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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

People live long time in Martin
and the heathiulness OF the town can
not be disputed. Recently visitor
arrived here and began to talk to one
Of our old citizens and asked him his
age. Whereupon he said II am
just over TO-"
"Well," eaid the visitor, "you look
as if you had a good many years tu
live yet. At what age did your father
diep"
"Father dead" said the Martinite
looking surprised. Father isn't dead
He's upstairs putting grandfather 70
bed martin Mail.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28
Electric Bitters.

Electric Btters is u medicine suited for any
season, but perhaps more generally needed, when
the languid exhausted feeling prevails, when
the liver is torpid and sluggish and the need of
a tonic and Alternative is felt A prompt use OF
this medicine has often averted long and per-
haps fatal bilious fevers No medicine will act
more surely in counteracting and freeing the
system from the malarial poison. Headache,
Indigestion, constipation, dizziness yield to
Electric Bitters SOC. and Sl.00 per bottle at
Mcfarland & Co. IS drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28
How 20 Enlox uood Health

II you are suffering with any skin or blood
disease, rheumatism, catarrh, ulcers, old sores
general debility. ETC., send stamp to the Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta, Ca, for book of wonderful
cures, free This book will point the way tC
speedy recovery. Botanic Blood Balm, Oh. b
b. is manufactured after a long tested pre-
scrlption of an eminent physician, and is the
best building-up and blood purifying medicine
In the world. Beware Of substitutes. Price
81 90 for large bottle. See advertisement else
where.
For sale by druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28
The Discovery Saved His Life.

G. Caillouette, druggist, Beaversville, Ill.
says; ITO DR.. Kings New Discovery owe m,
life. Was taken with Ia grippe and tried all thu
physicians for milee about, but of no avail, ant
was given up and told could not live. Having
DR.. Kings New Discovery in my store, l sen
for bottle and began its use and from tn
first dose began to get better, and after usini
three bottles was up and about again. 1t i
worth its weight in gold. We won't keep stor
or house without it," Get free trial at Nc
Farland & Co. s drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28
National Republican Conve. .tlon, ST
LOUIS. Mo,
Reduced Rates via Southern Ry.

For the occasion of the National Republican
Convention, Southern railway will sell tickets
to ST. Louis, Mo-. and return, at rate of one
first class limited fare for the round trip. Tick
cts will be sold June 10 and H. good to return
until q, 1896.
For further information in regard to rates,
schedules, &c. call on any agent of the South
ern railway, or to L. A, Shipman, T. p A.,
Birmingham, Ala; f. J. Martin Il. p. A, CO.
lumbus, Miss; W. H. Doll. T. P. A., Chatta-
nooga, Tenn. j. L. Meek, Il. p. A., Knoxville
Tenn; A, Whodon, p & T. A., Louisville, KY;
S. 4. Swift, P. & n. A., Lexington, Ky. 62l-3t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28
Here's what MIR. Gray Has to Say.

BROWNSVILLE, TENN. June 10.
I can not too strongly recommend
"Owen's Pink Mixture" for teethiug
children, and | never expect 20 do
without it, while the children are SUI
iering with the dreaded summer COM
Olaint while teething. JOHN 7. GRAY,
Sold by all dealers, % and 80 cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

"The johnson City COMET has
credit for the largest circulation ac-
corded to any paper published in
the First Congressional District of
Tennessee, which has population
of 1888, 541, and the publishers of the
American Newspaper Directory
guarantee the accuracy of the cir
culation rating accorded to this pa
per by o reward of $4,000 to the
first person who successfully assails
it. From printers Ink, New
York;, issue of April 10Th, 1896.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

WE have received a copy of publ
cation called Looking Southwark. "
published in Cincinnati. 1t is brim
full of good matter relating to the south
and the southern people, and is des-
tined to be of much value in directing
attention to this section of our country
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

THE Staff should not devote all its
energy to electing sheriff. We want
to serve notice upon it now that the
democrats will not be content with re-
electing Sheriff Prichett, but will elect
the trustee and representative as we'll.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28
Walter Wellman tells the Chicago

Walter Wellman tells the Chicago
Times Herald: Senator Quay has a
sense of humor which shows itself al
the most unexpected times. Last
week, it will be remembered, Mr., Quay
sent kilograms to all the members Of
the Pennsylvania delegation to st.
Louis, asking how they stood. When
the reply came from one delegate, 81
will vote for you till you are nomina-
ted," Mr.. Quay passed the telegram
over to a friend; and said: ''In thai
case it will be id long convention. y
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

THE Virginia democratic association,
of Washington, at its last meeting
unanimously adopted resolution en-.
dorsing Senator Daniel Of that state
for the democratic vice presidential
nomination. The convention might
easily nominate aworse man than Sen
tor Daniel.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

A new theory in the treatment of coughs,
lung and bronchial affections has been advanced
by the manufacturers of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. 1t is truly wonderful remedy. All
dealers sell it on positive guarantee
For sale by Mcfarland & Co, druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28
Newspapers as Dangerous as Rattlesnake.

Knoxville, Tenn, May 90. Judge
T. A. r. Nelson created senation yes
terday in charging jury. He told the
members not to read a local paper, for
they were sensational, and as danger
GUS to have around as rattlesnake.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

BOB TAYLOR says he wants a joint
canvass. After its all over he'll wish
he hadn't. Tomahawk.
True, brother. Bob has great deal
of sympathy in his makeup, even for
his enemies.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

w. L. Lawson, Salisbury, Mo-, says that
everybody ought to know of the wonderful
merits of DR., Bells Pine-Tar-Honey as O
cough cure,
For sale by Mcfarland & Co.. druggists,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

AFTER the November election that
boiling republican candidate for con-
gress from Morristown will be heard Of
Noe more.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

E. w Bagby, prominent lawyer of Paducah,
Ky, says that DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey cured
his children of whooping cough when all things
else failed. It's new remedy for all coughs.
Guaranteed by all dealers.
For sale by Mcfarland g. Co. druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28
Birthday Surprise in Store for Mae.

The democratic party will celebrate
its one hundredth anniversary this year
by defeating the Little Napoleon of
financial failure.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

THE money question will be debated
at Lexington, KY, July 4th, by W. H.
Harvey ("Coin') and Hon. R, g.
Horr.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

MCKINLEY will not commit himself
until he is nominated at ST. Louis.
He will then declare for gold and be
+oJ
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

WONDER if Jasper Peoples has chang
ed his mind about the copper-buttoned
fellows?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

The hand that rocked the cradle is
no longer ruling the world ; it's guild
ing the bicycle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

DIRECT information from Chairman
Harrity, Of the democratic national
committee, knocks out the sensational
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28
EASTWARD,
Hardly Ever.

A gentleman who has travelled extensively
through the country in all directions, and
whose business 1t is to visit the homes OF
citizens whoever he goes, says he never or
hardly ever, enters house in which he does
not find Dr. Harts Great Relief. This remedy
is reliable. and when once tried II is ever after
ward popular faYOrite,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve is new and
original in style of package and medical quail
ties 1t is not only cure for all kinds of sore
eyes, but is guaranteed to give satisfaction
as an ointment for all sores, piles, etc
For sale by Mcfarland & Co.. druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

If brevity be the soul of wit, Nc
Kinley has immortalized himself.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

CHuRNDAsHER BIRD may go fiipity-fop.
But If he runs till August he'll hear somethir
drop.
When the votes are counted he II be beat
And Warliek win take the trustees seat
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

MONEY TO LOAN-Long time. Low
rates. Easy payments. Secured by
first mortgage on improved real estate.
No delay. See or write Tate l.. Ear
nest, johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28

Always in season, Hopkins Hominy
(Hulled CORN. Elegant lunch in milk,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-28
Mr.. RiveS Buried.

Fayetteville, May %. Hon. N. S. B.
Rives, who was shot by James Buntley
Saturday evening, died last night from
the effect of his wound The funeral
services were conducted at the residence
this afternoon by Rev. j. G. Jones, Of
this place, after which the remains were
laid to rest in the family graveyard
Public sentiment is very much against
Buntley.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-05
OCEAN FREIGHTs.

Cotton-Market firm; rates quoted are
per 100 pounds; Boston, per bale SIPS;
New York per bale, $1.00; PHILADELPHIA.
per bale. $1.OO; Baltimore, per bale, S1OO;
to Liverpool via New York, CSC; Bremen.
via New York, zoe; Antwerp, via New
York 66c; Havrie, via New York, 75c: Am
sterdam, via New York. &c: Genoa, via
New Y ork 73c; Reveal, via New York. gOc;
Hamburg, via New York, 66c. Direct
Bremen, SIC; Liverpool 5Sc; Genoa, SIC
Venice, 6SlAc; Trieste, 6Slsc; Antwerp,
COO, Havre, csc; Hamburg Coo
Lumber-By Sail-Freignts are STEADY
at ruling rates. Foreign business is
more or less nominal. The rates from
this and nearby Georgia ports are quoted
at A25q5.5O for a range including Balti-
more and Portland, Me. Railroad ties.
base "A feet, 16c. Timber rates, 50c6S1 90
higher than lumber rates. To the West
Indies and Windward, nominal; to Rosa
rio, $12 0Oql3.00; Buenos Ayres and Monte
video, 0.0Q1l.O0: to Rio Janeiro, S14 90:
to Spanish and Mediterranean ports,
81 3OQll.@; to United Kingdom, for or
ders, nominal for lumber, 4-pound IS
standard.
By steam-To New York, 81. 90; to Phil
adelphia, 800; to Boston, $500: to Balti-
more. $500.
Naval stores-By sail-The market is
firm. Large sized, Cork for orders, are
q2s sd; South America, rosin, CSC per
barrel OF $50 pounds. Coastwise-Steam
TO Boston. lie per 100 pounds on rosin.
soc on spirits; TO New York, rosin SIC per
100 pounds, spirits. S5c; to Philadelphia,
rosln, TIC per 100 pounds spirits. soc; to
Baltimore, rosin. nc per 100 pounds. spir-
It's. zoe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-05

lard, a.25G4.SO short rib sides, $3.65G3 80;
dry salt shoulders, $4.OOd425: short clear
sides, a.OoQ41219; whisky, $11S
st. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 4.-Flour, higher:
patents, &15a4.25; fancy, $3.10@3.2O; choice,
2,6OQ27O. Wheat, higher; November, soc
nominal; December, s014c; May, \S5ssc bid.
Corn, easier; November, 23c nominal; De-
cember, 2Sl5c bid May. 267sc bid Oats,
higher; November, 17l4c nominal; May,
22s4c asked Pork, standard mess, new.
$40; old, 1925. High wines, steady at
Sis.
Baltimore. Nov. 4.-Flour firm and
higher; western superior $2.6Od2. S. do ex-
ira, $S.20G375; spring patent, 425d450;
spring wheat straight, $4.OO6DA25. Wheat
inactive and higher; spot and November,
soc bid; December, S2ssQS2ssci steamer No.
2 red, 6Oc bid; southern by sample, TS9s1c;
do on grade, 761a@S01zc. Corn easy;
spot new or old, November or December,
2994q297sc; January. 3OBQ31hc February,
3lAc bid; steamer mixed, 27s4G277sc; south
ern corn, 28Q30c. Oats firm; No 2, white.
26Q25l2c; No. 2 mixed, 2215Q23c. Rye firm;
No 2, nearby. 41G42c; No. 2, western, $50
431a. Hay quiet but firm choice timothy,
$1,000 bid. Grain freights very quiet, I'M
changed. Butter steady.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-05
GRAIN. PROVISIONS. ETC.

New York. Nov. 4.-Flour dun. steady
and unchanged southern flour quiet and
steady Wheat. spot market fairly act
I'VE; hrmer with options; ungraded red.
744SSc; No. I northern. S5ikc: oDtlons
opened firm at 2Ac advance, fell lie on
realizing ruled very irregular and closed
iirm at lh0lssc over Monday: No. 2 red.
November, sl3se; December, SSMc; Nav,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-05
wAIT-THEY ARE COMING 1.
The Two Greatest Herds of Perform-
ing Elephants.


Have you seen the elephant?" In a
hgurative sense doubtless many of you
have, or think you have. In a literal
one, at Savannah on Nov. ii. You will
see him, in great numbers, to better adj
vantage and under more surprising and
entertaining conditions than he has ever
before been seen. How so? Why, be-
cause at the place and on the day and
date given he will immensely, marvellous
ly and hilariously materalize, and the
two most celebrated and most sagacious,
separate herds of him; one of which is
the original ana only Adam FWepaugh
herd and the other that Of Sells Brothers;
both appearing simultaneously and each
perfectly and surprisingly illustrating the
methods and results of different
schools of training. The united
and rival mammoths and mid
gets of their sagaclous species, including
centenarians and babies from Asia
Africa. Ceylon, Borneo and Sumatra; ele-
plant soldiers, comedians clowns, dudes,
soloists, equilibrists, dancers, mounte-
banks, athletes, actors. policemen, prize
fighters, walters, wheelmen, racers, mu-
sicians, aldermen, tumblers, acrobats and
mitncsi battallons, quadrilles, pyramids
and schools of elephants; histrlonic COM
panies and individual stars. Many of
these colossal creatures have been in con-
tinuous active training for at least half
a century and have reached a status of
unprecedented proficiency. They are of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-05

themselves two great shows, and yet but
one stupendous feature in a double ag-
gregation of the biggest menageres, cir
cuses and hippodromes in this or any
other country. Everybody ought to see
them, and doubtless almost everybody
will.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-05
leading futures ranged as follows
Opening. Highest. Lowest. Closing

The cash quotations were as Follows.
Flour. firm; hard wheat, spring patents.
A.00qA25, in wood; soft wheat patents
$3.25QfS.J0; hard wheat, bakers. 81 9Oa3. 10
in sacks; winter wheat sS.6Oa3.SO in wood.
No. spring wheat. 7l34c to 76Ikc: No. 2
No. 2 oats, lsQlsic; mess pork, s7.iOl7.2O;
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-05

If YOU WANT GOOD MATERIAL
and work. order your Autographed and
printed stationery and blank books from
Morning News. Savannah. Ca.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-05
MISCELLANEOUS MAnI,rTs

Baeon-The market is firm. smolsoa
clear sides, SIC; dry sailed clear rib sides
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-06-15
RECEIVER BTRLEIGH's MINES.
Promising Claim. In the sauak
Greek District.

+. 4. Chesney. OF Suak Creek. has writ
ten TO Or. ]. u. Macf.ean. Of Spokane, con-
corning properties recently acquired by
Hon Andrew F. Burieigh and other Seat
tie men. He saws:
Seattle parties Andrew r. PurYeigh
and others-hsye bought the Friday. Sat
urday. bismarck. Monitor. Blue Grouse.
Diamond Flush and Savage Queen min
ing claims from DUR, GrigEs ana others.
They row own all the claims on that lead
east from the Nefhow 70 the California
Boy They brought In new miners. ard
viii open them up and build large reaue-
tor works ~ Black Canyon creek. tram
WAYS. electric plant, etc. everything on a
large scale. Dprr and Grlgr~ are entire
IL out II Is reported that the consg,fera-
ton IS about So go.
The GRAY Eagle Is working. bav,re
started az today II Is owned by Fisher
brothers Of Seattle. who have Sent 81 a
superintendent. who is also an asssve~
and win sink the shaft. which a -,
I'D feet. % feet ~ once and then ar5s,
east and west They nav lease ~ -
chase The mil here and pat Il IN a-st.,,sss
shape. Seattle people are as thirx as a.
mere. and Spokane wiu Set feff n She 49,.
not gef move on herself F,a~,. 90, a..
fhts section + ref1l-fne over .bo -
things that are 70 come Thers h. -. -
i7ie man IN the camp ana other ro,,s ,,,t,
ers can get work Il they come fl >,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-06-15
The House Fly.
Chambers Journal.


The head OF our fly Is a very pretty OBJ
ject. The greater part is occupied by two
large reddish-brown hernispheres. one on
each side These are the compound eyes.
and each of them consists OF several thou
sand separate hexagonal lenses. arranged
so as 10 cause an appearance under the
microscope like the engine-turnlng on the
back OF a watch. Between these compound
eyes. and quite on top OF the head. are
trio OF small clear dots, arranged In a
triangle. Ike set Jewels. These are the
simple eyes. and their exact purpose does
not seem TO be thoroughly understood In
front OF the head are the antennae or feel
ers, and each consists Of three joints with
a feathersd bristle arising from the back
of the last joint. This bristle is an import
ant aid in the Identification OF the differ
ent species OF flies. in some kinds being
quite simple. In others beautifully piunOss
or feathered, as in the common species
now occupying our attention.
Below the head OF the fly may be seen
projecting the long thick tongue or pro-
boscis, which Is a very wonderful struct-
ure. We have only space 10 say a very lit
tie about this organ. 10 describe il fully
would occupy more than the whole space
devoted 20 our present article. IL is a
true sucker, but a very complicated one,
made uD OF several pieces united so as TO
form tube, which not only serves for ths,
conveyance OF the fluid food 10 the mouth.
but also for the passage az saliva from
the mouth in order 80 mossten and dissolve
particles of the substance upon which the
fly is feeding. A. the tip OF the PROPOSES
are 10 be found hardened rings which aid
in triturating the food.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-06-15
HUGH THOMAS WOUNDED.
shot by Unseen AssaEIant While on
Milwaukee street Car.

Mr.. Hugh l. Thomas. OF Philadelphia,
u no up TIL year ago was "a weii-known
business man u this city. being vice pres
ideut Of the American Surety COMPANY
ia which enterprise hs was interested
with Fred a Wing and George =. Adams,
MAS shot and severely injured on the night
Of June ). while riding on a street car IN
the city OF Milwaukee. Wis. Mr.. Thomas
was visiting Milwaukee IN the interest
% PhflsdefONla gas concern and had
just left the Milwaukee Club 10 90 20 the
residence Of Mr.. +. c Eldridge 3 friend
Of his, where he expected 10 psss the
night As the street car was passing an
old church. IN the suburbs OF the city. a
woliey was fired AZ the car from some
men tn ambush. and Mr.. Thomas received
bullet in the knee. TIRE police investi-
CATION has convinced the authorities that
the shots we're directed at the mosorman.
with xhon Mr.. Thomas vas talking AZ
the time Of the fusillsde.
Ire injured man Was taken 20 Trinity
hospital. where his wound was dressed
following cay. and from that city proceed
Baln him and together they would return
ness interests would keep him for tus.
TIE Rce3dert. however. entirely changed
his plans. TIE tire upou which tha car
was running 81 the tine Of Mr. Thomas
shooting has ee@n having trOuhie with
a nugub her 81 its ex-eFup8ayes. and the Do
McH ars no@ urson tbs trzsi OF IRE Tals-
crea1tS. who are MElageA 10 Ne iH a con-
sg1T4ey against the line and IT'S employee
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-06-15
YACHT CLUB SMOKER.
First Club Race Next Wednesday,
Programme of Cruises

The Elliott Bay Yacht Club gave an
open smoker last Wednesday night which
has done much to revive the yachting
spirit. The boys sang and and told sto-
ries until the yachting spirit which goes
hand in hand with good fellowship ami
mated all. The hall in the Brighton club
house at the foot OF Battery street was
well filled and from the time of Commo-
dore Henry Hensels opening address.
which was short and very much 10 the
point. TO the end of the last story told.
all enjoyed themselves heartily. The fol-
lowing programme was rendered. Piano
solo, Prof. Bachman; song. Mr.. Thomas
mandolin and guitar duet, F. Eversole and
G. Low man. piano solo. Mr.. Herald; pi-
ano, guitar and mandolin trio; song. r.
Eversole. recitation, Martin Conway. and
a number of good stories by every one
who had something new 70 tell.
Next Wednesday evening the first club
race of the season has been arranged for
by the Elliott Bay Yacht Club. 1t viii
be the first of a series of FIVE races for
club boats only. a championship pennant
to be awarded to the boat in each class
making the best record in the series. The
other races VIII follow on July l. July Is,
August and August 70
On Labor day, September Z viii be held
the annual regatta. open TO all boats.
The following club cruises have been ar
ranged for the season of 1895: To Clam
bay, June q. Bean point. July Il. ladies'
day; Meadow point. July IS: Port Orchard
dry dock. August 9, Blake island. August
., and Eagle harbor, September % la
dies day. The good times had on these
cruises are well known.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-06-15
She Is Rapidly sinking and no Hope
of Recovery Is Left.

In the early part OF last evening there
were some favorable symptoms in the
case OF Mrs. Cummings. and for the first
time slight feeling OF confidence was
felt that she might reSover. About
o'clock this morning there was q marked
change for the worse. The physians hav-
ing the case in charge were hurrieGly
summoned. bat at 80 this morning it was
clearly evident that death was only a
question of a very brief time, possibly
hours time. probably minutes.
She never recovered consciousness from
the moment when she sank benumbsd and
with her skull shattered by the blows
showered down on her by her husband
Larry Cummings. on Thursday night last
Cummings is in a cell in the county JAIL
No formal charge has as yet been pre-
ferred against him. the prosecution hav-
Ing delayed. waiting the outcome OF Mrs
Cummings injuries. Murder will now be
entered against his name. and in a brief
time ne viii have 10 face jury and de-
fend himself against that charge, with the
shadows of the gallows lying black over
him.