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Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS,

IT is reported that Republican Senators
propose to issue subpoenas to compel the
Cabinet officers to furnish information they
ask about suspended officials.
DIR. THOMAS w. KEENE, member OF the
Virginia houselof delegates, fell dead on the
floor of the house on the 10Th from heart
disease. He had just taken his seat after
addressing the house.
CONGRESSMAN GLASS, of Tennessee, who
has introduced bill to returncotton taxes
collected from the Southern States during
the war, puts the amount due Tennessee at
$7,S73, ,060 Arkansas, s., $50, ,63S; Mississippi,
| S., 742 900; Louisiana, $10,09S, ,501.
THE United States Supreme Court has
rendered a decision to the effect that tax
on commercial travellers cannot be legally
imposed by State or corporation.
In Columbia county, Ark, on the night
of the 10Th the dwelling Of Eugene John
son was destroyed by fire, aud six children
asleep in one room were burned to a crisp.
THE price Of linseed oil has gone up one
cent per gallon, the result Of a recent Sc
cret meeting of seed crushers of the West.
Mr.. JOHN KELLY, Of New York, had a
sudden relapse last week, and for several
days it was thought he would die. The
crisis has, however, been passed, and he Is
picking up again slowly.
HONS. J. 2. GEORGE and e. c. Walthall,
United States Senators from Mississippi,
were reelected on the 10Th.
STEPHEN CAMPBELL was convicted IN
Hendricks county, Ind, on the 10Th and
sentenced to the penitentiary for life for
the murder of his wife, committed twelve
years Of age.
THE Secretary Of War on the 10th trans
mitted to the House Of Representatives a
supplemental report of the Mississippi
River Commission asking an immediate
appropriation of 100000 for the general
improvement of the river.
The House committe on reform in civil
service, on the Goth, unanimously reported
adversely bill introduced by Represent
stive Ssney, of Ohio, for the repeal of the
civil service law.
AN aged and wealthy farmer, Mr.. Lewis
r. Braden, living near Starkville, Miss,
hung himself, on the 10th, with trace
chain attached to joist Of his residence.
THE Interior Department hes rendered
decis on that bath house privileges cannot
be granted to persons living outside the
Hot Sptint,s reservation.
IT is reported that Roscoe Conkling will
be attorney for the Atlanta liquor men be-
fore the Supreme court
A RUNoR was current in st. Louis, on the
10Th, that Brooks, alias Maxwell, had con-
fessei that he killed Preller by accident,
or really by malpractice.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.

A Sudden Scattering of the Tow-Boat
Modoc at Pittsburgh, Pa, by the Burst
ing of Her Boiler--Joseph Davery, the
Pilot, Missing, and the Rest of the Crew
Injured.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, January 18.-At
about quarter to eight this morning the
tow-boat Modoc left her wharf in the
Allegheny River, at the foot of Sixteenth
street, having an empty coal barge in
tow. She had proceeded but a short dis
tance when sharp detonation was heard
and the air in the vicinity was filled with
clouds of steam and flying debris. Waen
this had cleared away nothing coulc De
seen of the Modoc except her wheel,
which had been blown into shallow
water. Large sections OF the Modoc's
mud-drum were strewn on the beach.
A number of skiffs put out to the scene
and succeeded in rescuing all OF the crew
from the icy river except the pilot, DO
seph Davery, who is still missing, and
thought to be on the wreck. Captain
James Evans had sustained severe In
juries about the head. Jack Evans, son
of the Captain, and engineer OF the boat,
was badly bruised, burned and cut, as
was also Kinney Mccormick, deck
hand. fireman named Higgins was ter
ribly injured in the back, and Will proo-
ably die
The victims, aside from their injuries,
suffered greatly from exposure, ana were
almost frozen before they reached tne
shore. All were promptly removed 10 tne
residence of Captain Evans, and every
thing possible done for their comfort.
The boat was complete wreck. 1t was
valued at about $1,000, on which there IS
no insurance. Captain Evans is unaoie
to give any cause for the explosion. Inc
boilers had been in use for ten years, put
had been recently tested and inspected.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23
WHY IT IS SO.

The Failure Of Prohibition In Iowa and the
ment Proceeding On the Tapis--A Scath-
ing Report.
MUscATINE, Ia, January ia COM
mittee consisting Of ex-State Senator
Ping Nichols, Benjamin Hersey and John
Mahon were appointed by the County
Temperance Alliance yesterday to pre-
sent report to the Legislature for the
impeachment of Judge Walter j. Hayes,
of the Seventh Iowa Judicial District.
The report charges Judge Hayes with
wilfully, deliberately and persistently de-
feating the law by imposing merely
nominal fines, and decreasing the amount
on subsequent offenses, instead of in
creasing them as the law requires. 1t
charges collusion with District Attorney
Cannon, in requiring convicted saloon
keepers to plead not guilty instead of
guilty so that the attorney could get
double fees, and gives instances of
men fined larger amounts when they plead
guilty than when they plead not guilty. 1t
charges the Judge with shamefully refus
ing to apply the law as changed by the
last Legislature requiring him to abate
nuisances, the word "shall" having been
substituted for "may" Of section 1543 Of
the code.
The report concludes as follows: "He
gives all possible aid and encouragement
to the liquor traffic by his charges, opin-
ions, decisions, letters, circulars and in
terviews with the public press. In COM
mitting the above grave offense against
justice and propriety he has repeatedly
and in many ways been guilty Of gross
and glaring malfeasance in office. Your
committee are confident that they have
in their hands, or at their disposal for the
use of the Legislature, ample proof of
every one of these statementS.n
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23
HUNTSVILLE ALA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2a 1885,

A GERMAN.AMERIcAN citizen named
Hans Jessen, the manager of and heir to
fax factory at Norburg in Sleswick, has
been expelled from that town by the Ger
man Government.
LORD SALISBURY has consented to rec.
ognize China as nominal suzerain over
Burmah on the condition that the Pekin
Government abandons its claim to tribute
from Burmah and opens the Chinese from
tier to British traders at five per cent. ad
valorem duties, except on opium.
In the New York Assembly on the 18th
q number Of eulogies were pronounced
upon the life and character of General
Grant and appropriate resolutions were
passed. A resolution was also passed
asking Congress to pass law granting
moderate pensions to all honorably dis
charged soldiers and sailors of the late
war.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23
Death of the "Oldcst Inhsbftant" OF
Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS, La, January Is
There died here Friday and was buried
Yesterday Marie Augustin, colored, the
Oldest person in Louisiana and reputed
to be l25 years Of age. Marie leaves
daughter, Celsstine Maturin. the young.
est of seven and herself woman OF
eighty-six years, a fact established BY the
church records. Deceased was native
Of Africa and was brought to this coun-
try in 1888, being then grown woman.
She lived in Iberville Parish until 1904
when she came to New Orleans, where
she had ever since resided. She spoke
English and French and number OF ma
tive African dialects. The old woman
when she died, was mere skin ana oones
and without an ounce Of supernuous
nesh on her.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

EMPEROR WILLIAM held a reception on
the 10th, which was attended by hundreds
of persons who had received honors and
decorations from his Majesty. A state
banquet, at which there were 800 guests,
was given in the. evening, followed by
gala opera performance.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

The Secretary of the Treasury has de-
clded the long pending controversy in re-
gard to the material to be used in the con-
struction of the Government building at
pittsburgh, Pa, by instructing the Super
vising Architect to award the contract to
the lowest responsible bidder for furnish
ing granite.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

THE number of employees required in the
customs service the next fiscal year is esti-
mated at 1925, and the total expense of
collection at $500, ,5S3. The persons en-
ployed during the year ended June 80, 1885,
numbered 4,527, and the expense of collec-
tion was S6,0lS,221.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

American Association of Geneva, at
Washington, reports generous contribu-
tions from the local societies throughout
the country for the relief of the suffering
sick and wounded soldiers in Bulgaria and
Seryia
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

THE King of Bavaria has forbidden his
Cabinet to interfere with his exchequer
and they threaten to resign.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

DECREE granting amnesty to French
colitical convicts has been signed by Pres :
ident Grevy
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

MoRMoNs in Arizona are creating some
alarm by asking arms of the Governor to
protect til emselves, as they say, from In:
dians.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

The official death return of the Coroner
on the burglar Fowler, who attempted to
murder the druggist recently at Broad.
ripple, Ind, but who was killed
IN the attempt, contains the following
otlei entries: Occupation, burglar; dura-
.Oh OF disease, quicker than lightning;
.onilhcation, 3S-calibre revolver; dura :
Hon OF complication, instantaneous.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

A BILL is to be introduced in the British
Parliament to amend the copyright law so
as to enable England to enter the Inter-
national Union.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

MISS KATE BAYARD, daughter of the
Secretary of State, died suddenly at her
home in Washington on the 10th. The
event will seriously interfere with the so :
cial festivities at the capital.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

THE value of the exports Of mineral oils
for the twelve months ended December 81,
1885, were $I9,2l4, ,28l, against $40, lOS,51l
the year before.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

THr Supreme Co1ft Of Virginia has de-
cided that the funding act OF March 81,
1871, is invalid and illegal.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

The Chinese Minister has sent ont invi-
'ations for german at Washington on
the night of the 22d at Stewart Castle.
Ihls is the first entertainment to which
ladies have been asked at the Chinese Le-
CATION, and is correspondingly looked for
ward to with interest. Great things in the
way of favors are expected.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

MEMORIAL on the silver question has
been addressed to the President of the
Mexican Republic by the National Cham
Der Of Commerce.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

M. De FnEYCINET, in the French Cham
ber of Deputies on the 18th, said the
colonial policy of the Government would
be less adventuresome than that of its pre-
decessors
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

The military guard at General Grants
tomb at Riverside Park, N. ", was with
drawn on the 18th, and the tomb will here
after be guarded by park policemen.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

1T is stated that Gladstone and his col
leagues have been reconciled and that
advantage will be taken of the first chance
to overthrow the Conservative Govern
mant.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

AT a meeting of. the Socialistic League
at Dublin on the 14th, a Russian Nihilist
advocated the use of the dagger in further
ing the objects of the people.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

A LARGE and substantial ice bridge was
formed in the Niagara River below the
falls on the 18th. 1t will probably remain
during the season.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

QUEEN VICTORIA has ordered the pro-
ducton of Gounod's oratorio, "Mors ct
Vita" at Royal Albert Hall, and will at
tend the performance.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
Ne~s from Everywhere.

THE recent illness OF the Princess Of
wales is said to have been at attack Of
dinhtheria.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

=, AhE PRESIDENT pro tenn. laid before the
senate on the 18th memorial of the "Col-
ored Northern Americans" asking the es
punishment of National industrial schools
~ Tue states and Territories, so as to give
.ie eolored youth common school educa-
'ioh and trade. It also asked for an ap-
pioprlation for the establishment of the
"afheld colony in Lower California.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

DEL CAMPO, the acting Chilian Minister,
VINO made things SO uncomfortable for the
ashlngton authorities, has left the coun-
"y. he sailed from New York on the 18th
oh the steamer Colon for Valparaiso. It
was represented to him by relatives in
oniii That he must defend his conduct to
'oe Chilian Government. It is said that
ne VIII never return to WASHINGTON.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

iHE miners and coke drawers threw
uown their tools at the Standard Coke
works, at the Connellsville region, on the
i''n' demanding ten per cent. advance
IN wages. The indications are that the
s'fike will become general. This is the
beginning of what threatens to be q general
sTike The Standard Works are among
'ne largest in the coke region, and it was
expected other workers would follow.
Huntsville gazette., 1886-01-23

a Gold Plunge to Rescue q Fair Maiden
From Death by Drowning Rewarded In
the Good Oid-Fashioned Way--A Ro-
nance Begun on Skates to be Consum-
mated at the Altar.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-09
The Historical Societx.

The Minnesota Historical society held a
regular meeting last evening with full at
tendance, Gen. h. IL Slbley, president Of
the society, in the chair. The librarian re-
ported a very long list of valuable gifts Of
books, maps, pictures, etc, received since
the last meeting. Some Interesting cores
pondence was read, among others a COM
munication from Rev. ia. Gllfllan of Blue
Earth, stating that in pursuance of a re-
quest OF the society few months ago, he had
ascertained the Ojibwa names to 43s nat
ural objects In the state, such as lakes. rivers
and other places. The thanks Of the society
were returned TO Mr.. Glldllan, and a CODY
of his paper requested for publication. The
vacancy caused by the death Of w. w. Nc
Nair Of Minneapolis, was filed by the cleo
ton Of Gen. Samuel a. Adams of the same
city. Gov. Ramsey gave An interesting
account Of the celebration by the Pennsyl-
vania Historical society of the 2ooth ami
versary Of the introduction of printing In
middle colonies, with some fac SMILES of
ancient printing there. Accepted with
thanks. The secretary announced the
deaths Of Gen. Hancock, an honorary men,
Der, and Joel E. Whitney, a life member,
since the last meeting.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-09
As TO Legal Points.

The county attorney OF Waseca county
asks the attorney generals opinion as to the
board eof county commissioners of that
county. The general statutes provide that
the board shall consist of five members and
the special laws of 1881 provide that an In
corporated city shall constitute one addi-
tional commissioner district. The incor-
poration of the city of Waseca Increases the
the board 10 six members and the attorney
asks il the board In redistricting the county,
can change the number OF five notwith-
standing the charter. The attorney gen
eral says that the board is a legal one and
the board cannot reduce the number.
Attorney General Hahn answers an in
quiry from the county attorney or Nicollet
county to the effect that an auctioneer, IL
censed in one county, cannot sell at public
auction in another county where he has not
been licensed.
Hon. ID. IL. Kiehle, superintendent of
public instruction. referred query from
Pipestone county to Attorney General Hahn,
who renders an opinion in effect as follows:
An Independent school district. part of
which Is within all incorporation, is en-
titled TO division Of the license and estay
money, accruing outside OF the city. In
the case at issue the independent school
district Of Pipestone, Pipestone county,
consists Of nineteen sections, nine Of which
are within the Incorporation.
The license money within the incorpora
ton goes towards street improvements and
the county treasurer has held that the dis
trict is not allowed division of the license
and esCray money accruing outside the city,
which opinion is now reversed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-09
Relics of the Ice Carnival.

One OF the klngly acts performed by Gen.
johnson while in the role of King BOrealis
was that of conferring the title OF Duke of
Revenues on Vespusian Smith of Duluth.
In consideration OF the high honor that
titled gentleman sent to Gen. Johnson
yesterday the following acknowledgment,
elegantly inscribed in ancient text of several
colOrs OH Illuminated parchment and
framed, coat OF arms surmounted by a
dueal crown, appearing at the top:
To His Most Gracious Majesty, King
Borealis-Sire: May il please your majesty, /,
Yespusian Smith, one of your imperial high
ness most humble and devoted sub
jects, beg hereby to acknowledge and
thank your illustrious majesty for the great
honor you have been pleased TO confer upon
me and to tender my congratulations to your
royal highness on your most beauteous and
glorious reign, and 10 express an ardent aud
sincere hope that ut your majesty's next
court reception and levee may be permitted
the honor OF paying my respects to my
august sovereign, and in the presence of the
assembled princes and mobiles may acknowl-
edge my fealty to my suzerain lord.
In the meantime, may il please your
majesty, IL shall ever be my aim in NV ex-
allied position to serve, honor aud obey you
and 10 MAINTAIN that dignity which becomes
my rank as duke OF revenues aud peer of
your royal realm.
At Revenue palace, Duluth, st. Louis, the
first day Of March in the year OF our Lord
1886.
Seal. VEsPUsiAN SMITH,
Duke of Revenues.
By the BARON SoMERvILLE,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-09
White Bear Trains.

About the middle of April the st. Paul
6 Duluth Railroad company will put on &
passenger train between st. Paul and
White Bear, arriving in st. Paul at 7:45
a. N. and leaving at 6:15 p. M; thus men
can be at their business at o'clock in the
morning and remain till 6 o'clock in the
evening, this giving them time to make the
G:15 train. This arrangement is to be per-
manent winter and summer, so that White
Bear will soon become suburban residence
for st. Paul business men the year round.
it is the intention Of the White Bear peo-
pie to place their schools in as good cOndi-
ton for educational facilities as the large
cities, so that those making the lake per-
manent residence can succeed in giving their
children an education at home.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-09
Ruling LOWER.
a ReceiYership Case.

CHICAGO, March S.-The motion for the
appointment of a receiver for the Chicago
~ Atlantic railroad was taken up in the
United States district court this morning.
Judge Gresham presiding. The suit is
brought by the Farmers Loan and Trust
company, which is supposed to represent
the Erie road, Erie having no other means
of entering Chicago. 1t encouraged the
construC ton of the Chicago ~ Atlantic road
in 1879. Bonds of the new road were fixed
at So. 500. 900, and the Erie and Pennsylya-
MIA Il Ohio agreed to guarantee interest on
them out of the proceeds of tie business OF
the road, and to advance any money needed
beyond bonds ant subsidies The new road
agreed to pay back the Fries advance after
payment of accruing interest on bonds. The
Atlantic adults it owes the Erie 81, 600, 600,
but claims payment is postponed under con-
tract. The Erie wants a receiver appointed
10 take charge of the affairs of the Atlantic
and insure payment of the loan.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-09
CITY NOTICE.
NO MORE
Smoke Nuisance.
The following Ordinance has been passed by
the Common Council of ST. Paul:

The following Ordinance has been passed by
the Common Council OF 81. Paul:
ORDINANCE No. 61s.
An Ordinance Declaring the Emission of
Dense Smoke from Smoke-Stacks or Chin
neys q Public Nuisance.
The Common Council of the City OF st. Paul
do ordain as follows;
Section l. The emission OF dense smoke
from the smoke-stack or any boat or locomo-
tive, or from any chimney anywhere within
the city, shall be deemed and is hereby de-
clared to be public nuisance.
Sec. 2. The owner or owners OF any boat
or locomotive engine, and the person or per
sons employed as engineer or otherwise in the
working OF the engine or engines In said boat
or in operating such locomotive, and the pro-
prietoi, lessee and occupant OF any building
who shah permit or allow dense smoke 10 issue
or be emitted from the smoke-stack OF any
boat or locomotive. or the chimney OF any
build ng within the corporate limits, shall be
deemed and held guilty OF creating nui-
sance. and shall for every such ofense be fined
in a sum not less than $50 nor more than 500.
Sec. 3. II shall be the duty of the Building
Inspector to cause this ordinance 70 be en-
forced, and 20 make complaint against and
cause TO be prosecuted all persons violating
the same.
Sec. 4, This ordinance to be enforced from
and after its passage.
Yeas-Ald. Cummings, Dowlan, Cullen, Kerr,
Sanborn, johnson. Van 81, Ike, Kahn, Starkey,
Bryant, Minea, Long. Mr.. Presidential.
Passed Feb. 10, 1856.
ROBERT A. SMITH, President of Council.
Approved Feb. is, 1ss6.
EDMUND RICE, Mayor.
Attest:
TRos. A PRENDERaAsT. City Clerk.
Parties who are using fuel that creates
dense smoke will be required to make arrange
ments TO burn the smoke, or in some other
way discontinue the nuisance. A reasonable
time will be given to make the necessary
changes to conform 10 the ordinance.
GATES A. JOHNSON,
$3.50 Inspector Of Buildings.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-09

and the clerk ordered to give confirmation
notice on the grading OF Reaney street from
Payne to East Seventh street.
A. B. Stickney objected to the assessment
against lots 4, and 6. block 40, West st.
Paul proper. on the ground that the land is
used for railroad purposes and is conse-
quently free from assessment. The matter
was referred 10 the city attorney. The
matter of opening Arundel street, from
Minnehaha street to Como avenue, at an
estimated cost of SIS, 500 was sent in favor
to the council. The matter Of designating
the fifty feet on the West st. Paul leyee to
be occupied by the Minnesota * Northwest
ern railroad was referred to the city attor-
ney for advice as to what action should be
taken by the board. Mrs. +. Lang sent in
bill Of 81, sol for damage TO her property,
caused by the grading Of LaFond street.
The matter was referred to the city attor-
ney and engineer for q report.