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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1884
Page
4
Saturday Observer notes reform debate and political maneuvering around Cleveland’s potential nomination. It cites delegates and officials, discusses representation plans in regional districts, and reports on polls of Democratic and Republican leanings. It mentions pensions, coal prices, and Dominion and U.S. area figures, with several speculative items on candidates and public officials.
A long column discusses Irish American political alignments and anti Know Nothing sentiment. It critiques Conservative and English-aligned factions within the Democratic party, warning of Know Nothing and Protestant bigotry, praising reform-minded Irish Americans, and prefacing a moralizing Sabbath reading with excerpts from various authors and religious figures.
The labor scene covers cigarmakers in New York and Philadelphia, Montreal printers, and declines in shoes, glass, and axe production. It notes United States coal and textile trends, a wind-down in Monongahela operators, varying factory employment, and a forthcoming census of labor statistics with nominees like Mr Jarret in contention.
The piece notes Republican candidates favor Blaine over Cleveland, asserting enough support exists to secure Blaine’s election without hesitation. It emphasizes party preference and the solidity of backing for the former.
A brief religious note quotes Jesus from the Bible about the kingdom of heaven as a treasure hidden in a field. It argues the find is available to all, if they pay the price, comparing the parable’s buyer to one who sells all to own the land containing the treasure.
A fragment of aphorisms on love, distrust, flattery, and human folly. It notes women distrust men generally, forgiveness for coveting, passion’s influence, and the playful yet sharp reversals of fortune in affection and marriage. Several quips touch on deception, chastity, and the contrasts between philosophy and nature.
A compact meditation on glory and youth, noting that real resistance lies in things, not ideas. It links marriage to tragedy and jokes, asserts three kinds of friends, and claims virtue blends with voluptuous nature while youth is best enjoyed. Love is described as the strongest passion affecting head, heart, and senses.
The piece surveys late nineteenth century fashion trends with spangled fans, gathered spencer waists, lace and velvet trims, black and white silk ensembles, and color pairings like blue and gray. It notes hat styles, hair trends, stockings, and household decorative fancies, referencing Parisian influence and evolving street attire.
A five acre old time vocal drama is promised by Frank Chanfran for next season. Jennie Calef joins the Summer Opera Company at Dayton opening June 17. George Hoey finishes a musical comedy with Cathrine Lewis as star next season. Airs Langtry may have 4 Rew wabiger next season. Mr Mendum’s Jersey Lily tour was a marked success. Rosanna Lovell a century old gypsy queen died May 38 and was buried May 30 near Elizabeth. Emma Thursby sails for Europe May 29 to sing abroad. Emma Abbott departs May 30 to buy dresses and plans new operas. her husband Weth- Teri will follow. Sleary Irving and Ellen Terry reappear at the Lyceum May 31 in Much Ado About Nothing. Lillian Russell’s Billee Taylor company stranded at Lausanne May 30 with director missing. Della Beck, the fat girl from Pittsburgh, touted for novelty act. Miska and Lizzie Paine join Blue Beard and June 9 and 16 performances. Carl Rankin marked for next season. Jessie Glassford and Maggie Arlington to retire.
Brief items report training plans and weights for athletes, race results at New York driving park, foaling updates on horses, health concerns for Reveller, arbitration over winnings with a £500 payout, Dwyer brothers paying $14,000 for Panique after Belmont win, growth of professional baseball clubs in the U.S., rowing challenges between Teemer and Morris with deposits, a trotting mile by Daybreak, and local bicycle club matches in Rochester with a 250 prize medal under L A W.
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