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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
KANSAS EXPOSITION
Meeting Will Be Held Tomorrow to
Discuss Measures.

Now that the election is over and pub
lie men have some time to look after
other matters than making sure that
they viii be elected. a meeting of the
board Of directors of the Kansas Semi
centennial Exposition has been called.
1t seemed almost impossible to get
anyone to take an active interest in the
work before the election, but now the
work has again started off nicely.
The directors will meet with Secre-
eaIy of Agriculture F. d. Coburn, at his
Office In the state house. tomorrow at 2
o'clock, when plans for immediate work
will be discussed
Each of the banks Of the state have
blanks on which to fill out applications
Tor capital stock in the association, and
1t Is anticipated that the stock will all
be subscribed within a short time
The most important work now is to
secure the appropriation of a. sum of
money from the legislature, and a plan
Of campaign viii be discussed and
mapped out tomorrow.
The Topeka Commercial club at it's
session Wednesday night will take some
action favorable to the movement as
win also the delegates to the meeting of
the Federated Commercial clubs of kan
Eas when they mSet in a body in this
city January Is.
Thus Il may be seen that the cause
viii not lack for support
Nearly all the legislators to whom the
nnattsR has been explained are unani-
NOUS IN their approval OF the project,
and there hardly remains q doubt but
that the appropriation bill will be
ipaSSad The committee viii afteTward
ask Cor an appropriation from congress-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
Chicaeo Live stock Erarket-

Chicago, Nov. 2.-CATTLE-Recei
$4,000; generally slow to 10c lower. Good
ium. 81 40d5.35: stockers and feeders, 81. 40
@435; cows. 81. 65d435; heifers S2.75d4.75;
Gamers, S1.2512.60: bulls g 60d4 So calvss
$4.60d6.00; Texas fed steers, S4.00d4q5;
Texas grass steers. sS.35Q4.10; Texas bulls.
81 60d3.25.
HOGS-Receipts. today 30 900. tomorrow
"a 600; left over. .eS2; Strong, active. 1oc
s4.75d5.1O; good to choice heavy. "a 051O:
rough heavy, $4.70d4SO: light, $4.75Q5 0715;
bulk of sales. 81 90d5. 0215.
SHEEP-Receipts, $4,000; sheep steady:
lambs weak to 10c lower. Good to choice
wethers. $4.00d4.30; fair to choice mixed,
sheep, 50. 50d3.65; native lambs $451d530;
western lambs. $5.00d5.30.
Official for Saturday:
RECEIPTS-Cattle, 434; hogs. 1854;
sheep. 1,412-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. sol: hogs. 5.2s1;
sheep, none.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
MIR. WHEATLEY HERE
Only Defeated Republican Candidate
For Congress is in Topeka

George W. Wheatley, who has made
the best campaign recorded on behalf
of a. Republican candidate for congress
the city today, accompanied by H. H.
Lusk of Parsons and L. c. WeIdy of Ca
lena.
Mr. Wheatley has little to say concern
ing his intentions but he is considering
a move to contest the election of A. NJ.
Jackson. The Republicans claim that
the Democrats imported voters from the
Indian Territory and cast the vote thus
brought in for Jackson.
Mr.. Wheatley came to Topeka in re
Spouse to an invitation to attend the
Republican ratification tonight.
The demonstration in TopekS tonight
has brought great many Republicans
to the city and Copeland county is busy
today, the visitors taking advantage of
the opportunity to discuss politics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
GATES VS.. sTILWELL.
Fight Over Guardian Trust Company
Commenced in Court.

Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 12.-The hear
ing in the case of the Guardian Trust
company, for which John W. Gates and
others seek to have a receiver appoint
ed. was begun in the United States dis
trict court here today, Judge Amos
Thayer, of St. Louis, sitting with Judge
John F. Phillips of Kansas City The
demurrer fled last week by the Stilwell
faction so called. and which sets forth
that the bill of complaint does notstate
facts sufficient to entitIe compliments
to the appointment Of receiver or for
the granting of an Injunction" was first
considered by the court. The demurrer
was still being argued when recess for
lunch was taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
FRENCH GUN SECRET.
Government Has Taken No Official
Notice of the Publication.

washington, Nov. 12.-The French ~
bassador has thus far given no official
recognition to the publication that an
agent of the war department has placed
at the disposal of the board of fOrtifi-
cations the secrets of the new French
held gun Tt can be stated positively
that the French charge d'affaires. Nj
Thiebaut, viii take no initiative In the
matter.
ton, unofhcially, but it is not usual to
take cognizance Of such publications be-
yond forwarding them as a matter of
information to the proper authorities
Naturally, however, this particular pub
location has aroused great interest and
not a little surprise, although the French
officials are careful to refrain from the
slightest expression of their personal
views on the subject
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Furnished by J. c. Goings ComniEsioI
Company, members Chicago Board o.
Trade. Topeka

Furnished by J. c. Goings Comrnirsion
Company, members Chicago Board OF
Trade, Topeka
Chicago, Nov. 12.-wHBAT-The trade
In wheat has to some extent ignored all
the bear news and attention has been
turned to the fact that our wheat viii
T ery Sh96uy e mere rs lar 10 wara. lhB
ments and only slight advance in cables
was an incentive for some OF the local
long to dispose Of their wheat. The de-
mand Tor the cash property was excel
49, ~itt VIZ y 49, 81 ~
damage in Argentine after the first break
a new speculative buying set In and carr
RED market up cent from low point, There
IS a strong feeling existing here which u
reflected SOMEWHAT from the fact that all
speculative commodities are booming.
Some hesitation exists owing 70 the be lei
that December liquidation viii hold values
down. We are inclined 20 the belief that
speculative sentiment will be as strongly
entrenched In wheat as In stocks and that
the bull factors in the case are enough to
CoRN-sfatistics we're all buIiish. Local
stocks all grades. down to 1.o0o.oo0 bu,
less than 900 contract. Besides this
there is not over 800 900 bushels In private
houses. Receipts keep light and country
does not sell. The Phillips interests help
ed the advance, and shorts covered quite
freely It's a big broad market and looks
OATs-Oats have been steady, a shade
over the Saturdays close. The feature
long account. Receipts only 1l3 cars.
Country offerings small Estimate Tor
Tuesday. 1S5 cars.
PHONlSIONS-T'here has been very
strong provision market. with pork up %
to 40 cents, lard up 10412k cents and r bs
up Is cents. Increased commission trade
has been the factor, with more or less
covering by shorts. Armour did "a little
open buying. Swift. Upton g. Longs sold.
Hogs up 10 cents with 6l.O00 hogs west
against 5000 last year. Packers have sold
a good deal of January product In hope
of depressing hog market and without ef-
feet. Cash demand excellent We favor
the long SIDE TOT N good advance and
would buy on all recessions.
J.. 4. HARRIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
PORTO RICO TROOPS.
War Department Greatly Reduces
the Force.

Washington, Nov. 12-The following
order was made public at the war de-
partment today:
War Department, Washington, Nov.
8, 1900.-By direction of the president the
department Of Porto Rico will be dis
continued on December 10, 1900 and the
island of Porto Rico and the islands and
keys adjacent thereto, will be attached
TO the department OF the east. and desig-
mated the district of Porto Rico.
The colonel, lieutenant colonel, head
quarters, band and one battalion of the
Eleventh infantry, and the squadron of
the Fifth cavalry, now serving in Porto
Rico viii be relieved from duty therein
as soon as practicable and sent to New
York City, whence they will proceed to
such stations as may be designated here
after.
Brigadier General George w. Davis,
o. s ", now in command of the depart
ment OF Porto Rico, viii. upon the dis
continuance of that department repair
to Manila, Philippine Islands and re-
port to the commanding general divis-
ion of the Philippines, for assignment
10 duty as inspector general of that di-
VISION ELIHU ROOT,
Secretary of War.
BY command of Lieut. Gen. Bliss.
H c. CORBIN,
Adjutant General
This order was issued after a full ca
bic consultation with Governor Allen of
Porto Rico, and after General Davis. who
lately has been in command, had made
MS recommendations. 1t was the opin-
ion of Governor Allen that the reduc-
tons OF the force in Porto Rico would
be eminently satisfactory to the people
of the island and that the force be re-
tanned would be ample for all present
purposes. This order leaves in Porto
Rico the native regiment consisting of
$50 men. a. battalion of the Eleventh in
fantry and batteries F and C of the
Fifth artillery. These troops will be
under the command of Lieutenant Col
onei James A Buchanan, who is now in
command of the native regiment It is
quite probable that the troops, which are
ordered from Porto Rico may in time
be sent to the Philippines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12

tions and petitions he has received in
behalf of other aspirants. AS assistant
county attorney much of the work of
prosecuting in the lower courts will fall
to Hungate and much of the routine
office work will be done by Jamison, who
will succeed J. H. Guy.
Hungate has been the salaried attor-
ney for the beer trust for some time.
and defends all jointists as they are ar
rested by the police
Mr.. Hungate is recognized as an able
young attorney, and he was employed
by the liquor men because of his sue
cess in defending joint cases in both the
police and district courts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
THAT SALISBURY SPEECH.
Tt Starts Comment Among Russian
Newspapers.

st. Petersburg. Nov. 12.-Discussing
Lord Salisbury's speech at the Lord May
or's banquet, in London on Friday even
ing, the Rossija and the Novosti appear
to be disconnected over the prospective
adjournment of the Chinese question. The
RossIja declares that the Ostrich policy
will be ruinous. for Russia will gain her
demands by Independent action.
The Novosu discovers in the speech In
dications of a future conflict between
Great Bri ain and France and asserts That
they owe to themselves and to Europe to
prepare accordingly.
The Novoe Vremya thinks Lord Sails
bury did not describe Great Britain's
weakness resulting from the South Afri-
war in sufficiently strong terms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
NICHOLS ASSISTANTS.
Says He viii Appoint JOintists'
Attorney as First Dep uty.

Galen Nichols, county attorney elect,
sprung his first surprise today by an
nouncing the appointment of o. E. Hun
gate, general attorney for the liquor
men in Topeka, as assistant county at
torney.
Mr.. Hungate will be assistant county
attorney and W. L Jamison, colored,
deputy. While Mr.. Nichols can not
assumes the office the first of the year,
he announces the names of those he
will appoint in order to stop the delega-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
New York Money Market.

New York. Nov. 12.-AIONEY- oney on
call steady at 4 per cent; prime mercan-
tile paper. 4zd5A per cent Sterling cN-
change steady with actual business ia
bankers bills at 81. S4lk0ss for demand and
at S4.S05sQ = for sixty days; pos ed rates
A SOiA
SILvER-Silver. certificates. e4uG5c; bar
silver. 641kc Mexican dollars, 50Nc
BONDS-Government bonds steady; re-
funding 2s. registered and coupon, 1904;
IS, registered and coupon. ITO; As, regis
and coupon. 11e; IS, registered and cou-
pom. 113ll-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
PINGREE ON THE WARPATH
Orders Suits Against officials Making
False Tax Assessments.

St. Joseph, Mich, Nov. 12-Governor
Pingree has instructed the attorney gen.
eral to bring suit in the criminal courts
against the four St Joseph and the four
Benton Harbor supervisors who made
nat 50 per cent valuation of the property
in the two cities The state tax commits
sion PROMPTLY investigated and raised the
assessments s., 900. 600
This action resulted In numerous suits
brought by property owners in St Joseph
and Berrien counties. which abrOEated as
sessments in both cities.
No similar condition growing out of the
new tax law exists in the state and 1t viii
ultimately be decided in all its phases by
the supreme court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
EIGHT KILLED IN PARIS.
Collision Between Trains Results Fat
ally.

Paris, Nov. 12.-Eight persons were
killed and fifteen wounded In a collision
between a suburban train and an ex-
press yesterday morning at Choisey Lee
roi. The suburban train was entering
the station to allow the express to pass,
and the accident occurred then, the su-
burban train being teleScoped. The
Wreckage was complete and the line was
blocked for hours
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
Chancellor Shows Successor.

Lawrence, Kas., Nov. 1.-THE board
of regents Of the University of Kansas
have appointed W. c. Spangler, of this
city, to be the executive agent of the
board to act in the absence Of Chan
celler F. Fl. Snow. Chancellor Snow is
very much broken down, and it is doubt
full If he will ever be able to resume his
duties Mr. Spangler had an experience
as vice chancellor Of over q. year in the
interim before Shows election, and Is
wen qualified to fill the Mace
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12

Chicago: Slaughter reports 10000 No.
northern wheat for shipment.
Duluth. Stock wheat increased f1S.Qoo.
little selling this.
Visible supply. Wheat. increase I,oo0i
corn, decrease 1,1ss.000; oats decrease IA
900.
Total visible supply. Wheat, Co. 7o3. 90;
oats 70 $40 900. corn, 6.785 900.
Chicago. Estimated receipts for tomor-
row-Wheat. 1S5 cars: corn, AS cars. oats
185 cars; hogs, e. 900 head
Kansas City close: Wheat-Dcccmbcr
66skc. May. 70hc. Corn--December. 35acs
May, 345kc.
st Louis close: Wheat-November. 73c:
December, 735kc asked. May. 77iAUAc b a.
Corn-November. 355sc; December, &c
asked; May, 35Hc bid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
Topeka Hide MARKET.

Topeka. Nov. T.
Based on Chicago and Boston quota
tions The following are net prices paid
in Topeka this week.
GREEN SALT CURED-8itc.
GREEN SALT-HALF CURHD-11tc-
NO. TALLOW-3%c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
ARMOR PLATE AWARDS
Government at Last Fixes Up the
Contracts.

Contracts.
Washington, Nov. 12.-Secretary Long
has practically arranged the basis of the
awards of armor for the battlesh1ps
Several small details were left open by
the ordnance bureau for the secretary 5
personal consideration. These VIII I'M
mediately be disposed of and the awards
announced in the course of a day or
two
The armor companies have made con-
siderable concessions from their original
bids at the secretary's instance, and it is
believed at the department terms upon
which the contracts will be awarded VIII
be found generally satisfactory
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Market GOSSIP.

Furnished by J. c. Goings Commission
company, members Chicago Board OF
Trade. Topeka, Kansas.
Liverpool 40 p. m: Wheat, 16d higher
to I'D higher: corn. I'D higher to un-
changed.
On passage: Wheat. decrease 1,120. 900
bu.; corn. increase $4,000 bu.
Chicago receipts: Wheat, g cars, graded
0; corn, 335 cars, graded 81: oats. 113 cars.
graded Z.
Omaha: Hogs, 1000: cattle. 400.
Chicago: Weather map shows a slight
moderating of temperatures all through
continued seasonable weather
Chicago: Hogs. $1,000 &C higher; cattle.
"a. 600, 5d10c lower
Paris: Wheat and -four. 5G15c higher
than Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12

New York, Nov. I2.-BUTTER-SronE
creamery, 16iaM25c; June creamery, 170
&c; factory, 13015c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12

New York. Nov. 12.--SUCAR-Raw uu ct:
fair refining, 35sc; centrifugal, g6 test, 41fcs
molasses sugar, 3esc- Rehued-Dullf
crushed. $500; powdered, $50: graduated
$500
COFFEE-Dun and easy; No. RIO so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
N. A. A. Entertainment.

The N A. A Will give their entertain
ment Tuesday evening, November Is,
1900, at K. P hall. Tickets dated Oc-
10 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
TodaY'a Topeka Markets

Topeka. Nov. u.
CATTLE.
COWS-S8. 00d8.I5
HEIF ERS-S3. 00u5.25
CALVES.
HEAvY-Ss O0a3.50.
LIGHT CUnder 200 lbs)-sl.O0al5o
HOGS.
LIGHT-s4 4Od4 CO.
MEDIUM AND HEAVY-&f 4oQ46o
GRAIN.
NO. 2 WHEAT-65c.
NO. 2 CORN-3ii5c.
NO. 2 WHITE CORN-325ka1so.
NO. 2 OATS-23c.
Hays. 0JQ7.50.
PRODUCE
FGGS-17c.
BUTTER-1Sc.
CHICkENS-5 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12

New York. Nov. 12.-COTTON-spot cot
ton closed steady, &c advance. middling
upiands; 3 13-l6c; middiing gulf. 10 1-16c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12

The Topeka avenue football team played
against the Little Shawnees Satu d y
The game was won by the ShaWnees:
score, ID to %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12
Kansas City Live Stock Market

Kansas City, Nov. 12.-CATTLE-Re-
ceipts, 1900; market steady to lower. Ma
tive steers, 50 50d5.6O: Texas steers, 81 75a
5.15; Texas cows, $2.25@3-50; native cows
and heifers, $1.75d5.45 stockers and feed
ers, So. 00d5. 90: bulls. s2.25d4.0O.
CALVES-Receipts, LOO; market steady
to lower, $425d490.
HOGS-Receipts, 5000; market 5d1Oc
higher; bulk of sales, $4S504.90; heavy,
$4.S0q4.95 packers, S4S5d4.g71z: mixed $3.50
d490: light, $4.75d4 9715; workers. "a GOA
$4.971b: pigs, $43004. 9255.
SHEEP-Receipts, 5000: market steady.
Lambs, $3.0045.15; muttons, s.. sO142 50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-12

Get tickets for Mabelle Crawford's re-
cital Nov. 10 at Moore's or KeIlam's
Book store.
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Kansas Citv PRODUCE Marlre.

Kansas City, Mo-. Nov. I2.-WHEAT-
2 hard. 67a6s5bc: No. 3. 64aesc: No. 2 red
7115472c; No. 8. 6791c.
CORN-December 3Sss91kc: May, s47kc
3f1Ac: No. 3, 33c.
OATS-No. 2 white. 25AG1ko.
RYE-No- 2. 432z G44c-
HAY-Cho.ce timothy, s1O.OOd1O 50: choice
fancy, 17c.
EGGS-Fresh, TIC.
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Joseph's Tips

Furnished by J. c. Goings Commission
company, members Chicago Board Of
Trade Topeka
New York, Nov. 12-Hold Vanderbnts,
pennsylvania and Atchison. Anticipate
higher prices for Readings, Steel issues
and United States leather.
j. ARTHUR JOSEPH.
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Range of Prices on Stocks
Furnished by J. c. Duncan Commits
sion grain provisions and stocks. Onics
100 East Fifth street Phone Ia Chardc.
Knepp & Co.. correspondents. kansas
City, No.
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Furnished by J. c. Goings Commission
Company, members Chicago Board of
Trade. Topeka. Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-11
SOLOMON.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Tim Lynch,
south Of town, on Wednesday, Oct.
5, twin boys.
A son OF Charles Lilies, who lives
north OF town, was thrown from q
horse Monday morning, severely in
juring one Of his wrists.
A baby girl was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Mike Cusick, south Of town on
OCT. B.
While Chas. Marsh and John Led
erer Jr. were hunting Sunday after
noon rifle was accidentally dis
charged, the bullet lodging in Mr..
Marsh's shoulder, inlicting a painful
flesh wound.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ruth,
living north Of town, Oct. 4, a boy.
The funeral OF Matte, the four
year-old daughter Of Mr.. Sheffner,
was held Sunday afternoon.
j. L. Sellards who has been visit.
ing his old home in Kentucky has re-
turned.
The Methodist church is undergo
ing extensive repairs.
John Stein is here enjoying a two
weeks vacation with his father and
old friends. He is now with the Har-
vey system on the Santa Fe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-11
NEWBERN.

Miss Katie Golden who is teacher
at the orphans home in Hillsbor Wis
tied her parents Saturday and Sunday
T. Bender and family moved tc
Flora last week.
j. Posters sale was we'll attended
and everything sold we'll.
Leonard Schlegel and wife who
have been visiting their son Paul re-
turned to their home In Denver Sat-
urday.
Mrs. David Kaufman Sr. who has
been very sick is improving.
Tom Hughes and family will soon
leave for California.
H. Swsnger will have a sale Thurs
day.
Charlie Sherwood has moved on T.
Bender's place.
Miss Winnie Rudy was home from
Chapman Saturday and Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-11
HOPE.

DR.. Entz and family spent Sunday
at Hillsboro.
Miss Lenora Hunter is attending
business college at Salina.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Hilton OF Abb
lene we're guests Of J. V. Roberts
Sunday.
Miss Anna Fowler returned from
Ottawa after spending few weeks
with her grandparents
John V. Roberts isplaying with the
Council Grove band at their fair this
week.
George Hunter left Monday night
to attend business college at Kansas
City.
Old Folks day will be observed at
the M. E. church next Sunday morn
ing. Rev. F. S. Altman, former
pastor here will preach. Special
music will be provided.
Last Friday evening the Mercy and
Help and Social department Of the
Epworth League held a towel social
at the home OF Mrs. +. E. Sirris for
the benefit Of Bethany hospital. A
large number Of towels was received.
Music by Misses Kurtze and Hoffman
and Messrs. Roberts and Hay was
much appreciated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-11
G. S. CROOKS & CO.
A Tribute to the Dead.

The Mt. Joy, Pa, Star Of Sept. 2t
contains the following touching trib
ute. The deceased was u grsndchild
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Cassatt Of
this county;
Our Heavenly Father has seen fit to
take away from US another Of oul
loved ones. Deaths cold grasp has
seized her and we bow to its demands.
Each day passing by gives us increased
evidence Of mans ignorance and Gods
omnipotence. In the midst Of life we
are in death. Nature, seeming, has
willed that the rose, full blown shall
again return to the earth, whence II
came. But how cruel 1t seems, for
the bud to wither and pass away be-
fore the drought Of early summer
Its cup so full Of fragrance, its beauty
yet bedimmed; yea! its very mission
flown! These beautiful buds and
flowers! How we love to nurture and
care for them! What thrill Of joy to
know that these buds may develop
into beautiful flowers and gladden. the
hearts Of our friends. We. seem to
realize 1t and then 1t passes away!
So with those whom we call our
friends. They pass away from us in
the chills Of winter. We give them
up in fading autumn and LIES sum.
mer claims her own. Oh Death, all
seasons are thine own. We bow to
thee and would not stay thy hand.
Inez Swords, only daughter Of Reu'
ben and Clara Swords, was born Dec.
81, 1888, and died Sept. 20, 1900, hav-
ing attained an age Of II years, s
months and q days. After an illness
Of but four days, a life SO full Of hope
and promise was thus SO unexpect.
antly brought 10 close. She was a
member Of the U. b. Sunday school
which she regularly attended. As a
pupil Of the common school, she was
kind aud affectionate to her playmates,
respectful and obedient to her teacher
and studiously punctual in the prep
aration Of her tasks. Her loss, so
deeply felt by the bereaved parents
and friends, Is felt In no little degree
by her schoolmates and teachers.
Yet we have many reasons to be-
lleve that our loss was her infinite
gain, and hope holds the hands Of her
and our loved ones gone before across
the portal Of death to beckon us come.
"Yet Faith will dream and Hope will trust
That somehow, somewhere meet we must"
G. A. W.