Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, May 30, 1880, Page 20

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, MAY 30 188f—TWENTY PAGES. PEER i With All the Accessories and Appointments of Chicago's Musical Public Has seen no such rendition of PINAFORE or had NO SUCH MU- | SICAL AND DRAMATIC TREAT as is here promised, and it will be all the more pleasant since every aria, duet, trio, and chorus is now as familiar as “ Household Words.” As the originators and organizers. of the original “Church Choir Co.” so favorably known, the management feels entitled to the confidence of the public. Finest Auditoriam West of New: York A Flood of Cool and Pure Air Tre Hottest Evenings. Delightful, Roomy Seats. ‘s Dick Deadeye, Mr. LEM FREEMAN, of the Apollo Club, so well known in Chicago Musical and Dramatic Circles. Josephine, the beautiful,and peerless Cantatrice, Miss GERALDINE ULMAR, of the Great Ideal Pinafore Co., of Boston. First Appearance here. s Little Buttercup, the powerful Contralto, Mrs. A. N. ELLIOT, who took the solo parts so admirably in the late rendition of “ Frithjof” by the Apolfo Club. Hebe, by Chicago’s peerless favorite, Miss ADA SOMERS, late Josephine and Hebe FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING, Monday, May 31. YO CENTRAL MUSIC- Gomer of State and Randolph-sts, NTH Sir Joseph Porter, K. C. B., the gr y s ‘Museum, and the Original Admiral in Pinafore. First Appearance in Chi- cago. Alternating with Mr. S. C. ENOS. eat GEO. WILSON, of the Boston: sf HALL, STARS. Capt. Corcoran, the matchless JNO. E. Me WADE, who, as Captain in our Orig: Tenor of the Garden City. of Haverly’s Midshipmite................... DOLLY CURRY, of the original C. C. Co. oeadessseeceeseeeee-.- SOHN R. TXYLEY. Boatswain’s Mate... 22.2... ceee-eceee scene cones ceecee cones TAS, OTLEY. Scilors, Man o’ War's Men, Marines, and Sir Joseph’s Sisters, Cousins, Aunts, and Mother- in-Law, by 50 of Chicago’s Leading Soloists and Singers, numbering members of the Beethoven and Apollo Societies, and the Oriental, Quaker City, and Chicago Quartettes,—such a Chorus as Was Never Heard in Pinafore Before! Boatswain......-- ‘inatore Co. inal Church Choir Co., won such an enviable reputation. f Ralph Rackstrav, the well-known Mr. CHAS. T. BARNES, The Favorite A Word to | : The question is frequently asked, “Is there any one who has: ‘NEVER’ seen ‘Pinafore’?” We answer, There is a large and im. portant element which has not, seen it, viz: The people who do not attend or approve of Theatres; to such we say, THIS IS YOUR OCCASION. With All the Accessories and. Appointments of Every Seat Reserved. Every Seat Choice. Popular Low Scale of Prices, Qe, Ade, Te, and $1.00. All Car Lines Begin at the Hall. FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING, Monday, May 31. Non-Theatre-Goers, THE STAGE. Mastodonic Excdus—Hav- erly’s Body-Guard. and Their Officers The Will Take Possession of Her Majesty’s Theatre in July— The Organization. Something About the Spanish Students—General Notes and Gossip. HAVERLY’S MASTODONS. The engagement which this famous min- strel troupe Will finish to-night will be their Jast in this city until they have appeared in the Haymarket temple of opera,—Her Maj- Theatre, in London. In stating that this ormuization is the best of its kind ever Been in this country, we are merely indors- “the opinion of every one who has wit- nessed their performance, Some two years ago they were organized. Up to that time, fron the advent of Christy and the other pioneers in this class of amusement, there had been little or no change in the entertain- ment. The companies were small,— Renerally consisting of sixteen or twenty performers,—and the novelty of their Diack faces. their ballad sing- ing, their mechanical acts, began to wear off. Minstrelsy, it was thought, had had its day, and was almost beyond the hope of resurrection. Haverly at that time had three troupeson the road,—Haverly’s.the New Orleans, and the Chicago Minstrels. The - General east his eagle eye over the diction- ery, stumbled upon the word “Mastodon,” saw in it the elixir of life, brought his three companies to Chicago, consvlidated them, and they—forty strong, forty; every time forty—started out to conquer a id they con- quered. They have made barrels of money for the General. But it was not alone upon nutbers that Haverly relied for his success. Un endeavored to get into his troupe the best st tatent in the country, to subject the affair to a discipline of the strictest eter, and todo his best to introduce new features. By doing this he has outdis- tanced completely his competitors, and monopolized the field. it was when Col. Mapleson_was last here that the appearance of the Mastodons in London was decided upon. They will sail They will open at Her fous announcements, hey \ ix months In all probabilit only London engazement the troupe will appear in the principal lund. As to tel be no doubt. 3 iu the same condition it was when Haverly consolidated, and, like the audiences in this country, te people of Great Britain who itronize this sort of thing will find in the astodons such an improvement, over the vld ‘style of thing that they will stamp the venture with their approval. Before sailing there will be sume changes in the troupe. ‘Phe vocal part will be strength- ened, but who the people will be we cannot yet Those who are already under en- gigement are Wi m Foote, manager’ That Filkins, busin manager in ad- B. Hodges, general agent; Will- ammara and George Culver, assistant Charles Frohman, treasurer; E. M. er; and John Lee, secre- tary. ns will include Billy Emersau, Billy: Rice, Billy Welch, John Rice, Pete Mack, Tom Saddler. Harry Max- well, Alf Lawton. ‘Three additional’ come- dians will go.- There will be twelve or fourteen singers, among them Harry Roe, Charles Chattue . Dixon, Charles Raymond, Hlerace Rushby, and J james A s. Th the orchestra there will be twenty pieces, and the leader will be Will. jaur W. Barber. ‘There will be no changes in the song-and~tance twelve or in the clog twelve. In all there will be about fifty per- formers, althgugh the General will merely announce thea in Londun us “40-count dd American Masto> vago—10—count “ent is understood that, tem—40—Haverly’s U! don Minstrels from Ch —40 every time.” It upon the departure of the troupe, Haverly will at once organize another minstrel band in order to cover the field during the absence of the Mastodons. THE SPANISH STUDENTS. ‘The conspicuous features in the “Humpty Dumpty” troupe now performing at Me- Vicker’s Theatre are the Spanish students, who have won, and deservedly won, marked attention wherever they have appeared. ‘There are fifteen. of them, and their instru- ments comprise one violin, in the hands of the leader, one bass viol, four guitars, and nine mandolins, the former having fourteen and the latter twelve strings,—double the number upon ordinary instruments. The Snusic is delightfully soft and delicate, the yolume of tone in forte passages is greater than would be expected, and the skill of the players weaves the notes into the most ex- quisit designs, characterized by fine ex- pression and beautiful shading. Their repertoire comprises Spanish airs, waltzes, and national dances, the overtures from many Italian and French operas. We are told—the reader can betieve the talejust ashe or she feels inclined—that they are all gradu- ates from Madrid universities. Two yearsazo they determined to visit the Paris Exposition. They walked the entire distance from Mad- rid to Paris, depending for their living upon whatever the natives on the way chose to give them in return for their open-air con- certs. They appeared in public in Paris, and the Parisian fancy was tickled. They be- caine the rage, and, finding that there was more money in their guitars and mandolins than in the course of life for which they had been prepared at the Spanish colleges, deter- mined to adopt the concert stage. After their Paris engagement they played in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland,—in fact, they went into every European Capital, and the Parisian furore was repeated. On the stage they wear the costume of the Spanish stu- dent—a black velvet blouse, a cloak of the sane material thrown ovér the right shoul- der, velvet _knee-breeches, black silk stock- ings, shoes with large silver buckles, and the stident’s hat ornamented with an ivory spoon, the Spanish indieation that the wearer belongs to the educated classes. LOCAL NOTES. Felix Vincent has returned to the city. His season is ended. Malmsha and Rogers, of McVicker’s, are at work upon a new drop curtain for next season. A burlesque of “Fra Diavolo” will be seen at the Halsted-Street Opera-House dur- ing the week. ‘The professional directory published in the columns of Tat SuxDaY Trimoxe will be, discontinued until the opening of the fall season. Mr. A. R. Cazauran, of the Union Square ‘Theatre, arrived in New York the other day frum Paris, where he has been looking up novelties. : Acomplimentary benefit will be tenderea Manager James ‘M. Nixon, of the Tfalsted- Street Overa-House, next Sunday afternoon and evening. ‘There are 2 host of volunteers already in the field. = Will E, Chapman, formerly manager of Hooley’s Theatre, has, it is said, been en- ‘zed to fill a similar position next season by jamin, of this eity. The reconstructed theatre on Clark street will be called | the Grand Opera-House, and the season w! opened mn ‘September by the Emma Abbott troupe. “=A laree force of men are at work on the ake-Front, preparing for thp coming: of P. ‘f, Barnum’s * greatest show on earth.” A platform is being erected capable of holding many thousand comfortable chairs. The re served seats will be numbered, and divided Into sections. 'The show will positively open on Monday. Two performances will be given each day. “ The Victims of Faro” and Ed Arnott at Hooley’s tomorrow evening. Mr, Arnott | ‘will be supported by Mr. Charles Kent, Mr." J.B. Everham, Mr, Edward Powell, Mr. J. S. Townsend, Miss Effie Everham, Mr. C. T. Allerton, Mr, Frank Hartwell, Mr. L. B. Brown, Mr. J.C. Curtis, Mr. William Lynn, Mr. B.C, Ri Owe Miss Josie Croeker Brown, Miss Lizzie White, Mrs. Rynor, and Little Sadie Miil: $$ THE TILLOTSON CASE. To the Editor of The Chicago Tribune. Cmicaco, May 29.—In reference to the scan- dal the past week, derogatory to my mother, little brother, and myself, I pronounce them false in every particular. Unfortunately, we were drawn into the papers through no fault of our own. Having no father or elder brother to protect us, 1 take this method of righting ourselves before friends and the ublic. Wanting a home of our own, we left Mr, Tillotson’s house the Ist of May, taking very few things with us, and those only that belonged to us, with the full knowledge and consent of both Mr. and Mrs. Tillotson, not stripping the, house, as_ one paper asserted, for they had plenty left of their own. a ‘All parties were friendly at the time, and we had no thought of a separation between husband and wife after her departure, Mr. Tillotson coming to us in his trouble; we doing everything possible to assist him in tinding his wife and child. Mother, the most blamed, to my knowledge has always done everything to promote the happiness of the two. In-reference to Mr. Tillotson giving us an education, we alwaysattended the pub- lig schools, where learning is free to all. Meanwhile we were both clothed and fed by mother’s exertions alone. As for music and other studies outside of the public schools, I am solely indebted to her. My little brother Freddie is now being educated, clothed, and fed by mother and myself alone, It has also been stated that I, with a well- known prostitute, came over to ,the house, bringing some needed articles. e Indy in question is of unblemished reputation, and we do not, and never did, associate with any but reputable people. : After Mrs, Tillotson’s return we went to the house at her request. We were neither eating, drinking, nor making merry, as the papers asserted, feeling too badly over the sad event. If Mr. Tillotson chooses to con- done the so-called offenses of his wife, and she to overlook his many shortcomings, of wnich we are cognizant, itis not the business of father, mother, brothers, mothers-in-law, or sisters-in-law to interfere, for they will all wish afterwards that their time had been better employed. Yours respectfully, Gerri E. Poss, ———— + IDYL OF THE BROOK A bird sang by a winding brook: His nest wus in n shady nook Of some tall tree: He sang of Love u song, a glee, That was us sweet as sweet could be. The brooklet murmured on and on, Nor paused to listen to the song, Sung marvelously clear: And other songsters in the throng ‘Took up the echo far and near. The flowers breathed incense to the brook; Above, the wind-stirred branches shook A million leaves, Till, chilled by frost, the tree forsook, ‘They drifted down in yellow sheaves. Gone was the bird and hushea the song What thrilled its heart ai Summer long— Alas the day! ‘The brooklet knew, of all the throng, One bird had sung its heart away. In Life's gay Summertime, so I, ‘ My Love, in silence passed you by: My wayward heart, Chilled by negicet, gives sizb for sizh, And calls you back—let us not part. Some strains of your remembered lay Are ringing in my ear alway; . T know to-day, With other idols turned to clay, Your eyes hnve looked my heart away. Cuicaco, May 28. ELIZABETH B. BEEBE. pt ain eer Parties intending to pnrehase organs for service, either in the church or parlor, will find the inost appropriate, as well as the most peautiful, designs in the various styles of the “Kimball” orgin, instruments have f ak Je 5 unequaled beauty of urtistic design than by superiorizy of mus- ical proverties over ail others. . W. W, Kin- hall,-corner of State and Adatns streets, keeps on' constant exhibition large’ lines of these organs in all their. matchless variety of forms, and is selling‘at prices which seem to be extremely low, considering the character of the instruments. ; MUSIC. Once More “The Cat” at Central Music-Hall. Mother Goose Operetta—Haver- ly’s Popular Concerts. General Musical Matters, Social and Otherwise. PEERLESS ‘‘ PINAFORE.” Tomorrow evening * Pinafore” will be with us again, and the presentation, music- ally and dramatically, promises to be exceed- ingly attractive. The craft this time bears the legend “H. M.S. Peerless Pinafore,” and seems tobe ably officered. Some of their names are familar, notably John E. McWade as Capt. Corcoran and Miss Ada Somers as Cousin Hebe, each well known as unequaled in their respective paris, and Charles T. ‘Barnes underlined as Rackstraw, a favorit tenor with everybody. Among the names appear those of Miss Geraldine Ulman as Josc- phine and Mr. George W. Wilson as the Admiral—the former of the Ideal Company of Boston, and the lat- ter of the Boston Museum. Of Miss Ulman it is said that she is a charming canta- trice and one of the finest Josephtnes in the country. Mr. George Wilson stands, per- haps, at the head of all Admirals, being not only the first man_ to play the part on Amer- ical soil, but an actor of fine Of the Paonntor of Little Buttercup (Mrs. A. N. Elliot) nothing can be said, as it is her first assumption of the réle, except that at the April coucert of the Apollos she made a fine hit in the solo parts of lrithjof, where she proved herself to hea contralto of no ordi- nary ability. Finally, there is guarantee of excellence in both the solo and choral parts in the fact that the management is inthe hands of the organizers and proprietors of the origival Chicago Church Choir Company. CENTRAL MUSIC-IIALD. For the benefit of the Illinois Industrial Shool for Girls two performances were yes- terday given, in the afternoon and in the evening, at the Central Music-Hall. “The Mother Goose ” operetta tvas the piece, and all the players were children. Notwithstanding the excessively disagreeable state of the weather in the afternoon, a large audience assembled, and it seemed to bea question whether the little folks on the stage or their sisters, and cousins, and aunts in the audito- rium extracted from the performance the most enjoyment. Financially, the benetit may be said to have been asuccess. The children were handsomely dressed, and many of them not only showed the possession of a fine voice, but ‘exhibited more aptitude for the business of the scene than is often found in amateurs of .older growth. Among the children who took part in the operetta may be named Burton Holmes, Runt Badger, Robert Hawley, Frank Parker, Harrison Preston, Nelson Barnes, George Cook, Hall Fake, Er- nest Linn, Eugene Bournique, Malcolm Gunn, Kobert Holland, Arthur Bissell, Willie Munrog, Fred Farwell, Willie Howe, Willie Minton, Roy Tewkesbury, and the Mi Gertrude Walker, Maud Byford, Hattie man, Grace Kelloz, Lina‘ Cook, Nettie Otis, Louise Holmes, Marcia Phillips, Dora Mitch- ell, Grace ‘Luttle, Minnie Soles, Elia Wallace, * Crawford, Edna Smith, Berths s, Josie Cook, Minnie Wileoxson, Eu- genie Spruance, Fanny Derby, Lidie Monroe, Florence Pullnan, Mora _Canda, Jennie Grannis, Maud minis, Rose 3 ruance, Josephine Gillett, Addie Fargo, Jessie Spald- ing, Grace Donohue, Sadie Wallace, May Bournique, and Allie Wetmore, TNE LITTA-RIVE-KING CONCERT last Friday evening attracted a brilliant audi- ence, in which the faces of our principal musical connoisseurs and concert habitues were prominent,—the character of the artists and the program announced being especially attractive to that class. The chief 2: attraction centered in the performance by Mrs. King of the Saint-Saéns concerto for piano,—the orchestral part being played by Dulcken on a second piano. It was a fin- ished and brilliant performance, develop- ing Sfrs. King’s absolute control _ of her instrument, and, while some differ- pnee of opinion may ‘exist respecting her interpretation, no possible eriticism can be made upon the performance of the work. Miss Litta was, unfortunately, suffering from a severe illness caused by lard travel, al- though but few in the audience discovered that fact. Her singing showed great improve- ment since her appearance here with Stra- kosch. Fisher played with his. accustomed finish, and completely captured his hearers, and Conly received a deserved recall. Mr. ‘Phelps, whe took the part of Brignoli on the prograin, filled the place creditably. The only cause for criticism respecting the con- cert was the reprehensible habit which this company seems to have_of beginning when they please, and that on Friday night was not till twenty minutes of 9. Mr, Dulcken will luse his prestige as musical director if he al- lows such a habit te grow on him, ce THE EXPOSITION CONCERTS. At the Exposition last night the third and last concert of the series was given toan audience microscopic in comparison to the size of the building. The concerts were got ten up under the auspices of Manager Hav- erly, and—depending upon the influx of visitors at the present time and their desire tosee the interior of the convention hall rather than upon the strength of his per- formances—he cannot be said to have made a success of the venture. MUSICAL NOTES. ‘The testimonial benefit tendered to Signor A. Farini at Central Music-Hall last Monday evening was in every-sense a success. 2 The Camila Urso concert seasoirin Sydney, Australia, lias been a great success, On the Sth of April she left Sydney for New Zea- Jand.+ U. 8. Perkins will conduct musical con- ventions as follows: Cowansville, Canada, June 8, 9, 10, and 11; Seneca, Kas., June 22, 23, 24, and 25; Butler, Mo., June 29, 30, and July 1. The proposed festival to close the season of 1880'S in New York City hastaken definit shape, and the plans now contemplate a series of programs under the direction of Dr. Damrosch, with a chorus of 1,000, an orches- tra of 200, and the best solo talent of Aimer- ica and Europe. The opening of Baum’s new Summer Garden and Concert-Ilall, corner of ‘Iwenty- second ‘street and Indiana avenue, will oc- curon Tuesday evening. Miss Dora Gordon Steele will be the pritna donna, and there will bean orchestra ot forty musicians under the direction of. Messrs, Rosenbecker and Liesegang. ‘ After the run of “Humpty Dumpty” at McVicker’s the summer season of opera will begin, The Bijou Opera douse Company fill in one week with Cellier and Clay's “Spectre Knight,” and Cellier and Gilbert’s “Ages Ago.” Mahn’s troupe follows. ‘They will be here three weeks, and will “present “Boceacio” and “Fatinitza.” Mile. Marie Van Zandt, the new American prima donna, has received’ a high compli- ment from M. Ambroise Thomas. “She does not play Ifignon,” says the composer; “she is Mignon.” Mane Christine Nilsson says that the young girl in her voice and her waysso reminds her of herself in her youth that she ‘calls Mie. Marie “La Petite Nils- son.” . John Howson, the well-known English comedian and vocalist, has been engaged as the princlpal attraction in an English opera company next season, of which Mr. W. J. Comly is reputed to be. the organizer. Mr. Jesse Williams, the. late leader of the Colville company, and_his wife, profession- ally known as Hetty Tracy, will, it is re- ported, be members of the same troupe. ‘propos of teachers of music, the London World tells this story of Mr. Arthur Sul- livan’s training school: “ The other day Miss Hood, the pretty. Mabel of ‘Pirates,’ fell suddenly ill. Where was Another Mabel to- be got?. Afr. Sullivan drove out to his train- ing-school, sent for Miss Shirley, a pupil. ‘You saw the “ Pirates” ?? “Tdids ‘You have eq through-the part of Mabel?? pa y girl, come to the theatre, rehearse, and sing to-night ?? ‘I will try ny best.’ And she did.” Im securing the artists for the Handel tri- ennial festival at London in June, all but English vocalists are to be omitted, if possi- ble. Mme. Patti, Mme. Albani, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Foli are named among the engage- ments already made public. A New York City paper sums acteristics of Cincinnati as follow “There are three things in Cincinnati, pork, beer and music, and the people make four. Dur- ing the greater part of the revolving year the people divide their attention judiciously be- tween the three objects of interest within their reach. They give their days to pork and beer, and their nights to beer and music.” Manager Grau sums yp his season of French opera thus: Fourteen months, 452 performances; $350,000 receipts. Mlle. Paola Marié, Gregoire, and Delorme, and Messrs. Duplan, Mezieres, Vilano, and Almeras have already been reengaged, and Mr. Grau has also secured the leading opera-boutfe tenor of France, M. Nigri, for his next season, which will begin at the Standard Theatre, New ‘York, Sept. 13. Some queer developments .are made about the doings of a Mrs. Georgina Weldon, a,Lon- don lady of beauty, wealth, and musical ac- complishments. She. aspired to be a leader in the walks of musical art, and cultivated notoriety. She lived in style in her own house in Tavistock Square, and collected, about her a following of musicians and other artists, and gave soirées and concerts, and or- ganized a choir which she conducted in per- son, Ten years ago she made the acquaint- ance of Gounod, and persuaded him to quit his wife and Paris and come to London and live with her and her husband. She admired Gounod and Gounod_was fascinated with her. Their mutual affection is described as ouly Platonic, but it made talk, and cauged the composer to fritter away several of ‘his best years, writing trifles for her, and lisfen- ing to hersing them. At last Gounod broke away from the spell of enchantment and re- turned to art. He left his manuscripts with Mrs. Weldon, supposing, that he could re- cover them by sending for them, but she would not give’ them up. He had to rewrite an opera from memory, and replace several other valuable composi- tions in the same way, he having sold them. and thus laid himself under the necessity of reproducing them. .A great deal of trouble and annoyance arose from his infatuation with Mrs. Weldon, bat finally he shook off the bonds, performed his contracts, and was free, Mrs. Weldon continued her peculiar musical career, and last year engaged her- self and choir to give promenade concerts at Covent Garden. The manager soon dismissed Mrs. Weldon and her band, and she has since devoted herself to retaliation. She engaged a private box, and conspicuously went through the motions of ‘leading the perform- ances. During the pauses she flung into the audience thousands of hand-nills detailing her wront Finally the manager refused her admission to the theatre and ‘she forced her payin and was promptly “bounced? out." She had the doorkeuper arrested, and the magistrate discharged him. She then re- sorted to postal cards, and sent them to the manager’s friends, calling him a thief and_ a convicted bigamist. He prosecuted her for libel; a pies convicted her, and the Judge sentenced her to four months’ imprisonment. So Mrs. Weldon has been temporarily ‘re moved from her fine house in Tavistock equate to the narrow confines of a prison cell. A PRISONER FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS, Special Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune. Auburn, N. ¥., May 2.—Twenty-two Years ago the 28th .of September next the huge iron gate of Auburn Prison closed with adismal clang upon William Comstock, and the prisoner, whose heart sank lIow in his breast, began a sentence of life behind the cold limestone walls that surround the ingti- tution. Hiswasa terrible crime. Maddened by whisky, he slew his own father and moth- er. He cut their hearts out, so the story goes, and was preparing to roast them for a horribly inhuman feast, when interference came, and the perpetrator of this awful decd was taken away to jail. This fearful act oc- curred in the Town of Brooktield, Madison County, New York. Comstock was in- dicted, and subsequently arraigned for trial. inasmuch as the double murder was committed when the man was wild with delirium-tremens, he was per- the char- ich he did, and on the 25th of September, 1858, he was sentenced by Judge Hiram Gray to imprisonment for the termof his natural life. Comstock at that tine was 87 years of age. During all these twenty-two years he has not been outside the prison Walls, and now at the age of 59 is as ignorant of the ways of the world as the mewling in- fant in its mother’s arms. When he entered the institution he had no occupation, and up to twelve years azo was employed in what's known as the Stateshop, at all kinds of work. Since then he has been in the tailor-shoj Ilis duties now principally consist of look ing after the convicts’ clothing. Every night from 6 to 8 o’clock he is engaged in distribut- inz the men’s shirts about the galleries inthe different wings. ae Comstock is in many respects a remark ble man. When sent to prison ;he was 8 physical wreck from the effects ‘of ,drink, Now he is apparently a perfect nen of manhood. ‘Tall, erect, with robust: form, disease seems a stranger to his frame. Com stock is one of the most orderly and welk behaved convicts in the institution. Since he has been an inmate he has never so mauch as been reprimanded for a misdemeanor any kind. He is industrious, and -U ig incarceration has not, been absent a single day from his labor. His health has always been good. This is due to the excellent car that he has taken of himself. He carefally guards against ailments, and, as the re sult, he is free from the ills. to which flesh is heir. He is an ordinary, man in conversation and manners, While he shows no particularstrength of mind, he in. dicates no mental weakness. He holds aloo from the other prisoners, and, as a conse quence, is respected by them. When one convict requests him to pass a note or som® object to another while walking along the galleries in pursuit of his tasks, he pass on, unmindful of remarks. No convict evet complains of him, as heis no tale-bearer, attends strictly to his own business. in stock lives in hope. He has faith to believe that friends will some time interest them selves in him and endeavor to secure & pardon. He attends chapel regularly, takes a deep interest in the services. Twice, it is believed, applications for pardon have been made to the Governor, but bol times a brother has opposed them. William H. Boyle, the principal keeper, be ligves that Comstock, if released now, would make a good citizen, He has lost bis taste for liquor, and maintains that he knew nothing of his deed. This is doubtless true, ‘as the man was crazy with drink at the time. Comstock is always cheerful. He lives In hope, and never gives way to despondency. He has asingular face. He is dark-complex- ioned, with high cheek-bones, a shary chin, and prominent nose. His hair is slight! silvered, but, with the exception of one sm bald spot, his head is thickly covered. man has improved by study, and would be capable of earning an honest living. When the convicts were permitted to'make trinkets, none were more skillful than Comstock. Comstock has witnessed the coming and going of a generation of criminals, and has observed the prison undergo almost a cour plete change through repairs and reconstruc tion. He has also seen a dozen changes in adininistration, Once in three years the set of hands in ashop entirely changes. Thus he has viewed new workmen at the benches and Jathes nearly eight times. There is at present not a single officer in the prison who was there when Comstock came. Il doubted if ever a man existed so Jong in con- finement in this hemisphere as William Com- stock. He lias gazed upon the lifeless bodies Of scores of convicts who have died while serving their sentences; but he has spared. A Canadian Murder. Antoine Brisbois was found murdered in his trapping but, in Ontario. . His furs and money were missing, and so was his partner, Patrick Hennessey, upon whom the erime was !eid- ‘That happened two years ago. ‘Hennessy WAS never discovered. Lately,’ Felix’ Ruleott. a0 Cyrus Greenover, lumbermen, were crush a heavy log. Huicot was told that be woul speedily die. He then confessed that he ani Greeuover murdered both Brisbols and Hen nesses. conceuilinz the Intter’s bods. ‘Those who heard this revelution hurried ont to fetch a Jus tice, and in their ubsence Greenover crawled from his couch, though dangerously burt, a0) builed the bandages from the dying Raicot’s wounds, 80 hs to 8} official came to write out his confession. $< “Str,” sald an astonished landlady to. travele er who had sent his cup forward for the seventd ume, “you must be very fond of coffe madam, I am,” be replied, “or I never, have drunk so much water to get a Uttle.” lence him in deuth betore the