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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-23

state Of military siege. The m)nisters
left In 4 very much crestfalleo state
Of mind. I
10000 Out. y
St. Petersburg. Dec. ga teles.
phone message from Moscow says
that 10000 men are on strike there
and that the city is already feeling the
pinch Of hunger; that many bakeries
have been sacked and that all buSi.
ness Is suspended Even the banks
are closed. The Imperial bank, at.
ter standing a run III . CLOCK yes
kterday afternoon. shut It's uoors on
account Of lack OF light. There have
been number Of encounters and the
casualties at Moscow yesterday are
estimated at $50. f-'~'"f :,
In addition, wholesale arrests have
been made. Here In St. Petersburg
there IL little change In the situation.
Several collisions between w0rnmen
and troops have occurred in which
several Of the former were kNlsd or
wounded, and may agltators wefe ar.
rested at their lodgings during the
night. s 9ss9,3 ts
Police House nsstseysd. i.
Paris, Dec. ga dispatch To- the
semionicial Temps from st. Rsters
burg says that the prefecture a po
|lice at Moscow has been demolished
by an explosion Of bombs. severa
lpersons were killeA but the prs1Act
who was at the Kremiin, escaped Yht
kdispatch adds that sialfs occsrredsa'
| the neienhovipg bsrvicady In whicl
1.-The soldiers Nefs V)cshs hea 6a4ai
teen revOlutionists wera Noants rs
u e.sss .eAppsAi: Tor Support. r
|, ! kurek, RussaaE DC. e3.-Tlr. Strik
ling railroad men ol this cry hav'
proclaimed provisional govsrnmen
|, and have issued an appeal for SUP
port in setting up lie Russian reput
j lie. 's ss'@sff r+a
/ st Blood vtewe Frssly.
Sd Peterssurs, Dec. aa-Eleve
men were Killed ana eighty wounde
. lby volleys ilrAd By the troops .
: workmen defending the sarricade 0
!. Tverskia street. lkdbcowy to-day. Th
, total Casualties are estimated 1t l5O'
Republic Il ''Lithsrt&
ell St. Petersburg, Dec 1S.--Severs
i thousand LithuniaAy who have inva'
' ed the province of vitsbak. expires
. according to Noyoe vremya. the i
d1tention Of seisino the 81. PetersbuI
y railway and annexing the districts
y Rieshitsa and Liutsin "a the republ
q OF I4ithunia. s'.3s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-23

J.. @. Hassard 81 north Of Laa SVs-
gas, purchased I Shetland pony IN ~
east for ! Christmas present for ~
children, which arrived by express
today. s'''''s'ss',
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-23
Negroes Attack
White Man

valdosta. Ca, Dec. 2S.-The report
reached here this morning from Ewing
between Fargo and St. George .
new colony town, that crowd Of
negroes tried 70 mob : white man
who was manaosF Of the large tur'
pentine still ct that place last night,
He barricaded himself and opened
,re on them, kiili6s ave ana two wo
men. and woundlng several others.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-23

pedrU Trujillo claimed 4 60uhey ~
terday OF 3l, for killing Aswild cst.
December 4th. 1t his home At Tfenen-
tina. . s.a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-23
Hotel Arrivals,


csotansda.
]. H. Renshowe, Washington. D. c.;
william II. Wheaton. Seattle, Wash.
Hugo scharwenke. Cincinnati. Ohio;
q. A. Kaseman, Albuquerque. N. NJ
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-23

/. A. u. Bassette. San Marcial; Mrs. A.
d. Clark, Socorr0. s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-23

/ - lAgi1 49, NJ tn ~ e Z. 60
|Aex .okiee ssiadhs sfrthss aaa1 : !.
has eegup. s.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-23

II. j.. Hensei. Kansasl 'City;s v. I
ratheree, Amarillo. Texas I,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-23
Children's festival at
Temple Mon>sfit Re

sff.Sl
The annual ChanUkah Festival Of
the sabbath School children Of Tenn
nle IIontefiore will be- held in the
'rsnpie. tomorrow afternooa st-2:4s
O'Clock sharp. An excenent musical
program has been ARRANGED for the
occasion, and severa: addresses Will
be delivered. The choir will consist
of Mrs. Chas. Kohn, Mrs. Rankin, Miss
rarro, Messrs. Kinkle and Barnes.
Teh public. at large Is cordially insee-
ed to attend this festival. The follow
INK "A the detailed program:
~ rart One.
Organ Prelude. Mrs. Chas. kohn
Anthem ........s..'... SO
Reading OF Scripture ....,.......
Sam 0leenberges
KinOlls the Taper ............ Choil
Lighting Of candlss.
First candle ........ Ada COiOste1I
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-23
csn.rsi.


N. Brennan, Chicago m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-23
BARR|CADES ERECTED IN THE STREETS Of
MOSCOW By REyOlU!0MEIS WHO
ARE HOLDING THEM bRAVEly

Printers Union Unable to Force Newspapers Into the General Strike
REIGN Of Terror Feared Moral Suason Fails to Support Strike
Striking Rdead NJ" Fury Out Of Loyalty to The Emperor eye wp
Of Of RuAxn In Indignant Inability
of 10
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-10-04
N. B. Eaton has rent. d Mrs. CIeve

NJ. B. Eaton has rent. d Mrs. Cleve-
lanu 3 esidence on Maple street and
oil move there from the A. A. Ken.
dAll house the last of the week. Mr..
kesdali will vacate his farm and
move back to the vil!age.A
Postmaster Il. j. Fisher has re.
.c-ived from the postmaster general
orders requiring the numbering of all
Il. F D. mail boxes, as we'll as the in.
spt ctlOn of all mail boxes on R. F. ID.
rontPs and the.removal of all such as
are not approved, which, in order
that the owners may receive service
from carriers, must be replaced by ap-
proved boxes Sixty days is the
timn allotted by the government for
making the CT auge.
Monday evening young man Civ
ing his name as Willis Bissonett, ar
rived in town on the mail train, from
Greens borO, and later in the evening
was on the street in an advanced
state of intoxication and was gather
ed in by officer A. j. Smith. He was
taken before Justice Niles Tuesday
morning and plead guilty to q first
offence. Being unable to pay the
fine he was taken to the county jail
for ten days. The young man gave
his age as II years.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-10-04

Elder F. s. Knowlton, now stop
ping with his son, Elder W. G..
Knowlton of Waterbury, will preach
next Sunday. All are cordially in
vited.
The regular meeting of. NJ. War;
ner Post will bp held at G. A. r. hall
Saturday evening at 7:30. Business
of Importance will come before the
meeting and it is desired that there
be large attendance.
The firm Of Geo. P. Drowne & Co.
are receiving many compliments on
their very choice collection OF Ladies
and children's garments for fall and
winter. Their values are better than
ever. ANY of our readers contempla-
ting the purchase of a fall suit or
jacket should not fail to see their as
sortment.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-10-04

Randall, where they will board unit
their new residence ia completed.
A. browne and Geo. p. browne anu
family will move to the residence VA
Gated by Mr.. Waterman as soon as
a few interior repairs can be made.
The condition of Mrs. Abbie Bug
bee, who is suffering from bilious
fever at the home OF the Misses Bug.
bee on Pleasant street, is reported
ightly improved.
Mrs. Frank Batchelder of ST. Johns
bury, was guest of Mrs. Herbert
Spear last Thursday. She was on
her way home, having been spending
some time with relatives in Stowe
The first football game of the sfa
son will be played on the old air
Gro unds next SATURDAY. afernoon be-
tween Peoples Academy and Bakers
field Academy. The boys have been
putting in some hard practice and TX
p' ct to put up good showing. En-
courage the home team by giving
them good attendance at their
first game.
Landlord Randall has placed
handsome Stewart coal stove in the
office at the Randall, which gives
that pleasant room a more home
like app' arance than ever, and VIII
| insure guests q Gre al old fashion q
! fire" to gather around on the long
evenings to come. The furnace is
also being overloaded by Calhoun
& Calhoun of Middlebury.
Twenty four Of the school, mates of
Miss Sadie Smalley gave her pleas,
ant surprise party last Saturday
evening at her home on Congress st.,
the occasion being her 18th birth.
day Games occupied the attention
of the little people during the even
ing and the hostess was presented
with several nice presents. Refresh
ments of cake and ice cream were
served and all enjoyed the happy
event to the limit.
Word was received here Sunday, by
telephone, of the sudden death of
Mrs. Edward E. Marengo of Burling.
ton, which occurred at Indie W Sun
day, from heart disease, from which
she had been q sufferer for some
time. Mr.. MareDgo is a cousin OF
MIRA. M. Fl. Boardman of this place
and with his wife was guest at the
3oardman home this summer, as has
been the custom for several seasons.
The dece spd had made many friends
during her visits here who deeply re
greet her untimely death. Mr.. Board
man and wife left for Burlington
Monday evening, where the funeral
was held to-day.
The Rummage Sale is now ia pro.
or ass at West Block, p 1rtland street.
Sp, cial bargains are off 4red 10 wear
ing apparel, kitchen utensils, reading
matter and bric-a -brac. The com
mittee will be glad OF contributions
any tina during the week. Also
goods received to sell oncOmmission.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-10-04

j. r Parker has been in Elmore a
couple of days this week on business.
Miss Kate Regain Of Barnard, Wis
tied her cousin, Mrs. Elmer Ryder re.
Gently.
Forty-six. from this vicinity took
in the Crawford Notch excursion last
Thursday.
Dr.. Minott and family went to
Montpelier Tuesday to attend the
centennial celebration.
Charles White and Mrs. Ella SiIlo.
way have been visiting relatives in
Crattsbury several days this week.
Miss Bernice Kendall, who has been
working in the White Mountains dur
ing the summer, arrived home last
evening.
Mrs. P. A. Smith, who has been
spending several weeks in Maine aud
Massachusetts, returned home last
evening.
Mrs. Betsey Boyce of Waterbury
was a guest of her brother, NJ. B.
Eaton, on Uaion street few days
last week.
A. B. Gill il erecting a building on
Winter street, to be used as a black
smith shop, which will be ready for
occupancy soon.
Mrs. c. B Davis left last evening
for Burlington TO attend the funeral
Of her cousin, Mrs. Edward MareDgo,
a notice of whose death appears else
where in this issue.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. NJ. Waterman have
vacated the Dro Hne residence end
have taken up their abode at the
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-10-04
EDEN MILLS.

Leon Laduke visited his home in Hard
wick recently.
Mr.. Davis and daughter Of Boston, Mass,
are visiting in town.
Harry Kinds and Miss Grace Lowering
were married Saturday night.
The telephone pay station has been moved
from F. L. Whittemores and Is now at Hotel
Mt. Norris.
There will be an oyster supper and ball at
Hotel Mt. Norris Hall Friday evening, Oct.
18th. Music by Paul Bros, orchestra of four
pieces. Full bill $l.5O EVERYBODY invited.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-10-04
CHURCH NOTES.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

CDNb NEGAllUNAL CHURCHs
Morning worship at 1915, Rev. e.
.. st. Clare, pastor. Bible school at
aoon. Y. P. :. &. E. at 7:3O p. M.
Mid week PRAYER meeting Thurs
Day evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Vesper service Sunday at p. m.
METHODIST CHURCH.
Sunday, Sept goth. Preaching at
E0:45 a. N Rev P. A. Smith pastor.
Bible class and Sunday-schoo at II,
N. EpwOrth League at 1870 p. m
Mid week prayer meeting Thursday
evening at 1870 o'cl pck.
UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH.
Preaching service at 1915 Pas
5or, Rev. Otto S Raspe. Subject.
truth and Liberty" Sunday school
nc noon. Mr.Raspp, Supt. Y. p. c, U
at z D. N. T pic, " Perseverance
gunior Y P. c U All are welcome
There Hilt b. a teachers meetirp
friday evenir about eight O'Clock
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Rev. f. J Lord, pastor. SuIdGy
school at 1.30 p. m. Preaching al
&30 r. no. Prayer meetings SunGe
and v ,dD 9sday evenings at 1880.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-10-04
The Joy of Being Suited

Will experience Fall Jackets You will
orn eting you'll
n
saveyou roms 2 o o
n Good
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-10-04
Geo. q. eOrolpne & so.

trdn
tore a more supply.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-02

eors',rnces Of man code Of morals
80 t'a.y divine as 10 make OF Him Who
observes and AeeTs them more than
hs.i - n Christian.
' To whom does Masonry promise its
BENEFITS and blessings. TO those only
who humble themselves - proper
condition 10 reSeive-to those who
come Onward rs dependent creatures.
To whom does God promise the
benefits and blessings OF ChristiAnityH
To those who humble themselves ~
supphants at the footstool OF His sov.
ereign mercy"
At twelve o'clock the committee an.
nouuctd that the rrire,hments were
ready. The delicacies the good ladies
had prepared were numerous and in.
vltur besides the nice hSrbecaed
meat. that had been donated for the
occasion 10y the Brotherhood
II Was unanimously agreed that II
was the largest collection Of people
the most orderly and enjoyable occs.
slon ever witnessed IN these parts
Nfsfvap
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-02
Unprecedented Offer that Promises 10 Prove
Unusually Interesting
Something sun Readers Should Consider
Read the Following Details CarsfuIIU
The Mystery Surrounding the Beautiful Display in @.
w. HNDES Window Revealed in the following:

4 number " onr eutcrprsing mer-
chants have arranged what will prove
To I've most interesting contest he.
tween the High school, Twentieth
Century Club. old FrlloEs' Home, u
7. q. Etks, Volunteer Firrmeu. Ma.
sons, W. q. W., X ot r., Gainesville
Guards, Kirby smith Chapter ut J J
Finley Chapter OF the L. u. C., or any
church, sunday school, hospital organ
iRAtIon or institution you would wish
to own the beautiful library valued NJ
$500, now on display NJ g. W, Hydc's.
THE REWARD will he maRutl.
cen' library, consisting OF 40 volumes
OF the standard subscription pubhca.
lions OF the day ~ followsi The
Great ChAs. Dudley Warner Library
OF the Worlds Best Literature, 40
volumes Library OF the World =
Greatest Classics" - volumes the
Anglo AmericAa Dictionary and Cy-
clopediA, ~ volumes Library of Or
Atory, bV Dopew, 10 volumes
Works OF BAlEAc, 80 volumes the LII
hrary OF Poets. 81 volumes the
Worlds Beet EssAys, 10 volumes; HE.
tory 81 Oar Great Commanders, ~
volumes.
Each and every one of these books
are specimens OF the best mechanical
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-02
WiIl Remove 10 Gainesville.

ha7ng been attracted TO Gainesville
" It's excellent school and religious
he'.Iiles, Mrs. W. J. Carter OF Tampa
lA' removed to this city with her fam.
w and will make her future home
here
Ms Carter has rented the Flewellen
zone East Church street, from J. b,
Aeponald, and 10 she likes Gainesville
= vel as she believes she will, she
W. purchase the property outright.
ia' estimable lady and her family
Va De welcomed ss residents Of the
.AI' and it is to be hoped they will
"a''aue to be pleased.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-02

execution, which examination viii
prove.
The conditions Of the contest are a.
folloSsj Any lodge. church or school
club, hospital or organization, public
nr private, 10 eligible 20 the confess,
Votes for indivld uals will not he count.
ed With each 10 esnts purchase 4
ticket will be given by the merchants
through whose llbeRality these grand
Libraries are furnished, on which will
he written the amount NJ the purchase
and the number OF vOtss. The ppy.
chaser will write on the ticket the IN,
situation or organisation for which he
or che desires to vote, sign their namse,
and deposit the ticket In the ballos
box 10 the store Ia which the purchases
IL made
The standing Of the contestants will
be published exclusively In each aan..
days issue OF The sun until OotohsF
l4th, 1905. At I o'clock .. m, when she
remaining votes will be counted, and
the magnificent library awarded 90 tAe
organisation having The largest NUM-
Der OF votes The SHa will publish Ia
each issue \ coupon which will eeIltle
the holder Co tWo votss that will Be
credited 10 the institution that 70 writ
ten on space provided for same When
delivered to the ballot boxes Ia eisheF
OF the stores.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-02
viii interest Many.

every person should know that good
''n u impossible II the kidneys are
''hsed FOley's Kidney Cure will
' A'aneJ and bladder disease in ev.
tn' and will build up and
ss.asIhen these organs 20 they will
S,S 49, t6eir functions properly. No
M r. OF brisht's disease or diabetes
H.. o'-Js kidney Cure IL taken in
W McCollum 4 Co.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-02
Voting tickets csn BE- Secured From the Following Merchants
@. W. HYDE

q. W. HYDE
The leading Dry Goods store. Voters,
remember this Ia headquarters.
Marcus Endel.
The leading ClothleP, Meme Furnish
er and Tailor Of 8ainesVills. We sat.
isfy the most eIActing demands Of all
Votes count here.
Gainesville Furniture Company.
The big Furniture store. where you
can vote every payment you aAke,
each or installmenis. Don't overlook
this valuRble precinct.
L. O. Smith.
The best aud largest variety Of shoes
in town. We have the pair you want.
We have the votes. CONS and see us
!. s. Bedford q Company.
The reliable druggists A bu,y stove
where the voting will be heavy. We
have them.
'. W. MeCollum 4 Company.
The up.to-dats DFuRglsls. The votes
are here. Come see u.s.
L Q. Smith.
The leading JeWeleF. Our splendid
stock will supply the mOst exAetlng de-.
mAnds. The votes are here In plenty.
A. L, Vidal q Company.
The only soda Fountain, Confsetlon.
~ and Boob dealer issuing votes. They
count here.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-02
BOARD OF CONTROL
: MADE EXAMINATION
We're Entertained Royalty BY
People Of Gainesville,
EXCEPTION AT DoRMlToRY

The Affair Was Informal, but Was a
Most Enjoyable Function. During
which Everyone Felt Easy and at
Home-Board Leaves Today.
The members Of the State Board Of
Tsueation and the Board OF Control
h,,e visited Gainesville in accordance
9TH the program, have inspected the
v,ounds proposed for the new State
university, and the people shall wait
nth a great deal Of anxiety their de.
,i,iou in the matter OF making Sc.
lection for that institution.
The combined board comprises His
E,eelleney Governor n. r. Broward
WM. Holloway, State Superintend-
ant: W. V. Knott, State Treasurer
" H. Ellis. Attorney. General; II.
Clsy Crawford, Secretary OF State y.
P Bryan, P. K. YOnge, n. Adams, l.
B King and A. L. Brown.
The board was escorted about the
ei,y by the citizens committee, during
which time the East Florida Seminary
barracks and other buildings, and the
ate, for the proposed new buildings,
we're visited and inspected. The board
expressed themselves as being well
plessed with what they saw, but nat
unlly would not commit themselves.
While the distinguished visitors were
being driven about the city they were
intercepted and followed by about two
hundred children, some in carriages,
some on bicycles and Others walking :;
each wearing the college colors-
orange and black. One lad carried a
banner at the head of the procession
which contained the following:
I'VE are going to be University
boys. We want 20 wear the orange
and black. Cant wei"
This demonstration seemed to i'm
press the board, who seemed to thor.
Oughly enjoy and appreciate the en-
ihusiAsm Of the young Americans.
The Reception.
IN the evening an informal reception
vas rendered the board at the gir's
dOrmitOry, East Main street ~, whi,h
vas largely attended, q great many
having taken advantage Of the oppor-
Iunity 10 meet the distinguished
gussu, The building was appropriate
b decorated in the colors Of the Semi
nary and in floral designs, which made
The same quite attractive. A COM
mittee Of ladies and gentlemen re-
ssved the callers and introduce the
guests, and the evening was passed n a
most enjoyable manner. There we're
RVeral musical numbers, and during
the evening delicious punch and wa
len we're served.
The members Of the board expect to
make their departure today for Lake
City where they will make inspection
tomorrow.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-02
w. n. THOMAS.


Our BuRRies. Wagons and Harness
are the beet ~ the right price and 4
vote worth going after. Oar Livery
department affords q splendid oppoT-
tunlty TO vote.
w. s. Dorsey q Company.
The Grocery aud che Market Offers
the strongest precinct. 20 per cent Of
your voting strength 10 With che gro
Ger every meal you serve. re votlBR.
Bring your aeeouut and vote when you
pay the same.
Gainesville Planning and Conn 90.
4 glorious opportunity for eontFaes
tors tO vote for their iaVOFlte. A land
Of wood 10 votes DOM miss thsm.
w. o. FsEsn 4 Company.
Our Meats and Vegetables are che
bcst the market anords, Vote here
Gainesville sissm Laundry,
Give ~ your york savs the bandIo
clips. Get your friends 90 do likew,ee
Take them 10 our agency aud Get the
votes BiR TEN.
A. N. Cushman.
Vote. wiii be- Issued for premiums 0is
new policies wFitssn Of old policies fes
new-d, provided such premiums ere
pad within thirty days u date of poll
ley For each 10 cents Of premium one
vote will be- Issued.
Mrs.. 3. ", Ls0rands.
The Only Millinery and Notion atpfo
issning Votes. Vote here.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-02
MASONIC PICNIC.
Fine Time Tor All Who Attended and
Bg Feas,

6'g Feast.
Bell, June - The Nssoui, ricn;,
which had been previously adv.rtis.d
in mystic tie ~ 60 boror IN and ~
.perpetuate the sacred m.mo,v ~ ,pr
iong.dcuat.5 f,..t,,,l..,S. -.
the Baptist
After the r,,r,.,.. ,ta nan 81.
brotherhood marched T., IN. ,Id CO..
sett homestead, vD,retp. Ioy.I, nm.
Drells china and other .bsd. t,.s.
melted out tlr,r rsI,. -, ,o,ln...
There. au1iug.'y Va,t,up y..,.d sc,I.
lection Of 7ur penp., 40 Wilma. rho
grand occasion.
Rev Levi. Tr,na. vh,vs. ,,.ok .
err o. the day. i'm s,b.tancs said
"Tre re ,selrss wheel. of ,ma have
reeled fl more IN an an wear. since
John the Bspti,p. cop,rcrstad head
fell eneath the rurhIps. a,..of the
tyrsnt, Herld. ASA rba.tIy ,r,ohv IN
the dlAbohc revenge of the ,dult.tsss
Herod lous and Vet III, world hnnors
and reyrreucrs HIM still and will con.
tinue To honor hun
Till heavens last thunder
SnsI, boom the dltge Of time
who was this John the Baptist?
Son OF Iachstla aud Elizabeth IL was
he OF whom the Prophets mad written /:
Behold, / send my messenger before
thy face, which shall prepare the way
before thee.
Thus hundreds OF years before his
birth proclsimng HIM as the foreor-
dained iorrrunner aud herald Of
Christ.
The man whom CHRIST himself de-
cIareu \rr'Iy say into you
Among them born OF woHan, there 10
lot risen greater than Johh the hap-
list.
some Masonic historians clam that
y ohh the baptlst Wa memOer oi our
mystic order but however this may
be, us certain that ne was ioferuh-
ner and herald OF Chr'st' delegated oy
ZOO TO prepare the hear'' ana minus
OF benighted man TO receive the true
Word to be SPOKEN from the 'ips OF li's
Son, the true Chrst Ana 90 WAS Ma
sorry OF divine origin as medium 10y
which the hearts OF men could br SOFT
ened to &; reception Of the true Word,
aud it TOO, was forerunner OF the
coming Chf..t When Hiram KING
of Ty's, WAS ordained to build
the mouse LOT '"' i'o'u a"u ~ '"''
spect Masonry and the memory o.
John the Baptj.t are in'eparAbly con-
nec,ed, both having the same mission
on esrth-to prepare meme minds for
the reception Of the true Messiah
back in the beuighted ages, anterior
20 the coming IT the saviour, mems
minds were filled with mystery ana