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The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

CT-A correspondent speaks Of youth
ful and fascinating American pflma donna
who desplses small talk and bcstows all her
affections ON dogs; monkeys rabbits and
parrots, and Is withal q uhisanthrope.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

MASONIC FESTIVAL AT GREENvHLE.--On
Thursday, the 27th inst, there will be a
public installation of the officers of Green
Vile Royal Arch Chapter, at the Presby-
terlan Church in that town, commencing
at half-past six o'clock P. NJ Alter the
ceremonies of installation, festival Sil
be held at Ullery q Emrick's Hall. Breth-
ren from other places are cordially invited
to be present.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21
Ugly Predicament OF Governor
Fletcher-Lawless Proceedings of
a Radical Colonel.
IbpeciaI Dl5patch 10 Tue Ulnclnnali hnquirer.l
ST. IOuIs. December %.

special Dispatch to the Cincinnati knquirer.l
ST.. LOUIS, December 20.
There Is some reason to believe that Gov
ernOr Fletcher of this State, has got iuto
an ugly predicament with his war in La
fayette county. Two companies of Fed
eral troops have been dispatehsd thifher By
General Cmnt TO project The United States
Assessor from tile, NiOlence of Fleteher's
militia; and In addition 70 this a warrant
has been issued by The Unised States Com
missioner, and placed in the hands of the
United States Marshal, for the arrest of
Colonel Montgomery, commander of the
militia. and five or SIX of the leading Rad
icals Of Lexington, who are charged with
implication In the outrages. This warrant
isissued under the Civil Rights Bill
The United States Marshal left this city
this afternoon for Lexington 10 make the
arrests The prisoners are % be brought
to this city for examination,
Montgomery sent his militia into Ray
County. and destroyed the press of the Rich
mOnd freeman for seditiOus articles and ar
rested the editor. The editor was Assist
ant Assessor and his official papers are de-
stroyed with his office. This makes the
matter serious.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

SPLENDID Ts.--Lebcnsburger &
Son, No. los Main street. haye just received
he most splendid lot of overcoats in the
city, which they are offeringat very low
g"res. Call and see them. 1td&w
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

WILLING, But DISABLED LoYALTY.-Mr
samuel f. January" of Cynthiana, KY.
very coolly-January should always be
cOol-writes to the Collector of "Infernal
Revenue" at Covington, that he can't pay
the one dollar tax on watch, which has
been assessed against him, for he hasn't on
Gods green earth dollars worth of prop
erty--nOt even the watch, which was stolen,
by loyal Radical. But he is slightly
hopeful of the future, and intends TO pay,
saying:
Especially should the aforesaid paternal
and best Government IN the aoOrid, in its
senses of justice at some future day,
prickSd by conscience and q moral sense of
right, pay me for property to large
amount, say, some S30.000in negroes. horses
and mules. of which was deprived by it,
and some $4,000 stolen by some of its loyal
adherents while | was held in one of its
bastiles, for daring to proclaim, as 1 then
believed, and facts have since proven, that
the sole object of the party who had stolen
into possession of the reigns of power, was
to steal from the South her negroes, de-
stroy the State governments and annihi-
late the Constitution established by the
men of '7G.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

RuNl RUN! RUN!-If you don't run,
and quickly and fast, to Captain Minick's,
corner of Market and jefferson, and get in
a supply of his fine family groceries, you
may have to travel farther and fare worse.
The Captain does business on the genuine
mercantile principle, of small profits and
aliick saIesle
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

Yet cease your ire, ye angry stars Of heavenl
Wind, rain and thunder, remember, earthly man" I"
That Sternberger's is the place to get your
overcoats suits and furnishing goods.
no2ld1W
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

sB-The Cleveland and Columbus Rail-
road Company has notified the Chairman
Of Che Derhoeratic State Central Committee
that twill issne halefare tickets % per-
sons wishing to attend the Sth of January
Convention in Columbus.
We have not learned whether any other
of the Ohio Railroads have made the same
liberal offer. .fl.a. M. .., ,,.I
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

ca Parents will find infants and child
rem suits of all ages, all sizes, and all prices,
beautifully made up at the Eagle Clothing
Store, llS Main street.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

MEAT FOR THE IIoLIDAYs.-Messrs. jacobs
&c Brother, No. 20 Market street; will have
a splendid display of meat for the holidays,
consisting of Beet, Veal, Mutton and Lamb,
at their stall, No. 45, on Christmas Eve.
They have taken special care to make this
the finest and most attractive exhibition
in this line, and we would advise all to be
on hand at the time stated. We may also
remark that the above firm are not sur
passed by any other butchers in our mar
ket in the style ana quality of their meat.
Their store on Market street, as well as
their stall in the market, is always supplied
with the very best articles to be found in
Dayton. Meats of the choicest quality can
always be obtained of them outside of the
holidays. Our clever fricnd,J. D. Morri-
son, is Ghesuperintendept> the store on
Market street, and viii always be on hand
to wait upon customers, and give them
cordial greeting. del9d5
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21
E0fal Nutitts.

e5s- THE HOLIDAYS are generally set
apart for the enjoyment of good things.
That's the reason for so many calling on
Captain Minicks family grocery for their
fresh snnnlies
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

ess- Immense Tedactjptt id Boots
and ShOes-dH FIRST class ioork--dt
G6Ods.Ian's, no MdiiilSIreet, JOrSO
days. These Goods MUST Posi-
tireEN De cold. Regardless Of cost.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

c&-, ,sleds, sleds, sleds at Huber& 4 Sons
W a. d. j ,z-7-ttz7. %,4ss=--,---a3. T. ~ u i
COATS, BLANKETs AND 0vERCoATs.7C. p.
Huber; 4 Son have just received d large
stock of Blue and Black Cloth Military
Dress Coats. overcoats and Blankets, which
they are selling very low. :sof ss
del7d3aw1
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

BEAUTIFUL DIsPEEY or ToYs.-C, p,
Huber & Son have opened upa splendid
selection Of Toys, OF every description. In
their large and attractive stock You can
find almostR amy thing yopwant In the way
of Holiday doods.g oAlso Il large selection
of eais' G,Uts Sieds and,Nyillow Chairs.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

eY- If the rebellion of Shays in Massa-
chasetts, and ofthc Whisky People in Penn
sylvania. had been punished, as 1t isnow
proposed to punish the rebels of the South
both Massachhsetts and Pennsylvania
might now be mere Territories, in lieu of
States.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

Doors AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Our clever friends, William Kehm & Bro
.at No. ss jefferson street, have just receiv-
ed large and splendid assortment of Boots
Shoes, Hats and Caps, intended expressly
for the holiday trade. Their stock of cali
boots, ladies', misses and children's shoes
cannot be surpassed in the city. They are
offering them at very low figures, which
should be an inducement to all to call and
purchase at their store. de2ld2
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

GzS- Four hundred Government Over
coats, warranted new and of excellent ma
terial, from 81 to S., just received at til,
Eagle Clothing Store. II. ScHwARz.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

BEsT's FILTERs--PRIcE REDUcED.-In or
der to accommodate all classes who desire
to have pure drinking water this warm
weather, b. Best would announce that he
has reduced the price of his superior Filters
to Sl5. This will place them in the reach
of ALL and no family should be without
one. iyl2dtf
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

LOOK HERE.-Ifyou want a nice business
suit, well made, of all patternsand all wool,
Tor S25 90. go to Schwarz' 11S Main street.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

~ Among the articles to be drawn at
the Fair at Clegg's Hall, is splendid cook
ing stove, worth fifty dollars. IL is a very
complete affair, and win be IA valuable prize
TO the holder Of the lucky ticket. 1t was
generously contributed to the Fair by the
moulders of Dayton, through the prais-
worthy eiiors Of Mrs, Clinton Tan.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

GEwe learn from the Springfield Demo-
crdt, that some ten or twelve guests and in
mates of the "National Hotel" in that city,
were poisoned by eating some cheese at
supper, on Tuesday evening. They were
more or less severely attacked. but none
are now seriously ill as far aswe have
learned t1tt
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

ES- We learn that the grand fairy play
of the Naiad Queen will be presented in
magnificent style at the Turner Opera
House, during the holidays. 74c ~
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

E7s- Go to Schwarz' for bargains in fine
Overcoats, lls Main street. rasa.I
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

GRAND CoTILLoN PARTY Y.-The second
annual eotillon party of the Brick Layers
Union of Dayton, will be held in Beckel
Hall ON the evening of December "a, 1866.
Music by Regimenatl Band. '.I
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

cB-A lot of new Government Overcoats
at 81 30. I.essner q Brother. daw
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

TIE TRtJIlIE,- iSoI,WGTv says he
,UiU sell a good suit of cJOtItH0 SIO-
cheaper, and an OVeroOGS So less
than any AOHse tlI Dayton --he'H do
10. Try him. ..,.. -... al
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

"THE PRAYER Ar VALLEY FoRGE.n~-Iilie
most sublime and beautiful engraving now
published. Sold only by subscription.
Mr.. Cross is sole agent for Montgomery
Counly, and wiz make it . point to call on
all our citizens. '3td
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21
astuattarp aud Cosintrfial.
DAYTON, December n.

DAYTON, December n.
Wholesale sf575 retail, sl4.
INTERCHANGEABLE e2 "a; fetailt 50 u.
CoRNAWholesale, U0@G5c. retaiL zoe.
OArs-Wholesalc 40c. retail, 45c.
l,YE--Wholesale. 05ctasl; !; retail, 81 10.
SuGAR--Brown, Wholesale, l4if@15Se.
reniil 15t6I 6I6t.Lhard reilnelL Wholesale,
l1iac.; retail. 20c. .--soft refined, wholesale,
lGe.; retail, lSJs Y NtnAt ffnun gVM
CoFFEE-Rio, Wholesale, 2S@30c.; retail,
30@J3c.--'lava, wholesale, 42c, retail. 45c.
N. O.MoLAssss-.Nyh yholcsaIe, 81 4 retail,
81 20. ..,,t I,.,,tyy
GOLDEN SYRur-Wholesalc 81 30; retail,
81 90. dDu. nnta .na.g sdHst
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

SPLENDID CHRISTMAS MEATs.-Messrs.
Frank Baumheckel & Co.; intend to make
the finest display of Christmas meats ever
seen in Dayton. The animals to be slaugh-
tered for the occasion-beeves and sheep
can be seen until tomorrow (Thursday)
noon, at the Union Livery Stable on Jetfer-
son street. They are giants in their way.
b. & Co. are among our most popular and
experienced butchers, and none can excel
them in getting up an exhibition of this
kind. Don't fail to call at Stall No. 9 on
Christmas Eve. decl9d3t
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

THE MINERAL RAILRoAD.--The Mineral
Railroad, to connect Columbus with the
Marietta road, running through the coal
and iron counties Of Hooking, Athens,
Washington, Yinton, &C., has been fairly
started. The estimated cost is Sl,5OO,0OO, OF
which 100000 have been already sub
scribed.
The directors are Peter Hayden, Benja-
min f. Smith, VIM. G. Deshler, w. b.
Brooks, VIM. Dennison, Isaac Eberly,
George NJ. Parsons and Theodore Com
stock, of Columbus; l.. Tallmadge, of Ian
caster; j. c. Garrett, of Hooking County
E. II. Moore and NJ. NJ. Greene, of Athens
and w. z. Cutler of Marietta.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

Gs- Great reduction OF prices for ten
days in boots, shoes, hats and caps at AL
loways q Gross, 222 Fifth street, they make
their prices suit all-go see them. (
delbd9t f.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

tx- For Toys, Fancy Goods, China Oraa-
medts and Christmas PRESENTS 20 to Huber
& Sons. de20d3t
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

FALL AND WINTER CLoTHING.-A full
stock of the latest styles and best quality,
just received by Iobensburger & son, No
los Main street.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

eB- Alloways q Gross, 222 Fifth street,
are selling boots, shoes, CATERS, slippers,
&c, cheaper than any other house in the
city. del5d9t
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

e9s- For Toys, Fancy Goods, China Orno
me,'ts and oartstaas Presents, go to Huber
tS Sons. de20d3t
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

GB-The l07th u $. tolored Regiment
was paid of In Louisville last week. The
men entrusted their money 70 one of their
officers for safe kcepingi ami he ske,laddlcd
with n VI a
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

FRAYKI.IN HousE SGLR-By G. p. Huber
& Son, commencing on Wednesday mora
ing, December 26 will be sold at auction
all the furniture of the Franklin. House,
embracing every description of Furniture.
ThesaIe VIII continue from day to day un-
til al is sold. -. delldaw2t
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21
az Women's fine sewed Balmorals q
GOodman's at 81 00 F H ~

GOodman's at 81 90. }tf Er gf
Gg- Look at those warm overconts friend
Schwarz is supplying the people with, at
"a 90. Go and see them, and you'll find all
other goodsalso, in his mammoth establish
ment, in proportion.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

ESs For SPLENDID HOLIDAY GIFTS go. to
line's, on Third street. His assortment is
the largest and best ever offered in Dayton.
Now is the time to make selections.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21
SKATES /! SKATES il4s

1000 pair Skates, at Langdon's Hard
ware Store, prices 81 25 to $5a pair, with
straps. del2dlw
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21
Raliginns Nntice.

Christmas in Holy Trinity Church. In
the morning-at six, punctually-drst sol
emn high-mass. At ten, second solemn
high-mass. In the evening, at seven
o'clock, sermon in English-subIeet: Di-
vinitv of Christ .I.i ...I
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21
OFFIcE OF THE CINCINNATI, DAYTON ANpJ
EAsrERS RAIldtOAD ConANY.

s..s oANbVsAhsOHlO, Deeemberl, 4, 1900.
SEALED PROPOSALS for the Graduation
- Bridging and Masonry, aud for the supply of
materials upon that part OF the Cincinnati Dayton
anu Eastern Haiirnad between the Junction, at or
near sharon, and Day ton being for a distance 0i
about THIRTY. dye miles,l viii he iecay ed at this
once pntil the 10th day OF January, 1861
Plans, Proilcs aud Schedules or amounts of
work may be seen, and blank bids obtained by al,-
All proposals niust he directed 10 the Chief Pm
gneer Of the g u, and T.. Railroad Company
No bids will be- received after January 10 1857
A. ~ NJ ana none VIII be opened until that tune
RUSH r. SLOANE, President a
l.. IL. LArHAlf, Secretary de5di wa d2tawuii
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

aas- For black cloth suit, custom-made
to fit well and at the right price, go to the
Eagle Clothing Store, 11S Main street.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

B-The Public Schools will close to-day
anR y emain closed until New Nears IS
passed, in order to give the jnyenilcs an
opportunity to enjoy the pIeasnrcsof the
holiday season.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

A Lucky EDroW-Col. Litter, of ahe
Davenport Iowa, Gazette, is in great dan
ger of becoming n fast young man." He
has received authentic information that his
agedmother, Mrs. Hester Litter, was award
ed, on the Goth OF November, decree of
court by which her title as the sole heir
at-law of her late uncle, Dr. Gordon, of
Dublin, is fully established. The estate
consists OF Dr. Gordon's family residence
in Sacllville street, Dublin, and other real
estate, besides q comfortable supply OF per
sonal property, bank stock, tSc., the whole
valued at from $4,000 to $4,000. The suit
has been in court fourteen months. One
daughter and two sons viii share the good
fortune with her
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

GS'- The Franklin House Sale furniture,
by G. p. Huber q Son. commences on
Wednesday, December 20, at nine o'clock
A.M de20d3
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

Gss~Women's Kid Shoes at Goodman S at
twenty-five cents.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

CB- women's Calr Shoes at Goodmans at
seventy-hve cents. i.ial.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

GREAT REDUcTIoN.-As we are deter
mined to reduce our enormous stock OF
winte, clothing, especially in overcoats,
therefore we offer the greatest induce
ments to buyers ever offered in this city.
We will sell without regard to price OF
cost Come and convince yourselves. Re
spectfully, Lessner g. Brother. daw
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

s8- Look out for the Golden Eagle, lis
Main street, three doors South of Market
House. ...fr.
rB- B-Hats and Caps very cheap, at Good
mans. H0
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

G5S- For Toys, Faacy Goods, China Oraa
ments and Christmas Presents, go to Hube
& Sons de2Od3
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

BOYS AND YOUrH's CLorHING. IAN en-
tire new apartment---the best in the city
just received by Lebensburger g. Son, No.
los Main Street.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

cB- sleds, sIeds, sleds! at Huber q Sons
del7d7 81 ty<ofH.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21

cz- sleds, sleds, sieds ,at Huber & Sons.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21
THE DAILY EMPIRE.
Iutal aud sslisfsllantOus.

DEAD.--Abrpham Hawkips. ap old anil
respectable cttfzen OF lColimbus, ana for
many years past ono Of the guards of the
'ohio Penitentiart died ohNNednesday last.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21
Notice to 5portsnen.

\ pass upon tie farms Qf the dnaersigned WITH
doss, guns, OF hre-arms Qf any Kind. for the pur-
i9und tresspasslng viii be dealt viii according to-
the utmost rgor OF the law The farms OF the IN w
dersigned are situated n Randolph ToWnship ~
Montgomery Co. and Union Tp,, Miami CO., Ohio a-
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21
Mela Scholy Termination of n Do
mestic Misfortune,

The law reports Of the Court of Common
Pleas of this county have already am
u6alneeI Tie fact OF the divorce of Mr.
John Womeldorf Of this city, from hi.
wife, Mary Womeldore on the ground oi
adultery with resident of Dayton, also a
married man The correspondence between
the guilty parties, produced in the trial Of
the case, went to sustain the charge, con-
clusively, Of criminal intimacy between
the parties accused.
The day following the rendering OF the
decree Of divorce, Mr.. Womeldorf received
Information from relatives In Parkersburg,
Va, that his late wife had committed sui
eide in that place, ON the l4th inst, by
taking chloroforn. 8t,
Thus has crime and death cut short the
peace aud joy of a once happy family, con-
slsting of husband aud wife who had for
nearly thirteen years basked in the sun
shine OF conhubial love. .a I.tt
Mr.. Womeldorf is a gentleman highly
respected in the community in which he
lives, and well deserves the sympathy Of
his neighbors and friends. May we not
also hope that all win he disposed TO throw
the mantle of charity over the grave Of the
crring one, and lot the memory Of hel
wrongs lie buried with her dust?
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-21
FAIR AT CLEGd's HAlG.--The opening of
the Fair ofthe ladies OF Sc Johns Church,

FAIR AT CLEGd's HAL1.-The opening of
the Fair of the ladies Of SC, Johns Church,
at Clegg's Hall. last evening. was largely
attended, although several other attractions
claimed the attention of our citizens, The
display of articles was extensive and bril-
liant, and everybody was delighted with
the perfect and well appointed arrange
ments of the Hall. New attractions will be
offered every evening. Tonight, those who
attend will be favored by the exhibition OF
the splendid Stereoptican Views, Of our
worthy fellow-citizen, Mr.. L. Seebohm, who
has kindly contributed this beautiful work
ofart forthe benefit of the Fair, We are
gratiiied to record the success yNllich has
attended the commencement of this praise
worthy enterprise, and have no doubt that
there will be a greatly increased attendance
this evening.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-08-04
The Empty Cradle.

There is a whole volume of
poetry in the following little
sketch, which we find in the
last number of Miss Baber's
Weekly:
We met John on the stairs.
He was carrying an old cradle
to be slowed away among what
he termed ''plunder" in the
lumber-room. One rocker was
gone, and the wicker work of
the sides broken; it was an old
willowy affair, but he could not
refrain from casting a sad look
into its empty depths.
"Gone!" we said dreamily,
"all gone!n What golden
heads were once pillowed here
heads ON which the curls grew
moist in slumber, and the
cheeks and lips flushed to the
hue ofrose leaves. When sleep
broke, the silken fringed lids
opened heavily from the slum-
bering eyes; smiles fitted like
sunbeams over the face; the
white fist was thrust in the
mouth, and when mamma lifted
the muslin and peeped in to
see if baby was awake, what
cooling and growing was heard!
The little feet began to kick,
out of pure delight, and kicked
ON until both of the tiny red
shoes were landed at the foot
of the cradle. Where are those
heads now? Some that were
embroWned by vigorous man.
hood, are sleeping on battle
fields; some are bleached with
time and cares; and the feet
have grown sore and weary on
the rough paths of life.
Perhaps some little one, once
tenderly rocked here, is sleep
ing in the coffin. Over it grow
hearts ease, and the vigorous
box, and white candy turf, and
the starry jassamine. The blue
bird flutters its bright wings
through the willow boughs.
and the cool summer wind
whispers to the green leaves
and grass-blades on the grave
What of? perhaps of it's i'm.
mortality. Sleep on, little
dreamless one! "Of such is
the Kingdom of Heaven"