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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

ALAncE CoEN-T1ELD. "A Lafayette Ind
correspondent writes to the Cincinnati Ga.
zette that there is corn field in Benton
county, Ind, of 1000 acres, i'll good condi-
ton and growing splendidly. The same
correspondent adds: ''Messrs. Earl 4
Fowler have q farm Of 80, COO acres in Ben.
ton county, in one body, well watered, and
with permanent improvements, having lac
miles of hedge fence and G5 miles of board
fence, 80 dwelling houses for tenants, three
blacksmith shops, &c. TO cultivate the
corn lands 100 one and two-horsc plows
were kept in daily use, and on tho pasture
lands 400 head of cattle arc now feeding
for the New York market, and will bt
shipped this fall by rail. Mcssrs. Earl j
Fowler give their personal supervision to
the farm, besides attending to their sepa
ratio interests, the former a iobbing NOR
chant and the latter banker
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

ISslDES AND OIITSlDEs.-T pnnhAhcrs of
tho EVENING WISCONSIN, milwaukee,, tho
orGinatora of the economical system of d. int
ed paper for country Journals, arc now fur
nishi'G paper at merely nominal price
some 'reeks .obsolutegy free Of cost. We arc
now furnishing about two hundred papers
and are willing to contract with ono hundred
moro. Apply, stating circulation, to tho u,l-
derslgned. We print four sizes of On!aidcs
and Insidcs-22x32, 2ix36, 2GxlO, 2sx.N. Re
publican, Democratic and Neutral. CEAMER,
AIKENs IL CEAAIER, Milwaukee,, Wis.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
THE GREAT FAMILY MEDlClNE.
PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER.

V1NllF PAIN KILLER
q Is both an Internal and External Remec7.
VUNHE PAIN KILLER
or CouEh,
yYNHF rAiN KILLER
i>aut tail to keep it in the house ready for use
YENNE PAIN KILLER
Issr almost certain cure for CHOLERA, aud
has without doubt been more successful in curing this
terrible disease than other kcown remedy. even
The ON, mont and ski!ltui Physicians In India,
4 and china, w1sre this dreahful disease IL ever
more, s ,resaIent the Pain Killer is considered
by tho .uves. ~rll az by European residents in
those Climates = sure remedy.
rENHE PAIN KILLER
4 Each Bottle is wrapped With full directions for
FEHHE ptlN KILLER
Is SOLD by Druggists and Dealers In Family
MeiiciuCs
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
70 West Water St, Milwaukee,, Wi

"A Yosemite correspondent Of San
Francisco paper is in rapturcs over the
feats Of some San Francisco sclloolnlis-
trcsses in that region. IIo says they climb
higher, ride harder imam fashion in panta-
loons), scream louder, cat moro turkey.
an,l drink moro stimulant than most men.
| The sterncr sex are beaten in all outdoor
| occupations by these genial Amazons
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

From Dr. T. w. ELLIS, Troupville, Ga,
Jan. 6, 1851 could receive both boxes
of the Gargling Oil it would not be too
much, as think could soon find sale for
it all, the inquiry being frequent since it is
supposed that have it for sale.
From On. VIM. s. MCCALL, Chamois,
No., Nov. 6, 1858.-Your Gargling Oil is
taking the shine off from all the liniment
Of the day. If you desired them could
procure dozens of certificates from the bes
citizens of the country.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

A STORY FROM NED BHAcE.--.N1r. Bacon,
of Edgctield, S. c., the hero of the Gcor-
gia scenes, under the name of Ned Brace,
was once counting lady in Georgia or Car
DINA. Sho had refused him frequently, and
he as often renewed his suit At one inter-
view she became extremely annoyed ut his
importantly, and told him that she could
not marry him; that their tastes, opinions,
likes and dislikes were totally different
SIN fact" said she, ''Mr. Bacon, l don't
think there is one subject on earth upon
which we agree"
II assure you, madam, that you are mis-
taken," said Mr.. Bacon, 'and can prove
it."
eff you will mention one thing about
which we agree" said she, II will marry
you"
swell, said Mr. Bacon, II will do it.
Suppose, now, you and were travelling TO-
gether; we arrive at night at hotel, and
there are only two beds vacant; in one
there is man, and the other woman
which would you sleep IMP"
:'Sho rose Indignantly, and replied,
''With the woman, Of course, STRIP
$50 would l." earnestly responded Mr..
Bacon.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
~ II

From CRuMp Il Bros, Cochrane Landing,
Ohio, Nov. 20, 1856.-We are pleased with
your medicine. It has been the means OF
curing great number of different diseases
upon persons as we'll as upon horses. We
think it cures all you recommend it to do.
We want you to send us the larger proper.
ton of the variety for ''Family Use," in
small bottles.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

~ c:un:y ia tho United States, to sell Gi,AY,S
UHiON CIiARiS. tor Cutting Clothing. Partic,
son Wy mail, post paid cipt of price and soec
t ,on W mi'1s Chnrt all s'zes. tlOO Boys Sack
fIzos i've siye. itD; Pants, LEO, or full set Give
Chart 81 co. = hoe wishing to act az AGENTS send
FOR y cir uar giving t.rrs. Address UNIUNUH Aiti'
90 NrAnEn He. ONO - >''A
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
Spetiai !!n:irc9.
p|MplES.

The undersigned will checrly mail In hEo to all
rnd usin.: simple and Beautiful \t:Grimnr 'sn.n
tut WI, immediately ron,oVa TAI iN,snr,i.s ~,
hrskn Ie.v,ns tho nv" So tnr, sm,M ~" nr'"
tni lie win al., send i"Nrr' ,s, ,Sr rW ~,
uriur ly very so,l, nirans, allNtNlAN wv W "a
MAIN on hn heal or smooth nc" , IN loss son S,
ohiair.IH IN. rntur, mail by addressing ilCN. =
IIlNi'NhS chemist, laa broadway. New YORK.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

From ENos MArHER, Middleport, N. Y.
July %, 1861 purchased a bottle of you
Gargling Oil of your Agent, A. s. Baker, at
Middleport, and as yet have used but halt
it. think it has given me more relief in
case of severe Rheumatism of long stand
ing, than anything I have ever used before.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

The BEST AND ORIGINAL. Tonic Of Iron
Phosphorus, and Cal,say;., known as
FerrO Pho:nhoraicd Elixir OF Ca.
lisaya Bark. Tho Iron restores color to
the blood, the Phosphorus r;ncws waste OF
tho ncrvo tissue, and tho Calisaya gives
natural hcalthfuhcss to the digestive Or.
forms, Wakefulncss, General Debility and
Depression of Spirits. Manufactured only lsy
| CASWEI,L, HAZARD X CO., successors t.
Caswcll, Mack u Co., Now York. Sold by AZ
Druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

The prospectus of tho West india and
Parana Telegraph Company has bccnis sycd
in London. The design is to connect South
America with Europe and the United States
by means Of a cable from Cub. to Central
America
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

From DIR. J. P. TERRELL, Warren, Ind
March 3, 1861 am engaged in the prac-
tice of medicine, and find your Gargling
Oil an extremely efficient remedy in all
cases where an external application is i'll
dicated.
From DIR. G. B. NEAL, Burris, Iowa,
Dec. 20, 1861 have practiced medicine
in this county seven years and cheerfully
recommend your Gargling Oil as the bes
liniment in use.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

Extract of letter from J. O. PRATT, dat
ed Quincy, Chautauqua Co., N. Y, August
IL, 1851 have been acquainted with
your medicine (Gargling Oily for the last
fourteen years. 1t has proved sure cure
for Foot Rot in Sheep for which sold the
last bottle and have calls almost daily for
moro. Please forward as soon rs con-
venient.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

R. D. TAYLOR, of Concord, Ky, says the
Gargling Oil cured horse of his, injured
while blowing by attempting to step over a
stump, almost severing the thigh from the
body; also that he has used it in his family
for fifteen years, and it is the best remedy
for Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Frost Bites,
Strains, Rheumatism, etc., he ever used.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

AT O'Clock +. N. Oh The Dist of July,
a sharp shock Of al earthquake was felt ut
G1layAuuil, Ecuador, which extended to
PATH. at 8 p. M, and reached Callao at
midnight causing good deal of alarm but
doing no damage. On the 23d and 2!th q
shower OF ashes fell over the city, supposed
to have proceeded from tho old volcano OF
Pichinchi, on tho side Of which mountain
Onto is situated. Poth Pinclincli and
and Cotopaxic arc in active operation. The
shock of an earthquake was also felt at
I1uIue, July 10, and the volcano of Is!uga
is also in constant action.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

BEAUTIFUL WOMAN Ii you would be boa,l.
tiiuI, nsc Ilagan's Magnolia Lain.
1t gives . pure Blooming Complexion and
restores Youthful Beauty.
lis effects arc gradual, natural and perfect.
IL Removes, Ecdncss, Elotch"s and PIN.
pies, cures Tan, S,ul1lrn and Frccklcs, and
Uak'a . Lady Of thirty appear but twenty
The Magnolia l'alm makes the SKIN Smooth
ana Icarly, the Eye bright and clear; the
Check gio" viii, tho EioN.n Of Youth and i'm.
parts fresh, plHnp appearance to tho coun.
tcnance. No Lady heed complain Of hcl
Complexion when IS cents will purchase this
delightful article.
The best thing to dress tho Hair with il
LyOn's k&thairOn.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
TERRIBLE FIRE IN SWEDEN 1000 PER-

TERRIBLE FIRE IN SWEDEN 900 PER-
SONS HOMELESS. appalling disaster has
fallen upon tho usually busy and thriving
town OF Gehc, in Sweden. On Saturday,
July 10, q fire broke out in n carpenters
shop i'll tho ccntro of the town, and q
strong gale from the west blowing at the
time, the fire spread rapidly, and in few
hours the whole of that part of the town
which is situated on the north side of tho
river was burned down, 700 houses and
tenemcnts were destroyed, and S, 900 house,
less persons, out of a population Of $4,000,
having lost almost everything they posses
scd, ore now camping in the open dir. The
loss is estimated at S2,50O,OOO, and many
Of the working classes are uninsured
Committees for assisting the sufferers havo
been Immediately formed in Sweden, and
all having business connections with Gefle,
or otherwise taking oh interest in Sweden,
are invited to come forward with their aid
towards the same object.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

PERSONS in wnnt Of rrusscs Supporters, Artificial
l.In,n, Surgical Inst rutnon.s can he supplied at
makers prices. by addressing |. N. MOTION, Drug
Gist. next to Custom House. Milwaukee febl51yI
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

Always inquire for MERCHANTS CELE-
DRAFTED GARGLING OIL, and take no
Other.
Retail Price $l.OO. SO Cts. and IS Cts
Shake we'll before using, and rub on
thoroughly before the fire or some warm
subs lance.
The Gargling Oil has been in use as
Imminent for thirty-six years. All We ask is
fair trial. but be sure ind follow direc-
tons.
Ask your nearest Druggist or dealer in
Patent Medicines for one of our Almanack
and Wade Mecums, and reSd what the
people say about the Oil.
The Gargling Oil is fors sale by all respect.
able dealers throughout tho United States
and other countries.
Our testimonials date from 1888 to 1868,
and are unsolicited. Use the Gargling Oil
and toll your neighbors what good it has
done.
We deal fair and liberal With. all and defy
contradiction.
Manufactured at LOCKPOF:T, N. " BY
MERCHANTS GARGL1l NGiOIL co.
JOHN HODGE, Score tary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

II .hlLl CdSES
t>fHS TO 60 large VIA. niororc%
o" s':;%HlaDO4i gaze, containing
Il a:.r'ilic irr every Ordinary
.:.-r;'he y family is subject to,
His,i books ofdireciions..
Smaller Family and Travelling cases,
with ~ TO- - walls ..... from SIS to 81
Specific for I'LL Private Diseases both
for Eu"ii." and for Preventive
h.atHient Ill vials and pocket cases, $2to$5
rtsND'S EXTRACT,
+'n-rs srurH<. 1grs,lsrs, I.amcncxs
:,..'.:.c.>-orr 's';sroas. %praiMs. Tooth.
n, Nc, s.arac!ae, Neuralgia Rlleunn.
t..in, Lu,1ihH.,O. piles, lsOiiS, Stin"S,
Sore Eyes, E7lcching OF tho Lungs.
Nose, $ton.acia, Drof Rilesl Corils, u.
cars Old sores.
Prize, s ~, so cts, Pint., 90;
Quarts, Sl.7J.
ST. These Remedies, except PONDS EX-
TRACT. by the case or single box, arc sent to
a'iv part o the country, by mail or express. freq
u large, on receipt Of the price,
Address Humphreys Specific
Homeopathic Medicine COMPANY.
Office and Depot, No 5G3 broadway, New York.
DR.. IuMr'tIEls ia consulted dailyat his Office
CcrsoLa!l Or by letter. as above, for all sorms al
Seasc
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
WHOLESALE AGENTS.
CHICAGO, ILL-RErnllams 4 Van Setback
ST. 1nCls, Mo. -ErOwn Weber 4 Graham.
ST. PAUL, MI.N.-JeukS & Gordon
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

WRECKED by STRONG DRINK.-Ihe New
ark IN. J.l Courier, says that Oh the 2Sth
ult. a commissary appointed by the Court
of Chanccry, decided the question rs to
whether Adam Schroeder, IN elderly citizen
of Newark, is capable Of taking care of his
property. From tho testimony given in
The investigation it appeared that the man
the use of strong drink. When he first
commenced drinking no was worth about
$50, 900, owning houses and lots in all parts
of the city. He disposed of his property
as his appetite for liquor increased, and
finally he sold out his interest in tho Blue
Works on the hill for $4,000. This
amount was also squandered in drink. In
vain he endcavored to succeed in various
kinds Of business; he signally failed, and
ut last succumbed to the terrible effect of
lquor-the man became beast. He at
tended to no business, abused his family,
and left them without proper provision for
their support. In vain Ministers of the
Gospel pleaded with him; in vain his terri
bic condition was pointed out, and at last
he was given up 70 his Unsuitable desire for
strong drink. Last week the wife md
mother breathed her st-dying heart
broken. The family of the man consists of
four children, William boy of 10; George,
aged II; Emma, Of IS, and Edward, of 10.
The evidence went to show that of his for
mer wealth the man is the possessor now
Of but q house md lot on Belmont avenue,
worth 50, 500; small house and lot on
Jones street; two mortgages, ono for $4,000
and the other for 1887. 5O-the balance has
been spent in rum. The jury retired, and,
after ten minutes deliberation, returned n
verdict that Adam Schroeder was incapa-
bio of governing himself and property, and
recommending tho appointment of guar
dians. a statement OF these proceedings
will be at once laid before tho Court of
Chancery, by whom guardians will be ap-
nOintcd.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

blight has appeared in the cotton on
the river below Memphis.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

If you want to paint your house barns and it is
not convenient to employ practical painter you
can get your choice among forty shades of the finest
colors and best quality. AS there limitations of
these Paints be sure that you buy this brand.
Farmers Mill Owners, and all those wishing
White Lead or Coors, please apply to your MGR
chants and require these and take no other. They
can ut any time get supply from
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
D0l-l.kRsrong:

ed for family use, such Dry and Fancy Goods Boo
and Shoes Jewery, Plated Ware &C., sc. All article
sold for
ONE DOLLAR EACH,
and not to DO paid until sou know what you are
receive. pHii>EErS tRDM $3 TO SlrU Sen =
FREE TO AEE.N Is. Eend your address to us f.:
our NEW Circulars and save your exprs,ssge. Agen:
wanted in every Town Address IA RK ~ CO., ~;
DeNrbnrN ST., Cn;caso LII.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
Mo-. ID.
SIMTLIA SIMILlHTs OURANTUks
k.s'11sSsisa:HS'
E1DSIEGPA'TIIgE SPECIFICS

TJAvE PROVED, FROM THE MOST AMPLE
n experience, an entire success: Simple
lr"Inpi = :''lIt aud Reliable; They arc tn
ony ,Ic''itiin~ perfectly adapted to popular use,
so simple that mistakes cannot DO made in
u>n, tlcln So ha:.nv-s rs to be free from dan
&C.: aud so efficient, o, TO be always reliable:
Ti."y hay" raised the highest commcndation from
AL end will always render satisfaction.
Nns Cents
Cures Ecvrrs. Congestion, 1nGammations. %
9, " WORMS. " o.E, Fever, Worm Collie y
}, =" trss1n-C"lic or 'rccthing Of InlAnts25
i, " Ss:a!. s:,r:, of Children or Adults. "
S. Cno!sra-;iorbtus, Vomiting. =. 4
2 Coughs, CUli:, Bronchitis. :. -. >. IS
q r"uv:..gia, Toothaclle, Faccacho s5
Q. " iara.iacH: Sell Headache. VcrtigG2-
~, s. Dyspepsia. Iiliuus Stomach. o.. :. Is
j., 4" Su,i,resscd. or Painful Periods. 81
-. 1; httca. too proll,$c Periods. -. :. %
T. S;o"p c'M:h r h..';enls i ,,., s.
L " Essar!.'nrsis:s,,. Rheumatic rans; q;
<e"f"i, "1 d""@s quantities e1ca. .j~. 80
.I"@ni"y ere oiyo PIT up IN ci0Is ana cn
j. :" a'.':rrtt i Sne, Chill Fever, Agues5l
l., " i'ii;~ blind VI bleeding. &C
=, - -: :,nin,s, and sore or weak Eycs5(
~, :. ;its'. f,,l:.!;c or chronic, TEfuei,Ia5t
81 " u noci,ii,H:< 'o..::E Il. violci tcougll5t
II " H.;l,..tA Oppressed Breathing. : sc
g., Z" F.,r a,.s,.a:: ."c4, impaircdhearing5j
g "ro.'::' sSi ;y S,n1si Swonss
g, " sc.-siels :,c~silc kness from rdng5l
q nihncy-Rsisease Gravel. e.. 81
q, heryous Debility Seminal
E:.iis~ioNs, involuntary Dis
st.. sor<, rgouti,, Cankcr &c
a. -" Urinary c.anesa wetting bcd5l
81 " fHin;U! s'criGGS, with spasns 81
81, p" Ss:tfri':scs at change OF life. -. 4 OC
g, " b:Vilrrs, .Spasms, ST .Vitus Dancc1 G(
IT -7'p:i,he:in, liberated sore throat Il
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
SnELEYyIELE, Ky, !

The observations here to day were very
satisfactory, and in many respects grntify-
ing.
The following persons composed the
joint board of observation for Shclbyville:
Prof. James Winton, of Harvard University
in charge of the observations of tho pheno-
mena, assisted A. G. Clark, of Cambridge;
G.. w. Dean, OF the coast survey, in charge
of the observations of precision, assisted
by +. Blake, Jr., of the coast survey. J. A.
Whipplc, Of Boston, assisted by G. Clark
and j. Prendergast, had charge Of the pho
tographs; Prot: J. NJ. Searlc, of New York
devoted himself to observations OF
tho phenomena, and during tho
tcrmcrcurial planets Sub Assistant
T. II. Agncw also devoted himself to OBJ
scrvntions of general phenomena, and had
charge Of tho observatory arrangements
being assisted by IT, T.. Shared, Of Louis
vile. Tho meteorological observations
were made by Prof Seymour, of Louisville
and Robert Lewis, Of s;hclbyvillr. Amnn1
the anlateurs present were Mr.. Ho~,liiri
of Boston, n son Of the cs lcIbr,tcu :,>trc1o
mer. Ono of the most important discover
les made by Prof. Wlnlock, at the slcct,r
scope, was eleven bright lines in the spec
trum of tho protruberances of the sun, onl,
five having heretofore been Determined
He also observed shower of meters be
tween the moon and the earth. Tho part,
arcjubilant over tho success of the photo
graphs Of tho sun, taken at different time
during tho partial obscuration.
The beautiful red flames, or solar protu
beranccs, wcrc visible to tho naked eye
Bailey's beads, as VOL Us the dark and dis
NAL shadow of the moon sailing away tIlro
the air, were noted by the party of ann,
tours stationed on the top OF Shelby Co
lcgc. The sky was perfectly clear, an,
everything seemed to proritiato the hucccs
OF observations. There wcro ton or twclv
mounted instruments in uso on the occ,
son. sic the principle one of which was til
2hciby College telescope, which was ha,,
oic1 ny Prot. Winlock, assisted by Alvi
nj, "; Ciark, OF Cambridge, Massachusetts -
This is aiino one, and cost $1,000. It one
ranked third in the United States. Octuras
Vega, Venus and Mercury were visible /
the naked eye during the total chase. NJ,
Searle, whose duty it was to search for i,
termercurial planets did not find INV -
porting nothing When the sunliu]I con
mcnced to become dim, number of cit
zens rushed to the college grounds, IL
! headquarters Of the observers. Eight mi,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
40 PARK ROW, N. Y,
A BOOK FOR THE MILLION.
MARRIAGES; go de-

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ing. and much that is not published in any other wor
This invaluable work will be sent to ree OF
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Address: DR.. Butts nispensary N. W. corner Fifth
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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-10
We Are Growing Old.

We are growing old-hov the thought will rise
When q glance is backward cast
On s. me long remembered spot that hes
In the silence Of the past;
1t mar be the shrine OF our early vows,
Or the tomb Of early tears,
But 1t seems ike q far-off Isle to us,
In the stormy sea OF years.
Oh! wide and wild are the waves that part
Our steps from It's greenness now,
And we miss the joy Of many heart,
And the light Of many brow;
For deep DER many a stately bark
Have the whelming bilows rolled,
That s.eered with us from that early mark
Oh friends, we are growing old
Old in the dimness of the dust
OF our daily toll and cares
Old In the wrecks Of love and trust
Which our burthened memory bears;
Each form way wear to the passing gaze
The bloom Of lfe's freshness yet,
And beams msy brighten our latter days
Which the morning never met.
But oh ! the changes we have seen
In the far and winding way,
The graves in our paths that have grown green
And the locks that have grown gray
The winters still on our own may spare
The sable or the gold,
But we see their SHOWS upon brighter hair,
And, friends, We are growing old!
We have gained the worlds cold wisdom now,
We have learned 10 praise and fear,
But where are living fouuts whose fow
Yves q Joy Of heart to hear2
We have won the wealth Of many cline,
And the lore Of many page;
But where is the hope that saw In time
But its boundsss heritage, TX
Will ID come again when the violet wakes
And the woods their youth renew!
We have stood 10 the light OF sunny brakes,
Where the bloom il deep and blue;
And our souls might joy in the spring'time then
But the Joy was faint and cold;
For il never could give us the youth again
OF hearts that are growing old.