Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-07
PRESENT WORLD
 WAR REVEALED
 TO WASHINGTON
Ancient Manuscript Pur- ports to Tell of Vision De-
 scribed by First Pres.

Reproduced from the Chandler, Okla. News Publicist, as printed Aug ust 2S, 1914.)
 The following which was clipped from a newspaper printed during the civil war by a relative of Mrs. J. H. Lockwood of Chandler, was handed 10 the -Publicist this week. The clipping is yellow with age and is pasted upon muslin for preservation. It is one of the most remarkable ar ticles we have ever read and will prove intensely hnteresting tb our readers at this time, as in it is for article follows:
 The Vision of Washington.
 (Translated from the German by Rev. A. Reck.)
 The following description is related by Anthony Sherman, a gentleman of ninety years, who had it from the old general himself. The darkest period of the American revolution was in the year TIT, when Washington after dreadful reverses, retired to Valley Forge, to encamp during the winter. Often did I see the tears of distress course down the cheeks of the loved commander, when he re- flectcd on tho extreme suffering of his brave soldiers. Washington had the habit of praying to God for help and prosperity. The assistance of Jehovah alone he we'll knew could avail. A certain day Washington spent by himself alone in his cham Der, and when he came out he looked unusually pallid. Then he related as follows:
 As I sat this afternoon writing and my mind was deeply weighed down with trouble, l discovered op- posite me, g. most beautiful female form. was much surprised, for I had given most peremptory orders not to be disturbed by any one--1 could not, on the moment find words to inquire of this unlocked for visi- tor. Three or four times I inquired without receiving an answer. She only elevated her eyes little now felt a most extraordinary sensation throughout my whole body. I would have risen up. but the staring of my mysterious visitor made me dis pleased with her. I attempted again to address her but my tongue was tied. A certain unknown, mysterious, irresistible power overpowered me. was unable to do anything more than to stare at the apparition. By de- grees the room became filled with a remarkable light, the image herself became luminous and bright I now nf dvyivn could not think, reflect, or move. am only conscious of this fact, that I looked sternly on the vision Here T. heard the voice saying. "Son of the Republic. look and learn," at the same time the figure stretched out her arms and pointed with her finger eastward. Transparent clouds arose in the distance; and tRese lifting themselves there was formed a most astonishing figure before me. Before me there spread all the countries of Europe. Asia, Africa and America. Between Europe and America I saw tremendous waves brandishing, and also between America and Asia. Again the voice repeated, "Son of the Republic. look up and learn" AHot0Htiy UcuCiU d CdIkSOHlG lIl1dyC. as of an angel, poising between Europe and America. He dipped water with both hands, and with his right hand poured it upon America, and with his left hand on Europe In moment black clouds arose from both countries, which met half way upon the Atlantic. Here they tarried awhile and then moved westward and then covered the terra firma of America. Vivid lightnings flashed through the dark clouds I heard the deep groanings of the American peo- pie. Again the angel dipped and springled water as before; then the dark clouds receded and sank into the oceans. Now for the third time I heard the voice. "Son of the Re- public, look up and learn" I looked