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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05

Djeser Of the third dynasty. The HIS
tory Of all earlier time remains to be
written. When NJ. A~melineau'e disooy-
cries OF his unknown kings at Abydos
were mentioned before the French Aca-
denny. Il stirred mp the spiteful bile Of
he high priest Of Egyptoiogy In
France. and II IL had been in NJ. Mas
pero's power he would have excluded
from the Louvre any OF these refnains.
among the Oldest known records Of hn-
manity. When he an. Maspero) was
invited by the discoyerer to visit and
inspect them. he fatty declined
to do SO, and when NJ. Ameli-
neau delivered his remarks before the
learned assembly. NJ. Maspero found
nothing but sarcasm for the new dis
coyeries. But contradiction never con-
quered truth. From Negada comes an
discovery Of a similar character
another royal tomb OF indisputable
antiquity. A new page in the history
OF humanity is being revealed.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05

way back to the time OF Lycurgux. re
great Spartan ruler. Piutarcb tells us
that Lycurgus had a great many wise
and curious notions as to how people
should live and how the affairs OF ..he
country should be managed. One OF his
ideas was hat there was no necessity
for building a wall about a town II the
soldiers were properly trained 10 pro-
teet the place. On one occasion An am
bassador from u neighboring country
came TO see Lycurgus. and he asked
how IL was that he had no walls
around the town. But we have walls"
replied Lycurgus. "and IL you will come
with me ] will show them 10 you"
~Therenpon he took his guest out upon
the plains where the army was drawn
up In battle array. and. pointing 10
the ranks OF the soldiers. he said:
These are the walls OF Sparta. and
every man is a brick" So % see
when the expression was first used It
had a great deal more than 1t has
now.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05
Tcerota, colliery village.

Some interesting facts have been pub
lished respecting the tee;otal colliery
village of Roe Green. in Lam
cashire, England. Twenty-Five years
ago the houses of the village
belonged almost exclusively TO
the Bridgewater trustees. who employ
most of the men. To-day. out OF 40
houses. eighty-one are inhabited by
their owners. The Rechabite Tent has
a membership of 27o; the Band OF
Hope, 2S5.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05

when a boy does something thai "a
particularly good or noble his com
rades say Hes a brick!" for 10 call n
fellow "a brick" is as high a commit.
ment as n boy can pay 10 anothsr
II we stop TO think about Il. though.
II Seems rather strange that n brick
should be chosen as a standard for
measuring the worth OF a boy. There
Ia surely nothing very wonderful or
fnc about a brick. But. like a great
many other sayings that do not appear
TO have much sense. we shall find. by
looking up the origin Of the expression,
that II started out with a very sensible
meaning. In order to get nj It's be-
ginning. we have to 20 back into nj
silent history for a distance Of nine
hundred years before Christ-aIi tho
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05
The Duck-Bnl. or water Mole.-

One OF the most singular of known
animals Is the duck-billed ~piatypus.
which is pretty generally distributed in
situations suitable TO its aquatic hab-
It's throughout the island Of Tasmania,
and b southern and eastern portions
OF Australia 1t is generally known In
the Australian colonies as the water
mole" The length of the animal when
full grown is from eighteen to twenty
inches from the extremity of the beak
TO the end of the tail. The body of
this singular animal" says DIR. George
Bennett, lis depressed in form, and in
some degree partakes of the character
OF the otter, the mole and the beaver.
II is covered by a dense coat of coarse
hair of a dark brown color, with
shades of light of a silvery hue, under
meath which is a finer, short and very
soft fur, resembling the two distinct
kinds of fur found on the seal and OF
ter. The only external diff
ference of sex to be accurately distin-
guished, and indeed the only one on
which any dependence can be placed,
is the spur on the hinder leg Of the
males. the females being destitute of
that appendage. The legs of these ami
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05

Thebes. Their attention was specially
devoted to the study Of the prehistoric
mans remains in the Nile valley n
TO The period of transition between tne
autocthones and the first Pharaonic dy-
nasties. In the territory formed Dy
the bend of the Nile between Theoes
and Abydos have been exhumed iately
the oldest records known about EgypL
During the ancient empire, before
Thebes had established her supremacy,
Abydos seems to have been the rear
capital Of Egypt. This city has Cd
tanned a worldwide fame among emo
airs through the two lists OF kings
known as the Tables of Abydos.' dis-
covered there by Bankes and Marlette.
1t is in Abydos that the Oldest tradi-
ton places the tomb of Osiris. and TINS
town remained as a sacred ground TO
the close of the Egyptian history. IL
was in this neighborhood that were
found last winter by NJ. Amellneau
some royal se%pultures of such an arch
aic character that they are yet a puz-
zle TO most Psychologists. Between
ASbNo AZ my llCh a 6sO
historic villages and metropolis winch
were partly examined last winter by
Mr.. de Morgan himself and others In
the Egyptian antiquities service.
II was in order 10 investigate anew
all these facts that the director-gen-
eral and Prof. wiedmann made a re-
cent study Of this ground. Many pre-
historic metropolis and stations were
visited, and excavations were made,
corroborating the last years discover
les. But by far the most interesting
find was that of a royal sepulture be-
longing TO one of the first dynasties.
This tomb is similar to those explored
last winter by NJ. Amelineau at om-
el-Gaab. near Abydos. This tomb
found near Negada, was built with sun
dried bricks and consisted of twenty
n rooms. containing many objects
Like the sepultures of Abydos. II
seemed TO have been burnt. NJ. Amel.
ineau thinks that this destruction was
due TO Christian fanaticism during the
sixth century Of our era, and at tbs
instigation of the monk Moses. who
was then the ruler Of Abydos. Mega
da was. and is yet, a center of a Chris
tian community. In spite of spoiia
ton many objects were still left, amoni
them 800 large urns sealed with wha
is known as the kings banner name.
In this respect also 1t resembles tn
tombs OF Abydos. There were found
also, carved in ivory, lions, fishes, dogs
debris OF furniture Of several descrip
tions, one gold ornament, a few bronz'
fragments, and a great abundance o
broken vases In alabaster, and vase
cut in the hardest materials, such a
quartz, rock crystal. obsidian, etc, an,
some splendidly cut flint implements
The examination of this interesting Sc
pulture was made by Mr.. de Morgan
himself and Prof. Wiedmann. The,
are now engaged in cataloging the OBJ
jects and preparing an elaborate de
scription and a complete report of tn,
find. Prof. wiedmann was so much
impressed with the Importance of al
these discoveries that he has decided
to collaborate with Mr.. de Morgan IL
a publication about the origin of Egypt
1t is impossible to deny to this roya
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05

Aunt Flora was making some wal
nut creams that last afternoon In
March. She had 10 crack the nuts very
carefully 10 get then out whole. and
some halves Of shelves were not brok-
en- NJ all Jacks sharp eyes discovered
them in the coal-hod.
oh. goody." cried he. they'll be
just the thing Ia fool Teddy with TO-
morrow. Aunt Flo, III stick them TO-
geihcr and he'll think they're regular
wainuts."
Il wouldn't" said Aunt Flo. HE
ia such a little boy. and he will be
disappointed. wouldn't. Jack"
But Jack would. He picked out ahells
enough To make three walnuta. then he
go, the slue-hotile and stuck them to-
gsther W carefully o wouldn't have
known they were ever cracked.
Don't they look jus, good enough
10 eatT" laughed he. Now. when they
get dry m put them ia a paper bag
and give them to Teddy in the morn
Ing"
Then he ran out 10 hia play. whist
iing: and he played 40 long and hard
that he didn't think Of the walnu,s
again until he came home from school
next day. at noon. Aunt Flora had
put them away for him. however. She
told him where to find them.
ION the second shelf OF the dining
room closet. in a paper bag said she.
Jacks face had a sober look. He
thought perhaps Aunt Flo didn't like
his joke.
Maybe hadn't best fool Teddy"
said be. Guess I'll take them u and
fool Johnny Wilson. haven't been
fooled today. Aunt Flo"
But Aunt Flo did not answer. and
when Jack got 10 the dining room he
found Teddy there. II did seem too
good q chance To DO lost. Jack took
the bag Of wainuts from the closet
shelf.
Hello. Teddy" said he; have some
nuts7"
"oh. ycs!" cried Teddy. running 10
get the tack hammer. lie liked wal
nuts almost better than anything else.
You're the bestest boy. Jack" he
said.
Al which Jack looked sober again. I
think he felt a little bit ashamed
After all. II wasn't the best OF fun 10
fool a little ~fve-year-old boy. and hia
own brother. too. But he gave Teddy
the bag.
In less than i've seconds down cam.
the hammer on the frat walnut IL
cracked very easily. indeed. and Il had
the funniest kernel you ever saw I'm
a nut-a bright new dime, IL dIdnt
take long to crack the other two. YOU
may be sure: and there were thirty
cents-enough to buy two whole
pounds Of walnuts.
"oh. OH" cried Teddy. astonlshed
beyond measure. Are they nina,
Where did EN- come from"
Jacks face was red as a rose. He
was almost ready 20 feel cross ahou,
it; but looking up. he saw Aunt Flo
smiling in the doorway. and auphad
instead. n little sheepishly.
II guess I'm like the story you ,o,d
about the man that throw the boom-
erang. Aunt Flo. and Il came back ana
hit him." said he. But I'm pIad y,
Il Just the amc."-Youth's CompanIon
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05
And h g | e r TO

Ana then ! were TO
see thee gliding In
Clad In known garments. that with
empty fold
Lie In my keeping. and my fingers.
thin
As thine were once. TO feel In thy
safe hold:
! should fall weeping on thy neck and
say.
Il have SC suffered since-since"-But
my tears
would stop. remembering how thou
count'st thy day,
A day that Is with God a thousand
years.
Then what are these sad days. months.
years OF mine,
To thine eternity Of full delight?
What my whole life. when myriad lives
divine
May wait. each leading TO a higher
height?
4 lose myself faint. Beloved. best.
Let me stiil dream thy dear humanity
Sits With me here. my read upon thy
breast,
And then win 40 back 10 heayen
with thee.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05

Professor Bailey. OF Ithaca N. v
has succeeded In grating tomato on
potato vines. In this case the toma.
toes grew TO full size. but the pota.
toes remained small.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

Jacks boomerang, Or the story OF -
Little BOY Who Was Too Fond of
Playing Tricks-He's y Briek-some
Tales of Peril
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05
An English Railroad.

The London and Northwest railway
passes through more than half Of the
fifty-eight counties Of England and
Wales.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05
Negada Letter,

HE Director Cener-
al OF the Egyptian
antiquities, Mr.. JAG
cues de Morgan.
and III w~ell-known
German Egyptolo-
gist. Prof. Wied-
mann, have just re-
turned here after a
fortnight's explora-
ton In the Lybian
desert. southwest OF
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05

TOMB OF a SERPENT KING"
FOUND IN NEcADA.

One 81 the Most Remarkable PInds OF
Recent yesn-sonse Treasures OF the
Lybian Desert-Sew Page in Ancient
HAs
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05

The few that his stern heart cher
ished;
They knew. by his glazed and unearth-
iy eye.
That life had nearly p~erish'd.
They knew by his awful and kingiy
look.
BY the order hastily spoken.
That he dream'd OF days when the ma
tions shook.
And the nations hosts were broken
He dream'd that the Frenchman's
sword still slew.
And .triumph'd h Frenchman's
eagle"
And the struggling Austrian fed anew.
Like b hare before the beagle.
The bearded Russian he scourged
The Prussian's camp was routed,
And again. on b hills OF naughty
Spain.
His mighty armies shouted.
AZ the pyramids. at the mountain.
Where the wave OF the lovely Danube
flows,
And by the Italian fountain.
on the snowy cliffs. where mountain
streams
Dash by the SwItzer's dwelling.
He led again. In his dying dreams.
His hosfe the broad earth quelling.
Again : > field was won,
And Jr., 4OOdy battle.
Again the world was oyerrun.
Made pale AT his %cannonF' rattle.
He died AT the close Of that darksoms
day.
A day that shall live in story;
In the rocky land they placed his clay
And left him alone with his glory
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
coon SHORT STORIES FOR THE
VETERANS.

GENERAL sherman as . Match ,maktr-
A Pretty Romance Unfoldsd by a
Search OF "~rseampseh's" unpublished
Letters.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05
The peain of NAPOLEON.

iLD Nsis Inc niknNs
yet a wilder
night
Hung round the
soldiers pillow:
In his bosom there
waged "A hercer
night
Than the hght on
tn e wrathful
billow.
A few fond u
ers G r e
Ing by,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-06-05

! in the silence of
this lonely eve.
With the street
La IN y pale /.
pickering on
the wall.
IA angel were 10
whisper c
~"f3elieYe
II shall be given
thee. CallI''-
whom should l
calf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-03
JOHN BoHART's THREAT.
Follows Henry JOY ON the Street with .
RsvOlvof-POlioo Notes.

Follows Henry JOY ON the Street with .
Rsvolver-POlioe Notes.
John Bohart, the saloonkeeper at
the corner of Twenty-second street
and Third avenue. was arrested TO-
day on . charge of carrying concealed
weapons. the complainant being
Henry Joy. Joy claims that Bohart
followed him into he street, flourish
ing . revolver and threatening to
annihilate him. Bohart gave bonds
and the case Was continued for trial
until Wednesday morning.
Horse thieves visited Rock Island
last night. John Tremann 10 the
sufferer. His 6-year-old horse and .
wine-colored B. B. cart were stolen
from the barn on his premises at the
corner of Thirtieth street and Tenth
avenue. An Ak and . spade, evil
IDENTIFY belonging to the thieves. were
found near the barn. The theft was
reported about 6 O'Clock this morn.
ing. The police have notified the
authorities of all surrounding towns
to be on the lookout for the outfit.
The grocery store of Aid. II. L.
Wheelan on Fourth avenue was bur.
glarized Saturday night, the con.
tents Of the cash drawer, about Is,
being taken. The burglars entered
through . back window.
Bradford Philleo. an insane mar
Of Port Byron. escaped from the
county inirmsry last night. The
police have been asked to watch fol
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-03
coNcERrAT ST. JosePH's
Fsstival Of Music and Song at the ChureA
Lass Right.

Lass Right.
One of the seasons musical treats
occurred at St. Joseph's church last
night in the form Of sacred concert
arranged By the choir. The choir of
St. Anthony's church, DaveDport, as
sisted with other local talent, and
there were also two vocal numbers
by Miss Frances Csrey, the we'll
known Chicago contralto. The
church vas filed to its capacity.
The music WAS inspiring and the
program was one list of gems. the
numbers blending in delightful har-
mony throughout. Each selection
was roundly applauded by the large
audience, which sought en-
cores in several instances. although
the announcement had been made
before the opening of the concert to
j L Hebert, Of Davenport, directed
the singing. while E. G. Mccormack
presided at the organ, A. L.
Peterson. of Davenport, being
the violinist. The concert opened
with an organ offertory by W. c
Tot.en; st. Joseph's and St. An
thongs choirs sang MOI arts '.Maeni-
feat" Then followed Good Night,
FAREWELL" by Miss Ella LAWYER;
clear Ye, o Israel" (Mendelssohn'
Eliah). Mrs. Minnie HANSON. Barker;
20 Rest in the Lord" (Mendelssohn's
Eliab). Miss Frances Carey; ..Only
Wait" Nv. A. Briggs), Mrs. Thomas
Casey; ''Preciense" e.. Giliet). string
sextette. Davenport; "Ave Maria"
(Gounod). Mrs. Lillian Stiebolt-Han-
son; "Tantum Ergo" (Goeb), st. An
thongs choir; 'The Lost Chord"
(SullivaD). W. J. Egsn; "Romance"
(SvendseD). string sextette; aria,
Sampson and Delilah" &C. Saint
Saens). Miss Frances Carey; "Sancta
Maria" (Faure). Mrs. william Nc
Entry; "The Plains of Peace" (D'Au-
vergue Bernard). j. A. Huot; flute
solo, "Still as the Night" (Carl
Bohm). Oscar Schmidt; "Gloria"
(Farmer). st. Joseph's and St. An
thongs choirs; Grand March FL
male Clarke. w. C. Totten.
At the conclusion of the concert a
luncheon was served to those parti-
cipating by Mrs. Grace Mackiu at St.
Joseph's rectory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-03
Base Bal.

The Young Hustlers defeated the
Twenty-first Street nine Saturday
afternoon by q score of - to 8. Bat.
teries, for the Hustlers, Wilson,
"Chub" Porter and Johnston; fol
the others, Eddie Colligan and Or.
vile Hampton.
There was an interesting game at
the Twelfth street diamond yester.
day afternoon, the team whose bat
terry was Bob Aud. Peter Weaver
and Ed Myers winning out by 9
score of 22 to 10. The battery OF
the defeated team was John Stengel
and Thomas Henderson.
The Moline High school boys were
victorious in their game with the
Augustana team at the college cam.
pus Saturday afternoon, the score
being 10 to IA. The batteries were
L'ndgren and De Rue. Moline; f.
Olson and H. Olson and Cyrus Field,
|Augustana.
The High school teams of Daven
port and Rock Island met on the for.
mer's grounds in the opening game
OF series contemplated between the
High school mines of the three cities
Saturday afternoon. The Rock Isl.
auders won, the score being SO to 81
The batteries: Corken and Woodin
Rock Island; Hyde and Parker, DAv'
export.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-03

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the
most wonderful medical discovery Of
the ago, pleasant and refreshing to
the taste, act gently and positively
ON the bowels. cleansing the entire
system. dispel colds, cure headache.
fever. habitual constipation and bill
iousness. Please buy and try . bon
Of G. C. G. today; 10. Is. 20 osats.
Sold end guarantssd 70 cure BY IL
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-03

Cupid breaks his bow at the sight
of face full Of pimples. Hollow
cheeks. sunken eyes, and . sallow
complexion will defy his best intsn-
tionS. Beauty is more than skin
deep. The skin 10 merely the sur
face ON which 10 written in plain
characters the condition of the body.
Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry is good for the complexion be-
cause it makes the whole BODY
healthy-because 1t clears and puri-
6es the blood, makes the digestion
strong and clears out impurities Of
al kinds. By increasing the ability
to assimilste nutritious food. and %
make solid, healthy flesh. 1t cures
diseases Of the lungs. liver. stomach,
bowels. skin and scalp. simply be-
cause all these diseases spring from
the same cause-s disordered diges-
ton and consequent impure blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-03
It Wsll eurprlse You.

In order to prove the great merit
OF Ely's Cream Balm, the most effec-
tive cure for catsrrh and cold in
head. your druggist will supply q
generous 10-cent trial size or we
will mail for 10 cents. Full size so
cents.
Eiy's Cream Balm has completely
cured me Of catarrh when every
thing else failed. Many acquaint-
ances have used it with excellent re-
sults.-Alfred W. Stevens. Caldwell,
Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-03
COUNTY BUILDING.
Transfers.

May MARY ]. Flint to Axel Ny.
lin. lot s. Mary j. Flint's add. Mo.
line, $500.
Paul Hoffman to Carl w. Flick. LOT
2. Block B. Edgwood Park add. Roch
Island, $500.
Frank Blomquist to Fritz inflow,
part lot 4. block s. B. Dsven ports
Third add, Rock Island, $1,000.
Licensed 70 Wed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-03

Old people who require medicine
to regulate the bowels and kidneys
Will ind the true remedy in Electric
Bitters. This medicine does not
stimulate. and contains no whisky
nor other intoxicant, but acts as 9
tonic and Alternative. It acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the or
gans. thereby aiding nature in the
performance of the functions. Elec-
trio Bitters is an excellent appetizer
and aids digestion. Old people find
it just exactly what they need. Price
50 cents per bottle at Hartz & Ulle.
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-03
Typos Elect Omcerp.

At the annual meeting of Twin.
City Typographical union 10Y, 1. L.
u, yesterday at the Industrial Home
the folio wing off GERS were elected:
Presidential. c. Eversen, Rocl
Island.
Vice President-Emil Zeigler, Rocl
Island.
Secretary Treasurer-Fred Pierce,
Moline.
Recording Secretary-B. F. Boyd
ston, Rock Island.
Sergeant-at-Arms-L. Cohn, Rocf
Island.
Executive Committee George Tay
lor, j. A. Miller and B. F. Boydston
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-03
- BOOSU - 03UBD
Away.

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easily and forever, be made we'll,
strong. magnetic, full Of new life and
vigor, take No-To-Bac, the wonder
worker that makes weak men STRONG.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 400. 600 cured. Buy No-To-Bae
from your own druggist, who, Win
guarantee . cure. Booklsts and cam
pies mailed free. Addres 0tsFlina
Remedy company. Chicago OF Rev
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-11
LIGHT FOR THE CHURCH.

The young people Of the Congrega-
tional church are engaged in laudable
enterprise, that of raising funds TO
light the church with electricity
They have already nearly thirty dol
lars on hand and propose now not to
stop in the good work until the thing
is accomplished.
The electric light company have
made them very low figure on wiring
and furnishing fixtures for all the
lights needed to illuminate the church
brilliantly from basement to gallery,
including one for outside. The cost
will be only forty-fve dollars and the
lighting twenty-five dollars year.
The young people will conduct cake
sale at the store OF Spencer q Lloyd,
Saturday afternoon, proceeds to be APP
piled TO the fund. Everybody should
assist in the undertaking by purchas-
ing "A cake at that time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-11
Parliamentary Amenities.

In Michigan some years ago a bill
was before the legislature to restore the
death penalty for the crime of murder.
Three of the ablest members of the
house made long speeches in favor Of
the bill-so long as to be found weari-
some, especially by those who disagreed
with the opinions expressed. When the
third man had finished, young mem.
ber on the other side of the chamber
rose and said very sarcastically:
"Mr Speaker, rise to a question of
privilege. "
"The gentleman will state his ques.
tion of privilege, said the speaker.
''Mr Speaker wish TO inquire Of
our friends of the other side of the house
which they think is preferable-to be
hanged or to be talked to death?"
The question was greeted by applause.
Then suddenly some one with a very
loud voice said
"Oh, WELL if you're going to talk
we prefer to be hanged Youth "a
Companion.