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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20
New Hotel at Junction City.

JUNCTION CITY, Kan, June IA
heavy, soaking rain visited this locality
last night and this morning, benefiting
the crops immensely. Wheat is being har,
vested, and the yield will be a half crop.
Corn never looked better; it is six feet
high in many places. Farmers and
business men are feeling hopeful and
happy. The contract has been made for
the construction of $4,000 hotel on
the old Hale house site. E T. Carr. the
State house architect, is now making the
plans. More Improvements are now in
progress in junction City than during
the past eight years.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20

Damaging Storms East and West.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20
Railroad Bonds Voted.

ATcHIsoN, June 1.-THE last of the
bond elections for the Atchison & Ne
braska railroad extension occurred at
Lincoln to-day, resulting favorably.
Bonds have been voted in the city of
Lincoln and the counties of Seward,
Butler and Platte for this extension,
which will carry the road from Lincoln
to Columbus, Nebraska, a distance of
about eighty-five miles. At Columbus
it effects junction with the U. p. road.
The route is up the Valley of the Blue
river for nearly the whole distance. Grad
ing is to commence at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01
$tauntott Spectator.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1879.
The Question Settled-The Debt Bill is
Law.

AS the Legislature has passed the Debt
Bill, and the Governor has approved
and signed it, it is now law, and there
should no longer be any further agita-
ton of the question, as such agitation
cannot possibly do any good, but would
inevitably do much harm.
AS this settlement is of the nature of
q contract, if its terms be accepted by
the bondholders, it will be beyond the
reach of future legislation, Ffand cannot
be changed, whatever might be the
views of the members of future Legis.
latures respecting the wisdom of its en-
actment; and hence it would be the
very madness of folly to make the ques.
ton an issue in the election of members
to the Legislature. Those who agitated
this question heretofore from proper
motives will now cease to do SO; and
the people will be apt to know the mo-
ives which actuate those who may be
DESTROYS to keep up the agitation in fu.
ture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01
Grateful Women.

None receive so much benefit, and
none are so profoundly grateful and
show such an interest in recommending
Hop isitters as women. 1t is the only
remedy peculiarly adapted to the many
ills the sex is almost universally subject
to- Chiiis and fever, indigestion or de
ranged liver, constant or periodical sick
headaches, weakness in the hack or kid
neys, pain i'll the shoulders and differ
ent parts Of the body, a feeling Of lassi-
tude and dependency. are all readily
removed by these Bitters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

THE MOFFErT PUNCH RILL.-This
Bill with some amendments has been
passed by the Legislature, against the
protest CT the liquor dealers throughout
the State. They asked that a specific
tax should be levied upon them of such
an amount az would yield the revenue
now rec we'd from the Moffett register.
The Bill as it now stands requiring an
oath from every man from the the pro-
prietor down to the porter ia, we think,
very Objectionable. We believe that a
specific tax such as was asked for, would
yield more revenue to the State and
could be collected with mora certainty
and at less cost to the State than under
the present bill. This bill puts a pre-.
MUM ON rascality and brings about an
unfair competition between the honest
and the dishonest dealer. There seems
to be no doubt that the Moffett Register
has not yielded as much as was expect
ed and that it has been cheated, and yet
no one has been convicted, and we doubt
if any will be.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

JUDGE RIvES.-The New York Star
compliments our acrimonious ornament
(?) of the Bench as follows:
Judge Riyes of Virginia is an extra
ordinary character. He charges Grand
Jury that they can indict upon mere
suspicion, and without a particle of evil
dence to sustain the indictment. Rjves
is probably laboring under the hallueina-
ton that these are the days of James II,
and that the mantle Of Jeffreys has fall
en- upon him."
We should like to ''swap" his Honor
Off for some Judge north OF us. He
could then get darkies on Northern
juries and into Northern hotels and
places OF perhaps
fOik LQndnaQrE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01
Horrible Scene.


A NEGRO LYNCHED, HUNG, AND BURN
ED.
A Fort Scott (Kansas) dispatch says !:
ION Tuesday Bill Howard, the negro
who cruelty and deliberately outraged
Clara Pond, a twelve.ye old child, was
discovered in an old mine six miles from
the city. The prisoner was brought to
town and lodged in Jail. The excite
ment was intense, and threats OF lynch
ing were made. The crime is so horri
BILE as to be without parallel in crimi
nal history. Last night crowd offully
one thousand, accompanied by thirty
masked men, with drawn revolvers, took
the negro from jail, tied a rope around
his neck, dragged him five blocks, and
hung him to a lamp post on the corner
of the public square After hanging
fifteen minutes, On the cry of Burn
him Burn him J" the body was taken
down, and, in spite of the resistance
and objection of the more calm and
peaceable portion of the crowd, was
roasted and burned in q fire of dry goods
boxes and coal oil amid demonst rations
that rivalled a pandemonium
We are glad that this horrible act was
not perpetrated in the South. What a
teXt 1t would have furnished lot the Ue
nunication of the civilization Of the
South on the part Of the Northern Press
and politicians that allow no emporium
fly to escape to prejudice the Northern,
against the Southern people! If this
had occurred in the South, there would
have been a great hue and cry in the
North. aud the hounds of detraction
would have been let loose to worry the
South ern people. We are not so unjust
and unreasonable as to denounce the
Northern people generally because such
deeds are committed by some of them
and such scenes in their own section
should teach them the injustice they dc
the South
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01
LAND SALES.
DUBLEC SALE 4 VERY
VALUABLE FARM
IN AUGUSTA COUNTY.

IN AUGUSTA COUNTY.
By virtue of authority of two deeds of trust
the first executed by Samuel D. Humbert to
John =. Watts, Trustee, bearing date March
lOth 1870, and of record in the clerks Office of
Augusta county court, Deed book So, pages
1853; the other executed by said Samuel d.
Humbert and Sarah a. Humbert, his wife, to
Orlando Smith and Phos. G. Elder, Trustees,
bearing date January 18th, 1871. and of record
in the above named clerks Office, Deed book
Sc, pages 56-7,-and in pursuance of directions
given by the creditors secured in said deeds,
the undersigned, William Patrick, Admins
traitor of John B. Watts, deed, who was the sole
Trustee in the first deed, and Thomas C. Elder,
surviving Trustee in the second deed, will sell
at public auction FOR CASH, upon the premises,
on Saturday, the 1911 day Of April, .1570,
that very valuable farm upon which said
Samuel d. Humbert now resides, containing
25lH acres, situated In Augusta county,
on Middle River, near the village of New Hope,
and adjoining the lands of Samuel CARRIER and
others. The land is of excellent quality and
well adapted to farming purposes. 1t is pz-z1
well watered. The improvements con- E.gI
siSt of a large and handsome BRICK 1911,
DWELLING, Stables and other out houses.
WILLIAM PATRICK,
Admir- of John b. Watts. decd.
THOMAS G. ELDER,
TnariS-tuS Surviving Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

Gov. WADE HAMProN.-We learn
from a private letter to a relative OF
Gov. Hampton, that although much
improved, he does not feel strong enough
just now to travel as far as Washington,
therefore will probably not occupy his
seat in the United States Senate during
this extra ssion.-GhGrlotfesville JET
fersOnit3a ~ =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

TAXING DoGS.-The State of Ohio
realized last year by the tax on dogs the
handsome sum Of 1925, 1913. Ohio is one
of the greatest sheep-raising States on
the continent, Licking county having
206, 544 head, worth 1851, 12S, and Pauld-
ing county. the smallest producer of
wool and mutton, having 1878 sheep.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

DEFEAT OF THE BELL PUNCH.-The
Connecticut Senate Tuesday unani-
moasly voted to indefinitely postpone
TIE bill providing for the establishment
OF the bell punch register system in the
collection of the liquor tax in that State.
This seals the fate of the measure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

NARROW-GAUGE nAILRoAD.-It is
stated that Mr.. p. B. Borst has resign
ed the presidency of the Washington
City and st. Louis Narrow Gauge rail-
road in order to take the contract for
the construction of the entire road. 3.
f. Grayson, of Page county, succeeds to
the presidency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
COMMIssIONERs' SALE OF
WallawhaWatOOla Springs,
UdTTvI " TJ1n1r U1,< <,TrDr
HALUABLE FARM Alta CHED

| n
IN BATH COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
The undersigned Commissioners, appointed
| by the circuit court of Bath county, BY a joint
| decree pronounced by said court at the Sep
TENDER term thereof, 1878, in the chancery
| causes therein pending, in the name of A. W.
| McClure's Admir- and Others VS.. VIM A. Sit
| lington, &C., and Henry IL. Peters vs. VIM A.
sitlington, will proceed, by. virtue OF said de-
cree, TO sell, at public auction, to the highest
| bidder, on the premises, on
Friday, the 4th day Of Aoril, 1879,
at O'Clock, P. NJ. that most valuable Alum,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Springs" Situated abonf
81 miles from Millboro' Depot Ches & Ohio
r. r., including the Farm on which it is situa-
| Lands, much of which is first-class River Bot
tom Land, and is in fine state OF cultivation.
| The improvements consist OF q NEW, II
| COMFORTABLE HOTEL, with usual E#s#l
and necessary Outbuildings. and large ss5sl
Barn, together with several Tenement Houses.
There is also an Orchard of fine fruit upon the
| farm. These lands are the same on which the
| said VIM. A. SitlingtOn lately resided, and
which were partitioned to him in the division
of the lands of Andrew Sitlington, decd, and
are among the most valuable farming lands on
the Cowpasture River. We will, at the same
| time and place, by virtue of said Decree offer
for sale another tract of about HOO acres.
(more or less.) lying on Mill Creek, in said
county being the same lands which were pur-
chased by said VIM. A. Sitlington under decree
of said Court in the chancery cause of Andrew
Sitlington's admir- VS.. Andrew Sitington's
heirs, &C.. and on which there is situated Saw
Mill, Tenants house and other buildings por-
ton of which lands are cleared and in good
state of cultivation, and the residue whereof
are heavily timbered.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand sufficient to
pay the costs of said suits and the expenses of
sale, and the residue thereofin three equal an
nual instalmentS, bearing interest from the
day of sale, the purchaser or purchasers to ex-
ecute bonds for the deferred instalments, with
good personal security, and the legal title to be
retained as ultimate security,
r. l.. PARRISH,
S. II. LETCHER,
WIN. NJ. MCALLISTER,
marll-4t Commissioners.
Ca The above sale has been indefinitely
postponed.
r. J.. PARRISH,
s. III. LETCHER,
VIM. NJ. MCALLISTER,
aprl Commissioned
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

HANGING IN TENNESSEE Knox
Martin, the colored murderer of John
Whittenmeyer and wife, was hanged at
Nashville, Tenn, Friday, in the pre-
sence of about 1900 people. He made
a fall confession of his crime before
leaying the jail, but made no statement
on the scaff0ld. He died easily, and
his body was turned oyer to physicians
who made an unsuccessful attempt to
resuscitate him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

ARREST OF THE GUILTY PARTIES
Wehave heretofore published an account
of the horrible crimes Of murder and
arson which we're committed a few
weeks since at Yancysville, when Mr.
G. K. Walton was murdered ia the store
and the building burner. Last Thurs
day, the following eolored persons, I'M
der suspicion of being the guilty parties,
were al rested and committed to the
Louisa county jail: Eliza Jackson, AL
bert Mitchell and VIM. Tally. After
the arrests, Albert Mitchell voluntarily
made a confession which implicated
himself and the other parties arrested
lie says he stood at the door while Tai
ley and the woman did the work. He
hopes to shield himself by confessing.-
He says the woman was Mr.. Walton's
cook, and was well posted as to the posi-
ton of things. Talley was at the ruins
the next day and found the money
drawer and ring. and seemed to be well
posted. The killing was done with an
axe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

TENNESSEE DEBT.-Goy. Marks sent
message to the Tennessee Legislature
Wednesday, urging that it ought not
close its present session without de-
cisive step toward the settlement of the
State debt. ana that it call q constitu-
tional convention to adjust the matter,
Bills were introduced to that effect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

A MI RDERER CONFESSEs.-
Williams, negro, who was arrested and
confined in jail on the charge of way
laying, numbering, and robbing Howard
Holtzclaw, near Warrenton Junction in
Fauquier comfy, on the night of the
9Th of February, has, in advance of his
trial, confessed his guilt. He shot Holtz-
claw, and robbed his body, getting 81 SO
in silver, watch and chain, a penk nife,
and pin-cushion. He butied the watch
beside tree in the woods, where it was
found after his confession, in which he
told where he had concealed it. He says
heis o native of Portsmouth, Va, and
was the slave OF Richard Wilkins. He
will be 20 years old the l4th Of next May.
He is aware of his impending fate. but
does not wear greatly troubled counte-
nance.
Miss Mary Meade, of Clarke county,
sister of the late Bishop Meade, died on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

We were told by . Democratic Con-
gressmen in Washington, one day last
week, that Republican member from
the North, expressed some surprise to
him at the course of our District Judge.
saying that they never have colored
men On juries in that section. And vet
no Federal Judge at the North has ever
caused to be indicted a State Judge for
failure to secure mixed juries. -Lyncb-
burg Virginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

Rev. Jno. Hough, recently appointed
presiding elder of the Dover del dis
trict, NJ. e. Church, died suddenly
Thursday in Trenton, N. J.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

He PLEADS GUILTY.-J. D. McIn-
tire, OF Pekin, ILL.,, known as the King
OF tne whisky ring, pleaded guilty in
the United States Supreme Court, at
Springfield, ILL.,, to all the indictments
against him. He was fined 900 and
his distillery forfeited to the government
on two pleas. Sentence was suspended
as to the other pleas on condition that
he would inform on the other members
Of the ring.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01
Trial Of John E. POindexter for killing
Chas. C. Curtis.

The Hastings court of Richmond con-
sumed the past two weeks in the trial of
Poindexter for killing Curtis on the Srd
of March.
Poindexter on that morning struck
Curtis several blows with whip, al
leging as the reason for the assault that
he had given offence to lady who had
visited the shoe store in which Curtis
was employed. Curtis protested that he
was not aware Of having done so, and
that if he had, it was unintentional, and
he would apologize to the lady. When
Curtis inquired who the lad was, Poin-
dexter did not give her name. but said
1T WAS the lady who, on the Saturday
preceding, had gone to the store accom-
panied by the sister of Mr.. Crump. The
lady referred to was Miss Isabel CottrelL
A few hours after, Curtis, accompanied
by Mr.. F. H. Mcclure, called upon
Poindexter to demand an apology for
having assaulted him with whip, and
on Poindexter's refusal to apologize,
Curtis commenced striking Poindexter
with cane and Poindexter commeuc.
ed shooting him with pistol, and shot
him five times, the last shot penetrating
the forehead. from the effects of which
Curtis died the night Of that day.
The case was called for trial on Mon
DAY, two weeks ago, and the whole of
the first week was occupied in getting a
jury, as nearly all the citizens of Rich
nond were disqualified to serve. as they
had made up and expressed an opinion
in reference to the case.
The first half of the second week was
consumed in the examination of wit
nesses and the arguments of counsel,
and the latter half in awaiting the ver-
dict of the jury, who were unable to
agree npun verdict, and were kept in
session by the judge till 10 O'Clock last
Saturday night, when they were dis
charged.
When the case was first given to the
jury there was great diversity Of opin-
ion-jurors' judgments as to what should
be done with the prisoner varied from
one extreme to the other.
On the second day, after many long
and animated discussions. ten of thejury
agreed to go for u verdict of voluntary
nanslaughter with punishment at five
years in the penitentiary.
The other two were opposed to that,
but in favor Of conviction for involun-
tary manslaughter-which is INSIDE
rneanor, where the jury fix the fine and
the Judge the Imprisonment.
After the jury had been discharged
Mr.. Young entered motion for bail
for accused, and addressed the Court
briefly in support of his proposition.
Commonwealth s. Attorney George d.
Wise entered an emphatic protest
against tie motion being granted.
Mr.. Young replied, and used his ut
most endeavors to persuade the Court
that it as case where bail could with
perfect propriety be granted. He said
that the prisoner would furnish any
amount desired.
Judge Christian said that If he con-
suited for moment his personal feel~
ings, or if there was anything in the
physical condition of the prisoner to
make it necessary, he would not hesitate
to grant the motion. But that in the
present attitude of the case be would
have to refuse bail.
It is not likely. that the trial will be
commenced prior to the second Monday
in April.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

Rev. Eward B. Terhune, husband OF
"Marion Harland," has been called to
the passionate of the First Congregation
al Church of Springfield, Mass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

DUBAbC SALE.-On Thursday, The Srd dan
4 , OF AprM, 1879, at the residence of Dr. B. II,
walker, on Middle River, Augusta county, Va,
we we VIII sen the Personal Property beiong-
ing TO MS estate. consisting of Horses Colts
Cows, Harness, Wagons, Keepers Mowers. and
AZ Ihe farming utensils necessary to q first
e.ass farm. Also lot of Hay, Corn Straw fod-
Furniture.
TERMS OF SALE.-On all accounts of ten dol
lars and under cash viii be required On all
sums over ten dollars, credit of six months
VIII be given, the purchaser giving negotiable
notes well endorsed. s. II, WALKER
Executor.
JAS. a. WALKER
u1arIJ-fds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

Old Virginia. SO justly proud of her
reputation, has saved her credit and her
honor and ayerted untold disasters by
rejecting the temptation to repudiate her
debt, and financially crushed as she is,
manfuliy standing up to her obligations.
X = Virgins bonds advanced at
once four or five cents, and upon receipt
of the news Of the passage Of the bill by
the House, on Monday night, in Staun-
ton, the military turned out, salutes
were fred by the artillery, there was q
handsome display of fireworks, and
congratulatorY speeches were made
RQQeTstoaO73 Mail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

;, Fredericksburg has been selected as
the place for holding the State regatta
OF the Virginia Rowing Association, and
petersburg, Lynchburg, and the Uni
yersity clubs are already entered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01
GALE OF A VERY VALUABLE REAL.

GALE OF A VERY VALUABLE REAL.
Inpursuance of trust deed executed by NJ.
A. Miller to Orlando Smith and Thomas G. FL
der, Of date September sth, 1872, and recorded
Staunton, Deed Book, G, pages 1G6-67, the I'M
dersigned, as surviving trustee in said deed,
viii sell at public auction gs upon the premises,
that very desirable property at the Northwest
corner OF Augusta and Frederick streets in the
city of Staunton. known as the MILLER s--A
HOUSE. The lot fronts about 20 feet on E#51
west-side of Augusta street and about 49, a slll
| feet on the North-side OF Frederick street. For
a more particular description of the property
reference is made to the aforementioned trust
deed. The improvements are large, substan-
| tial brick dwelling, two stories high, with base
| ments, nd all necessary out-buildings.
The property is in good condition, and has
been used for number OF years as q Boarding
House. for which it is admirably adapted.
| 1t is not often that more desirable property is
offered at public sale in Staunton.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand to pay eX-
penses of sale; the residue of the purchase
money will be divided into three equal install
mentS, payable at one, two, and three years
for which the purchaser Will be required to give
bonds with approved personal security, and
the title Will be withheld as ultimate security.
THOS. C. ELDER,
feblS-tds Surviving Trustee.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF HOUSE
~ AND LOT IN THE CITY OF STAUN-
TON.-In pursuance of decree of the Hastings
ry 10til 1879, in the causes of Reed vs. Derrick
| ct ais and Jackson VS.. Derrick ct ais, the un-
dersigned Commissioners will offer for sale, at
public auction, in front of the Court house, in
| Staunton, on
| Saturday,, ApyiI 1911, 1879,
at O'Clock, P. NJ. four HOUSES and uuz
LOTS lying on the North side of Beverly Es=sf
street in said city, each fronting about IL slsfsl
| feet on said Street and running back about rs
feet to an alley. Said Houses being now occu-
pied by Shadrach Jackson and others.
TERMs-CaSh in hand to pay costs of sale and
costs Of suit since last sale, and the residue mp
on q credit of six, eighteen and thirty months
in equal instruments, the purchasers being re-
quired to execute bonds with approved person.
al security, and title retained till all the pur-
chase money is paid.
J.. e. GUY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01

Ben Hill tied Blaine up few days
ago, and left him bucked and gagged.
The less frequently Blaine tackles that
fiery Georgian, the fewer scars will he
wear
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-01
COMMISSIONERS. SAFE OF HOUSE
]. e. GUY.
NJ. F. WHIT.
marIS-t(
OoMMEss1oNER's SALE OF E.AYD-

TSHdMESSEOSER's SALE OF LAND
~ In obedience to decree OF the circuit
court of Augusta county in the suit of Marga-
ret A. Crawford for John s. Churchman against
Henry I. Beall, will. as Commissioner, on
Thursday, The 9th day Of april. 1879,
at II O'Clock, proceed to sell, at the front door
of the Courthouse of the county of Augusta q
small Farm containing as acres, . ro0els.
and 10 poles. now in the possession of Henry
T. Beai1. The land lies % miles South IRON,
the city of Staunton, adjoins the lands of II. p.
Dickerscn and others, lying near the Green
Vile road and Valley r. H.; has on il very
comfortable Improvements, is in fine state of
cultivation, with fine young orchard and a
number of Grape vines. Altogether nice and
comfortable home.
TERMs.AOn q credit of 8, L and IS months.
except for such sum as will pay costs of suit and
sale VIII be required in cash. Bonds with an
proved personal security will be required, with
interest from the Gay of sale.
D. S. YOUNG,
mar20-4t Commissioner