The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-10-26

was also present. He had never been to
the Rectangle. and his curiosity was
aroused from what he had noticed Of
the influence Of the evangelist in the
worst part of the city. Dr. West and
Rollin had come with Rachel and Vir-
ginia. and Loreen, who had staid with
Virginia, was present near the organ.
in her right mind, sober, with humil
ity and dread of herself that kept her
as close to Virginia as faithful dog.
All through the service Loreen sat with
bowed head. weeping part of the
time. sobbing when Rachel sang the
song, ~ was wandering sheep"
clinging with almost visible. tangible
yearning to the one hope she had found,
listening to prayer and appeal and con-
fession all about her like one who was
a part Of new creation, yet fearful Of
her right to share in it fully.
The tent had been crowded As on
some other occasions, there was more
or less disturbance on the outside of the
tent. This had increased as the night
advanced. and Gray thought it wise
not to prolong the service. Once in
awhile shout a. from q large crowd
swept into the tent. The returns from
the election were beginning to come in,
and the Rectangle had emptied every
lodging house. den and hovel into the
streets.
In spite Of the distractions, Rachel's
singing kept the crowd in the tent from
dissolving. There were dozen or more
conversions Finally the crowd became
restless. and Gray closed the service,
remaining little while with the con-
verts.
Rachel. Virginia. Loreen. Rollin and
the doctor, President Marsh and Henry
Maxwell went out together intending
to go down to their usual waiting place
for their car. AS they came ont Of the
tent they at once were aware that the
Rectangle was trembling on the edge of
drunken riot, and as they pushed
through the gathering mobs in the mar
row streets they began to realize that
they themselves were objects of great
attention.
"There he is, the bloke in the tall
hat. He's the leaderl" shouted a rough
voice. President Marsh. with his erect,
commanding figure. was conspicuous in
the little company.
"How has the election gomez It is
too early to know the result yet, isn't
IT." He asked the question aloud, and
q man answered: "They say second
and third wards have gone almost solid
for no license. If that is 30. the whisky
men have been beaten"
"Thank Godl hope it is true, ex-
claimed Henry Maxwell "Marsh. we
are in danger here. Do you realize our
situationf We ought to get the ladies
to place Of safety"
"That is true" said Marsh gravely.
At that moment shower Of stones and
other missiles fell over them The mar
row street and sidewalk in front Of them
were completely choked with the worst
elements Of the Rectangle.
"This looks serious" said Maxwell.
With Marsh and Rollin and Dr. West
he started to go forward through the
small opening, Virginia, Rachel and
Loreen following close and sheltered by
the men, who now realized something
of their danger. The Rectangle was
drunk and enraged It saw in Daniel
Marsh and Henry Maxwell two Of the
leaders in the election contest who had
perhaps robbed them Of their beloved
saloon.
Down with the aristocrats!" shout
ed shrin voice. more like woman's
than q mans.
A shower Of mud and stones followed.
Rachel remembered afterward that
Rollin jumped directly in front Of her
and received on his head and chest
number Of blows that would probably
have struck her If he had not shielded
her from them. !
And just then, before the police
reached them. Loreen darted forward
1T the side Of Virginia and pushed her
aside, looking up and screaming. It
was 30 sudden that no one had time to
catch the face Of the one who did 1t. !
But out Of the upper window Of room |
over the very saloon where Loreen had
come out a week before some one had
thrown a heavy bottle 1t struck Loreen
on the head. and abe fell to the ground !