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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
ENFIELD.

Enfield. n. c.. March 31-(SpeclaD-
RevfAlr. Wingate delivered maEnin-
cent ,sermonI to his large congregation
last night.
Mr. G. It. Andrews and Mr.. h. r.
Bowers, of Scotland Neck. were in town
Sunday with their wheels.
Mr.. c. G. White. OF Washington, D. c..
L. In towll attending TO mail matters.
MT L. NJ. Moore. of Baltimore, Md.
Is in town.
Arrivals at the Bryan Hotel on Sun
day-Mr. w. w. Shaw. of Washington.
n. G: Mr.. r. b. Nelson. of Manchester.
Va; Mr. G. c. Ellsworth. of Meoloc. n.
G. Mr. a. A. II. Gee. of Tillery. n. c.;
Mr.. w. 5. Sparkes. Tillary. n. c.; Mr.. G..
T. Andrews and Mr.. G.. f. Bowers. OF
Scotland Neck, n. c.; Mr.. C. G. With,
of Washington. ID. c.: Mr.. G.. b. Cherry.
of Richmond. Va: Mr.. l.. NJ. Moore. of
Baltimore, Md: Mr.. II. l.. White, of Til
leiy, n. c.: ID. J. H. Winslow. of Bal
timore, Md.
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Officers Elected.

AT meeting of Portsmouth Lodge.
b. P. o. ,Elks. held Monday night, the
following officers We're elected and in
stalled: Exalted Ruler. Charles B. Lash
Esteemed Leading knight. John w.
Happier; Esteemed Loyal Knight. Alex
ander f. Warner; Esteemed Lecturing
knight, DR. AlonZo A. Billsoly; Treas
urer, George A. Tabb: Secretary. c. w.
Murdaugh, Jr.: Tiler. ]. ID. Knapp; Trus-
tee John IT. Brady. The officers were
duly installed by Past Exalted Ruler c.
w Murdaugh. Elias a. Butt was elect
cd representative and John II. Brady al
ternate to the Grand Lodge. which meets
in Cincinnati July s.
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EDENrON.

,, Etuenton, N. c. March S1.-(SpeciaD-
w. -, fooi. after several weeks absence
~ n,Isinia and Maryland. has returned
rhe saw mill of ID. w. Roper & Co.
nus peeh shut DOWN for several DAYS
MY n, new engine Is being put In.
7, Messrs. ~. III. Mitchell. T.. Johns. Thos.
D;,i Try ana q. w. Ward. OF Elizabeth
g f. Winslow. OF Hartford: DR.. Cane
mart OF Avoca; DR.. Winborne ana ]. M.
rorenf1d of Barnitz. were in our little
city this week: also Hon. II. G. Skinner
ana Or. Sheldon McMullen. OF Hartford.
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JACKSON.

Jackson. n. c.. March 31.-(Special)-
The spring term of our Superior Court
convened here yesterday His Honor
Judge A. w Grayham. presiding, and
w. r. Daniel. of Weldon. solicitor.
Judge Graham. Solicitor Daniel
Judge T. w. Mason are at the Cleve-
land Hotel.
our civil docket Is large. and our
criminal docket is small. A large crowd
was in attendance on yesterday.
Mr.. Ben. Hardy. OF the News and
Observer. is in town.
j. b. Bronze Is foreman of the grand
jury.
Capt. w. j. Rogers. Capt. ]. B. Goode
and A. Il. Spiny, of Margarettsville, n
c.. are at the Cleveland Hotel, upon
attendance at court
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
The Public Building Committee In
Washington.

Washington. d. c.. March 31.-(Spe-
caD-A committee, composed of Mr.
Goodrich Hatton and State Senator
Maynard, of the Board OF Trade of
Portsmouth. and 'Messrs. c. S. Sherwood,
John ]. King, j. d. Reed. OF the City
Council, and Postmaster r. l.. Herbert,
of the same city. arrived here to-day.
and were met by Representative Tyler,
who introduced them TO the House Com
mittee OH Public Buildings. The Ports
mouth gentlemen came to urge the i'm
portance and actual necessity of publlc
building for that city, and in the hearing
granted them they made strong and
forcib1e arguments TO that effect, which
will have due weight with the committee.
H L, w.
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AMESYIII.E.

GAINESVILLE, n. c.. March 31.-(Special.)
Mr.. ID. L. Burgess and wife came over
from Washington Sunday. Mr.. Burgess
has charge of the Dennis Simmons Lum-
Der Company's mill here. They are
boarding al the Mizell House.
Well. that long looked for Union has
come and gone, with quite a large crowd.
Mrs. DR.. Mayo sang a beautiful solo at
the last service.
Miss Ora jenkins is again visiting our
little town.
Miss Fannie Harrison. OF Plymouth
formerly of tais place. Is visiting here
now as the guest of Miss Lizzie Bur-
ras.
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Old Glory.

The name "Old Glory" was commonly
used by the Union soldiers during the
civil war when speaking OF the stars
and stripes. though when and with
whom the name originated is not GER
tainly known. many conflicting state
meints being made as to Its first employ
ment. Brewer says that 1t was used by
the soldiers OF the war of 1872 and =, il
this be true, the use of the word would
be familiar to some OF the sons and
grandsons of those who fought in that
war. and that once started in the army
the appellation would soon come into
general employment.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolinn Honored.
Guilford College. N. c..
March 80, 1896.

SIullloru Coiiege, N. c.,
March 80. 1896
Editor Norfolk Virginian:
1t will be a cause of rejoicing to North
Carolina people to'learn that Bryn Nawr
College, one of tho foremost Institutions
Tor the education of women in the world
has just awarded the Bryn Mawr Euro
pean Fellowship for the year 1867 TO
Miss Virginia Ragsdale, of jamestown
Guilfoid county. n. C.
This fellowship gives $500 to the holder
to pay the expenses of one years study
in some University on the continent of
Europe, the same TO be selected by the
recipient, subject to the approval of the
Bryn Mawr faculty.
NO greater academic honor thanI this
can be won by II woman in America
and when 1t Is understood from how
large Il Circle are the young women
who compete for this honor, the people
OF our State will feel a just pride In
the fact thattthis year such destination
has come to North Carolina girl Miss
Ragsdale was the first girl to obtain
at Guilford College the graduate scholar
ship which Bryn Mawr confcrs every
year upon ~ lady graduate of Guilford.
the selection being made on the ground
of scholarship
she has now at the close OF four years
or successful work. reached the highest
honor In the power of the faculty of Bryn
Mawr TO confer upon her. and Will spend
year In Europe under the mast famous
instructors.
The President of Bryn Mawr in an
nouncing the honor on the morning ar
the 23th. said there were so many strong
girls In the class this year that the mark
ol distinction was all the greater; that
they had fellows from Boston. Berlin.
ana New York, and now they were
glad to have the South represented by
n North Carolina girl.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01

The funeral OF Mr. Theodore SchmitZ
took place yesterday morning from his
late residence, No. go IcflinSham Street.
The services We're conducted Wy Rev.
II. j. Brady The remaind We're inferred
in st. Paul's Cemetery. The following
gentlemen acted as pall-belrers: Thomas
Lawless. John A. Mcdonald. w. II. Rob
inson Captain IF. II. lyman, Henry
Flemming, and William f. Carly.
The funeral of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry o.
Lumber's little. child took place yester-
day from their late residence. No. 1903
Washington street. The services were
conducted by Rev Mr.. Kennard. The
remains were inferred in Oak Grove
Cemetery
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01

The following complimentary letter
was receivedby Mr.. James A. Mulvey
ses,eruay petore his retirement as O.
clerk Of the Seaboard Air Line:
Portsmouth. March 80, 1886.
Mr.. James A. Mulvey, Chief Clerk.
Building:
Uear Sir:-In saying goodbye to you
as chief clerk of the Seaboard Air Line
claim department we wish to extend to
you our best wishes ,and much success
In any vocation you may follow.
We will ever hold you in great es-
TEEN for your straightforwardness and
manliness in your dealings with those
under your control and in your efforts
to al all times make our work less labo-
fious and more remunerative.
w. CLARKE MOORE,
]. LIE ROY GOODWIN,
FRANK j. MEADS,
JNO. NJ. DREWRY,
JAS. o. SHANNON,
L. DOUGLAS JORDAN,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
LITTLETON.

Littleton. n. c.. March 31.-(Special)
Rev. j. w. Mcnamara. of Washington,
has moved to our town and Is occupy
ing the Vassar House. He will publish
the first issue of his paper, The Lib
erty Sentinel, at an early date.
Rev. j. *. FAINT. having accepted a
call at Ahoskie, moves there to-day
If you want first-class paper at a
second-class price subscribe to The Vir-
ginian.
There was variety show here few
days ago and good many of our citi-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
Specials for TODAY.

Carolina Rice. &C.. or G lbs for 25c. Fina
S sta Sugar Corn. 7c.. or for 25c.
Sifted Early June Peas, 10c per can: these
peas 81 are M pa BARGAIN Finest Rolled Oats.
re- a. or IDS Tor 25c The Job Lot OF Green
=, GU Tor loo makes great drink for.
the money. Give it trial our Cracked
Grain Java Coffee ut 23c. Is receiyinG
many compliments. Try 1t 20
Q. w. EuDGINS e. Co y
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
TAKE THE BLUE LINE

A new line OF large cushioned wagon.
buckboards. etc, for picnics First sia %
hacks for weddings. balls and etc F'ins
driving horses. good teams for outing
GrSceries. Feed. Buggies, Harness, BIZ
G iiDresss and ETC. Wood. Sand and Lime.
smith and Horseshoeing done by w q.
PECk. Phone No. e74. Prepared 10
meet your needs am yours truly -
o. l.. WILLIAMS. p
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01

London. March 31.-A dispatch re-
ceived by news agency here says that
osman Disma, at the head of Il large
Jorge of Dervishes, Is marching upon
Sinkal. The dispatch also says that
the Soudanese battalion. instead of
Joining the Dongola expedition has been
ordered to Tokar. Should Osman Dig
ma invest Suakim and Tokar Il would
become necessary 10 reinforce the gar
risons at both of those places.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
THE HORSES HOME.

have Just rebuilt the stables at SD
where ny d prepar stres Is
horses at the following prices: Roalis
Ing Hores, sl2 per months Clipping
So. Medicines, for horses always on.
hand. Spoilt horses broken of nil bnGs
soaring, etc. Horses for sale or 81 :;
change always on hand. Your pnSre5sS ];
age Is cordially solicited, Respectfvi1Ss
] HAVE CONE TO STAY. fsiS-S
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
PITTSBORO.

Pittsboro N. c.. March 31.-(Speclan--
Capt w l.. London and wife have gone
son in Brooklyn, n. Y.
PROF. Stalrsy Is at his home, in South
Carolina. called there by the extreme m
ness of his mother
Bank receiver. LIE Due of Fayettes-
vile. n. C., is registered at the EYIine
House
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
why Pay Fancy Prices fer GrocerIe,

When you can buy Smi;hflcld hams
for 14c., Rumford's yeast powders, &c. ::
other yeast powders at 4c.. homemade
lard &C., Baltimore &C., sugar Sc, New
Orleans molasses loo. quart. butter Is
and lSc. lSlgin creamery 22c. Holsters
1Sc., salmon loo per pound. sardines 4c.
per box. I for 25c.
L. II. PEARSON,
Phone 1913. Corner Green and Bart
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
LEWISTON.

Lewiston. N. C.. March 31-(SpeclaD-
G. w. Baker left yesterday for Balt,-
more. Nd,
Mr.. j. Brown left ehis morning for
Norfolk. Va.
t. N. Wooten. of Harrellsville, N. c..
Is in town. -
Arthur Jacocks, of Windsor, is in town
visiting Mr.. G. =. Hall.
A. w. Bradley returned from Jackson.
N. c.. yesterday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
PLYMOUTH.

plymouth N. c.. March 31.-(Speclal)
MT j. w. Irvine. OF Tennessee. is in
Rev. L. II. Wootten got back home YES
tcrday.
for Tarboro. %
MliS Lizzie Goelet left this morning for
III Raleigh
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SEAHOAIsD.

seaDoard, N. c.. March 31.-(SpcclaD-
Many OF our citizens are attending court
ht jackson this week. presided over by
His Homer, Judge Graham.
;, Mrs. Pruden Is arranging to move into
her new millinery store.
ou' merchants are taking inventories
of their goods preparatory to the selec-
ton Of their spring goods.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
sreslauer 4 Anthony, az High N,ree.

The largest stock of clothing and
gents furnishings in the city Agents
for two of the largest merchant tailor
ing establishments in the country. Suits
TO order from $3.50 to s35; trousers TO
order from $3.50 10 $40 per pair.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
Go TO AammiIrs This Week for Bar.
gains.

Have you been to the Chicago Bar
gain House." 210 High street
They are selling everything at and
below cost to close business. They have
bargains In most everything you may
need. J. j. BILISOLY,
Proprietor
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
SOUTHERN PINES.

Southern Pines. N. c., March a.-(Spe-
c!aD-Mr. 4. e. Nickerson. of ExtAr.
NJ H.. who has beer stopping at Ash
vile, n. c., was in town Yesterday.
Mr.. n. II. Smith. of Fayetteville, N.
c., Is In town.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
A LsRrP Trent.

Catholic Church are getting up a Tyro-
lien Queen. which thsy Will present 10
the public for the benefit of the Sisters
library fund. 1t will be under the super
vision of Miss NiIgie Griffin.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
Get Your Spring sui.

Whether ready made or made TO order,
from US. 1t will pay you. being lower
in price and better made. Suits. all
wool, $3.50. $3.50, SITS and upwards
LEVY q JACOBS,
40 High street
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Nobby Easter Ties.

We have something new and nobby in
Easter ties.
CHARLES r. WEI.TON & co.
Hatters, and Mems FURNISHINGS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01

For one week all winter stock, such
as dress goods, men and boys cassi-
meres. blankets. gloves, etc
a. j. PHILLIPS.
Under Oxford IJau
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01

Wall papering and decoration done,
upholstering and hair mattress reno
waited. carpets cut made and laid. j..
House.
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FOR RENT.

Stores on Crawford street, near the
market. with room dwellings, above
Several d .sirabie dwellings, In good 10.
cations. at s.. SO. $40. $3.50. SCI and SIS per
month. City water and other modern
conVeniences. JOHN l.. WATSON. ~
800 High street. portsnolith. FVa..s.s
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Suifain A..ia.

Our spring sultings for Easter at POM.
lar prices. Look at our window display
From $3.50 TO $50. So
NJ ROSENBAUM.
116 and 118 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01

zens lost money on games OF chance.
AS 1t happened. all OF them lost and
none won. This should teach them a
lesson.
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True Prophecy

the best dry wood. If 1t does rain, be.
cause he has his large shed fun Of Wood
free Burning coal. Thacker Coal spe.
cialty. Just try 1t. Phone 91S. High
street office 309 and GA County street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
TO Cure CoIdfr

To Cure Cola I'm One Day.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
to cure. Csc.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-01
CITY BONDS FOR SALEl
oalce Of one cIty clerk.

council Chamber,
portsmouth, Va, March 30, 1896
TIE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VA.
Offers for sale s22.O00 COUPON Paw.
IN REDEMPTION BONDS, payable in
~ years ana bearing interest at the rate
OF per cent per nnnum, payable semi
annually annually In June and December These
f f,o are exempt from city taxes. and can
nc registered, principal and interest or
ers. - $50 t tAoiu-
-, Sealed proposals addressed to a..
,ni,,oa Jr., city clerk. viii be re-
April 49, 1896. for the purchase Of these
reject oil or any of tho BIDS
Communications other than proposaIa
should be addressed to - :
G. S. SHERWOOD.
Chairman Finance Committee.
OPEN FOR THE sEAsoN-I HAVE
season and will dispense Pure Soda with
all the standard and Fruit Syrups Also
Ice Cream Soda and Whip Cream. Lem
onade. MILK Shakes and Coca Cola A
choice drink, delicious and apnetizinre
Call and see me.
L. A. 5ILLIsoLY,
marZe-lmo 3ld High Street
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rIY ENTIRE STOCK

OF
FURNITURE. CARPETS. BOOTS.
SHOES. DRY GOODS. &C..
Must be sold regardless of cost No Offer
VIII be refused These goods ara com.
PEELED to be sold. So cafl and secure q
s. GOODMAN, Agent
Corner High and Washington Streeta
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-04-17
On the Other Side.

We go our ways in life too much alone.
We hold ourselves too far from all our kind,
Too often we are dead to sigh and moan,
Too often to the weak and helpless blind.
TOP often where distress and want abide
We turn and pass upon the other side.
The other side is trodden smooth and worn
By footsteps passing idly all the day.
Where lie the bruised ones that faint and
mourn
Is seldom more than an untrodden way.
Our selfish hearts are for our feet the guide
They lead as by upon the other side.
It SHOULD be ours the Oil and wine to pour
Into the bleeding wounds of stricken ones;
To take the smitten and the sick and sore,
And bear them where stream Of blessing
runs.
Instead we look about-thc way Is wide
And SO we pass upon the other side.
o friends and brothers, gliding down the years,
Humanity is calling each and all
In tender accents, born Of grief and tearsl
! pray you, listen to the thrilling .alll
You cannot, in your cold and selfish pride,
Pass guiltlessly upon the other side.
Buffalo Neve
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-04-17

IACotAcn VI We
It's largely matter of health. The
bloom and glow of health go far toward
bringing beauty. A clear skin, bright
eyes, red lips and the vivacity which
bodily good feeling brings will make
even a homely woman handsome.
Half of the women one meets are semi.
invalids. Failure to heed the warnings
of outraged nature--failure to give the
help needed by the most delicate and
sensitive organs-little troubles ignored
until they have become dominant-dis-
ease allowed every chance to spread and
gain settled seat--these things bring
about the sunken, circled eyes, the hol-
low cheeks, the pale and sallow skin,
the fabby, strengthless flesh, which
characterize the appearance Of the wo.
man who suffers from "female weak
ness"
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription has
cured thousands Of suffering women. It
is perfected specific for the troubles
peculiar to them. 1t eradicates the dis
ease, stops the dragging, life-sapping
drain, and in perfectly rational, nat.
ural way, builds up the wasted strength.
1t will bring buoyant health. 1t will put
roses into pale faces solid flesh in
sunken places. 1t does away with the
thumiliating examinations and "local
treatment so much dreaded by mod
estly sensitive women. For thirty years,
it has been successfully prescribed by DR..
Pierce, Chief Consulting Physician to the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute at
P,1ffala NJ "
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-04-17
NEW FAST LIMITED TRAINS.

"California Limited" mo. 81 and "Chi.
cago Limited" mo. ~ run solid between
Chicago and Los Angeles. These are
strictly limited trains and carry only pas.
-engers who pay full first class fares.
Equipment consista of magnificent vesti-
buled Pullman Palace Sleepers, Dining
Cars and Free Reclining Chair Care.
CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO EXPRESS.
Trains number and carry Pullman
and Tourist Sleepers between Chicago
and San Francisco, Los Angeles, Ell Paso
and City OF Mexico. Dining Cars be-
tween Chicago and Kansas City. Free
Reclining Chair Cars between Chicago
and La Junta. West Of Kansas City
meals for these trains are served at the
famous Harvey Eating Houses.
CONNECTIONS.
Close connections are made in Union
Depots OF Chicago, Kansas City, Denver,
Colorado Springs and other principal
stations on the "Sants Fe Route" with all
lines diverging. For further particulars
call on any agent of the "Santa Fe Route"
or the undersigned.
a. 8. LUTz, Agent, Santa Fe.
@. T. NICHOLSON, q. p. A., Chicago
City Ticket ONCE, Fret National Bank
Building.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-04-17

Connections with main line and
branches as follows:
At Antonito for Durango, Silverton
and all points in the San Juan country.
At Alamosa for Jimtown, Creole, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points in the
San Luis valley.
At Salida with main line for all points
east and west, including Leadvi'le.
At Florence with F. 4 G. g. R. R. for
the gold camps of Cripple Greek and
Victor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Den
YER with all Missouri river lines for all
points east.
Through passengers leaving Santa Fe
At a. m. take supper at Alamosa, at
which point through sleeper will be re-
served If desired.
For further information address the
undersigned.
T. J. HELM, General Agent,
Santa Fe, N, M.
S. K. HOOPER, G. P. A.,
Denver, Colo.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-04-17
Don't Lean Out Of Plumb.

Did you ever observe in your rambles about
The political scenes Of the day
How often reformers engender doubt
BY their overpunctilious wayr
Their censorship always reminds me OF those
Who beneath my inspection have come,
Attempting to strike magnificent pose,
Have o'erdone it to lean out Of plumb.
They lean too far back. and, in fact. become
bent, $50
Most foolish the posture they take,
And instead of expressing their upright intent
They lead you to fear they may break.
They wish you to feel that they're honest and
wise h
And not at all crooked or dumb,
Yet there they win Stand with th,dr eyes to
the skies
And unconsciously lean out Of plumb.
In trade or religion, in politics. too.
If our rectitude we would disclose,
Stand modestly forth to the popular view
And don't try to strut or to pose.
For ofttimes our eagerness may be too great
At least 1t has happened to some,
And our efforts to tower In matters Of state
Dwarf all chance as we lean out of plumb.
Harry o. Dowd In New York Sun.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-04-17
GEM MS IN VERSE;.
A Veritist.

am a yeritist. shoot at Faith,
And Love avoids mo lest break his wings
l drop my arrows plump among the gods
And watch them wriggle, awestruck, wonder.
ing.
! seize young poets with thrice heated tongs
And make them squirm like hemlock poisoned
toads.
gather ashes. raked from dead men 8 graves
And scatter them before new welded brides
sit at dusk and catch great gaudy hopes
As In fly net Why should these moths pass
And generate legion of despairs
In human hearts9 My mission is to bring
All natures down to one gray level-bleak,
Devoid of hope and love and sobs and tears.
The roadway stone cries not, feels not nor
hopes,
And when all men become as stones who says
There shall not be an end Of misery2
Ii morning was not, should there evenings bee
So snuff out the morning first of all
And have no sun nor moon nor lamp nor star,
Only big night and silence broad and dumb,
And all hearts turned to stone. and faith shut
out,
Lest she bring light and hurt eyes unprepared.
So shall return the black Devonian age,
When life sucked mud and love had fins, not
wings,
And shrieked delight in every shallow pool.
This is the mission Of us veritists.
II thou seest dawn arising anywhere,
Shout back to us. Our fails shall beat 1t fat.
Charles J. O'Malley.