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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

A gang Of noted horse thieves took
up their rooms at the public building
provided for these gentry in our city
yesterday afternoon. They were a vii
famous looking set, and doubtless have
upon their consciences something more
than horse stealing to answer for, if
not here, before our judgment seat, be-
fore that other and more awful one,
Jehovah's. The officer in charge of
these fit subjects for Judge Lynch, stat
ed, that he entertained at one time fears
in regard to their safety in Connection
with that implacable Judge, the ubiqui-
tous Lynch, and it struck us from the
tone in which he gave us this informa-
ton that he felt very sorry that the
Judge did not make an effort to relieve
him OF his charge before he got here.
The officer who searched them prior to
shutting them up, also expressed him.
self pretty freely in regard to these
lawless scamps, until all of us who were
present, including the prisoners them
selves, felt impressed with the soelmnity
of an occasion of this kind, and if it
had not have been so near supper time,
and the fact of n funeral going on
about a block and a half off, there is no
knowing what would have occurred
to the horse thieves.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
Professor Nathan Sheppard.

The popular lecturer and reader, will
deliver two lectures under the auspices
of the Y. NJ. G. A., in this city, on
Thursday and Friday evenings of this
week. The title of his first discourse,
"Do you know how to hold your
tonguep" is an attractive one, and as
there are a good many people in Chey-
enn who do not know how to control
that unruly member of the human
body, we would advise them to go
and hear what the Professor has to
say on that subject at anyrate, espe-
cially il they imagine that the lecturer
does not mean them. His second lee
ture, chickens with readings" is also
attractive, and the Professor will enact
the role of a reader as well as a lecturer
upon this occasion, and readings from
Dickens, when given in a mastery
manner, are very effective and highly
dramatic as well as entertaining. From
comments of the foreign and American
press we should judge that the Profess
sor is thoroughly competent to do all
that he advertises, and we would there
fore, under the circumstances, advise
our readers to give him the benefit of a
full house, especially as he is under the
auspices of the Y. NJ. c. A., who are
themselves under heavy expense in
procuring his services.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
Armu Contract for Beet.

HEADQUARTERS DEPT. OF THE PLATTE
OFFICE CHIEF CoMdISsARY oFSuRsIsTENCRS
OMAHA, NEB., May 10, 1877.
The proposals for beef opened May 2,
will not, by reason of lack of appro-
priation, be considered; and new pro-
posals are now invited, according 20 the
terms expressed in the advertisement
of February Is, 1877, to be transmitted
to the respective Post Commissaries,
aud to be opened by them at II O'Clock
a. m. June Is, 1877.
Payment for the beef will depend
upon a future appropriation for the
purpose.
A certified voucher will be given
each month for the amount delivered.
JOHN p. HAWKINS,
may 22-d6t Major G. s..
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

Mr.. Evan NJ. Meekins, writes from
Liverpool, May I'd, to the Cheyenne
LEADER, stating that his brother Rob-
ert, who was in Cheyenne when last
heard from, about six months ago, has
not replied to several letters sent to him
lately. His friends are anxious about
him and desire to learn his present
whereabouts. He is described as fol-
lows: Height, 8 #. 6 in, sandy hair,
mustache and whiskers, gray eyes; ac-
tive habits.
A letter for Robert Meekins is now
in the hands of the publisher of THE
LEADER, to whom information in regard
to the former may be sent. m1edaw2t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

There's something in a name-Juliet
to the contary Notwithstanding. The
name of Dooley is now synonymous
with delicious, light, healthy biscuits,
rolls, griddle cakes, pastry, &c. The
genuine Dooley Powder is sold only in
tin cans the fac smile signature of
the manufacturers is printed on each
label
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

Geo. O'Brien has opened n cash
Store for the sale of
Newspapers and Books
Stationery,
Musical Goods,
Crockery and Glass,
Furniture,
Wall Paper and Curtains,
Cigars and Tobacco,
Pictures, Brackets and Mirrors.
Three doors from Dyer's hotel, Chey-
enne. Everything will be sold at the
very lotoest price, for cash. a22tm26
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
Sheriff Carr

has received a telegram to the effect
that a body has been found about four
miles from what is known as Durbin's
Crossing, and about four miles from
Sturges and Lomis ranch on Pole creek.
The Sheriff notified the Coroner, and
that gentleman has made arrangements
to proceed after the remains.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
Is Your Life Worth 10 Cents?

Sickness prevails everywhere, and
every body complains of some disease
during their life. When sick, the OBJ
iect is to get well; now to say plainly
that no person in this world that is suf-
fering with dyspepsia, liver complaint
and its effects, such as indigestion, cos
t~iveness, sick headache, sou stomach,
heartburn, palpitation of the heart de
pressed spirits, billiousness, etc., can
take Green's August Flower with
out getting relief and cure.
If you doubt this, go to your druggists,
Addoms & Glover, and get a sample
bottle for 10 cents and try it, or a regu-
lar size for 75 cents. milf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

Cheyenne can now boast Of a first
class boot and shoe house. Thomas
Creighton the proprietor has spared no
pains to make it such, and his handsome
store and fine assortment of goods
would do credit to any city in the west,
the people are well patronizing this in
stitution, which is situated on Fergu-
son street between 1G and II SITS. m15tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

Rev. Father No Goldrick left yester-
day for the east ; he will be absent a
short time to seek rest from his arduous
labors. Rev. Father Martin, the assis-
tant Priest Of st. Mary's church, will
be in charge during the formers
absence.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

AT the Inter-Ocean are: w. NJ. Boul-
der, Philadelphia; A..E. Palmer, Hecks-
vile, o.; John L. McCool, Tie Siding p;
T. A. McShane, Horse Greek w. p.
Noble, South Pass; NJ. l.. Brandt,
Laramie; j. II. Pearson, Chas. Emer-
son, ]. II. Kennedy, Colorado W. W.
Marsh, Sam. B. Jones, Omaha.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

Gottstein, Idleman & Co. have just
received the agency of the celebrated
(German) Budweiser bottled lager beer
Imported direct from Germany. Par
ties handling bottled beer will do well
to give them a call. 1t is the finest in
the country, and put up in champagne
style. myS.tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

1 have taken up at Bard's Ranch, on
Little Bear Creek, n bay horse pony,
no brands. The owner is requested to
prove property, pay charges, and take
the animal away. l.. N. BARD.
m24-w4t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

LUCKY is the baby whose mamma
uses GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP, with
which to wash the little innocent. No
prickly heat oil other rash, al annoy
the infant cuticle with which this cool
ing and purifying a~nti-scorbutic comes
in daily contact.
Gray heads daily grow black or brown.
Cause Hills hair dye. ml5daw1w
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
Sheep, Sheep, Sheep.

We have for sale now in Denver the
the finest lot of Cotswold cross wethers
that eve came to this market. Prices
low. Address Baca Bros, Charpiot
hotel, Denver, Col. moot
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

For suits fog summer wear go to Pol
ack's. m1S-tf.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
Ten thousand envelopes cheap fol-
cash at the Leader office. If.
C~opartnership Notice.

The undersigned have this day formed
a copartnership under the firm name of
Nealon g. Hecht, for the purpose of
carrying on general blacksmithing and
the sale and manufacture of wagons,
etc., at the old stand of John Nealon,
Seventeenth street.
JOHN NEALoN,
CHARLES HEIGHT.
Cheyenne, Wyo., May 22d, 1877.
m23-6td
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
The city officials are doing good work
in cleaning the streets and cutters.

We call the attention of u readers
to the card of Messrs. Nealon & Hecht,
blacksmiths, published elsewhere in u
columns. Give these gentlemen a call,
all you who may be in want of any
thing in their line.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

T. w. Brooks, just in from the Black
Hills and stopping at the Inter-O Ocean,
leaves for Denver this morning. Mr.
Brooks is q miner of rare experience,
and good sound judgment and he claims
that the Hills are rich with the precious
mineral, although he has a poor opin-
ion Of the placer yields.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
BLACK HILLS ITEMS.

BLACK Hills Daily Timesl - a
Heavy rains last night, accompanied
with thunder and lightning.
Information is wanted Of the where
abouts of VIM. A. Morrison, formerly
Of Waterville, Nebraska.
The Silver Chief is u new discovery
in Bear Butte District and looking well.
1t is owned by Jacobs & Patterson.
We have established schools, the jur-
isdiction Of courts has been extended
over us, and churches are being built
in our midst.
On the Spearfish, work in the mines
is progressing about as usual, with very
little or no report from them. Fine
white gypsum vas found last week, in
what quantities is not known. n
Gardening and farming in the Spear
fish Valley is being carried on to a con-
siderable extent this spring. Flowing
and planting on every side, the grass is
three or four inches high, and every
thing looks lovely.
The higher elevations Of these Hills
are covered with heavy timber, the
lower and leyel portions produce grass
and hay. These facts indicate an agri-
cultural country.
The minds of many people are now
being greatly agitated concerning the
mineral fields of the Big Horn country.
Prospectors are quietly moving off in
that direction, and they, by fall, will,
no doubt, develop the true inwardness
of that portion of the Hills.
Last night two large horses and a
number of mules belonging to Mr..
Gwinn were stolen. The robbery was
discovered at an early hour, and several
parties Immediately went in pursusit.
Mr.. Gwinn is erecting a quartz mill
near Lead City, and from that quarter
the horses were taken. No arrests have
yet been made.
Reports come from different quarters
that small bands of Indians have been
seer in different sections Of the country
passing and repassing within a short
distance of our immediate vicinity. 1t
is reported that they made a charge upon
one of the ranches on the Bismarck
road. The Indians having discharged
their guns retreated at once. Other
parties report to have seen a band Of In
dams the first part of this week in the
nelghboreood of Bear Buttes. They
were first seen by ranchmen approach
ing the ranch on the Bismarck route,
but before they reached the building
they wheeled about and ran in the Hills
toward Bear Buttes. The grass is now
grown sufficiently, and game is plenty
enough to enable the Indians and ponies
to subsist; and p%rospectors should be
we'll provided with firearms when going
out any distance.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
Now Completed.

Converse & Warren have now com
pleted their spring stock of carpetings,
oil cloths, mattings, window-shades,
etc. Call and see. a7.tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

Prof. Sheppard will deliver his first
lecture Thursday evening, May "a, in
the Presbyterian church, entitled, ''Do
you know how tohold your tongue" and
on Friday evening, May %, Dickens
readings" Doors open at 1880; lecture
to commence at S p. m. Tickets so
cents. For sale ut Hollis, Joslin &
Parks, and from members of the Y.
M. G.. A.,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
Local Agents.

The following is a list OF the authorized
gents OF TuELEADERin Wyoming Territory.
Cheyenne, G. W. Halves.
Laramie City, r. L. Fitch,
Rawlins, W. L. Ash.
Green River, John Gran.
Evanston, Cro be appointed
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
WEDNESDAY, MAY 90. 1877.
Rates of Advertising

Rates OF Advertising
No Advertisement Inserted for less hcn MY
cents.
n,ents lO cents per line, Nonpariel, each in
sertion g insertions eight cents per line; 20
insertions, 5 cents per line.
Local Notices, per line, bourgeois, each in
sertion, 10 cents per line; 80 Insertions o cents
per line.
ments % cents per line, first insertion one
month 20 cents per line; six months, 10 cents
per line; one year 5 cents per line.
Cheyenne. Jan. LIST, 1876.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
For Rent

The brick building now occupied by
Hammer & Shaw as a grocery store, on
Ferguson street. Inquire at Addoms
& Glover's drug store. 22-2t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

Oil -ioths in all qualities, styles and
COLES at Converse & Warren's. a7-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

A fine line of ladies' dolmans and
jackets to be closed out cheap mt
m20-3t COWnICK'S.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

II. Setter has removed his watchmak-
ing and jewelry store to the End door
south of Dyer's hotel. a22tm25
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

The handsomest wall paper is to be
found at Converse & Warren's. a7-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
Ice. Ice, Ice.

Orders for ice left with Sloan Tor at
H~elphenstine & Durbin's meat market),
will receive prompt attention. m20-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
Notice.

l will buy old novels for cash.
may10tf GEO. 0'BRIEN.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

d. McKinnon, shoemaker atO'Brien's
Eddy street. a22tm2G
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

Don't pay two prices, but go to Pol
ack's for Mems, Youths and Boys
clothing. m1S-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

5000 pounds Indian tanned buckskin,
black-tail deer, of superior quality, for
sale by ]. W. HUGUs ~ Co.,
m30tawd3m Fort Steele, Wyo.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
A Splendid Line

of new patterns in wall paper ut
m13-tf CONVERSE & WARREN's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
Soaps,

a large assortment, low, at Addoms &
Glover's. m17-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

One of the celebrated type-writers is
for sale at this Office. Call and examine
it. diff
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
A Single Bottle

of Addoms & Glover's compound
cough syrup will relieve Your cough.
Try 1t. m1T-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

Special INDUCEMENTS
offered in decorations, wallpaper, etc.,
at CONVERSE & WARREN's. a15-dtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
White vests at Polack's.

Fans! Fans! We have the finest
line of fans in the city, cheap, at
m20-3t CowHICK's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

A few days ago Il couple of ADAM
doned women, who have heretofore
held forth at one of Sidney's lowest
dives-a dance house-appeared at Red
Cloud Agency and began plying their
vocation among soldiers, teamsters, In
dams, etc. They procured a supply of
the very worst quality of rot-gut, and
opened a flourishing traffic with the
thirsty red men, but their outrageous
doings soon reached the ears of Gen.
Mackenzie, and their enterprise was
speedily nipped in the bud by that Off
Ger, who sent them to the guard-house.
They have tresspassed upon a military
reservation, and outraged United States
law, by selling whisky to Indians, and
their punishment might be made very
severe, but as one is only sixteen years
old, and her companion not much older,
they will probably be taken to the con-
fines of the reservation and told to go
their way. Both were attired in male
clothing when arrested, wearing coarse
ragged suits, with high-topped boots,
into which their pantaloons were
tucked.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

will find new and elegant designs in
bar fixtures and glassware Mt
a15-dtf CONVERSE & WARREN's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

wear. A full assortment, cheap, at
Polack's. m1Stf.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

A few more of those boots and shoes
to be closed out at cost at COwHICK's.
, m20-3t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

A new line of lamps and lamp-shades
at [m13-tf] CONVERSE & WARREN's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

The Tom Thumb combination had
the largest audience last evening that
has assembled in Cheyenne for many n
day. Crowds were turned away from
the door, after the house was filled.
Old and young enjoyed the entertain
ment hugely, at least we judge $ from
the interest manifested by all and the
applause given. Tom Thumb is get
ting old and fat, but he has not yet lost
his grip at drawing dollars from
American audiences.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

of the paper and envelopes in boxes at
half price, at Addoms & Glover's.
ml7-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
DENVER PACIFIC RAILWAY.

ARRIVE FROM SOUTH. DEPART SOUTH.
Passenger. -. Los a. m. Passenger--.3s0o n m.
Freight....-.T:iO p. m. Freight-...--7:S5 A. m.
Railroad time Is t~hIrty-nve minutes faster
than city time.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

Wanted-A four mule team by Unfug
Brothers, at the Red Store. m22-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

Gents hats cleaned OH Ferguson
street. m15-dtf.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
Notice,

Trunks and valises at Polack's.
m1S-tf.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

The ~vigilantes were at work in Cairo,
III. on Sunday night. Their victim
was a negro ravisher. Vigilantes would
do good service in this section of the
country, for Il time at least, if they
would only hang up a few of the horse
thieves that at present are swarming
over the territory in organized bands
and who seem to have things pretty
much their W way. A few such ex-
amples would do more to break up
these lawless hoardes than all the i'm
prisonment that could be given to them.
Imprisoned, they still hope for pardon
through Executive clemency, but the
triangle OIL cross-beam with its stout
rope would end all that, and deter others
from the business.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23
RAiLRoAp TIME TABLE.

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD.
ARRIVE FROM EAST. DEfARr WIS.,
Passenger...l:2O d. m. Passenger l:1vp. IN.
Mixed-..-.-.3:OO p. m. Nike -----.. 5:i5p y. NJ.
Freight ..-.-...6:l5 a. m. F~reighL.".-1:OJ a. III.
ARRrvE FROM WEST. DEfAII EAsi
Passenger....2:o p. m. Passenger"3;f0 p. M
Mixed..alO p. nj. Mixed.-----e:JO y. IN.
Freipht - m. Freight---.l:2O y. m.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

oals e UnGlainsd rsspseU.
CMxEuGx, April g, 1877.
On Saturday, Nay 18th, Win b soad
ct auction several unclaimed packages,
consisting Of trunks, etc., at the Chey-
enne & Black Hills Stage office. Sale
at 10 a. m. LUKE VOORHEES,,
a21-dtf Supt.
Tiesl Tiesl Ladies' fancy ties very
cheap at CowHICK's. m20-3t
Rooms TO RENT.-Suitable for fami-
lies, at the Great Western stables.
a18-dtf H. 8. TRACY.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-05-23

The Black Hills Daily Times says ed
itorially: eve have many times men
toned the fact that by far too many
men were coming in without a dollar
in their pocket, and as a consequence
must necessarily suffer, for u mining
camp is usually the worst place in the
world in which to find employment, and
particularly so in a new mining camp;
and, as we have before stated, there is
no doubt in the world but that the
mines in this country are exceedingly
rich, and there are many of them, and
still very many more undiscovered, but
if a man will insist upon coming here,
and remain in the city without making
an effort, he will return to the States
and report ''heap-dam-big-fraud," but
if persons when they arrive in the city
will proceed Immediately to business,
they will come out all right"
Middletown transcript., 1877-04-28

VALUE OF A TRADE.-Many a young
man has been ruined for life because be
never learned how to do anything
my father" once said an intelligent
young friend, who found it extremely
difficult to earn scanty livelihood BY
his pen, "did not think it worth while
for me to learn any trade or business "
He bad been unexpectedly thrown on
his own resources, and although a man
in stature and years, be was mere in
fant in his capacity to earn a living.
There are too manym en- of his class
floating around the world-men who
have talents, but do not know how to
apply them. Such cases lead us to look
upon the cul pability as very great, of
any parents, who bring up a son with
out having been practically and thor
oughly instructed in some way of earn
ing az honest living Every man should
have some profession or trade; sheuld
know how to do something. Then,
whether he steadfastly pursues it or not,
he at least has an occupation to which,
in an emergency, be may resort for the
support of himself and others who may
be dependent on him. Of all men the
practical know-nothing is most to be
pitied
Middletown transcript., 1877-04-28
selett aoetrp.
THE FIRST GRAY HAIR.
BY wALfER 9. HowDEy.


As the first big pattering drops that fall
With a splash on our lattice pane
Make us shiVer and start as they warn us al
! 0fa storm or of coming rain;
So it is with life when we're growing old
And age steals on US unRwares-
We shiver and start, if the truth were told,
At the sight of our first gray hair.
We mark not the light of our MONDAY hours
Like the first streaks the dawn doth bring
We hail not The birth Of the summer flowers
As we do the first snow-drop Of spring
On the bleak winter winds we look not will
grief
Though it howl through the branches bare
But we sigh when We see the brown autumn
leaf
And behold Natures first gray hair.
Gray hair may come when the beaming eye
Has none of its brightness lost
When the buoyant heart viii fain deny
Youths Rubicon has been crossed;
But the ivy clad trees look young and green,
Though sapless trunk be there,
And naught of decay on our cheeks may be
seen,
When we witness our first gray hair.
Oh, noble crown to a noble life
Is head OF silvery gray,
And lis well if tired with struggle and strife
1t finds rest at the close Of the day,
But gray-headed sin is a crownless curse,
And the parent of dark despair,
And it gives US a pang, oh, doubly worse,
Than the sight Of our first gray hair.
Come early, come late, like a knock at the
gate,
Is that first soft, silvery thread,
And it joins with its silence the years that
wait
With the years forever fed
It silently tells us we're journeying on
1t silently qu stions us-Where
Oh, a faithful milestone, were truth butknown
Is seen in our first gray hair.