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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

The members OF the tenth-year class in
the high school have organized Il de-
batting society which meets Tuesday and
Friday nights after school. The subject
discussed at the last meeting was RE
solved, that foreign immigration should
be prohibited, which was decided in the
affirmative. The next debate will decide
(Which was OF most benefit to mankind
the discovery OF America orthe% invention
OF the printing press" Vim. Turner, Jr.
is the president Of this organization.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07
For over Firty Years

An old and well-tTied remedy-Mrs. WinsIow's
Soothing syrup has been used for over fifty
years by a million mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. 1t soothes
tine child. softeus the gums. ailays all pain.
cures NTind coiic, and l. the best remedy Tor
diarrhoea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold by
druggists in all parts of the world. Twenty-Five
cents a bottle. Its value IL i~ncalcuable, BE
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup and take no other.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

Members OF Lois Chapter, No. ), O.E.S.
please bear in mind that Tuesday, Nov.
II, Will be the next regular meeting OF
that society. The Worthy Matron re-
quests all to be present.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07
Election in Day County.

4 very small vote was polled in the
elections for commissioners, Tuesday.
I'm the 4th district, Arthur p. Bryant,
Republican, is elected by a small majority
over I. n. Bennett, populist. The uu,
off .iaI returns are as follows.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07
Total

In Oak Gulcl, no clerks were to bc had
and consequently no votes were east.
In tie LIST district, Jos. Gruby, popu-
list, was elected over ID. W. Hussong,
Republican, by 23 majority. Unofficial
returns are as follows
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

The annual meeting OF Coteau Lodge,
No. 81, A.F.&A.M. occurred Tuesday eve,
ming, and the election of officers for the
ensuing year took place. The following
is a list OF the new officers: J.W.Abbott,
VIM. w. S. ID. Adams, S.W.; Fred w.
Harris, J.W. l.. 6. Levoy, Treas. Jno.
Williams, Sec.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

karPs Clover Root the great blood pu,
%rifier, gives freshness and clearness to the
complexion and cures constipation, %
cts, Scots and 81 OF +. Ross 4 Co.. /
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

Cold weather means mince pies
and Jewell IL Engeihart's homemade
Mince Meats mean the finest III the
land.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

For a short time, we will give to those
renewing their subscription for one year
the Boston twice-a-week Traveller one
year free OF charge. Samples can be seen
at tins Office. Do not miss this chance.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

;Iogs 10 .s5u!qorm 5u!Mes 10 sYeui
Aur IoJ srIlxa 20 spun liz qs!uLnJ o.
psIudoid aIc nrmS y lsl!!aIuesqoO
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

j. n. Umphrey bade farewell to his
many Webster friends last night, and de-
parted for his old home at Udora, On.
tario, Canada. He will remain there for
a short time, then return TO the west and
locate permanently in Oregon.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

Abe Folsom looked particularly happy
last Saturday aud shook hands with
every person be stet an tina slightest
p~royocation. Cause born to Mrs. A..
| Folsom. October 20, 1895, II girl.-Lang-
Bugle, Oct. II.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

The chump with lots of "mon''.
Who plays at big for fun
Can keep the musty ducats in his drawer.
But the man that wins the trade
viii find his moneys made
by investing with the printer, more and more
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07
For Sale

4 iuIl set o; butchers tools and shop
fixtures. Inquire OF Chas. Compton or
at this Office. ii
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

Hear the Buchanan Comedy Company.
Get your oil cloth at Benjamin & Co.'S.
c. II. Pratt, of Andover, was in this
city Friday.
Wall Paper-Great Bargains-F. Ross
Go.
j. NJ. stariha registers daily at the
Commercial.
Some bargains in Wall Paper at Ross
Drugstore.
M. G. LaselI, OF Waubay, was in this
city Saturday.
Benjamin & Co. have a COMPLETE stock
OF bedding.
L. H. Woodwork, OF Bristol, was in
the city Monday.
A few more of those misft Carpets at
1.-THE Fair"
+. W. Stewart, OF Bradley, was in the
city last Saturday.
Have You seen those misft Carpets at
"Ihe Fair"
III. NJ. Patterson, OF Bristol, was in
Webster last Sunday.
Go to Peabody's Drugstore for Jumbo
school tablets.
Sheriff and Mrs. Rathbun visited with
friends in Waubay, Sunday.
You can find Fresh Oysters at Jewell
4 EngeIhart's.
T. j. Whalen made a business trip to
Aberdeen last Saturday.
The pride of every household,
DwiGht's Flour.
The Webster Commercial Club is now
among the things that are.
School Books and School Supplies at
Ross Drugstore.
j. Fl, Mccoy was in Aberdeen last Sat
urday, transacting legal business.
School Books and School Supplies at
Ross Drugstore.
Floyd Taylor and Carl MaImberg rode
to Bristol and back Sunday on bikes.
Carbon Paper for typewriters at Pea
body's Drugstore.
ill hm.aa ar4 fnooa 49,, a.
caI1 poa, -
Chas. Fl. Jacquet, the popular travel
ing salesman, Sundayed in this city.
"ee ''f eLeSo"' '"e % stationery "'
-
FRED re" Drought " oaIloI-ooN GOWN
from AhuoNer H'S''''"H ''orni"S'
Inc hlest ilhe O stationery III the citE
at Peabody : Df"S"'ore'
Kramer X Co, received n Turn ace yes
terday which they will tit up in the store.
Go to Tegtmeir & Spriestorsbach for
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

Frank Irish, the travelling passenger
agent OF tie Northwestern R'y, OF Vino.
ma, Mimi, and III. +. Carter, OF 500 City,
Iowa, travelling freight AM passenger
agent OF the UP. R,y, arrived Monday
evening in this city, and have been SO,
licItlng Tor their respective roads among
Webster parties contemplating "a trip to
the south this winter.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

Shiloh's Cure is sold on "a guarantee. 1t
cures lncipicnt Consumption. 1t is the
best cough cure. Only a cent a dose
25cts, Scots and 81 at F. Ross & Co.'S. 3
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

WILDER Taylor, a brother To our police
justice, arrived in this city from North
Dakota last week aud made his mother
and brother a short visit. He departed
Tor MiIbank Che first OF the week, where
he will teach school for u time.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

Buchanan's Comedy Company travel
in their own car, carry d fine band aud
orchestra us well as a company OF fine
artists, They have received cry fatter-
ing press notices wherever they have APP
peared, and there is not the least doubt
that this company is worthy OF II liberal
patronage. Opera house Nov. IL to 16.
Admission Is, %, aud 30 cents.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

Mrs. and Mrs. 4. Smith gave tt party
last Saturday evening, aud introduced IL
novelty in the way oieutertai"j ing. Each
guest was supplied with some imported
clay and requested to model u vase, pig,
and the bust OF their right-hand worker.
Unlimited fun was brought out by the
modelling, aud while there were no regis
tered artists present, Il number OF works
OF art were turned in. Mrs. ID. b. Comp
ton and l.. 6. Ochsenreiter secured the
prizes for the best work altho' there were
several close seconds.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

The Aberdeen term OF United States
district court will be adjourned until
January 7, 1896, when it will be held by
Judge Thomas, of North Dakota
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

You needn't feel cold this winter. If
you have the straw. we have the stoves,
and it takes very little money to buy
| them.-Jas. Peterson & Co.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

A. W. Anderson has received a large
stock OF Fall Goods. Business Suits to
order for $50 to $25. Pants So to $40.
He likes to show his goods.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

For Watches, go to Malmberg,
the Jeweler. He can suit you in
quality and price.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

o, say! just try our homemade
Mince Meat. You will like it.
Jewell & Engelhart.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

W. NJ. Lawyer, accompanied by his
sister, Miss Lawyer, droseover TO Boards
ley, Mimi, Saturday, and visited friends
returning Sunday. The weather was de
IightiuI, and they had IL very enjoyable
Er1n
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

If your watch stops, take it to
Malm berg, the Jeweler, and have it
rppajrpd.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

II. j. Rock went down to the Twin
Cities Friday night, returning Sunday
morning, He complains of having had
a very enjoyable time.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

Silverwarc ! SiIverware IN end
less variety at Malmberg's.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

WANTED-A good, competent girl to
do general hOuse-work. Wages So per
week. Inquire OF David Williams ut the
Office OF the Farmers & Merchants Bank.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

Good advice; Never leave home on "a
journey without a bottle OF Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhpa Rene
dy. For sale by +. Ross & 60.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-11-07

Harold Kramer and j. II. Pidcock left
for Chicago last Saturday night. Harold
will visit relatives and friends in Mime
apolis on his way back.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-06-05
New Series-VOI. XIV. No. 45.

sent two rolling waves to rig-ls ano to
left Of us. With every throb Of the en-
gines VIC sprang and ouivered Like
living thing. One great yellow Ian
tern in our bows threw a long, flicker
ing funnel of light in front of us.
Right ahead dark blur upon the wa
ter showed where the Aurora lay. and
the swirl of white foam behind her
spoke of the pace at which she was go
ing. We flashed past barges, steamers,
merchant-vessels, in and out, behind
this one and round the other. Voices
hailed US out of the darkness, but still
the Aurora thundered on, and still we
followed close upon her track.
'Pile it on, men, pile it on!' cried
Holmes, looking down into the engine
room. while the fierce glow from be-
low beat upon his eager, aquillne
face. Get every pound of steam you
can"
II think we gain little. said Jones,
with his eyes on the Aurora.
II am sure Of it, said l. 1--WE shall
be up with her in very few min
utes.''
TO BE CONTINUED.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-06-05
CHAPTER z
THE END OF TIE ISLANDER

Our meal was merry one. Holmes
could talk exceedingly well when he
chose. and that night he did choose.
He appeared.to be in a state Of nerv-
Gus exaltation have never known
him so brilliant He spoke on a quick
succession of subjects,-on miracle
plays, on medieval pottery, on Stradi-
varius violins, on the Buddhism of Cey-
lon, and on the warships of the fu-
ture-handling each as though he had
made special study Of it. His bright
humor marked the reaction from his
black depression Of the preceding days.
Athelncy Jones proved to be socia bic
soul in his hours of relaxation, and
faced his dinner with the air of bon
vivant For myself, felt elated at
the thought that we were nearing the
cnd of our task, and l caught some
thing of Holmes gaycty- None of Us
alluded daring dinner to the cause
Which had brought US together
When the cloth was cleared Holmes
glanced at his watch and .;lleG up
three glasses with port. One
bumper said he. ito the success Of
cur little expedition And now it is
high time we were off Have you 4
pistol, Watson?a
Il have my old service revolver in
my desk.
You had best take it, then. 1t is
well to be prepared. see the cab is
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-06-05
SVAERHOLT KLUBBEN.

A Wonderful Northern Cliff Containing
Three Thousand Guils' Nests.
Within the arctic circle are the great
bird colonies. The largest and most
remarkable IS that of Svaerholt Klub-
ben, says the Fortnightly Review.
Every inch of this wonderful cliff,
which rises about one thousand feet
from the waters edge and is of consid-
erably greater breadth, may be said
to be used by the birds. The discharge
of a small cannon in the immediate
eighborhood will darken the air with
millions of birds, but even then a field
glass will reveal the innumera bic lecges
white with other undisturbed millions.
These consist almost entirely of the
small gull (Rissa tridactyla), and they
are a source of considerable income to
the owner Of the colony, who lives at
the little fishing station close by.
About the middle of May every year,
by means of long ladder placed
against the foot of the cliff, heproceeds
to collect the eggs. Of these there are
at most three to each nest, and the num-
Der taken averages from five thousand
to ten thousand annually, or the
produce Of, say, three thousand pairs
of birds. Ropes are not used for this
purpose at Svaerholt as they are in the
Farce isles. so that the highest Of the
above figures represent only very
small percentage of the yearly pro-
duction of the colony. as far the great
er portion of the cliff face, where the
nests are packed as closely as they can
be. remains absolutely untouched.
The food ct these multitudes of birds
during the summer months consists for
the most part of fish spawn (morc par
ticularlv that of the Goldfish, which is
abundant in these northern waters),
and of the small crustacea. which are
driven TO and fro by the currents along
the coast in immense masses. To the
latter belong the ting c:'yy;:2isms
Calanus Finnarchicus and E2phausia
iner1nis, the favorite food respectively
of the whales. Balaenoptera horealis
and 3. Sibbaldii. when these giants ap-
proach the mouths Of the great fjords
in July and August. In winter the
famous cliff is completely deserted. BY
the end of August the Young gals are
able to take care Of themselves at. all
take their departure. to return no more
until the following year in the month
of March.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-06-05
CROSS.ExAMlNlNG A WOMAN.
Not an Easy Job When the Lawyer Tries
to Trip His Witness

Not an Easy Job When the Lawyer Tries
to Trip His Witness
A dialogue about Heaven took place
between a member Of the Baltimore
county bar and LADY eighty-two years
old. who was srder examination in al
equity case. says the Baltimore Sun.
The lawyer. to test the lady's faith il
the hereafter, asked her if she thought
they would know each other in Heaven.
She replied by asking him another
question as to where Heaven was. His
reply was not satisfactory to the old
lady. and she .old the lawyer that if he
wanted to question her about any
place he must locate it. Then she
added: 'Of course we will know each
other in Heaven, for our bodies will be
the same there, except that we will not
have any blood in u.s." The lawyer
next asked her if she thought people
would have teeth in Heaven. She said
she could not answer that definitely
but she thought they would. "One
thing was certain. she added. people
would have teeth in the place allotted
to the wicked. and she could prove it
by Scripture How can you prove
ito' said the lawyer Why" she re-
piled, the Scripture says the wicked
shall be turned into utter darkness.
where there shall be weeping. waiting
and gnashirg of teeth. and how could
they gnash their teeth if they did lot
have any?" The attorney did not pro-
ceed any further on that line of exam
nation
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-06-05

long gray side-whiskers- alJogesner
he gave me the impression OF re-
spectacle master mariner who had
fallen into years and poverty.
"What is it, my man?" asked.
He looked about him in the slow me
thodical fashion of old age.
us Mr.. Sherlock Holmes here?" said
he.
no: but l am acting for him You
can tell me any message you have for
him.
1T was to him himself was to tell
it, said he.
But tell you that am acting for
him. Was it about Mordecai Smiths
boat?'
Yes l knows we'll where it is. An
knows where the men he is after are.
An knows where the treasure is. I
knows all about it
Then tell me, and I shall let him
know
'It was TO him was to tell it, he
repeated, with the petulant obstinacr
of very old man.
We'll. you must wait for him. =
''No. no; amt coin' to lose q whole
day to please no one. II Nj Holmes
amt here. then Mr.. Holmes must find
it all out for himself l don't care
about the look of either Of you, and
wont tell word.
He shufflcd towards The door, but
Athelncy Jones got in front of him.
wait a bit. ny friend" said he.
.You have important information. and
you must not walk off We shall keep
you. whether yor like or not. until our
friend returns"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-06-05
The Fatal Word.

My darling" he exclaimed. rartur
ously. How brilliant You are. You
fairly-cr-br;stlc with ideas.
The Chicago girl drcv, herself up
to her full height and brushed him
aaucatily aside as She swept out o. TIE
loom.
"Ycu seem 10 forget turned on
hcr hncl at the Gc"r and raced him
"ta,t cannot brook any reference e
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-06-05
SUMTER. S. c., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1895.


lis expression was COW least. and MS
bearing meek and even apologetic.
..GooG day. sir: good day" said he.
sMr. Sherlock Holmes is out, under
stand
Yes. and cannot be sure when he
will be back Bat perhaps you would
care to wait. Take that chair and try
one Of these cigars. -
Thank you; I don't mind if I do, >
said he, hopping his face with red
bandanna handkerchief.
'.And whisky-and-soda?"
"Weii, half glass. It is very hot
for the time of year; and have had a
good deal to worry and try me. You
know my theory about this Norwood
case?'
81 remember that you expressed
one"
ssWen, have been obliged to recon.
slider it. I had my net drawn tightly
round Mr.. Sholto, sir, when pop, he went
through hole il the middle of it. He
was able to prove an aibi which could
not be shaken. From the time that he
left his brothers room he was never
out of sight of some one or other. So
it could not be he who climbed over
roofs and through trap-doors- It's
very dark case, and my professional
credit is at stake. should be very glad
of little assistance"
I'VE all need help sometimes" said /.
Your friend, Mr.. Sherlock Holmes,
is wonderful man, sir" said he, in a
husky and confidential voice. He's a
man who is not to be beat. l have
knowc that young man go :atc good
MANI .:sses, but l never saw the cas-.
yet that he could not th-ow light
upon. He is irregular in his methods,
AID little quick, perhaps, in jumping
at theories, but, on the whole, I think
he would have made most promising
officer. and don't care who knows it.
have had wire from him this morn
ing, oy which understand that he has
got some clew to this Sholto business.
Here is his message
He took the telegram out OF his
pocket, and handed it to me. 1t was
dated from Poplar at twelve o'clock.
"Go to Baker street at once it said.
s'If have not returned, wait for me. |
am close on the track Of the Sholto
gang. You can come with us tonight
if you want to be in at the finish"
'sThis sounds well. He has evidently
picked up the scent again said /.
''Ah, then he has been at fault too"
exclaimed Jones, with evident satisfac-
ton. Even the best Of us are thrown
off sometimes OF course this may
prove to be & false alarm; but it is my
duty as an officer of the law to allow
no chance to slip. Bat there is some
one at the door. Perhaps this is he
A heavy step was heard ascending
the stairs, with a great wheeling and
rafting as from q rnan who was sorely
put to it for breath. Once or twice he
stopped, as though the climb was too
much for him, but at last he made his
way to our door and entered. His ap-
pearance corresponded to the sounds
which we had heard. He was an aged
man, clad in seafaring garb, with an
old peajacket buttoned up to his
throat. His back was bowed. his knees
were shaky, and his breathing was
painfully asthmatic AS he leaned
upon thick oaken cudgel his shoul-
ders heaved in the effort to draw air
into his lungs. He had colored scarf
round his chin, and could see little Of
his face save pair of keen dark eyes,
overhung by bushy white brows, and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-06-05
6; the coor. or0ered it for ha1f-past

st the coor. ori.ered It Tor ha1f-past
six
1t was little past seven before We
reached the Westminster wharf and
found our launch awaiting US. Holmes
eyed it critically.
..Is there anything to mark it as a
police boat?'
''Yes-that green lamp at the side. :"
'Then take it off,"
The small change was made, we
stepped on board, and the ropes were
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-06-05
That is understood. them"

"PerfectIy. IS there anything else?
Only that insist upon Your dining
with us. 1t will be ready in half an
hour. I have oysters and brace of
grouse. with something alittle choice
in white wine. Watson, you have never
yet recognized my merits as house
keeper
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-18
\ Veteran Logger Killed.

A telegram was received by Detective
Williams yesterday from Port Gamble
stating that James 5. Graham. an old resi-
dent of this city and a personal friend of
Mr. Williams. had been killed at that place
ny being struck by falling log. Mr.. Will
Jams will 20 over 10 Gamble today and
bring the remains TO this city. Graham
left this city six years ago and took up
homestead claim near Port Gamble, and
has lived there ever since He proved up
on the claim last year and had the proper
" in fine shape. He was formerly car
penter for the Lake Shore railroad. but
short time ago went to work for Scott
Jameson. the logger and was in his en-
ploy when he was killed. He was a single
man and was 80 years old. Undertaken
Bonney will go over in the morning and
ment.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-18
Roots Hearing for Robbery.

The case of V. Root, charged with steal
ing a purse containing s. from Josephine
Gamble, a chambermaid in the Mayfield
house on Front street, on the evening Of
October 6. came up before Judge Glasgow
yesterday afternoon. The woman claims
some one went into her room during her
absence and stole her purse containing 81
In silver and a small pearl button. Officer
Powers. who was in the vicinity of the
house when the affair happened. saw
man come out and dart across the street
and down Second. Soon after two other
men came out and behind them the wo
man, who claimed she had been robbed.
Powers suspected the man he saw cross
the street. and arrested him the next
morning in the Green Tree lodging house.
The purse was found under the stove In
the room and the only thing left in it was
the little button. The defense will be heard
TODAY