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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
A STEA Err BURNED.


MEMPHIS, March Z. The steamer City of
Chester and cargo was burned at the elevator; a
total loss. After the fire was discovered she wa
lowed to the sand bank off Fort Pickering aud
beached. Her boilers exploded about three this
morning, Earring the whole city. The mail agent
aud barber were lost. All Others saved. The
car go was large; boat valued at $40 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
BANGOR.
COuTt Matters.

BANGOR March T. 10 the case of f, G. Nor
l. charged with embezzlement Of funds as city
ilaor ageat. during the year 1867, which has
oeen trial since last Friday, tie jury this after.
noon promptly returned a verdict of acquhal.
The case excited much local interest, account
Of the personal and political feeling involved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
Political.

Herr Gutenberg, chief of the civil service for
Hanover liberal Conservative, is likely to sue
coed Herr Camphauscn a. finance minister, and
also to become The Germ IN tuance minister, and
as such the first connecting link between the Ger
man and PrussIan cabinets. While TINS appoint
nAent is being discussed, Prince Bismarck con-
tlnues negotiations with the national liber ais. who
if they could be Induced to enter tue cabinet,
would enable the chancellor to carry the increa se
of tobacco duty in addition to his constitutional
reform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
rising barometer, cooler north westerly winds,
u aduay backing to warmer sodtherly or easter
ly, and clear partly cloudy weather proba-
ble followed in the latter and we stern portion of
the former by falling barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08

The following are the republican nominations in
the town of Windsor:
Moderator-Horsce Colburn.
Clerk-A. c. Merrill.
Selectmen-IIorace Colbuin, c. A. Merrill.
VIM. Perkins, Jr.
Treasurer-J. +. Melvin.
Supervisor of Schoos--.I. H. Baton.
Town Agent-Daniel VlniEg.
AUDITOR. II. Barton.
Chairman Town Commttee-Grsnville Cooling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
VI AR LAND.
Accident.

BALTIMORE, March 7. Yesterday at Powelps
Bend, Md, the sestle atforn used in the build
Ing oil an IRON bridge on CUMBERLAND Valley rail
roai, gave way, throwing thirteen workmen a
distance OF htty-elght feet into the river. Three
were fatally injured, and Others seriously Injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
FOREIGN.


LONDON, March 7. The Times despatch from
Berlin says the national liberals persistently re-
fuse to axe office unless taxes are voteI annually
by the reichstaL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
CAN ADA.
ExplcsiOn.

LONDON, Ont, March Z. The boiler of Robin
sons Jaw mill at Newburg exploded this morning
and SCATTERING the budiug and machinery to
fragments. Alexander King, the foreman, was
killed. aud George Harris, the fireman, WAS ably
iDjufed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08

Among the securities stolen from the Cam
bridgeport Back, last September, were five $1,000
bonds Of the Connecticut & Pasump,ic Railroad,
the property of Luther Slater. To day ie re
ceyed uotice from the company t1at coupons OF
his boni, had been presented at their 9TH e for
payment by the ageut of Munroe & Co., b ink
or,l. Slater has taken leg 81 steps to recover his
cnIitie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
PENNSNLN ANA.


CLEVELAND March I. Fire at Spartansburg,
desuoye every business, house in the place. in
cludiug the Masonic lodge post office, railway de-
pot. Loss $4,000; insurance $4,000.
McDonaId's grocery at Wilkesbarre with Gig ht
tenemrns houses, was burned. Loss 0,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
The Anderson Case.

Judge Marks member of the Louisiana electo-
nal cole &c, telegraphed to Washington that the
notion for a new trial in the Anderson is
postponed two weeks, and in the meantime An
dersOn remains in the parish prison. No pros
peel, Judge Marks saws, of pardon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
LOUISIANA.
Sad Affair.

NEW ORLEANS March 7. The propeller Hope
was sunk by the steamboat Texas, yesterday, and
Paul st. Pierre, with his wife and two children,
were drowned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08

Fatal sccideDt.

Fort WAYNE, March 7. Two young sons Of
Matthew Lynch were killed and another badly
wounded by the explosion OF railroad torpedo
with which they were playing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
ONO.
MnIder.

TOLEDO, March 7. Jessie Stockton was shot
and Killed last night ia a bagnio, by Louis Alten-
bough, because she refused to leave the place
with nlm. lie claims she was his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08

BOsToN, March I. At Marlboro last night,
Alphonso b. Gil 'dlen, hoe-maker during an al
tercaton, shot WIN. Z. Lace, fellow workma a.
Place wa, dying this IN Diniag. GlIdIen was ar
rested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
GAKDIN Err.
Serious Accident.

GARDINER March 7. Charlie Jones, aged IA
years, son of Th)mas Jon94 Of this city, fell from
a hors this attsrn )on, and was kicked by the
frightened anim.I. H., 10 juries very serious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
Contract Awarded.

The contract for eNcavatiug for the reservoir
for the water works was sUarded to W. Ii Flynn
of south Berwick and fer laying the waite pipes
to K. L. Paterson, Lew iston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
VIRGINIA..
DOl't Want 1t.

RICHMOND, March l. The governor approved
the legislative resolution stating in view of the
State financial emb t,rassment it is Impossible
to appropriate $50 900 TO build observa tory for
the Charlottesville University by Mccormick of
Chicago. 1t is understood Mccormick will pre-
sent the telescope TO PrInceton College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
DAk OTA.
Indian Matters

BISMARCK, March Z. 1t il rumored that Gen.
eral Terry has ordered in General Miles expedi-
ton. Recruits are ordered to IN let Miles at Fort
Peck, who val return to Fort Keosh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
u. =. Bonds.
WEST VIRGINIA.
Nj urder.

CAMERON, March 7. As Benjamin Evans, a
wealthy farmer, riding home after dark, re-
Gently, Joe Jones, who had previously threate ned
TO Kill him, threw a stone which fatally injured
Evans. Jones escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
RHODE ISLAND.
Fire.

PROVIDENCE. March I. An ncendsry fire in
East Greenwich. tins morn ~. burned the ba IN
and outnui d,ngs of Sheriff L los. j. Tlley. Loss,
$1,000; insurance. Sl5J0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
ISIDiDEFuRD.


BIDDEFoRD, Mach 7. Trustees of York o.
Agricultural society," voted to hold the next fair at
Alfred, October 7tl, S,h and 9t1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
NEWS 81 TELEGRAPH
TO rHk--
1aiis asnnehee Aournal.
LENISTU v.
The I.iuuor Agency.

LEWISTON, March I. Al general town meet
lag to-day, called t. vote on the question Of abol
i,hing the liquor agen y, it was voted not to
close il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
Legislative.

The state senate Tonight agreed to the resolu-
ton instructing the finance committee to bring in
bill apprOpIiatlng 100000 to paw interest on
the Peeler bonds. Tnls amount has been saved
by the recent retrenchment IN the expenses of the
state government. TIE holders of the Peeler
bonds have not been paid anything for several
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08

At meeting of the ChAmbl of Commerce to-
d4N, A. \. Low read lengthy Communication
from VI Forbes. in Shanghai, n4rrAung the ter
Ilo,e suffering of the starving Chinese. asking that
some action be taken for their relief aud that
measure. be taken for assisting them with the uu-
in1e nnIty fund now held at Washingt on that the
Chinese entitled to this balance, the Amer
ican people had right to ii. Referred to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
Treasury Department.

The treasury department announces it will un
til further notice receive subscriptions Tor the four
per cent. funded loan, in denominations for cou-
p1n bonds Of $50 500 $500 and $1,000 and 70,
registered bonds 500, 500, $500, 5000, 5000
and $4,000 at par and accrued Interest. Two
per cent Of the purchase money must accompany
the subscriptions, the rema nder any time within
thirty days with interest at four cent
Bonds will be forwarded to subscribers free of
charge upon the receipt full payment. A com
mission Vi one-fJurth OF one per cent will b. al
lowed upon the amount of the subscriptions, but
no com mission upon single subscription less
than $1,000 will be allowed
Forms of application will be furnished by the
treasurer at Washington, assistant treasurer at
Baltimore, BOs on. Chicago, Cincinnati. New Or
leans, New IorN, Philadelphia, St. Louis and San
Francisco, aud by the national banks aud bank
ers generally.
Payments for the bonds may he made 10 coin to
the rea.uter of ME uiied Staten al Washington,
assistant tteasurers ut la tiinorc, Boston, Gin
cinnati, New Orleans New York, Phi adelp
ST. Louis and San FianciS,o. For the conven-
fence OF subscribers, the department will also
ceve in lieu of con-, called bonds of the United
States coupons past due or maturing within 80
da, 5, and gold and silver cCrtf cate, of deposit
also coin drafts on New York, for the amount OF
their proceeds
u. =. Bonds.
In response to a recent resolution of the House
inquiiug As to the of U. ). bouds for out
standing legal tender notes at par, the Secretary
to-day sent communication to the House, IN
who he SAYS: All the bonds disposed of by me
have been sold for their par value in coin. 10
promote the convenience of subscribers the de-
partmen has made arrangements with the Natl
Bank OF Commerce Of New York. A public de-
pository whereby currency drafts can be rect lived
from subscribers and collected and converted into
coin for them at the current rates. on the DAYS of
transaction, and such collections and conversions
have been made to the extent Of about $4,000,
represen ting 80 subscriptions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
Railroad Matters.
StOl n Securities.

At meeting OF the director, Of the B. & NJ.
Railroad to day, the present officers were re.elect-
ed for tue ensuing year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08

AT $50 o'clock the club room on Wacr street
was filed by the delegates and their friends who
held very interesting gospel temperance meet
ing Mr.. William Cha>e Of kuightyille led the
meeting and obliged to close long before the
many enthusiastic workers had opportunity to tes-
tify or eNhoit.
The closing session at Granite Hall was called
to order soon after 7.30 O'clock There was a
large audience present. Prayer offered by
Rev. c. +. Penney.
President Dunn plead for sympathy from the
audience for the ,eformed men, and urged his
brethren to speak in the trust and strength Of
God.
Mr.. Treat, of Knightville, was the first speaker.
God had been with him in the cause Temperance
had given him steady hand. Followed the sea
in eatly life. and had been surrounded by every
temptation He could truly say that he was
thankful, happy man.
Mr.. Eusti-, Of Dixfeld, said he had neglected
his business for the sake of attending this conven-
ton. lie quoted the queer old toast, "in ascend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
Eoral ann State Nems.
THE REFuKu CONVENTION.

lie ond nay'- r"ceedtng--sptecbes, Res
olutIons and Business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
Marine Intelligence.

The World says the steamer City of Vera Cruz
took tire in the baggage room tonight alter leav
ing New York Feb. %, on her last outward trip to
Havana. Prompt action of the Capt ain prevented
panic, and tae fire quickly eAtnguished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
MASSACHUSETTS.
Drowned.
vi urder.

sFITcHBURG, March I. The five year old son of
John Keef. drowned il the mill pond at Leo
Minister. yeste.day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
Boston stock List.

[Sales at The Brokers' Board.l
BosToN, March I, 1875.
Eastern Railroad 5%a6k
Bus on Il Maine Railroad, l05-alO 5-
Portland, SacO 4 Portsmouth, 73a75-
b l9ton Il Maine itti 70 id Is, ALL =
Eastern railroad (aew), 63Aa63
Maise STATE 81, ll2-a0UO-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08

Reeds confirm ,tion for pc, tmastcr at Toledo is
probable as investigation by the post office depart
ment shows Downing, whom Reed was to super
sede, Connected W lth tal,e c, arges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
" ASIiINGTON.
Court Natter.
Personal.

WAsHINGroN, March /. There Is no prospect
OF the passage OF bill for p -cial term of courts
over the Veto
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
NEW YORK.
Legi-Iatiye.

ALBANY, March I. The trial of Insurance Su
periutendent smith, by the Senate, on charges of
mslfeasance, BY Gov. r Iblnson, began to-day.
Arrested.
BUFFALO, March I. Mrs. DR.. Lucy Broad,
proptietres, of ladies' drug store, was arrested
wni c in the act OF committing an abortion. She
has been uudei surveillance of the police for
long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-08
An Appeal for China.

NEW YORK, March /. The demand for gov
erum'nt bonds Is unusually great. The sales of
.A,s by one bank average million.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-03
Be Something.

1t is the duty of every one to take
some active part as an actor on the stage
OF life. Some seem to think that they
can vegetate, as it were, without being
anything in particular. Man was not
made to rust out his life. 1t is expect
ed he should "act we'll his part" He
must be something. He has a work to
perform which it is his duty to attend
to. We are not placed here to grow up,
pass through the various stages Of life,
and then die without having done any
thing for the benefit of the human race.
Is man to be brought up in idleness ?
Is he to live upon the wealth which his
ancestors have acquired by frugal indus
try? Is he placed here to pass through
life on automaton Has he nothing to
perform as q citizen of the worldp A
man who does nothing is useless to his
country as an inhabitant. A man who
does nothing is mere cipher. He does
not fulfil the obligations for which he
was sent into the world, and, when he
dies, he has not finished the work that
was given for him to do. He is q mere
blank in creation. Some are born With
riches and honors upon their heads.
But does it follow that they have moth
ing to do in their career through life ?
There are certain duties for every one to
perform. Be something. Don't live
like hermit, and die unregretted.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-03
Words OF Wisdom.

The man lacks moral courage who
treats when he should retreat.
No vices are so incurable as those
which men are apt to glory in.
The wise and prudent conquer diff
culties by daring to attempt them.
Nothing can constitute good breeding
that has not good nature for its founda-
tion.
The sunshine of life is made up of
very little beams that are bright all
the time.
He who loves the good and looks for
the good finds the good and gathers the
good.
Like snow, love levels all inequali-
tiee, and covers all unsightly objects
with beauty.
Politeness is like an air cushion. If
there be nothing in it, it eases our joints
wonderfully. 1s..
No cord or cable can draw SO strong
or bind SO fast as love can do with only
a single thread.
Amongst men of the world comfort
merely signifies great consideration
for themselves, and perfect indiffer-
ence about others.
Philosophy has not SO much enabled
men to overcome their weaknesses, as it
has taught the art of concealing them
from the world. ...
They who have experienced sorrow
are the most capable of appreciating
Joy; SO, those only who have been sick
feel the full value of health.
The difference between a wise man
and fool is this: The former is always
looking for good times; the latter is al
ways prepared tor bad.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-03
HYDE PARK, VT. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1878. ''r

ties. And who was to persuade Mr..
Clements that was blameless in the
matterl 1 could fancy him in his arm
chair, stolidly declaring, in reply to
Annies pleadings on my behalf, that
there was no smoke without fire, and
that as l had made my bed, SO must
lie. And SO weeks went by.
Mr.. Burton, or Captain Burton, you
are freel" 1t was an officer of rank who
spoke, pleasantly enough, tapping his
boots with his gold-mounted riding-whip
as he stood on the damp stone floor Of
my cell, with the door open behind him,
admitting welcome air and daylight.
Your innocence, and that of the other
British subjects confined at Kiew, has
been at last fully proved by the confes.
sion Of the principal rebel, Count De-
metrius Sobieski, wounded and taken
at wilma. An, Isee you do not know
whom I talk. Well, he was your pas
senger."
"The bishop" asked, half stupefed.
"Yes, the bishop" replied the gen.
eral with laugh. "The students and
the last batch of raft-laborers being, all
of them, disbanded Polish soldiers, who
were willing to risk their lives for the
rescue of the Minsk prisoners; an ex-
plot in which they succeeded only too
completely. AS for the nuns, two of
them were men in female apparel, and
the others were simply Polish ladies of
noble birth, whose husbands were
among the exiles, and who were resolved
to aid in their deliverance, or to follow
them to Irkutsk. Your vessel, the Fair
Helen, you will find at Kiew, with your
mate and engineer on board of her.
And now Mr.. Burton, it only remains
for me, on the part of government, to
express our regrets &C."
Annie and are married, years since,
and 1 command ship of which am
part owner; but we do not live within
the range of green n-and-white frontier
posts, that mark the Czar's dominions.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-03
Wouldn't Pay the Price.

A Paris letter has this item: While
waiting for our carriage to come out OF
the interminable file on Avenue de
Maugnan, the attention of myself and
companions was called to an animated
discussion between party Of Americans
and the keeper of restaurant. Our
fellow countryman, who appeared to be
prosperous mechanic abroad, and was
accompanied by two stout ladies, prob
ably his wife and her mother, was qnx-
ious to enter the hall of the restaurant,
but was refused admittance be Use the
landlord insisted that the transatlantic
visitor had not paid him the price agreed
upon for the use of two small bedrooms.
"Why, confound your picture, said the
mechanic, "you said you'd take us all
in for five francs Give dollars), and now
you won't stick to your bargain. The
restaurant man held up his right hand
three times and tried to explain that the
charge was five francs apiece. One of
the ladies, who dimly understood French,
finally got the idea and endeavored to
explain it to her husband. But he was
furious. give francs apiece" he eiac-
ulated; "'taint nothin' of the sort;" and
he made header directly for the hall
door, pushing Mr.. Frenchman vigorous
ly aside. He was forthwith elected with
no gentle hand. Then he went in search
of policeman. The guardian of the
public peace came, and the American
explained, in loud and excited tones, his
difficulty. When we left they had all
become good friends, even the police
man hobnobbing with the contestants,
though how that was arrived at can
not imagine,
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-03
Mr.. Bryant's Last Poem .

THE TwENTY-sEooND OF FEBRUARY.
Pale is the February sky,
And brief the midday's sunny hours;
The wind-swept forest seems to sigh
For the sweet time Of leaves and flowers
Yet has no month prouder day,
Not even when the summer broods
Ger meadows in their fresh array,
Or autumn tints the glowing woods.
For this chill season now again
Brings, In Its annual round, the morn
When greatest of the sons Of men.
Our glorious Washington was born.
Lo. where, teneatb an icy shield,
Calmly the mighty Hudson flows
By snow-clsd fell and frozen field
Broadening the lordly river goes.
The widest storm that sweeps through space
And rends the oak with sudden force,
Can raise no ripple on his face,
Or slacken his majestic course.
Thus, mid the wreck of thrones, shall live
Unmarried, undimmed, our hero's fame,
And years succeeding years shall give
Increase of honors to his name
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-03
An Old Printers Story.

A compositor of the old school, said
to be the Oldest journeyman printer on
the continent, made his appearance, a
few days since, in Jefferson City, Mo.
He had walked all the way from Peoria,
ILL.,, was out of money, and could not go
any further without replenishing his
exchequer.. The proprietor of the 1ri-
6une gave him q case, and he went to
work with alacrity. His name is George
W. Matchett; he was born in Richmond,
Va, and is seventy three years old. He
began his apprenticeship at fourteen,
with his uncle, on the Baltimore Society
Herald; worked on On ancient Ramage
press, all wood except the bed, which
was of stone. Balls made of poplar
we're used instead of rollers, were the
shape of bowls, were filed with wool
and covered with buckskin. After learn
ing his trade, Matchett worked for the
Harpers, in New York (this was in
1881; the next year for Horace Greeley,
who at that time published the Neao
Yorker. He then went to st. Louis,
and was employed on the Republican.
Since then he has set type in every
State in the Union. Engaged to be mar
ried at thirty, the guests were bidden,
the clergyman was present, and every
thing was ready, when the bride, az
rayed in white and flowers, fell dead
from heart disease. This accounts for
his bachelorhood, and partly explains
his nomadic disposition. As soon as he
had earned little money on the Tfi-
bune, he set out for Kansas, where he
expected to meet some friends of his
youth.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-03

Hawthorne, had he been living, would
have found rich suggestion for one of
his beautiful semi-supernatural sketches
in little incident that is related in con-
nection with the poet Bryant's fatal fall.
A costly steel portrait of the poet has
hung for some time in an Office in Pitts
field, N. Y, and on the very afternoon
that Bryant met with the accident which
resulted in his death, the cord which
held the picture gave way, causing it to
fall to the floor, shattering the frame
and glass and injuring the picture,
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-03

He was bachelor, had Travelled ex-
tensively, and could speak any language,
dead or alive. Hieroglyphics were
nothing to him. But when he returned
home the other day and talked to his
sisters baby, and when it cried and was
pacifed by it's mother saying: Did his
naughty wauty uncle wuncle come
honey womey and scarey my little put
sey wutsey," he just leaned over the
back of the chair and wept.