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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
DEWEY'S LAST BATTLE.
His Capture of Manila a Very Humane
:Act-Every Advantage with the Am
orleans and spaniards Surrender.

London, Aug. l6.-Thc Manila CORES
pendent of the Daily Telegraph telegraph
ing Saturday, says
Nothing could be more humane than
the Americans capture of the town. Gen
Merritt and Admiral Dewey's plan was to
spare every object, but the armed de-
fences and the trenches. Apparently the
American losses were extremely small.
The Spanish entertainments varied in
point of distance, from two to four miles
from the center of Old Manila.
Defending this long line of at least 10
miles were not over and probobly under
5000 Spanish regular troops, volunteers and
natives About half that number were in
the hospital. The attacking force num-
bered from 1000 TO 10000 native and 10000
Americans on shore and aboard the fleet.
In every respect the advantage was on the
side of the attack. The American field
guns threw heavier metal and had longer
range than the Spanish, the marksman-
ship of the United States gunners was
much superior to that of the Spaniards,
and the men were stronger and in better
condition. The Spaniards are a small
race compared with their stalwart oppon-
ents; and worn out by hundred days
siege and disappointed by the failure to
arrive of the promised Spanish relief
squadron, they had lost heart. 1t was a
hopeless struggle,
Looking over the bay II was curious to
notice the foreign fleets arranging them
selves according TO their sympathies-the
English and Japanese near the Americans
and the German and French on the oppo-
site sides of the bay north of the Pasie
river The British cruiser Immortalite and
her consorts kept fairly near the Amer
lean line. The attacking squadron form
ed in line between Malate and Old Manila
with the Concord watching the fort at tho
mouth of the Pasg, The American fleet
lay outside the breakwater.
The Olympia fired the first shot at 9;4I
and Il fairly continuous but by no means
furious canonade was kept up until IL 20
BY that time the Matte fort was silepoed
and the American troops then stormcd
the entertainments, Spaniards who were
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
SHOT HIMSELF.


st, Adams, Aug. led. Sturtevant a
fireman on the Central Vermont, shot
himself this evening about 10 o'clock at
his home on South Main street He was
sitting on the lawn with his sister, Miss
Sturtevant. and brother, Vernon Sturtc-
want, when he took a revolver from his
pocket and fired. The ball entered his
body few inches below the heart and
passed around to his back. Drs. Paige,
Berkeley and Robertson were called and
pronounce the wound not necessarily ia
tai. Tho ball win he removed tomorrow
morning.
He Is about % years old and Is a son
OF Smith Sturtevant. who was killed at
tho Hartford railroad accident. No cause
for the action is known, but he says that
II was intentional
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

certain desired information from MAJ or
Gen. Merritt commanding the military
forces in the Philippines. Advices are
hourly expected from him as to his wishes
in the matter. There is a large number of
volunteers in the Philippines, and it is
possible that it may be deemed advisable
to bring them home and If necessary to
replace them with regulars The propos-
ed reduction of the army to the extent
of 10000 men will still leave a military
force of about $4,000 men, regulars and
volunteers, available for all military pur-
poses.
It Is believed to be the purpose OF the
administration TO maintain an army of
at least 100000 men until all the pending
complications with Spain are finally dis
posed of.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
Hoods s es;;'ia
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
MIL are sure, mild, effective
IlOOu . TAIIo All druggists. 25c.

return of the repatrated army but the
government has taken ample precautions.
ut is expected the evacuation of Cuba
will not he completed until December.
Press kilograms from Havana state that
despite the disappointment in military
circles, the news of peace was, on the
whole we'll received and that Il rapid in
crease of material prosperity is antici-
rated"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
BLOOD WILL TELL. "
The Grandson of a Great Au.
thor In the Famous Charge
Up San Juan Hill.
JACK HAwTHORNE's LETTER TO
HIS MOTHER.

In the Field, Cuba, July 6.
Dearest Mother:
write to let you know that | am still
alive and well, though | am rather sur
prised to find myself So
We had Il terrible battle that lasted
three days, and in which we lost 500
killed and wounded | never expected to
come through the battle alive, much less
without d scratch. At least ii dozen were
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

When you call fol. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salvc the great IHle cure, don't accept
anything else. Don't be talked into ac-
rcpting a substitute, for piles. for sores,
for burns.
j. w. O'Sullivan, r. 3. Stearns & Co.,
W. =. Hail. Il. II. Crandall, Winooskl.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

You invite disappointment when YOU eX-
pertinent. DeWitts Little Early Riscrs
are pleasant, easy, thorough little pills.
They cure constipation and sick HEADACHE
Just as sure AS you take them .
j. W. OSullivan, n. b. Stearns a C0s
w. r, Hall. L.. II. Crandall, Winooskf.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises stngs,
iieves the pain instantly Never safe with
out 1t.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

times prCicraUc 70 nauScCuS emulSiOns,
or dclusive stlmulants, malt extracts AMI
alcoholic compounds" II does not give a
mere temporary stimulus to- the nerves.
1t feeds them II rchuilds them, ii makes
rich blood and transforms it into healthy
nerve-tber
GREAT SUFFERING.
"My health had been failing for several
years" writes Mrs. Sophia \. S,emp. %,
Sugargrove, Smythe CO., Va. Il had hot
flashes ana at times a dreadful hurting IN
my back above the loins, | could not rest
at night on account Of hot spc Is. Last
spring / hogan to feel 50 weak | could
scarcely do my work. and in April hroks
down completely. had indigestion ana Kid
ney trouble. Tho pack of my head and
neck would be 50 tired. | could not rest.
The left side OF my face achcd hut tho
pains and aches yielded under the i'll
i fluencc of Dr Picrct's Golden Medical
Discovery and Pleasant pellets | had
also a severe pain In my left limb. | tried
different linimouts but received no rCi,f.
| | could not lie stiil on account of tto
suffering in my body. My limbs and fent
were cold. although ! was in a pcrsplrd-
ton nearly all the time. Sometimes
would have to be proppcl up I'm J. Il al
night and even then could sleep but
| little.
/ II sent for the doctor and asked II no
could cure me. He said he had never failed
| but a time or two. took his trcatm mt
about three weeks ana was no better hut
worse II anything, 50 | decided To try
/ DR. Perce's Golden Medical Discovery.
/ bought six bottles but | had only To take
! -four bottles Of the Golden Medical Dis
covery' and two Walls of the Pleasant
/ Pellets and was able to do my work
again. I have thus far had no return ~
| The disease. | feel better this spring than
| | have felt for several seasons. | have no
! hot spells ike | had for scycra. years. II
! | mad taken your treatment sooner no
douht | could have kept that bad spell off.
but am truly thankful that took your
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= VIII recommend l. to Al suffering as 1
! was
D,~crDs ,vprDrD
! This matchlcss golden Medical Dis
:, ,',,, ',' -, ~
aparllas," "tonics," compound" malt
extracts" and so-called "blood-puriiicrs'
which contain SO large "A porcentaS, of
! alcohol that their persistent use Is almost
certain to awaken a morbid crdv!h- for
! stimulants. The Golden Medical Dis.
| coVcry' il a : importance medicine, pUt4
and simple. 1t may he used with perfect
'm p,r,t,,'', W. .,t
habit il avoided
The unparalleled reputation of Dr.
/ Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has
led some inscriptions dealers To take adj
vantage of the almost UNIVERSAL demand
by attempting to substitute some other ar
tiClc in which they have greater interest
Any druggist who evnces his contempt
for your judgement by trying to fost
| upon you something different from what
YOU ask for, on the lhea that his substi-
tute is Just as Gooa' should he met by
a fiat refusal to discuss the question.
Show him that you have mind of your
own.
The splendid lnvalids Hotel and Sur
gical Institute at Buffalo, n. Y, of which
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

Saitrheum. eczema, every ailment Of the
skin cured by Crystalline, No beneht no
lay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

DeWitt's Little Early RiSers.
The famous little pills
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
Sound as a Nut
Great scrofuIa Sore Cured by
Hoods Sarsaparlila and GOOD
hcaith Completely Restored.

"a bunch appeared on one Of my arms,
due to enlargement OF the bone. 1t in
creased in size. l paid out a great deal
trying to get It removed but every means
failed. At last 1t broke and became q
running sore, and was told 1t was scrof-
ula. Medicines did me no good. The
sore discharged and was exceedingly dis
agreea BILE and became discouraged. Then
was advised to try Hoods Sarsaparilla.
did so, and after taking one bottle the
sore began to look more healthy. kept
on and when had taken three bottles 1t
was all healed except a very small place.
A few more bottles healed that also and
left me as sound as a nut and the scrofuls
has not troub led me since" Capt. VIM.
S. BARKER, Box 8, Wilson's, N. H.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

times preferable 70 nauscous cmulsions,
or dclusivo stmulants, malt extracts AMI
alcoholic compounds" II does not give a
mere temporary stimulus To- the nerves.
1t feeds them: II rchulds them. ii makes
rich blood and transforms Il into healthy
nerve-tiber.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

For delicate, nervous, brokcn-down
and emaciated invalids it is thousand
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

Tho extraordinary effect Of this great
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

No charge is made for consultation by
mail; and any one writing to DR.. Pierce
Will receive cordial. earnest, prompt
reply, containing the best professional adj
vice obtanable in America without ono
cent of cost; and the treatment suggested
will he always the most simple, senslbls
and inexpensive.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
Free Pills

Send your address to H. r. Bucklen
&. Co. Chicago, and set n free sample
box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills A
trial will convince you OF their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective In the cure OF
Consultation and Sick Headache. For.
Malaria and Liver troubles they have
guaranteed to be perfectly free from,
every deleterious substance and to sbe
purely vegetable. They do motive aken.
hv their action, but by giving toiiie Is
stomach and bowels ggea fly inVi 81 rate
the system. Regular size csc. per5 box,
Sold by BurrDw. Martin 4 6 Co, IS Drug
Store. fs Il = j$i
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
NAVY YARD.

The steam engineering force is now
divided up into three shifts of eight
hours each, and work is being kept
up night and day to finish the monitor
puritan. 1T was thought that she
would go into the dry dock today. hui
the order has been changed and the
vessel Will not be locked before next
wccL.
The torpedo boat Wnslow came out
or the dock yesterday and mas steam
uu.
Only small force worked overtime
in the construction and steam engi-
herring departments last night
me Winslow and Foote, the two
torpedo boats, are still being worked on
Where they will be ordered when com
pletcd remains yet to he see
Il, M. Isaac, of the Franklin, return
ed nome yesterday from Port ROYAL.
3. c.. where he had been to take a draf
OF men TO the M!antonomah
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
PORTSMOUTH IL EYYS

"A recess of five minutes was taken TO
allow the members from that ward to
consult together, after which Mr.. Ben
nett suited that q majority was in
favor of nominating Mr.. H. b. Wilkins,
and the minority. w. d. Ntinter. A
vote being taken, Mr. Wilkins was
elected. He received II votes, and Mr..
Minter s.
MIR. Backus stated that the ferry bill
had passed and become law
Mr.. Reed moved that the mayor be
added to the committee on custom
house. Adopted.
MIR. Reed called the attention of the
Council to the condition of South and
Crawford streets and asked that the
Street Committee confer with the S. "A.
l.. to see If they would not assist the
city to put the same in order, and that
the road be requested to clean the
center of their tracks. Adopted.
MIR. Montague called the attention of
the Council to the darkness of certain
corners on Crawford street and request
the S. A. l.. to place the lights where
needed, in accordance with the con-
tract. Adopted.
Mr.. Reed moved that the Sanitary
Inspector be requicd to report TO the
Council whether the private sewers had
been put in a sanitary condition or not.
On Motion adjourned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
NAVAL ORDERS

ia rcd Assistant Payma.:cr p. v
Mohun mas been detached from duty at
the W as hinEton navy yard and ordered
to duty at the navy yard, Pensacola.
and the naval station Key West. re-
iierinS Passed Assistant PaymaSter II.
h. Jcwett, who is ordered 10 duty on
the monitor Puritan.
fasSNed Assistant Paymaster Rcy-
noldS. from the Brooklyn navy yard
To the Montgomery.
Lieutenant +. j.. Lefavor from the
Adams and placed on waiting orders.
Lieut.; y. NJ. Beacher, rom The tor
p2do station, Newport, to special duty
M Brooklyn.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
r,sE x,,.,Iyc OF pusrnAsrEwS.
The Cabinet Discusses ut Length the
Problem.

Washington, d. c., March 1.-The at
ten'tion Of the Cabinet was engaged, TO
great extend, at tn-day's meeting,
with the recent murder of the color d
pos tmaSter and his infant child at Lake
City. S. c.. by 4 mol: cf II hundred or
so white men. 1t was remarked hy Il
member Of the Cabinet. after the close
CT the meeting that this most hainnuS
crime had been passed by almost un-
noticed by the puhle' IN the cvcit5 ment
caused by the wreck of the Maine. and
that thougmful men malM prontahly
give share of their attention II this
great wrong committed by our own
people.
Another outrage ON Republican post
master, which was considered, occurred
at Ada. Ga.
Freeman. the postmaster at the latter
place, was assassinated before he en-
tered on the discharge of his duties as
postmaster. The President. II is said,
IS very much disturbed by these acts,
though he views with satisfaction the
fact that the whole Southern press has
eNpress:l its Indignation. The first
impulse Of the officials In cases Ike
these cited, ii Is said, is TO abolish the
Office, where the outrage occurred, al
though it is realized that such a stcu
would deprive large numbers If Cit
zens who have ncthing to do with the
killing of their postal facilities.
The President. therefore. finds II d.m-
cult to lay down any rigid rule that
could he applied in all cases The office
at Lake City has b on abolished. hut
SD far nothing has been done regarding
me case at Ada The laser presents
some new features.
Freeman had besn appointed post
master nut not having assumed his
duties. was not an officer of the Gov
eminent. Unofficial reports which have
reached the department are ne, clfar
as TO the precise cause for his assass!na-
ton.
one is that he was killed because he
had been appointed, and another is that
ms death was result Of quarrel.
me department, however, will make
an inquiry into the facts ana he guided,
IN Its future coust by what this inquiry
develops
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
THE GAZETTEER couRT-ArARrIAL

NV York, March 1.-The court-mar-
iial which is hearing charges Of con-
spiracy, enlightenment ana conduct I'M
becoming an officer. preferred against
Captain O. NJ. Carter. met here to-day
but almost Immediately ndiOurnsa until
tomorrow. owing to the nOn1lppear-
anCe Of witnesses summoned
Acting Judge Advocate Col Carr said
that he had endeavored 10 set The Wit
nessrS 20 attend, but had not succeed
ed in doing so. Their failure 10 appear
he cXpi .incd, was on the advice Of
counsel. The testimony which the
couri desires 10 obtain in this city Is
in regard 10 the payment OF drafts
amounting 10 over 81 .00G. 600 10 banking
firms here in connection With the con-
tracts endorsed by Captain Carter
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
RhLIEF EXPEDITION ABANDONED

Washington, ID. c.. March 1.-The War
Department has decided 10 abandon its
expedition for tha relief OF she miners
in the Klondiks country, because the
conclusion has been reached that no
necessity exists FOR it. Secretary Alger
has written a letter 10 Senator Hawley.
chairman Of the Senate Committee on
Military Affairs, explaining the de-
partment's position, and asking that
Congress take action by joint resolu-
ton authorizing the department 10 dis
pose Of the supplies purchased for the
expedition. including the reindeer which
have just arrived from Norway, and to
abandon the project entirely
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
REAL ESTATE T.R.AN,sEERs

PortSmouth-C. S. Sherwood and wife
ana Nlrginius Butt and wife. TO |. V.
shea, lot on west side of Cooke street,
2SNlOO feet, and 80 feet south OF Holla-
day street: s375
G. w. Deal trustee, to Augustus
liemenway, executor Of Nary Hemen-
way, deceased, lots 9'and 10 on west
side Of Webster avenue, with improve
meniS, also lots s. II, II. IS and II on
the same street; $3.50.
Norfolk county--Anna f. Cole to T..
II. lruiit. lot 56XST.9 at northeast inter
section of Clifton and Virginia streets
Eerklcy; 5000.
Portsmouth Wafer Front Land Co.,
to w. Smith. lot on south side Of Pin
ncr avenue, lao feet west of Serpell
avenue, $225.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
"a COMMITTEES ON 1NspEcrIoN.

committee OF flremcn from Green
VILE 5. G., including the chief engineer.
arrived here yesterday In charge .>f Mr.,
.Speers, OF the Babcock Fire Txtlnguish-
ing company, who Is negotiating with
the ctty OF Grcenville for n hook and
ladder The apparatus. By orders Of the
chief engineer, was taken down and was
fully tested The ariel ladder was
thrown to the roof Of the Ocean House,
and Mr.. Spcers went up II very rapidly.
The COMMITTEES seemed well pleased with
what they saw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
\ BRAVE SOLDIER.

y story is told of Il certain young man
who Belongs to one of our military
companies. Sunday night he read the
New York Journal and went 10 bed
ana dreamed Of war He awoke shortly
after O'Clock Monday morning, and
heard the church bell ringing and
Thought ii was a military alarm. When
last seen he had passed Columbia Park
lie has since returned, n party of friends
having gone out AM found him. His
application for n discharge from the
company will follow immediately.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
COUNTY,, coIER,r.

The appeal case OF George w. Blount,
colcl>ed, was dismissed.
p. Faison, charged with felony, w:s
acquitted.
Thomas Parker, charged with felony,
was bailed for his appearance at the
April term.s
Geoge G. Old qualified as receiver of
Georgia White, bond 500; w. w. Sill
vester surety.
George G. Old qualified as guardian OF
Willie Davis, Goa, Robert, Adclla,
James and Linwood Browne; bond 500;
w. w. Sylvester, surety.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
ENTERTAINMENT FOR BENEFIT
OF \ CHURCH.

There will be an entertainment at
the Port Norfolk Baptist church, Thurs
day evening, March Sd, at s o'clock. for
the benefit of that edifice
The following intere sting programme
has been arranged, and there should be
atfull attendance:
instrumental duet, violin and organ
..'..... ScIeCtcu
Miss Hutchinson and Mr. Graft
Address. 1850. $50. ..........
Rev. ~. e. Owen.
Miss Flora Martin.
Recitation. ....... ~ Selcc ted
Mr.. Burgess.
ITO ........ ....... ....... Nerdicr
Mrs. j. I. Etherldge and Misses Ashe
and Campbell.
Net''"tiol. $50. selected
Mr.. Ge.ticr.
Solo...... ...... -. ......... Selected
Miss Myrtle Pablo.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
AT HER OLD HoAiE AGAIN.

Charity Rhodes. colored, q resident of
the county-wh1t time she Is not In jail
was arrested last night on a charge
OF having inserted into one George Rid
dick one dose OF the vilest kind of King
street language. 1t was said by those
who heard the woman curse and swear
that She beat al previous records The
mayor fined her 50 and costs. and In
default of the fine she was sent to jail
for ten days.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
1kIIrNcrIoN rERpEruAL.

Galveston. Texas. March Judge
David f. Bryant, of the Federal Cir
cult Court, to-day perpetuated tenn
porary injunction granted some time
ago, restraining The Santa Fc. the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas. and the In
ternatiOnal and Great Northern roads
from demanding prepayment Of charges
from the Lone Star Steamship Line. The
judge holds that the demand for pre-
payment is in violation Of the interstate
commerce law. This will affect a vast
volume of Mississippi business.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
CHARGES FILED AGAINST I.yvAR

Washington. -. c.. March 1.-Sena
tor Butler. of North Carolina, Today
filed the charges formula ted by him
against H. G. l.wart. who has been
nominated by the President for the
office Of District Judge for the West
crn District Of North Carolina 1t Is
understood that Mr. Butler charges
that Mr.. Dwarf is unified for n judi
ciai Office because Of luck of legal
attachments and Is of wrong tempcru-
inent Vhc Committee on Judiciary
will make a thorough investigation
and to this end will probably suiHuon
several Witnesses from North Caro-
Ina
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
a MERCHANT SHOT AND KILLED

S'partansburg, S. c., March This
afternoon II. j. TRIMMER. n wcll-known
merchant and respected citizen. was
shot and killed by Dr. S. ]. Rivincs. n
prominent dentist. Bivings entered The
store Of the deceased with Il pistol in
each hand. and without warming, sho,
TRIMMER three times one ball enter
Ing the heart and causing instant
death. Trimmier's son also was
wounded in the left hand. The cause
of the shooting is mystery, as the
men had been close friends.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
BURROUGHS AND THE POST
OFFICE

Mr.. 5. l.. Burroughs has returned from
a visit 10 the national capital. and when
seen yesterday and asked about how
matters stood in reference to the Ports
mouth misunderstanding, said he did no;
nave a word 10 say. Asked as to thu
report ihnt the President had said that
lie would not appoint Burroughs rs
postmaster Mr.. Burroughs was quick
TO say that there was not word of
truth in the report.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-02
SCRAPPING OVER SOME FIJRNI.
TITRE,

Yesterday afternoon Il colored barber
named bryant, and a boy had some
words about some furniture The bow
mt Bryant in the head with a botlIS.
Knocking him down. Bryant then drew
razor. and the boy ran officer D:rgs
arrested both and the Mayor fined them
S2;ao each. which they raid and were
relea sed