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Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
A MAN IN A MASK
Is Badly Heaten in His Attempt to Rob
the Aged Maiden.

Is Badly l'eaten in His Attempt to Rob
the Aged Maiden.
TIFFIN. o., Sept. Awhile Miss Anna
Slosser, IN aged maiden, residing on a
farm about six miles west of this city,
was engaged in her household duties,
she opened the door in response to a
kdock, and was confronted by man
in mask, who presented a pistol and
demanded her money Being woman
of combined muscle and determination,
she jerked the mask from his face and
endeavored to wrest the weapon from
his hand. A terrible struggle ensued,
when, fortunately, the woman's nephew,
a nervy youngster of IL years, came to
her rescue with a knife, which he used
in vigorous and effective manner,
slashing his his aunt's assailaut severely
about the neck and shoulders. Finally
the fellow, seeing that he was rapidly
getting the worst of it, tore himself
loose and beat a hasty retreat. Miss
Slosser had a large amount of money in
the house, it is said, but the would
be robber was glad to escape without it..
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
City Council Dots.

The Board Of Mayor and Alder
men met in regular session last Tues
day night with a full membership
present.
The pig pen Ordinance failed to
become law, but the health officer
was disinstructed by the Board to Sc
that all pens be kept clean and that
no small ones be used. Those viola.
ting the above instructions after re-
ceiving notice will lay themselves liza
BILE to arrest.
The school trustees were represen-
ted before the Board by 81. c. Bin
ford, their chairman. In this mat
ter the Board decided that if the
the Trustees would deed the lot to the
city on condition that it be used for
school purposes only, the city would
probably have the school house rea>
dy for use by February.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
BOGUS SISTER BEATRICE
Mary oliver Figures in the New York
Police Court.

Mary oliver Figures in the New York
Police Court.
New YORK, Sept. 4.-Sister Beatrice,
the notorious bogus nun, who has been
frequently exposed in the newspapers,
was arraigned in the Jefferson Market
police court here, on charge of va
grancy preferred by Agent Jerome of
the Charity Organization society. She
was committed for examination. The
woman has a history. She is the same
woman who sued the late Senator Simon
Cameron of Pennsylvania, for $50, 200
for breach of promise of marriage
General B. F. Butler was counsel for
Senator Gamer, and the trial, which
lasted about two weeks, resulted in a
verdict against the woman. She is said
to be Mary E. Oliver, the wife of Thomas
Marshall Oliver of Louisville, who dis
carded her. Senator Cameron first met
her in New Orleans in 1875. She fol-
lowed him to Washington and he secured
her a position in the treasury depart
ment. While she was living at the
fremont house General Cameron ad-
vanced her 81 900.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
A DEEP CUT
To BE Made in the Salaries of Worlds
Fair Officials.

To BE Made in the Salaries of Worlds
Fair Officials.
CHICAGO, Sept. 4. Another deep cut
is to be made in the salaries of officials
of the Worlds Columbian commission.
Ii the programme mapped out is adopt
ed, President 7. w. Palmer will sur
render his salary of $1,000 a year and
receive nothing but his travelling ex-
penses. Colonel James A. Mckenzie,
vice chairman of the executive COM
mittee, will also surrender his salary of
$1,000 year, and George Miles, chief
clerk of Director General Davis, will
also lose a salary of $4,000 per annum.
This will reduce the expenses of the
national commission about $12,0 900 a
year. By holding no session of the
board next April, further saving of
$12,500 will be effected. and this will
keep the expenditures of the national
commission within the appropriation.
At the present rate of paying out money
President Palmer's board would be con-
fronted by a deficiency of $23, $40 at the
close of the year. Secretary Of the
Treasury Foster has warned the officials
not to create deficiency. Congress
appropriated $50, 500 to pay the expenses
of the board to June 30, 1899, and the
commission has been sending money at
the rate of $82.7 per annum.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
THB RAIN WIZARD.
His Remarkably Successful
Operations in Wyoming.
I he People Ask Him to Hold
Up for a Time.

The Famous Rain Wizards Experiment
People Have Confidence in His Claims
and Ask Him to Cease His showers
Until the Public Gatherings Are Over
CHEYENNE, Sept. 4-Frank Mel
bourne, the rain wizard. had Just start
ed to make some more rain here when
committee called upon him and begged
him to desist doing SO.
There is a division shoe ting tourna-
ment of the Rocky Mountain Sport
mans association going on here, and
the County Teachers institute, the Mine
convention and the State Fair race
meeting, all public gatherings to FL
low, occupying the time till Sept. 12,
would be greatly impaired by Mel
bOurne's showers.
The wizard has agreed to comply
with the wishes of the people, but says
that nevertheless he will furnish half
an inch of precipitation on next Sunday
Those here who were skeptical are
now convinced that there is something
in Melb urne's system. The committee
having the matter in charge took every
precaution to obtain satisfactory test
OF Melbourne's rain-making powers and
the Observer Ravenscroft rendered inn
pOrtant assistance. The committee says
that Melbourne has done what he agreed
to. At the suggestion of leading land
owners Melbourne will submit pro-
position to deliver 10 inches of rain in
April. May and June next year.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
KANSAS BOND SWlNDLERS.
a so-Caiied Investment Company That
Is Workin. the GuileIess.

So-Sailed Investment Company That
Is Workin. the GuileIess.
LEAyRSwORTH, Sept. 4-For several
weeks this vicinity has been flooded
with circulars of so-called investment
company, whose head office is in this
city. The company issues 81 600 bonds.
The purchaser pays $40 ON receiving his
bond and $i.25 per month thereafter
Ut the SO, 81 goes to the stockholders
and the remainder to the officers OF the
company. One dollar of the monthly
dues also goes to the credit of the stock
holders. AS soon as 81 900 is credited
to the stockholders it is paid to the per-
sons holding the lowest numbered bond
on which all dues have been paid.
The officers of the company advertise
that their scheme has been examined
and approved by Governor Humphrey,
insurance Commissioner Mcbride and
Attorney General Ives. A letter was
received by the editor of the Leaven-
worth Times from Insurance Commits
sloner Mcbride, saying that it was true
that he had examined the scheme, but
ltstrad of APPROVING it, had denounced
1T IN unmeasured terms, as it was a
palpable fraud without one redeeming
feature. He also says that he has not
suppressed the company because the
solicitor general decided that he had no
jurisdiction over the company. The
attorney general is investigating the
matter with II view to closing mp the
company. Circulars of the company
have been sent to the post Office depart
ment at Washington. 1t is said that
there are many of these companies oper-
ating throughout the state.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
What the Gazette Heard.

That the Y. M. c. A. is progress
sing.
That the band has received its new
instruments.
That the most of our women have
too much tongue.
That the hedges in the grove ought
to be trimed.
That (some) women should think
fifty times before they speak once.
That you should look before you
leap.
That the trustees will accept the
proposition made by the city.
If they do the school will be ready
by February.
That if you don't keep your pig
pen clean you will be made to pay a
fine.
That bridge at the intersection
of Dry and Pinhook creeks will meet
the approval Of the fourth ward.
That there is soon to be marriage
in high life.
That WISE & CO., is the surest
place to get the best quality Of Gro
ceries.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Sept. Az. j.
Converse, speaker pro tenn. Of the last
legislature. and who by holding the
balance of power was practical dictator,
was found hanging in his barn in Jer-
auld county. He lived alone. and had
been dead several days when found.
No cause for the act IS kho beyond
melancholy resulting from unfortunate
business ventures. Mr.. Converse gain
ed wide notoriety last winter because OF
the even division of representatives be-
tween the parties and the power 1t gave
him to control legislation. de was Q
prominent leader in the Farmers Alb
anoA
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
Hippolyte's Hope Fading Away.

PoRT-AU-PRINCE, Sept. At looks
now as if Hippolyte had lost all hope of
being able to successfully resist the
coming revolution. He has sent his
family to Cape Haytien in the care of
General Louis Blot for safety. Fort
National has been heavily garrisoned.
and the commandment has received or
ders to turn the guns on the city if the
exiles return and succeed in overpower-
ing the guards of the palace. 1t is prob
able that in such case Hlppolyte will
retreat to Cape Haytien and there make
his last stand. Of the new ministry,
Jean Joseph d'Albemar, secretary of
public works, has already resigned, and
Pierre LOUIS Nemours, secretary of the
interior, is on his way to Paris. They
have been replaced by Mr.. Jean Louis
Dulcine and Mr. G. Achin.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
1ERSTE|N -
0WENTHAL
leaders of Low Prices.
Gone to the Mines.

The agent from Pratt Mines ar
rived in the city Wednesday and
carried back with him the same day
on the 10:45 train the following
criminals sentenced at the close of
the Circuit Court.
Lawrence Gudley. colored, dispos>
ing of crop under false pretenses.
Isaiah Townsend colored, assault
with intent to murder.
Esau Smith, white, assault with a
knife.
Alexander Smith, white, assault
with weapon.
Aaron Hammond, colored, carryS
ing concealed weapon.
Jim Sledge, colored, assault with
intent to murder his brother.
Burwell Woods, colored, grand
larceny;Scott Stevens, colored, grand
larceny; Monroe Jennings, colored.
carrying concealed pistol; Charles
Bell, colored, assault with intent to
murder his wife.
The prisoners were delivered to the
agent by Deputy John M. Cross,
Sheriff Murphy being out of the city.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT Huntsville, Ala, I
I1,lx, M th 1901

LAND OFFICE AT Huntsville, Ala,
Julyl0 tn, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof il support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Register and Receiver at Huntsville Ala, on
4th day of september, 1881.
viz: James R. Beaver A. F. Homestead Entry,
No. 15404 for the SE4 SW14 Section and NEA
NW14 Section II Township Range East.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said lands viz
Marshall 81. Rich. Benton Green James Ken
nedy and Robert Travis, all of Francisco Ala.
WIN. C. WELLS,
7-25-6t. Register.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
The School For Our People.

There can be no doubt of the fact
that the State Normal and Industri
al School of this city is thoroughly
prepared to give our boys and girls
first class instruction in important
trades as we'll as in all Normal and
College branches. The best teachers
are employed in all departments.
Send to Prof. w. H. Council for a
copy Of the catalogue, which will give
you full information about this excel
lent school. 8-15. It.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
MISTAKEN FOR A SQUIRREL.
A Hunter Shoots Negro Boy in q
Muscaline Vine.

A Hunter Shoots Negro Boy in .
Muscadine Vine.
ATLANTA, Sept. 4.-Mr. j. w. Swami,
well known and highly respected citi-
zen Of Kirkwood, while out squirrel
hunting, heard noise in thick mus
cadine vine. Being unable to distin-
guish anything in the thick vine he de-
cided to shoot where the noise came
from He raised his gun and out tum-
bled small negro boy, riddled with
shot, bleeding and unconscious. Shock
ed and surprised beyond expression,
MI. Swami picked the boy up and car
ried him to his home.
The boy is named Willie Lumpkin,
and is au)ut years of age As Coon as
he was carried to Mr.. Swann's house a
physician was summoned and the
wounds dressed. The boy was shot in
the side of his face and in one arm. His
condition is serious and the probability
is that he will die.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
PERSONAL

Mr. Felix Weeden made a short
visit to Decatur last week.
Hon. Oscar r. Humid ey and wife,
left Tuesday for Chicago.
Mrs.. Margaret Wilson, daughter
Of Mr.. Nelson Hendley is at home
from Pine Bluff, Ark.
Messrs. Chas. and Allen Binford
entered the State Normal School
Monday evening last
Revs. Todd aud Mckinney attend
Ell the NJ. Z church meeting held in
Decatur Friday.
Miss Jennie V. Spratlin, of Mem.
pills. Tenn, is the guest of Mrs. Mar
garei Wilson in this city.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
Society Meetings.
MASONIC.

dASONIC.
Evening Star Lodge No. 6 second
Monday night of each month, at their
Hall in Davis Grove. HI. G. Bin
ford w. NJ. Charles Hendley Sec.
SHARON COURT.
Meets at Masonic Hall, in Davis
Grove, LIST, Bid, Friday nights at
s o'clockMrs. HI. G. Binford, M. A.,
Mrs. Mollie Belts Secretary.
MMACULATEs.
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 N }. 2768 meets
1st and Bird Tuesday nights in each
month. Charles Rice, N. G.; F. r.
Davis, Sec.
s M. T. NO. /.
LIST 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 1st
and 3rd Monday nights. A. Roo>
erts, w. NJ, William Bates, Sec.
Queen Esther's court, No. IL, meets 3rd
Monday nights in each month. Mime
Donegan, M. B. Q; Emma Leatherwood,
s; Maria McCalley. Chron.
The Opening Gems No. % meet
first and third Saturday of each
month. Leah Martin, M. s., Emma
Grey Beasley K. s., Maria Sue Tur-
ner, w. D.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
State Normal School.

DR.. j. d. Humphrey, Huntsville. Ata.
DEAR SIR:
Having given your great blood
remedy fair trials among the teach
ers and students of this Institution,
with most satisfactory results in cas-
es Of scrofula and rheumatism, 1 take
pleasure in stating that it is all that
you claim for it, and [ cheerfully
recommend it to all persons suffering
Of such diseases. Respectfully,
IL % 1y. w. III. CoUNCILL.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
Ceusuring the Insane ASYLUM.

= COLUMBUS, o., Sept. "A petition
signed by 30t citizens of Circleville has
been received ~ Governor Campbell,
asking that an investigation of the Cen
trail Insane asylum be made in order to
locate the responsibility for the release
of Charles King, the patient who was
permitted 10 leave the asylum and go
home against the protest of his relatives,
and who. upon his arrival at Circleville,
shot and killed his mother. The petit
ton VIII be referred to the trustees,
with instructions to investigate the mat
ter at their first meeting.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
\ DRUNKEN SOLDIERS FRANTlCS.
General Stanley Censures Court Martial
for Its Leniency.

General Stanley Censures a Court Martial
for Its Leniency.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. 4.-General
Stanley has censured court martial for
it's leniency in the case of Private Donald
L. Cameron, Company A, Twenty-third
Infantry. The soldier became intoxi-
Gated, and when under arrest secured
his rifle, loaded it with ball and drove
everybody from the guard house. He
then went cunning for Sergeant Steffen,
his superior officer, chased him around
the barracks, and kept at bay four
soldiers who tried to overpoYer him.
He was sentenced to ten months at hard
labor and to have $40 month of his
pay forfeited during that period. This
sentence was owing to the soldier plead
ing guilty and alleging intoxication.
General Stanley, in censuring the court,
states that drunkenness is no extenua-
ton for the soldiers actions.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05

New and second hand school books
can be found in a great variety and at the
lowest possible prices by going to see
j. w. WALL & SON ,McGee Hotel block.
Born To Mr. and Mrs. Robt.
Terrell, to use the language of the
happy father, "a fine boy" Wednes-
day evening.
You can find nice line Of trou
sering at c. e. Parsons. made up
to order, or sod by the pattern at low
figures. If.
Visit the exclusive jewelry store
of ERNEST KARTHAUS and get
prize by.cutting out this notice. if.
Postmaster Ludwig exercised. dis.
erection and good judgment in ap
pointing Mr. George B. Vandeven,
ter to fill the position as money order
and register clerk in the postoffice.
Mr.. George Renfro, whose trunk
was reported stolen on Saturday last,
found it at one of the houses near
the railroad where it been carried for
safe keeping.
We have been reliably informed
that some time in the near future,
work will begin ON the erection of a
fifty thousand dollar building at the
State Normal Farm. Prof. Council
is hustler.
The Stagnant water standing in
DryCreek is more detrimental to the
health Of our city and to more resi-
dents than any ten pig pens in town.
To get rid Of this nuisance would in
convenience none but benefit many.
The protracted meetings are still
being conducted at the Lake Side
church, with pleasing results. The
pastor and members deserve credit
for the success they are meeting
with
For the first two days of the
week a camp of surveyors occupied a
part of the commons near the Davis
Spring. We learned that they were
on their way to central Alabama.
where they are engaged in making a
map of that part of the state.
Prof. S. L Ross Of Selma Ala,
has been selected to the responsible
pos ton as Secretary and Treasurer
of the State Normal School. The
necessary bond $4,000 was promptly
made and the funds that the school
has recently acquired has been or
dered payed over to him.
In buying Groceries it is well to
consider the freshness and quality
These two objects can better be guar
ded by buying them at a place where
a constant demand is being made.
Such can only be said Of WISE q
co.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
Yellowstone National Park Report.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4. captain An
derson Of the Sixth Cavalry, the acting
superintendent of the Yellowstone Ma
tional park, has submitted to the secre-
tary Of the interior his report for the
last fiscal year. He says that very few
fires have been started in the park dur
ing the year, and these have been ex-
tinguished before any damage Of conse-
quence had been done. Hotel accom-
modations are very satisfactory For
tie most part, says Captain Anderson,
the lakes and rivers of the park are lit
orally alive with trout. He has never
seen, he says, 50 many fish elsewhere as
there are in the shoal waters near the
borders OF the Yellowstone lake. Buff
falo and other wild animals are on the
crease, the elk now numbering Nout
%, 600. TIL buffalo probably number
from 800 to 400 head.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
Land Office at Huntsville, Ala, |
A 1nth lQnf n

Land Office at Huntsville, Ala,
August 10th, 1891
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proOfwill be made before the Register
and Receiver at Huntsville Ala, on.
26th day of September, 1894.
viz Chauncey H. Slater, Homestead Entry No.
1857 for the Southwest quarter of Northeast
quarter Section II, Township 6, South Range
East.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land viz:
Drew King, William Ditto, Francis M. Couch
Bloomfield Ala, Henry Whisenant, Oleander Ala,
VIM. q. WELLS,
S-15-6t. Register.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
Post once Robbers Caught.

Sioux CITY, Ia, Sept. 4.-Mike Ray
mond and VIII Ryan were arrested at
Covington for completely in the Leoda
post Office robbery last Saturday night.
A large amount Of jewelry was found
in their room, which has been identified
as that stolen two weeks ago from q
travelling man at Lenars. This makes
Eve Of the gang who have been arrested
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
DIED..

In Birmingham, Ala, little Mar
ion Edward, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
G. Perry, aged IA months, August
29th, 1891, at their residence No.
527 10Th street south.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
CENTRAL ALABAMA ACCAD
ENVY.
The Fall Term Will Open Sept.
7th 1891.

TUITION AND BOARD REQUIRED IN
ADVANCE. Only a limited number
of small children can be accommoda-
ted. Applicants must be able to
read. write and work the fundamen-
tai rules in Arithmetic.
A. w. MCKINNEY,
Principal.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS.

The nights are cool.
Cotton is opening.
Fruit is growing scarce.
Now is your time to lay up your
winter wood.
Go to MURRAY & SMITH for
your cheap school Books.
-Cottons pickers in this section
will soon be in demand.
Born To Mr.. and Mrs. VIII,
liam Fletcher son.
Central Ala, Academy opens
next Monday
On next Monday night, the 18th, the
Top Notch Comedy Co., will hold the
boards at the Opera House.
Save money by buying school
supplies from
MURRAY & SMITH.
J. v. WALL q SON, have
just received a new lot Of school
books.
-lhe best place in the city to get
STATES school books etc., is at the new
store off ". WALL& son.
-lAe Edison Phonogrph has be, n
u 'ne streets for two days this week,
attracting considerable attention.
The largest assortment OF school
BOOKS and stationary in general can
VT found at j. w. WALL g. SON.
LII. iue largest assortment of school
,a OAS ana stationery in general can be
- W. WALL,,& SON.
1he first bail of cotton for this
''"S0n was marketed here this week
1c'S per- pound, and was brought
U By Mr.. Blount Madk;ns.
-'end seven two cent stamps and
"'elVe the GAZETTE for one month.
~ you Will be sure to continue it.
II MURRAY q SMITH are the
Supplies. 1''
III another column will be found
N''eFIisement Or Messrs. Thomp.
Nh " Astln who will furnish YOU
snI 'n thing in the line of music
suit musical instruments.
al E !, v, WALL s SON, keep on hand
n4n,r NUS OF Arts Material Musical Instru-
linr S, wall paper, tablets, and every
Cali .s mat is used in the school room.
Where ;f 9'e 'nem before purchasing else
''u want to save money.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
9th day of Sep tember, 1891.

viz: Homestead Entry 1885, Lunce L. Mat
thews for the E1a of NE14 Section and the VIZ
of NW14 Section . Township ! South Range
East.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
said land viz:
George Wright, James Moore, John Moore aud
George McDougall, all of New Market.
VIM G. WELLS,
7-256t Register.
Huntsville gazette. [volume] (Huntsville, Ala.) 1879-1894, 1891-09-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT HUNTSVILLE,
Alabama July 18th, 1891. !
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Hum tSYilIe LA. ON