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Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
Sudden Death of Mrs. Sterling
Shields

Mrs. Rose Shields. the beloved
wife of Mr.. Sterling Shi elds died very
suddenly y of heart disease at her resi-
dence near the depot about 61 o'clock
Tuesday evening last. She was taken
Ill while preparing supper and died
IN less than ten minutes. The sad
news was conveyed to her husband
summoning him from Mooresville
where he had gone to work Monday
leaving his family all in apparent
good health, arriving on the 4 o'clock
train Wednesday to find the peaceful
circle invaded by death. The funer-
al services conducted by Rev. Free
man Brake and Alfred McCalley were
largely attended from the Cumber-
land Church Thursday evening.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
FOR SALE.

A farm containing about 200 acres
within 8 miles of Huntsville. 140
acres under cultivation. Well wa
tered, and plenty of timber for the
place. Buildings new. Title good.
Apply to Jacob Zell on the place. or
11-21-6t A. w. MCCCLIOUGH.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
Grand Jury Report.

To the Hon. II. G. Speake, Judge Of the Sth
Judicial District
We, the Grand Jury, have inquired into
all indictable offenses, committed within
Madison County, that has been brought to
our attention and have presented for trial
all cases in which the evidence before US
made prima facie appearance of guilt.
We have examined one hundred and sixty
one witnesses and have found true bills in
ffty-two cases.
Homicide, though an emotional crime, we
have found in only two cases. But this
grand jury, regarding peace and order as
of cardinal Importance to the progress of
the community, have duly attended to ca
ses Of persons carrying concealed weapons.
Fully recognizing the fact, that we are not
living in the millenial era and that inju-
ries ard insults will occur, yet we consider
that affrays and street-fghts with concealed
weapons cut off all opportunity for the
peaceful settlement Of personal difficulties
and produce homicides without warning,
or fairness, or provocation, that they often
sacrifice the lives of innocent persons and
sometimes involve whole communities in
murderous strife. In fact the wearing of
concealed weapons is part and parcel Of
border-ruffianism, without the pale of CIV
ilized practice or the custom of gentlemen
= wholly out of place in an old, settled
community like this. It is an unfair and
homicidal resort, which has no counte-
nance under the laws of honor; and it will
be we'll if the young men of the county
come up to that standard.
We have examined the Jail and find it in
good condition-clean, we'll ventilated and
comfortably heated. The prisoners ex-
pressed satisfaction with their treatment
and the rations provided them.
We have Investigated the Bonds of the
County officers and find them sufficient. ex-
cept in the cases of A. J. Bently, Notary
Public, and James II. Ware, Tax Collector,
whose bonds we suggest be strengthened by
additional security.
The Books of the County Treasurer we
have carefully inspected, verifying the
items by vouchers and the accuracy of the
figuring by going over it all. The Books
are model of bookkeeping, in accord
with the requirements of law and nnmista-
kably clear in their exhibit of receipts and
disbursements.
In the Office of the Probate Judge is kept
complete transcript of the amounts of
money received by the Treasurer and also
of the vouchers on which money has been
paid out; and this exhibit is open to the
examination Of all citizens.
We have deemed it our duty to inquire
into the unsatisfactory condition of the
public roads and find that the law for work
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
PERSONAL

Rev. James Moore is out again
having recovered from an attack OF
Pneumonia
Mr.. VIM. Brock has returned from
spleasant bu.iness trip to Prescott
Ark.
Mr.. Geo. Motz, Mrs. Milton Humes
Misses Jennie Shefey and Ella Motz
returned Sunday from Cincinnati
where they went to enjoy the Musical
Festival.
Postmaster Thomas. of Decatur,
was in the city yesterday, the guest
of Marshall Kinds.
Mrs. Mary E. Hall has flourish
ing school at Madison.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23

Give your boy Smiths Worm Oil. /"
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
Circuit Court.

The Third week of Court opened
Monday with the criminal docket.
The jurors for the week were as fol.
lows:
JURY NO. l.
Alfred McCalley, William Holloway
Christopher C. McBroom, Elijah T. Mar
tin, Samuel Lang, Samuel E DAWSON, Jas.
Wyman, Henry Dahn, w. H. Doneg,n, A.
B Trewhitt, w. G. Rowe, G.. H. Power.
JURY NO. q
W. E. Payne. John Bailey, r W. Baker,
John Markham. James P. Graham, Chas
E. Robinson. W. j. Spivey, G. B. Con- nal
ly, J P. Hawk. E. W. Simpson and B. C.
Hammond.
State vs. Willis Kelly, continued.
State VS.. Reuben Wilkerson, con-
tinued.
State VS.. Andrew Hannah, contin-
ued.
State vs.. Phil Pride, continued.
State VS.. Jeff Martin, Forgery,
Guilty.
State VS.. Sam Washington, nolle
pressed.
State VS.. N. T. Fusion, grand lar
ceny, plea of guilty.
State vs.. Jere Underwood, grand
larceny, plea Of guilty.
Dixie White admitted to bail 800.
Chas. Roundrtee, three cases, dis
posing of mortgaged property mol
pressed.
Green Warren, Grand Larceny, mol
pros.
Sandy Beasly, manslaughter, plea
Of guilty-sentence l yr hard labor.
Frank Knowlton. 2 cases burglary.
Plea of guilty, one year in each case.
Alex Fitz. burglary, mol pressed.
Levi Esslinger, manslaughter, Jury
and verdict not guilty.
Joe Pickett, grand larceny-nol
pressed. New indictment ordered.
Stephen Hobbs, forgery, guilty, ap.
pealed.
Nettie Hammond, jury and ver-
dict guilty. Berry Hammond mol
pressed.
State vs.. john Smith, rape, in
progress.
State VS.. J. I. Norris, attem pied
rape set for Monday next.
Large amount of business disposed
of at present term, S3 cases in civil
and 80 on criminal docket.
Only IL cases remaining on the
Docket to be disposed of next week
The Grand Jury returned 81 true
bills-21 felonies and 81 misdemean
ors.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
At Herstein L. LOwenthal's

Complete fresh assortment of La
dies, Misses and Children's Custom
made Shoes, every pair warranted. :
All winter goods still selling at
your own prlce.
lO4 Sheetirg. lei h Linen Pillow
Casing, Towel, aud Napkins at great
ly reduced pr5-rs.
Our entire stock of hose marked
down. Call and see US.
HERsTEIN & LowENTHAL.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
DIED.

McCALLEY-Maria, the four year
oio daughter of Rev. Alfred McCally
mas Joined her mother "on the other
snore. The bereaved father * in
h1'le Maria, his last daug hter, which
WIN the death short time ago Of his
'eioved wife makes his affliction the
more grlevous, and arou. .es the gen.
eral sympathy.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
,,,iiIberboo1 Netl 'nadoIIiP.

r
rSs city will purchase a pair OF
,sr scales 81. location Of the
r.1.lsi Court buildings,
Measles are prevalent in the
M q few cases of mumps have
ATTEND the Rust Literary socie-
,.rt Friday night at the U. S.
Court house .,
Tho ladies supper tor the benefit
=. Methodist church Monday
s,st nsttsd sl40-
- The remains of John Slaughter
an The son Of DR.. Jno. r. Slaugh-
- =, we're inferred in the cemetery We'd
sesday. c,,.o
huntsville will certainly be nice
~ w. See? Huntsville Mdedependent.
1nry for joke
-Eighty-three civil cases have
=, disnosed of at the present term
! The Circuit Court.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
Resigns.

Mr.. John L. Rison, elected some
weeks ago to fill vacancy on the
Board Of Aldermen, rendered his res
ignation Tuesday night. His busi-
ness engagements will not permit him
tC serve.
As ex- AID. Wise is now at home,
lie city Fathers would do we'll to in
ye him back to his old seat.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
NOTICEFOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at Huntsville, Ala.

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Clerk Circuit Court Marion
County, Ala, at Hamilton, Ala, on
the 25th March, 1884, HID. entry No.
s739, S. VIZ N.E.4 NJ S. Ell n.
EL S. E14 o.13 7. 10 r. 2 West-W.
L. Gann.-He names the following wit
nesses to pr owe his continuous residenc
upon, and cultivation OF said land, viz !:
Samuel S. Cam. James w. Howell.
G lvin M. Burlason, Thos. Bottoms,--
all of Ireland p. 0. Ala,
JOHN M. CROSS,
2 9-6w. Register.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
The Barber,

When you wish an easy shave,
AS good as barber ever gave.
, just call on me at my saloon,
At morn, eve, or at noon.
cut and dress the hair with grace,
To suit the contour of the face.
My room is neat and towels clean,
Scissors sharp and razors keen;
And everything think you'll find
To suit the face and please the mind;
And all my art and skill can do.
If you just call, I'll do for you.
PowHATAN MCGILL, the live aud popular
barber, mhy be found at his stand, on
Washington ST. Don't fail to give him q
call. A frst-c.ass shave for 10 cents.
Trim and Shampoo, or 25 cents each.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PARDON.

Application will be made to bis Ex-
cellency, the Governor of Alabama,
after the expiration OF twenty days
from the date thereof. for the pardon
OF Nettie Hamm ond. convicted at
the February Term 1884, of the Cir
cult Court Of Madison County, State
Of Alabama, of Grand Larceny.
VIM. M. DOUGLASS,
J. II, ROBINSON.
Feb. q, 1884.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23

The Third week of Court opened
Monday with the criminal docket.
The jurors for the week were as fol-
lows:
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
u. s. MARSHAL'S SALE
OF
REAL ESTATE.

UNITED STATES MARsHAL's OFFICE,
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA.
HUNTSVILLE, ALA, Jan. 18th, 1884
Huntsville gazette., 1884-02-23
Rust Literary Society.

TIis Literary Society will meet
next Friday night at the U. S. Court
house. The blowing is the program
he OF exerc! e.
E,sav .. Miss Katie A. Bradford
Il citation r........... Mr.. B. q. Smith
Dialogue Mss Maggie Mcdonald and
................ Miss Matte Lee Jones
Recitation. ..........M Miss Ella Scruggs
Composition ..... Master Allen Carter
Defamation Mr.. Lawrence Hendley
Music (Solo) Miss Addie Preuit
Song. Miss Lille Bradford.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-17

1t pays to feed well. Let me give you
case: Having good lot of COWS, which
have bred and reared myself, and trained
them we'll to be kind and gentle in every
way. do not like TO part with them. But
having a few more than l could well take
care of this year, rented out FIVE of them to
aneighbor. One Of these COWS is a cross-bred
pure Ayrshire and jersey, and with her
first calf gave eight pounds OF butter the
first weeks churning; with her second calf
she gave twelve and one-half pounds the first
week after the milk was kept the calf was
fed on skinned milk only. This COW is
now six years old and in her prime. The
man complained of her and said she was
poor COW. what iced do you give her"
No feed at all but the pasture in the swamp
meadow, and she milks only four quarts
day." brought the COW home, and she was
a mere skeleton in bag of loose skin. The
first milking was three pints. began 10
feed her as / knew she deserved. I gave her
two quarts OF tine ground cOrnmeal and mid
dliDgs mixed with cut, sweet cornfodder
three times day, with what grass the
pasture would afford. The fourth day she
MIXED nine quarts, the seventh day eleven
and half quarts; the first four days her
milk made three pounds of butter; the last
three days it made four pounds seven ounces.
This is not her fall yield, as she is putting on
flesh, and will do so until she weighs $50 or
200 pounds more than she did when she came
home. Ii we figure this up the profit on
this feed can be shown very easily. Four
quarts day at cents-the price at which
her milk has been sold all summer
is 20 cents. That is the value OF
swamp-meadow feeding. Eleven
and half quarts a day is equal to 81 cents
so that this 10 cents gives 22l5 cents profit;
and to me the satisfaction of the tking is
worth a good deal more than 81 a day would
be, for / certainly have have a good deal of
OF regard for my cows, which 1 have reared
from the first, and each of which is pet and
regards me with evident kindliness and
affection. At the rate shown by these fig
ures ten COWS would return 81 25 daily profit
for the expenditure of 81 so, which is in itself
as much as many a mechanic in the city is
obliged to support his whole family upon.
And yet there are farmers and dairymen
who are growing every day of their lives
that farming does not pay. / wish some Of
them would change places with some of the
people in towns and cities, whom they pro-
TESS to envy so much. What a mistake they
would make
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-17
FARM NOTES.

A Vermont farmer states that cottonseed
meal is injurious as food for calves,
A decoction of tansy. applied with com.
mon watering can through dne hose, is
said to be al excellent remedy against the
cabbage worm.
In one year a horse voids according to
estimate, about one and half tons of liquid
and seven tons OF solid manure. This is
worth from $50 10 $50.
There is much difference in the black dirt
got from the woods, which is commonly
called leaf mold. Some of it is the mold
from decaying trunks of trees, which is less
valuable than that from leaves.
Poultry can not be made to pay unless pro-
vided with a properly arranged house for
their accommodation. This is as necessary
to their well-being as it is that horses and
cattle should have good stable.
The advantages !of soiling consist OF a
saving Of land, a saving of fences, saving
of food, a saving of manure and better care
given the stock, as well as increased prodHc-
ton from the land.
A correspondent of the New Haven Mir
ror thinks that cioBs can be best preserved
IN sawdust, which keeps them moist and
green. He keeps them in the, cellar, out
dampens them when they are dry.
Insects are sometimes friends, as many
kinds prey on those that damage crops Be-
fore beginning the determination OF them be
sure you are not assisting others to survive
that are more destructive.
An exchange remarks that the proper time
to gather the apple is when the stem loosens
readily from the limb, and potatoes should
be gathered when the tubers loosen readily
from the stalk. which may not be until some
time after the tops are dry and dead.
Nothing is gained by the use Of hslt.bred
males for improvement, as it is step in a
backward direction. Only the pure breeds
can be used safely for purposes of improve
ment, and the best that can be procured are
cheaper than those that are inferior at any
price.
Salt is used freely by some nurserymen in
pear nurseries for the purpose of counteract-
ing blight. Iron filings and copperas in solu-
ton have been used for the same purpose.
If the remedies do not prevent the disease,
they at least correct disposition to blight
When we pulverize the ground to great
depth, the warm air comes in contact with
body. cooler than itself, the water in the soil
condensing into drops, which partly answers
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-17

fine rhetoric. Mr.. Cleveland made q ten
minutes speech to the farmers at the Elmira
fair yesterday. We ind in the report OF his
words not a single reference to census
statistics. and he made no attempt to please
the agriculture ear with clever figures OF
speech. But he told the farmers that, not
withstanding the independence of the tiller
of the soil, 'he can not and must not be en-
tirely unmindful of the value and import
ance to the interest he holds of Just and
economical Government" and the greatest
statesman on earth could not have told
them q truer thing. The taxes of farmers
in many parts of the country eat up the
profits of their years labor. It is for them
to say whether their taxes shall be reduced.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-17
The March of Improvement.


There is hardly any limit to the improve
ment and modification of domestic poultry
which the breeder may effect by skill time
and patience; and only those who have per-
sisted in the work OF improvement can IN
derstand the fascination OF the pursuit
Those who do not realize how much change
is brought about in the form of poultry By
cultivation should look back and picture to
himself ''old Farmer Fogy's" fowls a few
decades ago. Not only is the improvement
manifest in their general plumage, shape,
carriage and attractiveness but also in their
superior laying fneness and delicacy Of
flesh and increased weight.
Improvement in poultry is to be attained
by the same process as IN the case Of domes-
tic animals, but the notifications by the
gradual accumulation Of variations during
the successive generations is OF slower
growth. However, steady progress without
intermissiOn is not TO be expected, for no
species has ever bred perfectly true nor ever
will. But if ever our domestic animals
breed approximately true in any respect we
can say it is an improvement, and with suf-
fcient accuracy say that they breed true.
The value of the improved fowls over the
common stock of the country is seen in the
beauty, symmetry, uniformity and utility of
the former AS the tendency OF the oil.
spring is to resemble the average of the
parents and grandparents and other remote
ancestors-the more alike the ancestors the
more harmonious and decided influences
they exert over the progeny. And we are
still advancing in this way of improvement;
every season shows Us finer specimens in
greater number among almost all the better
known varieties
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-17
BISHOP HUNTINGTON on MORALS.

why He Prefers Grover Cleveland to
James G.. Blaine-Points for Voters.
Northampton Letter to Springfield Republican,
A mong the prominent men of the coun-
try who spent their summers in the delight
ful country of Hampshire is Bishop Hunt
iDgton, of Syracuse, N Y. who resides for
the summer in an old-fashoned farmhouse
somewhat modernized, in the quaint and
historical old town of Hadley. Your re-
porter had very pleasant chat the other
day with this well-Snown theologian on the
political aspects of the day. While the Bis
hops tastes and work do not lead him into
politics, yet he is keen observer of what is
going on in the political world and his de-
auctions are made after mature reflection and
careful investigation. AS to his own position
the Bishop said: 81 class myself with the
Independents, for l am in the habit of vot-
ing to the character of the men placed in
namlnaton." In reply TO query as to mis-
opinion of MIR. Blaine he said: "Well, /
have no desire to publish any opinions TO
the world, nor do / care to hold them back.
have never been in favor of Blaine, whom
| recognize as a traficker in officialinhuence,
and l am very much panied to see so many
of my New England friends yielding up the
high standard of morals so requisite 70 the
Presidential candidate in the past. Nothing
has been said in this miserable attempt which
can bring him into the society of the pure
olnbScillSu VI Tic past II WOu1Q Do QS-
plorable if the young men of this Nation
should be Informed by this election that the
people OF the United States condone the Ofen-
ses proved against James G.. Blaine. The moral
effect would be very depressing should they
be told by his election that they can lie, de-
fraud, become demogogues, bride givers and
takers and still not forfeit the public conf
dence. 1t is 8 humiliating spectacle to see
many men like Hoar, Dawes and others,
twisting his dishonored record in such a way
as to become deliberate attempt TO make
his conduct reputable. To me the action of
those who sheer st the attempt &c purify the
political atmosphere is contemplate"
AS the Bishop spends most of his time in
Central New York his opinion OF Cleveland
has weight In answer to his views of
Clevelf - remarked: His public life
has been trustworthy, upright and manly.
He is man of honor and there is much in
upon the scandal concerning Governor
Clevelands private life, Bishop Huntington
said with emphasis: believing as 1 do that
this is thing of the past and no part OF his
present character, shall certainly vote for
him. Until I came into this State ] never
heard aught about this scandal. He does Lot
look with complacency on the past, aud is
not living as a dissolute man. According to
the Christianity which I teach, we are to
forgive, and as 1 understand he is living an
honorable life in the present, see no reason
why should not cast my vote for the re-
form Governor, Grover Cleveland"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-17
Flowing Wheat Stubble.
Midland Farmer.I

Our cultural pursuits are at present ia
somewhat OF an abnormal condition, or st
least, conditions underlie the surface very
dissimilar to what at FIRST appears. Over a
very extensive area in our Midland region
the unusually heavy and long.continued
pressure of snow and ice formed crust of
three TO six inches deep. which, to some ex-
tent, protected deep-rooting plants as With
Jacket or neutral coating. In some instances
this coating chung with tenacity TO the roots
and stems of the plants involved, and were
elevated en- masse to the height OF several
inches, forming distinct and separate
cushion of growth. This was hardened. con-
solidated into cake, and maintains its
individuality Of existence till now. It
is over all surfaces not artifcially pro-
tected as by mulck. When the wheat is
cut and the surface exposed to the hot
sun and the drying winds ii will be all but
impossible to break it up and will then be In
Jumps, all out interchangeable till frost
Hence we adVise using something that viii
promptly cause the decay OF the roots, weeds
and straw the ground, as by the sowing
OF kainit on the stubble, and at once piow It
under TO facilitate decay and the consequent
hghtness and fertility of the soil. 1t has
been remarked that the past winter was
anomalous IN its effects on perennial plants,
many that were supposed TO be tender en-
during q temperature of Do below zero,
while in other seasons 70 higher killed the
wood OF the tree in toto. This was the case
with the peach, mulberry, cherry, and to
some extent with the pear and apple in 1854.
Now, more than ever, we find hardy aud
tender more relative conditions than before,
and more dependent on preceding aud sue
ceedIng circumstances than are at first APP
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-17
Indiana sfate Fair.

Early indications regarding the business
Of this fair for this season are catering, aud
in connection with the bountiful crops give
assurance to the management that it viii be
better than ever.
The fair will commence Monday, Septem-
Der %. The entry books, except in the speed
ring, will close the Saturday previous. All
stock and articles must be in place Monday
forenoon, the first day. Experience has
demonstrated the importance OF promptness
ana early preparation. Special attractions
will be provided to make each day equally
interesting. 1t will be a strictly agricultural
fair and farmers annual festival.
Tuesday of the fair will De Indiana school
children's day; free tickets issued for that
purpose. No fees for display of exhibits
but every convenience for exhibitors and
the comfort of visitors. Merit alone gov
erns awards. Premiums have always been
paid in full. More improvements ordered TO
provide for the increased show in the live
stock department. 1t is estimated that
81, 100000 of machinery and 81, 500, 900 of
live stock will be on exhibition. The
amount of business by sales reaches millions,
and the amount of money put in general
circulation by ths fair is estimated at $780,
geo.
The railroads centering at the capital city
will, as usual, carry passengers at half-rste,
and return all exhibition stock AMI articles
free.