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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09
DAILY xeunebee suurual
RENTING TYPEWRrTERs.
The Business Is Profitable, Although Many
OF the Machines Are Stolen,

the Business Is Profitable, Although Many
OF the Mschines Are Stolen.
There are probably dozen places in
this city where the business Of renting
new and secondhand typewriters is car
ried on. Most of these concerns do an ex-
cellent business, and many of their lists
OF machines out on rental average from
$50 to 200 names. Nearly all the ma
chimes rented are those of a high grade
which have been tested by experience in
business offices and in shorthand schools.
A strictly new typewriter seldom rents
for less than S. month, while one that
is only slightly damaged brings 81
month. A machine that can be hired for
SO is considered fit for only "plug" oper-
ator,< and such typewriters are rented
rarely.
There arc upward of 20 shorthand and
typewriting schools regularly conducted
in this city, with classes of from 10 to 200
students. This does not include the pub.
lie day and evening schools, numerous
public libraries and general educational
institutions where such things are taught
and scores of private instructors all over
the city. Typewriter manufacturers in
many instances supply schools with COM
charge as means Of increasing the num-
Der Of operators thereon, for as soon as
graduate obtains employment he natural
ly prefers the same kind Of typewriter he
has used at school. Some operators have
to provide machines for themselves. A
large number begin by renting machine,
proposing to buy later. Frequently they
fail to do so, and the books of a Barclay
oh
monthly income from rents of machines
show that 1t is common occurrence for
twice the value Of typewriter to be paid
in monthly rentals.
1t is not customary for these dealers to
require security for the return of q type
writer other than q written agreement
STIMULATING that it shall be delivered to the
owners at the expiration of the period of
rental in as good condition as when first
received, barring the effect of ordinary
usage. Hence it is not surprising that
typewriter thieves are very common.
Stealing a typewriter" said the man
who looks after the rental department of
large typewriter house in Broadway, sis
grand larceny and state prison offense,
yet this and the further fact that an i'm
mcnse number of these culprits have al
ready DeeH seHt W peIlitentldfies III ulHer
ent states do not deter dozens OF others
every month from making like thefts We
have standing list of from 100 to 200
typewriters that have been stolen from our
branch offices and agents in various sec
tions of the country. Every typewriter
has it's own number, which cannot be
effaced, and whenever we hear that ma
chine is missing we Immediately commu
nicate it's number to our representatives
in this country and abroad, with instruc-
tions to seize the machine when found
and to prosecute the person holding it. 1t
! is only matter of time when any type
writer will need adjusting and repairing
and will be taken to repairer, and then
the thief is easily apprehended Thus we
actually lose few or no machines. New
York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09
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Edison's Fun.

Edison is q great lover of practical
jokes. Once upon time when the pho
nograph was more Of novelty than 1t is at
the present time lie hid one of these ma
chimes i'll IL grandmother clock which
stood in a guest chambeE One night rs a
friend was preparing to get into bed be
suddenly heard voice exclaim, ELEVEN
o'clock; one hour more" He crept into
bed and lay perfectly still, frightened out
of bis life and hardly daring to breathe.
At midnight he heard the same voice
again cxclaim, Twelve O'Clock; prepare
to die. :" This was more than mortal flesh
could stand, and springing out of bed, with
a Shrek, he flew out of the room into the
arms of Edison and another friend, who
had been sitting up awaiting his appear
ance Northwest Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09

If, as seems to be the case, 1t IS 10 DE
considered the correct thing for bride and
bridegroom to exchange their first marital
Kiss at the altar, it would be wise thing
to announce the fact through the papers
beforehand, along with the number OF at,
tendants, list of presents, etc. That would
at least prepare the wedding friends for
this very beautiful observan ,e. Alta large
w. attended wedding when the bridegroom
NJ the conclusion of the ceremony Kissed
his bride from all quarters of the crowded
nhrrcb came a smoker, which was The
more surprising on account Of the well bred
looks of the gathering On another occa'
sion the bride herself was taken by sun.
mise and started back in alarm when her
newly made husband wished to enter upon
his lately acquired privileges on tho spot
Washington Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09
HUNTING RUSSIAN wolves
ba Exciting Sport, but One That Is Apt
to De Dangerous

Wolf hunting is probably the most dam
gerous sport there is. With a servant and
a couple of fast horses attached TO sleigh
have gone cut and baited the ground for
the brutes on numerous occasions. A fat
hog tied to tree never failed to collect a
pack The trouble was that it drew too
many. The wolves would gather to the
number of 200 or 800 and deyour the pig
Then we would dash upon the scene, and
the fun would commence They are as
fleet as deer. To say that they are as
feet as wolves would be more like it. They
can outrun the horses every time, and if
they are not picked off as fast as they
come up you might as well give up the
fight and permit yourself TO be devoured.
Imagine yourself making "a running
fight with band of 800 hungry, madden
I'd wolves and with the knowledge that if
3ne of the fleet little brutes reaches your
horses you are dead IMAM, and you can
possibly imagine what a nesvy sport it is.
1t requires cool head and a good eye If
you miss your mark, you're gone. Your
only chance of safety is in keeping your
horses up. 1t is generally long fight
You look back and see the carcasses of the
animals dotting the snow for mile or
two in your wake, and still they pursue
you in great numbers. Slowly the pack
thins out. Many have dropped bleeding to
the ground. Others stop to devour the
carcasses The more that fall the more
timid the rest become. When you finally
outdistance the pack, you have been
through the most trying ordeal that the
most ardent sportsman could wish.
l consider wolf hunting the most dam
gerous sport there is Tiger hunting in
India is tame beside it. If you gointo the
jungles of India to shoot tiger, you are
accompanied by a long retinue. You shoot
your prey from the howdah of an elephant
If you miss your victim, there are 20 bull
lets ready for him before he springs. A
person might as well 60 tiger hunting in
a menagerie. The only unsatisfactory part
of the sport which wolves afford is that
after you are through you haven't any
thing to show for your efforts But it is
great sport.-San Fra cisco Chronicle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09
A SIDuggler's Device.

Several years ago l was an inspector OF
customs, and during my term of Office
ran across some rather unique devices ar
ranged for the purpose of getting contra
band goods into this country duty free.
One day apr-ehended woman who had
lust arrived en- steamer from Europe,
suspecting that she had some Struggled
tobacco in her possession. Upon eXamin-
ing her dress l. pounds of tobacco were
found concealed under it, but the most re-
markablc of the cxpedients which she had
rcsortcd to for the purpose of dcceiving
the custom house officers was that of Civ
ing to the contraband leaf the resemblance
of loaf of bread A quantity of cut to-
bacco had been placed into a tin, over
which thin layer of dough was spread,
and this being baked had the appearance
Of q veritable and edible loaf. The guam
tity of tobacco which the woman had con-
trivcd to secreto in this and other modes
amounted to over 30 pounds. st. Louis
Globe Democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09
Multiplicity of Bicycle Riders.

The extension of the bicycle in popular
ity-it is estimated that about $50, 600 ma
chimes will be in use in the United' States
and Canada next year-does not please
some of the former wheelmen. said one
Of them:
Yes, own a wheel, and used to get
some pleasure in riding it two or three
gears ago | could get out on the country
roads and be fairly sure to be alone, but
now the fellows are as thick everywhere
ten miles from town as they are in the
parks. There is no fun for me any more
In wheeling since everybody owns BIZ
,ycle. New York SIM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09
Ono Houatmade Article.

A worthy old Scot and his wife pur-
chased some goods in shop in P the
,t.,er day. As they were turning to leave
The old gentleman addressed the assistant
thus: DO We come frae Germany" INA,
ua. - replied he; Il was born in P,
and all my folks before me" ''Weel, " re-
plied the old one as he edged out of the
door, Eye may be proud o. yourself, Ins
iaddie. for as faur as I can see ye're the
,nly hamemade article in che whole shop. I"
-ODticiap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09

Philadelphia has the finest city clock in in
A. ,,orld The face, which is 10 yards IN
diameter, can be seen from every part OF
u .ha n;tv The minute hand is yards
, ,m and the hour hand little over nan
that length
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09

IA woman couldn't run for ONCE ar
pued the funny man, because she can
| find her pocket" -. coo, ~
Judging from what l have seen Oh
politics. was his wife's austere reJoahaef
s.tbere would be plenty OF people 10 ma 1t
| COR her Detroit Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09
AUGUSTA POSTOFFlCE.
OFFICE HOURS.

Assissans Posfmasfer, Sundays sxeepted).
Q O IN. TO p. u. Money Order Department.
and Registry Division . q n. 70 p. m.
Stamp window o. m. to p. m.
General De!irerv. Sundays exccpted). $50
q m. to p. IN. Sundays sis to lois a. IN.
Carrier's Delivery. Sundays excepted). ! a.
m and p. m. In the business sections anil
more thickly settled residence sections, lose
q. m. and D. m. In addition to other deliver.
les. Sunday delivery At the postofscs win
dow, 0.l5 to lois q. m.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09

Men are made rich not ny Mna' .ne
world can give, but by wha' ~ '"n ' "'
avay.-Ram's Horn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09
MA2kE1 AePuN;1.


NYW YORh. Nov. 5.
Money, on call, easy, l.
Prime mercantile pe. Bah.
Government bonds. firm.
Railroads. ttcong.
Following are a,oeins IootAf'ont o. "~oor'ties
United State -. OK int ntaallo
40 l,5ial.o!
81 TIC
(,entra! Pac, 80 lsts. ti01i
Denver H. Grand. ista tll2
Erie 2nds,ex div. ~
Gausas Pacito console 70.
Oregon h Nav. lists. i09l
Onion Pso;fc lsts iO6i
tex int ibid flashed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09

Tn the ears. sometimes a roaring, buzzius
,ouad. are caused, bv ctarrh. that exceed
;ny dissgreesbie AMI very common disease.
I.as. of smell or he ring also result from
c.tarrh. Hoods SarsapSrils, the great
h,ool pu,iser. il re, ulisriy successful
remedy for this disease, which it cures by
pu,if,in the blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09

" "A MTG put in these columns secure
w &A4N 4 ~ more answers than those who
have not tiled It are aware
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09

NEW YORK. Nov.
S,ors-geoelo.. 5000 Yxgs; sxpor,s, 1900
hhIs. - sscss: ,.ies. l6 600 ptgs; firm
srss sxar so 90 winter wheat, low grades,
Ia, 40. a., ~ fanny 4 10 n 40
o 90 " g, so -MiuueS DTS r,car. 40 225
pstrsiohts oo,3 o5 pateuts 32Oa 3e5 city
miils natept,. IA y,as3 80: nv. mixtures Go
o,,r,irpw u, ouR-.teady: common to
s ", 5aa. ,ood 70 choice 0Oa3 80
va" w. 800 ~, G o, 40 h5as2o 90
RrcKwaEAr II olJR- 81 10ae 10.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
w SosS "ss soa9 s 90: Srandywipe. 3,lo.
"es.ei Ii, 90 "a os,.,t Isah7
RtpIvY"nniet: No milwaukee,, tOasl
vastern ft,th: two rowed Stale, osao5
western western s.ns WV
BAILEY mALI Io.as -ovsd .tsts soass ct,
va. .wo ao TsnsS Ss"' ,oosiiS
"a WuwuRcceints ais to bu.h exports, JOB 200
solos iIo5 I'm ures. 1000, spots firm; -
NO xrea sore an fot a5sS elevator 81;
a ior o'saosa to ao new; '' uMa. 7o,aot
No. spIh1as " Sls mo- m,iwsute. 7o.a7oS
70 No. I'd s No spring soiss0i; ungraded
40 "a las. No. white. spi
C"SN- M 10 wv sN ~, ..-
o:o'oooi .ss.sp ,ss,,,r. 57as5s a6oat: No.
" 57a- Elevator; 57as7l sdoat, No. :. 49is
steamer aos cas-, ss1~, Mod sSSi 81, sS
Isl; No. white, i2sa. aoo .,no.., ,,.s
y, s-o ooS h"sh.,s. : tires 56 Co, spot: tpots
, sa.es, -'o'o'o oue H.- 49, - I-
Vow 3,7,.sI: 10 xnlr, s6,a36l: Nc. 3
NS,, No a p 10 white.
apssaqr ~ s we,ta,r. %,a3i; do white
S5isS'i' n ,s,. a. 40
L. mic, family lunI2: extra mess As 0Oa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09
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A FLESH FORMING FOOD

NAEtihth'it DsS eStcuJ
Assimilatcd without any di-
ges,ivc fort. fyou want to
grow fat, strong, robust and
plump, use this food. 1t will
stop the wasting and add
new, healthy tissue to the
emaciatcd form. PAsKoLA is
far superior to Cod Liver Oil
i'll consumptive cases, without
its repulsivc taste. Thin, pale
people gain from five to
ten pounds a month. You can
bny it at any drug store. Send
your name to The Pre-Diges-
ted Food Co, 30 Readc ST.,
New York, and get their
interesting pamphlet.
CHARLES X. PARTRIDGE, Cor.
Market So =, Aus usta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09

ueoo's Pills are The hest after dinner pills,
assist digestion, prevent constipation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09
GOOD BOOKS {!


o the greatest and present
nom fsyslr
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following
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09

Patrons in cities where letter carriers are
employed, are advised to provide letter
boxes at place OF business or private resi-
dences, thereby saving much delay In the de-
livery Of mail matter.
Request all your correspondents to address
humber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09
RATES OF POSTAGE.

Approximately. the rate on letter Is two
cents for every ounce and fraction thereof in
the United States, Canada, and Mexico. and
ave cents for every half ounce to European
countries. single newspaper Is trans.
uttted in the domestic mail at the rate OF
four ounces for one cent. Books are sent at
the rate of two ounces for one cent, and mer-
chandise one cent per ounce. For any spe-
cifc information regarding the classification
Of mail matter or postage inquire either at
the stamp window or OF the postmaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-09
New rurs produces Mavksi.

.ex-div. ibid. tasked. a..
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-20
Democratlc Blunderlnr.

DemOCEatlC f1lUn0eElngs
When the Republican members Of
the United States Senate were elected
to their seats, one of the all important
duties delegated to them by the people;
was the protection Of American indus
tries by the maintenance of q system,
the success of which has been demon
strated by the unexampled prosperity
of the country during the time of its
untrammeled existence. A working
majority of Democrats was sent to the
United States House and Senate to pass
a tariff bill which should free the coun-
try from the bondage under which they
had taught we were laboring.
And what have they done: Nothing,
absolutely nothing but throw the coun-
try into an industrial and financial
panic as d%eletcrious in its effect as the
Republican legislation was uplifting.
They have wheedled and haggled with,
every combination which they so
roundly denounced, quarreled among
themselves, and are now trying to pass.
q conglomerate measure that Is OBJ &C.
tiOnable to manufacturing members of.
the Democratic party. True it is that
business Is in such a state that almost
any bill would be better than the p.es-
ent uncertainty, but how much more
satisfactory would be the knowledge
that the present laws will contine.
Who is at fault for this delay in tar
if legislation? Is it the Republican
minority? Most certainly not. The
Democrats have had numbers, time and
opportunity galore to pass q tariff bill,
pernicious as it may have been.-Rock-
land (Me.) Caily Star.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-20

1hs Demccfstie pastyt 20 the dsfsadsts u ~
Republic. before election were false and fraud
since election. We enthusiastically the
treatment now accorded 4 helpless, .ka1medi
md crippled enc Ct the esg and 20 tbs.
unfair aud cruelty unjust. :.
We are most heartily in favor Of the prompt!
Utah. New Mexico. Arizona, and Oklahoma.
q we condemn the policy Of the Democratic
administration in excluding md deprivtngs
safeguards BIO Incorporated In our immigra-,
ton snd naturalization laws to prevent nm
worthy immigrants from landing on our shores
q from obtaining cftixenship.
We again commend to the favorable coustd.
Grafton of the Republican clubs Of the United
States. es . matter OF education, the question.
Of granting suffrage to I'M
w congratulate the women OF Colorado and,
wyoming on their possession OF the elective
operation in the work Of rescuin6 the country
from Democratic and Populist m1srule.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-20
short and tn the Point.

Abraham Lincoln's first speech on
the tariff question was short and to
the point. He said that he did not
pretend to be learned in political
economy, but he thought that he knew
enough to know that when an Ameri-
can paid SO for steel to an English
manufacturer, America had the steel
and England had the S2O. But when
he paid 500 for steel to an American
manufacturer, America had both the
steel and the $780," That was the sum
and substance of the tariff question as
viowad r.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-20
Southern Blind Hatred.

There is n of two things the South
ought to do. 1t ought to discourage
narrow partisans from vilifying North
ern soldiers, and stirring up sectional
strife, or GU ht to write a plain sign
bard all along the Mason and Dixon
line: no Northern men or capital de-
sired in this country. and those who
r here r notified to leave. We are
bitterly opposed to attracting North
ern people here and then having them
insulted after they get here. We must
confess that the marrow vindictive ele-
ment here are in the minority, but they
are so severely pretentious and eve
loud that they make a man tired to
hear their misunderstanding Trib-
une.
This is the kind of talk that should
have been indulgei in some years ago.
Prejudice will have to give way before
reason; fraternity will then take the
place of blind hatred.-Shettield (Ala.)
Reaper.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-20


The following resolutions were unan-
imously adopted by the National
League Of Republican Clubs in conven-
ton at Denver:
The representatives Of the National League
Of Republican Clubs OF the United states, in
convention assembled at the capital Of the
sna h@miii.s ssass T. 1 sSs s sas,E ds. of , IN sossSw
country and depiore the caissmities Witch d the
s G,x'b bfo Su Rs upon 70 our sne psopie. e W. consast1o
late the American people that this dminis
tfati9n was compelled by public opinion to
In contrast with the shameful record OF the
s!e1s ssisS EEK sss kl ss s5S':s 1 p:s Y So .sSS %sa {.
Is the. most masterf1 sI'1 and Enlightened
political p tbs ,s Sss. 81 AL n, that has a;.s ever existed n ted.
country. It 10 with increasing solemnity that
We once more renew. our allegiance to the
Republican party and proclaim Its cardinal
We believe in . free ballot and fair count.
and we demand such legislation rs will insure
lot in any election. and have that ballot hon
estly counted Is cast. Il Is noteworthy fact
s sist. the D Dem nS.S;Is o.R.asr party yin in S ConsEess; con- IN.
The repeal i Of the Federal election laws. b a1s
openly eonfessine itself the party Of fraud.
t Msi 20 AM Xme SisSa iab sos 1Goslics Il indus auS.
tries. and American homes. We also believe
in such reciprocal trade with the nations Of
tho world Is will increase the. market for the
mines. without increasing the competition
which tends to lessen wages and degrade labor.
We d%enouncc the proposed vicious and de-
and earnestly sppeal to the Re1 ublicsn United
States senators to p event its passage by all
honorable means. We believe in the use OF
gold and silver ~ money metals, maintained
q sperfect parity md interconvertibiIity. We
do not believe that there will be . permanent
return OF prosperity to our country until the
restored. and We favor such leetslstion e viii
bring about this result. The Republican party
isthe constant friend OF the soldiers and sailors
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-20
Our First Duty,

Our duty is first to u own people.
Labor is the source Of all wealth. Il
Is the only capital of the great major
ity OF u citizens. Ordinary prudence
and good business management, not to
speak 50 ,ak, Of patriotism sd J nn,t should sl induce US
market their labor at the best advant-
age.-Senator Dolph.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-20

sYou dare threaten me, she cried,
struggling to break away from him, sin
my own house? Well. then, I shall
take him and only for your sake
"1nfamy!!" burst from Laurier's lips
as he hurled the young woman from
him with such force that she fell back,
half PROSTATE, on the sofa. "Go on;
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-20
The Coming Phrase.

It has been suggested that tho ex.
preston sTrying fat, " rs applied to oh.
tanning election funds, will soon go out
Of use. Melting sugar" is the coming
nhrasa.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-20

work out your shameful plan, wretch
that you are; but I'll have my revenge.
You shall see me again, Clemence
Will: you shall see me again" And
with a mad plunge he threw himself
against the door and wa; gone"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-07
An HISTORICAL SPOT.


How Congress Was Compelled to Leave
Philadelphia In I776 ana Take UP Tenn
porary Quarters Ia the Ola Fits Tavern
In the 1IonunentaI city.
Baltimore is a city rich in historical
landmarks. and another very interesting
event ia American history is soon to be
recalled by the erection there of d tablet
the 2oth Of Decem Der, 1716. The place.
on Baltimore street. between Sharp and
Liberty, was a three story brick tavern
without architectural pre6ensi0ns. It's
owner in those days was one Jacob Fife.
The interior Of the house was burned ia
1860 and q few years ago the restored
building fell before the march Of inn
provements.
The Maryland Society Of the Sons Of
the American Revolution did not be-
lieve ia allowing such an important spot
TO remain unmarked, and on Feb. p the
tablet the society has prepared VIII be
planted near where the old Fife tavern
stood. The tablet viii be of bronze. q
feet high and g feet broad. In the cen
ter viii be a plate bearing a relief pic
ture of the tavern and the following in-
scription:
Here stood the house of Jacob Fite known
afterrF ard ais Congress ualI, ln which the COM
tlnental congress met Dee go. 1916 and On Dec.
~ l1sC conferred on General Washington ex-
tHaordinary powers for the raising Of troops
and the conduct Of the Revolutionary war
Above the plate containing the picture
and inscriptions VIII be an ornamental
cornice, with an eagle with outstretched