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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
Sheriff Sale.

writ of ferfGcias issued out OF the CircuitO curt
for the County OF Ora wford in favor OF Melvin
Bates, Richard ID. Connine and Tor Anderson
Rats Comnanw ara;ust ~" 49,. A." cbss,s,s
and real estate of Peter Nelson. In said County,
to me directed and delivered, did on the e4th.
1872 49, "a '. .esy vpon an1 p mse a., sne
IN and TO the following described real estate:
that is 10 say all that certain Section rs. Town
% n. X 3. W. and Lot four, Block hree of Had
Iey's amended addition to the village Of Gray
ling. Mich, also Lots No. two three ana four OF
section 10. Town ~. N. r. 4, w. all OF which
shall expose for sale at public auction or vendus
Court House. ~ 0rayling. In said county. on tho
18th day o. June next. 1t two O'Clock In the az
ternoon Of that day.
WIN. 8. CHALKER, Sheriff.
JA1gs X. WnJouT, Attorney. ap23-6w
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
Bucklin,s Arn,oa saIve.

THE BEST SALvE In the world for
Cuts, Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum Fever Sores, letter Chapped
lands, Chtlblains Corns add all
Skin Eru ptio MS, and p osi lively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t Is
guaranteed to give perfect sati STAG
ton, or money refunded. Price Is
cents per box. For sale by L. Four
n.er, drug gist.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13

Mrs. Foster, a charter member Of
Ruddock w. r. c., died at her home
last Friday, and was buried from st.
James church, Sunday afternoon.
Members Of Ruddock Post No. 224,
G. A. R., acted as pail bearers, and
the ladies' Of the Relief Corps turned
out In a body to nay their respects to
the memory of their departed sister.
The deceased was very active men,
Der 10 carrying on the good work OF
the corps, and she will be greatly
missed by her co-workers. 4 heboy-
gan Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13


Our thanks are due President An
CELL. for a copy OF the calendar of
the University OF Michigan, for 1896
-97.
Mr.. futile and family have moved
into their new residence back Of the
school house this week. --Otsego Co.
News
A cup OF the celebrated White
House Coffee will relieve that distress
10 your stomach. Try 1t, at Clay
getts.'
Mrs Swan Peterson returned from
an extended visit with friends In
Bay City, last FrIday.--Lewiston
Journal.
Augustus Emo, Cheboygan lad.
was instantly killed on Tuesday OF
last week, by tho accidental els
charge OF his gun while hunting.
The oath. semi-annual apportion-
ment and distribution of the school
fund has teen made, and Crawford
county receives $321,S4.
Mrs. L. Meadows fell down the
cellar stairs, Monday night, cut her
neck badly, and dishgured her COM
tenance.
wright's Compound Celery
Nervine is the best Spring tonic.
For sale at Fouruier's Drug
Store.
Mrs M. Phillips, OF Saginaw, who
has been the guest Of Mrs. L. Cham
berlain for several days, left for her
home Tuesday morning.
The school entertainment, last
Tuesday evening, was as pleasant as
could be desired, and proved the rap
pid advance of the pupils The mu-
sical instruction in our schoo! is ex-
cellent, and will be greatly APP
preciated by all In the future.
Mrs. Jas. Hampstead, of Flint, who
was visiting here with her husband,
this spring, was thrown from a car
riage, by runaway team, Tuesday.
and seriously injured. Her collar
bone was fractured, which had hard
ly recovered from a fracture received
last winter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13

Supervisor David Hoffman, of FL
mira, tapped his sugar bush, and up
to date has made 32Ogallons OF choice
maple syrup, and was looking for
another run. VIM. Rusnell of the
same town has manufactured about
400 gallons, Joe Rusnell made $50
gallons, and Albert Losey 400 gallons.
-Otsego Co. Herald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
Old People.

Old people who require mediciretO
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy In Electric Bit
ters. This medicine does not slim
ulate and contains no whiskey nor
other intoxicant, but acts.as tonic
and Alternative. 1t acts mild on the
stomach and bowels, adding strength
and tone to the organ, thereby aiding
nature in the performance OF the
function. Electric Bitters Is an ex-
cellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old people lind it jsut evactly what
they need. Price so cents and $I.00
per bottle at L. Fournier's Drug
Store. 8
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
The Trouble Over.

A prominent man in town exclaim-
ed the other day: my wife has been
wearing out her life from the effects
OF Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint and
Indigestion. Her case baffied the
skill Of our best physicians. After
using three packages of Bacon's Gel
cry King for the nerves she Is almost
entirely we'll" Keep your blood in
healthy condition by the use of this
great vegetable compound. Call at
l.. FOURNIERs', sole agent, and get a
trial package free. Large sizes SOC
and Csc. 2
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
Eggs For Sale.

Single Comb Barred Plymouth Rock
81 90 per 13. Rose Combed Silver
Laced Wyandottes, S1.00 per ID;
Single Comb Black Minorcas, sl.5O,
These eggs are from pure bred fowls.
bought OF Jas. A. Tucker, of Concord,
Mich, one of the best pure poultry
breeders iE the state, having won
over 200 regular and special prizes at
the largest shows Ia Michigan this
year.
GEO. CONFER,
Grayling, Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
Public Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given to all the
'householders OF Grayling, to clean
up their back yards, cellars and
water closets, and remove all nui-
sances within the next week. II not
done by that date the Board will at
tend to it at the cost of the house.
holder.
BY order of Board of Health,
N. PERSONS,
Town Clerk.
May 18th, '97.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13

Geraniums at to % cents each.
Fuchsias at same price. Ivy Gerani-
ums at 10 to % cents each. Hardy
plants at the following prices: Hy-
drangia Grandifiora, IL G, year old
so cents; Clematis Panicufata gro ~
20 feet in season. very hardy. 10 cts
each. Any other plants at catalogue
prices.
viii have ready from May 18th tn
June 18th, all kinds of Vegetable
Plants at 10 TO Is cents per dox.. or
% cents per box. Also bedding
plants for flowers or foliage, at the
following prices per dozen: Gerani.
ums, 20 to so cents; Pansies, 10 to Is;
Fever Ferns, 10: Colens, %; verbo-
mas, 25: Golden Feather, Is.
Seeds or plants sent by mail; write
us what you want.
LOTTIE WILLOBEE, Florist.
West Branch, 1eichiesa.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
It May Save Your Life.

A dose or two of Foley's Honey and
Tar will prevent an attack of pneu-
monia, grip or severe cold, IL taken
In time. Cures Coughs, Colds, Croup.
LaGrippe, HoarseneSs, Difficult
Hooping-cough, Incipient Consump.
ton, Asthma or Bronchitis. Gives
positive relief in advanced stages OF
Consumption, Asthma or Bronchitis
Guaranteed. l.. Fournier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13

Last Saturday was the tenth ami
versary of the birthday Of Miss Edith
Chamberlain, and she celebrated it
by giving a party, which was attend
ed by score or more OF her young
friends. The guests from outside
were Miss Ora Pourie, OF Pinconning,
and Miss Frances Kneeland, Of
Lewiston.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
A Horrible Railroad Accident

Is daily chronicle In our PAL ers;
also the death of some dear friend,
who had died with Consumption,
whereas, If he or she had taken Otto's
Cure for Throat md Lung diseases In
time, life would have been rendered
happier and perhaps saved. Heed
the warning. II you have a cough
or any affection of the Throat and
Lungs, call at l.. FoURNIERs, sole
agent and get trial bottle free.
Large sizes soc and CSC. 2
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
sherifr Chalker informed us on his

Sheriff Chalker informed us on his
return from Traverse City, that II.
Knibbs, of Maple Forest, who has
been a patient at the Asylum for
some time, as entirely recov red and
will be sent home as soon as arrange
ments are made by the officers. The
other patients from this county are
not improving mentally.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13

Stevens Post, G. A. r., is arrang-
ing for proper observance of Me-
mortal Day. Rev. Jas. McAllister
will make the address of the day,
the exercises being held at the Ope-
"a House. --Alpena Pioneer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13

Monday, May 3lst, will be OBJ
served by Marvin Post, G. A. R., and
the w. r. c., as Memorial Day, and
the old soldiers of this county.
whether members OF the Post or not,
as well as all our citizens, are invit-
ed to participate In the ceremonies
on that day.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13

Carl Madison, son of MAIDS Ras-
musson, aged eight years, was fish
ing along the river, last Saturday,
and fell on a sharp stump. receiving
a severe wound Ia the abdomen. Drs.
Insley and Woodwork sewed him
UP, aud he Is recovering nicely.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13

A seven year old son OF G. d. Will
son, OF West Branch, was lost Satur-
day, and was found the next evening
by a party of searcners. He was lost
while returning from fishing trip.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13

The entertainment which was to
have been given by the Ladies Aid
Society Of the M. Il. Church, to-
morrow evening, has been postponed
until Wednesday evening, the 10th.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13

The three Gaylord saloons antied
up $500 each for new "red cards."
which entities them to dispense liq-
uid damnation for another year.-Ot-
segO Co. Herald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
A Warm Friend.

Foley's Collie and Diarrhoea Cure is
very hot. but when diluted IL Is "A
warm friend, indeed, to those suffer
ing from bowel complaints. Itnever
fails. 25c aud soc. l.. Fournier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13

Six Of Lewistons' liquor dispensers
swelled the county treasury consider
able last Saturday, by taking out
their "red cards.. Atlanta Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
W.B. I'll lynn, Dentist
WEST BRANCH, MICH,

WILL make regular trips to Grayling
the 10th OF each month, remaining
for three days. Office with DR.. ms
ley.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13

d. M. Knecland, manager of the
Nicholson & Hanson Lumber Co., is
on business trip to the southern
part Of the State.-Lewiston Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
Have You Kidney Troublep

A soc trial bottle of FOley's Kid
ney Cure will prevent serious results
from this fatal disease. l.. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13

cufus VIII ~ oWu, 4ucSudy'
Rev. A. webeler will be here Sun.
day, May 10th, instead Of the fourth
Sunday.
Mrs J. M. Francis aud son return
ed from Grayliug, yesterday.--Atlan-
ia Tribune.
The best place In Grayling TO buy
Hay, Grain and Feed, is at Bates y
Co.'S. Prices guaranteed.
Zuel Prince has purchased the Geo
Pearsall farm In South Branch =
Roscom mon News.
The Ladies' OF Grayling and vicIn-
ity will dnd the latest styles In ready
made Capes, at Claegetts'.
Mrs. Sorenson, OF Grayling, was
visiting at c. B. J0hnsons' the fore
part of the week. Lewiston Journal.
Ladies', don't fail to see Claggetts
new line OF Shirt Waists; finest Ia
the city.
s. Kramer, merchant tailor. OF
Grayling, is transacting business in
town to-day.-Lewiston Journal.
Albert Kraus has the finest line OF
Fishing Tackle, which he is selling
at the lowest prices.
Mrs. w. Alger entertained Mrs. e.
Alger, OF Crawling, last week. Lew
iston Journal.
You can buy an Oliver, a Wizard, a
Greenvillc or Bay City Plow of Al.
bert Kraus-
Rolla Brink left Tuesday night for
Detroit, where he has secured po-
sition in drug store.
We buy no prison-made goods, and
therefore we sell none. Braden &
Forbes.
Orlando Hicks, Of Maple Forest,
was in town, Saturday. He is teach
ing in Backs district.
We can show you a nice, we'll made
Oak Sideboard for $500, at the
Furniture Store.
William Brink secured the job Of
building two miles Of fence for Sal
ling, Hanson g. Co.
Quick Meal Oil Stoves, and a
new line Of Refrigerators, at S.
II. & Cos.
The Highway Commissioner is
busy making preparations TO repair
our sidewalks and streets.
For RENT--The store, and rooms
on second floor ia our building, are
for rent.
ROSE & WOODWORTH.
Any one in need of the best Sewing
Machine in the world, will lind it at
Braden 81 Forbes.
A. II. Annis, of Beaver Creek, was
ia town last Saturday. He Is just
recovering from a severe attack of
La Grippe.
For any thing in Furniture, Wall
Paper, Carpets. or anything in our
line, give us call. Lraden &
Forbes.
Hugo and Paulna Schneider, Of
Grove were in town, Saturday Miss
Paulina is teaching ia the Cobb dis
trict, in Maple Forest.
We have nice set of sample Wall
Papers, with which we can suit the
most fastidious, and at reasonable
prices. Braden & Forbes.
Mrs. Caspar Streitmatter, of Center
Plains, was visiting with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ii. Wisner, last Sat-
urday and Sunday.
You can find the largest assert
ment OF Wall Papers that ever was
shown in Grayling, at the Furniture
Store.
]. w. Hartwick went fishing last
week and reports catch OF 200 fine
trout, and states that trout are more
plentiful than last year.
Use Boydell's Prepared Paints to
brighten your home. Every gallon
sold on guarantee. For sale at
Fournier's Drug Store.
The congregations at the different
churches were rather slim last Sun
day. but the appetite for trout was
slightly appeased.
The employees of the M. G. r. r
are hereby notified to appear before
S. S. Claggett, and buy celebrated
Peerless Shirt. The best on earth.
c. +. Davis sold his Drug Store last
week, to Physician at Newberry,
and the stock was shipped to that
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
For Sale.

The Commercial House, of Gray
ling, ia for sale. For terms, etc,
address or call on John Staley, at the
Exchange Bank, CRAWLING, Mich.
apr8-tf
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
ghe Apalanche.
]. q. HANSON. LocAI EDlros
THURSDAY, MAY l3, 1897.
LOCAL ITEMS

LOCAL ITEMS.
s>>>c~-$ -
See Sailing, Hanson s. Co.'s. new
advertisement In another column.
New styles OF Mems and Boys Hats
and Caps, at Claggetts'.
See r. Meyers advertisement in an
another column.
See the bargains Ia Mems Suits, at
Rosenthais'.
Mrs. Flora Howse OF Maple For
est, was In town last Friday.
Go to Fournler's Drug Store for
ashing- tackle of all descriptions.
c. j. johnson. OF Maple Forest,
was Ia town last Friday.
See the lice CT Straw Hats, at Ro-
senthals'.
r S. Babbitt, Of Grove township,
was la town last Thursday.
Buy your EVaporated and Car ned
Fruits, at Bates s. Co.'S.
Fred Sholtz, of Center Plains, was
In town last Thursday.
A beautiful Chamber Set free,
ct S. q. B Co.'S.
G. r, Annis, OF Beaver Creek, was
10 town last Thursday.
The largest line OF Ladies' OxfOrds
yer shown in Grayling. at Claggetts'
Comrade S. r. Smith, of Blaine tp. /,
was In town last Thursday.
s. G. Briggs, of Ceater Plains, was
In town last Saturday.
For Alabastine go to Braden &
Forbes
c. w. West, of Center Plains, was
Ia town last Friday.
Diaing Chairs from five dollars up,
at Braden & Forbes
d. S. Waldron, of South Branch,
was in town last Friday.
Mems Fancy Laundered Shirts, 39c
this week, at Rosenthals'.
K. Cobb, of Maple Forest township
was in town last Saturday.
Upper Crust people use Upper Crust
-Four. Fer sale at Claggetts'.
Supervisor Hoesli, of Blaine town.
ship, was ia town last Saturday.
Rocking Chairs and Center Tables
almost given away, at Rosentha:s'.
j. p. Hama, Of Beaver Creek, was
in town last Saturday.
A fine Assortment of all wool Car
pets at the Furniture Store.
Supervisor Kellogg. OF Ball town
ship, was in town last Saturday.
Dell Smith, of Manistee Switch,
was In town last Saturday.
Ladies' Shirt Waists at soc, COR one
week, at Rosenthals'
G. r. Kelley, of Frederic, was in
town, Monday.
Our thanks are due J. NJ. Jones for
a nice mess of trout.
Ladies' Underwear at a taT-
gain, &C the store Of S. q. & Co.
}. 5. Niederer, OF Maple Forest,
was ia town last Friday.
Supervisor Patterson. of Frederic
was la town last Friday.
Dentist Ellis will go to Lewiston,
the 18th and return June lst.
j. X. Wright was in attendance at
the Roscommon Circuit Court, the
frst part of the week.
Archie Howse, of Maple Forest,
was ia town, Monday.
John Woodhurn, of Maple Forest,
was In town. Monday.
Isadore Valadd, of Beaver Creek.
was in town, Monday.
John Malco, of Maple Forest, was
in town, Monday.
Henry Hartman, Of Grove town
ship was ia town, yesterday.
Detroit White Lead Works strictly
pure Paints, sold and warranted by
Albert Kraus.
Every manufacturing Industry at
StanGish Is running now except the
cheese factory, and it will start soon.
Take wright's Compound Gel
cry Nervine for the blood. For
sale at Fouynier's Drug Store.
Lowell Fox, of Center Plains tp
made anal proof on his homestead,
last Friday.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
KIDNEY DISEASES ' as,

most fatal of all diseases. Foley's
Kidney Cure guaranteed remedy, or
money refunded. l.. FOurnier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-13
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-30
GAS BELT is AROUSED.
Concluded from First Page)

wasted but is used to mine, or lift. the oil.
and in that way utilized; that no machinery
or appliances now known will separate ana
keep the gas in the ground while the oil Is
being taken out; that the rule against using
the gas for mining purposes-to lift the oil
from the Well-wOuld mean the destruction
of the bill well; that to cause the gas to be
plugged would destroy the value OF the oil
Well that if capped the back pressure
would flood and destroy the gas and oil ter
ritory; that it is impossible to utilize eScap-
ing gas except at low pressure; that the
property owner was in possession OF ana
owned the land some time prior and after
the well was drilled that the property own
er has certain rights to whatever underlleS
his ground; that there has been no wanton
waste of gas, and that said escaping gas
has been utilized.
The interstate-commerce law was also
touched on in the argument which followed.
The decision handed down by Judge Nc
Clure this morning was simply that the an
Swer of the defense was not sufficient, and
he sustained the demur set up by the state;
When seen tonight Judge Mcclure said
he did not wish to enter into a discussion
of the case. The defense may f1le still an
other answer and it may have to be heard.
The right of the property owner was to
certain extent established by the supreme
Court decision two years ago in the fam
bean case from Blackboard county, in which
it was held that the property owner did not
have any more control over the common
store which might underlie his land than he
had in the fish in the streams. The cases
will probably go to the Supreme Court on
to-day'S decision.
The gas has been escaping from all wells
now for about four months. There are
twenty-six wells, all told, which have been
running all the time, and three which have
recently been shut down. 1t will run about
5000 to the we'll per month. But very few
will have yielded even enough to square the
fines under the law. Some of the wells
have been open since last May and nave
over So, 500 in fines against them, If the judg-
ment be sustained One thing is certain,
and that is there will be no more gas and
oil wells in the Alexandria field if the Su-
preme Court affirms the ruling of the lower
court, and in that case there will be no
need of further agitation of an extra ses-
sion of the Legislature.
There is said to be some doubt however,
if the Judgment will stand. In Ohio and
West Virginia. where identicaly the same
question has been at issue and carried to
the Supreme Court, the ruling has been set
aside and the wells exempt from the waste
claim, on the ground that the escape of
gas is necessary in the mining of oil.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-30
DEMOCRAT KNOCKED OUT
HELD COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT'S
OFFICE SINCE ELECTION.
Case Fought to the Supreme Court
and Back Again to BlackfOrd COun-
ty- Fire Loss at Farmland.
iIecial TO the indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY. Ind, Nov. 29.-Satur-
day morning Judge Vaughn, of the Black
ford Circuit Court, rendered his decision
in the county superintendent case of Fin
ley Geiger against NJ. Fl. McGeath. BY his
ruling Geiger is entitled to the Office and
McGeath, the present incumbent, is forced
to retire. Last June on the day set for the
election of county superintendent, the two
Democratic trustees absented themselves
for the purpose of defeating the election of
a Republican to the Office. Judge Vaughn
issued a mandamus directing the trustees
to hold another election but they refused
to do so, on the ground that the day set by
law had passed. The case was taken to the
Supreme Court and Judge Vaughns deci-
sion was affirmed. When the trustees met
a motion was made that Geiger, who is a
Republican, be elected county superintend-
emit. The vote was tie and the auditor
by virtue of his office, cast the deciding
vote in favor of the Republican. McGeath
contended that the manner of election was
illegal and refused to give up his office.
Judge Vaughns decision holds that Geig-
er's manner of election was perfectly legal
and McGeath surrendered his office to-day.
after one of the most stubborn legal con-
tests in the history of the county
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-30
A Breezy Can.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.


He was tough boy, and he didn't care
who suspected il. He came into the Office.
and in Il brusque and reckless fashion de-
manded the portrait cut of d certain
well-known character. The matter was
looked up, and he was told that the por-
trait would necessitate an outlay on his
part of $12J
Where's de 'phone?" queried the tough
boy.
He entered the box, slamming the door
after him and yelling into the instrument
in voice that reached clear around the
corner.
Gimme 'Main-hullo, wot's de matter
wild you? Can't you git it? Gimme Main
umphy--one Yes, OATS it. Git a hurry OH
yer. Hullo: is dat you. boss? Dis is Rat
Zy--hullo. Dis is Ratzy-yes, Ratzy. Spell
1t? Watts you givin us? OATS me. Say,
you've got te cough up dollar m quar-
ter for dat cut. Watts dat? Yes, cough
up. Cough--cough UP. No, no. Cough
k-o-f. cough. Wot does it mean? OH say,
you're stringin me like a box kite. Yes,
O. course. OATS it. Dollar twenty-five.
Hey? Yes. I'll be right down."
The tough boy rang Off slammed the telc
phone door, cleared his throat harshly, ex-
perforated III the wastebasket and stalked
from the counting room.