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The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-05-28
Cos! of Big Tunnels


A recently published item relative to
the comparative cost of the worlds four
great tunnels, places the cost of the
Hoosac tunnel in The United States, as
the Oldest one of the lot, at about $3.50
foot. The Mont Cents tunnel, the
next in date, cost, according to the
same item, about $3.50 foot; the st.
Gothard cost $3.50 foot, and the Arl-
berg, the latest in date, cost only $3.50 a
foot. The rapid decrease in cost with
in comparatively few years is cited Gs a
marked indication of the great pro
gress in mechanical methods and i'm
provement in ock-eXcavating tools.
A still more striking result exists in
the case of Il tunnel through the Cas-
cade mountains, on the line of the
Northern Pacific railroad, in the United
States. This, unlike those named
which were eXcavated in old, settled
countries, with the terminal easy of
access, was in peculiarly difficult To-
cation, so much So, that it took months
to convey the machinery to the spot.
Rivers had to be turned aside, bridges
built and material transported over
improvised roads through nearly 100
miles of forest, mud and w-fields;
yet the tunnel, which is 1615 feet wide,
% feeet high and $3.50 feet long, was
bored through the mountain in twenty
two months, at the rate Alb feet
month and at a cost for the com
pleted tunnel of only about S120 foot.
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The citizens of little western city
take exceptions to the manner in which
the wave of prosperity and returning
confidence visited them last week 1t
seems that about 400 eastern hobos and
tramps had supposedly taken posses
sion of train and run things to suit |
themselves until they reached that
point when they were forcibly elected
from the train. They were all marched
up to the city Jail. What to do with
them was a question to be solved. 1t |
was finally decided to give them bread,
insterd of incarcerating them. No
doubt the effete east will send other
evidences of confidence to the prosper
Gus west in like manner.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-05-28

The Owyhee Bakery, at Silver City
is delivering bread at Isay & Gombrig's
DeLamar store daily. Four loaves
graham, wheat or rye bread, made by
white expert baker for % cents. Leave
orders at the store
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-05-28

The M. E. church, from now until
further announcement is made, will
hold services with preaching every Sun
day evening. Glass meeting from S:4s
until 7:15 regular service begins at
1:30, p. III.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-05-28

Shea & McLain have just received
the largest and best line of Boots and
Shoes ever shown In DeLamar. Give
them a call.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-05-28
LOCAL NOTICES

Shea & McLain have been appointed
agents for the Brown Shoe
Cos celebrated *5% Boots and Shoes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21
TO BE A CHARITY CIRCUS,
The UnIQae Eatertaiameus which Moline
10 Arranging 20 Present.

The UnIq 10 Eatert.iomsns which Moline
10 Arranging 20 Present.
Moline is arranging for q unique
affair to be given under the auspices
OF the Associated Charities there
Dot. 9. It will be known as IA
Charity Circus" and q big tent will
be pitched in Atkinson Park, where
the performance will be given. The
Dispatch says: mo outlay Of nerve
or argument is being saved to bring
together q prodigious array Of talent,
which will include such clowns as:
Z. E. Morgan, c. P. Skinner. Well
ington Martin. of Davenport, he OF
Pittacus Green fame in Hazel kirke,
DR.. Charles Robertson, and for q fe-
male clown. Miss Clara Anthony.
Prof. Grant Peterson will be the
slack wire performer. Then there
will be q grand equestrienne per-
formauce under the direction of Mrs.
Stuart Harper. and also the first
public appearance in Moline of the
Reckless Rough niders of Rock ISL
and. the celebrated Harper brothers.
All this and much more for the price
Of single admission ticket"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21

The full intensity Of living is
reached only by the perfectly
healthy. Sickness discounts the Ca
pacity for employment. II his body
Is all out of order and rundown, be
will not be able to enjoy anything,
no matter how full of enjoyment it
may be for other people. II he is
just lite bit out Of order, if he sis
not sick. but doesn't feel Just right"
he will only be able to enjoy things
in q half-hearted sort of way. The
nearer he is to being perfectly we'll,
the nearer will his capacity for en-
joyment be perfect. II this condi-
ton doesn't exist, something ought
to be done. That means nine cases
in ten the use Of DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t works direct
ly on the digestive organs, and on
the blood aud through these on every
tissue Of the body. II makes the
appetite good. digestion and nutri-
tion perfect and supplies rich, red
blood to all the tissues, building up
solid, healthful flesh.
Send 2l cents in 1.cent stamps to
Worlds Dyspensary Medical asso-
citation, Buffalo, N. Y, and receive
DR.. Pierce's 1,O0S-psge Common
Sense Medical Adviser" profusely
illustrated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21
JUDGE WHO CAN FIND A TRUST.
i-c Declares That Is What Il the Matter
with n Live Stock Exchange.

I-c Declares That Is What L. the Matter
with n Live Stock Exchange.
Kansas City. Sept. 21.-The news Of
the decision rendered by United States
Judge Foster declaring the Kansas City
live stock exchange a violation Of the
Sherman antitrust law caused a great
deal Of suppressed excitement at the
stock yards here yesterday. Just what
effect the decision will have on the meth
DDS Of business at the yards in the fut-
ure is matter Of conjecture Some
members of the exchange say the disso-
luton Of the concern will be a severe
blow to the live stock interests II Il
stands the test in the higher courts The
decision declares that the exchange Is
clearly combination whose purpose is
to restrict, control and monopolize the
buying and selling Of live stock at the
Kansas City yards, and continues: "The
methods and aims Of many of these ex-
changes and boards of trade are not
altogether beneficial to the business and
commerce of the country.
THE crying complaint Of today and
the great menace to the welfare Of the
people is the tendency of wealth to
monopolize and control by trusts and
combines the products and industries of
the country, and 1t must be confessed by
every thoughtful observer that many Of
the so-called stock ard produce ex-
changes are among the most potent in
strumentalities for the accomplishment
Of these purposes by Spectators and ad.
venturers."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21
TO PREACH THE WORD'
Central illinois NJ. E. Confer.
ence Makes Its Assign.
mentS.


Presiding Eldsr II. v. CRumbskeR BE-
ttrosd ~ Il Rev. o. o. MoCsnooh to
the FIrst Church-Othee District Ap.
pointmsnts-DSposit Of Former Pes.
tors.
The Central Illinois M. E. confer.
ence adjourned its session at Canton
yesterday afternoon. The appoint
ments for the ensuing year include
the following for the Rock Island dis
trict:
Rock Island District-M. v. Crum-
baker. presiding elder; Aledo, A. NJ.
Stocking, Alpha and Rio, w. H.
CRANE; Atkinson, j. A. Edmondson;
Bradford. w. B. Shoop; Buda, J. T.
James; Cambridge, J. d. Calhoun;
Colona, c. w. Gather; Galva, NJ. A.
Head; Geneseo, c. Nj. Aging; Hamp-
ton, E. E. Meecham; Keithsburg, w.
H. Witter; Kewanee, j. H. Scott;
Lafayette, J. Q. Adams; Milan, ]. B.
Rutter; Millersburg, J. A. Afford;
Moline. First church, j. F. Robinson
Moline, Second church, r G. Pearce;
Neponset. S. P. Archer; New Boston,
Fletcher Declsrk; Pink Prairie, F. E.
Shut; Port Byron. T. j Wood; Pre-.
emption. G. W. Peregoy; Reynolds,
H. C. Birch; Rock Island, First
church, c. o. McCulloch; Rock River,
z. w. Thompson; Sheffield, w. j.
Ward; Sunbeam. c. F. Crane; Taylor
Ridge. Eddy McOmber; Tiskilwa, j.
P. Mccormick; Viola and New Wind.
sor, B. T. Ballew; Woodruff, M. v.
B. White.
Other Appointments.
Rev. H. D. Clark is named as pre-.
siding elder OF the Galesburg dis.
trict; Rev. r. B. Williams OF the
Kankakee district; Rev. j. W. Ha.
ney OF the Normal district, and Rev.
F. W. Merrill of the Peoria district.
Rev. G. J. Luckey remains at Omar.
ga in the Kankekee district. Rev.
J. 8. Cumming goes to Ell Paso in
the Normal district. j. &. Evans il
president of Hedding college; Rich.
ard Haney, conference evangelist,
and member of Monmouth quarterly
conference; B. c. Dennis, confer.
ence evangelist, member of Knox
vile quarterly conference; Samuel
Van Pelt, president of the Grand
Prairie seminary; G. W. Gray, su'
perintendent of city missions, Kan
kakee,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21
AGAINST MISS DROST
The Appellate Courts Decis-
ion in Her S6, 900
Damage Suit.


Prooeedin9s the Resplt u IN IsJsry Sos
tanned b. the PlsissiR In Osaseq.ssss
Of IN Alleged Dsfsssivs ssrsss-ver asss
In the Union Printing Company Lisi-
CATION with the Cooasy sastsi.sa.
Tho appellate court has reversed
the decision In the case of Katie
Drost against the city of Rock Island,
and remanded it for trial. The
plaintiff alleged that she sustained
permanent injuries on Twelfth
street near Ninth avenue. by the up
setting Of . vehicle in which she
WAS riding, and that the accident
was caused by . defect in the thor
oughfare, which was torn up at that
time preparatory to being paved.
The case was tried at the Septembe
term OF the circuit court. 1896. when
she was awarded . verdict for $4,000.
Miss Drost was represented by
Looney & Kelly and j. T. Kenworthy.
J. L. Haas appeared for the city.
The higher courts decision was re-
ceived today.
The appellate court affirms the de-
cision OF the circuit court in the case
Of the Union Printing company vs..
Rock Island county. The Union
sued the county for 800 for the
printing of ballots. w. H. Gest was
council for the plaintiff and c. J.
Searls for the county.
The case of the D. NJ. Sechler Car
risge company. of Moline. vs. King
man company and Sheriff DRYDEN, Of
Mercer county. is reversed and re-
manded. The suit was tried in Mer-
Ger county and verdict for the de-
PENDANTS returned. The appellate
court does not give . decision in the
case of Gustav Knapp VS.. the X. I. &
P. railway.
In the Locnl Court.
The grand jury has elected as its
clerk j. S. Mcdonnell, Of Black
Hawk.
John johnson. of Moline, came
into court yesterday afternoon to re-
ceive sentence for sssault, to which
he pleaded guilty at the last term.
when be was released on his personal
recognizsuce, sentence being de-
ferred out Of consideration for the
culprit's family, who were penniless.
johnson promised to behave, and &C.
cording to reports he has kept his
word. Judge Gest left him Of with
two hours in the county Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21
Well NIixed.

The Moultrie (Ga. Gazette says that
there is family near by which consists
of two mothers. four fathers, one grand
mother, six sons, one grandfather, three
daughters, three sisters, six brothers,
five husbands, three aunts, two nieces,
seven uncles, six nephews, two wives.
one mother-in-law, three sisters-in- law,
seven brothers in laws, one father-in-
law, one son-in-law, six grandsons, two
granddaughter. and there are only ten
in the family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21

The Des Moines Register has this
kindly mention of D. N. Richardson,
editor of the Davenport Democrat:
"The announcement that Hon. ID. N.
Richardson has presented the state
Of Iowa the 81 75 he earned. as eec-
rotary Of the Iowa Soldiers and Sail
ors' monument commission. will be
q sad blow to the enemies of that ex-
cellent citizen of Iowa. No official
or employe Of the state has ever Ia
bored more earnestly and actively to
earn his salary than Mr.. Richardson
labored to perform his duties as the
secretary Of that commission and to
gain for the people of Iowa q monu-
ment that would be unique among
all the worlds cenotaphs. Yet, not
outstanding his faithful labors, his
very rare capability for the position.
and his frequently stated determine
ton to make the state gilt of the
entire amount of his salary-he has
been abused like q pickpocket by
those who thus sought to prejudice
the monument in the estimation OF
the people Of the state. No other
man has done so much labor for Iowa
without recompense-for Mr.. Rich
ardson has practically devoted the
whole five years to labor on the mon
ument. and has scarcely even
thought OF anything else; and no
other man has ever more completely
exposed those who we're attempting
to prejudice a cause by attacking
one person connected Herewith.
Now that Mr.. Richardson has made
gift Of the $4.275 he earned to the
state that fund can be utilized to
take the medallions and figures of
Of the monument and melt them into
paper weights for the future general
assemblies of Iowa, and thus stop all
further jawing over the monument.
The paper weights would serve as war
nings to all mem ers of future legisla-
lures never to attempt to erect monu-
ments to men engaged in any cause.
while any Of those men are still liv.
ing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21
Found Repose Behind the Pulpit.

Seth Payne, a newspaper character
OF Denver in other times, was a victim
OF insomnia to distressing degree. He
finally obtained permission of Tom
Uzzell to sleep in the Methodist church,
and during the summer of 1879,
wrapped In an ordinary blanket and
slowed away behind the pulpit Of the
parish church, he found repose which
he declared was denied him elsewhere.
Denver Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21

Aliens Foot-Ease. . powder for the
feet. It cures painful, swollen.
smsrting feet and instantly takes the
sting out Of the corns and bunions.
It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight-ftting or new shoes feel easy.
1t is q certain cure for sweating. cal
lous and hot. tired. aching feet. Try
It today. Sold by All druggists and
shoe stores. By mail for Is cents in
stamps. Trial package free. Ad-
dress, Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21
Something to Know.

It may be worth something to
know that the very best medicine for
restoring the tired out nervous sys-
tenn to Q healthy vigor is Electric
Bitters. This medicine is purely
vegetable, acts by giving tone to the
nerve centers in the stomach, gently
stimulates the Liver and Kidneys,
and aids these organs in throwing of
impurities in the blood. Electric
Bitters improves the appetite. aids
digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried 1t as the very
best blood purifier ond nerve tonic.
Try it. Sold for so cents or 81 per
bottle at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21

The best Salve In tbs world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Tester. Chsprsd
Hands. Chi.blains, Germs, ard all
Skin Eruptions. and positively cures
Files, or no pay required. Ii Is guar
snteed TO give perfect satisfaction o.
money refunded. Price IS cents re-
box. For sale By Hsrtz 4 Uliemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21

The secret Of happiness, keep
your liver right" Burdock Blood
Bitters is natures remedy for COM
plants OF the liver or bowels. For
sale by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21
Donp rooaoss Spit and smoke Your
Away.

II you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made we'll,
strong. magnetic, full Of new life and
vigor, take No-To-Bac. the wonder
worker shat makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 400. 900 CURED. Buy No-To-Bao
from your own druggist. who will
guarantee Q cure. Booklets and sam
pies mailed free. Addres Sterling
Kennedy company, Chicago OK New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21

All those creeping. crawling, sting
ing sensations that combine to make
up the tortures Of any itching dis
ease Of the skin are instantly relieved
and permanently cured by Doan's
Ointment. Take no substitute,
Doan's never fails. For sale BY Mar
shall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21
Victims of n Boiler Explosion.

Macon, Mo-. Sept. 21.-A fatal disaster
occurred at Joseph Hayward's saw mill,
twelve miles northeast OF here yester-
day afternoon. The large boiler ex-
ploded and killed three workmen-
Charles Heater. Walter Ferguson and
Albert Yost. w. c. Allen. another em-
ploye. was severely and probably fatal
ly injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21

People soffering from Kidney die-
eases feel gradual but STEADY loss
OF strength and vitality. They
should lose no time in trying Foiey's
Kidney Cure. q guaranteed prepara-
ton. For sale by T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21

When bilious or costive cot o Cas-
oarea. candy csthartio. cure guayau.
ted, 10 cents, Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21

Emporia, Kan, Sept. 21.-The coro-
ner's. jury sitting in the inquest on the
Santa Fe wreck in which thirteen people
were killed and several injured, has rem
dered verdict placing the responsibility
on Dispatcher King. Of Topeka.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21
FOR RENT.

LNOR RENT-FLAT OF FIVE ROOMS. IN.
II quire ut 1901 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21

NOR RENT FURNISHED ROOMS: ALL
y modern conveniences at 736 Seventeenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21

ENOR SALE-CoAL IN ANY QUANTITY
Il OF 80 bushels or over ut z: 50 per ton de.
ivcred O. q. ID To any part of the city. Leave
orders ut Commercial house barber shop, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21

EVOR RENT-A FURNISHED BRICK RES
- idence, eight large rooms; rent reasons.
bic. Apply 1t 2sbs Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21

We have some new and novel
designs In fancy chairs and odd
pieces which win pay ysu to
call and investigate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

ENOR SALE OR EXCHANGE "A GOOD
Il paying bakery business ut Ii0o Third ave-
nue.. Owner wishes to engage In other bust.
nean. VIII take real estate In exchange. Call
~ above number for particulars.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-05-07
$3.50 PER YEAR. IN ADVANCE.

ren1cuy rOF dlSeaseS OF the Klu1eys
rheumatism, or other ailments caused
ny uric acid in the blood. The cures
wrought by this new remedy are indeed
most remarkable. Many who have suff-
cred from the most severe forms Of the
disease, have been completely cured In
from twenty to forty days by the
Nava-kava shrub. In the New York
weekly World of Sept. 10th, the test-
mony of Rev. w. B. Moore, d. d., OF
washington, ID. c., was given, describ-
ing his years OF suffering from Kidney
olsease and rheumatism, and his rapid
cure by Alkavis. Rev John II. Wat
son OF Sunset, Texas minister Of the
gospel of thirty years service, was
struck down at his post of duty by
Nldhcy disease. After lowering be.
tween life and death for two months
anu all his doctors having failed, he
look Alkavis, and was completely re.
stored TO health and strength and il
running his duties as minister of the
gospel Mr.. r. c. Wood, prominent
attorney OF Lowell. Indiana, was cur.
ed of Rheumatism. Kidney and Blad
,'''-"'t VI 'SiI CuI blduuluS ny
Alkavis. Mr.. Wood describes himself
as being in constant misery, often COM
PEELED to rise ten times during the
night on account of weakness of the
bladder. He was treated by all his
home physicians without the least
benefit and finally completely cured in
few wcc;ss by Alkavis. The tcsti-
mony is nndoubted and really wonder.
full. Any of our readers who are SO I'M
fortunate as to suffer from Kidney dis
orders or Rheumatism should write to
the Church Kidney Cure Co., Of 422
Fourth avenue. New York, who will
gladly send them free by mail prepaid
a Large Case of the Kava-Kava Com
pound. SO that they can test its value
for themselves. This generous free Of
fer is made to prove the wonderful cur
ativc powers of this new botanic dis
covery.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-05-07
WII4I1AMSPORT NORTH DAKOTA,

an hour. knew that he was Harry
Evans. could have sworn TO it. At
last thought Of plan. "I'll fetch you.
old fellow" said to myself.
You're not Harry Evans?" said.
well. Ill tell you Evans story for it
might interest you"
started in looking him square in
the eye all the time. l told him how
Harry Evans had left his home and
his brave little wife, who had gone to
work and had courageously faced the
coming years SO full Of toll and sorrow
for her. how his mother was sorrow
ing for him, how his poor old father
had died. his last days saddened by the
blow caused by the sudden disappear
ance of the son that was dearest to him.
Still his face remained as calm as
yours.
At last, still looking him straight in
the eye, l said: Harry Evans had a
beautiful sister. She was known as the
most beautiful woman in Iowa. About
two years ago she married wealthy
man of Omaha and year ago she
died"
That brought him! His face had be-
gun to twitch when first mentioned
his sister. As said the last two words
he broke down and wept like child.
l led him into the back room of sa-
loon near by and there l told him all
about his folks.
He gave as his reason for leaving
home most extraordinary story: He
said that he thought for time he must
have been temporarily insane. Any
way he kept west. scarcely knowing
what he did. He wandered to China,
then back to Peru and lived for sew
eral years at Quito. Finally he found
himself in California. After all those
years he was ashamed, he said, to re-
turn home. He had located in Los
Angeles and had gone to work. He had
prospered, and was worth good many
thousand dollars. He was moving in
what was considered the best society
and he hinted at an engagement with
! one of Los Angeles most beautiful
and wealthy young ladies. He called
himself Captain Charles Henry"
OF course l didn't believe his story
about wandering away. l was con-
fldent that there was some deeper rea-
son for his having left home and wife
and all.
Nov. Harry" I said. you're going
to write to your mother at once and
let her know where you are."
oh, no, no, no, he couldn't do that,
he said, and he almost went down on
his knees to me in his excitement and
fear that I would write and tell where
he was.
"Well, Harry" said, IF you don't
write to your mother. I will. and to-
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-05-07

The Missouri Slope is noted for health.
fulness. Almost the sole cause of death
is old age. Nlne-tenths of the people
who came here were not beyond middle
life and were sound IN wind and limb. But
the passing years are beginning to,tell.
A good many of the sturdy Emmoas
County pioneers of dozen years ago are
now wearing spectacles on their nose
gray in their hair, and babbilt metal In
their teeth. There'H be lots of old peo.
pie in these parts before many years.
But fine lot of deep chesl.d and strong
limbed youngsters are growing up to
take their place. Sc ~ =.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-05-07
Two Views,

Charles A. Cooper says that. when he
was on the staff of the Scotsman, he
one day went to the room of his chief
Alexander Russell. AS he opened the
door, the light must have struck
strongly upon his hair, fast turning
gray. Mr.. Russell, who was bald, put
up his glasses, and exclaimed:
Man, Cooper, how white you're get
ting!"
Cooper passed his fingers through his
hair, and replied:
cat any rate, there's plenty Of it,"
oh" came the retort, mine pre-
ferrcd death to dishonor!"