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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
WHAT'S HAPPENED
TO 8-HOUR BILL?

One OF tho telegraphers said yes
terday that he could not understand
the situation as II IL now because n
is plain that the substitute offered
Is the same as tho present laws
anord and will not help the situa.
uon at all. 1t provides for an eight.
hour service for the same persons
who have 1t now--the dispatchers.
The representatives OF the tel.
eSraphers are somewhat dissat.
isfled with the conditions at this
time and believe the subcommittee
has not given much time to con.
sidering the real good features OF
tho bill OF which they say there are
many.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
SENATE BILL NO. I
IS LAID TO REST.
FIRST MEASURE INTRODUCED
IN SENATE MET A VIOLENT
DEATH YESTERDAY.

Tho fight In tho senate yestrday
was on bill No. L, measure to iix
salaries for county officials. which
was killed by vote of 10 TO s.
This bill was introduced by Fore
man, OF Grant. the Hrst day OF the
session, and when II came UP as n
special order II was vigorously at
tackled by Senators White. OF Mingo.
and Littlepage. OF Kanawha. For
over an hour the battle was between
the patron OF the bill and almost
the entire senate membership, was
vigorous.
This bill was the result of
pledge made by the republican party
nearly eighteen years ago, before
II gained the ascendency, when It
promised II It was victorious, It would
"abolish the iniquitious fee system"
and on n show down II had but two
active defenders. Senators Foreman,
OF Grant, and Talbot, OF Buckhan-
non.
There were six other votes In IA
for OF II. and two of the republican
senators, from agricultural counties,
McKown, OF Roane and Cossin, OF
Jackson, apologized for voting for
the bill by saying they did not ia
vor Il but their people" did.
One republican senator remark
cd, after the vote was taken, there
goes another unredeemed promise
to the people, to be adopted TO the
people, to be added to the already
kong list of the same kind gone
before. Gazette.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
some GO TOO FAR IN PUBLISH
ING THE THAw TRIAL.

Washington, Feb. i2.-The fol
lowing statement was given out at
the White House today:
THE President has communicated
with Postmaster General Cortelyou
to know whether It is feasible to bar
from the malls the papers that give
the full disgusting particulars of,
the Thaw case. He does not know
whether It is feasible, but II It Is
he wishes II done"
Postmaster General CorteGyou
has received the letter from Pres
ident Roosevelt, but he declines 10
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
MOST REVOLVING DETAILS
OMITTED. SAYS CHIEF
COUNSEL.

Philadelphia, Feb. 1I.-After q
brief visit to Philadelphia, DELPHI
In A. Delmas. chief counsel for
Harry X. Thaw. on trial for the
murder OF Stanford White. who ar
rived in Philadelphia Saturday night
left for New York this evening.
Chatting about the dramatic story
unfolded by the girl wife. Delmas
said:
Before we put Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw on the stand I heard her story
but once. There was no rehearsal.
no attempt at dramatic play. The
story as she told 1t I'm the courtroom
Is not half as tragic as It was when
she told It to me during our prepa-
ration OF the case. II she had told
In court the details she told me
there Is not jury in the world that
would convict Thaw.
"only once In my life have 1 been
SO touched with emotion as I was
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
DIOCESE OF WHEELING.


list. The first day OF Lent, Ash
Wednesday, falls this year on the
18th day OF February.
2ndfyY All daya OF Lent, Sun
days excepted, are fast days OF OBJ
legation.
Srdly. All the Faithful who
have completed their twenty-first
year, unless legitimately dispensed.
are bound to restrict themselves on
those days to one full meal. but
custom allows an evening collation..
which should not exceed the fourth
part OF an ordinary meal.
4thly. BY special Indult OF the
Holy See, the following dIspensa-
tions for Lent were granted:
(a) The use of flesh meats,
eggs, butter, cheese and milk is
permitted at all meals on Sundays,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12

Blueheld is still marching along
in the procession OF progress and
development. Blueheld Is in the
lead ss to business and everything
else and ~ you wish 20 come 10 q
town with the greatest and bright.
est future get your ticket direct G,
Bluefeld, where PROPERTY IS the
order OF the day and progress the
watchword Of its citizens.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
WEDDING GIFT
OF 100000
CHARLES NJ. SCHwAB SAID TO
HAVE PROMISED 1T TO
HIS SISTER.

Pittsburg. Feb. IA Uedjing
present Of $4,000, 900, which Charles
M. Schwab is said to have promised
to his sister, Miss Gertrude schwsb.
is causing much talk among their
friends in this city. Miss Schwab
is to become the bride of David
Barry, cashier OF bank in Johns
town, soon after Easter. and n IS
said the big wedding gift has been
promised
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
ANOTHER "UNWRIT.
TEN LAW" CASE

Covington. Ca. Feb. 12.-New.
has reached here from Bachen that
o. p. Dorsey, OF East Point, was
shot and killed Saturday night b,
bmmel Newton, a young farmer
or Jasper county. The tragedy ie
said to be the result OF Dorsey,
remarks to Newton's wife while
Newton was absent.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
NEGRO HELD.
FOR ASSAULT ON SHOP GIRL ON
WAY FROM WORK.

WAY FROM WORK.
Kansas City, Feb. 12.-Wm JEFF.
ferson, -. Was arrested last night
and Identified by Flora Clark az the
negro who so brutsily assaulted her
as she was going home from her
work.
JEFFERSON lives within q haII
block Of the girls home. There "a
no excitement over the outrage and
It Is not beloved there will be any
attempt to lynch the negro.
The girls condition is still Sc
rious.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12

The Surprise Store is having a
forced sale OF goods at prices that
will really surprise you. Come and
get bargains while they are going.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
EVERY MAN NAV
BE EXAMINED

the adjournment OF Congress a sub
committee will be named TO take
testimony.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12

Mr.. G. r. Carpenter, OF Princeton,
was visitor in the city today.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06
Soldiers Went Through Sunday

The First United States cava.-
~, now stationed at Fort Clark
a ID Fort Slm Houston, started
F dly for the Philippines in a
S 'ecial train en- route to San
Francisco, and the regiment
pa ised through D2ming Sunday.
Tae regiment is one of the oldest
in the service Of the country and
has an excellent record. 1t par
tjcipated in the civil war, later
in the indian campaign and also
took part in the Cuban and Phil
ippine campaigns. Prior to the
civil war it was also a regiment
Of note, its organization dating
back to March 2, 1888, when it
first came into existence as the
first regiment OF Dragons. Capt.
F. S. Wright, on recruiting duty
in FL Paso, is a member of this
regiment and commands troop A..
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06
hes No Doubt Thankful.

II there were anyone in DEM
ing thankful on Thanksgiving
Day. 1t was no doubt Mr.. Isaac
Newton May6eld, who on that
day took unto himself a bcauti.
tuI bride in the person of Miss
Nora b. Butler, The ceremony
was performed by Rev. W. F..
toulks in the evening at the
home of the groom's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. |. Mayfeld. Both
young people are popularity
known here and have many
friends who hope they will be
thankful they entered the holy
bonds Of wedlock as long as life
lasts.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06
Telephone COMPLETED.

Manager Gather, of the Coun-
ty Telephone Company, cclebrat-
ed Thanksgiving yesterday by
establishing telephone connec-
ton with Deming. The line
was completed Wednesday even
my but'was not put in working
ordcr until yesterday morning
when Manager Gather called up
The Demlng manager and en-
tended fluctuations on the com
pletion Of the new line. Conver-
sation over the long distance
line can be heard as distinctly as
over the local line. Work will
now be pushed on the Dcmirg-
hIhcya line and in another ten
days Silver City will be talking
with EIPaso. The hcadquar-
tiers Of the FL Paso, Silver City
u Southwestern Telephone COM
pany are in this city and Mana
ger Gather is having fitted up
a handsome private cilice for
the uscof company in the Grant
County's Telephone Compsny'a
building, Silver City Enter
prise.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06
The Bitter End.

In a small village school a
teacher asked The scholars in
her class to write a sentence,
finishing with the two words.
bitter end" One boy wrote,
The Russians had to fight to
the bitter end" Another said,
The holiday came to a bitter
end " But the sentence that
caused All uproar was written by
a bright boy Of 10, whose name
was Tommy, it ran thus: Our
bull pup ran after Murphy's
black cat yesterday, and as she
was running through the wood
en- fence, he bitter end. "-Ey-
change.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06

Rev. d. Costales, who has had
charge of the Sparish-Methodist
church in Deming, has moved his
family to Douglas, Arizona,
where he has taken a charge.
Rev. ]. c. Chavez, Of Las Cruces,
succeeds him here.
The Crescent Lumber Co. can
supply your need for coal as
well as lumber.
Phone 70.
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup fer
coughs, colds, Group and whoopinp
C gh grows in favor daily. Mothers
Nilt keep It on hand for children. II
y pro npt relief to Group. II is gently
! xitive. driving the poison and phcgm
from the system It gives immediate
relief. Guaranteed. Sold by j. A. KiU-
n(a' & Co.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06
Strsyed |

One young, active dominlcker
rooster; would make any one a
splendid meal, hence the Graph
ic editor would give a good deal
to lay his hands on said rooster
This particular representative OF
a blue-blooded poultry race has
run away from his premises
Considerable friends are beseech'
ed to make inquiries Of his
whereabouts.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06
hoW Niph.h..la is Cennntied.

One often hears the expression. "NIy
child caught severe cold which devei.
oped INTO diphtheria," when the truth
%aS that the cold had simply left the
little one particularly susceptible to the
wandering dWh.hcria germ. When
Chamhcrlain's Cough Remedy is given
Il quickly cures the ,pid ,ud lessons the
danger Of dph'hcria or any other Germ
disease being contracted. For sale by
All Drurgisfs.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06
LOCAL AND Personal

The dying month of a dying
year.
Council! met Monday evening
in regular session.
A double hanging will be pull.
ed off in Deming a week from
today.
Dwight Stevens was in from
Hachita Saturday mineling
among his friends.
For Sale Fixtures of the
Byron drug store, including soda
fountain and prescription parti-
NJ. M. KlLLINGER & Co.
The weather again delighteth
the newcomer. We'uns Of
older residence knew the sun
would smile again on us.
, Mrs. Felix Mettenbergen makes
Enchilladas and Hot TamaIes,
Near depot.
We understand another one Of
OIL: citizens is liable to have an
alto in Deming. Wen all soon
have EN- no doubt.
Dry batteries ana ndesiructible pas.
kets anI packing Tor gas engines.
q"-tI KNOWLES q RoLAGp.
City Marshal Hearn is having
the county Jail birds do some
mighty nice cleaning up of the
streets and alleys about town.
A good, live commendable move.
Let the good work go on.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06
The hasie No, =.

Number three is a wonderful mlsco,
for Geo. II. Paris, OF Cedar Grove,
Me-, according to a letter which reads:
after suffering much with liver and
kidney trouble, ard becoming greatly
discouraged by the failure TO find re-
lief, | tried Electric Btters, and rs a
result am we'll man to-day. The first
bottle relieved and three bottles CON-
pleted the cure. Guaranteed hest
remedy for stomach, liver and kidney
troubles, by All Druggists, Toe.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06
What's

worth doing is worth doing well. II you
wish to be cured of Rhcuml,ism, use
Ballard S Snow Liniment and You will
be well cured. - a positive cure for
Sprains, Neuralgia, Bruises, Contracted
Muscles and all The ill5 that flesh Is heir
T.. A. G. NJ. Williams, Nayasota,
Texas, writes, II have used Snow
Lniment for sprained ankle aud it gave
the best of satisfaction. always keep
it in the house. Sold by Palace Drug
Store,
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06
Married.

Miss George Swarts, daught.
err Of L. j. SwartS, former asses
scr and commissioner of Grant
county, was married at her
fathers home on the Mimbres
on November 81 to Jose Domiug-
nez, son of Valentine Doming-
nez. Justice Of the Peace c.
G.. Bell, of Santa Rita, tied the
nuptial knot in the presence Of a
large number of relatives and
friends. A supper and dance
followed. Silver City Enter
prise.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06

Cough yourself into a fit Of spasms
and then wonder why YOU don't get
well. IL YOU win only .ry bottle Of
Billiards. ilorohlund syrup your cough
will bea thing Of the past. II positive
cure for Coughs, Influenza, Bronchitis
ahd all Pulmonary diseases. One bot.
tie sill convene you ut your druggist,
25c, 5Uc. $l01.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06

Call and see Knowles & Roland s
Safety Deep well Cylinder.
The Crescent Lumber Co, has
the largest stock of lumber that
Deming ever had, and they are
prepared to fill any order, large
or small.
Samson windmills and Cushman en-
gines are world heaters.
KNOWLES & ROLAND, Agents
Deming, n. NJ.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06
STATE or ONO. Cry oy TOLEDO ;

FRANK j. CLANCY akcs oath that he is rcp.pr
partner OF the urn 81 F. j. Cheney & Co. dong
business IN the city ~ Toledo. County and sac
aioIesani ana tlat said firm will pay the sum ~
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and cy,ty
case Of Ca arrh that cam, be- g, rel hy the ne
OF iihIH 'diarrh Cur. FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn r. het''rmr and sIl,crih,d In my rr,f.
ence th, 9th day Of hoccmhcr \. - la6.
lHEAil \. " GLEASON.
huiAKl iuuIiC.
Halls Ca'a-rh Cure is takaa internally. and
ss's directly IN ~, bo,d and mucou, surface. Of
th' " TEN Snrd fur testimonial, firc
!. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
SOLD ~ all Druggist, Ttc.
IaAe Halls Family Pits for constipation.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06
Remarkable Rescne.

That truth is stranger than fiction.
has once more been demonstrated in
the little town OF Fedora, Tenn, the
residence ofC, V, Pepper, He writes:
81 was in bed, entirely disabled with
hemorrhages of the lungs and throat.
Doctors failed to help me, and all hope
hcd fled when began to take br.
King New Discovery. Then instant
relief came. Coughing soon ceased;
the bleeding diminished rapidly, and in
three weeks | was able to 30 TO work. "
Guaranteed for coughs and colds Soc aud
81. 90 at All Druggists. Trial bottle free.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06
A Fortunate Texan,

Mr.. +. W. Goodloo, of l07 s.. Louis
81, Dallas, Tex, says: I'm the past
year have become acquainted with
pr' Kings Life Pills, and no laxative
! ever before tried so effectualIy dir.
poses OF malaria and bilioushess. Tho
don' t grind nor grippe. 25c at All Drug.
gia.s. vs.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06

twin he unnecessary to go through
a painful, expensive operation for pilos
Il you use ManIln. PIT up in n col.
lapsiblc tube vi h nozzle, rtady 10 an.
p'v. For any torn Of Piles, price io,.
by j 4. kinnear & Co.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06

To stop that pain in the back, that
stiffness of the joints and muscles take
Pncules, They are guaranteed. Don't
suffer from rheumatism, backache,
kidney trouble, Vlsn you - 50 days
treatment for - 90. A single dose at
bel time proves their merit. Get them
to-day. Sold hy j. 4. kinnear & Co.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-06

1t is easier to move than TO
pay rent. Phone 70.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-15

another, equally engaging, Of the hus
sar who rode cross-country, to the
horror of the conservative element at
court.
"The Princess Hildegarde!" l MUIR
INJURED stupidity.
Eyes. l have asked you a question
sir. Or shall l put the question in
French ?"-ironically. WAS it the
duke who sent you here?"
There was look in her superb eyes
which told me that it would have
been to her infinite pleasure to run
sword through my black and wiz
famous heart. Presently recovered
"Your highness, what the deuce has
| the duke to do with my affairs, or l
with his? AS an American, you would
scarcely expect me to NEEDLE with
your private affairs. You are the last
person in the world thought to meet
this night. represent the United
States in this country, and though ]
am inordinately young, l have &C.
quired the habit of attending to my
own affairs"
From the angry face in front Of me
l turned to the dismayed face beyond.
There must have been a question In
my glance. The young woman drew
herself up proudly.
II am the Honorable Betty Moore"
| (The princess schoolmate in Eng
landD
Her highness stood biting the
knuckle of forefnger, undecided as
to what path of action to enter, tC
reach satisfactory end. My very
rudeness convinced her more thar
anything else that spoke the truth.
J "How, then, did you select this par
, ticular road?"-still entertaining some
doubt.
ut is a highway, free to all. But
have already explained that" I an
, swered quietly. | moved deliberatel!
toward the door, but with cat-lik'
movement she sprang in front Of me
We'll, your highness?"
'Wait!" she commanded, extending
an authoritative arm lovely, too!)
Since you are here, and since yol
know who am, you must remain"
"Must?" l repeated, taken aback.
II CTo BE coNTINUEDl
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-15
COMMERCE REPORTS SHOW BIG
INCREASE SINCE 1880.
Total Value of Manufactures Shipped
During Fiscal Year Ending Sep
TENDER 80, 1907, $74o, ooo,o oo-
Imports on the Jump.

Washington. - Manufactures are
forming a larger share of the exports
of the United States than ever before,
and larger share of the imports than
at any time since 1890. They formed
practically "A per cent. of the exports
during the nine months ending with
September, 1907, while they had but
once reached 40 per cent. in any fiscal
year covered by the records of our
export trade. Manufactures formed in
the fiscal year 1880 147S per cent. of
the exports of domestic products; in
1890, 21.1S per cent. in 1900 1873 per
cent; in the fiscal year 1907, 1894 per
cent, and in the nine months ending
with September, 1888 per cent of the
total exports of domestic products.
The total value of manufactures ex-
ported was, as shown by the official
figures of the bureau of statistics of
the department of commerce and la
Dor, in round terms, in 1880, $122 ,00O,-
600; in 1890, $179,OOO,O0O; in 1900,
$4S4, 100000; in the fiscal year 1907,
$74O,OOO,OOO; and in the nine months
ending with September, $574,00O,00O;
the average per month being, in 1880,
$1O,OOO,OOO; in 1890, $15,0O0,OO0;
in 1900, $4O,OOO,OOO; in 1907,
$62,OOO,OOO; and in the nine
months ending with September, $685.
100000. In 1880 the average value per
day of manufactures exported was
$S33,333; in 1890, 100000; in 1900,
1888, 1888; in 1907, 100000, and in
the nine months ending with Septem.
Der, s2,1OO,OOO
Iron and steel manufactures, OF
course, continue to form by far the
largest feature of this large exporta
ton of manufactures, and their total
promises to reach nearly or quite
$2O00OO,00O in value in the present
calendar year. The total value oil
iron and steel manufactures exported
in the nine months ending with Sep
TENDER was s146,OOO,OOO, against $127,
100000 in the same months of the i'm
mediately preceding year, thus indicat
ing that the total will in the calendar
year 1907 be nearly or quite 5000, 900,
600, while the total exports of iron ant
steel manufactures never reached as
much as $1OO,OOO.OOO prior to 1899
and never as much as 100000 prioI
to 1897.
Practically all the principal articles
forming the general group-manu
factures-show an increase in the min,
months ending with September, 1907
when compared with the correspond
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-15

"There Is no city to equal 1t. mas
much as we three shall never meet
again, will you not do me the honor to
repeat that jewel song from FAUST
Nv audacity did not impress her IN
the least.
You can scarcely expect me to give
a supper to a stranger and then sing
for him. besides" said Gretchen
chill again stealing into her tones
"These Americans" she observed to
her companion in French.
I laid aside my cigar, approached the
piano, and sat down. / struck few
chords and found the instrument TO be
in remarkable good order. I played
Chopin "PoIonaise," tinkled Grieg S
"Papillon," then | ceased.
THAT is to pay for my supper" |
explained. .,."
Next l played lie Courier, and when
| had finished that | turned again, rlS
ing.
That is to pay for my horses sup
per-" | said
Gretchen's good humor returned.
whoever you are, sir" her tone no
longer repellent, you are amusing.
PRAY, tell us whom we have the honor
to entertain?"
81 haven't the vaguest idea who my
hostess is, "-evasively.
1T is quite out Of the question. You
are the intruder"
Call me Mr. Intruder, then" said |.
It was, you will agree, a novel adj
venture. l was beginning to enjoy 1t
hugely.
who do you suppose this fellow
isl" Gretchen asked.
"He says he is an American, and
believe he is. What Americans are in
Barscheit?"
81 know Of none at all. What shall
we do to get rid of him."
All this was carried on with I'M
studied rudeness. They were women
of high and noble quality; and as
was an interloper, l could take no eX
! ception to a conversation in a Ian
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-15
DEATH TALE ON roADsTooL.
LoveIorn Michigan Man Writes su''
eide Message in Unique Way

Traverse City, Mich.-Ploddlns
along through field in the OUTSKIRTS
Of the village of Kingsley, IS miles
southeast of here, Clarence Workman
looking Tor his COWS the other even
ing, found a big toadstool with deatn
message written on it.
Everybody who has roamed the
fields in his youth knows that the VS.
cuous leathery surface Of the toadstool
is as good as birch bark to write upon.
The toadstool found by Farmer Work
man contained this message, as the
statement comes from Kingsley:
Notice., J. Allen. hereby request
that the person who finds this will no.
tify my uncle, w. Allen, Grand Rap
ids, r. F. D. No. 2, of my death. That
he may give to Ethel Thorn my share
In my fathers estate. For | love her
though she has drove me to this des'
perate deed, even though another has
taken my place. This will be my last
message. Soon | will have a mole
through my brain. No use to look Tor
my bOdy:-Joseph Allen"
Joseph Allen is not known at Kings
ley nor in this vicinity. The uncle, w
Allen, was called up by the authorl
ties, and said:
81 have nephew, Joseph Allen
whom | heard from ten days ago IN
British Columbia. He was In love
with his cousin, Ethel Thorn. That Is
all | know about the case"
No systematic effort has been MADE
to find the body of the suicide-if the
writer of the queer note really made
way with himself.