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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
NO RECEIVER YET.

Counsellor E. S. Cowles made appliea-
ton before Chancellor McGin in the
Court of Chancery this morning for a
further hearing on the application for a
receiver for the American Insurance
Company, to take place on Monday next
The qualification of Leon Albeit Jr, as
a receiver for the concern, was held in
abeyance upon the request of State Com
missioner of Banking and Insurance,
George S. Dnryee, who reported to the
Chancellor that the company would at
tempt to make good its deficiency. He
reported the liabilities of the concern to
be $4,000 and the assets $4,000.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
CONSTITUTION FOR oOREA.
BIZ Gable to the United Press.

LONDON, Nov. Is. 1s94,-A despatch
from Chemulpo to news agency says
that the officials of the Corean Govern
ment, whose tendencies are pro-Japan-
ese are framing a constitution to be
issued at the beginning of 1895.
A, despatch from Tientsin says it is re-
ported there that Colonel Won Hanneken
has been put in complete command of
the Chinese paVY.'
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
ST. JosEPH's FAIR A SUCCESS.

st. Joseph's Fair, which opened last
Monday evening in Pavonia Hall, was
crowded last night. Numerous articles
are being continually added to fill the
places of those sold. The elegant piano
to be raffied off at the Children of
Mary's booth attracts much attention.
1t is put to use every night by the
Hght-footed damsels. who occasionally
steal from behind their tables to join
the dance. The fair has SO far proved
a grand success, and the financial re-
suits appear very promising
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
PLEASANT BIRTHDAY RECEPTION
Miss Florence Allen Entertains Her
Friends With Merry Making

Mrs. Allen of Henry street rendered
reception to her daughter, Florence upon
the occasion of the tenth anniversary of
her birthday last evening, and large
number of the young lady's friends
spent most enjoyable evening. Singing.
games and dancing were the features.
A supper was served at midnight. Among
those present were:-Mr. and Mrs. Allen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Decker, Mrs. MeKelvie and
daughter Jessie, Mr.. R. May Miss y,
Decker, Mr.. P. H. Pieve, Mr., John Rich
ard Luhrs, Miss M. Ladd, Mr.. f.
Miss A. Nunamacher, Mr.. w. Leonard,
Miss E. Ward, Mr.. II. Means, Miss M.
Werthime, Mr.. G. Allen, Miss E. Hillman,
Mr.. G. Fie, Miss L. Browning, Mr.. \.
Dunning, Miss D. Mills, Mr.. w. Brown
ing, Miss D. Tibbles, Mr. w. Summers,
r. Nunamacher, D. Fiess, w. Dunning
and c. Cline.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
PORT ARTHUR's FORTS.
Bv Gable to the United Press.

LONDON, Nov. Is, 1S94.-A despatch to
the 'Pall Mall Gazette" from Yokohama
says that the land forts at Port Arthur,
comprising the defences in the rear, are
much stronger than the seaward forts.
the enemy having placed in them one hun
dred additional guns. the Japanese ex-
pect that if the Chinese make any de-
fence of these positions the engagement
will be a sanguinary one.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
A DYING REVELATION.

WINDSOR, Ont. Nov. 49, 1894 George
Alpsley, a young Englishman, died here
last evening of pneumonia Before death
he gave the name of q titled family in
England and said he was the only son,
but had been a black sheep. He had
been in every quarter of the globe. He
was a composer of music of consider
n nle merit
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
THE STAR BOARDER AGAIN.

Paul Hunger is the star boarder of
Frederick Fuchs boarding house at No
45O Second street, Hoboken, but it is not
likely that he will remain so much
longer, Fuchs visited Justice Rusch last
night and saying that the boarder was
too intimate with his wife, asked for adj
vice The justice asked him for legal
evidence before he could do anything
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
EDITORS Rash BOAST.

DRESDEN, Nov. Is. 1sa4-Herr Grad
nauer, editor of a Socialist newspaper
in this city, has been sentenced to ten
months Imprisonment for publishing an
article asserting that, while serving in
the capacity of a non-commissioned Off
cer he propagated Socialism in the
army
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
JOHN D. MENAGH ROBBED.

Thieves broke into the residence of
Mr.. J. s. Menagh at No. $50 York street
last night and made away with large
quantity of silver and plated ware, valu-
ed at $500. No trace of the thieves can
he found.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
BISHOP w1GGBR COMING HOME.

Bishop Wigger will arrive either this
evening or tomorrow morning in Hobo
ken on the steamship Eller of the
Bremen line. He will be met by a num-
Der of priests, who will escort him to
the Church of Our Lady of Grace,
where he will be entertained
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
ouURcu To BE cooN,rE I r ME-.

The Board Of Finance may concur in
the appointment of Benjamin Church as,
consulting Engineer in the water speci-
ications this afternoon. Mayor Wanser
will approve the resolution If it is passed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
MA1TLRs OF FACT

1884 Defiance tomatoes just In Ask
your grocer for them. Cost more than COM
mon goods, but great deal better. Wholesale
at D. E. Cleary Cos wholesale stores.
We have TWO stores in the city we'll
stocked with only pure drugs Our prices are
very low. Ewing & Co
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL MULLoNE

A memorial mass (month's mind) will
be offered at st. Peters Church at nine
o'clock tomorrow morning for the re-
pose of the soul of the late Michael Null
lone. 1t is expected that the friends of
numbers
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK Nov. 15 lse4.-For the IS hours ending
At eight p N. Eridav:-For New York includ-
ing Long fsian1 also for Connecticut and Northern
new Jersey:-rair TODAY followed by Increasing
ciouyiDess and rain on Eridsy; warmer; south to
southwest winds. hex oDing brisk to nigh,
Rartnest,s Therm 0nseIer Report.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-15
SCARLET FEVER AND SCHOOL.

NYACK, N. Y. Nov. Is, 1894 The
Board of Education of Haverstraw, hav-
ing ordered the public school there kept
open despite an epidemic of scarlet fever
which prevails, physicians have today
published a request to all parents to
keep their children home. The attend
ance at school promises to be very
small.
Hoods Sarsaparilla, acting through the
blood reaches every part of the system, and
in this way positively cures catarTh.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-28
TAge-Herald.l

TAge-Herald.]
 It always affords public journal pleas- ure to testify to merit where it is de- served. It is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the AGE- HERALD joins with it's brethren of the press in tes- tifying to the merit, skill and reliability of Dr. o. T. Dozier, principal of the Southern Medical dispensary of this city. Dr. Doz1er has resided for many years in Birmingham, and each successive year fulness, and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens. Ills long record and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinc tion of standing at s.the head of his profession.
 [Daily News, Birmingham.I
 Dr. Dozier, the head of the institution, is physician and surgeon of education, and high literary attainments and gen. tleman, respected by all who know him. He can be relied on ih all matters pertain ing to his profession.
 The News commends him most cordially to all those in need of his services.
 Weekly Mirror, selma.l @s The doctor is highly recommended by the press of the State as being a reliable practitioner.
 TBessemer Weekly.l BY EDUCATION, TRAINING AND INSTINCT. There is probably not a more highly educated physician in this section than Dr. O. T. Dozier. He is a specialist of many years experience and spccessful practice. He is noted for his thorough mastery of the details and intricacies of his profession and for unusual scientific attachments.
 Masonic Guide.l
 Dr. Dozier comes from family of prominent physicians, and with his full store of medical knowledge, and his va- ried and large experience in his rrofes- sion, Dr. DoZier can be relied upon to treat diseases in the most successful man. ner. al
 rsumpter County sun.l
 Dr. Dozier's reputation as specialist has overstepped the bounds of Alabama and he Is known all over thes6outh. Dr. Dozier is not only an eminent physician, but brilliant writer and poet. His work in this line has been compared to that of the late Father Ryan, the poet priest.
 Labor Advocate.I
 Cr. Dozier bears the reputation of being one of the most successful practitioners in the South. A personal acquaintance with the principal warrants the Labor Advo- cate in giving the Institution the warm. est recommendation to it's every reader.
 IBessemer Journal.l
 pr. DozieI's reputation Is brilliant one. He is q specialist of nearly twenty years' experience in active practice, andis strictly reliable, and hss the confidenceof the public and the indorsement of the press. The doctor is distinguished grad- nate in every department of medical science and his success with patients IS wonderful.
 Birmingham Argus.1
 ] be relation 10 practical science in medi- cine and his universal success Tn the treat- Ment of chronic clses oefines the position of Dr. o. T. Dozier as cue indispensable to Birmingham.
 IAlIiance Herald. Rome, Ga.
 The Herald learns with n uch satisiac. t.oL that Dr. O. T. LoEier is meeting with great success ID Birmine ham where he is al the head of the Southern Medical Dis pensary Company. The doctor is well
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-28

known here. He is a thorough gem tleman and an able and competent physician and an enterprising and push ing business man, and his many friends will rejoice at his continued success.
 IWinona tMss.) Times.l
 pr. Dozier is a specialist of great repu. tation, and has been unusually success ful in his practice. He never undertakes a caseunless reasonably sure of a cure. He is higt-toned gentleman, and can
 IAtlanta Constitutional
 Dr. o. T. Lozier, the head of the South. e1n Medical Dispensery, of Birmingham, Ala, is a specialist of nearly twenty years' experience in the treatment of chronic, nervous and private diseases, and his uniform success has given h i'm lead- Z ing position in the medical profession in thatcity.
 Sunday Morning Star.I
 Dr. .Dozier's success has been simply marvellous, and has elicited the most en- thusiastic words of praise and gratitude from the dispensary 's many patrons from all over the state.
 Cherokee Advertiser.I
 Dr. Dozier is a fluent and brilliant writer, a perfect gentleman and a true man.
 IEutaw Whig and Observer.l
 While in Birmingham recently we had 5 the pleasure of meeting Dr. Dozier, and found him to be an interesting and genial gentleman. He has not only the rsputa- ton of being fine physician, but Is writer of considerable character.
 [The Southern Odd Fellow.l
 We cannot aGd anything to the reputa- ton Dr. o. T. Dozier has already aa- quiredin the line of his profession, but we know him to be brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every prom ise he makes to those needing his services. s Mountain Home, TalIadega.]
 The press of Birmingham and all over Dr. Dozier as a physician, surgeon and gentleman, and we have no hesitancy in recommending him to those of our pat. Ions who need his services.
 Peoples, Tribune.I
 There are men born for every calling in life, and in this particular we desire to call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of the Southern Medical Djspensary, under the personal super vision of that eminent physician, Dr. o. T. Dozier, M. D. The fame of this cele- brated institute is nov known far and wide, and 1t gives us pleasure to add our indorsement to it's worth and character.
 (The Gate City Humining Bird.]
 The fast increasing practice of Dr.. Q. T. Dozier is one of the gfeatest proofs to the intelligent of his scientific skill in the medical profession.
 Alabama Christian Advocate.1
 Tho Southern Medical Dispensary is the leading institution of it's Kind in Bir- mingham, and has been instrumental in effecting the cure of many serious cases, and thus carrying healing and happiness to many homes. Dr.. o. T. Qozier, head of the Southern Medical Dispensary, gives his entire time and personal super vision to the work, and brings to bear g careful medical training in the best col- leges of the land and a long and valuable experience in the treatment of special diseases. His professional standing is unimpeachable, and his character as Q proach.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-28
A Special Work.

We devote very special attention to that class of weak enfeebled who suffering from nervous prostration impoency, failing memory etc., result of mprudence evil practices excessive ndugences secret causes of pre- mature decay and barriers to welded e To all such men we can give relief and guarantee cures.
 Read the following inducements by the press
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-28
Endorsements by Patrons.

While we never solicit publish personal testimonials will place another hundred dollars forfeit to charity that we can exhibit larger number of unsolicited personal testimonials by patients skill and success than can be exhibited by any competitor in this city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-28
LOCAL COTTON.
THE SUNS COTTON REvIE W.

NEW YORK. Oct. 27-The Sun cotton re- view says:
 Cotton declined to 6spoints. then recovered steady at a decline ot to points Liverpool declined 1-32d on the spot, 2l9 to points on near months and 1l2 to points on the distant 900 bales.
 Port receipts are estimated at 46, 160 bales, against 53, All bales this day last week and b2 ,065 bales for the same day last year.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-28

LIvERPoOL COTTON MARKET.

 LIVERPOOL. Oct. 27.-Noon.-Cotton demand moderate rrices easier; American middling, 732d. Sales, 10, ,O00 bales, of which S700 were American; for speculation and export, 1U00 bales. Receipts, 15 ,0U0 bales, of which Il, TOO were American.
 Futures were weak; demand moderate. American middling and low middling clause quotations.
 October and November de- livery ........... ..........3 O3-64dm5 OI-b4d November and December
 delivery --...............-3 5 03-64dn3 OZ-b4d December and January de-
 livery ............ ........3 o4-64d@3 O3-64d January and February de-
 livery y...................... Ob-64d@3 O6-b4d February and March deliv- March and April delivery. 3 0e-64daa Os-64d April and May delivery. ....3 10-64d@3 11-64d May and June delivery ....3 12-64d LIVERPOOL, Oct. 27.-4 p. m.-Futures closed easy.
 American middling and low middling clause quotations:
 October delivery. ............3 00-64d@3 1-64d October and November de-
 livery y......................3 oO-64d@3 01-64d November and December
 delivery y...................3 O1-64d* December and January de-
 January and February de-
 eFy aBB6ok~o4uWS o4-o4u
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-28
Valuable Book Free.
No Exposures.

All etters books question ss etc., sent in plain sealed envelopes Write you in need of skiul treatment for any form of chronic private disease or if you are de- srous of any information of medical character in reference any disease delicate disorder which you may have and we will cheery reply to your letters without charge Only incose stamp for reply
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-04
Arrested for countcrsc,.,nw.

The treasury secret service is Informed
OF the arrest yesterday at Poplar Bluffs,
No, OF J. Q. Wilson ana Luc.en Hubbard
Tor cornterfeiting. These mea were con-.
nected with the Haley gang. recently -
rested at Ashley. H., for coun .erfeiting II
Grant and Manning tweaty-5o.lar notea,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-04


nected with her arrest showed to what a
great degree the lower classes OF the south
are governed by superstition. The woman
was a mulatto and had cabin on Monroe
street near Royal. The orgies conducted in
this place annoyed the respectable neigh
bors and upon their complaint the place was
raided. The policemen found q regular
abode Of voodoo worship. II II can be call
ed such, and seized all the horrible OBJ
jects used In the rites. A human skull,
covered with tinfoil. was on an altar in one
corner and 1t was surrounded with human
bones. snakes, toads and other reptiles and
several dogs skulls. There were numerous
candles on the altar. All these things had
some particular part In the ceremony the
woman performed when she was employed
to put curse on somebody, and hundreds
Of letters were found from people who
wanted their especial enemies pursued by
evil. 1t was shown at the trial that the
curse Was established by putting the name
OF the person under ban upon a slim of ma
per and placing 1t under q jar fun of
snakes and frogs.
The voodoo woman and her yo.ar,es
danced around this. mumbling incantations.
and at their conclusion the person selected
for victim was believed TO be doomed n
misfortune and misery. The Gould woman
was reared by numbers Of people whose in
teiiigence should have made them know
better, and many Of the lower cls sses were
absolutely governed by her. There are
many more OF her class in New Orleans. as
well as In other cities In the south. Some
OF them profess2t to be able to place a charm
upon q person that will preserve the indI-
vidual from detection IL he should commit
crime This species Of voodooism is re-
sponsible for a large amount Of petty thiev-
ing. as well as more serious crimes. COM
mitted by the ignorant young negroes OF
the south. The colored boy Is a natural
coward. but when he thinks he is Charmed
against being found out and sent 20 the
calaboose he becomes a most daring and
courageous criminal. II they are caught
they will believe In ninety mine cases out
Of a hundred that they did something 10
keep the charm from working ana will
never for an instant question the efficacy
II the voodoo. providing the instructions
are carried out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-04

At a recent session Of the East Ger
man United Brethren conference, at Leb-
anon, Pa, n resolution was passed to pro-
hibit. wherever introduced In our church,
the traditional character Of Santa Claus at
our Christmas festivities"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-04
LAID TO REST.
Impressive Last Rites Over the Late
John T.. Given.

Impressive Last Rites Over the Late
John r. Given.
The remains Of the late John T. Given
were laid to rest with simple but very i'm
pressive services yesterday afternoon A
short service was held at the residence Of
the deceased. 924 I street northwest. by Rev.
DR.. Stakely. Then the body was removed
to the Street Baptist Church ucder escort
Of the Grand Lodge. I. o. O. f., of the Dis
trict Of Columbia, the Grand Encan.pment
Mount Nebo Encampment No. 6; Washing
ton Lodge, No. O: the Veteran Volunteer
Ffremen's Association. the Patrisrchs Mill
tant. the Grand Canton. Potomac Canton, q
detail from the Washington Light Infantry
Corps. the board OF directors Of the Column
bian University and the board Of directors
Of the Washington Beneficial Endowment
Association. the solemn procession being
headed by the Fourth Artillery Band.
The band played Nearer. Ny God. to
Thee, as the casket was carried into the
crowded church. The choir sang Asleep in
Jesus" which was followed by prayer by
Rev. DR.. Greene, pastor Of Calvary baptist
Church. Rev. DIR. Stakely, pastor of the
First Baptist Church, read several appro-
pirate scriptural passages. Afterward Rev.
Or. Muir, pastor of the E Street Baptist
Church. eloquently spoke at length UPON the
honored life OF Mr.. Given. The choir sang
Thou BEST Rock OF Ages, I'm Hiding In
Thee, and the services were closed by
prayer by Rev. DIR. Meador.
The interment was at Oak Hill cemetery
where further services were conducted by
the Odd Fellows.
Tie active pallbearers were Mr.. william
T. Allan. grand representative, i. o. o. r.;
Mr.. John Chancey of the Patriarchs Mil.
tant; DIR. Aaron Baldwin OF Mt. Nebo En-
campment; Mr.. NJ. French OF WASHINGTON
Lodge, No. q. i. o. .. T.: Mr.. John T. Su.
ter of the Veteran Firemen's Association,
and Mr.. John r. whitemore Of the Grand
Encampment, while Messrs. II. A. willard
Hugh Taggart. Robert Martin, J. Orme
Wilson. Professor Montague. Edgar Spsiden,
John Marbury. j. A. Wineburger and Ros-
we'll Fisher were present at the services in
the capacity Of honorary pallbearers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-04
Changes I'm business Properties.

The entire plant and property Of the Po-
tomac Terra Gotta Company was trans
ferred yesterday to George Mason, the con-
sideration being $4,000.
Robert Portner leased to N. Auth. s.
Auth and ]. H. Rupert the business prop
erty at the corner Of Virginia avenue and
d street southwest for a period OF ten years
at a rental of $2S9.5O per month. He also
gives the lessees the option of buying the
property any time within three years for
81, 300. the frst payment being s14,415, and
the remainder in deferred payments, to be
agreed upon. at per cent interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-04
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS.
FlOurishing Organization of Instruc
tors of Young Christians.

tors of Young Christians.
The District Of Columbia branch Of the
Sunday Teachers Club has made a splendid
beginning, although but six months old.
Two hundred teachers. representing thirty
five Sunday schools, have enrolled as men,
bers, and others are expected to join. The
club will hold six sessions each month, so
arranged that the various sections of the
city may be accommodated, and q general
mass meeting or rally will occur at inter-
walls. when all will be assembled. The open
ing meeting in the several sections will be
held at 1880 o'clock pm. on the dates and
at the places following:
October Sat First Congregational Church,
for the central section, bounded by North
Capitol. Pennsylvania avenue. 18th street
and X street northwest.
October Sat Baptist Church. corner 31st
and N streets, fer the Georgetown section,
all west Of Rock creek.
October 9-At Mount Vernon Place NJ. E.
Church South, for the northern section,
bounded by X. North Capitol. 18th and
Boundary northwest.
october lO-At Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church, for the eastern section. all east of
the Capitol, north and south.
October Pat Ryland M. E. Church.
corner d and 10th streets southwest, for
southern section, bounded by South Capitol
Pennsylvania avenue and the river.
OCtODCT lt-At DdptiSt SnuTCn, cor
ner 18th and o streets northwest, for the
western section, bounded by 18th, Rock
creek, E street and the Boundary.
DIR. Gilbert will conduct these opening
meetings and continue thereafter to exer-
else q personal supervision over the subse-
quent sessions which will be arranged at
each section. He will be assisted, moreover
by several earnest laymen and pastors
and as rapidly as possible 1t Is desired to
bring into the movement all the officers
and teachers of the District.
The Sunday Teachers Club Is one Of four
fraternities established by the American
Society of Religious Education, and has for
its object to elevate the office Of Sunday
school teacher by securing a better prep
aration for those who have assumed or
may hereafter assume its duties. The club
provides two years course Of study and
practice, part Of which bears on the Sun
day school lesson. This course has been
before the country for nearly six years ard
has been pursued In whole or in part by
nearly 10000 persons. 1t was arranged
under the supervision of an able commit
tee Of educators and has been most heartily
commended by those who have examined It,
The District branch Is under the con troll
Of a council, as follows: c. w. Needham
and p. H. Bristow, Baptist: Prof. ]. E.
seitz and w. r. Woodward, Methodist: A.
]. Halford and w. II. H. Smith, Presby-
terrain: w. w. MILAN, Methodist Church
South; D. p. HickliEg. Episcopalian; J. r.
johnson, Congregationalist; Andrew Will
son. Christian; L. D. Alden, Lutheran.