmen. and his knowledge
is backed by an immense fund of sound.
practical common sense. Last night he ar
gued from facts, and not from fancie>
from what is, rather than from what ought
TO be. He told his audience that the fir>t
requisite for them was a thorough and in
telligent understanding of what the labor
ing men best interests are, and then such
Thorough organization that they can move
As one man TO accomplish their Legitimate
purposes, and bring about better state of
things for themselves. Strikes. loCk-OutS. and
violence Of any kind would injure, rather
than help their cau~e. because il was wT0ng
and unnatural in itself and was sure Ia
cause diSaifectlun among their ranks. No
matter how just and right the end for which
they worked, it could never justify such
means from which the innate moral nature
of the true man revolted. The proper way
for them To correct the evils that weighed
upon them. lie said, was through the ballot
box. He advised them To bind themselves
to neither political party. for in doing 81
they were sure To divide. 1t was
certain that they possessed the voting power
t" carry their measures in legitimate way.
if they will only organize and stand to-
gether on all questions that effect their own
interests. He used goOdly portion of his
allotted time in explaining to them the ad
vantageS of corporation between labor and
capital. Those who attended felt well rt.-
paid and came away with better under
standing of their true position in the world
and the proper way of bettering it.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
work OF Chicken Thieves.

On Sunday evening thieves entered the
rhickrn-hou>c OF Mrs. Crragrr on Washing
ton street. next door I" the Uniyer>alist
church, and succeed in makiag away with
fifteen tine fancy hens. The villains were
not satisfied with merely taking the fowls.
but for pure dcvitry wrung their heads of
and left them lying in u pile beside the
chickem-coop door. If they had been com
mon. ordinary breed of chickens, not 80
much would tElyr been thought Of the mat
ter, hut they were of fancy breed and very
highly priced by their owner.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23

will sell the best quality of hard and
soft coal for 30 days commencing Monday.
Feb. Is. at the following prices for cash:
Lump per 1000 pounds, $50; lump, per
1000 pounds. SIS: mat, per 1000 pounds.
- -: nut. per l,0OO pounds, SLID: authra-
cite, per 1000 pounds. 3. 90; anthracite.
per Loco pounds. 500 Remember. that
! give 1000 pounds every time; that have
been weighed on city scales four times: that
have not had !" pay SD and costs for
short weight; that am a small dealer and
propose to sell coal At small price: that
busted the coal ring. Central office. 40 :.
Market south office, "a +. Liberty. trlr-
phones. FL and ~. IEAtH,
The Coal Man.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23

Yesterday afternoon Professor :. Jerome
Uhl held the first of his afternoon recrI,-
ti"m- at his new Studi" on Main street
His rooms were well crowded during the
reception hours. from / To o'clock, with
al a>~cmbIage ot the best people in the
city. The rooms are completely filled with
works of art. Hastily arranged. Whole
day might be spent here with pleasure and
profit. >tudNug the great number OF new
p tiutiug>, sketches and studies that Pro
ft.>>ur [ hl brought home with him.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
The Little Gales.

DO nct forget the entertainment to he
held at the Christian church next Thursday
evening The Little Gales need no i'll
PRODUCTION to a Springfield audience. and
all lovers of good music should 90 to hear
the selections rendered by the choir Price
of admission for adults % cents for chill
dren under l2 years - cents.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
Only Six Millions.

The London Democrat has the following
item of decided interest: The wife of War
rem Spellman, of Port Union. Miami cOun-
ty, has fallen heir to Primcely fortune by
the death of her grandfather in Philade-
phia. Mrs. SpeIlman was a Miss Mercer in
Springfield. previous to her marriage. The
estate of her grandfather is estimated at
$50, 900, 600, of which the lady will get one
tenth,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
Grand Opera House.

Tomorrow evening. Mr. !. b. Polk and
hi, New York comedy company will be- al
the Grand. The New York News speak,
H. follows
The person who nrglerts Ia see Mr.. J. b.
Polk As .luseph Pickle. in Dr. Sayres latest
rumical dramatic effUSiun. MIXED Pickles. "
at the Fourteenth Street Theater. will miss
the laugh of the season. The comedy is a>
full Of humur. satire. Wit and fun as ii iS
possible Ia crowd into two and half hours
Of play. The company is admirably
adapted t" interpret the ideas Of the author
and the drollrrN is mce>Naut. followed by
almost continuous shouts of laughter. Mr.
Polk is streak of Nuluhlr mischief, and
keeps the fun going. Mr. Alex. Vincent
a> Hiram Brown is immensely cumical
Eyeryhodv in the play i good.
Seats un\N ON sale AT Carriers
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
TRAVELLING FREIGHT MEN
Convene at the Arcade Hotel TO Form a
Permanent Association and Have
Good Time.
An Organization Covering the T"rrit"rN 81
the Middle and e>tern states
Handsome aud JoNial Crowd
onirer> Elected Last Night
banquet To-day.

The commercial and travelling freight
agents Of the Middle and Western States .
territory gathered to the number of thirty
at the Arcade Hotel yesterday afternoon. /
and a better looking ur better naturrd crowd
il would be. hard /" tind over the whole ter 4
rltory that they traverse. Most "i the boys
were new Ia the town and spent the early
part OF the afternoon IN looking about the
city in vain attempt tu comprehend It's
immenSity About o'clock they succeeded
IN getting enough ot the crowd together
Ia hold brief preliminary meet
lus in the parlor "i the hotel. They
called la the chair a. temporary president
j. H. Long. who has been most directly in
~trumrnta ia arranging the present meet
ing. and made Fred. Roger temporary sec
rrtauy. Ou taking the rhau MI Long
stated that the prime object OF the gather
ing and the contemplated aN~~Iat!"n was I"
let the travelling freight men understand
each other better and form closer social r,-
latiun> \ committee consisting "t MrNNrN.
J. u. Wrlrh. L. b. Jones. and J. II. Nritch
wa> appointed to draft a sci of resolutions st
ting forth the objects Of the contemplated a.
~ocati"n. and laying out a scheme of OF
.4mlati"u. The meeting then adjourned
until o'cIock.
Standing about the lobby Of the hotel in
groups Of five "r six they >puandrrrd the
next hour in discussing the ,amp-
les "' "'' N''"' "''' -" NI"s J'N'0
and getting on yarns that would hlTN I''
ordinary drummer silly. At seven O'Cl"ch
they adjourned To- the dinuing room where
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the interchange "i Nlr"> trh'l"S toward
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and To brin. about more friendly social rt.
lati"n> between all PARTIES interested.
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