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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

Seven persons were killed outright, four
fatally, eleven dangerously and thirty nine
more or less hurt; fifty mine houses were
totally demolished aad thirty others badly
wrecked. The cyclone cut path through
the timber just as scythe would NOW
through grass. Damage to the Usage
Coal and Mining company is very large.
Population of the settlement only 800 and
suffering is very, great
IN MISSOURI. D
Mound City, Missouri was also struck
with acyclone Monday morning and things
were terribly torn up, the storm being the
worst that ever visited that section Trees
were uproeted, fences prostrated, crops
damaged and the steeple of the Christian
church was blown down. Jacob McCann's
house was ble~nsflfteen feet from its foun-
dation and fearfully wrecked to pieces. A
carpenter shop was lifted from its founda-
ton. Geo. Trook's house was unroofed
and number of windows were blown
out aa8
FURTHER DETAILS
ST LOUIS, May 10.-A dispatch from
Denison, Texas, says the terrific cyclone
struck the town of McAHister, in Indian
territory, late Monday night, and it seems
to have destroyed the entire place. 1t is
impossible to obtain details 1t seems the
two storms met at the coal mining camps
three miles from McAllister station, on
the M. x. & T. road. At McAllister every
building was torn to pieces. A train with
physicians. nurses and things in general
has been sent there. The fall of rain was
terrific, accompanied by great quantity
of hail stones. which fell as far north as
Fort Gibson. A<washout occurred on the
NJ Il. & T. road, near Fort Armstrong,
Indian territory. A locomotive went down
an embankment and the engineer killed
Travel generally is suspended on most of
the Texas roads by the storm. Great
trees, fine houses, farm buildings, fences,
etc., were torn down like toys. Buildings
on Tom Craigs plantation, twelve miles
from Marshall, were demolished and the
occupants seriously injured A negro was
killed. There was number of causalities
in Marshall
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
WASHINGTON NEWS.
ITEMS.

WASHINGTON, May y10.-Secretary Chan
der does not favor the new artic expedi-
ton. -
The Brewers Association met to day.
gates and detailed the growth of the brew
ing interests; Though they had tnscrupulons
foes they were gaining thousands of reason
able men to their friendship, and opposit-
ion was merely fanaticism- They hailed
the Congressional Commission to investi
gate the effects of alcheholic drinks. The
more thorough the examination the nort
it will be shown that the growing use o
light fermented drinks has done far mort
for the country and for true temperance to
lessen drunkenness and its evils than al
the efforts of fanatics for half centuary
Sharmann was then chosen for President
with many Vice Presidents. Presiden
Arthur was present and made a briea
speech.
THE GUITRAU CASE.
Reed assumed argument on bill of ex
ceptions in the Guiteau case. He discuss
ed the evidence for prosecution admitted
at the trial and objected to by defence, ar
guing especially against the evidences o
Fordyce Barker The counsel laid specia
stress on the exception to the admission o
Mrs. Dunmore's evidence, she having beer
the wife of the defendant.
Reed closed with an appeal to the cour
to save the land from shame and4h judi
ciary from the disgrace of sending an in
sane man to the gallews. '
Adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
CHICAGO.
ITEMS.


CHICAGO, May 10.-The fifth annual
meeting of the Gas Mems Association was
held here to-day. Representatives of all
the western gas eompanys were present
President Thomas Butterwerth, of Rock
ford, Illinois, delivered an address on the
future of the gas companies business
and claimed that the electric light was the
best friend of the gas interest Gas had
nothing to fear from electric light which
was an old invention. The following was
the officers elected: President, derry
Howard, Iowa; o. r. Thomas, G. Lands
den, Mississippi, and VIM Dunbar, Vice
Presidents p. 7. Burtis, Illinois, John
Gimper, Kansas, G. D. Ramskill. Ind, C.
r. Fobin, Wis, @. H. Rayner. Mich, R.
Spences, Iowa, FL. @. Clark, Wis, r. A.
Dillman, Ohio, Directors
The Ancient Order of Hibernians met In
regular convention this morning but with
closed doors, the proceedings being pri-
vate. J., j. Shehan, of Chicago, was
elected permanent Chairman and various
committees were appointed. After which
the meeting adjourned until this morn
ing
The Board of Trade by vote of $50 te
$50 voted down the amendment to make
winter wheat deliverable On spring wheat
contracts. The defeat is credited chiefly
to McGeoch, Armour, Fairbanks ane
other bulls on the market.
Judge Dyer in the United States Cour
overruled the motion of the counsel fol
Doyle. the forger, for new trial and fo
the arrest of judgement but gave unit
the Goth inst. to produce evidence of goot
character.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, May 10,
Wheat-Quiet ruled shade lower closed higher
for Jue and July I250126 closed 1876 cash 19541126:
closing 1876; May 126%61128l6 cfosiug 1879 hid !;
June 124S 1126A closing 1855 bid; July No. 1140
116; rejectad nonAn nal.
Corn-Active; shade higher; 7461745z cash; T3zs
Q74% closing 74A May 721a0l73; closing 7S% bid
June 72B0l74 closing 73ssGD73M; July high mixed
74h@74ss rejectedFi@7iM. = H.t III 8 i
oats-fair demand steady 53ze4; store 53A@5414
May; 5224@53A ;ciosing 521453: June 464957 clos
ing56A July.
Rye-Du1l; 7S. -
Barley-No. nominal; No. s80soM.
Pork-Active; higher; 1S.75QD1SS0 cash; IS 20
0n1S.So June; S71x0519 90 July.
Lard-Stronger; higher; II 371l011 40 cash and
May; II 271I611I 80 June
Meats-BuR; steady; show less; short rib 10 a5;
clear 10 3d.
Whiskey--1 49,
Flax Seed-36n40
Butter-Quiet; creamery ss@2s; dairy 1921.
Eggs-l41 receipts z. H. 1876, t45 ., 8; ship
ments z, SO, 247, 45, 3, I3.
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FoRTY-sEYENTR CONGRESS-.
HOUSE.

HOUSE.
WAsHINGreE, May 10.--The House
passed 172 to o., without amendment, the
bill creating executive Department OF
Agriculture, which provides the depart
ment be under the control of q Secretary,
who'i is an experienced and practical agri-
culturalist, and establishes departments ol
agricultural products, annual industry,
lands and statistics. 49, 8s'sss
The conference report en- the Indian ap'
preparation bill was agreed TO.
The House went into committee on ths
appropriation bill * lssa1a gs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

scared by sharp buying. Just after Gould's
return the shorts became alarmed precisely
as anticipated. Gould was declared to be
buying through unusual channels and New
York Central was called in to give it a
Vanderbilt effect. The pool made turn
on the long side and markek for some
long stock and the situation was as bad as
it was when the bear programme was in
terrupted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
First Premiums In 1880
Attachment Notice.

STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Roclx island County,
In the Circuit Conrt of Rock Island County, illinois,
May Term. 1882.
George NJ. Dickson VS.. Henry Hartley Hayford.-
Demand $549s00-
NoTIoE is hereby given to you, the said Henr,
Hartley Hayferd. that a writ of attachment has
been sued out of the Office of the clerk of the Cir
cult Court of said county of Rock Island at the suit
of the said George M. Dickson, and against the es
tate of you, the said Henry Hartley Hayford, foi
Five Hundred and Forty ($5zD1 Dollars directed tc
the sheriff of said county to execute, which SAID
writ has been returned by said sheriff executed.
Now. unless you the said Henry Hartley Hay
ford. shall personally be and appear before the
Circuit Court of said county on the first day
of Che next thereof, TO be holden at the Cour
House IN said county. the first Monday in the
month OF May next, give special bail and plead tC
said action Judgment win be entered against ven IL
favor of the said plaintiff and the property attached
sold to satisfy the same, with costs.
LEVI #. HARSON. Clerk.
Dated Rock Island, Illinois, April Tth, 1882.
SWEENEY. JACKSON q WALKER, Att'ys for Pl'f.
april-7-w3w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
LABOR.
A LOCKOUT.

CLEVELAND, o., May 1e.-The differ
cnces between the Cleveland Rolling Mil
Company and employees have eliminated
IN lockout All the company's works
are shut down, and between three and four
thousand men are idle Workmen claim
their association is able to support them
indefinitely. and they VIII stay out until
the company accedes to terms
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
CHARGES.

; Iowa CRY, Iowa, May 20.-The Repu6-
sscan last night published communiea-
ton from Rev. G. Cumpton Burnett, charg-
ing Hon. John G. Finch. the noted temper
ance orator who spoke there Sunday, with
gross immortality and other misdoings. The
article created great excitement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
FINANCIAL.
BULLS AND BEARS.

Nrw. YoRk, May 1o,-GaIia takes opi
81, $50. 600 gold to-day, the cause Of re-
cent advance in sack market. seems to
have come out, has been German boom
and with entire success. Indications are
that q pool embracing four or Ave. strong
,ouses was formed to hpn maEket On the
a,heory that short interest would be easily
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
SCENIC EFFECT.

ST LoUIs, Nav 10-Peoples theatre
ats o'clock tonight was sfilled to itsut-
utmost capacity by members of society
and guests. & At the left of the stage were
Generals Sherman, Sheridan and Pope,
Gov. Crittenden. Mayor Ewing, of st.
Louis and other prominent persenages.
several lady members and their families,
After overture by orchestra, bug1e call with
fife andd was heard and curtain
raised, disclosing on the stage camp scene
at sundown. Real wall tents fronted the
audience on the forward part of the stage,
while in the back ground appeared hund.
reds of scenic military tents, in fine pros
pective in the centre Of the flagstaff, with
the Union flag was unfur1ed. The sun
slowly sets and the sun down gun Is heard
in the distance. Two sentine1s paced uE
an down the stage AS sunset died away
the flag was lowered. muf1ed drums beat
and cannon on the stage fired As the
smoke cleared away the moon was seer
rising and presently innumerable stars
appeared in the sky and the sound of the
battle song Tramp, Tramp, Tramp was
heard in the distance, sung by strong
male voices, The food of moonlight fel
upon the scene, presenting a picturesque
effect
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

A CYCLONE,

CHICAGO. May 10.-A Parsons, Kansas,
special says terrible cyclone passed over
AcAllister, mining settlement in she In
olan territory, Monday night The de-
sVaction Of life and property was terrible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
TaE ARMY or TENNESSEE.

STs LoUTs, May 1oe---The reunion of the
Army of Tennessee is being, held in the
Peoples Theatre. It has fineameather and
every prospeetof- success. SC = .4-als IT
General w. Z. Sherman called the as
sembly to order, land said the day was
celebrated in honor of these'who captured
Camp jackson, suburb of ST. Louis
They adlong since forgiven the past but
not forgotten it, and would cherish mem
ories of the war forever. Bishop Fellows,
of Chicago, presented a magnificent feral
tribute sent by Chicago to St. Louis Elk.
Governor Fletcher responded. Genera
Sherman announced the committees and
Secretary to.read a-report showing nine
thousand each on hand, Letters followed
from absentees.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
PROBABILITIES.

WAsHINeToN, May 10.-Upper Missis-
sippi and Missouri valleys, local rains fol
lowed by clearing weather; northwesterly
winds; stationary lower temperature;
higher pressure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
STOCK SPECULATION.

JoHn a. DpDGE q Co., Bakers and Brokers, 10
wall street, New York, buy stocks on reasonable
margin. and, wnen desired, will advise when and
what I'd buy. Also Stock Privileges in which SIS
10 &10o con be pro1tably inveesed. Opportunities
or good profls are constantly occurring. Full I'M
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

ST. LoUIs, May 10
Flour-Unchanged.
Wheat-Opened lower; advanced bufclosed weak;
shade off; best prices 2 red1 3314 cash; 30 May;
231s June; 09 August; ! U71z bid year; No.
"a No l4Ik bid. tHH esd o.
Corn-Shade better, closed pretty firm; 741a cash
- May; 71% June; 721s July; II August SAX yeaf
345s year.
Rye-Lower; 81 bid f-e .-,s ~ .il z
Barley-Quiet; unchanged.
Butter--UnchaFged fss gs
Eggs-Unchanged
Whisky 1e. "a 'etIA -
Pork-better IS 80 bid cash April; Is s21 bi
May -fS aga bid June
salt-Bry; higher; earslots. q Ha "a ir1l
Shoulders-10 OH.
Sides-IO 006010 40. oh GsE t .E So
Bacon--better; shoulders light; sides 11hG
11A.
Lard-Noml; IL Is. ..-.,tg
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
CROPS.

CHICAGO, May 10.-A st. Paul special
says the warm rains of the past two days,
coming just as seeding is finished, has been
very favorable to crop prospects in the
northwest, and reports are almost uniform
ly cheering. Crop reports from forty-one
townships in Iowa, centering about Oska'
loosa, show that fall and spring wheat and
oats and rye are in first class condition.
Corn ground is nearly all plOwed. Early
planting assured with greatly increased ac-
reage of about sixty thousand acres in
small grain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
LIVE STOCK.

Drover's journal.
Hogs-Receipts IS SOC; fair demand; generally
steady; mon to good mix. 6 90677 80 heavy pkg
and shipping 8 5507 80; light S507 40; shippers
calls 5oQ6 60 - ~ ia !.
az IS; good to choice shipping roar 90; com
mon to far5 6006 co. mix. butchers weak 509
as rs
sheep-Receipts 500; fiat; almost hfeless; poor
extra oo06 40
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
KANSAS.

ABEL1NE Kansas, May 10.-Crop indi-
cations for this and adjoining counties are
excellent. Ram enough has fallen. Chinch
bugs did very little harm and are general
ly exterminated by the late rains. Wheat
is well up and in head. The harvest is but
few weeks off with prospects of good
crop. Corn is up nicely. The warm
weather of the past few weeks has proved
just the thing for vegetation.
BOARD OF TRADE.
The Tribune, commenting onsthe vote
to be taken to-day by the board of trade
on the rule permitting deliveries of winter
wheat on spring wheat contracts, says the
Atchinson, Kansas, board of trade sent a
dispatch strongly urging its adoption. The
sentiment of the entire producing country
tributary to Chicago, and the success of
the new departure is of vital Importance 10
every interest in Chicago and the country.
Tesdefeatit is TO give new lease to cIiques
and rings that are now making the
business dangerous, as it is discreditable
on the board of trade
FROM FIVE STATES
KEoEuK, May 10. The Gates. City will
publish tomorrow morning the crop re
ports from thirty three counties and forty
two towns in Iowa, Illinois. Missouri, Ne
braska and Kansas, giving comprehen-
sive showingof the prospects in the sliffsr
ent states, damage 10 fruit by frost,
crease and decrease in acreage, the coa-
ditions of the ground, etc. In Iowa the
acreage of wheat showed is smaller than
ever; especially spring wheat. What Aal
been put n looks wen. q fair crop Il
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
$4,000 OOi
FIRST CLASS HALF MILE TRACK.
. Feed furnished on. the Ground.

OFFICERS:
Geo. NJ, Dickson, President. Milan, Ill.
Robert Forter, Vice President, Davenport Iowa
Arthur Burial, Treasurer, Rock Island III.
III. c. Cleavefand, Secretary, .
DIRECTORS Geo. M. Dickson, w. II. Lundy Ell.
G. Cleaveland. A. b. Rodman. j. w. McCabe, Rob't
Porter, A w. Bruner, II. Schnitger, j. L. Wilson.
FIRST DAY-wEDNESDAY, MAY Path.
No. 1-Trotting, a:a7 class. purse $500
No 2-Trottin0 8 inmate class purse e....... SDf
No. 3-NoyeIty Running Race, ia miles, purse, Isl
e First quarter, S25; half, S25; Three
fourths, $25; mile. $25 M miles, $50.
SECOND DAY-THURsDAY, MAY 25th.
No. 4-Trotting 2:31 class. purse $50
No 5-Trottng. 2:SS class, purse 30
No. 6-Running race, mile and repeat, 2 in B. 1U
r To first. S65; to second, S35.
THIRD DAY-FRIDAY MAY 26th-
No. S-Free for All class, purse 4O
No drumming Race u mile, in 8, purse. q
To first, $50; to second, S25
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

Oats-Higher; receipts $1,000; exports 4S0; mix.
west. 69063; white 6s6D65.
Eggs-Demand fair; firm.
Pork-Strong isA@19.
Lard-Unsettled: IL 6259Gn II 65.
Butter-dull; weak: IO6D2S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
st. LOUIS Market,

Wheat-June and July, lower, Aug stronger
267S@1 2614 May; 2z1sGDl 25June
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
New York Market.
NEW YoRK, May 10.

NEW YORK. May lO.
FINANCIAL.
Money-504' closing offered 5.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

LONDON. May 10.-The Times. in alead-
ing article, says: mo indicative legisla-
ton is demanded by the public opinion ="
1t repudiates any desire to embarrass the
government, and says it should regard its
overthrow in the present position of Irish
affairs as public misfortune. The Stan
dard gives currency to the belief that Sir
Thomas Brassey, member Of Parliament
for Hastings, and at present Lord of Ad-
miralty, will succeed Trevallayan as Sec
retarv to Ireland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-14
no WONDER HE WALKED.

Apropos OF the Egyptian trouble, we
stances of which occurred during our trip
10 the Holy Land several years or more
ago.
He was devout Christian, and had
made the study Of the Bible and proper
understanding of the Big Book the high
est aim In life.
When he arrived at the Sea OF Gallilee
his heart was filed with awe and he felt
emery atcd and cleansed by thought that he
was gazing on the very spot where his
Savior once stood.
Approaching the boatman, he addressed
him In his choicest Arabic and with Bible
and commentary in hand awaited an ans
wer.
"Ah what 'smatter 'th yer? Why don't
yer talk United States:" asked the man,
contemptuously. He was real live yam
kee who was picking up living by ferry
ing tourists across the sea.
$50 this is the Sea OF Gallilee," devout-
ly murmured the searcher after knowl-
edge.
"Ya-as."
"And this is where our Saviour walked
upon the waters
"Ya-a-s."
GLOW much will you charge to take me
to the exact spot!'
"wa-al, you look like preacher an
won't charge you nothing"
The deyout one boarded the boat and al
last was pointed out where the miracle is
said to have happened. After gazing at
the waters and dividing his time between
glances at his books and devout ejacula-
tions of satisfaction, the searcher signi-
fed his willingness to return.
"Charge you $50 to take you back" said
the speculative Yankee.
"But then, you said you would charge
nothing"
"Naw, didn't. Nothin' to bring you out.
Twenty to git back"
"And do you charge everybody $50 to
take them back" asked the astonished
searcher.
"Ya-a-s."
"Well, then," said the devout one, a:
he went down in his clothes, ''no wonder
our Saviour got out and walked."-N j
Dispatch.
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PARIS MAINE. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER IA, 1882.

ward the ford, ready at any time to make
a run for it II the believing cattle shonld
choose to attack him.
He was almost at the rivers edge; bit
Of chapparal alone separated him from the
flowing water, when suddenly, with 9
hoarse cry, he reined his horse sharply
back upon his launches, and clutched
wildly at his plstol-h olster, then as sud-
denly was dragged from his saddle to the
ground, half strangled by Tightening lar
lat about his throat, aud the same instant
his bloodthirsty enemy, Don Combra,
knelt above him, knife in hand.
With swift and nervous strength h G
bound the half stunned American, and
then dragged him toward the rivers
brink.
"Carramba" Kissed the furious half
breed, glaring into the eyes OF his victim,
"ze end has come? You would not pind
ze warn, re debbill gets you now. See, |
will cut re t'roat an tic stones to re heels
an drown"
The mans words rang duly in the ears
of his captive, but the glcam Of his eyes
and knife, and the Gurgle of the river close
at hand, told Page his fate.
To cry out was worse than useless. II
he must die let it be like man.
The madman drew closer 10 him, un-
winding from his waist the scarlet scarf
which he wore.
"Red on re heels, red at re t'roat, eh?"
he said, grinning horribly. "Ze lady love
will no. marry so soou."
He had tied poor Charlie's feet, and was
now engaged in wrapping large stone in
his red scarf; his knife was between his
teeth.
"Pray, dog" he snarled. "Ze end has
come"
"He waved one end of his scarf belt
above his head.
There was sudden angry roar, deep
below, n rush of hoofs, gleam Of white
horns, wild cry, 4 cloud OF dust-and as
Page turned he saw the place where his
would be murderer had been, empty.
A wild steer had transHxed him, and
swept headlong with him into the river.
The American was saved.
The wedding took place on time, but
the fate of Don Combra is known to but
one man in the Mexos country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-14
THE WASHER MASHED.

There were plenty of seats in the car.
but as he walked down the aisle he looked
sharply to the right and left until he
reached a pretty girl who was sitting
alone.
"Seat engaged, Miss he asked with
knowing wink.
"N-no, sir" stammered the girl looking
around in dismay.
Down he pumped and braced himself
for the campaign. He was regular pas
senger, and held his commutation ticket
in bis hand.
"shall open
Tickets" roared the conductor, who
had watched him from afar.
The regular passenger smiled sweetly
at the pretty girl, and put up his paste
board out of which two sides were prmpt-
ly nipped.
Tickets"
"Hold on!" protested the regular pas
senger, "you punched this twice. This
lady isn't with me-"
"Sorry," replied the conductor, "but
you walked in, sat down, and went to
work in the regular married style. Sup
posed, OF course it was your wife. Too
late now. Take vacant seat next time.
Tickets"
And the passengers went to the conduc
tor, and asked him to drink, and offered
him cigars, and bought out the train boy
for him.
II knew they weren't married." said he,
as he squinted at 3 glass Of extra prime.
"Ive seen him before, but this Is the first
time it cost him couple dollars to play
It."
"Do you know who the lady isF' asked
an inquisitive man.
"My wife, gentlemen" replied the con-
ductor, and the flask chuckled a merry
"gluggling" as he spoke. = Trare'ler''
! Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-14
WHY HE DIDN'T TAKE 1T.

Not long ago an old pioneer, who had
lived in Texas in the days OF the early
colonists, was once boasting Of the good
old times.
"why, sir, l was once offered league
of land for pair Of old boots"
"Didn't you take it?' said the party ad-
dressed.
"No, sir; didn't"
"No account land, reckon?'
"Why, bless yoor heart, sir, 1t was the
best piece Of land outdoors. Grass five
feet high, a clear stream Of water running
through it, and an undeveloped silver mine
in one corner
"And why In thunder didn't you make
the trader"
'BecaIse," said the old man, In sad
and regretful tone Of voice, "because II
didn't have the boots"