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Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
A Co-Operatiye Paper.

New YORK, May 26. The Herald ed
itorially announces that Mr.. Bennett is
going to make The Herald a co-opera-
Tive society for the sole benefit Of til
members of The Herald staff from the
general manager to the office BOYS. The
rumor that The Herald was to become
a stock company is denied.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
The Cherokee Bond Deal eompieted.

NEW YORK, May pa syndicate
has been formed to handle the $6,000,-
600 worth Of bonds which representa-
tives of the Cherokee Indians are en-
deavoring to place. The deal. it is an
nounced, will probably be consunmated
and details announced.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
Drinking Allowed at jackson Park.

CHICAGO, May 28.-The police de-
partlnent has been advised that it need
use no extraordinary efforts to enforce
the prohibition Law of jackson park,
holding that the city ought not to in
terfere with the appetites Of the guests.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
ue Cheated the Gal.ows.

MARLB 70. Nd, May 26.-Wm. Pink
ney, sentenced to be hanged on the Seth
of June for the murder of Francis NJ.
Bowie, has Just escaped from Jail.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Huntsville Ala
April 2SIh, 1893.
Notice is hereby given that the followins
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver at Huntsville. Alabama on
Friday, 9sh day of June. 1898,
viz: Stephen N. King for the So Ell Section
Z, VIZ S VIZ Section s. Township .. s Z East
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land. viz:
William NJ. eagle, George Sharpe John Homes
and Hiram Owens, all of Honea, Alabama.
VIM. c. WELLS,
4-29-6t REGISTER.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
Graduating = Dresses

was complete and manv
took advantage Of this
notlce--came, saw, and
bought. All we want
you to do is to come and
look, then you will be
sure to buy, as our prices
are way below our COM
petitors:
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27

Mrs. E. Dentler opens the ice cream
season with that delicious article, cooi
and refreshing made Of genuine cream.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
TO THE PUBLIC.

WALKER BROS.
Are now ready to do all kinds
of painting and decorating
Give them a call before having
work done.
Shop opposite MCGEE Hotel
-2l, 3m. Huntsville, Ala.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27

Turkish Bath Towels ....fOc
Jersey Ribbed Vests. ..O9c
Velvet Ribbons. ........O5c
calico Waists. .............34c
foys Waists Csc
Gents Seamless Hose fEo
Mems Straw Hats Oc tOS2.5O
Mems BalbriggaE Undershirts 25c
and a hundred other ar
ticles at prices to sur
prise you.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT HUNTSVILLE, ALA
May 4th 1898 I
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Huntsville, Ala, on
18th day of june, SOB,
viz: Ep Gatlin on Homestead Entry, No 1851
tor the W 4 Of s E n, Sec. is, Township s
Range west,
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land, viz:
William Fortenberry, Thomas Delap, William
Hargroye, George Goodwin, Dan Ala,
VIM. q. WELLS,
5 SGT Register.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
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To Meet Them at West Point.

At 7:40 Monday morning Governor
Northen and his staff will leave for
West Point to meet the body Of Hon.
jefferson Davis.
The governor and staff will escort tho
remains of the dead chieftain as far as
Greenville. s. G. Invitations to this eff
feet have been sent to the staff.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27

Best bakers bread fresh from the oven
at Mrs. E. DENTLER's.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-31
MUSICAL ECHOES.

Our Artists at Home and Abroad-Prep-
arations for Easter.
Tickets for the coming piano recital on
the new keyboard have been sent a num-
Der of musicians In this city. 1t will be
at Chamber Music Hall. Fifty-seventh
street and Seventh avenue, on Thursday
evening, April 6, at half past eight o'clock.
Miss Ethel Newcomb, of this city, will be
one of the principal performers. She
will play Liszt's arrangement OF a Bach
prelude and fugue, Chopin's G majo r
pocturne, and the Twelfth Rhapsodf g
Hongroise. Master Gottfried II. FEEDER
lein. who played recently at the residence
of Mrs. Durrie, will give Heller's "Slum-
Der Song' and Chopln's "Trauermarsch."
The other soloists will be Miss Grace
Bidweli, Miss Alice Quimby and Miss
Elsie Lautenschlaeger.
The following numbers will be upon
the programme at the next Fortnightly
observation-disclosures of Returning Pill
grims, from Taunhaueser, arranged for
two pianos, eight hands, Mrs. Lyle, Miss
Brett, Miss Perkins, Miss Cnesley. scene
from Tannhaueser, with the Evening
Star aria by Mr.. William f. Brown.
Albumblatt for violin and piano, Mr..
john Holland and Mrs. Lylo. TINS will
be given for the first time in this city. In
thc Saint-Saens part, Miss Florence
Turner will slug. u there will be given
a setting Of u Saint-Saens theme for
violin aud piano. pT Mr.. Gustav L..
Becker, for this occasion. Mr.. Hoiland
will play the violin part, accompanied by
Mr.. Becker.
The new medley, arranged By Mr..
Victor Baier for the HasbrouckGlees CLUB,
and dedicated to the class OF 1893. Is
ready, aud will be placed in rehearsal
= lr-&-l E&@ h Lfncfnr AZ a
it is the tenth composition of this sort,
and Mi. c.. C. Sttmets has christened it
the "Decennial Medley" 1t is made up
of selections from Carmen" "Merry
War; and .'Fatinitza."
There is a strong probability, amount
ing almost to u certainty, that Mr.. Fred
eric Dean will deliver at least one course
Of lectures on musical subjects before the
Hasbrouck School of Music next fall. A
large delegation from Jersey City at
tended Mr.. Deans last lecture on the
Stabat Mater Dolorosa yesterday morn
ing at Chickering Hail. and heard
Peyolesi's setting OF the hymn. The
who played at the last Meiopoia.
1t is intended to give an American
mpos NIGHT at the Fortnightly in
the course of the month. A number Of
songs, instrumental arrangements and
p%olypnonic works will be given from
manuscript. IL is surprising TO see how
MANY really valuable compositions can
be ed for choice.
The soioists at the next MelOpoia, April
10. will be Miss Geraldine Morgan, violin,
aud Francis Fisher Powers. At the last
rehearsal Of the Melopoia. four of the
leading voices were incapacitated from
colds
There will be a new tenor in the choir
OF the Tabernacle after April, aud pos
sibly other changes.
Mr.. Victor Baier will play the organ at
ST. Michaei's Church. One. Hundred and
Dh.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-31
THE SOCIAL STIFFNESS.
Rest Before the Gayety of Eastertide-
Clubs and Classes.

Rest Before the Gayety of Eastertide-
Clubs and Classes.
Mr.. Edward j. Woolley has sent out
CARDS for the marriage of his daughter,
Miss Ella Marie Woolley, to Mr.. j. Sidney
Adams, on Tuesday evening. April II, at
o'clock, at st. Johns Free Church.
Summit Avenue.
Miss Fannie Clarke and Miss Sara L.
Culver have sent out cards for an exhibit
ton of hand-decorated china aud art en-
broiaeries on Wednesday and Thursday,
April 5 and G, from one TO 10p. M, at Nc.
l65 Pacific Avenue. In the exhibit will
be many rare aud beautiful specimens OF
ceramic aud textile art, affording an after
moor of great pleasure.
There WAS no meeting of the downtown
literary class yesterday afternoon. The
next will be held at the residence of Mrs.
H.. C.. Wait. on York Street. next Thurs
day afternoon. at 8 O'clock.
The gymnasium class for ladies. at the
Jersey City Athletic Club. every Tuesday
afternoon, has grown quite an institution.
AT a recent meeting there were more than
a hundred guests watching The exercises,
especially those OF q member Whose
friends know her as THE Human Fly"
A singular class meets every Monday
evening in the First Universalist Church
Jecture-rOom.
MI. and Mrs. Thomas Hale, now resid-
ing on Madison avenue, will remove next
month TO Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mrs.
Hale was Miss Agnes S~teinhauser.
1.-The Gossips'' will give a reception
Aprili5 o. ut Crescent Hall.
Mrs. Lyman Fish Is spending q short
time near Raleigh, N. G..
The Wednesday Eyening Enchre Club
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-31
THE DANCING SEASON.
Lincoln Lodge X. of p.

Lincoln Lodge No. SO, Knights of Pythias,
celebrated its twentieth anniversary last even
ing with a very enjoyable entertainment and
| reception at Roche's Hall. The exercise opened
with an overture by Prof. Teese's orchestra. An
able address on the history and advantage of
the Order was delivered by Past Grand Chancel-
lor John Ulrich.s 1t was followed by a piano
Duet by Misses Bills and Sault, excellently
rendered. Prof. Edward F, johnson produced
great hilarity by his numerous selections, Fred
Jones sang a popular song and Mrs. Henry Oertly
beautifully rendered several musical selections,
accompanied by Messrs. Teese, Stucke and
Chadwick. Mrs. John McNuity also sang very
gave selections on the. either. Cadet William R..
Coulson executed an exhibition drill. A cornet
solo was exquisitely played by Prof. Baird,
Prof. Edward F.eJohnsou gave another batch Of
pleasing recitations, Prof. Stucke played nicely
a solo on the xylophone aud MessrS. Fred Jones
and L. Pelloth sang an.amusinE dog song.
At the conclusion of the programme, the hall
was cleared for dancing. The of Ar
engagements were Leonard Pelloth, P, c., Chair
man; George w. Point, P. G, Sc Rotary; Luther
]. Bolton. The music was furnished by Prof.
Teese's orchestra. The officers of Lin
coin Lodge are Chancellor Commander
w. H. w. Bannister; Vice. Chancellor, Edward
Work, William Prove; Keeper of Records and
Seal, George W. Point, P. c.; Master of Finance,
Philip Lynch. P. c.; Master of Exchequer, Will
liam B. Allen, P. G.; Master-at Arms, John S.
Day; Inner Guard, Theodore j. Bolton; Outer
Guard, John Edwards, P. c..
Coming Events.
Court Pamrapo. No. sO25, A. o. F. Of A., will
hold its second annual ball on Monday evening.
at Metropolitan Hall. Greenvtlle.
The eleventh grand annual ball of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians No. II. will be held at Opera
Hall, No. As Gregory street Monday evening".
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-31
EASTER SONGS OF PRAISE.
Special Programmes to Celebrate
the Great Christian Awakening.

In addition to the Easter musical pro-
gramme announced in The JERSEY CITY
NEWS on Wednesday, the following
churches will have special services:-
BERGEN BAPTIST, P. N.
Easter carol, "A1leluia TO the King
Arthur P. Preston
Anthem, .Hosanna'.. Jules Granier
Anthem, "Christ the LORD is Risenn
Contralto solo, s'King Of Kings
Baptism service -. Music by Arthur p. Preston
Gospel Hymns.
MIR. Arthur Preston is organis5 and
musical director.
AT DIR. BRETT's CHURCH.
At the Bergen Reformed Church, the
Rev. DIR. Brett. Pastor. the quartet tie
choir under the direction of MI. Louis
Dressler, will render this programme on
Easter Sunday morning.
Professional in ................. B. Calkin
Anthem, 'Christ our Passover, ......Schnecker
Doxology.
Kyrie aud Gloria Tibi............R Lizard Selby
Gloria Patri, in B fiat.... ............Mosenthai
TIE Deum, in B fat......... BUCK
Anthem, He is Risen, Schiliing
Hymn, f'Come see the Place, ".....H. w. Parker
Ohertory, "As it began to Dawn. ".........Buck
Hymn $50, tune "Moultrie."
Postlude, "Hallelujah, ...-.........Bee oven
In the evening service, the anthem,
''The Strain UDraise, Alieluia," Henry
Wilson. will be sung, and carols by tn 9
Miss Lillian Kompff, sopranos; Mrs.
Frank H. Molten, alto; Mr.F. A. Parker,
tenor, and Mr.. William F. Brown, Bass,
THE TABERNACLE's MUSIC.
AT the Tabernacle, Mr.. Victor Baler,
organise and director; Mr.. e. E. Macom-
Der, assistant organist, the following pro-
gramme will be rendered.
MORNING SERVICE.
''Tnis Is the Day. Chorus.
Lords Prayer Dressler
Quartette.
Quartette.
Soprano solo, Easter Morn"..... ...Neidlinger
Miss Turner.
Unfold Ye Portals ~ C~Redemption) ...Gounod
Chorus.
EVENING SERVICE.
''The Heavens Are Telling (Creation).. Haydn
Chorus.
Dimittis'' Calkin
Tenor Solo and Chorus.
1.-THE Marvellous Work. tCreatior) .......Haydn
Soprano Solo and Chorus.
Hallelujah Chorus (MesSiah) Handel
The choir, besides the chorus, includes
the quartstte, Miss Florence Turner.
Mrs. F. Hicks. contralto; Mr.. E.
Blanchard, tenor, and Mr.. John Gillles,
bas=o.
AT 81. MARY'S CHURCH.
At st. Mary's Chureh, Hoboken, the
Rev. D. F. Warren, rector, the order OF
services will be as follows:-
7.30 A. NJ, Holy Communion.
$40 A. M, Choral Morning Prayer.
1870 A. NJ, Holy Communion, with Sermon on
the Resurrection.
P. NJ, Vespers, with Easter Carols, and
Children's Celebration.
7.9O P. NJ, Service Of Song and Praise.
AT ST. JOHNS FREE CHURCH.
The following services will be neld in
St. Johns Free Church on Summit ave-
nue. on Easter.
Sunrise service at 6.
Holy Communion at 7.3O and 1920.
Sunday school anniversary at 8.
Evening services at $50.
At The half-past ten service, Weber's
famous Communion service will be- sung.
the afternoon the children will present
flowers which will afterWard be carried
to the sick.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-31
CHURCH ABILITY.
Hedding's aKoffee Klatsch.n

IGudthk y 1AOLC0
The Young Peoples Society of Christian En-
deavor of the Hedding METHODIST Episcopal
Church, had a .'Koffee Klatsch'' sociable in the
church parlors last evening. Cards were dis
tributed with subjects for conversation num-
bered like an order for dancing. The young
gentlemen selected partners for conversation,
and names of the partners were filled in on the
cards. The topics on the programme were:-
"Kats, Handy, Kold Weather, Kompany, Koast-
ing, Komforts. Kristmas, Rough, Korns, Kali
ing" Piano music and singing were
%sandwiched informally between the chats,
and "Koffee and Krullers' were served. The
young folk enjoyed the party immensely.
scotch Clippers sociabIe.
The congregation of the Scotch Presbyterian
Church, in Mercer street, had a very pleasant
time at a"clipping party - in the Sunday School
rooms last night. under the auspices of the Mis-
sionary Aid Society, Parcels containing various
things chiefly japanese goods and CONNECTIONS
given by the members, were suspended from a
you could clip any parcel from the cord and
possess it. The clipping was preceded by music.
Miss Maggie Rennet sang and Miss Endora
Earl played violin solos accompanied on the
piano by Miss Blanche Wood. Frank Soule.
sang the old ballad "Nellie Gray" and a medley
Of songs. Refreshments and games followed
the selling of the parcels. The Rev. Peter Nit
chell, the Pastor, Joined In the merrymaking.
North Baptist Sunday School.
The officers. teachers and scholars, of the
First Baptist Sunday School. assembled II in the
church parlors last night, to hold a social ses-
sion. A programme consisting Of recitations.
dialogues and vocal and Instrumental music was
rendered, after which, a COLLATION. was served.
Great credit was due the committee in charge,
Mr.. Walter Dear. Mrs. TruesdaIe Brown, Miss
Carrie Lawrence, Miss Jessie Robinson, and
Mr.. Randall Ramsay. This is the first of a series
OF such social sessions, which will be held at
regular intervals, for members Of the school
only. Assistant Superintendent, Fred B rown,
acted as master OF ceremonies.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-31

Tenth street and Tenth avenue, tonight,
when the oratorio of Gethsemane will be
produced. The music is extremely diff
cult and requires a clear conception and
mastery rendering.
Miss Lucy It.. Nelson OF Bergen avenue
will sing ap st. Michael's Church. New
York, Easter morning, in Weber's Mass
in G.. Tomorrow morning she will sing
in the same church, the soprano solos OF
Kalinoda's Mass in A.
There has been a general request that
Miss Florence Turner sing, II Know
That Ny Redeemer Liveth," at the
evening service at the Taberna Gle,
Easter Day, and It may be added to the
already elaborate programme.
Mr.. Oscar Lang has written several
songs for soprano that Miss Lucy Nelson
will sing for the first time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-31

will meet April 5, at the residence Of Miss
Jennie Clerinew, No. $50 Coles street.
The wed ding OF Miss Fannie Irene
Smith and Mr.. Lymes Stevens CoDdir
was one of the few social event OF the
week, indeed the only brilliant occasion.
1t WAS celebrated on Wednesday evening
at the residence of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. "A. Smith, No. 103 York
street, the Rev. John l.. Scudder, of the
Tabernacle, performing the ceremony.
The brides gown was of heavy white
faille Francaise, deliberately embroidered
in seed pearls. and having a long court
train. She carried bride-roses n lilies
of the valley, and orange blossoms fast
enedlner veil. Mr.. Preston Mac Anerney
was best man. and Miss Carrie Smith,
who wore a dainty pale blue crepe EN-
pire gown, was maid of honor. The
bridesmaids were Ida B. Wolfe of
Princeton and Miss Emma Quincy of
New York and Messrs. w. Kiduer, Harry
Platt and John Morgan were the usners.
A large reception followed the ceremony
and Morrow & Day served supper. The
bridal tour was to Washington. and Mrs.
Conoit's gown was a c~edargreen broad
cloth. trimmed with velvet and bands of
P~ersienne.
There will be no meeting of the Alpha
Sigma this afternoon, on account of the
holiday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-31
TEACHERS IN COUNCIL.
Delegates from City Sunday Schools
Discuss Normal Methods.

Delegates from City Sunday Schools
Discuss Normal Methods.
Ateachers' Institute to promote friendly
relations between the sunday schools OF
he city, and bring to general discus
sion normal methods and problems, was
held last night III the Lafayette III, n.
Chapel, on Wilton street. At seven
O'Clock the delegates sat down to an ex-
cellenu supper, arranged and provided
by the committees from the Lafayette
NJ. E.. and Reformed Church, and
afterward, Mr.. &. II. Corield led in sing
inr. Mr., j. V. Foster, President of the
Hudson County Sunday School Associa-
ton, presided, and introduced Mr.. Bar
rett of Bayonne. who told OF the pros.
perity of his class of eighteen boys and
girls. Mr.. H~igginbotham spoke IN 4
similar vein, anu the meeting was opened
for general discussion. Mrs. HUNT, OF
the Tabernacle, asked whether 1t was bet
ter to separate the Bible class from the
main school, and several opinions
were offered Mr.. Cortield told OF
an experience Of his W with
TWO pupils who did not come into the
fold, and Rev. Mr.. Kommers asked what
hooks outside. of the Bible made good
..teachers' aids" The question or the
amount of time tn be devoted to the les
SOP was discussed, with the decision that
it should depend Upon the age of pupils.
About eighty Sunday school teachers
were present, representing the tabernacle
FIRST Baptist. Bergen Baptist. Lafayette
Reformed, and other churches OF the
Southern district.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-31
FREEHGiDERS' ROUTINE DOINGs.

Freebooter KimmerIy offered a resolution at
the Board of Freeholders' meeting yesterday
afte rnoon, instructing the Finance Committee
in conjunction with Counsel McGrath, to wait
upon Governor Werts and urge him 10 sign the
bill permitting the sale of old materials and un-
necessary supplies held by Freeholders in the
various counties. The bill met with violent op-
position in the Legislature. Mr.. Mcdonald. the
great labor protector, at first opposed the bill,
believing that 1t would in some way conflict
with the work of lsborers. When it was ex-
planned to MI. Mcdonald that the bill was
merely to permit the sale Of the crushed stone
at Snake Hill, he withdrew his objections. The
bill is now in Governor Werts's hands. The
into the County treasury every year.
Mrs. Fleming complained that the Meyerdirch
Brewing Company was maintaining q nuisance
in New Durham by permitting its waste water
to flow upon her lots and stagnate there. The
matter was referred to the Board of Health.
The Board will meet again next Thursday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-31
FOURTH M G. NJ

The cadets of Company D have elected the
following oficers:-Captain, Charles W. Lob
meyer; First Lieutenant, Eugene Dalleine;
Second Lieutenant, Edwin Flaherty. The cadets
are flourish ing and the weekly drills are well
att ended. An athletic association will shortly
be formed and baseball and football teams will
be organized shortly. Young men desiring to
join should visit the armory on Grand street
any Wednesday evening and Captain Lohmeyer
will give full particulars.
The Union Veteran Legion has invited the
Regiment to join them In q parade on Memorial
Day and it is quite certain that the officers will
accept the invitation. The boys are very en-
thusiastic over the matter and would be pleased
to have a chance to show what kind of stuff
they are made of.
The regular monthly meeting of Company A
will be held on Tuesday evening at the Armory.
The Cadet Corps will drill tomorrow night at
headquarters.
The rumor that Governor werts would sign
the New Armory Bill within the next few days
has caused the National Guardsmen to shout
for joy. The officers of the regiment would
like to see the armory ready for occupancy at
the opening of the next drill season.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-31
UNION LEAGUE STAG.

The "Stag'' at the Union League Club last
night was a very enjoyable one and was we'll
attended. Among those present was Reuben
Simpson, who was In the afternoon nominated
for Alderman-at- Large. Mr.. Simpson was
heartily congratulated.
The attractions offered by the Amusement
Committee were many and excellent. Leslie
Gossin read the third act of Othello with cou-
siderable expression and his efforts were ap-
preciated. William Vermilyea. New Jerseys
greatest amateur story teller, amused the Club
for half an hour in his inimitable manner. James
Machin sang several solos and Henry Thompson
rendered in an artistic manner several piano
selections. During the evening some marvel
lous japanese jugglery by professionals de-
lighted the audience WHO wondered at the skill
of the performers. The Club had provided
plenty of refreshments for the guests and the
evening was one of pleasure to all present.