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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-20

BILLY MAsoN's rudeness toward
Senator Hoar in his opening speech
In the senate gives one the impress
sion that new newspaper does in a
community that starts out with q
purpose to cut dash-there ia too
much freshness where modestv
would be more becoming at the
outset.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-20
Two Boys Killed by Lightning.

ST. Paul, May Ca special to The
Pioneer Press says: In Manyaska
township about seven miles south Of
this place four boys were struck by a
bolt of lightning. Two Of them We're
instantly killed, and the other two were
severely injured, and at this time it is
doubtful if the injured will recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-20

incubation Of land with microbes
instead of expanding money on fertil-
izers is the latest idea which science has
placed at the service Of the British
fa<me..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-20

MarshalltowR, Ia. May 2o.-The Iowa
State Medical society convened in this
city yesterday, with an average at
tendance of 200. made up of leading
physicians of Iowa. Dss Moines. Daven-
port. Dubuque. Sioux City. Council
Bluffs and most Of the interior towns
are represented. The convention will
last through tomorrow,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-20
wisconsin Men nj New Have,

New Haven. May -20.-The special car
bearing the University of Wisconsin
crew arrived here yesterday afternoon
and the oarsmen went to a local hotel
for dinner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-20
Illinois Christian Sunday Schools.

Danville, May 20.-The nineteenth an
nual convention Of the Illinois Chris
tian Sunday School association opened
here Tuesday night with an address by
Dean H. L. Willett, of Chicago univer-
sity. Some two hundred delegates are
in attendance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-20

When bilious or cossivs eat Q Cas-
Garrett candy cathartio. cure guaran-
ted, 10 oo61o, 8 oonts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-20
Reformed Presbysterians.

Pittsburg, May 20.-The general synod
of the Reformed Presbyterian church,
the supreme court of the new school de-
nomination, met last evening in the
Euclid Avenue church and will continue
in session eight days. There are seven
ty delegates present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-20

ccmmitte. yet to be appointed. The sem
tinent seemed to be against passing the
resolutions in their present form, it be-
Ing believed that they were too radical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-20
Smiling Faces
Sweet Greetings that
Keep the Home
Happy.
II Is Hard to Smile When the
Body Is Racked With
Pain.

It's hard to smile when the back Is aching,
the head throbbing, and the body is full OF
pain. The thing to do is to rid yourself of the
aches and pains, and Mum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-20

that is safe and sure. Here's proof. Will you
study itl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
THE COURT OF JUSTICE JOHN.
You Can't Blow Horns in the street BEFORE
oof(Iock 4. NJ.

= =. Childress. the man who wandered
into court Friday n an intoxicated condl-
lion. and who fell asleep there was qles-
toned concerning his action. and was al
lowed to go, because he MADE no dlsluiO-
ance. -.
Mr.. c. y. Goodwins horses ran at large
and went into peoples front YARDS anu
FOR allowing them 10 co SO MI Soou"'H
had 10 pay 81. ~,
For fighting in the public streets Brad
ford PEBBLES and Z. r. LOOMS were
brought up but by request or the counsei
in the case the charge was dismissed.
This is not q precedent, gentlemen
said Justice John. but l do II because OF
nv inward inexpNssiveness and outward
alloverishness.
Joseph Perry is an itinerant scissors
grinder. He has a small voice ana
large horn. and goes about the streets
plying his honest trade from carry morn
fill dewv eve. When his voice gives out
ha resorts 10 the horn. and oft In the
early morning hours. the drowsy citizen
who seeks refreshing slumbers Is rudely
awakened from his dreams by the musical
loot of Joseph's trumpet.
Complaint was made 70 Captain Thomas
and Joe was brought up before the
throne.
This man uses this horn in his bust
ness" said the individual upon the throne.
People should be up earlier, and not lie
awake so late. so they cannot disturb the
business Of honest Joe. But will say
that in order to avoid further complaint,
Joe must not blow his horn before
o'clock"
Joe Billups Is a darkey who was willing
and ready 20 fight. but who was prevent
ed from doing so by his brother. All that
Warrick Booker, the witness called. knew
about II was that Joe was scrambling 10
get at Pete Singleton. and his brother
"hilt i'm
Gimme $50 for having the desire TO
fight
Willie Washington. oolored was charged
with stealing a pound OF coffee from ,.
Ullmans Sons.
Il amt stold nothin'." he said. II goes
in dare an axes dis yere man fer some
conee. an ! Glib i'm quarter. He
gimme de coffee an Is cents change. Dat
air is mer own coffee"
The clerk said he didn't sell the coffee,
nor did he give any change. but His
Honor said IL was one against one, and
dismissed Willie.
James Cosby, colored. went into No. 800
west Cary street and took watch be.
longing 10 Willie Coles. He acknowledged
tho theft and was given thirty days in
the lookup.
The case OF Munroe +. Duncom. a color
ed man, charged with assaulting Kate
Vaughan, a little pickannuy. on the morn
ing OF July eth, was examined into, and
things looked pretty bad for Munroe. The
grand jury will consider the evidence
and Duncom was remanded TO JAIL bail
being refused.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
cor. RUSSELL OFFERS A REWARD
FOR IN UyKNOWy MURDERER.
A Test Case Against County Commissioner
Who Refused Liquor Licenses-ins
sursnce Companies Defy the Law

RALEIGH. n. c.. July lo.-Special-
Governor Russell offers 800 reward ior
the perpetrators OF a strange crime April
1st. The body OF an unknown man was
found floating In the French Broad river
in Buncombe county. The coroner held
an inquest and the jury was OF tho opin-
ion that the body was that OF William
Vestal. There seems 10 be no clue what
ever 10 the murderer or murderers. II
was found that the latter after killing
him had thrown the body in the river.
An interesting legal case comes up from
Chatham county. \. I. Terry. OF Pitts
boro. made application 20 the county com,
missioners for license 20 sell liquor ana
275 out OF the 40 voters in the township
signed the petition. The county commits
siOners refused 20 grant license. Pro-
ceehings were to-day begun TO force them
TO grant IL. on the ground that the law
does not give them absolute discretion OF
power 10 refuse generally.
The wording Of previous act was 'snal
without discretion grant license while
that OF the present act IS may. But
there is a prOvlsO. which was IN the tor-
mer act and which was. evidently oy an
oversight. left in the new one. and II Is
on this proviso that Terry 5 counSeI pase
their contention.
WILL DEFY THE LAW.
The Southeastern Tariff Insurance As
ISOLATION will not comply with the law OF
the last Legislature requiring insurance
on farm houses 10 be as low as the rates
In the Southside counties Of Virginia. Inc
act also requires reduction OF rates on
farms in the country. With this act the
companies comply. but they ignore thd-
part OF IL relative 10 country dwellings.
A PinkertOn detective is now at Lex
ington irving 10 unravel the mystery OF
the murder OF Mrs. A. A. Springs
The LOuisburg dispensary Is maklng
sales at the rate Of about S-O day. ING
commits sioners ordered beer kept on Ice.
but this the board OF control stopped.
The new State directors OF the Nortn
Carolina Railway seem 70 be quite the
reverse OF sanguine as 20 Governor Rus
sells carrying out his plan 10 annul me
lease of the North Carolina Railway 10 l''s
THE ORDER RBSCINDED.
As before mentioned the keeper OF the
capital issued an order That no chhutri,
or nurses would be allowed in the captial
square after p. VI. The board or puoHc
buildings held special session yes ,I'...
and rescinded the order. There Is sone
comment on the fact that not the least
notice was taken az the capital or py
the treasury department OF the death OF
ex-State Treasurer 5. Med. rate, me
capital board yesterday discussed TINS
matter. in view OF newspaper structures.
The law now requires report OF mo
amount OF air furnished In mines. Inc
first report OF this kind ever mace came
today from the Cumuock Coal Nine. -,
The military company at HENDERSON VIII
go TO Washington. d. G., Monday on us
annual outing. T., .h,s
The DEPUTY revenue collectors IN TINS
district have made an excellent record
this YEAR in the matter OF seizures Va
Illicit distiller.es.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

Interesting Facts About Richmond Ctti
zrns aud Other VI atters.

The special to Strawberry Hill Mon
day. the 18th, will leave az $50 p. NJ.
returning at II.
Mrs. ]. b. Lacy and son. Douglas. left
yesterday morning for Orange county 20
spend the summer.
Mrs. b. c. Luxford and Miss Lula Lux
ford have gone 20 Nashville and Will re-
main in Tennessee one month.
Mrs. b. f. Pilson and family OF 1905
Park avenue will leave tomorrow for
the mountains 10 spend the summer.
Miss Lena Fletcher. OF warenton, Va.
is the guest OF Mss, Birdsong. OF 202
south Third street.
Professor r. ". Cary. OF Mobile. Ala.
is in the city. the guest OF his brother.
Colonel John B. Cary. 72o east Franklin
street.
Mrs. Joseph W Hates and son. Master
JOS Hates. OF Bon Air. have left home
on visit TO relatives in Plainheld.. New
Jersey.
Services will be held at west-End
Methodist church. in Manchester. Sunday
at 4:3O o'clock for the baptism OF infant
children.
Miss Lotto Boston. Of north Nineteenth
street. is visiting friends and relatives
at Green Springs. Va, Millboro. and
Huntingdon. ". Va.
Miss Gazelle Hundley. Of Danville. va.
is in the city. the guset OF her friend.
Mrs. 0. S. Wright. No. 2ll north Twenty
seventh street.
Miss Lottie Boston. OF 30 north Nine
teeuth street. left yesterday 10 spend
three months in Green Springs, and MILL
boro. Va. and Huntington, W. Va.
~
Ladies' Auxiliary OF Pickett Camp will
take place tomorrow afternoon at :
o'clock. Tho members are requested TO
attend.
Rev W. B. Beauchamp has gone 10
Portsmouth, where he will preach the an
niversary sermon before Park View
Methodist church tonight.
The Richmond Grays' Veteran Associa-
ton Will hold its regular monthly meet
ing on Monday evening at Concordia Hall,
No. 4l2 east Broad street.
Miss ola B. Wood. OF Gordonsvilla. va,
who has been visiting her friend Miss Car
RE Southall for the past four weeks, very
greatly 10 the regrets Of her friends was
suddenly called home Thursday on ac-
count OF the illness Of her mother.
Policeman Percy G.. Minor, the popular
young officer who was recently shot. mas
not gone on duty as yet After the trial
in the Hastings Court Judge Witt d.
rected the City Sergeant 10 grant Mr..
Minors request for the revolver with
which he was shot.
Mr.. Sands Gayle, a recent graduate OF
law at Richmond College. has just re-
turned from Wythevile, where he stoou
a successful examination before the
iudges OF the Supreme Court. Mr.. Gayle
exnects 10 follow his profession in this
oitv where his many friends wish him
eminent success.
In the Circuit Court yesterday Louis
Roth a native Of Germany, WIS admitted
: citizen OF the United states
The Chancerv Court took a recess be-
timing with last evening 20 continue 10
the 18th instant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

G.. who has been visiting his sister-in-
law. Mrs VI. c. Whitton. 1905 Perry
street. has returned home.
Mrs. Mary y. Stewart Of west Seventh
street. IS visiting her daughter, MIS-
Thomas c. Bryan in Salisbury. y. {.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustine Royal left yes
terday morning for Tyro. Nelson county
Mr.. Royal is steadily improving:
Mr.. and Mrs William Nelson Page, or
Cowardin avenue left last evening for
Red sulphur Springs. where IT IS hoped
the water Will bring Mr. Page 10 renew
ed health.
Mr.. George 3. Ely had the misfortune
OF MASKING his foot at the southern
shops on Thursday, and IS detained at
home on that account.
Mr D. Gratznowsky had two or MS
fingers cut while AZ his work at the Eu-
reka Chair Works on Friday.
Mr.. c. G. Curtis has been made mana
ger Of the plant Of the Leader Printing
Company. vice Mr.. J. G.. Lumpkin.
Mr. Valentine Stein and family nave
returned from the Nashville EXposiuon
where they have been for several weeks
The County Court Of Chesterfield VIII
meet I'm July term tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Brown, or Cnar-
iofte. y. c.. are IN the city the guests
Of Mrs. Browns mother, Mrs. Adams
on Hull street.
The farmers who visit the city say they
are very much in need OF rain.
=. +.
Master George DuNai are visiting tna
home Of Mr. Wyndham Gary. in Hender-
son. y. G.
Mrs 4. r. Ellington and family for
merry of this city. but now OF Selma. y.
c.. have returned home after visiting here
Mr.. J. W. Stanley Of Goldsboro, y. c.
was in the city Friday on business.
Mr. r. c. Broaddus who recently went
10 Buffalo Springs. is improving.
The Rev c. T. Stebbins was installed
as pastor Of Providence church, at Be
Iona. Chesterfield county. last Sunday.
Miss Annie Wilson. who has been VS.
iting Chester, left Thursday for her home
at Hampton.
Miss Daisy F. Webb has returned 10
her home at Chester after pleasant stay
IN Richmond
The crack baseball team Of Skinquarter
claims 70 be champions Of amateur teams,
CITY or country.
Miss Pearl Blankenship, Of Chesterfield.
Is visiting friends in Manchester.
New South Council. No. $. J. o. I. A.
NJ. was ten years old on Friday and the
occasion was fittingly celebrated by an
entertainment given 10 Lily Council.
Daughters Of Liberty. Hon. II. A. Maui
rice and Squire Tyson We're the speakers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

Captain Charles &. Paleske Injured on
Brook Turnpike.

A buggy in which Captain Charles @.
Paleske and Mrs Boyd, who reside AT
Solitaire" east OF the Brook turnpike
were riding. was struck By Lakeside
car at the point OF intersection with
Brook turnpike yesterday afternoon about
40 O'Clock
Mrs Boyd received several scratches.
and was badly shaken up. but her injuries
were comparatively slight
Cantain Paleske Jared worse. however,
as his collar bone was broken on the lett
side one finger on the left hand badly
lacerated. his left shoulder sprained. ana
he was very much bruised otherwise.
Whether he was injured internally has
not vet been determined. but his ply
stefan does not think he IS.
The horse was very gentle, ana nelthei
Captain Paleske nor Mrs. Boyd can eN-
nlain how the accident occurred After
the buggy was struck Captain Paleske wal
brought 70 the Richmond end or the flrst
street viaduct, and the ambulance. VIII,
DIR. Greer Baughman. met the car anc
carried the injured man to the ketreN
Mrs. BOYD spent the night with friend
cantain Paleske was resting easily last
right and no serious results are anlc'
pated from his injuries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
CASTo1IA.
he !i.- II
~ NVN,-A every
"CL1<[VZ <LLC<IlZ v.Lsysi.
A New society Organized.

At meeting held yesterday afternoon
at Z. NJ, at the Office Of Robinson q
owen. No Is north Tenth street, the
Richmond Rent Purchase Society was or
ganized. On motion OF Mr owen Mr..
Warren II. Mercer was elected temporary
chairman. and Mr.. {. w. Clemmett as
temporary secretary. The following gen
tlemen were elected officers Of the Society:
President. T. ]. MCGOWAN; yice-prssident,
Jaseph Heppert: treasurer, c. W. Glenn
nett: secretary. r. r. Robinson: attorney.
Warren H Mercer. Appraisers: @. l.
Dickerson, 3. ". Batkins, J. W. Stubs.
Trustees: Joseph Heppert. c. W. Glenn
NETT. W. b. Pizzini. B. NJ. Batkins. G. l..
DickersOn.
BY vote the authority was placed in the
general agents. Messrs. Robinson * owen
to select an architect. The Society ad-
jOurned 20 meet next Friday. July 18th al
Z =. NJ. al No % north Tenth street. This
Society furnishes through the American
Investment Trust funds 10 its members
70 buy houses and pay FOR them IN month
" instalments same as rent. All charter
members Will be given the preference in
loans. The charter list will be kept open
until Wednesday, July 18th for other
members.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
ever singer. and dancers, and favorit.s

clever singers and dancers. and favorites
In New York.
Marfet. who comes TO Richmond from
a six weeks engagement IN Philadelphia.
is a great iiiusionist. and his trick. The
Hindoo Mystery" has very favorable
newspaper notice
Miss Maggie Radcliffe. and Master
Robert. have firmly established them
selves in the hearts Of the patrons OF this
park. and will be heard again this week
In their sweet songs. and Mazziotta Will
show himself to be musical marvel In
deed.
Eugene Neidert.' tho famous trick cy-
clist. Will amaze with his wonderful
tricks. and the Kings OF tho Air" Du
Crow and Du Wren. are re-engaged.
owing TO their great success.
La Bird acrobat and leaper. ends a bill
stronger than any similar one given is
Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
MOTIVATION Ar BERRfTfLLE.
;. :. Thomas VIII Represent Clarke and
Marren I'm the Next HOu.e.

BERRYVILLE. Va. July lo-special.-
Pursuant to call. the convention OF Demo-
cratic delegates from Warren and clark
counties met here to-day 80 winston
Hall 10 nominate A representative IN
the House Of Delegates 10 represent the
two counties.
George II. Burwell and G. W. McDon-
aid. both Of Clark, were elected perina-
nent chairman and secretary, respective
" The meeting was a spirited one from
start TO finish but eliminated IN the
nomination OF :. ;. Thomas. Of Clark.
without any untoward event to mar the
day.
The rival delegations from Warren ef-
fected a combination too late 10 seat the
delegation from Front Royal DISTRICT
and thus rendered impossible the nomi-
nation OF either Of Warren county's can
didates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

Not Wild One. but Missionary Who
Min PIench 1n-DaY

CHASE CITY, Va. July m.-Special-
The Rev Cameron Johnson. missionary
in Bonn Islands. Corea, and Japan, regis
tered at the Mineral last night and VIII
preach in the Presbyterian chrrcn To-
morrow morning and evening.
The primary for state Senator from this
and Charlotte county was held to-day.
The candidates-all Charlotte men-were
Messrs. Eggleston. Scott and Priddy.
The diverse Of Geographic communica-
ton makes II impossible 10 get the result
in the county. The voting has been
small and very quiet
After a most successful week Evangelist
r. D. Garland will close his meeting at
Bethel tomorrow. For seventeen years
Mr.. Garland has travelled this section
as a commercial drummer. and most
everybody knows and esteeNs him as a
good and sincere man whose zeal is ac-
complishing much good.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
fredericksburg News.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, July 10
SpeciaL-News avs received ehre to-day
by his daughters OF the death or Ar. j.
5. York. president iot the Battleneld
Granite Works. Of this city. at Pagosa
Springs. Col. where he had been staying
with the hope of bcnehting his health
He died OF consumption. aged nity-seVen
years. The intermcnt Will be made IN
Colorado.
Mr.. George Freeman. Jr.. purchased to-
dav OF the estate OF tile late Captain
John Ward the large store-house, dwell
ing and lot on the corner OF Fair anu
Hanover streets for $500.
The lawn party given last night on
Courthouse Square by the choir OF tHe
Raptist church realized $50, which VIII
be used IN supplying new music.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
EIcHMOND's NEW INDUSTRY.
Messr.. A. saks & Company Start Whole
sale Department.

Messrs. A. Saks & Co. started their
first travelling man on the road yester-
day. and Richmond is now represented
I'm the South by a tirst-class wholesale
clothing house. This house. as IS known.
fills a long-felt want In Richmond. and
thousands OF dollars which heretofore
have been spent in Baltimore BY mcr-
chants in Virginia and North and South
Carolina will help increase the volume
Of Richmond wholesale trade.
This enterprise will be enlarged as oc-
casion demands. Already a second travel
ling representative has been secured. and
will 60 out on regular trips in few
days. covering the Virginia territory. Mr..
Merchant Weisiger will look after the
city trade and will travel points in Nir-
GINA
Messrs. saks & Co. promised 70 COM
mence this new departure in their bust
ness on July 10Th. and though the firm
has been very busy receiving their fan
stock. as usual they were as good as
their word. and with their characteristic
thrift and promptness started out their
first travelling representative on schedule
time as announced heretofore.
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Colonel John :. Mosby.

WARRENTON. VA. July l0.-Col. John
$. Mosby who IS visiting his daughter
here. is looking as we'll and vigorous as
ever. although he says that the shock
Doe received in the accident at the Uni
versity Of Virginia this spring was so Sc
we're that he does not expect 10 fully re-
cover from its effects for several months.
Prior % his mishap he gave sitting
10 an. Alexandra artist for portrait
which was completed few days before
be lost his eye.
The artificial eye which was accepted
by his oculist has proven q mistt. and
is now being altered The loss Of his
eye has happily not affected the fine con-
tours Of his face, and his appearance Is
but little altered The Colonel Will leave
for san Francisco about the first OF Au-
gust. where he will resume his duties as
counsel for the Southern Pacific railway
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
Corner.Stone to be said.

CREWE VA, July 10. - Special me
District School Board yesterday afternoon
i'm connection with a committee from
the Town Council decided TO lay corner
stone i'm the new public school building
nov. I'm course Of erection here. Messrs.
&. Z. Wilson and Hiram BnrkeAolder
were appointed committee TO arrange
the exercises and request the orders
each TO appoint a committee 10 fix day
and to arrange for the corner stone lay
ing
The stone will be laid by the Masons.
Al the same time and place dinner viii
be given and in the evening an entertain
ment will be held for the purpose or rais-
ing funds to aid in furnishing the school
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
CASToHI-A.
2. ,,;- II ,,-
E-..s ~ UYN--A e-s.7
z<IV /XLCE<zL vIarreE

ercises. The president Of the League,
Mr.. 5. c. Weisiser. Will preside. Great in
terest Is manifested IA tnls rally on the
mart OF League members and their par
ents. and large attendance Is anticipated
tonight.
The meeting OF the League last Friday
night was one OF especial interest. being
led by Miss Carrie Mitchell who spoke on
'.What Think Ye Of Christie" Quite 4
number Of the members participated IN
the service Next Friday night Miss Bes-
sic Lee will read paper on Ruth. after
which a question drawer VIII be conducted
on this theme.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
pro,d-s,reet PARK Vaudeville.

Last night closed the third week OF the
yaudeyilIes at the Broad Street Park
Exposition Grounds. and tho AUDIENCE
was a large one.
There are new faces, and new acts on
the programme for this week, and some
OF the best Vaudeville people have been
engaged. A..
Miss Lola Watson. one OF them. IS
known as The Queen OF the FLYING ira
peze." and another attraction OF note Is
a couple, the Brannock Sisters, VINO arc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
A Marvel.

An old astronomer there was
Who lived UP in tower;
Named Ptolemy Copernicus
Flammarion McGower
He said: Il can prognosticate,
With estimates correct;
And when the skies I contemplate,
I know what 10 expect
When dark ming clouds obscure my sighN
I think perhaps twill rain:
And when the stars are SHINING prsnI
I know It's clear again.
And then abstractedly he scanned
The heavens. hour by hour.
Old Ptolemy C6pernicus
Flammarion McGower
st. Nicholas.