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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Squire ]. J. Winscott, who served
several terms - . councilman: ~ am
bitterly opposed to the proposition. I
went through one siege of bonding
Mexico In I'll or W, when We bor-
rowed the money from Joel Haden, Of
Columbia, and gave . big bonus for
funds to plow and cultivate the
streets and thus created Q debt which
hung over the city for many years.
And now I think II the present people
will take q view Of the past history of
Mexico they will all be opposed to this
measure, because We have money
accumulated % revenue of the city to
FIX the town In much better shape
than it Is II 1t was properly applied.
We should 60 ahead and expend the
money "a We get 1t, In needed places,
and not 60 In debt to secure funds to
waste and squander. If the matter
was properly looked at by our city
'dads" they would produce revenue
to put large improvements on our
streets every year and not waste 1t in
useless repairs, as has been done here
tofore In many instances. For exam
pie, beginning to improve without
knowing how much revenue is at their
command and thus making q botch OF
the thing. Yes, sir, I am opposed to
1t from start to finish"
o. Z. Brown, bookkeeper for T. ].
Gibson & Co., eggs and poultry deal
or, makes these remarks: GAN the
public health demands q better system
of sewerage. Secure the necessary
funds for that purpose. II no other
plan Ia feasible bond the city. Don't
issue q bond for macadam. The citi-
zens of Higginsville, Mo-, is putting
down four blocks of brick paid for by
subscription. II the proposed issue of
bonds for street Improvement Is for
the purpose of showing public spirit,
II the city must be bonded, let it be
done for the purpose Of erecting a
hrst- class High School building. Wait,
anyhow, until the Advance Agent
of Prosperity bills the town."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24
BURIED ALIVE.
VIM. Lloyd and Angie May Are Hav-
ing a Cool Time Under Ground
in Ohio.

CINCINNATI, o., June 17.-William
Lloyd and Angie May, the latter of
Columbus, are buried under six feet
OF earth in Hillsdale Park. The police
want to dig them up, but hesitate for
fear they may kill them. Lloyd was
buried Saturday night under the aus
pices of the Ohio Liberal League to
expose the so-called Hindoo burials
claimed to be done by aid of hypnot-
ism. Miss May was buried con the
sly" yesterday, and when the police
came she laughed at them through a
10-inch tube and invited the officers
to come down and arrest her. Lloyd
and the woman will be exhumed at 4
O'Clock to-day. They say it is cool
down in their graves. Neither have
eaten anything since being buried, but
Lloyd smokes cigarettes now and
then. When he is exhumed he will
have gone sixty-two hours without
food or drink, and says it is simply a
test Of physical endurance. Both are
dressed in burial robes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24
More Facts and Figures
TO BE CONSIDERED BEFORE MAX
ING UP YOUR MIND ON THE
BOND QUESTION.
Receipts and Expenditures Based Up
on q Years Business of the City
A Small Surplus to Pay Bonds
and Running Expenses.

The LEDGER has been at some
trouble to set the people right in the
matter of the financial condition of
Mexico SO that they may form a cor
rect conclusion as to the question of
placing a debt upon the city.
The figures given below are abso-
lutely correct and a contradiction of
the same Is challenged.
When you get to the figures $2,SO3
in the column ponder over them we'll,
for they represent the total sun left
to pay the one bond each year and the
interest thereon, and all other expen-
Q that must, from year to year, be
met by the city. The statement will
bear q second reading.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24
From MeYico.

There was quite a crowd of young
people from this city who drove to
Jas. Ford's place Wednesday night to
attend q lawn party. They were as
follows:
Messrs. Joe Northern, Geo. Rodgers,
Ned Turner, Jim Mundy, Clarence
Brown, Fred Morris, Geo. Bruce, John
Potts, Oscar Lewis, Fred Steele, Eus-
tace CAN'T, and Misses May Lewis,
Nell Lewis, Annie Potts, Della Tully,
Maud Dowell, Nell Pitcher, virdfs
Northern and vada Harrison.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24
MURDER CASE HIS RUIN.
Thinking Over 1t Drove a Macon, Mo-,
Man Insane.

MACON, Mo-, June 17.-Another vic
tim has been added to the Stillwell
murder case. John Waller, 81, son of
VIM. Waller, of Leonard, was taken
this week to the insane asylum at st.
Joseph. He has lost his mind since
the tragedy that so greatly stirred up
all this part of the State, and has been
growing worse all lifetime. Sunday
night he disappeared and was found
later on at Hannibal, where he claim
cd to be employed as a special de-
tective to ferret out the 8
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24
Interest Paid,

The interest and costs, amounting
to about $500, on the $500 debt con-
tracted by the Salsmander Company,
has been paid by Conrad Dixon, and
the advertised sale of the works is in
consequence stopped.
MIR. Dixon, of New York, is a large
stakeholder in the company and
brought W. B. Holman, Of st. Louis,
along as attorney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Wyatt Hughes has returned to his
home in Danville, KY, after q two
weeks visit with his son ,Eph. Hughes.
Mr.. Hughes is So years old and is as
lively and jolly as q man of half his
years. He says that he never comes
to Missouri without benefit to his
already excellent health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Says the Vandalia Leader: @. G.
Daniel, who attended the Bankers
Association in st. Louis last week,
made an effort to secure the next
meeting for Mexico. 1dr. Daniel Is
always working in the interest of his
county,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

A party of campers from Mexico
have rented the club house dow on
the Auxvasse for one week and will
take possession to-dsy. There Is no
better place in this county for An out
ing than down on the Auxvasse.-Aux-
vase Refietp.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Miss Grace Hollopeter is the guest
of friends in the vicinity of Champ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Rev. J. w. Robbins and P. Wizard
ing have returned from Lexington,
where they attended the State Sun
day School Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

After serious illness Hoods Sarsa-
parilla has wonderful building up
power. 1t purifies the blood and re-
stores perfect health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

LATE Newkirk is in Hot Springs,
Ark, for his health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

A bicyclist in Atlanta, Ga, turned
to the left instead of the right on Sun
day. He was buried Monday,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Mr.. Alvin Stewart and wife,of Kan
sas City, are visiting Mr.. Stewards
sister, Mrs. H. B. Smith, of west
Mexico,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Mrs. Stockton, of Laddonia, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas
Helm, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Miss Clara Treloar is in Jefferson
City visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
Silver,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Frank G. Harris, a young attorney
of Centralia, formerly of Audrain,
was admitted to the Boone county
bar this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

FIGURES demonstrate facts and It il
facts the people are looking for In the
matter OF bonding the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Mrs. A. L. B~ranstetter, of Vandalia,
is the guest of her brother, James
Layne,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Mrs. Tom Northern and daughter,
Miss Verde, are the guests of Benton
CITY friends,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24
Uses for Salt.

uses IOl 6alG.
Salt puts out fire in the chimney.
Salt in whitewash makes it stick.
Salt and soda are excellent for bee
stings.
Salt used in sweeping carpets keeps
out moths.
Salt thrown on a coal of fire which
is low will revive it.
Salt and vinegar will remove stains
from discolored teacups.
Salt thrown on SCOT which has fall
en- on the carpet will prevent stain.
Salt put on ink when freshly spilled
on a carpet will help in removing the
spot.
Salt in the oven under baking tins
will prevent their scorching on the
bottom.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

THE Republican Senators have got
the caucus record up to four a week,
in their efforts to keep together on
the tariff, and it may come to a daily
caucus before the bill is passed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

The gentlemen from Mexico who
attended the banquet given by the
Central Masonic Lodge, 81, at Central
school house, state that they were
royalty entertained.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Mrs. Mollie Plummer, of Springfield,
Mo-, is here on a visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Jones,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Miss Aliene Givens, of Columbia, il
the guest of Miss Frances Karnes,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Sick headache can be quickly and
completely overcome by using those
famous little pills known as"DeWitt's
Little Early Risers." For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Prof Wauchope left to-day for 90
lumbia to attend summer school at
the University preparatory for the
coming school year, which he teaches
at MarshalItown, Ia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Richard Kelley, who has been at
tending William Jewell College, has
returned home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

FEk6NCH REMEDY
produces the above results in.30 days. II act,
Soserfuiiy and quickly. Cures when ali others tsiI
Loune men VIII regain their lost manhood, and old
nESIsO. IL quickly and surely restores Neryous,
ness. Lost vitality. Impotency. Nightly Emissions,
- rover. railing Memory. Wasting Diseases. and
al effects Of self-Abuse or excess and indtsc,s.snn
snich units one for study. business or msrrisse. n
not only cures By starting ct the seat of disease bnt
great nerve tonic and blood builder, bring.
ing oack the pink glow to pale cheeks and re
storing the IRE OF youth. Il wards oH Jnssnit,
10 Insist on having REvIYO, No
osner. IL can be carried 10 vest pocket, By mail
i've written guarantee TO cure or refund
sho money. Circular tree. Address
Royal Medicine Co, ' sR RIsssssfn s..
For sale at Mexico, Mo-, by ]. F. Lew.
eilyn and Woodbridge & Purdy,
d&W DRUG9Isrs. Ivr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Mrs. 8. M. Enslen, of Martinsburg,
was in town on business Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

Miss Bessie Davis is slowly improv-
ing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24
A. W GLEASON,
r- r

- Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure 10 taken intern
ally and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
F.J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
pS-Sold by druggists, 75c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY.

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he Ia the senior partner of the Arm of
F. J. CHENEY & Co., doing business in
the City Of Toledo, county and state
Aforesaid, and that said firm will paw
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOL.
LARS for each and every case Of GA.
TARRH that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this sixth day of De-
cember, A. D., 1885.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-06-24

CITY REVENUE.
Collections by Wallace, last set
Element, which ia the largest
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-09
Sale Your Money

See my special bargains in
nice small farms near the city.
J. H. LIVINGSTON,
Room 7, Union Block.
Ind
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OCALA OCCURRENCES
General and Personal Items of lntereS
About the City and
Vicinity
r. r. Carroll, City Editor.

-fIecker's buckwheat at Gerigs
Dried figs IS cts. lb. at TT ,xler's
Will Ross left for Gainesville
to day on short business trip.
]. A. Packard, of TT, Meade, is
in town On business.
Col. E. L. Robertson, of Brooks
vile, Is in town on business.
D. M. Boney has put in a fine
brick oven in his bakery.
J. H. Phelps is recovering from
a very serious ten days illness.
P. Kirkland, of Savannah, is a
guest of the Montezuma.
The Thatcher-Smith Comedy
Company, ten in number, are stop
ping at The St. Denis.
E. c. Hood, jr., of Columbus,
Ga, a former Ocala boy, is regis
tered at the Ocala.
o. H. Gutridge and wife, of
Atlantic City, N. Y, are late ar
rivals at The Oca'a.
Attend Thatcher & Smiths
. Comedy tonight. Tickets on
sale at II. B. Masters.
Reserved seats for Thatcher &
Smiths Comedy tonight on sale
at II. B. Masters.
Judge w. A. Hooker arrived
home Yesterday from Atlanta
where he has been attending to
some legal matters.
c. S. Young, of Orleans, the
pew school superintendent for Cit
rus county, spent yesterday at the
Montezuma.
Mrs. n. I. Gottlieb and little
daughter have returned from Sa-
vanrah, where they have been
visiting relatives for several
weeks.
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COUNTY DIRECTORY.

SOCN DINEC1 OR1.
Senator-Dr. S. A. Bitch, Bitch
ton.
Representatives-W. K. Zewad-
ski, Ocala; Alfred Aver, Lake
Weir.
Judge Circuit Court-W. A.
Hooker, Ocala.
Clerk Circuit Courts. T. Sis
trunk.
County Judge-James H. Hill.
Sheriff.. d. Hodge.
Treasurer-A. K. Griffin.
Collector-F. d. Pooser.
Superintendent Public instruction
w. D. earn.
School Trustee, First District
F. E. Harris.
Surveyor. B. Moorhead.
County Commissioners-F. A.
league, Ocala; Emanuel Gray,
Ocala; Martin Chitty, Elem
ington; w. E. Allen, Mcintosh;
w. w. Jackson, Moss Bluff.
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For One Week.

The Thatcher & S NTH Comedy
Company will open for a full
weeks engagement at the Opera
House tonight. Everywhere they
have appeared they have received
the highest encomiums of press
and public. The leading artists
are of recognized merit and the
repertoire of attractions includes
the leading comedies played in
the leading houses of the coun-
try.
-A'good Marion county broom
for Is cents at Gerig's.
The Ocala Choral Society met
in Witness hall last night for their
regular weekly practice. The at
tendance was very good. and some
excellent music was rendered.
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Rev. ]. c. Sale,I presiding elder
of the Gainesville district, will
preach at the M. Z. church this
evening.
Messrs. John Randolph and Da-
vid Walker, of New York City, are
among yesterdays arrivals at The
Ocala.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Smith and
nurse, Walter Silcot and Miss M.
E. Tegler, of Washington, D. c.,
are stopping at The Ocala.
Among the arrivals at The
Ocala we notice w. D. Davis and
wife and L B. Close and wife, Of
Schenectady, N. Y.
The Woman's Parsonage and
Home Mission Society did not
hold a meeting last Tuesday as
the attendance was SO small on
account of so much sickness in
town, but will hold a meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 2:3o o'clock.
Members urged to attend on time
as there is much to be done.
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, MA
RION COUNTY, AND CITY
OF OCALA.
STAT r.

Governor-W. d. Bloxham, Talla-
hassee.
Secretary of State. L. Craw-
ford, Tallahassee.
Comptroller-W. H. Reynolds,
Tallahassee.
Treasurer-C. B. Collins, ITALIA
hassee.
Attorney General-W. B. Lamar,
Tallahassee.
Commissioner of Agricultural.
B. WombwGll, Tallahassee.
Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
tion-W. N. Sheats, Tallahassee.
SUPREME COURT.
Chief Justice-Milton II. Mabry.
Associate Justices-R. F. Taylor,
Cater.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-09

We invite you to inspect our
spring shapes in stiff and Fedora
hats. Davidson & Van Echop.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-09

-Hecker's Pearl Flakes, Glutene
and Flap Jacks at Gerig's.
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Georgia Bank Suspends.

Word was received here late
this afternoon that the State Saw.
ings bank of Atlanta, Ga, of which
Captain H. c. Wright, of this city,
is cashier, had suspended.
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OCALA CITY DIRECTORY.

Mayor-W. S. Bullock.
Aldermen-R. B. Mcconnell, J.
H. Livingston, L, N. Green, H.
K. Smith, S. benjamin, J. A.
PittmaD, L. R. Waterman, D..
w. Davis and G. A. Carmichael.
Clerk-R. G.. Blake.
Marshall. D. Williams.
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-F1ecker fearl FlakeS, GIutene
and Flap Jacks at Gerig's.
Red Cross Cough Drops for
that cough, at the Autobiography
Drug Store.
If you want to see house full
of useful articles aud at bottom
prices go to the Racket, Union
Block.
We never speak as we pass
by; but don't you fail TO lock at
the Racket windows as you pass
by.
Spring samples in ali the latest
fabrics for suitings and trouser-
ings now on exhibition at David
son & Van Echop's.
Toilet paper and wire 5 cents
a package at the Autobiography
Drug Store.
-Whitman's super-extra can
dies and chocolates just received
at Troxler's.
Pupils wanting rapid advance
ment in Piano and Voice Culture
will find my method superior.
Lessons iven at home if desired.
Terms moderate.
Mrs. A. DUNCAN,
If o. North Pond st.
-Co!ored bosom shirts, the lat
est patterns, 75c & upwards. Da,
wilson & VanEchop.
IF you wish 70 save money
call on the Racket Tor No. 6 Price
List.
Concentrated distilled extrat
of witch hazel, for bruises and
sprains, at 20 cents a pint at the
Autobiography Drug Store.
For Rent-Two furnished rooms
with fireplaces. One block from
public square, on Main street.
Apply at this office.
! e EN- Smoking Tobacco and
Cigarettes are an absolute remedy
for catarrh, hay fever. asthma,
bronchitis and colds. For sale at
T. w. Troxer's.
Extension sole russell shoes
the kind that wear. We have
them. Davidson & Van Echop.
For Rent.-Two cottages of q
and 7 rooms respectively, 6 blocks
southeast of square; best of repair;
furnished or unfinished as desir-
ed. Apply to DR.. r. d. Fuller
over Merchants National Bank.
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c. stapyIton, pres. n. S. Budd, Cash.
LEESBURG & COUNTY STATE. BANK
A General banking business con-
Quoted. -Four mails each way
with Ocala.

WOOD For SALE-Those de-
string wood hauled in any length
can leave orders at Edwards Bros
city market, and the order will be
promptly filled. J. A. GILES. If.
We invite you to inspect our
spring shapes in stiff and Fedora
hats. Davidson & Van Echop.
TO Cure a Cold i'm One Day
Take laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. 2sc.
Concentrated, distilled, ex-
tract witch hazel at the Anti-Mo-
nopoly Drug Store at 20 cents a
pint, for wounds, bruises and
sprains.
"A special sale in Overcoats at
bed rock prices this week at U. R.
Waterman & Co.'S. Large assert
ment TO select from.
Toilet paper on wire, at 5 cents
a package at the Autobiography
Drug Store.
-Glycerian soap, 3 cakes for 25
cents at the Autobiography Drug
Store.
LosT-A black silk umbrella,
bent handle, tipped with sterling
silver, containing initials &C. r.
E." Finder will be literally re.
warded if left at Ocala House of.
fee.
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BuGklen'S Arnica SaIYn

The best salve in the world
fer cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped
bands, chIlblains, corns, and all
SKIN eruptions, and positively cures
piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price
CSC per box. For sale by F. c.
Alworth & Co.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

~ 4 - 4 D+N 4 y - 49, M Nv
Land Oshce a. Gainesville, Fla. Jan. ., Iss7.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler mas a.eG notice Of his intention 70 make
nnal proc: IN support OF his claim and that sad
proof Will y maize before Clerk Circuit Court AZ
Ocala. Florida, en- February =. 1877. viz: Ben
iamin +. Freer OF Moss B!u-. Fla. Homestead
22zg- Tor the =. r. quarter Of =. w. quarter. >.
half OF =. +. quarter sec u and :. W. quarter O!
S.'W. quarter Sec. . Up. - :. K. - +.
He names the following witnesses 70 prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of,
said land, viz:
Clarence Smith. Of Clarksylle. F.a-
William Q. Nix Of Moss BLUM, + ID
Andrew j. Smith Of : -
Charles f. Waterman Of Moss Bluff, Fla.
J, N. BARCO, REGISTER,
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Engraving

J. A. Mills, the expert jeweler
and only engraver in the city, next
door to postoffice. I-26-Imdw.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1897-04-02

Judging from the number Of feath-
ers worn, few indeed must be the wo,
men who have pledged themselves
against cruelty to the feathered tribe
! Never were so many birds called upon
to contribute their beauty to the
adornment of headgear.I
Ribbons and velvet also play some
part in the trimming OF hats, but they
are decidedly subordinate to feathers
and used only where the latter would
be impracticable.
In shape as we'll as trimming, hats
peculiar. AS rule they are small
and many have unexpected points
sticking out here and there on the
brim. One in particular, with very
fiat crown, is narrow of brim in the
front and the back, but at each side
flares out in a point that extends far
beyond the head. On occasions those
points are accentuated by the hat
trimmings, which are designed with
narrow loops and wings that rise up
ward and tend to increase the fantas-
tic shape of the hat.
Prettier, perhaps, is a hat of the
same shape, covered with tan canvas
cloth and bound with black velvet.
Two bands of velvet encircle the
crown and chou in front is held
down by brilliant buckle From
beneath the buckle two satin wings
start-wings of glorious beauty, that
extend far beyond the points of the
brim, making them truly insigniii
90 ut
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THE EGISAND INTELLIGENCER.
Is Published Every Friddyby
FRANK E. GORRELL.
TERMS.-SI.OO A Year I'm advance.

Transient observation-disclosures Square, 3
insertions or less $3.50. Each subsequent in
sertion 25 cents. Longer advertisements in
the same proportion. a space equal TO six
lines makes square. Figure work double
price.
Obituaries and Personal Communications
will be inserted at 10 cents per line.
Yearly Advertisements at Special Rates.
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2octical.
1.-THE CONFEDERITE FL4G."

The quarterly meeting of the Baltimor
Chapter. United Daughters of the Confederacy
was marked by the reading of an original pOeI
on the Confederate flag, composed and read b
the president, Mrs. Giraud Wright. The poem
is rs follows:
1.-The hands of our women made it,
Baptized in our mothers tears
And dreuched with the blood of our kindred
With hope for those tour long years.
Across vale and plain we watched it
While the tide of battle rolled,
And with streaming eyes have we followed
The wave OF each soft Silken fold.
LAS high DER our hosts it floated,
Through dust and din of the fight,
We could catch the CLINT of spear head
And the flash of crimson light;
While the blood of men who bore it
Flowed fast on the Redeemed plain,
And our cry went up in anguish
To our God for our martyred slain.
And we wept and watched and waited
By our lonely household fire,
For the mother gave her first born
And the daughter gave her sire,
And the wife sent forth her husband,
The maiden her lover sweet,
And hearts kept time in the silence
To the rhythmic tread of their feet
LAS they marched DER vale and mountain,
While our banner rose and fell,
Though victory often crowned 1t
As the Northern hos can tell.
But the whole world was against us;
Our battle we fought alone,
I'LL the cOnQucrOrS-Wan and Famine
Babe us lay our colors down.
Gold are the loved hands that bore it,
Stilled are the brave hearts ana true,
Watching nor waiting can bring them,
Weeping is all we can do.
Light from our banner has faded,
We, in its shadow forlorn,
Have only our memories left Us,
And or battle flag dropping and torn.
IN hand of vandal shall touch it,
Ills shrlned in our heart of hearts
With dearest, hottest mem'r ieS;
And the burning tear drop starts,
While laurel we weave and cypress
For the fair, the brave, the good;
The only stain on our banner
Is the stain of our heroes blood