The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-23
A CLERGYMAN'S DREAM.
The Startling FulfitIment Came, but Ho
 was Ready.
Western Christian Advocate.


 Western Christian Advocate
 There are some very remarkable things in connection with the death of Rev. C. C. Showers, a local preacher of Bloom ington, Ind, who was suddenly crushed beneath the cars at Greencastle on the 18th ult. He came up on the noon train of that day from his home, en route for Indianapolis, and thence to different points in Ohio, in the interest of the furniture factory of Showers Brothers" the brothers being his own three sons. He came to Greencastle, and, having three hours to wait, called on some of his old friends, appearing in better health than usual. He was hale, active, TO- bust man of 65 years. On returning to the depot to take the I. and St L. train east he had to cross the track of the L., N. A. X c. road just at the double depot. He thought his train was coming be- yond the platform, and was walking with his hand to his face as a shield from the snow storm. It proved to be the down train from New Albany, and, ow- ing to the steam from a near engine, he did not hear the train, and stepped on the track immediately in front of the slowing engine. When about to strike him he saw his danger, and turned sud denly with his back to the train, but in his bewilderment had not time to leap before the iron guard struck him. He was carried thirty-eight feet, caught un- | der the weelS and crushed to death. He | lived few minutes, but never spoke. But here is the remarkable part of this terrible affair. On Saturday night, at his home, he had strange and impres- 1 sive dream, which awoke him. Il told ! l.. f. rl, l., one of his sons, and related it to him. i He also told it in brother w. F. Brown ! ing's class, at the church of which he is member. He dreamed that he suddenly l died, and a guide escorted him among high mountains until they came to deep ravine and large cave, into which great throng of wretched people were | entering. As each one entered and was 1 ordered to advance he fell on his knees and begged for mercy, but a deep and solemn voice would say it is "too late, too late, too late" repeating it thrice to each. His guide told him this was the entrance to hell and they who entered were worldly church members, and that the fault was largely owing to the preach CTS, who preached more to please than to save souls The guide told him that was not his doom, and that he would soon take him to his heavenly home. He was so impressed with this strange ! bright vision that he spent all day Sab bath reconsecrating himself to God On l Monday he was to start on his trip, and did 80. One of his sons was to go that same day to Louisville on important and urgent business, to be absent day or 1 two. The father entreated him not to leave, saying, William, don't go to- day" "Why not father?' said the son. He said: Do not leave home until you hear from me-" At this the son prom ised to remain, and did so. About five o'clock that evening he received the dis patch telling of his fathers death. This is truly strange, and by many would have been regarded as superstition be- fore the accident, but surely not after ward. The morning he left home he told his wife he knew not where or how soon he should fall, but for her to be as- sured that he was ready. On the train he spent most of his time reading beautiful Bible, which he carried in his valise, and talked long with an old friend. reading and expounding the third chapter of first John to prove that one could live holy life without sin His favorite theme was sanctifcation, and had been for seven years. He preached it, talked it and professed the experience wherever he went. Many thought he made his "hobby" too prom inent but surely it was splendid hobby for such death.