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* UNCLE ETHAN. 
 
 CAST OF CHARACTERS. 
 Ishmial Bushong - - Troubled with a mother inlaw. 
 
 ETHAN BRADSHAW 
 Ret. Isaac Tufnell 
 John Goodnow 
 Fanny Busbong 
 Mrs. Elizabetp Dimmick 
 Jane 
 
 The Uncle from the West. 
 A spiritual adviser.- 
 
 IshmiaVs wife. 
 
 - The mother in law. 
 
 Servant. 
 
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Uncle Ethan. 
 
 SCENE I. — The sitting room of Mr.' Bushong. Mrs. 
 Fanny Bushong discovered as curtain rises. 
 
 Fanny. I wonder who it was that rang, I am so glad 
 Ishmial was here to go to the door, for I am sure I hate 
 peddlers. Ma's not down yet, I .hope the bell did not dis- 
 turb her. If it did — {shrugs shoulders) I really must get 
 Jane to muffle it. 
 
 Enter, Ishmial Bushong. 
 
 Well dear, who was it? 
 
 Ishmial. The postman. He brought me a letter, (tool's 
 at it) it's from Idaho; then it's from Uncle Ethan, (ovens 
 letter — reads) Well, I delare ! he's going to make us a visit. 
 
 Fan. I am so glad ! When is he coming ? 
 
 Ish. What day of the month is this? 
 
 Fan. The 14th. 
 
 Ish. And what time is it now ? 
 
 Fan. About half-past ten. 
 
 Ish. Then he will be here very shortly. This letter was 
 delayed. . 
 
 Fan. Bless his kind old heart, I feel as if I already knew 
 him. 
 
 Ish. Bless him indeed. How well I remember his re- 
 ply to my letter; when things looked so dark. I asked him 
 if he thought there was a chance for architects out West, 
 and told him how hard it was to gain a footing here. This 
 is what he wrote: "Dear Ish., I know it will pay to stay 
 East. Keep at it and hustle. Inclosed you will find a lit- 
 tle something to give you confidence, while you are pegging 
 away. Give my love to the little woman, who took you for 
 better or worse, and tell her I honor her for knowing a true 
 man when she saw him. I will come East and see you soon. 
 
4 UNCLE ETHAN. 
 
 My advise is, keep at it. Your Uncle, Ethan Bradshaw." 
 The "little something" was'a draft for seven hundred dollars. 
 What a God send it seemed. 
 
 Fan. It did indeed. I should like to put him in the 
 blue room while he stays. 
 
 Ish. Yes, indeed. 'Tis the pleasantest in the house. 
 
 Fan. But mother has signified her intention of moving 
 in there to-morrow, so I suppose we must let it drop. 
 
 Ish. I suppose so. 
 
 Fan. I hope mamma will like him. 
 
 Ish. Of course she will. That is, I hope so. Had I 
 known of this, I would have been measured for a» new suit. 
 Enter, Mrs. Dimmick, l. 
 
 Mrs. Dimmick. What did I understand you to say, Mr. 
 Bushong? A new suit, the very idea. How can you, Mr. 
 Bushong, disregard economy in such a reckless manner, in- 
 deed, you had one six months ago. A new suit. Prepos- 
 terous ! 
 
 Ish, But madam ! 
 
 Mrs. D. Hold! Mr. Bushong, I will not be madamed, 
 neither will I be buttered. The least you can do is to listen 
 respectfully. The smallest amends you can make, is to 
 abstain from ordering the suit, and I trust you will do so. 
 
 Fan. But mother, Ishmial's uncle, Uacle Ethan Brad- 
 shaw, who was so kind to us when we so much needed as- 
 sistance, is coming to visit us. 
 
 Mrs. D. Preposterous. How can you, Mr. Bushong 
 have so little feeling for your wife, to say nothing of your 
 gratitude for me. 
 
 Ish. (aside) Gratitude ! 
 
 Mrs. I). As to let this Westerner quarter himself upon 
 you. 
 
 Ish. But— 
 
 Mrs. D. I tell you again, I will not be buttered. I dare 
 say he is a wild and untutord savage. Ethan Bradshaw ; 
 perhaps he had something to do with naming you, Ishmial. 
 Bah! 
 
 Ish. He is my Uncle, and — 
 
 Mrs. D. Don't interupt, sir ; you ought to be ashamed 
 Df the relationship. 
 
 Fan. Mother ! 
 
 Mrs. D. Yes, he had. I presume his uncle eats with 
 
UNCLE ETHAN. & 
 
 his knife. Probably he will smoke a stumpy clay pipe in 
 the parlor. I've no doubt he belongs to the Farmer's Al- 
 liance. 
 
 Jsh. (aside) By Jove, I'll do it. 
 
 Fan. But mother, this is the Uncle who sent us seven 
 hundred dollars, when all our appeals to you were useless. 
 
 Jsh. (aside) You wasn't living with us then. 
 
 Mrs. I). And now I suppose lie intends to take it out in 
 ooard. 
 
 Jsh. I don't see why that isn't all right, (aside) You 
 did nothing for us and you'r taking it out in board. 
 
 Mrs. D. He doesn't see why it isn't all right ! Have 
 you no love for your wife, no veneration for me? I have 
 invited the Bev. Isaac Tufnell here for a short visit. I don't 
 suppose even you would have me break my word to that 
 Beverend gentleman. 
 
 Jsh. (aside\ Wouldn't I though, but I suppose it 
 won't do. 
 
 Mrs. D. He aLso will be here to day. 
 
 Jsh. Well I'll go and meet Uncle Ethan now. 
 
 Mrs. J). I hope you will endeavor to impress upon this 
 Jucle that your family consists of two ladies, one domestic 
 ., nc l a — bear. Above all things, don't order that suit. 
 Preposterous. 
 
 Jsh. (aside) That settles it, I will do it. (exit, E. 
 
 Mrs. J). And in a short time I shall be permitted to say 
 with Shakespear or somebody else. "Chaos is come again." 
 {Scandalous ! Fanny, I should do right to disown you, for 
 having the impudence to marry a man so different irom my 
 ideal." Shameful! New suit ! (Jncle from the West ! Ethan! 
 Ishmial ! Preposterous ! (exit,!,. 
 
 Fan. Dear me, what a temper mother has. I believe 
 she will drive me distracted. Ishmial and I were so happy 
 and then she came to live with us, and she is so peculiar that 
 I'm afraid she will make it uncomfortable for Ishmial's Uncle, 
 and I shall be so mortified and — ! dear, ! dear. 
 
 (exit, l., sobbing 
 
 Jinter, Jane, sets table. 
 
 Jane. There's a dear lovely mistress for you ! X declare 
 it's a shame to worry her so. She's a precious one. Is the 
 old one! With her talk, and her worry, and wear and tear, 
 
6 UNCLE ETHAN 
 
 and Reverend Isaac and home mission and heathen. Heathen, 
 she is the biggest heathen I ever saw. ! I'd like to — And 
 there's that poor dear Mr. Bushong that's needed a new coat 
 a month, and every time he speaks of it, there's the widow. 
 {eats sugar) An antidote for thinking of her, and last Fri- 
 day, if she didn't talk to me about the impropriety of my 
 walking out with Mr. Briggs. My Briggs, {looks at ring 
 on her finger) but I gave her as good as she sent, and I hope 
 better, {bell rings) I suppose that's that Rev. Isaac 
 Tufnell. He's a star. 0! I'd like to get a chance at him. 
 I delare ! he is bringing a valise. I wish I had my way, 
 he'd walk low Spanish, yes, and Chineese too. (looks R.) 
 If he isn't coming this way ! {retires up stage 
 
 Enter, Rev. Isaac Tufnell, looks around. 
 
 Isaac. Truly this dwelling is not of the spirit, but of the 
 flesh. Vanity ! vanity ! 
 
 Jane. A-hem. 
 
 Isaac, {startled) Hum ! Verily my good girl, I did 
 not see you. {aside) Truly a fair damsel. 
 
 Jane. My service to you, sir! (starts to go 
 
 Isaac. In the words of the poet, 'er I should say maker 
 of doggerel, "Where are you going my pretty maid." 
 
 Jane. Sir ! 
 
 Isaac. Really, my dear, I can't retract, you are pretty, 
 even handsome. Come here my dear. If you will carry 
 my card to Mrs. Dimmick, I'll put a dime into the foreign 
 mission box for you next Sunday. {gives her card 
 
 Jane. Mr. 'Tufnell ! 
 
 Isaac. Well, my dear., 
 
 Jane. I am very much interested in the heathen, and 
 i'll tell you what I'll do, I will contribute five dollars. 
 
 Isaac. Will you though, will you? {shows book) Sign 
 here. You are not handsome, you are absolutely lovely. 
 
 Jane. That is, I will give it on one condition, that you 
 and Mrs. Dimmick volunteer as missionaries, {aside) Hard 
 on the heathen. {exit, L. 
 
 Isaac. What a mistake I made. The girl is positively 
 plain. What would dear sister Dimmick say. Here's the 
 jade back. 
 
 He-enter, Jane ; l. 
 What is it hussy ? 
 
 Jane, She'll see you in her room, gorgan. (Isaac exit. 
 
UNCLE ETHAN. ? 
 
 provoked) "Where are you going my pretty youth." Ha J 
 ha ! ha ! the fright. 
 
 Enter, Fanny, 2 e. 
 
 Fan. Jane, my dear, is everything ready for Mr. Bush- 
 on g's Uncle. 
 
 Jane. Yes'm. 
 
 Fan. You are a good girl Jane. He ought to be here 
 by this time. 
 
 Enter, ISHMIAL, R. 
 
 Ish. Uncle will be here very soon. 
 Jane, (aside) I've gone and done it. {aloud) That's 
 good. We will have dinner in — ■ pauses 
 
 Ish. Five minutes, Jane. 
 
 Enter, Mrs. Dimmick, l. 
 
 Mrs. D. Well, sir ! has the aboriginee arrived. 
 Fan. Uncle Ethan will be here directly. 
 
 Bell rings violently, Jane crosses stage asif to attend door. 
 
 Mrs. D. Your relative, I presume, Mr. Bushong. Fanny 
 you will send dinner to Mr. Tufnell in his room. I could 
 not insult a man of his fine sensibilities, by bringing him to 
 the table with a man who drinks tea from his saucer, as your 
 relative in all probability will. 
 
 Ish. (aside) By George ! I didn's tell Uncle that. 
 
 (Jane arranges table 
 
 Ethan, (outside) Darn you, that's enough. Go ahead 
 an' arrest; I don't care two whoops fur yer whole police 
 force. 
 
 Enter, Ethan Bradshaw, r., throws down carpet lag. 
 
 Hello ! Ishmial, go out an' lick that thar driver fur me, will 
 yer. He says he's goin' ter have me arrested, wants Ynore 
 fare, (exit, Ishmial, r.) Not ef I knows it, I don't keer 
 an oyster far the perlice. 
 
 (palls out bowie hiife and then returns it to it's sheath 
 
 Re-enter, Ishmial, r. 
 
 I say, Ishmial, introduce me. 
 
 Ish. Fanny dear, {she advances) Uncle, this is my little 
 wife who will bid you welcome as heartily as I. 
 
S UNCLE ETHAN. 
 
 Fan. Yes, I am sure it would ill befit us not to be very- 
 glad indeed to have you with us ; you, to whom we are so 
 grateful ! 
 
 Ethan. Pshaw ! 'twant nothin' at all. Glad ter hav' the 
 chance, proud to know yer mum. {aside) Gosh ! I'd kiss 
 her ef I wan't afraid other parties might be jealous, {aloud) 
 I say, Ishmial, who is the old party? 
 
 Mrs. D. Outrageous. 
 
 Tsh. This is Fanny's mother, Mrs. Dimmick. Mrs. 
 Dimmick my Uncle Ethan. (Mrs. Dimmick lows coldly 
 
 Ethan. Glad ter see yer. Husband livin"? 
 
 Mrs. D. No sir ! 
 
 Ethan. Dead, eh? Well, yer seemed to bear up toler- 
 ble, but ye don't look seventy. 
 
 Mrs. D. I am forty, sir ! 
 
 Ethan, Wal! wal! Husband's name Dimmick too? 
 
 Mrs. D. Of course. 
 
 Ethan. Been dead long? 
 
 Mrs. I). Twenty-six years. 
 
 Ethan. I say Ishmial, how old have people got to be 
 when they marry here. Misses Dimmick's wuz a widder 
 afor' she wuz fifteen. 
 
 Mrs. I). Good heavens ! 
 
 Ethan. Never mind mum, lying ain't so bad as murder. 
 
 Fan. Dinner is ready. 
 
 Ethan. That's good. I'm as hungry as a wolf. 
 
 They drain up to the table, Ethan eats contrary to all rules 
 of etiquette, drinks tea from cup. Ishmial signals him 
 and he uses saucer. 
 
 This soup is bully. ! say, Ishmial, I was telling you 
 about that hanging scrape over the line in Montana. Ever 
 see a hanging Misses Dimmick ? 
 
 Mrs, D. Horrors! {leaves table, exit, l. 
 
 Ishmial and IJthan shake hands unobserved. Ethan lights 
 pipe. Fanny retires l. 
 
 Ethan. Ishmial, I ought to be kicked — but the old lady 
 is a terror. 
 
 Tsh. The end justifies the means. Let's go out for a 
 walk. 
 
 {exit, Ishmial and Ethan, r., Jane clears off table 
 
UNCLE ETHAN. 
 
 Enter*, Fanny and Mrs. Dimmick, l. 
 Mrs. D. Zou see it is exactly as I told you. Bab. ! 
 Enter, Ethan, r. 
 
 Ethan. 1 say, tnere's the best dancing bear down the 
 street I ever see. The Italian's iust °:oin' to rasle with him. 
 Come along Misses Dimmick. or you'll lose the fun. 
 
 (exit, r. 
 
 Mrs. D. I cannot say enough, Fanny, against your 
 husband for bringing this creature here. 
 
 Enter, Ethan, r. 
 
 Ethan. Hang it ! Misses Dimmick, the bear has gone 
 and now I have got nothin' to do but cultivate your acquaint- 
 ance, which I will proceed to do. 
 
 Mrs. D. You may cultivate what ever you please, but 
 you will never have my presence to do it in. (aside. The 
 Rev. Isaac is good at managing heathen, I will let him try 
 it on this specimen. (exit, i. 
 
 Ethan. Wonder what she got mad at. What's this 
 coming. 
 
 Enter, Rev. Is^ac, l. 
 
 Isaac. My dear sir ! I take it that you are Mr. Bradshaw. 
 I would like to interest you in my new scheme for educa- 
 ting and clothing the heathen. 
 
 Enter, Mrs. Dimmick, who makes jest are of approval oj 
 Isaac's speech and disgust of Ethan. 
 
 They are in a most — 
 
 Ethan, See here, you sermon distillery, I don't care 
 two whoops fur the heathen, an' what's more, you have got 
 more than enough poor people at home that need your 
 money. 
 
 Isaac. My friend, I fear you are an ungodly man. 
 
 Enter, Ishmial, r. 
 
 Ay in my holy indignation I pronounce you a son of Belze- 
 bal, even the devil. 
 
 Ish. See here my friend, this has gone far enough. I 
 
10 UNCLE ETHAN. 
 
 lon't let any man talk like that in my h6*use. I give you 
 ,ust a quarter of an hour to leave this house. 
 
 Mrs. D. Yes, Mr. Bushong, I will trouble you to call a 
 3ab. I have decided to leave your house. A man who is 
 the nephew of that savage, is not fit to be called my son-in- 
 law. 
 
 Ish. But— 
 
 Mrs. D. Silence sir ! 
 
 Isaac. Sister Dimmick, we will go together. 
 
 Mrs. D. Isaac. 
 
 Isaac. Elizibeth. (she takes his arm and exit, E. 
 
 Ethen. Ishmial, ain't it about time I changed these togs. 
 
 (exit, L. 
 
 Enter, Jane. 
 
 Jane. Mr. Goodnow wishes to see you, sir! 
 
 Ish. Show him up. (Jane goes and returns ivith Mk. 
 Goodnow) Good afternoon Mr. Goodnow. 
 
 Good. Good afternoon. Hope I don't intrude. I heard 
 that Congressman-elect Bradshaw was here, and so know- 
 ing him well, I called. 
 
 Ish. My Uncle, Ethan Bradshaw is here, but as to Con- 
 gress, 1 think you are mistaken. 
 
 Enter, Ethan, greatly changed. 
 
 Ethan. ! sure, he is quite right, I had forgotten to tell 
 you of my good fortune. John, old playfellow, how are you ? 
 Fanny, you seem surprised. My former self was only a ruse 
 for what perhaps you may guess. I suppose it was wrong, 
 but I think the end justifies the means. 
 
 CURTAIN 
 
 THE END. 
 
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 others manufactured . Enough for 25 performances in each box. Price per box, 40 cents. 
 
 COCOA BUTTER. This article is necessary to every lady or gentleman wheth- 
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 PELEG AND PETER. 
 
 OR, 
 
 Around the Horn 
 
 A Farce-Comedy in 4 acts. 4 male, 2 female characters. 
 
 An ocean trip from San Francisco to New York 
 
 causes an immense amount of fun. 
 
 COST UMES— MODERN. 
 TIME OF PLAYING— TWO HOURS. 
 
 SYNOPSIS. 
 
 ACT T.-T-^ne 1st. Cabin of the ocean steamer Mary Jtne- Pas=eng*rs comin - on 
 board— Peter and Pehg meet— Isabel and Captain— Peleg and his Billow— a patent pin- 
 cushion— Isabel s trouble— "Let's be gay and happy still"— Peter gives his first ex- 
 perience on board of a f hip— "I never vas so sick in mine life"— Kate, Isabel and 
 the Captain— Pel eg and Kate— Peleg kisses the cook— how she accepted his advances 
 — 'Mine Got in Himmel, I finds me somedings in mine room"— Hanibal, the darkey 
 — a general ruption— Hi golly! see 'em." 
 
 A P T n.— Scene 1st, Isabel and the Captain— Pelesr afraid he is in the way— it 
 reminds him ot the tune he went sparking Sail— Kate and Peleg— Hanibal comes in— 
 disgust of Peleg - dere nefer was a posey flower mi toudt stickers"-Peleg and Peter sea 
 sick— Hanibal interrupts 'ove scene between Peleg and Kate. 
 
 ACT 'IIT.— Scene 1st. Hanibal and Peter— "Oh! father, you signed mv death war- 
 rant when you signed your will —Peter relates his courting experience— Peleg in love- 
 Peter's advice to the Captain— Peleg jealous of Peter. 
 
 ACT IV— Isabel tells the Captain the condit : ons of her father's will— The Cap- 
 tain s declaration— I must obey my father!"— The quarrel between Peter and Peleg, 
 in which Hanibal appears— Ulory mit der stars mid stripes and the American 
 eagle— and de cul ud population '-Kate and the Captain— Kate tells a secret— Captain's 
 despair— Kate endeavors to make Peleg propose, in which she succeeds as Hanibal ap- 
 nears-Peter s (»ium,>n of mudder-by-laws-Tsab'lle tells the Captain she is to marrv 
 Peter Polstine— Peter— Dot vas me -the despair of Isabelle when she discovers who 
 rfA er ck et er refuses to marry laibe' e, or my wife's name will be Katrina-mine 
 little Shermany gal-Tsabelle accepts the Captain-Kate and Peleg-matnmonv~a 
 double wedding when the Mary Jau* reaches port, PRICE 25 CENTS* 
 
«£-Gyp, the Heiress ;4- 
 
 OR, 
 
 T he Dead Witness . 
 
 A Drama in 4 acts by Len "Ware, for 5 male and 4 female 
 characters. 
 
 The cast contains a good villain, a soubrette, a chinaman; 
 
 a "deown East" aunt, and an insurance agent 
 
 make up the rest. 
 
 Costumes to suit characters. 
 
 SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS. 
 
 ACT I— Drawing-room of Oscar Royalton, Silver City, Nevada. 
 
 Aunt Rachel-Oscars Aunt, from down East— Hezekiah Hopeful, 
 ,tramp- u No mustach near me''-Gyp-a-b-c-Thoni ion the 
 Villain-A sacred trust-Royalton depart for the East-Clara and 
 T oii-He demands the papers-"l'll guard them with ray lite 
 
 Supposed murder of Clara and Hezekiah-" Heavens I'm a 
 urderer-ril burn the house and conceal my crime— Exciting fire 
 
 in 
 scene. 
 
 ACT II.— Hop Sing's Laundry. 
 
 Takemauick— A live Insurance man— Rachel and Gyp— Hop Sing 
 MndRadiel-The fight-Take mq;uick on hand-Sister Carraeta re- 
 v"ah I sec ettoGyp°and Rachel-Thornton's demand of Hop Srag, 
 1.1s accomplice-fhe refusal-An attempt to murder Hop bing- 
 The Dead Witness appears. 
 
 ACT III.— Thornton's Law Office. 
 
 Hezekiah the tramp, secures a position in Thornton's office- 
 IHkemquick-Hezekiah' reveals to Gyp who her enemy .s-" IVus me 
 I'll «t your fortune for you"-Hezekiah\s novel-Sister Carmeta- 
 •I'm here to avenge the death of Clara Royalton"-The shot-l am 
 the DeaTwitness---A colt revolver"-Osear disguised- A game o 
 e^ d ir-Discovered''-Oath of vengeance -Hezekiah holds both 
 
 bowers. 
 
 ACT IV.- Same Scene as Act III. 
 Love scene between Hezekiah and Rachel-Proposal-Two notes 
 
 -ThorS sho? b ^ Hop Stng^scar in disguise-Clara is the Dead 
 Wit ess who escaped death in the burning house-Oscar throws oft 
 ,li anUe'an introduces Gyp as his wife-Death of Thornton-Devus 
 
 oS-HPzek i h presents papers to prove Gyp's inheritance an 1 
 Ss ready foi matrimony-Aunt Rachel finally surrenders and all are 
 
 happy* 
 
 Time of playing 1 hour and 40 minutes. Trice 25 Cents, 
 
** NUGGET NELL;4> 
 
 —OR — 
 
 Cl aim Ninety-six . 
 
 A Border Drama in 5 acts, for 8 male and 5 female char- 
 acters. This drama is replete with startling situations 
 and thrilling incidents. 
 
 SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS. 
 
 ACT I. -The Land of Gold. 
 
 Scene /— Toomstone, a mining town in California. Jerry Mack's saloon. Guy 
 Lester, king of counterfeiters. Nugget Nell. The toast. Claim "96". The meanest 
 man. A. plan to steal Charley Grey's dust. Arrival of Major Dolittle, from Ken- 
 tuck. Nell and the Major. A love scene, which ends in "gin and peppermint." 
 
 Scene 11. — Charley Grey and Mack. Ebony, the boot black. Ebony's advice. Guy 
 Lester, the octoroon. Toomstone quiet. "Slaves, runaway niggers." Ebony keeps 
 his eyes open. 
 
 Scene ///.—Sacramento Joe and Nugget Nell. Nell's history. The little black 
 book. Nell locks Sacramento Joe in the cellar. Bell and Mack. Guy discovers 
 Mack's secret. "Nigger whipper, slave driver." The quarrel. Sacramento Joe. 
 "Don't pull boys, I've got the drop on ve, and T don't give a cuss." 
 ACT IL-Home of Bell Mack. 
 
 Scene /—Nell's advice. Ebony tells !Nell of the raid to be made on Charley Grey's 
 cabin. "Nugget Nell will be on deck to-night." "I golly, dis chile will be dar' too." 
 
 Scene II . — Mack's bad luck. A compact of crime sealed. Nugget Nell on the war- 
 path. Ehony's fright, "Now I— I— lay me down." 
 
 Scene ///.—Charley Grey's cabin. Mack and Guy searching for the gold dust. 
 Timely arrival of Nell and Ebony. "Throw up your hands or you are dead men." 
 Escape of the robbers. Sacramento Joe, "I don't care a cuss." 
 , o _ ACT Ill-Arthur Brandon's Home. 
 
 Scene /.—The lost child. A living trouble. Bessie Grey deposits the gold dust in 
 Mr. Brandon's safe. Guy Lester interviews Mr. Brandon in regards to the Grey's 
 gold. 
 
 Scene //—Peterson, the apple sass man from Vermont, in search of a meal. Ebony 
 and Peterson. Snubbed by Bessie. "Squashed, te to tally squashed." 
 
 Scene III. — Mack and Guy congratulate themselves on their escaping Nell's bullet. 
 "Charley Grey's wife will run Toomstone. Peterson and his four barrels of apple sass. 
 "Polly Ann Spriggins." Peter-on proposes to Nugget Nell. The game of cards, 
 Bessie Grey interrupts the game. The way to Vermont. The wife beater. Mack faces 
 Nugget Nell's rifle the second time. 
 
 Scene IV. — Peterson, "a thin pair of pants and a light heart." Murder of Sacra 
 mento Joe. Nugget Nell on the war path. 
 
 Scene V. — The safe robbery and murder of Mrs. Brandon. Nugget Nell arrives on 
 the scene. 
 
 ACT IV.-Gold Dust Saloon. 
 
 Scene /—Ebony and Nell. Arrest of Nugget Nell for the murder of Mrs. Brandon. 
 "I'm not guilty. " 
 
 Scene //—Major Dolittle and Ebony. Jennie, the octoroon, a runaway slave, 
 meets her former master. The slave brand. "I could kill you." 
 
 Scene ///—Bells grief at the arrest of Nugget Nell ; Ebony's attempt to comfort her. 
 "I golly, dis chile's eyes am leakin'." 
 
 ACT V.-Street. 
 
 Scene /—Mack and Guy break open the jail and escape with Nugget Nell, the 
 
 Srisoner, to the mountain. Major Dolittle and Ebony arrange a plan to rescue 
 Tugget Nell. Guy's secret discovered. 
 
 Scene //—Jennie tells Guy of her meeting Major Dolittle, "that cursed mark." 
 Jennie and Nell in the cave. The quarrel, Jennie's murderous attempt to kill Nell, 
 Mack interferes. The secret of the octoroons disclosed. Jennie stabs Mack. Guy 
 and Jennie escape. Ebony and Major Dolittle rescue Nugget Nell. Mack reveals 
 to Nell who her parents are. 
 
 Scene ///.—Return of Nell, Ebony and Major Dolittle, to Toomstone. News of 
 Mack's death. Charley Grey regains his stolen gold. Nell to return East with her 
 father. Ebony can't be left behind to be hoo-dooed. 
 
 Clubs wanting a good play should certainly try Nugget 
 Nell. • Price 25 Cents, 
 
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 with the Golden Eggs.. 5 
 
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 302 Locked in a Dress-maker's 
 
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 288 Love in all Cor"ers 5 3 
 
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 218 My Precious Betsey 4 4 
 
 212 My Turn Next 4 3 
 
 32 M Wife's Relations 4 4 
 
 186 My Day and Now-a-Days 1 
 
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 241 Struck by Lightning 2 2 
 
 270 Slick and Skinner 5 
 
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 137 Taking the Census 1 1 
 
 252 That Awful Carpet Bag 3 3 
 
 40 Tht Mysterious B'dle 2 2 
 
 38 The Bewitched Closet 5 2 
 
 101 The Coming Man 3 1 
 
 167 Turn Him Out - 3 2 
 
 291 The Actor's Scheme 4 4 
 
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 Ridge 4 2 
 
 285 The Mashers Mashed o 2 
 
 68 The Sham Professor 4 
 
 295 TheSpellin' Skewl 7 6 
 
 54 TheTwoT.J's 4 2 
 
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 An Unhappy Pair 1 
 
 Blaek Shoemaker 1 
 
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 Cuff's Luck f 
 
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 How Sister Paxey got her 
 
 Child Baptiz d 2 
 
 Handy Andy 2 
 
 Hypochondriac The 2 
 
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 Joe's Vis t 2 
 
 Mischievous Nigger 4 
 
 Midnight Colic \ 
 
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 Sham Doctor 3 
 
 16,000 Years Ago 3 
 
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 Stage Struck Darkey 2 
 
 Strawberry Shortcake 2 
 
 Stocks Up, Stocks Down 2 
 
 That Bov Sam 3 
 
 The Best Cure 4 
 
 The Intelligence Office- 3 
 
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 The Popcorn Man 3 
 
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 Those Awful Boys 5 
 
 Ticket Taker 3 
 
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 Tricks 5 
 
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 William Tell 4 
 
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