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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17
A Terrible Tragedy in Belgium.

The Belgium newspapers give the
following account of dreadful tragedy
that occurred three weeks ago in lit
tie village near Brussels.
A farmer and his wife had plotted to
murder their niece during her sleep, to
rob her of 800 francs that she was tax
ing to her sick mother. In order to foil
the future searches of the police they,
previously to perpetrating the crime,
were engaged in digging large hole
in their garden, so as to bury the body
in it, when the young girl, who, not
being asleep, had heard the terrible SEN
tence, rushed out by the window and
ran to the police station, distant one
mile only
But as soon as she was out the
daughter of the wicked farmer, who
was not expected home that night,
came back, and, not wishing to awaken
anybody in the house, went noiselessly
into the bed where her cousin had been
lying a few minutes ago. She soon
fell asleep, and thus her mother not be
ing aware of the providential substitu-
ton. owing to the darkness of the
night, broke her own daughters head
with an axe
This being done, the two were going
to the garden, carrying, the corpse, en-
veloped in breadspread, when two
gendarmes, accompanied by tie fugi
tive girl, rushed into the house with
lanterns in their hands.
At the sight Of their niece, whom
they thought they had murdered, the
two wretches took off the covering and
found their unfortunate child killed
by their own hands.
The man, taking a large butchers
knife, plunged it into his breast and
fell dead on the ground. As to the
woman, who was prevented from com.
hitting suicide, she became insane, and
is now shut up in lunatic asylum,
wheHe she is expected soon to die from
mental exhaustion. A more horrible
account has rarely been registered in
the annals of crime.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17
WOODSTOCK VIRGINIA.
Thursday Morning, July II, 1879.
There seems to lie but little polite:

There seems to be but little political
excitement in the State at this time
After the meetings of the Conventions
we may expect the contest to begin in
earnest. We have no choice in the Sc
lection OF candidates, as far as the men
themselves are concerned. We want
men who are honest, and whose reputa-
ton for honesty is suficientto convince
the people that they can not be bought.
Upon the character of the Nominees de-
ponds the success of the party. If the
Convention act independent of the
cliques, who are prompted by personal
motives alone, and whose only object
is to secure the nomination of some
particular man, without regard to the
preferences of the people, and give to
the people ticket which can command
their respect and confidence; our sue
cess will be no longer matter of
doubt. Let us be ready to do our duty,
and show to the country that the Con
sentative party of Virginia fully appre-
ciates the dangers as well as the duties
of the hour.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17
Railroad Contract Awarded,

HARRIsoNBURG yia ALEXANDRIA,
Va, July l1-At a meeting of the
President and Directors of the Wash
ington, Cincinnati and St. Louis Mar
rowGauge railroad, held i'll this place
to-day, the first sixty-fve miles from
Harrisonburg TO Monterey; Highland
county, was let to contractors J. A.
Lowenback and J. w. F.. Allemong-
work to begin within ten days and to
be completed in twelve months. This
road will run through the rich coal and
iron fields of this State and West Vir-
ginia, greater in extent by three hun
dred thousand square miles than those
of Pennsylvania, which has been such a
source Of wealth to that State. The
enterprise and ability OF the contractors
is guarantee that the road will be
faithfully and speedily completed.
Mrs Letitia Tyler Semple, of Balti-
more, has presented to the Virginia
State library two fine portraits, one of
her father, John Tyler, Governor Of
Virginia and President of the U. S.,
and the other of her grandfather, John
Tyler, Governor of Virginia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

AN AERoNAUrs PERHs.-Mr. Frank
K. King, son of Professor A. S. King,
Of Boston, who made balloon ascen-
sion from the Lamoille Valley Fair
Ground, Morristown, Vt, on the Fourth
of July, had perilous experience
When about two and half miles up
he encountered a snow-storm, which
covered the balloon nearly an inch
thick, and sent it down rapidly. The
balloon was seen by several farmers
when it landed, about forty FIVE minutes
after it went up, and about eighth miles
from where the ascent was made. Not
hearing anything from young King, a
party was organized, and search made.
1t was estimated that there were FIVE
hundred men in the forest at 9 o'clock
Sunday morning. The balloon was
found about l o'clock, and young King
came out about the same time, having
been in the wilderness almost forty
eight hours without any food. He
was very much exhausted from cold
and hunger, but uninjured, although he
says a bear came within few feet of
him ON Saturday night, snuffed around,
and left. Intense excitement prevailed
all through the valley for the safety of
the young man, and at his appearance
there was great rejoicing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

DEpLoRABLE ACCIDENT. a most
melancholy and deplorable accident oc-
CURED about seven o'clock this morn
ing, short distance below this CITY,
the particulars of which, as narrated by
eye witnesses, are as follows: Mr.. Frank
\. Posey Of Prince Georges county,
Maryland, ayoang gentlemen well and
favorably known here, accompanied by
his young wife, his half brother, little
boy between six and seven years of age.
named Ben Edelin,, son of Mrs. Johan
ma Edelin, of the same county, and a
colored man, whose name is not known,
took small boat at Mr.. Posey. land
ing and came out to board the steamer
Fairy on her way up from Pennington,
for the purpose of being landed at Fort
Foote, near which place Mr.. Posey's
mother, to whom he was going TO pay
a visit, resides. They reached the F'ai-
ry at the mouth Of Piscataway Greek,
! and recognizing some Of her 'passen-
gers, bid them good morning, but be
fore the salutation was returned, their
boat, either by striking the steamer
which had stopped for them, or because
those In it stood up and lost their bal
ance, filled, and was capsized, leaving
its occupants laundering in the water.
flr. Posey swan to his wife and hav
ing caught her by the waste, succeeded
in holding her her head above the wa
ter until the boat could be righted by
the colored man, when, by the latter
assistance, she was placed therein.
But this had hardly been accomplished
when, from some unaccountable reason,
the colored man in trying to get into
the boat, caused it to upset again, and
the sole occupant, whom loving hus-
band had supposed saved, sank to rise
no more
In the mean time the little boy had
been lost sight of and had found a
watery grave. The captain and all on
board the steamer made every effort to
render assistance, oars, life preseryers
and everything at hand being thrown
over, the boat lowered, and Frank
Phillips, one of the hands, jumped over
and SWAN to the scene of the disaster,
but all to no purpose, as far as the lady
and boy were concerned. Mr.. Posey
was rescued, though overcome by the
sad event He was brought up the
river to Fort Foore, where his sisters
had already come down to the landing
to receive him and those who had SO
lately been separated from him never
again to meet until that day when the
sea shall give up its dead. The colored
man was also saved and no blame can
be attached to him as he did all in his
power to render aid and tho unfortu,
nate part he acted on the sad oc-
casion so affected him as to secure
him the sympathy rather than
blame of the passengers on hoard the
boat. Mr.. Posey had been married but
about six weeks, his wife being Miss
Jameson, Of Charles County. The cap
tain of the Fairy did not come on up to
this city, but leaving his boat, took
some men at Fort Foote and went back
to drag for the bodies of the drowned
-Aler> Gazette,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

The Chicago Tribune has dispatch
from Ionia, Michigan, giving an
account ofthe death, by the collapse OF
his balloon. of La Mountain, at that
place, Oh the 4th Of July He was a
brother of La Mountain, who, it will be
remembered, was a very successful
;eronaut in the employment of the
government during the war in obsery-
ing from balloon the movement of
the Confederate forces. His balloon
was what is known as hot-air one,
and was simply filed with rarifed air
and not gas He fell from an immense
height and every bone in his body was
broken. The ropes that fastened the
basket to the balloon slipped, and the
unfortunate man was precipitsied to
the earth.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17
DESPERATE F1GHr WITH BANK Ros

DESPERATE FIGHr WITH BANK Ros-
BERs.--A dispatch from Marysyille,
California, says that bold attempt was
made by three men to rob the bank of
Decker Jewett, at that place on Friday.
Frank Whipple, one of the robbers en-
tered the bank and presented pistol at
Mr. Jewett's head. Jewett fell down
and made his way to desk where Mr..
Bingham, chief clerk was writing:
Whipple leaped over the counter, fol
lowed by Bingham, who instantly shot
Whipple in the neck. A desperate
and general fight then ensued. Several
shots were fired, when the combatants
dubbed their pistols. Finally Whip
pie turned to run out of the bank, when
Bingham and Jewett fired upon him
simultaneously with double barreled
shot-guns, and he fell mortally wound
ed on the sidewalk Whipple says he
had two confederates named John Ia
ney. and w. p. Winkleey. They esca-
ped, and officers and citizens are pur-
suing them. Whipple is shot though
the body in many places.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17
Tn reference to the "grab law" tt

Tn reference to the "grab law the
Washington correspondent of the Balti
more Sun says that all the members of
Congress who were dropped by the
people in the last elections, before they
left the city drew their back pay 9th
ers are evidently waiting to see what
they may still expect from their coustit-
uents before they draw theirs The re
suit is that only those who have openly,
in the regular form of business, covered
their back pay into the treasury are en-
titled to the credit of having refunded
their share.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

RAILWAY PASSENGERS RIGMs:-The
indianapolis Sentinel says: "Geo. Van
kouten brought suit in the Cass court, in
this State, against the Pittsburgh, Gin
cinnati and St. Lousis Railway to re-
cover $4,000 damages Van Kouten
had entered car of the company's and
refused to deliver up his ticket until the
conductor furnished him with seat
The cars were crowded and no seat
could be obtained, SO the conductor
just stopped. the train and put Van
Kouten off. Nothing dsunted, he
caught on the last Car, and was put off
second time, and his baggage put off
with him. The case was entered in
Cass county, and under change of
venue taken to Carroll county, and tho
plaintiff was awarded $4,000 by the
jury as compensation for the broken
contract.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

MANS HEAD Cur ORR BY TIGHTENING.
AT Fort Wayne, Ind, a young man
by the name Of William Robertson
went out hunting, last Friday, but did
not return as expected and his friends
have been busy searching for him ev-
er since. He was found Sunday morn
ing about three miles from town, ~
ing about fifteen feet from a big tree
which had been struck by tightening
His head was severed from his body,
and the two were lying some distance
apart. The theory of the coroner's ju-
ny is that Robertson took shelter under
the tree, with his gun upon his shoulder,
thereby drawing the electricity upon
himself.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

An accurate and intelligent way Of
explaining the effect of the salary grab
has been adopted by the New York
Sun, which represents it as an increase
of the national debt to the extent of
$3O,OOO,OO0 This is precisely what it
amounts to. The salary grab takes 81
100000 out of the treasury every year.
At the rate Of five per cent. per annum,
this sum would pay the interest on
$30,0Oo,OoO. By transferring $780,
900 to its own pocket, then, congress
h as practically increased the debt $50.
100000.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17
A TEXAN SEssAr1os.-The Charlie

A TEXAN SENsAr1oN.-The Charles
ton CIV. Va.) Courier is responsible
for the publication of the following:
From letter written by lady on
the 18th ult., near Honey Grove, Texas
and sent to her son in this city, we
make the following extract concerning
curious freak of nature or us many be-
lieve, terrible visitation of Divine
Providence:
II heard such strange story yester
day. You know where the Bois'd Arc
creek runs, not far from Honey Grove.
Well there is man who lived close to
it-don't know his name-and story
says he got up on Sunday morning and
prepared to 60 fishing. His wife
said if she were him she would not go
on Sunday, but he said: I'll go before
God gets up!
"Well, he went, and there he sits
with his rod in hand, and can't be
moved, or speak, but if food is put in
his mouth he will eat. The creek has
been over him twice, but still he is
there immovable. 1t is said that com
pauies have been from Bonham and
Honey Grove, and some are preparing
to 90 from Paris to see him. It is ter
rible to blasphefne the name of our
blessed Maker, who does so much for
u.s. My dear son, never do SO remem-
Der the Sabbath and the Command
lnents"
Old John Robinson's sea lion, which
was ten feet long, weighed 1900
pounds, and cost about $4,000 died ON
LIST, while in transit to Lafayette, Indi
ana
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17
Trial oishe Nodoes Commenced.

toRr KLAMATH, July S, via ASH
LAND, July 10.-The military com
mission met this morning at 10 o'clock
and proceeded to the trial of Captain
Jack, Schonchin, Boston Charley,
Black Jim, Slatlck, and Barncho, i'm
pllcated IN the Candy massacre.
Three witnesses have been examined
II. +. Riddle, his Indian woman Toby,
and L. d. Dyar. Toby swears positively
that Captain Jack shot General Candy,
Schonchin, Mr.. Meacham, Boston
Charley DR.. Thomas, and that Hooker
Jim tried to kill L. d. Dyar; alse that
Bancho knocked her down with gun
and tried to take her life.
The testimony of Riddle corrobo
rates his wife's. The testimony Of
Dyar amounts to nothing positive, ex-
cept that he was present when the
firing commenced, and he was chased
by Hooker Jim The Indian scouts
Bogus Charley, Shack Nasty Jim
Steamboat Frank, and Hooker Jim will
be examined tomorrow.
A dispatch has just been received
from Washington addressed to Major
Curtis, dire citing him not to bring the
Lost river murderers before the com
mission for trial. 1t is supposed these
murderers will be 'tiriied over by
Major Curtis to the authorities OF
Jackson county, Oregon, for trial
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NORMAL INSTITUTE.

will begin in wcecstock, JMv p. IT, und n ths
management of the undersigned.
competent and reliable Instruction will be
gisen In all the common branches.
Particular attention given to those parts OF
the diffcrentHfanchcs, which, in The school
room, SO often trouble and perplex the teacher.
The exercises will be conducted with special
reference I" the wants Of the school-room
Attention will also be given to the
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TEACHING
teachers, especially young teachers an C.
such Is are about to enter the profession. will
nnd it much to their advantage to at tend these
SESSIONS
TUITION FOR THE SESSION $40.
board can be had in town or vicinity at
reasonable rates.
For futher particulars address, either of the
principals.
MONROE HOTTIE, PRINCIPALS.
july at
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17
In striking contrast with some of tn

In striking contrast with some of the
criminal cases which have been on hand
for months, Jim Brown who murdered
Mrs Jones and Mrs Dosier on the 9TH of
June, was hanged at Suffold on last Fri
day, July 18th. Among the incidents
of the execution was the falling and
immediate death of a negro man who
had climbed a tree for the purpose of
witnessing the scene.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

New York, July 1O.-Walworth' s
mother, who was on the same train,
met young Walworth at Sing-Sing yes
terday, and took final leave of him.
The latter kept up his spirits, and con-
versed freely with the lookers-on, and
upon receiving his striped suit joking
ly remarked: II look as if had got a
baseball suit on" He will enter the
shoe-shop to-day to learn sufficient to
become chief clerk in the stock depart
ment.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

Crops IN VIRGINIA-A correspon-
dent, writing on the agricultural pres
poets Of this State, says:
Virginia is Coming well up to the
mark with this years crops. Wheat
promises the largest crop raised since
the war. The quality Of the grain is
universally reported as 'sgood' or VERY
good. The yield per acre in thirty
four counties will probably average ten
bushels or upwards in fifty-fouir it will
range from six to ten, with an average
Of nine bushels to the acre, and the
other counties will average five bushels
1t is thought that the oat crop will
prove very large one. The yield, it
is estimated, will average twenty bush
els to the acre. Corn is looking we'll
and promising, and if favorable
weather can be had it will gives good
yield. The hay yield will be largest
for several years, it is thought. It is
too early yet to predict the probable
result of the tobacco crop. In twenty
eight counties larger per acreage than
usual has been planted this year In
twenty-five counties plants were album
dant and a good stand obtained. In
several counties were scarce, and in
others late. The, fruit crops promise a
poor average yield The fruits include
apples, peaches, grapes, berries,
ounces and damsons.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

A young lady in Charlottesville,
seeing the gardener breaking up the
croqu.t ground for the purpose Of
planting flowers, demonstrated with
him. But, Uncle Tobey, you will
spoil our croquet ground. Cant
help dat, miss. Yer pa say he want dis
place for horticxltasr mot for h,tsba,'ry
Umph!- Charlottesville Jefersonian
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

The city school board of Alexandria
has fixed the salaries of teachers in the
public schools as follows: Principals not
less than $500 nor more than $1,000;
vice principals not less than $500 nor
more than $500; assistants not less than
$500 nor more than $500.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17
The Wreck Of the Steamer Washington.

New York, July 8.-Mr, Dale,
Agent Of the Inman line here, tele-
graphed last night to the agents at
Halifax to do everything for the
passengers of the City of Washington
regardless of expense. He says Capt.
Lockhead is an experienced commander
and he cannot account for the vessel
being 80 much out of her course. He
does not know whether the vessel or
cargo is insured. Purser Maine tele-
graphs from Liverpool, Nova Scotia,
that the baggage and spare stores were
safely landed as well as tho passengers
and crew. There was a dense fog from
the time she LEFT Queenstown. The
City of Washington was the oldest of
the steamers in the lnman service. She
was built in the year 1855 at Glasgow,
and was used as French transport
for 10 months during the Crimean war.
She made her first voyage from Liver
pool to Philadelphia IN the year 1856,
and on January 18th, 1857 she first
arrived at this port. About four years
ago she was heightened and completely
reftted, and new set OF engines were
put ill., Her new dimensions were as
follows: Length over all 800, breadth
of beam 40, depth of hold %, gross
tonnage 1881 tons builders measurement
2,801 TONS Her model was similar to
other vessels Of the line, being bark
rugged. She had two OFFENDERS 4S and
"a in,:hes in diamenter with stroke of
about five feet. Her horse power was
$50. She had four decks and was
divided into four water tight COM
partments She was we'll supplied with
boats and life saving apparatus As
the City of Washington was an extra
boat to relieve regular steamers she
carried no mail
q
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

The Southwestern Telegraph pub
lished IN Shreveport, La, gives an ac-
count of a shooting match in that place
in which Mr. Philip SpangIer formerly
of Winchester while trying TO prevent
fight received severe pistol wonnd.
from the effects of which he has since
died.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

South Carolina financial matters have
come to such pass that a temporary
injunction has been issued restraining.
the State from levying or collecting any
tax for the purpose of paying the inter
est upon the State bonds, known as the
conversion bonds, amounting to $1,000
OO0
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

At the depot on Monday evening an
eager looking man jumped from the
train and clasped waiting woman in
his arms. ssHeavens! my wife!" said
he. Mercy! my ruffies said she !;
which showed what both were think
ing Of Danbt.ry Nesos.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

Gen. Rosser, of Virginia, formerly a
distinguished officer in the Confederate
service, recently ali assistant engineer
Of the Northern Pacific Railroad, is
now under.tb command of the engi
neers Of the U. s. Yellowstone expedi
ton.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Woodstock, July Is, 1878.
10 the creditors Of Lawrence Sewer
decd and all others concerned.
You are hereby notified to present your
claims against said decedent or his estate
at my office in Woodstock on or before the
25th day Of August 1879.
Given under my hand as csmr. of acts,
OF Shenand oah county court the day and
year first aforesaid.
P.W. MAGRUDER.
July 17-4w. .
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF FREDERICK.

OF FREDERICK,
JULY asp, 1878, TIE FOLLOWING ORDER WAS
ENTERED.
In pur sUance o the Act of the General As
semoly OF Virgin ia, it is ordered
LIST, That times for no lding tn c Courts for the
TWE lFTH JUDICIAL. CIRCUIT from and
after the first day Of Augu st, 1878 be and are
hereby fixed as follows:
For the County of shenandoah,
AUGUST 10th, DECEMBER 5th APRIL 5th.
For the County o. Page,
SEBTE4BER LIST, JANUARY 9Th, MAY 9th
For the County of Rockingham
SEPTEMBER 18th, JANUARY 18th, APRIL
18th:
For the County of Warren,
OCTOBER 9th, FEBRUARY 18th, MAY 10Th.
For the County OF CT Ike,
OCTOBER 18th, FEBRUARY 22nd MAY 25th.
For the County of Frederick.
OCTOBER 9th, MARCH 4th JUNE Tth
End, That the Clerk of this Court do certify
copy OF this order to all the Clerks OF the Cir
cult Courts of Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah.
Page and Rockingham, who are hereby di-
rectcdt to enter the seme in their respectiye
Law Order Books.
Srd, That he cause copy of this order to be
published for four ccessive weeks in all the
newspapers pub lshed in the Circuit
COPY-TESTE:
JAS; B. BURGESS, Clerk.
jul : l0-4w.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-17

Notwithstanding the contradiction Of
the reports, as fist published. of the
Clarke tragedy, the account, as pub
lished by us, last week, is substantially
correct.