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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
STRUTTlNG TAME GROUSE,
Vain Show of the Male Bird When
Parading His Charms Be
fore q Hen.

Toward the end of September my
ruffed grouse began strutting, a per-
Torrance similar to that of the turkey
gobbler. The tail is spread, the black
ruff thrown out around the head and
the wings dragged on the ground, the
object being to show all their new
feathers.
AS with turkeys, writes Prof Hodge,
in America, the young hens strut as
we'll as the cocks. In strutting the
birds indulge in a deal of bowling,
tapping the ground or log with the
bill, and while shaking the head from
side to side, give vent to Kissing
sounds, slow at first and increasing in
rapidity and eliminating in a pro-
longed hiss: huu-chuu-chuu-ch
-chuu - chuu - chuu-chuu-chuu-
observation-disclosures (hiss the syl-
tables without vocalizing) The sounds
are made in the same tempo as the
drumming and remind one somewhat
of an automobile starting up.
A cock may be thus engaged for
hours, parading his charms before a
demure little hen, while she persists
in looking up at the sky or in nipping
at a bud with not so much as a casu-
al glance out of the corner of her eye
the most remarkable example of true
masculine patience and perseverance
and of feminine heartlessness as well.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
The Temper

Written for THE COMMONWEALTH
II people generally knew what an
advantage to them it was to be cheer
full, there would be fewer soar faces In
the world and infinitely less temper.
A man never gains anything by exhib-
lting his annoyances by his face, much
less by bursting into passion. As it
is neither manly nor wise TO yield like
child pettishiy to every cross, 50 it is
alike foolish and absurd to allow feel
ings OF anger to despair us OF self con-
trCl.
There never was man in any con.
troyersy who lost his temper who did
not come near loosing his cause In con-
sequence.
II ever person plays the game Of
his enemies it is when ne is in passion.
Acquaintance shun men OF proverbi-
ally i'll temper; friends drop away
from them, even wives and children
gradually learn 10 fear them more than
love. Thousands Of men owe their
want Of success in lie to negIecting
the control OF their temper. Nor have
they the excuse that it is an infrnity
which cannot be restrained tor
Washington though naturally OF a most
passionate disposition, disciplined him
self until he passed for person utterly
impasslve.
No man who neglects his temper can
be happy any more than he can make
them happy around him. Good tenn
per is gold beyond price, bad temper
Is curse to the possessor and society
H.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
HUMAN BLOOD MARKS.

A tale of horror was told by marks OF
human blood in the home of J. w. Will
lams. a we'll known merchant BAG, KY
He writes Twenty years ago had
severe hemorrhages of the Lungs and
was near death when l began taking
Kings New Discovery. 1t COM
pletely cured me and l have remained
welle yer SINCE" 1t cures Hemorrhages,
Chronic Coughs, Settled Colds and Bro
nchltis and Is the only known cure for
Weak Lungs. Every bottle guaranteed
by E. T. Whiteheaed e Co., Druggist.
Sec and ST. 90. Trial bottle free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
ORIGIN OF "TWENTY-THREE"
Hero Of Dickens Story Who Died on
the Guillotine Was in Line on
That Number.

Dickens lovers have no trouble these
DAYS in proving that all Of our sup
posed up-to-date Americanisms are
merely stolen expressions from their
favorite author. They have indeed
found that Dickens used many phrases
and expressions that have been taken
up to-day as universal Dy-Words, and
the latest acquisition of the enthrs-
lasts of this sort is told in the state
1nent that Dickens originated the ex
preston "twenty-three," which in the
vernacular of the present Is used to
express "all H." chase yourself"
"skiddoo," 1.-The end" and many other
things.
Il will be remarked by anybody, says
the Kansas City Star, that in the
last chapter of THE Tale of Two Cit
les" Dickens describes the procession
of humanitarian tumbrils to the gull
lotine. In one of them is Sidney Car
ton, the hero. In a garden overlook
ing the hideous machine is group of
old women knitting. AS the heads fall
in the basket one after another the
women knit stealthily and count them
ont loud The paragraph describing
the last moments of Sidney Carton
reads thus:
The murmuring Of many voices,
the upturning Of many faces, the
pressing on of many footsteps in the
outskirts of the crowd, so that it
swells forward in a mass, like one
great heave of water, all flashes away.
enty-three!"
There you have 1t. You can take 1t
tOr what it is worth.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
SEE SERMONS IN STONES.
Scientists Testify to Mutual Sympa-
thy Existing Between Jewels
and Persons.

| Science has come to the fore to tes-
| lily that the belief that precious stones
have peculiar sympathy with human
character and bearing thereon is no
Idle superstition. A professor of the
Paris conservatory of Arts and Crafts
says that the mutual attraction of peo-
pie and stones is beyond dispute.
He throws cold water on the belief
that sapphires can open prison doors
or that diamonds make brave men in
vulnerable. But after three years ex-
detrimental observation he maintains
that a preference for certain jewels
indicates certain temperamental quail
ties and even characteristic of physi-
ognomy.
For instance, the ruby invariably at
tracts persons of dark eyes with long
eyelashes. The diamond tempts the
blue eyed who boast long lashes. And
both blonde and brunette alike If of
a nervous temperament yearn for
emeralds
Easy-going natures fall under the
spell of blue stones.
But more than all these scientific
facts is the discovery that the SYM
pathy of the stone is a sure test of it's
genutneness. No matter how perfect
artificial stones may be, even though
made from the dust of the real, hav-
ing undergone an unnatural crystalli-
zation they do not possess the subtle
sympathetic attraction. When an
easy-going woman turns the cold
shoulder on a turquoise collar you
may be positive that the turquoise is
artificial
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
Sunlight for All the Leaves

The telegraph plant of India has
method all its own for catching the
sunshine. Each of its leaves is COM
posed of three leaflets. The larger
terminal one erects itself during the
day and turns sharply down at night,
while the other two smaller leaflets
move constantly, day and night, de-
scribing complete circles with a Pc
culiar jerking motion like the second
hand of watch. Occasionally they
rest for a period and then go on
again. thus bringing every part of
every leaf to the full action of the
unlight.-Telegraph Age.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

There is no need worrying along in
discomfort because of disordered d.
gestlOn. Get bottle OF Kodol for
Dyspepsia, and see what it will do for
you. Kodol not only digests what you
eat and gives that tired stomach a
needed rest, but Is corrective of the
greatest efficiency. Kodol relieves In
digestion, dyspepsia, palpitation of the
heart, fatulence, and sour stomach
Kodol will make your stomach young
and healthy again. You will worry
Just in the proportion that your
stomach worries you. Worry means
the loss of ability to do your best.
Worry is to be avoided at all times.
Kodol will take the worry out OF your
stomach. Sold by e. L. Whitehead
& Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
PATCH UP OLD SCHOONERS
Artisans Repair with Great SAiAi
Chicago's Timeworn Lake
Craft.

Hearts of oak in the Chicago schoon-
er fleet are breaking. Beam anc
stanchion. rail ard brace, the PIC
turesque lumber c;,rrler OF other days.
is going down before the attacks OIL
time. Wind and wave are winning
victories which send the stout SHIPS
Of the old-time feet with greater and
greater frequency to the shlpyard,
and boats which once boosted OF rec
Crds made in runs from Chicago TO
Michigan lumber ports and back are
yearly surrendering to the fire OF COM
petition and seeking their last port
in humanity, says the Chicago Daily
News.
There still remain active, however,
so of the thousands of boats which
once crowded Chicago harbor and fur
uished business for a hundred tugs.
Their masters, grown gray in tight
ing battles with gales and Ice noes,
still cling to the ships they love.
Affectionately do some of their owners
regard the old-time craft, and many
tricks of shipcraft are resorted to
Il at some of the boats may be kept
in service.
Water and dirt, heat and cold, CON-
bine their forces in attacks on the old
ships Here and there weaknesses de-
velop. Pieces of oak falter and crack
and dry rot does deadly work. Then
comes a call for an artisan with the
skill Of a violinmaker Oak chips
fly and hammers ring until the weak
pieces are taken out and replaced by
new timbers. Patch on patch the
work goes on until the ships enemies
reach a vital spot, when, worn ard
torn, she is locked. stripped Of her
canvas opd loft q ClyelatOD
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
A Delegate from Alaska.

Youths Companion.
Congress has at this session enabled
Alaska to take step forward, by pass
ing an act authorizing the people to
choose a delegate to the House OF
Representatives. For the first time
In this act Alaska, which has hereto
fore been a "district," is designated as
the TERRITORY OF Alaska.
Since Alaska was acquired by the
United States, in 1867, it has had only
the simplest organization. Its officers
are governor, Encouragement,
who is secretary ex-officio, and gener-
al agent of education, all appointed
by the President. AS is the case with
the District of Columbia, the laws OF
Alaska have been made by Congress.
Unlike the other territories, it has no
legislature.
Although Alaska contains six hun
dred thousand square miles, greater
area than the original thirteen states,
its white population was mostly wan
dering and temporary until the gold
rush Of rocont years, when towns be-
came cities, and the population in
creased hv tens of thousands a year.
Then fuller organization OF its gov
eminent became necessary. One step
was taken IN 1900, when Alaska was
made civil and judicial district with
three courts.
The delegate from Alaska VIII be the
first official elected bv the people OF
the territory as a whole. His junction
will be like that of the delegates from
the other territories. He will be al
lowed to offer bills, to speak from the
floor and to serve on certain commit
tees, but not to vote. His voice In the
government will thus be indirect be
Will present to Congress the needs OF
Alaska, and influence by appeal to the
members such legislation AS affects his
constituents.
The next step in the development OF
the territorial government of Alaska
will be legislature, and one can look
beyond to the day when one or more
states will be made of this territory.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
Fire in Baltimore.

Baltimore, June l3.-The greatest
fire since the confagration of 1904, in
volving property loss OF about ST. 0OO,-
900, and the sacrifice of three lives, &C.
Cured at Al early hour this morning
on the water front.
For time the entire harbor front
was threatened with destruction on the
north side, the flames being with diff
Guilty kept within the Confines of the
wharf OF the Merchants and Miners
Transportation company, and on the
south side stubborn battle being
fought to prevent wholesale destruc-
ton OF property by fire spread from the
steamship Essex and six barges, which
were burned.
Three members of the Essex perish
ed, and two are missing. 1t is bellev.
ed that the missing men were burned
10 death or Jumped overheard and we're
drowned. The known dead are:
EDWARD ATKINSON, cabin assis
tant.
JOHN CASTILLO, second steward
MANUEL ODELL, fireman.
Five other men were rescued with
difficulty by the tug Mary, two of then
narrowly escaping death in the flames
or drowning, as they were forced tt
make flying leaps to the rescuing yes
sci from the deck of the Essex, as thl
former boat pulled away from thu
burning steamer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

The slncerest tribute that can he
paid to superiority is imitation. The
many limitations of DeWltt's Witch
Hazel Salve that are now before the
public prove 1t the best. Ask Tor De-
Wits. Good for burns, scalds, chaffed
skin, eczema, letter cuts, bruises, boils
and piles. Highly recommended and
reliable. Sold by e. L. Whitehead &
Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

Hlcks-There isn't man in town
who can keep the conversational ball
rolling like our friend Gayrake.
Wicks-Nonsense He never says
anything worth listening to. Hicks
No; but he does lot of things worth
talking about.--Chicago Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
FOLLOWING THE FLAG.

When our soldiers went to Cuba
and the Philippines, health was the
most important consideration. Willis
L. Morgan, retired Commissary Ser
geant U. S. A, OF Rural Route l,
Concord, N. H., says: II was two
years in Cuba and two years in the
Philippines, and being subject to colds,
l took DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, which kept me in per-
feet health. And now, In New Hamp-
shire, we find it the best medicine in
the world Tor coughs, colds, bronchial
troubles and all lung diseases. Guar
anteed at E. T. Whitehead & Co.,
druggist. Price SOC and 81. Trial
bottle free,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

Every form of distressing ailment
known as Piles originates internally
The real cause of the trouble is inside.
ManZan is put up in collapsible tubes
with nozzle, so the medicine can be APP
piled where It will do the most good
and do it quickly. If you are suffer,
ing with piles you owe yourself the
duty of trying ManZan.
E. L. Whitehead e Co, Scotland Neck
Leggett's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

The old time method of parging the
system with Cathartics that tear, grippe,
grind and break down the walls of the
stomach and intestlnes is superseded
by Dade's Little Liver Pills. They
cleanse the liver, and instead OF weak
ening, build up AID strengthen the
whole system. Relieve headache, bill.
iousness, constipation, etc.
E. I. Whitehead & Co, Scotland Neck
Leggett's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

Nothing will relieve Indigestion that is
aot thorough digestant. Kodol Dys,
pepsia Cure dlgests what you eat, and
allows the stomach to rest-recuperale
grow strong again. A few doses of Ko-
dol aftermeals will soon restore the
stomach and digestive organs to full
performance of their functions naturally.
Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
kod0I Dyspepsia Cure
Digosts what you eat

Now is the time to guard the health
aud strength of the lungs. The best
remedy to use for coughs and colds is
Bees Laxative Honey and Tar. The
only cough syrup that does not consti-
pate the bowels, but which on the 9TH
err hand, expels all cold from the system
by acting as pleasant laxative. Best
for coughs, colds, Group, whooplng
cough, etc. E. L. Whitehead d Co,
Scotland Neck, Leggett's Drug Store,
Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

You cannot induce a lower animal
to cat heartily when not feeling we'll.
"A eick dog starves himself, and gets
well. The stomach, once overworked
must have rest the same as your feet
or eyes. You don't have to starve to
rest your stomach, Kodol for Dyspepsia
takes up the work for your stomach
digests what you eat and gives 1t a
rest. Put it back in condition again
You can't feel good with dlsordered
stomach. Try Kodol. Sold by E. T.
Whitehead x Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for sixty years by million. OF
mothers for their children while teeth
Ing, with perfect success. 1t soothc'
the child, softens the gums, alIays aii
pain, cures wind collie, aud Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer immediate
Sold by druggists in every part OF n
world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. i'e
sure and ask for Mrs. Wrnslow's Soulh-
ing Syrup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

The Missus-Your cooking doesn't
please my husband.
The Cook--I cooks that way a-pur-
nose. mum, Fur be it from me to
cause any jealousy In this family
Cleveland Leader.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
To the Trustees of tho Scotland
Neck Episcopal Church.

Gentlemen =
We take the liberty of telling you
that every church will be given lib
eral quantity of l.. & M. Paint when
ever they paint.
gallons L. & NJ. mixed with 3 gall
Ions Llnseed Oil will paint moderate
sized honse.
L. & M. costs only $1.20 per gallon.
J.. & NJ. Zinc hardens l.. & M. White
Lead and makes the paint wear like
iron.
Largest mills in the world use l. q
M.
Arnold Print Works, North Adams,
Mass, used nearly 1900 gallons l.. &
M. Paint made with 10000 gallons l..
q M. and 1000 gallons pure Linseed
Oil.
Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

"The Briggs honeymoon Is oyer"
What makes you think SOP" "When
they 60 out together on a rainy day,
now, each carry their own umbrella"
American Spectator.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
Warlike Natives,

In India assaults on British SOL
diery by natives have become so fire.
quent of late that the press is direct
eminent to the matter. The Civil and
Military Gazette asserts, ION trust
worthy information, that in the north
ern command alone such assaults oc-
cur as often as once a week, with a
marked tendency to increase This
is regarded as an aftermath of the
triumph Of the Japanese in the far
east
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

Thousands annually hear witness to
the efficiency of Early RiserS. These
pleasant, reliable little pills have long
borne a reputation second to none as
laxative and cathartic. They are as
staple as bread in millions of homes.
Pleasant but effective. Will promptly
relieve constipation without gripping.
Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

Harry seven years old came home
from school the other day and rushed
into bis mothers room with the news.
Mother, what do you think? We're
going to have physical torture twice a
week now Fudge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
AN ALARMING SITUATION

frequently results from neglect of clog
ged bowels and torpid liver, until cor
becomes chronic. This con-
dltion is unknown to those who use
DR.. Kings New Life Pills the best
and gentlest regulators OF Stomach and
Bowels. Guaranteed by E. L. White.
head & Co, Druggist. Price Csc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

When applied and covered with a
hot cloth Pinesalve acts like poultice.
Best for burns, bruises, bOils, eczema
skin diseases, etc.
E. T. Whitehead & Co, Scotland Neck,
Leggett's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

The sworn statement of the manu-
facturers protects you from oplates in
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar
the cough syrup that drives the cold
out of your system. Sold by f. L.
Whitehead e Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

Eat one OF Rings Dyspepsia Tablets
alter each meal and you will not suf-
fer with Indigestion.
E. r. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck
Leggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

"Where did Columbus first land ?"
asked the teacher.
II don't know, num-" was the re-
spouse of little Jimmy textbook. II
didn't see de accounts of de mill. -
Louisville Courier Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

For bloating, belching, sour stomach,
bad breath maIassimiIation of food
and all symptoms OF indigestion, Rings
Tablets are prompt and efficient cor
receive.
e. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck,
Leg gett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

Have you weakness OF any kind
stomach, back, or any organs of the
body? Don't dope yourself with ordi-
nary medicine. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea Is the supreme curative
power. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
i. Il. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

Hottetot widows cut off a finger
joint when they remarry. A woman
like Lillian Russell would never be
able to see any sense in that custom.
Houston Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
Close to Championship

The list of "meanest men" may be
pretty full, but room must be made
for the Souderton, Pa, man who has
presented a bill in the orphans court
for the delicacies which he provided
for his girl during her fatal Illness
Baltimore Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
TO MOTHERS IN THIS TOWN

TO MOTHERS IN THIS TOWN.
Children who are delicate, feverish
and cross will get Immediate relief
from Mother Gray's Sweet Powder for
Children. They cleanse the stomach,
act on the liver, making sickly child
strong and healthy. A certain cur' for
worms. Sold by all druggists 25c.
Samples FREE. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, Leroy. N. Y.
5-31-4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

eyes, I'd be willing to get married
II l could only get a wife who was
economical and" my dear boy, no
woman is economical. She's either
extravagant or stingy."-PhiIadelphia
Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

A Chicago scientist says that the
recent earthquake was really trivial
affair. That ought to be some conso-
lation to San Francisco.-Philadelphia
North American.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

The cleansing, antiseptlc and heal
ing properties of Pinesalve make 1t su-
nerior to family salves.
E. I. Whitehead & Co Scotland Neck,
Leggett's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

Have you pains in the back fam
nation OF any kind, rheumatism, faint
ing spells, indigestion or constipation,
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea makes
you we'll, keeps you well. 35 cents
Tea or Tablets.
f. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
Rapacious Vultures. .

Hungry vultures have attacked men
and women in the Valley of COUGHS,
canto8 of Valais; bull was. so seri-
ously injured in a fight with them
that he had to be killed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

Two hundred thousand cells have
been deposited in Lake Maggiore, at
Luino, where are situated government
hatcheries for the lake fish.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

When the baby talks, it is time to
give Holllster's Rocky Mountain Tea.
It's the greatest baby medicine known
70 loving mothers. i makes them
eat, sleep and grow. 80 cents, Tea or
Tablets. f. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

What's the good of keeping from him
Any good things you may see,
That will lift his load of labor
Like Rocky Mountain Tea.
E. II. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

Don't DO fooled and made to be.
lieve that rheumatism can be cured
with local appliances. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea Is the only posi-
tive cure tor rheumatism. 35 cents,
lea or Tablets
r. Il. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

Eighty-six per cent. of the popula-
ton Of Peru are negroes, hali-breeds,
Indians and Asiatics.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21

The AngOra goat furnishes most OF
the hair which adOrns ordinary dolls.
This product as S40,00O,000 year.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-06-21
Too Risky.

Widow would like to talk with
my departed husband.
Medium-I'm afraid you can't to-
night There's a sick man on the
floor above and racket would kill
him.-Judge.