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The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-16
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The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-16
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

A New JERSEY REuc.-A cannon
ball is preserved in the office (bureau
no longer) of the Revenue Marine, in
the Treasury Department in Washing
ton, which deserves to become historic
if cold iron can be said to deserve
anything. 1t weighs twenty pounds,
if our recollection is correct, and is a
plain, rough shot, with ring attached
to it. In storm which occurred on
the coast of New Jersey, many years
ago, it was thrown from mortar with
line fastened to the ring, and passir G
over, fell beyond ship which was
stranded and IN danger of going to
pieces. The line was tied to cable on
the shore, and the ship-wrecked PEG.
pie drew this in and fastened 1t to the
vessel. On this cable a life-car was
passed backward and forward from the
ship to the shore, by which means two
hundred lives were saved. The ball
was hauled in land retained. 1t was
subsequently sent to the headquarters
of the Revenue Marine, Department
where it has since been carefully pres
served, and where it is always regarded
with much interest by people who are
informed of its history. 1t might have
sunk seventy four" and never been
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06
Thursday Morning, Nay 9Th, 1875.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Valley Railroad was held at Staunton
last week. An effort was made to ad =
inst the difficulties which now threate n
to hinder the completion Of the road
Whether it is the effect Of the financial
crisis or other causes which will tend
to the entire abandonment Of the
scheme, it is difficult at present to con :
lecture. We are, however, of the
opinion that the road will yet be CON-
pleted and that the people of Rock
bridge and Botcrtourt will enjoy the
facilities for which they have mani
tested so great willingness to pay.
Work has been suspended On the road
and no provision has yet been made
for the pay of the contractors to whom
a large amount of money is due.
A few years ago the people of both
this valley and the Page valley were
anticipating the speedy completion of
through lines of railroad. A large
amount of work has been done on both
roads, but at present labor is suspended
on both and they will remain in that
condition until the difficulties peculiar
to each are adjusted.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

The New ATTORNEY GENERAL.-Mr
Edwards Pierrepont, who succeeds Mr.
Williams in the Attorney Generalship.
was born at New Haven, in the State
OF Connecticut, in 1907, educated at
the "Old Grammar School" of that
city, and entered Yale i'll 1888, gradu-
ating in 1887 in the same class with
Mr.. Evarts and Chief Justice Waite,
taking high honors. He studied law
and in 1910 was admitted to practice,
removing TO Columbus, Ohio, where
during the ensuing five years enjoyed
a most successful practice and estab>
lished bis legal reputation. In 1916 he
took up his residence in New York,
where he has since resided. In 1857
he was elected to fill a vacancy in the
Superior Court, position which he
held for three years, then resigning.
When the war, broke out he arrayed
himself on the. side Of Mr.. Lincoln,
nominally as al war democrat; was a
member of the Union defence com
rmittee of New York; member, in
1862, of the commission for examining
into the cases Of prisoners of State, and
one of the counsel for the government
in the Surratt trial. Shortly after the
nomination of Mr.. Seymour he declared
for Grant, and on the election of the
latter was made district attorney, hold
ing the Office somewhat over a year.
In 1873 he was offered and declined
the Russian mission. Mr.. Pierrepont
was member of the constitutional
convention of 1867, when he served on
the judiciary committee.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

In an address ia. the grand jury of
the United States Court for the
Eastern District of North Carolina, at
Elizabeth, last week, Judge Brooks
charged the jury that the criminal
features of the, civil rights law, in
which they as 2 grand jury were alone
interested, were unconstitutional -
During the same week Judge Dick
charged the grand jury of the Western
District of North Carolina. at States
vile, in which he declared that "a citi,
zen of the United States, under the
broad Constitution of this country, can
go to any portion of it and exercise all
the immunities which by his freedom
he possesses, but no law, human or
divine, can compel a hotch potch of
citizens; all that is necessary are suitable
comforts, and every innkeeper has a
right to exercise his privilege as to
where he shall place his guests, con-
venrence and comfort being all that is
required and no law can say all men
shall be equal socially. '-RaH San.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06
A B1G HAUL Yesterday

A BIG. HA Ut Yesterday Mr.
Nareau, Baltimore and Ohio railroad
AGENT here, was informed that the
crowded condition of the yard here had
caused an accumulation of Pittsburg
and Connellsy,ii,,.c railroad freight cars
at the junction, sons four miles from
the city. So Mr.. Mareac mounted Mr..
Walkers engine, No. 3s7, and pro-
ceeded to the point of the blCckade
and hooked OH fifty seven loaoed
freight cars, which he hauled into the
yard. This is believed to be the larg-
est train of loaded freight cars ever
hauled into the city by one engine
Cumberland (lMd.) Neaos.
The British settlers in Virginia are
preparing for their usual May celebra
ton, which will take place in Rich
mond. On Sunday, May %, there will
be anniversary service at the Menus
mental Church, Oh Monday a grand
dinner, succeeding business meeting
and Tuesday there will be concert
and poetic reading, the proceeds of
which will be applied to giving aid to
deserving, needy Virginia settlers.
The Department of agriculture re.
ports an increase of about 2,500,00O
acres il the area Of winter wheat, but
estimates that this may he balal csd by
il IN ,uit hich has been winter-kill
cd tnl " i. be replaced by other crops.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

A curious parallel to the story told
by the Tichborne claimant has recently
come to light in England. 1t is said
to be an actual occurrence which took
place in the very neighborhood in
Australia where the claimant first ap
peared. A young English nobleman
having fallen into dissipation, left
England, sailed about the world, and
finally reached Australia. There he
took service as a shepherd, and for
several years kept sheep for farmer.
One day, WRIT packing up something in
a piece of an English newspaper, his
eye was caught by an advertisement
stating that his father had died, the
title and property fallen to himself, and
offering f2O0 for his discovery. The
! shepherd lord actually managed to
get the money ofes ed for the discovery
himself, drank it up but has refused to
leave Australia. Knowing Che family
banker, he sends pretty regularly for
mouey, but he has never, like the
claimant now in prison, sent to a
different banker from the one with
with which he himself had ordered hil
money to- be deposited.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

A fearful tornado struck Columbia,S
c. Saturday evening, at half past five
O'Clock, demolishing the steeple of the
Presbyterian church and the roofs of the
market-house and depots. One person
was killed. DR.. Montgomery's house,
near Eu:ledge, Ga. was blown down,
and his son, four years old, blown
away. At Coyington, Ga, the wife
and child of John Norton We're badly
hurt. At Knoxville, Tenn. heavy
storm blew down the county bridge
over the Tennessee river and also
damaged the Charleston railroad
bridge Loss to the country around
Knoxville $4,000
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

Chemical investigation shows that a
portion of cargo Of salt brought to
New York by the British ship Niagara,
on the 4th instant, most of which has
been sold and sent out of that city, has
been impregnated with arsenic. Sew
eral packages of the poison, which
were Oh board the vessel, got broken
during the voyage and their contents
came in contact with the salt. The
poisonous salt has been ordered back
to New York for further analysis and
destruction if necessary.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

THREE Worms OF UNREoUITTED
LovE.-The village of Cuba, ~, was
the the scene of a dreadful tragedy last
Wednesday. james Lafferty. noto-
rions character, had for more than a
year protested love for Miss Vannoy,
daughter of George Vannoy, a farmer,
but she had invariably repulsed hun.
On Wednesday he went to Vannoy e
house and renewed his proposal OF mar
rage, saying that his grandmother had
given him a lot Of money, and that he
would give it all to Miss Vannoy if she
would marry him. She told him that
she did not wish to have any associa>
ton with him, as his character was not
what it should be. He said he would
be better man ifshe were his wife.
She then rose to leave the room, when
he handed her newspaper and told
her to read a paragraph he pointed out.
1t was headed; ''Murdcred for Love.
She had turned her face away from him
III looking at the paper, and had Just
glanced at the heading of the article.
when he drew a revolver and fired. She
ran, shieking and bleeding toward the
door, when her mother rushed into the
room; Lafferty then shot her, and ran
hurriedly out of the house Mr. Van
noy hearing the firing, left the barnard
was fastening to the house when he
saw Lafferty leaving, with his pistol in
his hand and wild look in his face.
Lafferty wheeled and fired at the farm
er, but missed him. Without waiting
to see the effect of the last shot he
placed the revolver against his own
head and blew out his brains. The la
dies survived their wounds but few
hours.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06
A BATTLE WITH DEsPERADoES.

WMKEsBARRE, Pa, April 29.-This
forenoon constable Michael Casey went
to Plymouth township to levy upon the
goods of Jas. Council, but was resisted,
and returned to this city for assistance.
Police officer Reibsenner went with
him. They found that the whole Of
Connell's family Comprising ten or a
dozen men) had oongregated in one of
the houses and barrieaded it. When
the officers approached they were fred
upon, Reibsenner receiving three balls,
one in his head and two in his body.
easy was also shot Reibsenner was
brought to this city, where he is now
lying, with no hopes of recovery. The
constable is yet in Plymouth, and is in
very critical condition. The news
created intense excitement in this city.
Sheriff Kirkindall at once collected a
posse, armed with rifles, and went to
the scene of sho oting Two of the
Connell's have been arrested and are
now in the city prison.
The Sheriff and posse returned at 7
o'clock this evening with old man Con
nell and three more ofhis sons, Edward,
Lawrence and Thomas. The posse
numbered about:one hundred men, all
armed with carbines and muskets. They
surrounded the house; and deputy sher
if Rhodes and chief of police Kelly ap
preached it and demanded the surren.
der of the Councils. They refused, and
the old man. who is between 60 and 70
years of age, threatened to shoot any
person who approached with hostile in
tent, and declared he would die before
he would be arrested.
Three men were then placed at rear
window to cover the Councils, while an
attempt was made to break in the front
door which was heavily barcaded. Sew
eral volleys were fired from the inside,
while this was taking place, but no one
was hit. Everything being in readi-
ness, VIM. Hopkins battered down the
door and portion Of the posse rushed
in and overpowered the Councils be
fore any of them had time to fire except
the father, and his shot did not take eff
feet. They all fought desperately but
without avail and were finally handcuff
ed and brought here.
When the procession entered the city
the whole population was in the street,
and the excitement was most intense
Lawrence and Edward who fired the
shots from the window which struck
officer Reibsenner, were held for that
cause, and the others in default Of S5, ZOO
bail each were also sent to prison.
Reibsenner is sinking rapidly. Ca
sey will probably recover, although he
has fourteen buckshot in his body. Over
a dozen muskets and rifles, most Of
them loaded, were found in the house
of the Connels after their capture.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

AN ALLEGED SwINDLING CoNsP1RA>
cY.- The New York Times contains
the following. Two of the parties,
named Rouss and Wier, formerly resi-.
ded in Virginia, but have been in New
York for several years:
Con December 10, 1875, it was no
-ticed that considerable quantities Of
goods were being removed from the
store OF J. E. Weir, dry goods mer
chant, 435 Grand street to one of the
stores of Rouss, Bell & Co., auctioneers
of this city, Brooklyn and New Jersey
On the following Monday Weir disap-
peared, and bis stock was sold out by
the Sheriff. Shortly afterwards it was
discovered that Weir, although with
out capital, had frauo2lently obtained
fiom several merchants in u re city goods
valued at between $40, 900 anu $780, 600
and that " cir and Rouss, of house
Bell & Co., were old friends, and tia,
Weirs job to obtain goods by false pre-
lenses has been suggested and operated
by Rouss. Weir was subsequently ar.
rested in Philadelphia under the name
of John Elliot, and on being brought
to this city, admitted his guilt, stated
that he had given Rouss fraudulent con
fessed judgments, and that the greater
portion of the goods were sold by
Rouss, on whose suggestions he acted.
Quantities of the goods fraudulently
obtained by Weir were discovered in
the stores of Rouss, Bell & Co., and an
indictment for grand larceny and re-
ceiving stolen goods was yesterday
found against Charles B. Rouss and
VIM J. Bell. The accused were ar
rested and taken to the district attor-
neys Office, where they were commit
ted to the tombs without bail
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

John Andrew, the colored preacher
who murdered his wife on Sunday
night, at Georgetown, Del, was arrest
ed Thursday morning. He was found
in the attic of the church of which he
was pastor, and said, in answer to an
inquiry, that he bad been secreted
there ever since he committed the muir
der From his hiding place be heard
bis wifes funeral sermon.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06
Neau Advertisements,

" IRG mia TO WIT: 1t rules held in the Clerk
Y ONCE OF the Circuit Court of Shenandoah, for
the mouth of May 1875;
D. F.Kagey and J. W. Miller partners.under the name
OF hayey Miller, Plaintiffs
D. c. Nef, J. L.Strewalt and F. H. Cline, betentt'ts
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to recover the sum of
$685. with interest $767 49, part thereof fro m
June 15 1874 and own s1579 49, the residue thereof
from December Is, 1874 until paid and to attach and
subject to sale for the payment of said Debt and
interest," the undivided interest," being the one-haf
of the said F. H. Cline, in the stock of goods at New
Market, Va, of the firm of Stirewalt & Cline, an d
also the undivided interest of said eese bring abo
three-ffths in stock of goods owned by the firm of
Rust Cline, in the town of Luray, Page County, Va
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the defenda Mt
T. H. Cline is not inhabitant of this State-It is
ordered That the said defendant do appear her e
within one month after due publication hereof and
do what is necessary to protect his in crest that
copy of this order be published in some newspaper
printed in Woodstock once week for four successive
weeks and copy posted at the front door Of sh e
Court House of said county, the first day of next
Circuit Court. GEO. W. MILEY O. O.
Copy Teste
Walton Walton, p. q. GEO. W. MILEY, @ &C s C.
May 6-4w
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

WORCESTER, Mass, April 3O-The
Douglass woods, near West Sutton, are
on fire. and seven hundred acres
already burned over.
A fire at Hermon, ST. Lawrence
county, New York, Tuesday morning,
burned the WHOLE of the business
portion of the town with the exception
ofthe hotel, one, small boot and shoe
store, and small grocery The loss
is estimated at 100000; insurance
$4,000. Several persons were serious
ly injured during the fire, but none
were killed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

Elizabeth Thomas and Harriet Fish
or, colored, mother and daughter, were
found in their house, in Detroit, Mich,
murdered, their bodies being chopped
and hacked with an axe almost beyond
se,nblance of human beings. John
Thomas, barber, aged 81, husband
of the former, is suspected oc the
crime, but the motive is as yet mn
known
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

The Norfolk ViTginlan says the loss
suffered by the truckers of that vicinity
has been greatly exaggerated and that
the trucking interest there is likely to
he as productive and profitable as in
average seasons. The Virginian says
inquiries made Of the farmers of The
western branch, of Elizabeth, of the
James, Of the region upon the canals
and Of the shores of the bay, lead to
tbs conclusion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

The Committee ofNew Jersey Ed,,
tors, accompanied by Mr.. Jos. Perry,
and Col A. M. Jones, left Baltimore
on Tuesday morning for Orkney
Springs to make arrangements for the
Editorial excursion to Orkney which
will take place about the first of June.
The excursion will be composed of two
hundred editors and their families
They will spend three days at Orkney
Springs and return by way of Manassas
and Alexandra.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

The Alexandria correspondent of the
Boone county Ky. Journal writes that
mad dogs have been ravaging the
country for somei time and have caused
considerable loss Four horses were
bitten by dogs that were rabid and
died therefrotn:4 The like. never was
known before relating to the canine
history-that is the number of mad
dogs is greater this spring than ever
was known before at any time
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06
The SUIT against the B. &c 0. II. r.,

The SUIT against the B. & o. II. r.,
by the State of Maryland, for one fifth
of passenger fare between Washington
and Baltimore was decided last Mon
day by the US. Supreme Court in
favor ofthe State of Maryland, and
the court rendered Adhesion against
the company for 1916, 81, 43.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06
vs.

f. r. Gilfock admr. ofH. H. GilIock decd
Mary $. Giilock widow of II. Fl. Gillock dec d.
Geo. n Lewis and Mollie E. bis wife, James
ID. Albert and Jane his fe, E. R. Gillock
Louisa Gilioek, Leila Gillock, John Gillock
and David Gil4ock, Defts.
To Complts. and Defendants, and all Others
Take notice that have fixed upon FRIDAY
the 2sth day ofMay mex at my Office to execute
decree of the circuit court Of Shenandoah
county rendered at its April Term 1875 in RI is
cause requiring one of the Comrs. of this
cosrt-lst. To take an account OF all the pei
sonal property of the said H. H. Gilock decd
that came into the HANDS OF his said admins
tr ator-2nG TO take an account of the debt
against decedent's estate, in excess of his per.
ssonalty for which his rea estate is liable-5rd
10 ascertain and report the character of the
conveyance in the Bill and proceedings men
toned TO David Gillock, and any other peril
nent matter requi rcd-When and where you
are required to attend.
Given under my hand as commits Toner ir
chsneery of said court the day first aforesaid
Allen P. q. L. j. STICKLEY.
Apr. 29-te d.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

New York, April 29.-Performances
we're gwen at the principal theatres
this evening for the benefit of the FAM
ily- of the late Dan Bryant The at,
tendaace was very large at all the
houses. The gross proceeds, which
90 entire to tho family will exceed
s$25,000.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06

The Buffalo gnat, as the latest
plague in the Southwest is called, has
killde eff 100000 worth of mules,
horses and cattle within radius of one
hundred miles Of Memphis, Tenn, 10
the past few days.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-06
TO ALL MEN, a SPEEDY CURE

Weakness Of the Back or Limb E, Kidneys.
Bladder and Urinary Organs, Palpita ton Of
he Heart Nervousness, Timidtty, Trembling.
n ndIfestion, Dysoepsia, Low Spirits, Evil
rofepodings, Aversion to Societp. Disease of
the Head, Throat, Nose or Skin, Liver. Lungs
stomach or Bow els, Impotencv and those Dire.
tut results of Early Excuses, which prevent
marriage, Destroying both body and Mind.
cures with stamp: DIR. JOHNSTON,
I'D