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The Penn's Grove record., 1896-10-02
Extract from the Pla tfOrm OF
the National Democratic
Convention.

Recognizing that the money
question is paramount TO all others
at this time, we invite attention to
he fact that the Constitution of the
United States names silver and gold
together as the money metals of the
United States, and that the first
coinage law passed by Congress I'M
Ter the Constitution made the silver
dollar the money unit, and admitted
gold to free coinage at a ratio based
upon the silver dollar unit.
ave declare that the act of 1873
demonetizing silver without the
knowledge or approval of the
American public has resulted III the
appreciation of gold, and a CORES
ponding fall in the prices of COM
modities produced by the people; a
heavy increase in the burden of tax
alton and all debts, public and pri-
waite the enrichment of the money
lending class at home and abroad,
the prostration of industry, and inn
poverishment of the people.
eve are unalterably opposed to
monometallism, which has locked
fast the prosperity of an industrial
people in the paralysis of hard times,
Gold monometalism is a British
policy, and its adoption has brought
other nations into financial servitude
to London. 1t is not only I'M
American, but anti-American, and
it can be fastened on the United
States only by the sitting of that
spirit and love of liberty which pro-
claimed our political independence
in 1875 and won it in the war Of
the Revolution"
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-10-02

The right honorable gentlemen is
indebted TO his memory for his facts,
and to his imagination for his jests.
There is only one rule to observe If
O want TO live long, and that is to let
the other fellow do the worrying.
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Political Pointers.

"Hanna" the cook promises plenty
soup houses.
Democrats don't forget that Paine
and Buckner were nominated with
out hope of being elected, but with
the avowed purpose of electing Me
Kinley. Don't be gulled by a pair
of decoy ducks"
Every man who wants to see
BRYAN elected should go to work at
once Don't waste your time listen
ing to and agreeing with a man who
is all right, o yet a fellow who is
going around doing missionary work
for Mckinley. Hunt up the doubt
lul ones-those who are ON the fence
and talk to them ; see that they
get literature. In this way you can
do more for the triumph of Bryan
than You think.
General Weyler's stories Of how
the Cuban activity is subsiding sound
wonderfully like Mark Hanna's
weekly bulletins Of the death OF
BRYAN enthusiasm in the West
Weyler started out with the theory
that there was no war in Cuba, and
Mr.. Hannainaugurated his campaign
with the idea that there was Mt
BRYAN enthusiasm in the country.
Yet these gentlemen go right ahead
trying to kill off something they
declare has no existence.
The people living in Woodbury.
who saw the crowds of farmers who
passed through that town Tuesday OH
their way to the Bryan meeting at
Washington Park must have Il quee,
opinion of such papers IA the Phila-
dclphia Press which says only four
thousand people heard him, or the
Philadelphia Record which estimates
the crowd at from eight to ten thou
sand. The able statisticians Of the
Philadelphia papers disagree in their
estimates of the crowd as the follow
ing will show:
Press......... 1000
RecOrd........... 5000 to 10000
IDqmirer......... 10000
Ledger.......... $4,000
After several months of study and
delibcration, Joe Bryan, Esq, oi
Nincentown, who is well known
throughout Burlington county, has
declared for Bryan and free silver,
He has been IL Democrat all his life.
He says: If the boiling Democrats
are the true Democratic party, then
the deserter' is the best soldier. Ii
is a disgrace TO the memory OF
Thomas Jefferson To namethe boltine
wing Of the party after him. Thomas
Jefferson was no bolter. He taught
the principles of true Democracy
and believed in the minority yield
ing to the majority. There are ne
class. of people that have suffered
from destructive bugs like the
farmers. They have the fire bng
roaming around the country burning
barns and destroying their crops.
Then comes the potato bug de-
youring acres of potatoes and egg
plants. Now comes the palmer
bug called the humbug,' and last,
but not least, the gold bug who
will not be satisfied with a few acres
of potatoes, but if he once gets a
foothold, will goble up the entire
farm. This bug could be extermi-
mated, and to do this, vote for Bryan
and Sewall."
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-10-02
REV. DR., TALMAGE
The Eminent Dlvine's Sunday
Discourse.

Subject: THE Day is at Hand"
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-10-02

There is a class of phenomena which
makes me think that the spiritual and
heavenly world may. after a while. make a
demonstration In this world which will
bring all mortal and spiritual things to a
elimax. Now, I am no spiritualisti but
every Intelligent man has noticed that
there are strange and mysterious things
which indicate to him that perhaps the
spiritual world Is not so far of as some
times we conjecture. and that after awhile,
from the spiritual and heavenly world
there may he a demonstration upon our
world for its betterment. We call 1t mag
netism, or we call 1t mesmerism, or we call
It electricity, because We want some term
10 cover up our ignorance. lido not know
what 1t Ia. / never heard an audible voice
IRON the other world. I I'm persuaded Of
this, however, That the veil between this
world and the next Is getting thinner and
thinner, and that perhaps after awhile. at
the call Of God-not at the call of the Dav-
enport Brothers, or Andrew jackson Davis
some Of the old Scriptural warriors, some OF
The spirits ofQther days mighty for CODA
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!, TEXT: "rno Day i. at Ha~ua.a-Roman. XIII,
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-10-02

"Hanna" the cook promises plenty
soup houses.
Democrats don't forget that Paine
and Buckner were nominated with
out hope of being elected, but with
the avowed purpose of electing Me
Kinley. Don't be gulled by a pair
of /" decoy ducks"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04
Westminster Theater.

The City Club Spectacular Farce Comedy
Company will be at the Westminster next
week. This company was here last season
and made a bit with tho patrons OF this
house, IL - said that the entertainment pro-
vided possesses unusual merits. both as vau-
deville and a spectacular show The cos
TUNES and scenery used are all new and ex-
pensive. The performance opens with a
scenic production. entitled "The City Club in
Gay Paree" Upon tho rise of the curtain. a
grand transformation takes place. depicting
"The Birth OF the City Club" "Music. :"
"The Play" and "The Jeweled Palace" A
score of pretty girls appear, led by Fanny
Everett aud Carrie Fulton. They are ably
supported by several well.known comedians.
who are guaranteed TO keep the audience in
good humor.
The next feature is Miacos new series of
'Iiving Pictures"
Among those who appear in the olio are :
Charles v. Semon. known far and wide as
"Seth whipple, the town constable" He offers
the most faithful and realistic picture of the
genuine "down East farmer. Next comes
those merry and volatile little maids, the
sisters Milburn, in their singing and dancing
speciality. They are followed by Mr.. Fred
Bulls, who win appear in various comic aero
batic feats. Harry Bryant and Carrie Fulton.
who arc favorite entertainers at this house,
will present an entirely new act. Tom Nolan,
the popular vocalist. will be on hand with
new budget of all the latest parodies Fannie
Everett will sing her bappiest songs in her
always pleasing manner.
The long olio is brought to a close by those
sensational eccentriques from tho Folies Ber-
rsres Paris Mons paulo and Mile Dika
Thoir performance is said to create a furore
whorover they appear.
Frank Dumont's and John Stromhergs
travesty, "a Tempting Town, or Wicked New
York." which concludes the performances. is
replote with interesting scenes. funny dia-
loeues and sensations, and introduces Ruby
Marion in her celebrated character OF "The
Artists Model"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04
NEWPORT NEWS.
Perfecting Plans for the Inauguration
of the City Government.
Special TO The News.

NEWPORT, Jan. A. Matters are begin.
ming to boom in the baseball line for
Newport and everything now points to a
good season. Manager Finn has signed
two men, ID. ID. Dextrsge, q second base
man, who comes .from California league
and has a great reputation as q ball
player. and ID. j. Killy, an outfielder,
who played last season with Pawtucket.
The team will report here May Is, and
the opening game will be on May %,
with Brown University, IL a game can be
so arranged.
The arrangements for the Inauguration
OF Mayor Boyle on Monday have been
completed and W i'll be of a most simple
nature. Rev. l. N. Phelps will be chap
lain of the day. The Republican mem
bers-elect held caucus last night to talk
over the slate, but ii was decided to let
matters rest until Tuesday night. There
is but one Office tnat will change hands,
and that will be the street commits
sioner, the candidate now named to re-
place Captain Cotton being Mr.. William
Gosling. That Chief of Police Read will
remain goes without saying.
In the District Court yesterday John A.
Farrell was sentenced to six months in the
State workbouse on record case, he hav
ing within six months been convicted
four times for drunkenness. He ap-
pealed The case against the trio who
broke into the Witherbee cottage was set
down for trial on next Friday.
A number OF young people met last
evening and arranged to give a series Of
six assemblies, the first to be held on
Jan. 81. On the 18th the party go to
Middletown to enjoy country dance.
Professor +. A. Fredericks, who next
week will present "Mikado" with a local
company of amateurs, has had an offer TO
show in Providence for three nights. He
has not decided as yet whether he will
GO.
There was an unusually heavy sea on
outside yesterday and coasters and tugs
did not venture out The Block Island
boat MADE her trip, however.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04

fully aprcs.ed. The new, direct and dynamic
manner in which these authors told their
story taking hold of the heart at the very
start. and keeping it throbbing 20 tho very
end cf the last act. brought melodrama into
instant favor N the metropolis last season,
when @J'he Fatal Card" crowded pamers
Theatcr for four months The play does not
depend uron ono or two big scenes; there is
scr5rs cf powerful AMI rxrtrtug scpnps; CUT
ninafine in tho thrilling explosion incident
which is probably the most nerve stretching
aud exci.ing ever seen upon the stage. a
clock mechanism, which ticks of the minutes
for an infernal machine, that has been set 20
explode at a certain time. keeps the emotions
in ragged state, and DOES not release the
faculties from terrible tension until tho
eliminating catastrophe solves everything,
and let's us see n pair OF happy lovers
triumphant az last over all the obstacles that
were In their path. somo idea OF the story
may be gIeained from the following a vigil.
snce commitee's attempt TO lynch George
Furroster az tho foot of the Rockies i tine
starting point OF tho story Gerald Austen
rescues the man from the vieilants: tLer,
after receiving from him onehalf Of a torn
ace Of clubs, the Iien part and do not meet
hgain Tor years nneN lhel 10 IL ~ IN Lon
don. FORESTER is now known as Marra'lr,
and. though apparently respectable man. is
really tho leader OF band OF bond robbers.
Austen is in love with bis daughter. Margarer.
Neither man has recognized the othoT. not
withstanding the oioseness into which Aus
tens courtship brings them. Marrahc and
his confrercs are.plotting 60 rob stock
broker. Who ~ 10 turns out, is Gerald
Arster's father In the third act tho robbers
arc delayed By 0erald's vi-it TO his father
during which The elder Austen and his son
quarrel Gerald departs hurriediy leaving
his cane behind. Jim Dixon. ono of tho
scoundrsls. creeps in and - obliged 20 lsiIl old
Austen. and In eoine this he uses Gerald :
cane. This places tho son under suspicion.
But Marrable's daughter has overheard the
murderers discussing the decd, and tells Ger
aid ahcut ". and also about a proposed ren.
devious IN tho library IN which Msrrahio
changes the number u stolen bonds Gerald
goes 20 the place ard concenis himself The
scoundrcis meet. and he learns All. bat as.
fortunately j. aiss over,d. ard NOW only q
SECOND murder will save ihs swindiefs' lives
They disw lois 80 tee who shall he tLs exccu.
sioner. and iLo work falls fo Marrallp The
latter - . dahhior ~ chsmi-iry. and ho de
cidss n2or a niast diabUlicai method u endipg <
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04
Keiih,s Orera House. /.

There's Joy in store for the parauet and
gallery alike in the engagement next week at
Keith's Opera House OF son the Bowsry, 4"
having for its central figure that famous
character OF Bowery life. Steve Brodis. the
celebrated bridge jumper. This prosperous
iayrxritten- by -R-N- Stephens and pro.
ducsd by Davis and Keough. has matter to
interest every class OF theater- goers. Its pic
torial beauty and its realistic humor appeal
with success TO those elevated people who
night not be thrilled by the exciting Incl
dents dependent on its eveptful plot. The
fun is all the more successful for the truth at
the bottom OF IL: il Is true to life, yet extra
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04

VACANT. like much of the humor of the
comic pap.rs. No one with even tho SIN mallest
sense of run. of the most jnded taste. can fail
20 be amused at tho devices of the vagrsnt.
"Dismal Delaney 20 get drinks; the
patient persistence with which fsidore
Michelowsky tries TO sell sboestrings in spite
OF all rebuffs; the eagerness with which Dan
Gibbs seeks n 1ght and the alacrity with
which he turns tail wnyn no finds one: the
Innocent interest OF the old ceuntryman in
the funny doings at Brodie's saloon; the un.
expected puelistic display of the dude the
readiness OF the "houncer" 20 respond 10
every need for his services. and tho laugh
able ways of the others in the curious group
seen in Brodies celebrated place Of rofrosh.
ment. The fun OF "on the Bowory" is
hearty, but 10 Is not tainted with tho slight.
ost impropriety.
"Qn the Bowery" has its love story, its
crimes, its plots, its dangers, its rcsouos. and
all the constituents OF tho approved melo-
dIama Of life in great city The escape OF
the hero through tho window the capture OF
the old countryman by the laundering officer.
the check given to tno hero's pursuers by
steve Brodie In tho latters saloon. the throw.
ing Of the deceived girl into the East River.
Bridge 10 save her. the dodge by which tho
farmer throws the police OF the hero's track
the fire on the pier, and tho second rescue by
Brodie, are all strikingly effective matters to
tho ordinary theatgr go0r.
Interesting as these things arc IN them.
selves, thew are made the more so by their
icturescueness That this picturosq uenes.
should hr fully brought ont, the finest scenery
was made FOR this production IL was de-
signed and painted 10y John H. Young Of tho
Broadway Theater Some OF it is wonderful.
aside from the mere excellence OF the paint.
ing. such i the Brooklyn bridge scene. The
spectator seems 30 see no less than SO Feet Of
the northern driveway. and tho huge towers
and intricate cahl" network ar" fully shown.
No le~s actual IN appearance IL tho scene
whore the hre occurs. that of the East River
pier, with It's warehouse. watchhouso. shin
Ting ana heavy merchandise. A scono verv
different iron, any other Interior over shown
/ ON stage ~ that representing Stuxn Erall...-
saloon. The inHdo walls ~ this place are
almost entirely covered with small uictures
and the effect is quite ODD Tho outside view
Of tho saloon. and the next door places Will
i'o recognized instantly hy any one who has
ever tra,ersed the Dowery. as wiz also the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04
Providence Opera House.

..The fatal Card" will DO the attraction at
the Providence Opera House, all this week
commencing Monday night. This produc
tion. which is under the management q.
Charles Frohman, comes to Providence with
the endorsement OF a 300 nights run in New
York city last season, and will be presented
here with exactly the same cast in every oe-
tail and with ali the massive scenic garnish-
ment and thrilling realism which created
such profound impression for three months
this season at the Boston Museum in Boston.
"The Fatal Card" is melodrama by Haddon
Char. bers and b. G. Stevenson. IL is not the
orthodox inelodrama TO which the old
schoolers have been accustomed. It is upto-
date. and contains many novel surprises.
both in the manner of its construction and
the character of its material. Indeed. the
newness- -ef-t the saetAs d. employed by tho
authors caught the admiration Of the metro
politan critics, who recognized that in this.
rs In the purer branches OF dramatic art.
novelty of treatment and, doparturs from
tho old ruts IL genuine merit accompanys the
change. were results sought for by n public
whose interest needs fresh piquancy right
along. and whose appetite for change is never
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04

In the Sixth District Court this morn.
ing Thomas Smith was charged with
assaulting Daniel Heaiy. He pleaded not
guilty and was held in the sum OF $500
until Friday for trial
owen Bannigan was charged with keep
ing n liquor nuisance in the Fifth police
district He pleaded not guilty and was
held in the sum OF $1,000 Tor trial until
Friday.
Mary Costello was adjudged insane and
was committed to the State Asylum.
Daniei LeDehan pleaded guilty 20
throwing a stone at officer Charles W,
Darling while the latter was srrestiEg a
man. lie was fined s20 and costs.
Edward ~. MORN pleaded not guilty to
the charge OF being common drunkard
and was held until Tuesday fr trial.
Michael Trotantnonie pleaded not guilty
20 the charge of sssaulting Dominica
Tommssso and was held until Tuesday for
trial.
Daniel II. Donbelly was held until
Tuesday for trial on the charge OF not sup
porting his wife.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04
EDITH MAI.

sale proves the wisdom of the management In
securing this strong attraction. The company
has been carefully selected with view to
their individual fitness for the role assigned,
and are popular favoritos with the patrons
of this family resort Miss Edith Mai, the
great male impersonator. has the dual roles
of Harry Ellison and Jack Rover. Other
members Of the cast are James Macy as
Deveraux Powers: W. 5. Perry as Morris
Abrams James f. McElroS as Dennis; I. j.
Jackson as Krigger: Frank Walsh as Keeper
Harry Ballamore as Captain Dixon; W. I.
Hodson as DR.. Enquirendo; Frank Dale as
Mate: Miss Theresa Nowoombe Rosa, and
Miss Minnie Kisselle as Jennie Graham. Dur
ing the fourth act. MISS Marie Ames, tho
we'll known contralto of Providence. viii
render several ballads. including Ben Bolt. y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04
Graham Sunday Concert.

The third Graham Sunday evening concer;
win bo given in Music Hall tomorrow even
ing. A host OF talent has been engaged. in
Guiding the extremely amasing comedian, j.
W. Kelly. the rolling mill man, whose bur
lesque descriptions OF Irishmen and their
characteristics are excruciatingly funny.
Kelly is a whole show in himself. Another
famous comedian, Will II. Fox, will con
tribute novel feature TO the bill. Fox is a
mirth provoking burlesuue pianist. and
several of bis tricks are surprising and pc.
culinrly mirth- provoking.
Concbita. the California nighting gale, will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04
, r,mou, mead to the Poorhouse.

Abo Bunter, tho famous negro centena
rian with the phenomenal hard head, and
his wife wcro taken to the poorhouse Mt
Williamstown, Mass, the other day. Al
though lu6 years old, he has steadily re-
fused 90 leave the little old cabin where he
bad lived since he fled To tho town, a run
away slave, 80 years ago. Abo's real name
is Parsons. He has hard growth, sort
OF horn. on tho top OF his head and is famed
for breathing with his head grindstone
which nc mistook for "a cheese. New York
Recorder
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04
Coun,cr,elting In Prison.

The federal court authorities of Nebraska
have received evidence that counterfeit
money in considerable quantities has been
turned out of the state ponitcntiary.
The story comes through j. 6. Frazier,
an ex convict. While testifying in the
United States court, Frazier said coun-
terfoit money was made in the peniten-
tiary and put into circulation from there,
and implicated some men in the employ OF
the contractors.
He gave names, including that of one
man who vas foreman in the peniten-
tiary until the state bought out the con
tract. 1t will be Investigated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04
Farming out Convlcts.

The state of Arkansas has closed con
tract with the Fourchc Planting company
whereby ncarly 800 ,onvicts were let for
the ensuing yoar. The cUnvio's will be
employed ou q plantation ( 5000 ucrcs ten
miles below Little Rock. only cotton will
be cultivated Whom the crop L. gathered,
A. is To be diyidcd hall and half. Snmo 400
or 500 ccnyict. will be let ON the same
terms IL responsible parties can be found
WTTTT0f TU fUTe fTGI1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04
LOthrOp's Opera House.

On Monday next VIII occur notable event
in the history of Lothrop's Providence Opera
House. 10 win be tho opening performance
OF the spectacular dramatic success j. u.
Little's World" which has been secured for
weeks engagement every afternoon and
evening with the usual special matinee for
children on Saturday afternoon. at which the
price OF admission, including reserved seat,
will be but 10 cents. IL is piece that Is 80
we'll known. that the mere mention of it's
presen taton is enongh. Already the advance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04

his victims life. Gerald is bound hand and
foot, and an Internal machine is set to ax-
plOde at certain time and placed beside
hym. Just as he il about to leave Gerald TO
his fate Marrablo discovers bis identity
through tho medium OF the torn card. Crate
ful, villain though he is. for the service onoe
rendered him he proposes now to repay tha
debt. and saves his victims life. He docs this
satisfactorily, and with tho most thrilling ac-
compartment. after which, Of course, Gerald
aud Margaret marry. and everybody Is happy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04

Thirty-two candidates for positions
in the Harvard crew have been called out
and will begin active practice today.
AT the indoor meet OF the New jersey
Athletic CLUB to be teld in the Madison
Square Garden, New York, on Feb. 1,
the University OF Pennsylva has
sent the following team: Orton, Coates
and George.
The Athletic Association OF the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania is arranging a
series OF relay races in which the Eastern
colleges will take part. Harvard has al
ready accepted the challenge and Yale,
Princeton. Lehigh and Lafayette are ex.
pgc,ed to be heard from soon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04

view of Chatham square at the point where
the Bowery begins.
That no suitable element might be missing
in son the Bowery,"a number OF excellent
speciaIties have been introduced in IL. These
are up-todste, very entertaining and quite
appropriate 60 the play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-04
ON THE ALLEYS.

Last evening the Providence Athletic
Association were defeated in series Of
close gsmes i'm the State League duck pin
tournament by the Auditoriums 1903 to
1872.
The Crescents lost to the Defende rs last
night in match of three strings OF duck
pins 1857 TO 1906.