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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-05-27
WHEELING. MAY 27, 1854 "

the eupplles for which contracts lwere
awarded last week was q tic for canvas
sacks, The successful competitor is a
Washingtoninn and he will probably mako
2 comfortable little fortune ont OF a simple
little device. There were upwards Of thirty
different fastonings for mail pouches offer.
ed, not ono Of which WAS as good as the
staple and strap affair now in Use, and in
spite Of the fact tba. this plan is too cum.
bersoms Tor the wants OF the service, 1t is
likely that II will ba used Tor year or two
longer. But IN opportunity remains for
some ingenious inventor 10 make ''ten
stroke" and a fortune, :. ~, : 49,
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The more the foot and mouth disease is
Investigated the more 1t appears that
American cattle ara free from it. Some OF
our foreign friends will never forgive us
for making this discovery. 4
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THOSE Republican disiens;ors that were
going to disrupt the Republican party Of
West Virginia seem to dissent from dis
ruption. And the Bourbons sigh, "Where
are nov the hopes We cherished"? HI
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Tho Knight. Tcmplur Conyeutlon.l

\ S"ts 1eNtFtNf CODVSutION. J
lhlLADELrHIA, Msy 20 Tho convention
0, d'and Communicates Knights Templar.
o. sss'e Of Pennsylvania will convene in
Eae tomorrow. The following comman-
,N ceres Of this city will DO in attendance:
:, ie,hiIIaMdelphia, Mary, St. Johns, kadoah,
~, Albans. Corinthinn, Chasaeur, (mount.
ed.. snd Kensington. The, Sir knights
le't tho city this morning. The election
ana installation Of grand officers will take
pace on Wednesday, after which several
" the Philadelphia communicates will
make an extended trip, ~ tsisiEJ
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-05-27

Mn. FERDlSASD WAID has had bis feel
inzs hurt by the pres1 comments on bis
,ransactions. Mr. Ward should havegiven
notice that he is man Of delicate Hensibil-
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GoSg aSaiL! The next time the Penn
Rank, Of Pittsburgh, will probably be
wound up to run longer before it resumes
The second suspension is woroe than the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-05-27

ONO county Republicans ore going in
h, Ma local nominations as though they
spi,I victory in the air. A good ticket will
have fine fyhtirg chance.
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a lsl0otlil,irnty Man,

NEW York, May 20.-John Carpenter,
e1.convict, murdered his wife in Michael
sweeney's ealoen this afternoon. He also
probably killed his slster.in.law, Della
Ambrose, and attempted to kill himself,
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SENATOR Don CAMERoS's friends say that
lie msy come out ior Blaine. The Senator
wants to be reelected. His ancient
ia,he, wouldn't be left in similar stu
atihu rz.H.. b. .
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Tug New York Sun is critict,ing Demo
cratic Affairs 80 freely tina. it is in danger
ri being read out Of the party. That ia
.oms consolston for Mr.. Randall.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-05-27

PRESIDENT Flsu, o! the Marine Bank, is
an,nds,iry in very shallow "sser. 1t
,not,s, n though the law !. about to get tho
book in bis sllis. .Nl.
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r,psr nut the University on Just and
,,nuls, ba7is. Then let the girls in. On
rrsnersl principles they have pa much right
there es the boys.
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nislo bs inferred from the most ag-
yressiys OF the Arthur papers that no such
man AZ James G. B!Eino as ever had o
bainp. Then what sre We here for?
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Mum as an Oysier.

New YoRS, May 2G.-Rsportars are un.
able to get any authoritative statement
from General Grant or from his counsel re.
gardins tho allegations made by Mr.. Fish
Of Marine Bank that he had letters from
General Grant acquiring him, OF Govern.
ments contracts and that Grant 4 Ward
were genuine friends.. General Grant as.
serts he will 0how in a day or two that
Fish's statements were entirely false, or he
so nisrcpresented and distorted the facts
as to ha worthless ~ -, S,-.l- L-L.-.l-- -
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HAsrlSosoN.TuE.Hu May 26.-The
body Of tha woman found drowned satur-
day has boen identified es that Of Miss
Arabella Hazard, reported missing from
Cincinnafi ~ ,35.5 ~ sF ~ 2 -. = :
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-05-27

Tur sporting men are beginnipg to fore
.,on ,be wsrk Of the Chicago Convention.
Thsv have taken the hint from the Wall
s,,ae. "businfss interests"
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,Rnxe Ball Yesterday.

At Claveland-pstroit, 0; Cleveland, Q,
At Baltimore--Cin., 81 Btlto., 8. NJ
At New fork-Prov., 10; New York, 4
At Bufalo-Chicago, 0; Buffalo, 4.
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tackled took what he supposed was mix.
tire oi hydrate chlorai, but subsequently
proved 10 DO chloroiorm. There was no
label on tho bottle. Aftor the patient 70.
vivod, he, casually remarked how's the
bank, and President Riddle replied, tall
right when I Left" Dr.. Sutton Gays he
has no knowledge Of the present trouble.
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The UhrichsviIis Bunk Opened,

UnmcnsvlLLE, O., May 2G.-The Farm
.ers' and Merchants National Bank, OF this
place, Is not closed cs was reported; on &C.
count Of the failure Of the Penn Bank, OF
Pittsburgh. This banking institution lost
$40. 900, aud run IVES mads ON it by do
poeitors when it was known President
William R. Thompson, however, paid out
49,, 900, when the excitement died out, and
lot Of money was returned to the bank
sgain. Mr.. Thompaon saysJhe is able tc
pay two dollars for every dollar he owes
The bank is open again as usual. - 4
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Tins tsy.payers oil West Virginia don't
,,,,sl llst they Lave been rearsessed.
T,'si, 1T,s meuorie, arc even longer than their
,ax bills. e
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ns,,, lockwood, the e.ninent woman
,...;s,er Of w~hirgtop, Is going to boom
m''' p,,,er That'sa team for 2:lO gait!
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c,r,1 thought Ter Mr.. llolman.-Tho
c.,o,rrep, nigh. save money by having
y. a' ,,s,,s walk bsreioosed on It's carpets.
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1rrus hear from the young women o.
WA, Virginia. DO they want to be Co
,,o,.r1a on the present plan?
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.;r5T 6ost race Is no! always to tho swift
s,.s,,nes The longest purse gets away
t,L n
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bank, and President Riddle replipd "a
ripht when I leu.U Dr.. Suiton eavs +
has no knowledvs al The nrpsent trnnhl
| .r,I1N .."lI - =. 80
WARDS sCHEMfS.
An Opcn Letter 10 tno Pob,,c-1. n
I,2lIi5- Pri.oner "a Ec,ueuo,,' n f : -
1 Nsw youv Mov M Ea,d,,o ;,
W. :, 49, -, " .s
"ata leNu IN lne quiet seclualon OF d
room In the jail last night the various con
men,s OF the prsss on his recent brilliar
financial operations. Tbe mora be ron
.At'" =, ,ee'".','' A' .o'o no ieA
the more dlhturbea was his mind. he te
exceedingly hurt at some reflections on h
integrity, and talked about what the new.
naners aa;d concarr;nu him ,r;,o tr.al,
p., r"tI,' a.. |''s e A' 4u''o ..9e., :,
hus tne Aeepela were nos very sympathetf
listeners; and Ward determined, in spite Q
his lawyer'u caution, 10 set himself in
better light, IL possible, before the public
At abou. s O'Clock he announced his inten
tion to Deputy Warden kiernan, to whom
he handed an open letter to the press. Th,
communication Is unaddresssd and un
sighed. threads as follows: R
y can answer the public that It Is my in
tention to bring 10 light every fact in rela
tion to my business transactions, and wher
do so it will be backed by evidence that
eau be proved beyond a doubl; but until ]
have fully prepared myself had rather mol
speak: s$l9
I will say, however, that I am surprised
~ w eeo IA ono " thiH eventus papsls Tue
h"s loo. nonav hv ro - | on;,a ~ .ha ~. TO-
that have paid him profits ranging from
20 to 80 percent per month. Can this
oe Tk, 70 !, a., :. :, (. I
Other sv;arcos s tyIII of ,hs a3r;t: uym
which Ii was. written. At the ion Of tbp
sheet OF paper arc the ,Sordu II see by.''
and through them ara several pencil marks.
A fresh start is made lust below. There il
a partial eresurs OF the word apapers'i half
way7 through the letter, and the word
"putllc" is written in its place.= Followino
the words 'I'am SURPRISED! to sae in oue n
this. eyeniug'a papera the statement from
Mr.. Work that AIr. Warner has lost money
by me.n Mr., Ward originally wrote an
spite OF the fact that I Iayo psid them y
hut changed tho last significant word to
"him." 1s EN =;
= me letter was given TO a reporter by
WrWsra % ,vou1d nv ssaan, "no saiu tnas
Of tho press until TUESDAY or Wetlnesjsv
Of this week. The prisoner retired about
II o'clock.
,r5 is WARD A scApEGoAr?
At the office Of Grant & Ward Refereee
Davies was busiiy engaged in the adjust
ment of tho firm, afrairs II ue. sa;d tbot
.hors 800 .a,L;. ' n,t1 "Ae oa.u .uas
'uei .'is "as Ao'li,oE ae"' Ale ONCE was
closed st IN early hour in the afternoon.
at Mr.. Dos Psssos' office it was said that
there was no further information about the
case to communicate. General Hubbard
was seen at the Offices Of Butler, Stillman
& Hubbard. No. Ill Broadway. He said
that he had had five minutes' converse
ton with Ward in Ludlow street isii. and
that Ward would make q statement in a
few days which would include the names
Of parties not 30 far implicated, He said
that he had no EXCUSES 10 offer for Ward,
but that the latter, in his opinion, was be.
ing made q ecapegost to cover others,
4 .
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"A SUCCESSION or 'MIsroR7USEs.

"A SUCCESSION or MIsroRTUSEs,
It seems as though the succession Of mis-
fortunes which have fallen upon the bank
have dazed the directors and other officers,
and there was no one to take Mr.. Riddles
place and keep the bank open, although
there was plenty Of cash in it 10 have met
all the demands which could have been
made for some time. There were no hall
measures when the bank resumed, and all
the cash promised wes put up, no there
could have been no enhancement for
cash. None Of the directors were willing
to talk Of the failure, and some Of
them did not know es much as the
reporter, for they asked the news.
paper man Tor news both OF the
bank and Of Mr.. Riddle. Mr.. Frank
Laughlin and Dr.. Sutton were with
Mr. Riddle when he was taken from tho
bank to the club. Even the most clear
headed, ekeptical and well posted Of finan-
ciers who knew every turn taken in the af.
fairs Of the bank and all Of the liabilities
and as,ets, wes thunder struck when he
heard Of ihe closing Of the bank and said
he could not understand 1t. Those bankers
who examined the securities OF tho bank
before giving it aid, said they were good for
an additional loan Of $500, ,OCO, and Is these
securities are atill in the hands Of the bank,
owing to the giving OF notes for the loan
from associated banks it is hard 10 see why
it was compelled to cloQo.
Everybody felt wher the bank first sus-
pended that 1t would reoron itq donrz. hut
there Is no hope Of it now, apparently, un.
letz matters change very much. There
seems to be little hope OF u resumption OF
the bank, and it is probable the next step
taken will be toward liquidation Of the
clsims against the institution by the direc-
tors. The other banks in, the city have oil
taken steps to protect themselves against
any auGh contingency as the present one,
and there is no danger Of further trouble
as far as they are concerned,
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rroS tho golden shores Of the Pacific l.s
' oons shouting Blaine and victory y
,1,, ,,,s s 20, Maine the victoy will come.
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NIGHTS SHADOWS,
The Sick PreSident-'rhe Uncertain Con
Tt., ., 3 : uttion OF the Bank.

The Sick PreHidsnt-'rhe Uncertain Con
It., dition OF the Bank.
PlTTspvRaH, May 2G.-When 1t wa3 dis.
covered that President Riddle had taken o
narcotic, great excitement prevailed, and
the Du4uesne Club building, he had been
taken was besieged by anxious inquirors
after his condition. For a long time he
fingered between lie and death, and
the physicians we're unable to tell
whether he had taken morphine
or chloroform. A stomach pump
was.brought into requisition and this even.
ing the patient recovered conaolousncss.
1t was learned that he had been attacked
with severe pain in the side this morning,
and while suffering intensely he had taken
IN over desc. The physioian's opinion is
that be will be able to attend to business
in few days, when, 1t is expected, he will
make statement Of the condition OF the
affairs Of the bank. Il 7g.7 q Nisa 81 !
The directors baYe been in sss3ion with
doors closed, but reiuss TO cay anything
whatever concerning the suspension. All
sorls OF rumors are sa3at, but none are au-
,henticated. One is the renewal Of the re.
p,rt that the bank lost heavily in oil spec.
hlRtion; another that there has been q
heavy defalcation, and that the doors vera
opeped TO allow certain depositors to with.
draw theiY dapcaits. $50 5 <. 1te ii
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Ghs G'stetkiIgIsslItlcle'r, IgIsIll'

=77Z,n 13 nnu2 - fourteenth street.
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oFFIcIALs puMnrouSngn.

% . . .
The bank officials generally are dumb,
founded by the turn affairs have taken
and profess to bo entirely Ignorant OF the
cause of the suspension. The impression
given out was that there were ample funds
to meet all demands and continue bust.
ness. The feeling tonight is that when
the affairs are investigated there will be no
alternative but for the bank to 70 into
liquidation. The directors meeting ad.
journed at late hour tonight. Thoee in.
terviawed stated that the books we're being
examined but they were not yet prepared to
make statement, N 4 B .'D y,
Dr.,sutton, the attending physioian on
Mr.. Riddle, says the latter was subject to
attacks Of acute neuralgia, and when at.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-22

NMr b H. Myers, Master Sam
Myers and John p Eakle have gone
to Gainesville to visit Mrs. ]. ID. Buck
ly' a daughter Of Mrs. Myers and
granddaughter OF Mr.. Eakle.
Capt. w. II. Baldwin, travelling
salesman for l. n Brunswig, started
out yesterday on his maiden trip.
a representative of the GAZETTE
mad the pleasure yesterday of meeting
M 'Ssrs, b. B aud i w Safierty II
New jersey, who came 10 the State
aud to our city about month ago.
prospecting. These gentlemen after
travelling over great scope of country
came TO the conclusion that Fort
Worth presented the most inviting
Held for them; hence they came to
say and ma ke their home here. The
Messrs' Lnfferty are practical business
men-machinisls by RECESSION, and
wiii engage in the mill business, using
the latest improved machinery. They
are now building, and expect soon to
nave their engines aud boiler in posi-
tion. We welcome the gent emen 10
me city and hope this installment will
We followed by many more OF The same
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-22
Pllarazyn.

The first of three nighst perform
an ce OF Prof Phalazyn, the magician
and Venlriloquist, ut the opera house
last night, was not well attended, yet
we venture To say thai n more de-
lighted and better pleased audience
has seldom been gathered there since
the opening of the house. That the
professor is an adept in art magic, all
who were present will testify. The
Hindoo basket trick, In which his lit.
tie son Harry is made to disappear,
was a very neatly executed piece oi
legerdeman. IL fuct, his entire per
fprmance well meriled a better en-
dorsement than he received.
r. ID. Wilson got the Il st prize, an
elegant gold watch. and John Maliu
the second, a solid silver watch. Over
$50 presents were given out, consisting
of fancy ornaments and useful articles,
such AS hams, -four, tea, coffee, sugar,
etc.
This evening three valuable presents
will be given away, consisting of tea
set of sixty-three pieces, one gold
watch and one silver watch and the
usual number Of useful and ornamental
presents.
Aside from the inducements which
the otfero presents conveys, the pro-
fessor's entertainment Is we'll worthy
OF Il visit.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-22

but also the leading business men of
the city.
As we thus express ourselves to you,
we wish to indelible that expression
by the presentation of this gold watch
which we hope you will accept Ms a
slight memento of the manner you are
held by us and your numerous friends.
As you look upon its face, may 1t re-
mind you of the many faces who now
look upon you as II fellow-laborer and
friend.
May the numerals number the time
that was and is and with you and Hs
Will soon he no more.
And may the hands indicate to
you that your time is To
he minuted and seconded as in the
past.
And may these golden links ever
bind us as we all are now in friend
ship aud love, and continue us rs fell
low-wnrkers at all that is good, noble
aud true.
That YOU and your companion may
always be the happy recipients of an
that is to be enjoyed by true fellowship,
and that the Sod who loves all who
devoted to Him may ever shower
you with rich blessings is the prayer
OF your numerous friends.
1.-THE right place in The Professors
remar Ks Miss Hattie g. BOdkin pre-
scented Rev Johnson with a hand
some gold watch, open-face and latest
pattern. The parson was completely
taken back, but finally rallied and
made some eloquent and touching re-
marks. Then followed sumpIuous
repast of which the guests partook
with evident relish. AT late hour
he surprise party" was still enjoying
itself
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-22

H. ine following was credited to Mr..
urnan yesterday by the omission oi
s onu name OF Mr.. Murphy, it being an
gentleman:
oh whether the man submitted his
w. ,, or not, he himself would put
,,van NY nest form he could every charge,
un ne rumor against hims, If and
xa,e AZ me brethren of the church
G Gede u,seilected. He wanted them To
oe set right.b '""' ii' N''s"'
~ as ~ hayden was not reported as full
as ne should have been In order to
s uase ms View Of the code clearly
p pa, put The fullness of the report
''q"'red cutting In places, and there
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-22
Chimes of Normandy.

"Wednesday night the male members
OF the amateur company that lately
gave the Chimes of Normandy at the
opera h use, entertained the lady
members AT the Waterman hotel. K
very fine banquet was partaken of and
very enjoyable time had. The ad.
Visibility Of forming permanent or
gahizailon was discussed. and IL is
probable that it will be entered into.
These young people have clear
~ demonstrated that Fort
Worth has talent to produce
as fine an opera as any in the country
and they should be encouraged 10 pr.,.
coed Prof. Otten has shown great
ability as director, and can lead
them ON to continued success. The
company could present Pauline the
Belle Of Saratoga, the Mascotte,
Patience, Bohemian Girl, or Daughter
OF the Regiment, or all of them. Dur
ing the state convention IL be held
mere this sumtnerno better amusement
would be possible than they could af-
fora. iet them persevere, and In con-
junction with the Dramatic club, af-
ford Fort Worth some creditable per-
formances.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-22
Shall We Let the Child Dies

A hard hearted political economist looking at PAa'
child iecby gasping lies upon pillow says that E
as well die 1t is 50 weak and poor that its lite will la
much anyhow There are already good many peeps
who are OF not much account anyhow And whatsthes]
tothcr number another weallling who has but slender
amounting to anything?
Now ass; that chds mother what she thinks about lea,
Nhou TINS time the hard political economist had better
Il" ny fhn dcY No! IoI rs f,g tier is rAaaye
G5f Maf ehM Mf emil ,aA del m nd ny a Sa , 81
Wen, Try bottle OF Browns IRON GTTERs on that silu
le fellow pick up strength. He revves He will n s r.
idrel have been brought almost from Heath TO heau9
'"n Bitters. Your druggist sells it.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-22
AND FOURTH WARDS

J. Il. Bartholomew, division freight
agent of the Gould system, went South
last night on business trip TO Calves.
weston and other points.
A two-story house is being built Just
east of the alarm bell tower on Main
street for the accommodation OF the G..
Il. Daggett and Peter Smith Hose com
panies. The building will be 25xoO
feet with spacious hall and sleeping
apartments on the second floor.
The trains have not made schedule
connection OF late.
The express business is looming up.
Travel over the roads is light.
Off to Mardi Gras.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-22
The Dramatic Club

me suggestion that dramatic club
oe orgahizee has met with general
'avor over the city. Now while the
suc'ess OF the late opera singing all
"ver lhe state. let the dramatic talent
"T9ahize. This afternoon at O'clock
an lovers OF the drama, ladies and
es'ienen, who are willing to become
members of dramatic club. are in-
y,'en 10 attend a meeting To be held in
Dali q McCarps Office at that hour.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-22
Personal.

Mr.. J. NJ. o'Neill returned yesler.
day from Dallus.
WIN # DrLap of the Gainesville
H.sperian was In the city last night.
Miss Jennie Ryan, IA belle If Paris
Is in the city visiting her father, MIR.
A. +. Ryan.
J ii Griffin OF Itasca. while takip,
IN tne sights IN tn Fort yesterday,
gave the GAZETTE pleasant call. -
Geo ". Gordon of Chicago west.
frrh ana southern manager of the Troy
Laundry Machine company of Troy,
N Is ON u special trip here TO fur.
iiish parties with the finest laundry
outfit in the state.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-22
IN REMEMBRANCE OF JOSEPHINE
LEE HATCHER.
by a YOUNG LADY FRIEND.
Little Jo,"

Little Jo,"
1t seems so strange that she is dead,
That lovely, happy child;
That her last vo DIS on earth are said,
Sweet words at which we smiled.
OH lnfldel, how eau you think
Our darling dead for ayeH
Her chain OF happiness, every link,
Remains unbroke to-day.
She's only ned rom this drear earth,
TO regions bright and fair.
To Join the angels IN their mlrth,
And dwell forever there.
She's'reached lani beyond the stars,
A land which we call Heaven,
To watch beside Its golden bars,
TIL mams's crown is given.