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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-06-10

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get NeVada exhibits shipped
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exhibitor Full information should
hlDton eore sending anything
should be The
who in turn will nifty the Vice
County Representative don't let this onno
Iunlly OF advertising the be rr
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-06-10
ANIMALS TRADES,
ices Are Geometriciana, CaterpiIIars
SILK Spinners and Beavers
Are Builders.

Bees are geometricians. The cells are
so constructed as with the least uuan-
uty OF material to have the largest
spaces and least possible less of in
terstic", says the Louisville Com
mercial. The mUic is a me1eorlogist.
The torpedo. the ray and the electric
eel are electricians. The nautilus is a
navigator: he raises and lowers lis sails
and casts and weighs anchor and per-
1orElS other nautiru: acts.
Whole tribes of birds are musicians.
C&terpi!lars are silk spinrers. The
squirrel is ferryman; with chip or
piece OF bark for boat and his tail for
sail he crosses the stream.
a The beaver is an architect. builder
and woodcutter; he cuts down trees and
crects houses and dams. The n.armot
is civil engineer: he not only builds
houses. but constructs aqueducts and
drains to keep them dry.
The white ants maintain a regular
army Of soldiers. .-.... r7r.a,
One whale will furnish from 1000 to
1000 pounds Of bone. At San Fran
cisco the bone is split, sorted rs to colcr
and tied into bundles. These split
pieces are called slabs and are three 10
eight feet long and weigh from three to
seven pounds. ..'. ..".' '5..-.-
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-06-10
No. 1876.
MY UNCLE AND MY AUNT.
An ingenious French Writer Explains
Facetious IL precision That Is
Very Common.

An ingenious French writer has been
explaining to Gu; ious world why the
pawn-broking establishments are called
my aunt" (Ea taIte), says the Lon
don News. Prince &c Joinville, son of
Louis Philippe, was kept very short of
money in his youth. Gre day the father
noticed that the prince was not wearing
splendid gold watch that had been
given to him by his mother. where
is your watch?" asked the bourgeois
king. AT my aunt's," was the reply.
Princess Adelaide was interrogated on
the subject, but she knew nothing
about it, Then the young scapegrace
admitted that he had pawned it. my
aunt" therefore, became proverbial for
the Giont-de-piete. But then, it may be
asked how it comes about that the
pawn Ebr0kcr in England is facetiously
spoken 0fas uncle" because the French
say aunt" Here in England every
;hin3 goes by contraries. The French
coachman drives on the right, the Eng
fish on the left; the French soldier has
red trousers, the English soldier red
cCat; the Frenchman eats an oyster
out of the hollow half of the shell, the
Erglishman out of the fiat half; the
French epicure drinks champagne after
dinner, the English epicure during din
ner, and so forth. 1t is all q case of pure
"cuSSedneSS."
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-06-10
IT WAS THE WRONG MAN.
The sOundIy sInmberinE Passenger
Was Awakened, nut He Didn't
Thank the Young Lady.

It was the last suburban train for
that evening, and when the girl stepped
aboard of IT she saw before her man
whom she knew. Later, seated in the
car, she noticed him sleeping soundly,
some distance in front Of her, with his
head on the back of the seat. AS his
station drew near she became decidedly
nervous on his account, says the Chi
cago Times-Herald.
THAT gentleman asleep over there
ought to get of at Kcnwood," she told
the conductor, presently, and the Off
cial reluctantly yielded to her. persua-
sion, and aroused the slumbering pas
senger.
young lady says you ought to ret
off here" he explained briefly, and the
erstwhile sleeper lazily turned a cham
pagne7fushed face about.
What In thunder does It matter to
her whero get off2" he demanded,
noisily.
Y And tho girl nearly tainted where she
sat; for II wns the wrong man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-23
THE NAVAL BILL
Carries S35,093.053 = Provides for Dry Dock
ct Kit!cry Navy Yard.

Washington. March 23.-The naval
appropriation bill, which was reported
IT, IA" House. today, carries a total Of
%i5. %; n.3 an increase over last year Of
3d. 1854. ~. and over the current esti-
mates So $2.alIS2l
Ior the increase of the navy the bill
allows ~ ~ constructed by contract
tito" u going. coaSt-liue hattleShipS
dt signed f. carry the heaviest armor
nnl l.Goo tons. With the highest practi-
c9hl" speed for their class. to cost. ex-
elusive uf Armament. not exceeding So
Geo, noG each. one to he named the
Maine; SIX torpedo boats. $50 tons dis
placement, and six torpedo destroyers.
about 80 tons displacement, to cost.
NOT exceeding $2,&1o, 600; and one gun
boat to take the place of the United
states ship Michigan to cost. exclusive
If armament, not over $260,0o0 to be
built on the Great Lakes. One of these
sea going hattleships is to be built on
The Pacific coast. The contracts for
the construction of all these vessels
are to be made within 60 days of the
enactment Of the bill.
Towards the construction of four
timber dry docks $500 900 each is allow
tt tdttl ~ l1' not lt'SS t1idIl iUt lt'l
long and sufficient to meet probable
future requirements of the largest yes
sells. They are to be at Portsmouth,
\. H., Boston. Leage Island, Pa. and
Mare Island, Cal The total cost when
completed Will he $3.50, 600 each.
Nj Alsiors. Ia, a dry dock is to 10
built but it is to Oe of a double sided
steel floating type known as the COM
hined floating ana craving docking
dock capable Of lifting a vessel of 49,
600 tons displacement and y feet draft
Of water, to cost. including mornings
ana Wharvcs. $Sa0,0o0 of which 5000, 900
is appropriated this year
The bin directs the appointment of a
board Of naval officers To determine the
de@lra hiliJy Of locating and construct
ing a dry dock in the harbor of CAL
weston, Te%as, and to report to Con-
greas at the next session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-23
55th CONGRESS.
The Naval Bill Reported Call
Ing for S35,093,O53.
Among Other Items Is Dry Dock at
the kittery Navy Yard.
And Another I 600 Ton, So 90 600 Battle
ship TO Be Called Maine.

Wa hington, March 22.-The naval
appropriation bin was reported to the
House, today. but as it had not been
printed, the contested election case of
Thorpe vs.. Eppcs, from the 4th Vir-
Elnia district, was taken up and debat-
cd until O'Clock, when the House, ow-
mig To the illness of Mr.. Rhea of Ken
lucky, who was to speak, this after
noon, adjourned until tomorrow. The
case viii be disposed of, tomorrow
Ihc prevailing impression is that Mr.
Hpr"S, the sitting member will be I'M
s. dtcd, as upon the decision in this case
VIII largely depend the decision in two
other Virginia cases in which practi-
cdiIy the same questions are involved
Mr. Eprcs had 262l plurality on the
face # the returns. Extensive frauds
were charged ana the majority of the
committee found that Mr.. Thorpe
should have received 307 plurality and
urnn their finding recommended that
he be seated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-23
PRESIDENT Determined.
Present Condition OF Affairs
in Cuba Shall Be Ended.
Will Settle Maine and Cuban
Questions at Same Time.
The Report Of Board Of Inquiry viii Reach pres-
dent, Thursday or Friday.

y Will Probably Be Transmitted to SPAIN, After Careful Consider
aton President Will Forward 10 Congress With Message
NO D1G5l But What Cause Of Disaster Was xternaI. Ad
ra Sicards Health Causing Much lnsiety He May Be Re-
o4edhaaa Officers MI Leave Key West Guns Recovered
from the hajHe Hundreds Of EnIs;mens- Movements Of
arshps Aaa8s Oear Roll SAYS 263 aien 8nd Two Officers
Deaf III God5 3s39Yered 81 identified Maine Officers a.
Key West 1gteT@d oQIll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-23
LIGHT RhlN.

Hoston, March Local forecast FOR
Wednesday,: Light rain. followed ~
clearing during the evening or ni@hl:
Wind sllf,ing to Westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-23
FUR :.

Made over and repaired at reduced
PilI'S Tor the balance of tho season. Mali
ii. q. BARKER.
| fnfrl'f' Gardiner, Maine
man epdimO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-23

Take Laxative Brono ouinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money IL it fails 10 cure 25c,
The genuine has l.. 3. O. CD each tablet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-23
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

G opening OF the Senate. today, the
CONTINUED on page p
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
WHAT PYTHIANIsM DOES

Once in awhile 'be outside world
hears something of the good done by
that great order. the Knights of Py-
thias, but not half is ever known to
any outs,de of the order. Enough is
known, however, to inspire the re-
spect of the public at large. and ~
thianism is but another term through
out the length and breadth of Amer'
ca for the charity that is always kind
and the fraternal feeling that inspires
Pythians to do unto others as they
would have others do unto them.
1t is great order and a noble or
der, and it has great achievements to
it's credit, but it is capable OF still
greater and nobler achievements 1t
but waits for the opportunity Tor the
ispiris to rise equal to the occasion le
50 81 e gha writer has no
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
The Appointments.
Major J. K. Alston Made
Colonel--Troops to be Hur-
rled Into Camp as Rapid
ly as Possible.

Columbia. May 3-The colonel
and his staff Cor the first quota oi
South Carolina troops for che war in
Cuba were appointed by Governor
Ellerbe this afternoon as follows:
Colonel-Major Joseph z. Alston,
Columbia
Lieutenant Colonel-Col JAS. q.
Tillman, Edge6eld
Battalion Major-Capt- Henry 7.
Thompson, Darlington.
Regimental Majors-Lieut. NJ B
Stokes, q. s. A. and j. a. Earle,
Greenvilfe.
Adjutant-John D Frost, Colum
bia.
Quartermaster-J. E. Jarnigan,
Marion
Sergeant Major-L NJ. HaseldeD,
Marion.
surgeons-A. s. Hydrick. Orange
burg; j. P Young, Chester, and j..
N. Lawson, Union.
chaplain-Rev. } Bussey, Edge
field
Governor Ellerbe also appointed
Drs B w. Taylor and William Wes-
ton members of the board of examin.
ing surgeons for the purpose of ex-
aiming the regimental recruits.
DR.. Lewis. who has been appointed
on the part of federal government.
is expected to arrive in the city to
night to consult with Drs Taylor
and Weston.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
Smallpox in Columbia.
Penalties For Violating Board
Of Health Orders.

There is practicaily nothing ne"
ip the smallpox situation. except the
uew cases. There are oow over ninety
patients 10 the pest house, recruits be-
log added daily. almost hourly Siz
new cases we're reported this morning
There we're two more escapes last
oighs, but fortunately the sruaots were
arrested before they reached town
These we're two negroes who were
caught on the way TO town by ex officer
Cater, who is assisting the board and
who last night vas carrying out patients.
Chairmsn Booz.r says that the place
is closely guarded night and day and
that the doors are secured by prison
locks. Thess men last night we're
allowed outside for few mo-
meuts aud took advantage Of the
darkness of the night to elude the
guard. Every man that has escaped
has been shot at. says the doctor, aad il
fair chance is given be will bring
down the game
The 6rst case of conviction for re-
fusiog to be vacoiuated occurred this
morning when j D Sanders aad Il
Stevenson appeared before the
mayor to answer to that charge.
They we're given thirty days i1
iai each without the option ol
payioe 6ne aud we're forthwith
marched Into the vaccinaslng station
and foroibly vaccinated to boot. A
prisoner who refused to give his name
vas also forcibly vaccipased and giver
thirty days for refusing to submit 20 th'
operation when ordered to do 80.
The board Of health has the unqusii
fed support Of Major Lipscomb and hi
police force. Every policeman oas beer
given strict orders TO run in every sus
pioious looking case aud arrest every
oos who refuscs or uegleots to be vac
oina,ed -Columbia Record
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
70 AID THE OREGON.

Key West, May 4.-The New York,
Indiana and Iowa, have sailed to meet
the battlsship Oregon which is now en-
route from Rio to join the blookadiog
squadron 1t is belleved that the Span
ish feet will undertake to interceps and
either capture or destroy she Oregon
aoa the three most poserful ships Of
the feet have beso sent to the aid of
the Oregon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04

Cock County. Sumter has done well,
but not more than her duty,i itherefore
congratulations and fluctuations are
not in order. We have every conf
dence thas the Sumter Company will
perform its full duty on all occasions
and IN the face of whatever dangers
and difficulties that may be encoun.
tered, for such has been the record
Of Sumter soldiers in the wars that
have gone before.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04

hesitancy in speaking thus OF the
Knights Of Pythias, for he has no
connection with the order, and it is a
pleasure to pay sincere, though in
adequate, tribute to an organization
for which he entertains the highest
admiration.
The most recent act of the Knights
Of Pythias, and the particular in-
tance that suggested these remarks
was the decision Of Game Cock
Lodge to keep all members OF the
lodge who have enlisted in the vol
unteers in good standing as long as
they remain in the army. On It's face
the action of the lodge may not mean
much to the inconsiderate and unin-
formed, but to the Pythian who has
volunteered it means much indeed.
II means that bis dues will be pald,
that in case of sickness he will re-
ceive the regular benefits to which
active members Of the lodge are en-.
titled, that his family will be under
the care and protection of the
Pythians, and that should be be killed
in battle or die in camp the Lodge
will pay over to his family the regu-
lar funeral benefit Gamecock Lodge
has acted with the true Pythian spirit,
and the Pythiaus who go to serve in
the army have been treated hand
somely Such incidents reveal the
finer and nobler traits of maD. and
gives one greater respect for hu-
manity in general
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
SPREAD OF SMALLPOX.

We fear that the people of Sumter
County do not realize that they are
in fully as great danger from the
smallpox as those who live in this
city. The truth is we prefer taking
our chances in this city because .he
measures adopted by the Board OF
Health will minimize the danger of
contagion at present and will. with
in short time. effec!ually stamp out
the disease. But in the surrounding
conntry the disease is spreading un
hindered and unchecked We have
been informed that the disease
is epidemic among the negroes
in the lower portion of Priva
teer and in the vicinity of Silver
and Summerson, Clarendon county
The disease has appeared also near
Mayesyille and in Providence town
ship. There is now no question
about it being genuine smallpox II
is of a mild type as q rule, but it is
growing more virulent and already
there have been four or FIVE deaths 10
Columbia. Simply because nine out
of ten who have the disease do aot
die no one should regard it with in
difference, for it is a dangerous
malady and loathsome beyond con
ception. We wish to warn She
readers of this paper throughout
the county of the danger that
threatens them and to advise
them to lose no time in hav-
inE their families vaccinated A
general vaccinasion is the 'oDiy meaos
Of fighting the disease within the reach
of those who live outside of the towns.
and they Should avail themselves OF It
At once. The danger is immioens aud
prompt action is necessary. The dis
ease is spreading 10 the county aod
,unlees it is checked by vaccination 1t
will most assuredly become epidemic
before the summe. is over. The dan
ger iu sbis city is passed. for already
yearly every maa, woman aud child has
been rendered immune to the disease
by vaccination. aud within few days
more there will not be an unvaccinated
person within the city. Every case OF
smallpox tba: develops is isolated and
the spread from these cases is pre-
vented. The people Of this city have
at lss. folly realized the gravity OF the
situation ADD have taken the precsusion
to stamp cut the disease before It be-
came more widespread and moro diff
cult to contend against. We trust out
readers 10 the country will also realize
the dac ger and take ,hs precau'ion thai
will preveat serious epide aic.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
CAN'T EXCEED SIX DAYS.
Decision Regarding Mainten-
ance of Volunteer Recruits.

Washington. May "a decision has
been rendered to the war department.
regarding the maintenance of volunteer
recruits, holding that the time between
enrolment and muster into the Toited
States service referred to in the general
ordcrs of the department as the interval
during which the United States will
provide for the maintenance Of volunteer
recruits, cannot, ordinarily. under the
army regulations. exceed six days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
TIE SCOUT SETS.

Fortress Mooroe, May 4-Tbe scout
ships sen; out TO watch for the Spanish
Gee. are expected to return at any
hour With oews OF the coming of the
euemy's aees.
If the enemy is located the flying
squadron will put to sea at once and
the greatest naval battle of the age
will follow as 5000 the fsets meet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
DEWEY MASTER OF MAN
lila.

London, May 3.-Comrnodore Dewey
according to reported dispatch from
Madrid, gave Captain General Agust'
twenty-four hours to comply With an
ul,ima:um. which demanded all wsrlike
stores aud the entire. stock Of coal in
charge of the Government of6cials.
The ulsimatum asserted that no money
levy would be made upon Manila
The dispatch says it is believed in
Madrid that the Government has alseady
cabled Captain General August author
ity to comply With the demand, no
other course being open.
NO SPANISH SHIP SURREN.
DERED.
Loudon, May S.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Times, describing the
engagement at Manillss says: The
Olym pia. the Boston. the Raleigh, the
Concord, the Petrol aud che Monocaoy
entered the bay under cover of darkness
By the smaller and Bocachica Cbaunel.
The forts of Corregidor Island gave the
alarm by firing on the iusruders. but
they seem to have Inflicted no serious
damage. The American squadron
moved up the bav, and at 8 O'Clock in
the morning appeared before Caviie
Here, lying uuoer the shelter Of the
forts. vas the Spanish tquadron.
..Soou the Americans opeoed ere
The Spaniards replied vigorously, and
the combat continued without inter-
uptiou for four hours. during which
the Don ADtonia de Ulloa was sunk !,
tha Castillo and Mindanao we're set on
Ere aud the Reioa Maria Christina and
the Don Juan De Austria we're badly
damaged. One or two Of the smaller
craft we're scuttled by their crews to
escape capture. Other, took refuge 10
small ueighboriog creek emptyiog
into Baker Bay, where presumably the
American ships we're unable to follow
them. But not one surrendered -
PART OF MANILA BURNED.
London, May 2-An official rews
agency dispatch from Madrid this after
noon Gays: "Senor Sagasta has gone
to the palace. 1t lis understood that the
! obi.ct is TO communicate to the Qleen
Regent dispatches auooutcioe that the
town Of Cavite has been razed aod the
uofor,i6ed part of Manila burned
TIE Americaps fred petroleum bombs
Ao extraprdioary CABINET council has
been corvoked for O'clock this even
;,r
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
a7o41Na IN SPAIN.

MADRID. May 4-There was a re-
Dewal Of the rio,iog this morning aad
the civic and military autborities were
taxed 10 the utmost TO prevent the con-
troi of the oisy passing into the hsnds
of the mob. The city Of Valencia is
snll in state of siege The damage
done by the mobs and The loss of life
bas DOT been asce.taiued.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04

If you waut d new organ for your old one
SEE Randle.
Wisdom to-day means comfort tomorrow.
To prove it buy "WOite' aod use II.
To see is to try. to try is to buy the
"Whise'
The White is king of sewing machines.
If You want your machine made new,
bring it 10 Randle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04

Every 6rm. factory. business man,
bank OF other person or cosporssion
doing business 10 this city, with scarce'
i 40 exception, has sigoed an agree
meat TO hold open positions 'os any
oi their employees who volunteer fos
.er,iee 10 the var. This elbows ho1
.hs people of Sumter feel about the
uas. Every man will do his full duty
a. i lee before him. and If the needs
of the fusure should. demand every
able bodied white man in the Game
Cock City. irrespective of age, will be
ready to take up arms at call The
spirit that inspired the gallant psrt-sans
Who followed Sumter and Marion IN
Revolutionary days, the spirit that
prompted Eve full companies to coms
forward wheo only three were called
for 10 1872, the spirit that sent
Sumter men to Florida 10
1861, aud Mexico 10 1916
s.ill lives aod animases the young men
Of today. They come of 6gb'ioe
stock. and all not required to rems'l
!: home by paramount. duties are COM
ing forward to fight the battles Of tbel'
country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
Fltz Lee for Major General.

Richmond, Va, May e.-GeOersl
Frzbugb Lee received today the fol-
lowing telegram from Wsshire'o-:
Your appoiotmen. IS nsjor general
has been decided upon by the President
aud will 90 to the Senate to morrow for
confrm alton Accept my siocerest
oooerstuiatiocs
(signed III D. Coso'n. ;.
.Ad1usant General, q s. A..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
DESPATCH BOAT SIGHTED.

Hong Kong, May 4-The cable to
Manila is still interrupted, and no rews
can be obtained by cable from that point.
The despatch boat Mccullough has been
sighted, aud will come into port within
an hour or more with dispatches from
Commodore Dewey for Washington.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,
DEWEY's OFFICIAL REPORT
EXPECTED.

Washington, May 4 The War De-
partmeus has received cablegrau from
Hong Koog stating that guoboas is
expected q, Hong Kong With Commo-
dore Dswey's official repoft.of the bat
tie at Manila. The receipt of the re-
port is spx;oosly awaited, aud tbeh news
paper Offices are bcsieged for news.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
TO Examine Volunteer
Troops

Washington, April 20 Secretary
Aleer has desig ated medical officers TO
examine volunteer troops called out by
the Presidents proclamation as to their
physical qualifications for the service.
First nisutensns w. F. Lewis, assist.
ant surgeon, is the examiner for South
Carolina.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04

A special assortment Of Youths
Suits, 13 to l9-Sni.s that sold at
Sc, S625, $3.50 aud 81 5o-your
choice at $5.
Children Wash Suits at SOC, Csc,
81 and 81 35 each.
A special lot of Men's Negligee
Shirts with detached cuffs. SOC
One lot of sample 81 and 75c
Crash hats, SOC
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
Clothing and Furnish
ing Department.

Ing D6pdTClu6llC.
3 lots our se SO Mems all wool
light spring Suits at 81 81
2 lots our SO 90 Mems all-wool
light spring Suits at S6.49
4 lots our $l2 so Mems ali wool
light ppring Suits at $40
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04

Sumter can counted on to do the
Iproper thing in any emergency and
"a never doubted that coa-
- olunseezs would be