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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
A Sound LEGAL Opinion.

Z. cambridge, Munday Esq, County
Atty, Clay Co, Tex, says: Have
used Electric Bitters with most happy
results. My brother also was very low
with Malarial Fever and Jaundice,
but was cured by timely use of this
medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bit
tiers saved his life"
Mr.. D. !. WilcoxsOn, of Horse Cave,
Ky, adds like testimony, saying he
positively believes he would have died,
had it not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward off as
well as cure all MalariaI Diseases, and
for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach
Disorders stands unequalled. Price
soc, and 500, at r. ID. Pulford's drug
store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
DIED.
bLLbs
MIR. CONRAD R0INGHAE

MIR. CONRAD BOUHGHARDT.
Died, at his residence in the city of
Mineral Point, on Sunday night, Aug.
II, 1889, after long and painful
illness, Mr.. Conrad Bourghardt; aged
So years, ) months and % days.
Deceased was born in Geisleden,
Prussia, Feb. 10, 1884, and with his
parents emigrated to America about
thirty-fye years ago, and settled at
Mineral Point. He married Miss
Catherine Schaumberg, who, together,
with two sons and two daughters now
survive him. Mr. Bourghardt was a
man of quiet and industrious habits,
and was well liked by all who ever
made his acquaintance. The funeral,
which was largely attended, was held
on Tuesday, from st. Mary's Catholic
church, and was under the auspices of
the st. Joseph benevolent society, of
which he was an honored member.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
CONG WEST AND SOUTH.

*lhis train leaves Madison at 1900 u m sun
days instead ot saturdays.
J. NJ. SANDS. Agent, nodEeville.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
A Handsome LADY
The Shoe Dealer

And her beautiful child were passing
one of our leading grocers 4 few days
ago when the little girls eye was at
tracted by something in the window.
1t is needless to say that the article, a
car of UNRIvALED BAKING POWDER
was procured and turned out to be the
purest, most wholesome, full weight
powder in the market, and cost but
one-haIf the price of other good pow
ders. Ask for it. Get it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
Harvest Excursions South.

Are you waiting for an opportunity
TO make & trip to Tennessee. Mississippi. OF
louisiana II So remember the Illinois Central
Railroad viii run five excursions TO points with
in these states on the following dates: Aug 6 and
20. Oct 70 and "a. and Oct s. The rate i ONE
FART for the ROUND TRIP. Tickets limited
to 30 days and good for stop-overs south of Cairo
For excursion circular, copy Of ;" Home Seeker.
Guide and Farmers and Fruit Growers
Guide 70 McComb City, Mississippi" address the
undersigned, +. B. B0WE
GeD'i Northern Pass Agent
5IwS Isl Clark St, Chicago, N
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
Call and see Dayey's So. Calf Shoes

warrant every pair of my s.. calf
shoes to be made from the best tanneTy
calf, best sole leather money can buy.
Solid sole leather counters fitted and
bottomed in the latest and most APP
proved manner. and free from tacks,
innerSole, and every pair warranted to
give satisfactory wear. Call and see
them before buying any other shoes.
Yours respectfully, +. j. DAyEY,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16

If you are thinking of trip to the
rates offered for the five harvest excursions, Aug.
and 90 September 10 and 81 and october S,
1889, over the Missouri, Kansas and Texas rail
way to points in Texas, Kansas, and southwest
Missouri from ST. Louis, Hannibal and Kansas
City at the low rate of one fare for the round
trip tickets limited for return to 30 days from
date ofsale, stopOver privileges allowed within
limit of tickets. For tickets and information
apply TO nearest agent or J. L. Daugherty
Travelling Ticket agent, Des Moines, Iowa.
CASTOR NESLIER,
Genl Pass. and Tiki Agt,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
FIVE HARVEST EXCURSIONS.
Aug. 6 and 20, Septic and "a, and
nct 3

The Illinois Central Railroad will
run excursions TO the Northwest at rate of ONE
FARE for the round trip, tickets limited to 80
days For full particulars, and for a copy OF
new towns and cogntrv adiai1ing ti r ortS.
western Iowa and Southeastern Dakota on the
line OF the new Sioux Falls and Onawa branches
of the Illinois Central, apply direct to the under
signed, F. B. BOWES,
Gen'l Northern Pass Agent
5lw4 1874 Clark St Chicago Ill
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
1ugh tickets and checks to all points

ba-Through tickets aud checks to all points
constantly on hand.
Refrigerator cars for Chicago-Butter Eggs,
%C.-. Mondays and Thursdays, For 81, Louis
Mondays and Wednesdays. For New Orleans
Wednesdays Also Refrigerator especially for
Chicago-Neal CalvCS-every Wednesday.
Butter. Eggs, Sc, can be placed in cold storage
house at any time and shipped at pleasure OF
owner. Tuos. COLLINS, Ag't III. Genital,
nodgeville, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
BuCklen S AFRICA SalVC.

The best saIve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re
funded. Price p cents per box. For
sale by Il. y. PULFORD. Cyl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16

Sell choice family groceries, provisions,
crockery, glassware, etc, and also
fresh and cured meats at reasonable
prices Give us a trial and we viii
convince you that it will be to your
advantage to trade with us.
GORGEN & PTTrz.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
5 HaIf-F are Excursions.

The Illinois Central r. Il. will sell
round trip tickets at HALE FARE on
Aug. 18th and 20th, Sept. 10th and oath,
and Oct Sth, to nearly all points south
west and northwest. Tickets good for
30 days. For further particulars call
ON or address. THoS. COLLINS, Agent,
DDdupyillp
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
BuuaieS, PhaetOnS.

Farmers Carriages, Road Carts, etc,
\ fine line kept on hand for sale.
First class vehicles, at quick selling
prices. n. TREwEEK.
North of CITY Hall. 52wi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16

l am agent for the Dressmaker's
Magic Scale, by VIII c. Rood. The
entire system is in one piece, and cuts
to actual measure a perfect fit with
out changing. l also cut patterns.
Mrs. J. +. MILLER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
1 Y 4 Mind Mill

We are agents for the | \ l. wind
mill and have arranged with Thomas
Collins to put them up. Parties de
string wind mills will do well to call
on us. :. HOOKING X co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16

This laundry does good work, and
invariably gives satisfaction. Collars,
Be; cuffs. &c; shirts, Zoe; new shirts,
I5c. Articles called for and delivered
free, EVERY week. Mineral Point
agency at Chas. WINS barber shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
GoING EAST.
GOING WEST.

Passengers for Shullsburg make best cuuucc-
lions by leaving Mineral Point on freight train
at 100 a. m.
Passengers leaving Mineral Point at 80 p m
arrive at ratteville mt 3 o. p IN.
Returning leave llatteville 20 p III aud arrive
~ Mineral Point at 40 u IN.
Leave rlatteville at % m arrive Mt Mineral
P.int at 20 . m. ". II. SNOW, Agent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
t.arninQ.

Boys are hereby warned not to tres
pass hereafter, on my premises, on
Brewery street, or they viii be pros
ecuted to the full extent of the law.
CONRAD JEosTGES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
HOtica

My son John Reichling having left me before
he attained his majority this is notify all per
sons that ! viii not be responsible for any debt
that msy be contracted by him.
July 3, 1873, NICHOLAS REICHLING.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
Farm for Sale.

The undersigned living in Lost Grove, town Of
Linden, desires to sell his farm of forty acres,
which is well improved and well fenced. About
% acres are under cultivation, and Is acres
meadow. There are five good living springs on
the land. Inquire on the premises
JOHN HIGGINS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
Summer Millinery.

Miss :. G. Cox will sell her summer
millinery at reduced prices for the
next thirty days in order to make room
for a fall stock of goods
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16

Miss Amy Hutchinson. teacher of vo-
cal and instrumental music. Terms
reasonable Apply at the residence Of
Jas. Hutchinson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
MeetinQ of Tennis Club.

Special meeting of Tennis Club at
DR.. J. II. Vivian's Saturday evening,
All members are requested to attend.
PER Com.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby WAS sick, we gave her Castorla
When she was = Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung 10 Cs=toria,
When she hsd Children. she gave them Casso-is.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
Music.

OF those fresh Rolls and Doughnuts
at Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
Headquarters

For Bananas, Oranges. Lemons, APP
pies, Dates. Figs and Fine Confec-
tionery, at Cash Grocery House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
Choicest of EyerVthi1u
Try Some

in the grocery line at the Cash Grocery
House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
For Choice Fruits

of every grade-Brewer & Pephale-
gon, agents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
So. so Will Buy
Dupont Powder

Two sacks of Elegant Flour at the
Cash Grocery House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16

Fast Mail Line with NeSuhuled Trains
between Chicago, Milwaukee, 81. Paul aud MIN
neapolis.
Trans-Continental Route between thi-
csgo, Council Bluffs, Omaha, and the racine
Coast
Great National Route between Chicago,
Kansas City and 81, Joseph, No.
800 Miles OF Road reaching all priu-
ctpal points in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Iowa, Missouri anu Dakota.
For maps, time tables, rates Of passage and
freight etc. apply 10 the nearest station agent OF
the CHICAGO, MINIATURES 4 ST. PAUL RAILWAY
or 10 any Railroad agent anywhere in the world
ROSWELL. MILLER A. V. nc ARpENTER,
Gen Manager. Genl Pass. and Ticket Agt
ss-For information in reference 10 Lands and
rra,xns owned by the CHICAGO, MINIATURES Il ST,
pam RAILWAY COMPANY, write to II. q. HAUSAS.
land Commissioner. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
LAWYERS.
CALVERT sPESsLEY.
PHYSICIANS.
DIR. Z. S. FESSENDEN.

Physician a. Surgeon. Office in GRADERS
Block, over Bishops Furniture Store. Residence
on Doty Street, north Of Treweek's wagon shop
Calls promptly responded TO, day or night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
81 90 BUYS
The Rood Tailor System.

p TBS of the best Turkish Prunes at
the Cash Grocery House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-08-16
A Fine Line of Fruits
HendTa'S store, Mineral Point
Best Tomatoes
Harvest Excursions to the Southwest.

Zoe per can at Brewer & PenhaIegon's.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-17
TUESDAY, DECEMBER Il, 1889,
TISKERISG WITH THE ELECTION
LAW.

Many OF the leading papers IN the
country unite in the opinion that the
tinkerins with the election laws pro-
posed by President Harrison IN his
first annual message to congress, Is not
only lacking in practical wisdom put
will fail to solve the race problem IN
the south, au object which the chiei
magistrate of course had in view.
Federal legislation vii. not alter in
any degree the relations which exist
between the white voters and the
blacks. Instead of aitording amellora-
ton 1t will produce imbitterment be-
tween the two races.
That the Federal election law pro-
posed is partisan measure, pure ana
simple, is apparent to the most ootuse
mind. The very suggestion is step
towards the abrogation Of popular
rights, and is indefensible by any plea
that the right Of American Institutions
could suggest.
The people OF the United States wan
a publication of the ballot box, but
they are not likely to shout them
selves hoarse in advocacy Of measure
that proposes to create 600,o0o office
holders as a requisite step towards
bringing about that result.
The TINES apprehends no danger
from such men as Chandler and 5 her
man in getting passed bills that are
aimed at the tinkering of election laws.
When the crucial test is reached, it
will be found that many Of their own
republican colleagues are not prepared
TO gulp down all Of their ideas OF al
legged reform.
There is no need of surrounding the
voting precincts Of the country with an
army of specially created officials,
when the desired publication of cleo
tions can best be obtained by the Aus
traliau plan of voting, which has
already undergone satisfactory trial
il this country.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-17
TIE RAILROAD ELECTION.

Day after day the importance OF vot-
ing another 100000 to the Roanoke
and Southern railroad becomes more
conyincingly apparent.
The need of more facilities for distri :
button of merchandise and manutac-
tursd products is readily recognized by
every citizen Of Roanoke, and the COM
pletion of the new road to Winston
will, in a great measure, respond to
this need.
New avenues to trade are REQUESTS
to the expansion and permanent pros
perity of every town, and Roanoke is
no exception TO this infallible rule.
The positive absence Of any opposi-
ton to the railroad subscription, which
is to be voted upon next month, is
very gratifying indication, and the
election bids fair to be unanimous
verdict in behalf of granting the new
road the desired assistance.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-17
Prominent People.

governor p; Lee h Wi,so eue'T of the snh.
rom ies.. "ol;t;on of EIor;do in
troplcal eApoS SaI;,. H. oOaninu ad.
TltlnS hiiu 70 ut i !ae ~ N'n u:h; nh
uless ,' IsoiI fannsrv 81 II Is nroh-
a sIn tbat Governor Lee will accept.
~ ro,ama1 non,ol : romo,t has in his
~. Soioile 80 D M;iis hriidin~ Now York
oi H., 40 o e,,. 81 ' ,he nniv nhoto@ranh
40. ~ ,n..,>.id.,,;t md h;S cah.
~ : go ~ $500 ..,'n Tha nboto.
iiet II! .'N.'' - - tho
graph Is via t''' ',,. i',ir ~ ti.e
iueiiioo'' " - -,
'''s' V''' y.
llr. Ni!na&i Il 9:El'ef' OF laie' mas
deciih|o ne NV tI'i 'eNei:1's -
dereo h',a % - y.'t r.eS,',e w. -.
nc 90, y ~ de,tl,
IF Doctor olsen -. tae minneapolis
Tribune fire.
-, C,,.,.v t1,.,4+ or +ba Pam.
~ "''I M;I;t.rt ac,denv has
SWAMI pa mitn.".y ,Se"eral Wana.
,v ori, 70 Sel,var tho annual address
in lime. The inspection will be made
Inv Adiutant General Hastings.
.,,o
DI mij - o. Sni;nMnn iS =, man Of
9aa;daS oS;-or;aI Utility His news
paper, the New York Epoch, SHOWS
this very clearly.
Edward V. Valentine, the Virginia
sculptor, has just received at Rich
mond sixteen-ton block of Carrara
marble, ont of which he proposes TO
chisel his new work, "Andromache.
Miss Susannah Dunplee. of Newton,
Mass, was the first woman III the
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-17
vuE MONTANA DEMOCRATS.

The old-fashioned kind of grit mani
tested by the democrats Of the newly-
created state Of Montana, is calculated
to command the genuine admiration of
every American citizen who has the
good fortune to be included within the
ranks of that party.
The democratic chief executive, Gov
ernor Toole, and the democratic mem-
bers of the legislature, do not propose
to be forced out of the position within
which they stand firmly intrenchsd.
The deadlock, however, is of republi-
can origin, and the dog-iu-the-manger
policy of Russell Harrison and his
crowd. is what has forced the demo-
Gratis into their present resolute
position.
II is suggested that the democracy
of the new state can afford to stand the
continuance of the deadlock as long as
their adversarias are disposed to do 80,
as, when the term of the legislature
shall have expired, Governor Toole
can and will appoint two democratic
senators, and the majority at Wash
ington will not be likely to invite fur
Their trouble by refusing them the seats
to which they have become law will
fully entitled.
1t is an interesting political situation
and will be watched with much eager
ness until the end is reached.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-17
OVERWHELMING TESTIMONY
In Favor of Hawkes. New Crystaiized
Lenses Over All Others.

FROM THE EX-GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, March 3, 1888.
Mr.. A. *. Hawkes., Atlanta, Ca
Dear Sir: l have thoroughly tested
the glasses you fitted to my eyes some
time since, and have found them to
possess a soitness of vision which sur
passes anything Of the kind | have
ever used. Respectfully,
w. D. BLOYuAM.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-17

The TIMES is under obligations to
Hon. Thomas Whitehead, commits
sloner Horticulture, for advance sheets
of the report of the state hoard of agri-
culture. We. may refer to it at length
in day or two.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-17
HIS SIGHT RESTORED.

HIS SIGHT RESIORED.
Mr.. A. X. Hawkes.: About year
ago l procured my first pair OF glasses
from some dealer, but they strained
nv ewes and caused them to ache. l
then bought pair Of your Crystallized
Lenses, and the effect has been won
derful. as a proof Of which | do not use
any glasses now aud see as well as ever.
F. Z. DANIEL, NJ. D.,
Editor Texas Medical Record.
FROM THE GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA.
BATON ROUGE, La, January %.
To Mr.. A. K. Hawkes-Dear Sir: l
desire to testify to the great superiority
Of your Crystallzed Lenses. They
combine great brilliancy with sOftness
and pleasautness TO the eye, more than
any l have ever found.
S. D. MCENERY.
Governor of Louisiana.
FROM GOVERNOR IRELAND. OF TEXAs
Mr.. A. X. Hawkes-Dear Sir: 1t
gives me pleasure to say that l have
been using your glasses for some time
past with much satisfaction. For
clearness. softness, and for all purposes
intended. they are not surpassed by
any that l have ever worn. would
recommend to all who want superior
glass. Very respectfully yours,
JOHN IRELAND.
Sight Improved
FROM THE MINISTER TO JAPAN.
MIR. A. K. Hawkes-Dear Sir: l am
much pleased with the pantiscopic
glasses you so perfectly adapted to my
eyes; with them l am able to read as
in my youth the finest print with the
greatest ease. cheerfully recommend
them to the public.
Respectfully, r B. HUBBARD.
(Ex-Gov. of Texas) Minister to Japan.
A DISTINGUISHED JUDGE SAYS:
AUSTIN, Texas, January 90, 1887.
Mr.. A. K. Hawkes.-Dear Sir: / am
50 years old. I bought pair of your
Crys tallized Jensen about year ago,
when 1 could, with difficulty read very
large print. After using your glasses
three or four months I noticed that my
sight improved, and now read the
finest print with the naked eye.
JAMES II. BELL.
RIMr. H. l.. Cason, practical
optician at the drug store Of Charles
Lyle s. Co. until December 18th.
dec12t
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-10

The Prince of Wales suffers seriously
from insomnia aud has been obliged 10
reduce his allowance OF cigars.
Mrs. +. II. Stanaiford cf louisville
Is said "a he the richest woman in
Kentucky. She il a widow. y wears
old, and werth $s,ooooce.
John wanamaker Of Philadelphia
never drinks, smokes, drives fas,
horses. goes yachting nor plays bill.
lizards, Tie never went to theaier or
elrCuS
London Is interested in a matri.n0-
nal psa9i in the person OF Lord Ash
ten. who has just attained his major
ity. He has an income OF over Sisa.-
go a year
Countess Martinex SeGsS stamps IN the
Philadelphia postoszice. She was a
baltimore girl, and her husband Is a
rcal German count. At present in re-
dGced circumstance and IN a phila.
delpAia hospital.
IL Is sasd that the Marquis Of Sails
barry has expressed hts readiness to
ask parliament for a grant OF Els. osa
Year for the eldest son OF The Prince
81 W AleS a. soon as that Young man
desires "a ges married
>tepaanfs, The wasioxe.i crown
princess Ok Austria. was spoken of In
iae secaants 81 her wedding as the
snssst teAuutUi princess IN Europe.
Nov 4 Is said 81 her. If she had
been easmb<ruafd Ia Il hotel nohoay
soaia have nctscsxi her. 50 common
place SAs her ply ssozaosly.
The London county council. when
y as eTS4isss unsisr the Eew lo-ai gov
erHu2ent s,sls, has ehesea Lcvs. Rose
.NFX to- is permanent ehxixseaa.
: aegsng EraEE the character az Isssa
kssss ss<Vx tie lsgslsissn lax ss=vsrs are
lske's at le&St. ~ ind themselves re-
aieves Of great part % the hersiea
iaAs has pressed area shen SO heavily
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-10

To-day is the first Sunday In Lent.
The custom OF observing this season
in the continental Protestant and
Catholic churches, in the church of
England and the Protestant Eplseo-
pal churches OF this country. is now SO
universal rs to have distinct effect
on the social life Of the world lin this
age of progress. when the busy ron-
tine of everyday existence has 20 10
almost wholly with material things.
ismay he found that religious observ-
ances lose their significance 81 some
extent. and that a wide awake, ener-
gelic and imn,ilsise community, each
individual of which is seeking fame or
fortune. Is inclined 10 forget his splr-
itaai needs, and lose sight of the
meaning Of the various religious ami
yersasses which are in the calendar.
As consequence, there is not the sim
oerity in some Of our religious OBJ
servances such as MAS shown by those
who, in earlier ages, were more pious
and less worldly than the people of
the present day, and too frequently
there Is tendency "a 80 through the
farms Of observing the occasion. not
because the devoat spirit moves. hns
because il il fashionable.
Roman Catholics maintain that The
Lentcn fast is OF apostolic origin. hat
Protestants look upon il 81 merely an
ecclesiastical institution. both beng of
the opinion that !. IS preparation for
the great anniversaries IL chrasf's crg-
esEixion and resurrection and Ia ne.
membrane Of his forty DAYS fast in
the wilderness. In the early enntar,
les the fast Was ne, Continued Ter
forty dsvS. but sentiment gradually
grew IA favor that length ~ tspae. and
al Rome il Was Increased "a fifty days
and afterward 10 sixty. At length
Gregory che ssrsas directed THAT sAe
fast should begin ON tAe sixth SasSiar
before Easter. bar as this allowed only
thirty DAYS for tgse SEASON. the iNsa
soas days Of the pecoesaing week eese
asaed and the Lsnkea rsfgAsa eo..a-
nasssdesi 70 eegsn en- Ash "Wednesday
How rtgsaly ssae lAss sAeala he es,.
served has fer years been Asxps.ea