Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1883-11-21

uont want to see him." shs
sad, still gazing into the blue he
yond. NC
WhatP' the old man exclaimed
Don t wanter see JEFF when YOU know
he s nigh dead arter you?,
Let him die, then"
Tome an quit Yer foolishness. ~ and
"ithont consulting her willingness tc
accompany him, he led her into the
houSe. She treated the young man
with cool dignity. He was astonisbed
lie asked her to sing. She refused
anu he was amazed. When he went
away, which he did very soon. the
girl s father scolded her.
JEFF told several of the neipbbors ot
lhe glri's strange actions and before
Ded time they called on John Sumpter
10 consult with him. They agreed
lllat immediate action must be taken.
Jen Magic was regarded as the coming
man of the District Maidens had
signed after him and young men had
ehVied him. To see him thus crumble
and fall from his great social height
was ominous of a coming evil of great
consequence. a community thus di-
Vided against itself could not stand.
YES" exclaimed John Sumpter in
acqulescence, when one of the callers
mad expressed an opinion, .'an' about
the next thing We know the state of
Arkansas will send men UP here an
try to make us live under her laws. an
then fellers will hop up an wanter go
to the legislature.
The neighDors groaned.
As young novelists would say, sever
al days after the startling events detail
ed in the last chapter, the people of the
village met In John Sumpter's lecture
hall. After The singing of kind of a
see-saw hymn, the work of ''Dis-
trict" composer, John Sumpter arose
to begin his discourse when some one
called
Hold on a moment please
Every one turned in surprise and
looked in the direction from which the
voice came
A tall young man, neatly dressed,
''Who are you?" demanded John
Sumpter.
= William Lockwood"
An what do you want in the Dis
trict? an why do you come here an
poster us when We are at Worship"
81 haven't time now, my good man,
to answer all your questions, which
are no doubt in order and perfectly
l am Methodist minister.
Conference has granted me the graft
flying privilege to go around and preach
the gospel where it is most needed. L
have travelled around a great deal and
am fortunate in finding this place.
Stand aside a few minutes and L will
proceed to dedicate the house to true
worship"
"You git outen herel' demanded
several voices. "YOu aim got no bus
mess a-tamperin' with u.s."
Brother Simmons, give us another
tune,r said John Sumpter, addressing
the leader of the choir.
'sHold on.n demanded the Methodist
"We are commanded to
preach the gospel to every living crea-
ture, You are living creatures, al
though you attempt to impress
stranger with the Idea that you are
not. | don't want any trouble but Pm
going to preach i'll this house. To
further my plans and to increase the
respect which know this congregation
has for me. ] will state that l am re-
garded as the best pistol shot in the
state, - and he drew couple oil revoi-
yers. and advancing 20 the table, he
showed John Sumpter's hymn book
aside and deposited his weapons. Il
would advise my hearers that In order
to enjoy that exuberance III health
which a kind Providence has bestowed,
not to leave this house until the Dene-
diction is pronounced. Hold on" and
he cooked a pistol and leveled 1t at a
man who rose. "Sit down." And the
man sat down.
.sIf any of the women desire to leave
tbav can do So. Women have never
had an equal chance with men, but on
tb;s occasion have decided to grant
them special privileges. Having thus
explained, | will proceed with my ser
mon." ,.ho
,,o,dnoss of the stranger that they sat
I'D cazed at him. He took text ana
a,u nroceeded at once to expound his views
pn the subject. He told them how they
nora Un violating the laws of God and
man by their exclusiveness, and de-
nounced them for bringing up 'he''
children in ignorance of the world, :,
.I,u be blamed if 1 can stand tnls.
exclaimed John Sumpter, arising anu
turning upon the preacher. sewers,
others. emboldened by their leader also
arose. ,oo, >, said the
oaoheru " ..You know L am 'eiiins
vou tie truth" -, 1ag Ma
' @You are liar" shouted 'en -
gle. >, exclaimed a voice,
and Jobn Sumpter's daugh'ei, WI WI" in
anu anu 'J sitting with her face buried IN
her UerI hands, advanced with tn a nanI na'''''
nsr lrhieh a'e caused the men to fall back, 1onD
You, Lamuth,ap i 40 eoa eSe'nl means,"
oan,ps Inst what l say. You know s.uns '"s'
49,, Ssye % all been raised in ighGt'n,u .'nd
We won 10 know 1t ami cannot deny IL '
tel tno -, r;rl ,, said the pre''one.