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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
Summer Outings.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an.
nounces the following personally conducted
tours for the summer and early ad.umn.
TO the North, including Nisgara Falls,
Thousand Islands, the st. Lawrence, MONTE
al. Quebec, trip up the ssguenay to Chicouti-
mi and return, Au Sable Chasm, LAT es Cham
plain ana George and Saratoga, July q to
August 4 and August IL TO 25. Rate $125
from Washington, including all necessary
expenses during the entire time absent. Pro
portionate rates from other points.
To Niagara Falls, excursion tickets good to
return within ten days will bo sold on July
26, August 8 and %, September 6 and 20,
October a and IS, at ate of $40 from Wash.
ington. These tickets include transportation
only, and will permit of stop over within
limit st Buffalo. b chester, Cansndaigus and
Watkins on the return trip, except on the ex-
cuIsiOns OF August % and September 20
from Philadelphia and tributary points,
which will be Iun via Msnunka Chunk and
Dusware, Lsckawanna and Western Rail-
road On these two excursions stop over will
be permitted at Buffalo on return trip.
For itineraries and further information ap-
ply to tcketa gents. 7' hCoN 81 -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS


Northern mails, week days, close at 80
a. m. and 1 16, 2 90, 6 so and 65 p. rs
Open at 8 90 q. m. 10 90 m.snd 80 p.
M. On Sundays Northern mails close at 80
p. m. and 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville, close
at 7 so and 10 30 q. m. and 245 ard
55 p. m. Open at 8 90 q. m. and 80
and 4:3O p. m. e
Southern mails, via Richmond, clos. At
4 80 m. snd 2 so and 2 90 p. m. Open
at 8 q. m and 1 and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close ut 7 90 a. m
end 45 p. m. Open at 1 p. m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails Close At
7 % a. m. and p. m. Open at 9 90 a. m.
snd 3 BOZ m.
Chesapeake and Ohio nails close at Q As
p. m. and z 90 p. m. Open at 8 90 q. m. AID
80 p. m.
Washington mails close at 50 and II As
q. m, and 10, 2 60 q 90 and z 90 n. m.
Open at G 90 a. No., IL 90 m. and 90 and
Bop. m.
Office Hours-Opsn at 90 q. m. Close at
OOp.m
Sunday Hoan-Opsn at 8 90 e. m. Closs
ut 8 80 q. m.
Carrier Scheduls-Collectio made on
inside routes-6 80 and 10 90 a. m. spd
90 snd 80 p. m. Full route-6 80 a. ID.
and 5 30 p. m. Sunday collection 90 D.,
m. Carriers window open Sunday 8 90 a. ID,
snd close 8 80 .. m.
Deliveries made 90 q. m, 90 D. w., and
4 15 p. m.
All mail should be In Office ten minutes
before hour indioatsd for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
ACard ofThanks.

l wish to say that feel under lasting
obligations for what Chamberlain
Cough Remedy has done Sor our family.
We have used 1t in so many cases oil
coughs. lung troubles and whooping
coughs. aud it has always given the
most perfect satisfaction, we feel great
ly indebted to the manufacturers OF
this remedy and wish them to please
accep, our hearty thanks Respectfully
ly, MIS-. s. DoTY, Des Moines. Iowa.
For ST by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
Reduced Rates to Cincinnati

For the Annual Convention of the Bsptis
Young Peoples Union, of America, to be held
It Cine matt, July 1915, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets
from sll stations on It's line to Cincinnati al
one fare for the round trip Tickets to be
sold and good going July o to 13, inclusive
snd to return until July II, inclusive; but il
tickets be deposit with the Joint Agent al
Cincinnati on or before July / A, and if fee Of
fifty cents be paid, the return limit will be
extended TO August 10, inclusive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
Reduced Rates to Chicago.

For the benefit OF all persons wishing to be
in Chicago diving the National Prohibition
Convention, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com.
pany will sell round.ttip tickets to Chicago al
rate OF QUE fare for the round trip. Tickets
TO be sold and good going June 30 and 26,
aud returning, aftsr proper valuation by tie
Joint Agent of the terminal lines at Chicago
leaving Chic 20 to June 30, inclusive. A
fee Of twenty-five cents for each tifket will
be collected by the Joint Agent when tickets
ale validated for return passage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
CONFECTIONERY, &C.
Fine Crackers and Cakes

Our patented alright and dust-proof pack
age is the modern method-nest. clearly,
preserving the originsi excellence of the
goods, hygenie rrecaution of great import
snce to the consumer. Now ready, and on
sale at the stores in convenient sealed pack.
ages suitable for the home table and luncheon.
Very handy for picnics, excursions, and for
similar OCCASIONS, Uneeds Biscuit, Soda Yam
lily, Soda Phoenix, Snaps Phoenix, Snaps
Phoenix, Snaps American Beauty, Butter
Phoenix, Butter s. T Grshsm Waters, Ban
quet Waters. Champagne, Veronese, Welsh
karebit, Uneeds Jinier Wafer, English Cream
Crown Jewels (erisp milk, Animals (Hiil's
Originally, Lunch Toast, Travellers Lunch, But
ter Thin, Cracker Meal, Bismarck, Ramona
" alter Thin. GEO. X. HILL BAKERY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

Starvation never yet cured dyspepsia. Per-
sons with indigestion are already half starved.
They need plenty of wholesome food. Kodol
Dyspepsia CuIe digests what you eat SO the
81 ~ can be nourished while the worn out
organs are being reconstructed. 1t is the only
PREPARATION known that will instantly relieve
aud completely cure all stomach troubles.
Tly 1t if you are suffering from indigestion.
Ii will certainly do you &c ID. "'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
Reduced Rates to Kansas City.

For the National Democratic Convention,
to be held at FaDsss ty, July A, the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company will sell excuI-
sion tickets to K snsss City from all stations
on ~ line at lite of one flrst.clsss fare for
the round trip. Tickets to be sold and good
gong July 1, 2, and 8, and to return until
July 8. inclusive. These ticke:s will be good
on all tiai1s except the Pennsylvania Limit
cd, and must be used for continuous passage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
DRUGGISTS.
CLARA l.. LEADBEATER. O. @. LEADBEATE
q. b. LkADBEATER. J. LEADBEATEB,

CLARA L. LEADBEATEB. O. @. LEADBEATEE
e. b. LkADBEATER. J. LEADBEATEB,
E. s. LEADBEhTER C SONS,
WHOLEsA LIE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS
105 and LOT south Fairfax street,
Dealers In Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi.
cines, Psint, OILS, Dye Stuffs, Spices, Drug
gists' Fancy Gods ard Specialties.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia fos
]. G. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas & Co.'i
Tinted Gloss and Prepared Pa,Ats, &c.
Manufacturers Of standard Pharmaceutical
preparations.
We have made largo additions to our stock
snd are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals &C., direct from the manufacturers.
We are therefore enabled to supply the trade
with all goods usually carried by well-sp-
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices ~ low as those given by the best houses
in larger cities. All goods forwarded BY 6rst
freight or express after receipt of order.
Promptness is our speciIlty. We guarantees
the purity Of all drugs furnished. Core.
spondence invited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
Inv &. hi. Lnnt. Anctionear

r ARGE SALE OF ANTIQUE and OTHER
IL FURNI1UR
We will offer at public sale at the store
No $40 King street, next door to 4. J. Mil
ler's china store, all Of the PERSONAL EF-
FECTS OF the late Mrs. II. L. Monroe, late Of
Alexandria, deceased, consisting in part of the
following:
Antique Mahogany Secretary, 2 Antique
Mahogany Tables, 1 Antique Walnut Table,
bureaus, l refrigerator, 1 flfe, / Singer
sewing machine. 2 heating stoves. oil heat
or, 1 gasoline stove, new feather beds, hair
msttr, sses, feather bolsteJs and pillows, large
lot bed quilts and bed linen, table linen, china
and silver ware plain and cut glass, knives
and forks, trunks and wooden chests, 8 rock
ing chairs. dozen chairs, 2 bedstesds, lot OF
pictures, lot OF books, large lot Of homemade
carpets, 2 lounges, and other articles 200 M
mer0us to mention.
The above goods are in good condition and
will DO offered to the highest bidder for cash
at the above named number on WEDNFs-
DAT, June 81, at 10 o'clock q. m.
w. II. SMITH,
T.H. MONROE,
Administi ators estate of Mrs. H. L. Monroe,
deceased.
Store open for inspection from 10 until
O'Clock. je22 III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
Reduced Rates to Charleston, 8. O.

For the meeting of the National Education
al Association at Charleston, s. c., July 7-13,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell
excu sion tickets from all stations on its
lines } Charleston at the rate of one fare for
the trip, plus $500. Tickets to be sold July
to 8, inclusive, and - be good TO return
until September 1. inclusive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
AUCTION SALES.
A UCTION SALE OF VALUABLE BOOKS

BY virtue Of an execution in my hands, !
will sell at public auction, on
WEDNESDAY,,
the 9th day Of June, 1900 At 10 O'Clock s.m.
in the Court House Building in the city Of
Alexandria. Virginia for cash, AZ Law Book
9 volumes Appleton's Cyclop@ liz of AmeFi-
an Biography. volumes CONDEMNED AmeI.-
cen Cyeloreiia, Charles Dokens's and Ne
csulsy's History Of England, and several
other books.
VIM. A. MOORE, Dep. serg't.
for VIM. II. SMITH, Sergeant.
ia16 aofa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
SATURDAY.
the 3Oth day of June, 1900,

the goth day Of June, I9UU,
in front Of the Royal street entrance to tho
Market Building in the said city, the follow
ing described properly TO wit:
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND With
THE BUILDINGS thereon in the said city
OF Alexandra, bounded as follows, to wit :
Beginning on the west side Of Lee street 30
feet south OF the middle OF the square, be.
tween Wolfe and Wilkes streets, and running
thence south on Lee street "a feet, thence
west parallel to Wilkes street 1923 s inches,
thence north parallel to Lee street "a feet,
and thence east in a direct line 123 feet 8
inches to the beginning, with all appurtsn.
ancea.
Terms OF sale; Cash. All conveysncing at
the cost Of purchasers.
les cots M. HILL, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
By 8. II. Lunt, AnctiOneer.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID frola Sarah J. Mills to, tho undersigned
trustee, dated on the 28th day of september,
IS96. and recorded in -hber No. 81, folio
191, enc of the land records of the city OF
Alexandria. Virginia, and at the request
of the party thereby secured, default having
having been made in the payment Of the debt
thereby secured, l will sell at public auction
at ID O'clock Ill on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

ARLINGTON 8. FALLS CHURCH LINE
Cars leave Rosslyn for Alexandra county
courthouse and Falls Church at %, 9 so
20, 30, 8 30, 10 80 and IL 30 9. M,
~ 30. 1 30 2 80. 8 80, 4 20, 4 80. 8 90,
5 80, 600, 6 80, 7 90, 8 90, co. 10 90,
II 90 and II 90 p. m.
For Arlington, Columbia and Nsuck at
6 90, $50, 7 20, $50, 8 As. 8 As. 10 45,
and il AS q. M, ~ As, 1 40, 2 As, 3 As,
As, 8 As, 6 as, 2 As. 40. 45, 10 As
and IL SO p. IN. febS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
Best for the Bowels,

No matter what sils you. headache to .
cancer, you will never get we'll until your
bowels are put right CAeCARETs help ma.
ture, cure you without gripe or pain, pro.
duce easy, natural movements, cost you just
10 cents 70 start getting jour health back.
CASCARETS Candy Cathsrtic, the genuine
put mp in metal boxes. Every tablet has @,
q. T. stamped on 1t. Beware of limitations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

The Chinese ask 'how is your liver?" in.
stead Of how do You dor for when the liver
active the health Is good. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are famous litle pins for the liy.
or and bowels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
MEETINGS.

INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND
l. LOAN ASSOCIATION OF WASHING
TON, ID. C-Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting OF the International Build
ing and Loan Association of Washington, ID.
c., will be held at the office of Judge J. K.
NJ. Norton, No. 1913 south Fairfax street,
Alexandria, vs., at 1915 a. m WEDNES
DAY, July 10. 1900, for the election Of di-
rectors for the ensuing year and the transse-
ton of any other app, opristo business.
ie21 I'd CHARLES LYMAN, President.
NOTICE--The annual meeting of the
IN stockholders of the C. c. SMO0T &
sons co. will he held at their Office, No
500 south Washington street, MONDAY,
July 2. at 10 q. m.
ie1S 2w ROBERT S. JONES. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
WAKEFIELD & BALL,
DRUGGISTS.
CORNER PRINCE AND FAD2FAX sI's.

Prescriptions speciality.
English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps Genuine Fsrina Cologne; Mag
nolis, Hedyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs best English Tooth
Brushes full assortment Of Patent Mcdi-
les; Coxe's Gelstine, Corn Starch, Sea Mvsa
fsrine, Spices Of ali kinds, and select stock
Of all articles sold by druggists at prices as low
Is the Same quality can be obtained elsewhere
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

ARNOLD's BROMO-CELERY. Try this
annyaied remedy for Hssdaahsa, Nsunlgia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

HAvE YOU GIVEN Us THAT FAN
IL ORDER YETI We've already solo
more fans this season than have been sold II
Alexandria during the past FIVE years On
suggestion that 8 fan In summer is as neces
ssry as stove in winter was 3 clincher OLD
Soils guns are aiming this way. Peter let ii
fortify you.
THOMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY,
427 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
STEAMERS.
Weems Steamboat CO.

Pslatial Steel Steamers
POTOMAC AND NORTHUMBERLAND
Cuisine and appointments unexcelled
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL THE USUAL
BIyER LAND NGS.
EVERY TUESDAY. THURSDAY AND
SUNDAY AT 4:30 p. M.
Freight solicited and handled with care.
This Is delightful summer excursion
trip down the Potomac and up Chesapeake
Bay.
Single fare to Baltimore, 81; round trip
$3 staterooms one way, 81. Meals, Soc
Tickets good to return on either steamer.
WIN. M. REARDON, Agent,
ie1 Strand.
VXyAsHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM.
w PANY (IIMITED0
Bound Trip, is Cents.
In effect on and after MONDAY, September
10, 1898.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
Leave Washington Losvo Alexandria.

N. B. Same schedule Sundays commencing
VI 9 80 a. m.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS STEAM
ER WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon.
days at z 90 q. m, and Alexandria at 90
a. m, for landings as far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hours for
st. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
G. w. RIDLEY, General Manager.
JOHN Z. PADGETT, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORe.

ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
Have on hand Gibson's Xxx, XXX, xxx
and pure Old Rye, Old Cabinet and Monogram
Whistles; also Bakers and Thompson's Pure
Bye Wliskies, to which they invite the atten.
ton OF the trade.
Orders from tho country for msrcandiss
ahall receive prompt attention.
ConMgnments Of Flour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited, for which they guarantees
the highest market prices and prompt returns
N. Z. corner Cameron and Royal streetx
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26
ICE! ICE! ICE! Mq TCE
COMPANY

COMPANY.
Wholesale and retail dealers in natural and
manufactured ICE.
Ofice-Comer King and Union streets,
B Country trade and carload lots q specially.
We propose to furnish the citizens OF Alex
sndris with. the best quality OF natural OF
manufactured Ice, as they may elect, at the
same rate to families as last season.
10 pounds at &c.
% pounds at 10c.
50pounds at 20c.
100 pounds and over 40c per 100 lbs.
Our sim is to disappoint 90 one. Please
make all complaints direct to our office.
Bell Phone No. 81. Home phone No. 81.
my17 On rf
DOLK MILLEk's
l. ITALIAN INSECT POWDER
fresh supply today at
WAKEFIELD & HALLS,
Corner Prince and Fairfax streets
DAMNED LOBSTER, fresh, Just received
Wy 10 AILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-26

OHOICE CHEESE AND BUTTER ju.t
~ received by J.C. MILBURN.
The Press., 1900-08-30
The Genesis of a Patriot.

One night in 1776 the Duke Of
Gloucester, the royal brother of George
III, then hiding from his kingly broth
er's wrath in Paris, was RECALLING a ia
BILE party Of aristocrats at the expense
of the king of England with a trench
ant account of the Boston tea party"
His cynical sympathy was expressed
for the American rebels, and he dwelt
upon their need for recruits to fight
against his brother. The table laugh
ed at the tale, which was the first the
most of them had heard directly on the
preposterous ambitions for freedom of
the new world cOlonists. Among the
company was a silent, solemn young
soldier who had listened intently to
the recluse until the dinner was finish
ed. Then he strobe across the room to
the duke.
81 will join the Americans! I will
help them fight for freedom! Tell me
how to set about itv' he cried, his sal
low, listless face now aglow with a fire
none of his idle comrades had ever
seen there before.
1t was Lafayette, the 19-year-old
marquis, who was the despair of his
family because he seemed always in a
browse. Coming from one Of the no.
blest houses of the empire, he was mar
ried to a lady of high degree and was
already father. His wife had been
his love, but now freedom became the
stronger passion, and for more than 60
years he was to follow it's cause. This
was the genesis of Lafayette.-Edward
Page CASTOR in Woman's Home Com
panion.
The Press., 1900-08-30


Until the constitutional amendment
Of 1904 the president and the vice pres
ident were voted for on the same bal
lot, the man with the second highest
number of votes becoming vice presi-
dent. The presidential electors have
not always been chosen by popular
vote.
Before 1900 it was the general GUS
tom for the state legislatures to choose
the electors, and it was not until 1928
that presidential electors were chosen
in nearly all the states by popular vote.
AS late rs 1876 the Colorado legislature
chose the three presidential electors to
represent that state. There is nothing
In the constitution to prevent any state
legislature naming it's own electors
without appeal to the people provided
such a method of election is prescribed
by the state laws.
From 1900 to 1924 presidential candi-
dates were chosen by the members Of
congress in caucus In 1924 the elect
oral college failed to make a choice
from the candidates SO submitted. and
the matter went to the house of repre-
sentatives. Four years later Tennes-
sees legislature nominated Andrew
Jackson without any reference to the
congressional caucus. His opponent.
John Quincy Adams. was nominated in
the old way, but that was the end Of
presidential nominations by congress
sional caucus.-New York Sun.
The Press., 1900-08-30
"stupid" British Officers.

The Duke of Wellington once declar-
ed that there was nothing so stupid as
a gallant officer, and d correspondent
of the London Times complains that
while the British officers are as brave
as brave can be they are mostly stu
pid." This charge is not brought
against the British navy. In explana-
ton of it Navy and Army Illustrated
says: when an army officer is careless
or stupid in handling his men, he rare
ly kills anybody. 1t is otherwise with
a naval officer. If he is careless or stu
pid, he will in all probability not only
come to dismal grief himself. but will
bring it on others. Therefore there is
perpetual stimulus to efficiency in the
case of a naval officer. and his superb
ors have powerful motive to be sharp
with him. An easy going colonel or
general may tolerate shams in field
days and maneuvers, but the admiral
or captain who wants to sleep with
some confidence that he will not be
walked by a collision or stranding
cannot make light of neglect on the
part of the officer Of the watch.-Army
and Navy Journal.
The Press., 1900-08-30
Talismans In China.

The belief in the potency of charms.
ETC.. is very widespread among the low
err class Chinese and the Shans in parts
of Yunnan. The latter in particular
have all kinds of amulets to ward off
evil, the gem of their collection being
one which confers invulnerability on
the wearer. This useful quality may
also be obtained, l was Informed, by
undergoing a very painful process Of
tattooing. During my trip was shown
a dragons nest" which looked like
bit of the horsehair stuffing from for
eign saddle, guaranteed to render the
purchasers house safe from fire, and
"female deer's horn," which would ena-
BILE the fortunate owner to walk great
distance without fatigue.
Not being a landed proprietor or
professional Splinter, had no use for
these things, and though 1 entered into
negotiations with several people for
the talisman which would render me
invulnerable none of them was willing
to stand the test Of western skepti-
cism-a revolver nc so paces-even
though l offered them an enormous
sum and handsome funeral in case Of
acknowledgement Journal.
The Press., 1900-08-30
Her Electric Spark.


The young lineman twirled his hat in
his hands in an agitated manner and
spoke in voice that seemed to have a
tendency to get away from him.
"Millie, the fact Is I-I-there's some
thing I've been wanting to tell you
long time, but / can't seem to fetch it.
When you look at me like that, you
know, it breaks me all up. I've been
coming here so long that l oughtn't to
be afraid, reckon, but-but you know
how it is-or maybe you don't either.
thought could say it all right when
came in. but you're little the livest
wire ever-l didn't think it would be
so hard when p
Here he came to dead stop.
"Millie." he exclaimed in despera-
ton. I'm short circuited! I've burned
out a fuse!''
GERRY, are you trying to ask me to
marry you?"
"Y-yes!'
"Why. of course will. you foolish
boyv'
And loves current flowed unobstruct-
eddy again, lighting up with it's pure
radiance the rose uncovered pathway
that. etc.-Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1900-08-30
A HUMAN LIFE.
A ship that throbs along in dire distress
Till lost in oceans of forgetfulness.

ship that throbs along in dire distress
Till lost in oceans of forgetfulness.
tangle of sweet flowers, whose petals turn
To ash of unfulfllment in an urn.
A wisp of tangled threads, whose parted ends
No deft hand joins, no endless effort mends.
A play whose tickle players merely greet
And go and leave the story incomplete.
bud that opens brilliant at the dawn,
Filings sweet perfume q moment and Is gone.
breath between a cradle and q bier,
The blending Of a smile, sob, tear.
A book whose pages turn with each new day
Till time has read the tale and cast away.
A mask worn till passing play Is done
To cloak 4 wrath and hide a skeleton.
lie, whose ghostly semblance is concealed
Till in shroud Its untruth lies revealed
A thing that shapes the sod for a brief day
And dies and leaves its faithful slave mere clay
story that is told ere tits begun,
A song that only whispers and Is done.
A thing that chains the lightnings and that stir.
The deep, the elements its messengers.
Lord of the sea and sky, ruler proud
That quakes at storms and trembles at q cloud.
That comes and goes wings unseen, a germ
That grows to fill grave and feed a worm.
james Foley. Jr., in Bismarck Tribune.