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CPECIAL INDUCEMENTS.
FOR RENT.


No. $50 west Grace. 10 rooms, per annum s.y
Threo NEW BRICK DWELLINGS, ness ess,n
onnosits PARK, 10 rooms each. per snnum' sSSo
pEo yin east Grace, 10 rooms, per snnum, soev
Two NEW BRICK pw nn1c, ssss h'''A
Eleventh, rooms each; per snas foushee Boz
tween Grace ana Franklin. rooms ssch' per
annum $3.50. ,s mar .,num $500.
NICE DWELLING, Chelsea Hi, Srooms' POT
annum $500 49, ,.r,s mar annum sQl6.
MACK DWELLING, Walnut street between
Cove avenue and Hanover, rooms, per annu"
NO No II cas-. Main. upstairs rooms, per snnum
'Zp NJ. liis west Msrshall, rooms per annum
$500 .,,,, ? rooms. per an.
nun Mso SIS several SMALLER DWELLINGS io'
coiorea ''H'A Real Estate Agent.
zoe, No. IL Tenth street
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BUSINESS WANTS.
LOST. srnAYEp. AND FOUND.

7 OST. BETWEEN SECOND AND
4 Leigh streets and Belyiders aud Cary. ONE
GOLD BRACELET with small sot on front he
ward II left at No. s north Tenth street
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THE MAYORS PROCLAMATION.
His Honor Mayor Collier, IN order to Sc
euro a General observance of the day, has
issued tho following proclamation;
LOO MAYORS OFFICE,


PETERSBURG, VA.
Whereas the General Assembly OF VIZ
eipia by an act approved February %; losO,
aid declare and legalize the 18th day OF
Jannary known as General Lees birth
dayS as a public holiday; and whereas A.
p. Hill Camp of Confederate Veterans, the
Petersburg Grays, and i. X. Lee Battery
in conjunction with other military COM
nanies' propose to celebrate that day by 9
military parade and other pageantry; and
whereas Il Is believed that citizens as well
az soldiers desire TO signalize the occasion
Inv taxing part in the honors OF the DAY IN
memory OF General Il. +. Lee;
Now. therefore, to assure concert Oh &C
t;on as well as voice the sense OF the peo-
ME I Charles f. Collier, mayor or Peters
bnrp do hereby invite our people TO 0o-
serys the holiday proposed to be cele-
byated by closing their places OF business
~ and from u O'Clock nj. of the 10th day OF
Jsp ma instant in appreciation OF this
holiday, and that the public offices, OF the
oitv be closed also at that hour for the
day. -, .L;o ,o.b dov "A
0'N CHARLES T. COLLIER, Mayor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-11

The True Test.
4 man possessed Of spirit stout,
May easy give teet o. y,
For when AIS ~ ~ very woIs'i.
He tries TO make the pcst Oh ~
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WANTS.

WANTED, COMPETENT NURSE,
w 10 take full charge Of infant Middle
e1ed foreigner preferred. Cali, with references
ali week at 3l3 West Main street On store); g.,
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WANTED, GENTLEMEN TO OC-
w CUPY a very comfortable second-story
from. room with BOARD. 400 north Seventh
strao. iaI1-lS
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DISTINGUISHED sPEAKERs.

The orators of the day are Senator John
w. Daniel and Congressman W; y. brecA.
inridge, of Kentucky-both o, the en-, lno Vi
dresses will be delivered at the Academy
~ Music. commencing at 2 o'clock, at
which time the parade is expected to DO
Rev. DR.. C. J. Gibson has been selected
TO deliver the prayer on the occasion, ana
there will also be a musical programme,
At night there will be public reception o
in honor of the orators, when they can 90
welcomed by people of all classes. taking
il all in all the celebration OF the day wal
be one of the most memoranie "a IN bne an az
pl de" are in ii, and it will be delight TO
Them TO honor the name and the memory
of the greatest of heroes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-11
DESTROYED BY FIRE.
THE PHILLIPS MANSION IN CHESTER
FIELD BURNED.
An Elaborate Programme for the Ceiebra
sion of General Lees Birthday-fro-
eiamation Of the Mayor.
,corr.,pooa.uc. Of the Richmond DispsscsI

IIOrftfI0uQeuc9 VI tA' Asf>'1<~>--
prrrnsBuRa. VA, January 10, 1891.
The flne residence Of Mr.. z. j. Phillips
IN Chesterfield county about nine miles
from Petersburg, was destroyed by hre
evening before last. Dir. Phillips was ou'
in the yard dressing some hogs when ne
had killed when his attention was csiiea 70
the fire on the roof of his house. Inc
flames made such Roadway that be soon
found i. impossible to stay the progress OF
the FIRE. and his efforts were consequently
d;rected 10 the removal Of bis furniture,
mosi Of which was saved by the assistance
az neighbors who we're passing along tns
road. The house was valued at S2.OOO anu
is total loss. there being no INSURANCE Tn
IL. Mr.. Phillips was formerly from hin ,uiIi
comfy. and his friends, II Il saio' Will
help him to rebuild.
GENERAL LEES EBTHDAr.
The Joint committee representing tne
military companies and the ConiedeIalss
Veterans Of this city met To-Day anu
adopted programme for the celeors,ioife
of General Lees birthday, on the I'm "a
January. Ex-Governor william =. O"a az
ron was appointed chief marshal for the
occasion. who promptly consented 70 &C;
| cent the position. Assistant marsnais anu
aides were also appointed to the NUMBER VI
some twenty-five or thirty. ,a =.
The order OF the parade was adopted az
follows. The Prince George Cavalry; the
police corps: Confederate veterans on
horseback; ladies Of the Memorial Ass $50 q
| ton. In carriages; Mexican volunteers, ~
S Snd Chaplain p in carriages; 4. P. Hill
Camp, Confederate Veterans c hefdsd ~
Ca@p oon nGs Veterans Of Dinydd(
county; unorganzed Confederate soldiers
visiting military companies Petersburg
Gravs. with drum-corps; X. L. Lee arsi.
lery, with guns and music; Junior Order
of United American Mechanics, over twc
hundred strong, and other civic so g: u =;
the Petersburg Fire Department, IN uni
form. and citizens generally. -.
The line Of march vii &c Som n0efiDne o.
Bollingbrooko street, to Dc f tSnrnnrb
fares. An artillery salute Will be hreu d
sunrise, at noon, and at sunset.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-05-03
THE PALMA CLUB.

There was novel and ENJOYABLE
progressive enchre party at the Palma
Club the other night. Several innovations
which made the games all the more inter-
esting were introduced and the prizes
were up to the clubs usual degree OF
munificence. The Card Committee. under
the craftsmanship Of Herbert Potts, is re-
sponsible tor the attractive entertain
ment
Even now they are beginning to call
him Freebooter WoIbert
Although the riding class has formally
disbanded for the season the boys have
not given up riding. Almost any fair
afternoon they can be seen In pairs. trip
let's and quartet5es on the roads and by
ways Of the upper part OF the county,
charging along on the backs of Hexa-
mer's fiery steeds.
plete with Instances which would fill a
column If they were all tor publication
Somewhere on the return journey the
club struck one Of those relics of barbar-
ism known as a toll gate. It was the first
time most of the boys ever encountered
such an institution, and not knowing its
use they did not stop to enquire. The old
toll keeper was deeply engrossed in q
copy OF the Sunday edition Of THE JERSEY
CITY NEWS when the boys descended
upon him like advance agents of cy-
clone. The first four or five rushed
through before the old fossil realized
what he'd happened Then he swung 70
the gate and demanded his toll.
Hun Clarke and Joe Totten wanted to
take the bars on q jump, while John KEEL
lar insisted upon getting down and"licktn'
the stuffins ont or the old duffer' for In
terfering with honest men on tine Com
monwealth highway. The 'sold duffer''
defied them all, and threatened to nave
the law on 'em. aud things were gettin g
serious when Stein rode up and explained
matters.
Charlie Carrick is pushing Otto Grouse
close for the distinction of being the most
graceful rider Ia the club.
hear that Sam Hathaway is losing his
love for bowling, and is not half the en-
thusiastic 'srooter" he used to be. / can,
not believe the statement, as l am con
vinced that nothing short of a maiden
fair could win Sam from his love for the
wooden spheres and the elongated pins.
But then, perhaps-no. it cannot be :
the first love Is always the strongest.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-05-03
LOCAL CHURCH NOTES.

Lectures, Concerts and Confirm ations--
Baz4r at st. Lucy's.
Rev. Father Quinn. Of the Church of
st. Paul of the Cross. is In Europe.
The ladies of Hedding NJ E. Church
are arranging to give strawberry festi-
val
Rev Robert Wick, the associate pastor
of the Wayne Street Reformed Church,
will discourse this morning on the sub
ject, ''City Evangelization,n and tonight
his topic will be, THE All-Seeing Eye
There will be choral service and cele-
bration of the Holy Eucharist at half past
ten o'clock In st. Marks Church this
morning.
a bazaar will open during May in st.
Lucy's II. c. parish. There will be con-
test between that parish and st. Joseph's
parish, of Hoboken, for chaiice for the
Rev. p. G. Blight, the pastor of Lafay-
cite M. E. Church, is suffering from Sc
we're illness.
The lecture given on Friday night in the
Lafayette Reformed Church was in aid of
the Sunday school.
The ladies' Aid Society of the Taber-
nacle will give a sociable on Tuesday
There will be confirmation in st. Peters
r. G. Church on the oath of this month.
An entertainment will be given in the
North Baptist Chapel on May 10.
A concert will be given in the Park Re
formed Church on May 12.
Twenty-one new members will be re-
ceived In the Tabernacle this morning.
There will be special services this year
in all the Roman Catholic churches in
honor of St. Aloysius, the patron saint OF
youth. The six Sundays before the feast
will be observed by celebrations OF the
mr. cY1Qrfal nTaVarS
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THE Y. N. c. 4. MORTGAGE.
Secretary Arthur Lucus Says 1t Must
BE with Them Always.

Secretary Arthur Luous Says 1t Must
BE with Them Always.
The regular monthly meeting Of the Y
NJ. c. A. will be held tomorrow evening
in the lecture room. The names of
twenty applicants for membership will
be acted upon. The treasurer will render
a report.
Secretary Arthur Lucas is hard at work
trying to raise the mortgage on the build
ing. He is meeting with success and
promises that before another year rolls by
the mortgage win be paid.
Patrick H. O'Neil has evinced desire
to be able to perform on the new-fanUled
German horse, which seems TO absorb the
interest of the gymnasium members.
Patrick is not SO heavy but that he may
hope that his wish will be gratified at
some future date.
Billy Dumont. the catcher of last sea-
sons baseball team, viii catch for the
Greenville Y. N. c. A. team this season.
Mr. j. Williams is endeavorinR to Sc
cure nine members for a baseball nine.
He is not meeting with success.
Assistant Secretary Harry Bush is the
champion lawn tennis player of the asso-
cation.
The members are talking OF organizing
a Camping Club. to pitch its tents in the
Berkshire Hills in Massachusetts some
time during July.
The regular prayer meeting VIII be
held in the lecture room this afternoon at
4-30 O'Clock. Secretary Lucas will lead
the meeting.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-05-03
HUDSON SOCIETY.

The Hudson Democratic Society is now
thoroughly at home in its new house, and
the boys are wondering how they got
along without it so long. They are
anxious to sho their new home to their
friends, and will do SO as soon as they can
decide what nature the exhibition shall
assume. 1t Is rumored that certain gen
tleman occupying an exalted position has
declared that he will not be present if
there is going to be any of the celebrated
Hudson punch on tap.
Several of the members have expressed
the opinion that now that the old Third
district has been made sure Democratic
haiiwick the Assembly nomination next
fall should be given to George Heaney.
For a young man George has rendered his
patty good service and be is entitled to
more recos milton than be has received at
its hands.
President Garretson is proving hims elf
to be the right man In the right place
every day be occupies the position of
president OF the club. Under his watch
full administration the society has become
stronger ana stronger, and Is now one of
the most solid political organizations in
the city.
DR.. Gordon, 1t is rumored. contem plates
placing the society's library In order when
the public library IS fully under way.
Ben Bedle aud Fred Carter still stop in
the society's rooms o. nights aud discuss
weighty matters OF state
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forward. The $4,000 for a building at
Z Wesley Heights have been Aearly secured
The nineteenth congress Of the Yonng
Mems CHRISTIAN associations OF all coun-
trles is TO be held in Amsterdam, Holland,
from the 18th to the 10th of next August
proportion Of one delegate to every five
local associations.
New York, according to the best Judges
now has Hebrew population of from
225, 900 to $50 600 souls. It is the centre of,
Judaism in the world. 1t contains more
of the Israelites than all of Palestine 1t
will take the lead in all matters pertain
ing to world politics in which Jews are
interested.
The one hundred and third general as
sembly of the Presbyterian Church in the
U. s. A., Will meet in Fort Street
Presbyterian Church, Detroit, Mich, on
Thursday, May %, 1891, at IL a. M, and
will be opened with a sermon by the re-
firing moderator, the Rev. William Ewes
Moore, ID. ID.
Princeton Seminary will hold its seventy
ninth commencement on the morning Of
May 5, when the graduates will be adj
dressed by Dean Murray.
The great pilgrimage OF Catholic Youth,
which is to bring together this year at the
Vatican, on the occasion of the third CEN
tenary of st. Aloysius GonzaRa, repre-
sentatives oil Christian youth throughout
the world, has been fixed for the month of
September.
The .Iesuits are soon to publish their
new monthly magazine; the Dominicans
send out a similar publication in May;
the Paulists have the Catholic World, the
Sacred Heart Missionaries their Annals,
the Jesuits their Messenger, and the Holy
Cross Fathers the popular due Marie.
1t Is reported that the bishoDs of the
Province of Baltimore, I'm session at
Savannah this week. considered the
question of creating new archdiocese
at the South Nothing definite as to any
action IN that direction is known.
In 1896 there is to be meeting at
Rheims of all French bishops to celebrate
the fourteenth centenary of the Baptism
of France in the person of Clovis.
The Wesleyans, in England, who claim
the honor of having the best Sunday
schools in the world. regularly hold pub
lie examinations with their scholars be-
fore they are promoted to higher grades
Their Sunday school catechism contains
questions which might somtimes put
theological students to hard thinking.
With them the Sunday school is no play
ing.
1t is generally conceded that Germany
Is the rearing ground of philosophic
scientific and rational skepticism and
yetin that country for the year 1890, l,76S
books were written and published on
theology.
The new North Reformed Church al
Passaic, was dedicated on Sunday with q
sermon BY Rev. DR.. E. p. Terhune.
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gresham Mckinley viii accept the clubs
invitation TO address an audience, but he
probably VIII
The next regular meeting viii be held
May IS, and several sfaunch Republicans
will be admitted to membership
The architect having in charge the pre-
paration Of the plans for the new window
on the west side Of the house in the old
art gallery wili submit his designs very
soon- The window will be twelve feet
square, and of stained glass It will be
very ornamental, as well as useful
Ex-J udQe John A. Blair has taken pos
session of his bachelor apartments at the
clubhouse, although they are not thor
oughly in order yet. By the emu Of the
week, the Judge will be lat home'' to his
many friends.
George G. Doyle, the builder, is occupy
ing his suite OF rooms at the club, and is
thoroughly happy and contented
Ex-Mayor Gilbert Collins has expressed
his intention of taking suite of rooms
at the club for the summer. His family
viii be in the country.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-05-03
'SHHFHHRDS AND FLOCKS
Two Churches IN Jersey
City Choose New Pastors
to Lead Them.
MAY DEYoTIoNS IN PROGRESS
Mr.. yance's New Choir IN the
Wayne Street Reformed
Church.

Inc Park Reformed Church has a last
new pastor On Monday night the Rev.
William Z. Griffin was formally accepted
by the Consistory as pastor OF that
church.
MI Griffin is an eloquent speaker and
has handsome presence. Though a
stranger in this city he is we'll known to
many by reputation. During President
Cleveland's administration he was ap-
pointed United States Consul 20 France
ana remained there until February OF
TINS year, when he returned to the United
states. and was recommended to the
Park Reformed Church by Rev. Dr. Suy-
dam, the former Clergyman.
Previous to his appointment as consul
he was pastor OF the Bedford avenue Re
formed Church of BROOKLYN. On Weanes-
day Mr.. Griffin sailed for Frence to at
tend to some unsettled at.
fairs, ana will not return until
September. In his absence Mr.. vernoJl
of New Brunswick will act as assistant
and will commence his work among the
church people on Monday Mr.. VernolI
as yet has not been ordained. but has been
active in church work in New Brunswick
for some time.
Another church which will have a new
pastor today is the First Baptist Church
on Grove street The Clergyman who mas
accepted the call Is the Rev. Theodore
Heisig of Waterford, New York. Mr.,
Heislg has not yet removed to this city.
but has commenced his career in the con
gregation. The date for his installation
has not yet been decided upon, but 1t will
take place during this mouth
WAYNE STREET REFORMED CHURCH.
A volunteer quartette choir has been
organized In the Wayne Street Reformed
Church, and at this mornings service
they will sing for the first time. The
voices are excellent and under Mr.. Vance
the director, they have received good In.
struction The soprano is Miss Myrtle
Griswold. who possesses a beautiful
voice and is we'll known Miss Eyelyr
Mabie. the alto, Is also very popular. The
tenor, K Wortendyke, has been well
trained and sings with confidence. Mr.
Vance sings bass. His voice is rich and
full and well controlled.
This church has been Ia need of good
choir for long time, and much credit II
due Mr. Vance for making it a choir tc
peNciassed among the leading voluuteei
ones of the city.
Beside the new choir, another event Of
interest in this church has taken place II
the shape of organizing a Junior Societ,
of Christian Endeavor. There are tnirtl
charter members, Miss Sadie Meschut
Is the leader and instructs the youre
foIk Tho rseaarfr.oe rvfll no haIx3 a4yer,
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-05-03
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Harner,s Perlodlca1s.

Harpers Weekly is publishing an i'm
portant series of Illustrations represent
ing the principal buildings of the Column
bian Exposition at Chicago as they will
appear In 1898. These Illustrations are
drawn from the architects accepted de-
signs, and there can be no question as Co
their accuracy. The number of the
Weekly for May 6 will contain views Of
the Administration Building and the
Agricultural Building. two Of the most
important edlfices TO be erected In con-
nection with the Exposition. Views have
already been published Of the Electrical
Building, the Mining Euiidin. the Water
Palace. the Queen Isabella Pavilion, and
several other structures.
A novel. interesting. and instructive
contest is offered TO its readers bv Hug-
pcy's Young People Al few cotton seeds
are supplied 70 ail applicants. aud these
they are Invited to plant and raise. ni,d
after certain date TO send in written
history ct their experience ~ cotfon-l
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-05-03
CARTERET CLUB.

One of the most popular members OF
Cateret Club in talking with me the other
day about the club, said that what the
Carteret needed was young blood. He was
in favor, he said, of buying the lot next
to the club house. and building bowling
alley or some other similar attraction to
bring in young vigorous men who would
give the cldD boom.
William Brnkerhoff is one of the livll.
est and most entertaining members Of
the club. He is an excellent story teller
and always has some new yarn to spin
when he visits the handsome structure Oh
Church street.
There are several members who are oil
the opinion that the club would be better
off If some athletic features were added
A bowling alley, gymnastic accessories OF
even cycling branch they declare would
be of much benefit to the club
President Thurston of the Park Board
is considered one of the best all-around
card players IN the club. When the Car.
teret comes to select its champion to con
tend with the best players OF the other
clubs may eyes will be turned toward the
genial horse car president.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-05-03
FEDERAL CLUB.

The House Committee of the Federal
Club would do much needed service II
they would direct the janftor to repair
the front gate SO that it would open to
visitors and members, or TO remove the
dilapidated eyesore entirely.
EsThe wisteria vine over the piazza Of
the club house is in bloom and the purple
blossoms are beautiful. The cherry and
apple trees about the lawn are also In
blossom and the odors of Araby, the biest,
are not In it with the atmosphere OF the
club grounds
Chairman E. w WoolleY of the Com
mittee on Anusements is of the opinion
that the best way to entertain the mem
bers now is to furnish each with a ham,
mock and copy OF the THE SUNDAY
MORNING NEWS.
Captain Charles Laws has promised to
keep the club supplied with fish and
crabs as soon as he begins his summer
pleasure outing days.
A piano solo by Joe Locke is something
that no member Of the club desires MISS
ing.
At the last business meeting half a
dozen new members were elected in Ehe
club
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-05-03
THE J. G. A. G.

Vice-President Finney presided at the
meeting of the Jersey City Athletic Club
on Monday evening, with q grace and
dignity that won him fresh laurels. The
usual routine business was transacted,
and the gymnasium committee reported
that the recent entertainment had Melted
the club 8 good sum. The revenue COM
mittee also made report, in which it
was stated that great progress Was being
made with the rehearsals for the minstrel
entertainment week after next. and in
which assurances were given that the
entertainments would be a success dnan-
cally as well as artistically.
Ten new members were admitted to
the club at the last meeting and every
hingindicates that the organization is
III a highly prosperous condition.
The hearts of Walter Wescott, Doc
Wins and the other bowling friends are
heavy within them. Owing to repairs
the bowling alleys viii soon be closed
against these gentlemen They are try
ing to console themselves with billiards
and pool with the result that that de-
partment is now paying handsome
profit according to the report of the com.
mitlee.
A letter was read at Monday rights
meeting from President Tappan in which
the gentleman stated that he had arrived
safely in Paris His next letter Is awaited
with feverish anxiety.
The events OF the coming week, accord
ing to the official programme, are.-Mon-
day card night; Tuesday, ladies' alter
noon. on which occasion Indies will be adj
mitted by card only; Wednesday evening,
u rehearsal OF the minstrel troupe; Thurs
day, another ladies' afternoon, and
meetings OF the Gymnasium Committee
and the Bicycle Committee In the even
ing; Saturday evening the gymnasium
class will be taught some new tricks and
the Revenue Committee will meet.
Industry and ingenuity In managing the
bicycle department OF the club as he did
in the gymnasium entertainment the
other evening, That branch will be one OF
the most successful in the club.