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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
SOLD HER CHEAP.
A Hungarian Miner Sells His Wife
for a Quart of Beer.

Scranton. PA Hungarian named How
inski, lived until recently with his wife near
the HampJen mine in the KeiSer Valley
nearly two miles from Scranton. One of
his neighbOring fellOw-countrymen. dark
skinned fellow named WalOwinski, was
without wife. and took such an interest in
Howinskl'S wife that he desired 10 possess
her. after Walowinski had won The affec-
tiOns of Mrs. HOwinsk he offered 10 pur-
chase her from her husband. One evening
last week the two Hungarians met at a
Taylorsville saloon where they talked the
matter over. WalOwinski asked Howinski
how much he would ask for his wife. How
inski hesitated for few minutes and then
told Walowinski that Mrs. HOwinSki ought
To be worth at least 81. WalOwinski ban
tered HOwins6i about the price. saying that
while Mrs. HOwmski might ne worth that
much to her husband. lie could not ford to
pay so much. HOwinski finally agreed to
sell his wife for a quart OF beer ami Walo-
winski took him up. lie paid for the quart
of beer, set it before Bowinski, left the sa-
loon and went directly to HOwinski's house
to claim his property. AS WalOwinski had
told Mrs HOwinski that she was his property
by purchase and that her husband was then
in the act of swallowing the price which he
had received fer her. Mrs. HOwIDski packed
up her duds ard accompanied WalOwlnSki to
his bachelor quarters, IN shanty not far
away. They remained there only long
enough for WalO Sinski to bundle up his few
personal effects when they Disappeared from
the neighbOrhoOd. HOwinski returned to
his domicile shortly after he mad guZZed
the beer. he had forgotten all about the
sale of his wife and when he had Iumaged
all through the sh inty IN search for Eer and
failed 10 find her he was an unhappy Hun
garian. lie hurried around among his az
quaintances and declared that he was merely
| Joking when he promised to sell his wife to
WalOwinski for quart of beer. He SAID
he did not suppose that WalOwinskI would
take her anyhow, and was IN pitiabe state
of mind. Then HOwlnSki fastened to the
police station and told the officers that he
wanted warrant for the arrest of WalO-
winski and Mrs. Howinski, as they had run
away together. The police made an effort
to find the couple. but their efforts amounted
tonaught, for WalOwinski was sharp enough
to leave the Lackawanna Valley as soon as
he had secured Mrs. HOwinski. HOwinski
now is the most despOnoent person in the
Hungarian colony, and he has registered a
solemn oath that he will Kill WalOwinski il
he ever finds him in the company of Mrs.
Howinski.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
rERMS--&2. 90 PER YEAR
ANniHiLkiED.
Disease and Fire Wipe Our Whole
Family.

Fulton. Mo. special, March ID: Between
= and 3 a. m. cries ~ tr1 were heard. and
citizens quickly gathered around the burning
h"us, Of NH-. Emily Qui~cnburry. By the
time most OF the cro"d reached ihe place
the house. 4 double uneand-a-half stcrl
frame. was mas, II tame, and only two or
three articles uf furniture were saved. Mrs.
QuiSenhUrrv and lcr two sons, Allie l.,
a-cd l9aud John 2. aged II, periShed
IN III flames.
The ori-in of the hre IS a mystery, but Is
SuppoSd to have stated IN the kitchen. :.
O. MaugEs, an employe of tire Gazette who
It tsides next door, was reused Ivy cries Of
disaesS and 20, RAPIDLY into his clothes and
ran out TO find the flames bursting from the
kitchen and upper story of the house. As
he ran. he found Mrs. Qulsenburry lying on
the ground near the back door moaning and
her hair and clothing on fire. He eXtin-
guished the fire on her person and carried
her further away from the burning building,
but she was quivrring in death rs he lid So.
BY this time others had arrived [ld the
doors We're broken open. but the flames
drove back the men. The two boys were
mi. sing, and later their remains were found
burned beyond all semblance 30 humanity.
They slept in the upper story, and had evil
IDENTIFY never left their beds. Their mother
when found had on shoes and stockings, a
flannel Jacket and blanket wrapped around
her. She was horribly burned from head tU
foot. From where she slept on the ground
floor she could easily have escaped. II IL
evident that she made a desperate effort to
reach and rescue her sons, and feeling her
strength failing. ran to the door and gave
the alarm. which Maughs heard, aud then
fell to the ground dying. She died TO save
her sons.
The family moved here from St. Louis
county about five years ago to educate the
sons. The BOYS were students "t Nesimln-
ster college. Disaster seems to have pur-
sued the family of late years. Mrs. Qui>en-
bury became a widow about the time and
her husbands estate was supposed TO be
large but when ID was settled up she had but
Xpry little left. After her removal TO Fulton
she lost her eldest son and then her only
daughter. and now the whole family are
dead All the family were members Of the
PRESBYTERIAN church. where the funeral Will
take place tomorrow. Our citizens at first
thought that a crime had been committed,
but close examination develops that It was
simply an unaccOuntable and dreadful acci-
dent.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
A Texas Robbery.

Three masked men entered the house of
L. Il. Butler, seventeen miles distant from
san Antonio, and robbed him OF nearly $500.
Butler IS 81 years of age and was in the house
alone Sunday night when the men came.
They were masked, and caught the old man.
threw him to the floor, tied his hands and
feet, then covered him with a heavy quilt.
and after knocking him senseless by a lick
on the head of revolver, went through his
bureau and took the amount stated. After
they had thus beaten and bound the man
and taken his money, they then thought to
punish him still more by putting stick in
his mouth and fastening It by string at
tached to each end and tied around his head
After admOnishing him TO keep perfectly
quiet, the men then mounted their horses.
standing close by the house. and made of
with their booty. The old man remained
under that horrible torture until Sunday
evening, when he was rescued by A. NJ.
James, a neighbOr, living about 500 yards
distant. But for the timely appearance of
Mr.. James, Butler probably would have
died from his wounds. He had lost great
deal OF blood when discovered.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
English Trade Depression.

Sir John Lubbock presided at meeting
of the metropolitan members of parliament,
which was convened TO discuss the existing
perplexities of English commerce and their
resultant disasters. An executive committee
was formed to report on the best method for
Joint action BY the various classes Interested
10 relieve the distress consequent upon the
depression III trade and TO obtain news from
al proper sources "a To the means to be
adopted to his end. Circulars, stating the
situation and the suggested scope OF activity.
will be addressed 10 the boards of trade and
guardians Of the poor. the vestries Of the
PARISHES and the numerous trade societies of
the metropolis, asking for opinions with re-
gard To the steps necessary 10 be taken.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
Foreign.

osrdinal Angelo Jaeob.ni is dead.
Afreaty Of peace between Servis and Bull
earia has been signed at Bucharest.
Heavy snow-storms continue in the North
q Ensiand and Scotland, and traffic is sus
PENDED.
Mr. Morley mas intimated that the English
Eoyernment will call an election on the Irish
snsstion.
lAri Cairns. late Lord Garmoyle. gave a
militant bad at Cannes in honor of bis tiancee.
Nh Grant.
An attempt was made at Paris to sssassi-
ne d.. B. Lswitz, the correspondent of the
London Zines.
Abill will be introduced in the house of
ssnmons to compensate sufferers by the Lon
6Dariots.
buferns request hat strong force be sent
eaanst the Shauns In BurmaL.
Arcsolution favoring an import duty on
cosn wss adopted by the Associated Chamber r
uAericulture OF Great Britain.
me steamer Missouri, from Boston to Liver
peoi- caps ned and has been abandoned on the
ssastof the Island of Holyhead.
IN the house Of commons, q grant of II > 0
- made for medals for volunteers who took
peu In the campaign against Riel.
me report thai the Parnel ties possess COM
tomising letters from Lord Church, pledg ng
nnseif IN favor Of hons rule, is denied.
me spanish supreme eosncil of wer has
@anrmed the sentence imposed on the Duke
gassville ,ale for disrespectful language against
NE Queen regent.
stranger In one of The galleries of the
kfenen cnamber of deputies created "A sensa.
ucn py nring rev. liver doEhwaris into thu
csanoer. He was arrested
q ELne London wesleyan ministers have record.
- Ineir conviction that Rev. DIR. Dyson was
~. 40 accompice OF Mrs. Bartlett n the
po'soning OF her husband.
mesaey was the 18th anniversary o. the
o1h OF Pope Leo, aud Wednesday he ceie-
sss s.es the eighth anniversary of his e., roma
~ sl ~ an address 10 the members of the Sa-
propostion for q Joint iaternationa
ement in the interest OF laboring mer
sent by the Socialist members OF the
nencn chamber 70 the British wolkueu In
me house Of commons.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
Died From Hydrophopia.

Prot. Joshua Underwood, well-known in
musical circles in Alabama, died at Browns
vile in that state, of hydrophobia. He was
bitten by mad dog three months ago, but
showed no signs of hydrophObia until We'd
nesday. His disease became rapidly acute
and violent, and he had to be chained TO the
floor to prevent his attacking those around
him. A number of other persons were bit
ten by the same dog from which this case
of hydrOphObia resulted, and are naturally
in a state of terrible suspense.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
Paid For His Courtship.

in the circuit court Of Chester, H., the
attorneys in the case of GOetting vs.. Still
hOrn reached an agreement and the cause
was removed from the docket. The plaintiff
in the case is Miss Mary L. Goetting. the de-
fendant Mr.. Fred Stillhorn, Jr., both we'll
known young people of Horse Prairie, near
Red Bud, and StIllhOrn's father is reputed to
be quite wealthy. The young fellow began
paying attentions to the girl. but for some
unexplained reason ceased his visits. The
girl, to get even and heal her wounded feel
Jugs. began suit for breach of promise, but
the matter was settled before cOmirg 10
trial by the payment of $1,000. The tickle
Fred is again at liberty TO WOO, wed or take
chances IN another suit.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
A PERFECT SUCCESS.
OFFICIAL Tests of Della Torres Echo
Fog Signal at Fort Carroll.

Baltimore, Md.-The echo fog signal of
Della Tore of Baltimore was tested near
Fort Carroll. Commander Hoff, Lieut.. W.
Read and Lieut.. j. NJ. Keys, U. S. A., ap-
pointed by the Navy Department for the
purpose, conducted the experiment. The
officers with the inventor, cruised about in a
steam tug. The outfit Of Della Tore con-
sisted of a single-barreled breech-loading
gun, on the muzzIe of which he pushed
funnel, giving it the appearance Of an old
time bIunderbuss, and box OF cartridges
and tripod. For; Carroll was the first OBJ
ject brought under fire at range of about
half a mile. Promptly Oh the discharge Of
the gun with the trumpetlike muzzle the
echo came back TO those on the tEg, and was
heard distinctly without the aid Of the re-
ceiyer. When boat came in between the
fort and the tug at the time of firing two
echoes were distinctly heard. the fainter one
beng from the intervening vessel. Della
Tore explained that in favorable weather
he had heard the echo with the unassisted
ear four miles.
The steam whistle was then tried, and the
means as good as that from the gun. -Four
or Iive shots, at distance of about mile,
were fired toward the steamer Emma, on her
way to Baltimore, all of which sent back
echoes plainly heard. One of the most
striking experiments was
FIRING AT SPAR BUOYs,
which are about eight inches in diameter
They gave back a clear. well-defned echo
unlike the others. IL would be q great ad
vantage to ship to be able TO locate buOys
in fog. or at night. for on reaching one
she would know her bearings. At sea bet
ter defined echo is given than when nearer
shore. The charges of powder used in the
experiments are such as would be put in q
pistol, the larger the charge the greater tbs
echo. Commander Hoff said that he coulC
tell by the difference in the echo whether
the sound had struck on a soft body, sucf
as sails, or hard stationary body that is OF
the shore. The commission viii report IA
vorably and advise more extended expert
ments. 1t is suggested that an officer be de
tailed to Try this method of collecting SOUND
on board a United States man-of-wal
through the different changes of weather
complete apparatus being provided for th'
purpose.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13

Station. six miles south of Piedmont, Mo-.
in the Pennsylvania Lumber company'S
Saw-mill. Mr.. John PrOsser. the head saw
yer. while engaged in putting 4 log on the
log carriage To be sawed. was caught by
Snag on the log and was thrown over the
reverse lever OF the log carriage and was
dragged with the .Cg 10 the saw and before
the machinery could be stopped it cut Jtf his
right arm NJ the shoulder and then passed
through his body, almCSt Severing him in
two. He lived hut 4 few minutes after the
accident. Mr.. Pr0SSer was a married man.
His family resides At Saginaw City. Mich.
lie was good workman and will be greatly
missed by his employers and fellOw-worK-
nm
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
Bellttllng Suez.

The London papers comment untavorably
upon Lord Charles BeTesford's speech be-
littling the usefulness of the SueZ canal.
The impression seems to be that the gallant
admiral, regarding the subject merely from
the naval point of view, has furnished a
striking illustration OF the inability of per
sons trained in military and naval methods
to properly estimate the value of CONNER
cial and industrial development. The Oc-
casiOn is in some quarters taken advantage
of TO point out the danger of entrusting
commercial inquiries or schemes of industri-
al construction to persons untitled by educa-
ton aud habit tn gauge the worth OF such
enterprises.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
NEWsY NOTES.
saert and Comprehensive Com.
oilation of Things Trans.
pirins in the World
About Us.
Domestic:

SEQ. wirsa.e. Tn rnton' Ind comni''eo q
e.ors. Lee killed Tom Cline at PER-, ville'
WA. naL
\. First National bank at Sioux Falls Dak''
siptroub!e. =,
Nm. Annie Pitt of Bloomington H. COM
,.f1ed suicide.
AZ thompson. a negro. was lynched at
s.srtss bng,s ). Z.
costlies BRANDED, German, was drowned
nOoay sud sankey are holding meetings at
n. ,ce sorged at Keokuk and Is giving con
sSersble trouble.
u.rv,sou. the boy preacher. Is holding meet
- Al Chatham, III.
MA Edison was married to Miss Nina
Ihr ct Akron, D.
, -omau named Annie Lane committed
s.sc.de st Terre Hsute
a., Hsreu has sued the New York Times
- sI00OO0 for alleged uDel.
ps,,ev Malone is on trial at Moberiy, Mo, on
shsrre Of shooting nis son.
s,.,,.v Edwards was tried for murder at
ysrarkana and acquitted.
vm Heath, the New York broker who failed
.ome time since. is dead.
r,uble exists in Alabama between the peo-
- and Mormon rroselyters.
pohsrt Crockett was dubbed to death by un-
..cVu parties at Pierce City, Mo.
I,h, prosser was killed IN a saw-min acci-
Ami Al Leeper station. near Piedmont, Mo.
~ woGrev. a bank cashier of Ottumwa,
IA 4 under arrest on charge or making false
mtries.
sousslIstic Huugariaps marched through the
sose region and forced the coke drawers TO
sait work.
Tse discovery of corpse In an old chest
mar Aurora. Ind, indicates, II Is thought,
nurcer.
me President has sent a message to the
he Chinese.
Mn. Emily Quisenburry and her two sons
vere burned 10 death in their residence at
Hulfon. Mo.
fne bodies Of man and woman were found
nthe canal at Indianapolis. having been
drovned some time since.
Judre lanes L. Mitchell of Nebraska
druoped dead at Des Moines, while addressing
sconvention Of early Iowa lawmakers.
ne body Of Mrs. Sarah II. Graham. who has
hsen mysteriousy missing for some time. was
icund In cave near Springfield, Mo.
uChicsgo the Mccormick reaper strikers
assembled TO the number Of 1000 and attempt
edto ointtmidste the workmen. but were dis
pogDed.
Miners of the Kanawha and New River dis
xct OF West Virginia, held meeting AT Coal
hung 10 formulate grievances 10 be laid before
he legislature.
ns preliminary examination of Mrs. Molloy
and Cora Lee at Springfield, Mo-, on charge
d being sceessory TO the murder of Mrs. Gra-
IAN, has been set for the 18th inst.
ne trustees of the Chamber of Commerce
Ia conference with sir Alexander Stewart
er.premier of Australia, to take action toward
securing subsidy from the government OF
the United States to aid in the construction
and maintenance OF q cable between this
country and Australia. A resolution was
ADOPTED by the trustees requesting the Cali
fonia congressional delegation TO use its ef-
fogtsto assist the project.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
Is IL DR.. Richmond?

ST. Joseph. Mo-, special: What is gener-
ally supposed to be the body of the missing
DIR. ). A. Richmond was seen on a float of
ice in the river at Winthrop. \ party IF
bOatmen started in pursuit but the ice was
in sucn a condition as to render approach
impossible. The body of the man iay on
cake of ice on It's back and his face bore
long black viii, kers. Telegrams have been
sent TO towns down the river to look out.
There is a reward OF 81, 900 for his recovery.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
Proving HIS Solvency.

Hotel Cashier-"Sorry, sir, but we do not
cash any checks"
But am from California. and have S400,-
600 in bank in San Francisco
Very hkely, but how are we 10 know
thatT'
well, sir, here is the copy Of an affidavit
which Miss Swillers has filed against me in
q suit for breach of promise"
If beg a thousand pardOns. Happy IN ac-
eornmodate vou. IL YOU run short again
during your sSay Just hand your check in az
any time" Philadelphia Press.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
Died OF Blood Poisoning.

After the autopsy of the brain of John
Mccullough by DR.. Hugo Engel, of Phila.
delphia, which was held justified his treat
ment of the patient, there was considerable
counter criticism. To meet this DR.. Engel
sent portion of he brain TO one of the
most distinguished pathOlOgists~Of Leipsic
for analysis, and he has just received an eX-
haustiye report, closing with the words II
fully concur in your view of the ease 1t
was held by DR.. Engel that Mccullough was
suffering from blOOd-pOisOning.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
Capitol Cuttings.
What is Transpiring at the
Fountain Head of the Fed.
eraI Government,
CONSaREssIONAG..

In the Senate on the 18th the bill for a
bridge across Staten Island sound was IA
vorably reported. Edmuuds introduced a
bill for inspection of meats for expectation
The bill for allotment of lands in severalty
to Indians was resumed; passed. Joint res
Olution concerning Hot Springs leases
passed. The education bill was then taken
up and debated. In the House memorial of
saving banks for repeal to the Bland silver
act presented. Bill was introduced for in
corporation of the Atlantic and Pacific Ship
Railway company. Military academy ap-
preparation bill was reported; also the post
Office appropriation bill. The Hennepin ca
nal bill was taken up and debated. The
House again went into committee of the
whole on the pension appropriation bill. and
a lengthy political debate ensued.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
Tennessee Natural Gas.

The Nashville, Tenn, city council passed
on first reading bill giving the Cumber'
land Natural Gas company the exclusive
right-of-way for twenty years to supply
natural gas for heating purposes TO New
York, Pittsburg and Wheeling, W. Va
Capitalists are interested in the enterprise.
together with home capitalists, and every
confidence is expressed that gas will be foaud
m abundance.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13
FOREIGN FEELING.
The French Princes Must Go.

NJ. Clemenceau caused sensation in the
French chamber of deputies by demanding
that the princes be expelled from the coun-
try. He denied that their expulsion would
be contrary to Republican principles. These
principles. he said, were based upon the
rights uf man. The princes, claimed by viz
de oI their 5iTth. ;SOre rights than other
men enjoyed, and they therefore condemned
themselves by placing themselves outside of
Democratic society. NJ. Clemenceau was
enthusiastically applauded. The majority
of the groups in the chamber OF deputies are
now in favor of the expulsiOnOf the princes.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13

The latest piece OF brie-arbrac is pair of
arlor scales with which TO weigh the baby.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13

United states Senator from Maine. was
born in oxford county. Maine. in 1886. He
was chairman of the Republican Congress
siOnal committee for the FOrty-Fifth Con-
greSs. His term as Senator will expire in
1881
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-03-13

Mr.. John w. j. Atkins of Arkansas has
been appointed 81, 600 clerk in the post
Office department.
The President has approved the act legal
izing the election of the territorial legisls-
tive assembly of Wyoming.
The lighthouse board is informed that the
lighth use in the Roanoke river, y. G., has
been Nrried away by the ice.
Gen. Crook, in an order to the troops under
his command, announcing the death of Capt
Crawford, pays high tribute to the dead
soldier.
tits learned that ex-President Arthur, who
is now in perfect health, is coming TO Wash
ingtoD for visit shortly. He will be the
guest of Judge Davis.
The President has approved the act pro-
viding tor the performance of the duties of
the President in case of the removal, death
or inability both Of the President and Vice
President.
The sentence Of dismissal from the army
pronounced against First Lieut.. Lorenzo w.
Cook by a general court martial at Fort
Ellis, Mont, has been set aside by Gen.
Terry.
Commissioner Colman of the agricultural
department has been invited by the faculty
OF Purdue university Undiana) to deliver
the annual address before the scientific so
cieties at the next commencement exercises
of that institution which will occur in June
next.
Senator Morgan reported an amendment
| to an appropriation bill accepting the offer
of the government Of Japan TO this govern
ment of a site in the city of Toxic for lega
ton purposes and recommended an appro
priation Of $4,000 for the erection of q
suitable building.
1t is stated that the committee on election:
will report very soon on the contested cast
of Frank Hurd vs.. Jacob Powers Of Ohio
The report, it is thought, will be favorable
to Hurd, and hi. lawyer, talking about Tbs
case. said that Hurd will be seated by stric
party vote.
Mr.. Hoar from the committee on privileges
and elections reported back with amend
ments the bill which had been recommends
by the Senate to the committee fixing da!
for the meeting of the Presidential electors
1t was ordered printed and placed on tn,
calendar.
The bill now before the House committee
on naval affairs for increasing the naval es-
tablishment, which was prepared by Chair
man Herbert after consultation with th,
Secretary of the Navy and the chiefs of th
construction and other bureaus of the nav.
departments. is nearly ready to be reported
The question of making some reparatioI
to the Chinese residents Of Rock Springs
Wv, for the losses sustained by them in tn
riots there last fall, was again considered il
Cabinet meeting, and it is probable that tn