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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25
BENTON T ITEMS.

CoEIcopJH1cAce u hAe heakohs
BENTON CITY, Mo-, May 24-Mr
John II. KeIlerhals, of Benton City,
has purchased q new thresning ma
chine. His son, Fred, and Bert Wad-
dington will run the machine next
fall. Mr.. John Fl. Kellerhals will run
the outfit previously purchased.
MIR. HIldebrand, on the Petri farm,
sold q COW to Tom Jones for tS5 and
bought another one with calf for esq.
Mr. r. Hiidsbrsnd gave q delightful
party TO his friends last week, and al
present enjoyed themselves very
much.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the Chris
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

David Petty returned home last
night from Nebraska and Wyoming
after an absence Of eight days. Mr..
Petty vas in the northwest corner OF
Nebraska and when he arrived there
q fearful snow-storm was raging and
when he left 1t was raining torrents.
Mr.. Petty says the country Is good
only for cattle aud sheep-raising.
They do not raise even gardens there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Andrew J. Harris and George
williams, Of Montgomery county,
were taken to Jefferson City Tuesday
to be placed in the penitentlary. Har-
rls was sent for burglary and Williams
for murder. They both got two
years. Sheriff Mccall, OF Monsgom-
cry county, was IN charge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25
went Out 70 Close the Oalf Lot.

FFuW Ie MscuH N0FuuuudHs
A Sturgeon minister told his con-
gregation last Sunday that II any
member thought the sermon too long
or too dry he was at perfect liberty to
get up and walk out. Towards the
close of his remarks one Of the par
ishioners reached for his hat and
started down the aisle. The preacher
hailed him: ''That is all right, brother;
II You r getting tired / will not take
any offense at your leaving" The
brother responded: 'That amt It,
parson; bat / have just remembered
that I forgot to close the calf lot"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25
EXTENSION OF SALE


Owing TO the continued rains and
almost impossible condition OF 1.-The
roads we have decided to continue
our sale of fine pianos one week in
order that a number OF customers liv-
ing in the country and outside towns
may have an opportunity Of getting
to Mexico to select their instruments.
We have. only a few pianos left.
Won't you be one OF the fortunate
purchasersY You can save 800 by buy
ing a plano now. JOHN BoRwEIL,
Factory Agent,
Opposite Windsor Hotel, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

President j. W. Million, Of Hardin
College, has been placed on the adj
vIsory council Of ''The Worlds Best
orations.n This work consists Of ten
volumes and the appointment is quite
3 compliment to the brainy president
Of the best women's college in the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25
Mrs. Rmma Conrad Badly Burned.

Robert NJ. ~sOhleppy, Of West Mex
leo, has received a telegram from
Las Vegas, N. NJ, to the effect that
his daughter, Mrs. Emma Conrad,
had been seriously burned. Partic-
ulars were not given. Mrs. Conrad
left Mexico about a year ago with her
husband, August Conrad, and wa
highly thought of.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

The summer meeting Of the Mis-
souri, State horticultural Society vii
be held at Pierce City, Mo-, on June
6, 7 and s. This meeting will prove
very interesting and will be largely
attended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

For the best runninglgear, elegance
Of finish and mechanical make up,
the Cracker Jack Road Wagon leads.
Ferris & Cauthorn guarantee good
results and al give You the best
prices. In buggies the Silver leads.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

DR.. JohnP. Greene, president of the
Southern Baptist Theological Semi
nary, at Louisville, KY, will deliver
the baccalaureate sermon at Hardin
College on Sunday, May rs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

In the Klondyke the prospectors
s'cache" their meat; you can do it
here. You need a Siberian Ice box,
which can be bought from Ferris &
Cauthorn. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

The following we're among those up
from st. Louis Sunday; J. W. Carson,
Tom Doty, Sam Edwards, Charlie
Morgner and son, Hugh Wakefield,
Jake Marshall, Harry Gapen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Mrs. Emma A. Foster, Deputy 6u-
preme Counselor, will be in Mexico
June / In the interest OF the Lady
Maocabees and will give several
schools of instruction while here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Clarence Brown left Sunday for
Colorado Springs for his health. Tur-
ner jackson will ill his position at
At. Browns Store. The LEDGER
hopes to see Mr.. Brown return much
improved In health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Prof. Guerne, of Hardin College.
has presented Miss Della Tully, Of this
city, with q magnificent gold medal
for efficiency in piano music. It is a
heautv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Lightning struck a Baptist church at
stevensville, Tex, killed one mem
Der and seriously shocked nine others.
A severe Etorm swept through several
counties inTexas, destroying crops and
injurfng inhabitants.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

W. IL. West says that he viii be ;
candidate for councilman from the
Third Ward TO al the vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation Of J. d.
Pratt. Mr.. West is e~nterprising and
would make q good councilman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Capt. A. W. Brandt, Of Company B,
University cadets, who won the an
nual competitive drill, will be remem-
bered by the Mexico volunteers as
Second Lieutenant Of Company l.
Fifth Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

You don't want to have to keep
your butter in a foul, ill-smelling well
this summer. Get a Siberian refrig-
orator from Ferris & Cauthorn and
keen It solid and sweet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Don't make 3 mistake and bay .
road wagon or buggy inferior to the
Craoker-Ja Jack or Silver. They are the
best money can buy and It takes lit
tie money to get them from Ferris &
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Rev. John d. vlncil, formerly Of
this city, was confirmed by the Senate
as a member OF the University Board
of Curators. The appointment was
at FIRST rejected,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

TIE appointment BY Gov. Stephens
of Walter Williams, editor Of the
Columbia Herald, as one OF the cura-
tors Of the State University, is a
selection that viii give universal sat
isfaction to the people Of Missouri.
Mr.. Williams, besides being q gentle
man of public note, is classic scholar,
q sturdy and ready thinker, an impair
tiai and vigorous writer, and the APP
pointment is one well worthy Of rec
ignition Of one Of MIssouri's most
prominent citizens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

The Fulton Sun says: P. W. Hard
ilE, Of Mexico, came over Saturday
and spent Sunday with President
Jones at the Orphan School. he re-
turned home Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Mechanics will tell you that the
Quick Meal gasoline stoves, handled
by Ferris & Oauthorn, are the safest
and best. Don't make your wife
waste her energy over q hot cooking
stove this summer. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Memorial sermon will be preached
by Rev. j. ]. Hicks at the Liberty
Street n. 3. Church Sunday, May 2s.
All comrades viii meet at hall at 10
O'Clock and attend church In a body.
A meeting of all committees and
representatives OF various lodges Is
called to meet in the Mayor 9 office
Friday evening at 1880.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

We r exclusive agents for Gage,
Downs and Her Majesty corsets. There
are no better made. FAMOUS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Wsslter morenead, Of Huntsville,
was taken to Fulton to be placed In
the asylumruesday. Sheriff Grimes, of
Randolph county, had him In charge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Rev. r. II. Cooper, as presiding
elder OF the district, conducted quar-
terly services at the Fourth street
M. II. Church in Moberly Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

SOLDIERS who have been marching
twenty miles = day through swamps
and swimming rivers viii consider
sronical the orders sent nom Washing
ton to force The fighting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

tian church will give an ice cream and
strawberry festival in Benton City, on
Saturday evening, May q. Every
one cordially invited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Mr.. Jacob schopp entertained Herr
XAVIER scharwenka, Prof. II. Walker
ling and ]. ]. Weimer last night. wm.
Kemper entertained the former at
dinner Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

MIR. and Mrs. William Lowry, of
this city, win spend a year visiting at
Castle Blayney, Ireland. Mr.. Lowry
will leave here tomorrow for New
York, where Mrs. Lowry, who Is Wis
iting in Michigan, viii join her hus-
band, and oil June 3 they will take
thsir departure for Mr.. L0wry's old
home. Mr.. Lowry ordered the lid
GER to his address at Castle Blayney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Ferris & oauthorn, as agents for the
Crackers Jack Road Wagons, have
covered Audrain and surrounding
counties with them. II you don't own
one you are behind the times. They
are tha heat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Rufus jackson left Sunday fOrwhits
River Junction, W., in charge Of a
fine horse which J, Z. Bacon, Of that
city, bought OF HIsey & Lee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Miss Amy Hutts has resigned her
position as teacher at Union school
for the coming winter and has ac-
cepted g position at Stephens Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Silver Buggies and Cracker Jack
Roadwagon are conceded by all users
of good vehicles to be the best. When
you ride in them you enjoy life.
FERRIs a CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Mrs. Geo. P. Thomas, Of Kansas
City, Is the guest Of her mother, Mrs.
Mary Worsell, on South Jefferson
street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

WHETHER or not the ceremony Il
gracefully performed, Col. AguinAldo
should reflect that the only way TO
surrender is to surrender.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Dr.. J. F. Harrison was hare from
Benton Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Mrs. NJ. L. Long and daughters, Luz
ellie and Esther, left for Sturgeon to-
day after spending the winter here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

The School Board will meet Friday
night to elect teachers for the next
term Of public school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25
National Educational Assooiation Meet.

National Educational Association Meet
ing, Los Angeles Cal, July lila.
For the above meeting the Chicago
& Alton and Wabash railroads will
sell tickets to Los Angeles and return
at $500. Tickets will DO sold June
25 TO July s and good for return par-
sage until Sept. 4, 1899.
e. 8. NILSSON. Tickat AnnnA-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

The Lady Maccabees viii meet Fri
day afternoon 81 2:1s ct K. OF p. hall.
A full attendance Il desired; business
Of importance. Rose cREAsEY, r. <.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Miss Anna Miller, Of Rush Hin, is
visiting in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. W. 7. Brandenburgsr,
Of st. Louis, are the guests Of Mrs.
Brandenburger's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin Kunkel, Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

II you care for your wife, you do
not want to see her Frustrated by the
combined heat Of the sun and a big
cooking stove this summer. Gall at
Ferris & Cauthorn's and see how
cbeaply you can remedy the matter
by buying a Quick Meal gasoline
atnua
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Miss Mamie Dix is home after
visiting in Martinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Mr.. R. 7. Camel, Of Hatton, an old
LEDGER subscriber, was in town
Wednesday and says the farmers in
his section can now 60 to work again,
Is the ground e about dry enough.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Mrs. ]. H. Rodes and daughter, Miss
Beuiah, are visiting j.. v. Williams and
family Ali
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Mr.. and Mira X. l.. Hope, OF Gem
traIia, were In town Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Miss Evans Ross has returned home
from a visit to friends and rela-
tives in 81. Louis and Covington, Ky.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Complete Advance outfit, 12-horse
engine, for sale. In good repair. For
particulars address Box $50, post-of-
Zee, Mexico, Mo. e-5tw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Rev. ], O. Reavis, Of Santa Fe, left
to-day for Blackburn to visit Rev. ].
]. Alexander, who is very sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Trunks, valises and telescopes in
endless varieties st any price you want
them. FAMOUS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. George Bur-
nell, OF Martinsburg, May IL, a fine
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Mrs. Lowell, Of Michigan, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. J.. w. Million, OF
Haldln College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Robert b. Dowell, OF Lincoln coun-
by, Mo-, Is in St. Louis looking for
his wife and children.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Otto Panhorst, Of Illinois, was the
guest OF Clarence Staples over Sun
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

baengerieSts MoberIy, June b-6.
The Wabash viii sell tickets 70
Moberly and return at st.46; sold
June 6 to s and good TO return until
Iunea 9. Z. s. WILSON. Ticket Agent
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Misses Sue Anderson and Mamie
Hallock, of Monroe City, r visiting
DR.. q. T. Varnon and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Miss Ruth Bassett returned home
to-day after a pleasant visit in Gem
tralia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Mrs. O. W. Peterson, Of Farber, re-
TUNED home to-day, after visiting
the family OF e. T. Smith.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. W. 8. Olagett will
move to st. Joe to preside about June l.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Go to the Famous for your colored
shirts, prices IS cents to 81; ready to
put on. FAMOUS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

The Legislature considered 1900
bills and passed s42 OF them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

o. A. Witherspoon Is home from a
visit in Lawrenceburg, KY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Hon. O. F. CLARK is home from JEFF
erson City, the Legislature having
adjourned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Misses Alberta Kennen and Myrtle
Lake, of Farber, are visiting Miss
Mary Minor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

There is much speculation as to the
effect OF the frost on the Missouri
peach crop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

The Missouri Board of Equalization
may attempt to tax franchises under
the present law,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Columbus, O., and Return, $3.50.
Account Of the meeting Of the
American Medical Association, June
&c. For particulars apply to
E s. WILSON,
Ticket Agent O. & A. and Wabash.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Col. Fleets Culver Cadets viii serve
as special escort to the Governor OF
Indiana at tha G. A. r. EDcampment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Who will give you q 5-year guaran-
tee on paint7 Buckner & Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

w. W. Settle Is home from Hlebes,
where he spent : few days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Where can you buy pure llnseed
oil and lead paint at s1.2o per gallon9
At Buokner & Whitney's. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Buckner s. Whitney carry the larg-
est stock of paints in Mexico and will
meet any price. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Mrs. 0. R. Waite, Of Bloomington,
Ill, Is visiting here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Miss Mary Runkle, of this city, IL
visiting In Paris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Buokner & Whitney will meet any
price on drugs, etc. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Misc Etc Graham lie home from q
short visit In McOredie.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Miss Edna Griggsby, OF Farber, and
Miss Vertie Cauthorn, Of Youngs
Greek, are visiting Mrs. Leila Phillips,
of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25
GUTHRIE & locke.

Abstracters, Leal Estate,
Loan and Insurance Agents,
Mexico, Mo.
Telephone No. 80.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

Descriptive booklet mailed upon
request BY John Morrow & Company,
Chemists, Springfield, Ohio.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25
OLD SOLDIERS, ATTENTION.

There will be an open session Of W.
s. Hancock Post at their hall room
on Saturday evening, May 9th, at s
O'Clock sharp. All old soldiers are
invited to be present, as we wish to
complete arrangements for Memorial
Day services. Members of %. L are
invited to attend. r. II. HERMAN,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25
Money! is Not NRi|lh.

1t is only good for the COM
fort it will buy. One of the
greatest comforts YOU can buy
is one Of our new accident
policies. If you want an ac-
cident policy call on OF address
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

The members Of Company L have
been invited to take part In the Union
Memorial services on May 80. All
members are requested to meet at
the LEDGER office tomorrow Thurs
day. evening at 7 o'clock to complete
arrangements. The members from
the country are especially urged to be
present at the armory Mt 1 o'clock
Tuesday. W. @. HUTTON,
Et-.a u.-~..-A
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-25

e. 8. WILSON, Ticket Agent.
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Reel Is giving UNUSUAL satisfaction as National
superintenden Of Indian Schools. There Is
81 the successes women have achieved in posi-
lions OF great responsibility. The excuses
western for, the wholesale dismissal OF their
w9nTnen employees are ilimsy and untenable..
never performed a drawer deed than when, in
ms nrst message as Governor Of New York, he
airsady r6 IN dsyoT Of Py ext extending The ,t ihrapShiso
Never In any State east of the Rocky Noun
tains toxcept once or twice in Massachusetts)
right to the ballot,
Were Governor Roosevelt to-day a candidate
her appreciation by casting a vote for him. ex-
GGpt In the four States. Wyoming. Colorado.
gain, he showed more. remarkable courage
II, ,go piaGip2 G himself A. on the side Of Justice 20
oid IN that memorable charge at San Juan.
When Louisiana adopted a new Constitution
might, vote on all questions OF taxation sub
mmltted to popular ballet The city OF New Or.
sewerage and water supply, and the women
VIII exercise this right for the first time. 1t
England d s II GiSsn op 1SS %Se% in tps q Fz the hiMe W
Ct this, put there is not one city east q the
any voice in the levy or distribution Of their
taxes. which usually they must Darn the money
to pay.
various newspapers are citing the cnso OF
Congressman. ELECT Roberts from Utah as a
irightful result of woman suffrage. or course.
there is no possible means OF knowing how
many women voted for Mr.. Roberts, but, as he
was an open and offensive opponent of woman
suffrage in the Constitutions Convention OF
Utah. 1t Is only logical to conclude that the
newly cnfranchised women would take this OPP
porinnity, to get even with him by voting
against him.. He was nominated in tho district
convention, in spite of the protests OF tho
women. aud one lady, a Mormon, stated as
her objection that - it would require all of his
time to attend to his domestic duties The
general officers OF the National Suffrage As
sociation last week. sent a resolution to Con-
gress declaring Mr.. Roberts obnoxious not
only as a polygamist, but also as n represent
atiye, of anti woman suffrage. Hence one is
justified in believing that Mr.. Roberts's con-
stitu"ncy is not of the feminine gender.
Yale University publishes a series OF volumes
cntitled " Yale Studies in English" made up OF
the most meritorious theses presented by the
students who are candidates for the doctors
degree. 1t has been only four years since
women. were admitted to the graduate depart
ment OF, this, university. and during this time
hye OF these books have been published four
Of them written by the women students.
Ida H HARPER,
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. IL.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-01-15

a success as '.Haensel und .Gretel." The com
poser Is praised especially for his gifts as
shown In the lyric parts OF his operas. In
Vienna Gustav Mailer has lately produced at
the Imperial Opera House Reznicek's opera
Donna DIANA" Herr Reznicek is the con.
ductor of the opera ut Mannheim, md his
opera has already been heard in several Ger
man opera houses, n%lthouRh such ambitious
cepted il. The success OF the performance in
Vienna. was limited. Richard Iederer's
Hob" which has been sung In sevetni Ger
man cities. Ia praised rather as an. %oratorto
than rs an opera, The COMPOSER is a self.taught
musician who began HE as 4 merchant aud
later became a painter. All this time he
studied music without an instructor. and only
q few years ago began 20 learn from Hans
Richter. dis work is also to go to The Berlin
Opera. Munich recently heard a folk opeia
called THE Piper Of Harnt." and In spite OF
the fact that the best resources OF the estnh-
lishment were put forward In both decoration
and performance. the reception OF the new
onera was no more than friendly. Ferdinand
LANCER was the composer.
Siegfried W"gner's new opera will be given
first in Munich and then In Leipsic. Hans
Richter may, be succeeded at Vienna by Direc-
tor Karl Gille. now ut the. Stadt Theatre in
Hamburg. Karl ,Goldmark's ne " opera. The
Prisoner Of War. will not after all he sung for
the nrst time in Vienna. but In Cologne.
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Foreign Notes of Real Interest.

Mrs Tan .Jok Kim late NJ s,pganor. "a bur,sd 4,
n $40 ooo conn II a decorated With snL ,o,d
and nrecious stones and the most costlv conn
ever constructed in tn, straits Settlement
A, att.mn, IN Russiarils S.yrs Mer.,ob nv ..rd.
inp A Russian bnnJ IN Abvss,ni, has f.u.d I'll.
Abyssipiars aeon ,ire1 ~ Buss;.r nr.io ,,d AZ,
be,r,pg tha uusici.nsn rt of the conrtrv
'n"r .me oirn ", u una f'r"h marking
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VAN thew be,isyed IN he IN. ramairs ., hs
t,r.r,l ur,o
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WI" 'ePr'H'hS nv uh''erSi'' III r"ri'ah'eht' mas
"r'n 'e'n' ar "F, "i""S.'heS successor 70 'he
honorary fF"ess''Sh'p Oh ancient history IN inc
w."
He"e i"e"e' "i "EmnAe company mas WIN,
ara"" tr"" inc S'He'' having roa'h"" me age OF IN
wears lie ia" p"tt III 'he "r'n'hA' cast OF Ia
'"me v ""'"'''"T' r"r s"'"e S'"r' II MAO "'"o
as stag" manager
Trouble has come upon the Q"irrr. a British sun.
day MAGAZINE. II printed stories about Queen Vie.
t"ria under the title q" HNcoilections of a Former
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-01-15
POEMS " nEAprNG.
The one who Knnn..


Thou art 80 dark. 80 terriblel Why dost thou tell
Our secrets to the sands2 I fee from thee,
Yet stu there rings within my very soul
The gloomy tale which none but We must know.
Thy heart and my heart are the same, o Seal
Thou look'st into thy bottomless abyss
Whose untold depths no eve but thine can pierce.
And secst there tho rotting bones of men
Whom thou hast murdered for thine own delight;
Ships which a within of thine hath overthrow
Fair. gallant barks that might have saved q race.
Thou hast a city sucked into thy slime.
Whose treasures even thou canst not compute
How foul. how rocking Of low villany.
Thou art at heart. O Seal
And yet we are the sane. for when I dare
10 push aside the foam Of daily lifo
And question the abyss of mine own breast,
There lie the skeletons OF righteous deeds
Which have left undone; OF noble thoughts
Which have scorned; the wrecks Of what were once
Ideals high and worthy of a man.
When l count DER how many a trusting faith
A word Of mine hath shattered. how many a wound
This careless tongue hath given. what wealth OF love
I've tramrled under foot, l mutely pray
There he no God in heaven.
Obi whisper not unto the sands thy tale,
Lest other men than | should understand
l hear thy coasgless moaning in my dreams
And wake with starting eyes and shrek. Thou licst!'
Yet dare I not GO from thee. but must watch
To see that no man comprehendeth thee:
For II the meaning OF thy snllen voice
IL ever Swallowed forth to other man,
Then he or l will find a grave among
The secrets OF thy heart.
BuRros EopER1 SryvENsoS.