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Evening star., 1896-10-09
Actors in shakespeare's Time.

From the London Theater.
1t is simply a vulgar error. long since ex-
posed, to assume that at any time the
properly authorized actor has been vag-
abond by act of parliament. The mistake
into which the lord chief justice fell the
other day originated in the misreading of
the act passed against vagrants in 1897,
when every baron had the power to license
stage plays. The measure included raga-
muffin ''strolling players" but expressly
excepted players belonging to any baron
in the realm, or any other person OF greater
degree. authorized to play under the hand
and seal CT arms of such baron or person
age" In other words, the art OF acting,
rightly so called had made sufficient pro-
gress In England as to call for recognition
at the hands of the legislature. Instead OF
being blot on the actors ,escutcheon, as
has been supposed, the act was charter
of his rights and privileges 1t really ac-
knowledged and assured; to him his legal
status. 1t gave the protection Of the law
to those who were players of good repute,
worthy of the name. Ind condemned as
rogues and vagabonds only' those who, on
account of bad character Or gross imperti-
nence, were unable to obtain a patron.
In no sense was 1t directed against such
men as Shakespeare, Aleyn, Burbage or
their companions. In 1913 1t was repealed,
and from that time. Therefore, had no force
aot Mss ana
who represented stage plays or other en-
tertainment Of the stagb without authority
from the lord chamberlsin|ong previously
intrusted with the responsibility Of looking
after the theaters-should- be deemed rogues
and vagabonds. An act Of f744 as to va
grancy especially excepts from Its opera
ton all players authoiazed sby law. The
law has never branded THE real actor as a
rogue and vagabond; on the contrary, 1t
has taken care that his calling should be
entitled to respect and special protection
Candor. however, conpels us to acknowl-
edge that Lord Russell of Killowen was
not without faint excuse for the eyre
gious blunder to which we have called at
tention. Old beliefs, even in the face of di-
rect evidence against them; notoriousy die
hard. 1t suited the purpose of the Puri-
tans to represent the actor as a rogue and
yagabond by law, and since their time the
generation as an article of popular faith.
Evening star., 1896-10-09
Bicycles Ruin the Dog Business.
From the New York Evening Post.

Bicycles Ruin the Dog Business.
From the New York Evening Post.
It seems that one Of the trades cycling
has hurt the most. though the fact has
escaped much notice, is that of the dog
fancier. The dogs have gone with the
horses. the toy pets as well as the larger
companions. Dealers complain that all de-
mand for their stock has disappeared, and
they blame nothing but the bicycle. Their
ideG Is that the women who fondled terriers
and poodles when they had nothing else to
do are now never driven to that last ex-
tremity, because the bicycle is never ex-
hausted, and claims all time not otherwise
occupied; while the animals, now that they
no longer serve distinct purpose, are
judged only for the trouble they cause, and
altogether discarded. The larger dogs, the
dealers complain, suffer still more, because
the men who used to take them on their
walks, having abandoned walking for cy-
cling. will not be bothered with their
former companions. and not only refuse to
increase the demand for these animals, but
are adding to the supply on the market by
livery men made up for their losses by
going into the bicycle business" added the
disconsolate dog fancier who furnished the
foregoing facts and theories "but we can't.
Raising and selling dogs is no more like
selling or renting bicycles than 1t is like
making watches. It is turning US into
Bryanites. the bicycle is. Perhaps IL we
had silver money wheels would be 80 dear
most people couldn't buy them. Dogs will
never be dear again, even II we have COP
| per money"
Evening star., 1896-10-09
FREE TO AIL!l

FREE 10 AlL!l
WATCHES, KNIVES, RAZORS, PICTURES
PIPES and other valuable articles In exchange for
coupons with
MAIL POUCH TOBACCO.
CSold BY all dealefsQ One coupon in each 5-rent
C2-ouncel package. COUPONS EXPLAIN now 10
SECURE THE ABOVE Packages (now ON sale)
containing no coupons viii be accepted coupons-
'-2-oz." empty bag as one coupon. Send for Illus
trated catalogue giving complete list and dsscriD-
ton Of all articles, also tells how to get them
THE BLOCH BROS TOBACCO CO.. Wheeling, "
Va. my15-m,WYtf
Evening star., 1896-10-09
The New Guide.
From Truth.

From Truth
stranger-"Can you tell me where Grace
Church is?"
OfHcar-"Just turn two blocks to the left
then three ahead and ask for Mulligan's;
it's five doors from there. Anybody can tell
you then"
Evening star., 1896-10-09

4 CORDIAL WELCOME HOME IS EXTENDED
TO ALL OUR RETURNING FRIENDS AND
PATRONS.
1t IL desire this coming winter to extend
the sale Of our Ice among those who have hither-
to not given 1t a trial All We ask Il a trial
A cordial and earnest Invitation IL extended to
every Interested in securing the very best ice
for every home to visit works, and there
see every process employed in the production Of
"HYGIENIC ICE'-the only Ice 20 made Of pure
spring water In this city. Every intelligent per-
son who has thus visited works has invari-
ably preferred "Hygienic Ice to any other. For
this reason YOU are thus invited.
The works at 18th and E sts. n.e.-3 squares
from the eastern terminus Of the Columbia cable
railway and squares frvm the Metropolitan
THE HYGIENIC ICE CO.,
se12 Office 1423 st. NV.
Evening star., 1896-10-09

The Independent Ice Co.'s

yellow wagons deliver pure Kennebec
Ice to all parts Of the city and Mt.
Pleasant-daily. Prompt service. Rea-
sopab!e rates.
OFFICES. s10 Pa ave.-31os Water Ut.
se1-tf Telephone 591-2
Evening star., 1896-10-09

Mr.. Jos. Chamberlain. secretary of state
for the colonies. landed at Liverpool yester-
day on his return from America He went
on to Birmingham.
Evening star., 1896-10-09
BOARDING IN ST LOUIS.
Common Use of the Mattress as q
Safe Deposit Bank.

Common Use of the Mattress as q
Safe Deposit Bank.
Ftom the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
1t has frequently been stated that there
are hundreds, II not thousands, OF mat
tress banks in st. Louis. The expression is
used to cover cases in which thrifty house
wives unstitch a portion OF the bed ticking.
slip in their savings and then sew up the
mattress bed SO as to leave no trace OF
the rent. 1t Is easy to recollect the exact
spot or to feel for 1t when money Is wanted.
The practice is said to be especially preva-
lent in South st. Louis. and Is believed to
to have it's origin in the distrust Of banks
created some years ago in st. Louis. when
private banks were numerous and failures
comparatively common. Since the number
of banks has been limited in this city there
have been practically no bank failures, the
last having taken place about eleven years
ago. Less than a generation ago, however,
when the number was very large and the
tions which were banks only in name, it
was often considerably easier to make
deposit than to effect a withdrawal. Hence,
the trarsference of accounts from private
banks, so-called, to beds and mattresses,
where the danger of discovery by thieves
was small and the certainty Of withdrawal
without notice assured.
This rumor as to the boarding prochvf-
ties of certain citizens was to some extent
verified during the recent cyclone. 1t will
be remembered that a man was seen to
pick up a large roll Of currency in Lafay-
ette Park the morning after the tornado
and to escape with the money. No one
doubted that 1t had been blown from some
wrecked house. 1t was also noticed that
in many instances herculean efforts were
made to recover beds and other articles of
furniture from among the ruins. Some
times the article recovered was not intrin-
sically worth one-fourth the amount of
time devoted to the search. while the de-
light Of the owner on finding 1t was fire.
quently out Of all proportion 10 even an ex-
aggerated valuation Of the treasure trove.
1t was taken for granted in these cases
that currency and coin had been stored
away for safety. and that the sudden
wrecking Of houses had upset all calcula-
tions and destroyed the reputation of the
| hiding places as secure receptacles. One
applicant for relief stated with admirable
candor that all she had saved from the
wreck was small cupboard with $3.50,
which she had stored in one of the draw
| ers. When told that relief was only given
| to those actually destitute. she expressed
considerable surprise, and vouchsafed the
| Information that a good many who had
| been relieved had recovered savings the
| same way she had. but had kept their own
| council concerning the fact.
Evening star., 1896-10-09

Two inches Of snow fell 1t Blue Mountain
lake and other points In the Adirondacks
Evening star., 1896-10-09

CORSON Il MCCARTNEY
MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK
EXCHANGE.
1419 ST.. Glover building.
Correspondents of Messrs. Moore & Schley, so
Broadway,
Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds-
Deposits. Exchange. Loans.
Railroad Stocks and Bonds and all securities
listed on the exchanges OF New York, Philadelphia,
Boston and Baltimore bought and sold
speciality made Of investment securities. Dis
trict bonds and all local Railroad, Cas- Insurance.
and Telephone Stock dealt in
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold.
je3l-l6d
Evening star., 1896-10-09
Not "Auction Bicycles"

BUT BICYCLES AT AUCTION PRICES
We have in stock some twenty five or thirty
mems $65 Bicycles, 1895 patterns, new every
way. and fully up-to-date in all respects, that
We are going to sell at the low price Of
THIRTY DOLLARS CASH.
Fitted with either G. & J. or NJ. & W. Quick
Repair tires, and fully uaranteed by the makers
Bear in mind, these not RAMBLERS, though
We have . very few slightly used Ladies'
Ramblcrs, 95 and 90 patterns. recently over
hauled and rennished, which can give you
bargains on As said above. there not many
Of them. and the early buyer gets the bargain.
Take glance at the $50 Bicycles In our win
dow at 1925 14th NV.
Evening star., 1896-10-09
FINANCIAL.

REPORT OF TIE CONDITION
OF the
NATIONAL BANK REPUBLIC,
At Washington. ID. c., at the close of business,
October g. 1896.
Evening star., 1896-10-09
Many Clubs at Work.

While the democratic organization was
doing nothing. these Independent silver
clubs were springing up all over the city.
In some instances they have been absorbed
by the regular democratic ward organize
ton, and in others they have positively re-
fused to coalesce. There were 178 of these
clubs In full blast before either party had
got its organiza ton to work. Some of them
are made up of republicans exclusively and
The Lamar register., 1896-01-11

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TO THE EAST.
BEST DINING CAR SERVICE IN THg
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The Rock IsIaSp is foremost IN
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ronage demands. Its equipment Is
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The Importance OF this line can be
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geography be now recited:
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Nebraska.
The Lamar register., 1896-01-11

San Francisco in tso and halt days
thus reducing the time half day.
Equipment consists OF superb new wee
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most luxurious service via any line to
California.
Full particulars obtained by address
ing J. p. Hall, General Agent, Denver,
Colo.
The Lamar register., 1896-01-11
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The Lamar register., 1896-01-11

vice TO Southern Cali
fornis-
The California Linn
tied leaves Denver nj
i;oo p. M, Colorado
Springs at Gao p. M,
and Pueblo at s:35 p,
m, daily. reaching
Los Angeles and San
Diego in two days and
The Lamar register., 1896-01-11
New Fas. California rrsin.

The Santa Fe route has inaugurates
. rev and strictly limited drst class SCI
The Lamar register., 1896-01-11
sPEcIALTIEs:
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Best Dining Car Service In the
WorId---Cood Connections.

For full particulars as to tickets,
maps, rates, apply to any coupon tick
ct Office in the United States, Canada
or Mexico, or address,
Jho. SEBASTIAN,
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e. St. JOHN,
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-15
So Much Smoke Indicates Fire.

Readers of the Journal noted among
our United Press dispatches, Monday
morning. one from Berlin, reporting
the Socialist convention there. The
Socialists were very jubilant over the
work done at Chicago by the Popoc-
racy. 1T wasn't the free silver feature
of that work which so pleased them.
1t was the threat to forcibly change
the complexion of the supreme court
of the United States so that it might
accord With the views of Altgeld and
Tillman: also the denunciation of the
administration for protecting United
States property against the mob in
Illinois when Gov. Altgeld and Mayor
Hopkins did not try to put an end to
bloodshed and anarchy
%$The s7nndorsement 81 thsse European
Socialists is on par With the endorse
men tTof. Altgeld sbyss that blatant an
archist, Herr MOST the other day
What do those red flag fellows mean
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-15

by their endorsements? What did the
anarchists mean when they declared
that Altgeld was one of their number
and would pardon the anarchists then
in prison for murder? The latter evil
IDENTIFY meant what they said for
Altgcld pardoncd the anarchists. He
did not stop there for he also pardoned
almost every criminal in Joliet, re-
gardless his crime who had a political
pull This is history. Yet this man
Altgeld, by confession of returning
delegates, dominated, together with
Tillman and men of that class, the
acts of the convention. The Chicago
which Mr.. Bryan COM
mcnded for it's fair reports Of the con-
vention, declares that AltGeld drafted
the platform. and goes ON to prove il
by comparing the passages of it, clause
by clause, with the state Democratic
platform known to have been drafted
by AltSeld at Peoria only a few DAYS
before. Truly there are ample reasons.
aside from its free silver heresy. why
law abiding citizens dare not vote the
Popocratic ticket
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-15

! which hasSsalready been, Jaoae.-y sho
lieve swss~ill be able to caresSfhe sis.s
The State convention has t1er Z 80.
ana mas noniinatd a ticket ON q gold
piatform. The gentleman who is The
candidate for governor is all that can
De desired, and he assures me thai he
VIII stand upon the platform adop,ed
ny the convention. We shall und.r
thcse conditions fight in Maine with
good prospects Of success"
This Is an amazing programme How
can Mr.. Sewall undo the work 8,
Maine which has already been dope",
1he Democratic State convention %
June IL adopted gold platform.
dehnite issue was made upon jt-bv /,
vote OF 1913 to 101. and nominated for
governor Hon. Edward Il. WinsIow of
fortiahd who was regarded as
strong gold standard Democrat. Ara
ne and his party prepared to stultifv
themselves by hatly reversing their
formal action Of one short month ago,
1t is incredible that tney could be her.
suaded to do it,
One thing is certain, and that is tb,,
the Democratic politicians need count
on no lndiherence or inactivity on the
part OF Maine friends of Mr.. Reed tn
assist them in their cherished plan of
carrying Maine for the Democracy
The very thought that the State Is to
be made the special object Of attack Ia
enough to arouse Maine Republicans
to extraordinary efforts. The moral
effect upon the country of Demo-
cratic triumph or a reduced Republj-
can majority in Maine at the Septem-
bcr election would be very great and
none realize better than Mr. Reeds
supporters the peculiar obligations
which they are under to avert any
such misfortune.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-15
Silver MonometalIism Not BimetaIIism.

The Bangor Commercial in ENDORSING
it has always favored bmetallism. Ii
that is so the Commercial should ex-
plain why it has changed its views
and now favors silver recommendation
That's what free silver at a ratio of 1G
to l means. The fact is recognized bN
the leading bimetallists of the world
Men who have argued long and worked
earnestly for international bimetallisn
are convinced that the attempt to
which the Democratic organization
stands committed will do more te
damage the cause than anything de
vised by avoWed enemies. In all his
tory there cannot be found an example
of two money metals performing the
purposes of bimctallism when the coin
age ratio did not at least nearly rep
resent the commercial ratio. TIL,
every time. Is anyone so foolish as t,
exchange gold dollar for silver dol
lar, or "a piece of paper representing
silver dollar when he can sell it foi
use as bullion for more? The CONNER
cial ratio between silver and gold i
about 81 to l. that is part of gold will
exchange for - parts of silver whcthei
the metals are to be used for films
teeth or making jewelry. Now whe,
the government says half as mucl
silver shall be equal to that gold fo,
money purposes the owners of the golt
are not such fools as to use it fo,
money. The result is silver mono
metallism, for it is altogether irration
al to suppose that free coinage of silvel
in this country will double the price
of silver throughout the world. as il
must do before gold and silver can b,
as money on thai
ratio. The real, intelligent bimetalIist
does not believe this country alone car
circulate gold and silver at that ratio
The result will be silver monometal
lism and it requires no prophet to Sc,
it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-15
Read II.

But | see that Democracy in certain
parts of the country is making as bril-
liant and delusive promises to the
people, of the benefits which they will
confer upon the people with free silver
as they did with free trade. What will
it give you, gentlemen? 1t won't open
the doors of a factory 1t will not
start the fires in a furnace. 1t won't
sell cord of lumber, or pound of
wool, or a bushel of potatoes, or fur
nish days work, except possibly in
the silver mines. If a thousand mil
lions of silver or gold were issued
neither you nor | could have a cent of
products of labor. There is no dearth
of money in the country. The trouble
is it does not circulate"
The above will be found in the re-
sumo, published in another column.
of the able address delivered by Hon.
Seth l.. Millken at the Somerset
County convention a few days ago
We commend the entire speech to the
consideration of every voter who
wishes to form comprehensive opinions
respecting the great questions he will
be called to pass upon at the polls in
September and November. If he be
leves in free coinage of silver let him
answer, if he can, we have never seen
anyone who could, the above argument.
Let him bear in mind that the con
vention at Chicago approved of ali
that was bad in the present admins
tration and condemned what was good
Does he intend to support that? If so
it is but fair that he give his reasons.
He has the actual facts before his
eyes. He knows whether or not the
promises made by the tariff re
formers four years ago have not been
the promises of less intelligent leaders
are to be kept? During 81 years of
Republican administration wages in
creased on an average so per cent
Wealth per capita doubled; the entire
wealth of the nation Increased from
sixteen to sixty-four thousand millions
Of dollars. Never in the history of the
country was there a record equal to it,
During the past % years this country
I,
that it is today. These are facts that
no free silver advocate has yet cx-
planned away and it is reasonable to
suppose. considering the long time they
nave had to argue that they cannot
explain away these things. Is the
voter. deludcd four years ago, to swal-
low similar bait this year? Many of
them said four years ago it wouldn't
affect them whatever happened but it
has. it will, and no man whose power
of the ballot is equal to the power ex-
ercised in that respect by any other
man can afford to go blindly again this
fall to the ballot box. He owes it to
himself. to his town, his
county his state, his country.
to consider the situation cool
ly, carefully, intclligently not over
looking a fact nor accepting anything
to be fact until it is proven to be
such. What Congressman Milliken
stated in this speech has been proven
true. Read it,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-15

1t appears that those who are for
free silver first, last and all the time
regardless of circumstances or other
issues, and those who have espoused
the cause for purely political gain are
to unite. Can those who believe in
sound money, those who want bimetal-
Iism and not silver monometallism.
those who believe this country will
of it's history if it does not retain a
dollar respected abroad as we'll as at
home, dollar that is worth a dollar
than unite regardless of other differ
ences of opinion?