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At the Vermissa Herald office, McMurdo and another man guard the door while Baldwin and the others rush up the stairs into the editor's office. Stanger comes running out to the landing. He is knocked down and beaten by sticks. After others have stopped, Baldwin continues to hit the man's head. McMurdo pushes Baldwin back and draws his pistol to make him stop. The commotion begins to attract attention and they are forced to leave quickly.