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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30
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ROCK ISLAND ILL., 41.so5as ~ ssEssSSaH5 O.
Remnants, 2oc yd. Mon

CILK Remnants, 2oc I'd. Mon
y day at $50 a. m, 5ec to sloo Silk
remnants at 2oc yard.-The Silk
event that always creates furore. The
time is here fo5 the regular mid-season
clearance of remnants of plain and fancy
Silks, the accumulation of several months
of busy silk selling.
Silks of nearly every desirable weave
and color, plain color Taffetas. fancy Suit
ing Taffetas, some Foulards 24-inch wide.
ETC., ETC., about 1900 yards in all. includ-
ing number of odd pieces, enough for a
full suit waists, ETC., ETC., ALL ALL all at
29c yard
At SIC yard we offer some 1900
yards of ST 90 and $l.25 fancy Taffetas in
full pieces, handsome designs and excellent
qualities, also Cheney Brothers Shower
proof Foulard Silks in all sorts of colors.
sold tine country over at 81 90 yard these
two purchases that we secured at about
half their value, will be sold as bought, ST.
and ST rs values, all at 58c yard.
Be prompt Monday, $50 a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30

lS8I-Major Ben: Perley Poore, jour
nalist and author. died; born 1920,
1900-Owing to the threatening atti.
tude of Chinese rebels, American,
British, German, italian, Russian
and japanese troops We're ordered
to guard the foreign legations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30

Christs Home Mission, 1902 Third
avenue. Services at p. M,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30
One Man Did 1t Before.

ton of affairs. the system has grown
from a horse car service of but few
cars to an electrically equipped sys-
tenn, giving metropolitan service and
Isecond to none in comparison with cit
les the size of our own tri-cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30


Pentecostal meetings are held every
might at 7:45 o'clock and on Sunday
at II a. IN. and 7:45 D. M, on the cor
ner of Eighth street and Sixteenth
avenue, Moline. Bible school Sunday
at 10 a. m. Tuesday evening is devo.
ted to divine healing. To reach the
place, take Elm street car to Seventh
lstreet and Eighteenth avenue, then go
TWO blocks north and one east The
meetings will be conducted by e. j.
White, 312 Seventeenth avenue, Mo-
line, Ill.
Free Swedish Mission, corner of
Eleventh street and Fifth avenue. Sun.
day school at $3.50 a. m. Services at
10:45 a. m and 7:45 p. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at 8.
Y NJ C. A., corner Nineteenth
street and Third avenue.
West End Sunday school, 700 Sixth
street. Sunday school at 2:SO D. m
Prayer meeting Friday evening at
/ 1880. w. B. Barker, superintendent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30
Nay 80 In History.

1C40-Petcr Paul Rubens.
the great Flemish art
ist, died: born 1871.
1Iii-Alezander Pope,
poet. died; born 1858.
lT7S-Voltaire died; born
1854.
1S14-Peace of Paris and
end of the Napoleon
ic wars. the Waterloo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30

Salvation Army Barracks, 1909 Sec
ond avenue. Ensign William Buike-
ma, officer in charge Services as fol-
lows: Holiness meeting at 1890 a.
m. Family gathering at p m. Even.
ing service at s D. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets 7:19, rises 4:27; moon sets
S:04 D. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30

over Sunday. The business of the
convention will be completed this
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30

pastor Mass at and 1890 a. IN.
Sunday school at 2 p. m. Vespers at 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30
Beer That Is Beer.

Beer That Is Beer.
II you want to drink good beer, order
the Davenport Mailing company's pale
export. Delivered anywhere in Rock
Island. Both phones, north 169.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30
CUPERIORITY in Diamonds-Some c

SOFEKlONll IN OlamOnQS-SOme OF
- the most important features to be considered IN
selecting Diamonds the cut and brilliancy of the
stone. color. responsibility of the firm from whom
you buy. and. of course the price All these points
we claim as reasons why you should buy Diamonds
here.
You will find the variety always quality always
the finest and in price always little less than else
where Starting with the smaller l-8 carat mount
ed Diamonds as low as 1850 and up to the finest
most brilliant larger Diamonds to almost any price
you'd care to pay.
Fine selection of Tiffany and Novelty hand en-
graved Ring Mountings stud nountings. Brooches
ETC.. all Ia KIT solid gold the very choicest and
est styles produced at most moderate prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30
HANGS ONCE MORE
Second Arp Sponge Case Tried
in Davenport Results in Dis
agreement of Jury.
ONE MAN AGAINST OTHERS
Result of Noted Litigation Same as in
the First Hearing-SeekGr Grounds
for Third Trial.

After being out as hours the Daven-
port Jury in the ARP sponge case,
wherein Mrs. Annie Arp asked DAM
ages of $4,000 from DIR. A. l.. Hage-
boeck, Dr. J.. T. Halter and DR.. ]. II.
Meyhaus, reported unable TO agree at
o'clock yesterday afternoon and was
discharged the jury stood IL to
in favor of Mrs. Arp. The case was
first tried year ago and the jury
disagreed then.
The defendants are charged with nav
ing left a surgeons, sponge in the
body of Johannes Arp, husband of the
plaintiff, when they performed an ep-
GRAFTON for appendicitis. This, it is
alleged, caused an absess, which re-
suited in death.
One Man Did 1t Before.
In the former trial the jury was
hung in the same manner as the one
that reported yesterday, one man
standing out against the others 1t
|! is charged that business relationship
between the obstinate juror and one
of the defendants was discovered in
the former trial aud the plaintiffs are
searching for evidence of a similar ma
ture, this time to use as a basis oil
| a motion for another trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30
saw Clothing ON Bank.

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS. :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30
FOOD Stockings = good buying, good

GOOD Stockings good buying, good
- taste and satisfaction Is causing the women to
flock TO our Hosiery Counters as never before. We
verify believe that by the arrangements We have
made In changing our import Hosiery purchases and
the new American Makes have adopted. that
today our Hosiery Stock stands head and shoulders
above any other Hosiery stock in the three cities both
in variety long wearing qualities and moderate prices.
Just now while Tans scarce and much wanted
show Wonen's Tan Cotton and Mercerized Hose,
plain embroidered. Women's Imported Cotton and
Isle Hose. Nut Brown, Golden Brown. Oak Browns,
and Russell Tan Shades. Womens Foreign Lisle and
Silk Lsle Hosiery in Lace Gauze Embroidered and
Plain styles, all imported for per pair. 2sc 35c.
SOC. SIC. 75c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30
IN The CHURCHES.

Continued from Page six.)
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THE day of inferior shoes, but other

THE day of inferior shoes, but other
4 high-class garments on the same man has
passed
The character OF the man is indicated as much
by the character OF his shoes as by anything
he wears. Men who deserve best shoes coming
here more and more--the young fellows we'll as the
moe Sedate but careful dressers The STYLE fit COM
fort and long wearing qualities of our Mems Shoes
becoming better known every day Here you get
the best Shoes and Oxfords without paying clear up
to the top notch price Our shoes at $50, 800.
$50. 400 and 500 superior. You buy
almost as good shoes for money in some other
stores
Just now Oxforls are In great demand We
recommend especially Mems 7 an and Golden
Brown Russia Calf. Patent Colt Skin, Russell and
Nut Brown Vici Oxfords, at $50.
Butcher and Buckle Models. correct shapes, per
pair $50.
THE New Lawn Mower, it has proven
= its worth among scores of customers and the
price for all sizes is only S2.48
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30

Y. M. C. A., corner Nineteentl
street and Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-30
4 Baking School-We have arranged

A BAKING School-We nave arranged
\ for an interesting series of lectures on Domes-
tic Science. Baking in particular--beginnng Thurs
day afternoon. June 4th at two o'clock The lectures
will extend over period of about two weeks.
Mrs. Nevada Briggs graduate Of Mrs. Rorer
and of Mrs Hills of the Boston Cooking School, IS il:
charge Mrs Briggs not only lectures each after
noon but demonstrates the possibilities of the we'll
known K. c. Baking Powder applied TO baking
bread. cakes of all kinds biscuits mullins cornbread
ETC., ETC. Some of these articles are Baked while
you wait each afternoon and served to you hot fro.,
the oven
We make these lectures complimentary to all the
ladies'. there is no charge CT any kind and you
cordially invited to be present often possible
First lecture Thursday afternoon from two to five
and each afternoon at the time.
T INOLEUMS, printed, plain and inlaids,
- Wood patterns true to nature that when laid
practically hard wood floors with the additional
merits of being sanitary. free from dust repositories
softer to the foot. durable. easily cleaned. waxed and
kept in perfect condition 1t has many adapta-
bilities for the Dining Room. Bath Room. Bed Room
Hall and Living Room. LAO to 45c yard.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17

ticket he may wish to vote, and
any ballots so cast shall be count
ed for all the nominees upon said
ticket. except when the voter has
marked opposite the name or
names of individual candidates Of
such other party. which shall
count for them and not be count
ed for the candidates upon the
ticket whose party name the
voter has so filed In the blank at
the head of the ticket.
In case there are two or more
candidates upon each ticket for
ONCE bearing the same Lame
when the voter nils in the party
name and also marks opposite
particular candidate upon come
other ticket for that once he
shall draw = line through the
name Of the candidate upon the
ticket he has filled In the party
name Of which he does not wish
counted by reason Of his having
voted for q candidate upon an op-
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17

name at the head Of his ticket ana
makes an x opposite the name Of
either Democratic candidates. jus
tees White or Hill, It will be neces-
sary for him to run q line through
either the names Of Justice Helm or
Maxwell, otherwise the x opposite
the name OF the Democratic nominee
would not be counted. The same rule
applies to members Of tho Legislature
in Denver. Pueblo. e. Paso. Teller.
Boulder, Weld and other counties
where two or more candidates arc
running for the same c.1ice. for which
reason we earnestly call the attention
of the voters to this fact and urge
upon them the importance Of Lot fall
ing to run line through the name ~
the candidate upon his own ticket
which he does not wish to vote for
when he makes an x opposite the
name Of any candidate upon the Den-
ocratic ticket whom he may feel II
entitled to his suffrage.
Cut this article out for reference
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pesits ticket for that ONCE. In
case the voter marks opposite the
name of a candidate where there
Is more than one candidate upon
each ticket for once bearing the
same name and does not draw
line through the name Of any can
didate upon the ticket he has
filled in the party name OF such
special mark opposite the indivi-
dual candidates shall not be
counted.
From the above Il will readily b
seen that the voter must run 4 line
through the name Of the candidate on
his own ticket ne does not wish to
vote for whom ne makss an X oppo-
site the candidate Of some other par.
~ for an ONCE. for which there are
two or mors candidates. Upon the
state ticket this applies to tie Jus.
tices Of the Supreme Court for the
ten-year term only. and in which case
where Republican. Prohibitionist. in.
or other writes his party
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17

The Democratic party. having
placed one Of the best state tickets
In the field ever presented to the vot-
ers Of Colorado, 1t is presumed that
a large number Of Republicans anu
Independent voters intend voting Tor
one or more candidates upon the
Democratic ticket, and to such We
cali attention to section at page III,
session laws of 1899. which reads In
part Is follows:
Any voter desiring to vote a
straight ticket may write within
the blank space above provided
for the name Of the party whose
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17

1t is an edifying sight to see some
drunken lout sitting on the edge of
the sidewalk. trying to brace up 40
der the fumes and burden Of q cam.
paisn jag. and doubtless ruminatine
about the glories Of the American
system Of patriotism and politics.
where salvation, speech. institutions
and whisky are all free.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17
THE STORY OF THE STEAL
A Blot on Colorado Honor
HOW Jesse NC DONALD. SENATOR SIMON cUooEN-
- hElM AND JhEsPoLITlcAL CORPORATIONS SOUGHT,
SOLD AND pEDAucHED'TAE STATE OF COLORADO.


While the theft of the glbernatortai
chair and the debauchery Of the legis-
,.ture four years ago when PEABODY
-. aac,arad fraudulently to be gov
amor and two years ago when Guggen-
h.,pa nroved to the state and 10 the
v.ole country that the manhood ana
honor of Colorado Republican stAres-
No, cou,d he bought with money. IL
u, technically an issue in this cam
,.iun .ttl it il only fair and right
-. .,a.a damnable and ,ascaiiJ
...n..c,,on. nm the mart of that party
and those representative men be madc
$3.50 a. Tho mind. Of the people. for
1900 that this same party ana
-. 800 nan are now again before
- .o..r. q, colorado asking for the
-. =, Tho neople.
800. a.. ~. .upport Of those
-. .,,a .utl
49, :. :. .n,,, n,.esd In power
80. nox.rrmentl
q ~. ~. 49,. ,.o,,. whom they
~ - ...a.a and Numbered
ooose, . VI. ~ confidence,
~ ~ 81. a,r... IN. salaries, the
sNe 49, ..,.,,,,.nt. and turn over
po~s -. ~. -. =, ooxernment
70 ..," 49,. ~. ..x 10 the world
~, =. hou.ht and .old like
w.
~ ,,... . h,oh.r v,lus upon
49,. an,a than We do
t"s . . 80. 40 r,.nhoodl
-. 49,. ,-.,.- ,.reenev to honesty.
80. -. -. hut eh.ttel, 70 BE- bar
.,,.,. :, ,,r.... xhos, public
...,a,. ..,nd out today ~
~ ~. ,..,,o,. American people ~
"...s.,,., .h,m.ful. d,shoness, un-
s,. $1,000. Ana rotten from CEN
~. :. .,.curf.renee. from the brim-
...,. colony 10 the morning msaIi
THIS SAME REPUBLICAN PART /,
AM THESE SAME NEFARIoUs
mn 1INHoI.Y rRAFFICERs IN
pAIJnTs AND POODLE DID sTEA..
o11Tp1nur ny THE USE OF
SoNrv rur GOVERNORS OFFICE
IN cor oRADo. AND THEY DID
p,,v I1p THE LEGISLATORS AMI
arArn SENATORS LIKE THE
sr0rvvARDs HuY CATTLE FROba
pAn,runRa AND THE VERY NAN
.,,,uv u.vu NOMINATED NOW
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17

votes to unseat Adams and seat Pea
body and subsequently Mcdonald was
lacking. Notwithstanding all OF the
members who had been bought. butt
dozed, dubbed and debauched. ana
therefore it was necessary to take al
adjournment In order that still other
legislators could be bought.
The vote on adjournment stood -
70 -, . tie. and under the rules tie
vote 10 lost.
Lieutenant Governor Jesse Nc
Donald At this crisis stepped into the
breach and savsd the day for the cor
porations and the political dealers In
ousssnhsim and Evans Doodle.
1t is common belief to-day, as 1t
was then, that as high as $1,000 was
paid for a vote on adjournment ana
as high as $4,000 for votes to seat
the Peabody-McDonald official thieves.
Be that as it may, Mr.. Mcdonald in
sisted upon. and did cast, the deciding
vote for the adjournment SO necessary
for the success of the conspiracy. al
though he had NO right on earth TO d,
80, and thus brought about the ad-
journment. during which all rebellious
Republican legislators were plainly
told that neither then nor in the here
after was there any pardon for those
who deserted the corporations IN this.
the crisis Of their fate.
The barrel had been tapped the first
day of the session. but now the head
of it was knocked in and the faithful,
were invited to help themselves-and
they did.
The result is . matter of history.
The deal went through and spot OF
dark political crime was placed upon
the bright escutcheon of Colorado,
heretofore untarnished honor wnicn
has never yet been wiped away. but
which the people Of the state now
have the opportunity to file an er-
fective protest against.
It was not partisanship, but Just
black and damnable robbery. FRAUD
AND FORCE. sPECIOUs ARGU-
MENT. OPEN THREATS. BRIBERY
AND CASH DID A DIRTY Worn
SUCH AS FEW STATES IN OUR
UNION HAVE EVER WITNESSED.
OR HEARD OF-and the main prime
ringleader was this same Jesse Nc
Donald whom the Republicans now
seek to remunerate and for whora
they now ask the honest people Of this
state to vote and ratify at the polls.
Are you going to be one 70 do III
All this Is just plain unvarnisheu
truth, q statement Of history. well
known to everybody in Colorado and
to millions outside of Colorado. for
our state has been a laughing stock.
politically. all over America ever
since.
Since then Simon Guggenheim. the
smelter Trust man. bought up = Re-
publican legislature body and soul,
bag and baggage, boots and breeches.
and now stands at the head Of the Re-
publican party In Colorado. the new
golden goddess Of liberty standing on
. barrel as pedestal and enl.ghten.
ing the world with a check book held
aloft, representing millions stolen
from the toiling miners Of this state.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17

The country has been prosperous.
yell the G. O. p. spellbinders Yes,
the country has been prosperous. bur
the trusts gather 1t all in.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17

Don Quixote Evans came out OF
the battle with Windmill GugGenheim
with four things intact. namely. one
shoe, his suspenders, his Republican
ism and brown study.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17

The last congress did only ons thing
the people approved Oft adjourned.
The next one will have more Demo
Gratis in It
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17

M re tramp and idle workman sle
unfortunate subjects Of conditions
which they did not create.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17

Query to the statesmen who az
losing sleep worrying about the vel
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17
EDITORIAL MGoAPHoNEs.

There 10 plenty Of wealth. The
trouble 10 in its distribution.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17

Prohibitonists should not nominate
. full ticket. -
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17
HOW TO VOTE
a scRATcH TICKET

This 10 Of Vital Importance to Nearly
Every Man and Woman Voter Ia
Colorado, and Should Be Studied
Carefully.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17

, fare Of the people: What security
has bank depositor?
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-17

When infant industries get to be
thirty years old and bigger than their
parents It il time they were being
weaned.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-24
Poultry Items,

Look for lice if the poultry refuse to
go into the roosting house at night
Lice are the cause of death of more
! half-grown turkeys than from any 9th
er cause.
Foul yards are great sources Of dis
ease. Fowl diseases are also caused
~ foul coops and foul drinking vessels.
Make the entrance to the nests from
the back to make them dark, and make
them big enough so the hens can get In
and out without breaking the eggs.
Almost any breed of fowls may bd
kept within bounds if rightly treated.
even though 1t is much easier to con.
fine large breeds than smaller ones.
No one wants eggs that have been
washed: they don't look right. To get
a good price for eggs they must be
naturally clean as well as fresh
If you intend making success in
The poultry business you must put your
whole heart into the work and become
an enthusiast. 1t requires perscver-
ance and determination to bring sue
cess.
OverCrowding or confinement in un-
healthful QuarterS causes diseases
among poultry. This, however. is not
excusablc on the farm. There is plen-
~ OF room and sanitation should be
perfect
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-24
study of Windbrenlxs.

An effort to determine the value OF
| windbreaks on farms is being made by
the Forest Service Of the United States
Department Of Agriculture At pres
ent windbreaks are planted haphaZard
and many do not believe in them, 50 it
is time we had some definite informa-
tion on the subject. If there Is a par
ticular kind Of tree that makes a bet
ter protection to crops without doing
any harm we should know It, The
Forest Service proposes to find out
Just how much, If any, and when wind
breaks Increase crop yields. lnstru-
ments will be used to measure heat and
cold, moisture and dryness, both above
and below ground to register the force
Of the wind near the windbreaks and
some distance away TO measure light
intensity and take note of the effects Of
shade; to register frosts at different
distances from the trees and to keer
account Of the effect of windbreaks on
the snow which covers the ground to
leeward in winter. Many other meas
urements and tests will be made and
elaborate data will be collected by ex
perts who will have charge of the in
vestigation. Corn will be the first crop
studied behind windbreaks. Corn Is
particularly good crop to experiment
with because it is easily injured BY
hot, dry winds, will not stand shading
and is very sensitive to frosts.
If it is found, as is generally sup
posed, that windbreaks are a decided
advantage to crop yields, it will be an
easy matter for the farmer to plant
trees In his fence rows or along the
sides Of his fields toward the prevail
ing winds and thus protect his crops as
well as produce Il valuable crop of tim
ber. In view Of the fact that our tim
ber supply is rapidly waning, it stands
every farmer In hand to plant some
trees and to maintain the wood lots
upon his farm. so if Windbreaks can be
used to advantage, he can easily make |
the trees he plants servo a double pur |
pose. The results Of the investigation |
will be awaited with interest.-Earm |
er's Guide.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-24

securely screwed into the bottom of a
stout vinegar barrel. In the other end
of the pipe screw a large wooden block.
BY arranging the affair as shown in
the sketch water in the barrel will be
heated rapidly and can be removed as
desired without bothering the fire. Do
not make the mistake of putting a
metal cap on the END of the pipe or
the steam may sometimes burst the
piping before the cap will come OF
The wooden block acts as a safety
valve and will fly out if pressure is
too great.
Here is another handy arrangement
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-24
EIisn or Mr.P

"Tighting Bob" Evans, during his
last stay in Washington, was one even
ing guest at Il house where he met a
number Of the younger set of the capi-
tai.
AS the admiral was leaving he
CHANGED to pick up from the floor a
very dainty handkerchief, edged with
lace. He was gravely inspecting this
'triae, light as air" when rather
effemlnate-looking young man fastened
forward to claim 1t.
Your sisters, no doubt" said the ad-
miral, as he handed 1t over.
"Oh, no." said the young man, "it's
mine"
Evans scrutiniZed the young man
closely. "Woud you mind telling me
what size hairpins you use?" he asked,
after a pause.