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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27
OBJECT OF SUIT.
BIacksmithing

The undersigned has taken the old and we'll
known Thos. ". Davis Blacksmith Shop, ard
will hereafter conduct the Smith Business In
all it's branches at this old established stand.
H-orse-Shocing a speciality. and all kinds Of
work executed promptly and at reasonable
rates. Has had long experience in the BUSH
ness, and will guarantee satisfaction.
July @y- ABRAHAM ARMSTRONG.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27
M. and Mrg. .. Graham wilson. have

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Graham Wilson. have
returned.
Miss Dora Mattbaei, of Martinsburg, is
visiting Mrs. Gustav Brown.
Mrs. General W. P. Craighill has gone to
California for several months.
Mrs. Mollie e. Watson, of Leetown. has
returned from a visit to relatives in Fairfax
county, Va.
Miss Belle smithson has returned from a
visit to relatives in Maryland. She is ac-
c%ompanied by her aunt. Miss Kate Williams.
1t was Mrs. Forrest, not Miss Frances
Forrest, that accompanied Miss Mamie
Richardson to Omaha, Nebraska, recently.
Miss Frances Forrest has gone to Brookline,
Massachusetts.
The young ladies of Middleway gave a
dance in honor of Miss Mary Madison, of
King and Queen county, Va, at the residence
of Mr.. VIM. G.. Bates,on Tuesday night week.
Those present from a distance were: Misses
Eliza Talbot, of Baltimore; Amelia Boak. of
Martinsburg, Helen Taliafero, of Warsaw, VA;
Mr.. Oscar and Miss Mary Lucas, of Charles
Town vicinity; Messrs. Harry aud James Stri-
der. of Leetown; Geo. P. Shirley, of Parsons;
James and By1ne Hurst, of Shenandoah juno
ton; George Shirley, of Summit Point. James
Grantham, Misses Margic Whcatley, Carrie
and Edith Grantham, Lizzie and Cattle Smith,
Salome M~acoughtry, Sophia Bates, sallie and
Margaret Evans, Mr.. William White and Miss
Lou White. Messrs. William, James and Ro-
bert M%acoughtry, DanieI and Cecil Fry, John
Gilbert, Mrs. Rose Gilbert ard Miss Gertrude
Fry, AT 10 o'clock lunch was served.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

The will of the late L. L. Sadler,
written by himself, devises all of his real
estate, worth $50, 700, intrustt to his grand
nephew. Charles Leonard Crane, son of
Joseph Crane. David Howell and George
Baylor are named as trustees. He also
leaves Charles Leonard Crane $4,000
when he becomes of age. The remain
der of his estate, estimated at about S2s,-
900, he leaves to Mrs. Lavinia c. Crane,
wife of his nephew, Joseph Crane
Messrs. George Baylor and David How
ell are made executors of the will.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27
Why Do You Suffer

With your Eyes, when the assistance of a
pair of
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENSE,
will give you relief. we guarantee to lit or
refund the price. Large assortment. at
Z. w BROWNS,
Oct. 20. 1891. OpJician and Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

The Middleway correspondent of the
Shepherdstown Independent says: Mr..
VIM. Haycock, living about 8 miles north
of this place, lost his entire crop of wheat
last Wednesday by fire. 1t is supposed
some one set it on fire. No insurance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27
The Hotel Powhatan,
T d OF Publication.


The State of West Virginia, Jefferson county,
to-wit:
At Rules held in the Clerks office of the
Circuit Court of Jefferson county, the first
Monday in September, 1898.
GEORGE DITTMEYER, james Conway,
George Dittmeyer and John Dittmeyer, part
ners trading as Dittmeyer d Brother; j.
Garland Hurst and g. II. Trail, partners
trading as Hurst & Trail and s.. Leo Phil
lips, Administrator of w. II. Cannon, suing
OH behalf of themselves and all other credf-
tors of said w. II. Cannon ....... Plaintiffs.
VS..
MARY f. CANNON, Mary A. w. Cannon.
Ellie T.. NJ. Cannon, Emma Frances Myers,
and George L.. Myers, her husband; James
NJ. Mason, Trustee; The Bank of Harper's
Ferry. a corporation; j. Garland Hurst,
Sheriff Committee Administrator OF Ann C..
Cannon; Victor Kaplon aud Abram KapIou
partners trading as KaplOn d Brother. :.
Defendants.
OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object of this suit Is TO convene tho
creditors of w. H. Cannon, deceased, and
subject his real estate to the payment Of HE
debts; 70 ascertain the amount and priorilics
of said debts; to settle the accounts of s.. Lee
Phillips, his administrator
It appearing, on affidavit fled in this suit,
that the Defendants Mary +. Cannon, Ellie
2. 81. Cannon, Mary A. w. Cannon. Emma
Frances Myers ana q. l.. Myers are non-resI-
dents of the State OF West Virginia. they are
after the date of the first publication of this
order, and do whAt is necessary TO protect
JNo. II. DANIEL,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
J. ~ Mason. JH., p. Q.
Sent. Git.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27
Millinery Opening.

Burns & shugert willhave their Millinery
Opening on Thursday and Friday, Sept. the
20 and Both. The ladies of the county and
town are invited to attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

Mr.. Grant critzer. a clerk in the T. H.
Antrim hardware and grocery store at
Waynesboro, Va, dropped dead Satur-
day afternoon, aged about thirty years.
He was a brother to Mrs. Rosa L. King,
of Goshen, Va, who has been a frequent
visitor to Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

Go to DR.. Bishops for cigars. You
can get ; good cigars &C.
All kinds of picture frames made to
order at short notice at Dr.. Bishops drug
a few hundred Il mo. cloth-bound
books at 10 to IS cents each at DR.. Bish-
ops prug tore.
S%uperfuoush hair, moles, warts and other
facial blemishes removed by electricity by
DR.. ]. P. Bishop.
You will find a nice and beautiful as
sortment of medallions, alta and 50 cents
each, at DR.. Bishops drug store
You will find a full and complete line
of dressing cases, lap tablets, photograph
frames and portrait frames at DR.. Bish-
/ ops drug store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27
REIMBURSEMENT TRusTMoRrHY

w persons in this state to manage our
business in their own and ncaaby counties. Il
is mainly Office work conducted at home.
Salary straight $500 a year and expenses
definite, bonGfde, no more, no less salary
Monthly S75. References. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped enyelop. Herbert E. Hess,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

Mr.. S. c. Farmer, a worthy citizen of
this town, died Tuesday afternoon. He
had been in declining health for a year
or more. He was a member of the Citi-
zens' Fire Company, and also of the Cor
net Band. A married daughter and two
sons survive him. Funeral survives, con
Quoted by Rev. L. r. Milbourne, were
held in Zion Episcopal Church Wednes-
day afternoon, and were attended by the
Citizens and Independent Fire Compa-
MES, headed by the Charles Town Cornet
Band, he having been a member of the
first named company.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

Mr.. Vending asks us to say that he
will sell a part of his fine Currant and
G~ooseberry bushes at a low price. They
are the very finest variety, five years old,
in perfect condition, and will transplant
easily,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27
Public Sales.

Friday, Sept. 3o.-valuable Farms,
Dwelling Houses, Blacksmith and Wag-
on-Maker Shop, at and near Myerstown
by Forrest w. Brown and George Bay,
lor, Special Commissioners.
Friday, Sept. 3o.-Fine Farm, by S,
w. Washington, F. w. Brown and d. B.
Lucas, Special Commissioners.
Wednesday, Oct. 19.-House and Lot,
by ]. F. Engle, Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in she Post
Oficeat Charles Town, Jefferson county,
w. Va, September "a, 1895:
Mrs. E. 7. Howard, Miss Louise t. knight,
Mr.. a. F. Or oft, Mrs. Phoebe Brady. Miss
Hestle CASTOR, G. C.. Croft. Miss AIinna jack.
son, Mrs. George F. Randolph, Mrs. ]. S
Richardson, Sarah J. Whitaker, Mr.. Irving
Williamson. Mrs. P~attison, care Judge George
Pattern; Mr. William ConreY, Miss Mar J
Walker.
The above letters, if not called fol
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling fo1
them will please say that they are ad
vertised. L. d. GErzENDANEg. P. N.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

Jefferson Building and Loan Associa-
ton will sell money on the redemption of
shares of stock on Tuesday, October a,
1895, at y o'clock p. M, at the Office of
David Howell. Treasurer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

The Baltimore Bargain House is now
full to overlooking with an elegant stock
of goods-clothing, hats, shoes. mems
furnishings. etc. An especially excellent
line of ladies' fine shoes. to which the at
tention of the fair sex is directed. The
enterprising proprietor, Mr.. Max. Theo-
dore, and his genial and polite assistant,
Mr.. VIM. Theodore, will give visitors the
most prompt and courteous attention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator OF the es-
tate Of c late Thos. A Eyerhart, all parties
knowing themselves indebted to said estate
are requested to come forward and settle.
4hose having claims against said estate Will
present same, properly authenticated, for set
lemens. So. THOMAS o. EYERHART.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

The Acme Book Store, Morgantown,
w. Va, has arranged to furnish students
of the University with Textbooks, e c
ond-hand and shelf-worn, at about one
half what they would pay for the new
books. They also deal in all kinds of
supplies for students.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

Mrs. Sarah McGarry, widow of the1ate
John McGarry, of this county, and sister
of Dennis NJ. Daniels of Bakerton, and
the late w: B. Daniels, died at her home
near Zoar on Sept. 22, aged So years.
She is survived by FIVE children-Messrs.
]. w. and John d. McGarry, of Shenan-
doah Junction Mrs. Annie schefer,
Mrs. Robert NJ. Duke and Mrs. Nelson
T. Snyder, all of this county. The de-
ceased was an exemplary christian wo-
man, having connected herself with Elk
Branch Presbyterian Church 81 years
ago, and was an earnest follower of Christ
from that time until her death. The flu
neral took place from her late residence
at 10 O'Clock a. NJ. Friday, Rev. ]. E.
Triplett, her pastor, conducting the ser.
vices. Intermentin Edge-Hin Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

The community was very much shocked
to learn of the death of Mr.. L. L. SadIer,
from nervous prostration, Thursday night.
The deceased has been failing for some time,
but not to an extent to excite the alarm of
his friends and his sudden death came as a
shock to all. Mr.. Sadler has been prominent
in business circles for a number of years.
Always genial and courteous he had Iegions
of friends who appreciated him for his many
generous attributes of character.
Mr.. Sadler was a gallant Confederate
soldier and served throughout the war,
first in the I'd Va. Infantry, Stonewall
Brigade, and afterward in Co. B, 18th
Va. Cavalry. His funeral, Saturday aft.
t%ernoon, was attended by a large turnout
of John w. Rowan Camp, U. c. v. Eek.
%ercises in Zion Episcopal Church, con.
Quoted by Rev. w. L. Gravatt; interment
in the Episcopal graveyard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

We need wood. Those in the habit of
paying in that commody will please send
us some as soon as possible.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

BY a buggy accident last week bIr. j.
NJ. Shugert received some cuts about the
head and bruises Of the body-severe but
not serious, The accident was the result
of the breaking OF harness as he was de.
%scending a steep hill.-Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27
Commits Notice
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that 1 will execute
the above decree at my Office on the 18th day of
October, 1898.
Given unde my hand this 18th day of Sep
tember, 1895. CLEON MOORE.
Sept. 20. Commissioner
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27
Church Items.


Usual services in the Charles Town
Baptist Church next Sunday.
Rev. L. R. Milbourne will preach al
Riverside next Tuesday night.
Rev. L. R. Milbourne will preach al
Snow-Hm School House next Sunday at
$3.50 p. m.
Services in st. James Catholic Church
Charles Town, on the 4th Sunday OF
each month. at 1870 a. m.
Rev. E. B. jackson, of Winchester,
exchanged pulpits with Rev. Mr.. Mil
bourne, of the Baptist church, Sunday.
Mr.. M. Clayton Thrush, of Philadel-
Phia, led the Young Peoples Meeting in
the Presbyterian chapel Sunday evening,
and made an interesting talk.
The next Quarterly meeting for Jefer
son Circuit, NJ. E. Church South will be
held at Summit Point, Oct. ~; Charles
Town, at Bethany, Oct. so-31; Shep-
herdstown, at Bakerton, Nov. 26-27.
The Jefferson County Sunday School
Convention will meet in the NJ. E. Church
South in this place Oct. 2I and 20. Some
of the most successful Sunday School
workers in the country will be present
and address the convention.
The Charles Town Baptist church has
decided to begin a series of meetings on
Monday following the week of prayer in
January. The pastor will secure the ser
vice of some prominent Baptist minister,
who will aid in the conduct of these
meetings.
On the nth Rev. j. H. Moore, of Key
ser; Rev. S. M. Engle, of Oakland, and
Rev, c. w. Hollis, of Davis, organizeda
Presbyterian Church at Parsons, Tucker
county, and one at Hendricks, Randolph
county. Both churches will be supplied
for the present by Rev. c. w. Hollis.
Jefferson Building and Loan Associa-
ton will sell money on the redemption of
shares of stock on Tuesday, October a,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27

Meeting of John w. Rowan Camp, U.
c. v, next Thursday, at 1880 p. m. Adj
jutant c. Frank Gallaher requests that
each comrade will hand or send in to him
a card bearing his name, and that of the
company, regiment, brigade and division
to which he helnnned
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to h care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CAL1FoRNIA FTa SYRup
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact viii
assist n in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par-
ties: The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. It IS
far in advance of all other laxatiyes.
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken-
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Gal.
Ky. NEW YORK. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-27
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs,
under all conditions, makes it their favor
lite remedy. To get the true and genuine
article, look for the name of the California
Fig Syrup Co. printed neal the bottom of
the package. For sale by all druggists.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-26

department from Port au Prince showed
that American residents suffered very heav-
lily from the recent fire, which destroyed
800 houses at Port au Prince, rendered
homeless more than 1900 people, and en-
tailed q loss Of more than 81 ,000, 600. Many
OF the largest American commercial houses
were located in the burned section. The
minister says This Is one of the saddest
blows that has ever befallen Port au Prince
Many who were in sffluent circumstances
yesterday are psupers to-day"
GREAT damage throughout the entire
country was done by the recent earthquake
in San Domingo. The northern part Of the
island suffered most. The pc Pile we're sud-
denly startled by q violent trembling OF the
earth, lasting fully twenty-five seconds.
The greatest excitement ensued. Those
who remember the earthquakes OF 1912 say
that this was the most violent since then.
Women and children rushed from their
homes madly shouting, some kneeliDg in
the streets and invoking aid. Falling tim
bers and swaying walls caused nsuseating
sensation which increased the terror OF the
people.
GERMANY made a demand Of China last
week for ninety-nine years. lease OF Kiao
Chou and large area surrounding it..
China offers to lease the bay shores only
for fifty years. The Germans insist on the
right to build railroads and work mines
whenever they wish. 1t is reported that q
railroad from Kiao Chou to Binan-Fu, had
been agreed to, the Germans acquiring min
ing rights for mile on each side OF the
line, and the Chinese to be admitted as
shareholders. Germany has renewed her
for the erection OF cathedral and for COM
pensstion, to the amount of several thou
sand taels, for the relatives of the murdered
missionaries.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-26
FOreign.

SIGNoR NICoLITI, husband of Madame
Adelina Pstti.Nicoliti, died last week at
Pau, France.
THE bodies of fifty victims OF one of the
mines at Taganrog, Russia, have been re-
covered. Ten who were taken out alive
have since died.
ORDERS have been received at Esaui-
mault, B. O., by Rear Admiral Falliser
from the Admiralty instructiDg him to have
his feet ready to start for China on forty
hours notice. Then came an order for the
pheasant" TO start Immediately. Later
instructions that the flagship Imperial"
proceed, caused increased activity.
GREAT BRITAIN has again declined to re-
open the sealing question. 1t seems that
her previous refusal gave as reason that,
while negotiations were pending between
the United States and Canada, Great Britain
could not reopen the matter. To this the
United States replied that no negotiations
were pending and renewed the request.
But the foreign office sends It's regrets and
says that the government does not see its
way to reopen the question.
The bread riots were renewed last week
at Ancona, Italy. The participants In the
demonstration having been expelled from
the town, assembled outside the town gates,
but the cavalry dispersed them. A band OF
rioters wrecked and tried TO burn the coun-
quenched the flames and dispersed the mob
itary bakers are distributing bread TO per.
sons without food.
THE report Of Minister Powell to the state
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-26
Domestic.

THE total receipts of the Yale Princeton
football game at Princeton were made
public last week. Thew were $2S, 396.77.
The expenses were $4,231. 70, leaving net
receipts for each team of $l2,089n.
G. w. VosMER of San Francisco is plan
ming to go to the Klondike by balloon. He
purposes using the big balloon made for the
Chicago worlds fair and will be accom-
panied by James Thompson of Cincinnati,
H. Andrews of Chicago and f. Klemtke Of
Pittsburg, all experienced aeronauts.
SENATOR CHALLENGER, from the Senate
committee on public health, has reported
favorably to the Senate a bill authorizing
the investigation Of leprosy in the United
States, and presented in support Of it a let
ter from the surgeon general Of the marine
hospital service. The surgeon general ex.
presses the opinion that there are many
more cases of leprosy in the United States
than are actually known.
BENJAMIN BUTTERwoRTH, United States
commissioner of pensions, who has been i'll
for several weeks at Piney Woods Hotel,
Thomasville, Ca, died there last week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-26
The Conventions Hard Task.

1t is related that in the later '40's, on
the eve of Democratic S ate Con-
vention in Albany, N. Y, Dean Rich
mond and Peter Cagger we're in con-
sultation. Something like this was
the dialogue between the two bosses:
Whom shall we put up for Gov
ernor?" asked Richmond.
"Seymour will do. He is able, re-
spectacle, popular and will render the
ticket invincible," answered Cagger.
Aud Seymour's name went down
"Who for Attorney General?" quer-
led Richmond.
"Oh, Tremaine. He is by far the
best of the lot. Besides, we want the
Van Buren, influence" and down went
Tremaine.
"Who for Secretary Of State9" quoth
Richmond.
ivan Ness. He is capable and re.
spectacle, and we want the influence OF
the Knickerbockers, anyhow" and
down went Van Ness. And 80 it was
until the ticket was completed, with
the exception of Superintendent OF
Education.
Peter, whom shall we name fol
that? There are three or four candi.
dates. never heard of either of them
BEFORE" said Richmond.
"Oh, d it," returned Cagger
"let the convention nominate the
candidate for Superintendent of Public
Education" and down that went, too.
The following day the convention
put through the slate 30 constructed in
less than two hours. 1t required more
than two days to nominate the candi
date for Superintendent of Education
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-26
The Heather Chinese is Peculiar.

"Gee Joe" speaks some English,
and his remarks are always accompa-
MED by bland, childlike smile, such
as Bret Harte mentions in his poem
about Chinese free labor.
One day the Chinaman was talking
about religion. " Are you Christian,
Gee Joe?" asked lady, curiously.
ooh, yes; l go to churchee; 1 one
very good man. real Mclean man."
"And where do you go?" asked the
lady, who was charmed to find that the
influences of religion and civilization
had converted the heather.
"Oh," remarked Joe, 81 60 Warren
Memorial Churchee now. l Presby-
terian, but when was in other town 1
Baptis'. 1 go churchee where do me
most good. Gee Joe real Mclean
man"
And the airy manner in which he
dscoursed of the practical side of his
religion, which was evidently for reve-
nue. only, cast pail over the good
woman, and she now questions whether
it pays to convert such heather or not
Louisville Times.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-26
The Man Who Killed the Meeting,

In q wealthy church OF a western town
A preacher and singer settled down
To hold protracted meeting.
So thrilling a singer was never heard
So great was the preacher, his every word
Was worth ten times repeating.
But one, knowing little Of modern ways,
Arose to his feet and began to praise
Before the congregation.
So little he knew Of the ways of God,
His tender compassion, His Christening rod,
His perfect, free salv tion.
He fervently praised, and the prayer he made
Was solemn and quaint, and a smile betrayed
The mirth CT young and needless.
The eloquent preacher had said so much;
So sweet were the songs of the singer, that such
Unlearned words v ere us les..
The leader arc Sc to his own relief,
And said: 4" VIII the friends please all be brief
Gods goodness repeating"
He turned to the singt with anxious mien;
" Sing earnestly. brother, the hour redeem;
The man has killed the meeting"
Yet sinners were won to the Lord that night;
Yes, sinners were won go they said In spite
OF that audscious bluuder.
They came with the song of the soul set free;
Like prisoners chanting their liberty
With letters burst asunder.
The artist had sung. and the orator pre- ached.
But the prayer Of the contrte heart had reached
The throne by it's entreating;
The throne where omnipotent power doth dwell,
Ana there 1t prevailed, and the blessing fell
On tn man who killed the meeting
Ida Baker, in Toronto Globe