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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-08-11
He Attempted to Pass From One
Car to Another and Missed
His F0Oting-Appar-
emily a Tramp.
An Inquest Held Over the Man
gled Remains of the Tramp
Who Was Killed Yester-
day Afternoon.
William Meyers Makes an Inn
pOrtant Statement-The
Trampis Identity Re
mains q Mystery.

An unknown man was killed in
the Missouri Pacific yards by a freight
train this afternoon.
About 2:30 o'clock this afternoon
as freight train No. 13l, in charge
of Conductor George Leonbsrger,
pulled into the Missouri
Pacific yards, from the ess.
a man was seen climbing over
the cars. As he attempted to pass
from one car to the other, his foot
slipped and be fell between the cars.
About Is cars passed over the man,
mapgling him horribly. before the
train could be stopped The poor fel.
low from all appearance, was
tramp, having on light pair of
pants, dark coat and dark derby hat.
He was smooth shaven and light
complexion as near as could be told
Three pawn tickets, a plug Of
tobacco, one sack of smoking tobacco,
and q spool Of thread, was all that
was found on his person.
The pawn tickets we're made
out in favor of a man
by the name of "Smith" and were is
sued in New York City.
No letters we're found to disclose
his name and residence.
The coroner took charge OF the
corpse and it was taken to McLaugh-
Inns establishment, where an inquest
was held at 4 o'clock.
Information 80 far has been very
meagre in regard to the death Of the
unknown man, apparantly a tramp,
who was killed at the Emmett street
crossing, about fifty yards east of the
east end switch shanty in the Mis-
souri, Pacific yards. yesterday after.
noon. Apparently no one saw him
fall, but, as was produced by the cor
oner's jury, several saw him on the
train. William Meyers, who is in the
rag business in this city, having me
from Kansas City about three weeks
ago, was the principal witness, and
his testimony vas to the ef-
feet that the tramp was hanging
on the handles of the car trying 10
get of. His face was turned upward
and wore an expression of perfect
horror. 1t appeared to the witness
that second party was running
across the cars endeavoring to get out
of the sight of the trainmen and was
forcing the unknown to the ground.
There was third man hanging onto
the handle of the north side of the
car, but it did not appear to the
witness that he was being urged at
all.
THE REMAINS
were taken to McLaughlin's under
taking establishment where Coroner
Meuhl held an inquest. The follow
ing constituted the jury: w. T.
Gorrell. ]. B. Elliott, Chss. Harder,
Pete Haley, j. P. Walden, A. L.
Parrish and Chas. Harbaugh. Meyers,
who was the first witness, testified as
as follows:
/ was sitting on a wagon on the
crossing when the train passed, this
was about 2:30. 1t was Q freight |
train. When the train passed the |
crossing, I saw three men on a Car. !
What occurred, I could not tell as the |
sight was just momentary. l could
not tell that he was q brakeman. No,
sir; when they passed the crossing. |
he did not have his hands on the man
getting Of. They were between the
cars. can't tell what part of the
train it was as / did not take psrticu-
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-08-11
DIED AT HUGHEsvILLE.

DIED AT HUGHESVILLE.
Bailey Carter Robertson, aged
eight months, died at Hughesville
last night and was buried this after.
noon.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-08-11
j. B. ELLIOTT.
Foreman.

Were not very material in bringing
anything to light conserving bis iden-
tity. Three pawn tickets were found
on his person, two of them issued
from the National Loan office of New
York City. One, No. 24921, dated
March 9th, 1862, wss for one jacket.
The word "Smith" written ut the
bottom of it.
Another was issued by the same
house, No. 1929, dated February
26th, 1891, for one silver watch.
The third was issued from the office
of H. Freel, % New Chamber street,
New York City. dated February Goth,
1891, No. 1851, for one hsndker-
chief. Among other things were, one
sack of smoking tobacco, a pocket
book containing . small
key, one red and one
blue handkerchief, two napkins and
some other minor articles. No letters
or papers were found that the slightest
clue might be obtained.
1t was rumored on the street that
the brakemen were implicated in
throwing the man of the train and
thus causing his death. There was
no truth in the report, however. as
the crew command the highest of
recommendation.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
The RusseIIe Ala, Lynching

We are always willing to abide
the decisions Of the law of the land,
but we would be recreant to our duty
as citizens and members of the Ne
gro race, if we fail to severely criti-
else the officers of the law at Russell
vile, Ala, for the fragrant miscar
riage of u ,tice, who after arresting
and impr soning two colored men
charged with arson and knowing
them TO be securely behind iron bars
and doors, knowing also that an in
furiated~ mob sought them, allowed
these men to be taken out of jail
doors battered down, without resis-
, lance. 1t is fact which cannot be
denied that the men in prison were
denied all chances to defend them-
selves and it was the plain duty OF
the officers of the law, the sheriff, his
deputies and the good citizens of
Russellville, to protect them and see
that they had fair and impartial
trial, rather than recourse to lynch
law. Good people will borrow upon
the assumption of Alabama's ability
and standing, when such repeated
breaches of law stain the robe of the
state.
The governor truly asks the sher-
iff to advise him about it, but what
does this amount to. Simply nothing
why not offer reward for the often
ders and have them brought to JUS
tice.
Men like sheriff Smith ought to
be put in charge Of all of our prison
ers, who have the courage and man
hood to see that the law is executed.
How can the great state of Alaba-
ma expect her repeated invitations
to be needed by emigrants and CAPT.
talists with these repeated breaches
Of law and order.
IF these colored men were guilty,
try them convict or acquit according
to law and there isn't a Negro in Al
ALBANIA. who would raise his voice.
Let justice between man be the rul-
ing motto. Broad Axe.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
Almost an Accident.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April fan ex-
citing incident occurred Tuesday even
ening just at dark. and might have re-
suited in serious accident. as the presi-
dent and his wife were the chief per-
sons in it. They were in a carriage
drawn by four magnificent white horses.
When near the corner of Main and
Gay streets, the horses became little
frightened at an electric car. The driver,
in controlling them broke one checkline.
This .ft him with but one, and of course
in holding this he pulled the horses
around. He was afraid not to pull the
lire lest they do harm. The result was
they had wheeled around so far that the
carriage was about to be turned over. A
police officer caught them just In the
nick of time, and others came to the
rescue.
The president jumped from the car
riage and Mrs. Harrison was assisted to
the ground. Another carriage was pro-
cured i'll moment and all went we'll.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
County News.

New MARKET, ALA, April 7th, 1891.
Editor Gazette:
[ herewith enclose few dots from
my vicinity.
Our school taught by Mr. j. M.
Rice closed March 9th, with cred~
liable examination. Profs. w. P.
William. N. w. Ware and J. j.
Miller, were present.
Prof Williams delivered an able
address on education. They examr
ined the school and express them
selves as being well pleased. About
one hundred and forty parents and
friends were present to witness the
examination.
After the examination they were
entertained by the ladies who had
prepared an excellent dinner. Our
worthy trustee Mr.. F. c. Lowe was
present.
Prof. j. !. Miller closed his school
on April 3rd, with creditable ex-
animation, VISITOR.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
Society Meetings.
MASONIC.

MASONIC.
Evening Star Lodge No. 6 second
| Monday night of each month, at their
Hall in Davis Grove. Fl. G Bin
ford w. NJ. Charles dendley Sec.
SHARON COURT.
Meets at Masonic Hall, in Davis
Grove, 1st, 3 a, Friday evenings at
4 o'clock Mrs IL. G. Binford, NJ. A.,
Mrs. Matte l.. Nc Daniel Secretary.
IMMACULATEs.
Huntsville Lodge No. Ia meets
every Friday night at their Hall
Emanuel McCally w. NJ, Walter
Thompson Capt. Of ceremonies Sam
Taylor, Sec.
ODD FELLOWS.
Spring City Lodge No. 276S meets
1st and Ord Tuesday nights in each
month. Charles Rice, n. G.; F r.
Davis, Sec.
s NJ. T. NO. 1.
1st and 3rd Tuesday nights. Mrs.
Lizzie Nelson w. P, Miss Sarah
Scruggs, Sec.
PRINCES HENDERSON TEMPLE NO. Az.
1st and 3rd, Tuesday nights. Mrs.
g. A. Mcdonald w p, Miss Erma
Hall, Sec.
UNITED BROTHERS OF FRIENDSHIP.
United Brothers of Friendship lst
and 3rd Monday nights. Mingo
Jones, w. M, William Bates, Sec.
Queen Esther's court. No. 3, meets 3rd
Monday nights in each month. Maria
Ward, M. B. q; Emma Leatherwood, w
S; Maria McCalley, Chron.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
At Birmingham.

BIRMINGHAM, April 1e. -Birmingham's
elaborate preparations for the reception
of the president are completed.
Governor Jones and staff will leave
early in the morning on the Georgia
Pacific to meet the presidential party at
the Georgia line and escort them to Biz
mingham.
Governor Jones will speak at the state
line, and the president will reply. On
arrival here, Mayor Lane will deliver a
speech OF welcome at the depot. A mil
itary and civil parade will escort the
party about the city. and to the Cald-
well hotel, where reception will be
held. Salutes will be fired and all whis-
ties blown.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
or's absence at any time.

ors absence at any time.
The question was brought up relative
to the enforcement of the ordinance, pro-
hibiting police officers visiting saloons OF
taking drinks while on duty.
The Mayor was instructed to rigidly
enforce the ordinance referred to.
The Mayor was also instructed to strict
" enforce he.observance of the Sunday
law, prohibiting visitation by any one to
saloons, and the sale of intoxicants upon
that day; and his Honor says he is going
to persistently follow the Instructions.
The Board adjourned to meet the
third Tuesday of this month.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18

CHATTANOOGA, April 16.-The presi-
dtnti Il train was met at the union depot
by the escort and reception committee,
with music, and the Lookout Mountain
guards in uniform.
The party was taken Immediately by
electric Car to the incline, thence to the
Point hotel. The limited time only gave
opportunity for trip to the Point, after
which the party returned to The city
and formed procession in carriages at
the corner of Ninth and Broad streets.
After the parade public reception
was held until time for the departure.
The school children were massed
along NcCallie avenue to greet the party
as only lsrge concourse of school chill
dren can.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
GREEN B. RAUM.
The Pension Comm issioner Sick at Chi
cagO,

Inc PENSION Commissioner Sick at Chi
cago,
CHICAGO, April 16.-Gen. Green B.
Raum, United States commissioner OF
pensions, is seriously ill at the Grand
Pacific hotel Physicians are constantly
in attendance. The general has been
ailing for several weeks with a disagree
able cold and symptoms of the grip.
A feeling of debility that prompted
MIR. Raum to take his furlough in the
hope that rest in Chicago, where he
has business interests, would recuperate
his health. But not so. He is quite ill.
Had it not been for this illness, Gen.
Raum would have returned to Washing
ton several days ago, as he intended to
do SO to quiet the people who circulated
the story that he had resigned his posi-
ton as commissioner of pensions.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18

Wise s. Co., received by express last
night, the finest lot of celery ever receiv-
ed in Huntsville. Some of the stalks
will weigh pound, and are two feet in
length You had better send in your
order early.
1t WISE & co.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18

Meeting of the Stockholders
Of the Huntsville Gazette
Company.

HUNTSVILLE, ALA, April II, 1891
The GAZETTE Company is hereby
called to meet in their office, on Sat
urday May goth, 1891, at u o'clock
noon. Business Of Importance to be
transacted. r. M. Lowe,
II. G. BINFORD, President
Secretary.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
COLLEGE, NORMAL, ANDs
COMMON SCHOOL
COURS ES.

FIFTY FIVE DOLLARS "a
year will cover all expenses Of board
tuition, fuel, light, and furnished
toom. Gentlemen and ladies re-
ceived. Also little boys and glrIs
over six years have seperate homes
with separate matrons. Parents ana
guardians who wish good homes ang
an education for their children should
write. Term begins Sept. Z9ln'
Send for catalogue to
PRES. j. S. McCULLOCk,
Knoxville, Tenn
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18

Our compliments again, Post-mas-
ter Hill, since your re appointment.
Who is too previous now, Mr.. Mem
phis Waterman!
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
IN THE SOUTH.
The Presidential Special at Chat
tanooga and Atlanta.
Popular Receptions Given the
the Executive.

JEFF. rsonian ty-Washingt oman
Dignity-Almost an Accident-No Dam
age Done, However-Reception at the
Georgia Capitol and Executive Man
sion.
ATLANTA, April 16.-The presidential
party was entertained royalty at Chatta-
nooga Wednesday morning and only
reached this place in the afternoon, after
an exceptionally rapid run from Chatta-
nooga down.
At the Chattahooc..ee river the special
was met by detachment OF the At
lanta artillery, which began firing sa-
lutes as soon as the train came In sight,
and preceded it to Atlanta, firing every
The reception at the capitol was very
different one from that accorded Gen.
Harrison upon his first visit here. The
following representative citizens upon
the committee of reception saw that the
details were carefully arranged and
that every one who desired shonid have
an opportunity of seeing the president.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18

DO not forget That our collector
is on his round in this city. We
hope that our subscribers will net
turn him away empty-hand ed.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18

State Agent Busbee of North Carolina.
IS now transcribing the names of people
IA that state who have paid the tax.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
SATURDAY, APRIL 18th. 1891
The Russellville lynching was a
shame upon our civilization

President Harrison proves as he
journeys through the Union that he
is President of all the people.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
TO PROMOTE CIVIL RIGHTS.
A Philadelphia Lawyers Re
markable Request.

John D. Lewis BeQueathS one
Hundred Thousand Dollars
10 round the Lowio Pro
tective Bureau OF Civ
ii Rights in Phiia-
delphia.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
LAST MEETING

OF the Old Board of Mayor and Alder
men as Was Constituted.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
ROOFING

GUM-ELASTIC ROOFING FELT, costs only
81 90 per 100 square feet. Makes coed roof
for years, and anyone can put it on. Send stamp
for sample and full particulars.
GUM ELASTIC ROOFING Co.
80 & Al WEST BROADWAY. New YORK
Local Agents Wanted.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
DIR. A, B. SHELBY.

Office and Residence, 800, tran.lin a.
HUNTSVILLE Ala
oa;ce Hours. 9 to IL am. and 8 to 6 pm
Calls in town and country VIII y
promptly attended. Residence al
office.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18

OH " eN'ey ~ 49,
T.. P. Caamberlin, Hugh Inman,
J. w Rankin, j. II. Mountain,
G. I. Dodd. Nj. G. Kiser,
Judge Hook, 4. Z. Howell.
r. Lowry. A. L. Buck,
J. W. English, Edgar Angler,
Hok-. s NTH. Col L. NJ TerrelL
Phil Breitenbucher, s A. Darnell,
JIG Oglesby. John Manly,
John Siyey, I. b. Neal,
Can't. Harry Jackson, Walter johnson,
Jacob Haas, Maj. Minis,
w. L. Peel, A L. Kontz.
B. +. Abbott, w. X. Brown.
John Fit:en Ccl T. P. Westmoreland,
Joe Hirsch Albert Cox,
George Hlyer, Clarence Knowles,
A. A. Murphy. Fl. NJ. Atkinson,
p Ronare J. G. Kimball,
j. B. Goodwin c. A. Collier,
Dave WHY, Rhode Hill,
G. H. Tanner Howard Van Epps,
Dr. Henry S. Wilson, w. H. Venable,
G. W. Adar.
The Confederate Veterans association
had meeting Wednesday morning, and
arranged to attend the reception.
The Grand Army and sons of veterans
went to the capitol in body, wearing
badges
After the reception at the state house
was over, the presidential party was es-
cOrted to the executive mansion, where
President Harrison and the ladies Of his
party mlet many ladies and gentlemen
of Atlanta
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18

WISE & co.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-04-18
NEW OFFICERS SWORN IN.
The First Meeting of the New Boare
Last Monday Night.

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen
held meeting in the Mayors office Mon
day afternoon at o'clock-it being
the last meeting of the old Board, ending
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-10-14
CASUALTIES.

A TRAIN ran into party of track walkers
in the union tunnel short time since, kill
ing two and badly injuring three.
AT Ottawa, Ont, eight children from
three to ten years of age have been
poisoned by eating the berries of the wild
parsnip and are not expected to recover.
By a runaway accident at funeral at
Altoona, Iowa, one man is killed, four
persons fatally and many Others slightly
injured. ..s.. a. !.
A FIRE destroyed the Lima (ohio) Times
building, and two adjoining buildings
We're ruined. Loss 100000; insurance,
sec, 1000.
AN incendiary fire at Washington, Davis
county, Ind, destroyed the court house,
together with all the records. The fire
was started simultaneously in the Office of
the recorder and auditor. Loss on build
ing $135, 900. H. +.
The harbor tug boat McCaldine Brothers,
of New York, was run down and sunk
recently off TT. Montgomery by the tug
Conqueror. Two persons are known to be
lost-she engineer the McCaldine Broth
ers, and boy who was a guest Of one of
the crew.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-10-14
SINS AND SINNERS.

Two Taylors Falls men engage in a shoot
ing ARRAY at Center City, MINI. ~
A MAN in Wisconsin places rope around
his neck, ties the end to tree and then
jumps over cliff. ~" .-Ss -- .... :.
ut Wichita, Kan, Alexander Coffee, a
colored janitor in gambling house, COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself. ~.
A FREIGHT train on the Milwaukee road
between Lake City and Red Wing is robbed
OF seal skins and imported shawls valued at
thousands of dollars. - .,s.
AT Macon, Ill, w. L. Barnett of Chicago
shot and killed his wife at the home of her
mother. He afterwards attempted to COM
NIT suicide by shooting and drowning but
failed. His wife had left him. e
SMITH MARTIN, ayoung attorney at Pine
Bluff, Ark, shot and dangerously wounded
w. G. Morgan, as the result of quarrel
over the settlement of an estate in which
Morgan was interested.
AT Middleton, Carroll Burnham was ar
rested and held in S., 600 to answer charge
Of felonious assault on Mrs John Fratsoll.
Burnham entered Mrs. Fratsoll's house and
demanded $25 The woman refused his
demand and Burnham assaulted her. She
offered him SIS to go away which he ac-
copied. Mrs. Fratsoll then caused Burn
HAMS arrest.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-10-14
II has been decided to reinstate all those

IT has been decided to reinstate all those
officials of the dominion department of the
interior who were suspended as q result Of
the revelations made before the public
account committee.
The Austrian government has offered
10000 forms reward for the discovery of
the perpetrators Of the recent bomb out
rage at the Rosenthal railway bridge near
Reichenberg, in Bohemia.
E The Paris Temps expresses the hope that
the fraternal demonstrations at Nice on the
occasion of the unwilling of monument
to Garibaldi will have good effect on the
relations Of France and Italy.
COSTA RIGA will expend s1OO, 900 on her
exhibit at the Worlds Fair instead of $50,
600 as originally intended. The govern
ment has officially applied for an acre of
ground at Jackson Park upon which to
erect building and display it's resources.
The famine in Poland is growing worse
Workmen paraded the streets of Zawlrke
and looted the bakers shops and other
places where eatables were to be obtained
Troops were summoned to the scene and
fired upon the mob killing one workman
and Wounding several others.
The refusal of the Russian government
to join in the European demonstration
against China is alleged to be due to a fear
that such an action Oh its part would in
volve Russia in a land war with China after
the question had been settled with the
other powers concerned, thus giving Eng
land chance to advance her interests in
Central Asia at the expense of Russia's in.
terest.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-10-14
SPORTING MATTERS.

RED BAND, a running horse, has been sold
by J. q. Tay of Ashton, ILL.,, to William
Welch Of Comanche, Iowa, for So, 1000.
BosroN floats two remnants this year,
both clubs coming out ahead in their res
pective organizations.
TIE yacht race at Detroit, Mich, between
the City of Straits and Pappoose was won by
the latter yacht by minutes and 3seconds,
corrected time.
THE cricket game between the English
men and the All-New York sixteen, on the
Staten Island cricket grounds, was declared
a draw on account ofrain. The Americans
had 166 runs for five wickets.
AT Springfield Mass, H. C. Tyler Of
Highlandville, Mass, broke the worlds
record of33 3-5 seconds for the quarter mile
on safety wheel, by making the distance
in 80 1-5 seconds.
ARRANGEMENTS have been completed for
ladies' walking match at Music Hall,
Saltwater, three evenings Eight young
ladies from St. Paul, Minneapolis, Denver,
Chicago and other cities will start in the
race.
GEORGE A. WRIGHT, the Canadian
feather weight champion, the pugilist who
defeated George Dixon in Boston on a
foul wants to meet Cal Mccarthy Tommy
Kelly or any bantam in America at ia
pounds for the largest purse any club will
Offer,
LUTHER H. CAREY. class of '93 of Prince
ton, the well known Splinter, has retired
from the track and will not return to
Princeton this year. Mr.. Carey is engaged
in business in Chicago. Mr.. Carey srecord
as runner is phenomenal, for in the past
two years he has developed into the fastest
man in the world in rs, 100 and 200 yard
dashes. '....
THE Cleveland League club is practically
completed for 1892, the following contracts
being on file: McAleer, left field; Davis,
center field; Burkett, right field; Young
Cubby and Shearon, pitchers; Tebeau.
second base; Virtue, first base; thinner and
Doyle, catchers. The club has come to
terms with another young pitcher in an
other league.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-10-14
Mr.. RAVENsTE1N, of the British AS

Mr.. RAVENsTE1N, of the British AS
ISOLATION for the Advancement of Sci
ence, has been making calculations as
to the number Of people that the
world can comfortably support and
the time when that limit will be
reached. He estimates the popula-
tion OF the earth in 1890 at 1 1856, 900,
and its rate OF increase per decade at
8 per cent. Then he takes the area of
all the habitable land in the world at
alittle over 46, ooo,o square miles,
only 20, 600, 900 of which are fertile.
The latter he estimates TO be capable
OF maintaining 2O7 to the mile, this
being founded on the statistics Of Its
for India, 295 for China and 264 for
Japan. Roughly speaking the earth
is supposed to be capable of sustain
ing 5000, 100000 people, and at the
present rq+ e of increase this limit will
be reached in a little less than 200
years from now.