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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

FORTY FEET OF Snow TWO YEARS OLD
The Mountain Messenger, published at Down
ieville, Cal, well up in the Sierra Nevadas tells
the following concerning an immense snow
arch now spanning one of the forks on the
Feather River. On the East Fork, about five
miles above Downieville, is an immense snow
slide which completely covers the river for a dis
lance of several hundred feet The slide formed a
year ago this winter and was then about rs
feet deep. The summer sun of last year failed
to melt it, and it is now, with some of last
winters snow, at least 40 feet in depth, the
old snow being almost as hard as ice The
river has worn its way through and the arch
is as regular as though formed by human
hands.-Ihere will doubtless be plenty of snow
there all the coming summer, as it lies in
gorge where the sun strikes it only a few
hours in the day
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21
MISCELLANEOUS,

W. A. BEARD. Nv. BARRETT
NEW MACHINE SHOPS.
BEARD & BARRETT,
MACHINISTS AND BOILER MAKERS.
STAUNTON, VA.
Having fitted up the shops recently occupied by
Lynn Eyler, opposite Miller's Coal Yard, foot OF
Lewis Street, we are prepared to undertake and
promptly execute all work in our line.
AGRICULTURAL MACHINES OF EVERY KIND. EN-
GINES, BOILERS, &C. REPAIRED
at short notice and in the most ike manner
Being practical machinists and thoroughly ac-
quainted with the business in all its branches we
are confident that satisfaction will be given TO those
who favor us with their patronage.
Our prices are the lowest for cash, and we guaran
tee all work. All ask is trial
Respectfully,
feb N-6m REARD &, RARpETr
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

Major James P Edmundson, of Montgomery
county, Va, former member of the Legisla-
ture, and a brother of Hon. Henry A. Ed
mundson, died Sunday last,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

D URKES LIVERY STABLES,
- STAUNToN, VA.
For the summer season of 1880, the subscriber has
purchased NEW AND ELEGANT LIVERY OUTFITS,
consisting OF Buggtes, Carriages, Hacks Phaetons,
&C., which in neaJnesS and ease OF moving are un-
equaled in the Valley. His horses are hne-looking
gentle and FAST and for both driving riding sur.
pass any livery in the State.
Horses fed and boarded on liberal terms.
once near the bridge new buildtng).
july3 Ed BURKE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

DRESTON A. BAYLOR,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
SrAUNToN, VA.
Practice in all the Courts OF Augusta and adioin-
ing counties.
OFFICE, the same formerly occupied by his father
Col George Baylor, decd, on Augusta street, oppo-
site the Courthouse. may BY
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

VI LABOR SAVING CRIMPING BOARD.
HARRIsoNBURG, VA.
To THE PUBLIC.-We wish to introduce to the pub
lie generally our "Patent Crimping Board, and will
state what claim our board Will dots advanta-
ges the old boards. In the first place it does
sway with the old boards entirely 1t does not mat
ter how thin the leather is or how thick 1t Isl
can crimp boot in less time our boards than
be crimped on the old style after having crtmped
boot claim further, that can last it in one
third the time it will take to last taken from the
old style board, with little strain the leath
er, and after boot Is crimped and lasted claim
that 1t will last longer is more comfortable and will
not break near as soon as boots made from the 9TH
or boards. When we take boot from our board 1t
has the spring of the last, and does not have be
drawn almost until it breaks to last it, We ask any
good, honest conscientious man If that is not one
of the greatest improvements that has ever been
brought before the public. And then, time labor
and money that will be saved by using this improved
board, which can be bought of GIBBS 4 FEDDoN, in
Harrisonburg, where they will be kept constantly
on hand for sale at the exceedingly small figure of
two dollars and fifty cents.
By a thorough knowledge of the usefulness of our
boards and having used them for five months almost
constantly in our shop, we do not hestt ite to
give any desiring reference some of the most
influential business of Harr1sonburg and vi
cinity. Very Respectfully,
GIBBS & FEDDON, Patentees,
jan PLY Harr1sonburg, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

POST OFFICE REORGANIZATION David B.
Parker, chief of post-otfice inspectors; M. La
hue Harrison, post-office inspector; ] Madi-
son Davis, chief clerk to the Third Assistant
Postmaster General and John r. Van Wormer.
private secretary to the Postmaster General.
have been appointed by Postmaster General
James as commission to make thorough
investigation of the clerical force of the De-
partment, taking each bureau consecutively
and examining the books, records, and duties
performed by each person employed, confer
ring for information with the chiefs of bureaus,
who will, however, be consulted by the Post
master-General on the subject. A report en-
bodying the results of the investigation and
any suggestions which occur to the commits
sion will be made to the Postmaster General,
IN order that he may take such action as shall
be deemed RECOMMENDATIONS and es-
Inmates for the consideration of the President
and Congress appearing to him likely to in
sure harmonious reappointment of the work
OF the Department and advantageous redis-
tribution of its officers and employees, and an
increase of the efficiency of the service.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

No 63S will Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays only; No. 642 will run Sundays, Tuesdays,
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only all other
: trains daily except Sunday. No. 610 connects at
Strasburg with trains to and from Alexandria. 610
dimes at Mt. Jackson.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

WIN. B. HARRISON,
w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
Practices in the courts of Augusta and adjoining
counties.
Particular attention paid to the collection of claims
and prompt returns made.
OFFlCE-opposite Circuit Clerks Office and above
the Law Library tun8-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21
INSURANCE.
EIRE INSURANCE.

EIRE INSURANCE,
AS General Receiver of the Circuit Court am very
ten directed to loan money real estate security
In making loans, we'll for my own protection as
hat of the borrower require that the property be
insured against fire.
1t is Of course of the utmost Importance that the
insurance company issuing policies should be per-
perfectly solvent t. that the assets are not simply
words and figures, but that such securities as are
known the policyholder to be- first, solvent and,
second easily converted into money when necessity
demands it.
After careful examination of the liabilities and
resources of the
GEORGIA
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY.
of Columbus, Georgia,
have determined to give them all my business, or
at least much they will accept.
For my own convenience, 1 have accepted the
agency Of this company, and while my other duties
will not permit me to solicit business for them in
general way yet will be glad to explain the merits
of the company and the application of any one
desiring toepsure.
ROBERT CRAIG,
of the firm of
EFFINGER, CRAIG & GRATTAN,
has succeeded Fred. Efhnger agent the above
company. Applications for new risks or renewals
of cid policies must be made to
ROBERT CRAIG, Agent,
NAV 2O-ly Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

VIRGINIA HOTEL,
STAUNTON, VA.
The sold Reliable The Peoples Favor1te.
Complete In all its appointments.
The only tirstclass hotel in the city.
gB Rates reduced to $500 and $3.50 per day.
JHO. D. CROWLE, Proprietor.
Thos. S. Davis. Clerk. feb5
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

A LEX. F. ROBERTSON,
IA AlIOhNEY AT LAW,
STANTON, VA.
viii practice in the Courts of Augusta and adIoin-
ing counties.
Special attention given to the collection of claims
and prompt returns made.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21
VALLEY VIRGINIAN.
SIM. YOsT & SON, EDITORS AND pnoPRrEroRs
Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year. Invariably in Advance.

Advertisements inserted 81 90 per square for the
first insertion and SOC for each subsequent insertion
Liberal discount made for quarterly, half yearly,
nd yearly advertisements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

No. 1 MAIL.-Runs daily except Sunday from
Richmond to Huntington; daily, Williamson's to
Huntington.
No. 8 EXPREsS.-Runs daily from Richmond to
Huntington.
No. ACCOM-Leaves Richmond daily except
Sunday at 80 and arrives at Charlottesville 90
p. m.
No. 81 MIXED.-Leaves Charlottesville daily
cept Sunday at 30p M and arrives Stanton so
p.
E., L. & B. S. R R. TRAINS run daily.
C. B S. & P. P. STEAMER leaves Huntington daily
EASTWARD. ~ NJ, NJ, = Ia
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

DEVERE HOUSE,
LII HARRISoNBURG, VA.
Mrs. M. c. LUPTON, Proprietress.
ChAS. Z. LUPTON, Manager
JAS. R. LUPTON and G. B. STROTHER, Clerks.
This well known hotel has been entirely renovated
and refufnished. Accommodations tirstciass. Every
effort made to render satisfaction and all
our guests comfortable. Omnibus to and from all
trains. mall
NATIONAL HOTEL,
IN Cor. OF sixth street and Pennsylvania Avenue,
WASHINGTON, d. g.
novN +. TkNNY Co.. Prop'rs.
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nR. JAMES t. CLARKE,

nR. JAMES t. CLARKE,
~ OF MT. SOLON,
With an experience of twenty four years continues
the practice of his profession in Mt Scion and vicn
ty Particular attention given to diseases women
and children. Charges moderate to prompt paying
patrohs nov 25-1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21
EAST BOUND.

No. 63l will run Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days only No 633 daily All other trains daily ex-
cept Sunday; sos connects at Strasburg with trains
to and from Alexandria No. Cos dimes at Mt. Jack
son. 1une3-tf
APRIL 3d. 1881.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
PASSENGER Trains RI follows.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21
LIVERY.
4 MEXICAN HOTEL LIVERY

Having retted my stables lean offer the travelling
public the Best Accommodations in the CITY, MY
Livery cannot be surpassed in the Valley Buggtes
al OF the latest styles, Horses young fast stylish
and gentle Fine Hacks aud careful drivers ana
good teams. l am always hand TO wall on nv
customers. All ask is to give CALL
~ Satisfaction guaranteed.
mayo s. T. THORNBURG
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

A RCHIBALD G. STUART,
"A ArTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STANTON VA.
Practices IN the Courts of Augusta, and adjoining
counties. Ali matters intrusGed to his will re-
ce1ye prompt attention. may
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

WM E. CRAIG,
w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
SrAUNToN, VA.
Successor to Trout & Craig)
Will practice in the Courts of Augusta and adjoin-
ing counties. Special attention given to collections
OFFICE in the building formerly occupied by Trout
craig. sept23-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

| CASGUEL s. SMELTZER,
| y ATTORNEY AT LAW,
no28-1y STAUNToN, VA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

A G. GORDON,
ATTORNEY AT-LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
COURTS Augusta and Albemarle. je "a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

Keep always on hand the best and cheapest
liquors, cigars and Tobacco in the market All they
ask is a call feb6
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

II F. WAYMAN, NJ. D., D. d. s.,
Ls Formerly Demonstration in Baltimore College
OF Dental Surgery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-21

GYDONIN, the best preparation ever offered for
~ the positive cure of ci.apped skim pimples, and
eruptfcnss sunbuIn, etc. rs cents per bottle. For
sale by GEO. W. MAY & CO.,
Store open day and night stanton va.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-11-05
woMEN AS EMPLOYEES.

A correspondent of the Woman's Journal
writes 'Some of the reasons why men
do not ike women as employees, and do not
pay them as well as men, are these:
81. The average female employe is not
punctual at her business in the morning.
go. When the women employees do come
they almost, without exception. consume
the first half hour in talking about the
ball, party, drama or concert of the pre-
vious evening; while by them stand men
and boys who have been at the same en-
tertainment with them, or to some other
place of like character, and who come in,
nevertheless, with a cool nod, going
Immediately to their duties. We
have looked sharply about in several
Offices and representative shops of the city,
and could not but notice this absorption of
girls and middle-aged women in pleasures
which the very errand boy forgess while
in harness. This chatter is often kept up
during the day, accumuiating volume by
the accretion of new matter, such as !:
Ny new dress / am bound TO have
those bangles, and They say Sophron;a
Fitzgerald is going to have Gus at last. !"
Men and boys hear this, and do net respect
women in trade any more for it.
"3. Women almost universally complain
to men, and even to call boys. because they
have to work for living. It is not in one
class of office, store or shop that you hear
those feeble walls, but in nearly all. It's
mems place to work and support women.
8 think it is the greatest misfortune that
can happen TO woman, this going into the
world and earning living Il wish I
was rich, and | am tired of work Now,
do not men and boys hear ali this? And
when our grand apostles of the new dis
pensation demand equal civil place fer
women in the State, energetic George and
industrious Peter, proud of their craft
think Of these jereniades and-sneer.
"4. We often hear business men say
Women are uuiuterested il and careless
about their work they don't care how it
is done, if only off their hands they gossip
with the men in the Office Tor shop the
minute the employer goes out. There is
certainly a lack of concentration aud
inability to focus down deliberately with a
mans bulldog grip on the large issues OF
life. How can nen help sneering when,
instead of correct copy, or well stitched
garments, they reap 1 wish l was mar
ried for their patronage ?"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-11-05
PASSENGER LISTS.

CARLIN, November 4th.-Passed here to-
day, to arrive in Sacramento tomorrow
c. o. Swsnburg, l.. Hirsch, A. J. Lewis,
Mrs. Baraes ard family, Thomas Hill, r. B.
Gray. A. Bergman, l.. Esphrat, San Fran
cisco; +. Il. Trenor, J. Finley Smith. W. s.
Barnes, New York; Captain W. l.. Knight,
Mrs. 6. Newton, Miss Mamie Newton, Oak.
land. CAL; w. r. Warner, Cleveland, 0 !; j.
d. Moore and wife. Miss Nellie Moore, Miss
Carrie Moore, Mics Lobtie Moore, Stockton /;
w. w. Ellis and wife, Illinois Mrs. G. e.
Peck, Mrs. Ida Nuttleton, Miss Glenn. Hop.
kiuson, New Hampshire Mrs. F. Warner,
Cummington. Mass; Mrs. James E Boyd
and son, Omaha; Mrs. E. N. Lewis, Illinois
J: II. Godfrey, wife and child, Arizona !;
Miss Ruggles, Cambridge, Mass; A. n. Gil
bert, Salem, Or; Colonel j. McAlister, Be-
nicia, Cal: d.. Mary Whitney, Rochester,
MIMI; Mrs. john Gerber, Montana; Mr.
aud Mrs. A. M. Helimau, St. Louis; j. G..
Patton, Boston; Rev. J. +. Griffin, Oregon.
Owen Stephens, Iowa 9, Kellsy, w. j.
Hudnal, idaho; John Rons IN, Kelton Mrs.
DIR. e. Skinner and child, New Jersey Miss
Sallie Sheridan, Miss Rosie Sheridan. Kansas
City, Mo; Nelson T. Garinger. Miss Josie
Garinger, Isaac GAriDger. Pennsylvania I;
John Maguire, Louis r. Villemare, Port
land, o..
OMAHA, November 4th.-Left here to-day,
to arrive ia Sacramento November SIN
Mrs. DE-. Bard and daughter, San Buenaven.
tura; Mrs. Il. z. Knox and daughter,
Brownsville, Pa; Mrs. II. n. Richardson,
Oakland Jennie knox, McKeesport, Pa;
l.. Aseii, vile and famiiy. California Mrs.
A. &. Smith, Miss Maggie Morrison Santa
Clara Miss Hunt, Detroit Mrs. NJ. Hyde,
Port Huron. Mich. Mrs. Ben Holiday, San
Francisco Mrs. Potter and daughter, Ait
ksp, Mimi; Arthur Kohl, Alameda; II. P
Davock, Detroit; DR.. f. w. Todd and wife,
Mrs. o. b. Shreye, Stockton; Dr.. NJ. Kriegk,
Francisco
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-11-05
The Railroad Case.

YUMA, November 4th.-In the injunction
suit of the Southern Pacific Company of Ari-
iona against the Texas Pacific Company. the
latter has filed with the CLERK of the District
Court here notice of motion to dissolve
the injunction, demurrer ano an answer.
The answer denies that plaintiff is or ever
was the owner, or entitled to the possession
of, the real property claimed by plaintiff ;
asserts that plsintiff. or the Central Pacific
Railroad Company, is in wrongful possession
of the lands traversed by the road ; denies
that it ever was the intention of defendant to
institute mora than one suit; denies that de-
fendant is insolvent !; denies that defendant
ever abandoned or ceased working on the
road !; denies that the Southern Pacific Rail-
road Company will within one year have q
continuous line of transcontinental railway
extending from San Francisco to Galveston !;
denies that the lands in Arizona over which
passes the Southern Pacific Railroad are
United States or public lands ; asserts that
the routes of the Southern Pacific and Texas
Pacific Railroads are identical asserts that
by the doctrine Of accession the road became
the property Of defendant, and as counter
claim the answer sets out the object Of the
incorporation of the Texas Pacific Company,
its privileges under the franchise granted by
Congress, and all the facts at length, going
to show that said company has performed
all necessary acts required by the terms Of
their charter,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-11-05
ARIZONA.
Items rro,l, Tucson.

Tucson, November 4th.-I Intelligence from
al points show that there is unusual activity
in business in Arizona.
The Indian trouble appears to be thing
of the past. No further danger is appre-
hended,
Tie travel from the East is large and in
creasiug Every hotel in Tucson is crowded.
and although over $3.50 600 worth of houses
have been erected within the past eight
months, it is almost impossible to find q
vacant house in the city. Rents have appre-
cisted twenty-five per cent. in three months.
Business in all branches of industry is very
active. The flow of capital from the East,
which was checked by the Indian troubles,
has again set in.
The selection of William B. Hooper as
United States Depositsry for Tucson in case
Of G. H. Lords resignation is received here
with general favor.
The Star special from Charleston. A T.,
says that advices TO the 25th ultiuo from
Satuirips district. Sonora, Mexico, have been
received and state that FIVE men. two women
and a child have been killed by the Apaches
who ars now depredating that section.
Tucson. November 4th.-Tbe joint Board
of Supervisors of Pima and Cachise counties
have been in session Board of Commits
sioners to adjust the differences arising from
the setting apart OF Cachise county from
Pima by the last Legislature It was settled
inst Cachise should psy to Pima $40. .432 as
her share OF the indebtedness existing prior
to the division Of the counties.
In regard to the affairs of Lord & VIII
Jams, the assignee will probably enter state
ment of the assets and liabilities on Monday.
News from Sonora says Sam Brannan has
commenced the erection of large hotel at
Guaymas.
The American mining companies of Ca.
borca have subscribed 81, COO to the fund now
being raised in Sonora to erect college at
Hermesillo.
Trains leave Guaynas daily at A. ", ar.
rive at Hermosillo at 1880 a. NJ. and leave
Hermosilio at 1:30 P. NJ. arriving at Guaymas
at G p NJ
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Filed November 4th.


Hiram Wiser to Solomon Kreeger- November l.
1881 for SIG GOO; subdivisions 8, 10 and IL of the
San Jose de los Mokeumpes grant, containing 319
acres also 3s so acres next to A %hittakers land
in section SO, adjoining the above.
Lavlnia jefferson to H. C. Hanson-May 81, 1881 !;
for S225 a small portion of the Chaboa grant. but
lying in the vilnge OF Beksville, containing IS of
OF land, and being in the northwest quarter
of the southeast quarter OF section SO, township
north, range east.
Hugo T. Hart to Ida T. Hart-March 8, 1880 ; for
81 two acres of land lying near the northwest
corner of the southwest quarter OF southwest quar-
ter section 81, township 10 north, range east.
The United States to Maurice Mulcaby-JEly 20,
1871 patent for the south half OF southeast quar-
ter section 20, township 10 north, range east
tanning so acres.
Central Pacific Railroad to John L. Knight -
April 3 1874 for 500 /; the southwest quarter OF
northeast quarter section %, township 10 north
range east, containing 30 acres.
Central Pacific Railroad to John L. KDight--Feb-
ruary 81 1872 for $780, the east half Of northeast
quarter section 30, township 10 north, range east
containing so acres.
Fannie Shoff to John L. Knight-May 90, 1873
for $780, portion of the northwest quarter of
southeast quarter section 20 north, range east,
Mormon Island
Hugo T. Hart to James II. Hoke-Ncvember /,
1881; for 50 200 the south half of the southeast
Quarter OF section 20, township 10 north, range s
east; also the east half of the northeast quarter
section 30 township 10 north range east also the
southwest quarter of northeast quarter, section 49,
township 10 north, range east also the posses
sorry title to the south half of the northeast quar-
ter of southeast quarter section 20, township 10
north range S east also portion of the north
west quarter OF southeast quarter of section 20,
township 10 north range east also l2 acres living
at the southwest corner Of northwest quarter Of
nort les quarter of section Is, township 10 NORTH
range east.
Martha j. Gladuey to F. McCormac-November
49, 1877; lot go by 120 feet at Antelope station,
being in the northwest quarter OF section q, town.
ship 10 north, range east.
f. c. Warwick to Richard Astell-0ctober II,
1881; for $500 the above-described lot, at Ante
lope.
L. p Crane to the Capital Savings Bank-Novem-
ber g. 1881 quit claim the east hall of lot T. be-
tween and }, Tenth and Eleventh streets Saera-
mento.
August Trafton and wife.t to Frank P. Lowel-No
vember A. 1881 for Si,700; the west half of lot 3
between and o, Twelfth and Thirteenth streets,
Sacramento
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PRAYING FOR GUITEAU.-The Illustrated
Christian Uyeekiy says on the question of
praying for Guiteau "He is man, a
sinful man in need of forgiveness. He is a
criminal who can hope nothing from the
clemeney of the nation he has wronged,
whose only hope can come from the right
eous Judge. We confess we were startled
last Sunday morning at hearing from the
pulpit most earnest prayer for the assas-
sin, that his bravado might be broken
down, that he might become sensible of his
great crime, that his unrepentant spirit
might be subdued, and that il ne could not
atone to the people for the wrong, he
might find the forgiveness his soul needs.
It was the first petition we had heard for
this great malefactor. We felt that we
could not have offered that prayer. But,
as we reflected, we are glad that the
preacher could"