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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
HIS WEAK SPOT.
The Thought That Made the Merry
Man Lose His Composure.

speaking Of nerve" said a Massa-
chusetts congressman. there generally
lie a weak spot in the most colossal va
riety. if it only car be found. In this
connection l remember my grandfather
used to tell a good story.
"Some forty OF fifty years ago a long
shoreman's eating place in Boston was
the resort also of truckmen and other
teamsters whose business brought them
out early in the morning.
Zone gray November morning about
8 O'Clock a stranger entered this place
and took his seat among the habitues.
He ordered a substantial breakfast and
ate it slowly and with evident enjoy
ment. Then he took his hat down from
the peg on the wall and started to 60.
AS he got abreast of the cashiers
desk. behind which stood the proprie-
tor, he slowed up.
"'Nluch 'bliged,' he said genially.
so long'
"The proprietor had a good many
rough customers to deal with, and his
pistol was handy. In a second it was
out and the man covered. Then he de-
manded the price Of the breakfast.
1.-THE man, apparently unmoved, look
ed at the shooting iron with curiosity.
1t was a queer, clumsy affair Of ancient
date. and 1t was evident that he had
v seen its like before. Suddenly
his expression Of curiosity changed to
one Of apprehension, even terror. and
he drew back a step.
"Is-that-a stomach pump he fal.
tered.
"rhis story has a happy ending" the
congressman concluded. "The man
kept his Observation-Disclosures Post.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Soldiers Additional Application.
No. O6O.

In the United States Land Office, Great Falls,
Montana, July d, 1908.
Notice ls hereby given that
ARTHUR 4. MCLEISH,
of Fort Benton, Montana, a. the assignee by
mesne conveyance of Adelia s., widow of Will
liam T.. Maxson, on June I'D, A. ID. 1908, has
made application for the NEk SEA section 10.
township % north, range 10 east, in Chouteau
county, Montana. Within the next thirty days
from the date hereof protests or contests against
this application or selection on the ground of
adverse possession, or that the land is more val
liable for its mineral than for agricultural pur-
poses will be received and noted for report to
the commissioner of the general land office.
j. NJ. BURLlNGAME, Register.
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CUBE ROOT.
Do You Know the Method Of Extract.
ing It Without Pain?


Think of the inestimable value of
knowing how to extract cube root. All,
there is the priceless boon! Knowing
that has saved us money many and
many a time, to say nothing Of the
social blunders it has assisted us to
avoid. Do I know vet how it was
done? Certainly. l know it just as
we'll as if it We're yesterday that l stud
led it. You take the number whose
cube root is paining it so that nothing
but extraction a relieve it, put 1t
down on a piece of paper or on your
slate and divide it off into periods Of
three figures each. Write 4-11-44 to
the left, multiply that by 800, divide it
by something, then pour some red ink
on your handkerchief. tell teacher you
have the nosebleed and go home.
That's the way | usually did it. No
doubt it is lone much the same way
by the ingenious youth Of the present
generation.
Is there a successful man living to-
day and holding up his head among
other successful men who cannot pain
lessly extract the cube root without
giving the number an anaesthetic? If
SO, he should he ashamed OF himself.
He is a freak. and he attained distinc-
ton by a 1uke. Some day the muck
rakers will get to probing around, and
when they discover that he can't ex-
tract the cube root Of anything his
career will be ended and his gray hairs
will sink in sorrow to a dishonored,
Unison grown grave. The jails and
asylums are filled with vacant faced
and craven hearted wretches who
never learned the way to remove a
cube root, no matter if the number con-
tanning it was threatened with blood
poison. They don't know whether to
run a horsehair loop down its throat,
as in the case of gapes. or whether to
use tweeZers.
Let us try to impress upon our chill
dren-by precept-the importance of
cube root extraction, but let us have
business elsewhere in case they ask
us to show them how.-Strickland w.
Gillian In Chicago News.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
The Good Did Days.

The richest man In King Charles
lis England could not get so good
a dinner as tens Of thousands will sit
down to today. Cattle were of a Ear
poorer breed, vegetables were few and
bad and the commonest conveniences
OF the table were unknown. Fish
knives, for instance, are hardly con.
sidered an extravagant luxury, but Mr..
Gladstone could remember when they
were not to be found on any table
London Telegraph.
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Notice Of Contest,
UNlTED STATES LAND OFFICE,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFlCE,
GREAT FALLS. Mont, June Is, 1908.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been lied
In this Office by
DONALD SILI.ERS BANNATYNE,
contestant, against homestead entry No. 470,
made January 23, 1903, for the Sh NWA, NEA
NWA,NWA NEl section "a, township -, north,
range I east, by Hansine Wangen, contestee, in
which 1t is alleged that Hansine Wangen absn-
doned the above described land: that he has
changed his residence therefrom for more than
ak months since making the said entry, and
last past: that said tract Ia not cultivated and
settled upon by said party ~ required by law,
said parties are hereby notified to appear, re-
s ! % a! ana ph . 20 evidence nn e,onc ~ Ia ssid h alteration ION
Register and Receiver at the United States Land
Office in Great Falls, Mont.
The said contestant having, In a proper afida.
Wit filed June -, 1908, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service of
this notice cannot be made 1t IL hereby ordered
and directed that = UGH motto Q be given nv due and
proper publication.
j. NJ. BURLINGAME, Register.
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A Genuine Crouch.

A certain farmer noted for constant
complaining was met by a friend one
morning.
Zine weather, James," said the lat
ter.
For them as amt got to work."
was the response.
"Your farm looks In fine condition"
ITO them's as amt got to dig in It,"
"Well, James, I'm glad your wife's
better"
"Them us don't have to live with her
may be!'-London Family Herald.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
No. O63-Great Falls List No. As.
Notice for Publication.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GRHAT FAIJS- Mont .Julv Z

UNEAT rALI.sS NOHt'i July = IWN'
Notice is hereby given that the
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY,
whose postofice address IL st. Paul. Minnesota,
has this 7th day of July, 1901, filed in this office
it's application No. 063 to select under the pro-
visions of the act of congress-, approved July l,
1898, go Stat. 5D7, 6aD the southeast quarter of
the southeast quarter OF section 81, In township
70 north OF ran e 10 east of the Montana princi-
pal meridian, containing 40 acres.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands above described, or desiring to object be-
cause of the mineral character of the land, or for
SHOULD file their aftidsvits of protest in thi. of.
flee on or before the 10th day of August, 1905.
J. NJ. BURLINGAME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Meals and Brains.

We give too much thought to our
meals, for instance. They need con-
irving, and it is pleasant to have them
set te%mptingly upon a table on which
fresh flowers are arranged and to eat
them in a room wherein there is not a
speck of dust, but 1t is not right that
our bodies should be fed at the expense
Of our souls or that the dust should be
taken from every ledge in our house
and left to gather thickly in our brains.
Reader Magazine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Merely a Sample.

"What is the matter, little boy"
asked the professor. Have you the
measles?"
"Nope," answered the boy. "I've got
the meas!e. They's only one Of EN-"
THAT'S Singular mused the pro
fessOr.-CLicago Tribune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Chinese Torture.

The ingenuity Of the Chinese in de.
vising punishment for offenders sur
passes that Of the most cruel people of
the middle ages. Some time ago a boy
was kidnapped from a village about
thirty miles from Chinkiang and
brought to that city to be sold. The
kidnapers were arrested and returned
to the village, where the people dug a
hole In the ground. like a grave. about
three feet deep, covered the bottom
and sides with unslaked lime, placed
the offender. with his hands and feet
tied, upon the lime and covered his
body with the same material. Then
they filed the hole full Of water, and
as the lime Stacked he was roasted
alive and his body consumed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Desert land..Final Proof.

UNITED STATES Lam OFFICE,
LEwIsrOwN, Mont, June Is, 1905.
Notice lie hereby given that
ALMON F.. MATHEWS,
Of Everson, Fergus county, Montana, who, on
August l, 1904, made desert land entry No. 2643,
for supposed 81 SWk section 3, Wy NWk Sec
ton 10, township 20 north, range IA east, Mon.
tana principal meridian, has fled notice of in
tention to make final proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before Chas. II.
Boyle, U. 8. commissioner, at Fort Benton, Mon
tsna, on the LIST day Of August, 1908.
. Claimant names a. witnesses: Jurgen Engel.
liant, George n. Knapp, Charles g. Akerley and
Winfield 3. Guthridge, al Of Everson, Mont.
c.. E. McKOIN, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Desert land..FtnaI Proof.
III STATES LAND ,

UNITED STATBs LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, July II, 1908.
Notice IL hereby given that
LIZZIE g. GARIN,
OF Great Falls, Montana, who, on October 4, 1904,
made desert land entry No. ia, (serial No. Oi2sj
tor the Eh NWk, wy Mex, WY sen, EN-
SWk section Y, township 81 north, range . east,
to make fnal proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before John Mcdowell, U.
:; commissioners. at his Office in Gold Butte,
Montana, on the 2lst day of August, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses: Charles Am
bury, Anthony H. Fey, Fred r. Parent and Frank
Smith, all of Gold Butte, Montana.
j. NJ. BURLINGAME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Notice Of Final Proof,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, June %, 1908.
Notice IL hereby given that
PETER CARL GRAVERT,
of Big Sandy, Montana, who, on April 9Th, 1907,
made homestead entry No 4O2s, for the SWL
SWA section 4, lots 5, 6 and 9. NEi4 SEA section
5, township Is north, range Ii east, Montana me-
ridian, has filed notice of intention to make final
tve-year proof to establish claim to the land
shove described, before Edgar b.. Newhall, Z. 3.
commissioner, at his office in Big Sandy, Mon
tana, on the Sd day of August, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses: Samuel 4. Mil.
Ter, Edward Moe, Robert Il. Cowan and Henry
Jappe, all of Big Sandy, Montana.
j. NJ. BCRLINGAME. Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Notice Of n Proof.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
GREAT FALLS, Mont, July 10, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that
JOHN TALLON,
OF Fort Benton, Montana, who, on August 10,
1901, made homestead application No. ~, 500,
ship % north, range : east; lot 1, VIZ SEX, sec.
ton u, township % north, range east, Montana
meridian, has filed notice of intention to make
final five year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Chas. H. Boyle, q.
8. commissioner, at his office in Fort Benton.
Montana, on the I'D day Of August. 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses: William Witt,
Charles G. Records, Fred Early and John F. Sui.
livan, all of Fort Benton, Mont.
j. M. BURLINGAME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
The Rubicon,

The RIblcon was the small stream
separating ancient Italy from Cisalpine
Gaul. the province which had been
allotted to Caesar. When Caesar cross.
ed this stream at the head Of an armed
force he passed beyond the limits Of
his W province and legally became
IN invader of Italy.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Oisappojnted,

Sylvia-What's the matter: You look
rs If you had lost your last friend
Maude-l went to see a fortune teller
Yesterday, and she told me l was going
to marry a tall, dark man, The only
real rich fellow I know Is dumpy and
has red hair,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Desert land..FInal Proof.

UNITED SrArEs LANE OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, June q, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that
NANCY c. RUSSELL,
assignee of William Huleey, of Great Falls,
Montana, who, on August ID, 1904. made desert
land entry No. 1865, for the NWA MEX, EH
NWk, SWk NWk section q, township 81 north,
range l east, Montana meridian, has dled notice
Of intention to make nnal proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, before John
Mcdowell. U. 9. commissioner, at his office in
Gold Butte, Montana, ON the LIST day Of August,
1903.
Claimant names 40 Witnesses: Cornelius E.
Price, Thomas o. Laughlin, 1eaac Evans and
Albert Males, all of West Butte, Mont.
j. NJ. BURLINGAME. Register,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Sion of

First Magazine Editor-I believe my
youngster is cut out for an editor
Second Editor-Why so? First Editor
Everything he gets his hands on he
runs and throws into the wastebas-
ket -Lippincott's Magazine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Notice Of Final Proof.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont. July 10

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
Notice ie hereby given that
DANIEL DUPEE,
of Fort Benton, Montana, who, on July 22d. 1908.
made Homestead entry No. s5s, (serisl No. OlsSj
Tor tn. Ea NEA, NJ SEA section %, township
filed notice of intention to make dnal Hve-year
proof to establish claim to the land above de-
scrlbed, before Chas. H.. Boyle, U. 8. commis-
the 18th day of August, 1909.
Claimant names az witnesses: benjamin b.
MandeviIle, OF Steele. Montana; John Postill,
Benton, Montana.
j. NJ. BURLINGAME. Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Tract--Publlc Land Sale.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, June q, 1908.
Notice IL hereby given that, a. directed by the
Commissioner Of the General Land Office, under
the provisions of the Act of Congress approved
June p, 1905, ga Stats, 5l7,) we will offer at
public sale, to the highest bidder, at 10 o'clock
Q. m. on the Sd day Of August next, at this office,
the following tract of land: EN- MN section 81,
township - north, range . east, Montana me-
ridian.
Any persons claiming adversely the above de.
scribed lands are advised to file their claims, or
objections, on or before the time designated for
sale.
j. NJ. BURLINGAME, Register.
G. A. WlLSUN Receiver.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Great Falls List No. AZ.
Notice for Publication.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

GREAT FALLS, Mont, June Il, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY,
whose postofice address is st. Paul, Minnesota,
has this 18Th day of June, 1908, filed in this Office
its application to select under the provisions of
ga Stat, 59,, 500 the southeast quarter of the
southeast quarter of section 80, in township Fl
north of range 5 east Of Montana principal meri-
dian, containing 40 acres.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because of
the mineral character of the land. or for any
other reason, to the disposal to applicant, should
file their afhdavits of protest in this office on or
before the 3lst day Of July, 1908.
j.. NJ. B~URLINGAME, Register.
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Frank About It.

Shoe Store Salesman - What size
would You like, madam: Miss Larjun
I'D like a No. 2, but there's no use
talking about that. You may as well
show The your No. 5's.-London Tele-
graph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-10

from the effects of the injury. 1t was
learned that the mans name was Ed
ward Downey and that he had been
to Dixon with his brother, where they
paid visit 10 their aunt, Mrs. An
drew Salem. They had been wander
ing around the country for year or
more and were beating their way to
Des Moines at the time the accident
happened. The brother is still in Mo-
line. The remains will be taken to
Dixon for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-10
CITY CHAT.

Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Me TO Jones for a cheap stove.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For bus or express. Spencer & Trefz
Rollo, the Limit, tonight at the skat.
ing rink.
Kerler & Co. carpet cleaners, moved
to 171O Fourth avenue
Let Krell & Siemon do your furnace
and tin work; 1916 Third avenue.
l defy you to beat my prices on all
kinds of stoves. Jones. the second
hand man.
Don't shiver yourself into sickness;
take your small change to Jones and
get a stove.
Try Mrs. Austin's buckwheat -four.
Makes dandy cakes, with the genuine
flavor. Ask your grocer.
Good old fashioned cakes are made
from Mrs. Austin's buckwheat flour.
Fresh goods now at your grocers.
The meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the Y. M. c. A. was postponed
from last evening to next Monday
evening.
Gilmore's hams are small and sweet.
They make the best of breakfast meat
The only government inspected mar
ket in the city.
Justice of the Peace ]. E. Elliott this
morning officiated at the marriage of
George w. De Ford and Miss Eva
Sherman, both of Rock Island.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
union will give dinner at the Y. NJ.
c. A. Tuesday, March II, from 1870
to 1 o'clock. Dinner will be served
promptly.
DR.. Louis Ostrom, alderman of the
Seventh ward, appeared at the coun-
lcil meeting last evening with a box
of cigars under his arm. He passed
them with the explanation that a son
lad been born at the Ostrom home.
To accommodate the rapid increase
| of business, l have leased the entire
second floor, refitted the studio with
most modern and up-to-date facilities,
making it the best equipped in the
three cities. Increased expenses com,
tpel me to raise prices of photos, but
for 80 days you can have the benefit
of the change without extra charge
IS per dozen photos at So; 81 per doz
en- photos at $3.50; So per dozen pho
tos at $1.50, and for a special will
make 81 per dozen sepias at $3.50
All work guaranteed. Compare with
any high grade work Visitors wei
lcome Kerr 12071L Sacond avanua
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-10
Notice to the Public.

Kerler & Co., up to date carpet and
rug cleaners, moved to ITO Fourth
avenue, to larger quarters. Modern
machinery; all kinds of work in the
carpet, rug. mattresses and feather
line done right Rugs made, sewed
and sized Phone us New 5134, Old
coz, for prompt and better work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-10
March 10 In bistory.

lS39-Dudley Buck. noted American mu-
steal composer, born at Hartford.
lS45-Alexander III. car of Russia, born;
emperor 1881; died 1884.
1872 - Giuseppe (Joseph) Mazzfni. Italian
revolutionist, died at Pisa: born 1905.
l96-Eugene Richter. radical leader of the
German parliament. long an opponent
of Bismarck, and one of Germany's
most noted political editors, died In
Berlin; born 1898.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-10
COUNTY FINANCES
Full Meaning of Supervisors,
Action Just Being Realized
by Public Generally.
HAS ONLY $4,000 LEFT
This Sum Will Not Meet Absolutely
Necessary Running Expenses by
from $4,000 to $4,000.

The full meaning OF the resolution
of the board of supervisors adopted at
the meeting last week, announcing
that no bills will be allowed for prob
ably a year, is just beginning to be
realized. by the citizens of the county.
The county will not only not pay bills
for supplies furnished, but will be I'M
able to pay for services rendered, and
will probably not be able to meet the
regular pay rolls.
Has $4,000 Left.
The anticipated orders issued against
the taxes to be collected this month
and in April have exhausted about 70
per cent of the funds to be received.
This leaves about $4,000 to pay the
salaries of the officers for the next
year, and to pay such absolutely nee
essary expenses as election bills. The
primary election will cost about $4,000
and the general election in the fall
will require about $4,000. The 100000
will be insufficient by nearly $4,000.
it is estimated, to run the county until
the board can arrange to settle claims
against it,
What Must he Paid.
The sheriff's pay roll for last month
amounted to $SS5.S4. this sum includ-
ing, in addition TO his own salary, the
salary of the bailiffs and deputies, the
janitor, engineer, and elevator conduc-
tor. The treasurer's pay roll is $216
a month, and the county judge must
be paid $4,000 a year. Then, too,
there are the fees for the different jur-
les. amounting to big sums every month.
and the grand jury sessions, of which
there are three each year. These sums,
in a years time, added to the $4,000
for election expenses, will more than
exhaust the $4,000 remaining.
some seIf-Sustnining.
The offices of the circuit and county
the employees, and the county infirmary
has an income from the farm which is
sufficient to more than pay the eX-
penses of management The sheriffs
office, too, receives certain fees in
cases of civil suits, and these will be
applied toward the salaries.
The states attorneys salary is paid
in fees collected, and the superintend-
ent of schools and the circuit judges
are paid by the state.
May Not Pay JurIes.
There is a question as to whether
the county will issue certificates to
jurors. Jurors in the county and cir
cult courts, and the grand jurors, are
entitled to 81 day. Witnesses are
entitled to 81 a day and mileage.
Whether the law referred to by the
board in the resolution applies to is
suing orders TO jurors is a question
for the clerks to determine.
What Caused 1t.
The cause of such a condition in
Rock Island county, with its many
sources of revenue, is puZzling to
many To be sure, the court house
bonds, election expenses, and other
legitimate expenditures have used
much of the money, but surely there
is something wrong with the financial
system somewhere, to bring about
such a state of affairs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-10
INSANE MAN TRIES
TO MURDER HAAKON
Fires Dozen Shots Into Royal Castle
When King of Norway
is Absent.

Christiania, March 10-A Swede,
apparently insane, fired dozen bull
let's into the royal castle at noon to-
day. The man was promptly seized
by the police and disarmed. At the
police station he declared it was his
intention to kill King Haakon. The
king and queen were absent from the
castle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-10

Kodol - today the best known REM
edy for all disorders of the stomach,
such as dyspepsia, heart burn, sour
stomach and belching of gas. Sold
here by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-10

Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup acts
gently yet promptly on the bowels and
allays inflammation at the same time
1t is pleasant to take. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-10

Temperature at n. M, 81; mt $3.50
p. M, "a. Maximum temperature In last
"a hours, AZ; minimum, 81. Velocity of
wind at = IA. M, miles per hour. Stage
of water, 81 feet, fall of 2 feet in
last "a hours. Precipitation, none.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-10
GET ANOTHER "HARRY JONES"

Suspect in Charge.
A suspect has been arrested at
Guthrie Okla, so Sheriff Benham of
Muscatine is informed, who answers
the description of Harry Jones, the
murderer of the Van Wrinkles at Fair
port last fall. So many false clews
have been run down that the Musca-
tine authorities will not pay much at
tontion to this latest arrest unless the
resemblance of the man held is found
10 be more than usually marked.