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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-01

MURDER IN NEW YoRK.-Elbridge
Ruey, farmer, aged go, of Tioga coun-
ty, N. Y, was murdered Wednesday
night by Daniel Searles, a young colored
man. Ruey lived alone. Searles asked
him for loan of money. Ruey re-
fused. Searles struck him down with a
club, cut his throat with razor, and
that breaking, finished the job with
Ruey's own pocket-kn He then stole
$500 and a watch. Searles, on being ar
rested, confessed the crime.
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CHILD HANGED.-A child about one
year old, whose parents reside near
Pembroke Springs, Cedar Greek, acct
dentally hanged itself few days ago.
The child had been left on bed while
its parents were out in the garden. On
returning they found the child hanging
behind the bed. It had fallen or at
tempted to get off the bed, when its
head caught between the railing and the
wall. It was dead, when found.-,Gten.
nnd0Uh Herald.
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A CHILD KILLED IN ITS MOTHERS
ARMs.-On Sunday evening Of last
week, at New Orleans, double barrell-
ed shot gun, carelessly placed against
the wall in house on Esplanade street,
fell, and in discharging killed an infant
in the arms Of its mother. Mrs. Roberts.
The baby's head was torn to pieces and
the mother sprinkled with its blood.
The mother was also wounded in the
breast and arms, and her little girl Ny
ra received three shot in her breast. 1t
was feared that her wounds would prove
fatal. A verdict of accidental death
was rendered in the case Of the infant.
The owner of the gun also received part
of the load in his leg.
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ARREST OF ALLEGED MURDERERS.-
Two negroes, named VIM. 5. Groome
and James 81. Clements, have been ar
rested in Louisa county, for the murder
of the colored woman whose body was
found in North Anna river. The body.
when found, had several bruises upon
it and the neck was broken. When
found the woman's head was enveloped
in bag, and around the neck was
rope plated out of hickory bark, with
hangman's moose in it. Her name was
Ellen Coleman.
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BrIen,
This is the middle day of the year.
The travel to the springs Is increasing.


This is the middle day of the year.
The travel to the springs is increasing.
Copious showers of rain are much needed.
Keep dog clean or he will flea the house,
Tropical weather has prevailed during the
past week.
The mosquito has not yet made its appear
ance here.
There are already between twenty and thirty
Visitors at Stribling Springs.
A brief sickness of we local" has caused the
'srieis'' to be brief this week,
The grass on the surrounding hills looks az
sere and yellow as though 1t were Autumn.
The 4th Of July will be generally observed in
StauntoA this year, for the first time since the
war.
Our farmers will finish harvesting this week.
They speak favorably of the prospective yield
which, though not SO notable in quantity, is OF
fine quality, the grains being well filed.
The ALLIGATOR" at the annex" from the
headwaters Of Greenbrier River. ''passed in his
checks, on last Friday morning, aged thirteen
years, four months, and six days. He il now
entitled to his West Va. name, "a Goner.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-01

A MAN SHOT IN RoANoKE.-About
sunset on the 18th Of June, Zachariah
Hayes, whilst returning from work with
two employees, was shot by some one
concealed in the bushes, and severely,
and probably fatally, wounded. The
ball entered the back of his neck, pass
ing across and down to the opposite col
lar bone, and then ranging down the
spinal column, paralyzing Hayes from
the waist down. The ball has not yet
been found, and thus Hayes has inger-
ed since the day he was shot.
In recent suit, the land upon which
the family of Joseph G. Hawley have
been living, was decided to be the prop
erty Of Hayes, and bitter feeling
was thus caused, and the next day after
the shooting, a warrant was issued for
Joseph G. Hawley, Calvin, Mark L. D.,
Peter and Nicholas Hawley, sons of 10
seph c., and Geo. Potter, son-in-law
for .ne killing of Hayes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-01

FINE WHEAr.-We have received bunch of
wheat, taken as a fair sample from two-acre
field beleuging to Mr. Andrew Reed, who lives
on Walkers Greek, about three miles FROM
Newport. The heads are very long. and contain
an average of ninety grains each. 1t is of the !.
Fultz variety of wheat, and from the two acres :
Mr.. Reed harvested fifty-two dozen sheaves.
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3. That Most Beautiful Property,

to the southwest OF Staunton. near the corpor-
ate iine and within One-half mile of the COURT
house, known as the "Tate" property. Said
property consists of large, comfortable and
"a imposing Brick Dwelling, with six
Hsg3 teen rooms, and all necessary Outbufld-
Rs1s ,ings, located upon twenty one cd acres
OF beautiful and fertile land, on which there Is
most valuable spring. and young ana very
posed to sub-divide this land into several lots
Of convenient size, leaving the dwelling with
large lot attached, and to offer the property by
Separate lots, and as a WHOLE and to adopt that
mode of sale which shall produce the largest
result.
4. One undivided fourth OF that valuable
property lying just East of Staunton, and adj
Joining the corporate limits of the city, known
as the Rachel Lewis and Factory Property
(52) ACRES, and affording the best sites in the
vicinity for manufacturing enterprises. On
this property there is a valuable and cOmfOrta-
BILE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,.
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ADDRESS TO SUNDAY-SoHooL CHILDREN
In the M. E. Church So, on last Sunday evening
the Pastor, Rev. DR.. Hough, delivered an In
teresting address to the Sunday school chill
dren of that congregation.
The address was upon the subject of Domes-
tic and Foreign missions, and was designed to
explain that subject in such manner as to
enable the small children to understand it, and
to interest them in its objects that they might
be influenced to feel disposed to contribute reg
ularly to the missionary fund.
Though his remarks were specially addressed
to the children, they were Of such character
as also to interest persons of all ages. He pre-
sented with much emphasis the importance of
the women's missionary society, which is re-
cognized as a most important arm Of the SER
vice. as women alone can gain access to the
females in heather lands.
His address, we are sure, will be followed by
fruits, and increase the contributions to the
missionary fund. A large audience was in at
tendance, and the central-block Of pews was
occupied by the Sunday school children, who
Joined in the singing of the hymns with spirit,
and sang in harmony, showing thar they have
been well instructed in that part of service,
and exhibit musical talent in a creditable de-
gree.
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1.-THE largest variety &c. Counter can be seen
at GLADKEs. may6-tf
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Go and see Gladke's SC. Counter.
--
Highland County NaMa.

| AT meeting Of the citizens on Monday of
last week the following resolutions were adopt
ed:-
RESOLVED Isl, That 1t Is expedient for the Board
OF supervisors to use the authority given in the
Act OF Assembly, and not to levy tax for the
payment Of the interest on the W., c. & st. L
End. That the Board Of Supervisors be re-
quested to employ such counsel as in their
Judgment may seem best.
3rd, That the Board Of Supervisors be re-
qYested to authorize reliable, disinterested
agent to buy the bonds for the county at price
not to exceed 20 cents on the dollar.
The Recorder says:-"From all parts of the
county comes up the general complaint Of dry
weather. The hay crop will not be as large as
usual by one-halk The pastures are burning in
many places and the streams drying up. In
some Of the counties Of West Virginia, farmers
have already turned their cattle into their
meadows. Wheat is good, and its harvest has
already begun in the southern portion of the
county"
A Mcdowell correspondent Of the Recorder
says:-"Report says. that on the 18th inst, at
Antoneysburg, east of Mcdowell, two colored
men, Sam Lewis and Charley, his brother, got
int0 fuss, and Charley stabbed Sam fivetimes.
Sam seized Charley's arm as he was striking at
his breast, threw him down, and began to choke
and pound him; his cries brought some one to
the spot, who soon separated them. Charley
has left the country; the other is said to be
dangerously wounded"
Wyman will be indignant should he learn
that some one assuming his name exhibited In
Monterey, Highland county, on Monday of last
week.
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~ GLADKES Sc. Counter Is the best in
Staunton. may8-tf
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In and Adjoining StauntOn.
By virtue of the provisions of deed of trust
executed the 30th day of October, 1877 and duly
recorded by Maj. Edward Mcmahon and wife,
to the undersigned, as Trustees, and in con-
fOrmlty with two DEGREES of the circuit court of
Augusta county, rendered on the 4th of Deem
Der, 1878, and End of April 1879 in the causes of
Baylor VS.. McMahon," the undersigned, as
trustees, will, on
Monday, the I4th day of July next,
in the city of Staunton, in front of the Court
House, sell, at public auction. to the highest
bidders. the following most.valuable and desi-
rable property
1. Three (3) taOo story Brick 1enements,
on points street. between Augusta and -
New streets, each tenement containing Hs55
four comfortable rooms, each supplied GeI2
with gas. These tenements are new and most
comfortable, affording excellent homes for
small families.
2. FIue (5) 1a0o. STORY Brick Tenenaents,
on New Street, all recently built. substantial
and comfortable, with five (5) rooms in each
tenement, with everything about them to make
them pleasant family residences.
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CPECIAL NOTICE 1.-THE accounts of the
y drm of Thornburg & Shafer are in our
hands for collection; and all persons knowing
themselves indebted to the firm are requested
to settle.
Thirty days from, date. all accounts, not paid,
will be put in the Constable's hands.
JOHN M. KINNEY,
WILLIAM j. NELSON,
Stannton lime 23d 1879. 1t Trustees.
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The most useful articles at CENTS can be
had at GLADKE,s may6-tf
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TO LOAE-on Real Estate Seen
HUDSON & PATRICK,
sepA Attorneys'
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Staunton, June 23rd, 1879.
ElchOls 4 Green, Trustees.
~ VS..
Mcmahon and ais.
In pursuance of decree entered in the forego-
ing cause on the end day Of March, 1875, I have
fixed upon the 2lst day Of July prorin,o, at my
Office, to state and settle the accounts between
Ed Mcmahon, M. g. Hartman, and Robert G.
Bickle, growing out of the transactions between
them as stated in the Bill filed in this cause
in this suit are notified to attend.
jeA-4t JOHN M. KINNEY, Com'r.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Staunton, June 2Srd, 1879.
baylor
ID VS..
Mcmahon and ais.
In pun suance of the order Of recommittal en-
tered in the foregoing cause on the 18th day of
June, 1879, have fixed upon the 2lst day of JaI-
~, 1873. as the time for taking the accounts re-
quired by said order,Cand all parties interest;
ed in said cause are hereby notified to attend
on that day without further notice.
je2E4t JOHN NJ. KINNEY, Com'r.
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All persons indebted to me will please settle
promptly. Many bills will be sent per mail.
w. l.. OLIVIER.
Jy1 Bookseller and Stationer
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
Partial to Dogs.

The Earl of Bridgewater lived in Paris
durin- the last century, when the circum-
stance we narrate took place. He was a
miserable looking man, unable to walk
without the support of two lackeys. He
had an immense fortune, which he spent
in gratifying every caprice. Was book
lent to him, it was regarded as the repre-
sentative of its ewner, and returned in
the earl's landau, occupying the place OF
honor, and attended by four footmen in
costly livery, who handed it to the aston.
ished owner. His carriage was frequent.
~ to be seen 6lled with dogs, his special
pets. On the feet of these dogs be
bestowed as much attention as though
they were human beings. He ordered
them boots. for which he paid as dearly
as for his own. Not caring to entertain
his own kind at his table, few people
dined with him. Still, covers were daily
laid for dozen, served by suitable
attendants. At this table he received and
dined with no less than twelve favorite
dogs, who seemed to comprehend the
compliment paid them, as they occupied
their chairs with decorum, each with Its
white napkin tied round Its Leck. They
were so trained that should any, by an
instinct of appetite, transgress any rule OF
good manners, he was banished from the
table and degraded to an ante-chamber,
where he picked his bone in modification,
his place remaining empty until he had
earned his masters pardon.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

We may, in our places of business, be
compelled to talk to and mingle with bad
men, but he who deliberately chooses to as
sociate himself with vicious people is en-
gagged in carrying on q courtship with
Delilah whose shears will clip off all the
locks of his strength, and he will be tip
ped into perdition. Sin is catching,
is infectious, is epidemic. / will let
you look over the millions of
people now inhabiting the earth, and chal-
ienge you to show me good man, who,
after one year, has made choice and con-
sorted with the wicked. A 81 900 reward
for one such instance. care not how
strong your character may be, associate with
horse thieves, you will become horse. thief;
| class with burglars, and you will
become q burglar; go among the
unclean, and you will become unclean.
Not approaching the truth of my text, many
a young man has been destroyed. He wakes
up some morning in great city, and knows
| no one except the persons into whose employ
he has entered. As he goes into the store all
the clerks mark him, measure him
and discuss him. The upright
young men OF the store wish him well,
but perhaps wait for formal introduction,
and even then have some delicacy about in
viting him into their associations. But the
bad young men of the store, at the first
opportunity, approach and offer their SER
vices. They patronize him. They profess
to know all about the town. They will
take him anywhere that he wishes to go
if he will pay the expenses; for
IT a good young man and q
bad young man go to some place where they
ought not, the good young man has invari-
ably to meet the charges. At the moment
the ticket is to be paid for, or the champagne
to be settled for, the bad young man feels
around in his pockets and says: ~ have
forgotten my pocket-book!" In forty
eight hours after the young man has
entered the store, the bad fellows of the
establishment slap him on the shoulder ia.
miliarly, and at his stupidity In taking GER
tain illusions say, "My young friend, YOU
will have to be broken it," and they imme
diately proceed to break him in. Young
man, in the name of God, warn you to be-
ware how you let bad man talk familiarly
with you. If such a one slap yor
on the shoulder Familiarity, turr
round and give him a whitening
look until the wretch crouches in your pres
ence. There is no monstrosity of wicked
ness that can stand unabashed under thu
glance of purity and honor. God keeps tn
lightnings of heaven in his own scabbard
and no human arm can WELD them; but Coz
gave to every young man lightning he ma.
use, and that is the lightning of an homes
eye.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
A Pretty Story Of Garibaldi.

III. ~. conway In Clnclnnatl commercial.
1t is Gen. Bordonne who describes the en-
tire career of Garibaldi as mighty hunter
in the following anecdote: zone evening IN
1867, as the general was going home, he met
Sandman shepherd lamenting the loss OF
lamb out of his flock. Garibaldi at once
turned to his staff, who were with him, and
announced his intention of securing the
mountain to find that lamb. grand expe-
dition was Immediately organized. Lam
terms were brought and the old officers
of many campaign started off full of zeal
to hunt the fugitive, and veteran voices
used to command were now heard bleating
in every valley and ON the mountain crags,
After an hour or so of this no lamb was
found, and the soldiers were ordered to their
beds. Next morning Garibaldi's attendant
found him in bed fast asleep. He was sur
prised at this, for the general was always up
before anybody else. The attendant went
off softly and returned in half an hour.
Garibaldi still slept. After another delay the
attendant walked him. The general rubbed
his eyes, and so did his attendant when he
saw the old warrior take from under the
covering the lost lamb and bid him convey
to the shepherd
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
AN UNPARALLELED CRIME.

The Assizes of Nuremberg, Germany, has
had before it one of those cases which make
certain people despair of the human race
George Ulherr, the prisoner, is day-laborer
80 years of age, and strongly-buiit man OF
medium statue. He was married nine years
ago ana had three children. He gave his
testimony in the most collected and indiffer-
ent manner. On August 26th of this year,
he committed an indecent assault upon his
daughter, aged only z years and 6 months.
On September 9Th he again attempted a sec
ond crime, but was prevented by his wife
Next day, however, he took the child with
him to a wood, and there committed on ii
the most dreadful acts, at the same
time making several missions in
the body. The intestines of the poor child
literally protruded from the body. II
pleaded for mercy, but the monster left ii
lying on the ground and coolly walked away.
On the following day he returned to the
wood and found the creature still living. 1t
begged for help. The man took knife and
gave the child two wounds in the neck. Ac
cording to his own, testimony he wanted
now to hang the child, but his courage fail
ed him. A woman who asked him where
the child was received the answer that il
was sick and in the wood, where, on the
father crying out 'Riekchen" the child an
swered in feeble voice. Ulherr then took
the child in his arms; it was all covered with
blood; insects were creeping over its face
and the terrible wounds alluded to were
apparent. The little victim at first stated
that a strange man had committed the
crime, but afterwards acknowledged that i:
was its father. The little girl died next
night in the most terrible pain. The moth.
er refused to give any testimony, but wep
during the whole evidence. Neighbors
swore to his indifference when questioned by
the mother as to the child's absence. II
was also proved that the man was addicted
to drink, averse to work, and was supported
by the earnings of his wife. The testimony
of a physician was to the effect that the man
was perfectly sane, and that although he had
received wound in the head eleven years
ago, it has not any influence on his mental
condition. The prisoner was condemned tc
death after ten years imprisonment on an.
other indictment. His wife was not in the
least affected on hearing the verdict.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
Her Lo,,o Eos, brother.

The Boston Herald publishes the solution
of romantic mystery, the facts of which
are in brief as follows: Some twenty five
years ago James Moroney and wife came to
Boston from Ireland. Two children were
born to them. About the time the last was
born the parents quarreled and were d.
vorced. The daughter, the elder child, was
adopted BY wealthy family in this city and
was brought up in ignorance of her origin.
Two years ago, having finished her educa-
ton and become a beautiful as well as ac-
complished lady, she was married to q
wealthy drug merchant, whose wife she now is.
By some means she has lately become aware
of the facts attending her early life, and an
uncomfortable desire to find her brother
has been aroused within her. Never having
seen him since his infancy, and being desti-
tute Of knowledge as to his whereabouts, the
lady's task was O difficult one. but she
resolutely set about IL. The New York jour
mails chronicled her appearance at Newark,
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
CATHOLIC FINANCES.
Iciucinnati Special to Chicago Tr;b0p,

cincinnati Special to Chicago Tribune.l
A report gained currency here to-day that
the venerable Archbishop Purcell has written
to the Pope asking to be relieved from all
active church duties, and that this action was
the result of the troubled condition of the
financial affairs of the Catholic church in
CINCINNATI. Investigation proves that the
archblshop has asked from Rome for the ap-
pointment of bishop. with cardinate DOW.
ers to share with him the laburs and respon-
sibilities of his high Office. Should the re-
quest be granted, the archbishop will retain
his present titles and authority, but will be
relieved from the burden of managing the
financial interests of the church, which have
grown into large proportions. Archbishop
Purcell is 70 years old, and began his labors
IN Cincinnati when there was but one Cath
olic church in the city. In regard
to the reports of the financial
troubles, which have been freely cir
culated of late, Bishop Purcell, brother of
the archbishop, this morning made
the following statement: There has been
run for several days by depositors which the
church managers have been somewhat en-
barrassed to meet. There have also been
some losses-one of soc, 000-by the Slevin
failure, but the church has q large and
valuable property, which is ample security
AoA uSA AiauuitlcSs "A FINANCIAL nature would
be impossible, and depositors are gradually
coming to understani this, and are quoting
their fears. 1t may be stated in explanation
that the authorities of the church have for
many years received from the Catholic peo-
pie their savings, giving notes bearing inter
est IN return. This money has been reloan-
cd to the Catholic church and schools, hos
pitais. and individuals, at higher rate of
interest. Thus an ecclesiastical savings
bank of very large proportion has grown up.
HE same causes that have affected other
savings banks have effected this system, and
serious embarrassment is the result. Within
the past few weeks Eve or ak of the most
valuable pieces of Catholic property have
been mortgaged for heavy sums, and the
proceeds paid over to the anxious depositors.
There is no doubt whatever that the people
who have committed their earnings to the
care Of the church will receive every cent
back, but the present situation Il none the
less embarrassing to oil parties.