Politicians were aware of a scandal brewing that could ruin them and threw them a benefit. The bill on [ST 156]. Virginia Pope’s former husband, long thought dead was alive in Australia. Charles immediately took legal action, and prepared to leave after the benefit – the benefit was for legal fees and transportation – Charles […]
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When the Glass Blowers leave their tent, a Magician Comes
Martin the Wizard is a hit. The Washoe Times loves it. Sam Clemens loves it in the TE. Martin’s tent was full most nights as it was cooler than an indoor theatre and his tent featured iced beverages, in a deal he worked out with local saloons who took turns catering his act. — July […]
Friday and Saturday Were HOT
Four theatres running shows on those two nights. Opera House had drama with Idiot of the Mountains and Jack Sheppard; or, The House Breaker of the Last Century. the Temple of Comedy served light legitimate farce like The Rough Diamond, A Kiss in the Dark, The Pleasant Neighbor. the Virginia Melodeon rocked the Negro Minstrel […]