The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-03-09

ventriloquist. living or dead, ever spoke
in two voices at one and the same time.
Although it is very trying to the muscles
of the throat / will repeat the wonderful
feat" Again Dollie and Sambo spoke to-
gether. 1t was wonderful. DR.. Heron
turned to Capt. Lane and said that sit
surpassed belief. 1t was actually scien-
tifc ncomprehensibility.
ThG act was prolonged, and the curtain
was dropped long enough to give Maria
and Alabama time to remove the screens
behind which they had been concealed
while taking their part in the act; for to
tell the truth, the professor was no ven
triloquist at all
Alabama gave another song and was
encored. The performance was moving
along so swimmingly that the professor
became greatly elated He announced
that another performance would be given
at 10 o'clock the following morning
Imperative engagements demanded that
himself and company should leave on the
noon train, but for the cause OF humanity
and charity he would give this early NATL
nee, and devote the entire proceeds to that
branch of the "lndigent Actors Relief
Society" of which he was the treasurer.
He continued: al now have the pleasure
of introducing to you the beautiful Prin-
cess Muriel Zuleika-your highness will
kindly deign to step forward. This beau
tiful maiden is a Circassian princess. In
her infancy, wrecked and cast away on
an island III the Grecian Archipelago, the
natives cruelty tattooed her, as the audi
ence will perceive. And thus for life is
she compel ed to wear the indelibie marks
inflicted by barbarian hands" He gave
an explanation OF the process OF tattoolng,
- L IL 10
marks to be ever removed.
The princess, who was in short skirts,
was rather hastily walked down one aisle
and back another for the closer inspection
OF the audience and seated on the front OF
the stage.
a wonder now where she came from?"
muttered Stubby. by ginger! I'll bet
that's Doraw
~ will now" said .he professor, ''for
your further pleasure, exhibit Nine.
Malasta, the largest and fleshiest woman
now living or who has ever lived, discov-
cred not long ago by my agents on the
island of Madagascar"
lie was certainly losing his head and
mistaking the acumen of his audience.
He led the ,fieshy woman forward. you
Will observe, ladies and gentlemen. in this
amber-colored lady. one remarkable feat
ure. While her arms and bust are veri-
table mountains of flesh. still her face is
even more thin and more angular than is
often found in even the slimmest of her sex.
Ali she frowns, but it is not because she
understands whai am saying. She does
not know a word of English, but she is
fatigued with her journey. The madam
will have TO stand, as there is no chair
here that she dares trust her monstrous
ss,ht - 4 Io lnI 20 tbos 10
of the princess. "And now, kind friends,
have the pleasure of show
ing you the greatest of all
European sensations "a marvel OF
art a wonder of sciencel an I'M
solved mvsteryi 1 have by overbidding
all competitors secured the wOrid-famous
statue, Senegambia" And he wheeled
that triumph of art, which stood on toy
wagon rugged for the purpose, up the
stage Stubby looked anxiously around
and saw trouble brewing. He ran out of
the front door and around to the one
which led to the side of the stage, and
opened that and also the gate to the gar
den walk which led from the back of the
hall TO his grandmother's house.
See the noble forml" exclaimed the
professor, for he knew that only sheer
audacity could carry MIN through this
exhibition. Gaze on the hair, the eyes,
the expression, how natural! how life
likel Watch me now, and mark the
effect well. Senegambia, breathe" The
statue took deep breath. ''Senegambia,
winkW The statue winked.
Alas "Senegambia" was too much. 1t
ruined all. Somebody threw a large,
round potato at Senegambia's head; the
statue lodged and the potato hit the
capacious bosom of the 1eshv woman.
There was a sharp report and Nine.
Malasta fled with remarkable agility
collapsing at every jump. The statue in
lodging had broken q wheel off his
frail support and now toppled over
az full length, and ne fed. In her excite
ment the princess hastily wiped her per-
spring face, and behold the indelible
tattooing came off on her handkerchief.
She fled. The curtain dropped. There
was a fearful tumult. "Tar and feather
himw Smash the showl" "Kill the
fraud" was yelled by young persons all
over the house. DR.. Heron jumped on a
chair and waved his hat for silence,
Boys" he cried, ''come here DO moth
ing tonight-you amt ready. Keep still,
and when he gives this show tomorrow do
what you will. Keep still now! Amt
that right. squire?"
The squire thought it was. So the adj
vice was adopted. Unknown to the bows,
the doctor took occasion 10 call on his lit
tie patient. and warned its mother.
"Stubby," said the manager when he
emerged from his hiding-place, some time
afterward, "Stubby, is everything serene?
Has the mob retired?'
"Yes. sir"
"Stubby, I can trust you. When we
get the baggage packed take it quietly to
the depot. Circumstances, upon which it
is unnecessary for me to dwell, urge my
departure upon the o'clock train. be-
lieve there's one at 10 and at s in the
morning."
Eyes, sir"
The boy got the luggage to the station
unobserved.
At daylight Aunty Davies was awakened
by cries from the baby's room. allow
that child does cryl' che said. 81 believe
I'll 20 and see If can do anything"
The old lady's amazement was indeed
great when she found the babe alone.
Not in the room nor in the house was
there q trace of the show people, only a
note that was pinned to the pillow by the
side of the child. 1t was written hastily
and read:
Ny DEAR Mrs. DAvIEs-lt is o'clock and
we must fly tor the train this moment DONE
think me heartless for leaving my precious babe
with you. She cannot be- taken with us now,
and know that you will give her better care
than l can possibly. Poverty cOmpels me TO
do this, and il l GO now | can soon be in pO'
sition to take her never to part with her again,
i n 81.