New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-26
RRAss-pANp ENTHUSIASM FOR PROHIBITION.

BRASs-BAND ENTHUSIASM FOR PROHIBITION.
The Prohibition party had crowded meeting at
Cbckerng Hall last night for the purpose OF ratylne
b nominations Of their SIX candidates for the State
Offices The platform was crowded Win SHINING
LIGHTS Of temperance, prominent among whom were
william T. Wardwe who rcs'ded; Professor Dlckie,
Theodore Banter. Colonel Il. :. Chcves and Horace
Waters observation-disclosures, orators and officers
and brass band-was brimful Of enthusiasm and
rapurously applauded every beautifully rounded SEN
tence and every howery sentiment without reference
TO its immediate bearing upon the question under dis
cussion. The enthusiasm extended it'ef even to the
mig dr1Im which growled responsyc-like muiled
thunder at every telling point In the speakers remarks
The orator Of the evening was Ex-Governor ST. John.
OF Kansas who after giving few instances Of the
growth Of the prohibition movement in the West and
informing his listeners that Prohibition at first
small cloud. had swellcd into mighty cyclone that
would sweep Democrats and Republicans out Of Office
and place Of their party In the White House
wandered off into discussion Of the tarH question.
contcndng that inasmuch as the protective system
enabled John Bull 10 buy mp brcweres and disiilleres
by the dozen and the liquor men controlled the po-
ltca life Of the country, John Bull would, If Pro
lection continued to exist be the real ruler Of America
ROllo Kirk Bryan, described as the celebrated chalk
taiker drew a number Of Illustrative sketches with
rapidly that would amply qualify him for the place
of lightning carcaurist in any variety show on the
road One elderly gentleman. with hair and beard OF
Western cut. mterpOscd an objection 10 some OF GOV
moral suasion.
GENERAL GRUBB IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Bridgeton y. j., oct. 25 (SpcciaG.T reception AZ
corded TO General Grubb here to-day was most hearty
body guard OF fifty veterans and large concourse
of enthusiastic people escorted the General from the
depot 10 his hotel where he did great deal Of hand
shaking Later in the afternoon he visited the
factories meeting over 5000 workmen. At O'Clock
the guard Of fifty escorted him 10 the Opera
House. which was crowded TO Overlooking. The
haH was decorated with flags, while at the former
Democratic gathering they were noticeably absent
The veterans occupied the stage along with Assembly
man Trcuchard and Mr.. Glaspcl and senator Novils,
the orator of the evening; Congressman Bergen,
| Colonel Scovcl and others. General Grubb was
checrcd for several minutes when he appeared. His
| speech was eagerly listened 10. lie said he found
| throughout his state sentiment for better gov
| eminent. Ballot reform, he thought, would mean
the control Of the state by the Republicans for years
10 come As 10 the taxes, IL was not how t.ey were
| collected so much how they were spent. Cum
beflard County's large majOrcs, said the speaker
will not be- covered by those from Hudson this year
| senator Ncvius held the audience for over an hour
| interesting many Democrats and Prohibitionisrs.
| Tomorrow tn" party, with General George VI
| Robeson viii talk to tho Millvilc people.