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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
Records Filed Yesterday

The following documents We're filed
for record in the Recorders office yes
terday:
Deed from the Bank Of Ely to M. Nj.
johnson for lots and 6 in block 2 in
the town of Ely, consideration $i.00.
Deed from Augustie Bassie to G.
Pitreina for lot II, block 46, and south
20 feet of lot Is, block 4e, in Cherry
Creek, consideration 81, 10000
Deed from F. D. Goody to the Boston
Nevada Mining and Milling Go. for an
undivided one-thhd interest in the
X-Ray and X-Ray Nc. !, the Spider,
the Sunbeam and the Clipper mining
claims, situated in 0sceola mining dis
strict, consideration 81, 10000
Samuel Parkinson to John Magnuson
a quit claim deed to an undivided one
third interest in the Chief Of the Hills
mining CLAIM in Robinson mining district,
consideration 1000
A decd from f. A. Davidson to Ely
Nevada Cooper Co. for an undivided
one-eigkth interest in the Peters mining
claim situated in Robinson mining dis
trict. Consideration 81 10000
A deed from H. r. Plate to The Ne
vada- United Mines Co., the Indepen-
dence. the iowa, the Defiance No. J.,
the Alameda and the ouray mining
claims situated in the Ward niniag dis
trict. consideration $40 90.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
ROuntree and Creighton Dis pose Of
Ten Claims to Denver Syndicate
On ShOrt-Time Payments

Frank Rountree and Jack Creighton
yesterday sold to Denver Syndicate
the Palm group of ten claims, lying
about three miles northwest Of the
Keystone mine, for $500
These claims were acquired by Roun-
tree and Creighton sometime ago and
were named after palace of amuse-
ment which they conduct in Ely. Only
the location work has been done on the
property, but the showings are good
and the presumption is that the Denver
parties, who were represented in the
negotiations by 2. B. Drum, intend to
organize Stock Company and develop
the ground.
Under the contract Of sale the pur-
chasers are reqaired to complete their
payments by July lst next. The
amount of the first payment is said to
have been twenty per cent of the pur-
chase price.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
Details OF Wreck

Ogden, Jan. ID No. 10 jumped the
track at Lucin ditch. Frank Neesly,
the engineer, was killed. He lived in
Ogden, and was enc of the oldest en-
gineers on the road. Gill; Ware,
the fireman, also lived in Ogden He
vas badly scalded and may die. Louis
Campbell, cook, was badly scalded.
#thers injured were: w. H. Watkins,
5ruised, face cut; C. H. Chalmers,
Minneapolis, Mimi, back and ankle
prained; Eugene D. Wygart, Idaho,
znxle bruised; Mrs. Rosa L. Gray,
Denver, slight injuries; G. A. Schuyler,
ogden, mail clerk. scalded.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
PANAMA CANAL WORK FOR
O.75 PER CENT OF ESTIMATE

When the Panama Canal Commission
opened bids for the work on the canal,
it was found that William ]. Oliver, Of
Knoxville, Tenn. and Arson NJ, Bangs,
Of New York, were the lowest bidders,
they having offered to do the work,
under the terms of the Commission, for
6. rs per cent of $4,000. 600, the esti-
mated cost of the canal, or So, 450, 600.
Both men are millionaires and have
successfully carried out big canal con-
tracts.
The other bidders were George Pierce
& Co., of Frankfort, Me-, New York
City, who offered to do the work for
7.15 per cent upon the estimated cost;
the North American Dredging Com
pany of Los Angels, who offered to do
the work for 25 per cent of the esti.
mated cost, and the McArthur-Gillespit
Company of New Jersey, whose bic
was 12.5 per cent.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
EXPERT CALLS
MlzPAH GREAT
Makes Assays Showing 500 N
Gold and IS Per Cent Copper
IN New District
BIG JUMBO CROPPING
Paintings From Surface Rock Show
High VaIues-Shippins viii
Begin When Snow Goes

Prospectors who came in from Mizpah
onssiast nights train, report the dis
covery at the new camp north Of Cur
rie's Ranch, Of richer ore than was
told of in the reports brought down last
week. Samples displayed BY William
A. KoppIin carried native copper and
the rock will probably assay 40 per cent.
Kopplin says It was taken from the
property of Clarence shute and that
from an adjoining claim samples were
siisbls6p ii bsspE.ae Il fsds deg 4 min ON an expert
deg 20 min w l4li.1 # TO cor NO y t4d. his ov=e
tarScin-F rev. uays zgS thence. M
from Bingham who CARRIERS a. a
assay outfit, which ran $500 in gold and
Is per cent in copper.
Il can't think ofthe expert name, E
Kopplin said, ..but he spent four days
in camp and made thorough inspec-
ton ofsthe district as far as it Is possi-
BILE to do with snow on the ground He
said that the Mizpah ores were the best
he had examined in long time. "
James L. Herrick is on the ground
with force of surveyors sent out by
H, G. Herrick & Co. to plat the new
towsite of Mizpah.
]. A. Long, who is partner of Clar-
ence Shute, was also a passenger from
Mizpah on last nights train. He con-
firmed the statement Of the discovery
of $500 gold.
Two feet Of quartz were uncovered
by 7. F. Banigan and mining engineer
named Horner," Mr.. Long said. ION
the footwall Of the big Jumbo cropping.
The ore panned $500
Harvey Beatty & Co., who have
thirty-three cloims located in the north
end of the district are bringing in some
fine float from their property.
Miners doing discovery work for
Whitley & Co. have opened up several
iron ledges showing copper.
..Denison & Williams on the north
end of the range have discovered high
grade lead and silver ore on their claims.
"The Shute gold groupings are much
more extensive than at first thought
and the ledge is now twelvefeet wide. .
Mr.. Long states that the new camp
looks very promising and that ship
ments of high grade gold and copper
ore will start from the various crop
pings as soon as the snow leaves the
ground.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
TRUST COMPANY PAYS
$4,000 FOR TWO LOTS
Moscow. Idaho. Corporation Gets
Part Of Myers Property at
Fourth and AuItman

A big real estate deal was closed yes
terday by H. C. Herrick & Co. Act
ing for A. D. Myers, the Goldfield cap
italist, who recently bought the old
Simpson livery stable site, Messrs.
Herricks yesterday sold two of the in
side lots to Messrs. Mugard and Lewis,
of the First Trust Company, Of Mos
cow, Idaho, for $4,000. These were
lots and in block C. It was a cash
transaction, the money being paid when
the deal was closed yesterday.
1t is probable that the Moscow COM
pany win erect buileing on the prop
erty for a branch Office.
This sale leaves Mr. Myers in possess
sion Of the corner lot at Fourth and
Aultman streets and two inside lots.
He is now completing arrangements
for the construction of his three story
building on the corner.
There are great many inquiries for
real estate. Property owners report
having received number Of offers
during the past few days, which they
have refused because Of unwillingness
to sell.
Louis Alexander has sold twenty
five footlot in High street, near Fourth,
- the Williams Plumbing Co., Of
<vo, for $1,000. He paid s3l6 for
ANk q few months ago. The Will
.hs = 49, win put up building on the
iaffSs >open q plumbing establish
IA ment. NSSaw, who came here to
:, George kS>Nroom lodging house,
'''s put up thirtsA W. \. McGih,
..s = has purchased ~ & Co., three
sas s through H. c, H streets, for
-, : lots at SIKH and: IN
~ 50. 500. N.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
HELION MAY
CUT LIGHT COST
Columbia University Professors TEST
Discovery. Which IS Expected
to Work Economies


New York, Jan. IA. Professors
Herschel Clifford Parker and
Walter G.. Clark explained in
the Columbia University labora-
tory yesterday the workings of
the incandescent lamps which
they have invented with their
helion filament. They expect to
reduce the cost of electric light
ing to one third the present
price. Profs. Parker and Clark
have collaborated for several
years in an effort to find a better
medium than carbons. The sub
stance which they have named
helion is the result. The fila.
ment is composed largely Of sill
icon.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
.MORGAN'S REWARD
AROUSED BOYS IRE
Messenger, Who Found and Re-
turned $4,000 in Securities,
ScOrnfuIIy Returns So Tip
Special to THE News.

Special to THE NEWS.
New York, Jan. ID "A few days ago
Messenger No 1858 of the Postal Tele-
graph Company, the World says, found
an envelope containing 81, 600 in gold
notes and 1000 in checks and drafts
lying on the sidewalk at the corner of
Broad and Wall streets, where J.. Pier
pont Morgan's Office is located. It be-
longed to Morgan and the boy took it
into the office.
Yesterday he received this note;
Dear sir-In reward for your honesty,
I take great pleasure in handling you
So, with the compliments Of the firm.
Cashier, ]. P. Morgan & Co.
The boy returned the 50 with note,
saying: Take this back and tell Mr..
Morgan to get shave with it. =
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
new NAME GIVEN
TO ELY SHELTER
Steptoe Mining and SmeItinS Co.
Is to Be Name Of Operat-
ing Company.
Special to THE NEWS

Special to THE News
New York. Jan. IA -Itis stated here
that the smelter at McGill, near Ely,
owned jointly by the Nevada Consoli-
dated and Cumberland-Ely companies,
will be operated by a corporation to be
known as the Steptoe Mining and
Smelling Company.
After paying for its half-interest in
the smelter and acquiring half-inter-
est in the Nevada Northern Railway
the Cumberland Ely Copper Company
has about $1,000. 900 left in the Treas
ury with which to develop its mines.
The company financed this operation
by an allotment of treasury stock.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
FOUR KILLED IN
NINE EXPLOSION
Miners at Clinton, Ind, Perish 10
Disaster Caused by Gas and
Soms are Missing
SPECIAL 10 The News

Clinton. Ind, Jan. IA. Four
miners were killed in a gas ex-
plosion in a mine here this morn
ing. 1t is not known how many
more men are in the mine, but
it is thought six or seven more
will be found dead. Six have
been taken out alive.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
Tent Lodeine House

l'al't :. ne river. AS the break irkI-.
river is below the international bound
ary iu Mexico, it will be necessary fol
the government to reach some under
standing with the government of Mex
leo before carrying out this great un-
dertaking.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
NOTICE TO PUBLISHERS

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals to publish all the legal adver-
tising repnired by White Pine County,
for the year 1907, will be received by
the Board of County Commissioners Of
said County, up to and including the
18th day Of February, 1907.
Said bids shall specify the amount
for which the bidder will publish such
advertisements per square, (ten lines
solid nonpareiD per issue. The success
ful bidder TO furnish good and suiiici-
ent bond in tse sum Of 100000 for the
faithful performance of the contract.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids. By Order of the
Board of Commissioners Of White Pine
Cognty.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15

Thomas Gallagher, roadmaster Of the
Nevada Northern Railway, while at
breakfast yesterday morning, was
stricken with pneumonia. He was re.
moved to his room in the Oldiicid Hotel
and medical attendance was summoned
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15

r. NJ Sylvester has returned from
his trip to the new copper district at
Spruce Siding.
w. S. Wooley, the Blackhorse mine
owner. is at the Hayes Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Frank arrived in
camp last night and are at the Hayes
Park.
William Letson ard George H. Potter
are at the Hayes fs.rk
The remains Of Frank Eneler viii be
taken to Salt Lake this morning for
burial. The body viii be accompanied
to Engler's old home BY Win Sauers.
The arrangements foi the burial Of the
Young man were attended to by his
E5rrner employers. NJ. F. Rietard & Co.,
his fellow workers at the Capitol.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
FRANK HOWE Is OBLlvIOUS
TO PARTIAL LOSS OF SIGHT
Engineer Who Was Injured IN Collision Near Smeler Ste Does NO
Yet Know that The Physicians Removed
Ills Right Eye

tention in the hospital while his wounds
are healing.
The body Of H. e. Prince, who died
Of his injuries Sunday night, was re.
moved to Graham's undertaking estab-
lishment.
coroner's Jury Begins Inquest
Justice of the Peace Cartwright i'm
impaneled a Coroner's Jury yesterday
to inquire into the cause Of the deatl
Of Mr.. Prince. The jury was as fol
lows: w. o. Moorman, J. A. Fesler
Robert Nye, Percy Jackson. D. P
Barley, F. P. Terrell and Frank Roun
tree.
Four witnesses were examined yes
terday. They were Thomas Kelly, en-
: .ted - ~ s7S's-<'4cins 1bnducto
gineer of the 1reigns crsssits,,.g p p
Mathews; Ed Morrow, Master Me.
chanic at the smelter, and Nathsn D.
Myers, brakeman Of the freight.
Each of them told what he knew Of
the accident. They said that the
freight was moving slowly, as it was
pushing cars up the grade to the
smelter site. But for the heavy snow.
storm the signalman at the head of the
train would have seen the "dinkey."
After hearing the statements of these
witnesses, the inquest was adjourned
until Z o'clock this evening.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15

Bartender. Expen neneed man from
Ihe East. here looking around. would
Accept position. full ahifs OF spare time.
latter arrangement preferred. In
.auire At this Office. #
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15

tReported BY ri, Investment
Salt Lake, Jan. 4. Fly III. 8
Federal Ely 50; MeDansld Ely s'
Market strong.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
USING DRILL NOW
AT ELY WITCH
Superintendent Wickes is Opening
Up Fine Body Of Ore Carrying
Values Better Than Ruth

Drill work has commenced at the Ely
Witch mines with d new Keystone drill
and shift of four experts who came
in on Saturdays train. Fine progress
in development has been made since L..
Webster Wickes. the new superintend-
ent, took charge of the Witch nlines.
The ore bodies which have been exposed
assay higher than the Ruth ores Of the
Nevada Consolidated and in extent they
compare fayorably with the present de-
velopmeut Of the Veteran mine Of the
Cumberland Ely
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
TRAIN JUMPS
TRACK---2 DEAD
Southern Pacific East Mail Leaves
Rails Near Gartney and EnSl-
neer and Mail Clerk Killed
PASSENGERS INJURED
List Of Those Who We're in the
Smash.Up But Escape With
Slight Hurts
Special to THE News.
Cobre, New, Jan. IA. Train No. 10
on the Southern Pacific, which carries
-'l';..hs 8. 'ltIiLLHKD z SUN ii

CObre, ~, NEHkah me engineer
and a ma. clerk were killed, and two
other mail clerks were injured. The
names of the dead and injured are not
obtainable here.
A " shoo-fy = was built around the
wreck to enable passing trains to main
tain their schedule.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15

ing that rf6@e had spAsss,,5s,o SsSauer.
Portable day and would surely ferosld
He is being treated in the caboose in
which Master Mechanic Morrow placed
him after the accident. The car is
kept in darkness and nurse is in con-
stant attendance.
Felix Vosjean is the only one Of the
injured in the County Hospital. Ma
than D. Myers, the brakeman, dis
played remarkable recuperative powers
and was out and walking around yes
terday. Vosjean also is doing finely.
Although several Of his ribs are broken
he is quite lively. Felix is anxious to
be back at work, and chafes under de-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
Revenue Mine Shows
Body Of Ten Dollar Ore

The second payment of $1,000 has
been made by G. e. Mcconnell and w.
Nj. Hunter, of Durango, Col, on the
Revenue mine, which they purchased
recently from Ed Millard. Mr. Nc
Connell is in the East, and it is possible
that company will be organized to
take over the property. Asked about
this yesterday Mr.. Hunter said to a
NEWS reporter that he expected to
hear from Mr.. Mcconnell at any time
now and that meanwhile he was with
out information on the subject.
The Revenue mine" Mr.. Hunter
added, looks to be a fine property.
We have extended the Millard work.
ings very materially and enlarged the
ore bodies, which show continued val
ues of $40 per ton in gold. should
say, roughly speaking, that we have
40. 600 tons of this ore in sight at pres
ent. twill yield S. net if cyanided,
which is the process we have in view, =
The Revenue mine adjoins the Chain
man property near Lane City.
FIN. Root is expected back from
Salt Lake tonight.
Bert Brown. Of Lane City, Is on the
sick list.
Joseph Judd Of Barnes arrived in
.oss.v. foe4 ,.<os,s.,.r .vI mill falra f1.ts
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15

Frank Howe, engineer Of The little
Nevada Consolidated engine known as
+" Two Spot, who was injured in the
rear-end collision near the smslter site
on Sunday, does not know that the
sight of his right eve is lost forever.
Howe underwent surgical operation
after his arrival in Ely, but he was OBJ
Ilivious to his surroundings, and upon
recovering from the effects ef the
kether all he knew was that bsndages
bbscured his vision. The right eye
an wfe4e removed.
opped IN Wallace said last even
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-01-15
PALM GROUP SELLS
/. :. E0R :! Or $4,000 EVEN

No ]. Whence SE cor Sec s. Tl6N. RG3E nj 7
-ss---- = y tns5 1ftzfkAesc : : 60 %
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-29
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.

The Democrats Of Craig county
have already arranged 20 hrld p11lIc
speaking al Ihe following PAGES and
on the following dates between ncE
and the election CD Tuesday. SsrrsZ-
Der IL. 1901.
THURSDAY, August 2 S1rshi1s
School House.
Friday August %. Kinnis0n s.hc1l
House.
saturday. august 81. fields School
House.
Monday, September p Wslch
Tuesday, September 3 Biuelackst-
Wednesday. September 4. Peasant
Valley School House.
Thursday, September ). Pheasaut
Hi Schccl House
Friday September 3, czrters school
House.
Saturday, Ssptembsr Z LocrsE Hill
School House.
Monday, September 2. Ir0nsldss
School House.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-29
tiax Fsyer and summsr &c

Victims OF nag fever viii experience
great benefit BY taking Foley's Honey
and Tar, As 1t stops difacult breathing
Immediately and heals the Inaamed
air passages and even If il should fail
to cure you it viii give instant relief.
The genuine is 10 a yellow package.
A. 2. OWFys.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-29

The best remedy for backache, weak
kidneys, Inflammation Of the bladder
Is DeWittss Kidney and Bladder Pills
Their action is prompt and sure. A
week 5. treatment for 25c. Sold by Ma
Harney & Meyers and People Drug
store. iy
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-29

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is sold
under a positive guarantee to cure
Constipation, sick headache, stomach
trouble, or any form Of Indigestion
III il fails. the manufacturers refund
your money. What more can any one
do? A. p OWENS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-29

Sun il er coughs and colds yield at
once to Tees Laxative Cough syrup
contaiues honey and tar but no opiates
Childrenlia it. Its laxative qualities
recommend it to mothers Hoarse-
ness, coughs Group yieldiqnickly. Keep
IL on hand. Sold by "A W Foreman. a
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-29

The bites and stings Of insects. sun
burn, cuts, burns and bruises relieved
at once with Pine salye Carbolized
Acts ike poultice. Draws out iniam-
nation. Try it. Price &c. Sold By
A.P. Ovens. 3m
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-29

Dades Little Liver Pills keep the
system clean the stomach sweet
Prompt relief for headache and bilious
ness. Good for all the family. Sold
by A. w. Foreman. a
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-29

The bites and stings Of insects, sum
burn cuts, burns, and bruises relieved
at once with Plnsalve CaTbolized.
Acts like poultice. Draws out in
flammation. Try it. Price 25c. Sold
by A. W. Foreman. a
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-29

II you hare kidney and bladder
trouble and do not use Foley's Kidney
Cure you viii have only yourself 70
blame for results, as ii positively cures
ali forms Of kidney and bladder dis
ease. A. r. OWENS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-29

Man Kan Pile Remedy comes put up
In colIapsible tube with nozzle.
Easy to apply right where the sore
ness and infiamation exists It re-
lleyes at once blind, bleeding, itching
or protrudIng piles. Guaranteed "A.
p. Owens j3m
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-29
EXPENSES

EXPENSES
Tuition per term - $1,000
Tuition in Primary Department son
Tuition in Instrumental Music per term 1900
Use Of Piano per term m 200
Tuition in Vocal Music per term 1900
Board per MONTH including fuel light and room 1850
Payment Of Tuition AdUunce Payment of Board monthly in
ad0ance. For Catalogue further information apply to
DR. G. P FERREE, Pres, Kinit0, l. 7.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-01-24

Let us rally around the standard of
youth, remembering that the future OF
our country shall be what the young
people make it. Let Us show our
fathers and mothers that the boys and
girls of to day shall be ready to stand
forth fully equipped men and women
OF tomorrow. Let Us show them the
rising generation which is following
in their footsteps is fully competent
to succeed them and shoulder the re-
sponsibility Of the farm, the home
and the nation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-01-24

seems that Mr.. Burrs had also sen,
to another county..to procure the H.
cense, and this was evidently The
reason that the clergyman at Neshoba
would not marry them. He started te
the kconnty where the license wse
issued. and before reaching his desti.
nation, the girls father sent word
ahead to have quietus put on the
proceedings. The paternal objections
in this instance are not known to the
writer. Newton Record.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-01-24

The story is told Of how bunch Of
school girls were lamenting that all
the scientific problems had been
solved before they had q chance to
show their hand on such things,
when commercial man broke in as
follows: Don't get clear down in
the mouth. children. Try your hand
on what makes the sky blue. and how
the hen makes yolk and shell from
the same grub. Tell me why there
is never an ear Of corn with an odd
number Of rows Of corn on 1t; or how
those lightning bugs make light with
ont heat. And while you are about
it, tell me how the bed bug can live
|, 900 years, or forever for that matter,
on nothing; Or why my hair Is black
and yours rod =