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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

YORK early and work all the time. II
the mere canvass Of party hurts the
trade and prospects of a community, what
would not It's success dot The Dark
Lantern party should be buried under .
majority that would last for a generation
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

THH lies that are being circulated to the
detriment Of Mr.. Shipp viii not hurt him
with those who know him. Ben Ship Ia
ono OF the best men in Tarrant county.
And YET these liars are telling people whs
DO act know him that he Is drunkard,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26
q SENLoRn ON REAGAN.

In another place in this paper win
found criticism o. MIR, Reagsn's stss'
mept, that by the present laws the pepie
have 60 pay 40 per cent more for rahu-
featured goods than they would lave y
pay II these laws did ROT exist. senior
AYERS apolnt blank that the statement y
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

DICKINSON college, Pa, has declined
TO receive colored graduate OF the high
schools Of Philadelphia into the institute,
Nov, lot Aha howl 90 up. This is no
Southern race exciuslveness, but comes
from the land Of the free and equal.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

PROTECTION Is nothing II not dis
elimination, Were all men and all inter-
ests equally protected there would be no
argument for protecting any interest
Protection is discrimination and robbery
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

COUNTY DEM0ORAIIU TICKET
Representative, Geo. w. Finger.
County Judge, Hon. Sam Furman
County attorney, II. l.. Carlock.
County clerk, John II. SwsYne.
District clerk, L. Il. Taylor.
Sheriff, b, II. Ship.
County treasurer, W. T. Ferguson.
County assessor, James w. Robinson
Tax collector, j. Il. Murray.
County surveyor. G. w. Williams.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

FeRr woRrH IL rejoicing over the prospect
fer lac Immediate building OF inc Fort Worth q
Ris a. sndo railroad 10 brentwood, lSc miles
ssuthwett OF that city.--luyalde Blade,
But we will rejoice more when the bal
auco Of that subsidy is raised. We rejoice
aow, but with some fear and trembling.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

IB Mr.. Tanning is sincere In what he
says OF those whose actions end speeches
arc detrimental to the common interest,
he should scratch his ticket.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26
1880 pEMooRArIo TYoKEr

STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR governor, L. S. Ross.
For Encouragement, T. Is. Wheeler
For attorney general, James S. Hogg
For associate justice, Reuben Il. Gaines
For land commissioner, Il. M. Hall
Fer comptroller, John ID. Mccall.
For treasurer, Frank Lubbock
Fer superintendent public instruction
o. II. Cooper.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

There has been too much said about
that Brownwood road TO lose it. Some
towns may think they can afford to lose
railroads, but Fort Worth cannot,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26
only a Question of Time.
BRENNAN Banner.

1t Is asserted that the knights OF Labo
win give their support to Henry George
the labor candidate for mayor in-
the city OF New York. as they
diyiduals the Knights can IA, II they 20
please, but "a an organeyltably fail. II
into politics they p'sime'
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

TIN man who win excite enmity to his
ows town, and thus hurt its trade and
repel Investments, is public enemy, &C
cordlng 10 Dark-Lautern Tanning. Sc
aav Wa all
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

PRECINCT DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Commissioner, precinct No. l, II. O.
Holloway.
Justices OF the Peace, g, Nance and
Frank II. Smith.
Constable, John Thompson.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

scared at the frst kiss, he is willing to be
scared again, and can now complacently
contemplate a second course Of white
House dinners.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

Mr.. CLEVELAND rs growing great on
presidential fare. He dlslikes the cir
cumierence o. his greatness, as IL neces-
eitates three additional inches IN his
Nselat hand. still Ike tho gin who wss
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26
siEing Him Up.
nWa,h.

~ Farmer OF Mineola has declared
himself an independent candidate for
congress In the Greenville district Farmo-
Is an agitator with strong svmnstha i, nc
the anarchists. He is himself "sny LOT
Zionist. reVolu-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26
Fairs WIN Coma I.nt.r


Ra nilas opens It's two fairs next week
~ 80 Wofth would start four II n wssn y.
v W. osy raising $4,000 Tor the Brown.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26
Love and Pluck.

rr,,,., M, IOVAuAFF hegIster
! Fort Worth, the Chicago OF Texss
Sasetn not TO boom. WhyP EnternrIS1
n ~, pluck in her business men, and sn
upying love for the city In her cItizers
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26
THE RYIL or IT.

The evils resulting from the Dark
Lantern movement in Tarrant county
are becoming plain, even to the most In
different observers. The entire phlloso
ply OF this movement is iraught with
evils It's methods are evil Its results ar
evil, evil TO all alike, evil no lesssossss
Adherents OF the increment. Spro16dlco
opponents Tbe4esults 'alwa& evil
and antag.'i'% a.sserous, .>snd the
ana alvs' .omote !, -~ts prejudice
men wsonlsva dsSsFve the public con
ana ann Sn, TborBeople OF this county
ueniI w SESuld soberly consider the
anu sment when presumes TO speak In
ny namo OF the people, even while II
Leehs 10 array the people into class an
,sgou,sms aud to destroy that unity OF
nnrnose and harmony Of feeling without
which no people can nope Tor progress "
prosperity.
This Dssk-Lanlern movement prois ',''
a. ne outset to be the protest OF "th'
pcoplen egaiostmonopoly Bnt 'ne NJ.
ll3wness q this ireseuse was esrly NAM
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Congress, Sixth District, 10 Abbott.
For state senator, J. j. Jarvis.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

n. sulphur springs Enterprise.
anti ~ unday mornings the Waco nv.
Fort says go to church." and the
BrowWoodp' on 10
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26
Tho railroad oen,er.
OlarksYllln 1lnlna

,.s rvltf orlh Is gradually and sureIv Nv
p sSnuins us railway connections M ~
TIT lshe embodiment Of 0oit mn n
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26
WANT COLUMN


TLNHE Peoples Intelligence and Em,...
Il .oflice, up stairs over posto,Hse + q.
Railroads, hotels. farmers, mefchans. u. .
tractors ana private iamllies furnlsSa
reliable helpy both male and female n
q. w. Guynn, Proprietor -S1ss'
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

Lock out for Dsrk-Lantern tickets with
Sul Rosa name at the head for blind.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

FO MAIL SUBSCRIBERS.
fPdaage Prepaid bg the PubitshersJ
,t,ttv Weekly,
ma yesr.'....... $40 % Ono Yoar .,..... ~
eIsMonths ...... 90 dix Months. .''''' ! ~ ~
Ihree Months -. 90 Three honths, oV
suEGSg isAazrra y per Annuw, poslpNo'
DELTYRRRD By C1RRIBRsi
FER W enk...........,....s.-.' y se"''
.henoed from ono postofice 10 another, must
give the oil address as well AZ the new VI 'ho
Change cannot be made.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26
A FIeHr AGAINST MORRISON.

The Pennsylvania Protsctionists Trying to
Influence tho Labor Vote Against tho
Great Tariff Reformer.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26
rnR nnNrApwEILISaS.

NOR RENT-On November ], : IA
IL desirable residences, both ~ XXI
located In varloas parts OF the ~ ri
Mrs. Holt. sO7 Pecan street. -.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26

DEMOCRAT PusLIsHINa COMPANY.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-26
mo Il..OHAsaE.


ENfE, Ear, Nose and 4 rost ris,ail
~ lined TO special diseases. Dr. lfA'''
eIlee over Fred L. Kings drug slols
hR. EMORY Il. NIXON, humnopls-'.
~ removed hls oiilce and fesiden9s 4 (,
Fourth aud Taylor streets, Dr. htoas' Z
residence. ONCE hours; % ~ \.
m Telephone connections,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-14

companions, having experienced them before,
and, consequently, was not so much affected by
them, but it is only the native who can sleep
through them as though he were a dweller in
more southern latitude.
But the midnight sun has another side-a very
black very bleak and a very desolate
From the middle Of August the days shorten
with great rapidity, and by the lst of November
this same sun that blazes out at you in June for
twenty four hours, hides its diminished head for
twenty hours out of the twenty-four. Then
come on those long arctic winter nights, when
all work is suspended. and the nhabtant hi
bernates in his little red painted house. playing
cards, drinking brand-vine and gossiping with
his neighbor, or at a village dance or merry
making The Swede is far from being teetotal-
er; he would rather be deprivrd of any of his or
binary comforts in life than be compelled to give
up his arrack punch or potato whisky. These con-
sttute the national drink, and from the toddlne
child TO all ages of manhood and womanhood ;,
II Is drunk IN excessive quantities His round
or pleasure is, however small, and he has learned
TO extract out of the hard conditions of his life
as much satisfaction most persons find be-
tween the dates of their birth and death. And
he does 1t heartily and freely and insists that
the stranger within mis- gates shall share it with
him. have shared his rude but generous hos
pltallty-drunk with him and gossiped with him.
he believes northern Sweden is the only land fit
TO i've in; he cares nothing for the world be-
yond, is assured OF two important epochS IN his
hfe-his marriage and his bural-lives happily
and dies contented He is a philosopher in his
way, perhaps more practical and rational phi
losophy than some of more pretentions.
Barren and desolate the country is, it has,
during the summer months, most enjoyable
climate, and with its many rivers and lakes,
filled with salmon and trout. and the woods with
various game. from the bear to the wild fowl it
1t has as many attractions for the tourist and
sportsman any section of Europe. No one
who has not experienced them can realize the
irrepressible charm of the summer days and
nights in the latitude north, $40. The primitive
ways OF the people. the unbroken solitude Of the
great wastes the magnificent lakes and beauti-
full rivers, make up delightful retreat to those
who are weary and want rest as we'll as to the
more adventuresome spirits. NJ.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-14
The Legend Gloritied.

II deem that God is not disquieted-
This in mighty poets rhymes read;
And blazoned so forever doth abide
Within my soul the legend glori6ed
Though awful tempests thunder overhead.
deem that God is not disquieted-
The faith that trembles somewhat yet is suro
Through storm and darkness of way secure.
Bleak winters when the naked spirit hears
The break of hearts, through singing seet of tears
deem that God is not disquieted;
Against all stresses am clothed and fed
Nay, with fixed eyes and broken BREATH
Ny feet dip down into the tides of death.
Nor any friend be left. prayer be said,
deem that God is not disquieted
james Whtcomb Riley.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-14
A Cultured ArtLcle of Fllrtation.

Boston Home Journal.
have heard of all sorts of iirtations but the
thoroughbreds OF Boston have gone the usual
snap cultured better. The science of flirting
has been by them reduced to an intellectual
pursuit that it throws anagrams and all their re-
lations quite out in the cold 1t is an especially
delightful pastime since the theater is its abso-
lutte field of action. 1t takes clever fellow to
start it. because he must pick out the mashee
with great tact, and it takes girl of keen
appreciation as we'll as willingness
to catch on. Having chosen your
GIRL you will be lucky If she sits
in the front row of the gallery or parquet circle
il you are in your usual wet seat in the center
aisle You make sure that her escort lie her
brother or a disinterested party who won't
tumble to it also. Then, when a sentence from
the stage comes tbat%ill carry a message from
you to her. you give her tonder glance. If
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-14
Shameful Neglect.
BROOKLYN Eaell

!
II did not see out at church last Sunday morn
ing said Parson Sayitlound mo" said Mr.
Neverso. Il got ready when it occurred to me
that like as not the sexton hadn't got the fur
mace in order, an l always catch my death of
cold in a chilly room" Ten minutes later Mr..
Nevergo meets Coiner. treasurer of his club.
Look here Coiner somebody is responsible for
the beastly neglect of that club-room Sundays.
was down there four hours yesterday, and such
another barn l never in. Colder than Ice
land We had to sit with our overcoats and arc
tics on to keep from freezing to death There's
got to be change or I'll stay home Sundays
after this. Or go to church"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-14
Into the Sunshine.

Come to the sunshine bringing bloom
For the rose there's always room
Come to the sunshine bringing bloom.
Into tho sunshine when you die;
Into the sunshine through the sky
Beyond the sunshine when you die
Beyond the sunshine and the sun,
Whore thou. with all thy toiling done,
In that good land beyond the sun,
Beyond the doubts that chill and blight,
Shalt dwell in the unceasng light
Beyond the doubts that chill and blight
--Aella Greene
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working on the Same Old Plan.


MY ancestors" said Mr. Winthrop Odcom-
mon, the new Indian agent, came over with
the Pilgrim Fathers" And the Pilgrim Fa-
thers," replied Old man who-catchss- on, ''came
it over my ancestors. II seems that you and
are twins. Shakel" And the new agent was so
pleased that he issued 400 rations to 5000 In
dans and charged the government with 11.000
and an old sachem named Whip sawed on. both
deals said the Indians hadn't struck such a
falling market since they sold Manhattan island
for ga
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-14

she's clever girl she sees your pretty game at
once and doesn't hesitate TO send you back
dispatch from her bright eyes as soon as
the author and the actor will voice IL for her.
It's great sport. if you don't make mistake
In the GIRL aud is as intellectual as even Boston
could desire. 1t is the real cultured article.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-14
So We Are.

Atlanta Constitution.
Miss Kate Field prays that the Lord saay bIess
the men. This shows that Miss Katee opinions
are travelling in the right direction. Pea us and
We are q right nice sex, SO to speak.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-27
A DOCTORS ELECTRIC COLLECTOR.

MS CLEVER PLAN FOR GETTING FEES FROM
PATIENTS.
ayes, sir, you may depend upon it that medi
cine IS the laboFos Of all professions to follow for
"A livelihood" Tue speaker who 50 dogma!icaly laid
down the law was young physician who had recently
cut loose tho protecting apron Of the hospital IN
which ne had been an for three years, aud
now trying TO reconcile the golden glitter OF the letters
OIL his new shugle with tho pleoeiin copper which
ten auted his purse. He clothed IN sonbre not TO
say seedy black. for the professional aspect OF the
,racslps phy scan must in many respects correspond
with tuat of his natural complement the undertaken
The gay hospital surgeon, whose patients come because
they have TO- not choice may be OF ranent
us tue flowers bloom in the spring. but let him once
abandon bcnecent roof to branch out for HIMSELF
and his cotues Ike his coautenance, must bear con-
tlnual testimony to his professional decorum Tue
unpIo nsug state o. The medical market cohtihued:
"It's not the lack Of patients; they come often enough
and drag away fram quiet game or out OF Del at
mduight to u whining yonnsster that needs oniy
local application OF slipper to cause imnc,late con
they don't pay You newspaper neu may crack okes
over taors bills III your funny columns; iel you the
PHYSICIAN vas abused creditor before men began
wearing clotI.s The trouble Is that physician can
ask patient for Zee immediately aftcr the consas
England, wHcfe the patient IL gong out deposits MS
SPOT Mere the physician can nnd later. That
botn the feelings and tue Cash OF the Doctor while here
who has beautiful plan FOR gettipg his tees at once
gives his advice c. o. ID. so to speak. He Is a we'll
fnnwn .peoi,ist who has lust completed house
uptown In this house his Office IL so arranged that
patients In gons away pass out throuxh an anoroon IN
winch sits nurse ready all the physician in OF
eel. always duty AS collector On tIe wall Is
an Indicator in dials numbered D. TO- II an. so on
Wire, connect the dials with row OF keys tho
rhyscans and the Whole forms au electric circuit
See the scheme No Well, you 500, after ronsulta
tiuu the phy sicia not obliged to mention With many
huns and naws his little bill TO his departing Iatient
He SIM ly touches key and tue departing patient falls
n prey TO the nurse who promptly collects $5 or so
according to the indicator In the anteroom Oh. It's a
great plan, put it's sad commentary on profession
that can only be INA profitable by the assistance Of
electricity BY and by suppose each doctors Office
will DO provided with Of those mysterious machines
that by single turn OF crank display dial with the
amount OF the bill contracted, add this amount to
previous receipts and give due bill % the debtor You
may have noticed such affairs In certain Adjustments
where prescriptions are put up for immedia use.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-27

Mr.. walford SHOCKS (angriIy)-No two million sever
| Ipdistinct Female voce-whati
Mr. walford snooks (shoutnx)-Two million seven
lndisinct Female Voice. can't boar you
Mr.. Walford Snooks-I said-By Jove, 1 am cut of
again Pushes tho buttonbcll vIciously). on. can't
stand this
1ndistnct Female Voice latter pause)-Dd you ring
Mr. walford Shocks Gmplorngly)-I said two million
seven hundred and four. Please. two million seven
Indistinct Female yoIce-wel, I will SEQ II can get
' Mr. pV w. % Shook, movea amo.. to seas-rhank
HE waits for ten minutes, and then rings. but in a
| Indistinct Female Voice after a pause)-Dd you
Mr. walford snooks ,roused once more to fury)-Did
ring! why hang it!--There she mas cut me on
Harsh Male Voice Suddenly through teephonsI-
| you there I
Mr; walford Shook, tgrat efully)-Yes! Are you
Harsh Male Voice tas beiore)-whati can't hear
Mr. waIford snooks (slowly)-Are you Mister
Harsh Male voce-Ehi Are you therei
Mr.. Wslford 5nooks-Who arc you
Harsh Male Voce-Patent Cucumber Company. Two
Ii Is about the spoiled cocoa-nut cons gnnent
Mr. Walford SHOCKS fnrious-She has nut me on the
wrong number. after all shouting through the toe'
phone) Idou't want you It's mistake. don't want
Harsh Male voIco tmilily) Eth Are You therei
Mr. Waford Shocks Indignantly rings belD-Two
million seven hundred and four Two million seven
Indi,nct Female vcIce-Did you rngl
Mr. W3Ord Shocks Cooling over with rage but Keep
Ing his temper)-TwO million seven hundred and four
Pleasc-Two million seven hundred and four
lie listens intently
Mild Male Voice after n long pause)-Are you there
Mr.. Walford Suooks-Yes. Will you please tell Mr.
rcDle that can Z get the stalls for Saturday at the
Paais Royal so must to Paris tonight. ana had
better dine together at the club. Tell him. please that
ne had better bring mis- portmancau with him. to save
time. and
Mild Male voiceArc you therel 1 can't hear a word
you are saying II you are talking.
Mr.. Walford SnOoks (inyrily)-Its too bad. Are you
therei
CHEEKY Voice (sudienly)-Yes. am here-Charley
Trrmlot.
Mr.. Walford Shocks (overioyed)-Can you hear mel
CHEEKY Voice. Quito distnctly-Wel, what is It'll
Mr. Wtlford SnOOks-Well Charley. was saying thar,
can't got tickets for the Palals Royal for saturday
CHEEKY VoiceYes. Keep ON talking. or they Will cut
off,
Mr. Walford snookst-Wsl. I was saying
Mr. Walford snooks 1mporingy)-Dont cut us Off
Well was saying that. can't get the tickets Tor tho
Palais Royal. had better
Inperlous Female VOice-Now then-havs you done
talkngi
Mr. Walford Snooks-No. Please don't cut us of
We'll. as I was saying Suddenly becoming conscious
that the connections had been severely. Hang IL all
This Is too bad
Attacks the bell vicously for five minutes
Indistinct Fenac NOice-Did ringi
MI. Waford snooAs 1indgnantly)-Did ringl had
better write what want to say 0.eaves box and mo-
tons messenger to follow MINI And this Ia progress.
tRetires angrily into the smokng-room to compose
his letter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-27
THE CITY.

From "Tho Cftp Of DreadrlI Wight"
It IA full strange 10 him who hears aud feels
When wandering there In some deserted street.
The booming AMI the jar OF ponderous wheels,
The trnmplibg clash OF heavy ironshod feet:
Who ia this Venice vi the Black Sea ridetn
Who IN this city of the stars abileth
To buy or sell us those IN daylight SWEET
The rolling thunder seems to MI the sky
As II cones on the horses snort and strain
The harness jngles as fl passes by;
The hugencss Of an overburthened wainb
man sits holding on the shaft. or trudges
Three-parts asleep beside his acknowledges;
And go II rolls into the night again.
What merchandise Whence, WHITTIER and for whom I
Percnance II Ia a Fate-appointed hearse,
Bearing away to some mysterious tomb
Or Limbo Of the scornful universe
The joy, tho peace. the iifthOpe, the abortions
OF all things good which should have been our portions
But have been strangled by that City's curse
JAMES THOMSON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-27
TIE CONFEDERAT PREA CHER.


1t Is remembered that In 1862 conntry preacher
somewhere Ia Central Missouri notified by the local
militia that lie must his treasonbe uttrancos In
the pulpit he arrested The preacher den andei a
bill OF particulars. He told IN abrupt way that
he pray for the President and to tie .SOuislnent
OF the militia he promptly declared his Willingness %
comply with che oraer. On the following Sunday morn.
ing his lilte church WAS crowded with mtamen and
Confederate sympsthizers, each hleI vita l.1.-con-
cealei anxiety FOL tue days ats. &c hot day ia
June. outside the church the horses neished and
whnnied. over the square, wooden pulpit th6 10y
breezes tOyed with the leaves of hynn book VIAL ai
been opened at the ancient Near IN the amen
sat the officers of the militia In the opposite
the deacOns OF the congregation. The While.
haired preacher hidden from behind the puhs
longer than usual tat morning. bat ~ last the services
began and breathess hush fell upon the as,cnolae 80
1t soennly kne for the prayer which the fate OF tho
congregation was hanging -,
90 Lord" said tho preacher. breaking the lainlu'
silence wnch had followed his Introductory OF 'hshAs
Bless this waiting congregation Bless Ihy se,'"hs
who shall address them this day and his words 20
fruitful to thy kingdom. Lord, in SPECIAL manner
pray Thy richest blessi lgs upon the fics'ient -
"Amenl" s,ii the kne cling IL lima officer. nudshs
other violently while great dops OF perspifaton
STOOD upon the forehcads OF the deacons There w"s'
brief and awful pause. ,.,,
Lori" shouted the preacher famililrly With sudden
animation. " Tnou knowost whom mean. moa'
Jefferson Davis"