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0naIIG0Ck.
Miss Ella Mapp is visiting Mrs. j.
G. Mock on Joynes street.

Miss Ella Mapp is visiting Mrs. j.
G.. Mock on Joynes street.
Mr.. w. F. Knox is in town, stop
ping at the Grand Central Hotel.
Major B. P. Lee was guest of Mr..
Thomas NJ. Scott, this week.
Miss Blanche Evans has returned
from a visit to Halifax county.
Mrs. S. P. Joynes is spending the
Fall with her son, Prof. &. g. Joynes.
R. T. Ames left for Baltimore, Md,
on steamer Pocomoke, on last Mon
day.
Rev. E. G. Atkins will begin pro-
tracted service in the NJ. E. Church,
Sunday night.
Mr.. Charles H. Mills, of Baltimore,
son of Mr. W. s. Mills of this town,
arrived here on Saturday last.
Mr.. E. G.. Gordy has settled here
permanently to open photograph
gallery and has rented rooms over
the store of A. ]. Winder. A sky
light suited to the business was al
ready in the roof Of the store.
1t is reported, that Mr.. William
Gardner eloped with Miss Leila
White on last Sunday afternoon.
They left Andrew Chapel, near
Cashville. it is stated, to take
the train for some pointin Maryland.
Rev. A. J. Reamy baptized five
candidates in the pool in the Baptist
Church, Sunday night, in the pres.
ence of large audience Four other
candidates were received for bap-
tism. Mr.. Reamy is assisting this
week Rev. w. W. Wood, of Modes
town, in protracted meeting.
Mr.. G. Fred Kelly and bride re-
turned on Tuesday, by steamer Mag
gle. They were met by friends and
escorted to the residence of Mr.. A. G..
Kelly, father Of the groom, where
they will reside for time. A resi-
dence will be erected for them on the
fine lot on Market street, adjoining
the dwelling of A. G. Kelly.
Our people are taking stock in the
new bank. Mr.. Herbst is pushing
the enterprise throughout the two
counties. The subscriptions to same
will be closed on the Sth inst. Any
whom Mr.. E. A. Herbst has failed to
solicit may address him by letter, at
Onancock, stating the number of
shares they wish to subscribe.
The oratorical contest for the Dem
crest silver medal, which took place
in the town hall on last Thursday,
was considered success. The con-
testants all acquitted themselves
well. The judges-awarded the medal
to Miss Annie Pennewell, to whom it
was presented by Mr.. F. P. Brent.
Altogether the exercises were con-
sidered by many to be among the
most entertaining ever given in the
town. These medal contests were
inaugurated in New York City by
VIM. Jennings Demorest, for the
education of youth in the principles
of temperance. Miss Pennewell is
now entitled to compete for gold
medal and later for q diamond medal.
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To the voters of Accomac and
Northampton counties:
The charge is being circulated
against DR.. Smith, the regular dem
ocratic nominee for foater delegate
for said counties, with detrimental
intentions, that he has natural oys-
ter beds staked in and assigned to
him. AS commissioner for North
ampton county to assist in designat-
ing these rocks, and having recently
completed the survey of same, in
Nassawadox creek, I do positively
assert that we found no natural
bottoms staked in or encroaohed up
On by DR.. Smith. have known DR..
Smith for 3S years, and from an ac-
quaintance Of such long standing, l
have always found him to be an
amiable, courteous and intelligent
gentleman and the last man: to set
aside rights or privileges to himself,
to which he had no just claim. /
would-respectfully say to my Demo
cratic brethren to. fight shy of indie
pendent candidates-legislative bod
les and Democratic caucuses do not
know where to place them or to find
them If elected.
A. II ASHRY.
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NEIGMBORu0OD NOTES.
MRnDSvtile.

1hNSsDStkiiSs
Mr.. George w. Gillespie is again at
tending school at William and Mary
College, this session.
: Eddie West, son of DR.. Francis
West, of Modestown, died on Tues
day night of last week, after short
but severe illness.
Mrs. Ann Nelson, o venerable and
highly esteemed lady, died at the
house of her grandson, Shepherd
Hickman, OF Nelsonia, last week.
The firm of Miles s. Wigton, in
Modestown, has been dissolved by
mutual consent. Mr.. Miles retiring
from business and Mr.. Edward S.
johnson succeeding him.
DIR. and Mrs. J. R. Bowdoin are
again at home after quite lengthy
visit to Baltimore. We are glad to
note that our venerable friend re-
turns to us somewhat improved in
health by his trip.
Samuel W. Mathews has returned
from the great Fair at Chicago. 1t
is related by friend of his, that he
was required to pay double the usual
admission fee, because Of the fact
that he saw twice as much as anyone
else.
Samuel Abbott and Chas. B. Ewell
will soon open saloon and general
store at the crossroads about q mile
east of this village. They are young
men of ability and pleasing address
and will doubtless do we'll in their
new venture.
VIM. Mock, OF Olatha, Kansas, left
for home last week. Billie being
young man of good address and of a
CHEEKY disposition made many friends
while here, and many regret the
necessity of his departure for his far
western home.
The sentiment is general through
out this section, among all classes,
that owing to the scarcity of game
i. e: of patridges, rabbits, &c., oc-
casioned by the severity of last win
ter that we all should refrain from
cunning for the same during the
whole of this coming fall and winter,
that the aid and sympathy of the
fathers and mothers and especially
the mothers in the land should be
secured, as well as the cooperation
of our youthful sportsmen, them
selves, in order that this proposition
should be carried out, and our woods
and fields once more be filled with
the musical notes of bob White
and the unobtrusive presence of
toothsome old cotton tail.n In ad-
dition to the above, a prohibitory
law in respect thereto, by our Legis
lature, which shall expire in two
years, is desired by the people.
r,.,,,rornu.nyIIsa
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Much appreciated are the styles
and prices Of dress goods and wraps
at Ames, Shield s. Co.'S, and they are
doing good business in those lines.
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slocomb Bros, onancock,. is the
place to get the very latest designs
in dress goods and trimmings to
match in furs, braids. silks, gimps
and velvets.
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You will find slocomb Bros goods
all marked in plain figures and prices
the same to everyone, and if you
want fine clothing at a reasonable
price be sure to go there.
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For SALE-Five young horses,
home stock and six Morrill, colts, 2
years old. w. Short, New Church,
Va.
WANTED-By a competent clerk,
position in hotel or store in Accomac.
Z. Onancock, Va.
NoT1cE-The firm of Crockett &
Newman, by mutual consent, dis
solved partnership, August 31st, 1893.
T. A. Crockett, Tangier Island.
For SALE-A very valuable farm of
fifty-six acres, belonging to Mrs. Su-
san E. Fox, and situated at Wacha-
preague. Apply to Thos. W.Russell.
For RRNT-House with six rooms
and lot, well situated in VAGINA
prague. E. T. Powell.
For RENT-For year 1894, the
dwelling and lot at Drummondtown,
at present occupied by Bayly Ashby.
For terms, etc., apply to Thomas j..
Powell, Onancock, or A. j. Lllllston,
Accomac G. Fl.
Nacirema never disappoints you.
Hendrickson & Co., send the best
prices from Washington, D. C., for
Eastern Shore sweets. Try them.
Hendrickson IS Co., 921 La. avenue,
Washington. d. @.
WANTED-An' industrious farmer
to superintend and work on farm
in Northampton. Liberal wages paid
to O. suitable man. Robinson Not
tingham, Eastville, Va.
FOR SALE-1OO pairs of oyster
shafts from 90 to 80 feet in length
also oyster tong heads. Hopkins
Bro s. Co.. Hopkins P. 0.
WANTED-virginia sweets. NJ.
Williams s. Co., general commission
merchants, 81 Phila. market, Phlla.,
Pa.
For SAIE-Steam saw mill, plan
er, timber wheels &c.-all IN good
condition. Please take notice also
that we.intend to close up our bust.
ness and all indebted to us must set
tie at once. Parks q Nelson.
NoT1cE-We have for sale oyster
tongs and shafts from Is to 2G feet
long. j. G. Justis s. Co., Hunting
Creek.
NoTIcE-I wish to employ color
ed man to carry on my farm:
will rent the farm for share of crop
or money. Mrs. e. f. G. Garrett,
Accomac G. H., Va
acknowledgements and tran
sient by Mrs. Lille Dix Nelson, 671
w. Fayette street, near Green, Balti-
more, Md.
FOR RENT-For balance OF this
year and 1894, the house in Onancock
where keep a jewelry store, suitable
for carrying on any kind Of business.
Centrally located, size of storeroom
1Sx26. Has glass front. Dwelling above
and in rear, connected. Would rather
rent whole, complete. Possession
given middle of October. Apply to
w. j. Neville, Jr., or VIM. G. West.
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Tensperurieevliie

Mr.. S. w. Matthews returned from
the "White City" last Monday.
Miss Inez Brodwater spent last
week with friends in Baltimore.
Capt. W. T. Mister moved into his
new residence on Railroad ave., this
week.
Much needed improvements will
be made during the coming week at
this place.
Rev. J. w. Nicholson will deliver
his farewell sermon at this place next
Sunday morning. His departure
will be regretted by all
Our people are delighted at the
passage of the Repeal bill' by the
Senate and one can readily imagine
that business prospects are already
Frightening.
Our people seem to be very apa-
thetic on the subject of the coming
election, but in all probability they
will wake up in time to do their du-
ty on the 18th.
Mr.. W. H. Pruitt, Jr., returned
from New York last week to this
place and will engage in the mercan-
tile business with Mr.. A. S. Mat
thews, under the firm name of Mat
thews & Pruitt.
Our sportsmen are very much in
terested in a proposed law to pro-
hibit quail shooting until Novem-
Der, 1894, and also to prohibit hunt
ing the same bird in the snow. This
law ought to appeal to every true
sportsman.
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woman,s missionary Society.

The annual maeting of the Wo-
mans Missionary Society of the Vir-
ginia Conference will convene in
Hampton, Va, November Sth, 1898,
at $50 a. m. Delegates from the
Eastern Shore District are expected
to arrive in Hampton, Tuesday. Nov
ember 18th, on the evening boat.
MRS. q. B. Quincy,
District Secretary.
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A quantity of clothing, hats and
other new goods in different lines will
be received this week by Ames,
Shield s. Co., to replenish their stock.
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For home like comforts, good fare
and moderate charges, the Maltby
House, Baltimore, cannot be sur
passed.
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Slocomb Bros. advertise strictly in
their own name. and you will find
their goods brand new and of the Ia
test styles.
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GAINESVILLE, Va.
p.,,tlcal.spc.kinx n. Accomac c. H.

neutrality-suspicious. ut AccOmac C. III.
Major Baker P. Lee was on hand
according to announcement, to ad
dress the voters of Accomac and the
midday train brought one Mr.. Crave
ly, Third partyite. A joint discus
sion having been arranged between
them, Major Lee led off in a chaste,
persuasive address of three quarters
of an hour in which the great issues
in the present canvas were forcibly
and eloquently presented. was follow.
ed by Gravely in an address of an
hour, who discussed the silver and
other Federal questions, entirely for
eign to and in no way connected with
the issues in the present canvass,
Major Lee concluding the debate in
a neat and attractive speech of Is
minutes. Major Lee had the entire
audience with him few Republicans
excepted.
At the close of the joint discussion
Capt. Laban T. Lewis, unannounced
took the stand, to present his claims
for support as an independent Dem
ocratic candidate" The merits of
his claims did not strike us and we
imagine the sonorous tones of the
Captain were too nearly drowned by
the noisy demonstrations of the au-
dience to make much Of an impress
sion upon anyone. The average Ac-
comac Democrat does not take kindly
to Independent Democrats and did
not to him.
Mr.. Patterson, member of Congress-,
from Tennessee, too was on hand to
deliver an address, but got "huffyn
because the Judge declined to allow
him the use of the courthouse and
departed.
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Gravely, Third party candidate
for Attorney-General, who adj
dressed the citizens of Accomac
last Monday, is an old line Republi-
can, and surely not a safe advisor for
the Democrats of Accomac. If any
one was fooled by him, we have not
heard of it, and we will be very much
mistaken in our calculations, if Mr..
Gravely does not think so too when
the news reaches him after the 18th
of November.
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NoT1cE-A dark brindle cow, with
four white feet, has been on my prem
ises for some time. The owner is re-
quested to call for her, pay charges
and take her away. Arthur Parks.
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To buy your gum boots and oil
clothing cheap, go to
Ashby s. Beloat's.
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NoTICE-A yearling came to my
home four years ago. The owner
is requested to call for her and pay
charges. NJ. j. Poulson.
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For SAIE-Yoke of oxen years
old. M. Northam, Modestown, Va.
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NorIoE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from employing or har-
boring my SON. James Seymour Ben
nett. -4Iett.
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Just received a line of ladies, misses
and children's wraps, cheap at
Ashby & Beloat's.
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Ames, Shield s Co.'S buyer is off
selecting more new goods and will
return this week
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For SALE-Locust posts. W. E.
Mapp, Onley, Va.
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NoT1cE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cunning or other
wise trespassing upon the premises
known as ssBowman's Follyn under
the penalty of a prosecution to the
fullextent of the law. VIM. H. Coxton
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WANTED-By competent clerk,
position in hotel or store in Accomac.
<. Onancock, Va.
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NoT1cE-The firm of Crockett &
Newman, by mutual consent, dis
solved partnership, August 31st, 1893.
T. A. Crockett, Tangier Island.
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Letters From tho People.

MR.. EDIToR:-With more money
for their years toll in their pockets
than ever before, what reasons have
our farmers, or any single one OF
them, for voting for any party's can
didates except the candidates of the
Democratic party, under whose fos,
tering care we now live and prosper.
The people here are satisfied in do
ing we'll and are not going to risk
their interests in the hands of their
old enemy, the Republican party,
nor in the hands of it's instrument,
the So called Peoples party-a par
ty whose aims and purposes are al
together too uncertain for us to trust
in. On Tuesday next that Accomac
will emphasize these expressions in
no uncertain tones, is absolutely
true, we believe. On that day Acco-
mac and Virginia expects every man
to do his duty; his duty not only to
his county and state, but especially
to himself, his wife, his sons and his
daughters. In the South there can
be but two parties-the one Is for us,
the other is against US. This is plain
enough for bind man to see. The
better element in the South can't
afford to indulge in political differ
ences, other sections of our country
may; the domination Of ignorance
and race preiudices is not feared by
them. With us of the South it is
quite different. Political division
among the intelligent people of our
section, but invites chaos, social dis
order and ruin. United we may
stand, but divided we must, and will
surely fall. These are self.evident
truths, and every other considera-
ton, whether of silver or of gold, or
of the tariff, must be subordinated
to them, however much we may re-
greet it. Certainly the time is not
now, and we fear is yet long way
off, when the good people of the
South can afford to indulge in indie
pendence of political thought and
action, however much some of us
may desire to do so. Such q course
would be fatal to every interest that
we now love and cherish and would
be destructive to every hope and as
piration that now animates the great
Southern heart. So then on Tues
day, the 18th day of November next,
let every man discharge his duty by
going to the polls and supporting
that party to which alone he can
look for prosperity, peace and safety.
N. W. Mock,
Mappsville, Va, Nov. 1st, 1893.
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For SALE-A good paying livery al
Hallwood. W. S. Mock.
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IMMENSE
CHOICE
CHEAP

We have just crowded our Carpet Room with new and
handsome carpets from 12s cents to 81. yard-a
good heavy Ingram Carpet very moderate price as
Cheap as rag carpet and much prettier, splendid
carpets from so cents to rs cents Rugs Door
Mats &c.
Do send the cities until you have goods
and prices can save you money and time We also also
partments. Handsome goods at very moderate prices
that is what show you to-day-and we cor
daily invite you to give early call-and we will
save you money.
VS., Dickinson & Son,
Dry Goods, Carpets, and
furniture Emporium.
PoCOMOKE CITY Md.
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FOR SAIE-My boat. dead rise
lighter, sloop- rig-will carry about
1855 bushels of oysters. She has good
sails and is in good repair in all re-
spects. B. F. Hargis. 5Broadwater,
Northampton county, Va.
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w e Have Them!


The Styles For This Season.
Our large and attractive stock of
Dress Goods and Trimmings
selected with greatest from the finest stocks OF New
York Philadelphia and Baltimore, contains the best patterns
and shades of styles in both staples and novelties
Cloth Figured Soe Densches Fabrikat Loent Cloth &C.
prices lowehere special bargains marked
far below value.
Wraps for Ladies and Children,
the very latest patterns The line lrscass containing
q variety of fabrics and shades
Ladies Ready Made Tea Gowns-prces from 81 upward.
Embroidered white Flannel Skrtng
Excellent line of Handkerchefs and large stock of Notions
Ladies' and Chdrens Shoes-all kinds
large line of Suits Pants and Overcoats for
men and boys.
Hats Caps Shoes Neckwear and other furnishings for
and boys
Large stock Furniture Trunks and Satches Carpets Cur
tains, Queensware, &c.
The Statement is true that this stock large and attractive
that you well anywhere but to see us and you
will the display pleasing and that taste can be suited
in quantity and quality.
Salesadies in Ladies Department.
n Onancnck. Va.
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NoT1CE-I will sell at public auc-
ton on Wednesday, November 9Th,
all of my household and kitchen
furniture, two horse mower, Wood
make, 1 one horse rake, foot Dump,
/ cart, jumpseat carriage, set OF
double buggy harness, l family mare
5 years old, 1 standard fsrood mare 10
years old, / two yeass old FLY by
Window, / four month Ily, standard
by Window, 2 Jersey cows, &c. Sale
to begin at 1890 p, IN. EEerms made
known on day of sale. =. G. Kellam,
louisville.
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For SAIE-Five young horses,
home stock and six Morrill, colts, Q
years old. J.W. Short, New Church,
Va.
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For SALE-Av very valuable farm of
fifty-six acres, belonging to Mrs. 81.
san E. Fox, and situated at Wacha-
preague. Apply to Thos. w. Russell.
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For. RENT-For year 1894, the
dwelling and lot at Drummondtown,
at present occupied by Bayly Ashby.
For terms, etc., apply to Thomas j..
Powell, Onancock, or A. j. Lllllston,
A onnmao O. III
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For RENT-House with six rooms
and lot, well situated in VAGINA
preague. E. r.. Powell.
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For cheap furniture, carpets, oil
cloths and mating, go to.
Ashby s. Beloat's.
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For SALE-1OO pairs of oyster
shafts. from 30 to 80 feet in length
also oyster tong heads. Hopkins
Bro s. Co.. Hopkins P. O.
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WANTED-An industrious farmer
to superintend and work on a farm
in Northampton. Liberal wages paid
to O. suitable man. Robinson Not
tingham, Eastville, Va.
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WANrED-virginia sweets. NJ.
Williams & Co., general commission
merchants, 81 Phila. market, Phila.,
Pa.
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ohm w. Edmonds. Editor and Owner.
LOCAL NEWS.

Election, next Tuesday, November
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For SALE-Steam saw mill, plan
err, timber wheels &c.-all in good
condition. Please take notice also
that we-intend to close up our bust.
ness and all indebted to us must set
tie at once. Parks s. Nelson.
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Druckenmiller family, pronounced
by press and pulpit as tirst-class in ev-
cry respect, will give one OF their
grand entertainments, consisting Of
vocal and Instrumental music, dia
logues and character sketches, in the
Town Hall, Onancock, for the benefit
of the N, E. Church, next Wednes-
day, November Sth, 7.3O Pr Sup
per will be served at close Of enter
tainment. Admission rs cents, re-
served seats 35 cents.
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Our large and attractive stock of
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Observation-Disclosures and tran
sient by Mrs. Lille Dix Nelson, GIL
w. Fayette street, near Green, Balti-
more, Md.
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Hendrickson g. Co., send the best
prices from Washington, D. G., for
Eastern Shore sweets. Try them.
Hendrickson IS Co., 921 La. avenue,
Washington, D. @.
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Mr.. George w. Gillespie is again at
tending school at William and Mary
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11

The people quickly recognize merit, and
this is the reason the sales of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla are continually Increasing. Try it.
How People We're Broken on the Wheel"
This particular form Of capital pun
ishment has only been in vogue in Ger
many and France. In the latter coun-
try 1t was abolished in the revolution,
but in Germany it has been used for
parricide and for treason in the present
century. The German method was to
bind the criminal to the spokes Of a
large wheel with his arms and legs out
stretched, and to break all his limbs
with blows of an iron bar as the wheel
revolved. He was then left to die.
In France he was bound to an x shaped
cross, which had two grooves in each
arm. One Of these came above and one
below each elbow and knee. The ex-
ecutioner struck at these grooves, break
ing the limbs in eight places, and some
times finished with one or two blows on
the abdomen, which caused immediate
death. These last were the mercy strokes,
or coups de grace. If these were not
given, the unhappy wretch was unbound,
still alive, bound to the circumference
Of small wheel and left to die.