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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-25

she would not take 81, 600 for what
DR.. Rea did for her ina few treat
ments. She had given up all hope OF
ever being cured.
Chas Beimert, Pierz, Mimi, cured.
of catarrhal deafness (ringing in.
ears).
= Arthur ". Jones, Little Falls,
Mimi. cured Of kidney. bladder and.
bowel trouble. Had been sick and
doctoring good many years and
spent lots Of money. Was advised by
friend to consult Dr. Rea. Mr..
Jones now says: ''Dr. Rea, you have
done all you promised for me. I feel
satisfied that I am cured. You may
use my name as testimonial if you
wish. I will always do all can for
you.
Miss Hannah Sherberg, Blackjack,
Mimi, writes; The medicine Of
DR.. Rea is helping me wonderful. 1
shall never forget him for what he has
done for me. -
Emil Gustafson, Puposky, M1nn.,
cured of tubercular glands. He says,
"Dr. Rea your treatment is the first
of many I have tried that has ever
done me any good.
Mrs. Magnus Hanson, Solway,
MIMI, cured Of stomach trouble and
nervousness.
Son Of NJ. Maher Of Perry, N. D,
with an open sore in the left lung
passing almost through the body. A
most remarkable case. Mrs. Maher
travelled long distance of nearly two
hundred miles from Perry, N. D., to,
Alexandria, Mimi, to see DR.. Rea.
She writes on July 1st, that the boy is
almost we'll. He has had SO far, only
four months treatment. This case
excites the curiosity of the most
skeptical. Those that believed that
such a disease could not be cured.
Charley Larson's son of FIVE years
old, Long Prairie. MIMI, suffering
from diabetes, and it was said by
local doctors, to be absolutely incur
able. Now we'll, after being three
months in DR.. Rea s care
Mrs. Casper Reuter-, Osakis, Mimi,
cured Of a severe case Of protruding
piles, catarrh of the. stomach and
other serious ailments. Mrs. Reuter-
| was in bad condition and has spent
lots of money when she consulted DR..
Rea, but was told by him she could be
cured which he quickly did.
VIM. Scheel, Alexandria, MIMI,
! cured of protruding piles of IA years.
standing by DR.. Rea's new plan Of
treatment, the hypodermlc injection
method. No operation or cutting.
Mr.. Scheel has sent DR.. Rea many
patients.
Dr.. Rea's wonderful cures are cuff
Gent reason to prove that he is one OF
the greatest specialists of modern times,
He makes regular monthly visits to the
following towns and will be at
St. Cloud, Grand Central Hotel, Mon
day Sept:26tb, from 1 until 8 .. m
Little Falla, Buchanan Hotel, Tuesday
Sept. goth, from 9 a. m. until 4 p. m.
Brainerd, Ransford Hotel, Wednesday
Sept. 3Oth, from 8 q. 10. until 1:45 p. No.
Bemidj;, Markham Botrl, Thursday,
Oct. lst. from 8 a. m. to 3 p. m.
Fosston. Commercial Hotel, Friday,
Oct. 2nd, from 9 q. e. to 4 p. m.
Detroit, Minnesota Hotel, Saturday
Oct. Bird, from 8 q. m. 10 4 p. m.
Perham, Merchants Hotel, Monday,
Oct: 9Th, from 8 a. m to 6 p. m,
| Long Prairie. Reicbert Hotel, Tuesday
Oct. 9th, from 1890 to p. N.
Sank Centre, Palmer House, Wednes-
day, Oct. 7th, from until 8 p. m.
Alexandria, Arlington Hotel, Thurs
day. October 6th, from 8 a. m. until s
| p. IN.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-25

~Dr. E. D. Jones, osteopathic
physician, st. Cloud, MINI. All
chronic diseases speciality. Is If
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-25

of kidney trouble and bladder disease
that was lnjuring his health and was
considered to be a hopeless case. vs.
August Zutz, Kimball Prairie,
Mimi, cured of enlargement of the
liver, stomach and bowel trouble.
Mrs. II. E. Bowers. Bemidji,
MINI. cured Of protruding piles. Says.
she would not take $1,000 for what
DR.. Rea did for her in q few treat
ments. She had given up all hope Of
ever being cured.
Chas. Beimert, Pierz, MINI, cured.
of catarrhal deafness ringing in,
ears).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-19

replied, almost sternly. Since you've
spoken first, I'm going to tell you several
things. One is, that accepted the syn
dicate's offer for the Nickel Trust so as TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-19

was aware of his slight change Of position
without turning her eyes.
WHAT made you say what you did
" to Mrs. Rushmore yesterday after
noon?" she asked,
About your
Yes"
'She asked me pointblank what 1
thought of Logotheti," Van Torp an
swered. Il told her that l couldn't give
her an unbiased opinion of the man you
meant to marry, because | had always
hoped to marry you myself
"Oh-was that the way it happened?"
Mrs Rushmore could hardly have
misunderstood me- said Van Torp,
gathering the reins of himself, SO to say,
for anything that might happen
No But it sounds differently when
you say it yourself"
That was just what / said, anyhow"
answered Van Torp. II didn't think
she'd go and tell you right away; but
since she has, l don't regret having said
that much"
1T was straightforward, at all events
If it was all true There was the faint
est laugh in her tone as she spoke the
last words.
Its true, right enough, though l
didn't expect that l should be talking to
you about this sort of thing tonight
1.-The effect on Mrs Rushmore was
extraordinary, positively Illuminating"
Margaret said more lightly. "She says l
ought to break off my engagement at
once and marry you. Fancy!"
That's very kind of her, I'm sure"
observed Van Torp.
Il don't think So l like it less and
less, the more l think of it,
oil hf,f I c
natural, since you've concluded to marry
him, and it can't be helped. l wasn't
going to say anything against him, and
l wouldn't say anything for him; so there
was nothing to do but to explain, which
l did. I'm sorry you think / did wrong;
but should give the same answer again"
Mrs Rushmore. thinks that Kon-
stantin is designing foreigner because
he's Greek man of business, and that
you are perfection because you are an
American business man"
If 1 am perfection, that's net the
real reason" said Van Torp, snatching
serious current; but Margaret did not
laugh.
you are not perfection, nor / either"
she answered gravely. You are famous
in your way, and people call me cele-
brated in mine; but SO far as the rest
is concerned we are just two ordinary
human beings, and if we are going to be
friends We must understand each other
from the first, as far as we can"
I'm try to do my SHARE said Van
Torp, taking her tone.
Very we'll I'll do mine began by
thinking you were amusing, when first
met you Then you frightened me last
winter, and hated you. Not only that,
l loathed you,-there's no word strong
enough for what / felt. When / saw
you in the audience, you almost paralyzed
my voice. :.
Il didn't know it was as bad as that"
said Van Torp quietly.
Yes. 1t was worse than l can make
you understand. And last spring, when
you were in so much trouble, / believed
every word that was said against you,
even that you had murdered your part
ner's daughter in cold blood to get rid
of her, though that looked as incredible
to sensible people as it really was. 1t
was only when I saw how Lady Maud
believed in you that I began to waver,
and then understood"
I'm glad you did"
80 am l. But she is such good
woman herself that nobody can be really
bad in whom she believes. And now I'm
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
TUNNEL UNDER
HUDSON OPENED
President Pressed Button That Start
cd Train FromNew Y Ork to Hoboken.
THE INITIAL CEREMONIES

A tunnel and subway system con
Meeting Hoboken with New York city
by tubes under the Hudson river was
formally opened when President
Roosevelt pressed a button in Wash.
ington. thus starting an official train
from New York To llohuken
The train carried the governors OF
New York and New Jersey and OH
Cials OF the three cities Interested 10
the new station OF the Delaware. Lack.
awanna 4 Western railroad IN Hu.
bok3n. whore exercises were held in
celebration OF the beginning OF the
operation OF the new system There
u letter from President Roosevelt was
read and speeches We're delivered by
the two governors and several city ".
ncials.
Time OF travel between the metrop-
oils and the cities and towns across
the river will be cut in half Trains
will rush from Nineteenth street and
Sixth avenue to Hoboken IN ten min
utes Before the end of the year The
Newark extension will BE- finished
and passengers may step into a train
in Herald square and be- landed In the
heart of Newark in less than twenty
minutes.
Elaborate ceremonies attended the
opening OF the tunnels Governor
Hughes. OF New York Governor Fort,
Of New Jersey and between ige hun
dred and six hundred guests. among
them several men Of prominence in
every branch OF business and profes
sions entered an eightcar train at the
station at Nineteenth street and Sixth
avenue, II was started when President
Roosevelt pressed a button in Wash
ington Stops were made at Fourteenth
street at Eighth street at Greenwich
and Christopher streets after which
the train duplicate OF those to be
used in the regular service made the
dip under the river
II made short stop al the divid
ing line between the two states. the
place being marked by colared lights
Twelve minutes after leaving Nine
teenth street ii came 70 a stop In Ho
boken, and there the passengers left
the cars
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
Neoroes Did The sboo,Ino.

That the shooting IN the ARRAY at
Brownsville. Texas on the night
OF Aug. 1915. 1906 was dom
by some Of the negro soldier.
OF the Twenty-fifth United States
infantry and that the testimony taken
before the senate committee on mill
tary affairs fails TO identify the guilty
parties is the opinion of eight mem
bers OF the committee Four members
OF the committee voted against this
decision and one member did not vote
The resolution declaring the guilt OF
the negroes was submitted by senator
lodge and was adopted after fye res
olutions by Senator Foraker one by
Senator Dupont and one by Senator
Scott all OF which were offered a. sub
stitutes. had been voted down
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29

Chief Of Police Benton, OF Fayette-
vile y c. was shot TO death In
front OF his home In this city just
after the churches had let out by a
negro Sab Murchison crazed with
drink This man also shot two ne
groes few minutes before h shot the
chief Murchison was captured an
hour after the shooting and placed in
Jail he Is suffering with a wound In
the thigh inflicted by chief Bentons
sixtecn-yearold son. who just after his
father was shot seized the dead ON
GERS pistol and pursued the murderer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29

Death brought a tragic close Ia the
annual dance OF the students Of Nor.
gan Park academy al Chicago.
While the dancers we're preparing 70
depart Miss Blanche Arnold. eighteen
years old expired in the parlor OF the
school gymnasium. where she was
waiting for carriage My I've hal
the best time OF my life" she said,
Just before she fell Her death came
after she had danced most OF the
night and the physicians said the vic.
len; exercise brought on the attack OF
heart failure.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29

Here Is "a strange fact. There are
today no bookstalls on the Belgian
state railways.
Whether this Is In the interests OF
the eyesIght of the passengN+s or In
order 10 secure that their attention IL
not distracted from the soap and other
advertisement tablets which. In three
languages. are the pride OF the Neither.
lands does not appear. but the govern.
ment has closed the stalls which hith-
erto had existence.
Spa Is TO petition through its authors
and journalists for leave to bring back
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
schooIbov Shoots Himself.

Despondent over an idea that his
s-ther wished 70 get rid a. him William
Miller. sixteen-year-old sch0olboy
living in Brooklyn. went 10 his room
and shot himself through the head
with a revolver. He died at the hos
pital. bloodstained note tightly
clutched in the boys hand and ad
dressed TO his father. read Il shot
myself because you wanted 10 get
rid OF me and because | stole $2.25
Goodbye" The father OF the dead
boy said he knew nothing of the
money referred to by his son. nor did
be know Of any reason for his act.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
Died q Fright when He Saw Ghost

because ne imagined he saw his own
ghost IN a mirror. Michael Ostropshot.
who died near New Philadelphia Pa.
is said 20 have been literally scared
20 death The looking glass was hung
IN such a peculiar way in his home
that Whenever the owner looked into
Il he saw two images OF himself one
a shadow misty likeness in the rear.
He was so frightened that although
entirely we'll he predicted he would
not live out the month.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
Furnishes Bow By ptchfork Jabs.

In the county cour, al Lacrosse.
Wis. Angus, Mundstock who is a
prosperous farmer admitted that he
had punished his foster-son Arthur.
aged fifteen years. by jabbing him with
a pitchfork The boys body from
neck 10 knees. was covered with
wounds and scars Mundstock confess
cd that he had punished him this way
for ten years The prisoner was fined
SIS and costs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
VIM Raise $500. 900.

Cardinal Gibbons was rendered a
reception In Washington by the
Knights OF Columbus This organiza-
tion proposes To raise a fund OF
$500 600 for the Catholic University
OF America and in brief address the
cardinal commended The movement.
Resolutions OF sympathy at the death
OF Right Rev Henry Yates Satterlee.
the Episcopal bishop at Washington.
were adopted
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
Many Sleepless Nights. Owing to Per
sistent Cough. Relief Found at
Last

For several winters past my wife
has been troubled with most persistent
and digagreeable cough. which invariably
extended over period of several weeks
and caused her many sleepless nights. :"
writes Will j. Hayner, editor of the
Burnley, Colo, Bulletin Various RENE
dies were tried each year, with no bene-
fetal results IN November last the
cough again put in an appearance and
my wife. acting on the suggestion of Il
friend. purchased a bottle Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. The result was
indeed marvellous. After three doses
the cough entirely disappeared and has
not manifested itself since. +" This
remedy is for sale by r. d. Cottingham
& Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
Four Burqlars strip House.

while Mrs Jennie Grifis, OF st.
Louis. was downtown shopping, four
energetic burglars drove an unlettered
moving van to her home al 22O6 Chero-
kee street and looted the house OF
everything except canary bird. Even
two stoves. with fire In them. were
taken NeighbOrs who saw the four
men lndustriously at work supposed
Mrs Grifiis was moving out OF the
house. When Mrs. Grifiis fp j
home she found only the g.: "a 1t
bird flying about the smoke .aci
vacant rooms
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
counterfeIter convlcted.

Bartholomew Ruli was convicted Al
Trenton. \ j on the charge OF hav
ing counterfeit money In his pos.
session Ruiz was arrested at At.
lantic City last summer His defense
was that the counterfeit money had
been dropped by another person and
that he had picked II up. His story
was not believed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
Lono Chase For Murderer.

After a chase OF over ten thousand
miles. Detective d. o. Baldwin. Of
Roanoke. Va. brought back from the
Argentine Republic by way OF Eng
land, Moses Faris. a young Syrian
wanted IN Virginia for the killing OF a
ellow-countryman Frank Assaid. last
March. Faris asserts that he killed
Assald. who was a merchant in Roam
oke. In self-defense. after the man had
attacked him with a knife.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
Famished wolf Bites Three Persons

A famishel wolf came out 0f The
swamp near Chanee No ana ran
through the streets OF the town biting
three persons before 1t was killed.
Alien Stokes a railroad employe was
SO severely bitten on the right leg that
he Immediately started for ST Louis
for treatment fearing hydrophobia
John Lewis and small negro boy
were bitten Citizens pursued the wolf
10 the swamp and shot ID
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29

]. Frank Afilerbach, the president
Of the Perkasia CPa) school board,
pleaded guilty TO forging $4,000
worth Of bonds OF the Perkasie school
district and was sentenced by Judge
Stout TO the eastern penitentiary for
period OF eleven years at hard labor
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
Doctor Sleeps II Days: Awakes strong

For more than pa hours Or W a
deep sleep After As hours he was sup
posed TO be dying Watched by nurses
and relays OF doctors he came out OF
his slumbers with a clear vision good
appetite and In perfect health Ten
physicians examined their brother
practitioner and several Of them saw
the case is a complete puzzle During
his sleep DR.. Egbert's body was limp
and he seemed like a man dying. He
says the sleep was not the result OF any
liquor or narcotic and that the whole
period IL blank 10 him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29

The life OF little An,oinette Mey.
ers two Years Old. OF Pittsburg has
been saved By the heroic sacrifices
made by her mother and her sister
aged fifteen wears The child was
terribly burned and skin was grated
from the mother and sister both of
whom are in serious condition. II
Is said however. all viii recover.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
To discuss Welfare Of the Child.

The program for the first interna
fional congress for the welfare OF the
child. to be held under the auspices Of
the National Mothers Congress iu
Washington March 10 TO Il has been
completed The congress will be opened
by President Roosevelt al the White
House with an address Delegates
win be in attendance from all ovet
the world. The United States sill BE-
officially represented BY Elmer ELS
worth Brown. appointed By President
Roosevelt. and eacn state will b. rep
resented by a delegate appointed BY
its governor The congress promises
10 be the most important OF the kind
ever held. and many puzzling ques
lions bearing upon the life and train
ing Of children will be discussed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
Teeth Came Loose; choksd to Death

Isaac Yeskowitz. sixty-nIne years
old an inmate of the Hebrew home.
New York. was choked TO death
by his false teeth While at supper
both the upper and lower sets came
loose and lodged IN his throat and he
strangled before the cause could he
learned
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
Unable 70 TAX. Fortune Is Lost.

Benjamin Soul. an eccentric ciu.
zen OF Warren county Illinois. lost
the power OF speech before he died.
and couldn't tell his attendants where
his $4,000 Is hidden He frantically
tried 10 talk. but his tongue was para.
lyzed The wealth is believed 10 be
buried near his home. but cannot be
found
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29

Sufferers who say they have tried
everything without benefit are the peo-
pie we are looking for. We want them
to know from glad experience that Ely 5
Cream Balm will cure Cold in the Head.
Hay Fever. and the most advanced and
obstinate forms Of Nasal Catarrh. This
remedy acts directly on the inhamed
sensitive membranes. Cleansing. sooth-
ing and healing. One trial will con-
vince you of its healing power Price
soc. All druggists. or mailed by Ely
Bros. So Warren Street, New York.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
OvERTAXED
Hundreds Of Snow Hill Readers Know
What II Means.

The kidneys are overtaXed;
Have to much to do.
They tell about it in many aches and
pains
Backache, sideache. headache.
Early symptoms of kidney ills.
Urinary troubles, diabetes Bright 5
disease follow
Henry c. Miller, Pocomoke City, Md.
says: A few months ago ! was taken
with severe ache across the small of
my back which continued tog grow worse
until ! was unable to arise from sitting
position without enduring severe pain.
had heard of Doan's Kidney Pills and
what they were recommended for SO
Immediately procured box. Before |
had taken the contents of two boxes
the misery had entirely disappeared and
have had no return of any symptom of
kidney disorder since that time.
know that Doan's Kidney Pills live up
to their representations and earnestly
recommend this remedy.
For sale by all dealers Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. New York.
sole agents for United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
Irthe Baby is Cutting Teeth

BE sure and use that old aud we'll.
tried remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, for children tecthing. II soothes
the child. softens the gums, allnys all
pain. cures wind collie and Is the best
remedy for diarrhoea Twenty five
cents a bottle
IT Is THE BEST OF ALL
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act. June 30. 1906. Serial number. l09s
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29

Samuel Hambleton, postmaster at
Rising Sun, has been reappointed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29

Rev. Frank Mousley has resigned a.
pastor Of the Gospel Chapel at Proyi
dence, Cecil County.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS
The Latest Closing Prices In the
Principal Markets.

PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR weak
winter extras, new. S3.sOQ 1 10; Penn
mills. fancy. s5.5OQ575. RYE FLOUR
steady. per barrel. 81 goa i.65. WHEAT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29

Wayne Durborow. of Lombard, cap
tured three raccoons in one night. One
of the animals weighed Is pounds.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-29
ess T2Ekp SEEDS
WATERMELON SEED Pound

Kolb's Gem Watermelon G0c
ElO~;I, H.. ~ a----.- i.-- eco
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-06
sovEaNea CUMMINs' PROMISE.

April. l9, 1906.
Ilva. W. II. Torbert.
Dshuque. Iowa:
II nete what yea say in regard to
Senator Allison. am not q candidate
for Senator Allissr's place nor have
ever suggested the thing to nsrtal
man. II simFly abominable the way
my enemies lie about me. an q can.
didxte for governor. nothing else. II
wsuld be justaas appropriate for me to
deny that was q candidate Tor presi.
6cnt Of the Omitted States or for the ap.
pointment &f some vacancy IN the su.
pr me eeutt Of the United States as to
deny my candidacy asainst Senator
Allison. II is gnmitieated rot and
should not deceive cry man. With
sincere >esards an. Yours truly.
AlHURT B. CUMMlNS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-06
10 ALL SUBSCRIBERS

1hetu. s. Es~eenment says we cansaot
ma1lysr, paper u second xssss rates u
yoGarea anOrs than esne yer n ,sSzears on
sulncripsion. rlhis leaves - alternative
dor ss. eI,oek - ah. address tag On this
paper ~ad ,see tAhat your sapsr Is paid
observation-disclosures.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-06
unaayashsse Hogs to Sci dsalt forget to see
HENRY REEVES,
The Largest
Shipper of Hogs

Vest Of Chicaaa, who ships nom Is dit
lesept points, covering territory OF 4
hundred miles ii, either objection, and
tl6r 20 years has paid the highest prices
Ole side of Chicago. You will fnd his
able lieutenAnt, Mr. Dick Elliott, at the
WIaneshiek Co. State Bank r at the c.
r. Il ST. Pad stock yards. l3-1gr-pd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-06

1t has come to this. A daring
fearless Of the fair sex, des.
cribes the Merry Widow hat, as "a
manhole cover with an exploded OK
liver scattered around on top"