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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-12-09
HENRY'S
CONSTITUTION RENOVATOR,
OR
BLOOD CLEANSER,


THIS is no idle remark that we make. II is
II now known 20 all that tho majority OF those
brave men who fought the Southern battle for
freedom, are combating much more serious
enemy now lurking in their veins. During the
late war thousands Of men were vucciuated with
all forms OF dieascs under the pretense OF guard
ing against that fell destroyer Small Pox
Vaccination is boon TO mankind when the
vaccine virus is pure but when il is taken from
the arm Of patient who has Scrofula BOTH
PERSONS ARE TINTED NIKE II is
perfectly notorious that vaccine matter has. and
is now being taken from the bodies OF negroes
and white men, full Of mercurial and kindred
dieases The remedy now so well known for the
cure of Scrofula
Henry's Constitution Renovator,
is offered TO all with the strongest assurances Of
PERFECT & MOST COMPLETE CURE
For
SCR0FULA, SKIN ERUPTIONS,
SALT RHEUM, SYPHILIS.
BOILS, PIMPLES.
WASTE OF VITALITY.
RHEUMATISM.
ULCERATED
TuOAiS, and
CONSUMPTION.
HonFy's Constitution Renovation
cannot be equalled by any ether preparation Of
I the day. II any person should be skcpGcal bout
this, let him ask his ueighbor abou, ou1 remedy
MINI HUNDRED x NNETY-NINE
men out OF a thousand know Of this remedy. and
cannot find words enough for their praise Be-
10" We print i"w samples of letters we arc con-
stanuy receiving daily
EXTRA OTIS FRON LETTERS
81 rms ruccinafcR ~ Tie W,spi,,5 ~,
IlcksJwy for .SmuH Far. / tras arrcr
sich bcIorc. Since Hejt, uaH iyieR n Lot-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-12-09
Turnpike Notice.

DURSrANT 90 thc provisions oran f.rfte
1 legislature Of West Virginia. entitled t1r
Act 90 Incorporate the North and Soutl Branch b.
Of Turnpike Company DC lndcrsigrod Conn.
missioncrs, duly authorized havethis dav opon B.
cd looks Of subscription TO ODE Capitol Stock of
slid Company, in shares Of wentv roilsrss.ri
40 The FIrst and Second National Banks. Cnm-
terfpd Maryland under Ore direction of Fd-
win ~hrivcr aud Edwin T. Moore. Esqs.. resrsc-
lively and at Frankfort West Virginia. nj the
Store ~ John Brady, Esq under direction on
John BRADY, Hlram Meire and Aimrod FUR
f.etr- -.f
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Death is at the Deer.

In all these complaints the system evidently
shows . want of red blood, and Mr.. Churchill, In
his work on Diseases of Females, says: "Bear
'ng in mind that the blood is remarkably def
clsnt in red corpuscles, and the known rropert,
If iron to correct this condition, theory sugsest,
1t as the most TO be relied on, the best of VIII, oh
8 the Citrate" CitIa'e of Iron enters lsrgel,
INTO the composition of Krglish Female Bitters.
combined with powerful vegetable tonics of rare
qualities.
Among the mountains of Tennessee and tne
piney ~o"ds Of Mississippi, is found q certain
hard and finty root, which has been in secret use
by some oil mid wives for many enrs, possessing
magic powers in regulating and restoring al
females suffering with any affection of the womb.
This root we have obtained, ave it n fair test in
our practice and 1t is now one of the principle
ingredients in these Birters- Other powerful
uts rine and general toni also enter into 1t,
composition. We also add Leptsndra or Black
root, 'uthcient to act upon the liver and keep ths
bo wells open.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Dreadful Scene at Metz Before the
Rurr ender,

1t is stated at Maeysle- Haut. on the al
thority of q staff officer of Gen. Picard, OF
the imperial guard. who claims to have es
capped through the Prussian lines on the day
OF the surrender of Metz, that on the day
proceeding, Wednesday, there took place the
mos, awful scene ever witnessed in modern
warfare. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon 8
complete mass of unarmed people of Metz
swsrned through the western streets of the
city into the plain. They were of oil ages
and ranks in life, and of both sexes, and
numbered nearly or quite 10, 900 PERSONS
At the head marched a man and woman, the
latter carrying a white flag. In the rear
We're hundreds of cbildren, all carrying little
white flags; behind them moved a strong
body of French troops, pressing them for
ward into the plain. It is stated that these
unhappy people were expelled becauae
there was no food for them, and that they
we're thus moving forth solely to seek the
means of saving themselves from death
within the walls. AS they approached, q
Prussian orderly was seen to ride in front,
ordering the outposts to fire upon them
Still the people moved on. the man and
woman in the front with the white flag
moving more rapidly. The man suddenly
fell. struck by a bullet. The woman, waving
her white flag, continued to advance, the
children meanwhile. screaming most pit
e%ously. The FIRE Of the Prussians was kept
up deliberately and steadily. as if upon an
armed column. The woman
fell, with her flag. The
men wavered for a moment, then turned and
fled in the most horrible disorder. struggling.
falling, and involved in an inc xtricable
confusion of the lead and dying and the
fugitives. Still the Prusian fire grew con-
%stantly hotter. The French troops advan
cling to the front closed around the hopeless
mass of the flying citizens. and a terrible
fusillade began on both sides. The spectacle
became devilisb in its horror. The road
W "a strewn with the bodies of woman and
children. The for.s of LIE Villeux and Lee
B,ttes poured shells and shot upon the
Prussians till the last fugitive bad disap
peared, and the French troops slowly fell
back, the motley crowd hurrying in all d.
%rections around the city walls. and in at the
different gates. They trooped from all sides
through the streets and flung themselves
down. children. carrying bundles. mothers
frantic with the los. of their children, in the
Garde Place. where all night long they Law
on the pavements in dumb despair 10 await
theI: doom of famine, since averted by the
capitalization.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Common Grog-shop Bitters.

Empty bitter Bottles of various. styles, can be
found around almost every dwelling and cabin
throughout the land. Their taste is pleasant.
and are adrertised TO cure almost every disease
while the manufacturer knno they possess no
mei,cinal propertie- whatever. They ere o.
many disguises for exceedingly common bererage.
which do not, nor cannot possibly cure any one.
Beware of the'e pleasant bitters in quart bot
ties, they contain a sting for your ~vitals, and he
who buys them carries q 'toper's" greg TITO his
house One man who knows nothing about med
icine, says his big bottles of comnon stuff will
cure chills and fever, ~rheumatism and consump
ton an other. whose bottle is very fancy, cures
all impurities OF the blood. makes old men young.
cast' out devils, restores sight to the blind. and
numerous o her miracles while yet another who
piesumes every man a drunka d, proposes to
cure collie, ingrowing nails, yellow Fever. heart
disease and love, sick maid-ns!, We know they
make no such cures. We know the people at large
are deceived and swindl'd d. and as We desire to
~ventiiate these common humbugs, make the fol-
lowing challenge to one and all:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
English Female Bitters.

The only acknowledged Uterine Tonic ard Fe
male Regulator known, will cure all those com
plants above nentiund in an incredibly short
time. The bitters at once srouses, strengthens
and restores the womb to its natural CONDITION,
removing distractions, relieving pain and reg
ulAting the monthly period. Yonder stands a
pale, feeble and languid girl, just bursting int
wonsnhood she is the pride of all, but bark I,
she silently steals a pickle, eats chslk, or q slate
pencil; no appetite for food; she turns with q
dull eye and seeks solitude; her eye no longer
rpsrklss; her merry laugh is no longer heard
ringing through the air she mopes about with
bioodless lips and gums, with headache, palpa-
tat,on, constipation, swimming OF the head, cold
feet and hands, melancholy she has a coated
tongue, offensive breath, and . host of other
evils too numers us to mention.
When neglected ali these symptoms become
aggravated, there is eick stomach, hear burn, II
dark line settles under the eyes, the legs and an
ais are swollen, the hair loses its gloss and falir
of, there is biittleness and splitting of the finger
nails, swollen abdomsp extreme nervousness,
fretfulpess, pains and aches, dry cough, Hystsr
ic.l Fits. rapid prostrstion, epilepsy and death
IF you. or any of your friends. are thus afflicted.
send at onoe for a bottle OF English Female Bit
,ers and be cured. Its effects are magical In such
complaints. Surely no mother will postpone and
delay this duty until
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
70 Enjoy LfFE,s BLESSING WE
NUS HAVE HEALTH.

1t is n stubborn fact that every human being is
more or less predisposed to disease and in the
Spring the exciting causes of disease are numer
Gus and active, and sickness is exceedingly prev
aient. Now, To coanteract the baueia influences
width sometimes tell with fearful effect upon our
system at this period of the year. a certain aGd
agreeable remed, is furnished by Messrs. DIR.
5. b Hartman 4 Co., of Lancaster and Pitts
burg, Pa 1t is that noted ami eficscious inyiE-
GRANT and tonic, MISHLEk'S HERB BITTsRS
a life-giving preparation and in univer.aiuse.
IL lie the best bl,od purifier now before the pub
lie it inyigcrates. renovates. and cleanses the
life current within us eOrrects all tn. irregular
ities of the system; imPartsfresh vigor and
strength to the constitution; and produces
perfect health and fine spirits where nov gener.
al debility and nervousness. Everybody ough,
TO use 1t in the Spring and ummer, a. twill be
found . reliable protection against disease and a
promoter of HAPPINESS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
De mocratic Nevada.

A dispatch from San Francisco, of the
18th, says:
By the latest returns from Nevada it sp-
pears that that stale, which WAS cut out and
banked up for an everlastingly radical state,
has gone completely democratic, by a sma II
majority. electing the entire state tickle,
aud a member of congress. The following
Is the state ticket elected
Governor-L. r. Bradley.
Lieut.. Governor Frank Denver.
Secretary of State-J. ID. Diiesbach,
Treasurer Schooling.
Comptroller o. K. Stampley.
Attorney General-L. A. Bucker,
Judge Supreme Court John CARRIER,
And for congress. G W Kendall has de
tea.ed Thomas Fitch. Nevada has routed
the united republican party. horse. foot and
dragons, and not a man of that rotten old
mutual admiration concern will ever get a
majority in that state again so long as snow
lies on our grand mountains.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Blooming Young Girls,

Middle-aged matrons, those ut the critical period
and the aged grandmother, are all cured by the
use of our English Female Bitters, now preseri-
bed and used by physicians all over the country.
If you are troubled with ia ling of the womb,
attended With q sense et weight and bearing
down pain in the back and side. and other at
PENDANT evils, English Female Bitters will give
ntire relief.
Those a, the turn oflife," mothers after con
fnement. and all others (male or femaIe) who are
convalescsuts from any protraeted or facilitating
comp Amt, who gain siren 9Th SLOW ly and whose
is slow and imperfect, will fud these
Bit ers the very thing their system demands. 1t
gives q powerful appetite, aids and assists di
gestioD, srouses the liver. strengthens mentally
and physically, and fills the whole system with
pure crimson blood coursing throug h its channels
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Use Renne's Pain Killing
MAGIC OIL.
at Works like q Charm"

hEADEE--
kenne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Headach,.
Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Toothashe.
kenue's Pain Killing Magic OIL cures Neuralgia.
henne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Cholera.
Renne's Pain killing Magic Oil cures Rheumati'm
Repne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Lameness
Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil curcsSkin Disease
Some folks seem to be proud of telling how
lame their shoulders are Of "uy criok IN the
back or, az have got the sciatioa'-and de-
Liz ut in Dragging that nothing can cure me .
but when we get suoo lawful foIks'' to use Rem
ne's Psin-Kilhng Magic Oil, faithfully; We
not only cure their lameness and charm away
their pains, but we actually take all thai kind of
''brag out of them" and they frankly own up,
and say il works like q charm!
~ Sold by ali Druggists, Merchants 4 Grocers
1t is put up in three si1es, and called Trial
Size" Medium Size" and Large Family Size.
bottles. WIN. RENNE,
Sole Proprietor and Manufactures,
je6-d6wsovly Puts6eld, Mass.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by g. X. Bard,
Grocer. Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Female Complaint,

That clains its victims throughout the length
and breadth of our land.
Many females suffer in some way at each
monthly period soma girls are in great peril at
the commencement of menstrustion, while older
ones dread its decline at the ''turn OF life" Some
times the msnstrGal flow 10 too much, or too lit
lie, or may be attended with pain; may be ir-
regular or entirely checked. or changed in sp-
peaTance, ATTENDED with other distressing symp D.
tens Leu,orrhea, or the "W hitss," frequently
drains the ~ TEN, CT liberation of the womb
may create pain aud cause rapid prostration.
Falling OF tho womb is an exceedingly CON-
mon complaint, giving much trouble and distress
which, under ordinary treatment, is difficult to
cure.
Mysteries, Green Sickness, IrritabiIity of the
Womb, and ether serioas and fatal complaints
follow the female ses throughout life. Lives
there q medical gentleman who has or can re-
sieve the fair sex of the above troubles? Not
many. lie there no combination Of remedial
agents that will come to her rescue? We an.
swer, Yes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
COUGH NO MORE

WARNINGS CGUGH BAISaS Is
healing. softeuing and eIp.etcrsting The eI-
traordinsry power II Postesses IN Immediately
raheying, and eventually curing, the most vts--
nate cases Of Coughs, Colds, sore Throat, h-va-
chitis. Infuepz., C.tarrh Hoar..ness, ASTHMA,
lid C~onsumptiep is almost incIeGitle. 20
prompt is the relief and Ger tain its Effects L all
the above cases, or any ELECTION of the iaost
and lungs, that Thousands OF physician Ee
daily PR scribing II. and ole and al say tAa, {:
is the most healing and exPecfora ing med Ies
known One dose always affords relief, ana "a
most cases one bott e effects a cure. Sud y
druggists, in large bottles. Price Ore Dollar
1t is your own fault il you still cough AID sui
fer. The B.lsam viii cure.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
AnCRDEA,ON Il RU.ssLL.,s
IMPORTANT
Business Men

THE CHICAGO EVENING P.ls1
presents unansverable claims for patronage and
extended ciTculstion.
The EVENING Posi- contains the reports Of each
day $ business in the Eastern cities and while
men are asleep the paper travels 100. 200 or soc
miles from Chicago. Morning papers conta ring
reports no later, take the day time to reach the
anxious reader, ana in the evening he get, Nes
York quota ion that be might have had in the
morning by taking the EVENING PosT. The
commercial ana Observation-Disclosures of the Posi-
are undergoing achapge. and vii hereafter have
no equal IN the press of >hicago-
TIE SATURDAY IsSUE of the POST has re
Gently been en- a-ged and improved. 1t is nov =
large ferty column literary, fnarciai and politi-
cal paper, having no superior for Sunday reading
Those who Z Ike the POST get q paper sunday
morning that's IN versa;ly recognized as in every
wsy proper to enter the fem lily The POST is
offered AT tie very low price of $1,000 q year OF
IS fr six months.
fHS Et KY posi- has been univer
sally approved. IL Is read by go many thou.
snds that there only a few people left 10 learnt
merits. We give the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

That one tablespoonful Of ENGLISH FEMALE
BlrTEkS contains as much medicinal proper
ties as one butte of any of the Pleasantly tasted
common advertised bitt,rs Of the day The
medical profession to decide the question. Be Il
uudsrstcod that Fnglish } en- ale Bitt.rs is not .
beverage, but is . powerful Iron and Vegetable
Tonic con bined, curing long standing chronic
female complaints in every direction.
Put up in large bottles at $l.50 per bottle, or
six bottles for $500. and sold by druggists and
merchants every here.
up. DkOMGo0LE 4 CO.. Props.
Memphis, Tenn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
nI mn REV

Ot.UUU For any case of Blind, Bleeding,
II hing, or liberated Piles tibet DE BiNG'
PIT. kDh fails to cure. 1t lie pre-
pared expressly to cure the Piles and nothing
else, and has cured cases of over 30 years stand
ing. Sold by all Druggists.
VIA FUGA.
DR.. BIsG's Via Fuga is the pure juice of Banks
Herbs, Roots, and Berries, for
CONSUMPTION.
Inflammation of the Lungs al Liver, Kidney,
and Bladder diseases, organic Weakness, Female
Affections, General Debility, and all complaints
of the Trina y Organs in Male and Female, pro-
duciog Dyspepsia, oostiveness Gravel, Dropsy
and Scrofuls which most generally terminate in
Con Decline. 1t purifes and enriohes
the Blood, the Billiary, Glandula- and Secretive
system corrects and strengthens the Nervous
and Muscular forces; it acts like a charm on
weak, nervous, and debilitated females, both
young and old. None should be without il.
Sold everywhere. Labrstory-142 Franklin st.,
Baltimore, Md. jy27-d&wly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

ARGUS JOB 0rFIoE.-So fatteriug has been
he public appreciation of the character of vork
produced in the AReUs Job Office, and so liberal
has been the patronage bestowed by discrim-
mating public. that We deem it only necessary TO
advert to the fact that our facilities are IN
'qualed for doing any and all kinds Job
printinr-from . delicate visiting car to a'.rge
poster. Theatre managers. travelling sho~men
7silroad agents, hotel keepers. steamboat agents.
md all those VINO have job printing TO do, will
-pd II to their interest TO send rs their orders,
~hieh shs'l receive prom pt after ton.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Sickness, Pain and Death,

Legitinatsly result - pen slties for violstions Of
natural laws, from which none escape.
The faded cheek, the pale and wan fsasures,
the dull eye, the cloudsd intellect, tbs deep he's
wing sigh, the feeble md emAcixtsd frame, the
detected brow, the tottsring gait, all indicate
previous tr.nsgressisn of law. Knowing that
''procrastiDation is the thief Of time" ali i~ntslii-
gent beings apply for some remedy as soon IS
circumstances permit; while those who do not
act upon the principle that delays are danger
Gus, generally finger, lose more time and pay
more money.
Thousands of mothers and daughters, in all
stations and conditions of lite, are suffering, lin
gering and dying from the effects of some dread
full
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
R0sADALIS!

Harrison Jones, wiring from Williamsburg,
Va, says:
was afflicted with an inveterate terrier on my
face and neck before and during the lat. war, anu
even up to about two months ago. l received tn.
of every physician in the neishbor-
hood l. Of my home in fennsylyan's aid of the
surgeons in the army, but with no success. Every
different medicine / tried tailed to relieve me /
uttered intensely, My whole face became one
perfect scAb. and was hiiious to be- old. The
RosadAlis was recommended to me by g friend
and ] commenced the use of it. and t'-day liz
less than two mouths) my flesh is as fair and
free from disease as ii | had never been al all
1 only nsed tro bottles of Rosadaiis.
bat ,poald not to day exchange the benefit derived
fran them for 81. 600.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
WINE OF LIFE,

The great Blood Purifier and Deliciou, Drink,
W ANNSk' vINUA VIE, tk WINE
OF r il free from any poisonous drugs,
OF impurities. being prepared fer those wNO re-
gu re a siimulant- 1t is q offended appetizer
and toIic, and the fnert thing In the wOTlu for
purify ing tho blood. 1t is the most l,assEt and
delicious article ever .fered TO the public, Gar
superior to brandy, whisky. wire. bitters. or any
other article. II is more healthy. and cheaper
Both male and female, y"lng and old. car take
the VINE of Life. Ii is, 10 fact, . lie Vrs-erver
those Who wish TO enjoy good health and = f'ee
flow Of lively spirits. will do we'll to take rhe
W ne OF Life 1t is different from my Ting
even Def re in use 1t is sold by drug gi.ts sI-o
at ali respectable saloons. Price One Dollar, IN
quart bottles.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

Mercury in its various forms, has filed the
earth with shattered wrecks o hum snity. This
pc ~nicious nd destructive drug has been the
of pact generations, and the pres, MT for the cure
of all classes of chronic and con stitutionsl dis
eases. DR.. Walkers Vegetable Bineyur Bitters,
n purely vegetable preparation, lie not only a safe
and harmless remedy, but a more certain curr
for thsss diseases. and win effectuslly eradicate
mercury and other pernicious minera . from he
svetau,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
SPECIAL Dgo3xo2s.
JackSon'S Catarrh Snuff.
AND TROCHE POWDER.

AND TROCHE POWDER.
A delightful and pleasant remedy in
Catayrh, Headache, Bad Breath, Asthma,
Hoorseness, Bronchitis. Coughs,
Deafness. dc,
And all diseases resulting from colds in
The Head, Throat and Vocal Organs
This remedy doe, not DRY mp Catarrh but
LfDsb- M it; frees the head of all offensive
matter, quickly -enoving bad breath and hsa :
ache; ALLAys and soorHEs the BuRsiaG HEAT
in catarrh; is So mild and agreeable in its effects
that it positively
CURES WITHOUT sNEEZlNG.
As TsocHE PowDEs is pleasant to the taste
and never nsuseates when swallowed, instantly
gives TO the Throat and Vocal 0rgAnsa
Delicious Sensation of Goodness C Comfort.
II i, the best Voice Tonic in the world
Try it Safe, Reliable and only IS cents.
Sold by druggists; or nailed free, address
COOPER, WILSON 4 CO., Prop'rs,
Philadelphia.
Van Setback, Stevenson / Reed, Wholesale
Agents, Chicago. oet26 dAw6m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
BROILER,

THE GREATEST INVENTION OF TIRE
AGE II affords TO the poor ard the rich alike
the first and only relief ever offered from the
Tedious, Troublesome, Juiee-Evrp rating, and
Dyspepsia producing BIO le,s of the past, and
from Meat Cooking Abominstions of oil Degrees
Requires no Preparation of Fire; no Coke or
Cha coal; no poundi 9 IF Steak Reu'.rs
Tough Meat Tend,r by it's Action does away
with all Smoke and ,me,l of Grease; Broils
Equally Well over Coal OF Wood answers for
sized Stove or RANGE Openings We guarantee
satisfaction. and to any not satisfied, after q fair
trisi, the money viii be refunded, with charges
both way.. Retail price 81.
American RroiIer Manufacturing Co., 0Hices 90
Brosd street, New York, and log Race street,
Cincinnati; F ank S;urges 4 Co, Chicago
Clarence Sheppard 4 Co : Milwaukee; Cheever,
Burebard 4 Co, 81. Louis; Wholessle Agents.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

A FIRE at Winona, Mis.., on Monday night,
destroyed Townsend's dry good store.
M@erril's confectionery. Ward & Dixon's
drug store. and Eskridqe's livery. It is
suspected that the town was fred BY . party
OF friends OF General BrantlI murdered .
few days ago.