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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-11
TO MAKE PEOPLE WELL.
A New Enterprise for Raleigh, North
Carolina and the South.

OaTOIlna ana the south.
AS announced heretofore by the Raj
eigh daily papers, a lew industry has
been started in our midst, which means
much for suffering humanity and the
Industrial welfare of this section.
Messrs. J II. B1bbitt and j l. Ram
sey, editor of this paper, have formed
g 60 partnership under the sly le Of the
"BDbbitt Drug Company" for the pur-
pose Of manufacturing and selling &
new discovery for the cure Of rheuma
tl3m aud also q superior blood purifier,
TO be kno ~n as ''Rheumacide." This
will be entirely separate aud distinct
from Ne, Bob0Itt's retail drug business.
SIR. BDb5jjt will superintend she manu-
fac.ure Of the medicine. and Mr.. Ram
sey will piac the advertising.
We make some extracts from kind
notices given by the Raleigh daIIics.
TIE Press Visitor of Feb. & b, said:
"Mr. B ,bbitt Is welt Known az one of
the best and most progressive pharml
cists il the State, and ex President of
the North Carolina Pharmaceutical As
ISOLATION, and the fact Of his bringing
this remedy forward Is atone q good
guarantee for if. Mr Ramsey has the
ability to push the enterprise to sue
cess and we have no doubt that it wall
prove sue ;essfui.
'Rnaumatism has b fl / the ply
sjciaus as fur back as memory reaches,
nu5 these gentlemen have a remedy
which SO far has proved to De almost,
If not q lise, infalhhje."
The News and Observer says: "A
year or so ago Mr.. J l. Ramsey, editor
of TIE PROGRESSIVE FARMER had a
stubborn attack of rheumatism. He
tried this remedy and IN four or five
days his rheuUuatism was gone. Hia
own e. Experience led him to recommend
it to a number Of his friends, all Of
whom wero benefited by it's use. This
experience led Mr.. BJb0ott and Mr..
Ramsey Go consider the a~dvisabiIicy Of
organizing q company ID manufacture
the remedy on b large scale. =
and taey are the very men 10 push it
wisely and actively. Tle remedy is
put up il large bottles, wrapped IN neat
regulation wrapper7, attractive and
aolId, and retaIl5 at 81 per bottle. The
News and Observer is glad TO note the
establishment OF this new business en-
rcrDrise, and wishes for the BObblSt
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-11
0 0 IN THE ALLIANCE.

Correspondence Of The Progressive Farmer.
On the evening OF 1he 3Jth of J .nu
airy that staunch A~iilauceman, Fred
erick Dixon, of Pine Knot Alliance.
Southern Pines, n. O., was married to
Miss Mamie Tyson, Of Vlllanow, the
fair Secretary Of Vnlanow Sub Ali
anco, Dr.. V. n. SoweU, J. p, off;ia5
ing
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-11

1t cost the United States government
mare to place the late bond issue of
SOP 600 900 than the Lincoln aGmInis-
fretion naId 80 feat Une entire drOt of
So 500 coo, 900, and yet the Morgan
Syndlca;e posed SIS a a0rJ OF charitable
institution which saved the country
from ruin Western Rur0I.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-11
"aeIDiug Somewhere "

Is your faLnec a. h1m-l' l asked Of
"a snail child on our village doctors
512rstrp.
No" he said: hes away"
where Do you tntnz I could f-d
Esm.'
yell" he said. with a considering
ar. you've got to LOOK for soms piece
where people are sick or hurt, or some
Ting ike that. I don'5 know where
he IL, bat hes helping some mere"
And / turaed away with this little
sermon il M heart. Il You want to
lad the Loed Jesus, you've got % set
ols OF path VI helping some where, Of
ltjng somebody's bIrien, All 10!
s-ratght way one like unto the Son Of
1-sn will De found at your side.
ara you ''helpjns s2mewhereI' II
So. yoI viii often GHd vAaC
That the great Physician now : near,
The eympsrhjzins jesus"
Why ATE You Not a Christian?
I. is b 4u>e you axe afraid OF Iidl
e3la, aad OF what others may say Of
voas
.whosoara- sbpn ho ashamed Of me
and - nv uorts ot him sinai,
the Sen Of Mn be ASHAMED" Marx
.~
T.. T. hoc ,,,o If tho ,nc,, s~i.rorcirs ~
rr,f.s;,~ crr,s,ians2
-r,era o,a IF -. shalI give aocouot
-= r,rsaif Run 1z.12
T. - ha.anua xo7 ave not willing n
a,ro M all f,~r nr;stq
VIVA eb.4i i, ,rofs o man r he
shall ga,, inc whole world and ioao has
ovn sonic Marx .3f
Tsis because Won are afraid voa will
NOT ha accented
uH.m that ccmath to ne I will in 20
MS. r4er r,Ia u-Sl
-
Seeing Him Who IS Invisible
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-11
A. J. HUDSON, Jr., Co. Lect'r.

"a public debt Is d public curse, and
when increased during a time Of peace
is also a National disgrace Senator
Teller.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-11
Christian Life Column.
He SELFISH en- oyment of this worlds
BY REV. D II. TUTTLF

THESELFIsH en- lyment of worlds
Goods is one of the worst and most dam
aring traits Of human nature To
cherish it Is to invite social contempt
and ostracism. To be INDUCED by
protested Christians evidences a lack
Of spiritual life. Whose hath this
worlds goods, and seeth his brother
have need, and sautteth up his bowels
of c7mpsssion from him, how dweleth
the love of God in him?' St. John set
ties the qIssgIUu-Sel.
To TAN before God in the day f
Judgment and plead, Lord, LORD,
open unto Ia, for we have p~rophesicd
in Toy name" Will do no good, much
la.s will IL avail tOsag. We had Abra-
aam ID u father" and need nothing
else. Noc selt-rig1te0usness or church
connection will avail ct the bar Of ODD.
Nlly personal plr.f:an0n through The
blood Of Jesus viii d. any good. To
the impure Jesus Will say ID part,
Inaver kuevyo you Sci.
Study at your leisure the fruit of the
1 -1irir "A SPOKEN Of by Paul IN Gaia
tja0s y . These clustered grh"es do
not mean miracu,ously impaired quail
lria5 Of life. bu5 the gur,i ;aIoD, eqH-
g1ise. healthy action, and holy control
If all the powers of mind and soul.
study and solve IN ac-uet lie the
rr50lem in spicitu0j addition given By
Fa-sr IN the first caap-er Of MS Sec-nt
Eal=.le, verses , to S As in d natural
vine the FRAT cluster branches Gu. be
SIDE the climbing tendrij, 81 here the
a-- growth STARTS from rna faith q
the soul. and then, az the Revised Yer
sion puts j., each grace grows Cue of
the other taI the ~seventold complete
ness is ar.ained.-SaL
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-11
S~ec'y-Treas. N Q. F. 8. A.
BRANSON'S AGRICULTURAL
ALMANAC

For 1896 is now ready. Prices as fol
lows:
Single copy, per mail........$ 10
20 copies, per mail.......... l 90
1 dozen copies, per mail ..... Is
Half gross, per express ...... 3 IS
l gross per express .......... Z w
Please order at once and have your
printed on the backs.
LEVI BRANsON. Publisher,
Raleigh, n. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-11
NORTH CAROLINA INVENTORS

5. Senate, Washington, d. q
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17
Uses OF Giyesfine,

So few Of US appreciate the mar val.
liable qualities Of glycerine, and / how
many ways Il may be used. In ,se Of
thirst in fever patient few dro d ap-
piled to the lips or tongue vii allay
thirst, and an irritating cough ay be
allayed by the use of 1t. For fistu ency,
use teaspoonful after each meal APP
piled to the shoes, glycerine ID great
preservator Of the leather and wi ! pre-
vent wet feet by keeping out vater.
Equal parts Of bay rum and gly crime
applied to the face after shaving i, very
soothing and cooling TO the skin. A few
drops of giycerine put into fruit il rs the
last thing before sealing will clip to
keep the preserves from moulding c top.
Il will prevent the hands from chs piping
or cure them II they are chapped. Two
or three drops will often relieve Oh pain
iii baby's stomach. In short, th, uses
Of glycerine are innumerable.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17

A BIG PoRKER.-Wm. Ii. Trav-
ers, Of Cabin Creek, Dorchester
county, has slaughtered his big
hog, believed to be the biggest in
America for its age, eighteen
months, and which it is estimated,
fully 5000 people went to see, some
riding as far as 25 miles. 1t drew
the attention Of many Talbot peo-
pie, and some betting on its weight
was done. The animal was killed
on the 18th Of December. Three
bullets from a No. l English bull
dog revolver was fired into him and
he was then stabbed seven times to
kill him. Hung up, the hog meas
ured in length 9 feet 81 inches and
weighed dressed 947 pounds. He
was the cross of o Poland China
boar with q Jersey SOW, and was
one of O litter OF ten pigs. Mr..
Travers thus describes the last days
Of feeding the huge animal: eve
fed him on ground wheat meal. one
gallon three times . day, made up
with milk, for the last three
months. For the last week or two
he had failed in eating. In fact,
he could not stand on his feet long
enough TO eat . meal" or the ten
pigs in the same litter eight of them
were sold at eight weeks old for
$3.50 each, and one was slaughter
ed when seven months old and
dressed 2S9 pounds.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17

Never 60 to bed with cold or damp
feet
Never lean the back upon an, thing
that Is cold.
Never begin a journey until ter q
good breakfast has been eaten.
Never take hot drinks and then 20 i'm
mediately out into the cold.
Never fail to keep the back wei COW
cred, especially between the sho Ilder-
blades; also, the chest well protected.
Never breathe with the mouth open
In sleeping In cold room, but est ,blish
q habit of breathing through the ose.
Never omit regular bathing, for un-
less the skin is in active conditioa the
cold will close the pores, and favor con-
gestion and other diseases.
Never ride in an open carriage near
the open windows of car for q m Iment
Immediately after exercise of any kind.
IL is dangerous to health, and even
life.
Never strain the voice In the effort to
speak while hoarse. Wait unit the
hoarseness is recovered from, d the
voice may be permanently injur d, or
difficulties of the throat produced.
Never continue keeping the back ex-
posed to the heat after IL has come
comfortably. II is delibitating o do
otherwise than merely warm the back
by the fire.
Never go from q warm atmo. phere
into cooler one without keepin, the
mouth closed, so that the air may be
warmed in It's passage through the nose
before it reaches the lungs.
Never stand still In cold weather for
any length of time in the outdoor air,
especially after having taken active ex-
ercisc; and never stand long on the ice
or snow, or where the person il e. posed
to cold wind.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17

So common are inquiries about hog
cholera and treatment that DR.. 8. =. Sal
mon, chief of the government bur sau Of
animal industry, has brought out q bull
letin upon the subject, from which tech
nical language is conspicuously bsent.
He says the difference between iolera
and plague, though real. is diff ult to
distinguish by the unlearned, and 8 both
are treated practically alike in every es-
sential feature, the distinction is of no
Importance in controlling the dis eases.
Cholera is particularly fatal TO young
swine, sweeping them away when cid
hogs escape. Old animals have great
er power TO resist the virus thar have
the young. Also hogs that are slightly
effected and recover are capable of re-
sisting the contagion on the premises
while other swine brought in will con.
tract the malady. This important fact
should be kept in mind always when ap-
plying preventive measures.
Virus of cholera Is more tenaci Gus of
life and more powerfully rcsists tie con-
ditions that effect the vitality of bacte-
ria than does the virus Of swine plague.
II Is spread more easily also and COM
municated to healthy animals. swine
contract the cholera bytaking the virus in
food or drink, in air or through wounds.
Plague il usually inhaled.
The time elapsing between infection
and the appearance of the disease varies
from four to twenty days. During this
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17

The first lambs Of the season arrived
at Mr.. Jos. H. Keys Saturday last.
Fred Maddox, the infant son of Jos.
III. and Matte n. Key died a, Tudor
Hall" Leonardtown, December 10th.
1896.
Mr.. William III. Dawson, who for
some time past, has been merchandising
At Edelen's old stand, Leonardtown, has
removed to the store at Russell and
Dawson's mill.
James Smith, the negro murderer of
Miss Margaret Drown, who, since his
sentence, has been confined in the Ralti-
more City Jail, viii be taken 10 MARI
boro' Friday morning and there hanged
between the hours of 10 n. m. and 2p.
m.
We have received the December num-
Der of the Ladies' Home Journal. 42l
Arch St., Philadelphia, Penn. The
Journal is an ideal paper for the ladies
and anything that interests them should
and will interest gentlemen. This is
just the paper to send your lady friend
for a Christmas present. Price, 81 n
year.
John Henry Mills and Margaret A.
Butler, two of the best known colored
people in Leonardtown district, were
married at st. Aloysius church, Leon
ardtown, Tuesday evening last. Henry
Mills is one of the "brag' fiddlers Of the
county. In the application for the IL
cense his age is given at 81 and his
brides age is set down as 6S.
We invite attention to the prospectus
Of the Scientific American elsewhere
published. The Scientific American Is
authority upon inventions, improve
ments in machinery, scientific topics,
etc, and gives the cream of the worlds
information upon those subjects 1t is q
valuable paper for any one of an inquir-
ing mind. Mum & CO., 1851 Broadway,
New York City.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17

The wife of Mr.. u. Robinson, a prom
inent lumberman of Hartwick, NY,
was sick with rheumatism for five
months. In speaking of it, Mr.. Robin
SON says: "Chamberlain's Pain Balm is
the only thing that gave her any rest
from pain. For the relief of pain it can
not be beat" Many very bad cases of
rheumatism have been cured by IT, For
sale at 50 cents per bottle by VIM. F.
Greenwich & Son. Leonardtown Jos. S.
Matthews, Valley Lee. and all country
stores.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17

Everything tends to the fine and
superfine. Luxury is the watch
word of the hour. Never were
women more beautifully gowned
than at present, nor the small ac-
cessories Of the toilet more artistic
and, alas extravagant.
Glossy velvets, shining satins,
glittering galloons and embroider-
les, exquisite laces and lovely colors
all combined make the gown of the
modern woman a fairy-like creation
which Solomon in all his glory
could not hope to rival.
There is no arbitrary law of fash.
ion in the modes of the winter of
'96-'97, and so the result is q pleas
ing ollapodrida of styles, and, what
is more, every woman dresses as is
most becoming to her individual
style of beauty-or ugliness-and
the result is charming.
One of the newest combinations
10 that of q chiffon bodice with,
cloth skirt aud sleeves. The gown
to be worn at the opera house this
week is of gray cloth aud sleeves,
with Q bodice of white chiffon over
pale blue silk, finished with q fall
Of creamy lace, turquoise buttons
and stock of pale blue velvet COW
cred with a frill of lace.
Velvet bodices in light colors are
exceedingly chic, and not so expen-
sive as they seem at first glance, as
the front is invariably of chiffon
over silk, and the rapidly diminish
ing sleeves make no inconsiderable
difference in the quantity of mater
ial to be purchased.
AS to sleeves, which by the way,
from time immemoral have been
the hallmark of fashion in a wo-
mans gown-their variety is legion
but dimeneundo is the trend of
their progress. For the jaunty lit
tie street jacket the tight sleeve is
the mode. the only allowable full
ness being one or two little plaits
on the shoulders.
Sleeves in evening dresses are
short, but make or mar bodice.
They are pulled, frilled or plated,
plain they must not be. The long
sleeved evening gown also appears
among the latest fashions, a boon
to the unfortunates with scrawny
arms.
Velvet coats are exceedingly
swsgger for street wear. The new
est are made with the loose box
plated back and front or with the
blouse effect, are belted in with
jeweled belts, and finished with q
vest of ermine or of cream lace.
At the theatre the other night charm
ing gown was seen in red and pink, a
daring combination. The skirt of gera-
mum red silk was perfectly plain, while
the bodice of pale pink silk covered with
white chiffon was further decorated with
a fascinating little bolero of geranium
red velvet, edged with dark fur
Black evening dresses are the most
economical investment of all for the wo-
man who does not boast many such
gowns. 1t is always distinguished, al
ways in good taste, and in nine cases out
of ten becoming.
Black relieved by q color is always q
striking dress, and by changing belt and
stock it may be sufficiently varied to sat
isfy its most tickle wearer. A black
tulle bodice may be worn with girdle
of nastuftium-colored velvet and loose
spray of nasturtiums on the shoulders,
or an amethyst ceinture and big bunch
of violets may serve it for another &C.
casion.-Phsadelphid Record.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17
Increased Travelling Facilities.

The Steamer Essex, of the Weems
Line, will leave Baltimore at p. m, on
Wednesday and Saturdays, December 0,
10, 10. 10, for Washington calling at
Returning, will leave Washington, Mon
days and Thursdays, December 10, IA, IL
and 81. These special December trips
viii afford exceptional travelling facili-
ties fer residents along the Potomac and
will no doubt be well patronized.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17

Having to move my goods back to my
old stand, Maryland Springs, Qor rea-
sons over which I have no control !, win
still carry ON my business in the q neral
merchandise. ! will be very glad 20 see
any Of my old Leonardtown customer.
and ] take this method of thankinl them
for the liberal patronage they ga re me.
Respectfully,
WIZ. III. DAw sos.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17

Clerk Greenwell has issued licei SEES to
marry to the following persons:
WHITE:
Thos. Vincent Harding and b ,rnice
Hayden.
George w. L. Hill and Mary L. Mat
tingly.
BLACK:
John II. Cant and Mary Rosa Butler.
jeremiah spicer and Sarah Nor ,an.
John Henry Mills and Marga ret A.
Butler.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17
Fourth Quarterly xsstsns

for st. Mary's Circuit n. Z. Church,
South, will be held Sunday, Dec. Goth.
Preaching at Mechanicsville at II 80 A.
NJ, and at Bethel z p. NJ. by the Presid.
ing Elder, Rev. j. Z. Armstrong.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17
COUNTY NEWS.


in every variety at Mrs. Laura A. tones,
Brown Store. Handsome china, glass
and all Christmas novelties; and a SOU.
venir to each customer purchasing dol
lars worth of Christmas goods.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17
SOUTHERN MARYLAND
REAL ETATE AGENCY,

1910 r ST.. n. W., wasbI eton, ID. c.
t. WANTED FOR PURCHASERS
S. Nary's county lands, desirably located
and reasonable in price. Write me giving
full description and all particulars.
g IT CALVERT & co
Yale p sE
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17

| Services every Sunday 10 a. m. sun
day School Itt30 a. m. service and SER
mon.
First Sunday in the month Holy CON-
munion.
Sunday night services ton moonlight
nightsl are announced from the Chancei.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17
!:

ern !:
y. William Z
lied Agent and
hutuai Fire In.
ling Point, Ms
as snch is au-
Itions, effect in
rs thereon , is
VS., resolutions
the Company.
", however. to
4 OF the condi-
| 1y policy con-
| the Company.
i, whara,1f the
| rotary Of said
ir hands here
the Corporate
esident.
Secretary.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17

There viii be Supper and Dance for
the benefit Of Sc. Nicholas Church, We'd
nesday evening, December S0th, 1896, at
the vacant storehouse and dwelling of
Mr.. 8. B. Hammett, situated ON the road
leading from Jarboesville TO Great Mills.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17
FOR THE SENATE.

Aesws Editors Hundreds of gentle.
men throughout the county, friends and
political admirers Of Mr.. WILLIAM ii.
DAWSON, present him TO the voters OF
St. Mary's county for o seat in the next
Senate OF Maryland, and, II he viii consent
TO serve, he will be warmly supported by
Jane 25s MANY Worms.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17
Wool I Wool |

WILL pay for wool the highest mar
w ket prices. Want Il for factory
purposes.
Sacks Furnished Free.
No Charge For Drayage.
The cost of freight the only expense
to shippers. VIII dray at my own ex-
pense from any depot or wharf from any
quarter of the city.
If you desire to save money and all
middle mems expenses ship direct to
LEWIS H0PFEmmalR.
DEALER IN
HIDES. WOOL, fURS al SnER SKINS.
Southeast cor. 10Th 4 cSis. Il. w. Enliagiss. D. c.
REFEREScE-Riggs & Co., bankers or
any reliable business house In Washing
ton, ID. {. Aug 6-y.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17
Notice TO Debtors.

Parties indebted to 8. Z. Welt are notified 20
make immediate payment. The recent death
Df Mr.. John l.. Welt necessitates a prompt
Dec, S.-tf 8. IL. vfETT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17
NOTICE.

/ beg leave to call the attention WI
Of the public 70 the fact that ann prepared 10
furnish Steam Engines. Saw-Mills, Threshers,
Grain Drills. &C., at very low prices and on easy
terms. i am also the manufacturers agent for
Buggies and Wagons of all kinds. OF which
keep q stock on hand. Call TO see me and be
convinced that can srye you money.
J. w. GRAVES.
Sept Eft.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17

gant hearse
and caskets,
at GREAT
with n full
of the latest
we are pre-
IN either shop
on the most
fders quickly
|hdertakingat
|cksmith and
be carried on
& BRO,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17

fton Factory,
RISE and a full
rs. ROBES. &C..
lnerals at the
reasonable
furnished
80; collins in
w friends for
ance of same.
]. PRICE.
|AwREEcE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-12-17

Three gentlemanly clerks to wait upon
you, who will convince you that is TO
your advantage to buy of
WIN. A. LOKER.
Dec i--tf. LEONARDTOWN.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-04-04
THE ELECTRIC SPIRIT.

With wild wings fettered ride the wires.
My life finds issue in binding fires,
Bright shapes are wrought by my flying
breath,
But my touch is fame. and my kiss is death.
Since man hath bound me with coil and chain.
Nor sea nor space can his word restrain,
wind my circles OF burning speed
The round globe over to serve his need.
OF warning winds am king and lord:
The storms come welding my radiant sword
laugh in light as the swift strokes fly.
The sullen thunders make slow reply.
With mystic passion yearn from far
To my secret home meath the northern star,
And thence, on the vast black walls of night,
fling great rays from my gates Of light.
Time fees before me. and none may know
My course as from star to star go,
For am life. In the utmost dark
Gods touch enkindled my fervid spark.
Think We to know me, o We who raise
My torch Of flame on the world highwaAs
Ask him whose throne is the central light
Of countless suns in their wheeling flight.
With fierce strength fettered, ride the wires.
Prometheus spirits have tanned my fires,
But God alone, in his chosen hour,
Can free the force Of my nameless power.
Marion Couthouy Smith.