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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03
SANDY Valley Seminary.


A meeting OF the executive COM
mittee OF the school to be built at
PaintsyIlle was held last Saturday
at that place. Those present were
Rev. q. Meek, OF Catlettsburg, j.
Q. c. Mayo and Judge II. b. Rice,
of Paintsville, and NJ. F. Conley, OF
Louisa.
A number OF matters were dis
cussed and acted upon, and those
that may be mentioned here are
given below.
The school was named "Sandy
Valley Seminary" 1t had been
suggested by many that the name
Mayo should be a part OF the
school title, not only because OF the
gift OF $4,000 made by John G. G.
Mayo, button account OF the fact
that the Mayo family has always
been prominent in educational az
fairs in the Big Sandy valley. j.
G. G. was formerly teacher in
mathematics at Millersburg Col
|, ge, His father was known as
one OF the best teachers in the val
ley as long as he followed the pro-
lesslon. The same was true of his
great-grandfather, Lewis Mayo,
Notwithstanding the argumen
based upon these facts, Mr.. Mayo
entered such a positive protest
against the use OF the name that
his wishes were needed.
Judge Rice was made treasurer,
and will also have supervision Of
the work OF constructing the build.
ling.
! Upon Nr. Mayo's suggestion II
was decided that the executive COM
mittoe make trip OF inspection ia
various places having modern
school buildings, so that the best
results may be obtained in the way
Of securing the most improved
plan. This trip was 10 have been
made this week, but Illness in the
families OF two ofthe members pre-
vented.
Immediately after this p,plan'
will be adopted and the contract
lot. The building will be OF brick
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03
Killing at WhitehOuse.

Dave Hall killed VIM. Goodwin
at Whitehouse Wednesday by
shooting him through both lungs
The fatal end was the result Of
bad feeling growing out OF law
suit In which Mrs. Hall was a wit
ness against Goodwin. 1t is said
the latter made some uncompli'
mentary remarks about Mrs, Hall''
testimony. AS soon as Hall heart
OF this he went after Goodwin will
a a, and sent a bullet through hi,
body, causing instant death.
Goodwin leaves wife, but n,
children. Hall was proprietor Of
restaurant at Whitehouse up TO
recent time.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Persuant to the direction OF the
Republican Committee OF the Third
r ilroad District of Kentucky, a
Mass Convention OF all Republican
voters in Lawrence County, Ken
lucky, is hereby called TO meet on
Saturday, May 2, 1908, at , o'clock
p. NJ, at the Courthouse In Lou
lisa, Kentucky.
This Convention shall select del
egates to the District Convention
to be held al Paris, Ky May 6, 1903,
at . o'clock, p. NJ, for the purpose
of nominating a Republican Can
dldate for Railroad Commissioner
from the Third District OF Ken
lucky.
The basis of representing shall
be one delegate vote for each on
hundred votes and fraction oveI
fifty votes cast for William Nc
Kinley for President in tho cleo
ton of 1900.
LUTHER NJ. WALTER, Chm
II. q, Burchett, Secy.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03
Rev. F.F. shannon.

The Harrisburg lPa.) Chronicle
has the following to say Of Louisa
boy:
"One OF the best sermons ever
given In the Oilvet Presbyterian
Church was preached Yesterday
morning by Rev. Fred j. Shannon,
editor Of the AntI-Saloon League
journal. His subj ct was Lies
Royal Path and the Test of Great
ness He said;
1.-TWO vital questions are, what is
the real good In lie? and what is
The uqtalllng test OF greatness?
Not avarice, not self-indulgence,
not fame, not any or all OF the chill
| dren OF seltlshness are capable Of
pointing out life's royal pathway.
Only he whose heart and brains
aud hands and feet nave been turn
ed Into angles Of service can know
what tides OF divine strength and
satisfaction flow from the springs
OF the great God. Three kinds OF
/ service are necessary To ones
self, to ones fellows, to ones God.
"IIistory has reserved no place
for the man who did not serve.
Every man deemed worthy a place
In the hearts hall OF fame is the
man whose feet walked HES royal
path OF service and because OF this
his resting place will forever be In
the Westminster Abbey OF the soul
Did any serve so grandly as our
great Lord and Master? Did any
serve so tlrelessly or so gladly2
"rhe world, history, experience
and above all the words of our
Master teach us in serving our
truest self and our fellow men, we
are In the highest and most ac-
ceptablo sense serving our God,
This, 1t seems TO me, is the per
manent and beautiful method Of
service ordained ofintinite wisdom
Therefore what God hath Joined to.
gether let not preachers put
| asundor.
"Life's royal path is the path Of
service and the ultimate untalling
te4t OF greatness is capacity "a
walk therein, These are not my
words alone--they rather a poor
feeble, dim reflection OF the ligh
borrowed from the words Of tn,
Master. And | dare say as tn,
conquering Christ goes marching
down the ages, aud rs men NOR,
and moro climb TO the full heigh
, and eternal significance OF thes
words, they will gladly own, Will
. their assembled Lord, that Whose
ever viii be great among you, le
him be your minlster; and who
; soever viii be chief among you
I, let him be your servant"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03
John Akers' House Burned

Fire destroyed the house oc.
cupied by John Akcrs and family
three miles south Of Louisa, last
S turday night about eight o'clock,
The inmates barely escaped
from the flames. They had re.
tired early and all were sleeping so
soundly that vigorous. Efforts were
necessary toawaken them. James
lsaacs, a nelghbor saw the flames
aud ran TO the house, He sue.
cecded In arousing thom Just in
time TO save their lives. All
es aped IL their night clothes and
the six children went TO the home
OF uEghbor- barciootcd an d
clad only IN their sleeping gar
mehls. Only a few pieces OF fur
niture were saved. A small meat
house near the dwelling, contain
ing over 1000 pounds OF meat, wa
destroyed with all its contents,ex
cept two sides OF bacon.
Mr.. Akors had traded his farm
only few days before to Franz
Maynard for a place near Prosper
lily, and had moved some farminI
tools aud fodder out there. Tn
loss OF the house therefore fall
upon Mr.. Maynard. Mr.. Aker'
loss is something near 5000 TheI
many friends sympathize wit
them in their loss, The fire is SUI
posed to have originated from III
kitchen ilue.
Messrs. Maynard and Akers haN
traded back since the fire and Nj
Akers will rebuild on his farm,
Mr.. Akers and family will EMO
the hospitality of their nelghIo
until a temporary house can |
erected. Mr., Akers is a hare
working, honorable man, and OF
OF our very best citizens.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03
Hotel for Sale.

The Brunswick Hotel is offer, d
for sale, II has 30 good rooms
with gas in all for fuel and lights
Newly papered and painted, wei
furnished throughout, Good sam
pie rooms, barber shop and stor,
room. Most desirable location il
town. Large lot. For price in
quire OF NJ, f. Conley or Mrs. L. T
Mcclure.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03
Notice.

The Executive Committee Of the
Lawrence County Sunday School
Association is called to meet in II
I. Burns office in Louisa at one
O'Clock Saturday, Apr. II, 1903
All members OF the Committee
and ministers and laymen who are
interested in the Sundays School
cause are earnestly requested to bC
present.
Ifyou desire toinvite the County
Convention to your church or com
munity this summer, be at thi
Committee meeting OF write tn,
secretary.
II. II. BURNS, PRES
w. j. VAUGHAN, Sec.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03
Order, Lawrence County Court.

March term, 10 day, 1908.
1t appeared TO this Court, that a va.
canoy occurred in the Office of Surveyor
of Lawrence county, and John H. Hib-
hard was appointed to fill the vacancy
mil the next election, ut which time
soid Office could be filled, and II appear
ing that the November Election, leo5
ia The proper time to fill said vacancy
NV election, it is therefore ordered thai
a poll be opened at said time to fill th'
vacancy cA.rCr
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
lust Across the Ri7
In West Virginia.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Ccredo went "dryn last week by
a majority of a.
a. X X
Marriage license was issued at
Catlettsburg to 0key Lloyd, q, and
Miss Gypsy Pyles, %, Of Wayne
county. They we're married IN
the County Clerks office by Rev..
Meek.
Il y
william Jennings Bryan, the
late Democratic candidate for pres
ident of the United States, will lee
ture at the opera house in Hunt
ington, the fifteenth OF April, OF
the subject, "rhe Conquering Ma
ton" The lecture wlll be unde
the auspices OF the local Daughter
OF the Confederacy, through whose
letTorts Colonel Bryan was induced
TO speak there.
Is 4 X
A plot has been discovered t
blow up the Rend mines on NeN
River, W. Va, together with th
: men on guard about the mines
The above crime was determine
on at a meeting of miners hel
about March 8, at colored schot
I, house near the above mines an
1 the plot was discovered by on
a James Young going before a notar
n public and making alli davit to tn
! fact that such a plot had bee
n MISUNDERSTANDING Press.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03
Present From Mr.. KehOe.

Congressman Kehoe has present.
cd the Louisa public school with
six choice shade trees, which viii
be planted on the grounds. There
are two OF the species known al
Maiden Hair, and one each o
Oriental Plane, Norway Maple
Pin oak and Pecan, This gift II
highly appreciated, as nice shade
trees are badly needed on the schoo
grounds.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

PERSONALS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

-
A Snyder was in Cincinnati this
week.
DIR. A. P. Banficld was here yes
terday.
VIM. Fulkerson spent Sunday in
Ashland.
Mrs. F. F. Freese is visiting in
Ashland.
&C. Vinson, OF Calleltsburg,was
here yesterday.
Miss Nell Yates has been visit
Ing In Huntington.
j. F. Ratcliff, of Huntington, was
in Louisa Monday.
C. II. Bronson, Of Williamson,
was in Louisa Saturday.
j. w, Yates was down from
Whitehouse Wednesday.
l.. $. Johnson arrived here sa'-
urday from Rhode Island.
F. d. and Charley Hammond
were in Cincinnati this week.
Mrs. o. S, Loar, of Fuller's Sta
tion was in Louisa Wednesday.
Miss Blanche Williams. of Ash
land, was in Louisa Wednesday.
Sam NJ. Freese was here from
Lexington over Sunday with home
folks.
Major d. j. Burchett, of Mt.
Sterling, visited in Louisa last
week.
Miss Matilda Wallace returned
Monday from IA visit in Catletts-
burg.
Mr., and Mrs. Billie Rife return
cd Monday from a visit to Remove
w. Va.
Mrs. r. V. Nichols, Of Paints
willie, has been visiting Mrs. j. II,
Preston. u
Editor Dudley, John Young and
Bert Rice, OF Pikevillt, were in
Louisa Friday.
J. Breckin, OF Greenyille, Pa
was here Wednesday on his way tC
the Blaine oil fields.
Miss Emma Northup and. sister
| Mrs. Charles Russell, Of Ashland
are in Louisville this week.
Mr., and Mrs. l.! G.Burchett anC
little daughter returned Saturda.
frum "a visit in Huntington.
Pharaoh Osborn, prominen
merchant OF Echo, w. Va, was il
Louisa Tuesday enroute to Catletts
burg.
Miss Minnie Friedlander return
ed to her home in CatlettsburI
Tuesday after a visit to Mr.. ant
Mrs ID. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs.John Waldeck hav
moved into the rooms OF the resi-
, dence OF Mrs. j. f. Davis, recent
vacated by A. Murray.
, Charles l.. Gray, of Bracke
county, Republican candidate 70
Railroad Commissioner in this di'
trlct, was in Louisa Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Holbrook, OF Blain
q was here this week on her way I
y Columbus, o. She stopped a fe
;. days with her sister, Mrs r.
u Chaflln, who has been quite sic
: for some time.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Those desiring to contribute
books to the new library to be es-
tabllshed In connection with the
NJ. f.. Church, South, Sunday School
for the use OF boys and girls, will
please leave them for Mr.. Clyde
Miller, at the Elolse store. 1t is a
worthy movement In which all
" no can do so should support,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Miss Berta Fuller, age %, died
Wednesday OF consumption near
Round Bottom, W. Va, and VIII
BIO buried today at Round Bottom
Funeral services TO be at the
Round Bottom church.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03
Hauling Wanted.

VIII let contract for hauling one
hundred thousand feet Of lumber
from Cats Fork to Louisa and from
Sand Branch to Louisa.
Jay IL. Northup.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Geo. b. Clay, the travelling
salesman, had his leg broken in two
places between the ankle aud knee,
eight miles above Plkevllle, n few
days ago. The wagon overturned
and his heavy trunks fell ON him
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Ills reported that the c. s O.
railroad will spend large sum OF
money this summer on Its line b 4
tween Ashland and Whltehouse,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Clarence Crutcher had his right
wrist very badly cut last sunday
by a knife In tho hands OF o. {, AZ.
klus. rho cutting is said to have
been unintenllonal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

MATTRESSES, sl.65.--wo are sell.
ing mattresses at sl.G5 zach, the
same kind that others are asking
Sl.T5 10 s2.25 for.
SNYDER Bros, Louisa, Ky,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

We were In error 10 our state.
ment last week that little daugh-
ter survived Mrs. John Elswlck'
The only child OF this couple was
burned to death quito while ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

The Louisa wharlboat was de.
llvered here last sunday. John
Chapman Is 10 charge AS wharf
master.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

George B.. Carey, u natlvo OF TINS
county, who had been In the en-
ploy OF the Barber Asphalt Paving
Company for several years, resign
cd recently to take the responsible
posItIon OF superintendent OF th'
Fubert Paving and Construction
Company, a new concern WIN
headquarters in Philadelphia MT
Carey gets q substantial salary an'
a good-sIzed block OF the stock
we are glad to learn. He has VOL
promotion by faithful and ln'ell'
gent service.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

When In whltehouse go to The
Hensley Hotel. Everything new
and up TO date. Meals Soc, lodg'
ing Sbc. G. Il. HESsrEY, Prop,
Dave Halle old stand,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

David Watt has gone to Texas,
whore he gets a better position In
the U. s. Engineer service, lie is
very ompetenl engineer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

IL. @. Burchett was sick for sel-
orAl days, threatened with an at
tack OF fever, but Is again out,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

lfyou need a typewriter buy an
oliver 1t Is the best mnehln,
made. You can got this machine
at Conley's store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

George Plckleslmer has traded
his house and lot just below the
Touring mill TO A. J. Loar for a
farm near Busseyvillo.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

A number OF the friends OF II :
man Fulkerson enjoyed a very
pleasant evcnIngat his home Tues.
day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

For sALE:-34 horse power en-
CINE and 5-horse boiler, cheap.
Have Just been put into first class
condition. Apply toJamos Comp.
ton, Busseyville.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Sank Hall has purchased apor-
tIon OF Chss. f. Sees farm four
miles from Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

shirt waist sets In pearl, black,
silver aud gold, beads, wrist bags,
hat pins, bar pins, all the lstesl
styles Just received al Conleyis.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Our immense sprlng aud sum.
mer stock Is now arriving daily.
Come and see II We can't please you.
d. Brown 4 To-,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Before you buy your shoes, chill.
dreus, ladies or gents, come and
examine ours.
d. Known & 20.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03
LIZZIE.

Rev. w. NJ. Taylor preached his
farewell sermon at Glenwood Sun.
day.
Born, to w. N. Easton and wife,
a girl.
The infant child OF w. NJ. Taylor
died Monday and was laid to rest
in the Glenwood grave yard. The
bereayed ones have our deepest
sympathy.
Mrs. w. M. Taylor, who has beer
sick, is improving slowly.
Butterfly
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Those mem bers OF the Parmelee
Library having books out viii
please return them at once to Con.
ley's store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

For fresh groceries so to W. ~.
SullIvan's. This trade Is Increas.
ing every month.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Fresh roasted peanuts at Robt
Burchetrs.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Don't fall TO examine our goods
before buying elsewhere.
Moore 4 Jordan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

The Louisa Cornet Band has em'
ployed Prot I. D. Ellis to remain
as instructor three months longer
Toe band is improving steadily
and viii soon be able to render a
good class Of music very accept
ably. Open air concerts are to be
given during the summer season
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Mrs. John GartIn is recovering
from an Illness Of several days.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

DR.. g. W. Murray WIS much
worse a few days ago, but is now
considerably better.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Fresh fruit constantly ON hands
NJ Robt, Burchetps.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

You eau find anything you want
at w. N. Sulllvan's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

The best flour always in stock al
w. N. sullIyan's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

II you want fresh groceries you
should buy from Robt. Burchett.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

John b. Johns, age q, and Miss
Virginia Wilson were married yes
terday ut the home OF the brides
father, Gilbert Wilson, three miles
from Louisa. Both are worthy
young people and quite popular IN
their wide circle OF friends.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

We have just received a nice
line OF new clothing and shoes at
very low prices.
Moore 4 Jordan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03
SWALLOWED ALL nun rue SMILE

There was a young lady Of Niger
Who smiled as she rode on tiger,
They came back from the ride
With the lady inside,
And the smile on the face Of the tiger
Tiger
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03

Pore maple sytup y sulIIyan's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-04-03
Attention.

W. j. VAUGHAN, Sec,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-08
u Is Easy to be a "Nobody."

1t is the easiest thing in the world
to be nobody" All that is neces-
sary is to do nothing, or to be like the
boy, who when questioned by his faith.
er as to why he had resigned his posi-
tion ss clerk in store, replied; "The
work was too hard l am looking for
something easy"
Look for "soft snap" Do not get
up in the morning until you feel like
it. Do not go to work until you are
obliged to. Never mind if you miss
a train, or if you are half an hour late
to your work. II you are at school,
do not trouble about preparing your
lessons. Crib" whenever you can,
cheat as often as possible, and get the
best Of your teacher whenever you see
chance, and your progress in the de-
sired direction will be assured.
II you are in college, never mind
about scholarship; the main thing is
to slide through. You can employ
tutor at the close Of each term and
"eram" for the examination. Have
"a good time" and never bother
about results-they will take care OF
themselves.
Do not try to do things as well as
you can; any way will do. II you
are saving board, do not exert your
self and saw it straight. If you start
to make sled or bookcase, never
mind about completing it; or, If you
do put it together any how. Half
done, botched up work is just the
thing for "nobod:ss. Success.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-08
A Good Guesser.

A lawyer had seen the story of the
witness who was confident of his ac-
curate notion of time, and was re.
qussted to give his ideas of two MIN
utes. A watch was held and at the
end of 20 seconds he declared that
two minutes had elapsed.
The lawyer resolved to try the ex-
pertinent on a sailor in the hospital,
whose deposition he was taking in re.
gard to a collision and the time which
had elapsed after the vessel had left
the wharf. The sailor answered,
"about 10 minutes.
"Man," said the lawyer, "bow long
do you think 10 minutes to be2"
About 10 minutes.
Out came the lawyers watch. as he
said "I'll tell you when to begin
and you tell me when the 10 minutes
are up"
aye, aye, sir, said the sailor.
The lawyer stood with his back to
a mantel, on which a little clock was
facing the sailor.
After three minutes the lawyer er.
claimed: Look here, are you going
to keep us waiting all day." No an
swer.
The hand on the clock was on the
exact notch Of 10 minutes as the sail
or said carelessly THE time must
be about up
"Well," said the lawyer, "of all men
dying or alive. that | ever saw, you
can measure time the best"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-08

There has recently been laid on the
stone floor Of the corridor Of the White
House the largest rug ever made.
This recently arrived from India,
where it was woven by native work.
men in special design for the presi-
Dental mansion. This rug runs from
end to end Of the inner section Of the
corridor, while another one, also Of
special design, woven in India for the
purpose, will cover the centre Of the
large square space Of the outer corri.
dor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-01-08
The Songs His Mother Sang.

Beneath the hot midsummer sun
The mer had marched all day.
And now. beside ripping stream,
Upon the grass they lay
firing OF games and idle jests.
As swept the hours along,
They called to one who mused apart.
Come, friend, give US a song"
He answered Nay. cannot, please
The only songs know
Are those my mother used to sing
AT home, long years ago."
"Sing one of those" rough voice cried
I'VE are all true men here,
And to each mothers son Of US
A mothers songs are dear"
Amid unwonted calm
"'Am soldier of the cross,
A follower of the Lamb ?"
The trees hushed all their whispering leaves.
The very stream was stlled,
And hearts that never throbbed with fear
With tender memories thrilled.
Ended the song. the singer said,
As to his feet he rose
Thanks to you all: good night my friends;
God grant you sweet repose."
Out spoke the captain: Sing one more"
The soldier bent his head;
Then smiling. as he glanced around,
You'll join with me-" he said.
'In singing this familiar air.
Sweet as bugle-call,
All hail the power of Jesus name,
Let angels PROSTATE fall"
Wondrous the spell the old tune wrought:
AS on and on he sang;
Man after man fell into line.
And loud their voices rang.
The night winds bore the grand refrain
Above the treetops tall;
The ''everlasting hills" called back.
In answer, Lord of all"
The songs are done. the camp is still.
Naught but the stream is heard;
But ah the depth Of every soul
By those old hymns was stirred.
And up from many bearded lip
Rises, in murmurs low.
The prayer the mother taught her boy
At home long years ogo.