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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of County
Court Clerk. Subject to the ac-
Non of the Democratic party and
earnestly solicit the support of every
v6ker in Lawrence County.
ROBERT A. THOMPSON.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

A company has been incorporated
at Milwaukee to manufacture arti-
fetal milk out of timothy nay.
Well, good timothy hay, properly
prepared by Bossy herself. goes far
toward the production OF milk
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

Very few hunters who took out
license in November will take them
out in January as there is nothing
to Observation-Disclosures News.
Don't know about this. They
might go up Mats creek and take
a crack at a G. and o. brakeman.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

/ hereby announce mysef cand'-
date for the office of County AS
SCISSOR, subject to the action of thu
Democratic party. l earnestly so
hcit the support of every voter in
the county.
VERT KITCHEN, Dennis, Ky
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

Gov-elect Hatfield, of West vir-
ginia. is a man who bears we'll
known name, but it is understood
that he has no desire to live UP 10
certain traditions connected with it.
CONGRESSIONAL.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

Following the determination Of tha
election results in California the re-
suit in the Electoral College is fin
ally fixed as follows: Wilson. ABS;
Roosevelt. ss; Taft. 8. California
goes to Roosevelt by ia votes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

On Sunday last John Follis who
| lives near Frankfort, dropped twenty
sticks of dynamite. His hat and .
big hole in the ground tell the re-
mainder of the story.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

If the shoes hurled by infatuated
suffragettes at the heads OF Eng
lish judges are the size worn by the
average Englishwoman. they are
deadly weapons all right, but 1t
would be difficult to conceal them.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

Preaident Taft has sent his last
regular message to the Senate and
uouse OF Representatives. It L
twslve solid columns long and ser
Il ANAL type It has been read BY
re unhappy printers who set It up
"a By the miserable proof readers
Tow others.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

c. F. SEE, Jr.. of Louisa. is a
sandidate for County Attorney OF
Lawrence county. subject to the
action of the Republican party.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

REV. NJ. A. HAY, formerly of
Maize. KY, is candidate for Coun-
" Court Clerk, subject to the ac-
tfo1 of the Democratic party.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13
Big Sandy News
Friday, December is, 1912.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

A. L. MOORE, of Ledoeio. an
nounces his candidacy for County
Court Clerk, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

They must have militant suffra-
gettes over in Carter. The local pa
per speaks of seeing two popular
Soldier bellies in Olive Hill.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

1t has been officially declared
that the bedbug is not disgrace.
Neither is poverty, but who wants
either?
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

Lieutenant Governor McDermost,
of Kentucky, has been mentioned as
suitable timber for the construction
of Democratic cabinet.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13
BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS.

Standard works. late books. chill
dren's books, Bibles. Testaments.
etc. Complete line. Conley's Store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13

The popular vote for president
November s shows that wilsc1 poll
- s156.7s4; Roosevelt S.s2Srl4o'
an1 Taft. s.s76,422.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-13
BUY YOUR GIFTS EARLY

Don't put OF your Christmas shopping until
tihe last minutc-bcttrr sit down right now and
mako Off your gift list. thcn .nosc around' and
find out what sizes you viii want and como here
first Wa can help you 90 make pleasing scieo-
lions, which means that you and yours win
hAve tho biggcst Christmas ever. Everybody has
tn have Shoes, and by giving them n pair. 700
not only give what they actually need. but yoa
them tho rxpcnse Of buying . pair. Lmr
b nice On make n GIT like that?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27
At the Orpheurn.

a vaudesille bill that has caused
more comment and talk all over totwn
than ANYTHING seen I'm this city IN
years IL ths one that opened yesterday
at the popular Orpheum theatre. An
audience that consisted mostly Of
Wheeling's smart set turned out 20
witness the first show at 7:45 and
long befoer the doors opened the en-
tire FIRST ncor had been sold out. The
greatest musical Offering ever seen
here - the enc presented by the five
musical Lunds an European Offering
They have In their reperatoire must
cal selccti7rs from Grand Opera
down Go popular airs and they proved
a real sensation last night and carriei
OF all honorr. Geroldine Ashcroft ami
her harmon boys was another real
big hit on this bin n beautiful con-
tralto with o splendid high range and
true voice such as only a cultivated
singer cal have. A. fantascic aero
bats and Tarner Trio may have many
lmitators. bat no equals. LAWYER and
Pewter In singing and talking COM
edy skit @as the laughing hit 81 this
great bill. and with the Vernetta Trio
sent the fu0iencc out ~ this popular
play house ~ such n good mood that
every ono ~ them said 30 was the best
vaudeville show that has been seen in
Wheeling In many years
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27
ALSO Tits or HIS VOTE On PRO.
HiefTiOk AMeNoM
Doctor States the Democrat Deceived
Rim Regarding investigation,
Pending Against
Watson.

Looking the picture OF health and
Etth his Characteristic pleasant smile
pr. H. ID. Hatfield, the Republican
1ominee for Governor and the man
VINO VIII move into the Governor
mansion at the expiration OF Cover.
or Giasscocks term. strobe into the
1fcLure lobby yesterday from an In.
tasion OF the state. Tho doctor was
$reeted by many prominent political
lseaders OF the northern counties, who
brought him encouraging news.
=, Tne doctor. In speaking to an Intel
'nBsncer reporter. took issue with the
cope that Is being dished out at the
watson headquarters In Parkersburg.
oy the present agent OF the special
representatives regarding his sand on
the charges OF bribery brought against
the gold dust" twins at tho recent
session OF the legislature. In speak.
ing OF this matter the doctor said:
In the primary campaign I was
criticised In an interview. by n Re
publican who opposed me for the nom.
ination for Governor. One OF the
criticisims made In this interview was
relative TO my voting In favor OF post.
poning the resolution providing for an
Investigation Of the bribery charges
In connection with the election OF Sen.
ators Watson and Chiffon.
II see that the Democrats are
utillzing a portion OF this interview
hoping TO detract from the confidence
which the people indicated that they
had In me by the vote that was re.
corded in behalf OF my candidacy over
the entire state. and especially in the
agricultural sections. II IL noteworthy
that the Democratic papers leave out
that part of the interview which deals
with the Watson and Chiffon bribery
charges, but print the other part OF
the Interview In bold-faced type and
send II out over the state for the
purpose OF doing me an injustice. The
dishonesty portrayed by the Demo
cratic press In giving only n part OF
this interview to the public is in keep
ing with the principles and methods
that are so characteristic OF them In
all their political actions OF the past
''As president of the state senate.
tried to and was given credit for deal
ing fairly and justly with Democrats
and Republicans alike.
Approaching the dignity and impor
lance OF the position. I felt II ms
duty. II II was within my power. "a
do that which would create harmony
and concord which are so essentis
IN a legislative body 20 successfully
accomplish the purpose for which IL 4.
assembled
Democrats Deceived Doctor.
When the resolution TO Investigate
was reported from the House and II
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27
A W0MAN'S NAME
SCORES BIG HIT
IN PREM ER PERFORMANCE
GIVEN LAST EVENING
AT COURT.
MISS Eleanor Montell as Leading
Woman Scored Hit and Had
Able Support.

Eleanor Moniel. the clever and
beautiful eastern actress. playing the
role OF Virginia Tate IN the stirring
drama, a Woman's Name" held the
large audience at last nights perform-
ance at the Court spellbound with her
wonderful dramatic talents and grace
fui beauty
The drama H. entirely American and
all phases az any incident that coulI
possibly occur In the theme OF the
play are haadiiy covered in three acts
by ten all star characters while fhe
stage setting are new and neat. Tho
show IL entirely new and last night
marked it, opening performance but
this TACT could not possibly have been
noticed az not o pause or faiter mark
Cd the rendition 81 the drama
The entire action % the play takes
place IN single afternoon. with .he
hrst act ouderfuI duplication of a
scene on the chevy Chase Golf links
while the ~ cond and last acts occur
IN the library ~ the Washington
home ~ IuCFe Tate
Througn the performance Me-
Montell handles the leading part with
beWitching grace and in a manner
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27
HAIR STOPS FALLING, DANDRUFF
DISAPPEARS Sc"DANDERINE''
s~vt rooa MANI sEAvTirv
DIVINE CROWS MAR AND We

Iry % you viii. after an appiicati ton
nendesins you cannot ind . single
race of dandruf or . loose or falling
r. and your scalp win not itch. but
Vat win please you most will b
Hter q few veeks' use. vhsn you will
nrtualiy see new hair. nne and do~ny
n"-yes-but really new hair
Fowfng all over the scalp.
niue Danderine nov. win inme
ately double the beauty Of your hair.
20 oinerence how dun. faded. brittle
sna scraSky. Just moisfen a cloth with
osnderine and carefully draw n
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27

through your hair. taking one small
strand at . time The effect 10 fmme-
eiste ana smaxing-your hair will be
Hight. nury and wavy. and have an
appearance OF abundance: an incom-
parable ins,re. softness and luxurs-
ance. the. beauty and simmer OF true
hair health.
Get . 2scent bottle Of Knowiton's
Danderins from any drug store. or
toilet counter. and prove TO yourself
20 nisht--now-that your hair 10 a.
pretty aud soft as any-that Il has
been neglected or injured BY careless
treatment-that.s all.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27

when Joseph adsertised that he would
reveal 90 them me meaning % their
dreams. his brothers pulled him out OF
the pit into which they hai cast him.
Fortune telling" Do Fald shortly
aftsrwarf o. he surveyed his sieek ana
nfu'ert circumFtances. 'is n Pretty good
way ~ Getting ont ~ tho hole ~ pays
o. ndvertirr From Judge
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27

popular candidate among the masses
that has been before the people OF
the State for many years. The peo-
pie believe in him and love him be-
cause he is Straightforward. fearless
and big hearted. His platform ia
progressive and gives assurance OF
the great record that may be expect.
ed from him as Governor OF a great
and growing State like West Vir-
ginia- He will undoubtedly be elect
ed by a large majority"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27

that attracted and drew the applause
OF the large audience.
As a dramatic actress. Miss Montell
IL quite superior TO most who appear
on the stage OF the local theatre and
her Characterization OF a southern SO
ciety girl - admirable.
The drama will again be produced
at the Cour; this evening and tho
company Justly deserves a record
breaking audience.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27

Postmaster sherman Denham. OF
Clarksburg. was among the First dis
trict leaders present. but during the
greater portion OF yesterday after
noon was secretly closeted with the
party leaders. He predicted a
eweeping Republica +ictory in the
State
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27

T. J. Sherrard. Of wellsburg.. men,
Der or the Republican State commit
tee. arrived In the city from Ciarks-
burg. where he attended the meeting
OF the committee held "Wednesday.
Mr. Sherrard said that everything
has been placed in perfect shape in
the organization Of the Republican
party.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27

VI. p. shewkey. Republican candi-
date for State Superintendent OF
Schools. said: IT do not think there
IL any doubt about the election OF
the Republican State ticket. DIR.
Hatfield. for Governor. is making a
vigorous campaign. and everywhere
he goes he creates regular whirl-
wind OF enthusiasm. He is the most
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27

George W. McClesry. the Republi
can candidate for the House OF Dele
gates in Brooke county. was amoni
the delegation from the Pan Handi,
present here. Mr.. McCleary predict,
success for the Republican tickle
from the top to the bottom.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27

Hon. oliver Marshall. OF Hancock
county. candidate for the State
Senate, came to the city yesterday
from Petersburg. where he was Wis.
iting hfs son. Assistant District At
torney John Marshall. "Conserva-
lively speaking. think the Republi-
can party will have n majority in this
State of 10000"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27

Postmaster Albert Snedeker, Of
Wellsburg. was conspicuous among
the State leaders here yesterday. He
said: II predict a great Republican
victory from the President down.
Brooke county will come out OF tho
battle with the usual Republican ma
jority.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27
HHanaHnnHRnni
"WHEN''
MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Don't get known as a hold.
over" dresser. You must buy
new suit some time-why not buy
il at the beginning of the season
for which il was made.
We have just received % dozos1
pure silk knit TIES, SI.OO value.
which we are selling at 69t.
Come in and look them over.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27

r. A. Hart. OF New Cumberland
chairman OF the Hancock county com
mittee. was optimistic when interro
gated regarding the political outlool
in the Nation and State. Regarding
his own county. he said: "Hancocl
will give the Republican ticket a 500
majority"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27
WOnen'S
Shoes

About 200 pairs Of these left
in Patent and Dull leathers
all sizes up 10 5: values up to
: at. special. ''.:'.. $I.OO
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27

Tan, Patent and Dull leathe
Goodyear welts-all new toes b
Gentlemen, we guarantee to fit
$3.50 and $500 values .
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-27
= Big Saturday Specials

These are extra special
about $50 pairs In this lot;
worth $3.50 a pair; Saturday
and Monday only at this extra
special no
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
BooBY BIRD Is WELL NAMED
Most Stupid Of Az FeSthereo Urea
lures, Though It's Eggs Are
pronsunced Good.

Doubtless the eRm "booby." signify
ing a stupid creature, has been mis-
applied in some cases, but it correct
jv describes several varieties OF BIRDS
Of the gs.net species common to GER
tain islands "a the Caribbean sea.
The BOBBY is a small water FOWL
and in spring and summer millions
of it's kind fieck to seven little ISLANDS
some thirty-fve miles SOUTHEAST oil
Jamaica. The BOBBY bird is so called
because of it's stupidity, since it has
absolutely no fear OF man. The Is
lands frequented by these birds are
leased to private individuals who de-
rive a large income from the collec'
ton and sale of boobT eggs. Nearly
GO. 900 dozen boesy egO were taken
from the seven little Islands to ia
maica last year, where they were SOLD
at the rate Of about 1926 for case
containing 500.
An American consular officer famll
lar with the subject states that whli'
BOBBY eggs are only about twothird'
as large as hens eggs they are Du
little inferior in quality. There migh
be a market in this country for th'
bsoby product
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
MAY STRIKE OIL
; IN Van buren,

The fact that a liberal supply OF oil
has been found in Allegan county mas
led many TO think that possibly there
may be as favorable prospects WITHIN
the confines OF Van Buren, county rms
opinion is evidently shared by people
living outside our own county, as Is evil
desced by a letter received few days
since by Village Clerk Hall from the
Michigan Gas and Oil company OF sag
NAV, which states that a representative
of that company has gone over portion
Of Vac Buren, county and reports pros
pects for oil or gas quite favorable. THIS
company is composed OF practical oper
ators in this hue, having had many
years experience 10 Ohio, Pennsylvania
aud West Virginia, and were instru-
mental 10 opening the new held near
Saginaw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
ROSES IN BLOOM
SAYS NORWOOD

On the top OF the snow storm tnat
landed on our defenseless heads this
week came letter from Q. A Norwood
OF Portland, Oregon, ordering The North
erner. Now this is Of course appreciated
in way, and we grasped at the money
accompanying the order, but as oad'y as
we need money we almost wish that let.
ter had been held up by some bold. oao
roboer OF the Rockies. 1t said: "hsv-
ing foe weather here. Roses are 10
bloom-lots of strawberries on the vines
Come out and go fishing. Get some
small ones abont 10 TO 40 mounds each.
Take thus, reader, digest it as best you
can. The editor got out all the cores
pondence he has had with the coal dealer
/ thus far this season. About all they nae
F to say was please remit.
Roses!
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
roorING ABOUT WHAT?

Wl .aua OF Our YOUNG b Gin school
ori.a.aari 4u- D.esea raaiyzs the loloTirR
r..r.r -,Iou rhica is represented a-
... o.aurIsa petRccn passenger
aud t4- c1aaue 1r 90 the tralnf
pss4eag. How long does this train
stop at la.- stauouY
C.r4uetor -Four minutes: From two
to .Ho o rVo Two.
p.-sprgs r-And does the train on tnf
opposite track stop from two to Two '0
two two too?
Aud JUS, then the engineer toot, toot
footed TOO.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
EVENTS OF A LOCAL NATURE


NJ, oro Mr.. Will WEIGH returned
home from Grand Rapids. Wednesday.
Miss Nora McFarhn and Mrs. Dayton (
were IN Kalamazoo shopping last Mon.
day.
AL +. Cbs-.as Mrs uprdend Mrs
:" = - =, - 70 KaIama
zoo,.., ,.,r.inv.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13

John II. Trip, Manager.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
he BeIonded.

The accomplished and obliging
pianist had rendered several selec-
lions, when one of the admiring group
OF listeners in the hotel parlor sug.
gested Mozarts Twelfth Mass. Sew
eral people echoed the request, but
one lady was particularly DESTROYS OF
hearing the piece, explaining that her
husband had belonged to that very
acknowledgements Magazine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13

Commencing January Is'' l9i''
the rates on aii Kibbie telephones
,,.u be raised three dollars per
wear. PAYABLE IN advance; to De
.-..,;ted win discount of seventy
i've cents ,u each quarter PROVIDED
..,.-,ert is maae GA or before the
f.reeo,h day OF the first month 'n the
quarter.
John II. Trip, MANAGER
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13

The self-consciousness just oozes
out of q young drummer on his hrst
trip.
Evening star., 1912-08-26
HERD|CS ARE INSPECTED
Unless All Are Sanitary, Dis
trict May Start Prose-
Cuti0nS.

In accordance with the ultimatum is
sued by the District Commissioners to
the Metropolitan Coach Company last
month that, unless the vehicles operated
by the company were found in sanitary
condition by the latter part of August,
prosecution would follow in the Police
Court. G.. II. Dawson, hack inspector of
the District. today inspected the convey
ances of the company to ascertain IL the
order had been complied with.
The Commissioners notice to the COM
pany was based on report submitted by
Inspector Dawson, and on the result of
his investigation today will depend
whether application Is to be made for Il
warrant under the police regulation
which provides that vehicles for the con-
veyance of passengers for hire shall be
kept In 'clean. safe, slightly and whole
some condition"
Regulations for the improvement of the
herdic service generally are to be pro-
mulgated by the Commissioners. but they
cannot go into effect for six months.
The bill giving the District heads author
ity. to. regulate the time schedules. routes
Metropolitan Coach Company, which was
passed by Congress d few days ago. was
signed by President Taft Saturday. but
II will not become effective before next
February.
This law viii require the company to
issue transfers to the Washington Rail-
way and Electric and Capital Traction
companies lines. !. -
The COMMISSIONERS. it is expected, will
have the regulations ready for promuiga-
tion the day the law, goes into effect.
Evening star., 1912-08-26

arriving at an international agreement as
to the Introduction of the eight-hour day
in these industries
They also think that the nauonal sec
tions of the association should, by in
yestiyations, prepare the way for the in
PRODUCTION of the eight-hour day or of a
corresponding maximum week in contin-
nous industries where (a) the working day
exceeds ten hours in twenty-four and tb)
each set of men works more than six
shifts a week As regards glassworks,
they consider that the Investigations are
sufficiently advanced for the conclusion
of an international convention to be rec
ommeded, on the basis of a maximum
working week of fifty-six hours, with an
uninterrupted weekly rest of twenty-four
hours.
Evening star., 1912-08-26

anxiety. at least in the London medical
schools. The official figures published by
the general medical council for the
United Kingdom emphasize the fact that
the gravity of the situation is general
rather than local. In 1893 the number OF
medical students entered was 1,74I, OF
whom 1.579 qualified and were admitted
to the register. Since then the numbers
have steadily declined till last year. when
the entries were 1892 and the qualinca-
tions 1O42.
The principal general cause of the
shortage of students Is undoubtedly the
higher standard demanded as a result
of the advance in medical science.
Evening star., 1912-08-26
WIFE'S WEARY VIGIL.
Frays Daily for Husband Ill of In
curable Malady.

NEW YORK, August pa mother. ac-
companied by her six small children. has
sat on the curb at the entrance Of Gouv-
erneur Hospital twelve hours each day
for nearly u fortnight, praying for her
husband, Daniel Reed, who was taken
there early in August. suffering from an
incurable malady. She explained to the
hospital authorities that her husband was
so fond of the children she thought il
might be a comfort to him to know that
they were near.
The man is expected TO die within
twenty -four hours, it was said today.
Evening star., 1912-08-26
Church Founded in 1897.

DEERFIELD, n. j., August 26.-The
members OF the Deerfeld Presbyterian
Church will gather this week to celebrate
the 10th anniversary of the church,
founded here In 1871. The building erect
ed soon after that date is still In use by
the congregation. It's walls OF red sand
stone much .weatherbeaten, but still solid
and imposing.