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Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-20
NOrh, Cenral and South Ameri
can Exposition.
Appeal to COlOred Citizens.

l desire to inform the colored citizens
Of Alabama that have been appointed
Honorary Commissioner of the above Ex.
position, and have accepted the trust, and
desire to urge upon my people the great
importance to them of making the largest
exhibit possible. and the great advantages
that will accrue to them, by visiting the
Exposition which opens in the city of New
Orleans,
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-20

The entertainment given by the
LaGies of the 2nd & p Church last
Saturday night at the John Erwins
corner, was q grand success they will
have their weekly entertainment at
said place.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-20

we are opening our entire stock OF
New Spring Goods. We have a splen-
did assortment, and will sell at very low
hgures. Special bargains in all Depart
ments this week.
NJ. NJ. NEWMAN, & Co.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-20
The Huntsville Presbytery

The HuLtsville..- Presbytery will
convene at Triana. Ala, on the 9Th
If April next. Rev Hampton Jones,
Moderator, Rev. j. T. Humphrey,
Clerk.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-20
C.. p. Roll of Honor.

Mr. Frank Steele, Mr. Ware, Miss
William Eta Trotman, MISS Mar
,ia Mcdonald. Mrs Miney Donegan.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-20
WANTED.

number one cook. washer and iron
er Must come ueH recommended. Win
pay good wages.
IRA +. COLLINS.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-20
Indian Creek Association,

The Semi Annual Counciel Of the
Indian Creek Primitive Baptist
Association will convene at the
Huntsville church on the Saturday
before the 3rd Saturday in March,
1886, promptly at II o'clock a. m.
IT, w. H. GAsroN,
Moderator.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-20

The weather has been delight
ful for gardening.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-03-20
Meeting OF the Republics an
Committee.

The call for the meeting OF the
Republican State Executive Com
mlttee at Montgomery February 23.
is made under circumstances entire
ly new to the party in Alabama.
Col. Turner, the former chairman
and his stanch friend Paul 8. Sto-
bach who with other leaders now out
OF office, use to organize and lead
the party, are absent from the State.
Only one or two Republican leaders
hold Office and influence.
Whit will be the out come? Will
the meeting mark new era in the
party? A renewed, reunited party
under new leadership?
We are at an interesting period in
the history of the Republican party
in Alabama. Its movements will
now attract wide attention.
Let the committee act wisely and
with that deliberation and wisdom
the situation calls for. Let them
show courage, andback bone.
The following is the
COMMITTEE:
l J E Slaughter, VIM Matthews,
2 Geo. H Patrick, Percy W Norris,
3 Henry G Russell, L s Speed, 4
Jos H Speed, Geoge B Griffin, S
Daniel B Booth, w S Jackson, 6
Alexander H Byrd, T U Green, 7
q w Braxdall, Willard Warner, 8.
John G Goodloe, r NJ Lowe.
Arthur Bingham,
Chairman.
Geo. w. Washington;
Seer etary
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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-30

The greatest hustle and preparations are in
the neighborhood of Capitol hill, at the north
and south wings of that great building which
looks like a squatty st. Peters Some of the
rooms in the north or senate wing of the Capt.
tol are among the most beautiful on this con-
tinent. a noted one is the senate marble
room, which appears in the picture. If you
go to see senator while his assembly is in
session you wait in the lobby and send in your
card. If you are distinguished person you
will be taken to this beautiful room, where
you sit and talk to the senator Every part
of the room is marble Of different kinds. The
effect is almost dazzling.
In the marble room it is, too, that senator's
hold consultations on bills under discussion or
other matters they are anxious about. The
room is splendidly upholstered and furnished
with rich rug carpet.
The rooms Of the president and vice-presi-
dent are among the show places of the senate
wing. They hre near the marble room and
are richly dedbrated and furnished In the
vice-presidenfs room the visitor will see a
picture for which congress paid $4,000. 1t
is the portrait of Washington. Government
bought it in 1882.
The Canada fisheries question seems to be
the most important one at this last session of
the Forty ninth congress. What will be
done with it nobody knows. 1t would look
pusillanimous Of US not to do something.
There will also be an attempt again to pass
an interstate commerce bill This is to regu-
late freight charges on the long lines of rail-
way. A California farmer some time ago
shipped cal, load of fruits and vegetables to
Chicago, andiwhen it was sold he was fifteen
cents in debt; The freight charges amounted
to fifteen cents more than the produce sold
for. In the face of such facts it looks as
though something ought to be done with in
terstate commerce The constitution gives
congress power to regulate it.
Every year now during the recess of con-
gress somebody belonging to it dies. Every
year, therefore, first thing, resolutions of
coincidence must be passed and an adjourn
ment of some hours voted out of respect to
the dead. This year the death of ex-President
Arthur was announced in both houses. In
the senate it was the chair of Mr. Pike, of
New Hampshire, which was vacant. From
the house Representatives Beach and Arnot,
both of New York, died during the recess.
MIR. Arnot dropped dead in the street.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-30
and powders.

TAl,, T.
o,ar.sS noung S9n1 ~ was Photographed by Sarony)
druggist in Baltimore. But destiny meant him
to exchange pestle and mortar for the mask of
Comus. He took natural" to theatricals,
and hung around the stage door of the old
Baltimore Museum till he got inside of it.
He served as drug clerk by day and played
at night for some time. But the stage at
traction grew constantly stronger, and the
pill and powder connection weaker. Owens
at length broke away from drugs altogether
and devoted himself to theatricals.
But his first leading character was about
the worst drug he had ever compounded.
Like many another funny man be pined to
be great in tragedy, and attempted Richard
III. The audience drowned him down in
roars of laughter. He took his defeat like
man, and thereafter devoted himself to
making people laugh. After all that is bet
ter than to make them cry, far better.
He was very wealthy at one time, but had
lost much money. He still had his beautiful
country home and the Charleston Academy
of Music His wife is still living He was
an ardent southern sympathizer during the
war.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-30

When a weary representative wishes to rest
from his labors brief time, or chat with ore
of his constituents from Gross Eye, he retires
to the room you see in the picture, sinks
gently into one of the richly upholstered
chairs and gives himself up to ease with or
without dignity. For this room which you
see is the representatives retiring room. 1t
is not so imposing as the senate marble room,
but still it is sufficiently dazzling to the eyes
of the honorable members back county con-
stituents.
The problem which grows harder and
harder to settle after each census, is how to
seat the representatives. At the first United
States congress there were only sixty-five
members. There are now S25 After the
next censusthis number will be still larger,
unless the ratio of representation should be
changed. At the first congress it was one
representative to every $4,000 inhabitants
1t is now one to every Isl, ,912. Some of them
will have to hang upon hooks outside, if the
country keeps on growing SO.
There is at last prospect that the bursting
shelves and cases of the congressional library
will be relieved, though quite how soon no
man knows. The ground is being cleared for
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-30
THE OLD HYMN.

To-day, with quiet heart, heard
The prayer, the anthem. and tn psalm,
And gently on my spirit fell
The sweetness of the Sunday calm,
Till at the reading of the hymn,
With sudden tears my eyes we dim.
That old old hymn Its sacred lines
Had fallen on my childish ears;
My life turned back, ulhindered by
The stretch of intervening years;
Near me my little daughter smiled,
And yet was again a child.
Outside the winds were fierce and rough,
The winters chill was in the air;
But could hear the bonny birds
And humming insects everywhere;
And feel, in spite of frost and snow,
A summer breeze from long ago.
To find the place took the book,
And held II III a woman's hand,
While all my soul was moved with thrills
No other soul could understand;
And quite unseen, with love divine,
My mothers fingers folded mine.
And not because the music rose
EXultantly / held my breath,
Lest j should lose its sweet delight.
Upon her lips the hush of death
For years has lain, and yet / heard
My mothers voice in every word.
Full well know the dead are dead.
Yet sometimes at a look or tone,
With short relenting, will the past
One moment give us back our own.
Oh, happy pain! Too quickly done
AS swiftly ended as begun.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-30
THE ATLANTA Y. M. c. A.
Their New Building, Which Will be One
of the Best Eauipped in America.

Their New Building, Which Will be Ono
of the Best Equipped in America.
The Atlanta association to-day is the most
fourshing organization of the kind in the
south Organized in the summer of 1878, a
quiet and successful work was carried on
until the spring of 1856, when the twenty
fifth international convention of the Young
Mems Christian associations of the United
States and British provinces convened in At
lanta. With this convention began new
era in the history of the Atlanta association.
At the close of the convention a movement
was put on foot to secure funds for build
ing. The amount required was first placed
at $4,000. A meeting of business men was
called the mex light after the convention ad-
journe1 at the home of one of the leading cap
italists, at which time $50, 600 was subscribed
voluntarily. In two days the amount re-
quired was raised to $4,000 in four days to
$75,0O0. In less than three weeks nearly
$4,000 were subscribed for this noble pro-
ject without the circulation of single sub
scription list. The pledgiug of the money
and the manner of doing SO was phenomenal,
and without parallel in the history of asso-
citation work. The cry of the city was, "a
home for our young men," Men, women and
children would meet members and friends of
the association on the streets and { fer their
subscriptions. The average daily increase
was nearly 5000, until the grand total was
reached, when it was found that there were
over 600 names on the list of subscribers. A
lot was secured on one of the principal streets,
plans selected, and magnificent structure is
now in process of erection.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-30

Q. S. MEDAL OF HONOR. Of service, mark
manship, zeal in recruiting, athletic sports,
personal popularity and other commendable
things That a great nation, possessing for
more than twenty years congressional
decoration for valor, already conferred upon
several hundred heroes, should be ignorant
of its existence is astonishing!
The cause of this ignorance may be found
in the mistaken simplicity which has marked
the method of presentation. In countries
from which we get many of our best military
customs the decoration is often handed to the
soldier by his sovereign in the presence Of the
principal officers of state, of large bodies OF
troops and of thousands of people. The
name of the fortunate recipient is published
in the official gazette and by the press
throughout the dominions. In our country
this reward from the highest power i'll our
government is sometimes conveyed to the
brave winner by the hands of the postman.
with the brief remark perhaps of "a parcel
for you" Seldom is there parade of the
troops or prancing Of cavalry squadrons or
rumble of artillery wheels or flashing OF in
fantry bayonets or crash of military bands
while the prize for valor is pinned over a
heart swelling with honest pride. Seldom is
the affair an occasion of ceremony.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-30

Y. NJ. C. A. BUILDING, ATLANTA, GA.
The building will comprise four stories be-
sides basement, and is being built of North
Carolina sandstone, terra Gotta and pressed
brick. Situated on a corner, with a front
Of so feet on one side and 10 feet on
the other, with can alley at the rear, it
has perpetual light and air ON three Sides
The basement will contain gymnasium,
which extends into the first story, 40 feet
wide by 20 feet deep and 26 feet high. A
gallery is placed midway at the sides which
will be used as running track. In addition
to the gymnasium the basement will contain
a room with 500 lockers, bath rooms with
shower and stationary baths, bowl
ing alley 90 feet long, storage and
engine room. The entrance to the building
is broad and imposing, of solid and massive
masonry. The first story will contain five
stores in addition to gymnasium. The corner
stone was laid with imposing ceremonies on
Oct. 26. The governor, chief justice of the
state, mayor of the city and other prominent
citizens made addresses. The second story
will contain reception room, which is the
key to the whole building, offices for secre-
taries, large reading room, parlor, library
and chapel, with seating capacity of $50.
On the third story will be located the main
floor of the auditorium, which, together with
gallery, will have seating capacity of 500.
There will also be five rooms ON this floor for
class rooms. On the fourth and last floor
there will be three studios, conservatory
and kitchen, with dumb waiter running to
second story. The building, when completed,
will be one of the finest in the country, fur
nished and equipped with all the most ap-
proved appliances, an ornament to the city
and a lasting monument to the enterprise,
morality and Christian liberality of the
people. The success Of the effort was largely
due to the local press
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-30
A MEDAL OF HONOR.
Authorized by Congress, and Yet Seldom


Authorized by Congress, and Yet Seldom
Heard or
In the early days of the civil war Secretary
Stanton proclaimed that "alacrity, daring,
courageous spirit and patriotic zeal on all
occasions and under every circumstance is
expected from the army of the United States.
- And the people Of the United States
will rejoice to honor every soldier and officer
who proves his courage by charging with the
bayonet and storming intrenchments, or in
the blaze of the enemy's frel" And to carry
out this purpose congress authorized the con-
ferring of decorative medal of honor for dis
tinguished conduct in the presence Of the
enemy. A thousand heroes have been SO
decorated, but SO quietly has it been done that
but few persons have ever heard of it.
The war department has recently and
tardily published the list of men who re-
ceved the medal during the war. Since
the war there have been about 800 of these
medals distributed, and it is to be hoped that
the names of these gallant 300 will be pub
lished before the close Of the century.
On this subject newspaper writer re-
Gently said:
A stranger within our gates will hardly
agree with the assertion SO often made that
1--WE are not a military people" if he takes
note Of the profusion of military medals and
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-30

ELIZABETH RODGERS dent of that body.
She takes warm interest in the freedom
of Ireland, and was president of the Eighth
ward Land league of Chicago. She pre-
sided at the memorial meeting in Chicago
at the death Of Fanny Parnell She is per-
sonal friend of Mrs. Parnell. She has been
delegate to the State Trades assembly OF
Illinois for seven years, and the delegate
from Local Assembly ,7S9 of Chicago to
District Assembly "a for four years. All
this time she was master workman of Local
Assembly 1,7S9.
Mrs Rodgers shows how graceful and
efficient presiding officer woman can be
when she is trained in parliamentary usage.
Her husband. George Rodgers, is molder.
Both were delegates to the Knights national
assembly at Richmond, Va, and Mrs.
Rodgers took her baby along. She has had
much experience in strikes, and throughout
has stood up brave and determined for the
rights of working people. She has also
labored with her hands for bread, and is full
of energy and enthusiasm.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-30
A TIMELY LAMENT.

What care for sailors or boating or yachtr
Why should rejoice or why weep?
What's making my heart ache is that l forgot
To purchase my coal when twas cheap.
forget all the pleasures had at the shore,
forget all my innocent fun,
When think that last June l could buy it at six
And now it's eight dollars e ton.
Next year, if this winter don't freeze to death.
III remember this one simple thing,
To fill up the bins to the cellars high roof
BY buying my coal in the spring.
III have TO get trusted-that is, If can
To make myself decently whole;
must borrow the money to pay for it, or
Send Bridget TO borrow the coal.
Nat Cllilds.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-30
CONGRESS AND CAPITOL
THE SENATE MARBLE ROOM AND
THE "REPS'" RETIRING ROOM.

some lnlnss Expected OF SOnSfesS-Xne
Dead of Both Houses-Senate Lobby.
The Constituent from Cross Eye.
Crowded Quarters.
A tough story, worst of all, a true one, is
told apropos of congressman in Washington.
Two gentlemen belonging to the navy applied
for rooms at certain Washington boarding
house. They wore plain clothes, having, like
other Americans, prejudice against wearing
uniform when they could help it.
The lodging house mistress dismissed them
shortly, and they thought rather crustily.
She told them her rooms were full. They
turned to go away. As they did so, one by
chance made a remark to the other, which
revealed that they were naval officers. The
housekeeper overheard:
"Wait moment" said she, "come back. I
believe l can accommodate you. Pardon me,
but thought you were members of congress"
Whether congressman did not pay their board
or what it was that had given her such pref
udice against them she did not explain, but
she said she never rented rooms to members,
as they are called in Washington.
But in a general way Washington city
sleeps all summer and comes to life again
just before the first Monday in December,
when congress opens There are hustle and
running to and fro, repapering of rooms, a
setting up of stovepipes and a rummaging
about for cuspidorS
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-30
A MENDAClOUS MISS.

Her name was Katherine; she knew
or thought she did-things small and great,
And so, with this conceit in view,
She called herself Prognosti Kate.
But she would palter much with truth,
Politely called exaggerate;
And Some for this called her, forsooth,
Mendacious Miss Prevari Kate.
She treated all hypothesis
AS data, known, determinate;
Or vice versa, and for this
The critics called her Alter Kate. !,
Still, as lexicon, she could
A deal of information state:
And for this lot she understood
She was yclept Miss Indi Kate.
She took the rostrum after while,
And got to be renowned and great;
Made reputation from her guile,
And joined lecture syndicate.
e. NJ. Snyder in Life