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PROPERTY SALEs.--On Saturday last,
Capt. H. H. Peck, auctioneer, sold for H.
Risk, assignee Of A. W. Berry, bankrupt,
100 acres of land at $1,000 per acre.. W.
Berry, purchaser. Also for the same, of
Noah Knapp, bankrupt, A acres of land
at SIG per acre.. B. Elliott, purchaser.
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WALKED OFF.-As the guard were re-
turning the members Of the chain gang to
the Jail Tuesday evening, Clarence Hal ris,
prisoner, quietly walked out and escaped.
He is the same man who made desperate
resistance to Officer Gregory, who was ar.
resting him, not many nights since.
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VISIT TO THE INsTITUTIoN.-The CON-
mittee from the legislature visiting the
Asylum here last week, also paid visit to
the D., D. & B. Institution, under the
guidance of Hon. J. Davis Craig. They
were much pleased with it's workings.
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THE INvIOLABILITY OF THE PROPER
TY OF THE G. & o. ROAD IN THE HANDS
OF THE Observation-Disclosures Wickham,
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, on
Monday reported to Judge Wexford that
con the 10th day OF January, 1876, he as
certained that some time in November,
1875, Henry Tyson, receiver by virtue of
the orders of the United States Circuit
Court, had made an arrange ment with R.
B. Dunlap, superintendent Of the Eliza
beth Iron Company, by which said Dunlap
was to discharge freightS due from said
iron company in iron, to be thereafter
manufactured; the said Dunlap to deliver
the iron as he received the freights from
the said receiver. That on or before the
9Th day of January, 1876, a considerable
quantity of freights had been delivered to
said Dunlap, the charges on which amoun-
ted to the sum of about 81 200, and iron to
the amount of about siXty-four tons had
been, by said Dunlap set apart and deliver
ed to one S. A. King, the agent of said
Tyson, receiver, at Elizabeth, and received
by said agent of said Tyson in discharge of
81 ,1O4 of said charges for freights aforesaid;
that on said 9th day of January, 1876, one
William L. Lightner, deputy for W. L.
Mowry, sheriff of the county of Augusta,
levied on said sixty four tons of iron among
other property, acting under five certain
writs of feri facias against said Elizabeth
Iron Company in favor of W.. A. Burke,
agent; George Evers, H. Fl. Sharer, A. A.
Sproul, administrator Of S. H. Bell, de-
ceased, and John Mullatt."
The iron yet remains in the hands o.
King, the agent, and Judge Wexford has
issued an injunction prohibiting the sher-
iff OF his deputy from removing or furthers
interfering with the iron OR other proper
ty of the company.
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THE MowRY HILL CoMMIssION.-The
Commission will 60 on the Mowry Hill
road on Monday the 21st of February in
stead of Saturday the 10Th. The Commits
sioners are H. B. Sieg, W. 7. Rush, S. A.
East, Jno. S. Ellis and Wash M. Dudley.
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The TIGER.- To-day the case Of the
Commonwealth against VIM. Roganie
charged with exhibiting the game of faro,
will be UP in the City Court. The defen-
dant has long since left the city. While
here he earned the reputation of keeping
the most respectable gaming house ever
opened in Staunton.
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"THE ROBBERS. ''-This moving drama
will be presented to night and tomorrow
night, at the Town Hall, by the Staunton
Benevolent Dramatic Association.
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THE FESTIVAL OF ALL NATIONs.-The
aggregate receipts OF the F.. O. A. N
reached $s39.13, and the expenses $23S
making a clear profit OF $500. The dool
receipts show that 956 persons went in
Those sweet-looking Friends took in the
most money, their receipts being $1S9.71,
and those fearful looking Indians got off
the cleverest thing in the advertisement
of their wigwam, which we give:
Come and see the Shining Wigwam,
There you'll find the wise NakOmis,
And the laughing Minnehaha;
She will selLyOu cloudy Tobac,
And the scented, slender cigar;
She will serve the wild goose WaWa,
Pheasants, Bena Ahdeck. Reindeer
Christian stFire-Water," strong, hot Coffee,
Till you've nothing left to wish for!
Then swift-footed Hiawatha-
He can sell you willow baskets,
Wampum belts. and oaken arrows.
If YOU are sick of fattened oysters,
OYSTERS from the Bay, Lynn-haven,
Or of cream OF boylne frozen,
Frozen by the willy paleface-
Come unto the Shining WlgWam,
There you're made all right by Media,
He cures all ills that flesh IS heir to,
Media of the Shining Wlgwam
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BAPTIsM.-On Sunday last there we're
six persons admitted to the Baptist church
by baptism. The nightly meetings there
conducted by Rev. DR.. Manly, the pastor,
still continue.
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MISERABLE UNIMPROVED SPRINGS ass
~ PROPERTY FOR SALE PRIVATELY II
offer for sale privately, bold free flowing
spring which by qualitative analysis proves to
be similar to the Healing Springs of Va The
Spring has been known to consist of medical
virtue curing diseases of Infammatory natn.u
for many years, but had not been until recently
analysed. There is connected with this Spring
| about acres of land beautifully located, about
100 yards distant from Bells Valley Depot Ches-
peake Ohio abroad, Rockbridge Cor'',r Va
distant, $50 miles from Richmond, Va, II miles
from Rockbridge and Jordan Alum Springs and
go miles from the celebrated White Sulphur
Springs, West Va. 5a s,s. .
Owing to the location being Immediately on
the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, the great
thoroughfare from the Ocean to the great
West, situated in the most beautifn' legion in
the State, this property can be "a, in a few
years second to none other in tD> STATE of Va
The Old Settlers of the county in witch tho
Springs are located, can abuniantly testify to
the curative QUALITIES or this water. Upon
the same land is also bold flowing spring of
Free stone Water.
| Tho whole property has been recently ens
| closed with an excellent plank fnce, and is so
| located with fine grove of :ia NJ as to admit
| of any kind of Improvement that may be de-
| sired.
| The supply of water is abundant, being de-
rived from large pold spring. Inc water IS
beautifully bright and chrystaline, and the ever
bursting bubbles of gas, impart to it a peculiar
| sparkling appearance.
The little place of sBelrs Valley Depot' is
rapidly improving, a number of lots hav-
ing been sold recently, and the demand still
increasing, which in short time will make it
an important point on the liae of the Railroad.
| For further information in regard to terms
and analysis of water, address the undersigned
at Craigsville, Augusta County, Va
JAMES M. DAVIDSON.
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DIVORCE GRANTED.-In the City Court
yesterday, Judge smith granted divorce
to Mrs. Susan P. Easton. on the ground
of desertion by husband, VIM. B. Easton
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u7ANTED.-BY A GENTLEMAN WHO
w has had some experience in teaching, to
take charge of Private School, with ten or
fifteen scholars, from to IL years ofage; or as
accounts, &c. Terms moderate. Address o.
P. O., Folly Mills, Augusta Co., Va. febll"4t
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WAYNEsBoRo, va
g5sL January /, 1876.
DISSOLUTION.

TIME PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EX.
| isting under the firm name of T. II. AN.
TRIM + CO., is this day dissolved b, b.
RODEN Withdrawing fro m the firm, aud con-
veyng all of his interest to the remaining part
ners. Respectfully,
I. H. ANTRIM,
J. B. RODEN,
IA. BRUCE.
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family medicine. Read few of these eert:f'

family medicine. Read few of these eert.6-
catesl
from Hon. N. K. Trout. Mayor of the City Of
Staunton.1
STAUNToN, January 90, 1875.
l certify that l have used Ceases Com
pound, and have found it to be very good
remedy for many things 1t is recommended for,
and do not hesitate to endorse it q valuable
medicine, that should always be kept on hand
am now usiag it for frosted feet, and am sure
to eff ct a cure after have given it sufficient
trial. N. K Trout.
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TINE UNDERSIGNED WILL CONTINUE

TINE UNDERSIGNED WILL CONTINUE
/ business in the name of the old firm, T Fl.
ANTRIM 4 CO, at the same place. We take
his opportunity of returning thanks to our
friends for past liberal patronage, and trust
that the course we hsve pursued heretofore in
conducting business with you has proven satis-
factory, and that you will continue to favor us
with your custom, and we shall on our part
endeavor to give you satisfaction both in re card
to OF Atty AND PRICES OF GOODS.
We invite your attention to our LARGEAND
GEN ERAL ASSORTMENT OF MERCHAN
Disc, to which we are receiving daily add-
tions
We will purchase for CASH or MERCHAN-
Disc, FLOUR. GRAIN, BACON, GLOVER
AND TIMOTHY SEED AND PRODUCE GEM
ERALLY.
Messrs J. B. RODEN and E. P. WAYLAND
will remain with US Statesmen, and will be
pleased TO serve thei: friends. r-sI-r
Yours, &C.,
r. i. ANTRIM,
T. A. BRUCE
January LIST, 1876.
FS.-Our accounts are made off to the lst
January, 1876. We need money, and must
collect. Please call and pay. All parsons hav-
ing claims against the late firm are hereby re-
quested to present them for settlement.
Respectfully,
T. H. ANTRIM b co,
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PEMBRoKE WHITE Dress SHIRTS the best Shirt
made, for sale by e. spence & Son, Rich
mond, Va.
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YyfRG1NIA, IN VACATION.-IN TIKI
W Clerks Office Circuit Court for Augusts
County, january goth, 1876.
David w. Fadeley
VS.,
William L. Mowry, Sheriff of Augusta
county and as such administrator de be-
mis- non with the will annexed of Reuben
ID. Hill dec,d. Hugh NJ Mcllhaney, ad-
miuistra,or Of N K. Trout decd. John
and Mary V;rynia. his wife. T. T Nc.
Ewinr and Sobinia his wife john l. Hill.
Charles Hill, Reuben Hili (iniant) Lille
= IN cuAacEaY -
The object of this suit is to procure settle
neSs OF ac m9, ., - W. w. e1ecusor Oh
Sheriff Ac and as such administrator de bonis
non with the will annexed Of Reuben D. Hill,
dec d, and t. have the personal assets of the
estate Of said Reuben D. dill, decd, applied TO
tne , ., ae ueo ~ u, 'e ana
Reuben D. Hill, and to obtain a decree for The
and the nroceeds Of snch sale annlied tn The sat
isfaction of tho dah,s of the said Renhen n
Hill decd 0
The dsfandsnts John Deal and Malv,a his
wife Tohn W Start and Marv viro;nia his
wife, E. T. H. McGilvray and Fanny, his wife,
y u:,, ~ IWing anu nooini", MS une, yonn L.
.,i, s In, Nv. $50, eae. ~
.na' ne "9 'i =, sna'
49, 10y al ~, VI sntS 10 w.
a',, E. az. 10y ~ apt ~, - "a
A. ,h,, !, w. " s H.; ..u
Wv . ~ ~ ~ ~ nn es''
- ~, Oaeih.
~ p" UNIV a ONN A r n
GRANGE AGENCY
~
oPposifS THE COURT house ON AUGUSTA ST.
GREAT EXCITEMENT!
nur I'D .u I'M np,cro u.c am .om
AhH o'Aon iN iNioi1o nAo a. nAoi
COME,
AND RRIIEF NOW At HAND FOR THE
r.purDo
I'm noo'
duced prices TOR CASH full STOCK OF GROCE-
RlRS: Consisting OF
roprEr sucap MorAeeEc rEAc g.
wv
Also, TOBACCO and CIGARS.
o,,o nro,aroa ~ f,,;,h ~, ltd
ra,n,;no r,nlarnants Maoh;nos ~ ~ ~ u
ion,ar. fos,;hIa Cash nr;oa, wv "' 'Ao
vii f shin nrodnce - oil t;r,os IN tho ;n.o
o,t or 40 r. rp,ars - ''o IL 'ei-
e'' - 'ie onno., .
nrholAh AIIhNIlON.
desire to make nv business a success and
would ask that the Patrons and Farmers would
give me trial before trading elsewhere Nv
object is to make quick smiles and short profits
that nv prices may be in keeping with the
times. NV purpose is not competition. bnt to
establish q bushes on solid basis in the in
terest of the Patrons of Husbandry. Correspon.
dence solicited.
Patrons and Farmers call and see me.
jan7-tf WIN. DINKLE.
------------
" IRGINlA: IN VACATION IN THE
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EARLY SNAKEs.-On the 28th ult., Mr..
w. B. Engleman, at Mint Spring, killed a
garter snake.
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READY-MADE CLOTHING. Large assortment of
Ready Made Clothing for sale low by E. B.
SPENCE Son, 1900 Main street, Richmond,
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.ie25.l,

ENGLISH WoRsTED CoATlNGs AND FANCY Cas-
siMEREs, for dress and business suits. in every
variety, and will be made up to order in the
latest and best styles at low prices by E. B.
SPENCE 4 Son, Merchant Tailors, 1900 Main
street, Richmond, Va.
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NOTES AND QUERIES. has be-
come of the Republican County Commit
tee of Augusta? and, still more, where is
the chairman of it? How is it, it don't
call conventions any more? Has it clean
played out2 or is the chairman Of it dis
gusted2
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BEAVER OvERcoAra.-A large variety Of
nice Fur-Beay er Overcoats for sale low by E.
B. SPENCE l. Son, 1900 Main street, Richmond.
We
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ACCIDENT.-Capt. A. M. Lusk, former
Superintendent of the Lexington pike, was
thrown from his horse in Rockbridge coun-
ty few days since, and his leg broken.
The Lexington "Gazette," noticing the
occurrence, says: "Capt. Lusk is one of our
most energetic and useful citizens, and this
accident, which renders him unfit for his
business, will be much regretted by his
numerous friends"
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HAVE Your CLOTHING AND SHIRTS made to or
der by E. B. SPENCE Son, Merchant Tailors,
1900 Main street, Richmond, Va.
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febll St

ENTERTAINMENT AT NEW HoPE.-on
II 1.-The evenings of the 18th and 18th Feb, the
ladies of New Hope will give Dramatic Enter
tainments, at which will be acted 'Jepthas
Daughter" with "Queen Esther" number
of beautiful Tableaux will also be given. The
proceeds to be used in repairing the Methodist
Church. feb11-2t
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From J. N. Ryan, Clerk of Circuit Court Au-

gusta County,
STAuNrcN, VA, January 20. 1875.
hereby certify that I have used tCesse's
Compound with very great advantage. I
have found it to be very ef6cacious for Tooth
ache, Neuralgia, &c. have also used it in
case of sprained ankle, and obtained relief al
most as soon as the application was made.
will ado that was induced to use it without
having the least faith in itscurative powers.
can unhesitatingly recommend it as most
valuable medicine. in. RYAN.
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dec3l-3nn

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~, STAUNToN, VA, January rs, 1915.
COOK ADM X........... PHI
VS.. ..
ACoIu, De1tS
To Sarah Cook adm'x of George Cook, decd,
A j. Accord, and A. Fultz, trustee, &C., and
all liens creditors of said A. j. Accord:
TAKE NOTICE: That l will proceed at my said
Office, on
SATURDAY, the 9th day of FEBRUARY next,
to take, state and settle the following aceoun is
required by decree of the Circuit Conrt of Au-
gnsta county, rendered at the November Term,
1875, in the above cause, viz:
l. An account of liens binding: the real estate
of A. J. Accord.
g. An account of the real eatate of A. J.
Accord upon which said liens are binding, to-
gether with the fee simple and annual rental
value thereof.
8. Any other matter deemed by myself or re-
quired by any party in interest to be stated.
Given under my hand the day and date above
JOHN M. KINNEY,
feb4-4t Commr in Chancery.
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NOTICE. ALL WHO ARE INDEBTED TO
~ the firm of Henkle & Whitmore are hereby
notified that their accounts have been placed in
the hands of the undersigned for collection,
upon an agreement between the members Of said
firm that they are to collect and hold the funds
for certain purposes and parties are warned not
to make payments to either member of the firm
on account of the partnership, and are also re-
quested to come forward at the earliest possible
moment and make payment to US.
MEADE F. WHITE,
febll st WM. PATRICK
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+. RockBRrpeE Co., VA, MAY 8, 1875.

RooKBRIDeE Co., VA, May 8, 1875.
E. P. CEASE l. Co: GENTS: take pleasure in
certifying that have used your Compound"
for a very severe rheumatic pain in my shout.
and | cheerfully recommend it to all who are
suffering with pain Of any kind.
G. J. BRAwLEY,
je25-ly Sup't Poor House.
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DEMOVAL.-THE UNDERSIGNED RE.
III specially informs his old friends and Gus.
toners that he has removed his store across the
street. adjoining Eisenman's Boot and Shoe
Store, where he will be pleased to see them at
bis new quarters with many others who may
deem it their interest to patronize him.
Janzo'lm L, ROSENBAUM.
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febll:

ALL RSONS HAVING CLAIMS
N against the estate of Adam Shuey, dec 4, ,
are hereby notified to present them properly
authep ticated for settlement, and all persons
indebted to said estate are also mott fed to make
prompt payment.
A. A. SHUEY,
J. TOWBERMAN, .
febll .3t* Administrators
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lust RECEIVED,
:, FINE AND GROUND ALUM SALT,
BAR IRON,
HORSE SHOES AND NAILS,
CUT AND WROUGHT NAILS.
T. H. ANTRIM l. co.
Tenuarv Of 1919 ION r.
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HEAVY MERtNo UNDER SHIRTS, ST. each, for
sale by E. B. SPENCE & Son, 1900 Main street,
Richmond, Va.
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feb4-4t
OFFTCE

EOMMISSlONER'S OFFICE,
~ STANTON, VA, February 8, 1876.
To H. J. Lushbaugh & Bro. and John A. Nc.
Guffin, plaintiffs, Jed. Hotchkiss, defendant,
and to all lien creditors of said Hotchklss, and
to all persons whomsoever in any wise interest,
ed in the chancery suit now pending in the Cir
cult Court of Augusta under the style of Hotch-
kisss creditors vs. Hotchkss:
TAKE NomcE: That in pursuance of decree
rendered in said cause on the 22d of November,
1875, shall on
FRIDAY, the Sd day of March, 1876,
at my Office in Staunton, proceed to consider
the matters to which exceptions have been
taken, as also any matters or things referred to
in said exceptions which may think proper to
review, or which may be required by any party
in interest to be reviewed, and to report the
above and such other matters as may deem
pertinent or any party in interest may require.
AS which time and place you are required to
attend
feb4,4t J. W. GREEN SMITH, Comm'r.
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VIRGINIA: IN VAOATION.-IN THE
v Clerks Office Circuit Court for Augusta
County, January goth, 1876.
R. NJ hardwood and Nancy hardwood. =. Plftfs
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II AND FOR SALE.-UNDER DECREE OF
the Circuit Court for Augusta county rem
dered November 3, 1875, in the cause of Geary
VS. Glover, WILL on
MONDAY, the 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1876,
(being court day,) offer for sale at public auc-
ton, in front Of the courthouse in the city of
Stanton, Tract of Land, containing about
ITO Acres, situated on the Calf Pasture River,
near Craigsville, in the county of Augusta, now
in the occupancy of John Glover.
TERMs:-Costs of suit and sale in hand, and
the residue of the purchase money in three equal
annual instalments at one, two and three years,
taking from the purchaser bonds, with good
personal security, and retaining title as ulti-
mate security.
W. E. CRAIG,
feb4-4t Commissioner.
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Charles K. Hyde, Administrator of Ellen
hardwood, decd, and Thomas Burke,
George Ramsey and Sarah Margaret his
wife, and George W. Womeldorf and Jane,
his wifi - Def
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As executor. of GEORGE PALMER, decd, I
will on
SATURDAY, February l2th 1876,
offer at public sale in front of the courthouse,
in the city of Stanton, Tract of Land in Au-
gusta county, about four and half miles from
Staunton, on both sides of the Middlebrook
road, near Arbor Hill, containing. by recent
ailrr
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VACATION ORDER: IN THE CLERKS
v Office of the Court of Hustin gs for the city
of Staunton, February 2, 1876.
George F. Afford, and Walter ..
Gresham, attorney in fact for Carey
4 Co., Liverpool, England. Defendants
IN cHANCERY. l.s t4
The object of this suit is to enforce q vendors
lien on house and lot in the city of Stanton,
sold and conveyed to G.. F Afford by R. W.
Burke by deed recorded in the Clerks office of
the Court of Hastings for the city of Staunto
And it appearing by affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants, George F. Afford
and Albert Gresham, are non-residents of the
State of Virginia: 1t is ordered that they do ap
pear here within one month after due publica-
ton of this ORDER and do what is necessary to
protect their interests
Teste- JAMES F. PATTERSON, Clerk.
EFFINGER CRAIG & GRArrAN, p. q. feb4-4t
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THE ATTEMPT TO MURDER A FAMILY
AGAME FIGHT BY WOMEN-FRIGHTFUL
WOIJNDs-THE GAMEST FIGHT EVER
MADE BY WOMEN
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self. she threw the cover over the child,
hnt too late, for the blow cut through the
chiId,s ear and into his cheek. Mrs. Stau-
hus leaned from her bed, and he turned on
her striking her blow that split her skull,
ovnosing her brain and the piece of skull
hone hanging over her ear. Then
came a fearful struggle, the two wo-
men clipging to him with desperate cour-
aoe. notwithstanding the mother received
another blow from the butt of the axe, on
her cheek, and the daughter one breaking
her collar-bone, all delivered with the
strength and fury Of maniac. Their
screams aroused the rest of the family, and
the first to rush into the loom was their
Youngest daughter, Kate, who Immediate
~ Threw herself on the mailman, who was
.sts,l striking around him, and in a moment
more tie son came in. The father, still swing
ino the axe, struck at him, but he lodged
and seized his arm. and the axe was taken
away. He then threw him on the bed,
where the maniac continued struggling
THE SON let him up, and with the assist
ance of one of the girls, who caught his
legs. threw him on the floor, where he was
held until some of the neighbors arrived
If isa fact worthy of mention that in this
fearful struggle, two of the women wound
cd and streaming with blood, and the CIR
who first came to their assistance, a per
con of small size and little strength. not
ono Of them ever let 60 their hold, and ran
though the door was open and the wal
o,o,r to escape. AS gentleman who sur
waved the group said, ut was the games
saht ever put up by women OF men in thi
ae,,n+rv ,, For some time after the wifi
ond children had disarmed and conquerei
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