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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-16
DEATH OF MARTIN WEBER.

Martin Weber. well known as the pro-
prietor of Weber's grove ON the West
mountain. died Thursday at his home
on I.uZerne street. The deceased was
middle aged man. He has lived in this
region for many years past and has Il
host of acquaintances. The sickness
was not a long one. Mrs. Weber and
three children. Lena, Henry and Will
lam, survive. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at st.
Marks Lutheran church. Fourteenth
and Washburn streets. The procession
Will move from the late home at $50
o'clock.
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News Of the Suburbs.
the Olyphant convention, were on this
side last night.
cs, S;s. Ru,iu.e. DIRECTORY.

West Side Business Directory.
FLORIST-Cut flowers and funeral &c;
signs a speciality. Floral figures. useful
as gifts, at l0i South Main avenue. dar-
riet ]. Davis. florist.
PHOTOGRAPHER-C Photos. Sl.to
per dozen. They are Just lovely. Con-
vince yourself by calling At Starnef
Photo Parlors. l01 and los Soutn Main
avenue.
SECOND HAND FURNITUREcCashf Tor
anything you have 10 sell. Furniture.
Stoves, Tools. etc. Cali and see the
stock Of ]. c. King. l02A and l02S JACK
son street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-16
OVER THE HILLS.

Mrs. John Dershlmer. of Bald Mount,
was on Wednesday morning visited by
over In band wagons. A jolly time was
enjoyed. Those In the party were:
Mrs. d. Hineline. Mrs. Storms, Mrs.
Stanton. Mrs. Hall. Mrs. Stoke. Mrs. j.
Hineline, Mrs. Barlow. Mrs. Case, Mrs.
A. 8. Kline. Mrs. NJ. Beam. Miss Maud
Beam, Mrs. Daily, Mrs. Labar Mrs. n.
II. Allen, Mrs. Slaven. Mrs. Hufford,
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Bryant. Mrs. Lindsay.
Miss Williams, Miss Labar. Miss Viola
Kline, Master Frank Kline, Master
Howard Kline, Master Barlow. Master
Ezra Allen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-16
Scintic Rhe euinat tism Cured.

l.. Wagner Wholesale Druggist.
Richmond. Va. says: II had a fearful
attack Of Sciatic rheumatism. was laid
up almost two months; was fortunate
enough to get Mystic Cure for Rheu.
matism. This cured me after doctors
prescriptions had failed to have any
effect. I have also heard of fine results
from others who have used It," Sold
by Carl Lorenz. Druggist. 418 Lacka-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-16
SHORTER PARAGRAPHS OF NEWS


l.. II. Conley. South Side correspond
'ent for the Republican, was presented
with parlor lamp Thursday evening
by Wilkes Barre friends.
Misses Lilly Gaffney, Mary Motfltt,
Mary Hastings and Lizzie Kelley, of
this side, accompanied party to Noun
tain Lake last night.
Rev. H. =. Burke. recently ordained,
has been assigned to st. Johns Catholic
church, where he will remain during
the absence in Europe of Rev. +. j,
Melley, the pastor of the church.
The evangelist, Miss Sara Carson, of
New York. has begun another series
of evening Gospel meetings at the South
Side Young Women's Christian assOcia
ton. All women and girls are cordially
invited to attend. The meetings open
at 7.30 O'Clock.
The Young Women's Christian assO-
citation Gospel meeting on Sunday af-
ternoon will be led by Miss Sara Car
son at 3.45. Miss Howell, Of New York.
will sing. All will be welcome.
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CONCERT MONDAY NIGHT.

A concert will be given next Monday
evening ut Cedar Avenue Methodist
Episcopal church under the direction
of Professor +. p. Williams. The fol-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-16
FUNERAL OF MIR. MHUGH.

The funeral of the late Patrick Nc
Hugh, which occurred yesterday morn
Ing at o'clock, was largely attended.
Services were held at 81. Patrick's
church. The floral gifts were many
and OF numerous designs. The pail
bearers We're: Edward Duffy, John
Duggan. j. p. Welles. VIII Haggerty
Thomas Carny and NJ. II. Donegan. In
terment was made at Hyde Park Cath
olic cemetery,
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castorla.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03
General Clarkson Visits Mckinley.

Canton, o., Dec. 3.-National Com
mander Il. s. Clarkson of the Grand
Army. accompanied by several mem
bers of his staff and ladies, arrived in
this city yesterday afternoon. They
were driven to the Hurford House, where
dinner was served. Following the din
ner General Clarkson was met by num-
ber of Grand Army men Of the city, who
took advantage Of the opportunity to
greet their national officer. The party
later in the afternoon called on Major
Mckinley, and were cordially received.
1t Is understood that they are here to
arrange for place for the Grand Army
men In the inaugural parade at Wash
ington. General Clarkson and his suite
returned to Cleveland, where they at
tended a campfire at the army and navy
headquarters.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03
The Tunisian Convention.

Rome, Dec. 3. - The Franco italian
convention respecting Tunis was dis
tributed in the chamber yesterday, pre-
faced by an explanation of the motives
which actuated the government in ne
gotiating 1T and warmly urging the
chamber to adopt 1t. This convention
has awakened widespread attention as
marking a new departure In the rela.
tions between France and Italy. The
Cazzetta Del Popolo. which is supposed
to enjoy political inspiration from in
fuential quarters, said recently that the
Italian ministry accepted the Tunisian
convention from high motives Of state,
the ultimate aim being the exclusion OF
England from Egypt, perhaps from the
Mediterranean, and the substitution OF
French and Italian domination in her
place,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03
VERY NARROWING STORY
OF SUFFERING TOLD BY MASTER
OF LOST BRITISH SHIP.
The Hardship That Followed the Burning at
Sea of the Flora Stafford In June.

Philadelphia, Dec. 3.-A narrowing
lowing the burning of the British ship
Flora p. Stafford at sea June s, while
en- route from Newcastle, N. S. W., to
Manila, with coal, due to spontaneous
combustion, was told by Captain Oscar
w. Smith. her master, who, with his
brother. G. S. Smith. arrived here yes
terday Captain Smith arrived here
from Singapore via London, where he
was in the hospital for some time after
his adventures in ar open boat for SO
days, naked and with scarcely enough
food to keep life in his body. lie and his
men not only suffered the pangs of hun
ger and thirst, but their naked bodies
were burned raw under the powerful
rays of the tropical sun.
Exhausted after y days sailing in a
diminutive boat in company with -four
OF his seamen, Captain Smith sighted the
desolate island of Waygion, which lies
about 80 miles across from Papua, and
here made a landing to secure some fresh
water and food. His boat approaching
the island was noticed by band of
savage natives, who flockcd into Is canoes
and set off for them.
They got close to the shipwrecked
seamen and demanded, I'm exchange for
some provisions, their clothing, which
Captain Smith and his men stripped off
ana handed over to them. They gave in
return few pieces OF burnt meal and
bread, and Captain Smith, fearing bodily
harm should he remain. squared his boat
away under fresh breeze and left them
In the distance shortly. The savage in
habitants of the island of Waygion are
described by Captain Smith as being OF
immense stature, and the most powerful
looking men he ever beheld. They were
absolutely naked, and had wristbands
made from a straw-like substance
Their hair was coal black and the thick
est he ever saw. Their hair was painted
all the colors of the rainbow.
They finally reached San Matt, where
they were turned over to the captain
general of police. They remained at San
Natl for IL days, until the arrival of the
Spanish mail steamship Brutus, which
took them on board and brought them
to Manila. The Flora p. Stafford was
owned in Philadelphia by Captain John
L. Smith and partially In Cardiff by his
brother, G. S. Smith.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03
Rawed In fha Cnld

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 3.--with tie
mercury 10 degrees below the freezing
point, and rough, choppy sea running
In the Charles river basin, Coach Leh-
mann gave the Harvard oarsmen an
ether time trial over the IL miles course
yesterday afternoon. The mems fingers
were half frozen with the cold but both
eights rowed in better time than last
Saturday, to the great encouragement
OF Mr.. Lehman. Captain Goodrich's
eight won by a small margin, in the un-
official time OF l0:30 No official time was
given out. The personnel Of the two
crews was not changed
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03
FitzSimmOnS Knocks Him
Out But Was Dis
qualified.
The Battle Came to an Unsatis'
factory End in the Eight
Round Amid Applause.
USED FOUL TACTICS.
Many Times the Sailor Was on the Verge OF
Being Knocked Out-The Crowd Failed
to See the Foul.

San Francisco. Dec 3.-Tom Sharkey
was given the decision over Fitzsim-
mons last night in the eighth round on a
foul. the Cornishman hitting the sailor
with his knee in the groin, according to
the decision of the referee.
The declared winner was clearly out
elias sed by his more scientific opponent,
and was practically out when the foul
occurred.
At first the crowd did not seem to
grasp the situation, but when it dawned
upon them that the decision had gone
against FitZsimmons such a howl OF in
diSnation as went up has seldom been
heard In this section. Kisses, curses,
groans and boots split the air.
On the platform and in the ring Bob
TitzSimmons and Martin Julian were
jumping about trying to make them
selves heard. Although their words were
ipdistinguishable their actions were ex-
pressive enough. Dismay and disgust
were vividly portrayed. Fitz Indignantly
denied that he had fouled sharkey.
Sharkey was undoubtedly badly hurt
He was unable to move his legs. though
he clutched spasmodically a rs groin
with his gloved hand. H.. seconds
rushed into the ring and raised him UP,
but he tainted away, and was borne
from the ring unconscious. Hardly
anyone among the spectators saw the
foul, and the decision was received with
Misses and groans. AS far as the art OF
fighting goes, Sharl1ey is not in the same
class with Fftzsimmons. He is willing
strong man, but has little science. A
clever man like Fitzsimmons had no
trouble in avoiding his rushes, and he
continually left himself open to dam
aging blows
In the eight and last round, Sharkey led
and missed. Again he led and clinched.
Bob put his right on the face and dupli-
Gated 1t again later. In the break-away
Sharkey hugged his man.
Fitz led again and landed, only to be
smothered once more. This was repeated
three times, and the crowd Missed and
hissed Sharkey was doing nothing but
wrestling.
Bob got in two hard rights, but could
not reach the spot. A hard exchange fol-
lowed, in which Fitz landed right and left,
upper-cutting his man and breaking away
easily.
AS Sharkey rushed again, Fitz got in his
celebrated left hook twice, and the sailors
career was checked. Sharkey rolled over
on his back and threw up his left leg. Fitz
smiled and returned to his corner.
The seconds were counted off, and Shar-
key was carried to his corner, limp as
dish rag. He had to be carried from the
ring, and appeared to be greatly distressed,
while Fitz was spry as a lark, and did not
bear a scratch. The crowd yelled its ap-
proval and shouted loudly for the A ustra-
liam.
When order was restored the referee an
nounced that Sharkey had been given the
decision, he having been .foully hit by
Fitzsimmons.
1t was clearly an unfair decision, as the
knockout blow was fair punch on the
jaw. The crowd became boisterous and
cursed carp loud and long.
The unanimous sentiment was that Fitz
had been robbed in the most cold blooded
manner
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03

washington. Dec. 3.-The clerk of tn.
mouse or representative has issued the
usuai unofficial list OF members OF the
house OF the Fifty-ffth congress. The
list shows that the house will be- com.
rosed OF 2Oi Republicans. 124 Democrats
i3 fusionists. IL Populists and three sIl.
verites. making a total Of 357. and
that there is one vacancy from the First
Missouri district or the totsl member
ship 200 were In the last house and ID
others had served In previous con-
greSses
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03
Fire Of Incepdjarv Origin

Bellefonte, Pa, Dec. 3.-Fire visited
this city yesterday, causing $4,000 worth
OF damage. The business block on the
corner Of Allegheny and Bishop streets
was completely destroyed. The greatest
damage was done to the estates Of Mrs.
Rose Mccarthy and Z. Brown, Jr. On
the latter there was no insurance. The
extremely cold weather greatly hindered
the firemen in their work, the water
freezing almost as soon as it left the
hose. The fire is believed to have been OF
incendiary origin.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03
John Brown's Martyrdom

newport, r.. l., Dec. IA meeting "a
commemorate the 37th anniversary OF
the mertyrdom Of John Brown was held
last evening In the Mount Zion church,
large number OF the representative citi.
ssns being present. Rev. w. q. Thomas,
the pastor OF the church. presided, and
the speakers were Mayor Boyle. Edward
Everett Brown and Thomas Ruley, the
two latter from Boston. and George r.
Downing.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03

Topeka, Dec. 3.-Judge Thayer, In the
federal court here, yesterday announced
that a decision in the Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe case would be handed down
next Monday morning. The attorneys
on both sides handed in q list Of au-
thorities cited. and the case was taken
under advisement by Judges Thayer and
Foster. Neither OF the judges has in
timated what the decision will be.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03

Washington, Dec. 3.-The secretary q!
the treasury, with the approval Of the
president, has issued an order removing
the restrictions placed heretofore upon
the importation and sale in the territory
OF Alaska. except the. Islands of St
George and st. Paul. Of breech- loading
rifles and ammunition suitable there
for. This action was taken in compliance
with numerous requests from various
sections of the country
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03

st. Johns. N. f., Dec. g. Negotiations
have been concluded whereby the colony
buys out the Newfoundland Railway
company, which operates 81 miles of road
from st. Johns meeting the Transinsular
road at Whitbourne, which latter road
is 460 miles, and is virtually controlled
at present by the smaller one. The deal
ends series OF costly law suits between
the colony and the railway company.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03

Washington. Dec. 3.-Bishop Keane
left here yesterday for Baltimore, where
ne will visit Cardinal Gibbons before
leaving for Rome. A large delegation Of
the clergy and laity accompanied him
TO the train and gave him feeling fare
well. During his stay here Bishop Keane
called on Mgr. Martinelli. but Is II said
the visit was without Significance a.
bearing on the trip to Rome. a
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03
Chess Winner at Harvard

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. Be. f.
Southard, '97 has won the Harvard
chess tournament, with nine games out
of 10 to his credit The intercollegiate
game will be played at New York in the
Christmas recess, beginning Dec. 2S, and
continuing through the week.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03
Standing of the Cl abs.
Bowling at Palace Alleys.

Last evening Teams and contested for
the tournament series on the Palace alleys.
The No. 2 defeated their opponents by 155
points. The work of Wood on strikes and
spares was excellent. The bowling OF
Tattersall also deserves mention. The
score:
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03

Always In season, Hopkins Steamed HON
iny (Hullcd Corn). Elegant lunch In milk
Quart cans, 10c.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03
Maine Polo Notes.

That furred tongue. bad tasting mouth
and miserable feeling says you need Hop
Bitters.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03

score-Providencc 10, Fall River I. Rushes
Russell rs. Pierce 4, Menard 2, wodtke.
stops In goal-Curley 25. sword 81. Fouls
sw ,rsl 2, Menard 2, wodtke 3. Cotter. Referee
--C'Malley. Timer-Porter.
Dswsons Outplsy Press Club.
The Dawsons outplayed the Press Club
team In q game at the Auditorium last
evening and won a match in the Amateur
League series by the score OF to I. Dur
ing the progress Of the game Tierney was
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03

"A GENTS wanted TO sell Macintoshes and
a Rubber Clothing; Tires; and a full limo
of Rubber Goods. Part or all of. Free sam
Piles and protected ground to workers
Factory T. o. 1871, New York.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03
Rutlrpuos.
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND HARTFORD
RAILROAD.

-" 'SV", w." NW0 UNsss'V"S
RAILROAD.
OLD COLONY SYSTEM.
On and after Oct. 3lst, 1896, trains will run
as follows:
Providence Division.
LEAVE PAWTUCKET FOR
Boston, 40, 8 80, Z IL, II, 8 IL, 10 II, n. m,
ii, 2B, III, III, 10, 10 10 p. IN. Sundays,
pay, oo9, ~ IA. m; 1918, D33l, 4ls
6i9 p. IN. Return, IL O3, 6 As, s45, 10 45 n. m;
~ 20, 40, 45, Al, 40, 100, 9ls, III Is p. m.
SUNDAYS, 12 O3, IDS 10, SIS a. M, II Is, 4ls,
OO, Is y. IN.
Worcester Division.
Worcester, A, TAO, 020, ll4O "a. M; 80,
~, o "a anu ~ p. IN. Return, 4J, 7 80, % 36,
IL 20 n; m; 81, 4 90, Gl2, 8 35 p. IN.
SUNDAYS. AZ "a. m; GO6 d. IN. Return.
20 Il. m; 10 p. IN.
D.Via Walpole and Wrentham lines
GEO l.. CONNOR, A C KENDALL
fassr iraihc Mgr, Genr Pass. Agt
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03
{: SPORTS OF ~
|: ALL SORTS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

injured by blow from Morgan's stick
and was forced to leave the game. The
defence put up by Tobin and Hackett is
responsible for the comparatively small
score. Summary:
DAwsONs. PRESS CLUB.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03
aDnttts. DO NFt. Gtr.

MEN AND WOMEN OUT OF EMPLOYMENT
~ and willing To work can learn of per
at once TO p. v. H., BOX Sss, Augusta, Maine.
d3 tuths l3t
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-03

Advertise your wants in TnE TRIBUNE.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-04-10
CEN. l. D REVOLTS.
Tho Commander OF the Northwest Saliva
tion Army Goes to darlington Booth.

CHICAGO, April G.-Edward Fielding,
.brigadier general in command OF the
Northwest division Of the Salvation
Army, and with the exception of Com
missioner Booth-"uckcr. the most
prominent officer in the forces in
America, has resigned his commission
and will join the forces of Ballihgton
Booths Volunteers. The majority of
his staff officers go with him, and the
blow is conceded to be the most Sc
we're which has been suffered by tho
Salvation Army since the recall of
Commander and Mrs. Ballington
Booth.
Brigadicr Ficlding's wide personal
influence will now be eXertcd in be-
half of the ncSv organization and it is
predicted hat the news OF his resig-
nation will cause u tremendous defec-
tion in the ranks Of the army not only
in his own division, but all over the
country. Among the officers who
have resigned are: Brigadier General
Edward Fielding, Erigadier General
Emma Fielding, Adjutant Washington
Blackhurst, Adjutaut Christopher c.
Heron, Adiutant Bertha Heron, En-.
sign Duncan, Lieutenant Galloway.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-04-10
WORK OF EQUALIZATION.
The Missouri Board Complains Of tho
Unequal Valuations Of Assessors

JEFFERSON CITY, April G-The State
board of equalization has completed
its work, after the usual difficulties
resulting from inequalities in vaiua-
tions made by assessors,
The board found horses assessed all
the way from Sl3.o So in Livingston
county to 1913 ~ in Carter county. The
average in all counties was SCI 81
The board c~ndeavored to bring all
horses nea the general average. In
doing this the information at hand
concerning the comparative character
Of the different counties and the gen
eral character OF the horses in each
were considered.
What is true Of horses is equally
true of other descriptions of property,
both real aud personal. 1t is declared
very difficult to make an entirely
satisfactory equalization with the
limited information ut hand, but II is
believed that the results reached are
as nearly just to all sections OF the
State as they n be- made.
The aggregate OF the returns made
by the assessors was S9i6, 900, 37s, while
the aggregate values, as fixed by the
board, is S94j, Q 10. This Is an in.
crease over last years assessment OF
BIS, 3 49,.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-04-10
An Nvcrngr i'arm Flock.

I began keeping fowls In 1S47, usina
lhc Common "dunghill" chicken. From
that no-brccd | went to the Brabmn
and then to the Plymouth Rock, Bun
Cochln and Brown %Icghorn. We con-
slider the Plymouth Rock tho best fowl
for all purposes. hut the Leghorns are
the best egg producers. according to
on experience | have u common log
hon house. like everyone else In tho
county.
AS to feeding. | let them hunt their
own food most Of the time. but when
they fail we help them. There Is NOT
much method on the farm. We take
tho market MS it comes and IA We can
Satch II. Home market il a sure thing.
but tho country stores will take all
there Ia left at some price. AZ to eggs
In winter. that depends on how they
are kept. We get some eggs In winter.
enough 10 pay for their keeping. but
we do not get as many Eggs az we
should for the number Of hens We keep.
We have not been troubled much
with poultry diseases. but when any
thing like the cholera appears we give
the fowls carbolic acid IN the water
II is a good remedy. My experience
II observation Is. that a mixture Of
Inherent breeds. not too many. is the
best Tor the common farmer. A fan
cier may have his choice and he does
not want to mix. The common farmer
cannot AFFORD to feed fancy stock that
sells for only five or six cents per
pound. These have been the prevail
ing prices In this section. with turkeys
at nine cents per pound.-W. =. Bur
bank In Farmers Review.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-04-10
Hair u Century Of Prowrs,s.

The world Is richer than II used
to be, and also better. There has been
much political thievery. but consider
the world ut large and there is less
pocket picking. burglary and cheating.
rs there IL less drunkenness aud say
agery. Within nifty years We have seen
a continent peopled. n great Amerl-
can desert" wiped from the map. tho
last OF the crowns struck from tho head
or an American and the last OF tho
shacklcs loosod from the ankles OF u
slave. Greenland has been crossed and
bounded. Africa and Australia have no
longer II geographic mystery, the train.
the ship. the trolley car move human
ity whittier II will. chcaply. quickly.
comfortably; we got the London news
Of noon on tho same morning and the
man In Boston converscs with the man
In Omaha through a piece Of wire. Arts
have advanced. creature comforts arc
so increased that the shopkeeper OF
to-day lives better and more health
fully than "A king In the last century.
and has more appliances for pleasure
and information. Ideas as we'll az ad-
vantages are multiplying. Men are
more tolerant than they were and are
working more for each ther.-Chas.
NJ. Skinner.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-04-10
III. blooming Mistake.

A countryman OF Goethe gives an
other instance of the difficulty a
foreigner has with the English Ian
guaga. He was invited out to dinner
soon after his arrival in England and
was DESTROYS of saying something in n
very pleasant way, and made use OF
the following expression: viii you
the blooming kindness TO-" etc.
He used it in the sense tnat the word
blooming" is used in Gcrman as be-
!ng something very charming and beau
tiful, little knowing what havoc slang
has played with the word in England.
He was absolutely at a loss 10 under
stand why everybody was so utterly
horrified at what he thought was an
extremely nice expression.