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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11
INTEREST IN CORN SHOW.
S. VI. Duncan, of Newberry, Says Far.
mers Are Getting Busy.

The State, 10th.
S. NJ. Duncan, of Newberry, who is
county demonstration agent under the
federal farm demonstration work,
was a visitor in Columbia yesterday,
discussing with the management of
the National Corn exposition the plans
which Newberry county farmers are
making for the exposition here next
January. According to Mr.. Duncan,
there is great interest in the exposi-
tion among Newberry people, and ag-
ricultural affairs generally are in ex-
cellent shape in that county
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11
Wants hitmire.

Clinton cor Laurens Advertiser, 9Th,
1t is proposed to include in the new
county nearly $50 square miles. The
towns of Cross Anchor, Cross HILL
Whitmire, Renno, Ki&ards and Mount
Vile are included in this area. OF
course it is proposed here to make
Clinton the county seat, ana TO insure
this the tcwn of Clinton w.!l gre tc
F,3ild The cont l.c"sc ar jai'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11
NEWS OF PROSPERITY.
Personal Mention OF tIany People
Social NisSiOna-v Union to Meet.
Other Matters.

Prosperity, Oct 9.-Miss Annie Mae
7 81 nEarch has returned to Kibler's
~,:dse, after d visit to Miss Ellen
WeTts.
Mrs. Addie Hodges is visiting in Co.
lunlbia
Miss Helen Hardy, Of Maybinton,
speat the weekend with Mrs. A. H.
Hawkins.
Mrs. S. L. Fellers has as her guest
Mrs. J. D. Bowlss, of Coronaca.
Mr.. B. S. Schumpert, OF Columbia,
spent several days here with relatives.
DR.. Young Brown has returned to
!.vandervilt University, at Nashville,
Tenn.
Mrs. J. F. Browne spent Wednesday
in Columbia
Mrs. L. T. Brown has returned to
Spencer, n. c., after visit to her
sister, Mrs. E. O. Counts.
Misses Eula and Mamie Lee Taylor
are visiting in Columbia.
Mrs. Varie Barre and little son,
Iradel, of Columbia, spent Saturday
and Sunday with Mrs. E. w. Werts.
Mr.. J. P. Wheeler, of McBee, is here
visiting his family.
Mrs. Jno. C. Goggans, Of Newberry,
spent Saturday with Mrs. W. A.. Mos
oley.
Miss Kate Thompson has returned to
.Jalapa, where she will teach again
this session.
Mr.. F. ]. Quattlebaum, of Atlanta,
will be associated with Quattlebaum &
Langford in livestock. and vehicle
business in the future.
Mesdames C. NJ. and G. W. Harmon
spent Monday in Newberry, the guest
of Mrs. C. R. Wise.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Smith Livingston,
of Newbery, spent Tuesday with Mrs.
F. E. Schumpert.
Miss Annie Wheeler, of Macfeat's
Business college, spent several days
last week at home.
Mrs. ]. L. Rainey has returned to
Columbia, after a short visit to Mrs.
H. P. Wicker.
Mr.. Pat Mitchell returned to Wof-
ford Wednesday much improved, after
his serious illness.
Mr.. A. H. Kohn, of Columbia, was
business visitor in town last week,
Mr.. B. L. Wheeler, of Columbia,
spent Wednesday with his mother,
Mrs. Mamie Wheeler.
Mrs. S. C. Morris has returned from
KnoWlton's infrmary.
Mesdames Hall and Willis, of An
derson, have returned home, after
visiting Mrs. w. A. Moseley.
Mr.. John Johnson, of Newman, Ga,
is visiting in town.
Mr.. w. Z. Moseley is spending few
I days in Columbia.
Miss Victoria Crosson has accepted
position with n l.. Black and son.
!. Mr.. John Feagle, of Little Mountain,
was a business visitor in town We'd
nesday.
The Social Missionary Union will
meet October II, at 3.30 p. m, at the
Lutheran church, at which time the
following program will be observed
Out of the shadows of night
The world rolls into light.
It is day-break everywhere,
The morning cometh with the religion
of light. Mrs. P. c. SingIey,
"Heralds of the Dawn''-Mrs. }. l..
May.
"Daybreak'-Miss Dominick.
THOMAS L. BUIE, of Colorado, Will
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT
Mr.. c.. E. Summer is announced for
reelection as commissioner of public
works.
Communion service will be held in
the Clayton Memorial Universalist
church next Sunday.
The Columbia State of Thursday had
the cuts of DR.. Harms and Rev. Mr..
| Mccullough mixed.
| Two big topics of conversation in
Newberry now-the war against Tur-
KEY and the New York-Boston base
ball games.
A small negro boy came to The Her
aid and News office Thursday morning
to be vaccinated. One job the shop
had to turn down. q
The class in catechism will be or
ganized Friday at p. m. in the Sun
day school room of the Lutheran
Church of the Redeemer
There will be the regular conmUE-
ion service at the Clayton Memorial
church Sunday morning at II o'clock
Rev. Geo. S. Delano in charge.
A lecture on Socialism will be deliv-
cred by Mr.. Thos. L. Brice, of Colora-
do, at Timmerman's hall, East End, on
next Thursday night, at 8 o'clock.
Messrs. P. B. Asbill and D. A. Liv-
ingstone returned Wednesday from a
fishing trip to Saluda, reporting good
luck
The Womans Home and Foreign
Missionary society Of the Church OF
the Redeemer will meet with Mrs. r.
R. Hipp, Monday afternoon, October
IA, at 4 o'clock.
The Merchant Supply company, OF
Prosperity, capital $4,000, has been
commissioned by the Secretary OF
State. The petitioners were G. W. Kin
ard and F. A. Kinard.
The Dutch prophet some time ago
said that there would be frost in this
State from the End to the 5th. Light
frost in spots was reported Wednes-
day morning. g.-Lowndesville cor. Alb
beville Press and Banner, 9th.
Ed Worthy, for fighting wife and be-
ing otherwise disorderly, was on Tues
day morning sentenced by Recorder
Earhardt to pay fine of $25, else take
the regulation 80 days work. He is
working.
Johnstone Academy will open Mon
day morning, October IA, with Miss
Lizzie Neel in charge. The school
house has been entirely renovated,
painted and new porch added, which
gives the building the appearance OF
: new one.
The "old reliable" Mr.. ]. L. Dickert,
is acting policeman in the absence OF
iOhicer T. A. Berley, who has gone to
Philadelphia with Mr. White FAINT to
drive a 4O-horse power Bergdoll to
/ Columbia for DR.. A. F. Coward. The
FAINT Motor company is making big
sales of these popular automobiles
throughout the country.
Garmany school begins Monday,
18th. with Miss Mary Brown as teach
er. The patrons are urged to be pres
ent at the opening. Superintendent
Of Education E. H. Aull is expected
to deliver an address on the occasion,
The only baby in Helena was in the
city Wednesday, and it is pretty one,
fno
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

SALESMAN-Man who controls large
tonnage of high grade fertilizers in
the State of South Carolina. State
the tons you can dispose of and full
particulars concerning yourself.
Good opening for right party. Com
munications considered confidential.
Address Sales Manager, P. o. Box
1866, Atlanta, Ga. 10-S-2t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

get TO the bottom Of the horrible as
sassination.
The scene of the killing is about
eight miles this side of Cross Hill.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

MOST disease comes from germs. Kill
the germs and you kill disease Con-
keys Nox-i-cide mixes with water
and kills the germs. For poultry
mer, stockmen and housekeepers.
FOR sale and guaranteed by Glider
& Weeks. 1O-8-4t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

2224 ACRES Of land for sale, in one on
two tracts, 8 1-2 miles from Newber-
ry, 1-2 miles from Jalapa and
Gary. c., n. & L. R. R. through
place. Five-room cottage, two three
room and one one-room tenanCs
houses. Barn with crib, 6 horse and
5 COW stalls, shelter 12x44 feet. 9th
er outbuildings. About l 1-2 acres
in orchard 10 bearing pecan trees
around house. Good water and
pastures. Eight months school near.
Phone 2911. S. NJ Duncan, R. F. d.
No. 3, Newberry, S. c. 9-17-1m
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
One Cent a Word. No ad-
vertisement taken for less
than Is cents.

N CONNECTION with my dressmak-
ing, l am prepared to do dry clean
ing. Ostrich plumes, laces, chiffons,
kid gloves, kid and satin slippers,
velvet aid suede shoes, lace yokes,
lingerie dresses, coat suits, etc. Also
perfect tinting and coloring. Mrs.
w. B. Walton. 10-11-1t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

THOMAS L. BJIE, of Colorado, will
lecture on Socialism at Thinner
mans hall, Mollohon mill, October H.
at s p. m. A large crowd is ex-
pected. Mr. Buie will answer ques-
tions, and is said to be very compet-
ent and able to handle the situation
The public is invited. Admission
free. 1t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11
MORE INTERESTING THAN A Nov

EL-Woodrow Wilson wrote. the
most interesting story of the Amer
lean people ever written. tits ths
story of our country's life from ear,
liest times to the point where history
and the present meet. Write Har-
per & Brothers, Franklin Square,
New York, for full particulars.
S-23-25 and 1112-d.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

\ CAR OF special grain fertilizer has
arrived. For further particulars
call en- s. J. Kohn, Prosperity.
9-2271-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

FOR RENT-For one year or longer
from January /, next the Old Town
plantation containing $50 acres,
more or less, supposed to have i'll
cultivation about a thirteen horse
farm. Dwelling, barn, numerous
tenant houses and necessary out
buildings. Valuable corn lands on
Saluda river. Railroad station on
place. For particulars address. F.
Werber, Jr., Berwyn, Maryland. If.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

Why not GET the hest on The 'aar'iet
= Herald and News can 3rlnf x.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

Bacterial Analysis-Bacterial indi-
cations Of contaminations, negative.
Remarks: Free from contamination.
Respectfully submitted,
F. l.. Parker, Jr., NJ. D.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

FOR SALE-one y horsepower In
ternational gasoline engine and one
F. and f. co-planer, with SKA cylin-
der. All in good shape at reasona-
BILE price. Apply to C. D. Shealy,
Pnrnaria. s c. 2-5-IL.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

WANTED-1,5OO cedar posts, seven
feet long. Will pay 15c for number
Is and Y 1-2c for number 2s deliv-
cred. D. L. Boozer, Kinards, S. c.
10-4-3t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11
WATER ANALYSIS.
) o o o. . 9 o 9 9 o o 90 o o 9

o . o 9 9 9 o . 9 Q @ q @ = . y y
Charleston, Sept q, 1912.
Sanitary water analysis No. 909, OF
water received September %, 1912,
from Newberry Water Works, New
berry, S. G..
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

BEAUTY PINS, 25c and up at Will
liamSon's. Fs-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

FOR SALE-Two good horses cheap
for cash. H. D. Havird, HOO Main
Street 10-4.tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

:
KIDES-Sell your hides direct to
dealer and cut out the middle man.
1 will pay highest prices ever known
in Newberry. See me- T. M. San
ders. 9-20-1taw-tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

Wa<EI ~ hEND-MonAv TO le1d on
.ea este. Dig ..e -: easy
y I. HuEt & Hunter.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

LADIES' solid gold rings, new, at 81
and up at Wiiliamsson's Fs-tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

Garmany school begins Monday,
18th. with Miss Mary Brown as teach
er. The patrons are urged to be pres
ent at the opening. Superintendent
Of Education E. H AulI is expected
to deliver an address on the occasion.
The only baby in Helena was IN the
city Wednesday, and it is a pretty one,
too.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11
(AdvertiSement)..

O. o o o 9 g g g 9 9 9 o @ o %
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-10-11

Messrs. C. w. Bishop, OF Columbia
and Geo. NJ. Bishop, of Belton, were
called to Newberry this week on ac-
connt of the illness of their son and
brother, Mr.. B. T Bishop, who has
improved since their arrival,
Mrs. W. H. Hunt went to Columbia
Wednesday afternoon to attend the
marriage of Miss Lillian Glenn and
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14
GREAT INFLUENCE WELDED
BY SPANS new PREMIER

Madrid Dee. li.-Couut Roman
ones the new prime minister, mas at
tanned great political prominence de
spite a physical inGrmity, which has
Slapped his strength practically
throughout his career. When "a boy he
experienced "a terrible lall from a win
dow which manned him FOR life
His father made a fortune as a mer-
chant in Southern France. The son
inherited his fathers great business
capacity and despite his devotion to
poliucs found time to swell the wealth
which was left him.
The young man was educated 10 be "a
lawyer. At the age of 20 years lac was
elected to the Chamber OF Deputies
from the district of Guardalajara.
When candidate Tor recollection he
was opposed by his brother the Wis
count de Frutstc who represented the
conservative party. Tho struggle was
one of the most sensational in the later
history OF Spanish politics, The young
count Was the victor and a few years
later took another step mp the political
ladder when he was elected Mayor
of the city of Madrid.
Then he went into the cabinet as
minister of publis instruction. Service
IN various ministerial posts was fol
lowed 10y election as president OF the
Chamber.
The quick rise OF RonanUnes is at
ributed TO his conspicuous ability and
his steriinE character. lie intends %
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14
NEWS FORECAST OF
The COMING WEEK

Washington, II. G.. bee. H.-lLttlc
outside of the ordinary routine OF
business Is expected from Congress
during the week, i'm view of the near
approach of adjournment for the
Christmas holidays. by AN unanimous
consent of the members both houses
will allow all big items ON the lcgis-
lu,jvc program hang over until after
fine recess.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14
CALUMET FAvoRlTE CLUB.

The Calumet favoritc club will en-
terrain at a Christmas dancing part
in the Light Guard ermory Dee. -.
The G. q II. orchestra will furnish
music and the elaborate decorations
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14

continue the liberal and progressive
politics of Canalejas, the murdered
prime minister
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14

used for the party given by the Calu-
met Engineers will be permitted to
remain in the hall Several new cleo
uical effects will Ice brought into use
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14

with the object OF completing ar
Judgements for the proposed invcsli-
eution Of boundary waters from the
st. Lawrence To the head of the Great
Lakes, members of the international
Joint Commission will reassemblc in
Bulfalo Tuesday. Al the same time
and place there Will be a conference Of
canadian and American health officers
to discuss the subject of the pollution
e the boundary waters
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14

the trial I'm Buffalo of j. Frank Hickey,
the confessed murder or seven year.
old Joseph Josephs of Lackawanna. ~
" in October of hast year and OF
Michael kruck, the twelve-year old
New York newsboy, in 1902.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14

The division of dead letters of the
postoflicc department will hold its an
nual auction sale in Washington Mon
day. II has announced that this year
there are $3.50 articles to sell. aggre-
eating an estimated value of nearly
$1,000 and covering the entire sphere
Of mans needs.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14

81 handsome monument erected by
the state of Illinois in memory of her
soldiers who are buried in the ma
uonal cemetery at Andersonville, Ga.
is to he dedicated FRIDAY The eX-
ercises will be attended by a party of
DISTINGUISHED citizens of Illinois,
headed by Governor Deneen.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14
DIAMONDS DIAMONDS

y liberal discount will be allowed Oh
and purCst diamonds ever shown in
the Copper Country. We claim to be
an authority on diamonds. We have
sold diamonds TO the best people in
This part of the country. Ii quality. as
aortment and low prices are taken into
consideration we are sure YOU will buy
here. Diamond rings as low as $1,000,
>l5.0O, $1,000, $500 and up. Levin
Jewelry 60. advertisements to
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14

IN event of interest in Roman Cath
Ole circles will be- the conservation of
the Most Rev. Neil Mcneil as arch
bishop of Toronto. The ceremony will
take place Thursday I'm st. Mchacl's
Cathedral. in Vancouver, and will be
attended by priests and prelates from
many parts of the Dominion.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14

The latest creations in fine jewel
cases in old ivory and Partisan silver
finish, Just received ut Hermann's
Jewclry store. Advertisement. II
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14

VI the call of the Grain Dealers
National Association representatives
ut grain exchanges throughout the
country VIII meet in Chicago Monday
lrd howard aboIishing The practice OF
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14

A national conference of delegates
from nearly all OF the States will meet
I'm Washington Monday for the pur-
pose of considering and urging RENE
dial legislation by congress to protect
prohibition territory from interstate
Shipments of Intoxicating liquors.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14

u''lihg In grain for future delivery
ON with this end In view is expected
TO be presented to Congress at the
present session
Notable conference of peace adj
N"'dies viii Ice held In Washington al
'h' end Of the week under the auspic-
IS 81 the american Society for judicial
settlement of international Disputes.
James }. Hill of ~. PAU and W. t.
Mackenzie King, former Canadian
Mmistcr of Labor will he The chief
speakers at the annual dinner of the
Railway Business Association. the ma
llonal organization OF manufacturer
OF railway equipment which will be
held 81 ihe Waldorf Astoria in New
York city Tuesday evening.
4 notable wedding OF the week will
he that Of Miss Constance Warren.
daughter Of MIR ana Mrs. George Hen
~ Warren, and Count Guy dc Lastey
re ot Paris, which will take place
Thursday AT the home of the bride
parents in New York city The Count
~ son of the Marquis de Lasteyric,
who Is regarded in France AS the prin-
opal representative of the family o.
the Marquis de Lafayette tho famous
friend of America at the time of the
Revolution
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-14

Mondhy Is % IAN sd for beginnin
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06
Hunt Down Boy Bandits.

Altoona-Living like bandits in an
untenanted shanty in the mountains
back of Lakemont Park, John Sorrick
and Joseph Buckreis, each aged Is,
conducted a series of robberies that
had the police worried, because of the
absence of clews, although they were
apparently committed by boys. The
theft of basket of eggs from farm
er led to the boys undoing, however,
for he reported the whereabouts of
the pair to the police, who surprised
them while they slept at midnight.
Prepared for resistance, the lads had
beside them a loaded rife and revol-
yer, with plenty of reserve ammuni-
ton. All told six burglaries are
charged against them.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06

I'VE can but wait, watch. hope that l
imagined the hand at my door"
There might be something in
that"
Il am neither nervous nor an i'm
aginative woman"
AT. .al events, III go bail twill not
happen a second time"
How do you propose to prevent
it?"
Sure, the simplest way in the
world. l myself will stand guard in
the saloon, madam"
But no, monsieur; can better af-
ford to lose little sleep than have
you forfeit your rest. Besides, have
Cecile.
There ensued an argument without
termination; he remained obdurate,
she insistent. Only the appearance OF
Quick on the stroke of four bells
forced theln to shelve the subject
1t was resumed at the dinner table
and carried out In a light manner ot
banter for a time, dropped and for
gotten, apparently by all but O'Rourke
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06
Count BRIDGE
EXTRAS DEAR
Pittsburghers Draw Compare
son With Philadelphia Structure
is FOUR TINES THE C1ST
Second Largest Concrete Span in the
World investigation for Graft
Charge for $4,000 Worth of Ex-
traS Made and Allowed.

Pittsburgh.-The second largest
concrete bridge in the world, the
Larimer avenue bridge here, which
was erected entirely as a municipal
project at a cost close to $1,00G,000,
threatens to become involved in d con-
tractors canal as a result of revela-
tions in The Harpoon, an Independent
weekly magazine. After the bridge
was completed the contracting firm of
John f. Casey & Co. put in bill for
S16,200.25 for extras" which was ap-
proved by Mayor William A. Magee
and his Director of Public Works, Jo-
seph G. Armstrong. The Voters
League threatens to use the charges
as a basis for reopening the Council
manic inquiry into the official acts of
Public Works Director Armstrong,
Public Safety Director John NORM
and Health Director e. r. Walters.
Bearing out it's charge that the city
was finn m-fiammed, The Harpoon shows
that certain) work, known as bush
hammer finish, was charged for at
four times the cost the city of Phia-
delphia paid for the same work in the
building of a bridge there
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06

on the gangway above where a pair
of long brown legs had been but now
were not. On the heels of that fruit.
less shot he sent another, this time
with no murderous intent, but to
warn the captain on the bridge. Here
at last was an issue forced, animus
proven, assassination indisputably at
tempted.
He sprang for the companionway,
was half way up it in a thought, his
heart hot within him, mouth dry with
thirst for that lascar's blood Not q
third time should the man escape hts
judgment at the hands of O'Rourke,
he swore.
A stentorian roar saluted him as he
ending in sickening gurgle.
O'Rourke in a flash swung on his
heel. simultaneously he came face to
face with Quick. He could have cried
aloud IN pity.
The captain swayed before him. a
massively built figure clothed all in
white, huge arms trembling towards
his head, revolver dropping from a
nerveless hand, his chin fallen for.
ward on his chest. stupid, weary
smile on his face. and dark and hid
eous smear spreading swiftly over the
bosom of his shirt.
cry of horror, despair and rage
stuck in the wanderers throat. Quick,
who had hailed his appearance on the
Rance at Alden as harbinger of good
luck, had been foully murdered. His
dominant emotion of the moment, an
intense and pitiful solicitude for the
dying man, threw him off his guard.