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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
HENRlC0 NEWS NOTES.
Regular Teachers Lectures - The
- Democratic Committee.

The teachers of Henrico county will
inaugurate their regular seies OF monthly
lectures at the County School Board
rooms next Saturday. November ..
This feature OF tt school session last
year proved to be one of the most en-
joyable and mutually helpful Of the
school year.
A schedule OF eligible speakers has been
arranged by the school authorities and
addresses viii De heard on every branch
Of pedagogy.
Next Saturday Dr. J. W. Southall. Su-
perintendent OF Public Instruction is eA-
pected TO speak TO the teachers.
All teachers are invited and HenricO
teachers are especially urged 10 be pres
emit
The Henrico Democratic Committee
held its regular meeting at the Comfy
Courthouse yesterday In the grand jury
room.
Chairman Robert Glenn presided, and
there was an excellent attendance Of
members.
Routine business only. was transacted
although several impromptu speeches
were made and the committee pledged it.
self to unity.
An urgent appeal was made for earnest
work. by the committee In getting out
full vote.
Tuckahoe School Board held its regular
monthly meeting at the Henrico school
Office yesterday morning and paid off the
accounts OF the district. including the sal
aries of teachers. Other routine business
was transacted.
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and reversed TO show the printed return
"a. i~e.. on tho back.
Insects are prevouted from falling into
llshtel lamps by a simple wire gauze at
taclmeut shaped like "a comb, vii spring
clips to fasten 10 on the TOP Of the CHM
ney. tho nne mesh OF the netting also
preventing sudden draught OF air from
exiinguishins the light.
Trousers are prevented from baggins
at the knees by a ncwIy-patented attach
ment formed OF two metallic strips hinged
10 turn IN any direction ami sewed 90 the
seams on either side Of the knee 20 stinen
the cloth and draw 10 up from the bot
tom as the leg Is bent.
A New Yorker has patented an appar-
atus for drying the hair after washing or
shamDoong, a metallic casing having a
heating stove al the bottom with air I'M
let holes, the air being drawn 20 the top
OF the casing and blown through runner
b. means OF a revolving fan.
An improved propeller FOR ships has a
number OF reciprocaung shafts directly
connected with the steam cylinders at
ono end, the opposite ends extending
through the stern OF the boat and carry
ing umbrella-like devices. which open ana
shut as the shaft rociprocates.
A Californian has designed boiler
the water. the feed pipe being curved
after 10 enters the boiler 10 cause the
water 20 revolve. the dirt gradually
falling into a funnel IN the bottom %
DO drawn of through a faucet
Fence posts can be securely anchored
without driving into the ground by means
OF a new brace. which is formed OF
cast-iron cone with shank a. the top.
on which a short post IS placed 70 drive
It into tho ground. strand OF wire
running 70 the top OF the post TO steady
II.
new hsh-hook has a curved finger
attached 70 tho lower end OF straight
shank 70 carry the bait the shank sup
porting casing with a coiled spring m
side which projects a sharp pin az tne
point OF the bait holder and catches tha
fish as soon az he takes the hook.
A uewly-des gned knife for paperhang-
ers has a roller mounted on 2 hahuleu
yoke with a sharp nlngc on one edge %
cut tho paper az the roller is turnei' the
paper being placed at the edge OF 4
straight board 10 allow the hanee OF 'he
tool 10 project over the side and make a
straight cut.
In a new system Of running gear Tor
motor cycles the power Is applied 20 a
pair OF wheels at the centre Of the truck,
with n single wheel az the 'front.' ana
rear supported by revolving carriages
to turn M opposite angles simultane-
ously and swing the cycle around as u
ia propelled
To prevent cattle from straylng on me
railroad tracks q SoutRerner ms IN
vented n crossing guard. wnich mas
platform surrounding the fahs am
cause e's a fl p 70 r'ee IN from the track
- ,,'a'form Is stepped on, soaring
the animal away.
An improved apparatus FOR melting
snow Is formed 81 a closed tank mounted
on a wagon having door ar one emo
,bro-,.,n mich tho snow is shove'ed. an
injector burner directing JET OF fame
against the snow TO thaw H. the water
flowing 10 the bottom OF the tank 70 be
emptiei into the sewers
snail brush ran be quickly removed
from the ground with a new Implement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
Transfer Comnany Meets.

A called meeting OF the Richmond
Transfer Company was held at the JEFF
ferson Hotel Friday. Every share OF
the stock Was represented In person or
by proxy. The meeting was called to
order hy Major A. W. CARRIER. president,
and Mr.. J. r.. Cox was secretary
A large amount of important business
was transacted. Owing 10 vacancy
caused by the death OF Captain c. A.
Taylor, who was secretary and treasurer
OF the company from its organization,
Mr.. J. T. Cox, auditor OF the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad.
Company. was elected TO those offices.
Mr. Cox has been acting secretary and
treasurer for several months.
Tho following prominent railroad men
were present: Il. ID. T. Myers. w. b.
Neville, w. A. Turk, +. D. Hotchkiss, il.
w Fuller. Sol. Haas. A. o. Alley. J. T..
Kirk, Judge w. J. Leake. and Nat Bowe.
The meeting lasted for three or four
hours
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
JOINT CONVENTION.
Hcptasophs Of Virginia and Man
chester to Meet Tuesday Night.


On next Tuesday evening, November
lst all the Conclaves OF the Improved
order Of Heptas0phs In this city and
Manchester Will meet IN joint convention
at Pickett Camp Hall. corner of Fifth
and Broad streets, at which time and
place the supreme officers will pay an
official visit.
1t IS not yet positively known how
many Of these Will arrive, but among
those VINO will come are Messrs. Morris
G. Cohen, of Pittsburgh, Pa. Supreme
Archon Of the order; Samuel H. Tat
tersal, Of Baltimore, Md. Supreme Sec
rotary; John w. Cruett. OF Baltimore.
Md. Supreme Organizer. and Dr. J. II.
Christian. Supreme Medical Director.
10 IS expected that every member OF
the order. both In this city and Manches-
ter viii be present on this occasion. the
first visit Of the supreme officials 10 this
city. and an excellent and interesting
programme has been arranged for the
occasion.
The arrangements are IN the hands Of
the following committee; Messrs. ii. T.
Hirshberg, chairman: L. T. Greenwood
Geo. W. Hunter. II. c. Osterbind. II. NJ
Tyler. Jacob Levitt. l.. S. Buford, l.
Kahn. A. w. Rosene. " II. Coleman
Lawrence Pool and 4. G.. Evans.
The following gentlemen compose the
Reception Committee and Will meet the
supreme officers on the arrival OF the
train from the North. arriving here on
Tuesday At 2:i5 p. m: y. r. Greenwood.
chairman j.. Falk. \. G. Evans, \. w.
Rosene. Henry F.egenhelmer and II. l..
Hirshberg.
The convention will be called 20 order
by District Deputy Henry Flegenhclmer,
OF Richmond ConclaNe No. l0Z, ana NJ.
p. F.. Greenwood, Archon OF Virginia
Conclave. No. 1e3 will welcome the visit
ing guests.
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c. r. McCLUER.
General Manager.

To The Public:
We invite our patrons and public gene
rally TO inspect our stores lN2o-lS22 east
Main. We have made a great many
improvements which makes cur stores
one of the best up-to-date grocery stores
in the country. We carry to-day the
largest and most complete He OF fancy
and staple groceries in the city. You
can get anything at our stores that can
not be had anywhere else. One visit 10
our new up-to-date stores will convince
YOU that our store IS the pace to buy
best goods for the least morey. we have
inst gotten out ore of our new price lists
which we will mail on application. our
accomrnoda tons are UNSURPASSED Ten
fast delivery wagons, new and old phones
at both stores. and a polite force 81
clerks at both stores in readiness to serve
our patT(n
S. ULLMAN'S SON,
Uptown Store roc east Marshall street,
Old and New Phone "a.
Down Town Stores. 5000 east Main
street, Old Phone Sl6: New Phone, bo9.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30

which has two rows OF teeth set e. op-
posite sides of bar which revolves IN a
frame. tae bar dragging on tne ground
unit. closs.i with brush. when the frame
is lifted and turns tho bar 10 bring tho
other row OF teeth % the front.
The length OF time necessary for an
exposure 0f o. Photographic pate or film
IS determined by a S0utherners nven-
ton formed OF a rectangular box with
= plato no one end fitted with ilnerent-
sized holes. through which an amount OF
light can bo admitted 90 sensit.zaf
plate which IS timed IS 70 changes
color
To prevent fermented LIQUORS from
roaming ard wasting the ccnfents wn-a
the cork Is Withdrawn a curves wire 3
Inserted IN the cork 20 carry a. aex.bis.
cup-shape1 valve. which rises ans dIs
the neck az the cork is pulled the wire
ioop being pressed after The brt1e ,s fn-
vsrted ana ne liquor drawn OF, With
Jut thu foam.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
Pleasant Evening.

Mr.. and Mrs. John ID. Bowles gave a
delightful birthday party on Tuesday
night an honor of their daughter Bertha.
The scene presented was a pretty one,
and was enlivened by the strains OF
sweet music. After the company had in
dulged In games, plays. and other
amuscments refreshments were served.
Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs. Purdy. Mrs. Burton. Misses Eva
and Jessie Bowles. Nettie HarwOOd, Bes-
Gle wilkinson. Fannie Thacker, Eta An
derson, Rosa Wilkinson, Lillian Goode.
Ollie Dyson. Eddie Burnett Lula
Raughan. Helen johnson and Ellen
DaV!A.
Messrs Leslie Butler Floyd Christian,
Charles Trexler. Willie Farmer Lonnie
Simmons. John Robertson. Wilmot Whit
lock. Roscoe stowe. Atwen fftz. Junius
Burnett. Howard Burton. Willie Styman
and others.
At a late hour the guests departed,
after having spent a pleasant evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
TO SUBSCRIBERS RICHMOND TEL
PHONE COMPANY.

Please add the following to your ex-
change catalogues:
NEW SUBSCRIBERS
7s7-John T.. Hankins. south Twelfth
street.
122s-Baptlst Home for Aged Women.
Harvey and Grove avenue.
lg30-Dr. Charles l.. Steel. 3O7 east Main
street.
Iesl--E. @. Gum, s15 south Third.
l2s2-W. Il. Drew & Co., 737 east Main.
1223--I. H. jenkins, 10ls west Grace.
l2s5-D. Il. T. Baker. 2J2 north Twentieth.
12S6--Dr. John l.. Davidson. 2l7 east
Grace.
l237-J. III. Neimeyer, 1914 west Grace.
123S-C. Il. Bradshaw. COZ east Main.
1229-J. T. Montgomery's Son. Is and 20
south Fifteenth.
i2i0-Montgomery Tobacco Company. 2S23
east Main
l241-Ford's Hotel. Twelfth and Broad.
12i2-Nlss NJ A. Reynolds. e0l east Main.
l2i3-J. T. Nuckos. 9 north Seventh.
l2H-H. w. Wood, % south Beech.
l2i6-E. T. Crump & Co., Thirteenth and
Cary.
PATE. T. crump G. Co.. Twentynrst and
Cary.
l2is-E. r Crump. so7 cast Grace.
12i9-A. Maupin, 1909 Floyd avenue.
l2J0-I,ichmond Railway and Electric
Company. Vine and Main.
1251--Anderson & Pinchback, 1893 east
Franklin.
1545-Dr. Il. w Rawles, 90l east Main.
CHANGES AND NEW LOCATIONS.
1l44-W. y. Sedgewick. PIP west Broad.
l452-Dr c. NJ. Miller, 800 east Grace.
625-H. NJ. Smith. Jr.. 10 south Fifth.
7S1-Hamilton Printing Company,
changed 10 Commercial Printing
Company. south Twelfth.
44-C. T.. Wexford. 400 west Grace
165-C. IL. Page. corner Twentieth and
Cary.
Sss-Dr. w. A. Deas. ZIG east Franklin.
ll0-J. G. Tinsley & Co. Crenshaw
Warehouse.
9is-Dr H. b. Teusler. 81 east Grace.
1O5e-Dr w. II. Parker 2GOl east Broad.
s22-Dr. r. +. Williams. JOS east Grace.
432-Dr. +. NJ. Nuckols. S0i east Main.
219-Farmers' supply Company, 1888 east
Main street
c. r. McCLUER.
General Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
EXCHANGE nf BOOKS.
Letter Giving Information TO the
school People.

0'nO't
The following circular letter sent out
by the Department Of Public Instruction
contains much information for those
connected with the public schools:
Richmond. Va, oct =. 1873.
TO County and City Superintendents and
County and City School Boards:
Much misapprehension appears to pre-
vail in the minds Of many school officials
and bookdealers touching the exchange
OF old books for new ones. In consequence
OF which IT IS deemed expedient to issue
this circular Of information
in making contracts with publishers
the state Board OF Education required
them 10 sell and satisfactorily 10 supply
20 the pupils Of the public schools Of the
state. for a period Of four years be-
ginning August 1. 1895. certain books at
the prices named in the printed pamphlet,
which has been sent 20 all the superin-
tendents, trustees. and teachers, and, as
far as possible. 10 the book dealers.
In this pamphlet two prices are named.
one being the retail price at which the
books are 10 be sold TO the pupils. the
other the exchange price at which the
pupils Will be- enabled 70 secure new
books 10y delivering 20 the dealers books
or the same grade previously authorized
for use in the public schools Of Virginia
As 10 what condition old books one 81
for exchange should be IN Il Is impossible
10 lay down any exact rule. In general
terms. however II Is safe to say that my
book that IS IN such condition that II may
be used by a pupil for one session IS
good enough 20 be exchanged
The impression prevails in some sec
tons that the state Board In adopting
books and making contracts with the
publishers. did not contemplate that OK
changes would take place whore Hweeping
changes We're not made This IS entire
~ erroneous. The state Board holds
that exchanges should be made wherever
cxchangab'e books are offered. whether
they are many or few.
This Department also holds that It Is
the duty OF all publishers having con-
tracts with the State Board 70 instruct
all Virginia dealers purchasing public
school books from them to use oil dill
gence IN effocting exchanges Of old books
for new ones in this way alone can
friction and trouble be avoided. The Pc
riod during which the old books may be
offered IN exchange for the new ones
should coincide with the period during
which the old books are permitted to be
used
JOSEPH W. SOUTHALLs
Superintendent Of Public Instruction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30

with Dixie Nerve ana Bone Linaincnt
viii cure rheumatism. Neuralgia. Pains
ia the pack, sides and limbs. Sprains,
Bruises Strains ana contracting mus
cles and leaders.
Dixie Nerve and Bone Linament cures
after other remedies have failed. II is
clean. pleasant TO use and as a linament
is unsurpassed. After q severe test OF
sixteen years use Dixie Nerve and Bone
Iinament has proven To be just what
is needed in the household. 1t cures the
bite Of poisonous Insects A few drops
applied nightly to a corn or bunion will
remove them without pain. See that
Won get Dixie Nerve and Bone L.nament
price Is cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
DODGING THE POLICE.
Man Believed 90 Have Poisoned the
Bagby Family ia Hiding.

Coroner lay 0r called jury a. II
o'clock yesterday 10 sit IN the case
nf eIcre. roHIre iu which o. colo
woman Ellen Jones met her death Fri
day morning The jury were adjourn
cd over 10 Tuesday afternoon at q. clock,
however. 20 await further evidence.
Coroner Taylor viii analyze the water
ueel bv the Taghy flmiy at breakfast
Friday morning. and the stomach Of
tne dead woman viii also 0e examined.
The general belief IS that arsenic was
placed either iu ihe water bucket or the
well bv some one with evil intent, and
suspicion points strongly 10 the negro
Sims. Who is said % have threatened the
family.
Detective Hall g. on the hunt for Sims,
and so far as can Doe learned the action OF
the latter bears out the suspicious of the
officers. He old not return Go bis home
Friday night although he was expected
by his wife, nor has he been located since.
Everything points to tne TACT that he is
keeping out of the way OF me police
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
a g T G Ia. e m.
ph. A The Kind You Have kkays Bought
'is' si &H2Azzzm

The author OF the grim verses, THE
Truce of the Bear" has written a new
story for the Youths Companion which
commentaries the valor Of q few troop
ers who faced death by fire In burn
ing transport II is said that all Of
Rudyard Kipling's strong and vivid pow
ers of description are exhibited I'm this
tale OF the Burning of the Sarah Sands,
which will be published in the Novem-
Der 10th issue of the Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
CITY Hall Courts.

Sui, was Instituted in the Law and
Equity Court yesterday by Forrest w.
Brown against Augustine J. Smith, chas.
NJ. smith, and WIN. NJ Smith; damages.
In the Circuit Court suit was instituted
bv r n. Taylor against ]. Frank Smith
snd George A. Smith for s2.34bl7.
w. y. Clayton qualified in the chancery
Court ss guardian Of Allen Clayton. In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
SUNDAY ACCOMMODATIONS TO BE
DISCONTINUED

The Atlantic Coast Line will discon-
tinue their Sunday Accommodation trains
between Richmond AMI Petersburg on
October 9Oth. The last train for the sea-
son will leave Richmond at 1885 A. NJ.
Returning arrives Richmond 7.20 L. NJ.
Fare for the round trip, 40 cents.
c. s. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30

a special day AT tho Worlds Fair in
honor Of Mrs. General Gordon.
Mr.. Leigh Is tho youngest son OF Lord
Leigh, OF Stoneleigh Abbey. London.
He has been I'm Savannah about one
week, and In that time has grown TO be
quite favorite among those who have
had tho pleasure Of meeting him. He
will carry away from Savannah one OF
the fairest daughters OF probably the
most honored family In this city and the
good wishes OF many new made friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
SICK HEADACHE CURED

and its cause permanently removed with
DIR. Dayid's Liver Pills. They not only
act al once on the digestive organs.
causing the food to properly assimilate.
but they thoroughly remove an oostruc'
tions and Accommodations In the stomach
and bowels and thoroughly stir the liver
TO a proper action and keep 1t perform
ing It's functions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
THERE is GOING TO BE TROyBLE,

All persons holding contracts for the
beautiful pastel pictures at Campbells
Gallery. had better use them at once 20
avoid the rush. if they wish to have them
for Xmas presents as their tickets Will
not be good after January 1st
Don't forget the number. Campbells
Studio. 800 east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
lselIon "a Nail.

The ambulance. with DR.. Gwathmey
In charge was called 10 Patterson To-
bacco Factory at 1870 o'clock yesterday
afternoon to attend a colored man na-ned
John Clements. who had fallen over
box ana badly lacerated his leg with a
nail lie was treated and LETT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
GEN. LEE LEAVES.

He Went to Washington on the Noon
Train Yesterday.
General Fitzhugh Lee. who has entire
" recovered from his recent indisposi-
ton. LEFT YESTERDAY at noon for Wash
inetou. II IS said that he has gone
there 10 consult with the War Depart
ment before leaving TO rojoin his com
maud at Savannah. IL is not known
when he will return to Richmond.
Mrs. Lee is now convalescent at St.
I.uke's Home. and It is unlikely that
General Lee will stop here when he starts
for the South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
4OEY YOURSELF

against Coughs, Colds. Bronchitis. Con-
sumption and other Throat and Lung
Troubles by using DR.. David's Cough
Syrup.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
@ n. < sI' % n r A.
B,,r,ts. a The Kind You Have NwaYs Bought
Signature at Ls>zWNE1Se!
MOTHERS. PROTECT YOUR Chill
DRi'N

from Group. Coughs. Colds. Consumption
and Throat and Lung Diseases by using
DR.. DaVid's Cough Syrup.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
Funds for Winnie Davis Monument

The following interesting article IS clip
ped from a Georgia paper.
The matter or tho general fInd being
raised by the Richmond Chapter n
Daughters Of the OCulcoeraCy fCr the
purpose or erecting monument 20 Win
ME Davis. was ore fInt touched ON
hearts; By unanimous vote Or vas decif-
ed that each chapter OF Che Georgia DE-
vision wOuid send ifs indlvi1I1l corfri-
button toward the general monument
The following contributions 10 Winnie
Davis Monument Fund have been made
All persons wishing to assist 20 this WORK
can send On their contributions al nu
early date. rs the time o. East fppr0ach-
Ing for the civine cut OF tle contract.
Reccived from Miss uunseti9rd.
Heistcrtovn. Ml.................s 90
From Miss Kate Lee. .....-....... 90
From Mrs O. ID Reid. cl.y....... 80
Through Mrs Belle =. Martin
VIM. r. Rogers. Chap T.. -. c.,
Victoria. Texas. ................ 10 %
r. +. lie Camp. u. d. c.. through
Mrs. a b. Rutler., 49,. - %
From Mrs. A. b. Hyde. Cburch
Hill. ...................... %
Total. ANNA. ..............., 70 90
Previously ACKNOWLEDGED. ......... les 90
Total receipts to date. ...... .s2o5 %
MISS II. p. HARRIS.
Treasurer Winnie Davis Mon. Asso.
2O2 East Main Street
MRS. \. V. RANDOLPH.
President Richmond Chan Z. ID. c.
pinhnnnd Va. Oct "a isns-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30

Dr. r. c. Flower. Boston's eminent
specialist Ia now at the Jenerson, where
he can he seen to-day or to-morrnw.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
STOP THAT COUGH

by using Dr. David's Cough Syrup OF
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etc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
GO To ENGLAND.

The evening Of the marriage Mr.. and
Mrs. Leigh will leave on an extended
trip east. They VIII visit the family Of
Hon T. Wayne Parker at Washington.
d. c.. and will sail early IN November
Tor England. They will reside in Lon
don.
Savannah society will dislike very much
10 give up Miss Gordon. Though she
has spent some time abroad she has
been at home good deal and has mum
Der Of friends here. 1t was during a
visit TO her sister. Mrs. William Mckay
at London that she met the gentleman
who is TO claim her as his bride she
comes OF the best American families.
Her father is a descendant of the famous
Gordon family Of the South. son Of the
arat president Of the Central.of Georgia
railway one Of Georgia's main arteries.
while her mother is the granddaughter
~ John Kenzie the first settler OF the
CITY Of Chicago. and she was the first
white child born I'm that city. The people
NJ the western metropolis have always
taken an interest in Mrs. Gordon and
her family, there having been set aside
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-30
THE VOICE ABOVE.

Lost on the drift. and where the full clouos
flow
The steep above him looms,
And strong winds out of distant regions blow
The snow in streaming plumes.
And yawns the gulf Of the crevasse below
In sapphire CLOVIS and glooms.
Along the precipice there Is no way
That he may surely tr3ad.
Slight is his foothold o01he slippery stay
That trembles TO his tread,
And chill and terrible the dying day
Falls fast about his head
Could he but hear some lowing of the herd,
Some mountain bell ring clear,
II some familiar sound one moment stirred
To guide him lost in fear!
He darcs not move. Some beckoning leading
word,
Alas, could he but hear!
In those waste places Of the earth and dim
No star shines forth at all.
Through awful loneliness enslirouiing him
He gives one shuddcring call,
While horror of great darkness seems TO swim
And fold him in its pail.
Then like blown breath Of music in the heigh
a cry comes far and low.
He thrills, he springs, lie gathers all his might
He feels rev pulses glow
His father s voice-hc needs not sense nor sight
He knows the way TO gol
Harriet Prescott Spofford in Harper's Maya
zine