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The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18

experimental and demonstration work
il forestry conducted by the expert
mental station. 1t is the duty OF the
state forester upon request, to co
operate with towns, counties, corpor-
ations and individuals in preparing
planting plans and plans for the pro
lection, management and replace
ment Of trees, wood-lots, and timber
tracts under an agreement that the
persons obtaining such assistance
shall pay the field expenses Of such
work. For the purpose OF carrying
the provisions Of this act into effect
there is appropriated the sum Of
1000 for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1909. $4,000 for the fiscal year
ending june. 80, 1910, and $4,000 for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1911
This appropriation is intended to pay
the salaries Of the persons in charge
Of the Dodge City and Ogallah sta
tions, and the travelling and other
incidental expenses Of the state
forester.
The bill also provides that th'
board Of regents Of the State Agri
cultural College may conduct on th'
Dodge City and Ogallah station'
other demonstrations and expert
ments Of local interest, such as seet
planting and tillage experiment.
whenever such demonstrations will
not interfere with the work il
forestry.
To Lieutenant Governor Fit
gerald must be given most OF th
credit for retaining the station o
this place for had the bill as origin
ally introduced gone through th
station here would have bee
abolished. Representative Incl ais
very zealously guarded the interest
of the station in the House.
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18

Gentlemen, there is the rope, ] say TO
you, OF clrcumstantial evidence that
would bind him down to this crime
thousand times over, and I appeal 70 you
In the names Of your wives and daughters
and In the name OF my wife and my
daughter not to let sentiment interfere
with you in this case, but try II upon the
evidence. Render your verdict up =
the evidence in this case and sam Bitler
will never outrage or murder another
woman.
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18
CANNON FOR FT. DODGE
Bronze Cannon Secured For Soldiers Home
BY Congressman Madison, Shipped From
Rock Island.

A fine bronze cannon, with carri-
age for use in firing salutes at such
times as may be desired at Ft.
Dodge, will soon be received at the
State Soldiers Home. The cannon
has been secured by Congressman
Madison, and will be shipped from
the Arsenal at Rock Island, Ill,
under instructions Of the manage
ment Of the Home here. The
Veterans will be very proud Of their
new acquisition at the Home, and
will no doubt be testing its voice al
the first opportunity.
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18

looking at these bullets that are here ia
evidence that Susan e. Rosenberger was
killed by a 80 caliber revolver, by a32
caliber ball, upon this point gentlemen,
there can be no doubt. This is sam
Bitler's revolver, that is another point
that Is not disputed, This is q 81 calibtr
revolver, ard is undisputedIy the prop
erty Of this defendant,
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18
FROM THE BITLER TRIAL
Extracts From the Strong Plea Made by Mr..
y Madison to the BltIer Jury.

As promised last week the Globe
Republican gives herewith extracts from
ths speech Of L. A. Madison Of Dodge
City, who assisted the prosecution In the
BItler murder trial. and the readers Of
this paper will doubtless appreciate the
OPPORTUNITY Of reading aportion Of II,
Reading II, however, will give only q
faint idea Of the effect made In Its de-
livery by Mr.. Madison, whose earnest
ness, strength Of oratory, and strong
personality, added double weight TO
every word.
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18
an innocent womsn.

Gentlemen, there 10 not single cir-
cumstance Ia the evidence In this case
that does not point conclusivelv 70 the
guilt Of the defendant Of the crime with
which he is charged Each one % con-
sistent with the other and every one
Of them points directly to his guilt.
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18
Citizens Mass Meeting.

A citizens mass meeting will be held Of
the Court House, in Dodge City, on
Monday evening, March %, at 1880
O'Clock sharp, for the purpose Of nomi-
hating citizens ticket, to be voted on at
the regular city election, to be held on
April6. CoMMlTTSE.
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18
INSPECTOR READY
Dodge City Soon to be investigated by De-
partment Man, as First Step Toward
Free Delivery.

Free Delivery.
Inspector Henry s. Grogan, Of the
post Office department has had Dodge
City's request for Free Delivery re-
ferred to him for investigation. and
has written Postmaster Arment here
for advance information, regarding
sidewalks, street signs, house numbers
etc. as the inspectors do not go to q
town until they are assured II is
ready for inspection,
II the information sent him seems
satisfactory, the inspector will no
doubt be here q little later.
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IF you keep your property
well painted you'll be
l.l1. ~ 1~oo,> ~ =
PEARL 1REBILCOcK,
[sEAL] City Clerk.

~
well painted you'll be
more likely to keep it .
long time.
Paint is one Of the best
preservers of property; and
Devoe Lead.and-Zinc Paint
is made to go farther and last
longer than ordinary paint.
You'll need fewer gallons OF
Devoe than you expect; and
it will cost less to put 1t on
than with ordinary paint. \.
1t is economy for you; and
your painter will do better
job with it.
Geo. 0. Cochran Drug Co, Agt.
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18

lido not believe that any criminal was
yet SO shrewd, that any criminal was
yet 80 wise that in committing a crime
he did not leave some evidences Of bis
guilt. He went as straight home that
night as the crow flies, from that death
pocket, upon that gray horse, and when
he got there he extracted the shells from
bis revolver and threw them down and
there they are before you today, mute
evidence Of his guilt; evidence which
In my judgement with the other evidence
in the case, should lock him behind iron
doors as quickly as a leadeD bullet
should kill a mad dog.
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18

They talk about an OUTLAW; they talk
apoat a man so depraved, so degraded
that be could commit such an atrocious
crims.trayelling around over the country
and carrying 80 caliber revolver. Did
you ever hear of man Of that character
gentlemen carving a 80 caliber revolver!
No, no, such men don't carry that kind
Of weapon,
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18

Is there any doubtin your minds that
this 10 50 caliber ballS No, q thousand
times no. A man with as much In
telligenoe as that With which God
Almighty endowed d goose, knows BY
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18

| ask you whose horse was itthat went
from the Bitter horse pasture down to
the death pocket where Susan e. Rosen-
bergers body was found cold in death?
It was Sam Biter's and Sam Bitler's
hands are as red with blood today as
they could be stained With the blood OF
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18

The track led, gentlemen, to the point
where the death march OF Susan Il.
Rosenberger began and followed II to the
pocket in the canon where she yielded
up her life and passed out into infnity,
almost where cry from her could have
brought her old husband and her grown
son to her side, almost within five
minutes walk Of the household she had
endeared SO long, three bullets we're
fred into her brain and that horse was
there when the deed was done.
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-18

From the death pocket 10 the canon
that horse leaped In the direction OF the
Bitter home. Was It the negro on the
creek who rode him? Where would he
90? Was 1t the mythical outlaw. where
would he gop Was it the disreputable
fellow who would be travelling around
the country carrying 80 caliber re-
yolyer? Where would he goP To the
public highway to the avenues Of escape 1;
but this track led to the Bltler home-to
the horse with the peculiar hoofs.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-07-01
Bowel Complaint in Children.

When six months old the little
daughter Of E. y Dewey, vel! known
merchant OF Agnewvile, Va, had an
attack Of cholera infantun Chamber
laln's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoes
Remedy was given and effected COM
plete cure. This remedy has proven
very successful IN cases Of bowel com
plant In children and when given &C
cording to the plain printed directions
can be relied upon with perfect conf
dence. When reduced with water and
sw eetened It is pleasant to take, which
is OF great Importance when a medicine
must be given to young children. For
sale by W. B. Davis and B. F Moseley
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-07-01

Vessel the celebrated Majestic Hams.
Leslie & Warning.
I'D. S,rmons Of Eb6 was in the city
on bus ness Monday.
"Majestics" are not as good but the
best on earth. Phone Leslie 4 Waring'
The baseball team expects to 60 to
Mayo on Saturday for a game with the
team OF that town.
A budget OF Cherry Lake and Canton
news items reached us too late for pub
lication this week,
FOR SALE:-A double barreled ham
merless shot gun. Excellent bird gun.
Will sell cheap. Carroll Smith.
Mrs. Pomp Patterson and daughter
Miss Lila, Of Jacksonville, are visiting
the family Of Mr.. L, H. Patterson.
Frank Coles went up to Tallahassee
Saturday night and remained in the
capital city until Monday afternoon
visiting his friends aud relatives
Next Monday is legal sales day and
Tax Collector Ellison will sell the lands
advertised for delinquent taxes. II you
want tax titles to some good lands be
90 hand at the court house and make
your bids.
Mts.H.D. warnock who has been
visiting her father, Mr.. II. B. Hen der
son, for several days, returns to her
home at Midtown, Ga, to-day. Mr.
Henderson expects another daughter
Mrs. Young, also OF Milltown, TO come
To morrow for visit.
Or. Armstrong; next visit to hsdi'
son July 7th. Ali eye trouble, head
ache, nervousness overcome. once
u.,,hor,s Hotel 4w.
10 honor of her young cousin, MIS-
Eula BrooKs, Mrs. Tom Vann entertain
I'd az the Merchants Tuesday evening
, Der guests being the members OF tn
Younger society set. Dominoes wa
the principal game Of the evening, an
prizes were awarded TO Miss Ruby Ore
md Porter Plant, they having score
the highest number Of gsmes. Refres
j, mepts Of ice cream and cake were serve
during the evening
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-07-01

For RENr:-My store formerly occu-
pied by VS.. Overstreet. ,E.Fralelgb.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Reeve,
IT,, Monday pight, fine boy baby.
For any thing in the feed line, such
as corn, hay, oats and "Statolife' call
on Fraleigh-L!ues-Shelter Company
The bond election Will be held next
Tuesday. Go out aud vote for the best
interest Of the towr.
Plcnics galore this week. To day at
Pine Lake, to morrow at Ellayllle and
Saturday at Lee. A good time is as
sured to all WHO attend either one.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-07-01
Bankrupt Sale.

Notice is hereby given that 1, as
Trustee Of the estate of W, 5. Over
street, bankrupt, will receive sealed
bids for the two stocks Of goods of
said bankrupt in Madison, Florida,
together with fixtures. Bids will be
received by me at Madison, Florida,
up to noon OF July Z, 1909. Bids
may be made for both stocks or Ell
Their, or the fixtures, or ary two To-
gether. The right to reject any and
all bids is reserved. The two stocks
and fixtures were conservatively APP
praised at $1,000. Inspection Of the
goods is invitedsat any time.
r. D. ROWE,
sW Trustee.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-07-01
TOWN TOPICS.
Our Phone 76.

See stetsoR Announcement, page 1.
: Col Randell RoweRpent Sunday in
fValdosts.
Try Majestic" Ham and convince
yourself. Leslie s. Wsrlng,
Refreshing showers are OF almost daily
occurrence. Crops are being greatly
benefited.
Edwin Blalock visited his parents
here on Sunday. He returned TO Val
dosta.Monday morning.
Come to us to purchase your feed
corn, oats, hay and "Stafolite.' Fra
leigh-Lines-Shelier Company.
Bob Hendry from Ebb was business
visitor in the city Monday and was an
appreciated caller at this office.
Try mild sugar cured "Majestic.'
Every ham guaranteed. Leslie q
Waring.
The Boys League, under the chap
eronage of Pastor Lowe, will go to Lime
Sink Saturday and spend the day 10 true
picnic fashion.
For SALE Twoor three Jersey cows
with first calves; also, my dwelling and
lot and tenant houses on Sessions hill
A. l., Blalock.
Miss Rachel Martin returned Sunday
afternoon from Greenville where Tor
a week past she visited friends ana
relatives, having most pleasant VISIT
G. NJ. Kenuey and family, Miss Lizzie
Taylor and Mr.. Parks who have for the
past several weeks been enjoying HE
at Econfina Springs, returned nome
Saturday night.
Quit the Drug Habit. You can be
cured permanently Write for PSrtiou
lars best treatment known and is guar
anteed. Address Box 22S, Downing
parh, Fla.
Had YOU thought about it?-the year
1909 ia half gore and we enter To-Day
upon the last nail helo ""F
business will be better in all llnes th'
last six months than 1t was during tn'
first six.
The congregation OF Hickory Grove
Methodist church, intending to pur'
chase a new organ, will offer their o's
instrument for sale TO the highest o'a
der at the church on Saturday Juil
10Th, 1880 a. m. Come out and get 81
organ.
Try a Gao OF Spanish Peppers. Lesli'
& Wariug.
Aaron Blanton, former employe u
this office, paid Us pleasant visit iss
wednesday afternoon. Aaron is nov
empfoved in the big publishing hous
Of the Il. & W. B. Drew Co, Jackson
vile, and is spending short VACATION
Ashis home neHr Lee.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-07-01

Phone Leslie A warlng for Majestic
Hams.
W B. Davis went to Quincy on bust
ness Monday,
Place to buy your school books at
lowest prices, is at W. L. Tooke's store.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. I.oftin, expect
to leave for Savannah to-day for visit
OF several days.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin spent
Sunday at the sulphur spring IN the
Cherry Lake ueighborhood.
For Sale at a Bargain;-Two excel
lent hammock-land farms near Sampala
lake. Good land and good improve
ments. w. P. Thompson IT,
Born to Mr., and Mrs. Ola Sanders on
Sunday night, a fne baby boy. The
name Of the youngster is Joseph Black
burn, 10 honor Of his aunt, Miss Josie
Mcdonald and the fathers friend Rev.
c. Fred Blackburn,
Chandler Jordan came up from Jack
souville last Thursday on visit to his
wife and boy who are guests Of the
lady's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D.
Thomas. All OF them expect to return
to their home In Jacksonville to day,
Rev. W. r. Ivey left Monday for
Sneads where he will assist the Baptist
pastor for five days in meeting. Rev.
Ivey is one Of the strongest preachers
we know aud being filled with zeal his
work for the Master is always produc-
tive Of good results.
The Missionary Society Of the Presby-
terian church will give a Musicale aud
Reading at the home of Mrs. Daniel G.
Smith on next Thursday night July
sth A cordial invitation lie extended
TO all lovers OF music and a pleasant
time to be present. Admission 25 cent:
proceeds for benefit Of church.
The ladies Of the W. c. T. L. helC
an enjoyable meeting at the Bapts
church last Friday at which business
OF Importance WAS transacted. Tomor
row afternoon another meeting will b.
held IN the Methodist church and al
members, as well as all WIN are inter
ested 10 the work OF the society, ar
urged to be present.
Boeey Jones and Nathaniel wilkins
negro proprietors Of pressing clu
which they have conducted in the Con
, way building for several months wer
=. arrested Saturday afternoon by Sherii
Stanton and charged with selling whis
, key in violation OF law. Monday after
: noon the negroes had preliminar
a trial before county judge Martin VIII
bound them oyer to the fall term
\ Circuit Court in the sum OF 800 eaci
. The evidence was to the effect th'
Peter Pinkey, another negro, purchase
\ from Wilkins at the room Of the pres
ing club on Saturday afternoon, a qua
Of whiskey for which he paid 81. 10
}. cash, Sheriff stanton and deputy 4ol
ton being in the hall near by when Il
N deal was made and heard the convers,
y ton between the negroes. After u
n sale and delivery was completed Il
q sheriff stepped into the room and u
). negro Wilkins acknowledged that Pin
IN ney had gotten the whiskeY from hi
I. but that the whlskey belonged
A. Boisey Jones. Sheriff stanton has bel
IA suspicious OF the place for sever
~ weeks ard by skilful msneuvering su
10 ceeded in catching the tiger" with
AZ eyes open, Five pints OF whiskey we
" found in the room which was confsca
ID ed by the sheriff. Good work, N
ia Stanton. Keep 1t up and probably y
will flush other tigers.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-07-01
LIABILITIES.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
County of Madison, IS q.

STATE OF FLORIDA,
County of Madison, IS.
W. wADswoRTIB Cashier of the above
named bank do solemnly swear that thegaooNy
s's,sr1ent is true to the bestof my knowledge and
boijef J. W. wADSW ORTIZ, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this zo'h Gay
Of June, 1909. ,,,>->, ,,o,,-, p,,bric
CoRRRcT-Auest:
ID. 6. SMITH,
W, p. KNIGHT,
TIC. SMITH,
Directors.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-07-01
- CALLED ron BY THE COMP
TR0LLER.
RESOURCES.

.,d discounts. ,84l 90
LoAnii .,Ns secured and unsecured ....u l,6l070
U'etsu Ronds 10 secure circulation.,.,,,, 7oOO00O
S,.niums on U. S. bonds ...,...,'.. ,2550g0
oao i,,ys and fixtures. ........,...... 10000
me- from National Banks mot reserve
agentsl. .,.....,. .sssss.ssssss Fh@S"V
DE from approved reserve ,e. 10
agents........ss.ssss. go" ,YStI1s
cbeeks and other cash itemC.... liSltlo
Soies Of other National Banks; l,lSOO
FTaeuonal paper currency, nick o,o On
es and cents ,........-,.',ss.;s @-V'"
fswhrrmoney reserve in bank VIZ ~
Specie ;.;,j A.. .,,'notes.............. $4,000
bps3enntion fund within Treas
uier }5per cent Of eireulauon) S15o'OS9 90 ,,a ~,
Total. .''''.''''''' soihOzo'=I
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-07-01
TIs0.
REPORT OF THE COMPTON
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
AT MADISON, FLA.

=. state Of Florida. at the Close of Business
June 23rd, 1909.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-24
NEGRO ARRESTED
 ON BENCH WARRANT I

Sam McKinson. q negro was ar rested Saturday by Deputy Sheriff ]. F. Bono on q charge of grand lar eenY An indictment was recently re- turned against him by the Jefferson county grand jury. He made bond and was 1alersFd. McKinson ts>>ac- -eaSe Ii /Sf making way with some cot- ton Which belonged to another.
 
 WI B. Craft, of Walnut Lake, is Nn the city transacting business
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-24
SAM SPANN WILL
 HAVE TO ANSWER

Sam Spann. a negro farmer. W Is arrested Saturday by Deputy Sheriff J. F. Bono, to answer charge of ac- cessory to murder. An indictment was recently returned against Spann and he was arrested with a bench
 warrant, Spann is the negro who Was accused of helping Iuvert Moore make his escape after Moore stabbed q 1,negro to death i'll Simmons store on West Barraque street, several months ago Spann's bond was fixed
 at $ loo0. but he was unable to get si2ners and he is now an inmate At the county iail Spann was passing < mnons, saore in a wagon immc4 dately after the tragedy, and wit nesses say he urged Moore to get int9 his wagon ands make his escap@ Moore accepted the invitation and waA successful in eluding the officers. the horse being driven hurriedly into the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-24

thefts which had been committed in this city and in which baggage, in cluding trunks and valises. were robbed of various articles.
 Moore, after being arrested, at first denied any knowledge of the thefts but when Constable Stewart produc" several knives and other articles which had been stolen and which were taken. from him upon his ar rest, Moore admitted everything, the officers say, and implicated Bridges Although he denies any knowledge of the affair whatever, Bridges was ar rested and furnished bond
 At the preliminary hearing given the men Saturday before Justice Cheek the evidence warranted their being bound over and this action was taken by the magistrate BrdGes was formerly motorman in the em- ploy of tue Citizens Light and Trans it Company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-24
POLICE "SNITCH"
 IN COUNTY JAIL

Ed l'eland, a young negro known to the police as "Bellie Deep" is in the county jail awaiting trial before Justice l.. F. Cheek on charge of larceny and forgery. He viii be giv- en preliminary hearing before Jus tice l.. E. Cheek Monday BeIand has been posing as a "snitch" for the officers of this county for several months. He was recently arrested by Constable Frank Stewart after 16O pounds of copper wire disappeared from the Cotton Belt shops. It is also alleged that Beland forged an ordcr by which he came into pos session of the wire
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-24

and made me feel like a new person, and it shall always have my praise" Mrs. W. T. VALENTINE, 9o2 Lincoln Avenue, Camden, \. J.
 Gardiner. Me. - was great suf- ferer from a fepale disease, The doe tor said 1 would have to go to the hospital for an operation. but Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound com pletely cured me in three months. '- Mas. $. A. WILLIAMS, k. r. D. No. II, Box 3?, Gardiner Me.
 Because your case is a difficult one, doctors having done you no good. do not continue to suffer without giving Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial It surely has cured many cases of female ills, such as in- illumination. alteration. splacements, libroid tumors, Irregularities. periodic pains, backache. that bearing-lown feeling, indigestion, dizziness, and ner- volts Hrostration. It costs but ,rifle to try it, and the result is worth mil lions to many suffering women.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-24
RECIPE TO MAKE THE
 BEST HOME REMEDY
This simple Home Prescription is
 Said tO Overcome Rheumatism and kidney Trouble Without the Slightest Injury to Stomach.

The following prescription for the cure of rheumatism and kidney and bladder troubles has no doubt been filled millions of times, viz. Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce: Compound Kargon, one ounce: Com pound Syrup Sarsaparila. three ounces. These simple. harmless in- gredients can be obtained at any goo1 prescription pharmacy at little cost and arc mixed by sha<fug well in q bottle.
 The dose for adults is teaspoon ful after each meal aud al bedtime. drinking T full tHnfl,ieriul of water after each dose II is stdted that thie, prescription is | positive remedy for kidney trouble and lame back, weak bladder and urinary difficulties, espe- cially of the elderly people, and one of the best things to ibe used ill rheu- matic afflictions. relieving the aches and pains and reducing swellings.
 "A well-known authority states that this mixture acts directly upon tn" eliminative tissues of the kidneys; cleanses these spOnge'ike organs and gives them power to sift and strain the poisonous waste matter and uric acid from the blood which is the cause Of rheumatism.
 If your back Or sides ache and you suspect kidney trouble il would ba wise to try this for t few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-24
MOORE AND BRIDGES
 ARE BOUND OVER
Two White Men Wh" Are Charged with Ba"gagc Thcfts Will, Have to Answer to the Jefferson Count. Grand Jury-ene Gives Bond and is Released.

Jim Moore, IS years old, and w. L..
 Bridges was employed as a baggage urday bound oyer by Justice l.. F. Check to await the action of the Jcf- ferson county grand jury on a charge of grand larceny. Moore is in iaiL
 but Bridges furnished bond and was released Until their recent arrest Bridgse was employed as a baggage man at Union Station and Moore was in the employ of the Pine Bluff Bag gage Company. They were arrested by Constable Frank Stewart. after that officer Investigated a number of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-24

this valuable nnetll- cine. Lydia F.. Pink hams Ne getable 6 Compound. l suf- fered from terrible headaches, pain in my back and right side. was tired and nervous. and so weak 1could hardly sta q. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound re- stored me to health
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-24
MORE N PINKHAM
 CURES
Added to the Long List due to This Famous Remedy.

Camden, NJ "It is with pleasure that I add my testimonial to your already long list -hoping that if may induce others to avail themselves, of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-24

country district, west of the city. Moore has never been captured.