West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-04-27

Vile for having shot J ohm G. Ursery through
the heart in desperate encounter at
Campbellsville, Tennessee. Briggs having
commenced the fight by slapping Ursery in
the face, I'm consequence OF the latter having
refused to credit him for grain. Great
excitement prevailed mt Campbellsvil'e, and
threats OF lynching. On this account Briggs
was taken TO Pulaski, in the same county,
instead of Campbellsville. Ii is reported
he ran away from Texas on account of hav-
ing killed a man in that State. lie is also
said TO have an Illicit distillery in opera ion
| in Giles County.
George Shoenberger, one of the best citi-
zens of Huntsville, Tennessee, was brutally
assassinated as he emerged from his gate
one mile from town, on Sunday morninc
Three large bullets pierced his BODY, caus
ing instant death. The assassins (three
negroes-Ben. Evans, Ephraim Hall an d
FRANK Kelley were arrested and lodged in
| jail. They confessed, but said n butcher
named Mike White had hired them 10 do it,
| White was also committed to Jail. Intense
excitement prevailed during the day. One
unsuccessful attempt was made to lynch the
| assassins.
In Middlefork Township, Forsyth County,
n. g., Elias Crew, aged thirteen, 81 OF and
! killed his young cousin, jackson Crew. The
story of the sad affair is rs follows: Elias
had been Playing with some boys, among
them jackson Crew, when he suddenly left
them and went TO his fathers house. lie re-
marked that he would return presently. He
ana return, and brought with him pistol,
aud without word Of warning he went up
to his cousin Jackson and shot him, the bali
entering the chest. The victim lived n few
hours and died in great agony
When arrested and questioned about
the terrible affair lie said he had
no cause for shooting anybody.
FIros
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600 feet of lumber, 1000 barrels OF salt, and
the docks owned by Eddy, IAvery & Co.
100000 feet lumber, the planning mill and
dock, and 5000 barrels of salt belonging TO
III. NJ. Bradley & Co. Thirty buildings.
residences, were destroyed. Estimated loss
100000. Insurance not obtainabIe. The
fire originated from sparks of "A passing tug.
Nurre's picture frame factory at Cincin.
natl was second time destroyed by fire n
few nights ago. The building was new
one, having been rebuilt after a fire. Loss
estimated at $4,000.
Notos from Abroad.
fire in Toxic, on the night of March II.
destroyed upward of 1000 houses. Esti.
mated damage, 100000. One life lost.
Great complaints are made OF the inefi.
cheney OF the fire department.. The burnt
district is TO be rebuilt in stone. Large
voluntary contributions are made for the
relief OF the sufferers in addition to the gov
eminent aid.
The japanese contribute $4,000 for the
relief of the Chinese famine; the Emperor
$1,000; the Empress and Empress mother.
1000 each; the Cabinet 81 600; the Milton
Blshi Steamship Company, 81, 500: three
newspaper Offices, 500 each, etc
1t is stated that Russia is looking out for
loan in America. 1t is understood that
negotiations are also opened in Germany
and Holland. 1t is reported that the new
loan will amount to fifty million roubles in
dependently of the fifteen million roubles
In Treasury bonds to be issued immedi
ately.........The King of Rome gave dinner
to General Grant on the 18TH All the Min
listers were present.
Advices from Constantinople state that
in the event of war, Russian action will be
governed by Autria's attitude. II Austria
is neutral, the Russians will undoubtedly
seize the Bosphorus. III Austria should
prove to be hostile, it is doubtful whether
the Russians will try TO hold the Bosphorus
or anything south of Adrianople. They will
perhaps even abandon Turkey entirely. ex
cept the tortresses, and attack Austria from
Gallcia, Roumania and Bosnia. Other
Constantinople advices say the Turks have
10000 men around the city, and II 600
around Gallipoli, and would resist an at
tempt to enter the Capital. But the atti-
tude oil the Government is expectant and
the present disposition is to abide by the
treaty of San StefanS and observe neu.
trality, defending it if menaced.