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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

Gware Of the fact that he is tettering
financially. 1t is the rfth daughter,
made 10 masquerade as a servant gilr. in
order that the household can be kept up,
who Is the heroine, and II is from
her hat the piece takes ITS title. The cast
is large one, the principal comedy roles
being played by such capable people as
Marie Dressler, Dan DAILY, Charles Ii.
Dandy, Charles Kirkc, Richard Carle,
May Duryea, La Petite Adelaide and
others.
The latter bali OF the week at the
Providence Opera House will be devoted
TO tho performances OF that favorite ac-
tor, MIR. James o'NeilI, and his excel
lent company In "virginius, >" "Ham-
iet'' and 'Monte Cristo," Mr.. O'Neill's
engagement In this city is now one OF the
annual events OF the season. II Will be re-
membered that Mr.. O'Neill's performan-
ces OF "virginius' on previous occasions
In Providence have met with great
demonstrations OF approval. Mr.. O'Neill's
FIRST performance OF "Hamlet" in many
years was given In this ely last season.
Since theu he has made Shakespeares'
immortal play one OF the features OF his
repertoire, and as his performances have
increased 10 number SO have they in
creased in porllar regard. MIR. o'Neilrs
IDEA Of Hamlet is widely different from
that Of any o.her actor now playing the
part. ~. O'Neill's Hamlet is human
Hamlet, the Prince of flesh and blood,
with no uncertain frills and furbelows.
Concerning "Monte Cristo," it is hardly
necessary to say anything. "Monte Girls
to" viii live as long as James o'Neill
chooses to play 1t. The management de-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

ial matinee on Saturday for ladies
and children at which the pupils
Of the public schools are admitted
TO oil parts of the house for ten
cents, the great dramatic picture OF
western life will be presented under the
name OF "Dearer Than Life" in which
Miss Williams will assume the star role
OF mountain waif in search of a fortune
of which she has been robbed through
the murder OF her father by gang OF
outlaws. Mr.. Tucker IN both pieces has
ample scope for tho display OF his powers
as a comedian.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26
Lolhrop's Opera House.

Two of the most popular fayorites who
ever appeared at Lothrop's Opera House
have been secured by the management of
this favorite resort for ladies ana child
rem next week i'm a strong bill, making
change on Thursday. They are Miss Eva
Williams and the talented young come
dian, Jack Tucker, who returns after an
absence of nearly three SEASONS. On
Monuay, Tuesday and Wednesday after
Moons and evenings they, supported by
a very fine company, Will present the
"Life OF ON Actress AS the name
would Imply this is piece wherein one
of tue characters, that OF an actress, be-
comes very conspicuous throughout the
presentation. There is an interesting
story connected with the play but the
greatest interest centers I'm the introduc-
tion of several OF the scenes and incl
dents connected with the theatrical pro-
fession that are an unknown mystery TO
large majority of people. The pl'y
opens i'm the office OF a theatrical mana
ger, wSo Is organizing a company, and
some idea is here afforded OF the
methods used in the forming of an or
ganization for a seasons work. Then
comes the rehearsal OF the play and
finally the production. During the latter
the audience Is given a full view OF the
stage whereon the stage hsnds strike a
scene and set another, and several other
unique features are presented.
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
afternoons and evenings, with the spec
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26
K.iih,S Onera House.

Life in the great cosmopolitan city. In
all its varied tragic and comic phases,
brought into strong relief and startling
sem blance to reality by the panoramic
background Of the settings, is the interest
ing theme OF Thomas III. Davis and VIM.
+. Keough's spectacular comedy drama,
tThe sidewalks of New York" which
comes TO Kejth's Opera House next week,
beginning Mon day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

We are promised an exciting and highly
sensational story with an absoro oing plot
culled from that inexhausible wealth OF
material for author and playwright--
the newspaper and ciminal annals OF the
city OF New York. 1t would seem unnec-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

essary and impossible 10 exagVerstc any OF
the features Of metropolitan daily life,
or to make them more weird, tragic and
extraordinary. Only that license which
Is permissible In the grouping into the
continuity OF story or acting plot Is re-
quired. In the "sldewslks Of New York"
We are ,c bo treated 20 some Of th ESQ
sensational features and picturesque To-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

sirrs to call particular s,tsntion TO the
fact that each and every piece Of scenery
Tor ths three productions IL carried by
the company, thereby enabling Mr.
O'NtiIl to present 10 the pu0lic Ct frov.-
denco three productions which. for his
toricnl correctness, classical beauty and
seenio smDsili'hm~nt. VIII Eavo no
sossl. Mr. O'Ssill also makes the claim
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

Mr.. James O'Neill is now rehearsipg a
new play entitled "Tne Dream OF Mat
thew Wayne.' 1t ran for over 500 nights
at the Gymnase, Paris, and has been
adapted for Mr.. O'Neil by Minnie Mad
dern Fiske. Within the last two weeks
James O'Neill has had the "standing
room only " sign ou. in four different
towns In New England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

During a conversation on the differ
ence between American and English audi
ences. a prominent English comedian
told r. A. Barnet, the author OF slack
and the Beanstslk" and other burles-
ques, that the only way to successfully y
spring joke on British theater-goers
was to first announce that joke was
about to be sprung, then to spring it,,
and lastly to explain that it had been
sprung.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

A. c. Wheeler, better known as "Nym
Crinkle," to theater-goers, Is to be the
dramatic editor of the Evening Journal,
which will be issued for the first time
on September 2S. MIR. Wheeler has long
been famed as a critic OF und ou bted au-
thoritv, and is especially noted for his
admira bic ana trenchant English.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

May Smith Robbins spent her vacation
in Europe last summer, and the emigrant
inspectors OF New York city will have
occasion to remember IL for long time.
As IL generally known Miss Robbins IL
considered one OF the finest dialect artists
In the world, and especially in Irish
dialect. Just before the steamer Etruria
reached fire Island Miss Robbins donned
the costume she wears on the STAGE when
dressed as an old Irish woman and made
her wav from the cabin TO tho steerage,
wners she mingled with the emigrants.
when the inspectors boarded the vessel
tupy found an old woman with the
richest OF b ogues and the shsrpest OF
tongues. Sho refused TO answer their
questions and soon had them In a hurry.
Alters a few minutes they got II into their
heads that she was acting suspiciously
and came 10 the conclusion that she was
a smugglcr who was trying to get some
good. in free. This was heightened when
Miss Robbins chsnged her dialect from
irish 10 French and German. They
made q great fuss over II and called all
II the passengers to witness their triumph
i'm boing keen enough to arrest q smart
smueqler. Much TO their surprise she
laughingly explained to the discounted
inspectors that 4, Was all Joke, proof OF
which WIS given by the captain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

j. Il. Dodson calls attention to the fact
when Shakespeare wrote his plays there
were not III all the world as many Eng
lish speaking people as there.are now in
New YORK and New Jersey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

Harriet Vernon, the famous English
music hall artist, who is to reappear In
America next season, has just completed
a most successful tour of Great Britain,
and is abous'to sail for South Africa, TO
play special engagement at one OF the
largest salaries ever paid in vaudeville.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

Louis James will shortly produce in
"One Lord and Two Ladies'"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

The beauty of Anna Held, who has just
arrived is not overestimated. Her features
are large and regular, the eyes being most
prominent. They are hazel in tint, wide
and expressive, with heavy lids aud long
lashes. The singer is short and plump,
and gifted with much personal magpe-
tism. She speaks English very prettily
and adores diamonds and pearls. Her
English song, "Won't You Come and
Play With Me?'" will be the musical
success OF the season..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

Oscar Hammerstein produced his new
opera, "Santa Maria" on Thursday
evening with a company that Is headed
by Camille D'Arville. Julius Steger, Lu-
ellie Saunders and James L. Powers also
have important roles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-26

The attraction at Keith's Opera II ouse
for the week of Oct. 5 will be that STIR
ing drama, "The War of Wealth." The
play Is claimed to be one OF the best
dramas ever written. 1t is the work OF
Mr.. Charles Dazey, who wrote "In Old
Kentucky" An excellent company, In
fact one OF the best companies on the
road, is engaged In the Interpretation Of
this fine play.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08
OBITUARY.

Died at Lynville, Giles County,
Tenn, on Nay 9TH, 1896, capt. r.
A. (Bob) Mitchell.
Capt. Mitchell was q gallant Con-
fedrate soldier of the 3rd Tennessee
Regiment and was with that Reg
imcnt or rather remnant, when it
surrendered to ovclpowering num-
bers and stacked arms at Grecsboro,
North Carolina in April 1865.
Not farwell, but good by old COM
rade, for it will be but a little while
before we will meet in the mysto-
rious beyound.
In danger or on dress parade. you
were always at the front with the
boys aud when the last gun was
fired and the last flag folded you
answered to roll cali.
" None knew you but to love
you, none named you but to
praise
soc more Confederate has gone to his
rest,
Gone hence obcying grim deaths
stern behest;
Gone to join the great army above
Whose battles are ore, for God is love"
zone more Confederate gone to his
rest.
Gone from the old hurts and sores that
oppressed;
Gone to receive the bright crown he
has won,
And to share the glories of the living
Son"
A CoMnApE.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08
NONRESIDENT Notice!
State Of Tennessee Lewis county.
NJ. L. Gotham ct ais.
Daniel Shines ct ale.

In the County court of Lewis county
Tennessee. In the above style cause it
appearing to me from the Bill of Com
plant which is sworn to that the deft's.
Monroe Shines and - Shines are non
residents of the state of Tennessee and
citizens of Texas so that the ordinary
process of law cannot be served on
them it is therefore ordered by me that
publication be made IN the Lawrence
Democrat a newspaper published ut
Lawrenccburg Tennessee for four con
secutive weeks the last of which shall.
be at least five days before the first
Monday in June 1896 requiring them
to appear and make defence to the Pc
tition of Complaint to sell tract of
lard in the civil district No of Lewis
county Tenn. containing l20 acres
more or less known as Berry Shines
place, within the time required by law
or the same will be taken for confessed
as to them aud set for hearing exparte
This Apr. n 1896.
Jerry Bunch (lk
,Ina. II. Pond Atty.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08
Time Table.

J, AL Communications intended for
Publication must be accompanied by the
writers name and address, not for pub
Jication, but as An evidence Of good
faith,
Persons writing TO the paper on bust
isess, persona to themselves will please
inclose stamp for reply
We reserve the right to abridge, re-
ssrve or reject any matter sent us fc.'
publication
Persons having friends visiting them
Or knowing Of strangers visiting in the
ity will confer great favor upon tie
Editor by informing him either in per
ON or by nOse.
Entered as second-class ,nailmat-
teratthc La,oreaceburg, Tenn post
office.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08
Chancery Land Sale.
W. T T. Nixon G. g. NJ.

Il. a. Johnson VS. W, A. Gable ct ais
Pursuant to a decree of the Chanccry
court at Lawrenceburg Tenn, rendered
in the above cause at the January
Special Term 1896, | will on
SATURDAY MAY JIG, 1896.
proceed to sell at the court house door
in the town OF Lawrenceburg, Tenn,
at public auction, A. s. Johnson's one
half y interest in Lots Nos. 4l-42, in
Wayland Springs Tenn. and described
as follows Commencing at the inter-
section of the Wayland Springs road
and Marginsia st, N. Z. III feet to
the South line of lot No. 40, thence
with said South line n. w. $50 feet to
a twelve foot alley, thence with the
East margin also ally s. w. III feet to
the said Wayland Springs road, thence
with east margin also road S E. loo
feet to the beginning.
Terms:-CASH 4-17-96
w. T. Nixon C. q NJ.
J. VI. Afford ID. & NJ.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08

It is now stated, butwe should
moi advise anybody to bet on it,
that Senator Quay has deeiued not
to attend the st, Louis,convcntion,
because Mckinley, Reed and other
a.pirants for the nomination have
announced their intention to stay
away, Mr.. Quay is delegate too
and its our opinion he'll be there
too.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08
Nonresident Notice.
In Chancery court at Lawrenceburg
Tennessee.
J. g. Ieachman
Tennessee.
J. s. Leachman
]. A. Brickle & wife.

j.. A. Drlckle " wire.
In this cause it appearing to the salts
faction of the undersign from the Bill
which is sworn to, that j. A. Brickle
above named defendant is nonresident
of the state so that ordinary process Of
law cannot'bc served on him.
1t is therefore ordered that publication
be made for four consecutive weeks i'll
the Lawrence ID IN ,crat newspaper
published in Lawrcptcburg Tennessee
requiring the said nonresident defen-
dant to be and appear at the next term
OF the Chancery court for Lawrence
county Tenn. to be held at urthouse in
Lawrenceburg on the End Monday in
June 1896, and then and there plead
answer or demur to the bill filed herein,
or the same will be taken for confessed
as to him and set for hearing exparte.
This May LIST. 1896.
w. r. Nixon C. & NJ.
J. B. Bond and J. ID. Birch Soils.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08
n0cKESON.

A few items from the third might
prove interesting to some of the
Democrat readers, farming is ear
ricd on with a vim for the last few
days.
Riley McMasters was over in our
community Sunday, Riley thinks
their is some prospects of his get
ting married soon, he says Mr..
Thomas of Puncheon camp branch
has the prettiest girl he ever saw.
Some of the loving candidates
were mingling with our folks last
week.
This District endorsed R. l..
Bassham for Representative.
This is a very critical time with
the laboring class, and every county
in the State should elect men to
represent us, that know what we
need and men that would be in
favor of repeating such laws as the
fish law, and the Ala. COW law, and
erect q law fol- bidding the impor.
tation Of any kind of horse stock
into this State except thoroughbred
and great many other laws that
would be of interest to the common
people.
Johnnie Conner is suffering with
heart trouble he is preparing to
raise a crop of potatoes and such
things as that, probably he will get
clear of his heart trouble by fall.
The may meeting at scconc
crcek passed off quietly last Sunda,
quite a crowd was in attendance
and very good behavior prevailed
of course some of the boys had in
: duiged most too freely in the es
sence of corn, several Of the Law
t renceburg people was there, anG
also some from Muscle Shoals Ala
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08

Perhaps G. P. Huntington and
Speaker Reed have made II dickcr
whereby the influence of the latter
is to be used in getting the Pacific
Railroads fund bill through the
house in exchange for Hunting
tons influence with delegates to
ST Louis.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
J. N. Crosthwait In Ohanccry Court
VS. at Lawrenceburg
Thos n Crosthwait Tennessee.

j. N. Crosthwalt In Chancery Court
VS. at Lawrenceburg
Thos N Crosthwait Tennessee.
In this cause it appearing to the $ at
isfaction of the undersigned from the
Bill which is sworn to that Jams. n.
Crosthwait aud Thomas. III. Crosthwait
above named defendants are Non
residents Of the state, SO that TIL, Or
binary process of law cannot be served
on them.
;. 1t is therefore ordered that publ
cation be made for four consecutive
weeks in the Lawrence Democrat A
news paper published in Lawrenceburg
! Tenn. requiring the said nonresident
defendants to be and appear at the
next term of the CEancery Court tor
Lawrence County Tennessee, to he
held in the court house in Lawrence
burg, on the 2nd Monday in June 1895
and Then and there plead, answer, OF
demur to the bill filed herein, or the
same sill be taken for confessed as to
them and set for hearing exparte.
This May 3. 1896.
w. T. Nixon c, & NJ,
W.R. King Solr. for Compt.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08

No more "dry Sundays in New
York now, thanks to the Rains
law, which was mistakenly lauded
as a temperance measure. Every
bar room is now "hotel", and
there is no limit to the amount Of
liquor their patrons may buy, pro-
vided they also buy sandwich.
And this is called reform, but
only i'll the rural districts.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08
NOn=Res dent Notcel
In Chancery court at Lawrenceburg
Tenn.
f. W. Gamble Grocery 60.
Scott Cation ei ais.

Scott Gallon e. ais.
In this use it appearing to the sat
isfaction of the undersigned from the
sherifis return ON the subpoena to
answer issued in the above cause on
the l4th day of April 1896 that u. G.
Price one of the above named defen-
dants is a nonresident of the state so
that the ordinary process of law cannot
be served on him. 1t is therefore ordered
that publication be made for four con-
sccutive weeks in the Lawrence Demo
crat newspaper published in Lawren-
ceburg, Tenn requiring the said non
resident defendants to be and appear
at the next term of the Chancery court
for Lawrence county Tenn, to be hol.
den in the court hous in Lawrer ceburg
on the 2nd Monday in June 1896, and
then anc there plead, answer or demul
to the bill filed herein or the same will
be taken for conf esscd as to him and sci
for hearing cxparte. This April "a, 1896
w. T. Nixon G. & M.
]. Ii. Afford d. +"
S. T. Cannon Solr.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08
FRIDAY MAY. s, 1896.
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce
Polk Conner MS Il candidate for re- cleo
iion 70 the Office of Sheriff of Lawrence
County. Election first Thursday in
august 1896.
We are authorized to announce
N. Sharp MS n candidate for Sheriff
of Lawrence County. Election first
Thursday in August 1896. Sub
jcct to the action OF the Democrat
party.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08
A CoMRApE.


Esq, A. A. Hagen, a citizen of
the gallant old 3rl district was IN
the city this week. He attended
the Federal Court at Nashville, in
which Court he had a case and we
are glad to say that he came out,
in the language of the turf with
his head up and TAIL over the spat-
ter board. Andy. you are honest
and contentious and among your
friends are some of the best people
in the world.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08
Scott Cation ct ais.


In this cause it appearing to the
satisfaction of the undersigned from
The bin which is sworn to that Scott
Gallon above named defendant is a
nonresident of tile STATE so that ordl-
nary process Of law cannot be served
on him. 1t is therefore ordered that
publication be made for four consecu-
tive weeks in the Lawrence DEMOCRAT
newspaper published in Lawrence
burg Tenn, requiring the said non
resident defendant to be and appear IT
the next term of the Chancery cour
for Lawrence county Tenn, to DC held
at the court house Lawrenceburg on
the 2nd Monday In June 1896 and then
and there d,answer or demur the
the bill filed herein or the same will be
taben for confessed as to him and set
fol hearing expanc. This Apr. II S96,
W.T.. Nixon G. & NJ.
S. T. Cannon Solr for Ccmplts.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08

Some of the gentlemen NOW en-
gagged in pushing their money
through the slot of the nomination
will before long be kick.
ing themselves for not having had
better sense.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08

Ex-senator Spooner, of Wis, re-
ceived counterfeit money for his
fee in his first important legal case
and he has been very unwillingly,
from the senate.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08

Ifthe republican-popul;st claims
in other states have no batter loun-
dation5that those made of carrying
Louisiana, there is no occasion for
democratic alarm anywhere.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08
= FOR TRUSTEE.

We are authorized to announce
"a. A. Wilds as a candidate for
Trustee, subject to the action of
The Democrat party.
We are authorized to announce
+. M. Lincoln as ~ candidate for
Trustee, subject to the will of the
people, Election first Thursday in
Aug. 1896.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08

NOTICE!
In Chancery court at Lawrenceburg
II. L. Tendley
H. B. Sowell ct ais.

In this cause it appearing to the sat
isfaction of the undersigned from the
Bill which is sworn to that q. NJ. Dergh
and Jacob jacobson above named dofeu-
dants are Non residents of the State so
that ordinary process of law cannot be
served on them.
1t is therefore ordered that publica-
ton be made for four Consecutive weeks
III the LAWRENCE DEMoCRAT, u news
paper published /, Lawrenceburg Tenn
requiring the said Nonresident defcn-
dants to be and appear at the next
term of Chancery court for Lawrence
county Tennessee, to be held in the
Court house in Lnwrcnceburg, on the
End Monday in June 1896, and then
and there plead, answer; or demur to
the bill filed herein, or the same will
be taken for confessed as to them and
set for hearing cSparte,
This May s. 1896
W. T. Nixon c. g. NJ.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08

1t seems th,t the men who have
put their money in the Mckinley
boom have come to the conclusion
that they are i'll too deep, to allow
that nomination to get away on
question of more money.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08

Congressman Grosycnoi has got
McKinley's vote up to A on-paper
only IL less thar enough to nomi-
nate him. Joe Manlcy's latest cs-
innate only gives Mckinley $50.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08

~ A. COLLIER:-We are authori-
4 II zet to announce NJ A. Collier ms
n candidste for Representative of LAW
hence comfy, in the so General Assem-
bly, Of Tennessee. Subject to the action
sf the Democratic Try
M a. PIERCE We are authorized
W. mnounceW. A. Pierce as n
candidate for Representative of Law
renee county, in the 50th General As.
Sembly Of Tennessee. Subject to the
action Of tie Democratic party.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08

Gov. Morton is fawing wood
these days-and probably figuring
on whether being Tom Platt's al
legged candidate is worth the price
lac has made to pay.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-08

Business may be a little slow in
some lines, but the republican de-
legate market continues to boom,
and prices are steadily advancing.