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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09
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In silence many things are wroueh';
Silently builded, though on thought,
Truths temple greets the sky,
And like a citadel with towers,
The soul, with her subaeruent powers,
Is streng' hened silently.
Soundless rs chariots on the snow,
The saplins Of the forest grow
To trees Of mighty girth;
Each mighty star in silence burns,
And every day in silence turns
The axles Of the earth.
The silent frost, with mighty hand,
Fetters the rivers of the land l
With universal chain;
And smitten by the silent sun,
Tho chain is loosed, the rivers run,
The lands are free again.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

TnE total product OF anthracite pig
iron in the United States has grown
from 5l9,21l tons in 1860 to OIL, $50
tons 1869. Tie products OF bitunin.
GUS coal>furnaces have increased with
equal rapidity. 1t amounted to $685.
94l tons in 1869, which was an increase
of "A per cent. over the product of
1868,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09
DISINFECTANrs.-The b

DIsINFECTANTs.-The best and
most simple disiufecting agent known
is chloride of zinc. 1t is easily made
by disclvins Zinc in muriatic acid, and
can be applied in diluted state to cess.
pools, eorl aud offensive drains, etc.
Sulphate Of zinc is also an excellent
disinfectant, and can be purchased at
almost any drug store in the form of
salt. A half pound dissolved in pail
of warm water and thrown into a cess.
pool not remarkably offensive will deo-
dorize il at once.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09
ScHUYLKILL county has been allowet

ScHUYLKILL county has been allowed
an additional Law Judge, ard Hon.
Henry Souther OF Elk county has been
appointed by Governor Geary till the
next election. The appointment is one
euinently fit to be made. Judge
Souther is good lawyer, sound Re-
publican aud an exemplary citizen, who
will do honor to the place and hang a
man so pleasantly that he will feel no
pain after the first fifteen minutes.
TVenappo Citizen,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

Mrs. Lydia S,udley, who, a. the age
@! 70 years, was convicted oi the mur-
der by poison of her husband, has been
pardoned out OF the Rhode Island State
Prison, OF which she has been an in
mate for about twelve years. Mr.. Stud
ley was not the only husband Of whom
the old lady has disposed of, for one
Jones, who lnarried her years ago, died
from the effects Of arsenic by her ad-
ministered. There has been strong op-
position to her receiving pardon. but
it has been ovel borne, as there is little
probability that the old lady will m AIRY
again.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

BuTTERMILK is said to be a. remedy
for dyspepsia. 1t should be drank at
meals ia lieu of coffee aud tea. The
ncidity Of buttermilk is due to the
presence Of Tactic acid. aud as this acid
assists the digestion Of snv food taken
with it, it is hence recommended to
those who are troubled with indigestion.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

ACCIDENTS TO RAILROAD CARS
It is commonly believed that iron and
steel become brittle by exposure to
frost. and accidents on railroads in cold
weather are often attributed to this
cause. Recent experiments in England
go to show tha. the idea is not well
founded, and that il there be any diff
erence in elasticity in metals at high
aud at low temperatures, it is in favor
OF the latter. One investigator, Mr..
Spence, subjected some cast-iron bars
to trial of strength at 90 degrees and
at zero, and found that the reduction of
temperature, other things being equal,
Increased their power Of resistance. 1t
is urged, too, that quite MS many break
ings Of axles and rails occur n summer
as in winter, aud that the true cause of
them is bad workmanship or methods OF
manufacture.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

THE Erie Gazette comes to hand this
week with a chsnge in it's editorial
management. Thos. Gliddou, the
former publisher, hsvirg sbdicsted in
favor Of r. Lyle White. We wish the
Gazette and its present publisher, the
success that has always attended the
former.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09
TT A. PARSONS,
IL. Dealer in Boots, Shoes and besth or.
Main Street, Ridgway, Pa. vlnlH
II II. WILDER,
NEWS DEPOT.
Orphans Court Sale.

BY virtue Of an order Of the Orphans
Court Of Elk County, the undersigned, Ad-
minis razor of L. U. Zimmerman. late Of
said county. deceased, will expose to sale
by Public Vendue, on
Saturday, April lst, 1871,
on the premises, all the interest Of the de-
cedent in and TO lots Nos AZ and 43 in the
Village o Ccntreville, with the buildings
thereon erected.
Terms CASH on confirmation Of sale.
JOHN GREEN.
White. Administrator.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

In America, was 80 &c.
first Synod of Luthern ministers, 10
America. wss held in BIT. Nicholas
church, Philadelphia, in the month Of
August, l74s.
From these beginnings arose the
Lutheran church in America, which now
embraces about 2,1o0 ministers, and
about 500, 900 communicates.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

DANGEROUS CoUNTERFEIr.-To
Mt any of our citizens from being
\,d by slO bills on the Farmers
facturers' National bank, of
!, large number Of which
- We give the following
facts: - rly executed, end
may ts easily detecseaA 1t is printed
on heavy paper, and oa the face the
shaded lines are very coansely cut. The
back was centre piece of Desoto dis
covering the Mississippi aud on the left
Of the arms Of New York State. On
the right side of the centre piece is an
eagle and shield. A single glance at
this latter will undsceiys any one upon
whom Il is sndsssossd 10 Psss the bogus
uota
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09
AGENTS WANTED FOR
Physical Life Of
Man and Woman,

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the following highly important subjects:
Change of Life, Love, Courtship, Qualih'
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of Marriage, Early Relations Of Husband
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and Mother, Care of Mother and Child,
Mysteries of Reproduction. Moral and
Physical Transmission, and kindred top
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Price 81 90 Snles immense. Freight
paid on books and csnvassing books free.
For circulars and Testimonials address,
PARMELEE & CO.,
18l Race street, Cincinnati, Q.
nlt5.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

TIE evening star Jupiter is now very
bright. aud may be seen in the western
heavens any pleasant evening, shortly
after sunset.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

LAST Saturday aud Sunday there
was good rafting stage in Elk creek
and the Clarion. We noticed a num-
ber of rats going down the river.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

couNTEarEIr $40 notes on the Firet
National bank Of Poughkeersie are 10
circulation. ''''''''
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09
TO NEBRASKA. CALIFORNIA, AND
KANSAS. AND TIE B. & n. R. r.
LANDS.

The burlington Route," 80 called,
lies right 10 tkspath of the Star Of EN-
pire. II runs almost Immediately in the
centre Of the great westward movement
of emigration. Crossing Illinois ane
Iowa, it strikes the Missouri river at
three points.
These three points are the gassWays
into three great sections Of the trans
Missouri region.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

ATTENTION is called to the card Of
DR.. G. Whipple, Dental Surgeon, Office
in Walkers Building Maia street He
also visits Kane, Wilcox, and St. Mary's.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

The Sacrsncnt Of the Lords Supper
will be celebrated at the Court House
next Sunday at IL a. H., BY Rev. c.
n. Heard.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

STANDARD WEIGHT.-The Legsla-
ture Of Pennsylvania recently fixed the
following figures as the standard weight
this State for the following named
icles:
Wheat, 60 pounds; rye. Sc; shelled
56; cob corn, 20; corn meal, 40;
9 salt, 70; ground salt, 62; fine
AZ; barley, At; oats, 32; buck
|, SO; clover seed, 81; timothy
rs; turnips, IS; onions, 46; peas,
Il, 81; unslacked lime, 80; btu
koal; 76; coke, 40; potatoes, Sc;
Noes, 81; fax seed, Sc; bran,
ndried apples, 25; peaches,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09
romn,s Of Honor and TEMPERANCE.

Elktou Temple. No. g., m ,ets on Thurs
Gs.y Of each waek. ~ the Cool Templars
LVdgc room, over G. v. ellis store.
H.A. PARSONS. ". r.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

Elk county gas erected April 1S,
1913, and fOrme9oi part of Jefferson,
Clearfield and Mexican counties; has
s9s square miles or 446,72O acres, of
territory. Population in 1860, 5,9l5; in
1870, S.tSS.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

In another column will be found the
card Of T. s. Hartley, NJ. D, Physician
and Surgeon. His Office is in Walkers
Building, Main street.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

LAST Chance to see what Ave dollars
will do, can be seen, BY reference to an
advertisement in saother column.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

1t is said that timber cut in February
will last three times longer than that
cut in the summer months.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

ALL United States special taxes, Iii
ceuses,) except on liquor and tobacco,
will cease after the LIST of May next.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

THE longest railroad 10 the world is
the Pacific, which is over three thous-
and miles in length.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

MUD is all over town aud !, Nout four
feet deep in the road. Crossings
~hew!
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

The Republican State Central Com
mittee have postponed the meeting Of
the Statb Convention until May II.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

J.V. HouCK, we understand, intends
putting up number Of dwelling houses,
as soou as Spring opqns, on Main street,
West End.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

REV. C. NJ. HEaRDI will preach in
the Court House, next Sunday, morn
lug and evening.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

YESTERDAY was q regular-built
Spring day. 4 N\
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

SAYLER JACKSON Is rapidly complet-
ing his new house. on Depot street.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

vices are recognized in laws as indicta-
BILE ofcnse', and chat the proper officers
fai! to DE- their duty if they suffer them
to pas unnoticed. We suppose that if
this good law III New Hampshire, it
is ood law here, or in any other State
viich has statutes against lotteries.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

atated meetings Of Elk Lodge win he
held q, their hall on thu second and fourth
tuesdays Of each month.
@. L. MccRACKEN, Sec'y.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09
IrsrAsIIHEDrS 1901
WEIGH g. GRIFFITHS'
Saws Sav0e Ss,reI

SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS.
Axes, Files, Cast Steel, Mill Furnish
ings, and Machinery.
s@- Get the Best, they will prOvsthe cheap
est.
Prices reduced. Send for price List and
Circulars,
WEIGH & GRIFFITHs,
Boston, Mass, CT Detroit Nioh.
Sly.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09
hrs. BOkLAND 4 ST.. CLAIR,

~ TRAsKIIS, Pa, Give special stisn-
tion 10 Chronic diseases, and those pscu-
liar to women and children.
DR.. Bsrland, diagnoses disesss by an ex-
animation Of the urine. and by this Old
GsrmIa @sthod has successfully treated
th ousands Of cases without seeing them.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

FOLLOWING is list of the P ost Offices in
Elk county:
Arroyo, Spring Creek tp.
Benezette. Benezette tp.
Brandy Camp, Horton tp.
Caledonia, Jay tp.
Dents Run, BeneZttte tp.
Farley, Fox tp.
HELEN. Horton tp.
Kersey. Fox tp.
Ridgway, Ridgwsy tp.
81. Marys 81. Mary's Bore.
Williamsville. Jones tp.
Wilmarth. Ridgway tp.
Wilcox, Jones tp.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

PENNSYLVANIA is situate between
30 deg. 43 min. and AZ deg. north lati-
sude, and deg II miu. east, and 3
deg. 81 min. west longitude, from
Washington. It's mean length is $780,
90 miles, mean breadth, l5S.05 miles;
IRonutest length is 302 l3.40 miles.
~: IFS miles and 1872
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09
NJ faoIs, a,r come. On s.,urdsy.

MARCH commenced on Embor day.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

THE following comparative statement
shows the internal revenue receipts for
the first eight months Of the years 1870
and 1871: The receipts from July lst,
1870, to February 20, 1871, s10l ,2s6,.
I82 10. Decrease for eight months,
s97s,S79,7lS. Receipts for Februa ry.
1870, sl2,ll5,744 As; receipts for
February, 1871, sS,S68,8Sl II. De-
grease for meath, SO, ,2T6y ysS2 76-
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09
NEW AUVERTl EMEN1S

IN S. HARTLEY. NJ. D.,
Physician and Surgeon,
Ridgway, Pa. Office in Walkers Building.
Special attention given to Surgery. Office
hours from n. m. 10 10 p. m. Residence
at j. NJ. Heard's, Centre Street. All calls
promptly attended to. vln2yl.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

''.'' :.
Also. ~
PHOTO LANTERN SLIDES
and
GRAPROSCOPES.
NEW VIEWS OF YOSEMITE.
z. & Il. T. ANTHONY & CO.,
69l Broadway, New York,
Opposite Metropolitan Hotel,
Importers and Manufacturers Of
PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS.
vln2yl.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

ers; and assure them that
.nspd an hour more pleasantly ~
attending its session. The number .
,nsmbers in the class, at present, is about
hfty. In connection with the class Is \, a
library Of interesting books, tor the
bereft Of its members.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-03-09

FATAL AcclpENr.-Last Monday
- 9Th inst, John Co:ter' an
nnnsS L. r. R., while
The Daily telegraph., 1871-01-16
N MERIDIAN
RAILROAD COMPANY.
OFFICE OF NORTH LA. n tt
RAILROAD COMPANY.

MONROE, La, Dec. I'd, 1870.
n, and after Sunday, the 4th inst, the
,ra;ns on this Road will run as follows:
PASSENGER TRAINS.
Leave Monroe daily at 5 a. NJ.
Arrive at Delta IL 90 A. NJ.
Leave Delta at 2 90 p. NJ.
Arrive at Monroe 7.45 p. NJ.
FREIGHT TRAINS.
Leave Monroe at 6 A. NJ. on Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday.
Leave Delta at ! A. NJ. on Tuesday, Thurs
dav and Saturday.
Through freight per car load will be car
ried by passenger train.
WAY freight will be shipped by freight
Freights for Flag Stations will be deliv-
cred Al the designated points at OWNERS
RISK, whether there he any person there to
receive it or not.
Freights for Flag eaons must he pre-
paid. ..
at Monroe for rShreveport-thence via South
ern Pacific Railroad--to Marshall, Halls
Vile and Longview, Texas.
j. w. GREEN,
Engineer and Superintendent.
decl2-d3m
The Daily telegraph., 1871-01-16

HHSlN ESS.

a" ANING rented the utOr-, warehouse
II and chambers, corner Grand and
DeSiard streets, ! shall, on she 10th OF this
month, put NY my shingle as "a COMMISSION
MERCHANT. EUGENE TISDALE.
an2-dawtf.
The Daily telegraph., 1871-01-16
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
nTACHITA FEMALE ACADEMY,
MONROE, La,

MONROE, La,
Rec. 7. B. Larson. ". A., Rector ana Pro-
fesso, OF 4ncient Languages.
Mss Sulie Coz, P,7a'cipot, dad 1eac"ef o.
Epglish. Rhetoric and Mathematics.
Mss Beverly B. Cbr, Teacher OF the Primary
Department.. ~ s
Nh.s. NJ j. Lucy, Mttion, and Iedchei q
Grammar and .4,lthmetic.
j. o. Roberts, Prof Of N"sic, 'oco' ana
Instrumental.
The Ouachita Female Academy Is III sue
cessful operation, and offers to parents and
guardians thorough and comprehensive
course of instruction for their daughters ana
wards The teachers are all highly educated
and experienced in the duties OF the school
room; we. therefore, as trustees, heartily re-
commend the Ouachita Female Academy to
the patronage and confidence of the public
both as a boarding and day school.
R.W. RicH ARDsoN, Pres Board ofTrustees;
ISAIAH GARRETT; o. ID. STILLMAN;
f. H. RoANE: c. III. MORRISON:
w. j. q. BAKER.
Monroe Jan'y >, 1917. d3t-wti-nlo
The Daily telegraph., 1871-01-16
MOFROE ADVERTISEMENTS.

MILY ROGER,
DEsIARD STREET,
MONROE, LOUISIANA,
Has constantly on hand and for sale, Gro
ceries Of all description, such as
MOLASSES,
COFFEE, HAMS, BACON,
LARD, BUTTER, CHEESE, FLOUR,
POTATOES. ONIONS, CIGARS, TOBACCO,
OYSTERS, SARDINES, LIQUORS OF
ALL KINDS, PRESERVES,
IN GLASS ANDCANS.
FRUITS or VARIOUS KINDS
AS Low AS PoSsIBI.f, FOR CASH.
Monroe, La, Feb'v -, 1863 n22:1y
HENRY KING 'R''
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES, AND
PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
MONROE, La,
Keeps constantly ON hand - large and
well selected stock Of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS
BOOTS AND SHOES,
HATS AND CAPS,
CLOTHING,
HARDWARE,
sADDLERY,
GROCERIES, GALL kinds
WINES,
LIQUORS,
&C., &c, de-,
and will sell them AS cheap as the cheapest.
y. B.-Highest cash price paid for Cotton,
Hides and Country Produce. decl2-d3m
II GERSON, JR.,
Ii. DEALER IN
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and
Caps, Notions, &c., Groceries. CrOckery
Saddlery, Guns, Pistols and General Plan
tatiOn Supplies.
Highest price paid for cotton and other
produce.
Liberal cash advances made on cOnsign-
ments to his friends in New Orleans.
The Daily telegraph., 1871-01-16
T OUIsIANA STATE UNIVERSITY,

Name changed from In. state Sc"'no,y.) e.
BATON ROUGE, La
FOUNDED AND SUPPORTED By THE STATE OF
LOUISIANA.
NINTH SESSION,
Now in progress, will close i'll June, 1870.
The next session will begin first Monday III
Septembe: next, and will continue ten
months.
ACADEMIC BOARD
Consists OF full corps Of able Instructors i'll
all branches of Literature and Science, l!su-
aliy taught in the best Colleges and L III
versities.
COURSE OF STUDY
Embraces IA Preparatory and Academic De-
partment, including Literary, Scientific
and Optional Course, Special School OF
Civil Engineering and Il Commercial School.
LIBRARY, APPARATUS AND CABINETS
Well selected and valuable. The Geolog-
ical and Mineralogcal Cabinets, ETC., the
largest and most complete in the South en-
bracing the extensive collections OF the late
Col. WALES, Of Mississippi, and the Cabinets
Ofthe Typographical, Geological and Botan-
ical Survey of louisiana
ADMISSION
Granted to Cadets not under fifteen years Of
aye, VINO KNOW Arithmetic. tTrallllIhr ana
Geography. .
EXPENSES
Of every kind, for ten months, $500; 500
PAYABLE in advance. balance February lst,
or by accepted Draft, at per ct., for ninety
davs. Payments may be made through the
Canal or Citizens Bank.
Cadets received at any time during the
session and charged from date of entrance.
DISCIPLINE,
Military, with daily drill. A battery of four
guns will afford facilities for instruction III
Artillery. Uniform of Cadet-gray Cloth, to
be had at the Institution at a cost OF S25
per suit.
For further Information, address
ID. r. BOYD, Superintendent,
Baton Rouge, La.
Office of the University, in New Orleans at
Swarbrick & Co.'S, 50 Camp Street.
Until the rebuilding of the College Edi-
flee, lately destroyed by fire, near Alexan-
dria the Institution is temporarily located
at Baton Rouge, ia the Doaf and Dumb
Asylum Location very healthy, md ac-
commodations ample for large number of
Cadets. Number this session, 11O.
Nav 2S, 1870. np-ly
The Daily telegraph., 1871-01-16

II GERSON, JR.,
Ii. DEALER IN
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and
Caps, Notions, &c., Groceries. CrOckery,
Saddlery, Guns Pistols, and General Plan
tation Supplies.
Highest price paid for cotton and other
produce.
Liberal cash advances made on cOnsign-
ments to his friends in New Orleans.
decl2-d3m
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30
The story Of a Hymn.

hresldes and churches, and soon was heard il
all parts OF the Christian world No one spoke
OF its author in connection with it. though she
already was known as one Of the rising poets Of
the day. The verses were In nearly oil the hymn
books, and beyond that few cared to inquire
But who that read or sung it Once could forget
it'll
NEARER HOME.
By PHOEBE CARY.
One sweetly solem thought
Comes to mt DER and DER;
I'm nearer my home to-day
Than ever have been before;
Nearer my F.thsr's house,
Where the many mansions be-;
Nearer the great white throne,
Nearer the crystal sea; .'. 4
Nearer the bound of life,
Where We lay our burdens down;
Nearer leaving the CROSS,
Nearer gaining the crown.
But the waves Of that silent sea
Roll dark before my sight,
That brightly the other side
Break on . shore of light.
Oh! il my mortal feet .rl .|
Have almost gained the brink.
Fit bs In nearer homo
Even to-day than think.
Father, perfect my trust;
Lot my spirit feel in death
That her feet are firmly net
On the Rock Of living faith.
In time came story from abroad. telling how
young American, c.relessly humminv this
hymn In low gambling den in China, had ar.
rested the notice of his cornpan,on IN older man.
who was fast winning the Others money. They
were betting, drinking, aud swearing in n ter.
ribls manner; but ct the sound Of the first few
notes the elder man stopped dealing the cards,
stared At the singer u moment, and thro wing the
cards on the aoor exclaimed:
Harry, where did you learn that tuner
Whit tuner"
why, that one YOU'VE been singing"
The young man said he did not knew what he
had been singing, when the elder repeated the
words, with tears IN bis eyes, and the young msn
SAID he had learned them in . sunday school in
America.
Come" said the elder, getting up, "Come,
Harry; Here's what I won from you 70 and
use II for come good purpose A for me, % God
--e. me. have played my last game. and drank
my last bottle. 1have misled you. Harry, and
am sorry. Give me yoar hand, my boy, aud say
that for old Americas take. ii for no other, you
viii quit this Internal business"
The gentleman who tells the story Originally
published in the Boston Duty Newi saw those
v" men leave the gambling house together, and
walk away arm in arm and he remark; 1T
must be u source Of great Joy to Miss Gary TO
Know that her lines. which have comforted 90
many Chns,isa hearts, have been the means Of
weakening In the breast Of two tempted and or.
ring men on the other side Of the globe, q res.
o'ntion to lead better life"
IL Vas source Of great Joy 10 Miss Cay, %
:, ,e happen to know" aays recent writer IN the
A. Tribune. "Bsiore rs lies private letter
if"m her to an aged frisad in this CITY, With the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

printed story snclosed. and containing this com.
msnt: Il enclose the hymn and the story for
you. not because an vain Of the notice. bat Be-.
cause Thought you would feel peculiar inter
cot In them when yos know the hymn vas writ.
ten eiehIsen years ago in y,ur hou'e. CON.
posed IL In the little back third story bedroom.
one Sunday mornlrp. after coming from church /;
and It uskes me very happy to think that any
word could say has done little good in the
world"
UWithin few days Harry" aud his friend have
been heard from. both are to this day thorough.
~ reformed men, honorable and useful members
of society.
At Mics Cary's funeral held at All Souls
Church, New York, on the fourth Of Aux ust last
''Nearer Heme' was sung TO noble music, writ.
ten for the occasion by NJ Mora. the organi-t,
and copy of the words handed to every
perssn present.