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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
NEWS FROM BOUNTY LAND.
MIR. Bngwell Meets pickpOckets il,
Alnbama-LOcal Items.

bounty Land, May 22.-Special.
We a'e having IL delightful rain to-
day, for which we are truly thankful.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. McHugh and
two SONS and Mr.. Franklin, Ct Clem-
son College, were guests Sunday ut
the home Of w. II. Hubbard
Those OF this community who an
ticipate seeing "The Birth of Ma
ton in Anderson are: II. S. Hub
bard. l.. NJ. Smith, Misses Clyde
Smith. Sallie and Julia Davis, Cary
Doyle and Mrs. Julia d. Shanklin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Kohr and baby
Mildred, OF Chatham, Va, have rent
ed cottage from r. ~ Rankin and
will move thereintO in few days.
Mr.. kOhr is in the service of the rail
road company, working on the double
track. We extend to them hearty
welcome into our community. Mr..
and Mrs. Kohr are boarding for the
present with Mr.. and Mrs. JASPER
Doyle.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Harrison and
son John, Of Townville. were recent
guests at the home Of J. r. Harrison
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Y. Burns, of Cross
Roads, spent Thursday at the home
Of J. NJ. Adams.
Miss Cora Hubbard, of Greenville,
spent the. weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Hubbard.
MIR. and Mrs. J. G. Gillison, Of
Clemson, spent Saturday and Sunday
with the formers mother, Mrs. J. M.
Gillison.
w. r. Rankin, Charles Galbreath
and Ben Wilson attended the Wilson
reunion at Five Forks, Anderson
county. last week
Capt. A. II. Ellison returned Fri
day from Birmingham, Ala, where
he attended the soldiers reunion.
b. E. Bagwell, who also attended
the reunion, is expected in few
days. The friends of MIR. Bagwell
sympathizc with him in the loss Of
$50, which amount was mysteriously
transferred from his pockets to those
OF another on his arrival at Carona,
Alabama
We extend congratulations to Mar
shall Dcndy, who won first. and to
Davis Sanders. who won second place
in the oratorical contest in the Sen
eca High School. Davis is the son OF
Mr. and Mrs. John Sanders. OF this
community. and is a bright. promis-
ing lad.
J. E. Kelley. OF Tamassec visited
at the home OF Hon. j. l.. Smith the
first OF last week.
J. e. Dendy, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl.
Crawford and j. D. Crawford, OF
llartwell. Ca, were visitors last
week Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Magill.
Mrs. j. b. Pickett returned last
week from a visit to her children at
Hamlet, y. c., Greenville and Sandy
Springs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR:

The many friends of WADE w.
BuRLEY respectfully announce him
as candidate for Auditor Of Oconee
County, pledging him to abide the
will OF the people as expressed in the
Democratic primary elections.
/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for denomination for the Office
Of Auditor Of Oconee County, and
pledge myself to abide by the result
Of the Democratic primaries
DRESDEN A. SMITH.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Auditor Of Oconee County,
subject to the rules and regulations
Of the Democratic party in the pri-
mary elections.
j. 3. PHILLIPS, JR.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
FOR CONGRESS, THIRD DISTRICT;

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Congress from the Third S.
G. District. am in the race sub iect
to the rules OF the Democratic party,
and will abide the will of the voters
in the primary elections.
JOHN A. HORTON.
l announce myself candidate for
Congress from the Third District. +
will abide the rules, regulations and
results Of the Democratic primary.
HENRY G.. TILLMAN.
am candidate for Congress from
the Third Congressional District, and
agree to abide the result of the Demo-
cratic primary.
A. II. DAGNALL.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
FOR SUPT. OF EDUCATION:

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Superintendent
of Education of Oconee County, sub
ject to the action OF the voters in
the Democratic primaries.
e. PRESTON BRUCE.
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the office Of
superintendent Of Education Of Oco-
nee county, subject to the action Of
the Democratic party in the primary
elections THOS. A. SMITH.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Superintendent Of Education
OF Oconee County, subject to the ac-
ton OF the Democratic voters in the
primary elections. 0. G.. LYLES.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
WEDNESDAY, MAY ~, 1910.
:" TIRE 4 NIGEL or THE RAIN

Las, week we published a few
verses from the pen OF John B. Adgcr
Mn!laIly, "Thc Angel Of the Rain
a beautiful plea for the bestowing Of
shc blessing OF showers to relieve the
dlstrrSs Of drought verging upon
2hc point OF seriousness We do not
discuss the rropriety OF the publica-
tion OF such petitions. That is a mat
thr for consideration by the ndivid-
nal. We do believe in the efficacy of
"iaycr, without which belief, to our
mind. the whole structure of faith
and religion falls.
II is sufficient, ut least, to state
shAi within the past fcw weeks many
HE&yers have ascendcd for the bless
1nS OF rain, and it is encouraging to
the believer i'm prayer to know that
honn,iful blessings i'm the way OF CO.
rIonS showers have falIcn--not in
mat superabundant measure de-
,scriDcd by the faithful old preacher
of the hills as "a gully washer and
&rash mover" but in gentle showers
continuing in such manner as to in
dicatc Divine direction
We lay no claim to any marked de-
gree OF piety; il may even be that
"nr prayers. like the prayers Of all
tss wicked, avail nothing" Yet
we flnd consolation in the belief that
the prayers of the righteous avail
eth much" and in the old record
which tells us that if perchance
aus few righteous ones were still
ioNnd TO remain in a wicked city, for
Nheir sakes the whole city, wicked
and righteous together, would be
spared. So we prefer to cling to the
old-timc belief in prayer and it's eff
cacy, through the medium OF which
saint and sinner together share the
blessings that come to mankind. We
might even, without impropriety,
taraphrase portion OF MIR. Mulla!ly's
petition into an acknowledgment OF
the blessings that have come:
We thank Thee. Lord, once more,
For blessings. clear and plain,
Rrlicving our distress so sore
Through Thine Angel OF the Rain.
iEorgivc distrust. doubt, disbelief.
flclp us to show our gain
IN better life, in better sclf,-
we thank Thee for the rain!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
NOTICE OF FINAL SITrTI.ENiIGNT
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will make application to
V. f. Martin. Judge Of Probate for
Oconee County, in the State Of South
Carolina, at his office at Walhalla
Court House, on Saturday, the 10th
day OF JUNE, 1916, at II o'clock
in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter
as said application can be heard. for
leave to make final settlement Of
the Estate OF Henry Il. Ford. deceas-
cd. and obtain final discharge as Ad-
ministrator Of said estate.
AMES NJ. FORD.
Administrator Of the Estate Of Henry
x. Ford, deceased.
May 10, 1916. 1922
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
MASTERS SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF OCONEE.
In Court of Common Pleas.

Pursuant to a decree of the afore-
said Court, in the case named below,
| Will offer for sale. to the highest
bidder, In front of the Court House
door, at Walhalla, South Carolina, on
MONDAY, the 9Th day of JUNE,
1915, between the legal hours Of
sale, the lot of land below described.
Benjamin f. Sloan, Plaintiff,
against
Allen Green and w. J. Stribling. De-
PENDANTS.
All that piece, parcel or lot of land
situate. lying and being in the county
aforesaid, |hereon said defendant,
Allen Green, lived in the Town OF
Walhalla. on the cas-: side Of Johns
street, running back Que hundred
siXty-five feet along the north side of
North Broad street. known as Lou
Number fifty-one in the subdivision Of
the Bullwinkle land.
Terms OF Sale: CASH. Purchaser
to pay extra for papers aud stamp.
w. O. WHITE,
Master for OcOnee County, S. c..
May II, 1916. 1921
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
FOR COUNTY TREASURER:

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Treasurer Of Oconee County,
subject TO action OF voters i'm the
Democratic primaries.
G. M. ABLES.
am candidate for Treasurer Of
Oconee County, and will abide the
result of the Democratic primaries.
JOHN II. BROWN.
I hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the Office Of
Treasurer of Oconee County, subject
to the action Of the Democratic vot-
ers in the primary elections.
r. II. ALEXANDER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will make application to
Y. f. Martin, Judge Of Probate for
Oconee County, in the State of
South Carolina, at his Office at Wal
halla Court House, on FRIDAY, The
23d day Of JUNE, 1916, at II
o'clock In the forenoon, or as soon
thereafter as said application can be
heard, for leave to make final settle
ment of the Estate of Mrs. Mamie II,
Bearder, deceased. and obtain Hnai
discharge as Administrator of said
Estate. ANDREW BEARDEN.
Administrator Of the Estate of Mrs
Mamie II. Bearden, deceased.
May "a, 1916. 2124
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
FOR CORONER:

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Coroner of
Oconee County, subject to the rules
and action Of the Democratic party in
the primary elections.
PERRY GARNER.
At the solicitation of friends
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Coroner Of OcOnee County, SUBJ
ject to the action of the voters in
Democratic primaries.
JOE NJ. DUNCAN,
Westminster, S. c.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office Of
Coroner of Oconee County. subject
to the will of the Democratic voters
in the primary elections.
WHIT KNOX.
date for Coroner Of Oconee county,
subject to the will of the voters I'm the
Democratic primary elections.
JOHN Il. PEAY.
I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Coroner OF Oconee County,
subject to the will Of the voters Of
the Democratic party in the primary
elections. S. II. SANDERS.
l hereby announce myself q candi-
date for the office of Coroner of Oco-
nee County, subject to the action Of
the Democratic voters il the primary
elections. HAL. d. GRANT.
l hereby announce myself a can
dfdate for the office Of Coroner for
Oconee County, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries.
j. G., KING.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
DESPONDENCY BRINGS SUICIDE.
Native Of Scotland Ends ifc in Spar
tanburg County.
(Spartanburg Herald, 21st.)

(Spartanburg Herald, 21st.)
Becoming respondent over his
physical condition, James Gray, a
farmer living on land of B. NJ. Ander-
son, near Reidville, took his life with
Il pistol Friday night between 8 and
O'Clock. Gray was native of Scot
land and was about 80 years Of age.
The body was found about 200 yards
from Mr.. Anderson's barn. a bullet
hole in the forehead and a 38~calibre
pistol lying beside il An inquest
was held yesterday over the body,
the jury finding that the deceased
came to his death by suicide.
Left Letter.
paper, but in Il fairly good hand, was
found near the body. addressed to
Ben Anderson. 1t was as follows:
Dear Mr.. Ben: DO not think this
a harsh step; I've thought Of this
ever since got this way. When DR..
Leland said | couldn't be cured that
settled it, as I can't bear to be a bur
den on my wife or any one else
Goodbye to all, and tell Maggie |
thought OF her to the last AS last
request, please have them sing
Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me- over my
grave. James Gray"
Mr.. Gray had been in this country
for some time and had been living on
B. NJ. Anderson'S farm about nine
years. He was known as good
worker and reliable citizen. About
three years ago he was married. His
wife survives him.
The deceased has one brother liv-
ing in Canada. All Of his other rela-
tives live in Scotland his former
nome
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
Observation-Disclosures. .....l.!....,i..l..!..I.
\. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. =.
Observation-Disclosures. .!..i..i..i....i..i..i.

The following resolutions on the
death Of Mrs. Kate Holleman Moss
have been adopted by the members
OF the Parsonage Aid Society OF the
Walhalla Methodist church, OF which
society she was a charter member.
Whereas, God in His all-wisc PROV
idcnce has seen fit to remove from
our midst this dear sister. who had
served so faithfully; and
Whereas, we will miss so sorely her
leadership, her hclprulness in the
work, and her genial presence from
among us: therefore be it resolved:
That since death has laid his icy
fingers upon her. We shall hereby bear
testimony to the faithful and untirng
efforts she gave to make the society
a success.
That while each one Of us cannot
hope to fill her place in planning the
work Of the society and going ahead
with it, yet we can cultivate her
spirit OF Willingness to help and her
readiness to serve.
That while rare and beautiful
combination Of gifts made up her
character, we may strive after those
sraccs which she SO bountfully pos
sesscd--gentleness, kindness, hope
fulness and cheerfulness.
That we bow in humble submis-
sion to a gracious Lord, whose every
act Is for the best.
That copy OF these resolutions be
sent to the bereaved family, accom-
panied by our deepest sympathy, and
that copy be sent TO The Keowee
Courier for publication. Signed:
Mrs. A. p. Crisp, Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
MATTERS AT CONEROSs.
Girls Auxiliary Cheers Aged Lady.
Other Local News.

Coneross, May 22.-Special: The
Coneross Girls Auxiliary held their
regular meeting with one of our old
est members, Mrs. Betsy Broom, of
this section, over so years Of age, on
Sunday last at 1890 o'clock a. m..
and rendered a very interesting pro-
gram, which seemed to be enjoyed
very much by the aged lady. AL
though Aunt Betsy is very old, she is
still quite a lively lady, and enjoys
company. Our G. AS wish this good
old lady many happy days and hope
to meet with her again.
Mrs. r. A. p. Dean, of Avalon, Ga,
who is frequent visitor in our vi
| cinity, was among friends and rela-
| tiyes here recently, accompanied by
little Miss Dean We are always glad
| to have Mrs. Dean with us.
Misses Minnie, Reaulah and Lethie
Barker and brother Y. d. recently
visited Lusten and Lesley Morgan
and families. near Six-Mile, Pickens
county, and attended the May meet
ing there.
Misses Ollie and Oracle Abbott at
tended the commencement exercises
at Anderson Friday evening They
were accompanied by Miss Sue Annie
Todd, Of near Walhalla, and Paul
Earkns and Mr.. Smith, of Picket
Post.
Mrs. NJ. Abbott left last week for
Birmingham, Ala. where she is the
guest Of her daughter, Mrs. w. w.
Mitchell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Whitaker,
Mrs. b. ID. and Enoch Breazeale, of
Westminster. visited at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Alexander re-
Gently.
Mrs. f. NJ. Gambrell spent the past
two weeks with her daughter, Mrs.
w. I. DuBose, of Bounty Land, who
has been quite i'll for some time. Her
friends are glad to know that she Is
convaloscing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Ballcnger
spent few days recently with the
formers brother, r. b. Ballenger, OF
this community.
Miss jamie Alexander will spend
this week with her sister. Mrs. B. ID.
BreaZeale. Of Westminster, and at
tend the commencement exercises.
Earle Murphree, of Oakway. spent
several days last week with his sis
ter, Mrs. J. l.. DucKworth.
Iult ADDOIl' vi cONclOSS, ana NJ lSS
Sue Annie Todd, of near Walhalla,
were guests Of Miss Inez Weslmore-
land, Of SiN-Nlile, recently.
Several from here attended the
service at the Walhalla High School
auditorium and heard the class ser
mon Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. V. Dilworth and
Misses Agnes and Pearl Hunsinger
visited relatives at Seneca recently.
The Coneross Girls Auxiliary en-
tertained the congregation with
very interesting program Friday
evening at $50 o'clock
J. Whit Grant and family, Of Wal
halla, were recent guests of Mrs. S.
NJ. Hunsinger.
Quite a number Of our people at
tended the singing and homecoming
day at Rocky Knoll Sunday.
Mrs. Drucie Chapman is at the
home of her niece, Mrs. William Dill
worth She is quite indisposed. We
hope she will soon recover.
James Allen and family were re-
cent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. l..
Duckworth.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
NOTICE TO
OWNERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

There will be due, on June 1st,
1916, Motor Vehicle License as fol-
lows:
Automobiles, 2-passenger IS 500
Automobiles, over 2-passenger 1000
N.otoicScleS 49,. 800
Niotoi TRUCKS ......... 1000
lractlon Engines s........... 1000
After May 18TH, 1916, we will sell
license to June 1st, 1917, as one year.
Give make Of machine, passenger
capacity, and motor number when
writing. JOHN r. CRAIG,
Clerk Of Court.
May 10, 1916. 1921
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
FOR STATE SENATOR:

| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for State Senator from Oco-
nee. subject to action Of the voters
IT. primary elections.
FRANK II. SHIRLEY.
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for State Senator from Oconee
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic party In the primary
elections. j. w, SHELOR
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
FOR SIIERIFF:

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Sheriff OF Oconee County,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic voters in the primary elections.
GEORGE l.. JONES.
| hereby announce myself 4 candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
Sheriff Of Oconce County, subject to
the action OF the voters in the Demo-
cratic primaries
JOHN w. DAVIS.
hereby announce myself a candi~
date for the office Of Sheriff Of Oco-
nee County, subject to the action of
the voters at the primary elections.
WILLIAM NJ. KAY,
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Sheriff OF Oconee County,
subj iect to the action Of tho Demo-
cratic voters in primary elections.
J. G. SHOCKLEY.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office OF Sheriff of Oco-
nee County, subject to the action Of
the Democratic party in the primary
elections. JOHN J. REEDER.
"One-Term Candidate
hereby announce myself a candi-
adte for the Office Of Sheriff of Oco-
nee County, subject to the action of
the voters Of the Democratic party in
the primary elections.
w. r. ORR.
HOUSE OF PIsl.5ENTATIVEs:
At the request Of many friends, |
have decided to enter tho race for
House Of Representatives. I pledge
myself to abide by the results of the
Democratic primary elections.
w. p. MASON.
| announce myself as Democratic
candidate for the House Of Represen-
tatives. HARRY r. HUGHS
/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to House OF Rem
resentatives, subject to the action Of
Democratic voters Of Oconee in the
primary electors.
JAMES Fl. BROWN.
hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the House of Representa-
tiVes from Oconee county, subject to
the rules and regulations Of tho Dem
ocratic primary election.
J. r. ORR.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

! hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
Clerk OF Court for Oconee County
subj to the action Of the Demo-
cratic party as expressed in the pri-
mary election. JOHN r. CRAIG.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
Every Home Needs "lHirSt Aids"

Among tho safe and Trustworthy
first aids necessary in every home
is Sloan's Linimnnt. Bruises, mus
Gle aches and pains get quick relief.
The penetrating, antisoptic and heal
ing properties Of This liniment have
been proven time and time again. 1T
is The kind Of remedy that once
tried makes a constant friend The
ever increasing use OF Sloan's Lini-
mcnt shows that its merit has OBJ
tanned greater and greater recogni-
ton. Safety First" for the aches
and rheumatic twinges CT Old age and
the bruises Of youth meet relief in the
uce of Sloan's Liniment.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24
i u Il i !. !. !. !. !. !. !. :,
!. ANDIDATES' CARDS. /.
. !. j. !. !. !. !. I. !. !. !. !. i .,

FOR SOLICITOR-1OTH CIRCJIT:
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for Solicitor OF the Tenth Judi
clal Circuit. subject to the action of
the Democratic voters in the primary
elections. JR. EARLE
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24

America heads the list with 66.662
post Offices; Germany Is second. with
49,S4S; then follows England, with
1888; Russia, with 18,0O0;
France. with 1900, and Italy and
Austria, each with $500.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-05-24

TO practice what you preach is one
or life's most important rchearsals.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-27
HADN'T WORKED IN HIS CASE
Young Clerk Might BE Excused for
Not Thinking Very Highly of
Jones' Advice.

President John Grier Hibben of
Princeton was talking at a luncheon
about preparedness.
Preparedness is our duty" he said.
''If we don't prepare we will find our
selves in fearful trouble The man
who in these cyclonic times opposes
preparedness is apt to get the worst
OF it, like Jones'
Jones, fat, steady-going clerk.
had worked for the same firm seven
teen years A new hand, a nervous
young fellow, complained to him one
day:
Give been here six months now,
and IT'S time i had a raise
"'Oh, keep your hair on said
Jones. I was here two years before
l got my first raise. Just plug away
patiently, my boy-that's the way to
get on. BY the way, what is your
salary, anyhow
"'Only twenty dollars said the
younger man.
Holy smoke!' roared Jones. And
mine is fifteen"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-27
Felt Sorry for the Apostle.

Mrs. Podger, a Lancashire woman,
has several sons at the front. Recent
ly a neighbor, superior to her sur
roundings by education and rearing.
called on her, and as they talked of
Saloniki, where one of these sons was,
she remarked that.the Salonikians were
the Thessalonians to whom ST. Paul
had sent letter. Well" said Mrs.
Podger, as she looked up from her
washtub, " e may ave written there !;
I'm not sayin' as 'ow e didn't. But
I'm sorry for i'm if e sent parcels.
l sent two to my boy months since, and
they amt been delivered yet."-Lcn-
don Mail.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-05-27
u0STETTER'S
Stomach Bitters
Cheering Him Up.

A professional boxer was badly beat
en- in a sparring match and carried to
his bed in an exhausted and melan-
choly condition.
Il wish you'd say something to
cheer him up, doctor" pleaded the de-
feated warriors wife. He's gettin'
low in his mind, and when he's like
that you've no idea how hard it is to
wait on him. He's worse than a bear
with a toothache''
What can 1 say that will please
him most?" asked the doctor.
You might just tell him in an off
hand way that the man as licked him
is mighty bad in the horspital, and
that they may have to hold a post
mortem on him any minute now" was
the solemn suggestion.