The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-10-24

But tbs Menass dead, love,
The Theeness fed, love,
Ahdborn instead, love,
An UsnesS rare!
u. j. Roche in Boston Transcript
THE CLERIC0WaTOR.
There was trouble in the Byesvill,
Orthodox Church. Old Parson Thorne
who for the last forty years had been 8
faithful shepherd to his flock, no Longer
occupied tho pulpit.
Byesyille was a struggling little ham,
let when the good man first came there
and he had seen it grow to q thriving
bustling town. With this materia
change there had gradually come q cor.
responding alteration in the minds o
the c~harchgoers, and they began t.
lind the parsons simple expositions o
the Divine truths q trifle too quiet anc
nlcw for the progressive spirit which
animated them. As to the parsons
personal worth and Christian humanity
there was no question, but his theology
vas not abreast of the times. At first the
murlnnrs of discomfort were heard from
only . few, bat the feeling seemed to
be contagious, and as time wore on it
grew stronger aud stronger, until there
conld be only n possible climax-the
s~upplanting OF the present pastor by a
younger and more advanced clergyman.
The first Of these steps had already
been faken;good old Parson Thorn, had
VnWanutc1 he "a r,rv-~1 "a n-l Ill.,
pulpit was vacant. The second move,
however, was found to be far less easy
of accomplishment. There had been
m almost unanimous desire for the
resignation of Parson Thorne, but
when it came to choosing his successor
considerable dissension arose. The
difficulty WAS not 30 much a question
Of doctrinal belief as of mental and
physical equipment. The ladies of the
parish were unanimous in their desire
for . handsome bachelor. The mon,
while willing to concede this much to
The inirmities of the weaker sex, were
equally determined that the newcomer
should be q man OF phenomenal brill
fancy. In short, nothing less than q
Beecher with the form of an Adonis
would suit all parties. The committee
on selection was placed in . very unen-
viable position. These worthy GENTLE
men, Deacons Simpson, Simpson and
Grubb. faithfully strove to bring about
the desired result. They carried on an
extensive correspondence with numer-
oas desirable parties, and they made on
several occasions visits to neighboring
cities, but all to no practical purpose.
The desirable clergymen, while willing
enough to listen to their proposals.,
speedily declined them when they as.
certainedthe insuficiency Of the salary
offered. On the other hand, those who
could he secured were found to be alto
gether too far below the standard de-
sired. At last. failing to secure the
wished-for prize through4the ordinary
channels, Deacons Simpson. Simpson
and Grubb resolved upon q bold move.
They inserted an lngeniously worded
advertisements in . prominent New
York religious journal and awaited the
result. Their patience was not put to
9 severe test.
On the tenth day following the first
appearance of the advertisement, a
stranger stepped from the New York
morning express train into the Byes-
Vile depot, and q few moments later
was conveyed in the village omnibus to
the Wallingford House. HIS baggage,
. metallic bound trunk of unusual size.
soon followed him.
As he steppedlto the clerks desk to
register, he appeared to be q man Of
about forty years Of age. He was Of
medium hight, and of 9 spare frame.
His eyes were keen and piercing, and
his sallow complexion was heightened
BY b extreme blackness OF his abund-
ant hair and pointed mustache.
He registered as John Rogers, and
after q short conversation with the
clerk, which resulted in the sending
Of the bell-boy ON q mysterious errand.
was shown to room 16, whittier his trunk
preceded him. A subdued Loise Of
hammering was heard from the stran-
gerB apartment for . brief period, and
then all was still.
Halt IN hour later a gentle knock on
the door Of No. 16 announced the pres
ence OF Deacons Simpson, Simpson
and Grubb. The stranger ushered them
in with quiet courtesy, and begged
Chem to be seated.
Gentleman" he said, "you are
doubtless aware OF the business which
has brought me here
presume" replied Deacon Simp-
son, who was the self-elected chairman
Of the committee, ayou come in answer
To Our adynrkiaap, ont -
In the trumpet Of Faith" added
Deacon Simpson.
You are quite right responded the
stranger, with . pleasant smile, which
displayed his fine teeth to advan.
tage. your advertisement has indeed
brought me here"
The committee eyed him critically.
"You wouldn't mind our asking you
: few questions 2" 'queried Deacon Simp.
son.
1--WE have them written out" ex
planned Deacon Simpson.
Here they be- said Deacon Grub
producing . bulky notebook.
Cone moment, gentleman, !" cried til.
stranger. 4 fear yous are laboring I'm.
der d slight misrepresentation. / an
not candidate for ministerial honors."
The committee looked in astonish.
ment at each other, and then stared
blankly about the room. For the first
time they noticed that the apartment
was psrtitioned OF by heavy curtain.
I'VE supposed, Of course, that you
we're the applicant, said Deacon Simp-
son, looking annoyed