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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-11-23
The Quaker8 anG JOHN Bun
yats.

Honor to whom honor is due,
is Il maxim correct in every sense,
and especially in Christian. We
therefore take pleasure III giving
to our readers al account Of the
release of cur eminent Baptist
brother John Bunyau though the
intervention OF Quaker sailor.
This occurred in the year 1872.
You will observe that not only was
John Bu0yan released, but also
many Baptists.-LBoptist Messen-
ger.
How John Bunyan Got Out of
Prison.
From the Nashville Christian AdvO-
cate.
Bunyan was in his day quite a
controversial writer, and was very
severe upon the Quakers until he
learned that through their inter
cession he obtained his release
from prison. 1t is o somewhat
noteworthy fact, now well autben-
ticated, that Charles II liberated
Ouakers and Prritans from con-
fnement through the personal in
tercession of the Quakers, among
whom was Richard Carver, who
was a mate of the fishing vessel
which conveyed the King to
France after the famous battle of
Worcester, 1861. This honest
Quaker sailor, after twenty years
had rolled away, appealed to the
King in person in behalf of those
who were in prison. When the
fugitive King fed for his life this
sailor conveyed him on shore.
The vessel was bound for Poole,
ooal-laden, with two passengers,
who passed for merchants running
away from their creditors. The
fugitive King and Lord WiImot
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were landed at Fecamp, in Nor
mandy, upon the back of Qua
ker, and the vessel re-crossed the
channel to Poole.
When the honest sailor ap-
peared before his Majesty, the
King expressed establishment that
be had not previously sought some
reward. The sailor replied that
he had done his duty, and God
had rewarded him with peace of
mind. And now, sire, I ask
nothing for myself, but that your
Majesty will do the same for my
friends that I did COR you set the
poor, pious sufferers at liberty,
that you may have that peace and
satisfaction that always follow
good actions" Thereupon King
Charles pardoned All Quakers,
and many Independents and Bap-
tists-among them John Bunyau.
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DIR. j. NJ. billiard.

HAVING permanently located in the
IL town of Lake Charles, respectfully
offers his professional services to the
citizens Of town and country. Disease
of the throat and lungs treated on an
improved plan; also Rhumatism and
Neuralgia. Cancers removed without
the use of the knife or caustic. and
without pain. March Is, 1876.
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NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to me for past
N medical services will please come
fol ward and settle either by payment
or note. Further, I will inform my
friends that owing to the cash system
adopted by the country, I will be com.
PEELED to adopt the same system and
hereafter no call will be responded to
unless some satisfactory arrangements
are made for the payment of same.
W. H. KIRKMAN, M. D.
Lake Charles, January 6, 1876,
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w. $. GROW.

CARPENTER AND BUILDER.
DECfS leave to announce to the peO-
ID pie of Lake Charles, that he is pre-
pared to do job work, and to take con-
tracts for building or requiring. All
business in his ine will be attended to
with dispatch and interest. Shop near
Masonic building. May lily
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-11-23

TEMPERASCE.-There will be pegu-
lar meeting of Lake Charles Council
U. F. T. on Friday night, the Oath
inst. Notice next week of the recent
dedication Of their temperance hall by
Bagdad Council.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-11-23

Col. J. H. AckIen will contest c. B.
Darrall'8 election to Congress from this
district. The election was very close,
and Acklen expects to prove that a
great many colored democrats were
prevented from voting by coIored re-
puhlicans.
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LAKE CHARLES. IA.

LAKE CHARLES, Ia.
CADDLE Trees made to order, and
y particular attention paid to repair
ing old Saddles and Harness. Also con
stantly on hand bridte rigging OF all
kinds, halters, spur rigging. pistol
holsters, etc. A liberal share Of the
public patronage is respectfully soli-
Gifted. Prices to suit the times.
June II, lS75-1y
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Thanks to the captain of the Schoo-
ner Alice for late copy Of the Calves
ton News.
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Public Notice.

IL creditors of the vacant success
\ sion of J. W. T. Lambeth, de-
ceased, are hereby notified to present
their claims to me, at Sugar Town, for
approval, duly authenticated, without
delay. All persons indebted to said
succession are requested to make pay
ment to me without further notice.
GEO. W. RICHARDSON,
Curator of said Succession.
Sugar Town, Calcasieu parish, La,
October ), 1876.
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PENMANSHIP.
PENMAN5HIP,
BOOKKEEPING.
MATHEMATICS and all

LANGUAGES
Are practically taught by experienced Profess
<ore. Persons from fifteen to fifty years Of age
attend. In truction given privately to each
student who has q separate desk 10 himself,
and is put through a thorough and systematic
course Of business transactions t. qualify him
for The situation he intends to Gil. Persons
who I've gerted their education can here
speedily prepare for business Of any kind Stu
lent, FROM country can board in the family
Of the Principal.
TsRws-Thirtv Ter cent less than other
Commercial Colleges in this city.
Cost Of full commercial course only 500.
Average time three t four months.
The Princina has been professional teacher
in New Orleans sin 1851.
FIR circulars address
Nv. BLACEMAN.
Oct New ORLEANS. L..
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Ia. of date Oct. ). 1876, I submit for
publication, the following estimate Of
the expenditures of said parish, for the
year 1876, including the old debt, VIZ
Summoning Grand and Petit
jury for March and Sep
tpmber terms, lS76....... $b@0 80
Summoning Special venre,
Is Jurors ............,... l6" oo
ray TS 01 io ani s s. is' iS7G 1900 90
Sherif7s costs in District and
Parish Courts, including
feeding prisoners in jail. I04O w
Sheriffs per diem in District
and Parish Courts. ,...... 2;}O OO
Conveying convicts to penl-
tertiary, (4).............. &Uu w
Pay of Sheriff, Clerk. and Re
corder, drawing juries for
March and September
terms, 1876. .............. ITO D
Fees of Clerk in criminal
prosecutions .,........... %3U w
District Attorney, conviction
fees, September, lS76..... - w
Salary of District Attorney
pro tenn, and fees. ....... $50 w
SummOning witnesses before
Grand Jury, March and
September, 1876. l3l 90
Publishing two jury lists, no.
tice, banks, etc, % w
Publishing proceedings Po-
lice Jury, and estimate,
| year. .............,.,.. tOU w
Pay of Police Jury. ......... 45O 90
Costs in civil suits vs.. the
Parish ................... 50 90
Justices and Constabes' fees
in criminal prosecutions. so 90
Feeding Hughes and others
in Jail, year ............ 2l9 90
Feeding Jules Guidry year,
in Jail, New Orleans. ..... 225 90
Conveying him to penitentiary 100 90
Probable cost of Registration 1910 90
Election returns, Deputies,
and Commissioners. $1,000 $50 90
Pay of Parish Assessor, and
two rolls. Observation-Disclosures. GOO 90
| Collectors commission on
parish tax of 1873 and L.
censes OF 1876. ......-..-. 1000 90
Medical attendance on pris-
oners in jail ............. . 90
! Salary of Parish Treasurer. 200 90
| Salary of Clerk Police jury. $50 90
| Support of paupers. ........ $50 90
$lO,GO5 40
Debt outstanding September
30, 1876, ii AT Is
Probable amount of debt of
the parish to Dec. 3lst,
1876, so ,Os2 81
Respectfully submitted,
J. V. MOSS, Clerk P Jury.
. Lake Charles, Oct. l6 1876.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-11-23

DARTIES wishing to purchase Sew
/ ing Machines will find it to their
advantage to call on c. NJ. Drew,
Agent, for the World Renowned Singer
Sewing Machine, Lake Char es, La,
who will be pleased to sell on terms de-
flying competition. A liberal discount
made for cash.
Particular attention paid to sewing
machines left for repairs. Needles
check springs, oil, rubbers, etc, con-
stantly on hand.
All orders addressed to C NJ. Drew
Lake Charles, La, will receive prompt
attention.
Nov .
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-11-23

Albany Argus Dem TiIden and
Reform-Hendricks and Reunion
BY these signs we conquer. The
skies are bright with promise.
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There will be preaching at the
Methodist Church this Thursday >,
evening ut early candle light by Elder
D. H. Willis.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-11-23
"A Chance for a Bargain.

A Rotary Shingle Machine, ID block,
N Everat's Patent. For particulars
inquire of W. S, Grow, at Lake Charles,
or S. Chenault, at Orange, Texas
Oct 26-3t
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-11-23
STEAM WASHER,
WOMAN'S FRIEND.

At greatly reduced rates.
Tin Washers at So; Copper bottoms
at s..
Specimens can be seen, and orders
left at the stores Of Moss Il Biddick, or
J. W Bryan's, Lake Charles. or at A.
J. Elders store, or my residence at
Bagdad. N. P. SMART.
Bagdad, Calcasieu parish, La, Sep
tember u, l816-;}m
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-11-23

4 T Lake Charles City, parish Of Cal
n casien. that fine residence formerly
occ1pied by Ernest FloreDville, with
lot Of 200 feet front by 100 deep. Best
location for business. Terms. one-third
cash, balance ut and IL months credit.
Offers to be made by mail to 4. Tru-
deau, - St. Charles street. Key in
the hands of Mr.. Julien Richard.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-11-23
TelegTaphic Breyities.
South Carolina.

COLUMBIA, Nov. 1.-THE Su-
preme Court to-day issued aux
Hilary orders instructing the Board
of Canvassere to proceed in a
strictly ministerial capacity to
canvass the returns and submit
the same to the court.
Blacks in InsurrectiOn.
CHARLESTON, Nov. ia spe-
cial dispatch to the News and
Courier, received at 2:3O P. M,
says that a coIored democrat was
severely beaten by radical negroes
in LawtonviIle, in the upper part
of Beaufort county. The Trial
Justice issued a warrant for the
arrest of the offenders, and five
were arrested by a constable and
posse. These, on returning with
the prisoners last night, were at
tackled by a body Of armed ne
groes and two of the white consta-
bles were killed, ard the prisoners
rescued. The sheriff of the county
is now on his way to LawtonyiIle.
TeIeorams from VntprnviIle
state that the negroes, 1000 in
number and armed, are at Stat
ford crossroads, near LawtonviIle.
swearing vengeance on every white
man in the county.
A late but uncoDfrmed dispatch
from Staford's Cross Roads, says
there was 1t fight there yesterday,
lasting till dark, between 27 whites
and 800 we'll armed negroes, No
negroes reported hurt. Twenty
five citizens, arrested under the
Enforcement act, we're brought
into Aiken from the Ellenton Sec
ton this mornings
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N. q. DEMOCRAT.
H. J. HEARSEY. ...... EDITOR.
VIM. WOELPER Il co. Proprietors.
OFFICE-74 CAMP STREET.
TERMS OF the PAPER :
sUBsC RIPTIoN RATES

So S G ? I ON IA TIES.
Daily published every morning ex-
cept Monday, per annum SO; aud Mt
same rate half-yearly and quarterly.
Weekly published every Saturday
morning), per aunum 50; and ut same
rate half-yearly and quarterly.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-11-23
BERNARD KOWATZ,
CARPENTER AND BUILDER,
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA,

viii give special attention to any business
intrusted to my care such as House Building,
Cistern Making, hart Building, Pile Driving,
and any other kind of work that may be
required to be done.
OrdersIeft at my residence on the Lake.
jau23 ~
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-11-23
Great Reduction.

7 HAVE made arrangements with the
| Putentee and Manufacturer which
enables me to fill all orders for J. c.
TiltOn's celebrated
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-11-23
Estimate of Expenditures
for 1876.

By virtue of an ordinance Of the Po-
lice Jury of the parish of Culcasieu,
It,. of date Oct. 3. 1876, submit for
publication, the following estimate Of
the expenditures of said parish, for the
year 1876, intending the old debt, viz /;
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-06-24
Brother Jonathan and John Dull.

Two men, who started from Garth
age, Mo-. on the 2Sth OF last Febru-
rary, to push barrow to this city,
arrived at Hsgerstown, Md, a day or
two ago. One is an American and
the other is an Englishman. They
started under titles of "Brother Jona-
than" and John Bull" and took
turns at pushing the wheelbarrow
until they reached Hagerstown,w where
John Bull was taken sick, and had to
complete his Journey by rail. Broth
er Jonathan, who Is accompanied by
his son, II years of age, started with
his English cousin 10 complete the
Journey, of which he had already per-
formed / ,290 miles when his compan-
ion was disabled. The wheelbarrow
which Is very handsomely painted con
lo.ins fifty pounds Of minerals. and over
thatop board containing the names
mining towns. Joplin and Or
Posters from which tine ores were OBJ
! 60. On the side of the vehicle is
: strea,a,,ription: "Fifty pounds ol
promptly for the Centennial Exposi.
this officc,iladelphia Inquirer.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-06-24
Look out for the new life pana

Look out for the new life panacea,
all the way from South America like
the celebrated cundurango. This
time it is cuca, the chewing of which
it Is said, removes extreme fatigue
and prevents it, and that no Injury is
sustained. 1t has no effect upon the
mental faculties, but acts directly up
on the tissues and sustains the strength
of the hearts action" According to
this recommendation, a person who
chews cuca may live forever, (acci-
dents and disease excepted) without
impairment Of strength for physical
exertion.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-06-24

carries conviction with II; then it was
magnetic, and the crowd could not
resist its power. Col. Ingersoll's pres
ence and delivery added marvelously
to the eloquence of the eulogy. A
round figure, handsomely dressed.
with face shaven as smooth as a
priests, and hair slightly silyered
with struggling gray. he had the age
and presence 10 command respect,
but all the fire of youth necessary TO
kindle enthusiasm. At all other time
during the proceedings the Conven-
tion was divided into Blaine and anti
Blaine factions. The hail was SO
seated that the Blaine men hemmed
In the Convention by a great human
bastion the anti-Blaine faction were
the centre of a square that would have
been hollow if they were taken out.
So II was that the Blaine utterances
and votes started the huzZas along
the outer line, and the anti-BIaine
demonstrations exalted the mass.
The distinction was palpable through
out the entire proceedings. But when
Bob Ingersoll had finished his pane
gyric, it swept the whole body like a
tumultuous flood and the Blaine.men
and anti-Blaine men were united for
the only time in common ad dniration
for Blaine's eulogist. When Inger-
soils time was out, one cold-blooded
fellow reminded him of it, but the
Convention with one accord put down
the interruption, and Ingersoll was
permitted TO finish without regard 10
the rule. Chicago Tribune.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-06-24
How the Nomination Of Hayes was Made

a Cincinnati dispatch says:
The critical character of the con-
test on each ballot WIS now f. IL realiz
ed, especially pending the taking of
the fifth, sixth and seventh ballots.
The friends of both Blaine and Bris-
tow had adhered with great pertina-
city, and any considerable change
from the other candidates to either
was sure to turn the scale. The feel
ing had become SO intense that a
compromise was regarded by many
as essential to the harmony if not the
existence..of the party. To effect this
result the energies Of ex Gov. Noyes,
chairman of the Ohio delegation,
were bent. Michigan led off with Il
solid vote for Hayes. This was greet
ed with tremendous applause. There
were other changes in the same di-
rection, but it was not until the
seventh ballot that Kentucky, Indi-
ana, New York and Massachuseit T..
reached common understanding
and withdrew their favorite candi-
dates in the interest of peace and har-
mony. Even then, if Pennsylvania
could have been controlled for Blaine,
the issue might have been different.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-06-24
The Daily Leader.
Rates OF Advertising.

Rates of Advertising.
No advertisement iase' ted or less Than Fty cents.
DAILY LEADER, all transient advertise
ments. 20 cents per line, Nonpariel. each In
sertion; insertions, cents per line; 30
Insertions. cents per line.
Local Notices, per line. BREWER. each irser-
tion, l6cents per line: 81 Insertions. cents
per line
WEEKLY LEADER. all transient advertise
ments Is cents per line. frst insertion; one
per line; one year. cents per line
CHEYENNE. Jan. LIST. 1876
II. GLAFcKE. Proprietor.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-06-24

This is the Norwich Bulletins at
tempt at joke: 1.-The Woman's
Journal asks, how shall we utilize
the superfuous woman? 1t seems
as If she might be Utahlized by for
warding her to Salt Lake City"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-06-24

Fourth OF July excursionists from
Salt Lake to Ogden can make the
round trip for $3.50. So that a man
there, with two wives and So bill,
can see Ogden and have fifty cents
for beer and fire crackers.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-06-24

Blaine's candor is supberb. When
Gail Hamilton rilied him ON the re-
suit at Cincinnati, she said:
Brother Jim, you made mistake
in calling Conkling a turkey COB
bier"
"You are right GAIL" he replied.
II ought to have called him a cauli-
flower, or something else that he
didn't look like"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-06-24

U-Our Authorized Advertising Agents tor the
LEADER are, in New York, s. NJ. Pettengill a Co.,
a. Park Row, Geo. p. Rowell q Co., 40 Park Row,
81. Louie. Roweil 4 Chesman, Cor. Third and
Chestnut Streets, st. Louis Advertising and
Pubilshing Agency: Chicago. H. H. Chandler,
i24 South Clark Street; Philadelphia, N. W.
Aver & Son, 7Ss Sansor1 Street; and Coe. Weth-
erill 4 Co.. Bui elm building.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-06-23
u SINCLAIR & CO.,
X. No. 80 LIGHT STREET.
& NI.TIMQRE MD

ID SINCLAIR b CO.,
II. No. 10 LIGHT STREET.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Manufacturers Observation-Disclosures and
Machinery. Growers and Importers of Garden
and Field Seeds, offer to Farmers and Mer-
chants the following named valuable Labor saw
ing Machinery and Implements for the coming
season, viz: "NEw YORKER 'SelfRake Reaper and
s'NEw YORKER Self Rake Reaper and Mower Com.
bined. This Machine took ths Gold Medal at the
great..Field trial at Auburn, New York, in July >
1866 as the best self Rake Reaper on the ground :,
also the celebrated MONITOR MOWER. This is a.
two wheeled Machine, with Flexible cutting Bar,
the best in use. The BUCKEYE and CASES Riding
Sulky Cultivators. Maryland Self Discharging
Hay and Grain Rake on wheels, the best in the
Country Sinclair improved Corn Planter and
Seed Drill. Rices Premium Cotton Planter
Sinclair & Co.'s patent Screw Propeller Hay,
Straw.and Fodder Cutter. Patent Mastfcators
for cutting Corn Stalks Sugar Cane, Hay and
Straw. Readings patent horse Power Corn
Shelters and Cleaners. Hand and Power Corn
Shelters, all sizes and patterns. Threshers anrd
Seperators, Horse Powers, Wheat Fans, Grain
Cradles, Revolving Hay Rakes and Cleaners,
Plows, Harrows and Cultivaters, Machinery and
Pillow Castings &C., sc.
Also on hand for Spring sales fresh and genu-
inc Garden Seeds, of our own Raising and I'm
ported from the best houses in Europe.
All goods sold by US warranted to give Salts
faction and such as represented.
Forpartieulers SC, send fo~ our Pretoria Cat
alogue. 72mar23y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-06-23
Insurances,
TyHE SOUTHERN MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY


TVHE SOUTHERN MUTUAL
i FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ACCUMULATED CAPITAL, $472, 867.23.
CHARTERED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
Ofice-No. IL Tenth Street, Shafer's New
Building, between Main and Bank Streets,
RICHMOND, VA.
Ma, Issues Annual, Term, and Participating
Policies. FAR Property ESPECIALLY.
DR.. H. G.. AvIDSON, President.
JORDAN H. MARTIN, Vice-President.
J.E NEIS WANGER, Secretary.
STATEMENT OF ITS BUSINESS
To January Let, 1873.
Number of Policies issued 7,s42
Amount of Deposit Notes deposited WITH
the Company, $3.50, 28S.S
ceived, 269 U.s.. 81
Amou nj paid for Losses, Expenses, Sal
aries, Commissions, &c, 226, 476,2 2;
Losses. adjusted not due, 12,055, ,;
N. FOUNTAIN, Solicitor, Staunton, Va.
J.S. WALLACE, Solicitor, Waynesbo-o.
JNo. G. Slower, Soliitor, Fishersville.
Agents wanted in every City, Town ant
County.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-06-23
r livery! LIvERYl

r VERY! LIVERYl
Having failed to dispose of my Stock as ad-
vertised, l have determined to continue the
Livery business as conducted by my late hhs-
band, and have secured the services of Mr. G
H. Plat, thoroughly competeat gentleman, to
take charge of the stables.
Persons desiring
HANDSOME AND ELEGANT HACKS.
Single or Double BUGGIES, with MATCH
HORSES (grays, browns, and blacks, in fine,
anything pertaining to q completes
FIRST GLASS LIVERY,
are invited 10 give me call. Excursion parties
to the Springs, Caves, or other neighboring
localities, can be accommodated upon applica-
ton at shert notice. The patronage of friends,
former customers, and the public generally is
respectfully solicited.
myl4tf Mrs. KATE O'TOOLE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-06-23

HELEN GRAY.

Because one loves you, Helen Gray,
Is that reason you should pout,
And like a March wind veer about,
And frown and say your shrewish say?
Don't strain the cord until it snaps,
Don't split the sound heart with your wedge,
Don't cut your fingers with the edge
OF your keen wit; you may perhaps.
Because you're handsome, Helen Gray,
Is that reason to be proud?
Your eyes are bold, your laugh is loud,
Your steps go mincing on their way;
But so you miss that modern charm
Which is the surest charm of all;
Take heed, you may yet trip and fall,
= And no one care to stretch his arm.
Stoop from your height, cold Helen Gray,
Come down and take lowlief place,
Come down to fill it now with grace;
Come down you must perforce some day;
For years cannot be kept at bay,
And fading years will make you old;
And in your turn will men seem cold,
When you yourself are nipped and gray.
-"McMillan's Magazine"