The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-25
UNIVERSE REF USES
ITO Be PURIFIED"
EXPECTATIONS or "TRiuNE I'M
MERsIoNIsTs" AS TO END OF
WORLD ARE DASHED.

3 West Duxbury, Mass, Sept. .i.-In-
spired by the conviction that today
would bring the end of the world, sthe
300 and more members of the Latter
Reign of the Apostolic Church." or
'Triune Immersialists," as they prefer
to be called, assembled about their
place of worship early in the forenoon
today to await the destruction and
fulfillment of their own prophesy.
In contrast with recent proceedings
when noisy revival services have been
carried on far into the night, last
night was passed in silence as the
rain fell upon the tents in which those
who have come here from far and
near are sheltered In fact, by some.
the gathering of heavy clouds at sun
down last night was declared to be a
sign" and the heavy downpour of the
night an 'omen" consistent with their
expectations.
Dismal Day.
The morning was dismal. The sky
was heavy with clouds and the air
aultry and oppressive. The snowy
whiteness of the little wooden chapel
at Ashdad, as the members call the
community, was sharply outlined
against the dull backgrounds of clouds
and mist. In this chapel services have
been held for the last week. the key
note of which has been a frenzied
exortation to those who were without
the pale to repent and to be prepared
for the expected cataclyism and yes
terday afternoon IS converts were
a ~
Throughout the meetings. great en-
thusiasm has been manifested. Those
participating come from every section
OF New England. while some have
journeyed from as far as Virginia.
As the appointed time drew near
the believers filled the chapel and de-
voted their energies to the singing of
hymns. shortly before 10 o'clock the
skies darkened and those who had
been watching for sign appeared
convinced that the millennium was at
hand.
One hymn followed another as the
believers watched for the final puri-
fication. Ten o'clock came but the
sky frightened and the millennium, in
the opinion of the believers, was ap-
parently postponed for a brief period.
1t was then explained that a reve-
lation, which was made to one of their
number last night. indicated that the
destruction was to be deferred unit:
some time during the "a hours tbe-
ginning at 6 O'Clock this evening. s.
The faithful still contiaued conf
dent that their prophesies would be
fulfilled and they spent the remainder
OF the forenoon praying and singing
hymns. There was very little com
ment when the hour designated for
the finality of earthly things passed.
As the forenoon passed the deyout
company decided. for reasons not an
nounced to close the chapel and move
across the road to the Bethel
large frame structure. belonging to
the society. there to await the end. /
All but Believers were excluded. the |
doors We're closed and the curtains |
lowered.
One of the leaders was overheard to |
say that If the '.'purification'' or end /!
of the world did not occur before 6 |
p. m. tomorrow, it would, in his !
opinion, be postponed for so years. /
Many of the believers dssented from
this statement. -
~ 10 uhaerstoou mere tnat most or /
the persons who are confidently /
awaiting the millennium have disposed /
OF all their worldly goods. Today /
in the vicinity of the chapel and the /
Bethel long line of carriages and /
automobiles was strung along the |
road. having brought many spectators
to witness the proceedings Some ,
of the townspeople. displeased at the |
conditions developed today. started a /
movement to prevent recurrence of /
the Services. "A