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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Compare what you want In snoes
with what w have and you viii buy
here. d3-wi WILKINS BROS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13
Furs cut at Emmons.'
Hating Stoves a. Cost.

We have a few odd styles and sizes
IN heating stoves that w will sell at
actual cost. v. U. \, hN"'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13
-MARTINSBURG ITEMS

1AE~hc.
Correspondence of the Ledger.
MARTINsBUG, Dec. 1l.-Dr. Bum
garner spent Sunday in Mexico.
Mrs. Taylor and children, accompa-
ned by Mrs Billiard and daughter, Miss
Nora, drove to Wellsville Sunday.
H. @. Overbaugh and wife spent
Sunday in Wellsyille with the latters
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oorder Of Mexico, were
the guest Of friends and relatives. Sun
day and Monday near this city.
Died, Saturday, Dec. 8, the infant
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Murrey. The
remains were entered at the Catholic
cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mr.. ant
Mrs. Murrey buried a daughter just
two months ago.
Herman Luther and family ar
moving to a location near Montgomerl
City this week.
We understand that Mr.. Peary ha
secured a position in the st. Loui
stock yards and will soon leave thi
city.
VIM. Watkins and wife have re
turned to ST. Louis.
Rev. Father Haar went to St. Loui
on business the first OF the week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13
oountry VAN al Emmons.

j. r. Lampson has returned from
Kirksyllle, where he attended the
Northwest Missouri Poultry Show.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

The assortment so large and
a variety to meet the demands Of the
most critical at Bearings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Our buyer has Just returned from
market with the best line Of carpets
and rugs We have ever shown
Ricketts, & Emmons,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Fred Mayield is home from an ex-
tended business trip south with show.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

The various Sabbath schools are ar
ranging to have their Christmas en-
tertainments.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Our stock of holiday goods
was never more complete and
beautiful. Make your selec-
tions now. Goods cheerfully
laid away until wanted. The
Racket, south side of square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

See what the cash will do toward
buying Xmas presents in our line.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Born, Sunday, Dec. o, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Bowers, a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

DIR. Bumgarner, Of Martinsburg,
spent Sunday In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

We lead, others do the best they can.
Try us for shoes. WILKINS Bros.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

J. w. Patton is In receipt Of aletter
from his daughter, Miss Anna, MO is
en- route to Japan a a missionary The
letter was written from Honolulu nd
dated November 20. Miss Patton VS.
getting along nicely, had been a littl'
sea sick probably, but otherwise en-
Toying her trip. She expected t
reach Japan on last Sunday AM
probably is now, II nothing has happen
ed, with her sister, Miss Florence, a
T~okushima, Japan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Entirely too many mems suits at
Fmmons.'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. James MCGEE,
five miles north west of Mexico, Dec.
II. a son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

A good solid silver thimble from loo
to SOC at bearings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Price cutting now going on in En-
mons, clothing room.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

500 pairs, all sizes, for
ladies and children at prices
you can't afford to Miss. See
them first
Turner-Jackson Men. 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13
COUNTY NEWS.
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LONG RRANCH ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
LoNe BRANCH, Dec l0.-our far
meFS are about all through gathering
com.
Considerable sickness in our midst
just at present
Miss Mamie, daughter Of Frank Ed
wards, is very sick.
VIM. Mundy, OF Molino, has been in
the vicinity OF Long Branch buying
stock lately.
Carter school has organized literary
and debating society.
The Mckinley prosperity wave has
struck our merchants and they are
offering 8 cts. per pound for Christmas
turkeys. At those prices who can't
eat Christmas turkey
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

All kinds OF fresh homemade can
dies at Kelso's. d&wlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13
Prices cut on Furs at Emmons.

The NJ. M. A. cadets viii be at home
Friday evening to the young ladies Of
Hardin College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Bring your picture framing
to Oraddock's early to avoid
the rush. d q wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

We have a few odd styles and sizes
in heating stoves that we win sell al
actual cost. V. O.. p. KING.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Etruscan gold orion finish vases
from 50 to SIS at bearings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Wool batting for comforts at EN-
mons
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Lawder Bros, shipped a carload Of
onions TO st. Louis last week, This is
the first carload Of onions eyer ship
ped out OF Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Royal smyml Rugs in the pastel
shades at Emmons.'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Toomany cloaks at Emmons
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13
Take your feathers to Emmons.

Everyone seems to be Of the same
opinion this year in regard to the fine
goods bearing is selling-none finer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Too much clothing at Emmons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

PrIeos cut on cIoakg At Emmons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13
Enr Rant

Heaviest mems SOC. underwear 81
Emmons.'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Lon Powell Is helping Mr.,
E. 3. Garter to make picture
at Craddock's until
after the holidays. d-wlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

New dress goods at Emmons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Christmas candies and cakes
at wholesale prices at the
White House. w-dlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13
Narhnlls csn.us |, wrnnr

MARSHALL, Mo-, Dec. Son the
account Of dissatisfaction here over
the result Of census returns, which
give Marshall only 60S0, an increase Of
only lsper cent since 1890, the Demo.
crdt- NeCs will, In a short time, take
an Independent census. MARSHALL
population was :, 7ol in 1880. 1t seems
TO havs inereassa nearly twice as much
IN sne following decade 40 Ia ~~A thalnst
closed. This is not credited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Spring patterns in carpets now II
at Emmons.'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
RowENA, Dec. 12-Hugh Hollens-
head sold a horse to Mr.. Spangler for
800.
Those sick are Mrs. Albert Turner
and Mrs Brooks.
Arpg S0nu vunoe 20 honS from Kaf-
nois, where she has been visiting her
father.
Miss Ella Holloway entertained a
number of her friends last Saturday
evening in honor Of her tenth BIRTH
day.
Rev. CreaSey preached his last ser
mon at Antioch church last Sunday.
W. II. Berry sold l. Mcbride and
Son seven fat hogs at $3.50 per hun
bred.
Goodwater school spelled against
| Excelsior last Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Fruits and candies at Kelso's. dwl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Children's wagons, carts, sleds-25c
4Oc, soc, 75c, 81, s1.25 and up.
ROBERTSON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13

Baskets, boxes, buckets
bushels and barrels of Christ
mas candies at the White
House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-13
CIV. ROBERTSOKS s sas.i f@',, ;'
The Weekly Ledger
THURSDAY, DECEMBER Is.

Blankets at Emmons.'
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28

Don't fail to attend the meeting
next Tuesday night at the Court
House
Harrison Il Gillespie Bros. adj
vertises all-wool suits in this Issue
for $3.50. Read their new al.
Miss Eta Hawkins, of The Taze-
well Millinery Co, advertises a
Fall opening of her fine stock of
hats. See her notice In another
column.
DR.. Shoemaker, who accompan-
led his wife to the Old Dominion
Hospital; Richmond, two weeks ago,
has returned. Mrs. Shoemaker is
still at the hospital, where she un>
derwent a surgical operation, and
we are glad to state, is doing well,
and will be home shortly. This
will be good news to a large circle
OF friends, who have been anxious
about this good woman.
The ladies of the Methodist
church have been busy this week
putting down new carpet in the
Methodist church. The recent im
prOvements in this house of wor-
ship have added greatly to the
appearance of things as well as
comfort.
We give fair warning to those of
our citizens who have need of trav-
cling the sidewalk from Tazewell
Avenue, up Mechanics Avenue,
that there is great danger of break
ing spoke or a shaft, or some
other part of their running gear
night OF day. Better be careful.
But for the splendid electric lights
it would be foolhardineSs to risk
life and limb on this side walk at
night.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
A Sad Death.

Dir. JnOI Ii. Lewis, returned on
Monday from Abingdon. Va,
where he was summoned on &C
count Of the death of his sister,
Mrs SallIe Newton, which. sad
event occurred on Friday Of las:
week. The burial took place on
Sunday at Abingdon. Rev. DIR.
Adkins, assisted by several other
ministers, conducting the service.
Mrs. Newton, was the wife of the
Jailer of Abingdon, and a lady OF
great worth, and of estimable
christian character. She leaves a
family of five children and hus-
band, besides a large number of
friends and relatives, to mourn her
death. Mrs. Newton was about 90
years of age.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
Pounding Mil.

Mrs. James Osborne accompanied
by her daughter Mrs. a Ii. Ryley,
left Tuesday for an extensive visit to
her sons in Athens and Roanoke.
MIR. Z. III. Williams came up from
W. c. Williams at Richards yester.
day aud reports his nieces Misses
Effie and Pepie as improving rapidly
from typhoid fever which was
thought for some time would prove
fatal to both.
Mrs. Sen Gillespie returned from
an extensive trip to her fathers at
Raven Monday
Mrs. w. Il. Steele and daughter
attended the marriage of her step
sister, Miss Callie Mcclure to Mr..
9. I. Fields at Cedar Bluff on Sept.
10Th.
The following persons have typhoid
fever: Miss Maggie and Ella Sparks,
Logan and Matte Ringstaff. All
are improving.
Misses Essie Harris and Winnie
Young from Prince Edward county
who have come to this county to
teach in the public schools spent
Sunday at w. b. Steeles, These two
bright young ladies come highly rec
commended, having attended the
Farmville Normal schoo
MIR. and Mrs. G. L. Fields spen,
Saturday night with their relatives
MIR. and Mrs. w. B. Steele. MIS-.
Fields will remain this week. Mr..
Fields has gone to Norton.
Seventeen section foremen were
given ride on special to Norton
and. back to this section on Tuesday.
The one who hos best kept up sec
ton will be given by officials q SIG
suit Of clothes. Eleva ed seats were
put on fiat, and officials and section
foremen all looked their best.
Miss Lizzie Lambert and Mrs
Chas Lawrence visited their Uncle
M. M. Hankins at Cedar Bluff Sum-
day Monday.
Miss Hattie Griffith who suffered
from rheumatism last week is able
to walk around again
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
trouble as well as women. and all feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisons i'll
the blood, backache, nervousness, head
ache, and tired, iistless rundown feel
ing. Listen to j. w. Gardner, Idaville,
Ind. He says: Electric Bitters are just
the thing for man when he is all ruu
down and don't care whether he lives or
dies. 1t did more to give me new strength
and good appetite than anything
could take. | now eat anything | want
and have a new lease on life. Only 50c.
at Jno. f. Jackson's Drug Store. Every
bottle guaranteed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
Million Given Away.

1t Is certainly gratifying to the public
to know OF one concern in the land who
are not AFRAID to be generous to tn,
needy and suffering. The proprietors %
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds. have given
away over ten million trial bottles OF
this great medicine; and have the salts
action OF knowing il has absolutely
cured thousands OF hopeless eases. As
thma, Bronchitis, HoarsencsS and all
diseases OF the Throat, Chest and Lungs
fare surely cured by it. Call ON Jno. T.
Jackson, Druggist, and get Zee trial
bottle. Regular size zoe. and 81
Every bottle guaranteed or money re
funded.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
The PccahOntas Lecture

General John b. Gordon, the
famous Confederate officer and
Lecturer, will deliver his celebrated
Lecture in the Opera House, in
PocahOntas on October 10Th en-
titled: The Last Days of the Con-
federacy," under the auspices of the
Y. NJ. G. A. Excursion trains will
be run from Bluefield and the Elk.
horn, Bramwell and Simmons, to
accommodate he crowds who will
wish to hear this famous lecturer
and Southern soldier.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
Death of Mrs. Geo. Bandv

The sad intelligence reached the
town yesterday, Of the death of
Mrs. Geo. Bandy at her home in
Baptist Valley, which occurred
yesterday morning. She had a
carbuncle on the back of her neck,
which caused her death. Mrs
Bandy would have been 81 years
old, had she lived day longer.
Her death is lamen,ed by her
nelghbors and all who knew her.
She was an excellent woman. She
leaves a husband to mourn her
death, having never had any chill
dren.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
Not Dead.

1t was stated in the papers that
John Ill. English, wife and two
children, were lost in the Calves
ton flood. We are glad to state
that this was a mistake. Mr.. Eng.
llsh has Written TO his sister Mis-.
w. u. Baldwin, that he and family
are well, but had narrow escape.
Mr.. English is well known in Taze
well, and his friends will be glad
to know that he and his family
are safe.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
Take Advantage of 1t.

The NEWS from now until the
Holidays, will be read by more
people, perhaps, than any other
paper published in this section.
Merchants, and others who wish to
get their business before the peo-
pie, should make a note of this,
and govern themselves in accord
ance Herewith. Don't walt until
the last of the week to hand i'm
your copy.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
Steam Boilers
and
Plate Glass
Tazewell, Va.
Sept. 26th, 1900.

Are continually expose
to dangers or breakage.
Think ofthe many little
things that ar liable to
cause a smash-up. The
little stones in the hands
of little boys. |
Think OF the bigger kinds
OF accidents and how rife
thep are. A steam boiler
eXplOsion-and loss of life
aud thousands of dollars of
property destroyed-the
result.
1t isn't necessary to run
these risks. A small
amount expended each
year for\ steam boiler or
plate glass, insurance will
replace the\glass or boiler.
The worry saved is almost
worth the amount.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28

Fall Opening Oct. the 8, 8, and 10.
Come and see the superb show
ing of newest ideas in Millinery.
Artistic and Novel displays of
pattern hats and bonnets, All
former efforts excelled.
The public cordially invited.
TAZEWELL MILLINERY Co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
Notice..

The firm of Sneed IL Hurt has this
day dissolved their partnership by
mutual consent, Mr.. II. l.. Hurt, re-
riring from the firm. The business
will be conducted under the name of
Tazewell Printing Company. All
debts due by said firm will be paid
by w. r. Sneed and all debts due
said firm are payable to W. r. Sneed.
Thanking the public for their pat
ronage and bespeaking a continuance
of same to Taz4well Printing Co,
We are respectfully,
W. r SNEED,
T. L. HURT.
This August Sth 1900
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
To Oorganize a Club.

A meeting will be held next Tues
day night, in the court house, forthe
purpose of organizing Bryan and
Stevenson Democratic Club. All
Democratic aud other, voters, who
are IN sympathy with the principles
of the Democratic party are cordially
INVITED and urged to be pr, sent, and
join the club. If yon car not be
pre- sent, leave your name az the
News office, and you will be prompt
ly enrolled. Don't neglect this. Let
every Democrat DO MS duty at this
time.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
It'd Hot From the Gun

Was the ball that hit &. d. Steadman.
OF Newark, Mich. in the Civil War. 1t
caused horrible Ulcers the no treatment
telped Tor 20 years. Then Bucklen's
Arnlca Salve cured him. Cures Cuts.
BRUISES, Burns, Feons. Corns. skin
Erupuons. Best Pile cure on earth D.
cents box. Cure guaranteed Sold bv
Jno +. Jackson, Druggist.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
Gen raj Gordon the 18th of Next
Month

This will be the first time, (and
probably the last time,) that our
people have had the opportunity
OF hearing this famous lecturer and
splendid southern soldier and gen
tleman. OF cOure all the people,
who possibly can, will be present.
Those who do not hold season tick
cts, can buy single tickets at the
door of the Opera House on the
night of the lecture, or at the
drug store before hand. The price
of single tickets is fifty cents.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
English Setter Lost

LOST, strayed or stolen, one Eng.
lish Setter dog, answers to the name
Shot. month old, three fourths
grown-white, with lemon colored
spots, has scar one inch long over
left eye. in which, unless removed,
there are two white silk stitches.
He wore a leather collar, with a ring
in it, when last seen. Any infoI ma
ton which will lead to the recovery
ofthe dog will be suitably rewarded.
@. 7. STCLAIR.
Tazewell, Va.
Sept. 26th, 1900.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
Off On II Trip.

w. A Scott, Of the Wholesale
Grocery firm of Scott & Duiguid,
North .Ta2ewell, snd Harry Bustop,
of BustoD & Sons, grocers, left yes
terday afternoon for an extended
trip through the Northwest. They
will visit Terra Haute, Indianapolis,
and other cities, and returning, visit
Greencastle Indiana, where Mrs.
Scott is now visiting. Mr.. Scott
will bring Mrs. Scott and children
home.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
General Goadon's Lecture.

ct OURNAOA1 . 1OOOIIO
1t has been definitely arran ged
that General john B. Gordon will
deliver the first of the Fall end win
ter lectures to be given here on Oc-
tober the 18th. His subject will be
THE Last Days of the Confederacy."
Other lectures will follow monthly
in regular order, by eminent lectur-
ers, due notice of which will be given.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
Personal.

night.
j. S. WINNER and J. n. Hig-
ginbotham, of Thompson Valley,
were among the visitors to town
yesterday.
Mrs. Nick Adams has been in town
q day or two this week, visiting
Mrs. j. ID. Alexander, and doing a
little shopping, of course.
Capt. Jno. ID. Alexander, Spots
Bros, II. @. Chapman and Black,
the photographer, and Mrs. Belle
Caudill have new ads IN this issue.
If you cannot be present on Tu-
esday night at the organization of
the Club, leave your name at the
News Office.
Tickets will be put on sale next
Monday morning for the Gordon
Lecture at Jackson. Every body
Will have an equal chance to select
seats.
Mrs. VIM. III. Kelley, of Unaka,
was seen on our streets one day
this week. This good woman
doesn't give her many friends here
the opportunity of shaking hands
with her as frequently as they
would like.
Capt. A. t. WaId passed through
town bright and early yesterday
morning, headed westward.
a car load of oats were shipped
to Tazewell this week to the order
Of Geo. r. Surface and others, and
yet Tazewell is said TO be a fine
county for oats.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
prompt, palatable, pleasant, power
full, purifying little pills
Any one wishing fresh mich
COWS will be Accommodated oy Cal /
ing on III. Lee Brown, Tip Top, Va
To prevent consumption quickly
cure throat and lung troubles with
One Minute Cough Cure. Jno. r.
Jackson.
We call attention to the adver-
tisement of Mr.. Long in this issue.
He advertises a covering for pipes.
to prevent freezing and leaking.
This is something new, and if as
recommended, will meet a felt
want i'll this section.
You can save money, and have
your wishes and order exactly car
ried out, by consulting the old re-
liable firm of j. l.. Brown Il Son.
Abingdon, when in need of a
suitable monument or slab to IN lark
the resting place of the dead.
Poisonous toadstools resembling
mushrooms have caused frequent
deaths this year. BE sure to use
only the genuine Observe the same
care when you ask for Dewitt s
Witch Hazel Salve. There are pois.
onous counterfeits. DeWjtt's is the
only original Witch Hazel Salve. 1t
is safe and certain cure for piles
and all skin diseases. Jno +
jackson.
Rev. Mr.. Wayts is attending a
Ministers institute at Graham Viz
ginia, where he commences a tent
meeting on Saturday. Rev. d. A
Ramey, of Freeman's W.sVa., one
of the most consecrated and intel
ligent ministers in the State. is the
leading spirit in this Institute now
In session.
Jos. Howard, brave and loyal
Democrat, of these nOrthIside Coun-
ty Farm, John Litz. and q. O.
Thompson, were in the city this
week. Mr.. G. o. Thompson, was
not feeling so well, he said, The
severe spell of fever of some months
ago gave him quite tussel.
Mrs. II. E. George was visiting
in town yesterday.
Miss Mary Brown, who has been
living in the family of Rev. Mr.
Wayts for some time, was married
at his residence yesterday morn
ing to Albert Cox, by Rev. Geo
BustOn.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that was ever made is DR.. Kings New
Lie Pills. Every pill is a sugar-coated
globule OF health. that changes weak
ness into strength, listltssness into ener-
gy, brain-fag into mental power They re
wonderful in building up the health
On! y % cents per box, Sold Y Jno. +
Jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
AGAIN OPEN.

Having returned from my
Western trip, my gallery is
now open and 1 am ready for
any and all work. You get
the same high 81 ade OF work
and better.
Call at my gallery soon.
Don't delay. Glad to see you
any time.
A. M. BLACK,
Pho tOgrdpher.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28

IA - TO 1TA.
Sears the hIhe Kind You Have Always bOupsa
signature q &H&AIzM
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-09-28
Working Day and Night.

This August Sth, 1900.
The colored American., 1900-05-05
WISHING.

No YOU wish the world were better
Let me tell you what to do.
-cf q watch upon your actions,
Keen them always straight and true.
Kid YOUR mind Of selfish motives.
let YOUR thoughts be clean and high.
Tou can make little Eden
OF the sphere you occupy.
D, YOU wish the world were wiser?
Well. suppose you make start
Bv accumuIsting wisdom
In the scrap book of your heart.
Do not waste one page on folly;
Live TO learn, aud learn to live.
II YOU want to give men knowledge
You must get it, 'ele you give.
DO YOU wish the world were happy?
Then remember day by day
Inst to scatter seeds Of kindness
As YOU pass along the way,
For the pleasures of the many
NAV be eftimes traced to one,
As the hands that plant an acorn
Shelters armies from the sun
ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.