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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
THE COLLEGE OPENS.
n.TRIcuLATIoN LARGER THAN on
ANY PREVIOUS FIRST DAY.
The ANNUAL Y. N. c. A. RECEPTION.
The New students Made Welcome
Interesting Exercises In the
Chapel - Law-schooi Prospects
Outlook for the Year.
Outlook for the Year.

Richmond College has opened au-
splclously. The matriculation- books were
opened yesterday at 9 a. NJ. and at 7
=. NJ about twenty more had matricu-
lated than on the corresponding day OF
ANY previous session Last year on the
FIRST day young men representing ten
states entered. This year on the first
day there are representatives from twelve
states. Kentucky and Louisiana each ad-
ding some to the roll Of students. South
Carolina and Maryland have each doubled
their numbers. The students so far are
mostly new ones. those OF last session
preferring 20 return just in time TO begin
class work
Judge Gregory and Professor Minor VIII
organize their classes in law to-day at
BP. NJ The law school promises 10 FAR
exceed last year in numbers.
Professor Robert +. Gaines was ex-
pected 10 arrive in New York last Nco-
nesday on the steamship Aurahia' an"
will probably be at the college To-Day
The annual reception OF the Young
Mems Christian Association OF the cor
lege was held in the chapel last night
The unusually large NUMBER u Hr"
students were made 20 feel welcome 10
the college, and were introduced 10 the
professors and their families
The address OF welcome was maze py
Mr.. Fugate. president Of the College AS
,ociation. Ex-President !. j. Hurt was
introduced. and outlined the work done
ov the association. He mentioned the
various mission stations now under the
management of the association. and en-
ohasized the great importance OF the
AOrk done.
President Boatwright followed with a
short address. urging the students TO
nave high aims and not 10 neglect the
development Of the religious, the physi-
,aI. and the mental sides Of "A mans lie.
A large number OF the city pastors ana
sunday school superintendents were pres
snt. and in short speeches babe the
students welcome 10 the city and TO the
various churches. The audience was
favored with n short but very interesting
talk by Mr.. a. j. Barton. assistant sec
retary OF the Foreign Mission Board.
At the conclusion Of the exercises IN
the chapel all were invited 10 the college
-efectory. where delicacies were served.
and q pleasant hour passed In "a social
way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
A Warrant Out for Jake Wells.

Mr.. Paul s. Butterworth, a baggage
agent at the Union Depot, swore out a
warrant against Manager Jake Wells
about l o'clock this morning for assault
and battery. 1T seems that when Mana
ger Wells was having the baggage Of the
Richmond Baseball Club checked for
Knoxville last night a little alteration
occurred between the manager and the
agent. Finally. Mr.. Wells considered that
he had been offended. and struck the
agent. The train left I'm a few moments,
with the Richmond team and their mana
ger on board, and Mr.. Butterworth then
FASTENED TO the Second Police-Station,
and swore out warrant. thinking that
the authorities would apprehend the
manager on his way to Knoxville. The
charge is. however. not felony, and
the warrant, If not withdrawn will be
served on Mr.. Wells when he returns TO
this city, which will be in about month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
MILITARY ACADEMY BURNED.
About "a Score of the Cadets Injured.
Loss. $4,000.

MEXICO. MO. September 24.-The ex-
tensive and handsome buildings of the
Missouri Military Academy were totally
destroyed by fire OF unknown origin at l
o'clock this morning. About 100 cadets
were asleep in the dormitory when the
alarm was given. and so quickly did the
flames spread that many OF the students
were compelled to jump from third-story
windows TO the ground. About score OF
the cadets were injured in their attempts
TO escape. but fortunately none were IA
tally hurt Among the injured was Cap
tain Grenier, OF Ohio. whose arm was
broken. The cadets lost nearly all their
clothing and personal property. The citi-
Zens have thrown open their homes 10 the
destitute lads. and the injured are receive
ing the best of medical attendance. The
loss ON buildings is estimated at $4,000
the insurance Is $500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
A NEW DYSPEPSIA CURE.
over 6.0OO People In state OF Michh-
gan Cured I'm 1894 by This New
FERMENTATION.

Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets, the new
discovery for stomach troubles. is claimed
10 have cured over 5000 people In the
State of Michigan alone in 1894. These
tablets have become so popular with phy-
sicians and people who have any form
az Indigestion that they nave the en-
dorsement OF such physicians as DR..
Harlandson and DR.. Jennison. as being
the safest most reliable remedy for sour
stomach. chronic dyspepsia. gas. bloat-
ing. palpitation. headache. constipation,
and In all cases where the appetite Is
door or the food imperfecily digested.
N Is safe 20 say that Stuarts Dys-
pepsla Tablets viii cure any kind Of
stomach trouble. except cancer of the
stomach. They are not secret patent
medicine. but composed of vegetable and
fruit essences, pure pepsin. Golden Seal
ginger, and the digestive acids. They are
pleasant TO take. can be carried In the
pocket, and they cure because they d.
gest the food promptly before 1t has tire
10 ferment and poison the blood.
Druggists everywhere sell Stuarts Dys-
pepsia Tablets: fuli-sized packages. at 20
cents. book on Stomach diseases
and thousands OF testimonials sent free
by addressing the Stuart Company. Mar
shall. Mich.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
Hampton Notes.

HAMPTON, VA, September H.-(Spe-
ciaI)-The funeral of Mrs. Matte L..
SchmeIz took place from the Baptist
church at $50 p. NJ. on yesterday. and
she was laid TO rest In the shadow OF
old st. Johns, where many Of her loved
ones are sleeping. A large number or
our citizens were present to pay the
last tribute OF respect to one held in
such high esteem by all, and nearly all
of the ministers OF the town assisted In
the sad services, also the Rev. j. j. Ora
watt. OF Richmond. Captain Frank w.
Cunningham was in attendance and sang
i'm the church and at the grave.
Rev. w. F. Hayes and wife, OF Smith
field, are visiting here.
Rev. ]. III. Amiss, Presiding Elder, and
Rev Mr.. Wray, of Newport News, were
here on yesterday.
Mr.. Segar Whiting has been elected
manager of the Chesapeake Light and
Power Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
THE CIRCUS HERE TO-DAY.
Two Performances TO Re Given
street Parade This Morning.

Robinson and Franklin Brothers
shows will give two performances to-day
on the large vacant tract OF ground
near the Lee monument
The parade will leave the grounds
promptly ~ $50 this morning. and will
PASS over Main street TO Nineteenth; over
Nineteenth 10 Broad. and over Broad to
the show grounds The performances.
enc az and the other al s. will be given
IN three rings and on elevated stages.
There are moro than 800 people connected
with the enterprise. Tickets will be on
sale this morning at the corner OF
Eleventh. and Main streets.
These shows represent the consolida-
ton Of two OF the most renowned shows
in the country, and have worldwide
reputation. The tent is large. and there
VIII be big audiences
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
Failure md Suicide.

CHICAGO, ILL. September 2i.-The
firm OF Darlington. Quick & Boyden. COM
mission men at the stock-yards failed
this morning. and almost simultaneous
with the news of the failure came the in
formation from Lincoln, ILL.,. that Frede-
rick Boyden. member OF the firm, had
committed suicide at that place this
morning by shooting himself through the
head. Mr.. Boyden had been paying a
visit to his brother i'm Lincoln. and was
leaving 10 catch an early train for Chi
cago. when he evidently reached the con-
clusion that he preferred death TO life.
and shot himself. The Arm is one OF the
Oldest and best known among the bust
ness houses al the yards
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

The first production OF Rob Roy" at
the Academy next Monday is ar event of
no mean importance.
Reginald DE Koven and Harry b. Smith
are men upon whom we rely for the
foundation Of an American school OF
comic opera. and general expectation up
90 this present has not been disappointed
Mr.. Smiths book is decidedly good, and
his lyrics possess a graceful finish that is
altogether charming. and those who enjoy
music of a high grade will not be disap-
pointed with Mr. De Koyen's work
Seats will be placed on sale this morn
inc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-FRTDAY SEPTEMBER e. 1Se

work were presented. and referred to the
proper committees. A new Rebekah as
sembly installation ceremony was adopt
ed. and the Committee on Revision OF the
Rebekah ritual presented a report. which.
after considerable discussion. was referred
TO committee of ten. including the
original committee OF three. who were
instructed to report tomorrow morning
The Past Grand Sires were called in con-
sultation with the committees, whose
duty Il IL to present the ritual in proper
order for consideration. This was made
the special order of business for Friday
Morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
THE NATIONAL GAME.
baltimore Team Patched-Up One
md Easily beaten.

NEW YORK. September 24-The Bal
timores presented a patched-up team to-
day, and were easy for the New Yorks
who played fast ball under. Hammered
Pitcher Nops for seven earned runs
Meekin pitched strongly and had fine
support. Weather pleasant The game
was called at the end OF the eighth in
ming on account OF darkness. Score:
r. f.
New York ...........00 3O023O-s Is
Baltimore .............1 000200O-3
Batteries: Meekin and Warner: Mons
and Robinson.
THE BROWNS VICTORIOUS.
ST. LOUIS, September 2l-In a game
Astounding i'm base-hts and errors. the
Browns beat the Pittsburgs this after
noon. Both pitchers were hit hard. At
tendance. 1900. Score: RH. T..
st. Louis .........520O 2200s-ii Il :
Pittsburg ..........2 1010 O00-5
Batteries Dohohue and Mcfarland;
Horton and Sugden.
COLT BATTERY TRIED.
CLEVELAND, o., September H.-
Cleveland tried its colt battery to-day.
and the youngsters did well enough until
the ninth inning. when Gear fell down
and was pounded all over the lot. Hill.
too. was hit hard. Attendance. 800. Score
r II. f..
Cleveland .........00 30220-7 Il 3
Louisville .........0 O40OG-lS 10 3
Batteries: Gear and McAllister; Hill
and Miller.
BROOKLYN WINS EASILY.
PHILADELPHIA. September "a
Brooklyn won an easy victory over Phila-
delphia to-day. Daub pitched fine
game. while Taylor was hit hard. and. in
addition received poor support at critical
times. Weather clear and pleasant. At
tendance. LOO score: II. II. r..
Philadelphia ......3 O001OOO-4 ?
Brooklyn ..........3025 O1Ol'-12 1s 3
Batteries: Taylor, Grady, and Grey;
Daub and Grim.
DEMONTREVILLE BIKED.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. September "a
Nichols's poor support in the fifth and
sixth innings disheartened him, and du-
ring the next two innings he was batted
almost at will. The Bostons fielded
miserably. and We're unable to hit Mer-
Ger until the latter part OF the game.
when the home team had a command
ing lead. DemOntrevlle was presented
with a high-grade bicycle for receiving
tho greatest number of votes for the
most popular player on the home team.
Attendance, l.S0. Score: II. II. T..
Washington ......0 O002262 -l2 II O
Boston ............00 O1022-5 10 8
Batteries: Mercer and Farrell Nichols
and Bergen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
There We're sixteen TO One.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Hulcher gave an
entertainment at their residence. No. l0l5
Floyd avenue. last evening. and the de-
lightful event will long be remembered.
Especially since out Of a large number
of gentlemen invited. only one happened
TO be present, while sixteen ladies of rare
beauty entertained with their usual
grace. II was indeed an occasion in which
the ratio Of sixteen TO one was evident,
and this alone. to say nothing Of the hos
pitality of the host and hostess. made
the entertainment one TO be long-remem-
hered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
school superintendents Appointed,

The State Board of Education held a
meeting yesterday, at which two ap-
pointments were made and a good deal
OF other business was transacted. Mr..
W. c. Fitzpatrick was appointed supern-
tendent of schools for Nelson county,
vice G.. r. Caskie, removed TO Lynchburg,
and Hon. Thomas Temple Powell was APP
pointed for the city of Newport News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
VIII BE Given Tonight.

A delightful entertainment, known as
THE Family Album" will be given to-
night at the Broad-Street Methodist
church by number of young ladies and
gentlemen of the church. assisted by Miss
Frances Leigh Starr the gifted elocu-
ZIONIST. 1t will be most novel and
pleasing, and doubtless there will be
large crowd present. as the proceeds are
for such a worthy cause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
Two Young HOusc-Breakers

Two 13-year-old boys-James Giles and
Fleming Grass-have been arrested and
taken 10 the Second Police Station for
breaking in the dwelling of l.. l.. Lynch.
5A north Eleventh street, yesterday, and
stealing two umbrellas and hat.
James Gardner (colored) has been ar
rested for stealing a pair Of pants from
a pawnbroker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
OPENING of the Female Seminary.

The session OF the Richmond Female
Seminary-Professor John II. Powell,
principal-opened yesterday with an IN
usually large number of boarders ind Gay
scholars. The outlook for one Of the
best sessions in the history of the semi
nary is very bright.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
The Printing Contracts Awarded.

Mr.. J. II. OBannon. Superintendent OF
Public Printing for the State Of Virginia.
has awarded the contracts for printing
for the Commonwealth for the next
twelve months. The successful COMPETE
tors were: Messrs. James II. Goode the
Everett Waddey Company. Baptist a
Saunders. Ware & Duke. the j. l.. Hill
Printing Company, and j. W. Ferguson &
Sons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
The Richmond Club Gone south.

The Richmond team. having won the
State League pennant, left here last night
for Knoxville where they will play
series of games. Afterwards they Will
visit other southern and western cities.
Kahn and Foster. who accompanied the
players will return here in about two
weeks
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
a,r Confederate Reunion.

BRISTOL, TENN, September 2L-(Spe-
claI.)-The eighth annual reunion OF the
Confederate veterans Of East Tennessee
and Southwest Virginia was held In
Bristol to-day. Upwards OF eight thou
sand veterans were In attendance. The
principal speaker was Colonel h. Il.
Lamb. Speeches wDre also male by
Captain ]. II. Wood and Hon. h. e
peters. OF Bristol Ex-senator WADE
Hampton. of South Carolina, was to
have spoken, but m health prevented his
coming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

DALLAS. TEN. September A.-To-day
the Sovereign Grand Lodge Of Odd-Fei-
lows went into secret session. which con-
tinued until the close of the days ses-
sion. The records OF last nights session
were read. and "a large number Of new
amendments and changes In the secret
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

SCHEDULE FOR TO-DAY.
Boston at Washington.
Brooklyn al Philadelphia.
Baltimore at New York
Pittsburg at ST Louis.
Cleveland at Louisville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

II il said that there are a number OF
strangers in the city who are here for the
purpose OF creating sentiment for Nc
kinley. A gentleman. speaking TO Dis
patch man about these peculiar nom
residents. said that they were 10 be met
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
COLORED DRESS GOODS.
Great Second Floor Departments.

The past busy week has left
many remnants. We never
carry them over. hence we sell.
Any Remnant Mating In the house. nc
matter what the quality. l0c. a yard.
Remnants OF 25c. Floor Oil-Cloth, 10c.
Balance Of the SOC. Angora Mats. lsc.
90 Straw Mating Rugs, sold for i0c.. Sc~
Balance OF our i9c. Window-shades, To.
each.
soc. Bed-Spreads slightly soiied. 2sc.
patterns / pair each Lace Curtains,
sold for s. to 81. choice 81 a pair.
Remnants OF Ingram Carpets. upwards
to IS yards In the piece. the soc. kind. lsc.
yard.
10 Hemp Rugs. sold for Sc, 15c. each.
10 Hassocks, the 75c. ones, Csc. each.
Hammocks. were $50. CSC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
Richrnnders In New York.

NEW YORK, September A-(Special.) }
Y. Christian and wife and Miss IL. Chris
tian. Fifth avenue; Mrs. j. Morris, Wind
sor. W. l.. Talbot, st. Denis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
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FRIDAY,
REMNANT
SALESDAY.


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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

Burglary Insurance Department
OF THE
United States Casualty Company

Benjamin F. Tracy (ex-secretary OF the
Navy President.
Police. New York city,. Third Vice-Presl-
dent and General Manager.
AGENTS WANTED-To represent the
Burglary Insurance Branch OF this Com
made with General and Local Agents.
Address. by mail. THOMAS BYRNES,
General Manager. corner Liberty and
Nassau streets, New York city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
PIANOS, ORGANS, &c.
TRUSTEES SALE

rhomas q. Burton 4 Co.'S stock. consist
ing OF VERY FINE PIANOS. ORGANS.
AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF all
Lirds These goods must be sold within
ten DAYS. Call and examine our stock
and prices. H. L. MA MS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
MEETINGS.


Richmond, Va. September Is. 1895.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Il STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE
AND OHIO LAND AND IMPROVE
MENT COMPANY, for the purpose OF
electing directors and for the transac-
ton OF such other business as may law
fully come before the meeting win be
held at the Office of Decatur Axtell, Pace
Block. Richmond. Va, on WEDNESDAY.
September 3d. 1886. at ~ NJ.
So ls-td c. r. WELLFORD. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

Hank OF England Rate Advanced.
LONDON, September A-The Bank OF
England has advanced its rate OF dis
count from . 1-2 per cent 10 per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

The butcher Is railroaded to fortune
through many cuts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
HERE ARE
UANDKERCHIEF BARGAINS,

A small lot of ladies' II lie. Hem
stitched and Embroidered Handkerchisfs
for &c.
$50 LADIES lOc. SWISS EMBRoIDER-
ED HANDKERCHIEFS, WE FIND
ARE SLIGHTLY IMPERFECT TO GO
IN TO-DAY'S SALE AT &c. ZACH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

81 pairs OF Ladies' All-Linen Link Guns,
sizes IL and 5 only. for 1Sc. pair, usual
25c. kind
20 Ladies' All-Linen Chemlsettes. not
all sizes. SC
Ladies' Straight. Standing. and 1Irn-
Down Collars. all sizes. ~ lie, regular
lie. kind
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
INCOMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF
CORsETS FOR TO-DAY.

20 and 75c. Ventilating Corsets for 25c. q
PARISHES 20. q. and % only.
&C. Corsets TO be sold out for 800. a
PARISHES % and &c only
Great lot OF 81 and sl.25 Corsets to be
closed out for Sc a pair-sizes %. 81. %.
%. "a, and 50 only.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-01
SooMM1ss1oNBR CRAWFORD.

After an animated contest by their re-
 specti&e friends, to get the decision of
 the governor for their favorite, MT. Webb
 Crawford has been appointed police com missioner of Birmingham to succeed MT. J. P. Mudd, whose term of office expired yesterday, and who was a candidate for reappointment. Both these worthy gen. tlemen were very ardently backed by their friends, and the success of either
 meant the qualification of many citizens
 of Birmingham. Mr. Crawford had the
 undivided support of the city democratic executive committee and his appoint
 ment will be gladly received among the
 party workers of our municipality, as
 well as satisfactory to all classes of cit
 izens, who were represented among his
 indorsers.
 Mr. Crawford is young man of ex- cellent qualities of head and heart. Of kindly address, frank courageous, punc- tilious in all his dealings and naturally apt in the dispatch of executive business. his numerous friends believe MT. Craw- ford to be admirably fitted for the re- sponsibe office he is to fill, and It is very likely that his efforts to make an ac- ceptable public servant will be heartily supported not only by his partisans, but by intelligent sentiment generally MT. Crawford's high character and his rec ord as straight, never-swerving demo- crat give assurance that he will be true to his trust, devoting the same honest zeal to his official duties as he has dls- played in all his relations of business and politics since he has been citizen ot Birmingham.
 The State Herald most cordially joins in the congratulations of MT. Crawford by his friends and predicts for him record of usefulness to the city and de" cided credit to himself.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-01

senting their nation. The latter, who is a Presbyterian, says: For nine years l preached in the Methodist church, and then the Cherokees became Presbyte- rians, so have preached in that church for thirteen years. I conduct my ser vices in Cherokee and always have a large attendance. We are here as dele gates of the nation to try and stop the sectionizing of our lands. The govern ment will make mistake if it follows out it's present purpose. The Cherokees are poor and have no money to pay taxes or maintain a government the same as the white people. They will not be able to pay their taxes and will lose their lands. Our people are anxious to do right to learn and be an honor to the United States, but this idea of sectioniz- ing the land, if carried out, would make them a disgrace. The present arrange ment is satisfactory to the nation, and if It Is to them, it ought to be to the United States. We will probably remain in the city four or five months"
 The promises of the nation to the h. dian tribes should be honestly observed II the lands are to be allenated let the power to divide and sell them be post poned to some distant day. in order that the tribes may prepare for the change
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-01
TO MULE.
farmer.

An beauteous maid, why come to me TO learn about the glad New Year? 'Tis only of the old, I'll tell, Who sings the reQuiem-"Fare Thee Well"' It's joys, its griefs, its sigh, and tears, So full of hope and bound with fears, s4 Wherein some hero made a name, g Embazoned on the page of fame. That cycle tells of youth and pride Of fond ambitions lofty stride, Of mornings kiss upon the rose, VI Of fair, sweet eve in soft repoSe. eA Of winters night with storm a-howl, fr With piercing lishtning-thunder's growl, Of sunshine, shadow, drouth and rain, Of heavy loss and mighty gain. l' Repeats the wall of death so sad, And far more worse, that some went mad Lays in the cold, the dark, chill grave, The beautiful, the kind, the brave. Decks maiden fair with orange bloom, Giving to bride the kingly groom, i9 Reviews the trysting hour so sweet, The time, the place that they would meet. These things are written in this book. 70 On tears and smiles we all may look; My heart is filled with them-I ween, Iacannot bide the New Years sheen. But you in beauty. hope and youth, On whose bright face I read the truth, May fold the olden leaf away, And joyously greet the glad New Year! May time it's softest impress lay Upon the hours that glide away. t, May sunlight in its glorious beam Along thy pathway brightly gleam. May all the years both new and old, The sweets of usefulness unfold: May you be glad with joys imprint,
 OLD YEAR.
 Birmingham. Ala. Dec s1. 1895.