davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

THE Natchitochcs Review, Mindcn
Tribune, and Morgan City Free Press
continue the name of GOV. Francis T..
Nichols at their mast-hcads. The ex,
governor declines to run, but these
papers and a few other journals seem
determined TO force the Office of gov
ernor on him. They forget that the
day is past for that kind of business.
Louisiana has too many able men
within its borders to be compelled to
resort to such an extreme measure.
-Shrepeport Standard.
The above is exactly in accordanc &C
with the previously expressed ideas of
the Ecuo. Louisiana doesn't want,
and don't intend to have a governor
who must be forced upon her. 1t may
be true that ex-Gov. Nichols does not
want the office, and that he was sin
cere when he said as much but if so,
Gen. Ogden's recent letter must have
made him feel strangely.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27
&heriF's sale.
Fourteenth Judicial District Court, Parish O
CdlcaSieu State Of Louisiana.
State of Louisiana We. Allen Gilley-No. SIC

State of Louisiana vs.. Allen Gilley-No. SIC,
DY VIRTUE OF AN ALIAS WRIT OF
ID Fieri FdcidS issued and to me directed
by the Honorable Court aforesaid, ! have
seized and will offer for sale. at public auc
ton, to the last and highest bidder, for cash
with the benefit of appraisement, at the
Courthouse door of this Parish In the town
of Lake Charles, La, on
Saturday. December 4. 1853,
at Eleven o'clock, A. NJ, all the right, title
and interest Of the defendant, VIM. II. PORE,
in and to the following described property,
to-wit
A certain tract or parcel of land lying and
beginning at the southeast corner of the
tract of land purchased by d. H. and s. K.
Lyons from John Guillory, on the 10th day
Of November 1874, as per act of sale on file
and Of record in my office; thence running
west along the subdivision line -four and one
half acres; thence running back from the
railroad north q sufficient depth to make
five acres. Bounded north and west by land
of Oscar f. Lyons, east by land of NiehOli
Nilsson, formerly property of Casper Sehind-
Ter, and south by the grant to the La. w. r.
R., being the same property acquired by said
VIM. H. Rowe from said D. ii. and &. r. Ly-
ons, as per act of sale on file and of rec
ord in the office of the Clerk, in book T of
eonveyanees, at pages 355 and $50. Also five
acres of land, more or less, TO be taken from
the northwest corner of that portion of 8.
Z. 4 of N. L. u OF See. 80, TIP. 8, s. r. 8 W.
that lies south of the grant or right of way
to the La. w. r. R.. said five acres of land
being bounded north by the said railroad
grant, east by land of Nick Moss, south by
land of Mrs. NJ. Z. Stapsberry and west by
land Of w. L. Gill, together with all the
buildings improvements rights, ways, priVi-
leges and immunities to each of the above
described land belonging or appertaiHing,
being the same property purchased by VIM.
IL. Rowe from Freeman Hamilton, by act of
sale on file and of record in my Office In book
6 OF eonveyances at pages 63 and 81.
Seized to satisfy said writ Issued In the
above mentioned suit.
Sheriff's office, Lake Charles La, Oct 90,
1858. ID. H. LYONS,
oct 20. Sheriff Caleasien Parish. La
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

Col. FREMAux publishes card in
the Times-Demoerat of Monday, call
ing upon the author of the slanderous
communication published in the St.
James Bugle Call and signed "Apo-
lyon" relative to frauds in the land
Office, to make his identity known. Col.
Fremanx desires 10 be relived of the
suspicion Of having written said article.
The Echo confesses to a curiosity to
know the color of the mans hair who
got off that libelous and slanderous
paper.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

The site of the Worlds Industrial
and Cotton Centennial Exposition has
now been definitely fixed at the Upper
City Park, and the work of preparing
the grounds and erecting the necessary
buildings can begin whenever this is
deemed necessary. There is ample
time for this work--more than thirteen
months ayailable-so that the world
can rest assured that all of the build
ings will be up BY the time the Expo
sition opens, and that there will be no
carpeutering work going on during
the display, as thore has been at other
places. Times Democrat
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

WITH a view Of asccrtaining whether
New Orleans can accommodate ,hc Wis
itors to the Worlds Exposition, re-
porter of the Evening Chronicle has
been investigating the hotel facilities of
the city. He found them ample for all
necessary purposes and thinks visitors
will be able to attend without appre-
hcnsion of cxtortlon or lack of the
comforts and Injuries of life.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27
!. II. Poe, Secretary.

My daughter has taken the med
icine faithfully, according to directions,
and her health and spirits are now per-
feet, The humor is all gone from her
face. I wish every anxious mother
might know what blessing Ayers Sar-
saDarilla is in such cases."
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
SheriT's Sale.
FU70teenh Jmdjcisl District Court, Parish O
LalcdSisU. STATE Of Louisiand.
Robt. Landry vs., James wnlians.-No. :;

Robt. Landry vs.. James Willans--No. 72s.
ID Y virtue of a writ Of FTe,'t Faci1s issued
j and to me directed by the Hon. Court
aforesaid, will offer for sale at public auc-
ton to the last and highest bidder for cash
with the benefit Of appraisement, at the court
house door of this parish, in the town Of Lake
Charles, La, on
Saturday, November h. RSS3-
ut eleven O'Clock 4. m, the following de
scribed property, to wit
A certain piece or parcel Of land lying in
and being lot 10. and the East half of lot 20,
Of HaskeI's addition to the town of Lake
Charles, La. having front of so feet of Has
kelps avenue. by depth of between parallel
lines Of 10 feet more or less, bounded north
by Haskell's avenue, east by street,
south by property of Mrs E. P. Hemmenway,
and west by property of W. II. Haskell to-
gether with all the buildings, improvements
rights privileges and immunities to the same
belonging.
Sheriff's office, Lake Charles, La. Oct 49,
1883 d. II. LYONS.
oct-l3-td Sheriff Calcasieu parish, La.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

Col. FRANK BARTLETT, a wcII-known
and remarkably able journalist, Las
been engaged upon the staff Of the
New Orleans Daily States. Col. Bart
lett is n veteran at the business and
We look for the States to make some
rapid strides forward in the near fu-
+urp
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

NE have yet TO hear of the first
farmer IN orr parish, working his own
land. asthe great majority Of them are
doing, who did not make enough corn
to aa him until The next crop comes in.
Sabine S0afAgo1.
Il the Echo has wesizntss iUi
rhronicling any one class Of items
more lhnn another, Il Is for saeh cheer
iar announcements ns tie ae.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

ONE of the most singular accidents
on record recently occurred IN the
mill OF Messrs. Prewett, Spur & Co.,
Nashville, Tenn. a workman, by some
means, Was thrown toward the clrcn-
lar saw, and evidently thinking that
he was going uponit, died from fright,
which was the verdict of the cnroners
iary. When picked uP he was dead,
but there was no sign of a hruise on his
BODY Nor}hmesicyn Laal5ermaR.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27


The State Central Committee met
in regular session at the st. Charles
hotel, in New Orleans, Monday morn.
ing last. The meeting was called tc
order by the chairman, Mr.. John Fitz.
patrick. Immediately thereafter Gen,
Leon Jastremski moved that the com,
mittce be reorganlzed and new chair
man elected. Chairman Fitzpatrick
declared the motion out OF order and
peremPtorily refused to entertain it.
Confusion, hard words and a general
scramble ensued, resulting in Mr.. Fitz,
patrick, with twenty-four members,
quitting the hall. Some forty odd of
the committee remained, entered into
reorganization, elected Hon. J. 3.
Enstis permanent chairman and pro
cccdcd TO business. But little was
transacted, however, and the commit
tee adjourned to meet the following
morning (Tuesday) nj IL o'clock.
During the evening il basis Of settle
mcnt of all differences was partially
agreed upon Ivy the contcnding fac
tions, and it was generally known be-
fore Tuesday morning dawncd that an
amicabIc adjustment would be effected
at the morning session. accordingly
when the committee assembled at the
appointed hour, steps were taken to
rc-unitc the body. Concessions we're
made upon both sides, harmony again
prevailed and business was at once be
gun. Mr.. Stubbs then moved that the
election of Hon. j. h. Eustis as per
manent chairman be confirmed by
vote by parishes. The motion was
seconded 10y Mr. John Fitzpatrick, and
being put to the house resulted as fol-
lows:
Yeas-AvoyclIcs, East Baton Rouge West .
Baton Rouge, Cucasieu, CatahOuIu COnCOr- |
dia East Carroll, West Carroll. Caldwell, /.
Franklin, lberyillc, lafayette. Lafourchc, .
Madison. MOrehOusc, Ougcnit4, T5nCiDahoa, (
Iensas, 1errcbUnne Washington. Wlnu. .
POiutc Coupec, RichImd. Ea-
pides, st. John, St. Martin. 81. Mary, ST, .
Ianmany, ST. Landry, s.. James, St, Charles, .
St. Bernard second. fifth, sixth. seventh, .
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

BEAUMONT is far from being dead
town. Substantial improvements in
the way of public and private build
ings are numerous. Orange is doing
more blowing than Beaumont, but the
latter isn't far behind the former in
real progress.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

A STORY is going the rounds TO the
effect that q printer at Waco, Texas,
while under the influence Of whisky,
fell out Of the third story window Of
his boarding house, and instead Of
being Killed outright got nP anhprt
and whipped two men who laughed at
him.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

HoN. ALLEN G. THURMAN, of Ohio,
perhaps more prominently thought Of
for the presidency than any other
Democrat in the country to-day, says
the real cause of the recent defeat of
the Republican party in Ohio, is the
fact that the people have tired Of Re
publican rule. He thinks, also, the
same cause viii carry Pennsylvania,
New York and New Jersey for the
Democracy.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

Mn. d. CALL, ST., highly respect
ed citizen and business man of Orange,
died in that city last week. He was
the oldest merchant of the place, and
had made a handsome little fortune
there. The Tribune says the history
Of Mr.. Call is the history of Orange.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

COLORADO CITY, located on the line
of the Texas Pacific railway beyond
Fort Worth, is said to be experiencing
an unprecedented "boom." So rapid
and great has been its growth that it is
now known as the "Infant Wonder"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

THE Town Talk quotes the EoHo's
remarks in regard to the Alexandria
Express running up the name of s..
D. McEnery for governor, and adds
that the Express does not in the least
speak the sentiment of Rapides on the
gubernatorial question. Possibly it
does not, but we prefer to risk its
Judgment. The Express has been
published for years in Alexandria,
while the Town Talk hasn't yet dis
pensed with its swaddling clothes.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

THE Springfield (Missonr) News
showed up in our sanctnm this week
There is nothing particularly attrac,
tive about the paper save its heading,
which is something on the order Of
the Texas Siftings.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

HoN. EDWIN G. HUNTER has request
ed the Alexandra Democrat to with
draw his name as a candidate for the
attorney generalship.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

OuRneighboring city, Lake Charles,
is on an upward boom.-Orange Iri-
hume.
The ".boom" hasn't really com
menced yet. Lake Charles will in
crease oue-third in wealth and popu-
lation by the close of the coming year.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

EQUALITY before the Law is the
motto of a paper recently started and
owned by women, in Nebraska, called
the " Woman's Tribune"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

TUE anti-administration papers de
serve some credit after all. With de-
feat staring them in the face, they
nevertheless present bold front.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

DECEMBER Is, 1888, the convention
which will nominate Samuel Douglas
McEncry for governor of Louisiana,
will assemble at Baton Rouge.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT New ORLRGs, LA.t
semptember II, 1888.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW 0RLEGs, La
semptember II, 1888.
NToTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN that ihs
IN following named settler has filed notl 1,s
Of his intention to make final proof in supF9al "a
Of his claim, and that said proof viii De 9ia iS
Charles, La, on October 30, 1888, viz: ho lin.
stead No 4s49. Fredik Graft, Of ealeasssssA
parish, La for the s. Ell Of s. Ell zee ~ u
Els OF N. EL and NJ W. Of n. "a, 80 ~
s5, TIP. 2, s. r. II W. Southwestern Dist!llts Il
Ia. Ae Ramos the following witnessee, M
prove his continuous residence upon; ~
cultivation Of, said land, viz; N y
gan, Giles II. Graft, Thos. WaEaeb' e
kaves, all OF Caloasieu parish, Ia.
sept-s2"53 C. b. BAKRALE, hegi
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

The Capitolian-Advocate says the
planters of that parish have com
menccd grinding and that the yield is
much better than was at first expected.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

For lieutenant governor, Col. J. N.
Hollingsworth, of Shreveport, is re
ceiving hattering mention.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

! THE Bay City, Mich, Morning Call
thinks that the development Of the
southern pine interest, chiefly with
northern capital, is what has knocked
the margin OF from northern Norway.
II Aorth western LuBs5crmaa,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

john Il. REAGAN, of Tox@s, mem,
Der of congress from the second dis,
trict, ranks among the ablcst states,
men of the day. He has no suPcriors
North or South.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

THE people of DeSoto parish will
shortly make an effort to Danish King
Alcohol.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

Gov. IRELAND has already succeeded
in making his administration one Of
the most popular the Lone Star State
has enjoyed since the days Of Sam
Houston.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

J. T. MoCIANAHAN has sold his in
terest in the Mansfield Herald to his
partner, J. i. Williams.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

THE town authorities of Beaumont
are contemplating the erection of two
school houses, TO cost $4,000 each.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27
Fruit Trees A. shrubbery.
Boot & Shoemaker.
South side Of RubIic Square.
Old stand OF RsezO1f.

IT AIDES AND GENTS Shoes aud Boots
IL made to order. Repairing neatly done.
share Of the public patronage solicited.
sept-l5-s5-6n NICK KELLER
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

BUTLER will undoubtedly be re-elec-
ted governor of Massachusetts.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

The Sabine Pass Times becomes
Iivclier as it grows older.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

THE BRENNAN (Texas) Banner Is a
model newspaper.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

JOHN SwINroN, for six or seven
years past principal editor of the New
York Sun, at salary of $500 a year,
has started a paper of his own, in Now
York City, which he has given the
singular name of "John Swinton's
Paper The Galveston News says
John is a crank. We should think
man able to earn $500 a year must
be an uncommonIv shrcwd crank.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

THE new court house at Orange is
to be erected upon the old site. The
Tribune favored another location, but
the county commissioners hardened
not unto the advice of our brothers Of
the ouill.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27
MYRTLE
kEkhEDIL INSTITUTE
-REoPENED-
September Sd, lSS3.

7 will continue as q Graded Shoot, and
Il every attention will be given the progress
of pupils. All English branches thoroughly
taught Calisthenics and Hygiene, an i'm
PortaDt feature OF attention. that the pupils
may not only receive intellectual accomplish
nents, but have the laws Of health duly re-
speeted and promoted
Pnpils should apply the first Of the term, In
order TO have their course Of study system
lied. An pupils must pass examinations on
entering school, that they msg be promoted
to proper grade.
NJ BURT, Principal
Lake Charles. Dec so lSsi "
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27
For Sale.

: A TRACT OF LAND consisting of I2G
~ acres, about one-half timbered, the bali
anee in pasture and farm, under good fence
In the way Of improvements there is a small
residence, large barn and other outhouses
The place is surrounded by an excellent cat
tie and hog range and is located on the OPP
posite side Of English Bayou from Lake
Charles Abundant water for stock at all
seasons of the year. On the place Is 100 pc
can trees, planted sixty feet apart, and the
same number Of orange trees from three to
variety Of fruits. -
Terms, $1,000, one-third cash, balance in
one and two years
For further particulars, apply to
kLEiNPETER q BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

In a recent speech, Gen. Bonj. F.
Butler got off the following: a
should not be surprised if the morn
ing before election you should hear
that had suddenly died the night be
fore. Keep en- voting for me all the
same. I shall turn up all In good time.
Don't have any fear of that; and if,
IN the providence of God, I shall not,
it is better to have voted for a dead
governor than a living nonentity."
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

Or the trade papers of this country,
there arc few, if any, equal to the
Northwestern Lumbcrman, published
at Chicago. Every saw mill man in
the land should take the Lumberman.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27
SUFFER

no longer from Dyspep-
STA, indigestion, want OF
Appetite, Joss OF Strength
lack Of Energy, Malaria,
Intermittent Fevers, &c.
BROWNS IRON BIT
TIERS never fails to cure
all these diseases.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

The following card, signed by ].
H. Robinson, saloon keeper, appeared
in the Amite City Independent Of the
18th instant:
Being now, and having been for
years past, engaged in keeping a drink
ing saloon in Amlte City, and having
become satisfied of the evil results of
bar rooms and drinking shops, | would
earnestly advise my friends to 90 to
the polls October Is, 1883, and vote,
and vote against license, as intend
to do. sincerely hope that the anti
license party will be victorious Oh that
day.
Whisky carried the day, however,
by majority of twenty-fonr votes.
The St. Louis Republican truth
fully says: "When the negroes shall
become thoroughly disabused of the
false ideas implanted in their minds
by demagogues and fanatics and learn
to look at their surroundings in the
light of plain truth, they will have
struck solid footing and reached a
favorable condition to start on a
career of progress. Self-relisnce and
not Legislative advantages is what
they need"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27
For sale.

A DESIRABLE LOCATION for farming
u and Seashore residence, with some
improvements, situated at the mouth Of tba
Calcasieu river, known as the Thayer place
For particulars apply to
DR. w. N. EKEREkMAN,
mayl2tfl Lake Charles, La,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

Boston, November a6, 1881.
BR6wN CHEMICAL Co.
Gentlemen For years / have
boenagreat sufferer from Dyspepsia,
and could get no relief (havinE tried
everything which was recommend
sd) until. acting on the advice OF
friend, who had been benefited by
BRowN's lRoN BITTERs, ] tried
bottle, with most surprising results.
Previous 10 taking BRowN's lRoN
BITTERs, everything ate distressed
me, and ! suffered greatly from
burning sensation in the stomach,
which was unbearable. Since tax
ing Brown IRoN Buffers, all my
troubles are at an end. Can eat any
time without any disagreeable re-
suits. / am practically another
person. Mrs. W. } FLYNN,
% Maverick ST., T. Boston.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

BROWNS IRON BIT
TIERS acts like g charm
on the digestive organs,
removing all dyspeptic
symptoms, such as tast-
ing the food, Belching,
Heat in the Stomach,
Heartburn, etc. The
only Iron Preparation
that will not blacken the
teeth or give headache.
Sold by all Druggists.
Brown Chemical Co.
Baltimore, Nd.
See that all Iron Bitters ara made by
Brown Chemical Co. Baltimore. and
have crossed red-liRes ard Trade
mark on wrapper.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-10-27

0Gscial .BournaI OF tEse Parish.
~. w. BEsYAN, H.roprictor.
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1883-07-05
WATCH YOUR WORDS.

Keep a watch on your words, my darlings,
For words are wonderful things;
They are sweet, like the bees fresh honey
Like the bees, they have terrible stings.
They can bless like the warm glad sunshine
And brighten lonely life;
They can cut in the strife of anger,
Like an open two-cdgcd knife.
Let them pass through the lips unchallcngcd
II their errand is true and kind
IL they come to support the weary,
To comfort and help the blind;
II q bitter, revcngcful spirit
Prompt the words, let them be uusaid;
They may flash through brain like lightning
Or fan Oh a heart like lead.
Keep them back, II they're cold and cruel,
Under bar and lock and seal;
The wounds they make, my darlngs,
Are always slow to heal.
May peace guard your lives, and ever,
From the time Of your early youth,
May the words that you daily utter
Be the words Of beautiful truth.