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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-09
Spanish Expedition to Manila.

Spanish ENEeditiOn to MANILA.
Madrid, June Sin the chamber of
deputies Lieut. Gen. Correa, minister
of war, in reply to an inquiry as to
whether a Spanish expedition would be
sent to the Philippines. said the gov
eminent was celebrating on the mat
ter and that troops would be prepared,
ready to depart the moment they were
rpnuired
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-09
Title for Glad.,one,s Widow.


London, June 5.-The St. James Ca
zette says it learns that a proposal in
influential circles and backed by the
Liberal leaders is afoot with the OBJ
ject of comforting title on the widow
of the late William Z. Gladstone.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-09
Nor" Iowa Safe Blowing

More Iowa Safe Blowing.
Fort Dodge, Iowa, June 5.-Burglars
entered the hardware store Of H. w.
Ross at Lehigh, in which the postoftice
is located, and blew open the safe. Sc
curing between $500 and 5000. The
safe was completely wrecked.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-09
CONFIRMED
/. BY scHLEY
OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE bonn
BARDMENT AT SANTIAGO.

'ress Dispatches Telling of the Fir
ing on the Torti1icatlOns ut Sam
tiagO Are Confirmed-HeavyF Fire
Concentrated on the Spanish De-
fcnscs-1he, Question That Inter-
csts Amy ind Navy officials Is,
How Is Sampson Going to Dispose
of the Mines in the Channel-FIOl.
Tie Department.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-09
RAILROADS SUFFER.
Track Washed Out and Bridges Re,

Track Washed Out and bridges Re-
moved by the Rain Storm.
Rush City, Mimi, June "a violent
wind and rain storm struck this section
and lasted over an hour. Bridges are
reported out all through the Rushebea
district. There has been no train from
the north this morning, caused from a
wash-out been Rock Greek and Pine
City. which threw the north-bound
freight off the track. No serious dam
age is reported.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-09
WAR BILL WAS
NOT PASSED
but TWO VERY IMPORTANT VOTES
WERE TAKEN.

'One Was ON a Proposition to Coin
the Silver Bullion I'm the Treasury
ana Issue. Certificates Against the
Coin, ana the other ON the Bond
Prorcsiticn-Both We're Carried
After an Extended Debate. -sena-
tor Wolrott Makes a Sensational
Speech in Reply to Mr.. Allen
House. TlnDsacts No Business of
Importance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07

Crhe Badminton MagaZlneJ
Few persons would expect 20 find golf
taking root in Portugal, but now the ma
jority OF the British population at Opori0
play, and are sufficiently bitten with the
fever to spend many of their on days
on the links at Esplnho. AT about u
years Of age the boys are drafted on
10 the sardine fisheries in the boats their
fathers belong to- and until then are en-
ployed on the links as caddies; and eK-
cellent little caddies they make. too,
being quick and intelligent, always good
humored. and possessed OF such keen
oyesight that a lost bail is almost un-
heard OF. except In the winter season.
when the burn is in food. They pride
themselves on knowing the name OF every
club in English. and take a keen interest
in the game. Not long ago one was over
heard telling another he had learned 10
count the strokes In English. as he had
listened very carefully TO the senior
for whom he was carrying. He then pro-
ceeded TO teach the others-"one. two
three. four. five. six. d-n. eight. d--n"-
and said he could not understand why We
should have the same word 10 mean
seven and nine. only that when IL means
the latter it Is always said with far
greater emphasis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
A Refractory Royal Patient.
Oondon Morning Post Roman Core
SDondenpal


spondence.)
King Humbert's delight in the most ia
tiguing exercises. and his absolute disre-
gard as TO the weather. which he never
allows to interfere with any plans that
he may have made, give his doctors some
anxiety. There is a good story OF the
late Dr. Saglione, WHO died quite
recently. and in whom the King has lost
a most devoted servant and friend. Sag
lone rarely left his royal masters side,
whether the King was chasing channels
in the SHOWS OF the Alps. hunting wild
boar at Castel Fusano, or during the
great and firing reviews on the plains
of Lombardy. A chronic cough that the
King had contracted. owing 10 constant
exposure to all kinds OF weather, drove
Saglione to despair, for his Majesty alb
solutely refused TO take any remedies
One evening the King seemed inclined
70 follow his Doctors advice, however
and Saglione accordingly sent to his
room some powders 10 be taken during
the night. Early the next morning he
went to inquire after his patient. The
King told him that he was much better:
l might almost say quite we'll" Your
Majesty now believes in my powders "
Saglione said trumphantly. Excellent"
replied the King. laughing. lust go and
look in my room" There Saglione found
his powders I'm the waste-paper basket
where they had been thrown untouched
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
nnYAx,s MEXICAN soNBnERo.
IL is n Thing of Beauty nnd JOY TO
Ills Friends.

A dispatch from Lincoln, Neb.. TO The
New York Journal says: william j..
Bryan's big Mexican sombrero is the talk
OF the city. He returned here with his
family from trip 10 Mexico. and the
sombrero which he wore on arrival Is one
OF the most treasured mcmentos OF the
visit. II Is really a magnificent AFFAIR.
The brim is ten inches wide and the
crown is trimmed with silver and gold.
william J. Bryan, Jr., rejoices I'm a SINH
lar. though much smaller. sombrero, ana
the lad permits no one TO handle ii. The
two sombreros were the objects OF uni
versal attention when the Bryans left the
train. Mr.. Bryan had TO take his OIL 10
enter the carriage. The brim was TOO
wide TO &c through the door.
Besides the sombreros the Bryan family
brought home a large trunk filled with
curiosities and tokens of friendship pre-
scented during their sojourn In Mexico.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan are In excel
lent health. Mr.. Bryan denied the re-
port that he would again be candidate
for election 10 Congress.
He will be the guest of the Jacksonian
Club. Of Chicago, at its annual banquet
on January Sth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
WEDDING IN WASHINGTON.
Miss Hume becomes the Bride OF
Rev. Il. w. Cooke.
washington Evening star-sth)

washington Evening Star-6th)
At the Church Of the Ascension last
night the marriage of Miss Alice Hume
daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Frank
Hume. 10 Rev. Thomas Worthington
Cooke, assistant rector Of the church, was
witnessed by very large concourse OF
their friends The chancel was set with
palms and the rood screen twined with
asparagus vines. The ushers were Dr.
William Huger Of Baltimore. Or. =. II.
Morse and DR.. Emory Reisinger Of Wash
ington, Mr.. r. s Hume the brother Of
the bride; Mr.. Lee Longstreet, and Rev
Robert ID. Nelson OF Maryland. The cho-
risters met the bridal party at the church
door. and singing Faithful and True"
walked in advance Of the ushers and
bridesmaids to the chancel.
The bridesmaids were the two young
sisters Of the bride. Miss Mabel Harmon
Hume and Miss Mamie Graham Hume
and the maid Of honor. Miss Emma Nor
ris Hume. The bride came In with her
father. and was handsomely dressed Ina
white satin and lace. Her tuie veil was
caught BY a diamond sunburst. and she
carried a bouquet OF lilies Of the valley.
The bridesmaids wore youthful dresses
OF white muslin. with pink sashes and
collars, and carried large clusters ~
bridesmaid roses Rev. w II. Laird or
Virginia, was best man. Rev. DR.. ELLIOTT
rector of Ascension. assisted by Rev =.
Parker Phillips. Of Virginia. performed
the bethrOthal service ri the chancei
gate At its conclusitn the codpie ana
their attendants approached the aitar.
where the marriage service was per-
formed by Bishop Satterlee. The choir
chanted the responses. and as the bridal
procession passed down the aisle again
Il 1 nv
The reception which followed at the resi-
dence of Colonel and Mrs. Hume. IasSa-
chusetts avenue. was attended by "a
large number Of friends. The drawing
rooms and dining-room were handsome
decorated with palms. ferns, and PINK
roses. Mrs Hume received, wearing on
elegant dress OF brocaded gray satin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
CRESCENT CITY RACE-TRACK.
Ultima Falls, But Neither Horse Nor
Rider IN Hurt.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, January G.
Light rains last night made the track a
trife slow to-day. In the fourth race
Ultima fell about ten feet from the finish
but both boy and horse escaped injury.
Summarizes:
First race-six and a half furlongs-J.
A. Gray g TO 81 won, David @ to and
80 to 81 second, Sallie Cliquot Oh to 81
third Time, 1:23.
Second race-six furlongs-Tabouret G
to u won. Wilson @ 10 5 and to 81
second, Eitholin q to p third. Time
lie 1-2.
Third race-mle and a quarter over
five hurdles-Brakeman g to u won. Re-
peater q to / and to 10) second Zaldvar
GO TO - third. Time. .2:21 3-4.
Fourth race-mile and a sixteenth-Sis-
ter Stella (even) won. Viscount q TO
and to p second, Sister Clara 90 to u
third. Time 1:5l l-2.
Fifth ace-fifteen-sixteenths Of
mile-Sheppard g to 81 won, Sea Robber
% to and to 81 second. Albert S. 6 to u
third. Time, 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
TO CURE NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
To Gain Flesh, 10 sleep Well, 10
Know what Appetite and Good
Digestion Mean, Make ~ Test Of
staarfs Dyspepsia Tablets.
Interesting Experience of nm In
dfnnapoIis Gentleman.

No trouble II more common or more
misunderstood than nervous dyspepsia.
People having II think that their nerves
are TO blame, and are surprised that they
are not cured by nerve medicine and
spring remedies: the real seat Of the
mischief Is lost sight Of; the stomach -
the organ 10 be looked after.
Nervous dyspeptios often do not have
any pain Whatever In the stomach. nor
perhaps any Of the usual symptoms OF
stomach weakness. Nervous dyspepsia
shows itself not in the stomach 80 much
as In nearly every other organ; in some
cases the heart palpitates and is ir-
regular; In others the kidneys are affect
ed; in others the bowels are cOnstipated.
with headaches; still others are troubled
with loss Of flesh and appetite. with ac-
emulation Of gas, sour risings, and
heartburn
Mr. A. w. Sharper, Of No. 81 Prospect
street, indianapolis. Ind, writes az fol-
lows: "A motive OF pure gratitude
prompts me to write these few lines re-
garding the new and valuable medicine.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets. have been
a sufferer from nervous dyspepsia for the
last four years; have used various patent
medicines and other remedies without
any favorable result. They sometimes
gave temporary relief until the effects
Of the medicine wore off. ! attributed
this TO my sedentary habits. being
book keeper with little physical exercise,
but am glad TO state that the tablets
have overcome all these obstacles, for
have gained in flesh, sleep better. and
am better in every way. The above IS
written not for notoriety, but Is based on
actual fact. Respectfully yours,
"a w. SHARPER.
'61 Prospect street Indianapolis, Ind"
II Is safe TO say that Stuart's Dyspep-
STA Tablets Will cure any stomach weak
ness or disease except cancer OF stomach
They cure sour stomach, gas. loss Of
flesh and appetite. sleeplessness, palpi-
tation, heartburn, constipation, and head
ache.
Send for valuable little book on st0-
mach diseases by addressing Stuart Com
pany Marshall. Mich.
All druggists sell full-sized packages
az so cents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
BUrTERwoRTH AND VI. l.. HANNA.
The Former Improving slowly
4 Latter Not Seriously Ill.

CINCINNATI o.. January "a special
to tie Commercial Tribune from Thomas
vile, Ca, says: The news from the sick
room OF Hon. Benjamin Butterworth,
Commissioner of Patents tonight is de-
cidedly more encouraging. He has been
improving slowly but steadily since yes
terday, and Tonight his physicians are
more hopeful than they have been since
he was stricken down.
NJ J. Hanna IS not considered critical
ly m, although an operation viii be per-
formed on him tomorrow, 10 remove an
accumulation Of pus from his side. which
followed an operation for appendicitis
performed some weeks ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
MARYLAND ASSEMBLY DEADLOCK.
No Indication That 1t VIII BE
Broken soon.

ANNAPOLIS, MD, January 1.-THE
deadlock over the speakership Of the
Maryland House of Delegates was un-
broken to-day. and there are no indica-
tions that it will be settled for some time
TO come. Both branches of the Legisla-
ture met--the Senate in permanent and
the House in temporary, organization. In
the Senate nothing was done, save to
send a message TO the House announcing
the organization OF the Senate. In the
House a bear-garden tie was had, with
no result, save an adjournment until to-
morrow at noon.
The motion TO adjourn was carried by
a strict party vote, the "bolters" for the
first time acting with the majority OF
their party. They assert, however, that
this is no indication that they are giving
way, and Insist that they will not yield
an ich.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07

give us q lease sufficiently long 70 JUSTIFY
MS Ia doing so."
On redirect examination, Mr.. Spencer
said that no work was done or INTENDED
upon the Mocksvilie- Mooresviiie link pc
fore the attempted reputation OF the
Lease by the defendants I'm this iitigaton
Former President Alexander testiheu
that he thought the lease the best trauc
the state ever made. The State gets el-z
per cent. until 1891, and after mat per
cent. and taxes. f. evidence OF TINS.
lie said the State took the southern
first mortgage bonds 10 the amount OF
$40 900 as security for the lease money
ana he considered the security n safe
ono. No pressure was brought to bear.
All the members OF the former board
now living offered similar testimony.
Tho court took recess I'll o'clock TO-
morrow morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
CoTTON-MILL wAGE-CUTs.
They are General Now as Regards
the Maine Factories.


sACO. ME-, January 6.-Notices were
posted in the cotton-mills of the York cor
porarion to-day that on and after Janu-
airy nth wages would be reduced. Inc
amount Of the reduction was not men
toned in the notice. but it is thought IL
will be about 10 per cent. The YORK cor
poration employs 100 people.
The Laconia and Pepperill mills, at
Biddeford, posted similar notices lew
DAYS ago. and the reduction is now general
in the Maine cotton mills.
MASSACHUSETTS, REDUCTION.
GRAFTON. MASS, January 6.-Notices
have been posted in the corton-mills OF
the Fisherville Manufacturing Company
at Baskerville, announcing that the wages
of the 500 employees will be reduced on
January nth The amount of the reduc-
ton has not been made public, but II Is
thought the cut will be about 10 per cent
WEAVERS TO STRIKE.
NEW BEDFORD MASS, January o.
The weavers Of this city tonight intor-
mally voted to strike on January nth. the
date on which the cut-down takes erect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
TORPEDO-BOAT FLOTILLA.
Its Cruise satisfactory TO the Au-
tborities-NortIi Atlantic Squadron.

WASHINGTON. January 6.-The tor
pedo-boat Winslow has been ordered TO
go TO Newport from Norfolk and take
on her torpedo gear. When this is fitted
and tested she will join the torpedo-boat
hotilla AT Key West. or at whatever
other place it may be when she arrives
in Florida waters.
The reports from the fiotilla are highly
encouraging to the naval officials who
projected the cruise. Mishaps and acci-
dents have been fewer than were ex-
rected. and the boats are working to-
gether in a manner that ensures tneir
effectiveness as an attacking force III
case OF need.
The battleship Iowa has sailed from
New York for Hampton Roads, on her
way South to the rendezvous OF the
North Atlantic squadron in Key west
harbOr. -.
1t is said at the Navy Department that
there has been no change of programme
as to the winter drills TO be held by the
squadron in the vicinity of Key West
and that the slight delay that has nap
pened in the assembling Of the ships was
not unexpected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
NORTH CAROLINA RAILWAY LEASE
Hearing Before Special Master
Crnfg-Testinony for plaintiffs.


CHARLOTTE. n. c.. January Ga
Special to the Observer from Salisbury
n. c.. tonight says that the first hear
ing Of the plaintiffs in the North Caro-
lima railway lease litigation was held
there before Special-Master Craig to-day.
The suit before the Special Master is TO
set aside the lease OF the North Carolina
railway TO the Southern road. The testi-
mony Of the defendants Governor Rus
sell, representing the State and his Board
OF Directors. has already been heard. Its
purpose was 10 show fraud in the lease.
The plaintiffs are the Southern Railway
Company and the old Board OF Directors
OF the North Carolina road, who made
the lease to the Southern.
Samuel Spencer president OF the South
ern road. was the nrst witness, and tes-
titled that the Southern. having changed
SITS terminus from West Point 10 Pin
ner's Point. Va. desired the North Caro-
lima railroad as the best way TO reach
that terminus. and TO connect the lines
OF the Southern north of Charlotte. The
Atlantic and Danville was an alternate
route and the Southern considered build
ing from Manchester 10 tidewater at
Norfolk. but preferred the route by the
North Carolina road. At Burlington, n.
c., at "A meeting Of the old directors OF
The North Carolina road. when tho South
eTn sought TO renew hte lease, there
were points OF difference between me
directors and the Southern, the directors
desiring 10 reduce the terms Of the lease
from ninety-nine years. The Southern's
representatives. including Mr.. Spencer.
objected 10 such reduction. and so signi-
fed 10 a committee. consisting OF former
President 5. IL. Alexander and Director
Spruin, and the lOng-term lease was
made. The long lease was desired, Presi-
dent Spencer said. in the hope OF en-
larging the Improvements made on the
North Carolina road but no more mad
been made than were necessary since
the lease litigation began. He said the
M0cksville Aiooresy1lie link OF railroad
now being build by the southern Was not
begun until the effort was made TO annui
The lease. lie further said that no per-
sonai or other consideration, nor any
threat OF personal Misrepresentation, was
made 20 any person, directly or Indirect
IN, connected with the North Carolina |
road 70 further the adoption OF the
lease.
Mr. Spencer, under rose-examination. |
said that he could recall no State railroad |
which had been leased for terminals. He /
said that the Southern. In making It's /
lease OF the North Carolina road, was |
not following any precedents. but was |
the lease OF 1871 which provided /
that the betterments OF the road could be
removed at the expiration Of the lease |
make the new lease so as not 10 allow
OF the removal OF the betterments. We |
~filies TO do this. II they would
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
RELIEF FOR THE CUBANs.
General Lees Method of Distribu-
tiOn-Thousand of Beneficinries.

HABANA, January 6.-Consul-Gene
Lees representative in Habana province,
Senior Armada Suares, says that, according
in this city up TO last night 52l women
and l3.S04 children whose wants have
been attended 10 by the various charitable
associations, in addition to 10 families,
including 675 persons, who have had re-
lief through other channels. He asserts
that these are 'only portion of the
victims Of the policy of concentration"
Senior Bruzon, Governor of Habana. and
COnsul-General Lee have appointed
committee OF well-known men-Senors
Guzman, Portilla. and Vildosola-to dis
tribute the provisions and other relief re-
ceiyed from the United States consulate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
INDIANAPOLIS CURRENCY BILL.
Committee to Hear Messrs. Edmunds,
Taylor. Fries, and FairchiId.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January 6.-The
House Committee on Banking and Cur
rency made arrangements to-day to hear
representatives, of the Indianapolis None
tary Commission January 18th, relative to
the bill for currency reform prepared by
that body. Those 10 appear will be Judge
Edmunds, representing the commission.
and also representing tho northern and
eastern sections; S. j. Taylor, of .Terre
Haute, representing the Middle West: J.
w. Fries. OF Salem. n. c. representing
the gold Democratic sentiment OF the
South. and ex-Secretary Fairchild. of
New York
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
TOM CYRUS DIES AT NOON.
He Has Hoped In Vain for Execu-
tive CIemency.

ATLANTA, GA. January 6.-Tom
Cyrus. negro. convicted of the murder
Of Annie Johnson. a servant of Georgia S
Chief Executive. will die on the gallows
tomorrow at noon. He is respondent
to-day, but has, since the crime was
committed, held up, with the idea that
Executive clemency would save his life.
He has never denied the crime, and i'm
mediately after II was committed gave
himself up TO the officers. Jealousy was
the cause of the murder, and in fit OF
anger because the girl had been with
another man, he killed her. His case was
carried through all the courts and to the
Governor. but none Of them would save
him. The crime was committed in July,
1897
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
Colonel j. Lyle Clarke Dena.

BALTIMORE, ND, January 6.-fsne-
cial)-Colonel ]. Lyle Clarke. a we'll
known Confederate veteran and viz
ginian. died this morning at CatonsvIlle
near here, where he was superintendent
OF the postal station. Death was due
to catarrh Of the stomach and general
weakness. Colonel Clarke was born in
Richmond In 1888. At the outbreak of the
war he entered the Confederate service
as captain of the Maryland Guard. He
was promoted major In 1862. and when his
command disbanded was commissioned to
serve as assistant acknowledgement to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
DEATHS.

sHEIL.-Died. at the residence Of her
husband. in Henrsco county. Va. fucka-
hoe District, Mrs. WILLIE J. SHELL
beloved wife of Fred. T. Shell. In the hst
year OF her age.
Funeral from Ridge church SUNDAY
January Q. 1898. Friends and acquaini-
ancessare invited 10 attend.
WHITLOCK.-Died. at 7 IS Friday morn.
ing at the age OF 81. Mrs. Liam
WHITLOCK. wife OF Henry Whitlock.
Funeral THIS friday AFTERNOON,
at O'Clock from the residence OF he'
brother, IA east Clay street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
Fourth-CIass Postmasters.

WASHINGTON. January 6.-The fol-
lowing fourth-class postmasters have
been appointed:
North acknowledgements. ]. A. Bras.
well.
Virginia-Assamoosiclr. Benjamin f.
Briggs; Hlllanddale. Leila T. Spencer:
Newsome's, James d. Ferguson; Port
Norfolk, l. b. Mason; Vicksville. Robert
l.. Lowe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
independents Carry Memphis.

MEMPHIS, TENN, January 6.-Jo-
seph j. Williams independent Democracy
was to-day elected Mayor of Memphis
over Hon. Lucas Clapp. the incumbent
by a majority of about 500 votes. The en-
tire Independent ticket was also carried
by reduced majorities.
The campaign has been an exciting one.
and both sides claimed the victory up
to the last hour. The election was quiet
and orderly, and a heavy vote was polled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
BRAINS WIFE AND DAUGHTER.
Then shoots and Kills HimseIf-Con-
sidered Mentally Unbalanced.

NASHVILLE, TENN. January GA
Bristol, Tenn, special to the Banner
says: "In a fit of insanity, at 3 O'Clock
this morning. Alexander Carter, a white
citizen of Greenville, killed his wife and
lS-year-old daughter. Monte. while they
slept, and then shot and killed himself.
Carter Drained his wife and daughter
with an axe. He is said to have been
mentally unbalanced for some time"