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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

ith. IL was quite a success.
We are glad to report the recovery
Of Mr. Eggleston Daniel.
Mr. sam Anderson il much i'm
proved.
Our farmers are busy cutting tobacco
ard saving fodder.
Miss Annie Putney, Of Buckingham
is visiting her cousin, Miss Mamie
Putuey.
Mr. and Mr-. Albert Black, Tazewell,
visited their sister, Mrs. Anderson, the
first Of last week.
Mrs. f. b. Womack, Of Five Forks,
spent last week with her sister, Mrs.
H. l.. Womack
\ great many Of our young people
are leaving for school We wish them
much success.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
HannY Meeiing.

There was an unexpected. but glad
meeting in the Sergeant Office on last
Tuesday, when a stranger entered aud
inquired for Capt. Miller" Mr.. Z. H..
G.. Rice was alone at the time and dur
ing the conversation that followed
found out that the stranger was an old
confederate soldier, VINO went into the
army from South Carolina, and whose
wounds he had dressed day after day
a. he lay i'm a hospital at Danville.
The veteran was overcome with emo
ton when he became convinced that
be stood in the immediate presence Of
one who had tenderly nursed him in
the dark days Of war. Bob" Miller
Joined the two just then, aud that
meant Confederate jubilee.
After reliving many Of the stirring
scenes Of the war, the old man CRATE
fully accepted generously profiered aid
Of his old comrades, said goodbye, and
hobbled out into the world to begin
again his weary way through life
May such comrades brighten that way
to the end.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
Abilene Account

Abilene, Va, sept. 5, 1903.
Miss Matte Franklin visited her
cousin, Mrs. Walter Baker last Saiur-
day and Sunday
Miss Lizzie Oaks, Of Venner, enter
tanned few Of her friends last Friday
evening. Among those who were
present were: Misses Matte and Lula
Franklin, Of AbilIne. Mr.. NJ. b. Dris-
kille, OF Darlington Heights; Mr..
Fletcher 1ournson, Of Keysyille Mr..
l.. p. Carwile, Of jacksonville; Mr..
Walter Rosser, Of Nenner. They re-
port a delightful tune.
Miss Pearl TOwnsOn and her friend,
Mr.. ODDS Lock, were the guests Of Miss
Lizzie Bagby Sunday.
The revival at Bulah church has
closed. We are glad to say it was Of
much good. "a united with the church.
Mr.. Lewis Morton, Of Lynchburg,
visited his aunt, Mrs. :. J. Frarklin
Sunday. He left for hls home last
Monday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
Wind Henderson Rnhln.nn.

Maud Henderson, infant daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Robinson, died
Saturday evening, sept 3. 1905 Maud
was 10 months and days old, and foI
three weeks had been DO from the ef-
fect- of te,thine The funeral services
on sunday at p. m., were conducted
by Dr. Sears. Thrice has the Reaper
gathered "a tender bud from This home
aud bound it 100 his -heaye- for The
Lord Of Paradise.
My Lord ha~ need ofthe.e nHwcr.i- Gray-
Tie Reaper -aId. aud ~mi.rt
"Dear tok,us of OBJ, earth orc Aty.
Wber, hr Wa. once child.
Thcy -haI an bloom in fields ofielL
Tmu>u.autcl hy my care.
And saints. upon tI..r garments "HIt,
These sacred blossoms wear.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
Picked at Putneyf.

Putneys, Va, sept ,, 1915.
The Rev. Mr.. Elder preached quite
an instructive sermon last sunday
morning at Bethlehem church % a
large aud appreciative congregation.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Anderson and
MIS-. Roland Foster visited their cou-
sin, Mrs. Willis Lyon, Of Pamplin'
last Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr.. Booker Hunt and daughter, Miss
Helen, Of Darlington Heights, were the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elder Saturday
night and Sunday.
Right many Of the Putuey's people
had the pleasure Of attending the
children's day and picnic at Spring
Creek church last Friday, September
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
Wanted.
Ten cords oak wood Apply at
HERALD OFFICE

The navy which gives England the
supremacy Of the seas costs Sl55, OOO, 900
year, OF a little more than the United
states pays a year in pensions
The Daily Mail states that Sir Ernest
Cassel, who gave 100000 for tuber-
culosls research, has offered to give
sos. 900 toward the study aud inyesti-
CATION Of ophthalmia in Egypt.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
shocking Death of Young Wicker.

This community was greatly moved
ON last sunday afternoon when tel
egram was received Announcing the
killing ola young man on the line of
the Southern railway in the county of
Charlotte, a. the description contained
IN the message answered that Of Oscar
/ I. Wicker, son Of the late honored citi-
zen Of the same name.
Judge Crute and Mr.. Landon Pau
lette hurried 10 the scene Of the TRACE.
dy, aud found that the body Of the
young man had been placed in the de.
pot at Brakes Branch and was none
other than that % our young towns
man.
Oscar had been spending the sum
mer with a sister in Rock Hill, :. c.,
aud was returning 10 Hampden-Sidney
College on his wheel, the distance be-
tween the two places being some 400
miles Evidently he had followed
the line of the railway, a. so many
cyclists do, but the cause Of his I'M
timely and shocking death will never
he known. Whether he was resting or
moving at the time Of the accident his
friends do not know, though il is ru-
mored that the engineer Of the train, a
South bound passenger train, says be
was sitting. Death must have beer
instantaneous and he could not have
suffered pang.
The remains were brought TO Farm
willie on the midday train Of the Nor
folk and Western on Monday. His
mother and one Of his sisters, Mrs.
Witherspoon. and his uncle, Mr.. II. NJ
Walthall, OF Richmond, reached here
on the night train, and the funeral was
conducted on Tuesday morning from
the Presbyterian church, and the body
now rests by that Of his honored father
In our town cemetery.
Rev DR.. Mellwaine, assisted by the
Rev J. H. Davis, Of the Presbyterian
church, of Cumberland county. con.
Quoted the services, which were Of
solemn and most impressive character
The "Covenanters," church society
formed Of young boys, Of which the
deceased was an earnestand loyal men,
Der bearing the banner Of the order,
acted a. pail bearers and honorary es-
corts, and friends Of the family attend
ed in large numbers.
Dr. Mcllwaine suffered a personal
loss in the death Of this young man,
who was to resume his studies at the
college this session, and paid tender
tribute to his memory, laying stress
upon his one session at Hampden-Sid-
ney, which was marked by courtesy,
manly bearing and fidelity to duty.
Why he should have died just then,
the widowed mother, nor devoted
sisters, nor host Of admiring friends
cannot now know, but il is their great
comfort TO know that a. sou, a. broth .
er, as student 10 the sunday school a,
well Is the secular, as companion he .
did his duty, and that while young iu .
years he had the courage aad the faith .
to confess Christ before men. Truly .
he has not lived in vain, and, A. God .
sees il, has not died too young
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
Loekett Democratic Candidates.

The Secretary Of Lockeit District re-
ports the following 10 County Chair
man Anderson as having handed TO-
their names as candidates for the diff
ferent offices Of that district:
Supervisor-B. l.. Carter and W. II.
Hubbard. Justice Of the Peace-B. j..
Olgers. Constable. NJ. Motley.
Overseer Of the Poor. ;. Bradshaw.
The last registration Of LOckett re-
suited in the addition Of "a whites and
, colored. There are now on the poll
books llO whites and y c0l0red.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
cunningham Withdraw.

Mr.. Samuel NJ. Cunningham, Of Buf.
falo district, who recently announced
bis candidacy for the nomination for
Commissioner Of the Revenue, has
withdrawn from the contest. This
leaves only Mr.. h. j. Carter, who under
the primary plan will be declared the
emocratic nominee. Mr.. a. d. Elan,
however, is still the independent can
didate for this Office, to be voted for
against at the gener election in No
vember.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
Hampden.Sicley Opening.

Rev. DR.. Potts made the address of
welcome and OF warning TO the students
Of this venerable institution on We'd
nesday at p. m 10 was a masteriul
plea for sound minds in sound bodies,
for men Of thought in this aye when
clean thinking was IN such demand
The spirited charge should ring in the
ears Of the young men during the -es-
sion
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
Mizdon Nites.
MIzDON, PIX. Ed. Co. Va,
semi o 1903

-hlLhnNf *. I'D. ~. ' 49,
sept. 9, 1903. J
Miss Florine Hunt left Monday for
her school in Bramwell, w. Va. We
wish her a pleasant and prosperous
session, but We shall greatly miss her
from our midst.
Mrs. Roland Foster, u Cumberland,
is visiting relatives in the neighbor-
hood.
Mrs. W. =. Gillian spent Sunday
with her brother, Mr.. G. o. Harris.
Miss Nina Chiffon spent last week
with her sister, Mrs. G.. r. Biniord.
She returned To her home on saturday
accompanied by her little niece, Miss
Reva Binford
Miss Lois Binfurd H. visiting Miss
Iona Elam near Darlington Heights.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. J. CHENEY d CO., Props,
Toledo. O.
We the undersigned, have known +.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, aud be-
lieve him perfectly honorable IN all
business transactions and financially
able % carry ont any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST q TRUAY, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O. WALDING, kINNAN d
MARvIN. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood aud
mucous surfaces Of the system. Price
zoe. per bottle. sold by all Druggists.
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are The best.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

ON Wednesday at g a. m, the
students already on the grounds gather.
ed IN the Assembly Hall where the
usual chapel services we've held.
President Jarman gave a word of
welcome and emphasized the fact that
no girl would find time for home sick
ness as earnest work would bc the order
Of the school from opening TO closing
hour Of the session.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
Consumption Threatened.

"I was troubled with hacking cough
for a year and thought had con-
sumption says.C. Unger, 2ll Maple
St, Champaign, III. Il tried a great
many remedies and was under the
care Of physicians for several months.
I used one bottle Of FOleys Honey and
Tar. II cured me, and l have not been
troubled since" Sold by II. {. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
Notice.

FaImvlle has been unusually dull
the past summer, but now that the
Normal girls are returning and every
thing begins To brighten, the ladies OF
the Methodist Parsonage Society wish
ing to do their part, will have sale Of
useful and fancy articles on Friday
night, September 18th. Refres hments
will also be served
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
Mcfarland Nithdraw>.

Mr j So. Mcfarland was in town
Wednesday and is reported a. saying
hr Was QUO 10 the race for the legi,la-
ure ln act. Mr. Mcfarland am
uounced h.- intention Of leaving one
dsy thi- week fur Birmingham, Ala,
where he expects to reside.
Ihc Withdrawal OF Mcfarland leaves
ouy Me,-r- Bruce and owen boo the
legislative field from Prince Edward
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

WANTEu-SENERA PERSONS Or
Character and good reputation In each stale
one iu this county required TO represent
and advertise Old established wealthy bust
ness house OF solid financial standing.
salary 81 - weekly with expenses addition
a. ali PAYABLE IN cash direct each Wednes-
day from head offices. Horse and carriage
furnished when necessary. References. I'm
close srlf addressed envelope. Colonial, 81
Dearborn ~ Chicago.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
Announcement.

On and after September LIT l will
again be with Messrs. II. +. Barrow
a Co. thank my friends for their
patronage in the past and asking a
continuance Of their favors promise
TO serve them a. in the past.
Respectfully.
i. F. SMITH
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

The new art gallery Of Mr.. II. H..
Hunt is a real gem For the lights a
arts; needs, for up-to-date appliances
and for modern convenience, it hasn't
a superior i'm the State.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

A stalk Of Indian corn uses up 81
pounds Of water during its season.
A pension has just been granted TO
Thomas B. Howard, Of Houston, Tex
for service in the Seminole Indian
War in 1885 aud 1896.
Abraham Lincoln, the oldest male
survivor Of the Lincolns from whom
descended the President, is Lying at
Lacy Springs, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

Ihr Norfolk and Western made
another big shipment Of tobacco yes
'eiday Mr. Huntington shipped of
$50 hog-head~ for foreign markets.
This tobacco was loaded in six hours
and q -leea train .e0 Farmvilie haul
mg it
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
AarmaI I.aeLer, Looaled ~ lhe Nc,.Ion.

Miss >miihey at Mn, Cunningham s..
Misses Andrews and Woodruff at
Me-. 81. Bugs.
Mise, Halliburton aud Freedom at
Mise patie,ou'-.
Miss Dunn at Miss Bedd-
Mr Maio0n Rooms 80 dr. Amber
sons aud meals al Mrs Berkeley's.
Misses kiuler Hills, London and
backi.ton az Mr.. G.. G.. Cowan'-
Misses Keyuold, aud Lancaster at
MIS- Berke.ey-
Miss Winston al Dr. Wiu-ton'~
Mr Jones go Mrs.. Mortous.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

81 had diabetes in its worst form,
writes Marion Lee, Of Dunreath, Ind.
Il tried eight physicians without relief.
Only three bottles Of Foley's Kidney
Cure made me a well man.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

The only thing worse than a man with
q grievance is a woman IN a similar po-
siuOn
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

The really idle man generally enYies
one who works until he has tried Il him
self
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

The government Fish Commission
will raise green turtles.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

perhaps" yentured the unsuccess-
ful contributor, you didn't consider
my little ode true to life"
"Oh, it was true enough, replied the
editor. 81 assure you there was more
truth than poetry in what you said
Dbu~z-f-hi= p---a
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

The Province Of Ontario produced
S547 900 Of Dickel last year.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

Mules and men often time their kicks
badly.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

Ouion made.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

GalileO's first telescope was made
from part Of lead pipe, in each end Of
which he cemented common spectacle
glasses.
Artemiey, a Russian electrician, has
invented a pliable coat Of mail which
effectively protects against currents Of
80, 900 volts.
In case Of fire send in the alarm,
close all doors and windows and then
20 out and wait for the fire depart
ment, says Insurance Engineering.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
For Rent.

Two dwelling houses. both well
located. See A. V. RUSSELL
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

II you want good bread use "Obelisk'
flour. J. +. WALTON x Co.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02
"Contributory Neqliqence."

While Attorney James Lindsay
Gordon was waiting in the corridors
OF the county courthouse last week
for negligence case in which he ap-
peIred to be called, he explained
"contributory negligence" to an in
quirer in the language of an old Vir-
gina negro preacher.
THE parsons salary had been run
ming far behind and he was manifest
ing no little uneasiness about it. Mild
eXpostulation failed to accomplish re-
suits. Finally one Sunday the dea-
cons had an unusually poor Offering,
and as the parson surveyed it he said:
De trouble wifi dis hyuh church,
brethren and sistern, am de contribu-
tory negligence of the congregation
"'Wha' yo' mean by dat, pahson?'
inquired the senior Deacon.
81 mean jes' what | sed,' repeated
the parson emphatically When de
plate am passed around nearly all of
dem neglects to contribute. '"-Phila
tdelphia Ledger.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02
Shall ! Look Back7

From some dim height of being, undes-
cried
Shall l look back and trace the weary
way
By which my feet are journeyine to.
day
The toilsoUe path that climbs the noun
tain Side,
Or leads into the valley sun-denied,
Where, through the darkness hapless
wanderers stray,
Unblessed. uncheered ungladdened by
ray
OF certitude their errant steps to guide?
Shall l look back and see the great
things small;
The toilsome path, Gods training for
my feet,
The pains that never had been worth
my tears?
Will some great light of rapture, bath
ing ALL
Make bygone woe seem joy: past bit
ter, sweet?
Shall l look back and wonder at my
fears?
Louise Chandler Moulton
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02
A Friend in Need,

William H. Lawrence, the well.
known attorney, who lives in High
landtOwn, Nd, occupies a peculiar re-
lationship toward many of the resi-
dents of that portion of Baltimore
county. He is known as the mayor
of Highlandtown,' and is genrally ad-
dressed as BILLY" by men and WON
en- alike who live near him. Husbands
and wives who could not get along
with their spouses have often applied
to him for advice. and parents have
sought his aid in behalf of their chill
dren.
Notwithstanding the varied charac-
ter of the appeals made to him. Mr..
Lawrence was surprised when one of
his friends asked his aid some time
ago in procuring two divorces at the
same time.
Billy said the man. 81 want you
to get divorce for me and one for
my lady friend"
Mr.. Lawrence investigated the
cases and ascertained they were both
meritorious. Both divorces we're ac.
cordingly applied for.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02
His Mother Took No Chances.

She was portly dame, with fiorid
complexion and voluminous skirts.
She was walking majestically down
Twenty-third street last week with
her arms full of bundles, looking the
picture of content. In the hands that
held up her corduroy skirt was clasped
a thin chain, much like a dog chain:
but instead of the regulation poodle
pug, or st. Charles spaniel trotting
along at the other end, was a small
boy of perhaps five years, who, when
ever fascinated by the alluring attrac.
tions along his route the maternal
hand gave the chain gentle tug, and
the small boy obediently answered the
mute injunction.-NewY York Times.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02

But Doctor" expostulated Mr.. May
bee, rallying, Men have died and
worms have eaten them, but not for
love-"
IAN nonsense!" said the doctor.
Rank nonsense. and no one knew
it better than Shakespeare, who put
the words into the mouth of a CO.
quette. Men have died for love,
thousands of 'em. Some one way,
some another-by wars, by dissipa-
ton, by suicidal hard work, by loss
of interest in life-a hundred ways
your boys going the way Of indiffer-
ence"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02

Eve to six, and if you see Miss Saloms
McIntyre-why tell me when | come
out"
"Yes. sir" said Joyce, his small
black eyes twinkling.
AS Salome worked as a stenogra-
pher, in the Wampum Building-and
a very poor stenographer. if the truth
were to be told-of course Joyce saw
her come out of the door, as she did
on this, as on every other evening,
at half past five. He pretended not
took no note of him. but walked quick
ly away-her cheeks reddening in the
keen fresh air.
Two days after. when Salome came
down from her work she was met at
the big outer door by Mr.. Maybee
"Salome," he said. Won't you come
home to dinner? Here's Joyce with
the carriage"
And before she could speak he had
opened the carriage door, and was
helping her into it.
II shall walk" announced the old
gentleman, as he slammed the door
shut.
Lewis sat inside OF that carriage,
and Salome found it out even before
she heard the door slam.
At the wedding, DR.. Bell was one
Of the few guests outside of the May.
bee family. The keen-eyed medical
man saw nothing to disturb his opin.
ion of himself. Lewis was a well and
happy man. That was certain. And
next to him in joyous content stood
his father.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02
Unless we can rouse him, he's gone"

UNLESS we can rouse him, he's gone"
He paused, aghast at the effect of
| his words.
MI. Maybee looked the stricken man
that he was.
At last he spoke: Hes in love
with that mink, Salome, my ward
tie girl from out West, you know,
and she's run away from him and
from mel was glad when she went.
| She would have made his life
wretched and mine unbearable, and
told her sol"
We'll, | must be going" the doc
tor said after silence. "a case or
tT.o to see before l go to bed"
DO you mean what you say about
Lewis, Doctor? You know he is my
ALL am alone but for him. Can't
you think Of something?"
We've tried everything" replied
| Dr. Bell There's nothing to do but
let him alone. Perhaps he'll pull out
of it himself if we give Lin time.
Anyway he will if he's the right sort
of man, and if he isn't"
Don't say that, Doctor, he's my
son!"
Mr.. Maybee was white and aged in
look. The blow had been sudden, this
serious turn in what he had regarded
as a piece Of silly nonsense.
He sank back in hi, great leather
chair, when he had said goodnight
to the doctor. Deep thought took hold
Of him. He had no particular griev
ance against Salome Mcintyre. Her
father had left her to the care Of his
old friend, and after she came from
college she had settled in the Maybee
home, which was ruled, as to its do
nestle affairs, by Aunt Sophie-an an
cient widowed poor relation CT great
pride and self-importance.
All had gone well until Lewis came
home from his trip around the world.
He fell an easy victim to Salome's
big blue eyes and pretty ways. The
| father saw at once what had hap
pened. His plans for his son were
| sadly interfered with. He tried to
pack Salome away on a visit to her
western friends, but the girl wouldn't
| go. Then he had what he called
business talk" with her He ex-
planned how little money she had and
| told what pains he had been obliged
to take to save for her even that, and
talked about her earning her own way,
| and the. upshot of the business talk
was, that Salome left the house, bag
and baggage. She wrote for an ac-
counting as to her small property,
through an attorney. Mr.. Maybee
his attorney and the lawyers settled
| the whole affair within month. Sa-
lone prepared herself, and went to
work as a stenographer, but she an
| nounced her plans to no one.
Lewis, easily led to believe that
Salome had fed before his lover-like
attitude, was in despair. He was
trotted here, and galloped there.
South, East, West and North, by sea.
by land, in foreign countries and at
home, and he grew daily into settled
invalidism.
That was the outcome Of business
methods" in a love affair.
So, with head on his breast, the
old man sat AS the clock struck
eleven he heard his sons tagging step
in the hall and on the stairway, as he
went to his sleeping-room.
) The next day, Mr.. Maybee said to
Joyce:
wait for me at the western door
OF the Wampum Building. Wait from
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02
Little Latitude.

Il suppose a man has to be pretty
careful in order to hold his job" said
the talkative passenger.
Yes assented the conductor, sad.
ly. If l knock fare down the com.
pany kicks, and if | knock a passen-
ger down he reports me-