The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-02-05

good by preaching had become part
of his nature, and was therefore strong.
And 1t was Sir Tony whom the dea-
con found. The old man made no effort
to give smooth picture Of a rough
pathway. Sir Tony smiled at the
danger. He said that he would really
like to fight for the Lord, not merely
the fight of polemic contention, but
the fight, IL needs be, OF red blood and
blue bruises.
Then / reckon you have in front of
you the place you have been wantin'
to find. But Pm afraid that I hain't
made it out as bad as it is. The Light
horns, with the help of a little Ticker,
may go so far as to lay mighty violent
hands on YOU"
"Ah, and this will give me an oppor-
tunity to thank the Lord for the
strength He has given me-"
"Ah, but they may come with their
guns, If in public you have said any
thin ag'in their unlawful practices,
and may shoot at you"
"Then," said Sir Tony 81 shall
have just cause to congratulate my
self for having learned to shoot"
"Ah," CALCULATED the deacon, "the
Lord chooses in His own way. To
some lie says pray ye,' and to others
He lows"
Says" the preacher corrected him
Its all one and the Same. And to
others He says: He that hath no
sword, let him sell his raiment and
buy one We have tried Parson Pray
and he has failed, and now we are goin'
to try Brother Sword"
Arrangements were made. Brother
Sir Tony lived in an adjoining coun.
ty, 30 miles from Alas meeting house
the name of the new church. He as.
sured the deacon that he would be or
time, and then urging him to remain
d few moments longer wrote out, upon
impulse, the following notices to he
posted on trees in the neighbour
fDop't fail to attend services at Alas
next|Sunday. The steel of the Gospel
may strike fire from the flint hoofs OF
Satan"
"All enemies of the Lord are re
spectfuily requested to meet at Alas
next Sunday at ten O'Clock"
IAN exhibition of lively and some
what noisy nature will be given in front
of the door at Alas next Sunday be
fore the regular services begin. Come
one, come all. Doctors are especially
invited"
Bring lint and bandages with you
to meeting at Alas next Sunday"
The notices were put up; the peo
pie marvcled, and in groups at tho
store discussed the strange invitations
The deacon was applied to for light
but he hid it under his bushel of eva
sion. Months had passed, and the peo
pie had felt no sensation. There har
been killings, but they were well with
in the limits Of tho ordinary. Betwee
Two acquaintances, meeting in III:
road, this form of colloquy was no
rare:
eli, Dave"
"Ho, Bill"
ANY news out yo' way?"
"Nothin' unusual. Well, must b,
goin'. Wait a mint. Let me see
Oh, yes, Tom Atcherson killed ole
Fruit at the mill yesterday"
THAT so? What's the price of aig.
cut yo' way?"
Such information was commonplace
hut in the church notices there was {
thrill Of true excitement. The county
lad been so dull and sluggish of lntt
that the peaceable citizen had forgot
Pen to put pistol under his pillow
Even the state militia would have beer
welcomed as a change. And now 'he
cighborhood was blessed with a zen
sation. Abe Lighthorn rode abroad
gleeful in his saddle, and he tod ac
quaintances that if they would only be
on hand he would promise them a g BOD
time. The day came. The weather
had been wet, but the cloud-cur'
was ripped asunder and the sun burs'
forth. The woods rang with merri
, ment. The people were taking Their
good-humor to church. The deacon
had come early to unlock the door
and women waited for the exhibition
outside. The preacher rode up. The
Lighthorns grunted in derisior
wait" said their leader. Lets givt
him chance to cut his shines. Ireckon
he will open by abusin' u.s.
Sir Tony mounted the log step al
the door. He bowed to the men ard
smiled upon the women. Then lie
took from his pocket number oi
small apples and gave them to the
deacon, whispering something to him
That's funny caper," said one d
the Lighthorns. ~
wait" Abe commanded.
The preacher drew out a pistol. Tn,
deacon threw an apple high in the air
Crack, went the pistol, and the apple
fell, shattered. Up went another
apple. Down it came in fragments
This was kept up till all the apples haG
been smashed. Hes a regular cider
mill for Dustin apples" Abe whispered
in establishment.
"Come into the house." the preacher
commanded, and they lost no time in
following him. He stepped leisurely
into the pulpit, took out two pistols nd
placed one on each side of the Bible
Then he surveyed his congregation.
"My friends" said he, 81 have come
among you to bring the word. Severa
of the brethren have preceded me on the
same mission and they have been driven