The National tribune., 1897-01-07

Capt Jack lie q conspicuous figure at every
National Encampment of the Grand Army OF
the Republic lie is usually an Aid on tho stan
of the Cor,mander-in-Chief, and rides at the
head of the procession in his picturesque garb.
He is as straight as an arrow, and is always /
mounted on a good horse.
Capt. Jack is self-edueatsd. never having |
gone to school ia his life. Born In ireland of |
Scotch parents. who were refugees, having |
taken part in a radical uprising At Glasgow, |
life picking slate in the coal mines Of Pennsyl-
wanna. Not till he lay woanded in the Satter- |
lee Hospital Philadelphia after participation in |
the battle Of Spottsylvania Courthouse, vas he |
tanght The magic Of books By Sister Of Charity |
in cirrge After the war he became scout on |
the great plains. and WAS one OF the most daring
officers in the Government employ. He became |
Chief Of the United States scouts and performed |
important services In the indian campaign OF
1875 history Of the campaigns Of Crook
aud Custer arc foil of his schievemesh.
Capt. Crawford hes served - Government
Indian Agent at Fort Craig, N. H.. where his
family reside He has succeeded equally well
sslf-post lecturer. contributes ct stories TO
current periodicals and publisher OF his own
compositions
But beside all the praise that msy b awarded
him for his achievements, whether - soldier,
orator, patriot or poet, his chief claim to high
never violated pledge made to his dying
mother that he never wosld taste Intoxicating
liquor Of any kind.
This pledge lie has kept through oil the hard
vicisstudes OF bis varied and dsshing lifA On
all his wild rides. cold. hungry. pursued BY
savases in the heart of the unbroken wilder
nsss, in the hants Of the toughest Of men be
has never yielded TO temptation, or biunted his
moral sense by finding temporary strength in
the dangerous foe that comes in the guise or Q
friend, too often, to the best OF men.
His poem. Mothers Prayer" commentaries
this promise. is CITE of his fagorites, and closes
- follows:
20. my brother. do not drink Il.
Think of all your mother said.
While upon her death bed lying,
Or perhaps she is not dead.
Dont you kill her. then. pray you.
Size has got enough of cares.
Sign The pledge and God win help you.
Hyon think OF mothers prayers"
Capt. Crawford was q member from New
Mexico OF the National Committee which noti-
led William Mckinley of his nomination by
the Republican Convention at S.. Louis for
President. While in Canton he called upon the
President Of tho Loyal Home Workers, where
ne heard Lenore Sherwood, OF the L.H.w,
sing number OF songs. few days after his
departure he Sent her the following lovely
lyric, which will be set to music.
WILL YOU SING AGAIN FOR NE
When the Summer days are over
Aud the leaves begin to fail
Wien the whip poor will is silent,
Aud lbe IL over ALL
Wien ihe song birds cease their singing
Aud desert the old brown tree,
Tel nie. tell me. fair Isenore
VIII yon sing again for me?
When the Summer days are over.
And the Winter nights long
10 my little mountain cabin
viii bear that good Old song:
As close my eyes twill echo
II would lay down aud dccn
Then again la happy Greenland
You i'll sing that song Tor me-
when my Summer days are over
Aud my light is burning low,
When the bugle tap is sounded,
Add my time is come to go,
Twill speak of yos TO mother,
When her angel face see.
And when the Mister calls you.
You viii sing again Cor nae.