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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25

MONEY ORDER OFF1CEs.-AmohS honey u
dor offices authorized to issue postal orders on
.ho postmaster of New York, for payment III
.ho -n,ted Kingdom of Great Britain ana Ire
I'D and tn nav orders issued by him for sums
oor.;fea nv the Post Department of that couh-
49, FOR navment in the United States, are the
f.1,or;ng named offices in this State Aorian
.llooan Alpena, Ann Arbor, Benton harpof'
charlotte. Coldwater, Detroit, Dowaglac, LIB.
c.nr.v Escanaba, Flint, Grand Haven, Graz
panids. Hastings, Hlllsdale, lloughton' jack
son Kalamazoo Lansing, Manistee, Marquette
Marshall. Menominee, Monroe, Mount oie'
mems. Muskegon, Paw Paw, Pontiac.
Tho following is a list of Jurors drawn foi
,ho August term of Court for this County, com
r,enc;np the 2sth inst N. King Hunt, Chas. y
v.n yetcben and O. II. Perry sheldon
antwerp: Abel Burns and Philip \. iced, Al
mann. Joseph w. Gray, Arlington; Joseph NJ
p,rcb Bangor James Ellis, Decatur; Mat
thew Prince, Hamilton; Thomas Alexander am
solomon Shimmel Porter; VIM NJ. mayer
sebastian Moore, Martin Degratf, \. smit
Downing John W. Free, Gilbert ). HUDSON
Abner 7. Hartwell, Oliver d. Glidden, ueors
Young and Adolphus Brown raw raw; RE
hubbard Theodore W. VaIeau and ben]ahi
smith, Waverly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25

Two suspicious characters named W. b
Wright and John Smith, of Monomonee W , Is.
ware ordered by Sheriff Wade of Irempeleau
county. to surrender, and he was answered by
. vo,lev of shots. Sheriff Wade shot VIRGIN.
4broneh the head, killing him instantly aho
oIso wounded Smith. They were suspected 70
ha Guilty of varlohs robberies.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25

The buchanan Record says tha' Da''N
Weaver raised 293 bushels of wheat (mach'ne
measure } from piece of land on his farm IN
4be northwest part OF this Township meas
,rea acres and 16 rods. Mr.. Weaver ID quite
sure that the yield by actual weight will aver,
age 50 bushels per acre. This beats the ''beno
Of the River"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25

Ladies Shippers, from so cents up at han-
Aukens. o4i.
Save your money, Save your money. 20 per
cent saved by buying your Dry Goods, Cloth
ing, Hats and Caps, Boots Shoes etc, at Van
Aukens. o4i
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25

SOLDIERS OF 1812-for Pensions apply to
O. w. ROWLAND. County Clerk, Paw Paw. 80
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25

NOTICE TO FARMERs.--I will not be able to
grind Corn or Feed until the first of December
Will grind Wheat at all times. 854t3
August 9, 1871. TllOS. l.. ROSS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09
Practical Joking.

A French auditor of accounts in the seven
teenth century was great practical joker all
his life, and even played trick after he had
lost the power of enjoying it, for be left four
candles to be carried at his funeral which had
not been burning fifteen mi2utes before they
went off as fireworks.
When lady condescends to practical Joke
it is generally very neat one M Boncourt,
the rich tnancler was very stingy to his wife in
the matter of pin-mOney. One day a lady,
closely yelled and very anxious not to be re-
cognized, called upon him and borrowed a
large sum, leaving her diamonds as pledge.
1t was his wife.
The French thieves sometimes used to steal
SO funnily that even their victims were half in
clined to pardon them
The Duke of Fronsac, nephew of Marshal
Rlchilleu, was coming out of the opera one
pearls. when two thieves managed to cut of
his coat-tails He turned into his club, where
everybody laughed at him, and so he found
out what had happened and went home. Ear
y the next morning well dressed man called
at the Dukes hotel and demanded to see him
at once on matter of great importance.
Monster de Fronsac was awakened.
"Monsier," said the visitor, II am officer OF
police. We have learned the accident which
happened to you yesterday on leaving the op-
era, and L have been sent to request you to or
der the coat to be placed in my hands, that we
may convict the offender by comparing it with
the mutilated tails.
The dress was given up and the Duke was
in raptures with the vigilance of the police
but it was new trick of the rogue who had
stolen the tails, by which he possessed himself
of the entire garment.
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a Burglars Kit.

The Philadelphia police recently captured a
a set of burglars tools, of which the following
is the catalogue:
A heavy wrought iron brace, to be used in
drilling into safe door, A great jointed crow
bar; arranged in sections for convenience A
great variety of steel-pointed and curiously
shaped jimmies, to be screwed on the BAR
Dozens Of fine pointed wedges, to be used in
forcing apart joints. Wooen caps, shaped
like ancient helmets. covering the entire face
except the eyes. White bags to be drawn over
the heads of subdued watchmen. A large gut
ta-percha syringe, to inject powder into lock.
A canister of powder, lot of cartridges, and a
coil of fuse A bundle of bits, drills, files,
and scraps of iron. An alarm bell to be ope-
rated by an accomplice outside the bank. :
Strips of rubber, bundles of hemp, and pack
ages of paper to deaden the sound of blows
A coil Of rope, rubber bag Ia mystery to the
detectives), curiously shaped tube of horn
talso mystery to the detectives). Three large
pieces of tough wood for supports in drilling
into the safe. The above mentioned articles,
save the musket, larger jimmies, and wood,
were carried in large and genteel looking vail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09

AN AFFECTING SCENE IN CoURT-In one
of the New York courts, on Tuesday, an ex-
animation was had in the case of Hugh Bless
ing, who stabbed James McGoldrick Julia,
the daughter of Blessing, testified that Bless
ing had ruined her, and when she asked him to
redeem his promise of marriage, he said, "Go
poison yourself" The father was then asked
if he denied stabbing the complainant, and re-
piled, ''Deny stabbing him ! No, sir; did
it, and intended to kill him." Here the man
was seized with Mysteries and shouted, 'Oh,
God kill me here, judge, where | stand
What have to live for? My peace is gone. The
coward has ruined my daughter, and | am era
zy." Then his wife passed into fits and both
were removed from the courtroom. The COM
plainant produced James Burns, who swore that
Julia and himself had transgressed the laws of
propriety. Here the girl casped her hands
and cried, "Oh, judge, that is not true! Oh,
father, help me!' and clasping her arms about
the neck of her weeping parent, she tainted,
and was carried out of court The judge. then
said: 81 have examined this case at length,
for the purpose of learning ssif the father had
been justified in avenging the wrong alleged to
have been committed by the complainant -
He had heard the evidence, and while his SYM
| pathy was with the prisoner at the bar, the law
compelled him to place Mr.. Blessing under
| $500 bail to answer. The bail was Immediate
| ly given.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09

DEATH OF THALBERG.-Iti is reported by ca
bic that Thalberg, the great pianist, is dead
This eminent master was born in Geneva,
Switzerland, January Z, 1872, and was the nat
ural son of Count Detrichstein. Famous as
pianist at the early age of fifteen, his career
has been long and brilliant one In 1851 he
produced an opera called ''Florinde,' which
failed. In 1S49 he married daughter of La
blache Thalbergs tour in this country will
long be remembered. The perfect finish, the
fautless taste, the wonderful execution display
ed by him on the piano have never been excel
led by any other pianist whom we have heard
here.-Balto. sSun.
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recently at Goldsborough, n G. An explo-
sion, which startled the neighborhood. brought
a number of citizens to the house of Mr.
Royal.
On entering they found negro servant
frightened out of her wits and apparently shot.
Some hastened out to inform the authorities,
while few remained deploring the lawless-
ness of the times. Pickets were dispatched to
overtake the bloody K. K. KS. But the wo-
man recovered and spoiled frst-cass outrage
story. She had been using as a candlestick an
old bottle which contained some powder, and
when the candle burned down the powder was
ignited.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09
NUMBER XXXIII.
How Mother Did It.

LII we were to suggest one, which, above al
other things combined, would most contribute
to the happiness of the young house keeper, il
would be to learn how to cook as husbands
mother cooked. Mother used to make coffee
so and so; mother used to make such wafles
and mother knew just how thick, or how thin
TO make squash pie; and, oh if only could
taste OF mothers biscuit. Such are the com,
ments OF the husband at the end of two man
meal ia tables 1t would be only a little .mos
cruel tor the husband to throw his fork across
the table, or to dash the contents of his tea
cup IN his wife's face. The experience of a
contrlte husband is good reading for those men
whose daily sauce is show mother did it,
He says u
L found fault some time ago with Maria
AIMS custard pie, and tried to tell her how
my mother made custard pie. Maria made
the pie after my receipt It lasted longer than
any other pie we ever had. Maria set it on
the table every day for dinner, and you see /
could not eat it because l forgot to tell her to
put In any eggs or shortening. 1t was econom-
lcal, but In tit of generosity / stole it from
the pantry and gave it to a poor little boy In
the neighborhood. The boys funeral was
largely attended by his former playmates.
did not go myself
Then, there were the buckwheat cakes. /
told Maria Ann that any fool could beat her
making those cakes, and she said | had better
try it. So | did. | emptied the batter all out
of the pitcher one evening and set the cakes
myself | got the -four and the salt and the
water, and, warned by the past, put iu libe-
ralquantity of eggs and shortening. shorten
ed with talow from roast beef, because | could
not find the lard. The batter did not look
right, and lit my pipe, and pondered, yeast
yeast, to be sure. had forgotten the yeast.
L went and woke up the baker and got six cents
worth OF yeast. / set the pitcher behind the
slttlng-room stove and went to bed.
In the morning | got up early and prepared
to enjoy my triumph; but | didn't. That
yeast was strong enough to raise the dead, and
the batter was running all over the carpet. I
scraped it up and put it into another DISH
Then got fire in the kitchen and put on the
grldde. The first lot of cakes stuck to the
griddle. The second dittoed, only more. Ma
ria came down and asked what was burning
She advised me to grease the griddle | did
it. One end of the griddle got too hot and |
dropped the thing on my tenderest corn, while
trying to turn it around. Finally the cakes
were ready for breakfast, and Maria got the
other things ready. We sat down. NV cakes
did not have exactly the right flavor. I took
one mouthful and it satisfied me- | lost nv
appetite at once. Maria would not let me put
one On her plate. | think those cakes may be
reckoned dead loss. The cat would not eat
them. The dog ran off and stayed away three
days after one was offered him. The hens will
not go within ten feet of them. I threw them
into the back yard and there has not been
pig on the premises since. [ eat what is put
before me now, and do not allude to my moth
er s system of cooking.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09

A REMARKABLE OCCURRENCE.-Upon un-
doubted evidence, we give the following strange
incidents connected with those mysterious and
supernatural agencies known land believed by
many as "premonitions," which if not truly
traceable to the supernatural, are at least
strange condolences, exciting much remark
and wonder, and many specuations in the at
tempts to explain them.
Mr.. q. j. White, whose death occurred last
week, was stricken on his return from our last
Court to his home in Brownsburg with fatal
disease. On the day of his return he had oc-
casion to go into the room where was kept the
clock belonging to his father, the late Robert
White. This clock is of the old fashioned high
kind and has been stopped for years, not even
having the weights attached, being merely
kept as family relic. When Mr.. White en-
tered the room, the clock, which had been 81
lent so long, distinctly struck ''oue" He at
the time paid no special attention to it, and
not being of a superstitious turn of mind,
thought it was mistake or an illusion of his
fancy. The next day or the day after, he
again had occasion to enter the same ROOM
Again the clock struck lone p He imme-
diately went out, telling his wife of the cir
cumstances and remarked, that he felt assured
that he was going to die soon. His premoni-
tlous, as we have stated, proved true, and in
few days his spirit passed away.-Lerington
Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09

MATRIMONIAL Jonesboro' (Tenn.)
Flag publishes the following:
On the Goth inst, at the residence of Rev.
J. Hyder, by Rev. A. Y. F. Hyder, Rev; N.
E. Hyder and Miss Amanda j. Hyder-all OF
Carter county
Hyder, Hyder, Hyder Hyderl
Father, preacher, lover. bride.
Was there ever such union,
Since old Grandpa Hyder died
Happy, happy be the couple,
Thus so sweetly joined for life
Nav he be a faithful husband,
She fond and loving wife.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09
POETRY.
[From Pomeroy's Democrat.
Over There.

over Tnere.
BY MRS S. ANNA GORDON.
There is beautiful land,
Over There;
And beautiful band,
Oyer Therei
Near the crystalline shore
Of the vast evermore,
Near the beautiful, echoing strand,
Over There.
There are beautiful homes,
Over There
~ crowned with sunlit domes,
Over There;
AND the shimmering streams,
Bright with loves golden beams,
Glrt the paths where our loved ones roam
Over There.
There are labors true,
Over There;
Which our hands renew
Over There;
Thoughts woven to blend,
Where soft shadows lend
Shapes to works we ne fer rue.
Over There.
There are beautiful flowers,
Over There;
Entwining Heavens bowers,
Over There;
In the Eden of love,
In that bright home above.
Which beguile e. en- the sunniest hours,
Over There.
There are beautiful souls,
Over There;
Named on beautiful scrolls,
Over There;
And music we love,
Floods the ether above
In that beautiful land of souls,
Over There.
HANNIBAL, Mo, NJ arch 8, 1871.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09

THE HOLY LAND.-Several years ago So
ciety for the prosecution of researches and dis
coveries in the Holy Land was formed in Eng
land. The examinations made under its aus
pices have brought to light number of inter-
esting matters Last year an American society
was formed with the same object 1t has been
arranged with the parent society that the
Americans shall pursue their explorations east
of the river Jordan, region of country hith-
ert0 s eomparstSey tive pneEpOred It is estTa
plan of the society, to carry out this purpose
for the first year. Among the discoveries al
ready made have been the buried foundations
of the ancient temple, the Moabite stone, the
pavement Of the ancient city, worn smooth by
the tread of Jews who lived and moved in the
days of our Savior, and the ancient bed of the
brook Kedron, whose waters flowed by the base
of Mt Moriah.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09

REDUCED TO SLAVERY IN BRAZIL.-The
daughters of Southern planter are now slaves
in Brazil The planter emigrated thither at
the close of the war and was unsuccessful
The Brazilian laws are such that when citi-
zen becomes in debt, if he has no property, his
children are sold as slaves, the prices they bring
going to the payment of the obligation. Our
friend, says the Nashville Republicon Banner,
when he reached Brazil, unwisely became nat
uralized and South American citizen, and
subject to the laws; thus, by bis own volition,
expatriating himself from his native country
and it's protection. He became involved in
debt to some Brazilians. His children were
sold as slaves. Thus his two daughters, now
grown Tennessee young ladies, are slaves doing
menial work for unlettered masters and mis-
tresses in Brazil their price paying devoted
but unfortunate fathers debt. The amount of
the debt, was we understand, $1,000 in gold,
and steps have been taken to have the amount
placed in the hands Of the father.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09
,nn OrrrcERs KILLED by NEGRO ON

THE OFFICERS KILLED BY NEGRO OUT
LAWS Wilmington ". g., April 27.-A fight
took place yesterday between some negro out
laws in Robson county, and party OF citizens
under the command of the Sheriff, in which
two of the Sheriff. possee were killed and one
severely wounded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09
Carriage MGEj7lg.


Z to inform my friends that have moved my
G A r r A G S 81 OP
to my new building near the Virginia Hotel,
where will keep on hand Carriages and Bug
gies of every description. By close attention to
business and fair dealing I expect to give entire
satisfaction. l will pay strict attention to RE
PAIRING. Give me call before purchasing.
Jan Is j. II. WATERS.
HARREAGE-MAKI the solicita-
" tion of many of my former patrons I have
again taken charge at my old stand, where will
carry on the CARRIAGE-MAKING BUSI-
NESS in all its various branches, and L am de-
termined that my work shall not be surpassed in
finish, style, durability or price,
Special attention given to repairs.
an4-H JOHN M HARDY
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Saddles, Harness, dc.


y want good work, go to GEO. +. clicks
where you will find the best assortment this side
of Baltimore which he will sell cheap for cash.
Saddles and Harness of all kinds-old and new
Trunks Whips, Bits, &c.; Buck Gloves, Win
chester and Lewisburg make), and in fact, ev-
erything in his line of business.
Thanking his friends for past patronage he
hopes to merit continuance of the same.
REPAIRING done on short notice.
Also, good lot of old Mcclellan Saddles and
Halters for sale cheap.
Store on Main street, 8 doors west of Augusta,
next door to Woods & Gilkeson's S hardware store.
ap19
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sTAUNTON. VA, TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1871
Groceries. DC.


r s. GILLIAN 4 co., next door be-
d low the Post-ofice, have on hand large
stock of choice Groceries. ~
Sugar by the barrel and coffee by the sack
very cheap. ......., aa
Also teas, spices, chewing and smoking to-
bacco, molasses, syrups, bacon, lard, hsn, wood
enware and everything in the grocery line.
We would call special attention to our stock
of fine Liverpool salt.
It will be TO your interest to give us call, for
we intend to sell cheap. may3-6W
NISH,-No. Potomac new net Herring,
Il No; No. and Mackagga@sl1 gross h1era,ng %arrgnt.
ed and for sale by CHAS. G. WHEAT. 8
YsEAS.-Prime GunpoEder, Imperial En-
glish Breakfast and Japan Teas for sale by
CHARLES G. WHEAT, :.
Corner Main and Augusta streets.
oung America, Pine Apple,
u and N. Y. State Cutting Cheese on hand
and for sale by CHARLES G. WHEAT.
YSHE new two dollar cash department:
i R. D. SEARS, agent, Main ST.
DRIME 2 year old Vinegar, SO cts per gallon.
+. d. SEARS, agent, Main ST..
NAULIFLOWER-
u SO cents per bottle
R. d. SEARS, agent.
Ms ENCE1 1MOSIAND- M
IL so cents per bottle
r. d. SEARS, agent.
nOOLEY'S YEAST POWDERS
~ 25 cents per bottle
&. D. SEARS, agent.
COFT SOAP
y 335 cents per gallon
X. d. SEARS, agent.
IL $1.25 per dozen
sas r. d. SEARS. agent
VI $1.25 to $1.75 per dozen
r. ID. SEARS, agent
GAIT CELLARS
y 20 cents apiece
r. d. SEARS, agent.
DEARL CANS
so cents apiece
r. d. SEARS, agent.
CONDENSED MILK for family use for sale
" by r. d. SEARS, agent.
gUNHE self-setting mouse trap-75 cents.
Il r. d. SEARS, agent, Main st.
nRIED BEEF--A No. 1--33b cents.
D r. D. SEARS, agent, Main ST.
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political party in this country area delusion
and snare. 1t wonld be just as impossible to
save the new organization from the corruption
of the old ones as it would be to reform the
old ones by imparting to them the virtues OF
the new. Until the age of miracles shall have
come again we needn't expect to accomplish a
reign of perfect political virtue by such cheap
devices. N y Commercial.
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Thinning, dc.
'VETM. j. POINTS.

w MAIN STREET,
one door below Clinedinsts Gallery.
Would respectfully inform the public that he is
prepared to do all kinds of TIN and SHEET
IRON WORK of the best materials and at very
low prices Special attention given to TIN
ROOFING, and Guttering Houses. Repairing
promptly attended to. fe2l-2m
VNHE BEST COOKING-STOVEi in the
market, can be found at WI. POINTS,
II N aati a. street Be sure and get the NONPAREIL,
as II Is the only household treasure that can be
pougn1 .L IA tne shape of Cooking Stove. He
prices. '-oNA "' fabo1 ol'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09

The mole is friend to the farmer, and not
an enemy, as he is popularity considered, it
having been proved by experiments upon the
animal in captivity, that while ne really eats
insects, grubs and the like, ne will sooner die
of starvation than eat roots or any other vege-
table substance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-09

''There goes my last five dollar bill," said
good old Deacon Loveman, as he gave V to
poor woman with child In her arms, one
cold day lately, as he and Mrs. L. were on their
way to cabinet makers where the Deacon,
on paying for some costly furniture produced a
bundle of $50 and 500 notes. why, l
thought you gave your. last five dollar bill to
mildly replied the deacon, ''and when | give
my last FIVE dollar bill to anybody, you may be
sure that [ have few ffties and hundreds
left, -
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Marble WO7'Es.

w VALLEY OF VIRGLNL
IL A r B L. e WORK
at
STAUNTON,
LEXINGTON,
HARRISONBURG,
& CHARLOTTESVIL
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ROUND PLASTER.-I have made ar
VI rangements with the Nova Scotia Plaster
Company, by which I expect to be able to sup
ply this market at prices lower than can be had
from any other source.
Ground Plaster will be put up in bags of 200
lbs. each. Present price, including bags, $11.0O
per ton cash, delivered at Staunton, Fishersville
or Waynesboro. Early orders solicited. Call
and see sample.
ial7-3m GEO. E. PRICE,
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DOOTS AND SHOES

I'D have reftted their shop in the building ore op.
pos,te the Spectator office where they are Better
Customers. They will spare neither mains 'ner nnr
money to turn out the BEST SPECIMENS on OF
WORK, which they, in all cases. guarantee to
give satisfaction. Orders left with them will he
promptly executed. All their work is warrant.
ed. Terms-STRIoTLY CASH
HUGHES & MATHENY,
marl4 Stanton, Va
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ADVERTISING RATES.
Professional Directory.
M. HENKEL.

A M. HENKEL.
A Physician and Surgeon,
STAUNTON, VA,
Respectfully tenders his services in the various
NAV be consulted at any time, at his office, un-
less professionally engaged.
M@-SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO SURGERY.
ian10-1y#
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An old citizen of Morrisville, VT, and his
wife died very suddenly on the 4th instant,
within ten minutes of each other. He was
with them left them for a few minutes, the
wife lying on the bed and the husband sitting
on chair. When she returned the old ladv
was dead, and the husband whom she hesitated
to tell, conversed some, and before friends could
be summoned, died without knowing that his
wife had passed away. They had lived togeth-
er sixty-four years.
s'The older the seed the worse the CROP" as
the farmer said to snob who was boasting of
his ancestry.