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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02
Decoration Sent To French Pre-
sident War Formerly Confer
red Upon The Emperor VII
liam.

The Sultan's envoy, Munir Bey.
presented to President Loubet a few
days ago the insignia and Grand
Gordon Of the Order Of Nichamim.
tlaz, he highest decoration in the
Turkish Empire, which tile Sultan
sent specially by Munir.
The envoy aud his suite were con-
yeyed 10 great state from their hotel
to the Elrs6s Palace in the Presid-
ent's eqqipages, and were received
by q g',aFd Of honor in the courtyard
Of the ays6e, band playing the
Turkish anthem. The President,
surrop led by his Ministers, awaited
the e9 ~ in tie Ambassadors hall.
Muir isey handel the insignia to
Pre- deat Lonbet with a few words
Of good will from the sultan, to which
President Loubet replied, expressing
his appreciation Of honor. A lun.
cheon followed.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02

Considerable importance is alta
ched in political circles to the best
oval Of the order, because this same
order was previously bestowed upon
Emperor William, and the Sultan's
action is interpreted as indicating
his desire to show that France en-
joys equal prestige with Germany
at the Ottoman Court. Much sa-
tisfacciOn, consequently, prevails
here.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02

sed to the United States trea-
sure out of the Islands re-
venue.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02
News OF The Day

Some days ago the entire force Of
the municipal police of Adjuntas
rendered their resignation to the Ma
jor claiming that arrear salaries
We're yet due them for the two last
months.
A crime was committed last night
between half past ten and eleven
O'Clock on "Plaza de Colon:"
Some men belonging to the crew
of tue bark "BOynston," among
whom was John Miller, a colOred
native of the Danish West Indies,
had indulged in considerable drink
ing.
They had bought some liquor
from Jose Ortiz and refused to pay
for it, thus causing the police to
interfer.
When they were passing through
Sol Street between Norzagary and
ODOnnel Streets they tried to force
the doors of one of the houses by
throwing stones and were driven off
by policemen Francisco Silva and
Vicente Furiati.
A little later as these guards we're
in Luna Street they heard several
shots and went to the place, and
endeavored to overawe the men but
instead, they continued firing and the
policemen were obliged to draw their
revolvers. They then pursued the
men to the Plaza Colon, where one
Of the sailors, John Miller. fell NOR
tally wounded, and another Will.
GOrdineS was captured.
AS soon as the facts were reported
to the Municipal Court the Judge
went to the scene of the occurrence
and entered proceedings.
Doctor Salda1s examined the
body of John Miller who was already
dead,
Policeman Francisco Silva was
wounded in the hand.
In the pockets of the dead man, a
handkerchief, a pipe, and several
letters were found.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02
JOubert Expected TO
Stand Northeast
OF BlOemfOntein.

New York March End 1900
1t is reported that General
Joubert at tbe head of his
army stands at the Northeast
of Bloemfontein.
The Beers are making great
preparations for the defense
of this town.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02
New York Chamber
OF Commerce Voted
Anti-tariff Motion.

New York March End 1900
The Chamber of the Cam
merce of New York has voted
in favor Of the suppression Of
any tariff between Puerto Ri
co and the United States.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02
ADvESTISEMENT.

A competitive examination fol
the appointment of an assistant ply
sician to the Insane Asylum, San
Juan, will be held at the rooms Of
the Board of Charities of Porto. Rico
beginning on March 14th at 8. a. M.
The salary is $50 pei month and
residence in the hospital. Candida
tes who must have a practical know
ledge of both English ard Castillian
will present themselves with their
licences aud testimonials as to cha
racter at the time and place men
toned.
The journeys performed by End
Lieutenant Graham l.. johnson in
connection with election duties have
been approved by the Military Co
vernment.
jesus Aponte Diaz, who escaped
from the Penitentiary some time
ago was captured yesterday in For
taleza Street.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02

ton state that President Nc
Kinley has recommended
Congress that the two million
dollars received through the
Custom Houses from Puerto
Rico since the United States
took possession of the Island,
according to the clauses OF
the Treaty OF Paris are to be
used for the benefit of Puerto
Ricans.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02
ONLY FOR ONE GENTLEMAN.

Furnished room and board. 8 40
monthly. Payments made fort
nightly in advance. San Jose, 40.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02
One And A Quarter
Million Dollars For
The Relief OF
Puerto Rico.
To Be Reimbursed From
Islands Revenue.
New York March End 1900

New York March End 1900
The Herald's Was ington
correspondent states that t.
relieve the Island from the
distress caused by the hurri.
cane of the 9Th of August
last, Secretary Root by di-
rection of President Nc Kin
Icy has authorized to use
1925, 900 dollars fol the relief
of Puerto Rico
This sum will be reimbur-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02

This paper is the oldest and has
the largest circulation in the
Island. 1t is also the only
one that has an established
cable service from New York
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02
TranSVaal War
Besiegers Hastily
Quit tLadysmith
Towards BlOemfOntein.

New York March End 1900
A despatch from London
states that the Beers that be-
sieged Ladysmith have hasti-
ly left the place.
1t is believed that the Beers
ale going towards Rloemfon-
tein, This town is also threa
tened by the British.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02
Senate's Bill Permits
Marriage Among
Followers OF Any
Faith.
Extends American Divorce Laws
To Puerto Rico.
New York March 2nd 1900

New York March End 1900
Dispatches from Washing
ton give extensive details of
the clauses of the amended
bill introduced to the Senate
by the Committee on Pacific
Islands and Puerto Rico,
The Senate's bill permit
marriage among followers of
any faith
1t also extents to Puerto
Rico American divorce laws.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-02
Ladysmith's Garri-
son Greatly Debi=
litaetd.
New York March End 1900

New York March End 1900
The forces commanded by
Colonel Dundona.d who en-
tered Ladvsmith found that
the garrison of this city was
greatly debilitated.
Colonel Dundonald has re
quested that provisions be
sent at once from Durham.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04
WNvith China.

Wednesday the allied troops commen-
ced the march on Pekin, the capital Of
China. They are eixhtecn miles from
Ttso fsiu and should reach Fekin in
eight days. All the Europeans have
taken refuge in the inner inclGsurc Of
the imperial city. The main bodies Of
thS imperial soldiers have left Pekin in
order to meet the relief forces.
When these armies meet there will be
battle the result Of which may mean
peace or it may mean the greatest war in
history. The foreign ministers are alive
and prisoners in Pckin-held ~ hosti
ges. Should the first battle result in
= Chinese defeat all the foreigners will
be massacred.
During the coming week the attention
Of all the world will In on the Orient.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04
THIRTEENTH YEA1
The He,,e asrt,ss.

The old boys at the Home can boast
Of the largest and best garden in the
San Luis valley. They have five acres
in vegetables Of all kinds. Henry Cas-
we'll and John Bryant, two expert gar
deners. have the superintendency OF the
big garden, which il divided in two parts.
When in Mr.. Caswell's part one thinks
his the better. and when over on Mr..
Rryant's side that looks the better. The
vegetables are uniform in size, NIGEL,
thinned out, no weeds to Ike seen, and
the largest onions, cabbages, beets etc
to be found anywhere. The men at the
home do all the work Of hauling manure
from town, putting in the crop, irrigatine
and caring for the whole business. This
garden has for weeks furnished all the
vegetables needed at the Home and will
harvest enough to last through the win
ter.
Besides the garden the Commander
has put up enough hay to feed seven
head Of horses for a year.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04
A Suggestion.

The moment the populists, silver re-
publicans and democrats of this district
can agree upon Il candidate for United
States Senator they will come together
on candidate for the legislature. The
ropulists, with the exception of the few
who hold Office under Gov. Thomas. are
united for Patterson: the democrats are
divided between Thomas, Patterson and
Adams. just who the silver republicans
favor We do not know. II the democrats
insist upon having the nominee, let thcm
realize this is Patterson district and
bring out candidate who is satisfactory
to Mr.. Patterson, and fusion upon such
man may be possible. But small
minority OF middle OF -the-road demo
Gratis are not going to dictate who the
fusion nominee shall he and they may
as well give up that idea tlrst as last.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04
!NetksAIst Churrh.
Rev. FL. Stevens. Pastor.

Rev. FL. Stevens. Pastor.
Sunday Aug. q service~ ~ follows.
Sunday School-lO: A. NJ.
Preaching by Presiding Elder Kirk
bride, II: A. NJ, followed by Sacrament
Of the Lords Supper. We hope that all
of our members will IN, present nt this
service.
Junior League ?::D T.. NJ.
Epworth League +. NJ.
Preaching 8 y. n.
The ith Quarterly Conference will lc
held saturday evening At s:lj in the
Lecture ruoni-Wc want u full attcn.
dane. VI the official board.
A cordial invitation is extended To the
public to all these services.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04
Important.

The broad gaug. track will b. here by
Sept. lot, and then this will be the
trsnsfsr point for som. months. The
business men 81 tins city should i'm
prove this opportunity 10 open up u good
road INTO III" hills as far as Summiiville
wh~r. The big mining company is pre-.
pairing Ia put on 30 NOR. min.rs 1t is u
lttl. farther To that camp by this route
but the grad. IL much easier and besides
tins road is open 10 travel all winter
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Ever, ,hod, should arrang. to attend
the big Carnival at tn. Opera house
Monday and Tuesday nights. August 9Th
and 9TH. All the leading business firms
will br represented u, ,oung ladies
over iu I.oplc tax. part in the cxcr,
ci-.s \ lin. program Good music
Many lauchnblc dispInys-rhc biggest
and best entertainment Of the season.
Tickets ~. - aud ~ cents.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Millions will be- spent IN politics this
wear We can't keep III. campaign 60.
ine without money amy more than We
can Keep tn. body vigorous without
food. Dysp-ptics used 10 starv. them.
s'i,"s. Now kodol Dyspepsia Cur-
d,g".is what you -n, aud allows YOU 10
eat all the good food YOU want. 1t fadi.
cally cures stomach troubles RE.
Drug Store.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04
Presbyterian Churrh.

The Sunday morning sermon "A
Message from Home"
Sunday -vcning Forming Partner.
SHIPS"
Missionary Concert "Wednesday night.
Look up the subicct Japanese and
Chinese in U. ~" Hest Missionary
Book II the Year"
Ladies' missionary meeting next Friday
uight At the hH,nc of the president.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04
Fair Asss~iatIss

Ats meeting " the Stockholders II
the Monte Vista Driving Park and Agri.
cultural Association hold At Masonic
haii. Monday evening th~ following
board Il directors was elected for tho
ensuing year: Il. q. Br~ckenriLgr. J. q.
Bushinssr. A. u. w-l'st~r. J. =. Worth
d. J. di,tl,a
4 rspost II tho s~crrtsry showed nm
Indebtedness outaian,linR 81 only erO
with sDme arrvuesi int~rrsi.
Il was the unanimous sentiment Of
The se,,ckholdsss that good fair be held
q Fair gsousds In the fall.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Hon. !. ". Rice and vii. will start
~asi this friday night They will visit
in Iowa and will reach Chicago Aug. ~
IN TIM" 10 attend tb" National .ncamp.
m~nt ~ the q. A. L., of which Mr.. RE.
is n m"mb~r. Mr.. Rice Xili b. gone
month aud Mira Rice viii X. away two or
three months.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Sr~ th- lady blacksmith. bar,rr.
butcher, t.,rt-r. dentist etc. in the Big
Carnival. Monday aud Tuesday nights,
Aug 9th aud 7th. We will all be there.
You cant Afford To miss II. Tickets
Only II, -. aud Il cents.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Gen. Bloomfield aud Col. Corlctt ar
gucd . ca-, before Judge Marya,t Fri
day. The question involved groves GU,
u the estate VI Olsndo homer.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

The Me.idl-r took y slip os brown
paper To llsl Nort~ Monday and laid II
on the commissioners desk - sort ii an
auouy NOUS communication ~ \. we're,
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Helen l.. Grcnicll. state suIr,intcnd
cnt. will lecture in this cit! frida.
evening, August, ~. Other lectures
will lpr announced later
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

The democratic stat" convention will
h" held ut Denver September lall, and
will be comIs'Hssi of "a delegates
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Fd. Luni,sck r~iurn~d from Edith.
Colorado. Monday. where he has been
Rt work some weeks nt his trade.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

John johnson WAS down from Jasper
Tuesday. lie says his confidence in the
old camp WAS never greater than now.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

II. y. Groves will issue the Ranch and
Range frOm Denver. lie will make that
city his headquarters hereafter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

". u. liabrr. VI Hooper, who is prac
ticing Mental or Magnetic healing with
aomc success WAS in this city Thursday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

The k-ntuckinns met at Mrs. Thom~'s
last Friday night There were abou, 10
present and enjoyed n royal time.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

You will r'Rrc. il IL you miss the Big
Carnival al the Opera hous. Mondn,
and Tuesday nights, Aug. 9th aud 7th.
Tickets only Ii. ~ and z, cents.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

tn. democrats IN this representative
district insist on having u democrat for
the fusion candidate. for Legislature,
slthor thst or n Thomas popuiist.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Lee StrRwn got day oil Monday ana
came NJ HON" and spent the day visiting
friends in this city.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Judge Bloomfield had business isiore
the county court Friday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Powell aud Shakespeare have repair,
Tor Milwaukee binder and they carr,
the Plymouth binder twinc.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

X. u. Wallace and Il. q. breckenridge
went to Cr,-d- Friday ON important
business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Mr.. Zinser met party of eastrrl
friends at the train Friday morning.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Mex, Wednesday, August s,li. ". j..
Bryan will deliver his sI.s.ch of scc-pt.
sncc NJ indianapolis. Then the cam
laign will ic formerly opened
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Mr. Frssher ~ California. n friend os
6eorR~ ksnnesiys family arrived in town
Tuesday nm \ visit.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

J. l.. Shall il working up good trade
on the Monarch wheel.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

J. ID. Mabcn's family has gone To
Creetic on visit of few weeks.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

The Creedc baud has secured new
leader. Pruf. &. 4. Jones'.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

The San Luis valI~y Bapt,st Ass ria.
ton will niert a. Mn~rs. August . 10 4.
The program coysr~ n wils Held and tho
Convention promises 10 " Interesting.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

q. II. Mathis has bought the valuable
riding hoeaa Of W. NJ. Brasl~nr.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Mrs Geo. isrun.Dn and little daughtc
~ Alamosa arrived in town Fridn!
morning ON visit.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Mike l.andy returned To the Hon,
Thursday from six weeks visit I.
I'ago-x Spring.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Hon. Chas. A. johnson. of durango
WAS in Del Nor,e Friday on legal busi
mess.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Mrs. y. ID. Coffin has been quite III al
Denver soma weeks but IL reported better
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Mrs. ". u. Counsel. daughter ot Gen
bloomfield. is visiting in Crrcde thi,
week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-04

Two dead, two wounded. is the record
of the shooting aifray on La Vcta Pass
Sunday afternoon. \. Y. Gribble. who
WAS shot by Charles Camp,'ell, died u,
G:D To night. and James Persons, who
WAS struck by II club in the hands ot
Louis Vasluex, brcathcsi his last nj Il
o'clock. 10th died II, st. Mary's hos
pital. Charles Campbell. the murderer
u Gribi,le. has been captured at Placer.
near the scene Of the trouble. by Sheriff
William Brccn Of Costilla county. aud Is
nov in Jail at San Luis. lie WAS found
to be wounded in the foot. presumably
by bullet fired by one Of the Pueblo
cxcursionists ns he rod. away from the
scene of the shooting. Louis Vnsqucz
the slayer Of Persons, and who is known
IL In wounded himself. has not yet been
heard from. but he is not likely to
attempt Ia escape.
Attorney Vecrknnp u Monte Vista
has lrcn retained to defend Campbell.
Hon. x. Is. Wallace savs the erection
~ suitable reservoir In the hills 10
stos~ water Tor the San l.uis valley is II
vastly morn in,~r.s, TO the citizens of
the valley than the election ~ Wolcoit.
Pnttrr~On. Thomas, Adams or amy other
man tn the Cn,t~d States Senate. And
he thinks that with proprr concerted
effort by all the senators and representa-.
ti,s~ n tho valley. u stat" reservoir
.could In sscursd which would demon.
atrste the practicnbility u reservoirs
which would enable our representatives
IN congress Ia Undue" the general gov.
ernment to take hold II Il.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-21
ONE OF wEBsTBR's OPINIONS

Referring To the suggestion TO read the
opinion Of Attorney Straus, counsel for
the Board of Supervisors of Elections of
The ely of Baltimore. the morning cou-
temporary asks il il should be taken be-
Tore or after the dissenting opinion OF
Daniel Webster. Perhaps il might do
well TO take il both before and after
the following dissenting opinion of Dan.
iel Webster which was uttered in the
United States Senate in 1914 when q
bill 60 provide for a mail service from
the Missouri River 10 the Oregon Pacific
coast was before Congress. Mr. Webster
declared his opposition to the bill in the
following language:
WHAT do we want with this vast and
worthless area of savage and wild beasts.
Of deserts of shifting sand aud whirl-
winds of dust, OF cactus and prairie dogs!
To what use could We ever put these
great deserts or these endless mountain
ranges impenetrable and covered TO their
bases with eternal snow? What can we
ever hops TO do with the western coasI
Of 5000 miles, rockbound. cherries and
uninViting, with not harbor on it?
What use have We for such q country?
Mr.. President, will never vote one cent
from the public treasury to place the Pa
ciic coast one inch nearer Boston thaa
II is today"
Mr.. Webster often gave such evidence
of his breadth of mind and belief in the
future greatness of his country.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-21

The Republican is opposed to trusts
Of every kind. IL hopes TO see every
trust in Honolulu driven out of exist
ence and viii do its share towards the
driving But in this sudden zeal OF q
morning ooatemporary why pick out the
only combination in which iaboring men
are inteneStedg Why strike only at the
working menl Why not pour ont some
of the risls Of wrath on the lumber trust.
which is doing SO much to retari the
growth OF the city. or why not attack
The liquor trust, which absolutely controls
both the wholesale and retail liquuci
trade ~ the city and under whose die.
tation restaurant cannot secure a
light wine and beer license under which
a patron can purchase glass of wine
with his dinnerg Or what Is the matter
with attacking the police protected trust
Mt lwilei which thrires under govern
ment protection; Then there is the meat
trust. which arbitrarily raised the
price of beef three cents pound short
time ago. and this. too. at time when
the profits of the corporation were re-
ported 60 be twenty per cent each quar-
Ter. Any and all of these trusts are far
more disastrous in their effect upon the
people aud upon the city than the plumb
ers' trust. aud there is nothing about the
latter 20 be defended either.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-21
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Delegate to Congress.
(Une1pired Term J6th Congress.l
SAMUEL PARKER.
For Delegate TO Congress.
(Full Term 51th Congress-
SAMUEL PARKER.
For Senators-Island of Oahu.
". Z. ACHI.
CECIL BROWN.
GEORGE II. CARTER.
CLARENCE l.. CRABBE
FRANK PAHTA.
HENRY WATERHOUSE-
For Representatives Dis
trict.
WILLIAM AYLE1i.
4. +. GILFILLAN.
WM. II. H0OGS.
j. W. KETKI.
JONAH KUMALAE.
4. G. NJ. ROBERTSON.
For Representatives-F District.
w. ]. COELHO
H. II. HITCHCOCK.
ENoCH JOHNSON.
J. l.. KAULUkOU.
JOHN G. LANE.
l.. l.. MS'ASDLESS
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-21

esd- sent heartily against tIse opposition
- the d~<yor
Hos yesy Different in>ss-~ . shs
Jaek~sa Of contemporary pcIitses and the
Jackson OF history Ore CAP EnderSt>lai
the ensrxy with vaich his eneuaies focEas
kim lie compelled that sort Of x-r<zrs.
rninfessecfzai. in the broader sense lsf
ths word bat with indos1Itztle courage.
b. was revelation To the ps.sgle N the
offes Of President Wholly unlike the
men who had gone before hiE II the
White House. and the very opposite IN
scholarly man whom be had Immediately
succeesisd there GeheTsl Jackson was at
tines autoerafic TO the point os e1z<p>rs-
ton Men Of high and inpatient spl1S
like MFR. Cay. were almost rsiisnei
by him. and this old poster does rot cx-
sggsrate the protest agsin~ him that
they for partisan purposes melted
But sixty years have changed all this
The Jackson Of tistosy j n jcn1rat
Jar excellence. We is ret-rI".i To - tbs
first of the presidents chosen from the
ranks Of the plain people, and who in
Office always remembered and advanced
the interests OF the plain people One
Of the popular pictures Impressed upon
the public mind today is that OF the tail.
gaunt Tsnnesseean taking his ease in she
White House as in log cabin ar home
with his feet inoasei in carpet shippers.
pulling vigorously at a oornoob pipe All
--toasting his shins" at a huge log dr-
Jackson king? Why. the man who
breaches government by the people to-
day, be he democrat or republican, Is
always safe in invoking the shade Of
Andrew Jackson
Mckinley king? Mckinley an enc
my of free institutions: Tke republic in
danger in his hands? How roaringly RI
diculous this whole nonsense will appear
to everybody in very short time.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-21
"Now I Lay Ne Down TO Sleep"
IEu0oua Eiald

lLu&eue i leu.
The fire upon the hearth is low,
And there is stiffness. everywhere;
Like troubled spirits, here and there
The freight shadows futtsring go;
And as the shadows round me creep,
A childish treble breaks the gloom,
And, softly, from farther room
Comes, Now l lay me down to sleep.
And. somehow. VisA that LITTLE pYaXeS
And that sweet treble in my ears
My thoughts go back to distant years
And linger with dear one there;
And. as hear the child's amen,
My mothers faith comes hek to n,e.
Crouched at her side l seem to be,
And mother holds my hands again.
o, for an hour in that dear place.
o, for the peace OF that dear tiinsS
0. for that childish trust sublimei
o. for a glimpse of mothers face!
Yet. as the shadows round me cseep,
l do not seem to be alone
Sweet magic Of that treble tone
And Now lay me down TO Sleep"