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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

of one dozen silver table spoons, one
dozen silver tea spoons, one dozen sill
yer forks and an elegant silver cup.
Mr.. Thomas and family highly appre.
ciate the presents. Not long ago Mr..
Thomas received most beautiful gold
watch from the same company, which
speaks yet more highly of their appre-
citation of his services as mine boss.
For the satisfaction of his numerous
friends l wish to present through the
columns of the JOURNAL the feelings
of the said company in their own Ian
guage as follows:
Mt. SAVAGE, MD, Oct. IS, 1884.
Mr.. PHILIP THOMAS, Mt Savage.
Dear Sir: At the August meeting Of the
Board of Directors of this company offered
the resignation which you had placed in my
hands and insisted upon in conference with
you, as your i'll health would no longer per-
NIT you to give your personal attention tothe
duties you had so long, so honorably ana 80
faithfully performed.
The Directors were very 10th to accept your
resignation, and especially regretted that 1t
was occasioned by your failing health.
Upon my telling them that your mind was
mace up your resignation was accepted, and
l was requested to communicate to you the
expression of the high personal regard and
appreciation entertained towards you and the
sincere regrets of the gentlemen of the Board
that the company would no longer enjoy the
advantage of your intelligent and devoted at
tention to the important interests so long and
so satisfactorily managed by you.
Three of your oldest friends in the Board
Messrs Henry Thomas Weld, Warren Della
no, jr., and myself were appointed commit
tee to select and present to you some token OF
the esteem in which you and your services
are held. We have tried to put that token in
such shape that it would be daily useful to
you during your own life, (Which we trust
may be long spared in comfort) and me-
mento to your children in after years that
Philip Thomas had left to them the heritage
of good name and of duty we'll and faith
fully done, which is rather to be chosen
than great riches
On the part of the Directors | am now
ready to present that testimonial to you, and
if you will name any hour on Tuesday next
when it will be agreeable to you it will give
me great pleasure to take it to your house.
l hope l need not tell you that for myself,
both personally and officially, l am deeply
grieved that you have felt obliged to termin-
ate your relations with the company, and
that sincerely hope that rest and care-taking
of yourself will afford you many years of a
peaceful and happy life. lam, dear sir, yours
faithfully, JAMES S. MAckIE,
President.
To the rising generation examples
of fidelity to trust and the priceless
rewards which follow, as in Mr.. Thorn
as case, ought to be valuable. Hence,
aside from the fact that the public
ought to know how highly Mr.. Thomas
services are appreciated by his employ
ers, commend his constant faithful
ness and industry to all young men.
THOMAS GATEHoUSE.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

AMERICAN CoAL.-We have this
especial advantage in the mining of
our anthracite coal beds over those
of England. An examination and
report submitted by a Parliament
Committee, estimated no coal beds
under 1000 feet in depth as available
to any known method of mining.
The heat was too great and drainage
and initiation impractical. We
doubt if we have in Pennsylvania, or
in the Uuited States, any Goals at
such depth below the surface GER
tainly no bituminous Goals, and prob
ably no anthracite. We find it about
1000 feet above tide, and scarcely
more than 5000 feet below, unless,
possibly, it descends to that depth in
the Schuylkill basin.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

The comet recently discovered by
Professor Wolf, of Heidelberg, and
Professor Copeland, of England. is
now visible to the naked eye at Alex
andria. 1t appears as a nebulous
body, condensed at the centre and
devoid of tail.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

HEREAFTER Ohio will be the only
October State. West Virginia adop-
ted constitutional amendment
changing her election to November.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN
The several State central committees
of the political parties in MARYLAND
have printed their tickets for the
presidential election which takes
place next Tuesday. There are four
full electoral tickets in the field, viz:
the Republican, Democratic, Prohi-
bition and the Peoples Party. The
four electoral tickets, including two
electors at large and one for each of
the six congressional districts, max
ing eight in all, are as follows:
Republican electors for Blaine and
Logan Thomas Gorsuch, Jacob J.
Weaver, Jr., Jas. H. G. Barrett, VIM.
NJ. Marine, Jacob A. Seaton, Han son
P. Jordan, Jacob S. Allston, Behja-
min L. Turner.
Democratic electors for Cleveland
and Hendricks: Thomas J. Heating.
Bradley II. Johnson, Clement Suli-
vane, Patrick II. Walker, Harry f.
Mann, Skipwith Wilmer, Henry F.
Spalding, Henry H. Keedy.
Prohibition electors for st. John
and Daniel: Robert ID. Morrison,
Edwin Higgins, Lawrence Hastings,
Henry Taylor, Robert Mclaughlin,
James Pollard, Rufus Robey, Oliver
H. Bruce.
Peoples party for Butler and
West: Oliver N. Bryan, A. E. Tread
way, Howard Meeks, j. Henning,
Jones, j. A. Stevenson, Enos B.
Banks, G. L. Sullivan, Charles V. Og-
den.
The ELECTORAL COLLEGE.--In the
Presidential election to be held ;.ext
Tuesday the candidate who receives
POI electoral votes Will be the Presi-
dent of the United States for four
years beginning March 4, 1885. We
give below the Electoral College as
at present organized:
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01
GENERAL ITEMS.

We are growing old. Tuesday was
the 392d anniversary of the discovery
of America by Christopher Column
bus.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

A stratum of coal in Dakota I'M
derlies the entire country, from Big
Horn mountains to the Missouri and
even farther east.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

The Titusville (Pa.) Herald pub
fishes an article on oil-production in
Russia, showing some of the Russian
oil fields to be far more productive
than any in the United States.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

THERE can be no question but that
at the present time mills in New En-
gland are changing to the use of
bituminous coal for producing steam.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01
Lord Chesterfield

that spotless rufties was a necessity in
the makeup of the gentleman of his
age, and a modern authority informs
us that the Cloak, the Cape, the Coat,
or the Dolman Gas the case may be-
holds the same place in The tout en$em-
bic of the ladies' toilets of to-day that
the fine linen did at that time in the
dress of the Cavalier.
In logical sequence to the above pre-
anble we wonld say that
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

AN explosion of fire-damp in a
Youngstown (Pa.) mine Monday af-
ternoon resnlted in the death of IA
miners and the sesiqus burning of Z.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

The substitution of bituminous
for anthracite, in everything except
domestic use, is only Il question Of
time and price so far as Eastern and
Northern markets are concerned.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01
Shakespeare:

and will always be new as long as the
Bard of Avon" is read and admired
which will be torerer.
Among the ancient Romans the Ioga,
or Cloak. had served distinguishing
uses. One worn by children of both
sexes was trimmed with broad purple
border, a fashion borrowed from the
Etruscans. Another was worn by
magistrates, and still another by those
engaged in sacred rites. Yet another
was known as the "manly gown" worn
by boys on completing the fourteenth
year.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

IT is expected that every coal pit
on the Monongahela and Youghiogh-
eny risars will be in operation before
the close of the mGsk at - cents per
bushel for mining in the first three
pools and 2 cents in the fourth.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

The President has appointed ex-
Secretary Hugh McCulloch to be
Secretary of the Treasury, and Secre-
tary W. @. Gresham to be circuit
Judge of the seventh circuit, to sue
coed Judge Drummond, resigned.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01
'Ninmed a Cloke!"
Dom Pedro

wears Cloak composed wholly of the
breasts of a very rare South American
bird, and as only the breast feathers
are used many hundreds of these birds
are slaughtered for the glory of this
monarch. Charles Wolf tells US in
THE Burial of
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

BEFORE another issue of this paper
the great quadrennial battle will
have been fought.
Let us hope that everywhere it
will be done peaceably.
Vote early and quietly and pardon
this paradox.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

RAIN or shine, let everybody come
to the polls next Tuesday and give
the greatest possible expression to
the popular Will. We want TO poll
ten millions this time. TO do this
Frostburg must put in her full
quota Of l,443.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

RED, prominent in costumes and
trimmings early last season in
PARIS, has burst out this side the wa
ter, and the CLEAN Of this brilliant
hne is seen IN every shop window,
Frightening every combination in
dress fabrics and shining out upon
the costumes from the upturned sides
of the hat brims to the tips of the
dainty Turkey red kid house shoe.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

COMPANY present
" scribers,. with the
Adams Express,
American Coal Co.,
cambridge d Co.,
Barton Public Office,
Bracket, f. l.. (res)
Beall, Mrs. w. r. Tres
b. & o. Express,
b. d 0. Freight,
b. 4 o. Dispatcher's
office,
Boyd, A. Hunter,
Bopp & Co.,
Brace, DIR. G. H.
Brace & Richmond,
Bruce, DIR. J. J. (res)
Brandler, j. N. NJ.
Blattau, J. A. (res)
Beall, Baush g. Co.,
F'rostburg,
Brant, l.. w.
Borden Mines,
Borden Shaft,
Blocher, H. w
Burwcll, p. L., Noun.
Savage,
Campbell & Co., w. P
Campbell, Mrs. f. H.
Creutzburg, H., Barton
City Hall,
Clark, James,
Clark, Jas, distillery,
Cooks Mill,
court House,
Coulehan Bros,
Consolidation Coal Co
Office,
Consolidation Coal Co
Wharf,
c. & O. Canal Office,
Cumb'rd Cement Co.,
G.. & p. r., Frostburg
Cumberland Glass Co.
Cumberland Beef Co,
Dixon, John T.
Daughtrey & Co, =. II
Farrell, Mrs. NJ.
Fisher, John,
Fredlock. Z. j., Pied
mont,
Flllrshutz, III. L. +.
FURY & Son,
Frostburg Exchange,
Fulton & Co., J. A.
Gordon & Son,
Gramllch, F. NJ.
G. c. c. & l. Co., Lon
aconing,
Gas Office,
Gas Works,
Hast, John T.
Healey, DR.. Tho's N.
Helm & Co.,
Henderson, jr., George
Henderon, G. (oifice)
Humbird & Co.,
Halls, public office
Hermann, J. G..
Hotel Elberon,
Hitchins Brothers,
Frostburg,
Johnson, r. d. (res)
Johnson Milling Co.,
Johnson's Ice-hOuse.
Joy, Joseph X.
Jones, DR.. J. j., Frost
Knieriem & Co.,
Ratcs.-MessaGes d
the city.
Message to or from Pu
Allegany Co., includ
Message and answer to
place, including deli
Single Message in Gun
Messenger service, per
FIR.
Superintendent '
Local Man
FrOStburp office. 2
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone


S a corrected list ofSub-
Rates for Messages:
Kornhof, William,
Long, Mrs. T.
Landwehr, George D.
Lowndes, jr., Lloyd
LAWN & Co.,
!, Little & Sons, S. T.
Lynn, David
Homecoming Exchange
Homecoming Revier,
Mcmillan Bros. Frost
burg,
Mcmillan, A. (jaiD
Maryland Coal Co.
Millholland, J. A (ros
Marean, L.
McKaig's Foundry,
|McKaig, A. b:
Morgan, John
Neacs Office.
New Central Coal Co,
Noon, p.
New Central Coal Co.,
l. Homecoming,
.|Orrick & Son, ]. c.
IOhr, DR.. G. H.
Owens, J. p.
Penn: K. R., Hay st.
Post Office,
Pompey Smash pub
lie station)
Payne & Co., Frostb'Y
Peacock & Co.,
Rawlings Station,
Read, W. J. (res)
Ridgeley's Ice-house,
Rohrer, l.. D. (otfce)
Rohrer, l.. d. (mill
Rawlings, G. NJ.
Roundhouse, G c d c
Ryan, J. Homecoming,
Ryan, d.
Ryan & Bro, Pckin
Sanders, John w.
Sanders, j. w. (res)
lSeay, C. A.
Second National Bank
IShrlver, L. T. (res)
jShriver, Arthur (res)
Settlers Il Holzen,
ISloan & Sloan, Ocean,
|Somerville, J. Barton,
lSchmitt, Rev. V. f.
/, Frostburg,
Sloan & Co., Lonac'g,
Schweitzer, John (res)
Swami, B. r.
Tearney, NJ.
Times Office,
Intrusion, Mrs. G. A.
rTilghman, F. L. (resl
Nv. U. Telegraph Office
Warren Glass Works,
Water Works,
Weld & Sheridan
|Whiteman, L. T,
Welsh, +. H.
Wills Creek Tannery,
lWiesel, J. 7.
lWiesel, J. P. (res)
|Widener, J. B. (res)
Williams, DIR. j. NJ,
Homecoming,
IWhitworth Brothers,
Westernport,
Iioung's Mills, Barton
|Iacharias. J. F.
elivered to all parts OF
bic Offices in
ing delivery. Is cents.
or from same
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01
Samuel Butler

in his inimitable "Hudibras" tells us
that the philosopher who had "read
every gloss over" could by his knowl-
edge of the occult sciences and the aid
of the stellar horoscope tell who had
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

UNCoNsTITUTIoNAL.-At Column
bus, Ohio, Tuesday, the Supreme
Court, three judges affirming and
two dissenting, declared the Scott
liquor law unconstitutional. The
decisions on the several pending cases
were all to this effect. The three
judges who united in declaring the,
law unconstitutional are democrats
and the dissenting judges are repub-
licans. The Scott law was repub-
lican measure. and has been earnest
" opposed by the liquor men. The
effect Of the decision will be to reopen
the liquor question in Ohio.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-01

CHUNKS OF GOLD FROM DREAM
GuLcH.-A prospector just returned
from the Cpur d'Alenes made a dis
play of a couple Of nuggets that are q
good cure for sore eyes. The largest
nugget was mixed with quartz, and
was supposed to be worth somewhere
in the neighborhood of $3.50, while
the smaller one is solid sing of gold
worth $94.5O. These nuggets were
both taken out Of Dream Caleb with
in the past three months. Butte on.
r. Miner.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16


The adulteration of articles of food
subject literally of vital Importance,
continues to receive careful attention
from the Health Department Of the
city. 1t is found, as we stated last
week, that numerous articles of food
in common use are not only adultera-
ted by the addition of cheaper sub
stances to increase the quantity, and
thus to Increase the profits of the ma.
nulacture or the trade, but that pois-
ons are added to secure the proper
color. DIR. Elwyn Waller, the chem
ist of the Health Department has sub
mltted TO the Board report Of lhc
analyses made by mm OF five samples
ct ordinary vinegar pickles obtained
from different dealers. In all tho
samples analysed it was found that
an injurious proportion of copper,
ranging from nine to two parts in
loo, 200, had been used for colori.g
The public need to be put
on guard against such deadly tricks
of the trade New York Observer
May 8.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16
PUTTING BILLY.

One brigh. day In June, 1881, group
OF miners who had just flushed their
work were standing Arouad Wylam Pit,
near Newcastle. England.
Word vas passed from one to another
that baby boy had been born in old
Bob's cabin. OLD Bob, the engineman
at the pit. had bouseful of children al.
ready, bat he ard his wife had plenty
of lore for the newcomer whom they
called Geort,ie.
Wee Geordie Stephenson was not
born with silver spoon in his mouth
Ills fathers house vas a rough hat.
with upholstered walls and o floor Of
clay.
Geordie began 70 work when lie was less
than seven years old, at twopence per
day. A lady paid him this sum for
looking after her cows. When little
older, he was taken on at the coliiery as
q picker receiving sixpcnco a day,
aud at fourteen he became his fathers
assistant at q shilling a day. A year
or two later he was given the chargs OF
an engine OF his own. 1t became his
pet, and never had engine better care.
At eighteen years of age George
Stephenson could not read. lie was
wide awake, and had grea, longing for
knowle sc, hut did not understand the
alphabet. This could not be borne.
He went to a night school, aud paid
threepence week TO be taught spelling,
reading. and writing, and soon Scotch
minister who knew him Undertook to
teach him figures. He worked very
hard, and male great progress.
In his leisure hours, when he was not
busy with his engine or studying he
made and mended shoes. Bit by bit he
saved little money, AMI by and BY
was able to marry.
suppose you are wondering what all
this has TO do with Putting Billy. Have
patience; | am coming to that part of
my story.
Though James Watt had Invented the
working steam-engine, as yet there
was no travelling steam.engine. 1t was
George Stephenson who first lad rails,
found out what the locomotive could do
when attached TO cars, and sent the iron
horse spinning along The line. His frs,
locomotive was called Putting Billy.
If you were TO peep into some Of the
public journals Of the England Of 1925
you would laugh at the fright TIE PEG.
pie felt at this monster, which fed on
Goals and water, and flew over the road
at the rate of eighteen miles an hour
Some thought it was like .wi,chcraft
Others gravely said that one might as
we'll be shot off by rocket at once a:
put themselves at the mercy Of such
machine as this.
George Stephenson kept quietly on
Flooding AT everything he attempted
until be had found out its secrets
Whatever he did he did with all hi,
might. When men opposed him he die
not lose his temper, but only said
Wait 8 while and you will see.'
Suppose, Mr.. Stephenson sail ,
grumbling somebody, thinking be wa:
advancing terrible objection to tin
new Iron horse-'suppose a COW shoult
happen to he on your liner
'Well,' replied Stephenson, We cool
ly, 1t would be a bad job for the coo.
SO it IS ali through life, boys. When
brave, wise man has a new and bril-
liant thought, it will never be put n sto,
to by any 'coo.'-Harpc,'s Yon,sg PEG
pie.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16
AUTU Mn OF 1858
and
SPRING OE' 1883

To my Pat ons and Others:
A $ the time for Fall planting is OF
"A hand, beg TO inform you that 1
have on hard and for Sale, choice Sc
ection of Trees - such as Apple, Peach,
Pear, Plum, Ounce, Grapevine, Goose.
berry and other Small Fruits. My Stock
comprises several varieties never offered
by me before. My Apple Trees are ex
tra size this year, but offer them the
same as last Spring. Can send out
Trees safely till bard freezing weather.
shall continue In the future as have
done in the past, TO spare no pains to
please nv patrons, even though may
at times suffer lose, "a am ce,ermin.
ed that my customers shall be satisfied.
| extend my sincere thanks 10 my pa
trons, and solicit continuance OF their
favors; and, also n trial from Others
who may desire anything in my line.
Go TO Russelrs and see fair samples OF
80 varieties OF Keeping Apples.
Very respectfully.
JNO. n. RANNELLS,
HigginsyilIe, West Vo
Nov. 0, '93.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16
FARMING MACHINERY

OF hyperion quality aud satisfactory ro,,,,.
paris. In recommending our Mschiuerv % ,hs
Farming Public and Others. We need or,, a.
that you get to see the machine and try /, h.
fo,e you settle for IT, We are selling the soI.
lowing machinery for tho season OF 1854 win
The celebrated Deering Twin Binaer 4 B.rv.,
ter 3 Mowers.
do do Buttesworth Threshers & Horse P.v...
do do Freemont Cultivstor "A, s. 6 ana :.
Shovels.)
do do Fsrrpee's Favorite, or Bickford A Ii,r.
man Grain Driils.
do d, Thomas' Hay Rakes.
Will you please come to see our mscb;,.,
before you purchase 2 &0-Fertil;.srs o.,
Spring and Summer crops. WI
Don't forget, VI You please. that we are .,,.
ions to contract with you for your Tan R.,s
q, oace, and ii you will take III. ,poss,s r :, BARK
on as. We wilt eive you our prices, which v,
think will suit you. "'
We are now Real Estate Agents for m. Sal.
and Exchange OF Farms and other pron.,,;..
for the State OF West Va. and Va and ali n,o.
perry put into our hand, for sale or excbaass
will have our careful attention. We erpec, 10
advertise the properties extensively. Ws ,,s
getting farms on ocr lst now and viii he eisS
TO have all come forward at once to see ma ana
contract with us. We are now IL corresnoo.
dence with parties In the large cities wbo tell,
us Of men who want lands,
Please remember, also. tlat We are exclusive
Agent tor TIE. Rattan Bottom Homemade.
Chairs. manufactured by See Brothers OF Kew.
ser. W. Va, and'i you will cali at our Ofiee
We will show yoa good samples of the Chairs.
You will find mao constantly at our Ofi,e ON.
duty aud will take pleasure in waiting On you.
once nearly opposite Postoffice, Romuey.
West Va. Yours. respectfully
SHOCKEY & HARNER.
Match %. 1884
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

We copy the following from the Moore
field Examiner of May g.:
Death of a well known and highly
esteemed colored woman. OF Paraly-
sic, Monday. April 2lst, Emily Jane
Fisher, aged ~ years. Tho high es.
TEEN in which Aunt Emily was held
was indicated by the attendance OF n
number of our best citizens, and The
whole community of colored people, at
her funeral.
She was remarkable for her vigor of
mind and body since her old age, and
was bonored and beloved for her INDUS
try, social courtesy, and emnently o.
bllging manners and cheerful and friend
ly disposition. She will be missed in
many of our homes for long time to
come. But the crown OF her declining
years was her religion, which was con.
slant and uniform, joyful in life nd tri-
umphant in death The psraly,ic stroke
did not touch this, but with vigorous
faith. though faltering tongue, sh was
able 10 sing:
Then in nobler, sweeter song,
I'll sing thy power TO save,
When this poor lisping, stammering
tongue.
Lies silent in the grave
Aunt Emily had quite remarkable
history. Born i'll Winchester in 1912,
she was owned first by The elder Nc
Dowell, of Romney, (gtand father Of DR..
Mcdowell, OF this place, and her last at
ten ting physician.)
Her second owner was Mrs. Phoebe
Gouchenour, who, dying about 1880,
bequeathed her to- her niece, Miss
Craigan, who, merry ing Mr.. jefferson
Williams in 1885, brought her TO her
boant fol home on Capon, where, or in
which vicinity, she has made her home
ever since. She was the mother Of l6
children. She died at the bouso Of her
son Harry. w. HEDGES.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

Hold on for . moment, teacherI
You had better ignore the rule.
Than punish that little urchin
Who has just laugh out in school.
Had he done it out OF malice,
1t would be G different thing,
But be could no more help it
Than lark can help to sing.
know by his clouded jacket,
And his shoes tied with cord,
That laugh is the only luxury
Or childhood he can afford;
And he hasn't much time left him
For even that trivial joy,
For hell have to earn his living
While he is yet boy.
You ask why defend him;
Well, tue fact is, vest Knight
l :ound dog-eared primer
That used when but mite;
And, in Imagination
As l turned its pages 0 err,
] saw some wonderful pictures
That I never found before.
l saw O certain urchin
Called Clarence by the boys)
Go !oddiing into the school.room
Making his share of noise;
And saw him during school time
Play pranks upon tho sly
With the rosy little Agnes
Till she laughed Rs she would die.
And think we all are better
When We grow up to be men,
Ii We have something 10 make US
Look backward now aud then;
And therefore 1 insisted
You had better ignore the rule
Than puoish that little fellow
Who has just laughed out in school