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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-28

How IT WORKSHOP Virginia is in a
s.bilous'' condition. 1t is generally be-
lieved that there can and will be no re-
ulidiation of the State debt $4,000, Ooo),
hut this Internal cry Of "Repudiation or
Readiustment' is sinking deeper the led
it of the State. The Bank of Lexington,
wishing to borrow $4,000 on $40. 900 worth
of Rockbridge county bonds, received a
telegram from Baltimore to the effect that
thev wouldn't give i copper for all tLeir
bonds. -Richnsond Letter.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-28

The bridal presents made to Flora Hast
mos. now Duchess of n orfolk, by the no
bifity and royalty of England, were worth
nearly $5,0O0,000,
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will soon be in Heaven" Rev. NH. nIeeie
then offered the closing prayer, during
which Norfolk knelt with his left arm
thrown around the neck of Rev. MI. Nc
Donald. While Mr.. Steele was praying,
the condemned man again sobbed audlbly,
and his fortitude seemed to have 1orSaKeh
him, but at the close OF the prayer he
again quickly recovered, and addressing
the crowd, said, in a clear, hrm voice,
GOOD bye again, my friends; [ am going
home to Heaven. never again TO meet you
on earth.'' just before he uttered these
words the sheriff had tied his hands Sc
cutely in front and pinioned his arms t."
his side. Norfolk's lips meanwhile moving
in silent prayer He the placed the white
cap on his face, and as lie did 81 Norfolk
uttered the word Farewell" The moose
was then adjusted and drawn tight around
the lower part OF the cap.
sPKINGING THE TRAP.
At 30 the clergymen took Norfolks
bend, wtisperen "A final farewell, al. d with
drew. The sheriff followed, aud Norfolt
stood perfectly still, awaiting the drop. A
Sheriff Wells reached the last step, h
tonche. the baniSter, and The lever Will
drew The bolts supporting the bottom
the platform, which fell to the ground u
two piecl s. Norf"lk's body fell atou
TIN ee and a-half feet, and was held secure
ly by the half-inch hempen rope. H.
swayed to and fro, but for two minutes
there was no ev dence OF life. ard 1T was
thought his neck had been br ken, but at
the eXpirat ion of that time the whole body
was raised several tim by convulsive
movement, and the breathing Was loud
and regular The knot Slipped and passed
under his chin, forcing the head back, but
did not tighten around the windpipe. The
rope gradually, however, frightened, and
dealth resulted from slow StrangulatiOn,
the death ratings in the dying efforts OF
the Wretched criminal to breathe being
distinctly audible all over the Jail yard.
He also made an effort to release his right
hand after he had been hanging seven
| minutes, and failing, snapped his finger
and thumb together several times as
though to attract attention. His suffer
ings w>.re terrible, and few persons wit
| messed them without shudder. At IL. 81
a tremor passed over his body, and all was
still.
NORFOLK'S STORY OF HIS LIFE.
Norfolk lett the following sketch of his
life: II was born in Calvert county. May
%, 1852, and remained there until the fol-
lowing Christmas, when we removed to
this county, where J have resided ever
since. My parents being religious, I was
compelled to go to church, and the hap
piest days of my life were spent in Sunday
school. There were six children of US,
three boys and three girls, My PARENTS
earned their bread by the sweat of their
brow. | went to Blanfets school when
ten years of age, and remained until six
teen. Mr. Johnson lived two miles away.
He had two sons and three daughters. 1,
at the age of twenty-one, cOurted and
nY,,,inI Sol fhn oil y,in
We had three children, girls. My wife was
a most amiable woman, and was SO regard
ed by all who knew her. We never had a
word to mar our welded happiness, for
her will was my pleasure.
HENRY NORFOLK"
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PEgsoNAL.-Mr. Samuel A. Merritt, oil
Salt Lake City. Utah, is Oh Il visit to his
fai her, the venerable John Merritt of tbs
county.
Miss Sue Ridenour whose marriage -
published elsewhere, is well remembered
here as the blind vocalist. She was
educated at the D., D. & B. institution
and MI. Cyrus Holt, who WAS formerly
Steward there, left her, when he died,
property valued at several thousand dol
lars.
Judge Mclaughlin is holding a special
term of the Circuit Cour Of Bedford, for
Judge Wingfeld, hearing suit of the
Liberty Savings Bank aainst Geo. Miles
and others, involving $4,000.
| Miss Sallie Veitch, of bis city, recently
appointed teacher of articulation at the
Deaf Mute Institution hs gone to Boston,
Mass, to complete h&lualifcations for
| the position.
Mr.. n. M. Green, near GreenviIlo, "ho
gives promise of being the largest tobacco
grower in the county left a fine specimen
of his crop at this office a few days ago
Mr.. W. Wolfe, a craftsman of skill, has
just made beautiful drawing of thu
Angus ia Female Seminary.
Rev. T. A Boyd, Of Augusta, preached
most acceptably at the I'd Presbyterian
church last Sunday.
Mr.. Chas. M. Gallaher, now Of the Vir
ginia Midland r. R. Office at Lynchburg
has been On visit to his many friends il
J Staunton this week.
| The Y. M. G. A. of Woodstock, an
nounce that their anniversary meeting
next Wednesday evening will be addressed
by Col. James Fl. Skinner and Judge H
W. Sheffey ofssStaunton.
Miss Lizzie Hollingdale, of Staunton
| Va, is a cabin passenger by the steamship
| Hibernian from Baltimore for Halifax.
|
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The MAN WHO RODE A SPOTTED
HORSE WANTS AN OFFICE.--The Post
master General has received letter from
che of his old Confederate soldiers. The
writer identifies himself as the man who
rode the spotted horse at the siege of Vicks-
burg. He wants to be route agent. He
argues that his politics will not stand in
they way Of his appointment, since he is
''sx of one and half dozen of the other"
and clnches this part Of his argument by
innocently remarking that fl N what he
hears he reckons his old colonel is of the
same political opinions as himself Wdsh-
i1aqtou Star, 7h.
G. A. Bell, of LoudoD, lost three horses
by negro thieves. Two We're recovered in
tie possession of Scott Il Bergman, livery
stable keepers of Baltimore and the thieves
were .pturetl and sentenced to the peni~
Tertiary. asst week Mr.. Bell got a verdict
from jury for $3.50 against the livery
men for the third horse which they had
sold.
Robt. Price, of Fincastle, Va, has just
received a verdict for $15,0 900 DANA ges
against a railway company. for injury and
Disagreement by an accident. near Jack
son, Miss.
A. c. Earheart, wealthy citizen of Bed
ford, Va, shot himself through the head
few DAYS ago. Though having lost an
ounce of brain he lived four days.
The Fincastle ''Herald' denies en-
phatically that Botetourt intends trying
to repudiate her subscription to the Val
ley R. r.
Corn is selling in Bedford CO., Va, at So
a barrel, and pork at $3.50 hundred.
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was preached by Rev. W. @. Hullihen, the
rector. The music of the day consisted of,
'Hark what mean those heavenly
voices p by barley; a short Christmas an
them by Victor Novelli; Gloria Patri and
TIE Deum, by Lloyd; Jubilate, by Dudley
Buck; the hymn, ''When shepherds watch
ed their locks by night, +" by Rossini, and
the hymn, ooh, come, all We faithful" by
Novelli. Bucks Gloria in Excelsis was
sung during the collection. The solo sing
ers of the day were Mrs. W. L. Bumgard-
ner, Mrs. F. Berkeley and Mrs. Koerber,
and Messrs. Chas. L. Cooke and Hugh l..
Powell.
At st. Francis Catholic church there
were services at 5 O'Clock, 6 O'Clock and 104
A. NJ, and 1902. M. The church was
beautifully decorated as were the affairs,
but there were no notices save the per-
manent one over the chancel, 1.-The Lord
is in his holy temple" The music was
suitable for the Christmas time and was
well sung, the'solos being given by Misses
Lena Scherer and Ella mccarthy.
At the Lutheran church there was ser
vices in the morning and also at the Meth
odist.
HOLIDAY GIFTS.
Saturday night about dark the con-
gregation of Rev. DR.. John S. Martin of
the Methodist church gave him bounti-
full pound party and some of his charge
added handsome silver watch to it. The
pound party of the First Presbyterian
church to Rev. VIM. 3. Baker, aggrega-
ted the substantial value of about
$3.50. Rev. Mr.. Ball, pastor of the Waynes-
boro Methodist church. has also received
the we'll deserved compliment ola pound
party. On Christmas morning st. Francis
choir presented Prof. Walter, the organist
who trained and instructed the singers,
with water service of silver in recogni-
ton of his ability and kindness. One of
the Editors of the INDICATOR was the
recipient of Christmas gilt on yesterday
morning-the sixth. The prayers Of the
community are respectfully requested.
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BOILING OVER.

Christmas eve lot of boys and others
representing the youth Of the town, who
were greatly damaged by the action of the
Council, in refusing to allow the use of
pop crackers, marched around and ''sere-
naded" Messrs. Cochran, Weller, Bled-
soc and Evans, who had voted against
granting the liberty. The music Of the oc-
casion was frightful-tin horns and squibs
Icing the main instruments used. The
fun in some instances was kept up too
long for the patience of the serenaded, but
they kept their temper, recollecting that
at Christmas time
Now kings and queens poor sheep cotes have,
And mate with everybody;
The honest now may play the knave.
And wise men play the noddy,
Some Youths will now a mllmming 60,
Some others play at Rowand-bo,
And twenty other games boys no,
Because thew will be merry.
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Christmas morning dawned in Staunton
amid fusilade of pop crackers notwlth-
standing the council had declined to grant
suspension of the fire works ordinance.
An unusual spectacle was the presence of
a large number of country people on the
streets during the forenoon The churches
that were open were all well attended, and
the streets were as orderly as a holiday
occasion, with good deal of free spirits
dispensed, would admit. There were two
or three fights between white men and two
or three among colored men, but no dam
age of serious character done.
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IIShe O1uhteatat+
5TAUNTON. VA.

FRIDAY MORNING. DEC. %, 1877.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-28

A PROPOSITION FOR ADJUSTING THE
DEBT-WHAT THE LETTER WRITER'S
ARE TALKING ABOUT.
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DR.. James W. Poindexter, the oldes

DR.. James W. Poindexter, the oldest
physician in Charlottesville, Va, locked
his office door Monday morning and blew
his brains out with a shot gun, pushing
the trigger with his cane. He had lived
in that town for 40 years and was promi-
nent member OF the Baptist church, but
morbid apprehension of a pending surgical
operation for fstula had unbalanced his
mind. He was Past Noble Grand of
Odd Fellows and was 63 years old.
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THE GALLONS.

EXECUTION OF THE MOST COLD-BLOODED
MURDERER OF THE YEAR-HE DIES IN
A PERFECT RELIGIOUS sTATE-FOUR
CLERGYMEN AT THE SCENE.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-06-12
A SIEGE OF OLDEN TIMES.


HrTHIS MORNING, Reinbold bort,
L the money changer, was found
dead in his bed
Yesterday, Helena Hexht, the fair
young wife of Peter Hexht, the clothier,
in the market place was taken from
him."
odd Abraham, the apothecary of the
Elephant, is gone too"
"And the pretty babe of Martha Gratz
- tn..
Shame shame I" cried twenty voices
in according chorus, and some frowned
their discomfort, and some idly shook
their clenched hands above their heads.
+" Ye are bold citizens to cry thus on
Deaths works, }" said young man, who,
leaning against door, listened with
thoughtful face to the tragic gossip of
the takers.
Deaths works - exclaimed one of
the knot; marry, yes-death and the
Governor"
"And the Governor A money
ringer of three-score and odd, sleeps in
death ; young wife defies the doctors
the man of rhubarbs finds all physic
vain; baby died teething beggar of
eighty needs at last grave; and all
these deeds," cried the young man with
a contemptuous laugh, Eye lay upon the
Governor"
"And on none but him. replied one
of the crowd; and shout from his fell
lows approved his answer. On none
but him. There is no hope of relief for
the city,"
"How know you that" calmly asked
the youth.
"I-I have no hope" said the man
doggedly.
Happily, Simon Holzkopt, though,
as, 1 believe, the quickest tailor of your
quarter; the safety of the city rests not
upon you. 1t may be saved, though you
have lost all hope"
"And we are to behold our wives and
children fall down dead before our faces
cried Simon 6 hear ye that my mas
ters We are to starve, and starve in
silence, too"
"The Governor, doubt not,n cried
another of the crowd, " finds patience
in his larder."
saw him yesterday said third,
sand it made my blood boil, so sleek and
fat he looked. Ha Simon, wish that
you and l ,and every honest body among
us, had no more than lark for every
capon swallowed by his governorship
since the siege; only one mouthful of
sour wine for every quart he has taken
of the best Rhenish.'
Say, ay," cried the tailor, and he
clutched his jerkin, 6 our clothes would
hang with better credit to the makers,
ehs Master CasparS for think have
seen the day when your feathers have
been finer, ay, and have shone upon
plumper limbs. That's hardly the leg
of Martinmas last;" and Simon Holz-
kopf glanced askant at the attenuated
figure of the young man, who had
braved the displeasure of his fellow
townsmen by advocating the policy of
! the determined Governor. aof
"Never heed the leg, Simon," said
Caspar, civilly; sit may dwindle to a
rush, still my heart shall not be too
heavy for it,
And is there no hope of capitula-
ton? VIII the Governor not relent ?''
asked more than one of the mob.
Another week-only another week,
It's said, he purposes to keep the enemy
out. If, by that time, no succor comes
~
1t matters not, cried an old man
"what banner floats upon our walls
since death-death will be at all ouI
hearths." i.e
Men !" exclaimed Simon Holzkopf
"shall we endure this Shall we dror
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-06-28
In FLAMES.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT ST. JOHNS,
NEW BRUNSWICK.
Terrible Loss of Lives and Property.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT ST. JOHNS,
NEW BRUNSWICK.
Terrible Loss of Lives and Property.
ST. JOHN, N. E., June 2O.-This af-
ternoon at halt past two, fire broke
out in McLaughlin's boiler shop, Port
land. A strong northwesterly wind
was blowing, and in an incredibly
short space of time The flames burst
out, carrying with them hundreds OF
houses, stores and lumber yards. The
flames spread rapidly towards the bus
mess portion of st. Johns, clearing in
its career the entire streets of build
ings-Dock street, Market Square, Tie
whole of Prince William street, Wa
ter street, south side and part of the
north side of King street, King Square
Germaine, Canterbury, Princess, Duke,
Cinster, Charlotte, Orange, the whole
Lower Cove district, Sydney and Car
marthcn streets, portions OF Went
worth and Pitt streets, in fact the en-
tire city south of King street, inciud-
ing wharves and shipping. Among
the public buildings destroyed are the
new Postoffice, valued at S200,GJ0; the
Custom House, Victoria Hotel, Acad-
amy of Music, Dramatic Lyceum,
Royal Hotel, Bank of New Bruins
wick, Maritime Bank, agencies of
Banks of Montreal and Nova Scotia,
Savings Bank, Victoria Schoolhouse,
Grammar School, Trinity Church and
st. Andrews Church.
Five hundred acres are burned over
and thousands of people are houseless
and homeless. The loss of property
is estimated at S2O,0O0,0OO. 1t is
thought that sixty persons lost their
lives.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-06-28

The scaip-litters are again at their
bloody work in Oregon and Idaho,
and are slaughterins men, women and
children Unfortunately. a short
time ago force OF $50 men underCol.
Perry attacked the savages at tho
head of White Bird Canon, and were
nearly annihilated. a soldier, who
managed to escape, says that Col. Per-
ry and about half his command had
been killed when he left, while the
survivors were surrounded and fight
ing against heavy odds. A general
Indian war is anticipated and alarm
and CONSERVATION prevails among the
people of that region. 1t is time the
Government adopted some more efil-
cient policy with the red SKINS They
should be taught to respect the rights
civilized men or learn that their saw
age races must perish.
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EDINBURGH.
Correspondence,

correspondence.
The Portage County Singing Asso.
cation held its annual convention in
this place on Tuesday and Wednesday,
June Goth and 2lst. This Association
meets every three months, it's object
being improvement in vocal music.
Many spectators improved the oppor-
tunity to attend, and were highly
pleased with the singing. On the eve
ming of the first day, officers were
elected. DR.. c. Turnbull was re-
elected President; Mr.. H. Coc, of
Charlestown. Vice President; Mr.,
Peck, Secretary, and -- Treasurer.
On Wednesday evening the Conven-
ton gave free concert to the largest
audience that ever assem- bled to hear
performance of any kind, in this
place. 1t was estimated by some that
not less than GOO persons were in and
around the Town Hail. Some 600 of
this number were in the hall, 400 or
45O crowding into the seats. Good at
tentiOn was given by this compact
mass. The performance was good.
One piece was sung in Welsh, by a
large class, led by Mr.. Thomas, a
brother of w. B. Thomas, Esq, of
Rayenna. On taking their seats they
were vociferously cheered. The con-
cert closed with a solo by Miss Little,
of Newton Falls, which was we'll spo-
ken of, as were the whole perform
ances of the evening.
The gentle showers we have been
getting for short time past. have
frightened up the farmers faces by
the prospect of the wheat filling well.
The grass cannot fully recover from
the effects of the severe drouth, con-
sequently smaller amount of hay
will be secured this year than last.
The dairy interest is beginning to
lag in the minds of many in conse-
quence of the downward movement
in the price of cheese.
Farmers are beginning to prepare
for making hay, and some will begin
this week.
Work has been commenced on the
Union Schoolhouse, and also on the
Grange Hall. Both buildings are ex-
pected to be occupied the coming
winter. CITIZEN,
June 25, 1877.
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A<Ast VA atCutS.
The list of patents allowed invent
ors of Ohio and Indiana by the United
States Patent Office for the week end
ing June 10, 1878, is furnished to this
paper by r. S. & A. p. Lacey, Solicit
ors of Patents, 529 Seventh Street,
Washington, d. G. The Letters Pa
tent will be issued in two weeks from
the date of allowance.
ONO INVENTORS.
G. p. Dewey and r. z. Scott, Cadiz
Ice Creepers.
Al. johnson, Cleveland; Ears for
tubs, sc.
S. M. Stewart, New. Harrisburg
Shuttle Attachments for Sewing Ma.
chine.
j. r. Warswick and J. A. Prindle,
Cleveland; Steam Radiator.
A. B. Cady, Kenton; Dental Com
pound.
w. IS w. Ii. Clark, Salem Foun-
tain.
E. l.. Marshall, Cleveland; Book
Support.
c. B. Post, New London; Thill
Coupling.
+. Raby, Jr.. Loudonville; Clothes
line Holder.
F. M. Snively, Bellair; Sad Iron.
w. E, Stewart, Nenia; Fire Heater.
r. S. Craig, Cincinnati; Plaster Hair
Bales
j. w. Fiester, Winchester; Lifting
Jack.
J. S. Kuder, Tiffin; Carriage Cur
tain Fastener.
A. j. Redway, Cincinnati; Reser-
voir for stoves and ranges.
w. II. Rhodes, Elyria; Post hole
digger.
G. B. Slater, Blanchester; Grain
cleaner.
O. 3. Thompson, Jersey; Adjusta.
BILE axle-nuts.
Il. j. White, Potsto cutter and drop.
per and corn planter.
J. II. Witt, Columbus; Stretcher.
frame.
INDIANA INvENToRs.
r. Dunn, South Bend, Landau Car.
riage Top.
B. p. Perry, Richmond; Device fol
transmitting motion.
J. IL. Farmer, Richmond Dropping
attachment to corn-plantcrs.
j. B.Greene, Coatesvillc Corn plant
er.
T. McFeeley, Marion; Milestone
dressing machine.
w. B. Stubling, Mansion; Cupols
Furnace.
d. otutzman, Ligonier; FruitDryer
c. r. Taylor, South Bend Harrow
r. c. Mitchell, Aurora; Design fol
picture frame.
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STATE NEWS ITEMS.

1t is reported that there is smallpox
in Cincinnati.
A great deal of wheat has been laid
fiat, in the vicinity of Xenia, by the
late storms.
The cOlOred folks will soon have q
rousing camp meeting near Washing.
ton G. II.
The dead body of a murdered man
was recently found in the woods near
Bucyrus.
On the afternoon of the 18th inst,
james Mccain, aged II years, was
drowned at Coshocton, while bathing.
An effort is being made to prove
Joshua Ralb, who is being tried at
Sandusky. for the murder OF E. D.
Dewitt, jeweler, insane.
The commencement of Xenia Fe.
male College, took place in the Trinity
Methodist Episcopal church, of that
place, on the 10Th inst.
A mad dog recently created a panic
in the Holy Trinity Catholic school al
Day ton, but was shot by a policeman
before anyone was bitten.
Lizzie Rynes, a colored girl, living
near Washington G. H., was struck by
lightning OH the 18th, inst, dying
about two hours after.
An Indictment for murder i'm the
first degree was found against William
S. Bergen, the murderer of Mcbride
at Mt. Vernon.
Abraham Good, a wealthy farmer
residing near Greensbnrg, Summit
county. committed suicide by hanging
on the 18th inst.
Matty Heron, living near Bellefon.
taine. committed suicide recently by
taking corrosive sublimate, because
her father refused to buy her a new
pair of shoes.
A two story brick building, occu.
pied by Harrison & Redford, grocers,
in st. Louis fell on the 18th, carrying
to the cellar with the debris, one OF
the firm, A. B. Harrison. who was
killed, and George Kane, who was
mortally wounded.
On the 18th inst, a man named
William Williams, while riding out of
Ebenezer Williams coal-bank. at
Mauersville, on mule teams of loaded
cars, fell between two cars, and was
so badly crushed that he can not re-
cover.
The Jefferson County Democratic
Convention, held in Steubenville. on
the 10Th, unanimously adopted a
straight-out greenback and silver plat.
form, recommended General Ewing
for Governor, and nominated Charles
r. Allen, former editor of the Gazette,
for representative.
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The Republicans all over the coun.
try are exceedingly anxious to have
the National debt funded ut lower
rate of interest. But isn't it q little
surprising that they should desire the
conversion of that part of the debt
which bears no interest into interest
bearing bonds by which the public
burden will be increased to the amount
of fifteen Or sixteen million dollars in
gold annually. And this additional
load they would impose upon the
wealth producing industries of the
country in order that the entire con-
troll of the currency may be placed in
the hands of the privileged few.
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The balloon Buffalo which ascended
at Nashville, Tenn. on the 18th, in
charge of Samuel A. King, aeronaut,
with six fellOw-passengers, including
Ford, United States Signal Officer, and
d. r. Darius, City Editor of heAmer-
ican. landed at Gallatin, thirty miles
distant, at Z p. IN. The following
morning Professor King, with Doctor
Ford, Signal Service officer, made q
second ascension from Gallatin, at 8 a.
m. and landed at Taylorsville, Wilson
County, at IL 20 p. m., having passed
across Sumner and Treusdale Coun-
ties. The greatest altitude reached
was seventeen thousand feet.