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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
A Duty to Yourself.

It is surprising that people will use 4
common ordinary pill when they can
secure u valuable English one for the
same money. DR.. Acker's English
pills are 4 positicc cure for sick-head-
ache and all liver trouble. They are
small, sweet, easily taken and do not
grip. Sold by Belcher, Houseal 4 kib-
Ter, opposite Postoilice.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
!A Healthy Growth.

Acker's Blood Elixir has gained a
firm hold on the American people and
is acknowledged to- be superior to all
other preparations. 1t is positive cure
for all Blood and Skin Diseases. The
medical fraternity lndose and prescribe
it. Guaranteed and sold by Belcher
Houseal & Ilibler,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
Teachers Meeting.

The next meeting Of the Teachers
Association of this county will be held
at Prosperity, Saturday, March Is, at
II a. NJ, in the High School building.
Subjects to be discussed Gramar,
Spelling, Arithmetic and History.
The following members are expected
to open the discussions: Mrs. Jane
Long, Misses Lille Luther and Mallie
Wheeler and Messrs. E. H. Aull, A.
S. Laird, G. G. Sale, Smith, of Mt.
Tabor, and w. C.. Shot.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
Confirmed.

The favorable impression produced
on the first appearance of the agreeable
LIQUID fruit remedy Syrup of Figs a
few wears ago has been more than con-
tirmed by the pleasant experience of all
who have used it. and the success OF
the proprietors and mar dfacturers the
California Fig Syrup Company. W. Z.
Pelham, Agent.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

Pimples, blotches, scaly skin, ugly
spots, sores and ulcers, assesses and
tumors, unhealthy discharges, such as
catarrh, eczema, ringworm, and other
forms Of skin diseases, are symptoms of
blood impurity. Take DR.. J. H. Nc
Leans Sarsaparilla.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
Religious

The union service on next Sunday
night will be held at the Methodist
Church and the sermon preached by
Rev. +. ?. NcClintork.
Rev. Prof. Junius y. Fox will preach
at the Methodist Church next Sunday
morning.
Rev. w. S. Wightnlan will fill the
appointments of Rev. w. H. Lawton
on next Sunday, preaching in the
morning at Ebenezer and at Lebanon
in the afternoon.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
What to Buy at Pelhan's.

Allcock's Porous PlasteTs.
Is. B. B. for Blood.
certain Chill and Ague Cure.
Durham and other Smoking Tobacco
English Mustard in cans.
Female Regulator (Bradfield's).
Glenn Springs Water fresh.
Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
Iron Tonic Bitters.
Juniper Tar for Colds.
Aendalrs SPAWN Cure.
Lemon Elixir for the Liver.
Mothers Friend for Ladies.
North Carolina Chewing Tobacco.
Onion Sets and other Seed.
Pectoral Syrup for Grip,
and other things too numerous 10
mention at Peiham'S. If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

Faults of digestion cause disorders of
the liver, and the whole system be-
comes deranged. DR.. J. H. McLeau's
Sarsaparilla perfects the process of
digestion and assimilation, and thus
makes pure blood.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

At the entertainment given at the
Crotwell Hotel on last Friday night
young lady lost u white cashmere
shawl. The finder will please leave it
at the store of G.. & G.. S. Mower and
greatly oblige the owner.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
Beware of Ointments for Catarrl that
Contains Mercury,

as mercury will surely destry the sense
of smell and completely deranse the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on pre-
scriptions Fl ON reputable physicians, as
the damage they will do is ten fold to
the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
flctured by +. J. Cheney d Co., Toledo,
O., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, and acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of tire sssys-
tenn. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally, and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
aSold by Druggists, price 75e. per
bottle
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

If YOU would vote you must register.
Court convencs here next Monday.
The 18th instant is the last day for
paying fire tax.
The Farmers County Convention
will meet here next Saturday. IN some
of the townships delegates have been
elected.
Rev. G. W. Holland, d. d., installed
Rev. J. H. Wyse as pastor Of the Beth
lehem pastorate, near Pomarid, 1T Beth
lchem church on last Sunday.
We direct attention to the advertise
ment of Capt. y. p. Pifcr, agent for the
New York Life Insurance Company.
\ ticket for Mayor and Aldermen is
nominated in this issne. Some think
the present encunlbents will he re-
nominated.
Don't forget the not supper to be
given by the ladies of the Methodist
Church in the vacant store lately oc-
cupied by 3. +. Goggans, on the DIST
inst. and dinner on Saturday, - inst.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
Accepted.

Congressman Samuel DibbIe. Of
Orangeburg, has accepted the invita-
ton to deliver the adlr.ss before the
literary societies of Newberry College
at the Commencement in June ne&;.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

Minter & Jameson are makinga big
run on the balance of their winter stock.
They are leaders Of low prices, and will
always sell YOU goods cheaper than any
one else. #.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

II health and life are worth anything
and you are feeling out of sorts and
tired out, tone up your system by tax,
ing DR.. J. H. McLean's Sarsaparilla.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

$4,000 worth Of School and Miscel-
laneous Books. Stationery and Fancy
G3ods to be closed out at New York
cost. Address J. D. Pickard, Column
bia, S. G. tt
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

No need to take those big cathartic
pills; one of DR.. J. II. McLean's Liver
and Kidney Pillets is quite sufficient
and more agreeable.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

The most delicate constitution can
safely use DR.. J. H. McLean's Tar
Wine Lung Balm. 1t is a sure remedy
for coughs, loss Of voice, and all throat
and lung troubles.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
If you have not been successful il

If you have not been successful in
obtaining reliable seeds then try
Buist's. They have been awarded
grand prizes for their great purity and
fine quality in almost every seed
market Of the world. If you want to
make your gardening both a success
and pleasure, plant Buist's Seeds and
buy them fresh from Robertson &
Glider. If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

Even the most vigorous and hearty
people have at times feeling Of weari-
ness and lassitude. TO dispel this feel
ing take DR.. J. II. McLean's Sarsapa-
rlila; it will impart vi gor and vitality.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

For a safe and certain remedy for
fever and ague, use DR.. J. H. McLean's
Chills and Fever Cure; it is warranted
to cure.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13


TOHN +: SPECK repairs all kinds
|OfWatches, Clocks and Jewelry.
He has had an experience of 80
Nothing but the best work done.
LNine and complicated work spe-
Z cialty.
Spectacles and Eyeglasses repaired.
Dositively none hut the best work
L turned out.
Engraving neatly and promptly
~ done.
Call when you want anything in his
" line.
Y ey-Winding Watches changed to
IN Stem Winders- IT,.
Helena Heraldinss and News Notes.
Miss Eve Singley has returned from
u prolonged visit to her relatives in
Anderson County.
Miss Lillian Lester, of Columbia,
spent several pleasant days in the vii
lage last week as the guest Of Mrs. J.
". Bowers.
Last Fridays snow-storm was Il
help to the grain crop.
The prayer-meeting is now held at
the academy.
\ nice little serenade, in the "wee
sma hours ayant the twall," was en-
trancing. 1t is pleasant to he wakened
| by the strains of sweet music. Our
thanks are due the serenaders for their
visit Wednesday morning.
There was another little collision last
Friday night. 1t vast at Littleton that
freight train had stopped for some
purpose. Instead of tagging, the negro
trainman went to sleep in the cab, and
left neither the "larboardn nor ;'port''
light burning, we are informed. The
| engineer Of train that followed fortu-
nately saw the cab by the light of his
own lamp flashing upon it. and just in
time to do no further damage than the
breaking of seventeen bumpers. They
looked diligently for that fagman but
he could not be found, for he woke up
in time to take to the woods.
SANS SuUCT.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

Mintcr & Jameson are closing out
their winter clothing at New York
cost. #.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

Miiler's Almanacs for lsg0 just re
ceived and for sale ut Robertson &
Gilder's Drug Store. If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

Dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, distress
after eating, can be cured and pre-
vented by taking DR.. J. H. McLeans
Liver and Kidney Pillets Qittle pills.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
MARRIED.

March ), 1890 at the home of the
brides father on Blanding Street,
Columbia, S. c., by Rev. u. NJ. Kin
ard, Mr.. D. c. Dickert, of Columbus.
Ga, and Miss Marion Chappell, OF
Columbia, 5. e..
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of
Christian H. Suber are invited to at
tend his funeral services at Luther
Chapel, at o'clock p. m., on Thurs
day, 18th instant. The burial will take
place Immediately thereafter, at Rose,
mont Cemetery.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
Reader,

we sell great many goods. lis true
we do not make much money, but We
mean to keep in the procession, and
don't you forget it. Come and see US.
If MCINTOSH & TODD.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

WE HAVE \ FRESH SUPPLY OF
BUSES,
LANDRETH'S,
AND FERRY'S
GARDEN SEEDS.
Red and White Onion Sets. Belcher,
Houseal & Kibier, Opposite the Post
office. tt
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
Gilder's Drug Store.

S25, 900 worth of School and Miscel-
laDeous Books, Stationery and Fancy
Goods to be closed out at New York
cost. Address J.. D. Pickard, Column
bia, S. G. If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
DEATHS.

Mai. J. A. Mars, CT Mollohon, died
Thursday, 9th. instant, aged about "a
years.
Mr.. John O. Peoples, of Newherry,
received a telegram yesterday afternoon
stating that his nephew, Mr.. Jno. E..
Peoples. of Anderson, S. c., died at
Thomasville, Ga, yesterday morning.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

There are times when a feeling Of
lassitude will overcome the most robust,
when the system Graves for pure blood,
to furnish the elements of health and
strength. The best remedy for purify
ing the blood is DIR. J. H. McLean's
Sarsaparilla.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

Sick headache, biliousness, nausea,
costiveness, are promptly and agreeab-
Iy banished by DR.. J. H. McLean's
Liver and Kidney Pillets (little pills
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
Our Agents.

Capt. L. 3. Whites will receipt for subscrjp-
tiOns and take new ones at Prosperity.
Mr.. T. J. Wilson is authorized TO do the
same at Ridge Road.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
NEWBERRY BOOK STORE.
Il. +. RIGHT,
PROPRIETOR.

Buy yolr Boots and Shoes from
Minter 4 Jameson, they lead in this
line. If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

Save money by buying goods al New
York cost prices of J. D. Pickarl, Co
lumbia S. {. If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
Lost.

Furnished Rooms to rent. Apply at
the Foot house. It
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

Ninter & Jameson are receiving
their Spring Goods. If:
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

An old citizen of the county says q
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

few drops of Darby's Prophylactic
Fluid in the water in which tainted
meat is boiled will make it perfectly
sweet again. For sale at Robertson &
Gilder's Drug Store. If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13

few drops of Darby's Prophylacti
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-12

mary q them pFcnounclrg Z ne eief-
erest greseas sarlC a ~ tae +. Al k&d9 ialt
tl.res CONSIDERED tney hase ever sen
here. AID shel tie travelling p0e-aS
snd trans.ents SPEAK Nta s2cA
f4s.ex.Dg compliments of ouE renalllsA
As we have heard ounug toe F~>l week.
a. can not see how ana IA @n~t "@s
our N ksd0" e2C lie called "uufe-
deemsbly bad I haSt seen lhe AA'
ado Il SIX different times aulng tne
past nEe years, 4aa have never sea =
company pTesen. g With cast Niilca
vas, without exception good oots
ezs no exception. lt s q rare taing 10
see 81 opera IA winch every cnAf@ts<t
! exactly fitted 70 be u bef part.
would Lse - &sk thSt you give a. your
own criticism " the "Nikaoo" % TIE
musical columns OF the SUNDAY lklA-
GEAa HERALD-& criticism ung0FernsQ
Dy 2ny ieea of our beng ama0ers, oat
entirely based on its musical AID dfa-
matte merits. Many OF us are yeaTnlng
for suca a criticism. Very truly,
a. PAREIClPANr,
Not 1 S0lOlst.)
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-12

There : nothing so dlsagTeeSbie as 70
be- forced 70 20 down street on brignt
sunny day without gentleman escort.
IL is di.sgreeabie because = lady can
hardly pass a square without being IA
suited by some miserable excuse IOr
man. | would Ike the Kicker - col
umn 10 awaken the police 10 TINS great
evil. Frequently, as was passing along,
have heard sentences Ike "Ah,
There" pretty Girl" and other
equally as insulting exclsmauons. In
yarlably they issue from the lips OF men
styllshly attred, covered with a six
hat and protected by large cane.
They are the dregs of society and con-
gregate around the street corners or
IN front Of hotels 10 ogle, smlrk and
smile at lady as she passes by. These
degraded men are utterly unit Tor
decent society and j think II a crying
shame, that city Ike Grand Rapids,
will permit such thing. Policemen;
watch the silk hat and patent leather
shoe brigade more carefully.
OSE THAT Has REEN INSULTED.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-12
TALK OF TEE TOWN.

The Kusterer Brewing Company is
making extensive repairs to buildings
and apparatus.
Rescue Circle Of Kings Daughters
were in session yesterday afternoon at
DIR. Ruthertord's office on Sheldon-st.
Work on the walls Of the new court
house was resumed yesterday-the lay
ing of brick and of putting some Of the
terra Gotta trimmings in place was be-
gun.
The Gable Company keeps a switch
and fiagmar stationed ut the junction
OF the Bridge and Ottawa-sts. lines to
signal all approaching trains and pre-
vent collisions.
Supervisors have begun their annual
work of valuing property preparatory
10 assessment; also the collection OF
statistics relative TO births, deaths, farm
and garden statistics, read and dog re-
ports and selections of jurors for the
county court, etc.
The cable gives the company some
trouble ut the corner of Canal and
Lyon-sts by sliding up over the cone
pulleys whenever a car passes. On the
new bill line the cable runs smoothly,
and the cars are we'll patrOnzed, con-
sldCrlug the newnCsS Of the line.
The motion for a new trial in the case
Of Lyman r. White, the Eaton Rapids
PrOhIbiuonist, convicted in the United
States Court recently of selling liquor
without paying the required special tax,
will come up for hearing on Tuesday,
April -. Eaton Rapids people arc still
Read our new feature, Interesting
Chronology IN another column. The
TEIEGHAN-HERALD Will publish items Of
great day to day, that have
occurred on the date of publication IN
the past. our readers should clip these
out and paste them IN their scrap book
and they Will be found valuable mine
OF information for their children.
The annual meeting of the Twenty
sixth Michigan Infantry was held IN
Lansing, and Grand Rapids fixed upon
"a the next place OF meeting, April 2,
1891. The officers elected were IS fol
lows: President, Col. J.. II. Ives, Of
Mason; secretary, J. y. Bradford; treas
urer, Alex. M. McHale; orator, Gen.
Nathan Church, Alma; historian, Capt.
;. ) Parker, Toledo, OHIO.
As Grand Rapids Is soon 10 have cleo
tric street cars, perhaps the following
from eX-COnErcss Fisher. Of Bay
| City, viii prove interesting He SAYS.
"When our company adopted the eicc-
/ trio system, We felt IS # u was large ~
an experiment, but since we com
menced running steadily We have be-
/ come more and more pleased with its
operation, and consider it 2 perfect sue
( cess"
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-12
FOR NINETY DAYS
The Doee Given to Pretty Tough Man
Named Crampton

The Doce Given to a Pretty Tough Man
Named CHAMPION.
Augustus Champion was found guilty
of assault and battery by the superior
court jury, yesterday, and was sem
fenced TO Ionia prison for ninety days.
Augustus is young man who carries
gun, and whenever he gets into
argument with his wife, he uses 1t for
a ciincher.
Nietts L. Smith, his father-in-law,
SAYS that his daughter tells him Of
many acts OF cruelty she has endured
at his hands.
When she was sick with the grippe,
he obliged her TO walk a long distance
with him in the rain and, 10 quicken
her tagging steps. ne would jab her in
the back with the blade of knife. He
forced her to sign deed for lot worth
$3.50, which he had sold for so, by
holding "a revolver 10 her head. An
other Tune he forced her TO pawn a silk
dress in the same way. HIS brother
got into dispute with her one day and
not having any revolver, he had to
content himselfiby administering pair
of black eyes.
The court gave the defendant Angus
tus the full extent of the law, and Mrs.
Champion will apply for a divorce.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-12
The srfkado

7 would Ike your attention for \ fev
moments while I demonstrate against
the manner I'm which the DuHg Eogle
criticised the performance OF the
VI ikac0 OF "Wednesday night. OF course
We do not deny thas the genus. who
presides over tne dyamstiC q ssCrtati0ns
OF the EaeIs, : the most talented and
masteTful critic of the stage, west 0f
New York city, blt the manner IN
which cur presentation Of the MIksdo
vas picked 20 pieces in Thursdays Eeq's
vas not only preludiced, but, as every
one vho saw the porformsnce can test
f., absolutely unjust.
The critic ~ tres 70 draw The ne of
criticism between AZ sn1stuer ard pro-
fesSonal performance We do nos
y sn 90 be commented upon ln that
way. We expect. and nave iust roa-
son 20 do so. that the daily papers wll
comment upon our reu5.tc Of t1oSe
operas. on tae same has as they would
q presentation by = travelling cor-ranv
the dramatic and musics merits Of
The performance. When a daiv 81 payer
saws. as soc Eoele "a en- THURSDAY. t1zt
cur "Missto, "a gwen Wednesday.
vas "unrsdeenls II bad. Ee tank we
ar, beng uriustIv deals with I could
quote the words of a sooTs of our best
e-tz zsrs who have kindly patron red "a
daring ne past 1-ee K. and wn1 speak .r
TIE highest PRAISE cf cur Performance.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-12
This Date in HistorY-April z.

i7ls-Birth of Hoga Blair. renowned rhetorieiAn
aud divine, died 1900
f7s7- Death u " illaa nGsos, poe< and ctvise;
DOrn isa1.
1875 Invasion Of SpSln hy the French.
1851 Revolution u Brazil Gbtic4tioD OF EInporo<
Pedro
IssS-Priaos Ioopola. ot England, DUKE of Al
bsny, Ooru died suddenly 81 Cannes lts4-
1862 -suFrender by the Oonfece~ates II Island
No 10 GA the Mississippi The bomb2rdment
commenced March l5 and Continued night and
day Ga March II geaeTl attack with i've
fsuDoGts and -four nOrtags ~es msdsA Sub
sequeutly both banks ef the river above AEd
below were occupied by the Union forces.
Five thousand pr.soners taken, Including
three ~. erals, seven oolonels. nys companies
of artillery, twenty four cannoE and seventy
heavy guns. The Union forces did net loee
man.
iso2-(ien Buell. with tins Army of the ohso ar
riyes at Pittshurg landing and the previous
days battle Is renewed Gen boauregsrd IN
command Of the Conf-deratos. who arc de-
feated Union loss In the two days fight. 49,
57s; Confederate loss, I0o9e.
iGs3-NavAl attack on Confederate battery az
stono Inlet, lear Charleston, S. c., repulsed-
iS63-MonitoT Keol-Ek sunk while attacking Fort
Sumter
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-12

W4sHlSsrgs, Aprll lz.-FoF Lower
A-ch-san. FaF, decidedly szrmsr
follosed saturday evening ~ dseidedlg =
eoc.er Heathszi soUtns@sssEly s1Dds'
sklss % axes. For Upper Michigsa
FAR followed saturday nignt by ran
or snoa5 cooler, followed sunday -
tec.ted fal Ia temperatures high,
sOutnWestsFiy Nindss gA.ss On axes
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-12
school Ventilation.

As n mother | wish % enter a mild
complaint against the ventilation of
some OF our school buildings. Viii You
kindly allow THIS "little kick" space IN
your "kiCler" column / have child
that is attending the schools of this
city. On more than one occasion has
she became lll on account Of the poor
ventilation of the room she studies lu
at school. Whether it is from the rOor
Judgment of the teacher N ventilatng
or lack of proper ventilation m the
building know not, bat suffice IL -
say. tins EVIL should be stopped. I have
subject and I know all VIII join with
me ia tins complaint and ask that the
proper authorities make q thorough in
vest. CATION. A MOTHER
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-12

Ms. ED.-I would Ike about TWO good
healthy kicks at the party signing a
Friend OF the Kicker" iu your sunday
issue, think l could Lift ham about
foot from the ground with a hearty
good will each time. The idsa Of class
Ing the dear little girls with their skip
pmg ropes a Sidewalk nuisance. III
bet dollar t. cent he is = cranky,
sOured old bachelor. GIVE the little
ones full swing, never found any
trouble getting past them. Who has a
better right 20 enjoy themselves, Or 10
the sidewalks than the dear children,
bless their cherry hearts As % carts
and bicycles, | never experienced any
trouble N getting by them. IL We Will
DC reasonable and cons.derate, there is
room for Us all, am a travelling man,
but not chronic kicker. y.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-12

| have been constant reader OF
your interesting column, and think II a
good thing Tor the community. Too
much can not be said against Powers
Opera House chars, and see that the
comments of the press have induced the
management 10 enlarge It's front en-
trance, 70 the great delight OF theater-
goers. The grievance, which | wish 10
call attention TO, IS the style of chair
used IN the place. They are so small
and crowded together that Il makes the
staunchest individual tired to sit
through a play. Bat this is not the
worst feature; the backs of the chairs
are not solid. Twice during this season
backs of chairs, IN which / have been
sitting, have suddenly dropped out,
leaving the char very uncomfortable
to SIT 10. The other evening while
was listening TO the "MikadO, +" the back
of my chair suddenly dropped out,
while pianissimo and very touching
passage wrs being rendered. | heard a
woman sitting behind me grOan, and
heard her exclaim 10 friend: ooh!
my poor corn" a SUFFERER.