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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16
An Exciting Adventure.

I had an exciting adventure while
was engaged in experimenting the
laying down of water~pipes in Queens
land. After work was done for the
day 1 went up the surveyed course for
the pipes to see that it had been clear
ed for the digging of trenches next
day. The pipes, huge iron tubes two
feet in diameter, lay scattered about.
L was alone, but suddenly L heard a
tremendous roar, and looking up saw
a great herd of cattle stampeding down
upon me. Before 1 could get out OF
their way they would be upon me, SO
L crawled into one of the pipes.
On came the thunder of thousands
of hoofs, and then n mass of roaring,
maddened cattle swept past my place
of refuge. Scores of them stumbled
over the pipe in which L lay, and those
which fell were trampled to death.
When the herd had passed 1 crept
out and found seven dead cattle about
the pIpe.-Stray Stories.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16
A Mother Tells How She Saved Her Little
Daughter's Life.

1 am the mother of eight children
and have a great deal of experience
with medicines. Last summer my lit
tie daughter had the dysentery in its
worst form. We thought she would
die. l tried everything l cold think
of, but nothing seemed to do her any
good. l saw by an advertisement in
our paper that Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was
highly recommended and sent
and got 4 bottle at once. 1t
proved to ne sne of the very best
medicines We ever had in the house.
1t saved my little daughters life. l
am anxious for every mother to know
what an excellent medicine it is. Had
/ known ii at first it would have saved
me great deal of anxiety and my lit
tie daughter much suffering.-Yours
truly, Mrs. George +. Burdick, Lib
erty, K. 1. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16
THE STANDARD YARDsTIcK.
Years of Study and Experiments
Were Necessary to Produce IT.

sPeople who handle the yardstick
have kgt little idea of the years of
study and experiments that We're nee
essary to secure the standard yard
measure" observed an official of the
coast survey.
Bird, famous scientist, made the
first standard yard in 176O, but the
English government did not legalize it
until 1924 Ten years afterward.
when the house of parliament in Lon
don was destroyed by fire, the stand
ard yard was lost. and England was
again without a standard yard of
length. Sheepsbanks next made a
standard measure, which the English
government adopted, and. so that it
could not be again destroyed by
fire. four authorized copies were made
of it. One of these was deposited in
the royal mint, another in the Royal
society, another in the observatory at
Greenwich, and the fourth was i'm
bedded in the walls of the new house
of parliament.
''The standard yard measures which
are owned by the government are cop
les of the original, one of which is
owned by the coast survey. The Unit
cd States naval observatory has one
also. The delicacy of its construction
may be gathered by the fact that a
change of temperature of one-hun-
dredth of a degree of Fahrenheit has
been found to produce n sensible effect
on the length of the bar
1.-THE copies of the standard are
made of bronze. for the reason that
bronze is less affected by temperature
than any distinct or single metal.
THE cost of the construction of the
original standard yard measure in
volved the labors of Bird and his as
sistants for nearly six years. Sleeps
banks was IL years in producing the
accurate copies which he made from
Birds original measurements. Wash
ington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16
FOSTER FRIZZES.

Foster. Aug. 15.-Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Ryder, of Peoria, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Ryder.
William Freyermuth gave a party
to his friends at his home Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Hesser and chill
dren, of Muscatine, spent Sunday at
John Hesser's.
Miss Mamie Ross, of Muscatine, is
visiting with her friend, Miss Nellie
Meyer. of Wrayville.
Quite number of our young peo-
pie expect to take in the U. b. excur-
sion Thursday from Muscatine to Bur-
lington.
The Woodmen picnic held at Clan
cy's Lake Saturday was well attended
and a very pleasant time was enjoyed
by all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16
A Household Hint.

Don't throw away the trimmings
from your new tablecloths. Those
long linen threads you viii need when
your tablecloth begins to break little
With them you can prolonG its span Of
life many days. Also try in ironing
your tabIecloths to have them folded
in different ways 10 vary the creases
so that the wear viii not come always
IN the same place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16
A CONVICT in the Kansas state prison

A CONVICT in the Kansas state prison
has written book on prison life. He
urges the granting of permission to
smoke and the abolition of the lock-
step. and says: Without doubt
there are men here who are where
they should be; there may be some
who should have been born here On
the other hand, there are unquestion-
ably some men here who will make
good citizens some day. The writer
believes that the average convict
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16
leaves the prison better man than he
was when he entered there

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY declared in a
speech at the Catholic Summer School
of America at Cliff Haven. y. Y.
yesterday that the flag of the nation
is a creed, and that loyalty is ma
tional watchword. True, and all the
more shame that the noble banner of
the free should be raised for an I'M
holy cause, or that the loyalty of
brave boys to that banner should be
a hYSad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

KIPLING has declined an offer of
one thousand dollars for an Slime
poem. There are people in -ais
country who would furnish one twice
as long as that for one-fourth of the
money. and think they were doing
well. Mr.. Kipling is getting stuck on
himself.-Peoria ld-Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

IT is believed that the Canadian pre-
mier will accept an invitation to at
tend the October festival in Chicago
when it comes from the proper source.
1t is now insisted that the former re-
fusal was because of the fact that the
invitation was extended by an unau-
thorized party, but the signs are that
the criticism with which the declina-
ton was met had a good deal to do
with the matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

CHICAGO is nothing if not out of
the common. A he-witch has been
arrested up there. He casts blight
on cattle and horses and the evil eye
on people. and does all the old ladies
who rode n broom stick in gale of
wind were able to do and for which
they were killed in the palmy days of
Salem. Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

GEN. OTIs may not capture as many
towns over in the Philippines as would
be taken by some other general, but
he gets them often. At last advices
he had taken one town five times, and
with good indications that he would
be able to capture it again if it became
necessary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

A STORY is current in London di-
plomatic circles that Am bassador
Choate, discussing the Alaskan boun-
Diary dispute with Lord Julian Paunce-
fote, said: IF you and had the set
thing of this dispute we could reach an
agreement satisfactory to all around in
20 minutes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16
To CONSERVATIVES.

AS an honest remedy. Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages. but truthfully
claims to give comfort and relief in
the very worst cases, and in the early
stages to effect n cure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16
A Good ExpIanafIon.

Papa. know what makes some
people laugh in their sleeves said lit
tie Harry
well. my son, what makes them?'
asked the father.
cause that's where their funny
bone is" was the reply.-Troy Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. rs
cents q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

A LARGE and influential part of the
German press is agitating for the
legal regulation of syndicates and
trusts. The government press says
that the government intends to take
up the matter soon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

ITALY declines to join with other
nations in pressing claims against the
United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

DIVINE to the i'll health of Vice
President Hobart he will not be can
didate for reelection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

A PARTY of English army officials
are in st. Louis. and the. supposition
is they are after the Missouri mule.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

BOsroN is still shaking over the
scare that SPANS phantom fleet gave
her a year or more age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

CONSIDERABLE anxiety is felt for
Dreyfus by his friends. Hints of as
sassination are freely INDUCED in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

BIG eastern combines are not pleased
with the Texas antitrust law. That
must be good law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

GALEsBURG is having some difficulty
in raising funds for her street fair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

The London Standard expresses the
opinion that the Beers will not back
down, but will fight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

NTANTED-A Competent COOK AT
w 1910 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

YTyHE WORLDS GREATEST TRANCE
Il medium and clairvoyant. Mrs NJ G. Allen
located at 4l6 Hain street. Davenport Iowa
This rem rks Die medium can be consulted on
al affairs OF life She reads your past. present
and future Ike an open book Can tell your
thoughts and v hat troubles you. Her fees are
50 cents and Hours. 10 q. m. TO 8 p. m
Send stamp for Illustrated pamphlet with spe-
cial terms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

"ANTED-BOARDER CHOICEROOMS
w and board at 2s26 Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

NTEO-GOOD GIRL FOR GENERAL
w homework ut 24I2 Seventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

"ANTED-A FTRST-CLASS GENERAL
w girl Who is n good cook. No WASHING
good wages Mrs. T. C. Dickson, Rock Islant
arsenal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head.
aches; 10, Is and so cents. Reiss
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

"ANTED-TO RENT A SMALL COT
w tage or a fat in desirable location. In
quire st 1910 SecoLd avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

WANTED COLLECTORS AND
W solicitors for Rock Island. Permanent
positions. 80 Mitchell s Lynde building, be-
tween and p N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

YTANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w homework Gail at 7ol Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

"ANTED-GOOD RELIABLE OIL SALES
w man. on commission or salary. Address
Quaker Oh and Implement company, Cleveland,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

MUNICIPALITIES WISHING TO TAKE
w private lessons in dancing can do so by
euquiring at 27I0 Fifth avenue. Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

ON SALTWATER COLORS AT PRICES
~ ranging from 81 TO $50 Also lessons and
helps In water color studies and designs Por
traits properly renovated. Miss Helen Piatt
Coz Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

WTANTED-AN EXPERIENCED SALES
w lady to take orders for an srtIcle OF
food Easy work and good pay TO the righ'
party. Address C. a H, ARGUS office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

WANTED - SITUATION AS HOUSE
~ keeper by refined. unddle-aged Ger
man lady. Address Mrs. Haus ;hildt, $40 Harri-
son street, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

WANTED-LOCALS SOLICITING AGENT
w for accident insurance: one who can de-
vote sufficient time to the business to make it
profitable. Address ''E M" ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

TOR RENT-NICEUY FURNISHED ROOMS
A. for gentlemen at 637 Seventeenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

WANTED -FOUR PoYS AT THE SASH
w and Door Works. Must be over Il
Yeas of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

WANTED-A GOOD HUSTLING COLLEC-
w tor for work in Davenport. Work is
steady collecting all day long and applicant
must oa willing work. Goou salary to start
a If woik is satisfactory hustler can m AXE
himself n good steady position. Apply 1T
ARGUS once, 9 q. IN Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

EIOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOXS WITH
Il boar1 ut G1i Twenty cond street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

EvOR r ENT-UNFURNISHED ROOMS IN
l. Quire at 2227I4 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

MONEY TO LoAN-CHATrEL MORT
III gage Ioars by w II Eastman. 17I2 Sec
ond avenue. without publty or removal He
also mskes collections-hard ones speciality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

WA NTED-ANY HONEST, CAPABLE,
w indust 10 over % can obtain per
narent. profit BILE and progressive emnloy-
box 316
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

yEyANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w Homework. Ihqui. 1916 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16
FOR RENT.

E1OR RENT-OFFICE ROOM OVER DAVII
II Don's store, 1917 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16

WANTED-GOOD SOLICITORS IN ROCK
w Island to taEe orders for the celebrated
singer sewing machine. No. contract
given tn right parties. Call address the
Singer Manufacturing company, Az Harrison
street, Davenport Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

EIOUND-BY ABE ROSENFIELD A GOLD
II stick pin Owner can have same by paying
for this notice at The ARGUS Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16
THE ARGUS.

IN THE NAME OF j. w. POTTER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-16
WANTED.

WANTED.
"ANTED-A Competent COOK AT
w 1910 Second avenue.
WANTED-BoARDER cHoICERooMS
w and board at ZIG Fourth avenue
WANTEO-GoOD GIRL FOR GENERAL
w homework at 24la Seventh avenue.
WANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w homework Gail at 7oi Fourth avenue.
WANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
poYs AT THE SASH
w and Door Works. Must be over II
yeats of age
"ANTED-TO RENT A SMALL COT
w tage Or fiat in desirable location In
quire st 1910 SecoLd avenue
"ANTED-PUPILSw WISHING TO TAKE
w private lessons in dancing can do so by
euquiring at 27I0 Fifth avenue. Jones
WANTED-GOOD REI.IABIEOIL SALES
w man. on commission or salary Address
Quaker Oh and Implement company, Cleveland.
WANTED-A FTRST-CLASS GENERAL.
w girl who is 4 good cook. No washing;
good wages Mrs T. c. Dickson, Rock Island
arsenal
WANTED-TwOMENC oLLECToRS AND
w solicitors for Rock Island Permanent
positions. 80 Mitchell s Lynde building, be-
tween and p. N.
WANTED : SITUATION AS HOUSE
p" keeper by refined, middle aged Ger
man lady Address Mrs. Haus ,hildt, $40 Harri-
son street, Davenport, Iowa.
WANTED-LOCALS SOLICITING AGENT
w for accident Insurance; one who can de-
vote sufhcient time to the business to make Ii
profitable. Address 'E NJ" ARGUS.
w lady TO take oroers for an artlcle of
food. Easy work and good pay 10 the right
party. Address c. a H, ARGUS office.
WTANTED-ANY HONEST, CAPABLE,
W indust 10 man over 25 can obtain per-
narent. profit BILE and progressive emnloy-
ment by SEEDING name and address to p. o.
box SIC.
w keeper. Excellent economist and uan-
ager; trained in care of children Good seam
tress- Good home Address giving full par
ticularS, SO, care of ARGUS.
w TO BIND DRESS
w Shields at home. Only those having sew
tance no disadvantages: ask your dealer to
show you Kora Shields Send Zoe for cato
l.'gue OF work. The kora Shield company, 525
RroCIle Street, New York.
EETANTED-GOOD SOLICITORS IN ROCK
w Island to tate orders for the celebrated
singer sewing machine. A No. I contract
given tn right parties Call on or address the
Singer Manufacturing company, ALI Harrison
street, Davenport, Iowa.
WANTED-A GOOD HUSTLING COLLEC-
w tor for work in Davenport. Work is
steady collecting all day long and applicant
must oe willing work GOou salary to start.
a-d If woik is satisfactory hustler can NJ axe
himself n good steady position. Apply 1T
ARGUS once, 9 q. IN Thursday.
"A ANTED-TO LOAN MONEY ON Ola
w monGs, watches, jewelry, hardware,
musical Instruments, bicycles, clothing dry
goods, furniture, etc Highest cash prices
paid for second hand goods of all kinds also.
The above goods for sale at halt the usual
store prices. All business transact ions strictly
cOnfidenti l. His new number and location,
l623 Second avenue. Don't forget il. j. w.
The silver lance., 1899-09-15

Throughout the entire west the plan
of constructing reservoirs, to be under
national control in which to store food
water for irrigation is universally ap-
proved. No more necessitous nor bene-
fetal work can employ the attention OF
the Western delegations in Congress than
a comprehensive plan OF irrigation for
the western states. The annual appro-
priations by Congress for the improve
ment OF rivers and harbors in the east
and the Pacific coast are not more strict
ly within the scope and province OF
Congress nor more far-reaching and Ger
tain in their beneficial results than would
be appropriations for national storage
reservoirs for the jmpoundipg Of torren-
tial and flood waters in the Sierra Nevada
and Rocky mountains. Many Of the
most conscientious and far sighted. men
in the west are now advocating govern
ment system OF leasing the public arid
lands at a nominal land rental for pas
turage and farm purposes, and employ
ing the revenues for state irrigation
works and other improvements.--Lo
Angeles TiDses.
The silver lance., 1899-09-15

That there are FIVE thousand theatres
in America and that one million and a
half people attend them each week day
night, spending seventy million of dollars
. yecr on theatre going. are the surpris-
ing facts with which Mr.. Franklin Fyles.
the dramatic editor Of the New York Sun
will open an important series in tho next
issue Of the Ladies' Home Journal. The
series will be called The Theatre and its
People," and will run through seven
numbers of the magazine. lavishly illus
trated by pictures made by twelve diff
fereut artists. The article will treat OF
every phase Of the theatre, the play and
the actor, from the inside. and will tell
how the theatre is managed; the actual
money which plays have made; how an
actor is trained, and what the actors are
actually paid; how a play is written and
what the authors receive; how a play ID
rehearsed; the first night OF play; how
the actresses make up" and what they
use; and in a minute way the two last
articles will show what goes on behind
the scenes on the stage during perfor-
nance. 1t is a curious fact that this will
be the first time that the theatre and the
actor have ever been exhaustively treated
by q magazine, and there Is no book on
she subject in existence.
The silver lance., 1899-09-15

Cripple Creek district has
Electric applied electrical power to
Power mining in degree scarcely
thought OF little while ago.
1t should be called the electric camp: In
the mines the hoist, drills and lighting
are all dependent upon the current trans
mitted by copper wire. The miner
rides from home to work on an electric
car and throughout the days labor all
that is accomplished with machinery 10
done by the power Of harnessed lightning
communicated from magnificent plant
Of the most improved pattern. Crystal
will some day have electrical lighting
and power for the mines Of this district
which will be generated by the water
power of Crystal river. The time will
also come when an electric railroad will
annihilate distance between mines OF
the camp.
The silver lance., 1899-09-15
Alfred
Dreyfus

France stands before the
Alfred judgement bar of civiliza-
Dreyfus ton disgraced. totterlng in
the putrescent decay OF
national corruption worse than anything
the world has beheld in this century
To preserve a rotten ministry of war and
protect the ranking officers of the army
an innocent man has been twice con
demned to degradation and pdimprisonment
because of the fortune of his birth. The
cratic people of France have accepted
the verdict as vndlcation of the pamper
ed, petted army; the world, more just and
entirely unprejudiced read in it the
handwriting which foretells the downfall
Of the French Republic. Spain Is no
longer alone the jackal of nations, and
Spain stands few degrees above her
once great neighbor to the north. Great
powers will express their indignation by
Withdrawing exhibits already promised
for the exposition of 1900. Frenchmen'
the world around no longer stand on
equal footing with those of other nations
and must droop before the witherlng
sting Of outraged humanity. Through 1t
all Alfred Dreyfus, the victim, has prov
ed himself one OF Natures noblemen
When the sentence was pronounced his
first thought was of the faithful wife
whose devotion has not wavered in all
the diabolic torture of solitary confine-
ment and indignities of his barbafsus
guards. He may not be compelled to
serve this second sentence, for having
been five year in solitary confinement is
equivalent to double that period, so that
The President could pardon him. Should
ne serve the sentence his wife will remain
With him.
The silver lance., 1899-09-15
MARBLES DAY OF SPORTS.

Sunday the city Of Marble presented a
sports to entertain and amuse.
The events comprised two rifle contests
and several horse races, all OF which
passed. of pleasantly. A number OF
Crystal folks were in attendance and the
Marble people nearly all witnessed the
events.
The first and chief event of the day
was the target shoot between Jas. Down
ing OF Marble and Y. B. Ford of Crystal
for $50 side. The score was So to 81.
The judges in this contest were James
Usher. r. b. Wright and AL. Busch. 1t
was apparently an of day with both aud
each contestant showed some indications
Of nervousness. The range was in bad
position for the hour at which the contest
was held, the sunlight striking the guns
atan angle from the right, IN front. Both
men did their utmost as they stated after
the contest and were satisfied with the
result. everything being according to
rifle association rules.
Mr.. Ford used a Winchester. 1856,
singie-shot, target rifle. Mr.. Downing
used 5000, Winchester. smokeless pow
der.
Considerable money changed hands on
the result. A portion OF those present
had evidently closer familiarity with
baseball than targetshooting. They
made a great deal Of Doise shouting for
their favorite and boasting the possession
OF thirty cents.
The second event was the shoot be-
tween Moore and Lemon, in which the
stake was a stock Of coal jack train and
some other considerations. The score
stood ~ to So in favor of Lemon.
Three horse races were pulled of. the
chief event being between Dolly, James
Arthur's running mare. and Tom. the old
stand by of Phil Moore, which sustained
the tradition that he is the peach Of the
valley. The race-track was free from
touting SO those who won or lost did SC
purely on their own judgment.
| Croppy, another old standard. run in
two events, but lost some OF his laurels
at the wire. where he fell short just
enough to play loser for his hackers.