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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
One WAY OF Drawing q Crowd.

A well-dressed man, leaning against n
lamp post, and apparently sleeping the
sleep of the Just, created a great deal OF
interest in a busy London street tho OF ther
day. lie sat on n box which he seemed
to have been carrying; evidently being
suddenly overcome with drowsiness, ne
had placed IL on the curbstone and, sit
ing down upon il, fell asleep. To those
Who succeeded i'm getting close enough &c
he man, his gentle, restful snore dis
relied the fear that he might be dead.
The side OF his face was exposed and be-
rayed no sign of intoxication. IL was
he judgment OF every one that he was
oher, i'm good health. and simply taking
quiet snooze. When the crowd became
% dense "a TO threaten n blocade the sup
~osod sleeper suddenly jumped to his
.eet, mounted his box, and, fourishing a
couple OF bottles over his head, exclaimed. !.
Now. gents, seein' that you are all
here. rise toa question OF privilege. aud.
after thank N you for this most cordial
reception, which I assure you will long
remain upon the tablets of my memory.
wish to call your attention TO my world
renowned corn and bunion eradicator.
and so on m the usual tyle.-London
Tciegranh.
An advertisement IL not n luxury but /.
necessity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
ARCTIC CENTRE

The regular annual meeting of the hose
company was held in the hose house last
evening and the following officers for the
ensuing year were elected: CAPTAIN.
Henry McMahou; recording secretary.
James Markey; financial secretary, Frank
VI. Tucker: treasurer. Fred Hodson: COM
mittee, Thomas T. Black, Thomas Siu-
mott, Moses LeClare; financial commit
tee. NJ. L. McMauus, 30 eph McMTabon
Thomas Black; committee on ball.
Thomas Munnigan. James Markey. Jo.
seph McMahon. Nj. L. McMauus and
Henry Mcmahon.
The members OF the Commercial Club
will hold their annual meeting and cleo
ton OF officers this evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
MANrFACTuRING coMpANIE
'Ex.I,lv.


NEW YORK, Jan. 1l.-Fhere are many
favorable features in the money market
and only one uufavorable one. though
that one Is of greatest Importance.
Nevertheless the market responded this
morning TO the favorable elements and
the interest I'm tue silver bill seems TO
have somewhat subsidized as it becomes
more evident that no gold is likely TO he
exported this week. The Bank OF France
has ceased TO pay premium for gold
The receipts OF currency from the in
terror are enormous this week aud much
larger than usual at this period The
holiday accum al alton OF money at the
country banks causes the glut The sub
treasury is Tcdeeming from $500 900 To
100000 OF muiiatod currency per day.
IL - row certain thag there will De no
competition between the Reading and
Jersey Central on coal rates and the re-
port that the Reading will show an in
crease Of S250,O for December are bull
points on that stock.
In face OF these facts is the evident de-
termination OF the senate To defer action
on the silver law. This it will he remem.
hcred WAS the bull carl three dtys 400
The bull card Is cvanesc,nt. The Cana
dian Pacific has refused Go make rate
with the Transcontiuentul lines The
feature OF This mornings market was
Manhattan elevated The failure OF tue
rapid transit plans Ia New Nork aud the
consequent advantage To Manhattan is
undoub edly the cause Of its rapid adj
vance ~ one point in few minut =
s.. Paul for the first week of January
increased earnings as 236. Lower Rio
Grande increased S29, 100
NEw York, i:i5 r. M.-Rates Of ex-
change have just advanced to ASA ~
and the whole market weakened in the
face Of the probable exDorts OF gold>Sat.
urday. IL Is reported that two large
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
ElsKvllls-

No clue has as yet been ascertained as
90 the whereabouts OF Morris Zaremsbv.
the Pawtuxet Valley pool player, aud by
many it Is claimed that he has left the
stateS
The young man who disappeared from
his accustomed haunts aud the home OF
his employer 80 su denly, leaving a
large number of unpaid bills behind aud
who was also short ia his accounts with
his employer aud his customers, it is
thought may yet return. as Mr.. Kenyon,
~ ~ said. Will make no charges against
h.m anu would willingly receive him
back la bis employ. az he nad teen a
boarder with tue family, previous TO his
departure, for nearly fifteen years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
GOV. Altgeld sfensIn-

SPRINGFIELD, H., Jan. 11.-tioverno,
Aitgeld, the first Democrat to occupy the
executive chair in Illinois in 40 wears.
was inducted into Office yesterday. The
governor in his inaugural address recon-
menued immediate repeal OF the compul-
measure lacking the offensive features OF
the existing law; the elimination OF par-
tisanship from the management of the
states public institutions; and arbitra-
tlon IN the cases OF strikes and lock-outs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
LOCAL ITEMS.

The Coachman's aud Footmens' Social
Club of this city will hold its third an
nual social in Hibernian Hall tomorrow
evening.
The store owned by James Nolan at o05
Charles street was broken into last night
and slot machine was broken open and
robbed Of IS cents.
Frank Staples horse ran away on Oak
land avenue at Las O'Clock Yesterday
afternoon. aud was caught later on Bur
nett street
The new tigress Princess has arrived
at Roger Williams Park.
Ann Kinney, who claims to have no
home, was taken sick on Weybosset
street at 6:30 o'clock last evening. She
was taken to the hospital in the ambu
lance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
HOPE

James Murphy ana gang of eleven
men are busy setting the po.es for the
new telegraph wires which will run from
Providence 10 Hope alongside the Paw
tuXet Valley Railroad. Oae hundred ana
ten new poles ard eighty-seven old ones
have already been placed in position
When finishe station will be pened
in Hope aud Pontiac. and the citizens of
the Pawtuxet Valley will have am or
pottunity of telegraphing from those
points.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
Vermont Dairymep.. Association

MoRRIsvILLE, VT, Jan. 1.-THE 2sd
annual meeting OF the Vermont Dairy
mems Association opened yesterday, be-
ing slightly delayed by late trains. The
meetings are to be held in Town Hall.
which Is handsomely decorated. The neol
pie oil this community are taking rreat
pains TO insure the pleasure and comfort
OF visiting Nermonters. The meeting was
called to order by President Arms, and af-
Ter prayer by Rev. X. l.. Manton OF Nor
rlsville, an address OF welcome was made
by ex-GOY. George Wffrrdaa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-Special treasur,
agents yesterday searched the state room,
sf the chief steward and the chief cook OF
the steamship Egyptian Monarch and
captured some clothing sent by London
tailor TO customers in this country. There
were three suits of clothes and six pairs of
trousers consigned to T. j. Andrews of
2Ss9 Washington street, Boston, George
p. Stanley, Dixfleld, Me-, and {. II. Ude1I-
st. Louis. The two men were taken he
fore United States commissioner and
held in $500 bonds each for trial for
smuggling.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
Peasant and soo,b..y,r

Aquack and somnambulist went into
country inn that was crowded TO the
doors and began their performances
When the somnambulist had told the for.
tune OF one OF the countrymen present
the charlstsn asked him for the usual fee.
What" exclaimed the peasant. "tho
lady, your companion, pretends TO see
hidden things, and she has not seen thai
! have not penny in my pocketi"-n
Csrlino.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
New York Cotton Market.
OEOTED nv u NLEnrNr
Chicago Grain Notes.
QUOTED BY A. p. wrrnrN.


London wheat market steady inactive
prices quotably unchanged
Liverpool wheat market spot prices
unchanged futures 4@lSd higher.
ChIcago-Car lots to-day: Wheat. 2SO.
corn, 2O4; oats. 92 hogs, 5000. + Inmates
tomorrow: Wheat, zoe; corn, l75; oats,
80: hogs, 1900
Wheat opened strong, active and
higher Northwest seems To be good
buyer. The feeling is much frmer and
shorts are covering freely Provisions
opened weak with free selling all around
the pit by commission houses.
Wheat market wild on reDort that the
French are buying in New York. Market
active aud higher; closes very strong at
the highest point of the day. Corn
closes strong provisions easier.
Bradstreets' visible: Wheat east of
the Rockies, increase. 1,0l3.OOO; Pacific
coast, decrease, 10000. Corn, increase.
336,Uo0. Oats, decrea so. 2l1, ,0O0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
ALDRICH ON SILVER,
The Senator's Plan Does Not Find Favor
Among Some of His Collearuea

""s '""' VI ms Soieagues.
WAsmNGToN, Jan. 1.-THE plan o.
Senator Nelson w. Aldrich offered as a
substitute to Mr.. McPhe rson $ resolution
empowering the President to suspend
the purchase of silver, under the Sherman
law, provokes some opposition in finan
cial circles and among his fellow sena.
tors.
John sherman, who has seen longer SER
vice on the senate finance committee than
Senator Aldrich, does not favor the sub.
stitute, deeming IL rather aggressive. Mr..
Aldrich proposed that silver purchases
should cease IL an international agree
ment OH the silver question were not
made before January /, 1894.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
PltENIx

The officers and members Of the cr,od
Orient will enjoy a TURKEY sumner i'm tbs
lodge rooms tomorrow evening when
The hrst aud second degrees will be con
ferred.
Narragausett Lodge, Knights of pytbias
held their regular meeting In Castle hall
last evening. the officers being in.
stalled, after which routine business was
transacted ""'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
WHAT DOES Ir MEAN
A Mans sleigh Pound Badly Burned I'm
His Earn.

His Earn.
Burdett White, living at 20 Anthon,
avenue, reports to the police that his
sleigh, which lac had left in his barn last
night, had been found by him this morn.
ing badly burned.
The blankets. robes and cushions were
badly burned aud the body of the sleigh
was churred aud big hole burned
through in one place He stated that h 3
sleigh had been left in the barn and he
could find no evidences OF its having been
taken out lat night.
10 is supposed that tramp entered the
barn aud attempted To sleep In the sleigh
aud the fire probably originated from a
burning match or pipe.
The damage To the sleigh will not ex-
cecil so
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
NATICk.

The members of Excelsior Lodge, /. O.
G. T., No. j., met In Engine Hall last
evening, four persons being admitted to
membership.
Many of the local horsemen exercised
their trotters yesterday and to-day and
several lively brushes down the pike were
held
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
Excessive Drinking Caused Death.

HAvERHIIL, Jan. II. - Mrs. Ellen
Brown, aged 60, widow, was found dead
In her home off Water street, late yester-
day afternoon. Her death was probably
caused by excessive drinking. She leaves
one son.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
Chicago Grain Market.
PONTIAC.

fToratio Bennett, resident or this
village, is seriously i'll. Mr.. Bennett is
so years of age and his many friends are
afraid that he cannot recover
Gustof Broback, who has been confined
TO the house by illness since Christmas,
is improving RAPIDLY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
SEVEN STARS GOLD MINING co.

Cheques for the First Quarterly Dividend OF 3al
Per Cent, for the three months enaing Dec slst
1892, Will be mailed 10 Seven Stars Gold Mining
Company Stockholders OF Record on Jan, 18th
1898. by the INDUSTRIAL a MINING GUAR
ANrY CO., Al Broadway, New York.
Transfer books will close at r. NJ jan 18th.
and reopen at 10 A. NJ ON Jan. 10Th.
j6-'t WM. NJ EARL Treasurer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
HAS GROWN

Very steadily and with great rapdty as could be de-
sired for permancency 1t has adopted none of the
Fictitious devices of sensation but has
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
smaIipox Rayapes Al.ro,

AKRON, Jsu. 1L-Seven new cases of
smallpox we're reported here yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
STEADILY

Adhered to the principles that lie at the bottom of all
business success honesty industry enterprise frank
ness generosity truthfuness and regard for the public
good
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
THE NEWS

Has steadily grown since it established because it
has become the best newspaper in the city in all the
particulars that go to success 1t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11
CON DITION S.

To the Sodgc. club. circle. social.
charitable. political. literary or
other orga nizati ion i'm whose be-
haif most coupons arc turned i'm
within the limits OF this contest
the News" will pay $500 I'm cash.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-11

Free consultation on patentibility OF inventions
by Augustus o. Bourn. Jr.. Attorne and Counsellor
AT Law, 81 WeyOosset street.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-12

him sneak fanciod themselves listening
10 an old lady Of pronounced views on
the rights Of her sex. -.
.Is ANYTHING wrongY asked Miss
Anne. She had taken M her crochet
work but she put 1t down with rather
an agitatod hand.
Mr. Iaidley assumed forensic atti-
tude. his slight figure thrown back
u am painfully discOmpOsed, be said.
II heard today something which Occa-
sions me deep sorrow This afternoon
! was waited upon by three young women
Of the church
"Oh. yesW murmured Miss Anne.
"Threr young women who outlined to
me an entertainment they propose To
give. They came cried the preacher
with rising color, mot to ask my opin-
ion. but simply 10 inform me Of the
character Of this performance where
with 1t is their design TO dpsecratc the
sanctuary! ] stood mute To them
said nothing TO you, Miss Anne,
knowing lust what your views will be I'm
regard To this / can express some meas
IRE Of my horror and detestationw
He strobe In three PAGES across the
room.
Miss Anne sat trembling.
"Nou-you refer to. the-the-del-
II dow vociferoted the other.
"And you objcct;"
81 object to anything which Is dra-
matte said the preacher Ia deep
voice. unaware that he himself, spread
ing his hands In dcnunciatiOn, avcrtinR
his face az III from fearful vision. was
perhaps az intensely dramatic as anyone
could conceivably be.
Miss Annc's crochet-work rolled to the
floor. Her blue eyes stood wide aud ap-
palled and VII the iluttering color died In
her cheeks.
The connOtations Of the word the
preacher had used ~ express his idea of
the character Of the tuhloauN. drew hen
mind to an alarming vista of dancing
women aud painted mountcbnnks
She. Anne Allison, had cOuntenanced
an abomiu0tion, had smiled upon an mi
quitOus rite.
"Ihcse young creatures evidently do
not realize the cuormity of their of
Tense went on Mr.. Laidlcy, still pacinl
about the room. They 1rtlcssly tOlC
me of the things they are to wear--trnil
ing robes, ribbons In the hair after some
pagan mode. Ths-all this in the tenn
pie" He struck his breast
"Ihc roof faltercd Miss Anne, "tht
roof leaks so badly Her fainting yoic,
was fun of appeal
"Leuks" cried the preacher, stretch
Ing his finger "bettrr might we WORSHIP
IN the open rain and snow upon our UNI
covered heads than countcuuncc a hide
Gus theatric pagenntry.'
He added, You agree with me. o
course"
"Of course gasped Miss Anne, hold
ing her thin small buuds upon her heart
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-12
A PENNY VALENTINE,
ny EVA WILDER McGLALsoN.
Author of"Dlana's Livery Etc
lcopyrIshl. ls98. " Lhe Auln0Fl

(Copyright. 1893. by the Author)
And you'll help us MISS N''i'' 90"
promispT'
"Oh. yese cried Miss Annie, "oi
course! of course"
She stood poised dainuly in the door
OF her house smiling up ut the lnt,,ee
girls who had Just shut her gate. Inc
house itself a small white structure ot
two gables. sut q step below tue village
street level II looked old ana wen
kept. Like Miss Anne, IL made no pre-
tension TO modern vogues. The tily
side lights framing the door, being sig
nihcant Of lost years, had something IN
common with the huli-loug curls of faded
auburn hair which Miss Annie wore be-
hind each Of her ears.
She was slight and frncilc-looking In
comparison with the dahlia-like style OF
the three blooming village girls, Miss
Annie's appearance had the suggestive
ness of n small, cUlorless rose which has
lain in the pages of book Of ballads.
"fhe costumes will be very simple.
said the doctors daughter speaking with
authority She had just returned
from visit 10 Frankfort aud was ar
ranging the affair IN hand on a wide base
Of social experience. Very simple.
just loose gowns Of cheesccloth,
tied in under the nrms-thc regular
attitudes are perfectly lovely. have
the book with them all in. We
can easily learn The poses in two weeks.
They're NOT difficult This Is fear" She
started back with outstretched arms and
gluriuy eycbals Then recovering her.
self she added, "Thp usual dplsarte 30.
sition YOU know. We haven't spoken
10 Brother Laidley yet. But of course
he'll be- glad We young Indies have hit
upon way Of putting some money in
the church treasury. The roof over the
pulpit leaks badly. And the congregu.
ton is sick of fairs aud soiuls ! think
dclsarte AbleGuX with a Lemonade booth
viii bring the people out Wen. good
bye, Miss Annie. OF course We would
not undertake h. without you. IOu think
Brother Ladlcy will be- pleased. don't
yout You and be- are such OLD
friends
Miss hunc's soft sngging check col
ored family The wind was blowing out
her meriuo skirt. disclosing her trim
gathered ankles
He will certainly be- glad IN have Ga,
roof mend"d.' she said, holding IN,
auburn curls ont of her eyes.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-12
emERsoNs eoReErFuLNsss.
On vuc Occasion Ne Couldn't Remember The
Word Umbrella

The Following story nj Emerson, print
cd 10y the Boston Transcript, WIS told
hy Miss louisu NJ Alcott, who, ga nor
Concord homo. had many opportunities
of enjoying the compauionship OF the
gpnt essaylSt.
''lhosc WIN know Mr.. Emerson best"
said Miss Alcott. "were assured that
what seemed the decline of his facul.
ties in his later years was largely hut
seeming, lt was only words he could
not command at will His very forget.
iulneSs OF the names Of things would
often give occasion for a dash Of HIS
quaint shrcwd Wit
81 romeuubcr once he started for his
usual walk. when hgh, bowrr came
M, ana he returned Tor his umbrella.
lle could not roiucmher The wonl uii-
hrella, and VIZ. who had not noticed thu
shower, had no clue 10 what be was
searching for Another walking stick
was broughl him, another hat a fresh
keuhief, only 90 be- refused with that
perpleXed, ronile shake NJ the head
/ want be said a last, I want
that thing thnt your rionds always
borrow sand ncycT~brug back Could
spy enc rail- 10 recognise that descrip-
uonE
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-12

She tried TO add something. Il seemed
TO her that the cteruitips hung upon her
ueHSlon 10 tell or not TO tell that she
700 was implicated Ia the PROPOSED
'lheAluc pugcuutly.' But no words
came She looked nt Mr. I.aidley and,
feeling how awful goodness IL, dared not
Il will ask them" She said IN n
strange tone, 'to give M the idea .
but Mr. Laidcy lifted hand Of inter.
diction.
-, NO, he commanded mo. Miss Anne
MY consent was not sought aud | can.
| nor therefore, with dignity, express nm
Yplnl9n' Alter u IS over | shall speak!
! shall denounced
lie. reached for his hat. On the door
step he turned rather suddenly ana took
| Miss Annes hand.
thnnH you for being 50 sympathetic
| tonight My mood was Irritable. "A
! friend 30 responsive as you is n rrent
soloce 10 mann who has suffered n treat
9ercavement do not often speak OF
,ursp 'h'ngs' AZ he went down the
The night was cold and dark. Only
q Few lights shonc by the wayside.
hWlhrr mp the streets red wash OF
| IHuHlnhunn poured over the road from
the window Of the store.
\ loyal friend murmured the praacl
! VT ShnNlng OF Miss Anne standing pale
nuu silent In the doUrwny-AIiss Anna
with her ripping auburn hair. her Jeli.
'u,S iUce ana dainty gown.
me store window made him think ot
i,99r days mail. He paused, climbing In
lils ey" was taken with some unwontcd
avu,ulN OF the window dcorutious The
a'aunEehont OF calicoes and timed To-
ILL., Iio,u'S was aS usual, but in the immp.
yl"le foreground wcre numbers of white
a.oS',ilHe squares, gay with gala henrts
"uL HElug cupidS and pink rOas
Ulehtnes,' unused Mr. Laidlpv scon.
llnE a sentimental inscription and yngna
", con SAouS OF q time in his life u.bpn
| WI 51is motley Of flowers and lesves
would have seemed less consnicnonsl,
| absurd. His eyes wandered mn " Wv
INV OF gaudy prints pinned Ia cnrI
MllSn crossed tho panes
ArHe prints were coarse reprasen.
luunhs OF fat men and simpcripg missa,
! amnd sour-visagcd ladies of the fe,nIc
IH', especially noticeable for rnyv con,
| ,,tt""St1 oil green and red and yellow. dc.
| l'''H y tmn wasted woman in cripolino
Nly had a long nose, rolling eves nnI ],
MNdiu' suhle Her hair was IN o1rl.popers
ny Inscription WIS 80 nm Old Af,t1N
| ana lQ SiN lines of doggerci bosouyit ~,
lne lhn-waisted lady 10 Give oyer ba,
|unip's az charming a sex which nod
h'r fictitious gsces. ~
liz boys buys 'em explained tbc
| WESTMINSTER, as be handed Two letters IN ~
t Sin Laigl'y They git right smart q
i ,ll, onL a them penny valentines. tho
! youngsters docs Eseniin' Nem sround
tuv NuiAse lie added. "Say brnthe,
l,aidley! nay daughtar's boon {olIip d','u ,na
~" young folks lay ont 10 give a doiS's
" we rh0rch on valentines eve-kind
o. Reriorl9aree whar they war wh,te
| ilyo9s ana march about. sounds rigbt
| SSsSl'@; Inc folks needs sOmethin' Il
Law" r6IIl OUT AMI say, brother Laid.
ny lamp post, but lie iris
n made no To n1nta
Sn"ush money 10 mend the rnH snd
NY YOU book they heerd YOU saw you'd
hAr =" ney~-some concordance or other
foIss any lhsS set heap b. you, the young
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-12

shoulder, and was caught
silVpry girdlo. She had 0o "A
ing a daughter of Hpth
We're all so nervous d.
some Of the pOses-Eur,ln }
staucc-are such strain IA
And then We're just IA, M,
Miss Anne! She's alway. N
everything She promised 10 N
then she said she couldn't n.
wouldn't say why. but Ne N
couldn't even be present. NJ,
sick over t..
Mr. Luidlcy started.
Not even To be- present. \ "A.
wondering why the proref.
tiles suddenly seemed aal
That's what she said o.
Laidley! You aud She an
friends. We can't fnd cr /,
changed her mind, but you-,y
20 and cOuN hertz come t,ld
early yet
The preachers face won
boyish pagprress.
Certainly he declared mn
once. ! believe have al
reasons. | did not see her 1, q.
Friday. being out Of the vida
the pulpit NJ Ways ston. N
conscientious soul. Miss Am \
noble and loyal. IN 70 at Ns
She was loyal indeed. was Ni|
Mr.. Laidley felt u warn gsl
heart rs he went down the I'D
had given over all cOnnNtol 4
tableauX because he had "a
them.
Little groups Of people IA
Some carried lanterns Which I
hUgs with long wlsps Of nd q
light. \ country wagon o.
along toward the church.
Almost nt Miss Anne's teHa
throng of small boys mshial
the dark. nearly took Mr. N
his feet They seemed TO haze
Miss Annc's house. for iA A
heard the gate bang. A y
hand on the gnte-latch sudlf !
light took him full IN the M
Anne had opened the steel Z
looked about AZ II she expie
a visitor on her threshold u
preacher saw her stoop aud lil
thing that lay on the aN 4
like q letter.
She opened Il, turning tovi.
lamp. II appeared TO siailh
held Il rigidly, gazing ai
that she failed TO bear NJ 1