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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-01-10
BENNETT.

Mrs. Elenore Bennett, wife of
Resin Bennett, aged 70 years,
died on December 30th. at her
home, near Ridgeville. this
county, OF a complication of dis
eases.
WAGNER.
Mrs. Mary Jane Wagner, wife
of Isaac Wagner, died at eight
O'Clock Monday morning of last
week, at the home of her son Cal
vim Isaac Wagner. in Urbana
District, Of paralysis. Mrs. Wag-
ner was 6S wears, s months and
"a days Old. She is survived by a
husband and one son.
CASHoUR.
Basil CaShour, of W0odville
District, this county, died very
suddenly Sunday morning, De
cember Goth, of paralysis. Mr..
Cashour was farmer and we'll
thought of in his community.
He leaves a widow and several
grown children.
WILHIDE.
Catharine, wife of the late
Henry Wilhide, died December
31st, at the home of her son, Mel
son Wilhide, near Thurmont.
She was about 80 years of age.
The funeral took place on Thurs
day, interment being made in the
U. B. Cemetery, Thurmont, Rev.
w. L. Martin officiating.
YoUKINs.
William z. Youkins, aged 81
years, died Tuesday of last week
at the home of his mother, Mrs.
Caroline Youkins. about three
miles west of Middletown. He
was a son of the late Martin L..
Youkins, his death resulting from
typhoid fever He was buried at
Middletown on Tuesday last, Rev.
M. l.. Beard conducting the SER
vices.
ZIMMERMAN.
Henry Zimmerman, an old and
highly respected citizen of Men,
don, Illinois, died November 2Sth,
1901. Mr.. Zimmerman was born
October Goth, 1922, near Emmits-
burg, this county, being the
ninth child of Joseph and Mary
Zimmerman. July Goth, 1854,
he was married to Miss Florence
A. M. Seabrooks, who survives
him with four children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

left thigh. At a late hour that night the
sufferer was taken to DR.. Roderick Drews
Office to have the ball extracted, but it
was so deeply imbeded in the thigh that
it was deemed best not to remove it..
Walker will be arrested.
Dr. S. j. Lewis, of Weston, w. Va, a
brother Of DR.. NJ NJ. Lewis. of this city,
died Monday, of BEight's disease. aged 45
years. He is survived by widow and
six children. six brothers and one sister.
Mr.. Peyton Parker, a prominent mer-
chant of King George county, is i'll at his
home at Index He is attended by DR..
Ninde
At Fletcher's chapel to-day. at o'clock.
Mr.. Jefferson Henderson and Miss Belle
Bowie, daughter OF Mr.. z. r. Bowie, both
Of King George county, were united in
marriage.
MIR. OWENS HOUSE BURNED.
The residence Of Mr. Nathaniel Owens,
in the lower part Of King George county,
was destroyed by fire The house was
comparatively new. and had but little
insurance on it.
Mrs. Fielding Lewis, of King George
county. is very i'll in Washington. She
was called to the capital city few days
ago by the death OF her sister and was
taking suddenly i'll soon after reaching
there.
Mr.. c. r. Howard was sent Monday by
the Masonic Lodge. of this city, to
Mount Vernon with wreath of flowers,
to be placed on Washingtons tomb as is
the yearly custom OF Lodge No. l.
Miss Annie Gregory Cross, daughter Of
the late Joe Cross of Ashland. will be
married on December 23rd to Mr.. Louis
Harris. Owing to the recent death OF the
young lady's father. they will be quietly
married in Fredericksburg. The Rev.
l. L. Chestnut will oficiate. The couple
viii! take Il Northern tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
BANKERS BANQUETED.
Meeting and Feast Of the
Bank Clerks Held
Last Nlght.l

The Richmond Chapter of the American
Institute of Bank Clerks was addressed
BY Mr.. a. o. kittridge. of New York,
general secretary of the association. Mr.
kittridge is a delightful speaker ana
gave a most instructive and enjoyable
talk.
His remarks were addressed TO the
young men ard he talked from the shout
der, pointing out the faults of this genera
ton and the differences between the young
men and their fathers. He said this was
an age when it was easier to cut the knot
than TO take the time to unite it, the
string being cheaper than time. The
young men should take their coats off and
go 10 work. There was too much lack of
force and energy. He gave some homeiy
illustrations along with much sound ad-
vice.
. At the close OF his talk several ques-
tons were asker and answered, after
which Messrs. 0. J. Sands. r. II. Smith,
and l.. H. CrenshaW made short talks
An elaborate banquet was served by
the local chapter after the meeting, and
was enjoyed by all present. The tables
were artistcally decorated. and the menu
included the deiicaceS OF the season
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
CHRiSTMAS-DAY HUNT.
nce~ Run members VIII Meet to

yellow Large Stag.
At the meeting of the board Of COVER
nurs OF the Deep Run Hunt Club. held
Tuesday night at the Westmoreland Club,
it was decided to give a big hunt on
Christmas Day.
Through the courtesy of the Richmond
Horse Show Association large stag mas
been provided for the occasion.
The meet will take place at Blooming
dale Farm at midday on Christmas-Day-
The deer will be turned out and will be
given thirty minutes law. and at the end
Of this time, the entire pack OF the
Deep Run Hunt Club will be laid on
It is the desire of the Hunt Club that
all who take an interest in hunting will
turn out on that day, whether they are
members Of the club or not:
After the hunt a luncheon viii be served
to the members of the club at the club
house. which will be in bright holiday
attire.
T. B. Hicks. the popular liveryman. has
determined to run four-ln-hand to
Bloomingdale in time for the hunt.
The break will leave the Jefferson
Hotel at il o'clock Christmas morning.
and tickets will be sold at the Jefferson
Hotel office for the round trip.
Mr.. G. Z. Murreil, OF Bedford county,
has sent to the Westmoreland and Com
morwealth Clubs barrel each of fancy
.Albemare pippins. with his compliments.
The apples were sent through Mr.. c. z.
Sydnor. OF this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
METKOD!STS At STAFFORD.
Quarterly Meeting at the Court
Observation-Disclosures Happenings

Quarterly Meeting at INC Sc"i
Observation-Disclosures Happenings.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, December
I7.-(Special)-Th fourth quarterly meet
inc of the NJ Z. Church. South, Stafford
charge. was held at Stafford Courthouse
a few days ago. Rev. J, w. Dutfey. pre-
siding elder, presiding. Owing to the in
clement weather. there were but few pres
ent. The finances of the circuit were re-
ported in good condition. The following
stewards were elected for the ensuing
year:
Newman Knight, c. y. Bryan. William
Is. Gallaban, a. w. Gill. w. S. Gill. ]. c.
". Embrey, NJ X Lowery. c. D. Green,
o. c. Fleming. W. T. Deacon, J. s.
Blackburn. c. w Beach. Dr.. II. Stone,
and J. w. Payne. Sunday school superin-
tendents were elected as follows: Re
gester Chapel. ". T. Dent. Ebenezer. ".
S. Gill; Andrews chapel. NJ. X. Lowry;
New Hope. Jesse T. Stone; Antioch, Gill
more Beale.
Rev. DR.. Duffey preached to fair con-
gregation Sunday morning and Afterwards
left for other appointments.
A SPOTSYLvANIA WEDDING.
Miss Cora Morris and Mr.. -Altenburg.
son of Mr.. David Altenburg, q prominent
citizen of Spotsylvania county, were
quietly married at the residence OF the
brides father Mr. W. T. Morris. in
Spotsylvania, on Sunday morning. The
ceremony was performed by Rev L. D.
Craddocs.
John Reynolds. a colored youth Of
Spotsylvania. was accidentally shot by a
discharge of pistol in the hands Of
Henry Walker, a negro boy. on Sunday.
The ball passed through his left hand.
tearing it fearfully. and lodging in the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

| day was productive of changes and each
| change bred a worse condition.
! Finding persecution setting gradually in
! upon him more and more, Grenfell wens
! cautiously to work with others and soon
| succeeded in making arrangements to es-
| cape. There was a soldier by the name
| OF William Norrell who had received very
harsh tres tment and was anxious to de-
! sert- With this man Grenfell formed his
| plans. in combination with another soldier
OF the same company.
MADE BOLD ESCAPE.
On the night Of March 6. 1868, their
plans were completed Ncrrell was SEN
tinel on Post No. >, guarding the small
boats within the boom. Al 10 o'clock at a,
three other prisoners, succeeded in eluo-
ing the sentinel within the fort, making
their way to the northwesteIly side, let
ting themselves down through one Of the
portfolios into the n1oat, thence to the
breakwater wall. where they walked TO
the appointed rendezvous. arranging an
the necessary. articles OF food and water
for their perilous undertaking.
The night was pitch dark and furious
gale ragged at the time. which had exist
cd for six consecutive days. Never did
taking. The white-capped waves rose
even within our sheltered harhor TO fear
full heights. but beyond the Gulf during
the day, they reached to mountain
The sentinel waited until Il o'clock was
called. and then embarked With Crenfeil
aid the others in a small boat plcEcd out
for the purpose and soon. with sail set.
fed from their ocean-bound home. No one
as vet outside OF my room-E1ates and
myself knew anything Of it. The hour OF
IL arrived. when the sentinel on Post NO.
/ cried out the hour. No sound came
from, Post NO. ,. No. ] again cried hut
the hour, and yet no sound from Post
No. =.
The corporal. with witness. advanced
steaIthily upon the post: expecting, no
doubt. to find the sentinel asleep, i sub
icct for court-martial Behold his amaze
ment when no sentinel could be found.
He forthwith returned to the guardhouSe.
reported the fact to the sergeant who III
turn reported to the officer Of the day.
Soon there was a connection all through
the fort men hurrying here and there
in search of the missing man, and then
ing assured that an escape had taken
place.
After diligent search it was found that
Grenfell and others were missing. and, on
looking into the boom. they realized the
means insaccomplishing it.. Norre!l de-
serted his post. carrying his gun ana
equipment With him.
EVERYTHING remained quiet during the
remainder of the night but the neNt
morning the fort within was All hustle
and preparation for pursuit. There was
a steamer lying in the harhor at the
time. the commander of which readily
consented TO go on the search and ABOUT
s o'clock She steamed out after the es-
caped party After cruising nearly the
entire day they failed 10 hear or see any
thing OF the escaped party, ana the
steamer returned into the harbor again.
ITO be Continued To-MorroW-)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
CRESCENT CITY RACES,
Book makcrs Found to Have Inst;-
gated Jockeys Questionable work.

gated Jockeys Questionable Work.
NEW ORLEANS, LA, December IT,
III the investiga ton OF the riding Of w.
Hicks, VINO was suspended yesterday
the stewards have uncovered the book
making firm Of Stitzel &, Grefer, as the
alleged instigators of the boys ques-
tionable work in the saddle. They have
therefore suggested to c. S. Bush. stew
ard of the Western Jockey Club. that V :
Stitzel and F. J. Cirefer. operating under
the title of the Iowa Club be ruled off
the turf. The stewards also suggest that
the suspension OF Jockey w. Hicks and
his employers, Hatfield and Candy, be
continued. Summary:
First race-Sellng: six furEongs-Su-
burban Queen q to y won. Lord Touch
wood Is to y second, Rankin G to u
third. Time. IL
Second race-seling; seven furlongs-
Alfred c. g to y won. Charles Ramsey
@ TO II second. Judge Magee G2 to i
third. Time. 81
Third race-stX furlongs-The Lady Il
to s. won. Shoe Fly % to u second,
Fair Lass e to u third. Time. rs.
Fourth race--siX Observation-Disclosures
@ TO y won. Mrs. Frank Foster 1S to II
second, Pride OF Galore @ to y third
Time. III.
Fifth race-sellins: mile and an
eighth-Scotch Plaid q to 81 won. Erne
90 to y second, Trocaderdo C to y third.
Time. 1:02 So.
Sixth race-selling: seven furlongs-
Playlike G to u Won, Jerry Hunt (6 to II
second. Aratoma 8 to y third Time,
l:3t Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
A YOUNG GIRL ABDUCTED,
New York Police Unearth Some
Very Black ScoundreIs.

-'>'> ~ n cAhSE IAe0Ttn som q
Very Black ScoundreIs.
NEW YORK. December 17.-(speciai)-
Charged with having abducted and de-
tanned a 14-year-old girl. three young men
were held in 5000 bail each today in
Harlem court. The police declared the ar
rests We're only the forerunners of a cru
SADIE which viii place a number OF young
men and women N JAIL The prisoners
are Charles Lewis. Thomas Doran. and
John Dasseau. Each is 10 years of age
The young girl scarcely more than a
child, was Elsie Riciert.
The three prisoners were arrested by
Detective Mooney IN an apartment hired
by Doran in big tenement house ar
Third avenue and One Hundred and
Twentieth street. where they had made
prisoner OF the grid for five days and
Ave nights.
Arrest followed the confession of 10
year-oid Jennie Turnberger. whom they
a confession to agents of the Gerry So
ciety, to which she was committed on
request Of the mother.
The Rickert girl said that the young
men had given her liquor until she did
not know what she was doing
Mrs. Rickert charged that the Turn
berger girl. notwithstanding her confess
sion. and the statement that she. too,
was held a prisoner against her viii, was
in league with the young men
In court the youths all admitted their
guilt but refused to make further
statement. 1t IS the belief OF the police
that through them they can round up a
gang OF young men and girls.
Mrs. Rtckert is a widow In poor cir
cumstances. and Elsie is next to the old
est OF fve children. She told this story
Of the girls life:
elsie LEFT school little more than a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Clifton Forge to Expand.

CLIFTON. FORGE. VA, Dec IL
(Special.)-J. T. and D. E. Smith have
recently bought twenty-nine acres Of land
bordering on the western line Of the cor
porate limits Of Clifton Forge Six acres
have been plotted off into thirty-two lots
and will shortly be included within the
corporation Of the town. This will be q
valuable addition and a large number
have already been sold at a good price
The residue Of this plot contains vaiu-
able timber.
A rumor is af1oat that the Allegheny
Ore and Iron Company Of Clifton Forge
will shortly put in 200 new coke ovens at
Iron Gate.
Charles T. Sentz and his bride. nee
Powell, OF Orange county, returned last
night from their wedding tour, e,nbrac-
ing Washington. Baltimore, New York
and Columbia, S. c. At the latter place
they spent several weeks, ar. Pentz
being q member of the jewelry firm or
Pentz & O'Meara, of that city. Mr.. and
Mrs Pentz will live in Clifton Forge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Death of j. w. Lnycock.

LEESBURG, VA, December 17.-tSpe-
cial.)--IA very sudden death shocked this
community yesterday, when Mr. J. L.
Laycock, a very highly respected citizen
of the county. succombed to heart fail
ure at the home CT his son, Mr. Adm
Laycock, in this town. at 30 O'Clock in the
morning. Mr. Laycock was IS years OF
age. and for more than forty years has
been one Of the most prominent educators
in this section Of Virginia. He leaves a
son. Mr.. Adm Laycock. Of the firm Ct
Wildman & Company this city. and one
daughter, Mrs. ". r. Newton, of Parsons.
Two brothers also survive him, Messrs.
James and Samuel Laycock. His inter-
ment was in Union Cemetery, Leesbure.
at o'clock to-day. The Rev. S. G. Fer
guson was the officiating minister.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Tidings fren, Chester.

CHESTER. VA, December 17.-tspe-
cial.)-Rev. J. T. Seawell, the pastor as
signed to this charge by the last annual
conference at Richmond. and his family
are expected to arrive in the village to-
night from Norfolk.
The members OF the Chester church. as
we'll as the members of the othef
churches Of which he has charge. are
arrarsing to give the new pastor a
pounding tonight. which, from the in
terest shown. will be quite a successful
move towards filing the parsonage pan
try with many acceptable articles.
Mr. George P. LYON. the manufactur.
er Of excelsior at Woodford. Va. was in
the village yesterday in search Of a
location on which to establish an excel
sior factory. #
Miss Goodman, Of Sunny Sue. Cum
berland county. Is v1slting her sister.
Mrs. a. G. Rice.
Miss Edna RUM has returned home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
THEY HAVE GOOD BOSSES.
EmpJoyees OF Lynchbur. Traction

11n,Ioxees OF Lynchbur= Traction
Company to Get n 'iRaise."
LYNcHBURG. VA. Dec. 11-tspeciap,
During the visit here this week OF tue
Board of Directors OF the Lsnchoul :
Light and Traction Company K. u ZAP,
person. the president and manager. ashs''
for authority. which was given to ralsa
fine salaries of all employees of the com
pany 5 per cent. Jan. list. This Mr.. Ap-
person considered just in consequence
of the Increased cost of living.
Last New Year Mr.. Apperson. placed
all employees on a sliding scale OF wages
according to length Of service with t...
company, which has been most crafty
ing success.
During the year Mr.. Apperson has also
fitted up a club-roo1n with ell amuse-
ments and bathrooms and has organized
an employees sick benefit association, of
which is president. Lynchburg considers
this a model company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
EN- ROUTE FROM MANILA.
ar. Watson Boissenu Expected Here
Before Christmas.

In letter from Clarence Werner. now
at Manila, the information comes that
Watson Boisseau, formerly Of this city.
has been a soldier for some months. sta
toned at Manila as member of Co. NJ.
second infantry. Mr.. Boisseau has been
in poor health for some weeks and has
been confined to the hospital. Under the
order recently issued to reduce the
strength Of the army he has been selec-
ted a s one of the men who will be sent
back home and discharged as unfit for
service.
Mr.. Werner wrote that Mr. Boisseau
would leave about Nov. %. and would
probably reach this city in time to spend
Christmas with his brothers and sisters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
OSCAR HEDsTROM
THROWN HEAVILY
But for This Accident He VScuId FRO.
badly Have Broken nIoter-Cycis
Record for Ten oIiIex.

SAVANNAH. GA. December 17-oscal
Hedstror, who with his manager, Mr.
Hendee. came here for the purpose OF at
tempting to lower the motorcycle record
for ten miles, went against the record
at the Coliseum t.44s evening He failed
TO scale the first mile, but after III :. ID
to and including the eighth. he clipped
seconds from each IL the ninth tire
came off. and Hedstrcn was throw
heavily. but not seriously hurt Tn,
time for each mile was 113 Is. go -
34i33 Is; 500 25, els Is 1:333 10. $50, i0.Gs
Except for the accident the ten-mils
record would have been broken The tria
was official
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Back to Spend Holidays

Messrs. Thomas and William Winston
Of the firm of Winston Co. & Locher.
have returned to their home in Louisa
county, where they are engaged in build
ing the dam which is to form a reservoir
to supply Boston and the adjacent towns
with water.
They repor. the work going on we'll
and will return to Clinton in the early
spring.
Mr. James O. Winston the senior mem
Der OF the firm, is expected home for the
holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
REAc,r1~G AZ IpEAh.

tits by gradual stages that anything
finally reaches perfection. Its the care
fll stud l., TIC constant attention, and the
devotion to detail that is rewarded by The
ilc-l. THIS is az true of the building OF
locomotive as of the building OF
cigarette. With tac loeoa tive the first
care comes in the material that goes into
it. It's the same with. the cigarette.
The reputation ct Piedmont Cigarettes
has been won IN this rvay-by devoted
attcntion:to tae production OF Piedmont
tobacco. the material that goes into them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Rev. E.. r. Jackson Here.

The Rev. E. f. jackson. the Baptist
missionary from Brazil is in the city in
conference with the foreign mission board
of this board, he is not on the same foot
ing as the regular missionaries. but will
probably work on the same basis as the
address at the First Baptist church last
night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

after very pleasant visit to relatives In
Richmond.
J. P. Henry's ditching force which
has been at work on the Seaboard AIR
Line, has moved to Manchester.
MI g. Rice the efficient agent of
the Farmville and Powhatan. railway.
has been confined to the house for the
past few days on account of a severe
Mr., Frank Mitchell, night operator OF
the Atlantic Coast Line at this place.
has gone to his home at Stony creek,
for q few DAYS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Dir. Kaiser May Como.

The Rev. Oscar Kaiser of the Jackson
Square Evangelical Lutheran church. Ba(-
tin1ore. who has been called twice re-
Gently to the Evangelical Lutheran Beth
enen church. here Will preach in the
latter church next Sunday morning at II
O'Clock. in German
He will preach at o'clock at night in
English.
The Rev. Mr.. Kaiser has not yet ac-
cepted the call. but strong pressure is
being brought to bear on him to induce
him to come to this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Begging for the Cadets.

LEXINGTON. VA, Dec. 17.-(Special)-
Many pathetic letters from the parents
OF the expelled cadets OF the Virginia
Military Institute are being received by
General Shipp and members OF the board
Of visitors. urging that their sons oe
given another chance. All of the boys
! dismissed have left Lexington 1or their
homes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Married in washington.

WARRENTON, VA, December IT,
Especial )-Miss Estelle Fletcher, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Westwood Fletcher,
of Buckland, Prince William county. and
Ny George Robert Conversion. Of this
place were married in Washington to-
day at oil Massachusetts, avenue north
west by Rev. J. w. Duffy. presiding
elder of the Methodist church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
CUBAN RECIPROCITY TREATY
It Does Not Concern Dispositions of
Isle of Pines

WASHINGTON. D. c., December IT,
The President sent to the Senate the re-
ciprocity treaty recently negotiated be-
tween the United States and Cuba. The
treaty was received by the Senate in
executive session, and was referred to
the Committee on Foreign Relations,
without being read.
It is stated that the treaty does not
concern the disposition of the Isle OF
Pines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
PRISCILLA" REPEATED.
The Second Rendition as Great "A
Success MS the First.

The opera Priscilla" was repeated at
the Academy OF Music last night to the
delight OF large audience. and the cast
and chorus still further emphasized their
previous success by the good work that
marked the second rendition Miss Alma
Mcintyre. in the role of Resignation,
again captivated her auditors and Mr..
cess in his topical song. All the per-
formers. in fact, acquitted themselves
admirably
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Miss Mamie Hoagl,In Dead.

WARRENTON, VA, December IT,
Especial Miss Mamie Hodgkin, formerly
OF this place, but Of late years residing
in Washington, died Tuesday in that city
after lingering illness OF seven months.
Her remains will be brought mere for in
terment. Drs. ]. D. and T. c. Hodgkins,
Of this place, are brothers of the deceased
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Irs. Jno. A, Palmer Dead,

IEATHSV1LLE, VA, December IL
(Special0-A1rs. Palmer, wife Of John A.
Palmer, a weil-known citizen of this
county. died at her home, near Kilnar-
mock, this county, to-day.