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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-26
TRAINS, LEAVING JEFFERSON
STREET UNION STATION.
A. j. Packard, Agent,
CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE & ST. PAU

NQIOAOO, H3kt1 1A1111 u. J
Arrive. Depart
Chicago, Dubuque &
Milwaukee -. .d1 80 a IN b2:35 nj
etc ~: -. 80. ;bio:1o 5:s5 nj
west. ...... 80. .b2:30 m d1 1888 n,
No. 90, east bound, leaves ....... 6:55 n m
No "a, east bound, leaves. 1880. .10:45 a M
No Of, west bound, leaves. ....... 6:45 a m
These are freights leaving Ottumwa
Daily. b Except Sunday. d Except
Freight trains arrive at and depart from
Ottumwa Junction.
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WABASH.

Arrive. Depart
Kansas City & st. Louis a8:15 am as so pna
Kansas City & st. Louis a7:00 pm as rs am
Freight trains carrying passengers be.
tween Ottumwa and Moulton:
east freight. ......a12:10 p m a2:3O D m
Local freight .bs:0O p m d3 100 a IA
aDaily. bExcept Sunday.
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Hazel Dell.

Hazel Dell, July 25.-Mr. and Mrs
G. c. Cockerill and children visited
with J. M. Bailey and family Tuesday.
the A. l.. Burton home.
Floyd Gephart of Ottumwa visited
Sunday at the Y. P. Hollingsworth
home
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Dexter are the
proud parents of daughter, born
June %.
Miss Leila Cockerill visited last
week with Chas. Moss and family.
Miss Eva Harsch Sundayed with
Harriet Harlem.
Mr.. and Mrs. S P Hartman and son,
Fred, of Ottumwa, were callers at the
home of F. l.. Dexter Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Alderdice of OF
tumwa visited relatives in this vii
lage Sunday.
Ralph Wilson visited last week at
G. c. Cockerill's.
Chlldren's day was observed at the
Zion Methodist church last Sunday. A.
G. G. Brown preached to the children
after which a short program was rem
dered, as follows:
Christian Endeavor March," Miss
Pearl Hollingsworth
Defamation, Nearer to Thee" Inez
Truitt
Defamation, Lost in the 'Tater
Patch" Virginia Harlem.
Song, Sowing the Seed" by the
Misses Eta and Verda Harlem and
Eva Harsch.
Defamation, Country Girls" Hill
ma Parson
Defamation, Flying Jim's Leap"
Pearl Eastburn.
John Bohe and S. P. Hartman of OF
tumwa called at the T. B. Gephart
home Sunday.
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Foster.

Foster, June 25.-Marion AIDES of
Hamilton was calling on friends and
relatives here Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Harper of Eddyville
was calling on friends here Saturday
The Chapman sisters of Hilton,
Phoeba, Emma and Bertha were visit
ing in Foster Saturday evening.
R. r. Thomas of Hilton was visiting
his mother and sisters here Saturday
evening"
Theron Hoadly has bought house
and two acres of land from the coal
company and will take possession in
about two weeks.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Theron Hoad-
ly, June Is. thirteen-pound boy.
Dave Anderson and Robert Hughes
of Hooking were visiting their families
here last Sunday
Swan Johnson moved his family
from here to Hooking last week. Mr.,
Johnson will work in the mines there.
Ed. Hutton moved his family from
Hooking here last Monday. Mr.. HUI
ton is helping sink the new shaft of
Phillips Fuel company.
Par HuXford of Hamilton took din,
ner with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Huxford Sunday.
Mrs. Madison attended church Sun
day, the first time she has been away
from home since the terrible accident
of April Z, in which she nearly lost her
life.
George Miller of Selection has
bought the livery and dray business of
Sarll Mccoy.
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RODE HIMSELF TO DEATH.
Exertion in PropeIing Bicycle Kills
Dubuque Man,

Dubuque, June 24.-(Courier's spec
ial service)-William George rode
himself to death on a bicycle Sunday
afternoon. After taking spin on the
machine he dismounted and died with
In five minutes of heart trouble.
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BLEW HIS HEAD OFF.
Farmer Becomes Despondent and
Takes His Life,

Dubuque, June 24.-(Couriers spec
ial service) Schmierbach. a
farmer residing north of this city,
while Respondent, blew the top of his
head off with a shotgun.
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terrain Sunday school was postponed
until Tuesday night on account of rain
and cool weather
w. A. Work of Ottumwa was in
town Thursday on professional bust
ness.
The young people enjoyed moon
light picnic at Kilbourne Wednesday
evening.
d. H. Skinner sold his wool last
week to Chicago parties and will ship
out this week.
County Attorney E. R. Harlan of
keosauqua was in town last week on
professional business.
Miss Chloe Topping of Burlington is
visiting at the home of her grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Topping.
Ray Moore and wife of Keosauqua,
are spending few days with rela-
tives.
Misses Nellie and Bessie Harrow of
Douds spent Monday at the G. w.
Countryman home.
Mrs. Fred Deahl and Clyde and Mrs.
Harnie Hughes and Fannie were
Stockport visitors Saturday.
Mrs. Belle Torrance and Mrs. R. w.
Pleasants will leave this week on a
visit to points in Colorado.
Walter Bechtel former Van Bur-
en- county boy, is visiting friends and
relatives here.
The Fourth of July committee is
each day adding something interesting
and entertaining to the program.
Miss Katherine Jackson of Mt.
Pleasant is here for the Randall-Wells
wedding, which occurs at p. m.
today.
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Lovilia.

Lovilia. June 25.-Mr. and Mrs.
John Swan spent Monday with Mr..
Swans brother, H. G. Swan, and fam
lily.
Chas. Stafford was an Abba caller
Monday
Miss Ollie Clark of Abba spent Sat
urday and Sunday with friends and
relatives.
Mrs. M. J. Miser left Tuesday for
Birmingham where she will visit with
relatives.
Orvil Myers was a Knoxville caller
Saturday.
The Children's day program was
given Sunday evening in spite of the
rain. Quite good crowd were pres
ent and the little folks performed
each part successfully.
The beautiful residence of J. H.
Barnard. on Main street, is being rap
idly erected and will soon be complet-
ed.
Miss Ethel Swan of st. Luke hos
pital at st. Paul, is visiting her par
ents.
Miss Edna Skies closed a success
full term of school at Chamberlain dis
trict Friday, June 20. The patrons
furnished Miss Skies and her pupils
with picnic in the afternoon. About
sixty-five people We're present and all
enjoyed the afternoon. A program
was rendered by the school children
and ice cream and cake We're servd
Mrs. Joe Nordgren was business
caller at Abba Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Jesse Fall of Union
Liberty spent Sunday with Mrs. Falls
brother, Jesse Smith.
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Abba.

Abba. June pa large delegation
of Abba Masons went to Moravia this
morning to participate in the celebra-
ton of St. Johns Day.
The Abba Cornet band, with an in
strumentation Of about twenty pieces,
has secured the services of Prof. J.
Edwin Owens. late leader of the Wap-
clio Chief band of Ottumwa as instruc-
tor and director. Prof Owens comes
highly commended, both as an instruc-
tor and performer. He will assume
charge of the Abba organization July l.
Mrs. Samuel M. Pill and little daugh-
ter have returned home from an ex-
tended visit at the home of Mrs Pills
parents in Quincy, III.
Mrs. L. B. Fuller is quite i'll at her
home on East Benton street.
EX-night Police Ed. A. Webb has de-
veloped penchant for mineralogy
since his duties enable him to
be "out in broad daylight" During
ing in the hills, hollows and creek
bottoms of this vicinity, and has been
rewarded by some bizarre and peculiar
finds. Among them are flint arrow
heads, stone hammer of a large pat
tern, evidently wrought by Indian
hands,) shells resembling deep sea
products, deeply embedded in flint-like
stone, and many other rare specimens
Of the twenty-three days of June
so far passed, thirteen have been rainy
ones here, leaving but ten out of the
month On which there was no rainfall
The unusually cool weather continues
County Treasurer John G. Wilson re-
ports that when he arose at an early
hour last Sunday morning the frost
was SO heavy on his porch that he
could have written his name in it.
Miss Nellie Wilkin, arrived in Abba
yesterday evening enroute to Kansas
City, Mo. She will visit friends here
for week or more before going to her
new home in Kansas City.
Miss Kate and Master David Low of
Tabor, were Burlington No. a arrivals
in Abba last night They will, visit at
the home of their grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. H. Griffin for few
weeks.
EIdon.
Eldon, June 24.-Mrs. Martin Doc
ley and daughter, Miss Maude, return
ed from Kansas City Saturday night
where they have been visiting for
some time.
Misses Belle Haywood and Fora
James spent Sunday at the Haywood
home, just south of town. Miss Belle
expects to spend her summer vaca-
ton with her parents.
Mrs. w. M. Cochran returned to her
home in Drakeville yesterday morn
ing after short visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Noah Sampson.
The funeral of Miss Myrtle Flowers
will be held at the home on Wednes-
day afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
Miss Nellie Dingerman, of Kansas
City, is visiting Eldon relatives, the
family of Mrs. Martin Dooley.
The Grafton for the Fourth of July
celebration will be delivered by Rev.
Megan. The other speakers will be
George Friend, Bill Grow, Mr.Sparks
and Mr.. Daughtery. There will be fire.
works in the evening and the Fair
field band will furnish music for the
occasion.
Ed Trott was an ottumwa visitor
yesterday.
John Beard, of this city, made a
business trip to Unionville today.
Ray Hadley has sold out his bowl.
ing alley and expects to go to Rich,
land today.
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Mark.

Mark, June 25-Harvesting has now
commenced in this vicinity.
James Kinman has returned from
Oregon.
Harold Green is the happy father of
an eleven-pound girl.
John Elliott attended the funeral Of
Mr.. Cramer Sunday at Bloomfield
William Sturgeon is smiling over
the arrival of new girl at his home.
7. o. Kinman and Milt Owens pass
ed through here Saturday. going to
Moulton.
B. O. Spilman, Ed. and James Walk
er and Earnest Kline of Bloomfield
spent Sunday evening in Mark.
Mr.. Griggs, residing east of this vii
lage, is on the sick list
A. ]. Wisdom is the happy father of
new boy.
Several of the Mark boys attended
the ball game at Monterey Saturday
The Sunday school at this place was
a failure Sunday.
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Lucas.

Lucas, June 25.-Geo. John left for
Des Moines Thursday, where he will
visit relatives
The ball game between Lucas and
Charlton went in favor Of Lucas, the
scores were 16 to 6.
The entertainment given at the L.
ID. S. church was well attended and all
reported a good time.
Mrs. w. H. Nickel is visiting with
relatives in Des Moines.
Mrs. A. Dreher of Lamont visited
with friends in Lucas over Sunday.
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keosauqua.

Keosauqua, June 24-Capt. w. A.
Duckworth of this place returned to
his. home Saturday from trip
through Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. McCrary and
daughter, Miss Cloe McCrary, CT
Doud's Station, visited over Sunday in
this place with relatives and friends.
Attorney ]. G. Calhoun of this place
has improved his residence property
by erecting an addition thereto.
Supervisor 7. l.. Workman of Mt
Zion was in this place yesterday on
business.
Attorney ]. c. Mitchell of Ottumwa
is in this place on business
Attorney e. r. Harlan and w. M.
Walker of this place were in Stock
port yesterday taking deposition of
some witnesses that expect to leave
the state, in the case of the state Of
Iowa vs.. Bert Dill of Stockport, who
is under indictment charged with an
assault on Ben Dorothy of that place,
with intent to kill. This case will
come on for trial at the August term
of the district court.
Miss Belle Jackson, of this place, is
visiting with relatives near Pittsburg.
Mrs. Jennie Brooks, of this place,
is visiting in Bonaparte with her
daughter, Mrs. A. v. Blackford. Mr..
and Mrs. Blackford visited in this
place Sunday and Mrs. Brooks return
ed home with them.
o. A. Hardin, of Mt. Sterling, was
in Keosauqua yesterday on business.
Mrs. Julia McKibbin, of this place.
departed for England several days
ago and she intended to be present at
the coronation of King Edward.
Lin Metz, who has been making his
home here this summer, departed for
Ottumwa last evening to spend a few
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. F. Metz.
@. L! Manning, of this place, is in
Cantril today On business.
This county is very DESTROYS that
Judge Sloan be renominated.
Douds.
Douds, June 24.-County ATTORNEY
E. R. Harlan was caller in town
Thursday.
Mrs. c. R. McCrary and daughter,
Chloe, visited with the family of B..
S. Ream near Pittsburg, Thursday.
Lee Doud, who has been working
for the Rock Island Plow company, at
Rock Island. ILL.,, is at home to remain
until about July 1.
DR.. T. G. Mcclure was in Ottumwa
on business Friday.
G. W. Findlay and Wynn Bennett,
,of Keosauqua, We're in town Thursday
on business.
Moulton Bills, who is working near
Packwood, visited over Sunday with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Bills.
of this place
Samuel Morrow, of ottumwa, spent
Saturday and Sunday in this vicinity.
Frank Morse and daughter, Nettie,
of Birmingham, were short callers in
town Sunday.
George Camblin, who has been en-
ployed by the c., R. |. &P. railway
assisting in the erection of depots at
Batavia and other points, has return
ed home.
Work on the new bank building has
been delayed on account of rain.
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Stockport, June 25.-Seventeen of
the Junior League went to Hillsboro
Wednesday to attend the convention
which was held there.
Mr.. Maxwell, of Fairfield, visited
Stockport Wednesday.
A social dance was given at Sher.
man Morris Thursday evening.
pleasant time was had.
Quite a number of the citizens
attended the show at Bonaparte
Thursday and report a fine time.
J. A. Dill was in Burlington last
Friday on business.
G.. w. Johnston was in Fit. Madison
Tuesday.
L. E. Bragg, of Minnesota, visited
his uncle, John Harlan, last week.
This was his first visit to Iowa. He
was well pleased with the looks of the
golden state Of Iowa.
George Keck, of Texas, who has
been gone for the last eleven
years, is visiting his father and moth
err east of Utica.
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MouIton,


Moulton, June 25.-Mr. and Mrs. H.
N. Hildreth of Atlantic are visiting
with the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. J. Wood.
Mrs. Effie Ferritor of Des Moines
visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
]. G. West. Oscar Sloan accompanied
her.
Quite an interesting game of ball
was played at the fair grounds Sunday
afternoon between the business and
railroad men. resulting in score of
q to Is, in favor of the railroad boys.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E. Stevens of OF
tumwa visited with Mr.. and Mrs. E. L..
Sticlsney over Sunday.
The local telephone exchange has
again changed hands, this time w. c.
Stickney, cashier of the First Nation
al bank having purchased same of S.
G. Butcher.
Excavation has begun ON the new
bank building known as the Moulton
Savings bank. This building. will be
one of the most substantial brick build
ings in the city, being 25 by los feet,
and two stories.
Quite a large number of the local
Masons attended the ST. Johns cele-
bration at Moravia on Tuesday.
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Hiteman,

.
Hiteman, June 25.-Mr. and Mrs.S.
A. and Q. R. Corey were in attend
ance at the wedding of their sister in
Fairfield Wednesday.
ID. G. Phillips, member of the board
of examiners, was in Ottumwa Thurs
day where the examination was held.
Abba and Hiteman crossed bats on
the home grounds Wednesday. The
game was very interesting up to the
fourth inning, the score being one
each in the fourth Abba scored 4. At
the beginning Of ninth Inning the
score was to B., in favor of the visit
ors. In this inning Hiteman gained
four scores, winning tho game by one
score
( The Hitemanps Dramatic company
will repeat the drama, From Sump-
ter to Appamattox.' Tuesday evening,
June "a.
Albert Harrison departed for Chi
cago Thursday evening to attend the
national convention. of the college Y.
M. C. A. Mr.. Harrison with another
young man of Fairfield represents Par
sons college.
The state convention of the Swed-
fish Epworth league society was held
here in the NJ e. church, commencing
Friday and ending Sunday evening. A
number of delegates were present
from different parts of the state.
Much enthusiasm was shown through
out the meetings and each delegate
left feeling that they had been help
ed spiritually by the meetings.
Miss Grace Roberts returned home
Thursday after several days visit
with friends in Oskaloosa.
Samuel Williams and w. R. Powell
and wife departed Monday for Coiora-
do to visit month with relatives.
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PackWood,-

Packwood, June 25.- The Misses
Jackson, of Oskaloosa, are guests of
friends here
Mrs. Tansy's granddaughter, Miss
Agg, of Oskaloosa is visiting here.
Word has been received here of the
marriage of Miss Cora l. Burns, of
Abingdon, and Frank E. Osborne, of
Sioux City.
Samuel Anderson has bought lots
near the Lutheran church on First
street, and will build commodious
house on them, after which he
will move his family to town.
o. M. Bundy was on the Northwest
ern train when the accident occurred
last week but was not injured.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Brody, of Rich
land, were guests of j. d. Erchers
Thursday.
"A son was born June 10 to Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Lyons.
Mrs. Port Pringle has gone to Spir-
it Lake for weeks visit.
Mrs. Kinney, of Richland, was the
guest of Mrs. d. N. Lyon Wednesday.
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WooIson.


Woolson, June 24-There have been
nearly eight inches of rainfall here
since June L.
Henry Pemberton, former pastor
of the Friends church at this place,
but later of Iowa Falls, is dead and
was buried at the latter place on, ,Il1e
Is. ~.
May and Bess McFa,NInd are work
ing at the hotel in Richland
Mr. Reimer has moved from the
Henry Pringle mouse to the one on the
Dutton farm.
George Sellers was visiting Ad
Hadley last Sunday.
The Christian Endeavor society is
PREPARING to have picnic on the
Fourth of July. A program is being
arranged for the occasion.
r. w. Shelley was in Chicago last
week and brought back Henry Bunk
who had been there for medical treat
ment.
Guy. Argo and wife of Pleasant
Plain We're calling on Thomas Han
nah Sunday evening.
Messrs. Bates and Frame were in
these parts last week on business.
Pullman Johnson and family were
calling on Meader Johnson Sunday.
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Railroad Timetables
TRAINS LEAVING UNION DEPOT.
W. s. Parker, Ticket Agent.
Going. East Depart.
NO. .5a-Fast mail ............. .1:06 q. M

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RGKI.lAsgeN ROUTE. c.. B. & O.. R. X.
No. 12b,Chicago, Peoria, st. Louis,
80. pDGnhbfnaue & Quincy $500. ..2:I5 a. n.
y vi, Freight go; -. go a. m.
leD-pe9rla, Dubuque & Quincy 1901 p. m.
ssa-Ghicago,St. Louis & Quincy 7:2o p
aa@chicago, Peoria s Rockford IL 1 Is 3 E. M m.
Going West.
ba.Omaha. Council Bluffs and
Nebraska 800. III q. m.
l5a-Fast mall -. ............ .2:i9 a. m.
9lb-Locai Freight $50 a. m.
3a- Omaha, Kansas City, Denver,
Hot Springs. Deadwood, Og-
uen. Portland & California sos a. m.
la-Fast ma. ..... $3.50. $50 a. M
l3a-Limited ;,.... :..,....... 1928 p. m.
Council B!ufrs $3.50. OBS p. m.
1as-Denver & Omaha -. IL 100 p. M.
. Arrive.
9b-Peoria to 0ttumwa. .... 1:20 p. m.
g. Daily, b, except Sunday. Nos. Z, g, 10
AM "a do not carry passengers.
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CHICAGO, FT.MADIsoN & DIES MONIES
Arrive. Depart
1T. Madison accomo :. 500 p m. 7:15 a m,
Trains run daily except Sunday.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-14
Clothing
Department
~~aAMAMA@~

In this department making great re-
ducton in prices as you well know that heavy weight
goods must go in season, and the time for spring
goods to arrive is fast approaching; SO the heavy
weight suits, overcoats in mems boys and ch1ldrens
must go; woolen underwear, fleece goods, WOODEN
shirts gloves, and in fact everything in the heavy
goods line must CO. so we have and are able to make
prices to satisfy all that we mean business Call
and be convinced
SUIT DEPARTMENT.
Sis Sheviots Meltons, Cashmere, Worsted, go at
$1o
MEMS OvERcoATs.-W have a special good VI
ster storm collar in black and brown, $40 coats at
81. We also have few nice goods that we can
make prices that will astonish you.
WOODEN and FLEECE UNDERWEAR.
We are making prices to suit the times They
must 90 See that 371ac heeced underwear as good
as anyone can sell, for soc.
GLOVE DEPARTMENT.
In this line we can please you. They must 60
All heavy goods.
WOOL HOSIERY.
We have good line. They must be sold and
we have also special line in coors, IS cents goods
at 10 cents.
MEMS GAPS.
special line of mems caps; must be sold so they
go at rs cents
BOYS AND CHILDREN'S GAPS.
One of the best lines ever handled in this city.
We can suit ALL See them. They must be Sold In
fact everything in this entire department will be
sold at reduction in order to clear out heavy
goods of all descriptions for load after load
of Spring Goods will soon be upon us. Come and
visit this department. if there is anything you need
We will assure you the prices will be right. Come
early. You get the best selection by doing So
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-14

F. P. Reeds Shoes for ladies in Wei Kid, and
Patent Leather, stock made with or without the ex
tension soles They the shoes that we have
been getting $3.50 and 81 pair for, now at the
actual factory cost,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-14

low for the quality leading of
and repaired do the
again consistent with
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-02-14
$500 a pair.

We have87 pairs of ladies shoes that are not made
of the fine finished leather but of good Velour Calf
and soft box calf The shoes are made for wear,
and we guarantee every pair. They regular
So shoes, during this sale at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-24
70s1iCi5f
VICTORIA.

lAn unpublished tribute. written by Virginir
 F. Drake, Marion. Ala.1 She wore the crown of England. And the, crown of womsnhood, wifshood and She also wore right royalty. And her people. her hu. band and her children Loved her most ioyally. The whole world mourns! A tribute rare to rare Queen and woman! For cicled round the glob. are those Who honored her while living and reverence
 her dead. e The secret of her worth and of her hold on
 human heaIts?- Methnks 1t lay in moral force-in spiritual She threw her influence on the side of right And builded for eternity. as well as time. Tn the first days of queenhood. Aye, in the hour they told the maiden she was She kneit in sweet and beautiful humility And asked the guidance of the King of Like one of old she early sought for wisdom To rule her so great people," Wisely and well she ruled them And her hous holi ruled she no less wisely: Her children call hor 'blessed' And her people feel as If they. too, Had lost a loving mother. All her life she walked with God, And when she entered the silent, shadowy val His rod and starr did still support and
 comfort" her; And on the other side . pcubiless she hoard from lips divine. well
 Done!"
 Rest thee in peace. O woman most excellent, And most noble Queen! Truly might it be writ upon thy tomb, Her life was a success.