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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
MAY ABOLISH HANGING
TO SAVE MRS. MEYERS

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Jan. T.
Judge Phillips, of Kansas City, to-
day issued stay of proceedings in
the case of Aggie Meyer, who was
to have been hanged Thursday. A
resolution Is being circulated among
legislators providing for the aboli-
ton of capital punishment.
Governor Folk intimates that if
the resolution passes he will COM
mute the sentences Of all in prison
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
BURGLARS RUIN
COURT RECORD

PEORIA, Jan. 7.-Records in the
case of N. G. Dougherty, former
superintendent of schools of Peoria
and now serving a sentence in the
state prison for ENLIGHTENMENT, were
arrested last night when burglars
blew the safe containing them. BY
this destruction bondsmen are af,
fected and future indictments of
Dougherty prevented.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07

condemned to hang. Among these
are Frank Hoffman, the Meyers
woman, William Church, who MUIR
dered his foster parents at Warren
ton,l and William Sephaugh, who
murdered Sheriff Polk, of Iron
county.
The resolution is being urged by
Sephaugh's mother. Folks brother
is a member of the house of repre-
sentatives.
KANSAS CITY, Jan. Judge
Phillips today allowed Aggie Mey-
ers an appeal to the United States
supreme court on the grounds of
lack of jurisdiction.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
DIDN'T MEAN TO DO IT

Otis Anderson, secretary to Mayor
Daggett, this afternoon said with re-
lation to the published reports that
prominent democrats were "sore"
because they had not been invited
to meeting OF democrats for the
purpose of arranging for the enter
tainment Of William Jennings
Bryan, that in several cases he was
unable to reach them by telephone
and therefore they had not been
invited. No slight was intended.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
DENEEN ON STAND

CHICAGO, Jan. 7.-Governor
Deenen was called to the stand to-
day in the trial of President Shea,
Of the teamsters' union, charged
with conspiracy to wreck the bust
ness Of Montgomery, Ward & Co.
The governor said he received a
telegram from Shea during the
strike. The court refused to admit
testimony as to its contents. The
defense sought to prove that an eff
fort was made by Shea to secure ar
bitration.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07

Definite word Of when the dis
tinguished democrat would arrive in
Spokane was received Saturday
morning and those democrats who
could be called by telephone as
sembled in the afternoon to make
preparations for the reception.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
.GEAR|N AGAINST THE JAPS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Senator
Gearin, of Oregon, today discussed
the rights of Japanese children in
white schools and the necessity of
restricting coolie immigration. He
took issue with the president on the
tone of the recent message, and is
sued a warning TO labor against the
threatened invasion Of cheap labor.
Gearin said:
I'VE are now at peace with
Japan, but peace won't continue
long unless we reach a better I'M
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07

derstanding as to the present treaty
and obligations it imposes. If there
is a question about this treaty we
should have a new one.
Japan could send 100000 labor
ers here and never miss them. We
must protect ourselves or go to the
wall in the worlds competition.
IF there are commercial advan-
tages which We destroy by exclud-
ing japanese laborers, l answer, l
don't care"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
CLARK WANTS
INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. T.
Senator Clark, of Montana. this af-
ternoon introduced a resolution for
appointment of joint committee to
investigate the causes all kinds
of wrecks on railways doing inter-
state business.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
anna GOULD TO WE'D
AN ACTOR SWEETHEART

cial train to convey William Jen.
nings Bryan to Cheney the after
noon of Jan. Is. Mr.. Bryan is
scheduled to lecture there under ar.
rangements made by Cheney demo-
Gratis with the Lyceum bureau,
which is handling the noted demo
Gratis tour.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
DEFENDS ROOSEVELT

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. T.
Senator Lodge today defended his
amendment to the Foraker resolu-
ton, upholding in a strong speech
the presidents action in discharg-
ing negro soldiers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
FREAK WEATHER IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Jan. IA tempera-
ture Of 60, April showers alternat-
Ing with sunshine, thunder claps
and flashes OF lightning, Is the
phenomenal winter weather of
today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
EMMA GOLDMAN IN
TROUBLE AGAIN

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.--EmmA
Goldman was held today under
$4,000 bond to answer charge OF
advocating anarchy. which " q
felony in this state. Berkman. her
companion. was held under $1,000
bond. -.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
QUAKE CAUSES
A TIDAL WAVE

LONDON, Jan. 7.-Dispatches say
tidal wave struck the coast of
Ceylon Friday. Earthquake at sea,
felt for 1000 miles, was recorded.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
NOTHING TO
CHARITY

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, Jan. IA
j. Cassatt's will, disposlng of a
$10,000,000 estate, was filed today.
The fortune goes to the wife and
children. None is left to charity.
QyAKE BIN bmm
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
SISTER REARRESTED

DAYTON, O., Jan. 7.-Fayne Gill
man was re-arrested this afternoon
charged with completely in the muir
der Of her sister, Dona.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
MISSING VESSEL
NOT SIGHTED

NEW YORK, Jan. THE steam
er Ponce, overdue eight days from
Porto Rico with seven passengers
and crew of So, is still unreported.
Nine steamers travelling the same
route as the Ponce. arrived today.
They did not sight the missing YES
sci.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
WANT A SPECIAL TRAIN
FOR BRYAN

II. NJ. Schafer. principal OF the
normal schoo, at Cheney. Wash. Is
here today arranging with Northern
Pacific railroad officials for spe-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
BANKER KILLED
IN WYOMING

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. Nv.
Dean Hayes, banker and leading
politician of Meeteetese, Wyom-
ing, was instantly killed this morn
ing by l.. Simpson, attorney of
Meeteetese, as the outcome OF a
feud of long standing.
Hayes has been the democratic
nominee for governor, for congress
and state treasurer during the past
10 years. Recently he announced
himself supporter of Roosevelt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
100000
FIRE

BANGKOK. Jan. Fire today
devastated the Chinese quarter Of
this city. Loss sS.000.000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
DAVIDSON iNGAURATED.

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 7,-Gover-
nor Davidson was inaugurated to-
day. -
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-07
FATAL DRAUGHT
OF FIERY ACID.

MRS. P. D. TULl, WIFE OF SPO-
KANE BUSINESS MAN, VICTIM
OF WHAT DOCTORS AND
CORONER DEEM A MISTAKE
IN TAKING MEDICINE-NO IN.
VESTiGATION.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
CAMERON CHIPS.

Fred TeSSman was so sick last week
that Doctor Childs was called out on
Tuesday night, but he is feeling better
at this writing.
Mrs Will PARROT was on the sick
list last week. &
James Rutherford was selling wall
paper in this community Friday and
ate dinrer with Joe Johnston.
Robert Rutherford and wife were
visiting in this community, Monday
afternoon.
Gretchen Horning will depart for
with her sister, Mrs. Emma Heyller.
The baying of hounds attracted Joe
Johnston and his son, Thursday after
noon, and presently large wolf came
bounding over the east hill and sought
refuge under a culvert, followed by
four fox hounds. They lost the scent,
went on south and Joe thought he'd
see how good a marksman he was so
ran to the house, got the shot gun,
took aim and fired but the object was
50 small of course he missed it and
the wolf went on as ifnOthing had hap
pened, taking a northwest course
across the farm. By this time the
hounds had returned and gave chase,
changing their course to the south.
west, coming out at the Courtney farm
down by the railroadtrack where they
came up with or Brer Wolf and a
fight ensued. Charles Ruhs was tele-
phoned to be on the watch on north
and saw them coming down the track,
struck out with his shot gun and soon
dispatched the wolf, but one of the
hounds was hurt so badly he had to
be carried up to Ross where he was
cared for. The other three returned
home about shutdown. Where they
came from is unknown but the suppo-
sitiOn is over in Guthrie county hills
or along The Brushy somewhere.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
County,, CORRESPONDENCE
ITEMS or INTEREST GATHERED
BY CUP LOCAL CORRESPONDENTS
FROM AUDUBON TOWNSHIP

Jas. McCreary shelled corn for Hen.
ry Tibben Monday.
Henry Baker has been entertaining
the grippe the past week.
Henry Tibben sold his feeding cat
tie to Fred Wahlert Monday.
Grandma Tibben is on the sick list
again and under DR.. Jacobsen's care
Chris Wedemeyer and family visit
ed with Amos Tibben and family Sun
day.
Lizzie Porter visited part of last
week with her sister Mrs. Fred Wah-
lert, Jr.
Gene Porter visited with his par.
ents Mr.. and Mrs. John Porter in Elk.
ira Sunday.
Clara Tibben spent Saturday night
and Sunday with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Tibben.
George Meyer and family and Will
Wahlert and family visited at the
Charles Jacobsen home Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Tibben and daughter
Nettie visited with grandma Tibben at
the home of Amos Tibben Monday.
The exhibition and oyster supper
given at the Wahlert school house
last Friday night was a decided sue
cess.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Great Subscription Offer

We have made arrangements with
the Farmers Tribune, weekly agri.
cultural journal published at Sioux
City, Iowa, whereby we are enabled
to offer our readers a very attractive
subscription offer. 1t is one of the
strongest weekly farm papers in the
northwest and every farmer in this
and adjoining counties can profit by
reading it's columns. 1t is ably edited
and each issue contains timely and in
teresting articles with reference to va
rious lines of farm work. 1t also has
a strong home department which will
be especially interesting to our lady
readers. The Farmers Tribune is one
of those papers which stops when SUBJ
scriptions expire. Read carefully our
announcement which appears in this
issue. IT,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
WEST LINCOLN.

Hattie Bubmire is visiting friends
in Scranton this week.
Charles Jordan, of Ross, visited
relatives and friends here Sunday.
Mrs. Hugh Murray left Monday for
Harrington, Nebraska. Leonard Jor-
dan accompanied her as far as Ma
nilla.
Will Bubmire shipped his household
goods to Saint Croix, Wisconsin, on
Monday where he expects to make his
future home.
Rob Peterson went to Fiscus one
night last week but when he went to
start home he found his team was
gone. He Immediately commenced to
search around aud also telephoned
but could get no trace Of them. He
then waited until morning but could
not find them then. About noon next
day one of the neighbors found the
team hitched to a wagon with nothing
hurt, within half mile of Fiscus. AS
it happened they had strayed into the
old Grouse place where no one lives.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Seved Her Sons Life

The happiestmother in the little town
of Ava, Missouri, is Mrs S Rupee
She writes: One year ago my son was
down with such serious lung trouble
that our physician was unable to help
him when, by our druggists advice,
began giving him Doctor Kings New
Discovery and soon noticed improve
ment. | kept this treatment up for a
few weeks when he was perfectly well .
He has worked steadily since at car
penter work. Doctor Kings New Dis
coVery saved his life. Guaranteed the
best cough and cold cure by A Fl Rob
erts, druggist; SOC and Sl.OO; trial bot
tie free.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
ChamperIaIn's Cough Remedy Both
Agreeable and effective

Chamberlain's Cough Re medy has
no superior for coughs, Odds and
Group, and the fact that it is pleasant
to take and contains nothing in any
way injurious has made it a favOrite
with mothers. w SPelham, a mer chant
of Kirksville, Iowa, says: For more
than twenty years Chamberlain's Slough
Remedy has been my leading remedy
for all throattrOubles. 1t is especially
successful in cases of Group. Children
like it and my customers who have
used it will take no other. For sale by
II RnhertS-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Homes In The Northwest

Why not settle on the government
lands, or low price farm lands that
are improved, in South Dakota; thus
staying near at hand instead of jour
neying to a distant region where the
climatic conditions and social sur
roundings are widely different? Spec
ial low rates are in effect the first and
third Tuesdays of each month to all
South Dakota stations on the North
Western Line. 1t will pay you to in
vestigate. New lines are opening up
extensive territory to development,
creating the chance of lifetime. Ask
your ticket agent to give you full
particulars, with maps, pamphlets,
and complete information regarding
railroad rates and the steps necessary
to secure government land free. llw4
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
How To Remain Young

To continue young in health and
strength do as Mrs N F Rowan, in Nc
Donough county, Georgia, did. She
says: Three bottles of Electric Bitters
cured me of chronic liver and stomach
trouble, complicated with such an I'M
healthy condition of the blood that
my skin turned red as flannel. | am
now practically twenty years younger
than before | took Electric Bitters. |
can now do all my work with ease and
help my husband in the store. Guar
anteed at A H Roberts drug store;
price. soc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
The Los Angeles Limited.

Electric lighted train, to Los Ange-
les every day in the year, less than
three days en- route, via Chicago &
North Union Pacific and
Salt Lake Route. Splendid equipment
of the most modern and complete
character, accommodating all classes
of travel.
Pullman drawing room and private
compartment sleeping car, Pullman
tourist sleeping cars and composite
observation cars.
For full information apply to near
est A gent The North Western Line.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
BETHEL BUDGET.

Philip Burkhardt shelled corn last
Monday.
j. NJ. Edwards bought horse Of ID.
| ID. Sampson.
Mike Foley shipped car load OF
hogs to Chicago, Tuesday,
Charles Johnson and wife dined on
Sunday at w. j. Callow's.
Will Lehrenkrause spent Sunday
with his friend, William Heuss.
Herman and Alta Clifford were the
guests at Henry Turner's, Sunday.
Clarence Turner was an over Sun
day guest of his folks in this vicinity
Stephen Luse and wife, from near
Ross, Sundayed at the home of Earl
Maharg.
f. f. Clark and son were busy last
week hauling corn to the Earl Maharg
stock yards.
Mrs. James Edwards and Mrs. Chas
Johnson visited at the Elmer Johnson
home, Monday,
Mrs John Greenlee enjoyed visit
from her mother, Mrs. K. A. Steere,
of near Gray.
Elmer Johnson traded his phono-
graph for new organ at Ruhs and
ButtertOn 5.
Christian and Lena Mack and their
mother visited at Fred Kraft's, near
Ross, Sunday.
The Henry Turner family were en-
tertained in the John Reuschling home
Saturday evening.
John Krick went to Des Moines, on
Friday, for short visit with friends,
returning Monday.
NelS Olson and Phoebe attended the
program and box supper at number
two, Friday evening.
Florence Gray spent couple days
with her cousin, Henry Ruschling, the
latter part of the week
Lewis Gray and fami ly were visit
Ors at the home of John Reuschling,
Thursday of last week.
w. w. Weston, with his family,
passed the Sabbath very pleasantly
at the home of Coyle Edwards.
Mrs. f. f. Clark and family enjoy
ed a visit from her nephew, Mr.. Muir
ray, of Des MOines, last week.
Henry Turner and wife entertained
Nels Olson and Ralph Miller and
their families, at their home, Sun day.
John Reuschling was busy hauling
sand, first of the week, for his new hog
in, Hrhi ha mi hni nly
floor.
Rev. NJ. L. Hill Will preach his fare
we'll sermon at Bethel Sunday even
ing March twenty-four. Everybody
turn out.
Harvey Maharg was called to the
bedside of his sister in Pennsylvania,
the forepart ofthe week. Mrs. Maharg
is staying with her son, Earl Maharg,
during his absence.
H. w. Duvall, accompanied by his
son Ray Duvall, went over to Greeley
township, Sunday, to be present at
the funeral Sam Johnson: Mr.. Duvall
being one of the pail bearers.
Mrs. Jesse Graves and children,
who have been visiting the past week
at the home of l.. NJ. Estes, departed
for the new home at TeXline, Texas,
Tuesday where they will make their
future home.
The program, Friday evening, at
number two was excellent in every
way and skillfullv rendered by the
sch GLARS; after which the young folks
enjoyed the box supper. About forty
boxes were sold, the proceeds from
which exceeded twenty-nine dollars. A
large crowd attended and report a
very enjoyable evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
oAKFIELD AND BRAYToN

George A. Arnold had business
calling him to Omaha last week.
Raymond Miller and wife began
housekeeping Saturday in the rooms
in the rear of the drug store.
Nat McVay and wife of Anita were
visiting his son Chas. McVay over on
Troublesome the latter part of last
week.
Mrs. d. w. Powers left Monday
night for Des MoineS where she will
visit among relatives for short time.
John Scott of Atlantic was attend
ing to business matters in BraytOn
Tuesday.
Misses Nellie lookout and Mildred
Bartlett were shopping in Audubon
Saturday.
ID. w. Powers was transacting bust
ness in Extra between trains Monday.
Mrs. Blom spent Tuesday visiting
with Mrs. Jens Hansen of Extra.
Ralph Goodwin and Miss Estella
Leigan were calling on Extra friends
one day last week.
Mrs. jeff Lewis of Audubon visited
the latter part of last week with her
daughter Mrs. George Freeman.
Mesdames Frank and Marion Jen-
kins went to Griswold for a short
visit.
Miss Clara Ordway was calling on
Extra friends Monday.
Chris Hoegh, John Larsen and Ing
ward Birk went to Omaha the latter
part of last week on a business and
pleasure trip.
Henry Bell shipped car of hay to
Des Moines Saturday.
Kleuver Bros. from west of Brayton
shipped a car of fat cattle to Chicago
Saturday and Amiel Kleuver went
them.
I.P. Hallock received five cars of
cattle from Omaha Tuesday which he
will feed for market.
J. c. Hardman was in Shelby on
business over Sunday.
John Bergh went to Omaha Monday
night where he was met by j. c.
Hardman and together they will
Journey over Kansas.
Tom Jones was in Extra on bust,
ness Monday.
Rail- phi Juel gave pleasant dane
ing party to his many friends Friday
night.
Ed Wood of Audubon was visiting
among Brayton friends Sunday.
Hans Hansen sold three car loads of
fat cattle to Mr.. Blakesley of Marine
and they were shipped to Chicago Sat
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. J. Robinson, who
have been residing in Chicago where
he has been attending school, arrived
in Brayton one day last week and Wis
tied few days with her parents, j. G..
Hardman and wife. After visit with
his parents at Harlan they will go to
housekeeping in Atlantic where he has
secured Il position as assistant to DR..
iran the veterinary surgeon.
Frank Medaris was visiting his sis
ter Mrs. Sam Scharff few days last
week. He is on his way to Idaho.
Jim Thompson left Thursday for
northwestern Nebraska where he will
"Oih lOf ~ H. Ildnllu VI Ills fdhcn'
Rev. Bently of Kirkman will hold
services atthe BraytOn Baptist church
Thursday evening March q.
Frank Jenkins surprised his many
! friends when he hied away to Daven-
port and was quietly married to Miss
Bishop ofGriswold Wednesday March
&, 1907. The marriage was kept Sec
ret until last Monday and then when
his friends discovered it how the COW
bells did jingle. They will reside at
the j. T. Jenkins home.
! Marion and Frank Jenkins secured
their new speedy horse this week and
| he promises to duplicate or even beat
the performance of Oakland Doom,
their stopper which died.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Worked Like a Charm

D N Walker, editor of that spicy
journal The Enterprise, Louisa Vir-
GINA, says: l ran a nail in my foot
last week and at once applied Buck
lens Arnica Salve. No Inflammation
followed; the salve simply healed the
wound. Heals every sore, burn and
skin disease. Guaranteedat A Fl Rob-
ert'S, druggist: 25c.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
rheumatic Pains Relieved

B F Croker, Esq, now eighty-four
years of age and for twenty years JUS
tice of the peace at Martinsburg, Iowa,
says: l am terribly afflicted with sciat-
ic rheumatism in my left arm andright
hip. | have used three bottles of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and it did me lots
of good. For sale by A Fl Roberts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
HERE AND THERE.

All week the grippe has been eating
at me, pinching, and punching, and
beating at me.
Mrs. Ellen Roberts, of Lorah, spent
the week at the bedside of her step,
father, Mr.. Samuel Johnson, who
died FRIDAY night, March 10.
James White and Chas. GARNET
was on the Hamlin market Saturday
with several loads of porkers which
touched the top.
Mrs. S. S. Berry was called to Au.
dubon by the illness of her mother,
Mrs. Sherman, with whom she tar
ried until the sufferer was releaved
by death and laid away to rest.
Able workmen are rapidly pushing
the cement block factory at Hamlin
into the relms of reality.
James Egan is erecting new wind
pump on his east Greeley farm.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur McNutt. Mrs. Ed Koh-
Ter is the assistant during the con-
valescence of the mother.
Mr.. Lambert is the early bird "a
long the Guthrie line, having turned
over an acre or two of timothy sod al
ready.
James Bell has let the contract to
build fine residence on his Botna
Valley farm to Wesley Switzer.
Miss Margaret May the successful
teacher from Greeley Center will
WELD the switch at Rose Valley this
spring.
James Roberts, of near Hamlin,
went down on Sundays train and
spent the evening with his folks at his
home in Lorah.
waited for the train Tuesday
morning just as long as reason would
let me, then | turned regretfully away
to take up the duties of the route with
out the late mail. OF course / had the
displeasure of the patrons to face,
some of whom perhaps are so unjust
as to say, whats the matter with
that CARRIER" when in fact the dis.
ease of being haphazzard and any
old-time-will-d lies deeper and seems
to be growing chronic. Your carrier
is always on hand and waits patient
ly(?) for the train to bring the late
mail. but sometimes patience winks
out and reason says go"
Do fear death? Why, yes OF
course | do. Why should | not? 1t
is the wages of sin. 1t is the penalty
of misconduct. Some one said that
we should not fear death; that we
should meet it gladly and regard it as
simply the act of passing into another
room. Well, that may all be true;
however for my part, | should like
very much for some one to scratch a
match. There is darkness there, a
horrible darkness at which we recoil
and turn pale, but to plung into 1t
with blood chilling shrek and be
lost is the wages of sin. 1t is terri
BILE thing to have a doctor on whose
word we can rely sit down by your
bedside, take your pulse and say,
"yOung man you cannot live twenty
four hours" Then it occurs to you
that your life has oispleaSed the
mighty and relentless arm that rules
the universe, and that t is now raised
to strike you out as a deplorable de-
linquent.