The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-09
A MYSTERIOUS WOMAN.
MRS. BEATTIE's SINGULAR MANIA
FOR BoARDING-HoUsEs.
Her Fondness for Raising Hope in tho
Breasts of Confding Keepers. and a,
the Last Moment Dashing 1t to tho
Earth by Very Plain Statement.

Mrs. Beattie, once fashionable board
ing-house keeper Of this city, and woman
with as many friends as the average nd-
vidual, is becoming a regular nightmare
with them.
The most charitable way to account for
her singular conduct is that she is men.
tally unbalanced, though tie facts afford
but slight foundation for the construction.
A few weeks since there appeared in
TIE APPEAL an exclusive item relating
that Mrs. Beattie had disappeared IRON
this city simultaneously with the going OF
the architect, Griswold, and his particular
chum, one Benjamin, a clerk. II was
also narrated that she had appeared
at q fashionable clearinghouse ON Shelby
street with Benjamin, in the role Of inter.
cesso or for his acceptance rs favored
boarder The landady had no objection
to granting Mrs. Beailie's prayer, 80 far as
possible, but IL 80 happened that she main
tanned no dining-room and could only af-
ford him sleeping-rOom. But IL suddenly
came TO the landlady's mind that Benja-
minis importunate friend had entered into
n contract TO buy out the house, that the
date set for her 10 take possession was at
hand, and she ~ remarked. Negotiations
Tor Benjamin's comfort thereupon came to
n close, the lnndlady rcmarking You
will soon have possession OF the house;
them ol coursc, you can see 10 his board
and lodging" The irale was closed by
Mrs Boatiio announcing at the last
moment that she had no money,
and she, Benjamin and Grlswold
left for parts unkno u, the latter
deserving wife and tender little babe.
Mrs Beaitie has again figured in a SINH
lar affair, the details being Of absorbing
interest 10 those who know her, and also
those who have boarding-houses, since the
woman may be around ere long with prop
ositions TO buy out the business. The vic.
tIn this time is Mrs Cunning, who lets
furnished rooms on Main staeet, over the
Gayoso pharmacy. Mrs. Bcaltio returned
To Memphis several days ago, and on Fri.
day last appeared before MIS-. Cunning
with mn eniicing propostion-two, In fact
One was 10 put 80 much money in part
nership concern, secure more commodious
quarters, and launch forth into n regular
gold mine, land office business. THIS
didn't strike the fancy OF Mrs. Cunning,
and another WIS then fired at her, viz:
She would buy tho establishment out,
every bit OF the furniture. good will OF the
boarders aud oil, paying good round
SUN, iancy inslallment at once,
the balance in monthly payments.
That suited. This came about last
Friday, and Monday was the date APP
pointed by Mrs Beiiiis TO come down
with the cash. Meanwhile, Mrs. Cunning
rather willingly gave her Possession i'm.
mcdialely, rlinquiShing her release, which
had about expired, anyhow, In fayor II her
successor. and proceeded TO give her ac-
commodaiions IN her own private room,
with meals thrown in for good measure.
Mrs. Beatiie at once assumed direction OF
ailairs, interviewed those occupying rooms,
and pointed out improvements which
would he made before she had been in
charge many days Monday morning
came, but more time was asked by the
mysterious woman. In tile mcaniime the
lease had been made out IN Mns. Bcatiie's
name, and Mrs. Cunning had negotiated
IN another dir,ction. ThurSdsy afternoon
Mrs Beattic applied 10 Mrs Cunning for
the privilege Of turning over the purchase
money, rcceiving ia exchange the keys,
and requested that the agent be sent Tor
to come with the clinchng documents.
This was done, but jusl as the paper was
handed OVER Tor the supposed purchasers
signature, she staggered the party with the
statement that she didn't have the money.
THE reading OF portions Of the RIO, net had
no effect Blood couldn't he extracted
from turnip, aud Mrs Bcatlio was soon
OIL tue promises and away.
And there Is much mystery surrounding
her movements aud conduct.