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P. 347 Our Country Aunt i 223 Old Honesty 5 S 81 Old Phil's Birthday 5 2 333 Our Kittie 6 3 85 Outcast's Wife 12 3 83 Out on the World 5 4 331 Old Wayside Inn, The 9 b 196 Oath Bound 6 2 29 Painter of Ghont 5 3 2^8 Penn Hapgood 10 3 301 Pelegand Peter. 25c 4 2 18 Poacher's Doom 8 3 2S0 Pheelim O'Rnckes' Curse 8 3 5 Phyllis, the Beggar Girl 6 3 110 Reverses 12 6 4'^ Rock Allen 5 3 363 Stub 8 3 79 Spy of Atlanta, 25c 14 3 ?f5 Simple Silas 6 3 2m Sweetbrier 11 5 336 Squire's Daughter 5 3 ;?51 Thn Winning Hand 6 2 144 Thekla 9 4 318 The Adventuress 8 b 234 The Coicmercial Drummer.... 6 2 242 The Dutdi Recruit 25c 14 3 67 The False Friend 6 1 97 The Fatal Blow 7 1 119 The BWty-Niners 10 4 304 The General Manager 5 5 93 The Gentleman in Black 9 4 314 The Haunted i\5i!l 5 4 112 The New Magdalen 8 3 322 Tlie Raw Ref-ruit 6 71 The Reward of Crime 5 3 306 The Three Hats 4 8 105 Through Snow and Sunshine 6 4 201 Ticket of Leave Man 9 3 293 T<.m Blossom 9 4 193 Toodles 7 2 277 The Musical Captain 15 2 2(X3 Unele Tom's Cabin 15 7 290 Wild Mab... ~ 6 2 121 Will-o'-the-Wisp 9 4 41 Won at Last 7 3 192 Zion - 7 4 TEMPERANCE PI.AYS. 73 At Last 7 1 75 Adrift » * 187 Aunt Dinah's Pledge 6 3 2n4 Dot; the Miner's Daughter... 9 b 202 Drunkard [The] 13 5 185 Drunkard's Warning 6 6 189 Drunkard's Doom ..15 5 181 Fifteen Years of a Drunk- ard's Life 13 4 183 Fnaits of the Wine Cur/ 6 3 104 Lost 6 2 Unele Jed's Fidelity; -OR- The Returned Cowboy. A COMEDY DRAMA. IN THREE ACTS, BY — BRrt C, RawlGy, Author of "A)i Aristoci-afir Gent." ••Trl.vii'.'' ''Badly Mixed,^* "Our Summer Boarders,'' ''De-acoii Jones' ]Vife's Ghost,'* "Stupid Cupid," etc., etc. -0- TO WrTTCH IS ADDFD A DESCRIPTION OF THE COSTUMES— CAST OF THE CIIARA.CTERS- EXTRANCES AXI* EXITS -RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE PERFORMERS OX THE STAGE, AND THE WHOLE OF THE STAGE BUSINESS. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1898 hy AMES' PUBLISHING CO., in the office of the Librarian of Congress at ^Yashington. AMES' PUBLISHING CO. CLYDE, OHIO: UNCLh: JlCirS FIDELITY. I^/uILLo CAST OF CHARACTERS. OoL. Geoffery Western, A stern parent. Jedediah Western, Known as ''Uncle Jed. ' James Shelden, {Poet Jimmy) a jolly cowhoy. Robert Shelden, In love with Isahi. Donald Reeves, A sjiake in the gras.'<. Peregrine Splatter, A man icith hrigJit idea-'<. Jasper, A colored gem'man. Officer Isabel Western, Col. Western's daughter. Charity, TJie icoman in Uack. Polly, In sympathy with Jimmy 2579 TIME OF PLAYING ~l hour and 45 rnlautes. COSTUMES— Moder^ , X- STAGE DIRECTION'S. R., means Right ; l., Left: r. h., Right Hand; l. n., Left Hand: c. Center; s. e., (2dE.,) Second Entrance ; u, B., Upper Entrance: M. D., Middle Door ; f., the Flat ; d. f., Door in Flat ; r. c, Righ. of Center; l. c. Left of Center, R. R. C. C. L. C. L. *^^* The reader is supposed to be upon the stage facing the audience. UNCLE JED'S FIDELITY. ACT I. SCENE.— A nicelij furnished room in the residence of Geoffrey Wes- tern— «^/a r. , chairs n. andh., table c, R. and l. entrance, door up c- curtained— 'Poi.i^Y seated at table, holding photograph of James. Polly, {throws photo on -floor, face dowmcard, pouting) There! I shan't never look at his face again; cause— cause— he don't love me. If he did, he'd write oftener. If he only knew how nice I've kept his photograph, perhaps he'd love me, but he's gone way off down in Mexico, to light the Indians and become a cowboy, and left me all alone to die. (crys) Boohoo! {drops head on table Enter, Jasper, c. e., does not see Polly. Jasper. It do beat all time whar' dat gal— (^•('^^ Polly) Oh! dar she am. I say Polly, dars a— Polly! Polly! {she does not answer) Now don't go for to play possum on dis chile; I've got good news foh you, sartin suah. Polly, {jumps up, Zk^ver jumps) Oh! it's you, is it! {starts toward him Jasper, {faintly) Yes, ma'am. Dars a — Polly. {interrup>ts) And you purposely disturbed me? Jasper. But dars a — Polly, {interrupts) I was engaged in computing the cost of a new bonnet, and now you — {starts toicard him) you insulting black scoundrel, have put me to the trouble of reckoning it over again. Jasper. Drefful sorry, ma'am., but dars a man to de door who wants to see you. Polly. A man, eh? What is he, life insurance, toilet soap, patent medicine, or what? Drive him away, quick, I say, or I'll call a policeman! Jasper. But, I tell you Miss Poll}' — ^ Polly. You've already told enough, sir! Go, tell him tliat he can go, sir! (Jasper at door) Be sure and watch him, and see that he don't mark the door post, for they do say that tramps mark the door posts, so the whole tribe Avill stop. Jasper, {at door) I don't keer if he tears de hul house down. Dis is de las' time I'll eber do a favor for you — Polly, {starts toward door) Shut up! {exit, Jasper, c. e.) That nigger Avill soon learn that I am capable of attending to my own 4 UNCLE JED' 8 FIDELITY. aflFairs. {sits again) Oh! if my brave Jimmy iiad only boon liere fo protect me. {drop.s head on table, siejlis Enter, James Shelden, c. e., dressed as a cowboy, stoj)8 on seeing VoiJjY. James. "Ali! liu'ir slie sits in sweet repose, Bless liei- dear little heart ; With cheeks like the blooming rose, And kisses as sweet as cranberry tarts." Ahem! (Poj^i.y jam 2'>s vp Polly. How came you here, sir! and who are you? James. I came in the door, madam, and — Polly, (aside) Oh! that voice, it's James! {rusJies to 7dm, embraces) Oh! James, is it really you? James. {pui< Ygs Pollv, my own fertile brain, concocted that nonsense. I used lo be' called '"Poet Jimmy" in the camp. Oh!- I've got so much to tell voii. Come with me out under those spreading maples and a stranoe tide I will unfold. ,„ . . Polly. Deliu'.iirai: and while you tell it, well imagine were on tho broad aiurboundless prairie. {exeunt, r. e. Enter, Kobi=:kt Siielden and Isabel AVestern, c. e. Bohevt. 1 don't know, Isabel, what ails me, but I feel cross and irritable just now, more like a savage than anything else, sine seeing your father. Iscihel. Oh, KobertI . , . . RoUrt. But I feel that way, Isabel, and a feeling of hatred comes over me, when 1 think how badly he has used me. Lsdbel. But Robert— Bohert. (.ys, I wanted to talk over old times, an' tell of the changes up near the ole homestead. {sits Oeoff\ Now look here brother, drop thai subject at once. You have got the old homestead and it does not interest me one bit. Jed. Then you ain't got over yer foolishness of a year ago. \Yell, don't mind me, but you should have more respect for your old home. Oeoff\ Re.spect, eh! for a home from which I was literally driven. Jed. You're wrong, Geoffery, 'twas your infernal stubborness which caused, you ter leave on yer own accord. Geoff\ So be it. We'll not quarrel again. \Ye can't agree, never could. Jed, I alius agreed, but you was too flighty, but don't mind me. Suppose I'd quarrel with my own brother? Not much! Our posi- tions in life are ditferent. You seek society and it's pleasures, I seek the quiet life in the old homestead ; but don't mind me, I kin take care of myself. Do you know brother, I have set by the old mill stream, many a time, and watched the rollin' waters pass. "The mill will never grind Avith the water that has passed." You've said a good many harsh words about the old homestead and your poor old father, (Geoffery uneasy) who done all that a father kin do fer a son, an' your high ambition an' discontent has brought ye ter what ye are. Geoff\ Jed, we can not afford to quarrel again, but be careful lest this intervicAV terminate in such. Jed. AYe won't quarrel. I've never talked plain ter you before, but don't mind me. There'll come a time when the curse will come home ter ye, Geoffery. Remember brother, I bear you no ill will. I've just gave ye plain advice. Perhaps you may think it a fool's advice, but don't mind me. Geoff', {rises) No advice is necessary, Jed. I have always manag- ed my own affairs properly, I think, and have never been dictated to by others, (af c. e.) ]f you wish to give advice, give it where it is needed. {exit, c. e. Jitarts toward c. e.) But don't mind m.e, I kin take keer of myself. ' lai c. e. Enter, Isabel, c. e., meets Zy.T)^V)\a.\i. Isabel. Why Uncle Jed, you're not going already? Jed. {confused) Yes, girl, I'd 'bout made up my mind tor go home. hahel. But I thought you were going to stay a few d;iys? Jed. I did cal'late too, Isabel, but I got to— to thinkin' perhaps they'd need me at home. You kin live jes as happy here without me. Isabel. We might be happy, Uncle Jed, but father is so queer, at times, I cannot understand him. He has taken such a liking to Donald Reeves of late, Uncle. Do you know I can't like that man, and he professes to love me. Jed. My child, your Uncle Jed is getting to be an old man, an' he's found out good many ways of tlie wicked world. There's a Supreme Being watchin' over you day after day, an' lie'll see that justice is done. "Let not your heart be troubled," tlie good book says. Isabel. But Uncle, I could never become Donald Beeve's wife. (Reeves appears at c. e., stopts and listem^ Jed. {turns about) Donald Reeves wife, eh! God forbid, child! I'd rather see you dead than become the wife of Donald Reeves, a speculator in horses, a gambler. Enter, Donald Reeves, c. e, Donald, {steps c.) See here, you are using my name rather freel}'. (Isabel steps back Jed. Oh! don't mind me, Reeves, I hain't forgot how you pizened that horse over ter the Fair, simply because you thought your horse stood no chance to win. Donald. 'Tis false, sir! and your gray hairs is all that saves you from a good horse whipping, for such a base insinuation. Ah! ex- cuse me, Miss Isabel, I had forgotten your presence. (Isabel turns away Jed. Don't mind me, Reeves, but it's my opinion, that if you don't mend your ways, you'll be choked to death by the hangmen's rope, Isabel. Uncle, it is my desire that this unpleasant interview be brought to a close. Donald. Y^es, Miss Isabel, I am sorry that your Uncle has such an unpleasant opinion of me. I trust I shall be able to vindicate my- self. Now Miss Isabel, I desire to speak with you alone on a subject of vital importance. Isabel. Mr. Reeves, I am fully aware of the object of this visit, and it will giva me great pleasure if you will leave us. Jed. Yes, I know ther object of your visit, Donald Reeves! Now, Ihat you see that yer not wanted, why don't you leave? J)o7iald. Ah! Miss Isabel/ I §ee that you believe your Uncle's UNCLE JED'S FIDELITY. words in regard to my charaolfT. hnt T ho]).- I shall be able to show to vour worthy Uncle and tlie woihl. i!i:!! 1 am a oenlteman. Jed. I liave told this innocent cliiia \vh::l i knew to b^' 1ru*>.^ Do you suppose 1 would lie to one so near and dcai- to me? Xeverl you had better leave the house, Reeves, and sunc luiMlu'r l rouble. Donald. Your brother shall know of this base insult, and I refuse to leave the room at your bidding-, sirl but if Miss Isabel desires it, ril do so. Isabel. I have no desire to drive my father's guest Irom under- neath his roof. Remember Donald Reeves, you're not my guest, j wdl leave the room instead. Donald. But, Miss Isabel, will you allow me to accompany you? Jed. Not much, sir! (gives arm to Isabet/) I'm not to old yet ler take keer of the young and innocent, when a sarpent lies in their pathway. Good-day, Reeves. (rivit, Isabel and Jedediah, l. e. Donald. Curse that man's interference! The pretty Isabel must be handled carefully, but I trust the victory Avill be mine at last, (Charity appears at c. e., lieavily reiled, Donald sits c.) and yet there must be careful plotting, and — Filter, Chaeitv, c. e., co/nes down. CJiarity. Kind sir! could you direct me— (Donald ./?n;?j;^ up amazed, CaAiiiTY falls back) Ah! so it's you, Claude Demont. Donald. Claud Demont! Who dare's speak that name, (ronfmed) Why, my lady, there is some mistake, 1 fear — I — 1 know of no such a person. Charity. Oh! don't add another falsehood to the list. I\l know that face among a thousand. Can a woman fail to recogni/e her own husband? {throw.s vp rail Donald. Margaret Demont! Charity. Yes, Margaret Demont, j-our lawfully wedded wife. Donald. Sh! some one might hear! Charity. What care I, who hears! I have searched for you for years, enduring untold hardships, and now that I liave found you, 1 mean to make you suffer? Donald. Ah! foolish woman, you're insane! 1 know you not! 1 will call the servants and have you put out. Charity. Let us go back a few years, to the scene of a crime. Two men are struggling on the ground, one of them old and decrepit, the other young and strong. It is anamequal combat. The white haired man is murdered in cold blood. Do you recognize the pic- ture, Claude Demont! Donald. Hush, woman! Why do you come here to mock me? Charity. I come not to mock you, but for another purpose. I have it in my power to send you to the gallows. (drops' rail Donald. You lie, 3'ou she devil! You are an imposter! Regone, I say! Charity. My revenge is near at hand. Claude Demont! Donald, (grasps her by the throat) I'll choke out your miserable life. Id UNCLE JEJyS FIDELITY. Enter, Peregrine Splatter, c. e., qidcldy, lolih card on back, uhieh reads, ''Peregrine Splatter, Patent Pending.^'' Peregrine. Don't do it, it's risky! {\)01<>x\a:> jumps hack Charity, {at door) We'll meet again, sir! {exit, c. e. Donald. Well sir! wlio and what are you? Per. {turns around, showing back) Dear sir! I am the inventor and patentee of this unique sig-n board. Necessity compelled me to em- ploy this simple means of introduction. But say, you seemed badly confused here a moment ago. I know women like to be squeezed, but not so roughly. Who was that lady? Donald. An insane woman. It is necessary to use viok-nci' al limes, to restrain her. Per. Oh! well, poor women, she is to be pitied. I was once crazy after the girls; but now I have the greatest abhorence for th'p whole female population, since I have a beloved mother-in-law. You live here, I suppose? Doncdd. No, but my home is near by. Per. Wfll, perhaps you can give me information of the wliere- ;; bouts of Donald Reeves? Donald. I answer to that name, sir! Per. {offers to shake hands) Glad to see yoa, I am sure. Donald, {refuses hand) Never shake hands with strangers, s!r! Per. Did you ever know Dan Fox? Donald, (startled) Dan Fox! But your not Dan Fox? Per. Only by proxy. You see, Dan has passed in his checks and transferred all outstanding accounts to me. AYe were chums Avhen he died. Donald. Yes, I used to know him when I resided in the West, as a jolly good fellow, but hateful and revengeful if provoked. Per. And you used to know an old gentleman by the name of Roman ie? Donald, {rises quickly) No sir! Per. {putting feet vp on table) Now look here, friend Reeves, I understand you perfectly. Now you murdered old Romanie — Donald. Silence, sir! I demand an explanation of this farce, sir! Who are you? Per. You will find my autograph on my back. As toi' your past life, I can give a complete history of the same from the time of your marriage and murder of old Romanie. Dan Fox imparted the same to me on his death bed. Donald, {aside) Another stumbling block, {aloud) Andyouhavi' never told it? Per. Never, sir! Donald. W^hat is your object in coming here? Per. I am collecting old coins, sir! that are not older than 1812, so if you have any later than that date, will give you value received, for the same. Donald. Money, eh? How much will it take to purchase your silence? . ,, Per. Two thousand dollars, payable in monthly installments ot five hundred dollars, and then if there is any odd jobs you wish done, just enough for exercise, yours truly will be on hand. Donald, {reaches in pocket, hands roll of bills) Well, there's twc hundred. That woman you saw in here, was my wife, Margaret! UNCLE JED'S FIDELITY. 11 I vv ant her out of the way at once. Per. Well, if I hadn't happened along just as I did, I wouldn t have had this job, eh! Reeves? Donald. Hiishl someone is coming this way, we must not be seen here. Per. Lead on Hercules, I'll follow! (aside) And pluck you at last. {exeunt, c. e. Enter, Robert and ClEOFFEiiy, c. e. Eobert. (lays hat on table) Thai is tlie way you think to conquer Iier? You are a brave man to tlius impose upon a helpless girl! What do you mean, sir? Geoff. I mean that this silly nonsense of a love atfair between you and my daughter must be stopped. A marriage between you two is impossible. Jiobert. But tell me, Mr. Western, is Donald Reeves a favored suitor? Geoff\ Yes sir! so far as I am concerned, and Isabel will think tlilferently of him in time. liobert. And you consider this an honorable transaction, io tlms barter your daughter and wreck her future happiness? Geoff\ Donald will make an excellent husband — Eobert. I tell you he is a villain; I believe you both in league with the evil one, to drag Isabel to an early grave. Geoff. This is a serious charge, Shelden, have a care, lest you say- too much. Eobert. Too much cannot be said. I repeat, Donald Reeves is a villain and a scoundrel. Geoff. And I say, Robert Shelden, you are a fool, and not worthy 1)1 the notice of an honorable man. Eobert. Mr. Western, your gray hairs alone protect you. I have listened to your taunts of late, till — Geoff', (grasps RoBE'RT by throat) We'll not mind the gray hairs, sir! Eobert. (raising fist) Release me, sir! or I'll forget that you're an old man. Enter, Isabel, c. e., quicldy. Isabel. Father! Robert! ((hey fall bade Eobert. 0'6>^■ws Isabel) Ah! forgive me, Isabel, for such conduct, but your father's words angered me so. Isabel. I forgive you, Robert. Geoff\ Isabel, you have seen your father insulted in his own house, b}^ the reprobate you choose to love. What think you now of him? Is he worthy of your love? Eobert. Mr. AYestern, place the blame where it belongs. Isabel. Father, is Robert alone to blame? Geoff. So you wish to shield him, eh! Very well, once more, Avhich will you love, respect and obej', me or Robert Shelden? Eobert. No, Colonel Western, she shall not — Geoff\ (interrupting) We have heard from you, sir! My daughter, if it is your intention to cling to that reprobate, you are no longer a child of mine. You may leave my house forever! 12 UNCLE JED'S FIDELITY. (Isabel iceeps on Robert's hoaom Enter, jEDEDiAn, c. e., with jug, sets same down. Jed. Fill o-oin' folks, Uiou;ul)t Tddrop in an' bid you all good-b3'e. Why Isabel, wiuil's Ihc nicaiiiii-i- oL' lliose tears? (jeojf. It iiK^ans IIkH yomi;;' coward has whispered words of love ill her ears, iinlil lie li:is iiuulc ;i fool of lier, and lias compelled me to disown my only child. S!)(^ is no longer a child of mine. Jed. AVhall And you the man I've called brother all these j^ears, disown your only child, Avho is as pure as the lily? Shame upon sucli a man! Geoff. I am determined! Go, I say I both of you, and may I never set e^-es on you again! Robert. No, Colonel Western, she shall never become my wife un- 1 il vou give your consent, and I shall prove to you that I am worthv of her. Jed. Brave boy, Robert. Geoff\ ■{quickly) You too uphold them in their deviltry! Back to I he old farm is the place for you! Jed. Yes, back to the old liomestead I'll go, Geoffery. Avhere you should have staid and perhaps this sad scene never would have hap- pened, (reoff. No more preaching! I am waiting for you to go! Isabel, {coming down) Oh! father, how sad my x)Oor mother in hiniven must feel, as she looks down upon this scene. Geoff. Don't touch me, ungrateful girl! Go, I say! {shefcdls in .Iedediah's arms Jed. Yes, Geoffery, she shall go, and to my home. It's not one of hixury, but she shall receive the best of care. You've played the i'ool Geolfery, and when this fool Donald Reeves, has dragged you down, you'll repent and seek your Isabel. I'll keep her for you, brother, as pure as if she Avere my own child, until you call for her. TABLEAU. Robert l., 'with head down, Isabel at door, icith Jedediaii, sadly gaz- ing back, Geoffery defiant. CUB TAIN. ACT 11. SCENE II. — The interior of U^sci.'E Jed' ii flour mill, barrels and bags piled R. and i>. — ujjper entrance, n. and l. entrances — 7oindow at back, through •whicJi may be seen a large water-ioheel Enter, Jedediaii and James, c. e. Jed. Well, James, so you've got through shootin' injuns, eh? James. You bet, Mr. Western, there's more desirable occupations open for strong robust fellows like myself. Jed. I alius said, Jim, that you was built for somethin' more elevatin' than an' injuu fighter. Don't mind me, but sometimes folks get slipped up iii their expectations. UNCLE JED'S FIDELITY. 7.9 Jamea. Sure enough, ^Nlr. AYeslern ; but there's many a youth taken tlie course I did. Dime novels hnl nu' into this life, and I took a hand at it. Jed. Yes, you remember Seth Franklin, used to live neighbor to rae, used to spend his time writing on "How to be a successful far- mer," and Ids farm went to rack an' ruin in ther meantime. Hf> final'ly busted up an' started for the AVest, all of a sudd<'n, ini" lu-'s never been heard from since. James. Singular that was ; but do j'ou know, Mr. Western, I met a man in my travels, that reminded me very much of Seth Franklin, but of course it wasn't him. He went by the name of Dan Fox. ! think. Enter, Pehegrixe, c. e.. quicldy- Per. (c.) Dan Fox, eh! Knew^ him, did you? {aside) Jimmy Shelden, as sure as fate. Jed. We ain't in the liabit of bein' interrupted by strangers, sir! Per. 'Twas a l)reach of etiquette. Fll allow. I'll introduce my- self, (turns bad,-) This simple means of introduction is my own in- vention, of which I am the sole owntM-. manufacturer and retailer. Xow that Fm introduced, I'll proceed at once. You were speaking of Dan Fox, I believe? James. Yes sir! and a right smart fellow he was; I saved his life once. Per. Did, eh! Y'ou never can do it again, He's gone, passed in his checks, in other words, dead. We were chums for months, until at last he was called to his last rest. But Fm olf again. E.xcuse me for interrupting, but 1 was passing b}^ and overheard Dan's name, and so I stepped in. Good-day. {e.vit, v. e., quicklt/ Jed. Thunder and bees wax, but he's a queer sort of a critter. James. Well I should say, undoubtedly slightly demented, but do you know, Mr. Western, I came near forgeting what I came here for this morning. Jed. Oh well, don't mind me, I don't want ter keep yer — James. Xo, no, I came up to look over the mill. Jed. Did, eh? Well then you shall see it. Come right along, I kin show j'ou every nook an' corner. (exeunt, e. e. Enter, Robekt, c. e. Bolert. '-He'll not have her marry a beggar!" How those cruel words ring in my ears. Never before did I realize that there was a gulf between Isabel and 1 — the wretched gulf of poverty. Oh! if there was only some way for me to acquire wealth, {Qb.m\yyy appears at c. E.) x>erhaps it might result in our speedy marriage. Enter, Charity, c. e., comes down. Charity. Talk not of wealth my lad, 'tis a cnrse. (Robert backs off) Don't stare at me so, my lad, I am harmless. I know your secret — and as for the girl, she loves you dearly. Are you a coward, that you sit idle, and behold the girl you love, ruined by a serpents sting? Come, arise, while you are loitering, your wealthy rival is doing all in his power to ruin your prospects. Bobert. Woman, are you mad? tJ^. UNCLE J h:ir^ FIDELITY. Charity. Ko, I came to wai-ii you that there is a serpent in your path, -which if not removed, will sting- you to death. 1 warn you to watch the man whom you hale. Robert. All! woman, what can you know [in regard to Donald Reeves? Charitt/. Enough to send him to the gallows. 'Tis a' sad story. To-day 1 know your secret, to-morrow you shall know mine. Meet me to-morrow in the woodland below here, and I will tell you my secret, (starts to go Robert. But madam, why nut disclose the same — Charity. No, do not detain mo, T can disclose no more. {exit, c. E. Robert. A mysterious woman 1 She lias gone. If I only knew the mystery, but I shall know all to-morrow. Enter, Donald, c. e, Donald. Ah! Shelden, so you still cling to the fair Isabel? '"^e thought you could take the hint Avithout the kick. Robert. I still have the same kind regard for her, and perhaps I love her — what is that to you? Donald. But Shelden, can you not see that you're not wanted? Robert. Colonel Western has seen tit to despise me on account of my poverty, but Isabel still remains true. 'Donald. ^ But have you never thought that she might, in time, learn to love another? Robert. Impossible, sir! Donald. Stranger things than that have happened, Shelden. The dear Colonel already favors me, and I count that half the game. Robert. Donald Reeves, your true character reveals itself ; and thus you Avovild trifle with a woman's heart! Donald. 1 shall do as I choose. I shall court the fair damsel and who knows but what the courtship may end in marriage, eh! Shelden? Robert, (sternly) I swear it never shall, Donald Reeves! Donald. Don't work yourself into a passion, Shelden, "All's fair in love and war!" You know my intentions, Shelden, now make the most of them. Robert. Do you suppose, Donald Reeves, I will stand by with folded arms and allow you to blast my fondest hopes, and ruin the one I love? Never, sir! Donald, (sneering) Brave lad, I'm sure. Robert. Now you know my intentions, make the most of them! Donald. AYe will understand each other at once, Shelden. Is it war or peace? It is for you to say. Robert. AYar sir! lo the bitter end. Donald, (starting toward l. e.) Yery-well! Look ye well to j^our intentions. (exit, l. e. Robert. A snake in the grass, indeed. How can Colonel Western ever tolerate his presence, and to think that he intends him to marry Isabel. No, he shall not, I'll take her away from this place at once. But where would I go? Again that terrible gulf of poverty ya^\vns before me. It Is more than I can bear. {exit, e. e. UNCLE JED'S FIDELITY. 15 Enter, Jedediah and James, l. e, James. I'm a thousand times' •obliged for your trouble, Mr. Western. Jed. ])ou't mind me, James, nothiu' else to do to-da}'. The old mill has ceased it's clattering for a time, as the mill is bein' repaired. Come over ag'in, an' there's a heap more things I'd like tershow ye, an' there's your brother Rob., I've taken an orful likin' to him of late, bring him long too. He'll enjoy it. James. Don't know Jed, about that. He seems terribly despondent of late. The treatment he has received at your brother's hands, has completely unbalanced him, I suppose Isabel is nearly heart broken ? Jed. Yes, bless her heart, for two or. three daj^s she was dredfully despondent. James, there's an allwise providence watchin' over us. Sometimes the clouds gather thick an' fast. This matter will straighten out in time, an' we'll all be happy. I feel it in my bones. James. I hope so, Mr. Western, I hope so. Jed. The course of true love never did run smooth. I tell ye .lames, this love makin' is worser than the cholera morbus, James. Yes, but I like a little mixed in with the cholera morbus at intervals. Jed. {laugJts) Don't mind me, Jim, I was young mj'self once ; but say, I've got the finest lookin' lot of squashes you ever sot eyes on. I've got two picked^out to take to the fair this fall, an' if they don't take a premium, then I don't know. Come on an' I'll show 'em to ye. {exeunt, r, e. Enter, Donald and Peregrine, c, e, Donald. Now look here. Splatter, that accursed woman must be got out of the way, or not another cent do you get. She will spoil all my plans. Per. (sits) You're a brilliant plotter, Reeves, I admire your tact. Do you know, if it were left to me to decide which had the most brains, you or a jack-ass, I should sslv — Donald, {interrni^ting) Sir! Per. {rising) You had, of course. You don't belong to the four footed race, and of course, should not be classed as such. Now in i-egard to the money business ; I could use another thousand very i'.andily. Donald. What! Me give you another thousand? Never, sir! AVhathave you done since I gave youthe«ther thousand? Absolute- ly nothing! Per. Ah! you forget that I have kept this organ closed {points to mouth) and saved you from the gallows. Donald, {sneering) But who would believe such an unlikely story ? I have influence in this community, sir! and they would not believe your story. Per. Ikit suppose the woman in black— your'wife, should choose to corroborate my story, what then Reeves? Better hand over the money and let the matter drop. Donald, {throics money at liim) Take it, but I tell you, it's the last cent you'll get— till— till you put that accursed woman out of my pathway forever! {^u^ j^ e. 16 UNCLE JEjys FIDELITY. Per. {picldng v.p money) Aiiollir-r draw on the bank! All o-recii- backs too, but how that (inorhiui/) accursed woman does bother Reeves. I can't see how a niiin can iuite his wife so; but he wants her out of the way, eliV lly JdntI I have it! Why not put In-r lo sleep, so to speak, 1 hav(^ some t-fputation as a hypnotist, and then drag her to some secluded spot, and leave her to die pf stiirvat ion. {shakes Mmself) Why! 'tis a sickly mess, but I'll do it. even if it costs me my — reputation. Ah! someone approaches, I'll conceal myself. Perhaps 'tis my victim. {hides beMnd barrels, u. Enter, Jasper, c. e. Jasper. Dis chile nebber felt so much like committin" suicide or blackmail as I do dis minute. Since Miss Isabel done left, Polly has done noffin' but cry an' take on de hull time, an' Massa Western, lie's so cross; but I do tliink he's goin' to repent of his rashness, an' welcome Miss Isabel back ag'in! If he did, wouldn't dis chile rejoice dough? Weill recollect— Per. {looks Old, aside) Ah! 'tis a dark subject, but I'll try my powers over him, and if I succeed, so much the better, {comes doicn, lookiJig at J ASFEii sharp /(/) Ah! I recognize you at a glance. Why did ye come back from the grave? {makes ludicrous gestures Jasper, {surprised) Youh — youh mistaken sah! I ain't no — no corpus! Per. Then you deny this terrible crime. Pemember sir! that I was present when you murdered your mother-in-law, and not satis- fied, then you pitched at your sister and nearly strangled her. Jasper, {backing off) I)at ain't so, sah! i nebber murdered my mudder-in-law and den pitch her into de cistern wid de angle worms. It's a case of mistaken identity. Per. {sneering) Ha! ha! you play the part well! Your brother has already confessed — Jasper. I tole you, you was alludin' to de wrong chap. I nebber had no brudder, sah! Per. Oh! so much the better! The chain of circumstantial evi- dence is fast tightening about your worthless body, and soon you will be led to the gallows and there suspended till you are dead, {yells) dead, I say! Jasper, {scared) What, me, who is as innocent of crime as a spring chicken, to be suspended by my gallowses till I'se deader dan a door nail? ^ Per. Exactly, sir ! Are you prepared to enter into the other world ? Jasper, {bravely) Now look heah, feller, fun is fun, but when you go to gettin' x>ersonal, dis ch. i!e aiii't goin' to stan' it. Per. Go! I can bear your ]^resence no longer ; go, tell the whole world that you have seen the gi'eatest living hypnotist. Go, I say! Jasper, (at door) Yes, I'll tell d(> h nil world dat I've seen de debbil. {exit, c. E. Per. (c, noise outside) Ah! some one approaches. Back to my liiding place. {hides behind barrels, ii. Enter, Isabel, l. e., carrying boquet. Isabel, {sits €., sighs) No one can realize the full meanfng of home, until they are deprived of it. Uncle Jed is so kind to me, UNCJ.E JEir^ FIDELITY. 17 bill his liouse is not home, homo where my dead mother taught me many kind lessons, and lather used to be so kind. How could he be so cruel as to drive me away— away— (iceeps Enter, Donald, r.e. Donald. Ah! Miss Isabel, it pains me to see you in tears. {tips hat Isabel, {rising) Your sympathy is not needed, sir! I desire you to leave my presence at once! Donald. Miss Isabel, how can you be so cruel? I have longed to speak with you alone on the subject which lies nearest my heart. Isabel. I'il not listen, sir! {rises Donald. But, Miss AYestern, why is it you look upon me with scorn? Have I ever acted otherwise than a gentleman in your presence? Isabel, {hesitates) Ko — I think not. Donald. Ah! you give me hope, Miss Western! {seizes her hand) Isabel, can you not see that I care for you — love you! Isabel, {starts back) Sir! Donald. Do not scorn me, Isabel — Isabel. Stop I say! How dare you speak words of love to me? Donald. Because I love you madly, Isabel, Enter, Robert, l. e., stops quickly. andxfan withold the truth no longer. Isabel, is not my love honora- ble/? llobert. Far from it, Donald Reeves. Ah! you play your cards v/ell. Donald. So you sneak around, eh! like a thief in the night. Miss Isabel, this is the man you profess to love? Does his conduct speak well for a gentleman? Robert. Refer the question to yourself, Donald Reeves. Is your conduct at all gentlemanly? Can you not see that vour presence is distasteful to the lady? Isabel. Gentlemen, there must be no quarreling here, I forbit it. Robert. No, we'll not talk further if it's your wish. I will accom- pany you to the house. {offers arm, ,shr takes it, exit, loth l e Donald. Curse the luck! How beautiful Isabel is. I never quite realized it before; but that Robert Shelden, curse him! he is a stumbling block. I'll not endure such treatment another instant I'll follow them and demand satisfaction. {starts toward l Per. {comes down from behind barrels) Don't do it, Reeves, don't do it. Donald. Oh! it's you, is it? What right have you to interfere in my atfairs? Per. Your affairs, eh? Can you not see that young Shelden has »'ot her, soul, heart and all? She don't care one whit for you, Reeves Donald. That cursed Shelden is to blame for it all, and I shall nave satisfaction. {starts again Per. Wait, Donald, you're a foolish man! Donald. I've no time to loose, sir! with such as you! o T * Ti , P , {starts again lei. 1 tell you, you're foolish. She'll never marry you— besides IS UNCLE JED\^ FIDE J ATT. you have aiiolher one to lake care of now. I tell you, you shan't o-ol Donald. Sir! 1 care not for your threats' " '^ {starta again Per. {draws revolcer) (jio at your peril, sir! You mean to mar the liappiness of two human beings, perhaps forever. It's all wrong-, and I'm goin' to see justice clone. Two's a company an' three's a crowd, Reeves. Peregrine stand-^ c. with leveled revolver, Reeves, l., coiced CURTAIN. SCENE If. — Woods scene — Peregrine discovered seated on camp stool. Per. {reading note) "Splatter, the woman in black is thwarting all my plans." {aloud) He can't say wife to save his soul. "Get her out of my way to-day, or not another cent do you get. Out of my w^ay forever, I say." {throws note, on ground) It does beat all how that woman does pester Reeves, 'fhon he intends to close the bank, if I fail to connect? Then open goes this flytrap. It's been shut a good many years, but if it's ever set in motion, it's liable to cause a terrific cyclone in this vicinity, {picks up note, puts i?i pocket) I'll keep you for future reference. 1 wonder if Reeves really thinks that I'll resort to murder in this case? Never will I stain my hands in blood, friend Reeves, {looks l.) Ah! speak of the devil, and you know the rest, (.rises Enter, Donald, l. e., Imrriedly. Donald, (c.) Look here. Splatter, something must be done at once. I say at once! Per. I heard you say it, and I was just v/onderin' why you wasn't doing it while you were telling me of it. Donald. Xow look here. Splatter, I am getting hear til}' sick of your nonsense. It's high time we have an understanding. Per. Oh! I understand you perfectly, Donald Reeve, and I un- stand that you consider me a sort of tool in your hands. The quicker you dispel this thought from your mind, Reeves, the quicker we'll understand each other. If your wife — or the woman in black, as you choose to call her, molests you, it's no affair of mine. Donald. Then you refuse to do my bidding? Per. Now look here, Reeves, you wish to have this woman put out of the way, in short, to murder her, and furthermore, you wish me to do the deed. I say, no! my neck is long enough Avithout being stretched. Do?iald. Very well, you have proven yourself a false friend, and not another cent do you get from me. Per. Friend, eh! Did I ever profess to love you to that extent? (Jod help me if I ever did. I know your secret, Donald Reeves, your shining gold has kept it. No gold, no helpee, Reeves! {laughs) That's Chinese, but it goes allee samee. (sittf Donald. And I heartily wish you would go, I care not Avhere, that I might never see your face again. Dan Fox must have been hard up for friends, when lie came across yon. {exit, l. k. Per. Dan Fox knew his business, my cunning friend, and some day something may turn up to prove it. Look well to your secret, Donald Reeves, lest you are cauglit in a storm that will completely overwhelm you. UNCLE JED'S FIDE LIT r. 19 Enter, Polly, i{. e., crying, ruhhing eyes. Polly. The cruel thing, I shan't never love him an}- mo':Q—{iceeps) boo-hoo. He's gone an' left me, an' I can't find him. Per. {aside) Ah I she's looking for me perhaps. Wha-t a deuced pretty girl, an' so young, too. Brace up Splatter, (aloud) Ah I fair damsel, would thou tell me the cause of tliose tears? Polly, (surjjrised, sees Veukgui^) Sir! Per. Ah! fair maid, fear not, I'm not the Cardiff Giant, I'm per- fectly harmless. Polly, (sobs) Well— who— who are you? Pe7\ Most anybody, fair maid : but if I understand rightly, you liave lost something or somebody? Polly. None of your business if I have. Per. Ah! fair maiden, I see j^ou are angry -svitli me. Did — did you ever read the book Cinderella? Polly. Anything 'bout Indians, is it? Per. No, not exactly, but it tells of a beautiful maiden, and do you know, you remind me of Cinderella. Polly. I don't care, I like to read about Indians the best, and about brave cowboys, how they carr}- innocent young girls off to some cave, an' then get married. Them's my kind of stories. Per. You don't say? (takes novel from pocket) Here's the latest edition of the Star Library, "Red Nosed Mike, the Terror of Peanut Ridge." Polly, (snatches it from Ids hand) Give it to me, quick! (she looks it over eagerly Per. You got it, thank you. Polly. Oh! isn't this nice. The hero has just shot an Indian, who was concealing the hero's betrothed. Now the hero is flying to the villian's cave for revenge. (^c» Pekegrin) Oh! Mister, fly with me to some hidden cave, wliere we can And this living monster. Per. (backing up) Me fly with you to some cave? Why madam, I'm no air ship, and besides — I — I have a wife and thirteen children. Polly. A wife and thirteen children, and I — I believed you were single! (stamps foot) Oh! you villain, I'll not sleep until I have pro^ claimed to the whole world what a heartless wretch you are! (exit, R. E. Per. Gee whiz! another speculation busted. Well, by the time she gets that novel read, she!ll be a full fledged wild west show, I'm thinkin'. Enter, James, l. "e.. ,' hurriedly . James. Ah! there she goes, I cannot see how I missed hor.' Per. Say, my friend, does that girl belong to you? James. No, not exacth^, but I expect to have an interest in her some da.y. Per. I'll give 3'ou good advice, friend James, get your life insured, sharpen up your tomahawk aud load your revolver, before you get married, you may need them — for — for — women are queer at times. James. Some of them are, but Polly is all right. I declare, she is nearly out of sight. I must catch her. (exit, b. e. Per. If she's reading that novel, he'll about come to the couclu- ^■J UNCLE JED'S FIDELITY. bion that she's out of sight. Well, time flies and so must I. {exit, L., 1 E., singing ''JSfeedles Eye.'" Enter, Geoffeky, l., 2 e., icith walking stick. Geoff, (doidg) Each step brings me nearer the old home. Ah! how true brother Jed's words have proven: "The curse will come home to you, brother," and oh I how soon. Oli! Isabel, this rasli deed has broken your poor old father's heart. Why did I turn you :i way ? {looks l.) What do I see ! Isabel and Robert Shelden coming 1 ids way. Oh! he has caused all this misery and shame, and si. e still clings to him. Ah! heartless child, you have chosen between your father and this reprobate. So be it, I'll leave you to your fate. {exit, 11. , 2 E. Enter, Robeiit and Isabel, l. e., in traveling dress. Isabel, {looks hack) Oli! Robert, I cannot help but think — Robert. There, Isabel, you are liesitating again. I cannot bear to see you remain here any longer. We will flee from here to wliere we can live happily and unmolested, Isabel, liut Robert, wliat would father say when lie learned tliat we liad ran away togetlier? Robert. What would lie sny? He can say no more than he has already, Isabel. Isabel. And Uncle Jed, wliat would he say/ (Jkdkdiah w AmnZ ichistling off i\.) Why Robert, he is coming this way now. Come away Robert, I can not meet him. Robert. No, Isabel, 'tis best that he should know all. Enter, Jedediaii, ii. e., carrying a scythe, wliistUng. Jed. Ah! good day, children. I've been hayin' it a little, but don't mind me. I declare, you both look as sober as a goose in a cyclone. Don't mind me. (Jo an' enjoy yourselves; but I tell ye Bob, it's mighty tough getting long up to the house when Isabel is away. Seems as though the old house had lost all its charm, and she's (Isabel wfe) only been with me a little while, {starts along) There, there, Isabel, don't mind me, I couldn't helpsayin' it. Don't cry, I say, I'll not stop ye any longer. {darts to cut, l. e. Robert. Ah! Mr. Western, Isabel and I have decided to go away. Jed. {coming doiui, puzzled) Go— go-ing away? Robert Yes, we're going away, away from these unpleasant memories, to other lands where we can live peacefully as man and wife. Jed. {starts) M&n and wife?' Isabel, tell me that it's not true, tell me that I did not hear aright, {choking) No— no Isabel, you're not married to— to Bob? Isabsl. {starts toward him) No, no! Robert. No, Mr. Western, we're not man and wife. Cruel fate has kept us apart. Jed. Thank God! Robert. What? You too turn against me? I at least counted you a friend. Jed. Y^es, Bob, I'm your best friend. Children, I'm glad I met TINGLE JED'S EiDELlTY. U you just as I did. "Rob. T wouldn't thought you'd a done this, after you'd known thai I'd uiveu my sacred promise to take keer of an' purtect Isabel, luul you lorgot your promise too. Brother Geoffery Iniin't give his consent to your marriage, Bob, and I can't let {chokes) her go no how, she seems like my own child. llohert. Perhaps I have done wrong- Uncle Jed, but your brother has wronged me so. Isabel Robert, we'd best not go. We'll wait and perhaps the dark c-louds which hover over us, may pass away and the beautiful sun- shine greet us on all sides. Jed. Yes, my child, God tempers the wind to the "shorn lamb," and Robert, perhaps you may thank your Unele Jed some day for this interference. Come back to the old home with me, both of ye, and Ave'll kill the fatted shanghai rooster, and forget the unpleasant things of this life. liobevt. Yes, Uncle Jed, we'll go back, and as we go, we'll hope, yes, and pray that God will guide us in the future. {exeunt, l. e. Enter, Chauitv, e. e. Charity. (looJcing i,.) A happy trio indeed. Ah! Donald Reeves, are you a blind fool, that you seek to mar the happiness of so worthy a couple? Enter, Donald, l,, 2 e., hacking in, does not see Charity. Donald. Ah! there they go arm in arm! Curse that vagabond- Robert Shelden, but I'll not be balked in this race. The fair Isabel shall be my wife. Charity. Not if I can prevent it, Donald Reeves! Donald, (whirls about) Eaves dropping, eh? (starts toioard her, aside) I'd like to strangle her. Charity, {raising Jiand) Do not touch me, sir! Donald, (sneering) Oh! I'm harmless, my dear. (quicJdy) Now look here, my fine "lady, I want to know just what you intend to do, (sneering) so that I may be prepared to meet your — your demands? Charity. I mean to expose you, sir! I can see your intentions plainly, and I warn you to repent while there is yet time. The young lady you (mochingly) profess to love, is as much above you, as the stars above the earth. Donald, Perhaps so, but it's no concern of yours. I tell you T shall court the lady, and if it results in — in marriage, very well, Western has the rocks, that is sufficient, Charity, (starts ii.) It shall never be, Donald Reeves, I'll go to the lady this very hour, and expose your many crimes. What do you suppose she will say when I tell her that you are a murderer? Donald, (drawsknife) You'll never live to tell such astory, madam. The game is too far gone to be upset now, I am determined, (rushf.s for her, she screams, he stabs her, she falls c, he drops knife, falls bark nervoKsly) I had to do it. 'Twas the only alternative, (looks h.) Ah! Robert Shelden is approaching. The knife bears his name; now to I'asten this crime upon him, I'll send for an officer. (exit. n. k. S3 UjVCJJ'J JED'S FIDELITY. Enter, Robert, l. e., does not see Charity. Bohert. It is singular that it sliould slip my mind. I was to have met the woman in black here, (see^ Charity) What! {kneels) Yes, 'tis she — murdered! {'picks up knife) Yes, murdered b}^ some cruel assassin. Enter, Donald, r. e. Donald. A very interesting tableau indeed. Robert. Donald Reeves, there has been murder done here. -Per- haps you know more than you choose to tell. {drops knife Donald, {feigns Jurprise) Murder, eh! I declare, it's that strange woman, too. Robert. Not much of a stranger to you, I'm thinking. Donald. Now see here, Shelden, enough of your taunts, {sneers) I declare Shelden, this places you in a very awkard position indeed. Of course this deed will be thoroughly investigated. You will be the victim, 1 the only witness. Robert. What do you mean, sir? Donald. Is it not plain to be seen that you will be suspected? Robert. I suspected of murder? Donald. Of course, 'twovild naturally take that aspect. Did I not see you bending over tlie body, and did you not liave the knife in your hand when I entered? What better evidence is needed. Robert. Ah! you scheming villain, this is another way you seek to triumph over me? Donald. Call it what you may. Justice must^be done in this case. {looks off-L.) The Colonel and his servant are approaching — Robert. I must not be seen here — Donald. Preparing to flee, Shelden? Looks bad if you are an in- nocent man. {laughs Enter, Geoffery and Jasper, l. e. Geoff. (5<^^6^ Charity) What is the meaning of this scene? Donald. Murder! {ichispers to Jasper, who exits, r. e. Oeoff\ Murder — this woman murdered, and have you no clue? iincks u]) knife) A most cow^ardly deed, (looks at knife, starts back) Why, why this knife bears your name, Shelden. It can't be that you know anything about this dastardly deed? (Shelden starts Robert. No knowledge, Avhatever, sir! Donald. More perhaiDS than he wishes to own, Mr. Western. My evidence alone will convict him. {looks l.) Ah! here comes the officer. [to Officer) Sir! I found Shelden bending over this woman with the knife in his hand, arrest him. Enter, Officer, l. e. Officer. Robert Shelden, you may consider 3'ourself under arrest lor the murder of this lad}'. Enter, Jedediah and Isabel, r. e. Jed. Yes, he's here, I knowed we'd find him. {stops quickhi Isabel. Has the lady fainted? UNCLE JED'S FIDELITY. S3 Geoff, {slowly) Isabel, my child, this scmip is a sad one. The one whom yon have loved, theone who lias l)l;»si("(l my h^ii, c. E. Polly. The cruel heartless thing, how does he suppose I can un- derstand such nonsensical language? I declare, he's a nice actin' thing for a man who's brother, is goin' to be hanged by the neck till he's^Iead. I can't understand it nohow. Enter, Peregiune, c. e., quicldy. Her. Don't try, my peach. Refer-it to me, I'm capable of solving it— ni't! Polly. You! Per. Yes, me! Do you doubt my truth and veracity ? Ah; my fair Cinderella — PolU/. Don't Cinderella me, sir! You're too fresh, sir! :vnd Idon't care that (snaps finger) for fresh young men. (e.vit, u. v.. , pompoudy Per. (dropping into chair) What along tailour cat's got. Wouldn't, that poach an egg? She's dead stuck on me— that is, I think slie UNCLE JED'S FID E 1. 1 T Y. S3 could learn to love me in time. Oh: but then there are others. {looks a-round room) And so tliLs is Col. Western's mansion, and it's fit for the queen that reigns here. Enter, Isabel a)id Donald, c. e., do not see Perp:gkine. Donald. And only tothinlc, Isabel, only one short week before our marriage. Isabel {a- ith surprise) So soon! I had nearly forgotten— Donald. How could you, Isabel. I count the moments, everyone— {sees Peregrine) Well sir! what do you want? Per. Keep on courting. Reeves, you're doing handsomely, but perhaps you are counting your chickens before they're liatched. Donald. Leave me with this man, Isabel, and I will see what h<' wants. {e.vit, Isabel, r. e.) Now see here, Splatter, this is a pretty mess. Per. Not at all. Then you intend to«marry her, do you? Donald. Yes, sir! one week from to-day. Per. Going to keep her in the same grand style you did your previous wife? Donald. Hush, sir! you will be overheard. Per. Very well. You hadn't thought, Reeves, that there might, perhaps, something happen to prevent this marriage. Donald Sir! you have not opened your accursed mouth? K you have, I've a mind to end your worthless Ijfe. Per. Worthless, eh! I'd give more for it to-day than for yours, .lust think of it, I would be victim number three. Donald. Do you mean to insinuate that I murdered her? Per. (rises) There is no need for insinuation, when the trnth is known. Donald, {rushes at Mm) You base hypocrite! (Peregrine pusJies him across stage Pere. {at door) From this day on, Donald Reeves, we are quils. Look well to your plans, lest they get nipped in the bud. {e.nt, c. e. Donald. Curse him, he means mischief. AYhy did I allow my anger to carry me so far, but I'm not afraid. His confe.ssion is Avorthless. They would not believe it, Dan Fox is dead, and dead men tell no tales. {exit, r. e. Enter, Jedediah and Isabel, c. e. Jed. Yes, my dear, I have alius entertained a high opfrrfon of Bob, and no one regrets this terrible affair more than myself. Isabel. And is his guilt so fully proven, that there is no way tt) save him ? Jed. Can't tell, child, there may somethin' turn up; but say, Isabel, don't mind me, but what are that Donald Reeves intentions here? Isabel, {turns aicay) It's father's desire, Uncle Jed, that I become his wife. Oh! Uncle Jed, I am so miserable! Jed. There child, if this is your father's wish, I've no right to dissuade you; but — but remember, my child, if — if he should prove untrue to you — your L^ncle Jed will see that justice is done, but don't mind me. Isabel. I must go now, Uncle Jed, father is coming, and perhaps ^6 UNCLE JEirH FIDELITY. he wishes to talk to you alone. {exit, l. e. Jed. (sits c.) So she's goin' to marry Donald Reeves? We'll, why should 1 say anything against it? I don't like his looks nohow. Enter, Geofpeky, r. e. Good-morning, Geoffery. Geoff. Good-morning, sir! Jed. (pulh oi/f. paper) Brotlier, I've come down this mornin' on a kinder charilal)lc mission. You heerd 'bout Ihe lightnin' strikin' • Inrin' the recent storm, didn't ye? Geoff\ I think so! Jed. "Well sir! it sirni-1;: I ho widder Jones' barn, rundown the side jiiid killed her liiiesi ,l(M-st'y heifer, tAVO settin' hens, and that old horse she uster drive. Some of my neighbors got together, and we raised a little money to kinder help the wddder out. Geoff\ {takes paper) Yes, I'll give. {^^igns Jed. 'Spose you ain't seen Bob lately? Geoff\ Yes, 1 sav/ the poor unfortunate at the jail yesterday. 1 believe he has almost given up hopes himself. Jed. Poor Bob, I'd believe in his innocence, if the hull > world sw eared against him. Enter, Pekegrine, l. e., neatly dressed in a stylish suit, carries a satchel, which contains disguise icorn in previous scenes. Per. (c.) Back again in my old neighborhood, and you don't recognize me. Jed. {rises) Don't, eh? AVhy Setli Franklin, I'd know ye, if I saw ye at a circus. {shalces his hand Geoff'. And this is indeed Seth Franklin? Not much changed either, on taking the second glance. (shakes hands loith him Per. Yes, I'm not much changed. I'm back again from the boundless prairie to my old home. Jed. (laughing) 1 don't 'spose you came back to linish that book, on "How to be a successful farmer?" Per. (laughs) Not hardly. I have far better ideas, though on farming, than I had in those days, but I am here for a purpose far more important. Enter, Donald, ii. e. Donald. Mr. Western— (Peregrine turns about) My God, Dan Fox! Per. Yes, Dan Fo.v, an old acquaintance of yours. Donald, (nervously) Why, I thought you dead! Per. (laughs) Dead, eh! How foolish to think that Dan Fox would die while there Avas justice to be done. Enter, Isabei., Robert, Polly cuul James, r. e. Geoff. Great heavens! Robert Shelden, can this be you? How came you here? Isabel. Father, he comes as a free man. The guilt lies elsewhere. Donald. Mr. Western, you are blind that you do not order the arrest of that murderer, Robert Shelden. UNCLE JED'S FIDELITY. 27 James, {draws rei^oUer) Not so fast, Donald Reeves! For the lime beins:, just imao-ine that you are my prisoner, and dare to make a single suspicious move and I'll blow the life out of you without a moment's hesitation. Donald. Mr. AVestern, this is some base plot concocted simply to involve me. I sliould like to know on what charge you arrest me? Per. {steps for ward) I'll explain: Not only is this man guilty of murder in Texas, but of a similar crime in this village, {takes paper from pocket) I refer to the woman in black, who, by the way, Avas his own wife. Donald. 'Tis false, sir! every word. Per. Not a word of it. As Dan Fox, I witnessed your crime in Texas, and as Peregrine Splatter, the remains of which is before you, {opens satchel and dispLnjs disguise) I witnessed the murder of vour wife. James, {takes Peueohine'.s Jiand) Dan Fox, by jove! and I saved vour life once. Per. You did, sir! and Poet Jimmy, 1 recognized you the momiMit I saw you. James. Ah! Donald Reeves, I've a mind to blow you out of exis- tence. (Jedediah takes Ms arm Jed. Don't mind me, Jim, but handle him carefully, 'twould give me more satisfaction ter see his neck stretched. Oeoff. And so Donald Reeves, you are found out, thank (Jod, in time "to save my daughter from disgrace. Donald. And so you believe their stories, eh? As for you, Robert Shelden, you have suffered, but not half enough, {at c. ^.) My curses upon you all. (Officer leads him out c. e. . Creoff. You have been cruelly wronged, Robert, Isabell, all caused by my blindness. Take her Robert, you have won her nobly. Jed. Fve looked fer just such a scene as this, brother. 1 said everything would turn out all right, and so it has, and we'll all lool< for happiness in the future. Robert. Yes, now that the dark clouds have passed away, wo will forget the past and hope that tlie future may be brighter. {joins Isabel — James and Polly come doicn hand in hand Jiimes. My dear Colonel Western, you have no doubt noticed, ere this, that Polly and I— Geoff, {interrupting) Haven't I though? To save further ;argu- ment, I'll consent at once, the rest remains with Polly. James. What do you say, Polly? Polly. Yes! yes! yes! James. Very well! Who's next? Jed. I guess Jim, you're the last, Now that everything is all fixed satisfactory, it is the wish of your Uncle Jed, that no more dark shadows may come inter your lii'e and drive out the "happiness, and that you'll all resolve to be your brother's keeper from now on. Per. There's my hand on it, Jed. (they shake) I'x'e come home to stay and take up work again on tho old farm, no longer as Dan Fox, but as Seth Franklin, a cowboy farmer, and Jed, you come over some day, and I'll teach you how to shoot flies off a hen's ear. CURTAIN. the end. THE LiaMMEHCiai DRUMMER. A Drama in 3 Acts, by Thorn Melross, for 6 male aod 2 female characters. This piece is immense. It is printee heir. The child of tlie Dark Continent in trouble. Three villains. '"Ten thousand to silence my tongue!" Zadle, the de- serted wife of John Dudley. An attempted murder. Joe's little '•barkei-^' interferes. Deacon and Joe. Frank and Verda; his resolve to become a "Commercial Drummer." Zadie gives Verda a home. Mr. Dudley's proposal to Verda, and the misunderstanding. Murder of Deacon Foote, and Frank accused. The struggle, *'life or death 1" ACT 11. Zadie, Verda, and the tramp. "Painted benches.'* "My kingdom for some soup!" Booth and Zadie. Attempted murder of Zadie; Ashtor, the tramp interferes, and makes Dudley hand over a "William." Booth and the Indian. Too much beer. The stolen will. Joe in the barrel. Target shooting. Verda's refusal to marry Dudley. Abduction of Verda, and Joe knocked down. ACT III. Ashtor and Booth. Corn plasters; "There's millions in them!" Olie, the Swede. Zadie, the Census taker. Two "bummers!" Rescue of Verda by Zadie. Fraidc discovered by Richard, as Booth. "He must die!" A job for Olie. "In the soup!'* Hot and cold boxe>!. Olie and Booth to the rescue of Zadie. Explanations. A new version of McGinty. A love scene. Capture of Verda. Supposed death of Booth. Fright and death of Dudley. Capture of Richard. Frank and Verda secure the fortune at last. Zadie avenged and the "Commercial Drummer" sells corn plasters no more. THE IntGlligEncG DfficE. An original Ethiopian Sketch in 1 Scene for 3 male char acters — as produced at Tony Pastor's Opera House. This sketch is extremely ludicrous — costumes modern- time in representation 15 minutes. Bert C. Rawley's Latest Piay, EntLled ^-^ HE F rEEMAW Mill Strike. A Comedy Drama in 3 acts. 7 male and 1 female charac ier. Time of performance 1 hour and 20 minides. Costumes io suit characters. ■ -:: SYNOPSIS OF SVEmS. :^^-- ACTI. ^cne /.—Russell Freeman's home— The day's events reviewed— The reporter in luck— A brave rescne— "Juicy -watermillions"— The Aristocratic ;:ent arrives — That awful disease love, afflicts Sambo— Cjsleb overhears a little private conversation— A strike imminent— Sharp begins his scheming— Caleb lip to snuff- I'm an aristocrat, one of the 400!" Seme 7/.— Caleb soliloquizes— ••[ am Paradise Lost!" — A heated interview between (iolden and Sliarp— The .lemand refused— Tar and feathers— Tlie aristocrat on deck— The verdict— "No rnxise of action!" — Caleb introduces his celebrated court plaster. ACT II.— Caleb writes a letter— The Reporter discusses the strike and "Sound Money"— "Knocks counterfeit silly"— Caleb's views of the strike— A dark dis- .•assion, in which Dinah is badly misused— The false friend— "My day will come, sir!"— Caleb Cork— "Oh! I'm onto you"— Sambo secures his 'tachment papers— 'I'lie false friend in a new sole— Golden discharged from the mill— Shari) li-inmphant, and Caleb sells more court plaster. ACT III. ic<^"e /-—Wood scene— Guy prepares to leave, visions of the past— Tlie Aristocrat again on hand— ''Turn back, my lad"- Dinah grains a point, and Sambo nearly looses his ear— The striker's face starvation— Sliarp in the toils Tiie trap sprung. Scene 11. — Freeman's home — Colored courtship — Caleb Cork as a peace maker — Golden'S' story — Warren Sharp in the liands of the strikers David tell a story, Caleb follows suit— The day of reckoning— Warren Sharp i.-aves in disgrace— The Reporter puzzled— Guy is reinstated at the mill— Caleb presents the reporter of the Daily Grit with one of his double jointed, double action, stick tight court plasters. PRICE 15 CENTS EACH- Ames' Series of Medleys No. 2. Suitable for schools and home entertainments, by B. F. Eberhart. This No. contains a number of short dialogues and recita- tions, suitable for young people from 8 to 16 years. No stage scenery necessary, and is not difficult to render. Contains the folloAving pieces: A Welcome Dialogue; A Ten Cent Fool; Baby's Tooth; George AVashington: Playing "Grown-up;" l^aby Elephant; Pantomimes, Wanted an Office Boy and a New Kind of Partition. Price IScts. FUN! FUN!! FUNIII THE FUNNIEST COMEDY YET— JUST PUBLISHED, ENTITLED -^ CAPTURED;^ OR. The Old Maid's Triumph. Four Acts— Four Male, Five Female Characters. Scenery Easily Managed. Costumes Modern. Characters all Good. Telling Situations. Susan Tabitha (the old Maid) takes the Audience by Storm, as she tries to marry every man she meets; if he donH propose she does; final success of Susan. If you -want a play that is full of fun, and sure to please you, order a copy of CAPTURED. FRICE 15 CENTS. j^CT I, — Home of the Windchester's — Frank WestfielJ — Arrival of the '-Old Maid" ; 'Tm tickled een-a-most to death to see you !" ''Mother Goose's Melodies" — Susan's experience in the stage coach. "Only twenty-four, brother." — Christopher Columbas! where am I going?" — "I see you, Frankie." — Susan's opinion of Jane. — Polly — Amusing love scene between Susan and Frank Westfield — his aston- ishment and terror, as she faints in his arms. — Tableau. Act II. — Susan's explanation. — "Slang Debolishers Union"— "You'd better begin at home!" — A widower — "Good land! if I could not get something better than a widower, I wouldn't feel fit to soar to the land of milk and honey !"— Sam Sly, Polly's lover, who is a widower. — "If he does not propose, 7 will!" — Susan and Sam Sly.— Love scene between Polly and Sly, which Susan discovers. Her anger, and fall.— Susan and Sly loose their wigs. Act III.— Joshua Pratt.— Susan's fear of men. — "Help! help!" Discovers Joshua — Ridiculous love scene between Susan and Joshua. "There's nothing half so sweet in life, as love's young dream. "-Rats. "Help! thieves!" — "It might run up my leg I" — The rescue — Susan announces her engagement and determination to go home and get married. — The departure. Act IV. — Home of Susan Tabitha—Sallie— Discovery of Joshua's poverty—Susan's anger and disappointment~"Can we get up ?"-Susan cuffs Joshua's ears— Dinner— "Can we eat dinner?"— Susan relates her experience to Sallie — Telegram — Arrival and cool reception of Charles Westfield and wife— Joshua sleeps— Susan knocks over his chair, pulls his hair— A bank check— Susan's promise.— Happy ending. JUST OUT-A New Temperance Play ! ■ ♦ ■ Unt; the JVIinEr's Uaughter, OR, DnB Glass nf WinG. IN FOUR ACTS. D BAM AT IS PEBSONuE. David Mason A farmer. Hkriiert Mason David'' s son— just from college. EoYAL Meadows Foster-son of Mrs. Clifton. Artjiur Floyd A •villain. Georgie Clifton A returned Californian. Parson Swift An astonished clergyman. Bill Torry A boatman — Floyd^s confedeiate. Brewster Police oficer. Ebony A colored individual. Mrs. Mason David's wife — a good adviser. Dolores ? The miner's daughter. Mrs. Clifton George Clifton's deserted wife. AVinnifred Clifton Mrs. Clifton'' s daughter. Hapzib AH A lady of color. Festival nf Days. A NEW AND OBIGINAL SEBIL'S OF TABLEAUX. It is especially clesigned for Ainatoiir Companies, as It re- quires only a platform, no seeuery being necessary for its production. Mirlli and Sadness are well combined. Costumes Modern. Time one liour. The following are tlie days represented. Price 15 Cents— Order a Copy. CHARACTERS. Reader. New Year Chorus of girls in white. Washington's Birthday George Washington. Valentine's Day Maiden and lover. St. Patrick's Day Chorus of boys. Washing Day Girls at tubs. House-Cleaning Day Man and woman. April Fool's Day Old maid, and little boy. Ash Wednesday Monk. Good Friday Women at cross. 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This will make a good after-piece. The dutch- man is immense. His experience dn a first class hotel is uproarously funny — HOME RULE. A Charade in 2 scenes, by the author of Yacob's Hotel E.^erience, 8 male and 3 female characters. Time of playing 20 minutes. Price 15 cents. Joan of Arc Drill. A Spectacular Shepherd drill for 8 to 16 girls, by B. F. Eberhart. This drill is simple and easy to get up, requiring no scenery, can be produced indoor or out, no special music is needed in the march. Costume, Shepherd girls dress— girls carry a Shepherd's crook. A diagram gives the line of march, so it is easily understood. Ends with a tableau of Joan of Arc at the stake. Pri^e 15 cents. —^ Ernes' Plays— G antlnuad. v34 ^36 168 124 257 248 >178 176 207 199 174 158 149 37 237 338 126 265 114 264 219 239 221 262 87 131 \ 240 16 , )ur Awful Aunt | ^ Out in the Streets ^ 4 Rescued g ^ Saved 2 3 Turn of the Tide 7 4 Three G4aPses a Day^. 4 ^ Ten Nights in a Bar-Room... 7 6 Wrecked 9 3 com:ebies. 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I 129 Aa.r-u-a«-oos 2 1 ,132 Actor and Servant 1 1 ^ 316 Aunt Charlotte's Maid 3 3 i' 289 A, Colonel's Misiiap 5 ' 12 A Capital Match 3 2 i 303 A Kiss in the Dark 2 "^ " 166 ATexan Mother-in-Law 4 ' 30 A Day Well Spent..... 7 "> A Regular Fix 2 \ Profes-sional (lardener 4 'n,rmingly Suspicious 4 '"u A Mild lie 3 ' 1 Criminal 3 ■vking Fatlier 2 Public, ♦tachment. 84 287 225 317 249 49 72 19 220 188 42 148 218 224 2« 154 184 274 2U9 13 307 66 271 116 120 50 140 74 35 247 95 305 ?99 11 323 9:^ 82 182 127 228 302 106 288 139 231 2a5 69 23 208 212 32 186 273 296 259 340 334 44 33 K. r. Better Half 5 2 Black vs. White | 2 Captain Smith ~ 3 i Cheek Will Win 3 Cousin Josiah 1 1 Cupids Capers 4 * Cleveland's Reception Party. 5 ^ Double Election 9 1 Der Two Surprises 1 1 Deuce is in Him 9 i Did I Dream it 4 3 Dutchy vs. Nigger 3 Dutch Prize Fighter 3 Domestic Felicity 1 } Eh? 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ETHIOPIAN FARCES 204 Academy of Stars i 325 A Coincidence 8 65 An Unwelcome Return 3 15 An Unhappy Pair 1 172 Black Shoemaker 4 98 Black Statue 4 22 Colored Senators 3 214 Chops 3 145 Cuff's Luck 2 190 Crimps Trip 5 27 Fetter Lane to Gravesend 2 153 Haunted House 2 230 Hamlet the Dainty 6 103 How Sister Paxey got her Child Baptized 2 24 Handy Andy 2 236 Hypochondriac The 2 319 In For It 3 47 In the Wrong Box 3 77 Joe's Visit 2 88 Mischievous Nigger 4 256 Midnight Colic 2 128 Musical Darkey 2 90 No Cure No Pay 3 61 Not as Deaf as He Seems 3 244 Old Clothes 3 234 Old Dad's Cabin 2 150 OldPoinpey 1 246 Othello 4 109 Other People's Children 3 297 Pomp Green's Snakes 2 134 Pomp's Pranks 2 258 Prof. Bones'Latest Invention 5 177 Quarrelsome Servants >, 3 96 Rooms to Let 2 107 School 5 133 Seeing Bosting 3 179 Sham Doctor 3 94 16.000 Years Ago 3 243 Sports on a Lark 3 25 Sport with a Sportsman 2 92 Stage Struck Darkey 2 238 Strawberry Shortcake 2 10 Stocks Up, Stocks Down 2 64 That Boy Sam 3 253 The Best Cure 4 282 The Intelligence Office 3 122 The Select School 5 118 The Popcorn Man 3 6 The Studio 3 108 Those Awful Boys 5 245 Ticket Taker '' 4 Twain's Dodging * 197 Tricks 198 Uncle Jeff 216 Vice Versa 206 Villkens and Dir 210 Virginia Mumr i^^^ -r tti 203 Who Stole tv-^^' ^7 ^- ^■ 205 William Tp, i-iMiuiring- no 156 Wig-M^i music is needed aress— girls carry a ■a of march/so it is easily C/3 (J^p I of Arc at the stake. 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