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>I was generously provided material published in the East Orange Gazette 
>from 1884; advertisements and a review of the show.  I was also provided 
>with an architectural drawing of the theater, all courtesy of the East 
>Orange Public Library.

Interesting to see Twain described as "a man of considerable height," since 
I believe I've read he was 5-foot-8. I wonder if that was really considered 
tall in those days?

Also, I assume the "unpublished sheets" involving Colonel Sellers and his 
"visionary projects" must have come from the play he wrote with Howells 
called "Colonel Sellers as a Scientist" -- an odd choice for a public 
reading, even if it did result in "uncontrolled mirth."

Thanks for posting the review.

-- Bob G.

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