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The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

DIR. Yarbro has ornamented our part of
the town with IA very handsome sign. which
gives notice of where he can be found. The
doctor is very successful rs tooth tractor.
This he does without or with pain. at the de
sire of the pttient From the screams :
light which occasionally fill the air heara-
bouts. we should be led to Judge the ope-
ration very pleasant Que. The Doctor goes
TO Alma. to day. Tuesday, and we recon-
mend him to those there who may need
his services. as gentleman thorough un-
dcistanding his profession.
Without the shadow Of doubt. the best
and cheapest place 10 buy your drugs. and
an, thing and very thing usually sold in a
drug stare, is Goss & Harris. That little fell
low, Goss. will always gives yen big bar.
gains. and the clever sam will smile you a
bargain II you need anything in their line,
you will find it to your interest to give them
cali
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31
SOMETHING NEW.

The Celluloid Truss is made of fine
steel, and covered with Celluloid, and is
warranted not to rust, not to break, and
not TO wear out. 1t beats all other trus-
ses now in use. For sale at
GOSS & HARRIS Drug Store.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

Billy the barber Is talking Of going in
to the poultry business. Billy you are an
excellent barbarian, but we have little CONT
dence in your success as Il razor Of chickens.
Sunday and Monday were almost mid
summer weather.
Friend Payne, depot agent has gone to
housekeeping.
The leaves leaving the trees leaveless
leaves the impression upon our minds. that
the greenness of life, departs just ere its drea-
ry winter commences.
Uncle Jerry and Aunt Sophy have half
way promised to be over, next Saturday.
"Our latch-string Is out"
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31
Col. A. S. Mckennon.

The Argus of the Goth, in regard to
this gentleman says:
In vindication Of Col. A. S. McKennon, of
Johnson county, we are requested to publish
the following:
tFA. S. McKENNON, II
of Clarksville. who was delegate, we are
informed, said. time and and again on the
stump. while he was canvassing for the leg
islat,,re, that ii Col Cravens was not Gomi-
mated, he would bolt the convention. He was
as good AS his word Il v. b. Press.
We, the undersigned citizens Of johnson
county, do hereby certify, that during the
canvass 70. the Legislature In this county We
heard every speech made by A. 5. Mcken-
non on the stump; that he never said that u
Col. Cravens was not nominated he would
bolt the convention" That we heard him use
no language, either on the stump. or other
wise that would warrant any one in believ-
ing that such were his sentiments.
The charge as made by the Van Buren,
Press is false, and the author an INFAMOUS
LIAR!
M. ARMSTRONG. Sheriff.
j. X. PRICE. Assessor,
j. NJ. THOMPSON. Clerk.
JIG. CoNNELLy County Judge.
Clarksvillc. Ark, Oct Is. 1876.
We do not often make an assertion OF
that kind without first having what we
believe to be good authority. Although
not personally acquainted with the au-
thor of the statement, We had every
reason to believe that he was a gentle
man of truth and veracity. 1t is due to
Col. McKennon, as well as ourself, that
we should give the name of the author.
Robert r. Mourland of Johnson county,
not two weeks since, in Van Buren,, stat
ed to gentleman of Van Buren the sub
stance of what is stated above, that he,
McKennon declared, in the canvass for
the legislature, that if Col. Cravens was
not nominated, he would bolt, etc. This
conversation was had with gentleman
of our city, who stands high, and whose
word will hardly be disputed and, SO
far as we are concerned in this matter,
there is no difference of opinion between
us in the statement made.
We arc not ready to believe that Robt.
R. MourIand is the infamous liar that
John G. Connolly & Co. would have the
people to believe.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

Warm.
Delightful.
Politics hot.
Heated discussion. Thursday night.
-Bostonians In town, Thursday.
SHOW, next Saturday.
!. Mr.. anc Mrs. liillyer received calls. Fri-
day.
Some beautiful weather, during the
week.
Large numbers of wagons are being
brought here.
Our enterprising friend Hill Is determin-
ed o,. going the whole hog" He Is in a
hoggish business.
-Hayman and Homminy may be found at
the Mill on the river.
-Syme. Hayman must take dose Of yeast
every night else he would not be able to blow
his horn SO soon Ia the morning.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31
Another Murder Committed in Washing
ton County.

We are again called upon to chronicle
another murder in our county, commit
ted in broad daylight and in the most
blood thirsty manner. On Sunday last.
while William, Enoch, David and New
ton Jones were riding along the road. be
tween Carter's store and Lewis mill, on
the Middle Fork of White river, they
we're fired upon by party Of men con
cealed in tbs brush, aud William Jones
and his horse killed instantly, and Enoch
slightly wounded in the head The 9TH
er parties escaped unhurt. Coroner
Holland went to the scene oi the affair
Mondf y and At once summoned q jury Of
inquest. The jury, after hearing all the
tes imony I" be obtains |. faiied to truce
tli' erime T." the guilty parties This hor
rible affair has caused much excitement
IN the ueir hborhood in which 1t occurred.
and the cllizens living up there seem 10th
To express an opinion In regard to the
matter. Let the proper authorities use
every effort TO apprehend the perpetra
tors OF this bloody act. 1t matters not
what may have been the cause that led to
the affair, neither law nor humanity
sanctions the taking of life in such man.
ner
The murdered man was raised on White
River. but he had but recently returned
from Texas, in company with his cousin
Newton Jones, who was one OF the party
fired at, and for whom there is a reward
of $500 offered by the Governor. for the
killing of" Bud !" Gilllsnd in this coun-
ty some two years since.-Faye ettevilIe
Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31
Little Rock and FIT Smith Rn wa
Timetable.

Trainsleave Van Buren for Little Rock, dali
", Sundays excepted. at $50 a. IN.
Trains arrive at Van Buren, from Little
q Rock at 6:55 p. m. daily, except sundays
Trains run by St. Louis time which Is 20
minutes faster than Van Buren, time
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31
~ Cash paid for FAT HOGS; oy
=" C. B. HILL.
Office AT McKibben' store.

1--WE fnd that he came to his death
from trying to cut. t.out JoeWillit in court
ing Susie Jackson, was 'ne .e,u'o' .n.u
rseeotly of a eoroners jury in Arkan
sas.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31
WARNING ORDER.

In r. II. Lospos's Justice Court, Cedar Creek
Township, Crawfo.u County, Ark.
Palmer Aea., Plaintiff.
against
George oeegmlier. Defendant
The defendant George Seegmiller. Is warn
ed to appear In this Court within thirty days
and answer the complaint Of the plaintiff,
Palmer Neal.
r. II. LON DON. j 2.
Oct l6, 1876 4w
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

Va Our neighbors, the good citizens
of Fort Smith, will have very easy facil.
tiles of paying us visit, on the occa-
sion of w. w. Coles Great Show, Bal
loon Ascension, &C., Saturday, Nov. 4th
Through the energy of Mr.. Coles agent
and the kindness of Mr.. Hartman, Su'
perintendent of the railroad, an arrange
ment has been made to run two special
trips, one for the afternoon performance,
and, also, for the night, for the exceeding
low price of so cts for the round trip
The train will leave Cherokee at con-
venient hour, arriving here in time for
the performance. The same arrange
ment has been made for one trip from
Alma and return. 30 cts. the round
trim
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31
fE Cash paid for FAT HOGS, by
c. B. HILL.
Office at Mckibben's Store.

Our highly esteemed friend. the venera-
Bile Judge Wheeler editor-in chief OF the In
depentent. was over from TT. Smith. last
Tue-day. He looks as rosy AS Mcmillan, and
is Just about as full for stuart.
Capt james Sewell and little daughter OF
Roseville. was in town. last week. Capt. Sew
ei, was up to attend the sale Of fine stock by
Col. Lockart, Saturday.
Col. Thad, Reynolds aud wife, OF Ben
tonville after visit to friends on the Ark
ansas river. returned to their home, on Sat
urday. Thad. represents one OF the bast
hcuses In st. rouis. and for reliable repre-
AeNtativc. he can't be beat anywhere.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

IL Cash paid for FAT Hogs by
G. Is. HILL.
Office at McKibben's Store.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

r1- Cash paid for FAT HOGS, by
c. B. HILL
Office AT McKibben's Store,
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31
Death of Abel Robinson.

The death of this gentleman is announ.
ced by the Grand Rapids Mich. papers.
He was the father of l., II. Robinson, .
merchant of that city F. l. Robinson,
professionally known as Yankee Rob
inson;" Jas. N. Robinson, attorney, Mar
shal, Mich. and Mrs. Mary E. Gilbert,
of Honeoye Lake. N. Y. He was born
in Pawlet, Rutland county, Vt, April,
1883, and was among the first settlers oi
Ontario county, N. Y. where be went
when that part of New York west oil Uti
ca was known as the Gennessee coun
rv"
rN- Cash paid for FAT HOGS. by
c. b. HILL
Office at NcKibben's Store,
E Something very handy to have
Gloves.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

eY- Cash paid for FAT HOGS. by
Z. B. HILL.
Office at McKibhen's Store
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

A School Of
LIVING SEA LIONS,
cost s20. 900. The largest one, Neptune
weighing 5000 pounds; cats forty lbs
fresh fish daily; Is large as horse.
The monster,
KCUDOO,
he arst one ever seen, weighs 5000 lbs.
The giant
KYLGHAN,
only one in America. The Largest
ASIATIC LIONS
ever captured, as large as full grown
cows.
ROYAL BENGAL 1lGERSl
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

u Cash paid for FAT HOGS. by
G. b. Hill.
Office at Mckibben's Store.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

AZ Cash paid for FAT HOGS. by
C. B. HILL.
Office at McKibben's Store.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

tE Cash paid for FAT HOGS. bv
c B Hill
Office at McKibhen'S Store.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

sy- Cash paid for FAT HOGS. by
G. b HILL.
Office ut Mckibben's Store
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

Capt Dave Brodie was in town. Thurs
day night
Gen. Mcmillan Col Witch, and Hon, J..
N Smithcc. passed down on tile train Friday
mornlng. --...
--IIawkIns restaurant had a big run, last
Thursday and Thursday night II You want
toL LIVE and grow fat get your meals with
him. lie serves up oysters in any manner
To suit his customers.
.-Hayman, II. c., has had his hair cut, and
his head ssnd-rapered.
The Gin Of Dobbs & Gates is doing irst
rate business. They gin for the twelfth and
give a good turnout. Try them
The Louisville. Nashville, Huntsville and
Chattanooga papers all saw that W. W. Coles
Great Show Il the best that cvor crossed Ma
son and Dixnn's line.
t1 Cash paid for FAT HOGS. by
& b. HILL.
Office at McKibben's Store.
na- We have been shown some sam
piles Of the workmanship of I. W. Bal
ley, Photographer, who is located in the
Austin Building, opposite the Odd Fel-
lows Hall, which we consider extra
good work The pictures are unique
As well as attractive, showing that he
wcll-understands his profession Mr.
Bailey is now ready to serve the caii'
liens of Van Buren and vicinity IN ms
line, and solicits share of their patron
age.
tB Cash paid for FAT HOGS, by
c. B. HILL.
othce at McKibben's Store.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31
Grand Centennial Gala Day
Van Buren,, SATURDAY, Nov. 18th.
w. w. COLES
The Mammoth, Model Show.

FAMOUS EVERYWHERE
Larger Ever The Largest all Geological Collections Great
Hippodrome, Museum and Circus Coming by Rail altogether
Thr,ysix Railroad Cars. Its Leading Features
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

sy Subscribe for the Press
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31
A Parade

Commemorative OF tho
Centennial Year, COM
inences. The great car,
LIBERTY"
bearing the Goddess and
onr glorious banner. SUR.
rounded BY living tigures
Of the Army. Navy.l'-are-
Justice. and \ Monntedl
BODY Gnard. on gray sesl-.
lions. Of Ladies' and gents
In Continental costsnnea
of 100 years ago lAtiiiA
procession appears the
tabieaux Of
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31

EF Something very handy to have
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-31
Prof Earneste the Great Centennial Eronaut.
Will positively make Grand Ascension each day at o'clock
Thirty Dens Of
Geological Wosders,
embellIsheil With biblical
and historical paintings.
Afterward

MNGRl.
l. Seen seated In Ms Plate
0sses Drn Uf Monster
serpenta Anaconslas. Py-
thons, B0a-C Constructor.
Following this procession
distinct In itself
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-13
TN II M .:
Sl.50 PER YEAR lN ADVANCE.
a ~, ae the onA ~ Olx @ontAs.
NOT oAvcnr.

A democratic organ in Chicago has
been looking up Governor Hayes re-
turns Of personal property at Free
ment Ohio, and disliking to have all
the expense Of such an investigation
for nothing, publishes q roorback to
the following effect: The uncle Of
Governor Hayes left him large for
tune, but the latter, in listing his
personal estate, returned It as follows: !:
Under the head Of enumerated items
$6,l2O in one year, and $3.50 In an
other. Under the head Of personal
property, not included in the emu
mcrated items, 5000 in 1875, and
s4,5OO in 1876, making total, as last
given, Of $9,7OO. This is pretty well.
Even when the value Of property
was estimated at double its price to-
day "Uncle Birchard" returned his
estate at only 1882. After giving
away to other relatives $4,000 the
balance Of the property went to Gov
ernor Hayes, and though, as usual,
much Of the personal estate was
doubtless disposed Of, the Governor
still makes an honest return like an
honest man. Its no use. They can't
catch him. The more they investigate
his character the brighter it shines.
There is no way but to turn round in
despair, and demand the withdrawal
of the New York perjurer, putting
up an honest man, If they can find one
in the party, in his place. Unless
they do this the Democratic goose is
cooked.-Inter-O Ocean.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-13
DELINQUENT TAX LIST.
FOR THE YEARS. 1873, 1874 AND 1875.

d.S of October A. s. Is al the 'front.' door Of the
Court House in Ottumwa, Wapelo county, Iowa, be-
tween the hours Of nine o'clock M and five o'clock
town lots In said county on which the County State
School, Road, Insane, School House, Contingent
Bridge Corporation, Poor Farm, Special Street taxes
and any and all taxes which were levied for the said
years 1873 1874 and 1876 and which at the time Of said
sale remain delinquent.
The sale will be adjourned from time to time SO as
to be open on the first Monday of each succeeding
month from day of sale and also between the same
hours Of each day, until all such lands and town lots
have been soldtruc and correct lists of which the
following:
W. II. II. ASBURY,
Treasurer OF Wapelo County, Iowa.
SenfnInhar 9Th 1916.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-13

Hughs Joseph lots % 26 p
block Is Eldon
Hendren VIM lot 20 block
II Eldon
Hunt Eliza M lot 3 block l6
Eldon
Jaques w II Clots 10 IL IL
block 35 Eldon
Jones Selinda lots 10 l1l2
block 81 Eldon
Jordan III G lots l 2 3 block
s Eldon
Kirkwood VIM lots l6 II Is
block 35 Eldon
Love j NJ lots l3 Ia Is book
8 Eldon
Laird Geo A lots 5 6 I block
l5 Eldon
Love Cha's lot 3 blk 40 Edo
Mulvany p lots 4 5 q block
10 III
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-13

S. ]. T.-Yonr contribution to the
conscience fund, Of income tax ac-
count, has not yet been received at
the United States Treasury. Hurry
it along. People are beginning to
talk Washjngton Star.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-13
(so.callaf1A \ suraanhac]

Tho (so-called) greenback conven-
tion was held on Tuesday morning,
in this city, but was 20 obscure that
we did not get on track Of It, and
know nothing Of ito meeting until "
heard Il announced In the democratic
conveation. Cskaloosa AaraJd.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-13

THE New York Sun vouches for
Tilden's honesty. 'Tis IL a. though I
sneak-thief should give . certificate
of character to q burglar.
The New York herald., 1876-11-06
L,oR CONGRESS-
H. Ninth District
Regular Republican Nomination.
GEO. w. DA CuNuA.

mo THE PUBLIC.
The attention Of voters Is urgently called TO the i'm
portan bearing which the pending amendments to
state constitution have the commercial gene erai
welfare of this city aud state.
The continuance commercial supremacy the city Of
New York Is largely dependent Gpon economical ard
honest the canals o the state. which
only be permanently insured 10y change in The organic
Law making and corruption
The amendment relating the provides
chance and that relating the prisons is of the
ernl Ihe stiuns Involved wen understood
10 deem il to particuiar2c, bat desire
Rdmonish all voters irrespective party, guard
against cancelled ballots prepared With defeat
the amendments aud provide themselves with ballots
FOR tho peadmcpts. SAMUEL y. BABCoCk,
President Chamber oi Commerce.
BENZ. u. BAKER,
President New York Cheap Tran sportation Association
l.. j. y. STARK,
President New York Produce Exchange
JAMES r. WENMAN
President New York so::on Exchange.
The New York herald., 1876-11-06
I.E(,AL NOTICEs.

IN THE CIRCUIT COuRI or BALTIMORE CITY-IS
1.-The of the trust estate OF William Mailnckrot
Son, the separate estates OF William Mainckrodt
and Lewis W. this 2eth day OF DC.
,ooer 1870 by the Circuit Court OF Baltimore city that
Orviie turwifx foregoing give
tce, by publication VI this order twice three
weeks In he New York Herald md IN the Baltimore
aud oi William Mallinckrodt and OF Lewis W. Manckrodt
TO hlc their claims properly proved with the clerk this
tory 10 - distribution Of sssets KuBERf ufLMUE
True copy-Tsu: sAuKs ~ UaRwxR, Clssk-
The New York herald., 1876-11-06
AMusEMEyrs.

-
EVERY NIGET. !.
the most successful riay Oh
the CENTURY.
/ D'Ennery x Cormon's mar
vsllous Drama,
THE TWO ORPHANS.
with its superb stage settings
and It's unrivalled cast, IN
Guiding the following art
| lists :-Messrs. c. Il. Thorns.
Jr. John Pxrselle. Frederic
Robinson, James O'Neil.
| Clrudc Burroughs. j. e.
Peaks. II. w. Montgomery,
| Thomas h. Morris, L. ThomP
| son. j. Matthews. w. II. WI
dsr. II. Ayling. W. Raynon,
w. :. Quigley, q. N. Collins
and Misses Fanny Morant.
Kate Claxton. Sara Jswett.
Kate Girard. Mrs. Marie Will
kins and Misses Ida Vernon,
Roberts Norwood. Ethel
Allen. L. Clsves and Mrs. L.
T.. Seymour.
~ -. M - ~
The New York herald., 1876-11-06

nXION SQUARE
~ THEATRE.
Proprietor.
Mr. SHERIDAN SHOOK.
Manager,
Nr. A. ". PALMER
Begins at 4, over at III :lS.
SATURDAY MATINEE
at l 80
.'Those who have not seen
the TWO ORPHANS rs pro-
duced at the Union Square
Theatre have not seen it at
ali. "-Chicago Herald
The New York herald., 1876-11-06

rT,oNY PASTORS NEW THEATKE
ONY PASTORS NkW THEATRE.
W---% A CENTURY OF cS-8
5s5 5s7 NOVELTIES MoRTHY :. Opposite
.YA~ YEAR ns.s.
COMMENCING MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER j
The New York herald., 1876-11-06

TWO ORPHANS
attracting audiences gathered
In this theatre they will shortly be obliged To Withdraw
in order 90 keep for the production vt
Nessrs NUS and BELOTS powerful drama entitled
MISS MUTTON.
In which CLARA NORRIS will make her hrst appear
ance here years, and Mr. j. H. his ar.t
appe ance In this play Miss BIJOu HERON
and Miss LOUISE SYLVESTER viii also make their nrst
nara
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-10-07
The British Corn Trade.

The Mark Lane Express in its re-
view of the British corn trade says !:
Much English wheat has come to mar
ket in more or less damp condition, but
the change to drier weather will now Gu
able thrashing to proceed under more
favorable circumstances. The agricul-
tural season being far advanced attention
is now mainly directed to the ingathering
of cereals in Scotland, where the state
OF the outstanding crops has caused
considerable anxiety for some time past.
The rain has done wonders for root crops
and pastures. The publication of the
agricultural returns for 1876 enables
us to form reliable idea as to the yield
of the home crops and the extent to
which we will be dependent upon for
eign supplies. These returns show a
decline in the area of wheat planted of
379, 900 acres from last year and of 678,-
600 acres from the average area planted
during the eight years previous to 1875.
The decline from last year, however,
may be made up in increased yield per
acre and improved condition, and the
yield of the present crop is estimated at
10,6OO,O00 quarters. With 100000
quarters deducted for seed there will re-
main 9,8O0,0O0 quarters for consump-
ton. England will require in the COM
ing year about 10, 900, 600 from the stock
on hand and foreign importation. Be-
cause of the deficiency in the home sup
ply much interest is conferred in the
American crop.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-10-07
A Lake Under Soil.

The Montgomery (Ala.) Bulletin
says: At the Dickinson place, on Bull
lard creek, is q ten acre field, which is
nothing more nor less than a subterra-
mean lake covered with soil about eight
cen inches deep. On the soil is cult
waited field of corn which will produce
thirty or forty bushels to the acre. II
any one will take the trouble to dig
hole the depth of q spade handle he will
find it to fill with water, and by using q
hook and line fish four and five inches
long can be caught These fish are diff
ferent from others in not having scales
or eyes, and are perchlike in shape.
The ground is black mari, alluvial in
its nature, and in all probability it was
at one time an open body of water on
which has accumulated vegetable mat
ter, which has been increasing from
time to time until now it has crust suf-
ficiently strong and rich to produce fine
corn, though it has to be cultivated by
hand, as it is not strong enough to bear
the weight of horse. While incoming
the field hands catch great strings OF
delicate fish by merely punching hole
through tho earth. A person raising on
his heel and coming down suddenly can
see the growing corn shake all around
him. Any one having the strength to
drive rail through this crust will find
ON releasing it that it will disappear en-
tirely. The whole section OF country
surrounding this field gives evidence of
marshiness and the least shower of rain
produces an abundance of mud. But
the question comes up, has not this body
an outlets Although brackish, the
water tastes as if fresh, and we have no
doubt but that it is anything else than
stagnant. Yet these fish are eyeless and
scaleless, similar to those found in
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-10-07
Condemned to Death.

The first court m artial of Gran (Al-
geria) has just tried six soldiers for mu-
tiny and violence to their superior Off
Ger. Their names are Rethel, Faglin,
Kreutz, Deutschler, Senderand Richter.
The first named iSa corporal, and on the
ninth of June was in charge OF the post
guarding the prison of Bel-Abbes, hav-
ing the others under his orders. He al
lowed them to introduce drink, and very
soon they were all intoxicated. The
governor of the establishment, seeing
the state of things, sent to inform their
commander, and Lieut.. Morelli, adjutant
of the regiment, was sent to examine
into the facts. On his arrival, Faglin
attacked him with his bayonet, and the
others Also seized and beat him and
thrust him into cell. After some time,
beginning to feel alarmed, they marched
their officer off as prisoner to head
quarters, intending to make some charge
against him, but on their arrival there
the true state of the case was at once
seen, and they were arrested. The court
found them guilty, and they were all SEN
fenced to death.