davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-03

GRAIN AND PROVISIONS AT CHICAGO
CHICAGO, Feb. Irregular wheat tended up
ward, with but one two downward fiuctua
tions, and close d ls a l4e higher than yesterday.
Sales at 81 O5 1.O5@ February, 81 594 al .O6ai
March, Sl,O64 n 07l2 April, SIl07sd1.11A
May; winter, $105l9; spring, Sl.044 0I.O47s
On call, the sales we're 100000 bushels at a a
3sc higher.
Corn was active and unsettled but closed os0
lac higher than Yesterday Sales Mt 80 la8
563sc February, 557s d5694c March, 5sle 05S SIC
Nav. On call, the sales were $4,000 bushels,
at as a 7sc higher.
Oats were steady. Sales at 375s037Ac Feb
ruary. 377s@3Sc March, 40l401oi2c Nav. On
call, the sales were 100000 bushels, at 3s a 5sc
advance.
Pork was strong and 1O915c higher Sales at
ST. 81 lS.U5 February, Sl7.97l201 S l7l2
March, $1s2OG 37ls April, $1S4u0lS.55
May, SlS.5O0 So June. On call, the sales were
$4,000 barrels aJ % G45c higher. Lard strong
and 00l2l9c higher. Sales aU IL 10 % IL. zoe
February, II p @1l.35c March, 1911. soc
May, II AZ 0ll.62lec June on Gail, the sales
were SO, GOO tierces at IL I2G .20c higher.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-03

FOREIGN Money and Stock Market

LONDON. Feb. 2-Railroad bonds - Illinois
Central, 1904; Pennsylvania Central. lG2ls;
New York Central, 1894 Erie, 1898; sec
Onds, 0la; Reading, 1882.
PARIS, Feb. 2.-Rentes. 7sf zoe
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-03

MEMPHIS Feb. 2.-Cotton easier at 94c
Receipts, 1853 bales; shipments Asa bales
stock, $500 bales; sales, 1, 700 bales.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-03

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Lead quiet but steady
common, 4.700494c; refined, 42404 soc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-03

NEW YORK. Feb. 2.-There has been a wide
request for moderate selections. and all classes
VI goods give very good total of sales. Noupa
rell 36lnch bleached shrtngs advanced to
l2lac.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-03
LIVE STOCK.


UNION SToCKYARDs, Feb. Q.
CATTLE Receipts, rs; shipments, 16. Market
a shade stronger We quote:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-03
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.

fRR ISvABIA8I.Y IN ApvANCE-POsrAGE PRE-
PAID BY THE PUBLISHERS.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
A Week of Pure English Comic
Opera at FOrfl,s.

Gilbert & Sullivan's last and most famous
comic opera, entitled "1olanthe," Will be pro-
duced at Fords on Monday evening, February
10, by Charles L. Ford's English Comic Opera
Company, who, since they were last In Wash
ington, have made one Of the most successful
tours of the South and West that was ever
undertaken by an operate organization.
They played tour-weeks engagement in
New Orleans during the present season-two
weeks at the st. Charles Theatre, previous to
journeying into Texas, and two weeks at the
Academy of Music upon their return from the
"Lone Star" State.
Mr.. Ford's company numbers upward OF
sixty operatlc singers, led by artists like
Blanche Chapman, Marie Bockel, Genevieve
Reynolds, Louise Eissing, Alice Butler, Clara
Peck, &c, George W. Denham, Charles H.
Drew, Charles W. DUNCAN, Charles +. Lang
and l.. W. Raymond, whose names alone are a
guarantee OF the general excellence OF Mr..
Ford's company, and we are glad to be able to
assure our readers that this company has n
chorus that has been praised in every city
where the company has sung.
The opera of "Iolanthe" will be presented
for the first time In this city by Mr.. Ford s
more san, in speaking of the rendition of this
most popular opera In the Monumental City,
says; Sys;,or m oxtrOro,v .rooo..,,, ,orr IN ,ro
South and West, Mr.. Charles L. Ford's popular
Comic Opera Company began an en-
gagement at Ford,s Grand opera-Houss In
this city, last night, In Gilbert Il Sui
livan's latest work, entitled 'Iolanthe; or,
the Peer and the PERI The audience was
very large and fashionable, and the opera was
presented in u very creditable and satisfactory
manner. The orchestration was arranged
from the plano score by Professor j. p. SOusa,
leader OF the National Marine Band, while
the vocal score and libretto corresponded with
the published work. 'Iolanthe' is an opera
that improves upon acquaintance, and both
the llbretto and music are more thoroughly
appreciated after audiences have been made
somewhat familiar with the keen satire OF
the former and the melodies of the lat
ter. Both yocally and dramatically
Mr.. Ford's company is we'll qualified to give d
most acceptable Interpretation TO the opera
and the success OF the initial performance
last night assures Mr.. Ford OF a highly sue
cessful engagement at this popular house In a
pecuniary as we'll as an artistic point OF view.
The sale OF reserved seats for 'Tolanthe" com
menced at the Opera House on Thursday
morning, February 10, and the weeks en-
gagement promises TO be eminently success
nj
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
EAST WASHINGTON.

probably fatal accident occurred yoster.
day evening In Prince Georges County, noar
the District limo. II appears that n coiored
farmer, named wost, took his gun down 10
shoot at n flock OF crows, when tho piece was
accidentally discharged the load going through
the upper floor and striking 9.year.old child
In tho neck making a ghastly wound. DR..
Little was summoned from Auacostla, but
thinks there Is little chance for recovery.
Tho entertainment at Anacostia last even-
Ing, for the benefit OF :he public school IL
brary, was perfect success. The following
ladies' and gentlemen took part In the exer-
cises Miss Kate Grlmor, Mr.. Warren Tolson,
defeon, Miss Addlo Durall, Miss Flora Etzler,
Miss Edith Cornwell, Eddie Webster, W.
Fisher, Miss Anna Lee, Mamie Cornwell, Lilly
Van Neson, Laura Diment and Rosa More.
land.
While engaged In chopping wood by CANDLE
iigbt last evening, painful accident occurred
TO MIR. Ralph Engel Tho ax glanced from the
the log and cut deep cash on tho ankle OF
the unfortunate man, who tainted, and was
carried into his house. physician was at
once summoned,
Tho fret levee OF the Terpslchorean Club "a
colored organization) took place at Congress
Hall last evening. Among those present were
Misses Susie Blackburn, Cora Parker, Jennie
Brown, Annie Hampsten, Fannie Williams,
Julia McLane, Lucy Gray, Frances Parker,
Bessie Bridgeby, and Messrs. william II.
Damn, Henry Watkins and Seymour Alexander.
The committee consisted OF Messrs. Dewitt
Kenney and Braxton Jordan.
Several philanthropic young ladies' gave
parlor entertainment at No. 227 East Capitol
street last evening, for the benefit OF several
destitute families. The performers were: Mrs.
Mamie Beever, the Misses Daisy and Violet
Robinson, and Alice Beever, assisted by Master
Willie Beever.
East Washington Business Notes.
Pure drugs and medicines are feature at
Do0ley's East Washington pharmacy, corner
OF Third street and Pennsylvania avenue cast.
full and complete line OF candles, cara
mele, cakes and fruit always kept at the Ex-
celsior Confectionery, George Wiedman, SOB
Pennsylvania avenue east
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
WEST WASHINGTON.

colored woman entered the residence of
Mr.. Grafton Tyler, No. 1927 Thirtieth street,
yesterday morning, during the absence of the
family, and making her way up stairs helped
herself to u sum OF money and other things.
The servant discovered her Just as she was
leaving, but could not make her give back
what she had stolen.
Chambers Lodge, No. IL, Order of Good
Templars, held an interesting meeting ut their
Hall New Market House,, whero several ap-
plicatlons for membership were received
This lodge is increasing In usefulness aud In
terest. Grand Chief Templar Kalstrom, p. @.
@. Freor and Miss Hattie Wood were present
and entertained the lodge with speeches and
fine songs. The Misses Hattie and Helen
Beall sang duct with splendid effect, aud
MISS Hattie rcclted q poem In her usual
charming manner.
Niles Mary Lockwood, of / street, gave n
most delightful " Lotto Party" last night In
honor OF her friends, Miss Aphel and Miss
Beall. About nifty of her friends wore present,
who were most agreeably entertained by the
charming hostess.
The complimentary party given by some Of
our society gentlemen last evening at tho
residence Of Mr.. John l.. owens on Prospect
avenue was one OF the events OF the season, 1t
was rendered TO Miss Minnie Chapman, of
Baltimore, who is visiting the family OF Major
George Hill. Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. w. S. Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. W. D.
Green, Misses Kitty Harmon, Emma Harmon,
Florence Sherwood, Fanny Cooley, Mamie
Hill, Minnie Chapman, Mamie Berry, Mollle
Whentley, Della jackson, Emma Beall,
Messrs. Frank Bowling, William May
field, Willie Beall, James owens, Walter
Fair, Howard Fisher, Harry Chappalier,
Richard Powell, John Browning, Lewis Jack
son, Henry Warren, John Harmon, Samuel
Copenhagen, and many others.
Mechanics Lodge, No. 1S, I. o. o. F. had
Its regular meeting last night.
Miss Maggie Reed, who has been Ill with
consumption for the last 30 years. died last
night ut IL O'Clock, at her residence, on y
street. Her funeral VIII take place on Mon
day at p. M, from the house, the Rev. II. II.
Stuart officiating. The pall.bearers Will be
Messrs. William Dunlop, william Laird,
Thomas Harrison, @. n. Matthews, William
Gordon, and John Marbury.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17

appointments for the week Will be announced
AZ tho services tomorrow.
Gt0ce p. n. Church, corner OF Ninth and
streets, South Washington, Rev. J. W. Phillips,
fector,-SerViceB at / n. IN. and Z so p. M;
ireo seats; suitable Lenton music by tho
choir.
Hctyopoltdn ". n. church, corner OF O and
Four.and.a-half If strcets.-Rev. NJ. O. Harris, of
Japan, Will preach ut IL n. M; tho pastor,
Rev. II. A. Baer, at Z 80 p. M; strangers cor
daily invited.
M. Zion ~ n. ChWc6, Green street, George.
town, II. W. Boothc, pastor.-Prenching to.
morrow, at II o. m. and 1880 p. m. by tho
pastor; The Sunday school at o n. M, and . 80
y. M; seats free; all are welcome.
s. James Chapel Ninth street, between @
and II Hnortheaet.-Sunday services at IL a. M,
and 7i30 y. M; Thursday, at z a. M; daily,
9a. IN. and 8 80 p. M, except Wednesday and
Friday, Z 80 p. m, with an instruction.
lrosley ChdDeL corner Fifth and streets
nor,hwest.-11 n. M, preaching by the pastor,
Rev. Vim. /. McKenney; 1880 p. M, song and
praise service; 030 n. M, Sunday.school;
prayer.meeiing, Thursday oveningi seats
ircei strangers welcome.
Uom0n's CHRISTIAN Temperance UaioR.-Meet-
Ing tomorrow, sabbath, at . p. M, at Masonic
Temple, Ninth and L streets northwest:
Captain Tracy and others will address tho
music; pubic Invited. ~ ~
HdniiRe m. h. Church, corner OF Ninth and
p streets northwest.-0:15 u. M, Sunday
school; II n. M, preaching by pastor, Rev. s.
NJ. Haitsock, "The Trial OF Abrahams Faith;"
6p. M, young peoples meeting, led by Mrs.
G. l.. Roach; $50 p. M, "Conversion Of Saul
Of Tarsus;" welcome.
Gtdcd ". NJ, church, corner Ninth aud
streets northwest, ]. @. Hagey, minister
Preachipg at III a. m. on "Holiness," and at
7.8O pm. ON the "Messianic Prophesies OF
David" which subject Will be continued every
evening during the week Except Saturday. at
730 p. M; holiness meeting upstairs) at
3:30 p. M; sabbath school at $50 u. m. and
$3.50 p. M; all tho friends and seekers after
holiness are especially invited; skeptlcs specl-
ally invited to the night service.
Men tHdgee ". b. Church, Massachusetts ave-
nue, between Ninth and Tenth streets north
west.-Mlssionary day; IL a. M, sermon by
Rev. @. Herbert Richardson, pastor; subject,
"The Establishment and Extension OF Chrlsts
Kingdom on EARTH" p. M, anniversary OF
Sunday school missionary society; pro-
gramme of music, recitations, etc; 1880 p.
M, addresses by Hon. Stanton j. Peclle, Of
Indiana, and Hon. J. Hyatt Smith, OF New York,
United States House of Representatives,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The odd-Fellows' fair In progress at McBur-
ney Hall, considering the inclement weather,
time is spent by those who favor the man
ayers with their presence. on Monday night
next the Uniformed Battalion, l. o. .. f., of
Washington, Will be In attendance. They viii
be met at the train by the Uniformed Patri-
archs OF this city and escorted to the hall.
Dispositions were taken in this city yesterday
in the Massey.wise contested election case,
before Leonard Marbury, esq. Mr.. Geo. A.
Mushback appeared for Mr.. Massey, and Judge
W. Willoughby for Mr.. Wise. General Marye,
clerk of the Corporation Court, testified In ref
erence TO the delinquent tax list, &c.
Mr.. ]. b. Padgett, OF this city, has been pro-
mcted to the management of both ends of the
Washington Ferry Line, TO Ill the vacancy
caused by the retirement of Captain ]. Il.
Wood. Mr. Padgett is assisted by Mr.. Champ
Walker, who is stationed at the wharf In this
city.
The news of the death Of Mr.. j. Archie
Meagher, former Mexandrian, which occur
red In Abbeyville, La, on the 9th OF October
last, has Just been received in this city.
In the Circuit Court OF Richmond yesterday
Judge Wexford ordered resale OF the Wash
iDgton Western Railroad, to take place after
not less than thirty days notice shall have
been given by publication, and the present
owners of the road are TO account to the court
for all earnings until the sale.
The steamer Jane Moseley, on her way from
Washington TO Norfolk, arrived at her wharf
in this city last night, but owing 10 the heavy
fog which hung over the river remained here
until this morning when she proceeded on her
way.
Mrs, william Trlckle fell down the stairs at
her residence on South Lee street yesterday
spraining her ankle and otherwise injurlng
herself She received the necessary surgical
attention, and to-day is doing as we'll as could
be expected.
The services In Roberts Chapel (colored
n. ~ at IL a. m. and 7;30 p. m. tomorrow
will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. P. G.
walker. sunday. school at o a. m.
Jim Pinkney, colored, was arrested last
night charged with an assault on Dave Lomax,
also cOlored,
The meeting of the Reform Club last night
was addressed by DR.. Chickerlng. Mr.. j. W.
Bradley, OF Washington, is expected 10 bo
present and address the meeting tomorrow
afteFuOOn.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
The Official Transfers, as Recorded
To-day.


Messrs. Danenhower Son., real-estate
brokers, 1926 street northwest report the
following transfers In real estate In the Dis
trict today, as compiled by them from the ofi-
cial records In the cffice OF the Recorder Of
Deeds:
Louis N. Saunders to Thomas L. Waggaman,
lot q, square 800, on Twelfth street, corner Of
L northwest, 5000.
Charles willing, trustee, to George Z. En-
mons, lot z, square S6S, on East Capitol street,
between Sixth and Seventh streets northeast,
S3,592.60.
o. Nichols TO j. Yeaton, ir., lot 81, square
$40, ON L street, between New Jersey avenue
and Fifth streets northwest, $1,000.
John Ycaton, jr., TO Alice Nichols. Same
property as above, $4,000.
Jefferson Chandler to Caroline Mexican, lot
IL, square 339 on Eleventh street, between y
and o northwest S6,250.
Lozenz Kissner TO Sarah Collins, lot 8, square
716, on street, between Delaware avenue and
Second street northeast, S562,
John IT. Wineberger to Indiana a. Wineber-
ger, lot Is, square BIG, on ] street, between
Fourth and Fifth streets northwest, nominal.
Frank b. Smith TO Albion IL. Nixon, lot II,
square COS, on New Jersey.ayenue, between d
and streets southeast, $3.50.
Thomas Robinson to p. Shoemaker, lot 20,
square 3l1, Meigs' subdivision, u, 1853.
Edmund Cammack TO Charles Martin, lots
131, 1856, 1856, square 2i0, i. and j. Cam
mack's subdivision, $3.50.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Yesterday evening Mr.. Alexander Yates died
at his residence on Missouri avenue, after q
short illness. Mr.. Yates was for long time
connected ia business with G. II. johnson, and
afterward with L. w. Carter. He was a brother
to the Messrs. Yates, Of the firm of Yates &
Bros, furniture dealers OF South Washington.
Yesterday and to-day many vessels were de-
tained by the heavy log oyerhanging the Po-
tomac.
The sidewalk and sewer at the Intersection
OF Seventh street and Virginia avenue was be-
ing repaired this morning.
The steam.tug Hercules, which left tho city
with n tow OF barges for Norfolk, received an
injury to her machinery on the passage, md
was compelled TO stop at Marshall Hall for re-
pairs.
The new freight shed of the Baltimore Po-
tomac Railroad Is a very substantial building,
being a vast improvement on the building for
merly used for the purpose.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
DIED.

DALLAs.--on February 16, 1888, Mt @ o'clock
a. m, Stephen J. Dallas, native of Poland,
principal clerk OF surveys In tho General
Land Office, I'm the 10Th year Of his age.
Funeral will take place from his late rosi-
dence, No. 1874 Twelfth street northwest, at
o'clock r. M, Sunday, February 1S, Friends
are respectfully invited to attend.
DAyIDsoN.-At his residence, in Washing
ton, Friday, February 10, 1888, ut 10 ,50a M,
Alex. Brown Davidson, formerly of Baltimore,
aged 80 years.
Funeral at Loudoun Park Cemetery, Baiti-
more, Md,
sIMMs.--At 1877 Park Place, Brooklyn, on
Tuesday, February 10, 1883, Horny O. Slmms,
M. D., aged so, con Of Edwar1 Simms OF Wash
ington.
YATEs.-on Friday, February 10, at 2
O'Clock p. M, of consumption, Alexander Yates,
1t the Attn year Of his age.
Funeral from his lato residence, 327
Missouri avenue, Monday, February 10, at
10 o'clock n. IN. Relatives and friends are in
vited to attend.
WILLIAMSON Thursday, 10Th instant, at
8 O'CLOCK q. M, the Hillman House, North
Capitol street. OF typhoid fever, Belle, only
daughter of Belle s. and the late II. s. VIII
liams, in the 18th year of her age,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
with English Words.

All the vocal music In the holiday entertain
ment OF Goodwill Commandery at the Congre-
gatlonal Church next Thursday evening Is to
be rendered with the English words. The lat.
Hardly ever has an entertainment OF such rare
merit been offered on similar occasion, Re-
served seats are now on sale at Ellis Il Co.'s
rnugiC
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17

As stages are quickly abandoned with the
completion of railroads, so the huge, dras-
tic, eathartic pills, composed of crude and
bulky medicines, are quickly abandoned
Pleasant Purgative Pellets which are
sugar-coated, and little larger than mustard
seeds but composed Of highly concentrated
vegetable extracts By druggists.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17

Next Thursday evening, at the Congrega'
iional Church, Nine. Annie Roemer'h hasper
will sing for tho first time in public Ardlu's
exquisite "Daisy," with the English words,
II was composed for aud sung by Gerster.
Goodwin Commandery's holiday concert, OF
the 22d instant, win oe one OF the most enjoy
able ever given In Washington,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17

The Grand Jury this morning brought
III indictments against the following
parties Olmstead Ward, alias Armistead
Ward, Alfred Warren, Joseph Marshall
and Washington Curry, assaulting Joseph
Greed with an AK on November 80, 1881,
from the effect of which he died on the 9th
of fDecember following; Ezekiel Smith and
Silas Farrell, embezzlement of POS loads of
street -sweepings from Filbert & Crawford.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
The Charges Against zeII Hoover.

The charge of obtaining money under
false pretcnses against the notorious Zell
Hoover was called in the Police Court to-
day Colonel Cook made motion for the
defense that after taking the testimony Of
the prosecuting witness, Mrs. Smith, the
case 60 over until next Thursday and this
was agreed to-. Mrs. Smith stated that she
was not desirous of prosecuting Hoover on
account of sympathy for his mother, but
that Zell had come to hcr to offer to collect
some bills and was particularly anxious to
collect bill against y gentleman named
Jackson. Witness consented and gave Zell
the bill and 50 to procure an attachment
on some money which he claimed to have
collected for jackson. Zell took the 50 aud
never applied for the attachment or took
other steps to collect the bill. Mrs. Smiths
son was called and testified to the payment
of the 50 to Hoover and the trial was at this
point suspended until Thursday next
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
TyphoId Fever.

A German physician treats typhoid fever by
putting the patient into bath warmed to the
temperature of his body and then gradually
cooling It down TO sixty or oven forty degrees.
The eiIect of this application is said to DO
fever. This treatment is applied successfully
In tho German army,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
Kavanagh's Troy Record.

ALBANY Feb. 15.-It appears that Kayanagh,
the Dublin informer, was formerly resident
of Troy, He was known there as "Charley'
Kavanagh, with an accent on the last syllable,
and worked In McKenna & Hydes livery sta
bles. Washing carriages and car horses con-
stiiuted his labors. He drove on turns the
Rankin Steam Fire Engine Company. AS u
rule he kept 10 himself, and was not more
than ordinarily prepossesslng I'm his di5posl-
tiOn, While his wages were less than SO a
week, he made the most OF this sum, and when
he went back to Ireland, seven or eight years
ago, he must have had a snug sum saved, for
he has since become proprietor OF two iaunt-
Ing cars. II having been stated IN Troy that
Kavanagh belonged 70 tho Irish National Or
gAnizailOn while there, AN indignant dental Is
made by veteran members thereof Several
who remember him as an adopted Trojan say
mat nothing better could be expected OF him.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
THE EV ENING CRITIC
EsTABLIsHED AUGUST 1865.
LACONIC LOCALS,

JOHN Z. BELL, has filed bill in equity
against Rachael Wilkinson and Others for
the sale of half of lot 8, square 526, and n
distribution ofthe proceeds.
THE Rt. Rev. Dr. Pinkney, Bishop of
Maryland, visited st. James parish on Fri
day evening, the 10th instant, and con-
frmed class of eleven persons in the
chapel ON Ninth street, between G and II
streets northeast.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17

Thomas S. Smith, patent and claim attorney
OF this city, has taken In Mr.. W. .. Wright OF
Virginia, as full partner, and the firm Will
now be known as Smith < Wright; oflce, ST.
cloud Bullding.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
SNIarked HeneGt..

SAVANNAH. GA, Feb. 81, 1881.
II. II. WARNER & Co. Sirs-I have
taken your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
for kidney and liver diseases with marked
benefit. J. b. JOYCE.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
WHO WILL RESPOND
TO THE CORDIAL INVITATION

To Participate in Gospel Fcasts To-
mOrrOw?-AIl Are Welcomed 10 the
Table of the lord Where Services
will He Held To. morrow aisccIia-
neous Religious Notes.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
Some Happy People.
REAL ESTATE,

James II Johnson and Ella Smith.
John N. Moulder, of Philadelphia, Pa, and
Jennie Trowland, OF this city.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-17
The Last Prayer.

These lines were suggested by tho death OF
one who Just before she died repeated the
prayer of her early childhood and whose last
words were ''Good morning.
"Now, lay me-" slowly, family
Came the prayer from lips grown white,
While the murmur OF the river
Sounded through the silent night.
"Down to sleep''-the sleep was dreamless
That was stealing DER herno
Fainter grew the iluttering pulses,
Death damps gather on her brow.
81 pray the Lord" the dear Lord standing
All unseen beside her bed,
Knew himself the pangs OF dying,
Had himself slept with the dead.
"My soul to keep"--dear soul he keeps 1t
Safely In his pierced hand,
Keeps II from all sin forever,
Keeps II for the blood-washed band.
''If should die'--e'en now she standeth
On the rivers misty shore,
Only this one crossing over,
And she tasteth death no more.
''Bofore wake"-that bliss Of waking
Never mortal lips have told,
Songs of angels, palms OF glory,
Harps, and crowns Of purest gold.
81 pray the Lord"-the dear Lord, plying
Drew still closer to her side,
''Fear thou not, dear SOUL" he whispered,
"Fear not, myself have died."
"My soul to take" He took 1t, held IT.
Bore II all the shadowy way,
Bore II through the swelling river,
Into realms of cloudless day.
SO we leave her In His keeping,
TIL for us the Lord shall come,
Then we too will say 'Geod morning."
In the blessed deathless home.