The Forrest City times., 1890-11-08

When the eyeutful evening came the gres; hall was brilliantly lighted, and the stage that had been erected at one end of the hall was draped with artistic skill The play was Uncle Sam's advice to Johnny Bull"
 The first scene opened with Johnny Bull sturdy. corpulent old fellow. dressed in waistooat, leather brooches. and three-cornerea hat with a stout oaken culgcl fla his hand seated on q throne sur rounded by lords and ladies in rich anpar- el. At the same time che ,l,s of voices was heard in the distance advancing sing ing Hail Columbia" The characters marched on to the stage iu front Of the throne, still singing. Uncle sam came first, dressed in striped pants, swallow tail coat and white stove-ppe hat, The goddess of liberty, q tall. beautiful woman, draped with stars and stripes, was at hts side. They were followed by company of girls dressed in white. carrying Ameri- can flags As they crossed the stage. Un. cle sam helped himself to chair. crossed his legs, took from his pocket clay pipe. filled and lit it and commenced smoking. without having made any kind of n saluta- tion to Johnny Bull on the throne, while his supporters formed semi-cirele about him.
 J. R (angrilyl. What have >so herel A mincing monkey without brains enough ta salute king,
 U. s. We'll now, Johnny, just came in for friendly clat You need not stand on ceremony. I'll excuse you
 J. B. Excuse me, The donkey. what does he means tSpeaking Co his ceurt}
 II. s, mean you had better come down from your high throne and view the world ss others do.
 !. B. Yes, m come down. but 1t will he to teach you manners Shaking his cud gel vigorouslyl Why. man, you are mad ! U. $. Oh, 10. Jcnnny, I'm no, mad, hut this tobacco is poor stuff. Crying to make his pipe drawl
 ]. P tTo the coultiers) I'd like to flog this fellow for his impsaence. crhen to q. S.l We'll, what do yon wants
 U. \. Now, Johnny don't get excited l just came to tell you that the Russian Bear Is about to pounce on you unawaFeS. and stranglcd Ireland is being brought to life by her exiled sons across the sea
 J. B ueayes the throne and rishes from one side of the stage to the other at mention of Ireland. shaking his cudgel in '. S.'s face, while ' k sits calmly sniok. ingl Yes, you arc sending ali to Ireland 10 defeat our government if yuu can, bu, we'll show you that 1t can't be donel
 u. $. No, no, we're only watching
 J. B, You call 1t watching do yon, when millions of doilafs are coming from America to help the lazy Irish to resist law and orters
 U, s. Now. Johnny, do be reasonable You never seem to fret when millions of pounds come to help pay English land. lord
 J. B. o, that is private funds
 '. $. Just so, Johnny. So is this private funds.
 J. B Re careful or you will find your public funds in danger
 U. $. Just so. I remember you were careful of your private funds few years aGu, when you sent aid by the ship loaa to help defeat our nation Every dog has his day, Johnny.
 J. B. Take care what you say. I'm in no humor to enjoy joke tshaking his cud. 0el with renewed vigor at U. S.l.
 .. & tsmoking calmly Now, Johnny, just keep cool. know you hate to have us talking about you. calling you robbers and murderers, but you are too high, John. ny. Come down to the level of mankind and view things as We do; then you'll see thsse things for yourself
 Just then courier rushes into the hall, GRy1Dg "ws arc all going to be murdercd'