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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
THOUGHT IT A SEA SERPENT.
new York Fishermen CAPTURE /. Dead
Snake and Tell . Thrill.
ing Tale.

James O'Connor and Edward Delaney
caught sea serpent in the East river,
New York, the other day. They were
bluefishdng in rowboat of Randall's
island. According to their story, the
sea serpent, with his mouth open, was
cruising along. He looked big enough
to swallow the boat. When he saw there
was to be fight he seemed greatly ir-
ritated, and, uttering number of short,
blunt growls. made for the devoted
boatmen.
As the sea serpent opened his entire
face to take the outfit down O'Connor
banged his oar on the head Of the hap
less thing. The serpent seemed dazed,
and, with loud yelp, attempted to es-
cape. But the watermen were in the
fight to stay, and while one rowed the
other whanged the ill-starred creature,
giving him succession Of rapid-fire
whangs that completely demoralized
him, and he lay helpless on the wave.
They took the sea serpent ashore and
reported his arrival to thepolice, think
ing that there was some sort of re-
ward offered for him. Policemen who
saw the sea serpent said that it was
boa constructor that had escaped from
some steamer from South America. he
was Is feet long and had been dead, &C.
cording to the police, for several days.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
WAS A HUGE FRAUD.
The Power to supply keely's Motox
Was Transmitted by Secret Pull
leys Hidden In Shafts.

New York, Jan. 3o.-Ever since the
expose of the remarkable manner in
which the late John w. Keely secretly
applied power to his mysterious motor
in his Philadelphia laboratory efforts
have been made to obtain statement
from some of those interested. It was
learned Saturday that Charles ]. Hill,
attorney for Mrs. Kelly, has made a
statement concerning Mr.. Keely and
his motor for the New York Journal,
which was copyrighted by w. r. Hearst.
Mr.. Hill declares that the power to OPP
crate Keely's machine was supplied by
water motor, and was transmitted by
secret pulleys hidden in hollow shafts.
When investors wanted to see the new
force at work, Kelly turned on the
water by pressing on a rubber bulb.
The motor would stop when pressure
on the bulb was released.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02

purpose Of seeing how he can live with
out most essential organs, how his
blood circulates and how his nervous
system acts. He is selected for such
ends; not, as is commonly imagined,
because his structure is SO humanlike,
but for the reason that he will endure
being chopped up to remarkable ex-
tent, and still retain life. He can get
along fairly well without his brain,
swallowing food and otherwise behav-
ing as usual, in an automatic sort of
fashion. In fact, the frog will live in
definitely under such adverse cordi-
tons, as experiment has shown. IF you
cut out his lungs he will not die for
long time, because he can breathe
very well through the skin. Human
beings breathe through the skin all
over the. body ii small degree, the
blood in the superficial vessel taking
mp 4 certain amount Of oxygen, but
the function ID exercised more satisfac-
torily BY the frog. Besides, his nervous
system affords an interesting study
under ingenious torture BY anatomists,
and the blood corpnscles being re-
markab1y large, that fluid serves adj
smirabIy for the instruction OF the seek
er after medical knowledge,
s5s No, II - not necessary to administer
Anaesthetics to- frogs while undergo
ing yivisection. They would render ex-
periments upon the nervous system I'M
satisfactory Does not the animal SUIT
sfer very much. you ask Z Perhaps. It
s. impossible Is know how much. A
great scientific Sauth ority has said that
death Il me only measure 81. pain. 'sssA
certain amount 81 pain II itseif will
cause q man to die. Chop On j mans
III and he A. likely to give 'up the ghotsit'.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02

spring, five or six folds make thespring
much stronger and every additional
fold adds so much spring power.
cit is the same way with the frog
which, besides having enormously long
and muscular hind legs, is assisted in
jumping by hinge in his back and an.
other in his foot, which you and don't
have. If you were built like frog you
would think nothing of leaping across
Pennsylvania avenue at one hop. In
tie scientific phrase the frog is 'modi-
fed for jumping, that being his method
of progression. He has no knee pan
the bones of the upper and lower leg
being connected by hinge of cartilage
merely. On each hind foot he has a
sixth toe, that has become rudimentary
The forefeet have only four toes each
the thumb being absent. Evolutionists
say that in the development Of species
the thumb is the first digit to disappear
next goes the little finger, next the
forednger, and lastly the fourth OF
ring finger. Thus they assert the horse
originally had five toes on each foot, los
ing four of them one after another until
now only the middle toe is left, upon the
nail Of which the animal walks. SINH.
larly the cloven-footed beasts have come
down to two toes.
"The frog has large skull, with q
very small brain cavity and an enor.
nous mouth for the purpose of swal'
lowing fish, small ducks or any other
prey of size, whole. Dan Beard, the art.
list, tells story of a pet frog he had in
an aquarium that attempted to get
away with baby alligator newly i'm.
ported from Florida. On coming home
he found Mr.. Frog, who had taken down
the small saurian head first, jumping
against the glass side of the aquarium
in vain efforts to drive down the tail OF
the victim, which was too long to find
room inside for its accommodation
The frog, like the toad, has its tongue
fastened in front and loose behind SC
that it can capture insects by whipping
it over and outwardly. Unlike the
toad, however, it has teeth in its upper
jaw. The toad is higher animal than
the frog, because it gives birth direct
ly to little air breathing toads, whereas
tie frog lays eggs that produce fish
lille tadpoles, subsequently transformed
into the final shape. The tadpole
breathes through gills like fish. has
tail and no legs and is vegetable
feeder. The metamorphosis it under
goes is one of the most marvellous
things in nature. II itw not so COM
mon it would astonish the world. Think
of vegetable-eating fish with tail and
gills turning into an air-breathing land
animal, developing teeth and becoming
a carnivorous quadruped. Isn't 1t
amazing when you come to consider It?
A wonderful beast is the frog, truly"
SMITH D, FRY.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.
FOR the Week Eas,.s sa.. ~.

For the Week Enalng Jan. 10.
Five gold seekers in Alaska persisted
in Valdez glacier.
The First Baptist church in Scranton,
Pa., was destroyed by fire.
The severest cold wave of the season
swept over the northwest.
r. & NJ. Shields. bankers in Belfast.
Ireland. failed for. 100000.
Richard, C. Gushing. Chicago con-
tractor. failed for $32S.0O0. -
Emperor William celebrated in Berlin
the fortieth anniversary of his birth.
The manufacturers of the lower
priced derby hats have effected CONF
bination.
The ninth triennial international
Sunday school convention will begin in
Atlanta, Ga, April-27.
Arthur Livingston, aged SO, died in
few hours afterward.
Gen. George S. Green. the oldest army
officer, died of old age at Morristown.
n. j. He was 81 years old.
A plot to assassinate the sultan was
discovered at Constantinople and four of
the conspirators were arrested.
In session in Denver, Col, the Nation-
nj Live Stock association elected John
w. Springer, of Denver, president.
Mrs. Robert Williams, who married
Stephen A. Douglas in the zenith of his
political career, died in Washington.
Mrs. William Rudolph and her two
children were killed by snowslide
| which destroyed their cabin near Apex,
Col.
A man named Robson and his wife
and daughter and Henry Martel were
drowned in Lake Erie near, Port Bur-
rell.
w. c. Knight, a farmer, and w. f.
jenkins. merchant. committed sui
eide by shooting themselves in Dan.
vile, Ill. A
The Ninth Ohio battalion (colored),
Maj. Young commanding, was mus
tered out at Summerville, S. c., and left
for home.
After escaping death by drowning II
of the crew of the wrecked ship Man
bare were captured and eaten by canni-
balls of New Guinea.
The Commercial and Windsor hotels
were burned at Hillsboro, Tex, and Ross
Leary, j. 4. Grizzard and George Doss
persisted in the flames.
In Baltimore, Nd, Judges Golf and
Morris ordered the sale of the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad property under
foreclosure proceedings.
"White caps" attempted to whip Tom
Jackson in Hardin county, Ky, when
their victims wife interfered, killing
William Wright. the leader.
An Ohio Southern passenger train
was wrecked near Coalition, o., and En-
gineer Wright was killed. the fireman
fatally scalded and six passengers hurt
Hon. Evan Jones, one of the most
prominent figures in the populist party
died in Forth Worth, Tex. He was on
the national populist ticket with Gen
| Weaver. .s
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
A Com,nercial Tinee.

A little Joy street boy was taken to
church for the first time few Sundays
ago. He had been repeatedly eau
toned to sit still and keep quiet. His
obedience was most commendabIe, and
when it came time to'pass the cortribu-
ton box he was intrusted with the FAM
lily donation. Instead of silently plac.
ing the money where it belonged he
held it before the eyes of the officiating
collector that he might plainly see it.
That's good, my little fellow" came
the response with view to passing the
incident over without embarrassment.
. Course it's good, but I'm payin' for
all three. Is they any change comin'??'
Detroit Free Press.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
school Declared . Nu,..nes.

SchOOI Uec12reo y Nu1oone0.
A school has been adjudged to be .
nuisance by Justice Romer Of the Eng
lish chancery court. A schoolmaster
took a house at Turnbridge Wells on
the assurance that there was nothing
to prevent fits being used as school
He afterward discovered in his lease q
covenant that no trade or business
should be carried on in the house
which would cause any noise injurious
or disturbing to the neighbors and
asked to be released. Justice Romer
allowed the resembling of the lease, az
there was no doubt that an action
against the school az nuisance would
snccepd
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
Passing Il Alonr.

stuckwell-Yes; I've lost all 60 ~
dence in Jones since he worked that
beast OF on me. III never trust hin
again.
Groom-les, sir; what are yoa goin'
to do with the horse now, sir?
Stuckwell-WeM, expect friend OF
mine over this afternoon to look -
him.-Puck.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
No eonparison.

II suppose, said Uncle Jerry PEBBLES.
''the hottest place on earth is the stoke
hole of an, iron battleship in action"
There 10 one hotter" remarked I'M
Gle Allen Sparks. .It's the place where
q young husband sits when he carves
his first turkey for company."-Ch Chicago
Tribune,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
variable sentiment.

what is your opinion of municipa,
ownership Of street railways?'
"Well," answered Senator Sorghum.
after much thought. my opinion ON
that point depends"
ION what?''
ION who happens to be owning the
municipality Washington Star.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
FR OG Is ONDERFUI.
From Tadpolehood 10 Maturity His
Existence Z Strange.
sG.6QD - vegetahle-Eating Fish with
I eaal aaa Gisls He Tsrns lnto an
+ .s II s.s Air Drss thlng, Caraiv.
a s0fOus 0uaaFuped.
/ Especial washington Letter.l

"a.
The Klondike Of scientific informa-
ton. the Smithsonian institution, re-
Gently gave vs. some interesting infor-
nation about the formation of our
earth and considerable speculation con-
scerning the length Of the life Of the
world, up to date.
There is scarcely line of thought
or of investigation which cannot be
i studied with profit and pleasure in
that wonderful institution, and its Off
spring, the National museum; be-
cause here are scientific men who have
surrounded themselves with all of the
discoveries and appliances Of modern
times. And back Of them, ready to
j pay all expenses. is the congress which
makes liberal appropriations for the
continuance Of the work.
The eyolutionist can here find all
of the facts which may be required
to prove his theory; for there are
stuffed gorillas. monkeys and all
branches Of the quadrumana family.
They are 80 arranged that one can
trace the development of the monkey
into man; and the. line of demarkation
between the quadrumana and the bi-
mana families is very strikingly per
trayed.
Here you can also see mounted skele-
tons of fishes. some of them SO large as
to enable any doubter to believe that
THE whale swallowed Jonah" By the
way, it should be understood by every
one that the Bible does not assert that
I "a whale swallowed Jonah. The He
brew is dag haggadol," which means
"a great fish," That makes all the diff
ference in the. world. Whales do not
abound in the Mediterranean sea, but
sharks do; and here in the Smith
sonian there is mounted the skeleton
Of shark which indeed must have
been "a great fish," for it was big
4 enough to swallow a good--sized man.
OF late years all Of the birds of the
/ world have been stuffed and mounted
in the Smithsonian building, while
nearly all Of the scientific specimens
have been set up in the National mu-
scum; and everything has been ar-
ranged and indexed so that students
can be directed to any specimen of
anything that may be desired. This
would be great place for college boys
to finish their educations.
The osteologist has given consider
able of his time and attention to the
study Of frogs, and gave an interesting
talk on that subject. He was holding
by one leg large bullfrog which he
had just captured with bit of red
flannel on hook. He declared tie
frog to be q curiosity anatomically,
having three forearms on one side ot
its body all Of full size, although the
creature was not otherwise remarkable
in any respect. His intention was to
'dissect him for scientific purposes; and
it was explained that the frog freak
was very likely due to the fact that
having started life as two frogs. the
bodies became drawn together and
grew together, just as the Siamese
: twins grew together.
The frog has been called the vic
tim Of science" said the osteologist
'.He is everywhere dissected for the
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
The Manufncturer..

Cincinnati. Jan. H. The fourth an.
nual convention of the National Associ.
alton of Manufacturers adjourned
after rejecting Theodore C. Search, Of
Philadelphia, president. The head
quarters remain in Philadelphia, with
branch offices in New York. Chicago
and Cincinnati.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
Harry, aged six, was busy polishing

Is Harry, aged six, was busy polishing
his skates when his mother said: "Yon
had better stay of the ice, Harry. I
read an account in the paper this morn
ing of q little boy who was drowned
while skating" eyes," replied Harry,
'tand only last week read of another
little boy who was run over and killed
by cable car while on his way to
Sunday school. So, what's fellow to
do, I'd like to know r. Chicago Daily
News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
Ab.,cnt-Minded.

Smith-Halloa, Jonesl Haven't seen
you for month. How is Mrs. Jones?
Jones promptly)-Nicely, thanks.
thinks a moment.) Oh, no; excuse
mel She died three weeks agol-Har-
lem Life.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02

am looking for something gralnle9
for . young man." said the young 81
pretty shopper.
why don't you look In the nirroe
asked the gallant clerk. and she Wss -
clustered that he maraged TO sell her
four different things that she did nos
wan' before she knew what she Was -
iing.-Chicago Post.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
The p.ual Thinr,

Farmer Hayrick-well. Zeke, when
ye- wuz in Washington did yer make
inquiries ez to what our congressman
wuz dom?
Farmer Hedgrow-Yea, asked. an
everybody said he wuz doin' barten-
ders! Wonder what ther fools meant:
m. Y. Journal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
Culinary Comment.

x: culinary OOmmenVs sBe
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-I hope that girl
don't go and cook the steak to crisp
again to-day.
We'll, what would you say is she;
cookediit to suit you?"
II would say it was very rare oc-
currence." -Yonkers Statesman.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
An Unexpected Return.

Real Estate Mantle man who went
to look at those lots in Swampyille
came back and said he couldn't locate
the property.
His .Partner-H'm! That accounts
for his coming back.-Puck.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
Too sad.

There was q young woman from Leice.
ter,
Who lived in the city of Chichester.
She would giggle and hirt,
Till her parents felt hurt.
And wondered what on earth poceister.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
what Else Could He. nor

What Else Could He, DOT
'I'M marry no man with dead face Ike
yours!''
She said. as they walked on the sands.
''Then there's only one thing can dot" he
replied,
And he buried his face in his handA
Chicago Tribune.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
He saw Too Much.

Jaggs-My dear, you are getting bet
er looking as you grow older. Your
beauty appears to have doubled.
Mrs. Jaggs-That will do. Mr.. Jaggs.
You've been drinking againl-Chicago
Daily News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
a Confederate Bessar

Mendicant-Say, boss. can't you give
. poor devil something?
Mr.. Portly Pompous-I never give
anything to street beggars.
Mendicant-All right, boss. I don't
want yer ter do nothin' agin' yer prin-
ciples. Just gimme yer house address,
and I'll call every day.-Tammany
Times. -4
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
Canard.

Gusherly-They say Guzzle drink.
like fish!
Lusherly-1t's lie! Guzzle never
touches water.-N. Y. Evening Journal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
why He HAD Retired

b You say you don't intend to marry
Miss Whopper? st ri
mo; two men have come between
u.s. 81
! '.Two?'' M
sYes;. . minister and the man she
married. n-Tit-Bits. = a
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
Ab.olutely Hopeless.

"But you might learn to love me-
he urged.
She shook her head. s.
"You have no idea," she said, "what a
poor student I am."- Chicago Evening
Post. :.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
Unmistakable Proofs.

''Why do you think he is self-made
man?"
because he wears chin whiskers In
stead of mutton chops."-Chicago
Daily News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
HAD other Resources.

"My wife," said the young man, IA.
ways kisses me when come home ct
night"
my wife does not,' replied the man
Of middle age, "but it Is Of no advan-
tage to me. In one way or another sha
gets report on the condition Of my
breath just the same. &C Chicago Post.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02

"You are always complaining about
my singing, Arthur, and claim it makes
you nervous, while dear baby falls
asleep az soon as begin a song"
"Oh, baby is smarter than you think.
He pretends to be asleep so that you
will stop singing.'-Fliegende Blaetter.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
,wihat He Needed

We gave our little son his choice Of gifts
His answer was profound:
81 want little sister. like Dick Binkt.
Sos kin boss her round.
Chicago Record.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
Quite suecessful.

Cumso-Tenspot has just returned
from a hunting trip in the Adirondacks.
sCawker-Did he bag anything?
Cumso- One guide and four dogs
Town Topics. y. i
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
Its Work Done.

Jimmy-1've broke my knifei
Johnny-Gee, but don't yer feel bad?
Jimmy-Not very. I'd cut my initials
on all Their furniture there was.-N.Y.
Journal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
wasted Energy.

o, something to deplore Is
That wasted hour when
We tell hair-raising stories
To stark bald-headed men.
Il. A. w. Bulletin.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
No Hone.

He-Are you sure your love for me i,
dead?
she-Yes. Heart failure. Harlem
Life.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02

Jocular Jack-Loidy. kin yer gimme
some cold wittals?
Mrs. Jay-Yes, my poor man! Go
over to the woodhouse and you'll find
lots Of chops.-st. Louis Republic.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02

Il was 800 years ago. in Florence,
that the first grand opera was pro
duced.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
viadicated

He married the girl Of his choice
In spite of the things his friends SAID:
To-day they look on and rejoice
While he wishes that he were dead.
-ChicaEo Record.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
A Curiona Fact

A Curious Fact.
REORGANIZATION - thief
OF time, the sages all declare.
And yet the man who'd just as lief
Sit round has time galore to spare
Chicago Evening News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
Affee fha Feaa1

Now doth the lone turkey MARBLE.
In accents filled with glee:
1.-THE good die young and rejoice
Because Of my toughness-see7"
Chicago Daily News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
DesNperat1on.

The weather prophet In q plight )
Looked forth upon the sky one night
And doggedly he said: esg
Twill rain or blow or snow. fear: 5
Or else, twill be, quite warm and clear
And then he went to bed.
-Waahington Star.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02
The :Preyailine Fashion

Here's to the man who il clear out OF style;
Though pleasure oft gives him the slip.
At present his face wears a radical smile.
For he hasn't been III with the grip.
|-Washington Star.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-02

Lady-Do you really think men have
more brains than woment
Man-Some men, madam.
Lady-Some? What men, prayf
Man-Single Enthusiastically. u
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1899-12-15
LAKE VALLEY NEWS.

Preparations for Santa Clause
are the order Of the day.
Miss George Endicott left for
Hanover last Wednesday, where
she expects to visit two. weeks with
Miss Polly Roberts.
T.. II. Jobson and w. ID,
Sleaee we're initiated into tho A. o,
U. W. Lodge at ulIlsboro, last
Saturday.
There will be Christmas tree
aud dance given in Morgan Hall
Saturday night, Dec. 23ra.
On the oath. w. g. Hammell
aud Charles Cox will give turkey
shoot. Distance OF target will be
eighty yards. off band, at the head;
one hundred and ten yurds, with
rest, at the head; and 800 yarda at
The body, with rest. Everyone
cordially invited to attend. Price
rs cents per shot. NED.