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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

SUICIDE BY HANGING Philip King,
native of Germany, 81 years old, a
butcher by trade, committed suicide
Sunday morning by hanging himself in
his bed room, in the second-story of the
dwelling of his son, Conrad King, bar
Der, No. SO Hartford avenue, Baltimore,
Md. Mr.. King was poorly, both phys
icalIy and mentally, and the family and
neIghbors did not think him accounta-
BILE for his actions. He had lived in
Baltimore forty years. His wife was
not at the house at the time Of the oc-
currence. The jury rendered verdict
that death resulted from suicide by
hanging.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

Two little girls, Mary Schin and Liz
zie Reisbeck, aged six and four years,
disappeared from their homes in Pitts
burg. They were found in the clothes
closet of vacant house twenty-four
hours afterward. The children had gone
into the house and thoughtless]y shut
themselves up in the press. The house
being somewhat isolated, and their
voice smothered, they had shrieked
themselves hoarse without being able
to attract attention, while a spring latch
confined them in their living tomb.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

TALMAGE ABRoAD.-The following
dispatch comes from London
1.-THE Rev. DR.. T. Dewitt Talmage
preached to-day at the Asiington Pres
byterisn church, Colebrooke road, to
an enormous congregation. Much Gu
riosity was evinced by the people to see
the famous American preacher. a dense
crowd blockaded the streets leading to
the church. The enthusiasm was i'm
mense. Half mile before the Presby-
terrain church was reached the carriage
of the reverend gentleman was lifted
from the ground and carried bodily to
the church. 1t was one of the most
tremendous ovations ever paid to an
American minister in London"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

SUICIDE IN HAGERsTowN.- young
man named Shelby Leggett committed
suicide in Hagerstown, Md, Tuesday
night, by hanging himself with strap
from a cross.beam in the blacksmith
shop of John CARING. A jury Of in
quest rendered verdict that Leggett
"came to his death by hanging himself
voluntarily and feloniously." He left
a note saying that his friends, except
his mother, had "all gone back on him, y
and denying the relations with certain
woman which had been attributed tc
him. Deceased was only 20 years OF
age, and was said to have been a bright
and active boy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

AN OLD TERRAPIN.-The Rordes
Waterman, published at Union, Mon.
roe county, w. Va, says that, ION the
18th instant, Mr.. VIM. A. Wallace found
on his land, about three miles south Of
Union, a Terrapin, with the following
initials and date on its back: rs. B. w.
1882 s. B. W. is supposed to stand
for S. B. Wilson, who formerly lived on
the land, but who now resides in the
Rich Patch of Aiieghany.u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN PETERS
BURG.-In Petersburg, Va, on Wednes'
day last, a young man, Spencer Webb,
who kept a grocery, was fined thirty
dollars for selling liquor without license
He paid the fine and was discharged
The next day he shot himself in the
breast, near the heart, producing dan
gerous, if not fatal wound. No ade-
quate cause for this act is known. He
said he was tired of living.
P. S.-Spencer Webb died the day at.
ter he shot himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

DWELLlNG-HOUSE BURNT.-A spe-
cial to the Dispatch states that the resi-
dence of Walter S. Borden, in South
ampton county, three miles from Boy
kin's, was totally destroyed by fire last
Thursday night. Nothing was saved.
The inmates barely escaped with their
lives. Incendiary. Loss, $1,000; no
insurance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

A WARNING TO LADY SMOKERS
On Monday night of last week small
frame dwelling near Williampcrt, Md.
occupied by Samuel Miller and wife
YVES destroyed by fire and Mrs. Miller
was burned to death, Mr.. Miller, it is
feared, receiving fatal injuries. The
fire is supposed to have started from
Mrs. Miller's pipe, which she had been
smoking lust before retiring.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24
At a recent meeting of the Lexington

At a recent meeting of the Lexington
(Ky.) City Council, proposition from
Mr.. G. P. Huntington to complete the
Big Sandy railroad to Huntington, w.
Va, if the city would withdraw pend
ing suit for ownership and surrender
control to him, was accepted, on condi-
ton that if it is not completed in three
years the road is to be turned over to
the holders of paid-up stock. The
strongest assurances that the road will
be built are given.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

STORM IN NELSON COUNTY.-On
Sunday afternoon of last week Nelson
county was visited by Q heavy rain and
wind-storm which did considerable
damage in the vicinity of Lovingston,
in blowing down trees, unroofng hous-
es, decapitating chimneys, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

KILLING OF THE PRINCE IMPERI-
AL.-News has been received of the kill
ing of the French Imperial Prince by
the Zulus while upon small reconnoi-
tering expedition. He was born in the
purple, at the Tuilleries, March 16, 1856,
the only son of the Emperor Napoleon
III and his wife Eugene Marie de Mon
tito. He received careful education,
and grew up an amiable youth, with a
rather feeble body and mind not sup
posed to be very brilliant. He accom-
panied his father to Metz on the out
break of the Franco Prussian war, and at
Saarbruck, according to the Emperor's
lurid dispatch, received his baptism Of
fire." After the French defeats he was
sent to Belgium, and, when his father
and mother took up their abode at CHS
elhurst, was sent to receive instructions
at the British military school at Wool
witch, where he graduated with credit
not long since. When the English
forces were exterminated at Isandula
he volunteered to join the reinforce
ments, and on his arrival near the front
received volunteers staff appointment
in connection with Col. Woods COM
mand, and was on duty in this capacity
when he fell. The Bonapartes' hopes
of restoration of the empire pretty
much perish with him, as the next in
the succession, Prince Napoleon, is a
pronounced republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

A NEGRO MAN AND WHITE Wo.
In Pittsylvania county. negro man
named Badgett, and white woman
named Martha A. Simmons have been
arrested and lodged in jail for intermar-
riage-the first case Of the kind in that
county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24
ACCIDENTS IN FAYETTE Co. w. VA.
The Fayetteville Enterprise of the 18th

inst, says -
"a little boy of Mr.. Freeman, Super
intendent Of the Fire Creek Coal and
Coke Works, fell through railroad
culvert at that place on Thursday last,
and sustain ed severe injuries, breaking
an arm and otherwise bruising himself.
DR.. r. M. J. McGuffin was called in,
and under his skillful treatment, the
little fellow is rapidly recovering"
Captain J. P. Imboden's wife, daugh-
ter of Ex- Senator II. M. Dickinson, met
with an accident last week, That came
near proving fatal. Mrs. Imboden was
riding on horseback, with small child
in her arms, when her horse became
FESTIVE, and making a sudden start side
wise, caused the saddle to turn, throw
ing her under the horses feet. The
horse stepped on her, but fortunately
just grazed the side of her chest, causing
very severe wound, which, together
with the shock occasioned by the fall,
has prostroted her several days. Wear
glad to learn that she is now rapidly re-
covering, and will soon be well again.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

WHEN GRANT WILL RETURE.-Hon
A. E. Borie, ex-Secretary Of the Navy,
who has been travelling with General
Grant in foreign lands since January
last, reached Council Bluffs, Iowa, Sat
urday, over the Union Pacific, from
Shanghai, China, being en- route home
TO Philadelphia. In conversation with
a reporter, Mr.. Borie said Grant would
probably reach San Francisco On the
10th Of September.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

EARTHQUAKE IN SICILY.-On Tues
day last there was violent earthquake
near the town of Aci, in Sicily, seven
miles northeast of Catania. Five viii
lagos in the vicinity were almost wholly
destroyed. ten persons killed, and sew.
eral injured,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

MINISTER LANGsToN IMPROVING
The Department of State has received 8
telegram from the American consul al
Kingston to the effect that advices from
Port au Prince of the 18th inst. state
that Prot. Langston, the American min
lister at that place, who has been dan
gerously ill with yellow fever, (and
who, it was rumored, had died. is i'm
nrovinu
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24
A WELL LOADED WITH BULLETS

A WELL LOADED WITH BULLETS
The Fayetteville wv. Va.) Enterprise
:-"While engaged in cleaning out
an old well near Kanawha Falls, a few
days since, which had been used since
the war. Mr.. George Lynch and his
brother found about four hundred
pounds of lead bullets. They also found
several shells.u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24
MARRIED AT N1NErY-EIeHT YEARS

MARRIED AT NINETY EIGHT YEARS.
From the Montreal FITNESS, June
F.l-George Lessard called upon Mr..
Desnoyers, 2. NJ, yesterday to claim
his pension due him for his services in
the war Of 1872. He is ninety.eight
years of age, and hale and hearty. Four
times has he been married. With his
first wife he lived thirty-three years,
marriage was more fortunate, and after
thirty-one years of happiness she also
departed this life. Last year, for the
fourth time. the old veteran entered the
matrimonial state, and he appears per-
ectly contented with lite.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-E. A. White,
a wealthy planter of go, living near
Selma, Ala, married a young wife, who
recently eloped with another man. Mr..
White, oppressed with modification,
abandoned the scene of his discontinue,
and with a body servant arrived in
Evansville, Ind, where, on Tuesday,
he attempted to commit suicide by cut
ting his throat with a razor. He was
removed to hospital, where he tore the
bandage from the wound and now lies
in critical condition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

The investigation at Cape May, N. j.,
in regard to the burning of the new
Columbia Hotel, on Thursday week,
showed clearly that the fire was incen-
diary, and justified Mayor Williams in
ordering the arrest of Arthur Pusey, q
young man who has been living there
about s months. and who was employed
by the city as Waterman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24
Judge Lynch Again.

CHARLESTON, S. c., June 1.-THE
nrst case of lynching that has occurred
IN this State for many years took place
IN Spartansburg county to-day. On
Sunday week ago, white woman
named Frances Heaton, or Woodward,
was found in the woods at Vernonville,
in this State, shot through the heart
Her throat was cut, and there were evil
dences that she had been outraged. as
the body was horribly mutilated. Sus-
plcion fell upon a white man named
John J. Moore, who lived in the neigh
borhood. and who was known as thief,
sharper, and desperate. The woman
dlned at his house that day, and was
last seen walking down the road with
him in the direction of the scene Of the
murder. Soon afterwards Moore was
seen alone in the woods near the scene
OF the tragedy, hatless and shoeless.-
tracks corresponding with tho size OF
his shoes were also found in the vicinf-
ty, and blood stains were found upon
the pants which he wore. He was ar
rested and placed in Jail at Spartans-
burg. The whole population of the
county were aroused by rumors of an
effort on his part to obtain a change of
venue, and last night well-organiZed
band of two hundred mounted men en-
tered the town and proceeded to the Jail.
The sheriff, apprehending an effort to
lynch his prisoner, had fled with him to
the railroad, intending to take the train
from Columbia. The crowd found him,
however, overpowered his guard and
carried Moore to the scene of the muir
der. Reaching there about daylight
this morning ths people from all sec
tons f1ocked to the scene, and 3 crowd
of six or seven hundred were soon eel
lected. It had been announced that
Moore was to be hanged at 10 o'clock
Systematic arrangements were made for
the execution. The doomed mans wife
and family, and a minister, were al
lowed to see him. There was no excite
ment, the crowd waiting patiently and
quietly for the final scene. AT seven
o'clock the preparations for the exeeu-
ton were com plete, and moment later
the body of the murderer was dangling
from the limb of tree The act is uni
versally approved throughout the coun
ty, where Moore has been terror for
years. After hanging half hour the
body was cut down and turned over TO
his family
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

Governor Roberts, of Texas, has been
presented by grand jury of one of the
counties in the State as unfit for the po-
sition he occupies, and as eoaatenanc-
ing crime by his acts. He has likewise
been denounced by an indignation
meeting of citizens. The particular of
Tense charged is Communication of the
death sentence Of two murt,arers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

PERSONAL DIFFIcULTY.-Ap personal
rencontre took place Wednesday be-
tween John R. Thurman, Esq, and
james r. Guy, Editor of the Sentinel,
growing out of the refusal by the latter
to publish vindication Of the Council
against the attacks of correspondent
in this paper. A few blows passed be-
fore the parties were separated, and the
Mayor imposed small fine upon each.
Bedford Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

A terrific hail storm near German
town, Columbia county, N. Y, Monday
of last week, demolished windows in
every rarm house, killed chickens and
destroyed fruit. Several houses were
unroOfed by the wind.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

LEG BRoKEN.-One day last week a
youth, Crockett Mankin, son of Simeon
Mankin, living near Trap Hill, in Ra-
leigh county, broke his leg in a friendly
scnffle with a companion. DR.. Isaiah
Bee, who happened in the vicinity, was
called in, and set the broken limb, and
the boy was doing well at last account.
Mountain Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

A CURIosrTY.-We were shown one
day last week by Miss Jane Robertson,
a rare curiosity in the shape of one
winged chicken, and barring this de-
foruity is as fine looking a specimen of
the feathery tribe as we ever saw. Page
can furnish anything marvellous from a
mammoth cave down to one arm ed
chicken.-Rdge Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

In Lunenburg county, Va, two color
ed men and white boy took refuge IN
der cart from storm. The cart was
struck by Lightning and one of the men
was killed; the Others were severely
stunued,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24
A TRuE FISH STORY

A TRUE FISH SToRY.-Mr. John
Steele, of this place, caught on Wetint S.
day evening last iisree eels, one weigh
ing liz lbs. The other two were small
ones compared with this, monster,
weighing respectively q lbs. and l lb.
This is said by old fishermen to be the
largest eel ever caught in North River
1t was nine inches round and thirty.
eight long.-Ler!ngton Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

A shot was fired into train on the
Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafayette
railroad Sunday night Of last week, and
Miss Frick, one of the chief singers at
the recent sangerfest in Cincinnati. was
seriously wounded in the head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

The ceremonies of relaying the corner.
stone of 'Washington's Headquarters
took place at Valley Forge, Pa, Thurs.
day. A great many people from abroad
were present. and the ceremonies were
participated in by several brigades OF
militia from different parts of the State.
In the absence of Senator Bayard the
address was delivered by ex-Gov. Pol
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

In fight at Brackettsville, Texas,
with DR.. Charles Rivers, Lieut.. Rosson,
of the twentieth United States infantry
shot and killed the former, shooting him
five times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

INDICTED FOR MURDER.-On last
Tuesday, the Grand Jury at Front Roy
al indicted Jonas Hickman for premed-
itated murder of James Foster. he
will be tried at the July term of the
no;Jrt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

A sad accident occurred last week at
shenandoah IRON Works. A horse ran
away with wagon in which was a son.
aged y years, Of DR.. J, B. -Amiss.--
With the horse st full speed the front
wheel of the wagon struck post, hurl.
ing the boy head to:epoat to the ground
His head struck The post cutting fear.
full cash. and it is feared seriously frac-
turing the skull. Page Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

EXCITING SCENE IN A COURTROOM
In the suit at Memphis, Tenn, last
Tuesday, of Miss Lizzie Voss for $4,000
damages against John J. O'Brien, fol
running her, while the defendant was
testifying as to his innocence, Miss Voss
approached him and said: "You villain
you murdered my father, and now you
want to ruin my reputation" She then
drew pistol, but before she could fire
the deputy sheriff wrested it from her
Last March Miss Voss's father commit
ted suicide on learning of his daughter
| disgrace.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

Virginia is not tie only State, nor is
the South the only section, where stat
utes forbidding the inter marriage Of
whites with blacks are in force. We
have already alluded to several prosecu-
tons and one conviction in Indiana,
and now it appears that Michigan has a
similar law. And even in New Eng
land, the States OF Maine and Rhode
Island have long cherished the same
enactments. AS there is no prejudice
on the part of the whites against the
colored race in New England, We sup
pose this feature of their laws must
have been adopted IS concession to the
negroes to protect them against unnat-
ural alliances and the bleaching that
would ensue.-Peters5uy Post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

That was terrible arraignment of
his party, by Senator Carpenter, when
he said:
'"The whole Federal system of juris-
there is no such thing as trial by jury
under it-only trial by the marshal
and clerk, who can clear or convict any
man they please. Now, a man may
come to the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States to try the title of his farm if
it be of the value of $1,000, but if his
life is ct stake, there can be no writ OF
error"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

Lee Cunningham, Is years of age, o
Pittsylvania county, Va was killed last
Saturday week by the accidental dis
charge Of his gun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

On Saturday, the President withdrew
the nomination of Secretary McCrary
for district judge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

The first new wheat offered in Rich
mond, Va, this season, sold Wednes.
day for $1.2S per bushel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

Five villages were destroyed and ten
persons killed by an earthquake in
Sicily on Tuesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

SKELETON IopAp.-In the vicinity
of Pine Grove, Mercer county, last week,
a party Of men who were hunting for
Seneca root, came across human skel-
eton. It was found in lonely, desolate
and unfreQuented piece of wood land,
and is supposed TO be the remains of
Polly Petry, a pauper, whose sudden
disappearance some time last winter was
noted in these columns.
Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

The colored Baptists of Lynchburg,
Va, are erecting church to cost
$4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

France and England are reported to
concur in demanding the abdication of
Ismael Pasha, Khedive of Egypt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

s. G. Higginbotham, one of the larg-
est cattle dealers in Southwest Virginia,
died last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
LII THE NATIONAL VALLEY BANK OF
STANTON, AT STAUNTON, IN THE STATE
June 18th, 1879.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

STRUCK BY LIGHTNIN On
Wednesday last the dwelling house of
Mr. Abraham Holdren, who lives near
Coo: willie in this county, was struck
by lightning. There were two Lightning
rods on the house. 1t struck both ends
of the house at the same time. The
family of Mr.. II. felt as if struck by a
keen switch. The lightning went down
at one corner and demolished a wash
ing tub, and then glanced and tore bril-
er- blade haDdle to pieces that was hang
ing in tree in the yaId.-Bedford SEN
tinet
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

LEPRosY IN INDIANA-[Special to
the Globe, Democrat. salem, Ind,
June 10.-A fully developed case of lep.
rosy exists in our county. The name of
the Taper is Christeson, and she lives -
miles north of here Her skull in places
has actually decayed away so that the
brains have protruded and been re-
moved. The bones of the leg have grad
ually decayed until they are only from
one.ouafter to one-third their natural
size. She is, as it were, walking pes
thence. The physicians say that it is a
real case of leprosy The unfortunate
person has been Resident of this coun-
ty for thirty years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24

Charles BarEes, colcsed, OF Wythe-
vile, who was ordained as a minister
by the late co!ored conference at this
place, says the Wytheville Dispatch, has
been arrested on the charge of burglary,
with evidence of guilt against him
seemingly too great to be overcome. He
is charged with entering the room of
Mr.. Anthony Ewald and stealing there
form certain papers and sum of money.
-SrJo,,7 Cnn eog,,,0f;a,e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-06-24
$tauntott Spectator
TUESDAY, JUNE "a, 1879.

CONKLING AND LAMAR.-On last
Wednesday night in the Senate, there
was an exchange of amenities between
Conkling, of New York, and Lamar, of
Miss, which is suggestive of pistols
and coffee for two.n
Conkling, in an offensive manner,
having charged the Democrats with bad
faith, Mr.. Lamar, at the close of Mr..
Conkling's remarks, said if he attribut-
ed bad faith to him when he mentioned
the Mississippi Senator by name he had
said what was false, and he repeated it
with all the contempt he had for the
author. Conkling, in reply, said: If
the member from Mississippi attributed
to him falls ehood, no thing but the fact
that he was in the Senate prevented
him from denouncing him as coward
ablackguard, and liar.' Lamar replied
that Conkling understood him correctly,
and that he meant to charge him with
falsehood that ne good man deserved
such charge, and no brave man would
wear it.
Such occurr ences are not calculated
to add to the dignity of the Senate, or to
promote Cancellation between the sec
tiOns of our country.