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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
THE BOSTON DELEGATION
solid for Pierce as Republican Candi-
date for Governor.

BosroN, Sept. y.
The republican caucuses held in the wards
of this city last evening to nominate dele
gates to the convention were well attended
quiet and unanimous. So far as preferences
are given the delegates are in favor of Hon
Henry l.. Pierce as candidate for governor
If his nomination shall seem expedent, and
very strongly in favor of the best man to beat
Butter. There is little doubt that the dele
CATION is solid for Pierce in its first choice.
even though in MANY wards no statement of
preferences was made. The Boston d, lpga-
ton is a strong one and includes Gen. Fran
els A. Walker, exGov. Rice, Hon. Chas. r.
Goldman, Hon. George C. Croker, Hon.
Chas. t. Gallagher, Hon. Joseph Bennett,
Martin hummer, Roger Walcott, VIM. En-.
dicott, Jr.. Curtis Guild, Francis E. Parker,
and Jonathan A. Lane. In ward IL a reso.
luton favOring civil service was adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
\ RECEPTION
rendered TO Governor Hale and Staff
of New Hampshire.

WIERs, y. H. Sept 10
A reception given to Gov. Hale and
staff at Hotel Wier at one o'clock this after
noon and at =. 30 addresses were delivered a,
the pavilion. Gen. J. \. Patterson, presi
dent of the veterans association, presented
Rev. W. H. Jones of Manchester who made
the opening invocation. Gen. Patterson
made the opening remarks introducing Col
George A. Bruce of Somerville. Mass, who
spoke at considerable length Chaplain John
W. Adams of Newport, late of the second
regiment, read an original poem, which was
followed by addresses by Gov. Hale. Senator
Austin F. Pike, Col. Thomas F. Whiprle.
Col. Treat, mayor of Portsmouth. Geo. II.
Patch of Boston AID Congressman HAYNES.
In the evening there were camp-fires tattoo at
10 so and taps at ii. The sham battle is the
feature of tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Oh. MhataCouxh.

Will you heed the warning. The signal per
haps of the sure approach of that more
terrible disease Consumption. Ask your
selves if you can afford for the sake OF saving
so cts, to run the risk and do nothing for it.
We know from experience that Shiloh's Cure
will cure your Cough. 1t never fails. This
explains why more than Million Bottles
were sold the past year. 1t relieves Group.
and Whooping Cough, at once. Mothers do
not be without it For Lame Back. Side, or
Chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster Sold by
BOwditch, Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
The Increase in Profits Of tie Western
Union This Yea.

New YORK, Sept II.
rhe statement that the Western Union
Telegraph Co., has just issued of net reve-
nues nf the quarter ending Sept. Both. 5
based on nearly completed returns for July.
partial returns for August and estimating
business for September will be about ST.
$50, 900 against 81 $3.50, S97 for the quarter
ended June 30th- After paying dividend
of II per cent today the company will have
surplus of $3.50 .0SG against 1868 500
July LIST. The figures of traffic for the year
ended June Both shows the gross earnings to
be $40, 454 ,902, expenses sll ,794, 553 and
net profits 81 $3.50, $40, being an increase over
the previous year of $3.50, 737 in the gross
revenues and of Sj42.279 in the net profits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Another Suit Against the ShaWs.

NEW YORK, Sept. Y.
Richardson & Donnie, hike and leather
dealers, of Boston, have begun proceedings
in the supreme court here, against Fayette
and Brackley Shaw, composing the firm of
f. Shaw & Bros. The plaintiffs allege that
early this year they sold the defendants goods
valued at S29, 479, on their false representa-
tons that they were solvent, Judge Dono-
hue today granted an order authorizing the
summons served upon F. Shaw & Bros. by
publication, they being non-residents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Second Day of the BOwdOinham Baptist
Association.
Especial 10 the Kennebec Journal.

Special 10 the Kennebec Journal.
HALLowELL, Sept. -.
Forenoon-Social service was led by Rev
A. A. Cambridge. Reading of letters from
the churches and report of committee on the
state of religion in the churches, with re-
marks and discussions by the ministering
brethren, including Rev. T. Martin of the
NJ + church, and Rev, c. NJ. Jones of the
Friends, of Baileyville, and report of treas
urer.
AiternoOn-Report of the committee on
resolutions and discussion of same; also a
union meeting of the Women's Home and
Foreign Missionary society
Evening-First half hour a social service,
followed by sermon by Rev. A. r. Crane OF
East Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
RAILROA AID QUESTION.
The Situation at New Portland.

FARMINGToN. Sept. II.
New Portland will held another adjourned
meeting next Friday to consider the railroad
question. A part of the citizens are IN favor
of loaning the credit of the town to
any railroad scheme. A third party in town
is in favor of striking the Maine Central by
building a narrow gauge road six or seven
miles to North Arson. A lively discussion
is gong on, and the whole Dead River region
takes deep interest in the question The
result is uncertain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

WEDNESDAY,, Sept. 18th.
Charles G. Matthews, indicted for assault
with intent to kill and murder, was placed at
the bar. The county attorney entered a mol
pros as to the intent to kill, and the prisoner
retracted his plea of not guilty and plead
guilty to the charge of assault and battery
He was then sentenced to fifteen month,
confinement and labor in the county Jail and
Workshop, with an alternative sentence in the
State Prison in accordance with chap. 24O of
the public laws of 1874.
Fred johnson, alias Jack Marshal, for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Rath Firemen i'm salem.

BosToN, Sept. II.
Long Reach steam fire company of Bath
Me, arrived in Salem this morning and are
guests of the Salem iremen. After break
fast the organizations psraded the streets
with the Bath band, and then visited the
water works at Wenham Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

Pure Cod Liver Oil made ftom ..,--.
livers, on the sea-shore, by CAswr1a =
Co, New York. II 10 sbsolutelv r, rrAaAsb
sweet. Patients who have once t.rM e
prefer Il to all others. PhysIci.n. e = .
decided 1t superior TO any of the other ~, I.,s
market. D 70
Chapped hands, face, pimples, and ,o,.,
skin, cured by using JUNIPER Tar So., ousA
by CAswELL, HAZARD & Co., New Yo,i 'aos
feb9fevTh&vevqa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Given Away.

We cannot help noticing the liberal offer
made to all invalids and sufferers by Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
You are requested to call at Kinsman's Drug
Store, and get trial bottle free of cost. if
you are suffering with Consumption, Severe
Coughs Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay
Fever, Loss of Voice, Hoarseness, or any
affection of the Throat or Lungs. 1t will
positively cure you. janl5dlwev6w&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Chicago Produce Market.
fLOUR-hrIn

CHICAGO. Sept. IL
fLOUR-hrm.
whEAT- unsettled, No. Chicago Spring, y6
80, Aug; Sept. Gs.
Co.'S easier at 5ls sig each bid /; ,5Il lal 81;
Aug; 81 Sept.
OATs-Lsmer "a cash; ga Aug; 27i Sept.s
kYE-9LIet; 57i.
BARLEY-i.wer 60.
PoRK-at /: IS II 30 for cash and II rs a II &c
Sept.
LARD - at III s 20 for cash; s III a e
sept.
CuLK MEE-Shoulders, IS; Short rib, 8 So
Shor :.>ar.6 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Reports of More Wrecks on the AtIant c.

New YORK, Sept. II.
Steamship Pavonia arrived today from
Liverpool reports having sighted steamer
landau City, British, New York for Liver
pool flying signals. She wished to be re-
lieved of 10 distressed seamen picked up from
Norwegian bark Corolan, New York for
Havre, abandoned in a sinking condition on
the second inst in latitude 40 deg, Is min.
longitude. 65 deg. 10 min. We took them
on board and proceeded and brought them to
port. On the Sth inst, latitude 43 deg, 6
sec, Longitude 40 deg, 8 sec, passed the
wreck of vessel about 400 tons, bottom up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Baptist Association.

CAMDEN, sept T..
The Lincoln Baptist association met today,
the attendance being large and reports en-
couraging. Sermons were delivered by Rev
Mr.. Matthews of Thomaston, Rev. Mr. Han
son of Damsriscotta, and Rev. Mr.. Roberts
of Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

There is no affinity between cheap and use
less beef. wine and iron tonics and the Lie.
big Co.'S Coca Beef Tonic. a real renOvant of
strength and restorative of health. at is the
best Tonic there is. Every physician to
whom have recommended it has found it
so," says Professor II. b. DRAKE, NJ. d.,
Detroit. Mich. 1t imparts new tone to the
liver, stomach, kidneys and bowels, and by
its regulative action affords relief from head
aches, neuralgia constipation and languor.
Beware of limitations. sepll teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Ills Dignity Stepped On.

PARIS, Sept. II.
Owing to an article printed in a Spanish
newspaper signed by a member of the Span
ish cabinet, Due De Ternan Nunez, Spanish
ambassador TO France, has left the embassy
and forwarded his RES gnatlun to King AL
fonzo. 1t is stated no action will oe taken
on the resignation until the return of the
King to Madrid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

"ANTED.-A capable girl to do general house
w work. No other Iced apply.
aug2Sftf Il. +. BLAt KHAN, Green ~
"ANTED.-Tustom coat makers TO work ~
w shop. Apply to s. l.. HUNTINGTON,
aug4ttf Augusta, Ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

We have speedy and positive cure 70,
Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker mouth and Head
Ache, in SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY.
A nasal Injector free with each bottle. u,e
it if you desire health and sweet breath.
rice oo cts. Sold nv
Bowditch. Webster & G,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

Two British GunbOats at Can on.
LONDON, Sept. II.
A telegram from Hong Kong to the AID.
mirally states that two British gunboats are
at Canton, and that in conjunction with the
Chinese troops on duty on shore, furnish a
force sufficient to guard foreign settlements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

/ should think there were nearly ON oo
cough medicines in the market. bp, : ~.
more OF Adamson's Botanic Balsam ,h., 's gu
otht rs combined, because it cures ever, =. aii
JAMES FIELD
Druggist Alnana W,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

Many times You want to keep meat or s,h
for several days. Lay it in a solution Of Rsr
Msgnus over night and you can keep i, "a,
weeks. You can also keep milk week a,
more by stirring in little of the "Snov
rake brand. uly 24.&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

In advertising a medicine it is best to be
honest; deception will never do; the people
won't stand it. Let the truth be known that
Burdock Blood Btters cure sc-ofula, and all
eruptions of the skin. This medicine is sold
everywhere by druggists. septll t&wlwp2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
TAINTED.

NIANTED.-Ac capable girl to do u neral house
w work, except washing, at
DIR. WEBSTERS,
septlltf Corner State and Green SIS.
SUkVEYING.-Al work pertaining TO this
- branch promptly and satisfactorily dJne.
Leave orders at Bowditch 4 Webster's or address
J. l.. COLCORD,
sept10lw& Melville Street, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Chinese Troops Waiting at Pekin.

PARIS, Sept. II.
The Figaro states the Chinese army is
| concentrated at Pekin, and only waits news
of the arrival at French reinforcements at
Port Said to invade Tonquin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best SALvE in the world for Cut,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum'
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill.
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptons, and
positively cures Piles. 1t is guaranteed N
give perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price % Gel is per box. For sale by +. G
Kinsman & Co. decldSv,v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
A Railroad Rumor That Affects the
Grand Trunk.

kISGsTowN, Ont, Sept IL.
1t is rumored here that the Canada Pacific
railway has leased the Kingston Pembroke
railway 70, 90 years. II this be so the Grand
Trunk will have direct competition both east
and west from Kingston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

How to mitigate the toll of wash day during
these hot summer months is worth knowing.
We are assured that James Pyle's Pearline
does it etfectually, without the slightest dam
ger to the finest fabrics. aug2l t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Mex, ~ Hours.

War Dept Office of Chief Signal Officer. I
Washington, ID. c.. Sept l3-l A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States,
slightly warmer; generally cloudy weather !;
rain in southern portions; winds mostly from
the northeast to southeast; lower barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

larceny Of horse. vas sentenced to thirteen
months in jail at labor.
William Britt, for the larceny Of 800,
the county Jail.
Mike Smith. receiving stolen money, If
teen months labor in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

NEW YORK, Sept, II.

NEW DIRK, sept, IL.
At meeting of the directors Of the West
ern Union Telegraph Co., today, j. Lowber
Welsh of Philadelphia, resigned as director
and c. c. Baldwin, president of the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad WAS elected to
fill the vacancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
The Walking Match.

BALTIMORE. Sept II.
The score of the walking match at II
o'clock tonight was as follows:
Hart, 263
Ellison, 240
Panchor, 224
O'Leary and Vint have Withdrawn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

''Weils' Health Remover" restores health
and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sex
ual Debility. ST.. Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
FIRE RECORD.
Ice House Burned.

BOsToN, Sept. IL.
The loss by the burning OF the Boston Ice
Co.'S ice house at North Chelmsford last
night is estimated at about $4,000; insur-
ance, $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

The enervation and lassitude of spring
time are but indications of the sluggish ac-
ton of the blood. overloaded with carbon
ates accumulated by the use of heating food
in winter. This condition may be remedied
by the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla, the best
blood purifier known. septllt&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

''Rough on Rats" Clears out rats, mice,
reaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, moles,j chip
hunks, gOphers. l5c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

Death of Well known Lumberman.
BANGOR, Sept. Il.
Edwin S. Quimby, of the firm of Gilman,
Webster & Co., died today, aged "a years.
He was a we'll known lumberman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

NEW ORLEANS. Sent. IL

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. IL.
City Treasurer Walsh was restored to his
office yesterday in obedience TO a mandamus
issued BY Judge Lastarus. the police being
Withdrawn. Last night the city council pass
ed resolutions of Impeachment against Walsh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Flour Mills and Elevator Burned.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. II.
Wickerman & Hills flour mills and grain
elevator at Freeburg, Ill, was burned yester
day Loss 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

HALIFAX, Sept. II.
Two fishermen, Geo. Hubby and John
Coolishaw, went out from Digby Saturday to
tend their nets. Yesterday the boat drifted
ashore near Digby and it is supposed the
craft was struck ny squall. its occupants be-
ing thrown out and drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Irish Prisoners Discharged.

DUBLIN, Sept, II.
The six men who have been confined in
Tullamore prison on charge of numbering
Constable Brown, have Deen discharged for
lack of evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
New York stock Market.
SUPERIOR COURT.
WEDNEspAY. Sent. l2th

September Term, lss3. Judge White h ou.
Presiding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

IAKIs, sept. T.
The papers here state that Prime Minister
Torey opposes any CONCESSION TO China re-
gardng the TOnquin frontier question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Changers Hold Picnic at No. Bucks-
port.


BANGOR, Sept. IL.
The grangers held a basket picnic at Cedar
Grove, North Bucksport,: today. Gov. Robie
ID. II. Thing and other prominent speakers
addressed the meeting. About 2000 people
were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

The colored cadet. Alexander, behaves
himself sensibly at West Point, and is nat
urally treated as an equal by his fellows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Michael Davitt Seriously LII.

DUBLIN, Sept. II.
Michael Davitt is seriously i'll with an at
tack of inflammation of the lungs. His sick
ness has necessiated a cancellation of all en-
gagements to address national land league
meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Hendricks Declares Tilden Out Of the
Race.

Council BLUFF, Iowa, Sept. II.
Gov. Hendricks of Indiana addressed sew
eral thousand people here yesterday, in the
interest of the democracy OF the State. He
said Tilden is not a candidate for president,
and he (Hendricks) did not think he would
be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

A remedy for Indigestion. Con,umn,;..
Dyspepsia. Weakness, Fever. Ague s,s
Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic. e'e'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL


NEW YORK, Sept. Il
Money loaned between from "a 2 and closed at 2
Prime Mercantile paper. 81 a 2. Exchange stead,
5s for long, and vs. for short. Governments steady
Closing bids:
nit, froO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

In the Hop Plaster are united Fresh Hops,
Gums and Balsams, and its power is wonder
fai in curing Back Ache, Sprains, Bruises,
Neuralgia, Pain in the Side or Soreness any
where. Thousands testify to this.
septl2td&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

INOR SsLE-A No. Kohler Furnace Used
Il only one winter. Apply to
septl-It j. MANCHESTER HAYNES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
SHeciUt advertisements

Small advertisements, not exceeding three Inc,
coming under the head Of WANTED, For SALE
To LET, LOST, &C., aciH be inserted here one Tia
for rs cents, three times for 40 cents, and one ~ss
for 80 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Dyspepsia & Liver Complaint.

Is it not worth the small price of IS cents
to free yourself of every symptom of these
distressing complaints, if you think so call at
our store and get bottle of Shiloh's Vital
izef. every bottle has printed guarantee on
it, use accordingly and if it does you no good
it will cost you nothing. Sold by
Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

INOR SALE OR TO RENT.-Several de.ra.
IL Bile houses. Also Waverly Building suitable
for manufacturing purposes. Enquire of
FRED q. STAPLES,
Cor. State and Winthrop Sts,
sept4tf Augusta Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13

INOR SALE.-Hotel of 50 rooms, well furni he'd,
II close TO depot. In city of population of 40.OOO,
doing paying business Owner gong South, r. ason
for selling. Price, $500. For further particulars
inquire at 2l+ SO. Bradway.
aug30 dim So. Law ence, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
For Safe.

LNOR SALE.-At my office, Thursday, Sept %
II at 70 A. NJ, all the accounts and notes due the
estate of Jones Bair-to be sold TO highest bidder
septEidlw- ii. Nj. HEATH,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Winner of 81. L. ger Stakes.

LONDON, Sept. II.
The race for the st. Leger stakes for three
year olds at Doncaster today was won by
Duke Hamiton's bay colt Ossian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-13
Base Ball.
FOREIGN NEWS.

At Boston-Boston I. Chicago /.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-24
Lying.

There is story of a candidate for q
Yorkshire borough addressing the cleo
tors in flattering terms, and telling
them that for 'the hope of being their
representative he had given up valua-
bic prospects in India, and travelled
many hundreds of miles," "What a
jolly fool you must be-" was the un
sympathetic remark of one of the crowd.
The spe; k had, in fact, returned to
England because his prospects in India
hal proved delusive. Exaggerators OF
this class have been held up to deri.
sion for centuries. Lando (sixteenth
century tells of an Italian ecclesiastic
who was so given to drawing the long
bow that his friends openly derided
his tales. He at last hired simple
country lad, whose whole duty it was
to stand behind his masters chair and
corroborate his anecdotes. The boy
did his work for time; but at length
his employer ventured ON tale so
amazing that the honest servant start
led the company by exclaiming, "Nay,
master, take back my livery cannot
swear to that" Epitaphs offer a very
usual field for exaggeration. Few
initiate the sensible conciseness of an
inscription in Hampshire church,
where the survivor merely adds, after
the name of the deceased, ITO those who
knew him a narration of his virtues
would be needless to those who knew
him not it would be tedious fact
too often lost sight of by the writers
of monumental inscriptions.
Facts themselves may be presented
in light which exaggerates them to
the listener. Boswell once praised the
profuse hospitality of a gentleman
who "never entertained less chan a
thousand in the course of a year.
That is to say, about three persons,
dined with him daily" Both "ways of
putting it, were true, but they convey
ed widely different meanings.--L Lon.
don Gtoos,