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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
Stanley.

Eating the character of Stanley
do to measure him by the
sstandards, We must rather
him in connection with those
ms OF early life that would have
an ordinary nature to a life of
y, if not Of ignominy. Nurtured
|lsh poorhouse. which could not
en- q great advance on that de-
by Dickens in Oliver Twist, yet
[ved, and perhaps had his con-
toughened into contempt for
With limited education, he
y and brought up at New Or
there he won the regard of an
fleman named Stanley, and the
bowed his love for his protector
Pping the name and taking
Pls guardian. Then came the
ferty and death for the old man,
pee under the Confederate flag
young one. Homeless and a
u again, he drifted from pillar
Always observing AID never
to the temptations that beset
lie at length secured the first
p work of his life on a news.
P Pr: imposing in person nor natu-
liant IL in intellect, istanley's
Efforts as q journalist were far
Pmlslng. His first attempts at
we're slow and labored, as were
Ps5 attempts atpublic speaking;
ne has never overcome the
better preliminary training,
E ne has grown in simplicity and
II even in its figures it reminds
wrapt utterances of the old
seers. In the same way his
as improved; he has lost the
eei1-consciousness of his earlier
IS and he stands before the
one who has come up from
y OF the Shadow of Death with
sc Tor mankind.-Brookly
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
work,ngwomen Who Gamble.

There is peculiar gambling club of
workingwomen in England, having
thirty-four members. Each woman de-
posits a small sum of money as her en-
trance fee, and the winners pay the rent
and the woman in charge of the rooms.
The gambling is done by means of bits
of paper containing the numbers, passed
around like refreshments on plate. and
each woman draws piece in turn. The
highest and lowest numbers win the pile,
toward which each woman contributes
her share
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
How's This9

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
rase of Catarrh that cannot be cured by taking
F. j. CHENEY g. CO., Props, Toledo o.
We. the undersigned, have known F. j. Che.
ney for the last fifteen years, and believe him
and financially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm.
WEST & TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
WALD1NG, K1NEAN & MARVIN Wholesale Drug.
pists, Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and NJ ucous surfaces OF
the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
old Ago Attacks the Queen Sharply.

The queen of England is aging per-
ceptibly. Great care is taken OF the
royal lady, who moves about as little as
possible even in her own apartments,
and is constantly attended by an alert
and devoted Scotchman, who anticipates
her wishes. Stairs are assembled back
ward and very slowly, and the ebony
stick is in constant demand. Yet the
queen is only II years old.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
\ NEW HAMPSHIRE PROTEST.

Iloathe, abhor, detest. despise,
Aboninate dried apple pies
like good bread, like good meat,
Or anything that's good to eat;
But Of all poor grub beneath the skies
The poorest is dried apple pies.
Give me the tOOthache or sore eyes,
IAt don't give me dried apple pies.
The farmer takes his gnarllest fruit,
'Tis wormy. bitter and hard. tn boot;
They leave the hulls to make us cough,
And don't take half the peeling OF.
Then on dirty cord It's strung
And in garrett window hung;
And there 1t serves q roost for flies
Until it's made up into pies.
Tread on my corns and tell me lies,
But don't pass me dried apple pies.
Keene IN. H.) Sentinel.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
The Root of the Evil.

Hc-.sWhile the choir was trying to
master the new TIE Deum the other night
at the church rehearsal the organ sud
denly stopped, and we found the boy
who had been blowing 1T tlaton his back,
unconscious.
she-"What did you do, send for a
doctor?''
He-'No, we stopped singing. Life.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
SHIL0ll'S
C0NSU NJ PTI0N
CURE.

The success of this Great Cough Cure is
without a parallel in the history Of medicine.
All druggists are authorized to sell it on a pos
tive guarantee, test that no other cure can sue.
cessfully stand. That it may become known,
the Proprietors, at an enormous expense, are
placing Sample Bottle Free into every home
in the United States and Canada. If you have
Cough, Sore Throat. or Bronchitis, use ii, for
it will cure you. If your child has the Group,
or Whooping Cough, use it promptly, and RELIEF
is sure. If you dread that insidious disease
Consumption, use it. Ask your Druggist fol
SHILOH'S CURE, Price 10 cts, so cts. and
$I.oo. If your Lungs are sore or Back lame
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Price IS cts
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

AMONG the measures devised by the
ministry of the interior of Russia to pre-
vent the destructive fires in villages and
small towns is law, making 1t compul-
sorry for every house owner to have two
rows of trees planted around his house.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
and tho Astro,oger.


no 's;n Xxi King of Persia, whose name
tan IL - mention in order not to
lt ~ tse,ings Of any of his rela-
the INV still be alive, was very
S y 1,eevi>h. He was crammed
q al &c + odd whims, as is frequently
''lI' ..;,h old gentlemen who have
SC ''a;r usefulness. This aged
h ''e ',,al in Oriental countries,
> l Il; :" court an astrologer, or ma
i'S was an expert at predicting
WI" ~, come to pass. Almost any
a. =" q coming event, but
,;, l of this old craven image
u., ar,ablv verified, much to the
nv" ~ ,he King. who did not like to
VI s ,n that there was anything
u; ~ .mar,er than himself. The
~, .aon undertook to prevent the
a ',e Of the a,trologer from COM
i ~ but without success. This
H. w. Oriental potentate very sore.
lie he devised plan by which the
~ ~ won d infaIlibiy slip up and
e., =, in the eyes Of the voters.
~ " X; . ordered the astrologer
~ ~ l ", him on the day follow
m a. Magician was on hand. The
Nv nv seated on his throne. arrayed
Is,t clothes. By his side stood a
!, Young girl.
Air. smart Alex, are you as
aver at -eeing through grind
said the monarch.
ahaut the same Us usual, Your
see this young person. I have
lar ny from an humble position
yGlueeu. Now, Iwantyou to tell
and Of what disease she will
r.baw!s replied the astrologer;
something hard. I don't like
sucI easy conundrums as that.
obout a, easy as predicting that
y lockwood would be defeated tor
ID sidency.
on and, and Ill put up the
y y tj,nt YOUR prediction will not he
ye. -
d ii vol. and raise you ten thou
,sv YOU. Now show your hand.
ID edict' SAID the astrologer, that
Ea II die from the weakness of old
BID King drew his dagger and
'AF it fatally few times into the
ii the slave, who fell dead.
d aloft tie bloody dagger, the
ID old fool exclaimed in an ex-
u amer:
gre won! She did not die as you
re I'd. The money is mine, and
) ~ bettsr peddle clans for o living
,,S Wv on. As prophet you are not
'N g Your Majesty's pardon, but !
4 h IN. She died precisely as l said
pIic ID"
cha is that?"
Of Il id she would die from the weak
ins, Old age, and so she has. Her
hou Jas brought about by the weak
thin old age-of your old age"
W the King declared the meeting
.hs ed, took to his bed and in a
!, IL y me Was carted out to the local
,r,ir y.-TeGas SUNngs.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

You wear out clothes on q washboard ten
times as much as on the body. HoD foolish.
Buy Dobbins' Electric Soap and save this
useless wear. Made ever since 1854. Don't
take imitation. There are lots of them.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
Too HastY.

est breaks my heart to think Of it,
ssWhat does?''
sold Bullion failed and broke off my
match with his daughter"
.sWell?''
all his property to his wife. Life.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

A CHEERFUL homo Is where cheerful
children play. They cannot be cheerful o.
have good health unless thy are OCCASION
ally given DIR. Bulls Worm Destroyers.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

SIR WALTER SCOTT, the great novelist,
and Sir Edwin Landseer, the great
painter, made their whole lives happy by
their love of dogs.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
A Nightmare.

81 nevah eat mince pie" said Chappie'
sWhy not?" asked Hicks.
"It makes me dweam of my ancestahs,
and between US, they were all twades'
men. "-Life
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

WHEN slovens get tidy they polish the
bottoms o: tn. pans" When servants are
given SArOl.lO they are never tired 81
nlanninR up'
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
TOURISTS,

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
should take ON every trip bottle of Syrup
Of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and eff
fectually on the kidneys, liver and bowels
preventing fevers, headaches and other
forms OF sickness. For sale in soc and $1.O0
bottles by all leading druggists.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

FOR THROAT DISEASES, COUGHS
COLDS, ETC., etfectual relief is found In tht
use of .Bro,Uns Bronchial Troclles." Pric,
Is cts Sold only in bOres.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

AN old adage says the hardest operation of
war is to stop it. The same is also true of o
dog fght-Chicayo Ledger.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

FoGa speaks of the Government warehouse
as spurgatory, inasmuch as spirits are there
held temporarily in bond.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
A Slippery Rhyme.

A slippery Rhyme.
"There's many slip 'twixt the cup and the
lip
Said Willy, in manner quite clipper;
But when he gave lip to his mother there
were
No slips 'twixt the slipper and Upper.
-NeW York Herald.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

{ople would rather hug 3 de-
= pretty girl. Editors are
class.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

CIRCUS performers never engage board by
the season They simply take spring board
Do you tumble?
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

Tn afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it, Csc.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
He Wanted to See.

Kind Lady-"Poor man, will you not
tell me how you came to lose your eye
sight?'
Blind Man-"All right, marin, but
first let me see the money you are going
to give me. "-Tcras Sifti',gs.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

Exr1NGu1sH1Ne c lamp is like a small sup
merit is small blowout
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

THE best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. CSC.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

sORpER slate" is the injudicous advice sus-
pended before certain coal Offices
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

A MEXICAN lass remains lass until she is
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

IT is difficult job to set hen OF a good ex-
ample.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23
$3.50 PER DAY

.p * %sSs easy * nss ses
brush required. No hard labor. No dust dirt.
Always ready use. An artisl. every housekeeper
will buy packages sold in Philadelphia. Exclusive
agency for more counties given competent pe-
son Write day enclosing stamp for partic1srs You
Fourth St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

BEEcHAM's PILLS cure Bilious and
Nervous Ills.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-01-23

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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-12-25
.How to Cure All SKIN diseases >,

Simply apply "Swaynes Ointment" No inter-
nal medicine required. Cures letter, eczema,
itch erysipelas, all unsghtly eruptions on the
white and healthy. Its great healing and cura-
tive powers are possessed by no other remedy
Ask your druggist for SwaYne sOintment.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-12-25
P2 South steel, sa!(,,,
application. iurnisned gratis on

~" AGENTs:
ROUSE l. RICHARDS0N'tS0nn , ND. a
y y NJ HUFF' MI Green. sMIdreoviiie, Md.
ROE TUCK K En- sqFSa lsssn reen, Md,
d. I. BENSON, Benson, Ma il' Nd 81
j. H. WANN, Emmorton $
CHARLES BODE. Emmosnsd. s.
CHARLES RIG D0N, Chas.on, Md. e.
H; P; sTkAsBAUGH ,0IsSes sSos,t, Hill, Md. n
sLEE KEHLY, Aberdeesn~'sSil Md.
j. G. ROUSE & CO., Bel wnn, Nd.
]. e. BULL, Bel Air, Nd "' Md.
Fl. RECKORD L. SONS, Rao,
A. T. BRADLEY. oleruO0sfSSiifII s BALTIC. Co.. Nd
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-12-25

From Centennial Headquarters-"I find
Bulls Cough Syrup excellent. having read
and rendering more satisfaction than any
syrup have ever sold IA. b. MalOney. M.
18th 4 Carpenter Sts.. Phila., Pa.
An article based on true and honest principle
is Salvation Oil. Price only 25 cents.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-12-25

s. H. Clifford. New CasseI. Wis, was troubled
with Neuralgia and Rheumatism. his Stomach was
diSordered, his Liver was affected to an alarming
degree appetite fell away, and he was terribly re-
duced in flesh and strength. Three bottles of
Electric Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd. Harrisburg, Ill. had run
ming sore on his leg of eight years standing
Used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven
boxes OF l;uckrns Arm ca Salve. and his leg is
sound and well John Speaker. Catawba, O., had
five large Fever sores on his leg. doctors said he
was incurable. Que bottle Electric BiterS and one
box Blcklen'S ArRica Salve cured him enfIrelv.-
Sold at W. Il. Ev. q Co.'S Drug Store, Bel Air.
---~ s--e-------
The best way to prevent rain is to get
ready to plant turnipf.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-12-25

There are lots of women who wouldn't
marry the best man on earth. They didn't
anyway.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-12-25
Livery ! Stable

Two Bottles Cured Her. vi
CARROLL, Iowa, July, 1889.
/ was suffering 10 years from shocks in my
head, so much SO thai at times l didn't expect
TO recover I took medicines from many doc
tors but did not get any relief until took Pastor
Koenig's Nerve Tonic. The second dose relieved
me and bottles cured me. S. W. PECK.
HARRIsvILLE, Pa, March, 1891.
We began using Pastor Koenig's Nerve Tonic
for our Ia year-eld daughter who had had cpl
leptic fits since she was years old over year
ago with but little hope of any good, as we had
been SO often disappointed in other remedies,
but soon after using this medicine she began to
get better, and We hope that any and all affiict-
ed with this terrible disease will try your Won
derful remedy. l recommend your medicine to
every one affected with any nervous affection
wh1tsvey II. S. BINGHAM
RAEH-A Valuable Book On Nervous
kUk II Diseases sent free to any address.
HKK and poor patients can also OBTAIN
HAA this medicine free OF charge.
This remedy has been prepared by the Reverend
PASTOR Koenig of Fort Wayne, Ind, since 1876 ana
isnow prepared underh his direction by the
KoENIc MED. CO.. Chicago, III.
Sold by Druggists at 81 per Bottle. 6 for So
Large Size, S1.75. 6 Bottles for 50.
In Baltimore Md. by A. G. Huthwelker, Cor
Saratoga and Pearl Streets.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-12-25

Mrs. Snowden-I hear that Jimmy
Jenkins, the coachman, has eloped with
old Moneybag's daughter. Mr.. Snow
den-That will tickle the old man i'm
mensely. Mrs. Snowden-How SO? Mr..
Snowden-Why, the old skinfint will
get out of giving her Christmas pres
ent.-Kearney Enterprise.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-12-25
BROWN IRON BITTERS
Cures Dyspepsia, In
digestion G. Debility.
CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission
airy the formula of simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and
Lung Affections, also a positive and radical
plants. after having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty
to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actual
ed by this motive and desire to relieve human suf-
fering. will send free of charge to all who desire
it. this recipe, in German French or English, with
mail by addressing with stamp, naming this paper,
W. A. Moves, $40 Powers Block, Rochester, n Y.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-12-25

Many Persons are broken
down from overwork or household cares.
Browns Iron BitterS Rebuilds the
system, aids digestion, removes excess of bile,
and cures malaria. Get the genuine.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-12-25
DRUNK ENNESS-EIQUOR HABIT-In
all the World there is but one cure,
nr. Hainas, Golden Snecific.

1t can be given in cup of tea or coffee without
the knowledge of tho person taking It, shecting
moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck. Thousands
of drunkards have been cured who have taken the
Golden Specific in their coffee without their knowl-
edge, and today believe they quit drinking of their
own free will. No harmful effect results from its
cular and full particulars. Address in confidence,
GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co., Is5 Race Street. Cncinnati.0
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-12-25
piles !! piles ironing PiIesI

Symptoms-Moisture itching and singing
most at night; worse by scratching. If allowed TO
continue tumors form, which often bleed and
ulcerate, becoming very sore. Swaynes Ointment
stops the itching and bleeding, heals alterations
and in most cases removes the tumors. At drug
9ists, or by mail, so cents. DIR. Swayne Sons,
Philadelphia. Ask your druggist for It.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-12-25
Bucklen's Arnlca SaIve,

The Best Salve in the World for Cuts. Bruises,
Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter.
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns. and all Skin
Ernptions, and positively cures Piles. or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed&s give perfect salts
faction. or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For Sale by w. II. Evans Il Co., Druggists,
Bel Air, Md.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-12-25
Snecimen Cases

The love of man who marries for mon
ey is founded on rocks.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
r DFO r ID.
KILLED ON THE TRACK.
Joe Frazier Meets a Terrible
Death.
ROANOKE TINES BUREAU,
RADFoRD, VA, Dec. 81.

Joe Frazier, white man, attempted
to get out Of the way Of passenger
train No. II, thinking it was on the OPP
posite track to-day at 1915 p. m.,. at
Radford. Although tho engineer blew
the whistle repeatedly, the man did not
succeed in clearing the track and was
struck by the pilot of the engine. He
was assisted to the station and placed
in cot and DR.. Jeffrey summoned,
who, upon examination, found that he
had received such internal injuries that
he could not possibly live, two OF his
ribs being broken and penetrating the
right lung. A special car was ordered
from East Radford to convey him to
New River, where he expired at 4
O'Clock this evening.
Although 1t was not unexpected, yet
it was a great shock to the commu
nifty and to the many friends of Mrs
Fred. Neville to learn of her death from
Ia grippe yesterday morning. Her fun
eral was preached by Rev. e. L.. Good
win, of tue Episcopal Church, this
afternoon, and larg @ concourse of friends
followed her remains to the cemet terry.
The bereaved husband has the sympathy
of the entire community.
party of capitalists, with General
Superintendent A. G. Hippey and j. II.
Dingee, passed through Radforl on
special train this morning en- route to
Max Medows, and on the return trip
stopped over at Radford for four houls,
taking in the beauty of our city and ex.
pressing themselves as greatly surprised
at the rapid growth. They left to-
night for Bluefeld.
jolly Jim Ridgway, the popular Pull
man car sleeper, is on visit to his
sister in the western section.
T. s. Spindle, of Roanoke, was in
Radford to-day looking after his inter
ests here.
Mrs. Ramsey, mother of Mrs. e. w.
Peck, died at her daughters residence
in the western section this morning
Mrs. Ramsey had reached the ago of
three score and ten and had been an
invalid for some years. Her remains
will be taken to Norfolk tomorrow
night.
Among the unfortunates of Bluefield's
big fire Saturday night with Mr.. Arthur
Peters, son of our townsman, j. D..
Peters.
All the sick of the city are reported
improving except Harry Roberts, who
has typhoid fever, and is not much
better.
L. E. Howard the genial and popular
young manager at the Western Union
office, left this evening Upon ten days
visit to his home in Standard Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
HAVE A RED LEAD PENCIL?
1t Was a Brutal Murder.

CLARKsBURe, w. Va, Dec. 21.-There
is greal excitement among the noun
teineers of Rich Mountain, in Randolph
county, over the murder, on Thursday,
of Jefferson Molleneaux, a country
storekeeper, by Lafayette Eliza, an ex-
convict and desperate outlaw, who
was recently pardoned from serving
fifteen year sentence in the penitentiary,
by Governor Fleming, for killing man
at the same place where he murdered
Molleneaux. The trouble originated
over the price Of groceries, which Eliza
and his son, who were intoxicated,
claimed was exherbitant.
Molleneaux ordered them from tho
store, when fight began, and they
were elected. Obtaining their rifles,
they returned, and after cowing the
bystanders the elder Eliza dubbed his
rifle and buried the butt in Molleneauxs
brain, while the younger men prevented
his friends, at the point of his rifle,
from rendering assistance. The MUIR
derer finally placed his foot on the
breast of his victim and held it there
thirty minutes, defying the crowi. by
this time Molleneaux was dead The
ELIAS attempted to escape to the noun
tains, but were captured and are how in
Jail.