So, his voice ringing very clear and distinct, he told them of the original election of the delegates; of the feeling of his ward; of the attempts to obtain a city nomination of Porter; of Maguire's promise.

"Gad, he hits from the shoulder," said Green.

As soon as the trend of his remarks was realized, Porter's supporters began to hiss and hoot.

Peter at once stopped, but the moment silence came he began again, and after a repetition of this a few times, they saw they could neither embarrass nor anger him, so they let him have his say.

He brought his speech to an end by saying: "I have already expressed my admiration of Mr.Porter, and as soon as I had made up my mind to vote for him, I made no secret of that intention.