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Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-15
WANTED

We want to exchange one of the
twelve miles from Los Angeles, in
busy town, having nearly all tourist
business. for good stock ranch close
by, with or without stock. Here is
description of hotel
Fifty-room hotel. s22, ,5OO-All fur
nished, including four acres, pavilion,
bowling alley, gas plant for making
gas; also city gas and electricity;
grounds in flowers, palms, etc;
everything in house and grounds
goes at this price; house and bar re-
ceipts average s65 to SIS daily; To-
Gated in one of the best towns in
Southern California; Csc fare to Los
Angeles; filled with tourists all win
ter, one block from main street;
terms on this very easy.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-15
DEATHS

CHAVEZ-Jose, West First street native
of California, alcoholism September II,
aged 80 years.
KRONE-Anna, 2617 Lanfranco street, ma
tive of Germany, pulmonary tuberculo-
sis, September IA, aged 40 years.
Peck & Chase Co, undertakers and en-
balmers; lady assistant. 43S S. Hill. Tel
Main 81
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-15
THROW I'm A LINE FTERE-=TF1E FISHING is

Q. Il. MESKIMEN, President
S. T. KELSEY, JR., Manager
G. w. BAKER, Secretary
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-15

ALTHOUSE BROS,
234 Laughlin Bldg.
Main 263. Home Ex. 269.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-15
JAMES w. MAYS,
General Counsel.
PROSPECTS, MINES,
MINING STOCKS,
BONDS.

Vaada Mines Promotion Co.
HERNIA
NcoDE
Lo Angeles Cal, Sept. IA, 'o5
Los Angeles, CAL
Gentlemen-
Your liner oil write
he Heral ana
on we have o offered
or through valuable
Goldf1eld, Wild Horse, Bullfrog
mildly, we splendid
in ctrcula
which have in
shall continue advertise through
By C. E.. MESKIMEN
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-15
MINING AND AssA4lNe

ASSAYING NIGHT SCHOOL BEGINS
oct. 2, WADE 6 WADE, ais z. LIST st.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-15
ATToRNEYs-AT-LAw
TRANSFER AND STORAGE

YEAR WAREHOUSE CO.. new and
fireproof storage; moving. shipping;
lowest rates. Carpets steamed cleaned
and packed in moth-proof paper. Cash
advanced on storage. Office 322 South
Main. Phones Main ILL., Home 2l54.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office Minot, N. D., May 2, 1905.
sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this Office by Andrew T. Lundgren, contes-
tant, against Homestead entry No: 251s0, made
Sept: q, 1903, for the VIZ swA sec. 21, nwA nwA
sec: %, neg neA sec: %: twp; 1a, range 1os, by
James A. Cornell, Jr. contestee, in which it is
alleged that. said entryman has wholly
abandoned said tract of land for period of
more than six months last past, and has never
improved or cultivated said land according to
the homestead laws, nor has ever established a
residence thereon; that said land is practically
in the same condition as when surveyed, and
that said abandonment still exists.
And that said alleged absence from
said land was not due to his en-
ployment in the Army, Navy or Marine
Corps. of the United States as a private
soldier, officer, seaman, or marine, during
the war with Spain, or any other war
in which the United States may be engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said ale
cation at 10 o'clock a. m. on June %, 1905,
his Office IN n 3 and tEet anal
hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m. on July
3, 1870, before tho Register and Receiver of the
Tho said contestant having, in proper affi-
davit, flied April p, 1905, set forth facts
which show that aftor duo diligence, personal
service OF this notice cannot bo made, it Is hone
by ordered and directed that such netice be
Given By duo and proper publication.
z5ts r. C. sANDoRN, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01

Alias Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior, United States Ian
0f6ca Minot N n Max 1QO6

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot, N. D., May 8, 1905. :.
A sufficient contest affidavit having boen fled
in this Office by Andrew E. Hansen contestant,
against homestead entry No. 1878, made May
., 1902, for the WI SEX, 81 swA, section 81,
twp. u.s. range g y, BY A1ei 4; Nystrum oontss:
Nystrpm has wholly. abandoned said tract;
that he has not resided upon and cultivated
said tract according to law; that such default
still exists and has existed for moro than six
months last past.
And that said alleged absence from said land
was not due to his employment in tho army,
navy or marine corps Of tho United States as
a private soldier, officer, seaman or marine,
during the war with Spain, or during any
other war in which the United States may be
engaged. ~
Said parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on July 3, 1905,
before E. R. Brownson. y. s.. Commissioner,
in his office at Williston, Williams County, N.
D., and that final hearing will be hold at 10
O'Clock a. M, on July 10th, 1905, before tho
Register and Receiver at tho United States
Land Office in Minot, North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in q proper aff-
davit, filed May sth, 1905, SGT forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice cannot be made it is here
by ordered and directed that such notice be
given by due and proper publication:
z7t6 r. c. SANBoRN, Register,
N. B. Calderwood, Atty. for Contestant.
Williston, N. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
FOR SALE OR ENT.-Good houses
for eale or rent on easy terms. Inquire
st the First National Bank. :
Barred Plymouth Rock.
A few setting Of eggs for sale.
l4tf Hrs. ]. E. Wolfe.
Contest Notice.

Department of tho Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot, N. D., April g, 1905.
sufficient contest affidavit having been
fled in thisoffice by Ole Westgoard. contestant,
against Homestead entry No. %, made Oct.
e, 1858, for tho southeast quarter section q,
township 155, range los. by Thomas Gaffney,
contestee, in which it is alleged that said
entryman has wholly abandoned said tract Of
land for period of moro than six months last
past and has never improved or cultivated
said land according to the homestead laws,
nor has ever established residence thereon !;
that said land il practically in the Same con-
dition as whom surveyed, and that said aban'
Ana that said said alleged absence from
said land was not due to his employment
in tho army, navy, or marine corps Of the
United States as q private soldier. officer,
seaman or marine, during the war with Spain,
or any other war in which tho United States
may be engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said allie
CATION at 10 o'clock a. m. on June II, 1905,
before A. A Austill. County Judge, at his office
will b held at 10 o'clock q. m. on June q,
United States Land Office in Minot, n. D.
The said contestant having, in proper aff-
davit, fled Apr. "A, 1905, set forth facts viii oh
of this notice can not be made, it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
D. G. Page, attorney for plft Williston, N. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
.Noticeof Election.

Notice l. hereby given; that on Tuesday the
th da p 1872 annual a. Eeito y;
tRs Gty a w Viii .e 81 he State 81 Nerth
tric a Of Williams Si County, to-Wit: ' 49,
One ~ member of tho Board Of Education
for term Of three years. and also to vote on
q Of Edaessien Of tho city of Wiiistee. q To
se Sosh piet!et 81 Williams
Dollars, in denominations Of $4,000 each, 70
issue, which bends shall draw i've ('9 p'r cent
Ths pioceeds Of said bonds 70 used for the
sole purpose Of taking. up and paying like
o aow Do,
interest, and are legal and valid debt Of this
Of 9s said Board Of Education. a tax levy safa.
Gent to pay said outstanding warrants would
be burdensome upon the taz payers At this
Special ballots will be provided fol. tho
voters on the question Of issuing bonds which
shall read as follows: ~, ~.
(being williston Special School District Of
Williams County,, Issue its negetiable 81 hends
lars, in denominations of $4,000 each, to
become due twenty (20) years from the date Of
issue, drawing ~ Dor cent interest, payable
| emi-annually, the proceeds of said bonds to DO
used for the sole purpose of taking up and
paying like amount of outstanding floating
Indebtedness represented by warrants or
orders of said Board of Education, which are
now due and payable and are drawing (S) per
cent interest and are legal and valid indebt-
edness of said Board of Education.
''For Issuing such Bonds" =
against Issuing such Bonds" =
Voters wishing. to vote in favor Of issuing
after
Voters wishing to vote against issuing such
bonds shall mark a cross in the square after
against Issning such Bonds"
The polls will be open at o'clock a. m. and
close at O'Clock p. m. of said day.
BY order of the Board of Education of the
City of Williston, of the State of North Dakota
(beins Wiliston, Special School District-of
Williams County,. ..,. .I s..
Dated at Wlliston N. D., this 10Th day of
May, A. D: 1865. .s,.
R. 81. COPELAND,
Clerk Board of Education.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
Alias Contest Notice.
Department Of the Interior, United States Lar

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot, n d. April 10, 1905.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this Office By Jens J. Larsen. Golden P. O..
Mimi, contestant, against H. E. No. 274S5. made
Apr. ii, 1904. for Lots IL, 5 and 6, Section s.,
contestee, in which it is alleged that
said claimant has. wholly abandoned
months last past; that there are no improve:
ments of any kind on said land that he has
never built house, barn or other buildings
thereon and that the land is now in its wild,
uncultivated state the same as before claimant
: That said absence from said land
was not due to his employment in the army.
navy or marine corps of the United States as
a private soldier, officer, seaman or marine,
during the war with Spain, or during any other
war in which the United States may be engaged
Said parties are hereby notified to appear
respond and offer evidence touching said ale
CATION at 10 o'clock q. m; on June = 1905,
Before E. r. Brownson, U. $. Commissioner.
at his office in Williston, n. D., and that
final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock
a. m. on June IA, 1906, before the
Register and Receiver at the United States
Land Office in Minot, n. D.
The said contestant having, in . proper aff-
dayit fled April 10, 1905, set forth facts which
of this notice cannot be made, it is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given BY
due and proper publication.
Ist6 Z. G. sANBoRN, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
Notice for Publication.
Land Of9ice at MinOt. N. d.

May 8, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
E. R. Brownson, U. s. Commissioner,
at his Office at Williston, N. D., on June 15 1905,
viz:
81. E. No. 25OS0,
for the swA Section l, Township l54, N, Of
Range 1O3, w. ..
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Christ j. Cook, Edward Davis, Patrick J.
Shannon, Allen R. Brickley, all of Williston,
N. D.
45t6 R, G.. SANBoRN, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
Just What Everyone Should Do

Mr.. J. T. Barber Of 1rwinville, Ga,
always keeps bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
at hand ready for instant use. Attacks
of collie, cholera morbus and diarrhoea
come on so supdenly that there 10 no
time to hunt doctor or 20 to the store
for medicine NJ. Barber SAYS: II have
tried Chamberlain's Colo, Cholera and
diarrhoea Remedy which IL one of the
best medicines I ever saw. I keep
bottle OF it in my room 40 have had
several attacks of collie and It has
proved to be- the best medicine I ever
used. Sold by oil dealers.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Minot, N. Dr.
May 8, 19O5,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
E. r. Brownson, q. 5. Commissioner, at his
Office in Williston, N. D. on June IS, 1905, viz:
Daisy NJ. johnson of Williston, N. D.
Fl. E. No. 25539,
for the 81 neA and eh nwA section %, town.
ship 154 N. of range t1O2, w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
William Keltner, j. D. Smith, Frank Shanks,
Rigdon Mccoy, all of Williston, N. D.
45t6 R. c. SANBORN, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Minot, N. D.,

May N 1915.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his
E. r. Brownson. U. S. Commissioner, at his
office in Williston, N. D., on July 49, 1905, viz:
Edward P. Sommers, of Williston, N. D.
III. E. No. 27667,
for the nwA Section 10, in Township 154 N. of
Range 102 w.
he names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Lars Knutson, Marcus johnson; Martin
Bartholomew, Martin Krutson, all of Will
iston, N. D:
Alto r. C. SANBoRN, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
NOTICE OF
School Election.

SPECIAL D1srRICT-ANNUAL ELECTION.
Notice is hereby given,- that on the third
an annual election will be held at the School
house in the Special School District of Willis
ton, County of Williams, State of North
ne Of B"ard Of ine
One member to serve for term of three
years.
The polls will be opened at 100 o'clock a. M,
and closed at 4 90 o'clock p. m. of that day.
Dated at Williston, this 31st day of May, A..
D. 1905.
By order of the Board of Education
R. H. COPELAND, Clerk.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Minot, N. D

May 26, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
and that said proof will be made before E. B..
Brownson, y. s. Commissioner, at his Office In
Williston, N. D., on July 18th, 1905, viz:
=, Sam Anderson, of Williston, N. D.
II. E. No. 240S6,
for tho nwA section S, township 154, N. Of
range 102 w. l...r..t ..-> -
He names the following witnesses to provo
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, Wis,
PC. Anderson, all Of Williston, N. d.
4St8 r. C.. SANBORN, Reaistor
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
WANTED-To exchange . 16.inch
breaking pillow, nearly new, for l2.inch
breaker. Call at Graphic Office.
TO Owner Of Horses.

+. The undersigned, whose ranch 10
situated about eight miles north Of Will
lifton, will take horses 10 herd by the
month or for the season. A good night
pasture il provided. A good stallion
will be pastured with mares, and
charge Of $500 each will be made for
breeding tho same.
1914 A. e. Maderson. 2
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Minot, N. d.,
May 2, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
e. R. Brownson, .. 8. Commissioner, at his
office in Williston, Williams County, N. D., on
June 18th, 1905, viz:
Gustav G. schoenfeldt of Williston, N. D.
II. E. No. 2522S.
for the swA section 3. township 154, Y. ransa
1O2W
He names the following witnesses to provo
of said land, viz: s~'<"s ."
G. Fink, ". Garretson, NJ. Bartholomew, II,
Shepard, all of Williston, N. D.
45t6 r. C. SANBoRN, BoRister.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01

The Minot Optic,tells Of striking gas
in we'll sunk at that place. Well,
there ought to be some gas under the
ground IN q town where there is so
much of it on the surface-Donnybrook
Courier.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
RESOURCES.

..,-. RESOURCES. \
Loans and discounts. i. :. .S,7es1s os
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. 758 Is
y. 8. Bonds to secure circulation..... 1000 90
Bonds, securities etc. ................. 1927 50
Banking house. furniture and fixtures $500 90
Other real estate owned ............ 1000 90
Due from approved reserve agents.. 1924 40
Checks and other cash items ..... 348 IS
Notes of other National Banks. ...... 400 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels and
Genus ~ 81
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN BANK, viz:
specie ........... .$5.o4U 70
kssssnesds n nSde With L. 42sesa.er 1880 ''
Is per cent of circulation).... $50 90
Total. IL. $1oe, 207 ~
LIABILITIES.
CAPITAL stock paid in................ $25@ %
Surplus fund. ~. .:..........:.......; S5OO W
Undivided profits, less expenses and
National Bank notes outstanding. 1900 90
Individual deposits subject to cheek. 81 Al IS
Demand certificates of deposit. 2,193 60
Time certificates of deposit. "a ,46O As
= Total. ............ ............. $lU9, 26I ~
State of North Dakota, County of Williams, IS.
=. I, w. Fl. Denny, cashier of the above-named
bank do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best Of my knowledge and
belief. w. II. DENNY, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st
day OF ' Sosals Public wsm rs coanty
Correct ATTEST: 9: q: bAv1pso on IT,
E. L. DAVIDSON,
.~ c. r. Ross,
Directors.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
Huge Task.

It was huge task, to undertake the
cure of such bad case of kidney di.
sesse, as that of C. F. Collier, of Chero.
kee, Ia, but Electric Bitters did it. He
writes: my kidneys were so far gone,
l could not sit on a chair without q
cushion; and suffered from dreadful
backache, headache, and depression. In
Electric Bitters, however. I found q
cure, and by them was restored to per-
feet health. I recommend this great
tonic medicine TO all with weak kidneys,
liver or stomach. Guaranteed by s.
Brownell, druggist; price SOC.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-06-01
Report Of the Condition of
The First National Bank

At Williston, in the State of North
Dakota at the close of business
%@.s May 10th, 1905.
Richmond planet., 1905-12-30
Educators Here.

Some of the leading colored edu-
Gators in the country have been in
session this week at True Reform
ers Hall under the leadership of
President r. r. Wright OF Georgia.
The exercises began at the Virginia
Union University and the night ses-
sions have been held at the hall re-
ferred to. Able addresses have
been delivered.
Thomas G. Walker, Esq, of
Gloucester, Prof. n. NJ. Work of Sa-
vannah, Rev. John ]. Smallwood Of
Claremont, Rev. w. L. Taylor, D. d.
of Richmond, Mr.. w. p. Burrell of
this city, Prof. J. Hugo Johnston Of
Petersburg and others have been
prominent in the meeting.
Prof. Du Bois of Atlanta, Ga. u
niversity will deliver an address at
the Virginia Union University Jan
uary 1st, 1906. The public IS in
vited.
Richmond planet., 1905-12-30
REWARD OFFERED FOR WHITE
MAN.
Roscoe Bennett Wanted on Charge Of
Assaulting Negro Girl.

Governor Terrell yesterday of
fered a reward of $3.50 for the ar
rest with proof to conv. { Of Roscoe
Bennett. a white man and a carpen-
ter. who is said to be wanted on the
charge OF criminal assault on a 5
year-old colored girl. The crime
for which Bennett is wanted was
committed on November 9 last, the
day on which Jim Walker, the assail-
ant Of Mrs. G.. w. Moore, was landed
in the tower. The colored people In
the section of the city where the
crime was committed chased a
couple of white men suspected Of the
crime and came near doing them
personal violence before they were
landed in the station house. The
men arrested turned out TO be limo
cent parties who knew nothing of
the matter. Gov. Terrell offered
this reward yesterday a. the request
OF Solicitor General Charley Hill, in
dorsed by Sheriff Nelns.
Atlanta, Ga. Con3titution.
Richmond planet., 1905-12-30
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.. SATURDAY DECEMBER 80. 1905

The members and friends Of the
First Presbyterian Church remem-
bered the pastor, Rev. w. r. Partee
In a very substantial manner at
Christmas time. The list OF con-
tributors is too long for publication
and many of the donors prefer that
their names be not mentioned. A
well filed purse, shoes, turkey, gro
ceries and other things were con-
tributei and the recipient desires to
extend thanks and appreciation to
each one.
Richmond planet., 1905-12-30
NJ. STANTON.

The funeral Of Lieut.-Col +. A.
Washington. who departed this life
| Friday morning at about one o.
clock took place last Sunday from
the First Baptist Church at 1 p. NJ.
J He had been a patient sufferer. All
efforts 70 save him were in vain.
| The funeral sermon was preached by
Rev. J. Andrew Bowler, A NJ.
/ Those who participated were Rev.
/ w. Il. Johnson. ID. D., Rev. ]. II.
| Fauntleroy, Rev. r.. ]. Bass. The
church was packed. The Mt. Olivet
Baptist Church Of which the deceas-
/ ed was member was too small to
/ accommodate the crowd, and the
First Baptist Church granted per-
/ mission TO have the ceremonies with
/ in It's confines.
] Rev. Bowler's sermon was all
that could be desired. Many reso-
/ lutions OF coincidence were read.
The Knights of Pythias were repre-
sented in full.
Brigadier General John Mitchell.
Jr. and his stan and Col. Thomas NJ.
Crump and his stan were In full
dress uniform. Those present were
| Col. ID. a. Ferguson, Col. Jesse
| Scruggs, Col Thomas Smith, Col.
/ +. II. Jefferson. Col. BENJAMIN
| Scott. Col. II. 5. Nelson, Col +. f..
Robinson, Col. ID. Wade Johnson.
Major John J. BLY,. Major VIM. A.
| Robinson, Capt. Thomas II. Wyatt,
Capt. W. Henry Jones, Capt. John
G.. Smith, Capt Willis Wyatt.
/ Eureka Co., No. was under the
| command OF Capt. r. G. Richardson
! and Planet Co., No. was under the
command OF Capt. Adolphus Jack
son, Pythian Cadet Co., No. l was
I under command of Capt. Roscoe c.
| Mitchell. He was also member
of the Independent Order OF St.
Luke. Few men in this city are
| more popular than Col. Washington
has been for many years. He was
| Cashier of the Nickel Savings Bank,
| Deacon of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
and superintendent Of the Sunday
| School. He was a member OF the
| Board of Directors of the Mechanics
| Savings Bank and Lieutenant Colo
mel Of the First Regiment, Uniform
Rank, Knights Of Pythias. The de-
ceased leaves a wife and six children
| TO mourn their loss.
Richmond planet., 1905-12-30
Happy Times at the American Ben
cficial Insurance Company
Office

President Graham received Q
handsome smoking jacket. Manager
Peyton a very fine rocking chair
Supt. Howard and Inspector r. w
Anderson were also handsomely re
membered, GenI Sick Inspecto.
Fauntleroy viii not be left; all the
young ladies OF the Office were
presented valuable presents, as also
did Archer Eggleston, the Office In
spectOr.
The agent force will be in a most
complimentary way remembered up
on a basis of average percentage in
their collections.
Richmond planet., 1905-12-30

JONES-Mr. Henry Jones. former
ly of Amelia county, but for the
past twenty-nine years a resident OF
Richmond, Virginia, died at hi:
home, 11O4 North First Street. De-
cember 23d. 1905. He leaves a
wife and FIVE children; Cornelius,
Richard. Henry, Rebecca and Mary
Jones.
The funeral services we're held at
Jasper Memorial Church, Tuesday
December 26th. 1905, Rev. r. v
Peyton. oficiated.
Richmond planet., 1905-12-30
To Col. L. A. Washington.

IClipped from the Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
Why'd the Christmas angels take
him
Leavin' me to weep?
Wish these Christmas bells could
wake him
From his sleepi
Gray the ghostly hills an meadows
Lonesome every place.
Lookin in the lights an shadows
For his face,
Though 1 hear earth-voices merry.
Eyes grow dim:
All the Christmas world is weary,
Just for him,
But tell 'em: Don't ycu mind me
In your games an glee,
In the shadows where you find me
Him an me-"