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The Portland daily press., 1877-07-24
GRANITE HALL, Augusta,

for the purpose of nominating candidate for Gov
e1nor, to be supported at the September election
and to attend to such other business as may properly
come befor the convention.
The basis of representation will be as follows Each
city, town and plantation is entitled to one delegate
and one additional delegate for every seventy five
votes given for the Republican candidate for Governor
n 1876 A fraction of forty votes over the number
which is entitled to delegate will be accorded
delegate. Substitutes can serve only for towns of
the county in which they reside.
The Republican State Committee will be in session
in the ante-room of the Hall at 10 o'clock the morn
ing of the Convention.
By order of the Republican State Committee.
JAMES G. BLAINE,
Chairman.
j. O. SMITH. Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-24
Republican State Convention,

The Republicans of Maine and all others who pro-
pose to support the candidate of the Republican par
ty in the pending election invited to send dele
gates to State Convention, to be held in
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-24
PORTLAND TUESDAY MORNING. JULY "a, 1877.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Booksellers and Stati0ners.
zsGYT a. FOGG, No. 81 Middle Street.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

TERMS: Eight Dollars Year in advance. Tc
mail subscribers Seven Dollars Year paid in ad-
Yanca.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-24

The thoroughly tested Lubricator, for Steam and
Street Cars, Paper Rolling, Cotton and Woolen Mills,
Sugar Retneres, Gas Works. Brick Yards Dredging
Machines and for all Machinery with heavy bearings
Also tor Carriages, WAGONS, Carts, Draws, etc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21
West Hartford.

West Hartford.
H d Barrows has a good supply
Of logs at his mill and since the recent
high water he has been driving bust
ness at y 2:40 rate.
Williams Variety Troupe gave Il
very successful entertainment at the
Union House Hall on Thursday even.
ing last.
-Rey. B Smith is about to close
his labors as pastor of the Cengrega-
tional Society.
What can the matter be with the
Standards correspondent. Is the
'Lamb' alive We hope so. Lets
hear from him, then.
-Report has it that Mr.. William
Frost, Esq, has taken William Clarks
farm on shares.
f f Holt e. Co., recently shipped
two car loads of wool to 60 TO- Frank
lin, N. ii.
w eekly prayer meetings are be
ing held at the house Of Mr. Newell
Stetsons every Tuesday evening by
the Advents.
The tramp army does not seem
to be reduced much as yet.
Willie Carlton has arrived from
Buffalo, N. Y, where he has been
spending few months in the Tele'
graphic College.
--Trumbull Hunt has suspended
business in the line of saving wocC
il this village on account of poor
sleighing.
The ice passed down stream with
out doing much damage other than
blockading the road for the distance
OF 40 rods Or more below the village.
-"Hod' likes the President much
better than be anticipated, on account
Of his choosing officers from the Dem
ocralic party.
1t is rumored that Asa Il. Barron
Of the Junction, has recently been car
rylng on an extensive Business IN the
line of sending poultry to Montpe
lIer." But through some misunder
standing his last lot did not give sat
-isfaction and consequently was return
ed.
Two young men of this plac
have been spending the winter a
"Hewitt's Hotel at Woodstc .ck. On
was sent there for getting down t.
much ''tangle-foot," and tn Q other a
"Jim" says, for getting "a meal" X
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

Ludlow.
we had an item a week or two
ago saying that Ludlow claimed dis
tinction on account of an elephant be-
ing born there at some remote period
Now chap comes forward and states
that it was not an elephant at all, but
lion. Perhaps he is a lien too.
1t is stated, that within Il dis
lance of half mile, on the Main
street, are living 81 widows.
"A Ludlow woman "counts out
her husband thusly ;-"This is to Ger
tify that my husband, Amos Chand
Ter, has left me without any provoca
ton. unless it is because l do not fee
willing to support him. Therefore
wish people to understand that | give
up all claim upon him to any one tina
is as foolish as | have been to supper
him as long as have, if they desire
to do so.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21
Windsor.

Windsor.
Hayden, the Derby Line murder
er, at present in Windsor prison for
safe keeping, awaiting trial next Sep
TENDER, Is at work in the institution,
dressed in prison suit.
Not an inmate OF the State Prls
on remains idle except John ?. Phalr,
the murderer of Mrs. Freeze in Rut'
land some two years since, who is to
be executed April 6.
Mr.. Sumner Z. Lull has bought
the Lyman Cady farm and taken
possession of the premises, and Mr.
]. A. Perkins returns from Soutl
Woodstock to the Thomas farm
lately occupied by Mr.. Lull.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21
NriageWafcr.

BriageWadcr.
Dance at Carpenters, Friday eve,
March 3Oth. Music, Woodstock
Quintettc Band.
The river has broken up without
doing much damage. The bridge
which was propped up still remains,
but in a damaged condition.
-Sleighing on the hills is yet good,
but on the river roads is entirely
gone,
Too cold for sugaring yet, al
though we learn that a little has been
made.
How can the republicans like the
idea of confederate general placed
at the head of the post office depart.
ment? Won't it be a hard pill to
swallow?
CRYSTAL WEDDING.-Tbe friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. N. Hastings assem-
bled at their residence to the number
of about sixty on the eve of Feb. 9th,
to celebrate the 18th year of their
welded life. Gifts to the amount of
$3.50 were presented in tokens of
friendship aud respect. Remarks
were made by A. B. Spauldiug, OF
Cavendish, which were briefly re-
sponded to by Mr.. Hastings. The
gifts were arranged by Mrs. Caleb
Haynes and Miss Addie Smith. Flow
ers were furnished by Mrs. Charles
and Mrs. w. G. Raymond. The
party, after partaking of refreshments,
furnished by the guests, returned tc
their homes fully satisfied with lheil
visit. ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

A PLAN FOR ORGANIZING THE HOUSE
The sans Washington special says
rumors are circulating of combina.
ton with republicans, by which the
Hayes democracy will.elect some south
ern member, hitherto democrat, speak
er of the house, aud give the republi
cans the clerkship. Hooker Of Miss
issppl is mentioned f'r speaker.
Clearheaded southern de..Iocrats scout
the idea.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21
Catarrh Can be Cured.
Recent Statement
OF
HON. PHILIP X. uLEED.
aIx.. Il 1917

MORRlSVHLE, W., JAN II, 1910
DIR. S. w. SMYTu:
Dear Sir Il take the opportunity again
to express my gratitude for the great ben
eft received under your treatment some
seven years since. At that time l was
suffering from catarrhal affection and Ill
cerated sore throat, which had impaired
my general health to an alarming extent.
had been under the care of some of the
best regular physicians both in this place
and Burlington, had received no perma-
nent benefit but was rapidly and surely
growing worse, when l consulted you. l
saw you but once, yet after following up
your prescribed remedies for few weeks,
the throat troubles entirely disappeared,
and my general health became as good as
formerly. 1t is but just to add, that dur
ing this lapse OF time, the disease has
never again appeared.
would also say in behalf of Mrs.
Gleed that your treatment of her case for
Bronchial catarrh some four years since,
was very successful, effecting cure in
two or three months. Most earnestly
can recommend you to my friends and
he public at large rs 4 physician deserv-
lug The utmost confidence.
Very respectfully yours,
PHILIP X. GLEED.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21


A Success. The singers of Hart
Mountaineering 20-gave a concert
at the Methodist Church on Monday
evening, the 18th, which was we'll
patronized. After the concert the
singers and few other triends-num-
bering mall about 30-repaired to the
house of Mr.. Ira Rogers, end partook
of a splendid supper. All went "mer-
ry as the marriage bell" This was an
occasion long to be remembered. The
singers who took part are entitled to
great credit for their zeal and interest
in the success of the concert.
ACCICENT.-NIr. James A. Gates
while driving to the village the other
day was tipped over by his sleigh
Slowing on the ice. He was consid-
erably hurt on his head and his sleigh
was somewhat broken.
w. r. Sturtevant, our new mer-
chant at iIar;land, seems to be doing
a fair business and his trade seems te
be on the increase. B. f. Labaree has
added TO his stock of goods a large
assortment of drugs and medicines
and il selling at fair prices. MIR. l.
and Mr.. S., are business men, accom-
odating, aud will receive their share o
the public patronage.
Vaudeville Dramatic Troup'
gave another exhibition at the Univer
salist Church, Hartland 4 Corners, OF
Tuesday evening the 18th, which W
learn was we'll patronized and in.ever.
way success.
The Hartland Literary Society
meets at the residence of Mr.. Franci
Gilbert this week. AT the last meet
Ing the following officers were clecte
for the next four weeks: President
Rev. A J Hough Vice.Plesidont
Byron p Ruggles; Secretary, Rev. ]
f Rugg Treasurer, DR.. Bishop
Ex.. Committee, w II Sturteyant, Ne
son Mayette, Mrs f Gilbert Editor
Mrs B + Labaree, Mrs DR.. Bishop.
We are sorry to learn the deaf
of Mr.. Edwin S. Chase. The occasio
of his dsath was the explosion OF
cartridge which he was picking la
summer with his fingers, the bra
part striking him il, his forehead NAL
t ing such a deep wound that part
the brain oozQd out. This caused ii
which resulted in his death.
Our Grange, through its comm
tee, Cyrus II. Hoislngton and l.
Williams, has purchased its first inst;
ment of books as the foundation of ;
t extensive library which it is intendt
$ to establish. Charles G Marcy h
/ been appointed libra ian, and L
Williams, James S Walker and Mr.
Jacob Tewksbury were appointed
committee to report rules under whi'
books should be taken.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21
NOTICE In BANKRUPTCY.

Minis is to give notice, that on tho Sd day
of March A. d. 1877, Warrant IN Bank
r,tptcy was issued against the Estate of MEL,
SON S. FORSYTH, Of Newbury, in the
County of Orange, and State OF Vermont.
who has been adjudged Bankrupt or his
Debts and Delivery of any Property belong
ing to said Bankrupt, to him, or for his nso,
and the Transfer of any Property by him are
forbi ddcn by Law that Meeting Of the
Creditors Of said Bankrupt, to prove their
debts, and to choose one or more Assignees
of his Estate, will be held at Court of
Bankruptcy, to be holden at the Office of A.
Underwood, Esq, in Wells River in the
County of Orange, and State of Vermont, be-
fore A. Underwood, Esq, Register. on the
2lst day Of March. A. d. 1877, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. -
THOMAS FAILET,
Deputy United States Marshal, as Messenger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

We have received copy OF
James J. Il. Gregory's new catalogue
of Flower and Garden Seeds. 1t is
handsomely gotten up. and contains a
list of many new and desirable varie-
ties of vegetables, etc. Mr. Gregory
is one of the most extensive seed grow
ers in the country, he being the own
er of six large farms wholly devoted
to seed culture. See his advertise
m.nt in ano,' her column, headed with
a cut of his fan. 'ous Hubbard squash.
You want bis catalogue. lie vii
send it free 10 any ;'ddfess'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21
(luecllee,

luechee.
Mrs. Henry ellison recently pre-
sented an elegant and costly commun-
ion service to the church society; and
last week Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Park
err furnished some beautiful seats for
the vestly.
"A wooden wedding occurred at
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Colburn, Saturday evening, 18th inst.
Our friend Parker recently pur-
chased pair Of fine colts of Arthur
Hazen, of West Hartford, paying, it
is said, $500 for the same.
Daniel Gushing has now in bis
family three cases Of canker-rash, his
other child, a little boy, being down
with it. There are ne other cases OF
the disease in the village, so far as we
know.
DIR. Smith was quite i'll last
week.
AT the last meeting Of the Lyce
UNI Association, the following ques
ton was debated: Resolved, Tha
capital punishment ought to be abol
ished Debetors-aff. w. 4. Bragg
and w. G. Bliss; neg. G. e. Fogg
Ira Gates and DR.. Smith. DR.. Smith
has spoken only twice during the sea
son at our lyceuns, but his speeche;
on those occasions fully developed tn
fact that he is entirely at home in de
bate. His voice is soft and rich; hi
language good and ready at his CON
mand, his points well taken an
abundantly sustained. The othe
speakers have more frequently ap
peared in discussions and, though W
may speak in praise of them all as de
baters, we will not attempt here to g
into any extended remarks concernln
their several individual qualifications
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

Sharon.
On election day, last Nov, Albert
Z Williamson and Orlin Chamberlin
laid a wager as follows:
If Hayes was the next President,
Williamson was to wheel Caamberlin
from the village to the depot, about
three -tourths of a mile, in wheel
barrow. IfTilden got he election,
then vice versa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

STATE OF VERMONT, Az a Probate
DISTRICT OF HARTFORD IS Court held at
Woodstock within and for said District
on the twenty-eight day of February, A.
D., 1877.
Present, Hon. John Porter, Judge
An instrument purporting to be the lastwill
and testament of Charles Ellis, late OF
Barnard, in said District, deceased, is presen-
ted to the Court here by Augustus W. Bige-
low. the person having custody Of said will,
for probate; and it is ordered by said
Court that all persons concerned therein
be notified to appear before said Court
at the Probate Office in Woodstock
aforesaid on the first Wednesday Uourth
day. of April next, and contest the pro-
bate of said will, if they see cause tor
which purpose it is further ordered that a
copy of the record OF this order be published
three weeks successfully, previous to the
time appointed for proving said will, in the
Spirit of the Age, a newspaper printed at
Woodstock aforesaid.
A true record.
HENRY S. DANA, Register.
a true copy ofrecord.
HENRY S, DANA, Register.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21
"A savage attack was made upon

"A savage attack was made upon
one of the scholars of the high school
named Walter Willis, one day last
week, by three or tour rough village
boys, not members of the school, who
laid in ambush for him, and probably
we would have had a murder to re-
cord, had he not been rescued from
their hands. The boy, Willis, is 4
son of Capt. Willis, formerly Of
Bridgewater, and since his advent to
the school, owing to his great physi-
cal powers, he has been a terror to the
boys, and probably his licking was a
'put up job" This is no excuse, he
should not be shalt kilt" for all this,
and the boys should be prosecuted.
and taught lesson. The boy Willis
has got his lesson, if he is a ready
scholar, ard that is to treat his asso
ciates in more becoming manner
and spend more of his vital energy or
his books than 'bullying" his associ
ates, and insulting strangers and Older
people than himself.
Moody and Sankey continue tc
draw crowded houses IN Boston, anC
if we can credit the reports in thu
daily papers, they are doing mucf
good in moralizing the place. The
Calvanistic doctrine preached by Mr.
Moody we do not take much stock in
He is well versed in the bible an(
handles texts glibly, to suit his ideas
Of God. He quotes texts to show
that good deeds 60 for naught will
God unless you believe in the D1oot
Of Christ. Moody makes a litera
fetish of the blood of Christ Also
he says, that good works without faitl
amount to nothing. Let him turn t.
the 25th chapter and 10th verse o
st. Matthew and read what he say
on good works.
Hayes and honest ways" don
make the times any better. "A piou
deacon, a manufacturer at Mort
Hartland, says he can get plenty Q
help for their board.
Many OF the singers being a
ficted with severe colds, Prof. Perl
ms. OF Taftsville, has given up hi
Old Folks Concert, advertised las
week, for the present.
High School Exhibition at tn
Town Hall next Saturday evening"
Admission rs cts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21
West Randolph.

West Randolph.
Tits reported that Birney Pratt
has sold his farm in Braintree, and Is
about TO remove to this village, and
build.
Several dwelling houses are Of
tered for sale in the village.
Dr.. Smythe is at the cottage
Hotel' and is meeting with that gooo
success which attends him wherever
he goes. The Doctor is q gentleman
understands his calling, and will tel
you candidly whether he can hell
your case or not.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

Several persons in Hardwick have
been swindled out of their seasons
make of butter by sending it to one
Storrs of Manchester, N. H., who adj
vertised himself as commission deal
er in farm produce, but who has disap-
peared without making any returns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

John w. Clarke, for several years
postmaster at Montpelier, has just re-
eived another foar years lease ofthat
tent. Mr.. Hiram Pierce, the assist
ant in the office for ten years or more,
who left an arm in the war, should
have been the man. "CIvil SERVICE y
bah ..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21
WcntherSfield.

WeatherSield.
j II Fellows has purchased Of
VIM. A Sargent his farm at the Cen
ter known as the Dea. Nat. Warren
farm, for $4,000.
"A. Preston OF Ascutneysville has
taken charge of the farms and business
of Henry Grav,in, the murderer, in
GLIDING his lawsuits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21
South Reading.

South Reading.
IS W Pike, of Rutland, has pur,
chased the Amasa Watkins farm in
South Reading. This is one Of the
finest locations in Windsor County.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

Every bottle of Ii all Vegetable
Sicillan Hair Remover is tested before
leaving the labratory, hence us UNI
form quality and never failiny results
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21
Wlmds0r Co. Meas.
r. r. TIME TABLE.
For Sale.

AN elegant PIANO, nscd but one year. and
IA warranted FIRST CLASS in every way. In
tone and finish it is equal to any instrument
made. Any party wishing to purchase r.
ano will find it to their advantage TO examine
this one. Will sell at bargain. Address, p
OBOX 1874, Woodstock, Vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21
China Department.

have just opened and marked at a
slow figure" without a doubt the
BEST) Pearl White Granite Wares,
direct from the Stetfordshire Pattenies,
England This ware is OF the latest
pattern and so delicate in tint that it
can scarcely be distinguished from the
best French China Wares.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

Parties Of 25 VIII wish to visit
Boston and see and bear the Evange-
lists, Moody and Sankcy, can get tick
cts from White River Junction to
Boston and return for $4.75. Good for
five days from date Of said tickets.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

Montpelier paid $3.50 for Inc
support Of its poor last year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

A full assortment of cut glass and
common glass ware, also complete
stock of French China, Stone China
and
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

See Proclamation for Fast in an
other column.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

e L Wo edward of Windsor has
taken up bis residence among us once
more Glad of it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21
Cheap Table Wares.

Paper Hangings, Carpets, etc.
The largest and best stock Of Decor
ating Paper Haugings to be found
in Windsor County, is open for in
spection. Although these papers
are from the best manufactures IN
the country and are selected from
the newest patterns. They are sell
ling at as low prices as inferior
qualities are in many places.
Do not fail to see my stock Of Carpets,
Window Shades and Shade Fixtures
aud learn prices.
Ihave one OF the largest stocks Of
Cotton Goods as well as Dress Goods,
Woolens and Small Wares, to be
found anywhere in the State.
j. b. JONES.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

DR.. S. w. SMYTH,
Claremont, n. II.
Dear Sir IL have been much gratifed and
benefited by your treatment of my CASE
(Catarrh with scrofulous tendency in the
system,) requiring applications TO the eyes,
ears, throat and nasal passages as well as the
blood. One month under your prescription
effected great change in my general hcalti,
and in the local difficulties. am free tc
say, you seem to understand well disease ant
its proper remedies, andt recommend VOW
treatment to such as may require
| assistance.
Very truly yours,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

"A part Of the Towns Pratt place
was sold last Saturday. "Copper,'
Samuel G.'s boy, bid it off for 800.
1t consists of two houses, the home of
the Pratts, and the Dana Hill Lot.
The Farm is to be sold one week from
next Saturday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

Paper Hmgings, Carpets, etc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-03-21

-"iayes and honest ways" don't
make the times any better. "A pious
deacon, a manufacturer at North
Hartland, says he can get plenty of
help for their board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-08-28
ALLEGED RUSSIAN ATROCITIES.
A STRONG PROTEST FROM THE OTTOMAN COVER,
.InNr-sANAGE Lcrs cuAncEn


MENT-sAvAGE ACTS CHARGED.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-The Turkish Lega-
tion has received a circular from the Ottoman Foreign
Minister complaining OF atrocities. He says the
GOvernorGeneral OF AdranOple has Transmitted to us
the following list OF OF barbarity committed by
the Russians and Bugarians in the village Of AdTanope
"On Monday July %, the Bugaraus of the district OF
Esn-saghra wounded Azzie and Fama, hanoums Of the
village OF Torkan. On the day the Bugarians
wounded five Musselmans Of the village Of Baba-
Mushin At AlaDlgh four Mussemans were put
10 death. Ahmedel-3Iustapha Of the village Of
Echekdn a child two years Old, called Zilika
and Fitna honoum OF Guitar, at TournOvo, were
wounded with shots and bayOnets At Hayn-Baba, a
village in the District Of Hassan. Moustapha Pasha, Has
san and Kadja Inclined received wounds from which
they died. Twelve emgrants from Arab and AmbarlI.
among whom were women and children, were mass
acred Similar acts have been committed at selimno,
Jen sahgra, Jamboi, and in other localities Of the
village OF AdriRnople. All the wounded, and the bodies
OF Hassan and Kada-Menmcd were taken 10 AdranOp.e
The English Consul and Vice Consul, well the
respondent Of The London Times. have verified them
selves the condition of these unfortunates
When the Russians entered Haza Bey village OF the
district Of Esk saghra 400 Mussumans who sought
refuge in different places and among whom women
and children were massacIed regardless OF age sex
A Mussulman and three women, two OF them wounded.
and their children, were the only ones who escaped
from the massacre More than thirty Mussulmans who
had emgrated from TirnOya were carried on by Cos
sacks and Bugarlans who forcbly took them 20 that
town, after having compelled the to Chris
tian costume.
Reouf Pasha teegraphs 10 the following facts which
occurred in the country where his army operating:
The Mussulman villages In the district 0f Esh sagra
are of unheard Of atrocities on the part OF the
enemy. Ia a village near Gulu, every male inhabtant
was nassaerod women were compelled TO change them