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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

Boy SHOT BY HIS COMPANION AT
Martins Ferry, Ohio, on Tuesday, two
boys, named Bianco and Mullen, each
IL years old, We're at the home of Mrs.
Tracy, sister of Mullen. Young Blan-
CO went into the kitchen and got gun,
asking if 1t was loaded. He then went
into the parior of the residence and shot
young Mullen, who was rocking a cra-
de ~ which was g child three weeks
old. Almost the whole head of young
Mullen was blown of. Whether the
deed was done purposely or was an acct
dent is OF known.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

A SINGULAR CHRISTMAS Chiffon
Christmas day in Washington City,
James l. King raised sensation in st.
Aloysius Church at the early mass by
grabbing dollar bill from the collection
box. He was arrested by the gentleman
who was taking up the collection and
turned over to the police. When ar
raigned in the Police Court couple OF
hours afterwards he said he supposed
the collector was handing the box
around distributing Christmas gifts
Judge Smell gave him thirty days In Jail.
that being the only kind of presents he
was dispensing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

A SINGULAR Casa New York
justice is trying to do something for a
young man calling himself John Fisher,
an ex-convict, who the other day broke
a street lamp in order to be arrested, be-
cause, as he said, he was starving, and had
promised his mother in Germany, who
died while he was In sing-Sing, never
to steal again.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

The grand jury at st. Louis is engag-
ed in investigating the affairs of the de-
funct Bank of the State OF Missouri, and
will probably indict all directors of that
Captain James B. Eads was
one of the directors, but the statement
that indictments have been found a.
gainat him is premature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

PARDoNED Too LATE.-Warden Esc-
Whorter, of the Ohio penitentiary, hand
ed John Smith, a fifteen-year convict,
who was sick with consumption, par
don,. which had been signed by Gov.
Bishop few minutes before. John took
the paper, read it, wet it with tears, kiss
ed it. and, by the time the warden could
get out his own handkerchief, fell over
dead,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

A VERDICT AGAINST A RAILROAD.
The suit of William A. Richter and
wife against the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company for S50,Ooo damages for
injuries caused to Mrs. Richter by hav-
ing her carriage struck by train at
North Elizabeth, in July last, was con-
cluded at Newark. N. J., with verdict
giving Mr.. Richter $1,000 and his wife
81 600
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

A hotel-keeper in Copenhagen, Den
mark, has been arrested on the charge
of threatening to shoot the King.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

Col. Frederick D. Grant, on General
Sheridan's staff, having obtained leave
of absence from the President, left
Philadelphia last Saturday to join his
father in Europe. Gen. Grant and
Ministers Welsh and Noyes will visit
Dublin this week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

The revolutionists in the state of Jalis-
co, Mexico, have been routed, and eighty
of the eaptives hanged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

Several democratic papers in West
Virginia have already declared for Hon.
J. N. Camden for Governor Of that State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

VIM. Niles, aged 10, a son of Prof. T..
w. Miles, was drowned at Sunbury, Pa,
Christmas, while attempting to cross the
Susuuehanna on the ice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

It is feared that great strike is i'm
pending in the Yorkshire and Derby
shire mining districts, England, where
over Sc, 900 men and boys are employed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

elgian Minister Maurice Delfosse was
married to Miss Harriette A. Dehon,
niece of the late Sidney Brooks, in Bos-
ton, on Saturday week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

General Thomas l.. Rosser, graduate
of West Point, who rose from the posi-
ton Of lieutenant of artillery to that Of
acknowledgement in the Confederate
service, has been appointed resident en-
glneer in charge of the Northern Pacific
railway. He will act under the direc-
ton of w. Minor Roberts, who still re-
mains chief engineer, although accept
ing the Brazilian appointment. Mr..
Roberts sailed for Brazil the first week
in January.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31
Confession of a Wholesale Murderer.
HE ACKNOWLEDGES NINE MURDERS
WITHIN THREE YEARS.

HE ACKNOWLEDGES NINE MURDERS
WITHIN THREE YEARS.
CINCINNATI, December ga special
from Steubenville, Ohio, says: ''Steph-
en- D. Richards, who has been iii Jail
charged with the murder of the Harel-
son family at Kearney, Neb., has made
q full confession, acknowledging the
commission of nine murders within the
last three years. The first murder was
committed near the Sand Hills, Neb =
He had an alteration with man I'M
known 10 him and shot him through
the head. The next was that of Mrs.
HARRISON and three children in October
last He met Mrs. HARRISON in jail, she
having been arrested on the charge of
aiding her husband to escape from JUS
tice. When she was released Richards
visited her, staying two weeks, when
he concluded to murder her and take
charge of her farm, which he had pre-.
empted. I4e broke her jaw and mashed
in the back OF her head with o smooth
ing-iron. He then killed her two oldest
children with the same instrument, and,
Selling her infant, he dashed its head O.
gainst the floor. He then gave out that
Mrs HARRISON had gone to Texas to join
her fugitive husband, but suspicion hay
ing been aroused, search was made, and
the bodies found under straw-stack.-
Richards fled. Before the Harelson
murder Richards was assisting a SWede
name Peter Anderson in putting up a
building. Anderson told some neigh
bors that he believed Richards had poi
soned him. The neighbors called the
next day. but Anderson could not be
found. Richards, WAS in possess ion of
Anderson's horses and wagon; and
while the neighbors were searching the
house be escaped. He admits that he
killed Anderson. He states that he
committed two other murders, but re-
fuses to give the names of the victims.
The sherIffs of Kearney and Buffalo
counties take Richards to Nebraska to-
day. They think he is q member of an
organized gang Of outlaws in that re-
gion."
How SroNEwALL JACKSON WAS
KILLED. INSTEAD of riding to the front
to reconnoitre the enemy aud then i'm
prudently galioping back toward his
own line. General Jackson was slowly
riding to the front, while making every
effort to hurry forward the troops, when
he was fred Oh by q portion of his own
men On the right lsouth) of the road
and obliquely from the rear, and then
the horses of his party that wero not
shot down wheeled to the left, and he
galfoped into the woods on the left,
to escape the fire, when he was fired
upon by another body of troops on the
north side of the road. 1t was by this
last fire that General Jackson was
wounded. General Jitbal Early.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31
Parson Divers Prank.
THE PLUCKY MANNER BY WHICH HE
WON A WILLING WIFE.

CINCINNATI, OHIO, December a.
John Oliver, young preacher of Bed
ford, KY, eloped with Miss Emma Alb.
bolt, a school mistress of that place
yesterday, and thereby hangs a tale
more thrilling than those found in ro-
mances. Miss Abbott comes of a first
class family. Her father objected to
Preacher divers suit, and the two low
ers arranged to elope. He engaged
horses and rode to the school house
where she was teaching. She dismissed
school till Monday, mounted horse
and rode off with him. They hadn't
gone far till they discovered the OLE
man and two big brothers were pursu-
ing. They spurred up, but "papa'
pressed so hard that the lovers finally
took to the fields and rode sixteen miles
through hogmire and woods, knocking
down fences, and swimming streams till
they reached the railroad station. Ar
irving at Louisville, Miss Abbott STUN
bled against her uncle, Judge Abbott, OF
that city, whichsscared the runaways SO
badly that they took the next train for
Cincinnati, arriving here this morning.
A new difficulty was now in the way.
Oliver found he could not get marriage
license without swearing that the lady
was resident of Ohio-just as all Ken
lucky runaway bridegrooms do; but
being preacher his conscience tripped
him up. The unhappy couple wander
ed down Vine street, when they noticed
the Emma Abbott opera posters. I'm
acquainted with theatrical affairs, they
thought the posters were offers of re-
ward for the capture of Miss Abbott.
the runaway. Another panic ensued,
and they took a hack to the depot, and
thence. the first train to Lawrenceburg,
Ind, where they were married. They
left this evening for home. Oliver re-
solved to be in Bedford o-morrow in
time to fill his pulpit, and she to open
her school on Monday mOrning-Specidl
dispatch to the st. Louis Globe Demo
crdt.
Governor Hampton, on Monday even
ing of last week, sent a communication
to both branches of the South Carolina
Legislature on the eve of its adjourn
ment. The signature to the communica-
ton was in the Governors own hand
writing, and was as follows,
II had hoped to be able to see and
thank each of my friends of the Gen
eral Assembly in person for the many
acts of personal and official kindness of
which have been the constant recip-
lent at their hands. Providence. while
denying me this great pleasure, has
vouchsafed to me the reasonable hope
that may in the future be able to do
SO. But on this the eve of your adjourn
ment, which will be the severance of
my intimate official connection with
you, /. feel impelled to address you
word of farewell. Your fattering Sc
lection of me as Senator in the Congress
of the United States is only one more
mark of the confidence and esteem
which have so often experienced at
your hands, and which has been new
er-ceasing comfort and support to me in
my hour of success or of trouble. That
may be able in the future to merit it
as fully as have in the past received it,
is my highest hope"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

King Ludwig's Royal Chateau, which
he has set about building on the island
of Herren. Chiemsee, in Bavaria, after
the model of the palace at Versailles
will find him, when completed, only
forty eight years old. and he has set
apart fifteen years for the building of it.
The 800 workmen now engaged in the
work are lodged in barracks, temporari-
ly constructed for them, and by special
order from the king great care is taken
to provide for their comfort and to salts
fly their needs at moderate expense.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

Mr.. Charles Fechter, the actor, has
been turning his attention to agriculture
during the past three years, with only
Indifferent success, it is said. He resides
about three miles from Quakertown.
Buck county, Penn, where he has a
farm of fifty seven acres.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

Ezra Wilson killed his wife at Boston
Wednesday, and then committed sui
eide. They were married in July, but
had quarrelled and separated. She visit
ed his store to procure some letters writ
ten during their courtship, and a second
interview terminated with the death Of
both parties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

BESSIE MooRE's MURDERER.-Ad dis,
patch had already announced the fact
that at Jefferson, Texas, the jury in the
case of the State against Abe Rothschild,
for the murder of Bessie Moore, return
ed verdict of murder in the first de-
gree, and that the defendants counsel
has given notice of an appeal. Bessie
Moore, who at one time figured in Bal
timore, was, it is said, the daughter of a
well-to-do shoe merchant of Syracuse,
N. Y, but having been betrayed by the
man to whom she was betrothed, she
went to Cincinnati and entered upon a
life of shame. She met Rothschild, who
was the disinherited son of wealthy
Cincinnati jeweler, at Hot Springs,
Ark, in 1875. It is claimed she became
Infatuated with him, and, in spite of ILL
treatment at his hands, chung to him.
Tn January. 1877, they were married at
Danville, Ind, and came to Jefferson,
Texas. where they were walking togeth-
err towards wood the last time the girl
was seen alive. Rochschild return alone
and tool. train North, and two weeks
afterwards the girls body was found in
the wood with bullet hole in the fore
head. Rothschild was captured in Gin
cinnati after an Intellectual attempt at
suicide by shooting himself, which cost
him his right eye.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

Attempts have been made on the life
of Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

" IRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office of the Cir
v emit Court for Augusta county, December
18th, 1879
National Valley Bank of Staunton e. Plaintiff,
against
Mrs. Kate J. O'Toole in her own Fight, and
said Mrs. O'Toole, Annie Collins, Mamie Cor
man and Collins German, as heirs-at-law of
Richard j. Collins, Defendants,
In Ctdnce2y on amended Bill.
The object of this suit is to enforce the VEN
doris lien upon house and lot near Staunton,
retained in deed from NJ. G. Hartman, decd,
Harman jr., subsequently conveyed to the said
Mrs. Kate O'Toole and by Mrs. O'Toole to Rich
ard ]. Collins decd.
The Defendants, Mrs. Kate j. O'TOole and
Mamie German, not having entered their APP
pearanoe, and it appearing by affidavit filed
that they are non-residents OF this State. it is
ordered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication of this notice, and
do what is necessary to protect their interests.
Teste,
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Echols, Bell G. Catlett, p. q. dec3l-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

ACCIDENT TO Elk Gov. KEMPER.-As
ex-Gov. Kemper, of Madison county,
was returning home from Greene coun'
ty, on Thursday night a week, his bug.
gy ran upon some rocks on the road
side, turning it over and throwing the
Governor under it in the middle of the
road, but he continued to keep posses
sion of the lines. When the horse be-
came quiet the Governor succeeded IN
restoring his buggy to its proper posi-.
ton, and, lighting match, was so
fortunate as to find all the papers he had
dropped when the buggy went over.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

LYNCH-LAW IN NORTH CAROLINA
The colored man Davidson, who con-
fessed to having aided Gillespie, also
colored, to murder w. G. Fowler, re-
spected young merchant of Moorsvilie,
N. c., was captured from the sheriff and
his posse by a crowd of fifty or sixty
white and colorei men on the road to
Statesville, on the 2ist ult., and carried
off and hanged. The sheriff and his
posse escaped with Gillespie to States
vile. The murdered merchant leaves a
wife,
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.'.isTiaai are you going to do about it ~


Because the penalties of physiological
fancy they are void. But when the sys.
tenn breaks down, and almost hopeless
complications arise, which the family
physician, by reason of his limited ex-
perience, fails to relieve, the pertinancv
of the above inquiry is apparent. MANY
remedies have been specially prepared
for these cases, and many physicians
are bidding for their patronage. AS be-
fore making purchase Of land. a
search" is required, and the title care
fully examined, SO invalids should care
fully Investigate the claims of aay
physician offering to treat chronic
diseases, DR.. Pierce's Family Med
icines re well known, and have effect
ed many cures where eminent physi-
clans have failed, yet to ACCOMMODATE
surgical and complicated cases, and
those DESTROYS of being restored speedily.
DR.. Pierce has erected an elegant SAM
tarium, at q cost OF nearly half q u.ilIion
dollars No institution in the world Of
fers advantages superior to those found
In this establishment. Half score of
physicians are in attendance, several of
whom have been prominently connect
ed with leading American and Euro
pean Hospitals. Every improved facil-
ity for fastening Il cure that a liberal
expenditure of money could secure can
here be found. Before fully deciding
where 10 go, address Invalids' and Tour
ists' Hotel, for circular.
ACCIDENT TO A Berkc-
ley Springs, w. Va, Dec "a 7-One
day last week, whilst the Rev. Charles
G. Cook was returning on horseback
from Sir Johns Run, his horse SHE'D
whilst coming up the long hill near the
run and went over the enlbankment,
little above the railing at that fearful
precipice. The horse rolled ever ssvsral
times, finally lodging against tree
Mr.. Cook went over with the animal,
and came out of the wreck badly hurt
in the right hip ard leg and in the left
hand. The horse was badly crippled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31
IMPORTANT NoTIcEl-
LAND SALES.


TRUSTEES SALE.-As trustee in a deed
i of trust executed by Victor A. Wilder of
record in the Clerks office of the County Court
OF Augusta, in Deed book 80, page Y, 1 will, on
Wednesday,, January Sth 1879,
sell at public auction, on the premises, that
valuable tract of land known as
The Harper Farm,
containing Iz414 acses and situated on Middle
Staunton.
The improvements are a comfortable bric,
mansion containing six rooms, large new
corn crib, granaries and carriage house, and
other necessary out buildings.
In fertility OF soil, and convenience of loca-
ton, including proximity to the Valley Turn
pike and Valley Railroad, this farm is surpass-
TERMs.-About 400 90 in cash, 81, 59l 7s on
day of July, 1880; 81 ,25o.A on the 18th day Of
July, 1881; and as to the residue. if any, on
credit of one. two and three years from the day
of sale, with interest from said day. unless said
Victor A. Wilder shall, before the day of sale,
prescribe other terms to such residue of
which notice win bs isen ON the day CT sale,
For all the deferred instalments of purchase
money, bonds, with approved personal security
will be required and the title will withheld as
uitimete security.
declO-tds T. G. ELDER. Trustee
VALUA3LE FARM AND CITY PROP
v ERTY FOR SALE.-I offer for sale pri-
vately my farm, situated on Christians Creek
miles south of Staunton. containing 337
acres. There are about 100 acres in TIMBER
The land is No. for cultivation or grazing pur-
poses, and Is well watered. Liberal terms will
De given.
also offer my house and iob 10 Staunton,
with five building lots attaehed, which I Will
sell as whole or separately, on aecemmodat-
ing terms. 4. L. GILKESON,
decl7-u Staunton Va,
IGOR SALE.-One of the finest residences in
- the City OF Staunton, elegant location con-
tanning all modern improvements. Terms ac-
communicating. For further particulars as to
terms, &c. Apply to the undersigned.
HUDSON & PATRICK.
Attorneys,
july 25-u Vfr. copy Stanton Va
Nor SALE.-A snug BUSINESS STAND
a on the best portion of Main Street. Ono
Of the best Investments in the city. For terms.
&C., apply to HUDSON e. PATRICK,
Attorneys,
nov5 V. d V. Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

VTRGINEA.-In the Clerk IS Office of the Cir
cnit Court for Augusta county, December
H. ]. Lushbaugh, Admir- of Adams Lush
Lewis Hartman, Ex'or of M. G. Hartman. decd,
man l. Hartman, A. ". Hartman AMI r'. aIeHan 1
der Hartman. Robert G. Eve and Willie H. his
wife, lborn Harman,) Thomas Opie and Sallie,
oline, his wife, (born Harman,) John N. Opie.
Mamie F. and Mary F. Opie. infant children OF
Belle Otie. the wife of John N. Opie, (born Har-
In Chancery on amended Bill.
The object of this suit is to enforce the ven
doris lien retained.by Adams Lushbaugh, deed.
On a tract of land near Staunton, sold by him
to Col. M. G.. Hartman, decd.
The Defendants, Robert G. Eve and Willie H..
his wife Thomas opie and sallie, his wife (born
Hartman, not having entered their appearance,
and it appearing by affidavit filed that they
are non-reaidents of this State, it is ordered
due publication of this notice, and do what is
necessary to protect their interests.
]. N. RYAN. Clerk.
Eehols. Bell Catlett. p. q. decSl-4t
VIRGINIA.-Int the Clerks office of the Cir
9Th, 1873:
Ann Mcmahon $685.. $50. Plaintiff.
against
John Echols and j. c. Green, Trustees, Ed
Ward yard M.eiMahon. John Mcmahon. Gnfant and
James NC "ah0h =, cSac.. DEFENDANTS
The object Of this suit is to obtain a decree
against Eward Mcmahon for the specific per-
Edward w tba by
the = day of March, 1873, for the purchase of
house and lot in the city of Staunton, adjoin-
ing the old Valley Hotel.
The Defendant, James McMahon. not having
entered his appearance, and it appearing by az
adayit fled that he is q nonresident of this
State, it is ordered that he do appear here with
in one month after due publication of this no.
tice and do what is necessary to protect his In
terest Copy-Teste,
Tucker & Tucker, p. q. dec3l-4t
IA SONAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES disposed
or our farm, we offer for sale at public auction,
on the premises, "Glen Home, y six miles from
on
Wednesday,. January 9Th, 1879,
a lot Of valuable Personal Property, consisting
In part of nearly new perpetual Dedrick Hay
Press and horse power, l horse power Saw for
saving wood, superior Hay tedder, 9 head
tie, together with farming utensils of ali kinds
usually found on well stocked farm. Also
household and Kitchen Furniture.
Szr Terms at sale.
e. NJ. CUSHING & Son, Auctioneers. dec3I-2t
fiss4!s a i5s "a 4 I Mea-
day, the 23rd of December, BAY HORSE
= years Old near 16 hands high little
nippeo IN the left hip-had on a black Morgan
saddle. Aiberal reward will be paid for his re-
turn or for such information as shall lead to his
reSso ecs1ryf Address BAXTER CRAWFORD,
ESTRAY n Es9 Y I r. aS,lRo gsm assE s
and WHITE COW branded on the hip ~. CT
suitable reward viii be given for her return
decsl-lt ''s' ~ Stanton n n Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

During a fire at Newark, N. j., early
Wednesday morning, George Yatman,
fireman, fell from the roof of the First
Reformed church and was instantly
killed. The church escaped with slight
damage, but an adjoining brick build
ing belonging to the church was much
damaged. The Star Rubber Connpany's
factory, at Trenton. N. j.. was destroy
ed by ire Lhe same day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-31

On Christmas day, 4S children were
drowned in France by breaking through
the ice on pond.
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-ICLOAKS.I-

FURs, SHOES,
And many other
DESIR GOODS.
An opportunity is now offered for Ea rgaizas
as we mean what we say.
ES- no Goods Charged at Cost Price.
dec3l DAVIS a. KAYSEE.