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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28
BACON ON THE RlND.

A soldier fed by Eagan lay dying--n
reliet.
There was lack Of woman's cooking
too much Of Alg Der's beef,
Bat a comrade bent beside him to hea
what be might say.
The comrade, he was all bent up-he ha,
it the same way.
The dying soldier rallied as he graspet
his comrades fin,
And he said, Beware of Als (Der's beet
pressed in Mckinley tin.
Take a message and token to som.
distant friends of mine.
For was fed on putrid beef-no Bacon
on the Kind.
"When you break the news to mother,
give her this can of beef
A token from my knapsack-it may bring
some relief;
For if without funeral her sorrows
can't be Gained,
Just bury this instead of me, for it has
been embalmeed;
And have them dig the grave as deep
yea. deeper than man;
And If my Billy goats alive, don't let
him get the can.
TAcn on my tombstone don't forget to
add one little line,
Explaining it was putrid beef, not Bacon
on the Rind.
Tell my sister she can't weep too much,
and mourn and sob and cry,
For though was soldier boy, and not
afraid to die,
Yet, am even robbed of chance for
glory by this fake
cannot cen be shot to death, but die of
stOmach-ache.
And il they do not bury this, but hang
il on the wall,
To show my friends and relatives when
ever they may call
l say, If she should hang it where the
big green flies may dine,
lust warn the flies that it's putrid beet,
not Bacon on the Rind.
And when they choose senator, way |
spin Michigan,
Oh, have them choose some other chump |
besides that Alger man.
Tell my brothers and companions and
all congcnial souls
To tell my mournful story to the voters
at the polls;
How We fought the battle bravely; how
not mothers son
Had disobeyed an order or tried to break
and run;
How, when we'd fought his battles, with
courage most divine,
He fed as on his putrid beet-no Bacon
on the Rnd."
HIS voice grew weak and weaker for
just about week;
Then, writhing with commissions, he had
to cease to speak.
His comrade had writ down his words,
that they might all be read,
When the soldier fed by Eagan In foreign
lands vas dead.
And the great voice of the people rose
with mighty rush,
Till they formed beef commission with
monstrous whitewash brush.
Yes; calmly with that whitewash brush
they fixed up things so fine,
They made those rations really look like
Bacon on the Rind.
ALBA Haywood.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28
Letter List.

Advertised July 2Sth: |. J. Carrier, ].
NJ Fitch, Mrs. Griswold, J. s. Hopkins,
Mrs. 7. James, A. B. Knauss, Miss Nola
Norton, Geo. Manning, Leonard Witt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

The gas company will receive the ma
cfinery in few days, and will immedi.
ately begin to bore tor gas. Three wells
will be bored before work stops, unless
gao is discovered sooner.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Geo De VOLTS furniture factory shir.
ped some handsome bank furniture to
Mountain View, Oklahoma, Saturday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

We have no desire to enter into the de
tails of the aff'air-they are too disgust
ing and horrifying. Besides, the publica-
ton of such things are beneficial to no
one. We have stated the facts briefly as
possible. Let that suffice
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

The fl rst ship-load of returning soldiers
arrived at San Francisco, Monday. Bert
Shaugnnessey was one of the passengers
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. Mary Chollott of lola, came up
the latter part of last week, to visit Mrs.
W. F. Hampstead, returning on Monday
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Among the visitors to Ottawa, Tues
day we noticed Rev. Pulliam and wife,
A. ]. Smith and wife, Chas. Rice and
wife, John Slonaker and wife, Mrs. o. f.
Parks, Mrs. AL Black, Mrs. Ada Davis,
Misses Josie and Lucy Mills and Miss
Olive Griffin
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

The annual meeting of w. c. T. U. will
be held on Thursday, Aug. Sd, at pm.
in the First Baptist church.
A. II. HoLLINGSHBAD, Sec'y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Ed Oman, who came down from Tope-
ka to bury his little son Ralph (who died
last Saturday., returned home, Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Lewis Siglea and wife, who came down
from Olathe to attend the funeral of his
father Daniel Siglea, returned nome,
Saturday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. Tom Watson and children, who
have been down from Topeka for some
time, visiting her mother, Mrs Thos.
Bowles returned, home. Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. Charles Flint died, Monday, at
her home, near Harris, and remains were
taken to the Richmond cemetery for in
terment, Tuesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. p. S. Patton, of Burlington, who
has been visiting Mrs. Sol Kaufman for
several days, went out to Reeder town
ship Tuesday, to visit at Sam Patton's.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Rev. Hassard was up from Kincaid
day or two the fore part ofthe wee k He
says ehas a fine crop on his farm.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Charley Lacy, who has been absent
two years, returned home last Friday
night. He has been in Illinois lately.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. Fanny Brinson who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. Osborn, re-
turned to St Louis, yesterday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Miss Lila Wadley who has been visiting
her parents for three weeks, returned to
Osawatomie, Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Some miscreant undertook to steal the
slot machine at the Santa Fe depot, Sun
dav night. Failing to get it loose from
the wall, he cut it in several places with
a knife There was four or five dollars.
in pennies, in the III achine, but the fellow
failed to get the cash.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

J. W. Lewis was over from Yates Cen
ter two or three days this week. He
says the army worm has cleaned up
over forty acres of corn for him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. a. b. Vincent and daughter Ada
came down from Ottawa Saturday, to
visit Mrs. Ellsworth Trigg.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. John Rankin went to Ottawa,
Monday, on visit 10 Rev. Crawford
Rankin and sister.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

+. ID. Morrow, who is working for the
Mo. T. railroad company at Shivington,
Colo, spent Sunday here with his par
ents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

DIR. Monroe was over from Osawat-
omie, Saturday, on business. He says
Chris is working in the laundry at the
asylum.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Cephe and Will McEwen have sold
their store at Chillicothe, Mo. Will re-
turned home last Saturday. Cephe re-
turns this week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. j. {. Reed went to Ottawa, Sat
urday, to attend the assembly. She was
on the program, Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

w. s. Hannum and wife came over
from Cherryvale, Sunday. He returned
home, Monday, Mrs. Hannum remaining
for few days visit
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

VIM. Morrow and wife left Sunday, for
Enid, Oklahoma. They have been here
since February.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. Pres Bowen and children moved
to Emporia, last Friday, where Pres is
running the ice plant.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

T. p. Thompson went to Ottawa, Sat.
urday, and from there to Osawatomie.
to visit his son, Roy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

J. G. Hiatt transac ted business in the
northern part of the state the latter part
of last week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. Dan Macklin, who has been visit
ing in Missouri since the Fourth, return
ed home, Tuesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28
Mrs. Will Lane returned from Paola,

Mrs. Will Lane returned from Paola
! Monday
The army worm is doing great deal
of damage to corn.
Conway Marshall transacted business
in Ottawa, Wednesday.
Mrs. n. l.. Bowman went to III dorado
Springs last Thursday.
Mrs. J. NJ. Alexander was up from
Welda township, Tuesday.
George Crum has gone to Parsons to
take charge of lumber-yard.
w. l.. Upham and family visited the
Ottawa assembly, Wednesday.
Rolla Wagstaff left for Cincinnati, Sun
day morning to buy new goods.
ID. l.. Jones and Miss May Herbert re-
turned from Lawrence, Monday
Misses Carrie. Anna and Belle Ostran-
der went to Kansas City, Sunday.
Mrs. ]. w. Reeves, of Cnerrvvale, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Z. l.. Eaton.
Miss Bessie Davis, who was visiting in
Kansas City, returned home, Monday.
Mrs. Sadie Stiles and sons and Geo.
Vines and wife moved in from the farm
this week.
J. G. Hiatt transac ted business in the |
northern part of the state the latter part |
OF last week.
VIM. Morrow and wife left Sunday, for
Enid, Oklahoma. They have been here
since February.
Mrs John Rankin went to Ottawa,
Monday, on a visit 10 Rev. Crawford
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

John Doll and wife and Mrs. Chas. Fra
ker went to Osawatomic, Saturday. on
a visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Forsyth Crawford, of Chicago, visited
his cousin, Mrs. Geo. Osborn, day or
two this week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. Sadie Stiles and sons and Geo
Vines and wife moved in from the farm
this week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Miss Bessie Davis, who was visiting in
Kansas City, returned home, Monday
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

One of Lewis & Sons black hearse
horses died in the Richmond cemetery,
Tuesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Charley Lewis made business trip tC
Chicago this week.
Mrs. W. F. Wright went to Altoona,
Saturday, on visit.
Col. d. w. Houston went to Lawrence
Wednesday, on business.
Alva Horn came over from Osawato'
mic, Saturday, on a visit.
Judge Schoonovcr went to Kansas CITY,
Monday legal business.
Mrs. c. c. Young and daughter, Grace,
went to Ottawa, Saturday.
Ed Eatonhas purchased the Opperman
residence on Fourth avenue east.
f. l.. Masterman and wife went to
Kansas City, Monday, on Il visit.
Geo, Vines and wife are visiting VIM.
Vines and family, near Mont Ida.
Mrs. Sarah Wing went to Ft. Scott.
Monday, to visit Mrs Eva McLain.
Mrs l.. Blum and daughter, Mrs. las.
Hogue, went to Ottawa, Wednesday,
Mrs. II. L. Osborn and children left for
ST. Paul, Mimi, Saturday, on visit.
John Doll and wife and Mrs. Chas. Fra
ker went to Osawatomic, Saturday, on
a visit.
One of Lewis & Sons black hearsc
horses died i'll the Richmond cemetery.
Tuesday.
Forsyth Crawford, of Chicago, visited
his cousin, Mrs. Geo. Osborn, a day or
two this week.
Mrs. Dan Macklin, who has been visit
ing in Missouri since the Fourth, return
I'd home, Tuesday.
l. +. Thompson went to Ottawa, Sat
friday, and from there to Osawatomie.
% visit his son, Roy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. l.. Blum and daughter, Mrs. las.
Hogue, went to Ottawa, Wednesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs II. L. Osborn and children left for
st. Paul, Mimi, Saturday, on a visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. J.. W. Reeves, of Cnerrvvale, is
visiting her daughter Mrs. L. l.. Eaton,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-28

Mrs. Sarah Wing went to TT. Scott,
Monday, to visit Mrs Eva McI>ain.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-06
White
Pique Skirts,
Sl.25.

One of Summers prettiest
wash skirts is the pique. The
one here quoted is of the correct
cut, graceful in hang and
sweep, and banded around with
3 rows Of pink and blue duck
an attractive finish.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-06

bullet struck Zeiro in the left cheek
near the ear, and lodged under che skin
near the junction of the jawbone and
the ear. Immediately after the shoot
ing. Arata swallowed the contents OF
bottle of poison, and died an hour after
ward. He left note in his pocket
written in Italian, which stated that
Zeiro had ruined him financially and
physically. and that having failed to
collect but $40 of the money due him
from Zeiro he had determined that both
he and his debtor should die together.
Arata's friends say that about nine
years ago the suicide gave $500 into
Zeiro's keeping, and that he has never
been able to get it back. Arata worked
at the Almaden grocery until about
two years ago, when he was obliged to
quit on account of his health. He was
far gone in consumption when he shot
Zeiro. A wife and five children in
Strengthened circumstances are left be-
hind.
The condition ST Zeiro tonight is Sc
rious. The bullet did not lodge under
the skin but penetrated the head two
inches, and lodged under the brain.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-06

WASHINGTON, June 5.-Senator AL
lison of the Senate Finance Committee,
in an interview, said to-day:
In my judgment the next Congress
will pass a financial measure. My
judgment is also that the Finance Com
mittee will take up the financial ques-
ton anew. The bill agreed by the Re-
publican committee of the House will
no doubt be laid before US in the ma
ture of a suggestion, and we will con-
slider it. as we will do other olans
which represent common dable features.
Perhaps in the future we will meet with
the gentlemen of the House, but moth
ing definite in that line has been ar
ranged.
Il do not anticipate any very radi-
cal measures. We want to maintain
our standard, and at the same time
give the country a safe and yet fiex-
ible currency. 1t is said that we ought
to declare for the gold standard, but we
are on the gold standard now. The
recommendations of the President rel
alive to the issue of national bank cur
rency to the par value of the bonds de-
posted with the United States Treas
urer, decrease in the tax on National
Bank circulation and the payment of
gold for greenbacks: when the latter are
taken out of the treasury, are all
worthy of enactment into law, and /
should not be surprised to see them
adopted. There may be some new sug-
gestions, as, for instance, some legis-
lation regarding our silver certificates
which will remove them from the least
degree of uncertainty"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-06
A Young Man Named Arnsld is Dan
gerously Wounded.
The Trouble the Outcome Of a Quarrel
Over a Woman.
Paola Arata, Resident Of San
Jose, Shoots and Probably Fa-
tally Wounds a Man Whom He
Claims Ruined Him financially,
Then Ends His Own Life.

RANDSBURG, June 5.-John Henry
Arnold was shot this afternoon by j.
A. Mailman, alias Windy" at the
Golden Glame mine, two miles south
east Of town. The quarrel arose over
a woman, Matte Chapman, who has
been living with Windy" for a year OF
more. The three were living in tent,
and dry washing in the stringer dis
trict.
Yesterday they quarreled because the
woman was with Arnold in the pit.
This morning the quarrel was renewed
and about noon they started for johann
nesburg, stopping at Perdue's tent at
the Golden Glame mine. Here Windy
got hold of Perdue's pistol and fired
four shots at Arnold, only one taking
effect. Arnold then grabbed him and
took the pistol away.
After the shooting both men started
to walk to Randsburg, but after going
a short distance Arnold stopped with
the woman and Windy came in and
gave himself up.
Arnold was brought to town and made
as comfortable as possible. He is a
young man 70 years of age, from Exc
ter, Tulare County. He is shot through
the right lung, the ball being still in
side him. The wound is dangerous
Windy" was taken to Mojave
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-06
SAN ROGUE MINES.
Previous Reports of the Richness
Of the New PIacers Confirmed.

SAN DIEGO, June "a special to
the Tribune" from Ensenaia sent by
j. d. Edmond, a prominent business
man of this city, says the excitement at
EnSenada is on the increase over the
rich and well authenticated reports re-
cedved from the San Rogue placers
This latest news not only confirms
previous reports Of the richness OF the
discovery, but also gives still better de-
tails of the extent of the gold fields,
which are said to be much larger than
at first reported.
Manager j. H. Packard, agent of the
Lower California Development Compa-
ny, who is at San Quintin, telephones
from that place TO Ensenada that he
has even better news than first report
ed of the large area Of the placers as
Well as of their rich yield to crude
methods of dry washing
The steamer ST. Denis left Ensenada
yesterday for San Rogue Bay with a
full list Of passengers. and many who
wanted to go We're unable to secure
passage. She Will reach there aboat
Tuesday and the distance to the piac-
ers is about fifteen miles overland
Manager Packard stated in his report
that five Mexicans had reached San
Quintin with over seventy ounces of
dust. They caution all prospectors to
be sure and call at Ensenada to lake
out clearanceS as vessels attempting to
land without these papers will be Con-
fiscated.
The schooner Negus sails tomorrow
afternoon for Ensenada and the mines
with large list of passengers from
San Diego, and many more are prepar-
Ing to go. The st. Denis took seventy
eight passengers down from San Diego
FRIDAY night. Confidence in the value
OF the mines has not abated a particle
here.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-06
THE PELICAN'S CREW.
Revenue Cutter Grant Ordered to
Search for the Missing Men.

TACOMA, June 5.-At the request Of
Senator Foster and the Chamber of
Commerce, Secretary Gage has de-
tailed the revenue cutter Grant to
search among the Aleutian Islands from
the island of Attu eastward for the
crew of the missing steamship Pelican.
which left here twenty months ago
with cargo of railroad ties for China.
The chirography of the bottle mes
sage from Chief Officer Patterson stat
ing that the Pelican was abandoned II
a sinking condition near Attu Island,
the most westerly of the Aleuiians,
having been authenticated, 1t is be-
lieved the crew my still be alive on
one of the islands,
Senator Foster has asked the Treas
ury Department to interest, if possi-
BILE, the British Government in instisut-
ing a joint search with the United
States Government. Captain Cove CT
the Pelican is an Englishman, as Gre
several members of the crew. Patter-
son, the First Officer, is an American.
The Grant will follow and carry 70 the
revenue cutters that have already
sailed, orders to join in the search TO-:
the missing crew.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-06
Yda Adds stor1e Libel Suit.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 6-The fer
F. Winchester, the prosecuting witness
in the Yda Adds Storke libel suit, was
called to the stand to-day, but allowed
only to Identify letter to DR.. Martha
Case, relative to him. Mrs. Storke IS
bearing WE'LL the strain Of the long trial.
Attorneys Starbuck and Carrier have
dropped out of the case. leaving Sena-
tor Boyce to conduct the defense. The
defendant is constantly at table in
the court, arranging papers and making
notes for the guidance of her attorney.
Theodore Kytka, the handwriting eS-
pert was called to the stand for few
minutes before adjournment for the
day. The State depends mainly ON him
to prove the authorship of the libelous
letters. 1t is understood Kytka is en-
ployed to go to Paris in the Dreyfus
case. He will leave directly the Storke
case is over
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-06
CAPTAIN DREYFUS.
Will Embark on the French Cruiser
Sfax on Thursday,

PARIS, June 3. : A dispatch from
Cayene, capital of French Guiana, says
that DreyfuS was to-day (Monday)
transferred to the military authorities.
He will stay on Isle Royale until
Thursday, when he will embark on the
French second-class cruiser Sfax IN
the reads of Isle Royale.
FORT DE FRANCE Qsland of Mar
tinique), June 5.-There is no truth in
the report that Dreyfus has embarked
on the Vile de Tangier
The Sfax, which left here at 10
o'clock last night to take Dreyfus on
board, sailed quite Unexpectedly. 1t
was not until 4 o'clock in the afternoon
that her commander was notified to
sail, and the cruiser left as soon as she
could get up steam and take on board
the necessary provisions.
The authorities of Cayenne foresaw
four days ago that the Sfax would
leave Fort de France on her present
mission, and at 2 o'clock this after
noon the dispatch boat Goelande, sta
toned in the waters of French Guiana,
left Cayenne, the capital, for Devils
Island, having on board the Superin-
tendent of the penitentiary and the
commander of the marine artillery.
These officials are delegated by the
French Government to officially notify
Dreyfus of the revision Of his trial.
Dreyfus received the day before yes
terday cable message announcing the
decision of the Court of Cessation.
DreyfUS, however, will be under
charges, after being officially notified
of the courts action in his case, but
he will be unable to resume wearing
the military uniform Of his rank, in
| order to SO appear before the new
council of war
The Goelande will be back at Cay
enne Tomorrow
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-06
A Long and spotless Reign

To her subjects it has been the glor-
ious distinction of her long and unpar-
alleled reign-a reign that in a special
degree has reflected the luster of the
sovereign's own stainless character
that the powers of the Crown have been
deemed and acted upon as trust for
the people. Upon the truest principles
of constitutional government has the
Queen ruled, and this has borne rich
fruit, not only in the large measure of
peace and content which her people
have long enjoyed, but in securing their
iloyal attachment to the throne and in
intoxicating reverence and affection for
the person of the sovereign.
In the long record of Queen Victoria 8
reign there has, however, been more TO
take notice of than loyalty to and rever-
ence for the Crown. There has been
affection for her majestys person and
profound respect for her unblemished
character and many and conspicuous
virtues. Exalted as is her position and
magnificent the extent and wealth re-
sources of her imperial sway, her per-
sonal qualities and womanly virtues
have been and are her chief glory. It is
these characteristics that have in an
exceptional measure endeared her to ali
classes of the British people, and in
this country have won for her the
kindlieSt interest, not unmingled with
respect and even admiration. In our
democratic Western world only histor-
ically are we concerned in the rule Of
kings and queens; yet toward the head
of the British nation-to the mass of
our people the motherland of the race
we dutifully pay the respect which is
the due at once of a queenly woman
and a womanly queen.
AS the century draws to a close We
are reminded that there must come
time when the career of the Queen
must also terminate. May the day be
still distant when the Victorian era,
with the records that belong to it, shall
pass into the imminent chamber OF
history! But when the shadows fall
on that beautiful life and all the land
is dark, mourning nations regal dead,
then will the Laureate's apostrophe be
fitting;
Her court was pure; her life serene;
God gave her peace; her land repoSed;
A thousand claims to reverence closed
In her as mother, wife, and Queen
-G. Mercer Adam, in Self Culture.