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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06
Death Of H. H. Cooke.

Mr.. Henry Harrison Cooke, one of
our best known business men, died at
his residence IN this place on Friday
last, after long illness, aged IS years.
Mr. Cooke was son of the late Edward
E. Cooke. in his day a wel-known mem
Der of the Jefferson bar. and for many
years Commissioner in Chancery of
the Circuit Court His mother was
a MISS Harrison of Loudoun county, We.
He was in his early business lifeassociat-
ed with the late DR.. w. f. Lippltt, in
the m Engagement of the Valley Fertilizer
Company. and later engaged IN the
hardware and agricultural business, in
which he continued until his last illness,
having been forNsome years in partner
ship with MID A. Phillips, under the
firm name Of Cooke & Phillips. He
was in succession the secretary and
associations, and had been tor thirty
years director of the Bank of Charles
Town Mr.. Cooke was man of strict
probity of character and was highly
esteemed for his correct business meth
DDS. He had been for years consist
ant COMMUNICATE of Zion Episcopal
Church. and had served as a member
of it's Vestry. He was married three
times. His first wife was Miss Elizabeth
Porterheld and his second Miss Agnes
Kearsley. His.thlrd wife, who survives
him. was Mrs. Kate Latimer (nee Miss
Kate Green). He is survived by three
children-Mr. Edward E Cooke of the
firm of Washington, Alexander & Cooke,
Mrs H. N. Eldrldge, of Northport,
Long Island. and Harrison at home.
Funeral services were held Sunday af-
ternoon in Zion Episcopal church, con-
Quoted bv Rev. J. S. Alfriend. Inter.
ment IN the Episcopal graveyard. The
active pallbearers were: S. Frank
Moreland, T. c. Green. d. A. Phillips,
w. F. Alexander, KearsleY Wysong
R. w. Alexander, H. c. Baker, aud
John T. Porterfeld. Honorary: Iohr
A. Washington. S. w. Washington, DR.
c. L. Skinner. James g. Aldridge
James Eagan and Judge Frank Beck
with.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06

Repre- Ell ting the Following Fire. Insurance
Companies.
North British and Mercantile Insurance
Company, of London and Edlnburg Atlas
Assurance Co., Limited, of London Con-
tinental Insurance Co.. New York Under
writer's Agency. Hanover Fire Insurance
CD German Alliance Insurance Associa
ton. Fidelity Phoenix Insurance Com
pany Fidelity Underwriters and Germania
ire Insurance Co, of New York. Glenn
Falls Insurance Co., of Glenn Falls, NJ YIN
Philadelphia Underwriters. Pensyiv ami !,
ir- Insurance Co., Spring Garden Insura
anee Co., and Girard Fire and Marine In
slirance 20, If Philadelphia. Springfield
Fire and Marine Insurance CO., of Spring
field, Mass Citizens Insurance Co. and
American Central of st. Louis Missouri
Firtm,ns Fund Insurance CD. OF San
Francisco and Colonial Fire Und erwfite $
The JOHN HANCOCK Mutual Life IN
slratce Co. of Roston, Mass The UNITED
STATE & GUARANTY Co.
Issue al forms of<sdrety Bonds. Bonds or
Administrators. Executors, aud all other
Judicial Bonds issued mme'istelv upon
snbtice Farms, Town Properties and Rea
Fsa ,e of every description fer sale, We
are prepared In make lo:shs bath large and
small on short notice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06
Circuit Court News.

A verdict OF guilty was re.
turned against John Newman, charg-
ed with maliciously stabbing Mort
Fuller at Gallilean Fishermen's Hall
IN Charles Town on Christmas night,
1912, and against Lewis Evans, col
ored, charged with attempting to
shoot another colored man at Baker
tom last summer. Ben Johnson who
was indicted for murder in having
caused the death of Beverly Newman,
was convicted of involuntary man
slaughter. The jury failed to agree
on verdict on a misdemcanor in
iictment for indecent exposure against
w H. Whetzell, of Harpers Ferry.
During the progress of the term,
j It was found that owing to sickness
and other causes among the jurymen
regularly selected for service it was
necessary to draw additional jurors.
Geo. w. Shull, Thos. C. Bowling, H.
Lee Young, ON. Darlington, Edward
Drish, B. Frank Milton, S. Frank
Moreland and D. S. Hughes were ac-
cord:ngly drawn
A jury trial in civil action in
which Frank R. McQuilkin, Admir-. of
Emily Koontz, was plaintiff against
w. l. Boone, H. E. Mundey, and J.
Davis Billmyer were defendants was
a feature of court proceedings two
days he case was an action for
debt ON note that was given to
raise funds in financing The Eastern
Panhandle, a newspaper, that enjoyed
brief career in Shepherdstown a
few yearsago amount ella med
was $64416. Attorney for defendants
demurred to the evidence, and the
case was submitted to the court
Upon petition w. C. Clipp, E. E.
FUR, Vim. H. Wh;tmore, William
Wilt, and John T. Colston were ap-
pointed trustees to hold the legal
title to the real estate of the Charles
Town Baptist Church. The land thus
to be held is located at the corner
of Congress and Samuel streets
Charles Town, and was originally CON
veyed by Ann Williams to the Zoal
Baptist congregation on April 4, 1857
A decree of absolute divorce wa.
Egranted Mrs. Birdest Blake, from he
husband Charles H. Blake, the plain
tiff to have her maiden name Brides
Earnshaw restored to. her, and the
1 custody Of their only child, Waite
Blake.
A petition from Clam B. Brown
| guardian of Ruth Bogard Brown
sought to transfer the funds of tn,
ward from this county to the stat,
of Illinois where both guardian AM
ward reside. Leave was giveA tn
4 guardian to file the petition.
In the case of the Bank of Man
nington VS.. Marshall Roper, the sew
erl answers of the defendant wer
filed, aad~the suit continued to tn
next term of court
A special commissioner was ap
pointed to sell or portition the rea
estate of the late S. F. Ralch, situate
at Leetowu, this county.
Court adjourned this morning for th
May term.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06
Capt. Milton Rouss Robbed,

Press cables from Florence. Italy,
announced that Capt. Milton O. Rpuss,
Sr. was robbed Wednesday last in
Florence by pickpockets. who obtained
wallet containing $500. The men es-
capped,
The dispatches also state that con-
fidence men and crooks are reaping q
rich harvest during the present season
in Florence and other points in Italy
which are visited by hundreds Of
American tourists. and that many
travellers have been sictimized
An attempt was made to swindle
Captain Rouss out Of money. and when
the crooks failed IN this. they are said
70 have awaited an opportunity to 60
through the pockets Of Captain Rouss'
clothing. taking therefrom his pocket
book which contained $50.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06
The Newest Beautifier.
WONDERFUL FOR PIMPLEs, COARSE
PORES, FREcKLEs, and BLlckHEADs
Pumps Wrinkles Out.
KEEP YOuNG LOOKING FOR YEARS

An astonishing product for plump.
ing out wrinkles, hollow cheeks, to 9
velvety, smooth, exquisite complexion,
and keep young looking for years. The
Chicago fair sex have suddenly become
beautiful and fascinating.
Everywhere you look, walk or turn,
you hear women and men taking
'sYaak." .'Yaak, /" '.YAAK" special.
The Chicago beauty seekers have rushed
about to get the latest beautifer called
Yak. :" Judging from their desper-
ate effort in the department stores
and druggists that Yak" r(special)
is quickly gobbled up by the mad rush
of women. and impossible to supply
the enormous demand. Yak is
delicate, harmless, and fascinating to
the skin. absolutely free from danger
GUS drugs. Yak (speciaD is purely
vegetable. Herbs; Oils of Nuts, Lily
bulb Juice, Cerasine, Olive Oils and
Cocoanut Chips, which gives the face q
healthful, glowing appearance. Apply
a little at night, and every morning,
you will quickly see surprising
change. The newest, irresistible, bril-
liant, complexion beautifer has sudden
ly made tremendous stir among the
wrinkied faces, pimply-faces, freckled
faces. AMI coarse pores. 1t is said to
be the greatest preparation in the wide
world to remove forever those ugly
facial BILE nishes, and with 9amazement,
makes the face satin smooth, plump,
and pearlywhite. For those who have
pimples, blackheads, and coarse pores
of long standing will he .astonished how
quickly shey can get rid Of those home.
ly features with "YAAK'. (speciaD.
It never fails to give quick results.
No samples given; the ingredients are
special products. A large shipment of
Yak" Especially reached Chicago.
and it was quickly cobb ed up in few
hours. Many disappointed women,
failing to get it, left their names with
cash for the next shipment of Yaak =
(speeiaD expected in few days.
Everything gone !" . .Yaak' is all
sold out, - "Will have more in few
days." are the short answers from
clerks. Many society women, beauty
parlors, and residences have telephoord
in their orders thick and fast to he
department stores and druggists
Heavy mail orders from out-of-towns
are coming in fast for t.Yaak" (special).
The demand has been enormous.
"'Yaak" (speciaD gives the face an
extremely brilliant, fascinating. plump
youthful 4glow. An exquisite refined
complex on. 1t comes in two sizes:
$i.00 per box, AID also so cents per
box But if your facial biemishes are
of long standing, then get The larger
size, btx, you will surely need it for
permanent results. Your town drug
gists can probably get it for you from
the wholesaler. Or else send your
money orders to any of the Chicago
business firms. Will be shipped to you
promptly by mail.
Economical Drug TO. Opposite Mar
shall Field Coz
Siegel Cooper Co.
The Public Drug Co.
Buck -Rayner's (3) Drug Stores.
Rothschild's big department store,
and The BIG FAIR Store-all big Chi
cago firms.
Local sales agents wanted for dis
tributing "Yaak'' (speciaD. Write to
the Yak Mfg.-Co., department A.
A., Chicago.
Feb. q. t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06

YOur Friends. wBsrs They Are. And
What They Are Doins.


Mr.. William TrapueIl. of .Romney
was in town on Saturday.
! Mr.. Earl Ralkee, Of Frederick Md,
spent several days with friendsin town.
Mr.. Kenneth Penny. Of New York,
was in town for several days this week.
Miss Emily Powers, Of Berryville Va.
has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. NJ.
o. Rouss.
Miss Margaret D. Mason Of WoodvilIe,
Va, is visiting Mr.. end Mrs. B. D.
Gibson.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Wire. are visit
ing in Washington, Baltimore, and
Richmond
Miss Frances Moore returned on
Thursday last, from months visit to
Baltimore.
Miss Sarah Coe has returned from a
months visit to Philadelphia and New
York.
Mr.. N. S. D PendIeton, Of Berkele y
Springs, visited his daughter a. the
Seminary last week.
Mrs. W. P. Beard, of Hsgcrstown.
was the week end guest of Nr. ard
Mrs. C. N. Beard.
Mrs. W. c. Bivens of Wadesboro,
N. c., il visiting her mother, Mr9.
Rebecca Williams of this place.
Mrs. Edward Spinks and daughter,
Virginia. spent several days in Bruins
wick, Md visiting relatives.
Mrs. Margaret Aisquith and Miss
Katy Aisqulth, have returned from a
several months visit to Baltimore.
Mrs. N. H. Alexander returned this
week, from a visit to her daughter,
Mrs. Dallas Tucker, IN North Carolina.
Miss Frances Forrest. of Boston
Mass, formerly of this place has been
the guest of Mrs. w. ". Coe and Miss
Travers=
Miss Clara Hooff has gone on visit to
her sis' ere. Miss Ella Hooff and Mrs
A. B. Urquhart. in Norfolk Va.
Mr.. Harrison Tyler. of Loudoun Co.
and DR.. A. H. Rouss, of Brucetown Va
have been the guests of Mr.. NJ. 0
Rouss.
Mr.. Richard Timberlake, of New
York, and Miss Abbie Undertake, of
White Post, Va. have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Page.
MIR. and Mrs Benjamin Trapnell and
little daughter of Elizabeth, New Jer-
sey, have been the guests this week
of Mrs, Joseph Trapnell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wysong, of Port
Washington, Long Island, and Miss
Agnes Wysong, were here to attend
the funeralof Mr.. Henry Cooke.
Mrs. j Allison Eyster and children
left on Saturday for Washington,
where they will spend month. Mrs.
Eyster will sail on the first Of April, for
Germany, accompanied by her mother
and sister, and Mrs. George Eyster,
and Miss Eleanor Eyster.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06
Grand Tailoring Opening.

The Imperial Tailoring Co., Balti.
more. Maryland. viii show their New
Spring and Summer Fabrics at our
store on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
March 9th, 7th and 9Th The line will
be shown by their expert Tailor land
we can assure you entire satisfaction
in fit, style. workmanship and price.
Let an expert take your measure. Do
not forget the date.
WIN. KAHN. Charles Town, W. Va,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06
New Hilltop House.

Contractor F. O. Trump, Of Rear
neysville. has commenced work on the
new Hill Top House at Harpers Ferry
to replace the one destroyed by fire
last year. It will cost between $50 0O0
and $40, 600. Thomas S. Lovett is the
owner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06

Mr.. o. B. Smith. proprietor of the
Tip Top restaurant In Martinsburg is
preparing to open a restaurant in
Charles Town and has rented the store
room in the Telephone Building from
Capt Fl. G. Getzandanner. In addition
to conducting an up=to-date restaurant.
Mr.. Smith win operate soda fountain,
and handle fine line of cigars and to-
baceo. He expects to be ready for
business by April Is
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06

NJ. Palmbaum & Bro, new novelties
dress goods, silks, embroideries. lacea.
white goods, &c. Prices the lowest.
M. Palmbaum & Bro.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06

Cling to the loved things only,
Cling to the true things last;
Cling to the dear dreams ever,
Live in the childhood past.
Cleave to the high and noble.
Cleave to the strong and right,
For thus is the world made sweeter,
And thus is the toll made bright,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06
Choice Nursery Stock.

The Mountain View Nursery Co.,
Williamsport, Maryland, offer a COM
plete assortment of Fruit and orna
mental Trees for Spring 1918. Write
for special prices on apple and peach
trees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06

Dress accessories and fancy notions.
We are showing a beautiful line OF
shadow laces in the different widths
and bands to match. The newest in
Glass Buttons
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06
Sale Of Easter Cards.

A Sale Of dainty Easter cards viii Be
held at the Parish House On Saturday.
March 3. from j: 80 % s: 50 p. q.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06

Waltz
Which is hettera
How much am worth with my pro-
perty waiting2 How much if | paintf
win nay house be worth more or less if
! paint2
Say it costs S2.25 q gallon pevoe-I
wouldn't paint any other-and s. or 81
more for putting It ON. That's $50 or
go 10-gallon job.
The moneyis gone. Isit in the house?
Is It al in the house?
Suppose were selling; what should
get for my house fresh. painted and
what should / get font needing paintl
wonder why men paint before sell
ing! q
DEVoE
~ NJ 4SSsls. .oii. Il Adj
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06

win meet at the residence Of Mrs
David Howell on Thursday night, Mar
Is, at 7:S0 o'clock.
MRs. e. ". AlsogITH. Pres.
MRS. G. Y. eoEEHAN, Sec'y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06
Shorthand Scholarship Sold On
Credit.

Railroad fare from home. Position
upon graduation guaranteed. 5000 to
$780, GREGG" care Free Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06
Weddings.

A quiet wedding took place at 8 p. m.
Thursday, February II at the residence
of the brides uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. H. Plotner. 160 Mordington
Ave when Miss Flora May Dunn,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William A.
Dunn and niece of Mrs. s. H Plotner
of Charles Town, was married to Mr..
Christopher P. Mertz of HagerstoSn.
by Rev. j. C. Hawk, pastor of M. E..
Church, South of Charles Town. Miss
Daisy Griffith of Hagerstown. was
bridesmaid while Mr.. Hunter Myres of
BerryvilIe, was groomsman. The cere-
mony was performed in the parlor I'M
der marriage bell of pink and white
The par,or was beautifully decorated
with ferns and potted plants. TIE
bride was attirpd iny1cream serge
trimmed with satin and lace to match
and carried a shower bouquet of bride
roses. The bridesmaid wore pink mes
saline trimmed in cream lace and pink
satin and carried pink carnations.
About 50 guests were present 10 wit
ness the joyous event. Immediately
after the ceremony wedding supper
was served in the dining room which
was trimmed in white and pink and
where the bride and groom wei e
showered with congratulations and
hest wishes. MIR. and Mrs. Mertz left
Saturday morning for Hagerstown
where they will make their future
home. Mr.. .Mertz is son of Mrs.
Mary Mertz, of Hagerstown, who was
present at the wedding.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06

Ask MiIler's Pharmacv Tor what you
xsahs They have
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06

Miss Harriet D. Miller,daughter of
Mrs. Mary C. Miller. of Greencastle,
Pa, and Mr.. 0. B. LIE Fevre, of Bunker
Hill, were married in Washington on
February 20, at the home of Mrs. H. Nj.
Abel, sister of the bride, by Rev. J. G.
Hawk, of Charles Town. nephew of
the groom The bride is a descendant
of an old and prominent family of Penn
sylvanla. and has host of friends. due
to her charming personality. Mr.. Lee
Fevre is one of the foremost citizens of
Berkeley county. Heis largely inter
ested in fruit growing, farming. stock
raising and bee culture. BY his genial
and courteous manner he enjoys the
esteem and good will of all wh9 know
him. After an extended trip to the
cities of the east the happy couple will
reside at .Edgewood,'s' the handsome
home OF the groom at Bunker Hill.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06
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Wait Paint

There are painters and walters.
Which am going to do? Paint OF
uvaik2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06
DEVoE

6. ". Taylor sells It Adyt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06
lawson Bolts Chapter, Q. D. c.

C. T. SHUGERT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06

Crushed rock has been put on Acad-
envy Street. A great improvement.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-03-06

MiIIeraa Pharmacy sells tie best Rub
her Goods
Gilpin observer., 1913-01-09
FOUND WORKS OF STEVENSON
Manuscripts and Works Of Popular
Writer Unearthed In Samoa and
Hawaii, by an AdmIrer.

It is learned that a number of new
and relatively important manuscripts
Of Robert Louis Stevenson have been
discovered in Samoa and in Honolulu
by an ardent admirer of the great
novelist, who had been for some time
In both Hawaii and Samoa seeking
such writings of the famous Scotsman
as might possibly be found in the pos
session of some of the many friends
Of stevenson during his years in the
Pacific.
The result Of this research has been
the finding OF an essay, said to be
highly poetical in character. written
by the novelist after witnessing a vol
cano in action, supposedly either the
famous crater Of Savaii or the pit of
Kilauea in Hawaii: piece Of fiction
dealing with South Sea life, and a
number Of smaller verse compost.
tions.
Still another manuscript, a blank
verse relation of a well-known legend
of Maui, of considerable length, but
unfinished, has also come to light, and
the enthusiastic admirer of Stevenson
feels highly rewarded for his month
Of effort.
Gilpin observer., 1913-01-09
MAKES A POOR "PRoDIeAin =
Joseph SaIus Tries to Kiss Sister, but
Is Taken for Stranger and Severe
ly Beaten.

Webster, Mass.-The return Of
Joseph Salus OF Chicago to his home
here after an absence of twelve years
was marked by a reception different
from that of the biblical prodigal.
Salus desired to surprise his people.
and there had been no ferewarning of
his presence when the door was
opened by his sister. now Mrs. SAX.
Overjoyed at seeing her, Salus en-
braced the woman. who screamed,
bringing her husband to her side.
Salus was foored with a left-hand
swing. Before he could recover the
angry husband seized the supposed
intruder by the neck. dragged him
down a flight Of stairs. threw him into
the street and called the police.
When the time for explanations ar
rived Salus established his identity
and received his welcome home and
first aid for his injuries.
Gilpin observer., 1913-01-09
New Mexico.

The zinc output for the year is
placed at 100000 pounds.
News from the Red River mining
district Of Taos county, Just over the
Colfax county line. is to the effect that
everything is on the boom there.
In the Burro Mountain district Of
Grant county, the biggest development
of the year is the starting OF 1000
foot tunnel to tap some of the richest
ore bodies OF the Burro mountains at
great depth. This work Is being done
by tho Phelps-Dodgo interests on
Chemung creek.
New Mexico made a small increase
In the production Of zinc ores in 1912
over the previous year but in lead out.
put exceeded the production Of 1911
by two-thirds.
BY far the most important metal
mining operations are In Grant county.
The Mogollon district Of this county
produced an estimated total of $1,000
900 In gold and silver during the year,
the total production for the state OF
these two metals being reckoned at
$3.500.000. The Ernestine, Deadwood
and Socorro mines are among leading
producers Of the Mogollon district
Gilpin observer., 1913-01-09
italian VILLA LIFE
No Sense Of Effort There, But
Everywhere Are Flowers.
Tuscan Homes, Where Medieval Cue.
toms Gradually Are Giving Way
to ModernIty-Rest 10 to Be
Found at Florence.

F1orence.-Life in an Italian villa
sounds an idyllic experience to those
In teeming cities, and these old
world gardens, nearly always built
on charming sites, do possess an at
traction distinctive from that Of or.
dinary country houses. The luxuri-
ance of the flowers, with their bril-
liant coloring and easy growth, says
writer in the Christian Science Mon
itor. helps the restful atmosphere
which is SO characteristic; but the
graceful manners and pleasant ac-
ceptance of work and burdens by the
servants have also considerable part
of the charm. The sense of effort is
yet there is perpetual gentle activity
manifest everywhere. Every villa
OF Importance, for example, has
farm attached to 1t, where maize and
the vines and mulberries and fig trees
flourish; no ruthless noises Of ma
chinery disturb the peace of these un-
hedged patches, wreathed from tree
to tree; the plaintive folksongs of the
peasants rising and falling like a
the incessant murmur of the grilli or
cicadas, and when the stream runs
near, the brek-kek-kek Of frogs.
Most Tuscan villas are built on
hills and nowhere are they loyelier
than round Florence. There are few
more fascinating experiences than Wis
iting these villas. Behind forbidding
walls, over whose tops masses Of
Banksia roses clomber, such unex-
pected vistas wait; and even when tho
villa stands out the center of a com.
manding group Of Expresses, one may
be certain Of surprises as one wan.
ders up and down its terraces.
The patch of Hex that makes 30
sharp a blot upon the hillside turns