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Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Ice Gives LIN a Corpse.

West Superior. Wis. April 22.-Thc
breaking of ice in the lower bay slip
yesterday resulted in the recovery of the
body of a man which has probably been
in the water since last fail The papers
on the body identified him as Godfrey
johnson. of Amery, Wis. No foul play
is suspected. because SIC in cash was on
the body. also $225 in certificates OF
deposit on the Bank of Amery and 9TH
er yaluables.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Ninth IIlInoIs at sarannah.

Savannah, Ga. April 22.-The Ninth
Illinois regiment arrived at quarantine
last night on the transport Dixie. It
viii go into detention camp for five days
at Daufuskie island. and on Wednes-
Gay or Thursday Will go TO Augusta to
be mustered out. Ex-Representative
Campbell is in command
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
nIine scaIr rrouble Arranred.

Nashville. Ills. April "a meeting
Of southern Illinois mine operators and
ton mine workers was held at Ashley
The operators offered $50 a day and
pay for overtime in proportion and this
was finally agreed upon The scale is
efective from April /. 1889. until April
1. 1900. Odin operators refused 10 agree
To the scale
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
arm.Cnuent IN a shaTt.

Lafayette, Ind. April 22.-William
Rizer, employed in Bigg's pump factory.
caught his arm in shaft and il was
literally torn from his body, which
made one complete revolution of the
shaft before the machinery could be
Stunned
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
League Base Bali scores.

Chicago. April 22.-Following are the
records made on the diamond yester-
day by League clubs: At Washington
Boston .. Washington 3; at Louisville
Cleveland 4. Louisville IL: at New York
baltimore s. New York l at St Louis
Pittsburg ;. ST. Louis 6; at Philadelphia
-RroolIyn 6. Philadelphia T.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Admiral schIey to visit Omaha.

Omaha. Neb.. April 22.-It is an
nounced that Admiral Schley will visit
this city about May 1 as the guest of
ex-senator Henderson. He comes for
rest The admiral will be accompanied
by his wife. and after a short visit il is
proposed in company with General and
Mrs. Manderson to take trip through
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Unknown Tramp Killed.

Cincinnati. April 22 - Freight train
3s of the Cincinnati Southern railroad
met with a serious wreck at bridge 81,
between Greenwood and Sloane's VAL
ley, Tenn. yesterday A ca broke down
on the trestle and $50 feet OF the trestIe
and bridge were broken down. An un-
known tramp was killed. and Conductor
j. Z. Pepper and Brakeman Jennings,
OF Somerset. KY. were injured.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
hefeTrea TO the state 3o=rd.

Springfield. Ills. April 22.-The mine
operators of Springfield the sub-district
have acceded TO the demands of the
miners and viii pay the scale asked for
outside laborers. paying under protest.
pending the decision Of the state board
of arbitration The wages OF 1000 men
ara Affected
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
xvi,bfa a Foot of the Danger Line.

Omaha, April 22.-The Missouri river
is now within less than foot of the
danger point here and is steadily rising
at the rate OF about eight Inches in
twenty-four hours ~
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
w,meo s,enorrapher, Pro,,..

Chicago. April 22--WOmen stenograph
ers of Chicago have inaugurated q
movement which has for its object the
abolition Of shorthand as study in
the public schools They say il Injuries
their business
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
A COUPLE OF DENIAlS.
One as to Vice President Hobart and On
Regarding Cabinet Discussions.

Unt "a 10 ' Ict FTt@IfIFHI IfODdEt iHI UHt
Regarding Cabinet Discussions.
Washington, April 22.-UPon the
highest authority it can be stated that
there is no truth in the report that
Vice President Hobart has decided not
to be candidate for vice president.
He has reached no decision. \ cabi-
net officer is authority for the abso-
lutte denial of the story that the cabi-
net yesterday discussed an alleged
conspiracy in this country to weaken
the United States in the Philippines.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
GeIfon Rumor Denied.

Berlin. April 22.-It is semi-oflici-
ally denied that the cruiser Geifon has
been ordered 10 Samoa.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22

Over eighty thousand
such letters as this were re-
Ceived by Mrs. Pinkham
during 1897. Surely this is
strong proof of her ability
to help suffering women.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Don't Tobacco Spit ana smoke fosr Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. fun OF life nesye and yigor, take Eoro
Bac, the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, zoe or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
NO LACK OF INTEREST
In the Proceedings of the Mazet
lnquisitors at the Eastern
Metropolis.
SOME DECIDEDLY WARM INCIDENTS

Croker's Partner. Freedman, Proves a Star
Witness for Making Things Lively and
Is Bebuked for mpertinence-H;s Final
"Def" of the Committee-Croker'sD Divi-
dends-Abraham Himmelwright Is So
Defiant That He Is Bounced.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
lynch TriaIJury DIsarre.

Charleston. ). c.. April 22.-The
jury in the Lake City lynching case
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
HOPE.

Mrs. DR.. Chandler of Wisconsin is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Blesh.
]. H. Koch is preparing to move to
Tampa where he is going into the
hardware business.
George Irons of Kansas City, for
merly of Hope, visited his many
friends here the past few days.
Clarence Martin made flying trip
to Kansas City Saturday returning
Sunday evening.
Miss Clara Shank of Russell was
the guest Of Mrs. Duncan Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. r, Blesh will spend
the winter in Guthrie, Okla, with
their son, DR.. A. l., Blesh.
The NJ ". Sunday school is pre-
pairing a program to be rendered
Christmas night.
Rosebank school was closed last
week, the teacher, Miss Florence
Ryan, being sick.
The basket supper at Tennessee
school house Dec. 7 was a financial
success. A short and interesting
program was given by the school.
The proceeds amounted to SIG and
will be used for a library.
The number neither absent nor
tardy at Michigan school this month
is larger than usual and is: Edith,
Walter and Alice Frymire, Walter
and Jacob Bohen, Fred and Frank
Longtime, Bessie Smith, Pearl Rich
ardson, Bird Lemly and Cephas
Brechbill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
Millinery Very Cheap.

The millinery store Of Mrs Tolbert
offers rare opportunity 10 the ladies
to yet winter millinery at very low
prices. In order to dispose Of all the
fall stock Of millinery Mrs. Tolbert
will make great reduction on hats,
feathers, trimmings, ETC., during the
holiday season. Call and inspect the
handsome line, Many rare bargains
are offered and it will pay ladies to
make early selections. Remember
the place, Cedar street, next to Whit
laws. cas-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
DETROIT.

Mr.. and Mrs. W H. Peterson OF
Joliet, ILL.,, made brief visit in town
last week.
Pat Kelley Of this place, formerly
Of the goth Kansas, having re.cnlisted
in the Third artillery, left f. Riley
Tuesday, passing through here on
bis way to Manila.
About 6 q. m. last Thursday two
barns were burned, one belonging to
J. Bushey being entirely destroyed
while Mr.. Trauger's was considerably
damaged. Origin Of fire is a mys'
terry.
Frank Cobb Of Ellsworth was in
town on business recently.
Mrs. c. G. Tilton spent part OF last
week in Abilene with relatives.
Harry Knox has charge Of the rail
road section here during the absence
OF Mr.. Harnesh who has been sent tC
Russell awhile.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

spot" That doctrine has been main.
tanned in the United States, over every
inch of American soil, and it will be
maintained in all of the territory re-
Gently acquired; and to the young man
and the old man, it may be calmly said,
when the question is, shall the flag re-
main unsullied and its glory main
tanned, it is best to side with the presi-
dent who stands in line with all Of his
predecessors in unfolding that cymbal
Of the unity, the honor and the glory
Of the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
CONvICTS GET FREE.
Two Men Manage to Escape from the Peni-
tentiary at Jefferson city, Mo-One
Afterwards Captured.


Jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. 1l.-Jeffer-
son City was thrown into state
OF excitement Saturday when it was
learned that two notorious convicts
were at large near the city. Shortly
after eight o'clock Joshua L. Craft and
Ed Harsh escaped from the third-story
window in the Star Clothing company's
building in the penitentiary by de-
scending rope to the ground outside
the walls, Craft is a train robber, sent
from Lawrence county to serve IT.
year sentence. Harsh is also l5-year
man, for robbery in the first degree.
He came to the penitentiary last year
from Buchanan county.
Craft got permission to 60 to the hos
pital and instead went to the depart
ment where he joined Harsh. There
they donned citizens clothing, bent
iron bars at the top Of the windows
and made their escape. The men were
seen in different parts Of the city and
officers and citizens pursued them
with Winchesters. Craft was captured
In the woods two miles south OF the
city, but not until he was shot In the
head with a Winchester bullet by
Deputy Constable Crump. Harsh Il
still at large.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
ALWAYS UPTO'DATE.
Joseph Spangler's Stock Of Robes,
Harness, Etc, q Fine One.

One Of the substantial and progress
sive business houses Of Abilene is the
harness and saddlery establishment
OF Joseph Spangler on Spruce street.
Mr.. Spangler has particularly hand
some line Of fur robes, lap robes, ETC.,
suitable for holiday gifts. They are
in late styles and at prices within
reach Of all, Nothing could make a
nicer present. He also has horse
blankets Of all kinds, whips, and the
finest line OF harness and saddles in
Abilene. Mr.. Spangler makes a
speciality Of handmade goods and
every article Is warranted. Call and
inspect his large line--it will pay
you. cas-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
The Story Of a Great Emergency.

In the beginning there was a great
emergency. A popi1ist governor and
populist party had been hoisted into
power upon the pledge that they would
pass some railroad legislation. For
eight years. this party had promised
this to the people. The form of the
maximum freight rate bill to be passed
had been drawn up and explained to
the people time and again. 1t had
been introduced in former legisla-
ture and voted for by the man who
now sat as governor. The defeat OF
the measure was laid at the door OF
the republicans, who held a majority
in one OF the houses. And the popu-
lists then said, "Give us that great re-
former, John W. Leedy, for governor,
and give us an unquestioned majority
in the legislature, and we will pass
this maximum freight rate BILL And
the people bit. They gave the popn'
lists Legislature with big majority
in both houses, and made Mr.. Leedy
governor. And Mr.. Leedy and his as
sociates said, Now we have got to fix
this railroad ISSUE" And the rail-
roads said, "We have got to find way
to fix this administration" The old
maximum freight rate bill which the
populists stood pledged to enact into
law was then passed by both houses.
1t was announced to the people with
great glee, the populist Legislature had
fulfilled its pledges to the people.
Then the bill was taken down to Mr..
Leedy, and he vetoed it. The railroads
had found the way.
And at that moment the great emer-
gency was created. The people began
to express their outraged feelings.
They began to ask why John W. Leedy
had vetoed the only railroad bill ever
passed by a populist Legislature They
began to inquire what had happened
to him to cause him to veto a bill
which he as state senator had voted
for in the previous Legislature. And
the emergency which confronted John
W. Leedy and his associates began to
grow. The people were arraigning
the great reformer for betraying his
pledge, and said: "This is an emer-
gency which requires the attention OF
the legislature. will call it together
in special session to pass some more
railroad legislation" And he did.
And again the railroads said: I'VE
must find some way to fix this thing"
The court of visitation bill was framed
by Judge Allen. 1t was a formidable
law. 1t threatened mischief to the
railroads. 1t seemed like strong and
valid bill. Then Bale Waggener, the
great railroad lobbyist, and Attorney
General L. c. Boyle provided some
amendments to the bill which filed 1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
GARFIELD.

Miss Alice Johnston, who is attend
ing school in Chapman, visited at
home last week.
Mrs. Esther May and children re.
turned to their home at Detroit after
spending a couple Of weeks with her
mother, Mrs. Guy Latin, who has
been seriously i'll.
j. H. Williams is repairing his
barn.
Miss Mary Woolverton spent Satur.
day and Sunday at home near Acme.
The box social at Garfield school
house Tuesday evening was well at.
tended, $3.50 being cleared.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

C. E. NoRTHCRAFT&CQ.

as ruli OF noles as dog is full of feas.
The railroads had found way. The
court which was created by this emer-
gency legislature began business early
this year, and to show how eager the
people were for the relief this bill was
supposed to provide, it is only neces-
sary to glance at the records of the
court of visitation 1t is found that
only four small cases have been filed
by the people. The most important of
these was the uprising of the people at
Corliss who wanted the Santa Fe depot
kept open during the potato season.
1t was decided against the railroads.
The other cases were of like import,
and were just such questions as came
before the old board of railroad COM
missioners.
Then some one questioned the validi-
ty of the court, and at any time for the
last four months you could have seen
the railroads and the telegraph COM
panies smiling through the beauti-
full lattice work Of the law which had
cost the people $4,000 and the rail-
roads considerable.
Yesterday, Judge Hook of the United
States federal court said in legal way
what every man has known for a year,
viz, that the law is not valid.
And this is the end OF the story OF
great emergency. 1t is the end Of the
only act of any pretensions ever framed
by the great party Of reform in behalf
of the people. This party existed for
ten years on its promises to give the
people railroad legislation, and in the
last desperate hour Of its power, it
thought to 'fimham" the people with
a law which was so full of holes that
the great federal court was able to
drive clear through it without letting
down any bars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
SH0CKEY & LANDES
WHEATLAND

Joe Rogers spent Sunday and Mon
day in Gypsum City,
Mrs. Ringie Of Herington, who has
been visiting here two weeks, went
home Friday.
+. Grubbs' baby is reported sick.
Mrs. Jas. Henderson Of Sunnyside
visited her sister, Mrs. 7. Grubbs, last
week.
The teacher and pupils at Ash
Grove have accepted an invitation to
attend the Christmas exercises at
Garfield school house on Friday before
Christmas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
HIS PAY STOPPED.
The Surgeon Of the Twentieth Kansas
Made Responsible for Certain Accounts
on the Transport Tartar.


Washington, Dec. li.-One OF the re-
suits OF the Investigations made in the
case Of the troop ship Tartar is the
stoppage Of the pay of Maj. John A.
Rafter, surgeon Twentieth Kansas vol
unteers. This action was taken at the
request Of Gen. Shafter and was sec
onded by Secretary Root Gen. Shafter,
who has direction Of the inquiry, sug'
gested that pay in Surgeon Rafter'a
case be suspended until certain ac'
counts for the provisioning OF sick SOL
diers on board the transport are set.
tied. In a protest which Maj. Raftei
has filed with the war department he
represents that he is not responsible
for the conditions which prevailed on
the Tartar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
Our Duty to Cuba.

Eighty per cent. of the native Cubans
are illiterate. This fact should be
borne in mind when some buncombe
orator arises and tells the American
people that the Cubans are able to
handle their own affairs better than
we can handle them and the sooner
we give the island self-government the
better. There should be vigorous
campaign of public schooling in Cuba
under the direction of the United
States government. 1t may require
something else besides time. But we
owe it to the Cubans and to ourselves
that the island shall not become a
Hayti. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
CHAPMAN.

Richard Nash Of Moscow, Idaho, is
visiting his parents here. He is en-
gagged in the cattle business.
AL Gibson moved his family to
Lawrence Tuesday.
Mrs. $. R. Hoag and daughter Lolita
we're shopping in Junction Monday.
Mrs. Cora Halbert Of Walsenburg,
Colo, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Grain. She will remain until
after the holidays.
DR.. Neptune has sold his residence
here to DR.. OBrien.
Rev. Leary was at Brookville the
first Of the week.
Miss Henderson Of Alma, Kas., who
has been visiting Miss Edith Lantz,
returned to her home Monday.
The faculty Of the high school gave
a reception to the students Tuesday.
An enjoyable time was had.
rhos. Siberian is working in Carroll
Bros clothing store.
Lester Whitehair visited his parents
Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

An oyster supper will be given by
Harmony Christian church Saturday,
Dec. 23. Rev. Scholes ofAbilene will
deliver lecture after supper.
J. D. o. Freed is enjoying visit
from his father Of the East.
John Burke Jr. is working for T.
s. Engle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
Reward for Return.

Lost, money purse, containing a
note for $500, payable to the Dick
inson County bank at Enterprise in
favor Of Ed White, signed BY Thomas
lssitt and Rod. Issitt, all Of Ridge
township. Suitable reward for return
to this Office or to g. E. WHITE,
9S-2tA1c Navarro. Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
MANY SUCCESSFUL SALES.
J. n. Burton's Splendid Record as an
Auctioneer.


One Of the most popular auction.
GERS In central Kansas is James N.
Burton Of this city. During the fall
season he has cried over 60 stock and
farm sales and all with uniform sue
cess, securing the best prices or every
article sod and never misrepresent-
ing anything offered. His reputation
has spread to other counties and be
has many calls from distance.
During the winter and early spring
many farmers will have sales and
they will make no mistake il they
make dates with Jim" Burton. His
record as an auctioneer speaks for
itself. cas-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
Choicest Candies at Brenizers' !.

Brenlzer's candy store in Abilene
is headquarters for fine candy in
Dickinson county. He keeps the
very best and you will find it cheaper
to buy there. Candy, nuts, etc. for
the holidays. Give him call.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

Mr. Bryan has made public another
interview in which he expresses great
alarm at the danger of large stand.
ing army. The standing army Of the
United States has really not been in
creased at all, but the volunteer army
has been enlarged so as to be able to
defeat the enemies of the country.
This is the army which Mr. Bryan
views with such alarm, and it may be
added that Mr.. Bryan's opinion is
fully concurred in by Mr.. Aguinaldo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
D. G. 4. s. Lecture Course.

~ " H. " 0oVtuI0 VVuAbe'
The second number Of the lecture
course at the county high school in
Chapman will be given on Monday
evening, Dec. IS, by DR.. Matt S.
Hughes. CAS-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

Just one good place in Abilene to
buy Christmas candies-Keller's bak-
cry. A choice line OF the incest can.
dies and nuts just received for the
holiday trade cas-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

Keller's bakery is receiving fresh
fruits, candies, nuts etc. for the holt
days. Leave your orders and get the
best and cheapest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

Gen. Joe Wheeler writes that he will
come home to attend the opening OF
congress. Gen. Wheeler Is democrat
but his presence in Luzon or in con-
gress will not help the Tagals or the
democrats represented by Mr.. Bryan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

Gunther's Candies and Chocolates
fancy boxes, 25c to $3.50.
Fine Perfumes, assorted odon, s5c
to $3.50.
Vera Violetta Sl.25 and $l.75.
Palmer's Camstion csc, SOC, 75c.
Palmer's Violette csc to $3.50.
Choice Cigars, IL, IS, so in a box,
at SOC, sl.OO, $500, $3.50, $3.50.
Hair Brushes SOC to l.50.
Ebony Hair Brushes with Comb,
l.50 to $50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
Christmas Gifts
Appropriate and Useful.
VARIETY TO PLEASE ALL
ENOUGH FOE EVERYBODY.

Brush, Comb and Mirror, s5c to
3.95 a set.
Military Hair Brushes, 1926 for
Q in case.
Ladies' and Gents Pocketbooks and
Purses SOC to $50.
Gard Cases SOC to SLIPS.
Cigar Gases $l.O0 to $3.50.
Fancy Tooth Brushes csc to SOC.
Hand Mirrors 25c to 75c.
Fine Atomizers SOC to 1885.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

Orchard Carvel," david Harum,"
when Knighthood was in Flower
and all copyrighted books, price $l.50
for $l.S5 for the next ten days at G.
l.. Hubbard 4 Co.'S. W &c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

For sale, my place on East 7th,
good 7 room house, good barn, etc.
W. d. Fisher, Abilene. 9l.2t&2c*
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
Nuts and Candies.

All kinds, fresh and sweet, at low.
est prices at D. L. Snider's. css-9S
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
Xmas is coming
and the
Union Pacific

will sell tickets on its lines for the
' Holidays at
Greatly Reduced Rates.
For dates Of sales, limits and points
to which tickets will be sold, apply to
7. H. JONES, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

Go to Keller's for Christmas candies
he keeps the best.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

enunciated by every president OF the
United States from the days OF the i'm.
mortal Washington down to the present
moment. Those familiar with Ameri-
can history need not be reminded that
within our own borders we have more
than once been confronted with the
monster OF treason, secession and re-
bellion, and no thoughtful American
patriot will for one moment doubt the
correctness Of the doctrine that this is
a government of law administered by
the people and for the people. Presi-
dent Mckinley in unmistakable Anglo
Saxon phrase in his letter OF December
81 last to the secretary OF war an
pounces that the same rule OF self
government of law by the people and
for the people that obtains in the
United States will be applied to the
people of the Philippines. The man in
armed rebellion against the flag,
whether it be the cohorts of Jefferson
Davis or the scattered legions of Agui-
naldo, have only to come to that point
where they understand that govern
ment oflaw by the people is for the
people, and not for king or emperor,
then we may look for a peaceful and
honorable solution Of the difficulty in
the Philippine islands
The position of President Mckinley
In his letter to the secretary of war is
precisely that Of Gov. Dicks, OF New
York, who in 1851 electrified the loyal
people Of the United States when he
said. 1T man attempt to haul down
the American dag. shoot him on the