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Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
pUBL1c SALE.

The subscriber will sell at Public Sale at his
Of Wilmington. known as tie Walters farm
"''NTh TUESDAY. 81 Y MARCH lTH, 1900,
at 10 O'Clock. 4. M, eleven head Of TN-
No j. bay mare. good worker and
NJ. !. Dick. roam horse, II years cid. good
No. ). Harry. dark bay, years old. works In
S nsG SSsy y NJ year mare ss :''"
oc Ss s sad fst cisss I,a sasnss worisa
mates No; !, weighs i:so. sound: a., 80.
all harness, as driver can't be best. shs
takes no mans mud; Patchen stock, with
foal by Linden. This Is superior mare
Nos.7, and 2, Three. 2 year old colts sire By
Logan II, Larry ss BrSwns ,ss rereheros horse old
sired by Golden Messenger. out Of 10. :. aad
ought TO make hrst class horses, both bays.
some with calves by their sides, others sprinR-
Ing. Among them are some first class milksrs
al bone st1ss huss stecp one G,s
horse cart roller; York wagoEs: jump se.s
vators; moving machine; Minneapolis Bind
or; hay L oder; new single AND double trees;
rshe nsinastone Single and double i hsrnsss Tss
| 8 sets single harness; sets stage harness:
sets plow harness; brides: collars; balters.
and lots OF other goods TOO numerous 10
Hay by the ton. 400 bushels corn, 100 bushels
o Terms%AIl n All suns Of sso @ and less cash. on all
sums over that amount credit OF . months
he ~ hs bank
' bbAATsIGk bAAEs g LTGAE,Y HGAEY'
L. W. stidham Son. AuctloneeIs.
L
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
Rreyities.

rna eneapeAt lint house In the city
kunford lSros'. AOA Market street,
Jrv Bush's coal: You will like Il.
American Laundry. Goa wcst tFrout,t.
Try Bush's coal; you will surely liks's.
Cupping and leechins, ie3 II. Second,t.
Zine sk. RinEs At nanfs, 10 Z. 9TH s.rest.
Frank Roop Smith. druggist, eth and King,
An excellent merlno undershirt for soc.
At Wyatt u Go. a. G03 Market street.
n, " you want Cheap picture frames 70 to q
y. baugii, 2O3 West Second street. Ihave the
Yourselves.
IS. 2io Mark street has Tic largest and
cheapest stoc oil hats, white shirts uuder-
wear neckwear and hosiery In tne city. Cali
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

In the early part OF Aprtl there will be
an entertainment given In tho Opera
House for the beneiit OF the Delaware
Hospital, in which number of children
Will appear In "Pinaforc." The commit
tee having the matter in charge have
engaged Charles CaDdee, Jr., the young
pianist who recently made such favora.
BILE impression at the Opera House, to
have entire charge OF the performanc
and will direct the stage work as well as
the singing.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

JERSEY CITY, Fob. 16.-folioeman
Eur.ey arrested Michael Joyce for vag-
rancy and started for police headquar-
tiers, To avoid attracting q crowd Hur-
ley decided to walk part OF the way ON
the tracks OF the central Railroad OF New
Jersey. A passing freight train caused
them TO ssep upon the West-bound tracks
directly Ia front OF a passenger train. aud
Hurley was killed outright. Joyce es-
capped with severe scalp wounds and
bruises.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

OF Dry Goods aud Trimmings. We will
continue to sell our entire stock regard
less OF cost, to quit business. Every piece
Of goods must positively be sold by the
25,h of March. small store keepers and
purchasers will do well to Call. as we
have great many bargains to dispose OF.
Store for rent. L. T. STROUD & Co.,
No. 100 West Second street.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
DUBLIC SALE.

PuBLio BAL =.
The subscriber Intending to quit the hotel
business, Will sell Without reserve ~ the hotel
known as the Nc Ilaniel House, Stanton, Del.
ON THURSDAY, FEB. 27Tu. 1880,
A. 10 o'clocs, A. H., the following personal
fresh cows, Bst fixtures, consisting Of beer
pump, Ice chest, stove, bar room chairs,
hanging lamps, bottles, glasses, etc. The
above fixtures are all nearly new. Household
goods, consisting pf 50 yards OF new Brussels
carpets. new Brussels stair carpet, crash, pads
and rods, lot OF Ingram carpets mating,
sets OF bed room furniture, 3 pair of bedsteads,
wash stands, wash bowls and pitcher Z, . &C.
retary and book case combined, large walnut
desk, marble top table, bed room stove, 8
feather beds, holsters and pillows, 2clocks, .
lot Of chairs, settee, u lot or oil cloth, and IA
pair OF window curtains, nearly new.
Kitchen furniture. No. Niagara COOK
stove. i break fast table, kitchen table, refrig-
orator, u 10. Of hiBhess pair OF double scree
doora, good as new; q lot OF window screens
lot Of second hand doors and blinds, lot Of
old iron. large feed chest, one set of carriage
harnefs, shovelt, hoes, forks and many other
articles not mentioned.
Conditions Will be made known q sale by
Thomas Brackih, Joseph II. Kirk,
Anctloneer. Clerk.
2-13- 2tw.2td
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

Yesterdays Philadelpi.s Press had the
following;
wILMiNGron, Fob. 15.-Mrs. Burke
Roche, Z beautiful and wealthy New
Yorker, haa taken up residence in VIII.
miugton for the purpose OK securing q
dom.ciie hero to make herself eligible for
divorce at the uext session OF the Htyte
Legislature. She Is probably Inspired
by the success Of Mrs. Corneiia Van
Aukon, who had tho shackles OF matri-
mony stricken OF by the last General
Assembly, that sEe could unite her for.
tunes with Judge Andrews, which she
did with alacrity.
Tho lady canic down hero early in tho
fail, aud 10 the hostess of . bright little
home In . quiet part Of tho city. Many
amusing stories are related OF her first
eiiorts 10 sct up housekeeping and the
keepers while making pur, hasos for her
house, where ,hs law compcls her to
norninally reside for a year or two.
Her wealth aud social position at home
gave her recognition ia Wiimington's
exclusive circle, aud her banisbment
from tho metropolis 10 made as pleasant
as possible. Sho goes about the little
social gatherings CT the city Q welcome
guest, and has placed her hoped for
iibo, ty IN the hands OF u leading lawyer,
who will apply to the Legislature next
winter for aissolution Of tho marriage
boudr.
Mrs. Roche 10 tho daughter OF Frank
Work. the wealthy New Yorker, md has
rcigred as one of the beauties OF Mac
allister's -Four Hundred" Her hus-
band 10 the brother OF Lord Fermoy, an
Irish peer. aud himself Of noble lineage.
Her app'icaiion Tor legal separation froIn
Mr.. Roche will probably be based upon
the ground OF willful desertion for a
period Of three years. aud his williul
| neglect to provide her with the ncces-
saries Of life suitable TO her condition.
II ia more than probable that the kind.
| hearted Delaware representatives ard
senators will promptly aud affi rmatively
respond to Mrs. Roche's appeal foI
divorce.
Mrs. Roche resides at No. 603 Van
Buren street, but when reporter called
at the house he was uuatle to see The
lady or obtain any information.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
Douation Day.

The Improvements to the Home for
Aged Women, at Gilpln avenue and
Harrison street, are completed, and
Thurtday next will be observed as dons-
ton day. As there are twenty-nine in-
mates, and several waiting to be ad.
nit u, It is hoped that The donations
will TO generous. Sheeting, towels,
napkins, table linen, provisions and gro 4.
ceries OF ali kinds are especially needed,
and will be thankfully received. There
have been sixteen rooms added to tie
building, and with this Increased capacity
tho managers hope to be able TO ac .oin-
plish even more good in the future than
they have iu the past The Home is one
OF The most worthy Institutions in this
State, and as the calls for assistance are
but few, they should be met wi gen.
erous and courteous Response. The COM
mittee having the matter in charge are
Emma kittenger, No. 724 King street;
Elizabeth Stroud, No. 1lt3 West
street and Alice Rumford, No. 1l03
West street, who will gladly welcome
the friends Of the institution and receive
their donations.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
At Delaware nosnltal.

As Saturday was visitors day at the
Delaware Hospital, the building WAS
crowded all day. Tho new structure was
thoroughly inspected and greatly ad-
mired. For the present nothing but
surgical cases will bs treated at tas
hospital.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

d. A. Powell, Nos. 3o8 and $40 Madison
street, has lake pike, lake shad, white
lsh, founders, trout, green pike, Goldfish.
haddock, smei,s, etc. Oysters by the
quart or tushel. Delivered free of charge
to all parts OF the city.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

We have q speedy and positive Gu
orCatarrh, Diphtheria, Canker MoIu .
and Headache, III SHiLOH'S CATARRH
REMEDY. A Nasal Injector free with
each bottle Use it II you desire health
and sweet breath. Prico5O ccpts N. u
Daniorlb, wholesale and retail agent,
Second aud Market streets. Wilmington,
Del,
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
Cstarri,. .Cs tarri,sl Icssnsss-Hay Fever
A Now Home Trcasmens
Cnriaffau Advoeota

ShAisthu AuVOcntes
=. Sutierera ere not generally aware that
these diseases are contagious, or that
they are due to the presence Of living
parasites In the lining membrane Of the
nose and eustachian tubes. Microscopic
research. however, has proved this to bs
. fact, and the result Of this discovery is
that simple remedy has been iormu-
lated Whereby ca'arrh, catarrhal deafness
and hay fever are permanently cured In
from one TO three simple applications
made 1t home by the patient once In Two
weeks.
N. B.-This treatment is not smut or
An ointment; both have boeu discarded
by reputable physiciaus 40 Injurious.
A pamphlet explaining This new treat
ment IL sent free on receipt Of stamp to
pay postage, by A. II. Dixon & Son, 337
and 500 West King street. Toronto.
Canada.
Sufferers from Catarrhal troubles
should carefully read tho above.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
bargains! Bargains!

PrunellRs, 10c. per ID.
Prunellas, loo. per lb.
Prunellas, 10c. per ID.
Prunellas. 10c. per ID.
Prunellas, 10c. per ID.
Prunellas, 10c. per ID.
Sliced Peaches, 2 lbs. 25c.
6licsd Peaclee, 2 lbs. 25c.
Sliced Peaches, . 1hs. CSC.
Sliced Peaches, 2 lbs. 25c.
Sliced Peaches, 2 lbs. 25c.
Creamery Print But or, 25c.
Creamery Print Butter, 25c.
Creamery Print Butter, 25c.
French Prunes, 3 lbs. Z5c.
French Prunes, 8 lbs. 2Jc.
French Pruncs, lbs. 25c.
Sardihes, 4 cans 25c.
Sardinee, 4 cans 25c.
SArdinos, 4 cans 25c.
Aince Meat, 4 lbs. 25c.
Mince MoAt, 4 lbs. csc.
Golden Dips, Ice. az.
Golden 0rips. l0c. qt.
Golden Drips, 10c. ~.
Golden DrIps, 1oc. at.
Large Glass Of Jelly, &c.
Large Glass Of Jelly, &c.
Large Glass OF Jelly, sc.
Light Sugar, &c. ID.
Light Sugar, DC ID.
Light Sugar, &c. ID.
DEvERELL Bros,
No. s East Fourth street.
Observe name and number. f6.tf
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
A DMINIsTRATOR'5 SALE
"A OF
REAL ESTATE.

BY virtue of an order OF the Orphans' Court
Castle County, made on the nrst day or Feb-
ruary, A. ID. 1850, will be exposed at public
vendue,
ON THURsDAY,
THE6TH DAY VI MARCH, A. D. 1880.
at 10 o'cle:k "A. NJ, at the Court Houts on
Market street, between 10th aud 1ith streets,
In the city Of W llminRtOn, New Castle County.
and state of Delaware, the following descr. be
cd real estate, late OF Caroline klihgler. de.
Ali that certain lot or piece of land, with
the three story brick dwelling house thereon
erected, situate In the city Of Wtlintngtous
County and state aforesaid, known A. No 2M
East cond street. and more partic1iat,y
Beginning At point on the nortl,. =. aide Of
Second street at a distance of 81 II. In. teSs-
eriy from the easterly side OF French street nt
the easterly side of q n. wide alley leading
into Second STREET, thence nOrtheriy along
said side Of said alley and parallel with Frenc!,
It. wide alley. thence thereby easterly. par
allel with second street, 10 IT. to a stake.
thence northerly crossing the head OF the last
nent oned alley and parallel with French
street. . II. to . stake, thence easteily, psr.
a!lel with SECOND street. 10 IT,: 10 ? stake
thence soItheriy, parallel Vim sn Srsnc1 stree.
and thence thereby westerly Se ~. to the place
of beginning, be the contents thereof what
they may, with the privilege of the use Of said
alleys In common with others entitled thereto
Attendance Will be given and terms made
known by VIM. r. SMALLEY, JR,,
Administrator, d. b: u. 6. 81
Attest: or by Ills Attorney.
Clerk Orphaus' Court. 2-S-cod-ts
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

Celebrated Rheumatic Mixture never
fails to cure the worst cases of neuralgia
and rheumatism. Try It. Only 60c. per
bottle. Taylor & Fullerton, druggists.
302 King street.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
DUBLIC SALE.

9: IN. I will sell a. my farm adjoining
Newport, Delaware, ny large stock q
much oil it blooded stock and horses
with records, including one pair large
coach horses. very .stylish, one pair young
team; good work horses and mares, sixteen
colts, !, 2 and years old. tb irty head ofcows,
many sprlngers, bull and several heiferR
large stock farmlng implements including
30 harrows which have never been nsed, also
q general assortment OF farm tool.
rerms:-under 80, cash; $50 or over, note
at nine months where satisfactory end orser
is furnished or per cent. on for cash.
lilo tu-th-s-ts WIN. JENkS FELL.
J.. w. SriDHAM 4 Son, Anct.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
.DUBLIC SA LIE
GOOD STOCK.

VIII be sold at public sale at the resld ence
of the subscriber, near Edgemoor, Brandy.
wine Hundred,
wEDNESD AY, FEB. IS, 1900,
at Il O'Clock, NJ, sharp, ahead Of ~
horses. ~
Gray horse, Bill, 10 years old.
Bay horse, Prince, years old.
Black mare, Jennie, l3 years old.
Bay colt. q years old.
Il good dairy COWS, 2ysariing heifcrs, 1 rui
bred Jersey Bull.
carl, farm wagon, Osborn SELF binder,
Buckeye mower grain and fertilizer drill
plowe. harTowst cultivators, hoes, forks,
spades, shoyels, harpoon hay fork, rope au q
puileys, i sleigh, wood rigging and roller,
earriag ge and harness, horse power and nand
cturn, and SONG household furniture. Also
II ac -es OF wheat In ground.
Trrms,-All SIMS OF S.5 and under, cash;
over that Atnou MT credit Of 9 6month Will be
given on pnrcla ser giving . bankablc note
with an approved endorser.
StiIham 4 Sen, Auctloneers. 2-l3-itw-eod- 81
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

A strange man, well dressed and about
go years Of age, Quarrelled with con-
ductor Of q Lehigh Valley train on Sal
urday night, and asked to he allowed TO
get oil At Lancaster Switch, tear Mount
Carmel. The request was granted. An
hour later his msnglod body was picked
up short distance from the station aud
taken to an undertaker's- establish meat
In Mt. Carmel, where Is lies awaiting
Identification.
A stock train and freight train on the
Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad coliided at
BairLstown, OHIO, on Friday night. Both
eDgines wets demolished and the cara
piled in heap. George Ellison land
CHARTS Reynolds, brnkemep, and Bruce
Eavensor, n boy OF 10, who was riding
Gu the engine, were killed.
While the pipes OF the Brown natural
gas well, at Greensburg, Peuna, were
being cleaned out on Saturday morning,
the gas suddenly burst through the
ripes, wrecking the derrick, severely iu-
juring several persons. one, named
Chnuncey Pluto, perhaps mortslly. Ho
was blown thirty feet above the top OF
tho derrick.
Two Cincir nmtti Southern freight
trains co'llded at Melville, Tenness, o,
on Saturday evening. II. Crow, engin.
eer, and William Gray, brakeman, were
killed. Tho collision was caused by the
negligence ofa nagman.
The steamship Jersey City loaded with
meat aud grain, put back TO New York
on Saturday with four feet OF water In
her hold, having sprung u leak on her
nrst dny out. How ihc accident happen
ell ~ mystery.
The seventeen anniversary OF the birth
day OF Miss Susan D. Anthony was eele-
hrated in Washington. d. c., Oh sstur-
day evening by a banquet. There were
I50 guests from different parts u the
United States, Canada and England.
The saloon, oil Denver. Colorado, wcrc
clofed yestsrday--ior the first time ou
Sunday IN that city's history-under =
decision Of the Supreme Court
General Alger, Commander-in-C Chief of
the Grand Army OF the Republic, is iu
w ashington as tho guest Of Mrs. John A.
Logan.
w. T. 8. Sanger, civil engineer and
formerly All officer In tho navy. died yes.
terdsy In Washington, aged ~ years.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

Great Reduction in winter underwear
at 7. A. Shannon, 313 West Second
street.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

The best relief for cough aud hoarse.
ness 10 Mclnall's Syrup OF Tar, 35 cen.s.
DAnforth, druggist, Second and Market.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

W. q. McNnir has been very III for,
more tLan week with an abcen on his
Q t cheek.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
ills Stra ange But True

Although wd have in Pratt's Food a
boon to farmers and horse owners, VIC
find many, who. because of their ig-
noraneo OF the true character OF Pratt's
Food, hcsitatd to try it, but who after
the first trial proclaim 1t to be far bet
ter than we claim.
Don't disregard yonr own interests.
The cost OF trying Prattis Food Is al
most nothing. II il does all we claim for
IL it is surely worth ton ntIunesthcmoney
and we say positively it will do all
and more toe
II puriiies the blood. 1t creates per
foct digestion. IL creates better staying
powers. 1t will regulate the bowels.
1t will strengthen the kidneys. lttones
up tho system. IL cxpcls worms,
giubbs and bolts. 1t makes bone and
muscle. 1t makes the coat shed nicely
1t makes tho doat glossy. 1t prevents
collie 1t prevents colds. 1t prevents
epizooty. 1t prevents exhaustion. 1t
prevents contagious discusses. IL p"es
vents diStempfr. II prevents pneumon-
in.
Try it. Small l2-pound bags at
J. j. SMITHS
FOURTH ANDSHlPLEY SITS.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

BY virtue of an order OF the Orphans Court
Tie county, made on the 18th day OF Japusry,
A. y. 1890, Will be exposed to sale, at pnblie
ON TUESDAY.
THE 18TH DAYoF FEBRUARY,
A. ID. 1850, at O'Clock, D. m., at the Court
Eievent % streets IN he c'y Sf Wiinssan ed,n sad
the following described real estate, late Of
No. ]. ALI that lot Of land, with the brick
house thereon erected, situate In the city OF
Re EiSse1y ssrss .nS %Sls
particularly par. ,a bounded and described. a. rol-
Besinnine at the noriherly side OF Eleventh
street, between Lombard and Pine streets, at
"S alSs sse nfnss a4aens ss'sIy aey
SIDE OF four iest Vide d sii alley, 70 ,%enss Mitk
shid side OF said alley westerly parallel with
Eleventh street e feet 70 : stake, thence
through the middle OF tine division wall be-
tween this and the house adjoining on the
and thence herewith easterly 10 feet to the
place of beginning, With the free use and
privilege OF tile said feet wide alley in coni-
No. j; An tina. certain lot oriand situate
and described as follows. 10 wit: Beginning
on the sentherly side q McCanlley street, be-
,ween i. Lombard and Pine streets, at tho dis.
street thence sonlheriy parallel with Lom-
bard street 90 feet to tho middle of a 4-ieet
strt cts; thence easterly with the middle line
Of ,r said "a, allssy AMI parallel With Eleyepth
thenee northeriy parallel with Lombard
street. Cd feet to the Aforesaid side Of Mccaul-
ley street and thence thereby westerly 10 feet
what they may.
H k fyfr IT, rs nae
Administrator Il. b. H., or by his attorney.
Attest; Charles II. McWhorter. o. @.
l-z9-w&s.ts
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
Wnen Baby was SICK,

Wnen Baby was sicg,
We cave her Castoria.
When shs was a Child,
She cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss,
She chung to Castoria.
When she had Children,
She gave them Castoria.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

It speakes for itselfis what lady said
Of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup the other day.
A single bottle had cured her child OF y
most dreadful cough. 1t never fails to
give speedy relief and permanent cure.
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
DUBLIC SALE.
VIII be sold Mt public sale at No. 1920
Market street on
FRIDAY. February, 81, ls91,
atao'elock, A. NJ,

the following household furniture.
Piano, Pa arlor suit. 9 Walnut Cham
ber suits, CARPETS, Mating, bookcase
Extension Tallle, and Chairs; lot of
China, Cook stove and Kitchen utensils,
steam Washer n good Refrigerator, Tub
etc Also quantity of home prepared
fruits and jelll les and one portable heat
cr. Mrs. l.. Ii. GKUBB
l.. W. Stidha IN & son, auets. fi5-5tt
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
DOSTPoNED PUBLIC SALE,

WIN be sold at public sale, at the restdenc ce
of the subscriber, corner OF Gilpin Avenue
and Union street. In the city Of Wilmin z ton,
Del, on
TuEsnAY EERnIIAnx Iaru laoa
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17
A DMINIsTRA TORS SALE
REAL ESTATE.

BY virtue of an order OF the Orphans Court
OF the state Of Delaware, In and for New Cas-
Tie county, made on the 18th day OF Japuary,
A. y. 1890, will be exposed to sale, at pnblie
ON TIrESDAy
Daily Republican., 1890-02-17

No. East Fourth street
Observe name and number. f6.tf
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-19
CROSS CURRENTS.

"You are such a very independent
creature"
81 am not a creature, but an able
boiled woman, with all my wits about
me. Why should make believe to be
the weak kneed specimen of feminine
foolishness that is your ideal woman?"
"Oh, never mind me, do just as you
like" cried Mr.. Bartlett. testify, as a
voice from the inner room called, "What
are you two quarreiing about now?"
''It is only Mr.. Bartlett talking non
sense. mother" said Agnes, gayly; che
thinks can't go up to town for days
shopping without a chaperon."
us that all? Why, my dear Gus,
Agnes always goes about alone Indeed,
there is no one to go with her, so she has
to; she has never come to any harm yet;"
and Mrs. Oldham looked up appealingly
from her sofa.
Mr.. Bartlett promptly subsidized, as he
always did. when any remark of his had
brought Mrs. Oldham's poverty into full
view Neither Agnes nor her mother
ever troubled themselves about the mar
rowness of their income, but it was a
painful subject to Gus, who would will
ingly have shared his abundance with
them He returned to the charge all
hour later, when he and Agnes were out
in the garden.
''You might let me come with you to-
morrow he said, persuasively; II could
see you over the crossings, at any rate"
"Oh, the policeman does that" an
swered Agnes, merrily. "You are dying
to know what | do with myself, of
course, but l don't mean to encourage
you in inquisitive habits, so shall go
alone"
81 wish to goodness you had some one
10 look after you," growled the young
man. Don't you think, for your mo-
theirs sake, you could put up with me?''
he went on. in a pleading tone.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-19
A RUSSIAN LEGEND.

The Russian peasants tell today
A legend old and dear to them,
How, when the wise men went their way
To find the babe at Bethlehem
They paused to let their camels rest
Beside a peasants lowly door;
And all intent upon their quest
They talked their sacred errand DER.
''Come with u.s. said the eager three;
''Come seek with us the Heavenly Child;
What prouder honor can there be
For mortals, sinful and defiled?
"And bid each child in Sunday clothes
Bring of his treasures the most rare,
Bundles of myrrh and whiteSt doves,
With ointment for the Christ Kings hair,
who knows what blessing may befan
IF they but touch his garments hem?
And only once for them and all
Will Christ be born in Bethlehem"
"AlaSl have so much to do
The mother answered with a sigh;
II cannot journey now with you,
But will follow by and by"
The wise men frowned and rode away,
Leaving the children all aglow,
And pleading through that busy day,
when may we go? When may we go?''
And while their cheeks flushed rosy red,
They shouted in a chorus sweet,
"And may we touch his pretty head?
And may we kiss his blessed feet?'
But women still will bake and brew,
No matter what sweet honors wait;
And petty tasks they still must do,
Though angels tarry at the gatel
And when the frockS are sewn with lace,
And tied with ribbons smart and trim;
When each tear stained and tired face
Was bathed and tied it's hood within;
When the small rooms were clearly swept
And chairs set primly in row,
Betokening house well kept;
Then YEARLY she turned to go.
The sky was purpling i'll the west,
The silent night was hurrying on;
The three wises.men had onward pressed,
The star from out the east had gonei
What could the foolish mother dor
She turned her footsteps home again;
And never, all her sad life through,
Did she behold the three wise men.
Alas! Through weak delaying, she
Her sweetest privilege had missed;
Nor did her children ever see
The Holy Babe they might have kissed.
May Riley Smith