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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15

try Electric Bitters - . remedy for
your troubless II not. get . bottle
now and get relief. This medicine
has been found 10 be particularly
adapted to the relief and cure OF ali
Female Complaints. exerting . won
derful direct influence In giving
strength and tone to the organs. II
you have loss Of appetite. copstipa-
ton. headsche. fainting spells or are
nervous. sleepless. excitable. melsn-
choly or troubled with dizzy spells,
Electric Bitters 10 the medicine you
need. Health and strength are guar
auteed BY its use. Large bottles
only soc at Harris . Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15
Went One Better.

A tradesman in Sunderland had q
lad in his employ. The lads mothe,
was q widow in bad circumstances; con.
sequently the lad was poorly clad. The
tradesman kindly proffered to get the
boy a new suit Of clothes, and the boy
agreed to repay him at sixpence per
week out of his wages.
The first Monday after this arrange.
mcnt had been made the lad did not
ccme to work as usual, and on his en-
ployer sending to inquire the reason his
mother said, HE looked SO respectable
she was trying to get him q better job. u
London Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15

The Grccian portrait seems the Per.
lection of the human type 10 ms. and
artists copy il. although IL is actually
rare. In il the line Of the nose In more
or less perfectly the prolongation Of the
lire Of the forehead. The hollow nc the
root Of the nose il almost cffaced, and
the prominence Of the nose IL softened.
The absolute Grecian profile would
therefore he represented in n drawing
by . single continuous line for the fore
head and Dose. Yet another condition
Is essential for obtaining the fine Gre
clan profile. The forehead should not
be rcceding. This marks the distinction
between the Grecian and the Egyptian
profile.-Popular Science Monthly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15

Tho archbishop Of Canterbury 10 re-
ferred to as This grace, |" and be writes
himself archbishop, etc. 'divips prov
identia," whereas other prelates NE the
phrase 'divins permissiope. " He il the
first peer in the realm At coronstions
be places the crown ON the head Of the
sovereign. and the king and queen are
his domestic parishionerx. The bishop
Of London is bis provincial dean, the
bishop OF Winchester his subdean, the
bishop Of Lincoln his chancellor, and
the bishop If Rochester his chaplain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15
The Selfish Person.

The great pity of the selfish person Is
not that he robs others Of pleasure or
comfort, but that he is so thoroughly
unhappy himself. Tie selfish person is
never satisfied, never content. When he
has greedily taken all, he still wants
more. while the unselfish person finds
real happiness in giving to others the
little he has From q purely selfish
point Of view the unselfish person is tho
happise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15
Publication Notice.
sTATK os ILLINOIS. l..
R1JE ISLAND COUNTY,

In the Circuit court. September tern, A. D
1855.
NJ n Sturgeon vs. Patrick Gregg Bogeess. in
chAnrery.
f6davit OF the non-residence Of Patrick
Gregg Eocgess the above defendant, that his
Place Of residence is unknown and that upon due
and dill mt inquiry can not be ascerta;ned. having
cen Il ed in the clerks ONCE Of The circuit
C urt Of said county, notice Is therefore here
by given TO tie sLia nonresident defendant,
Ii at the complainant filed his bill Of com
plain in the said court on the. chancery eide
II e. eof on the 18th day OF August, A. d. 1895
sId that summons was issned thereon ont Of
tsid court. wherein said suit is now pending.
returnab!e on the frs. Monday in the month Ct
j. nuary next, rs IL by law required.
Now, unless you, the said nonresident de
fen ant above named, Patrick Gregg Bog
pcss, shall personally be and appear before
the said circuit court on the first day of the
mex, Il rm thereof. to be holden at Rock Island,
n and for said county, on the fret Monday in
January next, and plead, answer demur
the said complainant'e bill ofcomplaint, the
anne and the matters therein charged and stated
will be taken confessed and a decree entered
gainst you according 10 the prayer Of said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. lark.
Rock Island, H., Sept. %, 1895.
STURGEON & MARSHALL. Compartments Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15

Man at the Table-waiter, these eggs
IRE hard rs a brick. You must have
boiled them more than three minutes?
Waiter-Yes, sir; the boss has told
us always TO do more than il asked Of
Of, and in that way the trade will be
built up. You only asked to have your
eggs boiled three minutes. but, 20 show
our willingness 70 accommodate and to
make Things agreeable. we boiled them
six minuteA Boston Transcript
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15

mo wonder the pleasures Of court.
ing have declined" said the stout
yoVth. Just ok ut the flimsipess Of
these modern chaire."
And he pointed to q slender affair Of
white bamboo. touched with gilt.
lyon mustn't Judge by appearances. +"
said the stout girl softly. i've had
that chair thoroughly braced with the
very best Of steel rods. and IL IL now
guaranteed to stand q pressure Of 90
pounds to the square inch"
Then they both sat down in it rs o
FINAL test.-Clcvclnnd Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15

Publication Notice.
s Eocn I. 81 1I 6oSass. -


In the circuit cont, January term. 1897.
Mary Hoodals We. Alexander Roodals, IN chan
Gerry.
Affidsvit Of non-rseidence Of Alexander Hood
ais. the above defendant, having been fledin the
clerks oce Of the ctr:uit of said county, no.
ticefs therefore hereby given to the said non resi-
dent defendant that the complainant died her bill
Of complaint in said court, on the chancery eide
hereof. on the 18th day Of November, 1885,
end that thereupon q summons issued out Of said
court, whe rein said suit is now pending. RETURN
able on the fret Monday in the month OF
January next, as by law required. Nov,
unless you, the said nonresident defend
ant above named shall personally be and
tppear before said circuit court, on the drst day
OF the next term thereof, 10 be holden st
Ko:k leland in and fer the said county, on the
fret Monday in January next, and plead, answer
or demur to the said complainant's bill Of con-
plant, the same and the matters ard things
therein charged and stated will be taken as coz
fessed, and q decree entered against you accord
ng 10 the prayer Of said bill.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE. Clerk.
j. n. BEAEDsLEY, Compisihsnt'e solicitor.
Ro Z Island, H., Nov, IS, 1886.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15

Ihey say that human nature il al
ways the same" said the middle aged
lady. But don't think So"
hats the reGson:' asked her niece.
Twenty years ago girls read maya
zines and did ncesileworli. Now they
s'aGy Rad map and learn 10 Use .
fncnsey wrench. ''-Washiugton Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15

Mystic Cure" for rheumatism
and neuralgia cures In to 8 days.
Its action upon the system 10 70.
markable end mysterious. 1t re.
moves ct once the cause. and the
disease immedistely disaPpears. The
6rst dose greatly relieves, Is cents.
Sold BY Otto Grotjsn. druggist. Rcch
Island. and Gust 6chlegel . Son, 97C
West Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15

A letter posted in New York will be
delivered in Bangkok, Siam, Al days
later: via Loaian, and in 4s days via
San Franz isco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15

Love Is the
natural heritage
OF many an at.
tractive young
W o m a n, now
doomed to love
less spins ter-
God by ILL
health. No wo-
man should en-
ter upon the du-
a. e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15

A quart IF butter. so soft as to run
easily, weighs exactly I6 ounces; when
hard, the weight is slightly greaur.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-15
TIE rRAvELsRs' ourps.

asoAoo. 0OUg 0LAaD . PA0soso
un0se1-r1shg9 O. - passhass1 - ~
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n&sVlsa sssst (sss =. 49,. 49,.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
AMONG THE POULTRY.

Eggs of uniform age hatch nj Il UNI
form time.
For laying hens care and close quar-
ters will beat neglect and Il ten-acre
run every time.
The heavy sitters should have shallow
nest boxes and rather fiat nests, other
wise there will be many broken eggs.
Sunshine is good for weakly chicks;
too much will kill the strongest. espe-
cially If it shine through glass roof
into a close box or coop.
Early green food is desirable for fowls.
but it need not consist of the first blades
OF grass in the door yard nor the early
garden crops. Are your fences mended?
II hen deserts her nest, don't throw
the eggs away Put them in warm
water for five minutes. dry them with Al
rag, wrap in wooden and set by the stove
and hunt another broody hen. With
care the eggs will wait for two or three
days ifnot badly chilled.-Farm journal
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
NEW FORM OE ROUP.
II Not of Very virulent Nature the Dis
ease Is Durable.

II Not of Very virulent Nature the Dis
ease Is Durable.
A new disease has appeared among
fowls. They have trouble in breathing,
keep their mouths open the greater part
of the time and are constantly swallow
ing. There seems to be a yellowish
growth in the roofs of their mouths.
This is form of roup, which may have
been formed by keeping the fowls in
unclean quarters or where cold night
winds can blow upon them, or in a
close, damp house; or by the attacks of
lice, or any one of dozen different
things. 1t is durable if not of a very
virulent nature. The best plan is to
separate the diseased fowls from the
others at once and place them in n coop
by themselves where the remainder of
the flock cannot get at them. Feed in
a small trough, giving wheat, cracked
corn, table scraps chopped fine, TO
which charcoal broken to the size of
wheat kernels has been added, heap
ing teGspoonful to pint of food. Add
90 drops of kerosene TO each pint of
drinking water. Clean out the house
and burn half pound Of sulphur in it
with the doors closed. Then batten up
all the chnks to stop drafts, and spread
air-slacked lime over the floor. Spray
or swab the walls with kerosene. Re
move the old perches and put in new
ones. Feed the hens as above de-
scribed, give an abundance Of clean wa
ter, keep their quarters neat, dry and
clean as your own house, and there will
be no trouble. There is always some
thing wrong in the management when
the fowls have roup. Study it out and
make the necessary changes. Always
keep an eye on the fowls, and when one
becomes sick, place it by itself.-Amer-
lean ApriculturiSt,
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25

animals, and perhaps loses enough to
buy 20 hog leaders.
AS to how wide to make the chute,
mine is about two feet, with n plank on
one side, so as to close the balance of
end of wagon bed, TO keep small pigs
from getting out. The end at the wagon
should be just as high as the bottom Of
the wagon bed.
The cut represents one of the most
convenient and labor-saving imple-
ments L ever used. This is an invention
of my own, and l never saw one just
like it. One man or boy can load from
little pigs up to 500 or compound hogs
and never lift a pound or dig wheel
pit or take off hind wheel. 1 have
used this device for years, and my neigh
bors come and borrow it, and all praise
its merits. Any greenhorn in one or two
hours can make one. For the upright
posts use scantling two by four inches,
and for the sides scantling one by four
inches. The cut shows ii so plain II
needs no detail. l took two six-inch
pulleys, put one on the outside of each
front post at the foot, simply passing q
one-half-inch bolt through the foot of
the post and pulley. then take hold
just like a wheelbarrow and move it
where | please. For the incline floor
use one by ten scantling, placing top
one on first; then it forms a foothold.-
+. j. Newkirl<, in Farm and Fireside.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
CHAMPION HOWL PIckER.
Frank 0urner Can Pick Chicken In Joss
Five Seconds.


Here is an account of the feats of
Frank w. Gurner, of Eastport, L. l., who
claims the title of champion chicken
picker of the world" He is willing to
bet $1,000 that he has right TO the title
and his record is one chicken picked
clean in five seconds. This eXtraordi-
nary performance Turner has re-
peatedly accomplished, and IN all the
contests in which he has taken part has
distanced his competitors to such an eX-
tent that it was almost painful to wit
ness their puny efforts.
Some time ago Gunner thought he
had rival worthy of his metal in John
DAILY, of Fire Island, who had n great
reputation as an expert in this line.
A friendly contest was proposed. DAILY
in an evil moment accepted.
The chickens were produced and Daily
went to work. Gunner did not move q
hand, but watched his opponent.
When his opponent was half through
Gunner doused his fowl in scalding
water, tossed it in the air, rubbed il
after his own peculiar method, and be-
had happened the chicken was handed
TO the judges without as much as PIN
feather on it.
The Greenport champion Jared even
worse, and after a ridiculously one
sided match Gunner offered to pick four
chickens to the Greenporter's one, but
even with this handicap the offer was
refused
In the presence of New York World
reporter Gurner equaled his record time
Of five seconds, and then offered to pick
one SLOWLY" in ~ seconds. to show how
it was done.
This is what happened: Gunner
plunged the fowl into scalding water.
seized it and threw it into the air, caught
it as it came down with one hand
around each wing. With lightning-like
rapidity the right hand then shot out
carrying away all the feathers of the
wing on that side. The same motion on
the opposite side carried away the
feathers on that wing.
The chicken was then laid on burners
right leg, and Gunner, both hands NOV
'h6 AiNS PIuhO MY . OpCldlCu ny a. Idplu
player, literally struck off the feathers
on the upper side. 1t was Immediately
tossed over to the left leg and similar
treatment followed on its other side.
The chicken was then placed between
the operators legs and a clawing move
ment of the hands followed. When this
ceased the chicken was absolutely
picked clean.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25

Pasteurization of milk is much pref
cradle to sterilization, because, when
rightly done, il secures all the sanitary
benefits of sterilization without inn
parting to the milk that repulsive taste
so characteristic of sterilized milk. The
only practical difference in the two pro :.
esses lies in the greater degree OF hear
and the longer time of its application
in sterilization. Prof. Tyndall found
that il liquids were submitted to a heat
ranging from 40 to 175 degrees f. for
IA few minutes, then cooled. and after
Il few hours again heated, they became
perfectly sterilized without being
cooked. If they are not heated see
ond time, some of the bacteria seem to
have escaped death.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
salt and Water for Cows.

Recent experimenting to ascertain
whether the giving of salt to dairy cows
has any direct bearing upon the supply
of milk, showed conclusively that il ia
very expensive to neglect that human
duty. Three cows were kept without
salt for one month, and during the last
half of the period the milk was weighed
twice daily. The cows were then given
four ounces each daily, and after their
capacity was again allowed to develop,
because of the salt, il was fodnd that
the increase for the half month was 100
pounds of milk. A constant supply OF
fresh water is just as important
Farmers Voice.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
Reducing the Cost of Butter.

Every farmer in the United States
ought TO make as large II profit TODAY
on butter at 20 cents n pound as he could
ten years ago on 30 cents. The lower
price will immensely increase the con
sumption and aid to drive out fraudu-
lent substitutes, and thus give the
farmer an honest control Of the mar
ket. There are plenty of>ways of doing
this thing--reducing the cost. All that
Is needed is that the American farmer
shnll become thinking man as we'll as
wor1Singman. There is no hope for
him Ia competing In the production Of
crude. rough products. Hoard's DARK
man
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
CONVENIENT NEST BOX,
The Best and Most simple Device for Set
ting Hens.

The Best and Most simple Device for Set
ting Hens.
In the early spring the average chick
Ell raiser has large amount of care and
trouble in the management of his set
ting hens, especially if he has large
number setting at one time. If num-
Der of hens are setting in open nests in
the same room, two or three will get
off at one time perhaps, and then en-
sues lighting, and probably an attempt
on the part of two hens to occupy the
same nest, leaving the other eggs to get
cold. If the hens are confined to the
nests, each one must be lifted Off each
day, fed and watered and then put back
upon the nest, necessitating no little
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25

Her name was Bessie Turner: she'd ten
dency to fat;
And nothing could offend her more than
any hint OF that.
She hsd a lover who was quite addicted
to the fad
or practicing abbreviation when chance
he had.
He entered unto her one day with light
and airy tread,
ton said:
20, Bessie Tt o, Bessie T." and that
was all OF Il.
A rolling-pin assisted the forthwithness
OF his fit.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
al Rnd,Ian neath.

Kentucky Coroner-Yes, the papers
found upon the deceased prove that he
was Col. Blood.
Witness-There was also n quart
bottle found in one of his pockets.
Coroner--Was the bottle empty? .
Witness-No, sir, it was full-hadn':
been touched.
Coroner-Poor fellow, he must have
died without moments warning.-Bay
City Chat.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25

CAS- understand it, doctor, II be-
iIeye I'm well, I'll be well. Is that the
ldea?"
at u.s."
'grhen, II you believe you're paid, I
suppose you'll be paid
'Not necessarily"
"But why shouldn't faith work as well
In one case as in the other?"
"Why, you see. there is considerable
difference between having faith in the
Almighty and having faith in you."-
Chicago Evening Post.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
Rnth nlacnvarera.

81 have found you out, at last!" cried
Mr.. Caudle, as he Weakened suddenly and
saw his wife searching his clothes for
cash.
Eyes, dear. and have found you ous
of pocket" sweetly replied Mrs. eau
die.
Mr.. Caudle did not continue the con-
yersation. lie had hidden his money in
the toe of his shoe.-Town Topics.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
The ola Trouble Reversed.

Mrs. Bloomernew (aggrieved)-Ferdi.
nand, there is button off my boomers
Mr.. Bloomernew (sighing)-Well, my
dear, you must know that after attend.
ing to the Homework, washing the chill.
dren, sweeping the porches and making
the bread, your poor husband has alb
solutely no time to himself.-N. \.
World
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
why They Wept.

Talker-When L lectured there was
not n dry eye in the audience.
Walker-Indeed, and what was your
subject?
Talker-I had been addressing n
school of cookery and giving practical
illustration of how to peel an onion
San Francisco Examiner.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
THE FARMING WORLD.
CONVENIENT HOG CHUTE.

A Device That WIN Save Lots OF Labor
ON Stock Farm.
l get my stock into close pen; then
ut the door pull up my chute, take
out end gate, back up the wagon, get a
good supply of switches, get in among
the hogs or sheep, throw some corn in
chute and wagon and drive the bed full.
If have enough to fill it put in end
gate, drive to market, stay an hour or
two and get home in time to see some
fellow who drives his hogs along the
road hauling water to cool the tired-out
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
He Was Happy.

Brown-Why, Smith, your wife died
after all, did she not?
Smith-How did you find that out?
Brown knew it the moment saw
that happy expression on your face
Texas Siftings.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
Economy.

Jiggs--I see that poor Scrimp is in
desperate straits on account of heavy
doctors bills.
Joggs--Yes; his wife broke down I'M
der the strain of buying things below
cost at bargain counters!-Texas Sift
inus
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
Present or Future.

Poor links is in a quandary: he really dare
not wed
For fear his growing family may not be
clothed or fed;
And yet the other horns as bad-what
woes his wits engage
Who will, II children are not had, support
him IN old age?
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
Meat for Rreakfast.

Butcher Ito lady with dog in her
arms)-What will it be this evenin'.
mum?
Lady-Send a pound and half of
calves liver in time for breakfast, and
let me see, Carlo won't eat liver-and
a half pound of porterhouse steak
Bay City Chat.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
Saved n Great Deal of Labor.

The Vicar Ito sexton) Why don't you
see that the seats in the church are
busted now and then, Tombs?
Tombs 1.-THE seXton)-I do, sir; the
congregation does it every Sunday
morning, sir.-Answers.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
His Motto.

Mrs. Hobbs, my motto is say moth
ing and saw wood"
Then why do you get so madwheneve,
] ask you to split little kindlingY"-
Chicago Record.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
Turned to Account.

Wasn't it horrible? A man who was
walking across the university campus
fell in a fit of delirium tremens!"
"Yes, ii was dreadful. But his raw
ings furnished the students with new
college yell."-Chicago Tribune.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
In Washington.

First Citizen--I just passed Senator
Bombshell. Never saw him look so
happy.
Second Citizen-Perhaps he's discov-
cred new casus belli.-BroolSlyn Life,
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
Cause and Effect.

Mr.. IIenpeck (meaningly) - Ella
Wheeler Wilcox says all girls should be
sunny.
Mrs. Henpeck-Huh! Most girls are
sunny. It's after they become women
and begin living with q husband that
all the sunshine goes out of their life.
Mr.. Henpeck subsdes.-N. Y. Weekly.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
An Importnnt Point.

Mr.. AslSin-My precious one, will you
share my lot?
Precious One--Is there mortgage on
it?-Detroit Free Press.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
Don't Hide.

Don't hide your light under a bushel,"
IT'S thus that the Scriptures advise,
And 1t means II you would do the bushes.
you should,
1t is proper to advertise.
IL. A. W. Bulletin
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
TOOK HER by SURPRISE.

Dick--You would marry the biggest
fool in the world if he asked you,
wouldn't YOU?
Maud--O, Dick, this is so sudden.-N.
Y. World.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
Feminine Logic.

She (fishing)-I know, Alfred, havo
my faults.
He-Oh, certainly.
She tangrily) - Indeed? Perhaps
you'll tell me what they are ?-!Titbits.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25
Had to Sprint.

He picked the bonnet up in haste.
Knowing he had no time to waste;
And ran from store to home-8 mile
For fear II would go out of style.
Truth
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-04-25

Gayboy-But l can't marry you now
Think what il will cost me to wed you!
Miss Gaygirl-Yes, and think what II
will cost you if you dcn't!--Town Top.
les