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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
The Road to SiIvertOn Will Be
Rushed to Completion, and
Will, From Present IndiCa-
tiOnS, Be Completed This
Fall.
ROAD TO SANTIAM CERTAIN
A. Welch Has FlOated a Block of Bonds
Z for Santiam Road, and Line to
McMlnnvllle is Reasonably Certain
In the Near Future-SurVeyOrs and
RumOrS Both Busy on the Road to
Siletz.

Railroad movements at Salem are
being closely watched by all inter
ested in the growth of the city. The
Southern Pacific extension from this
city east to connect with Silverton,
is being pushed and right-of-way is
nearly completed.
The Oregon City, Silyerton G. Salem
electric line is going forward at a
good pace. Right-of-way is being Sc
cured about Silverton, and the indica-
tions are that the line will be com
pleted into Salem this fall
There Is a great deal of mysterious
talk about line from Salem via In
dependence, Alrlie, Kings Valley and
Siletz. The survey is being made,
and 1t is believed the line has passed
the promotion stage. 1t will be the
shortest and most direct route to the
Pacific, and passes through very
ilNu Noulllgs
The Salem and Stayton line, sur
veyed a few years ago by Frank
Waters, Judge Bushey, A. Welch and
e. Hofer will probably be built this
year. Mr.. Welch has iloated a block
OF bonds and is taking up the matter
for permanent action That long
dreamed Of interurban connection with
the Santiam valley is more than like
ly to materlalize this year. and rail-
roads seem to be- coming at Salem
from every direction.
While not officially authorized to
make the announcement The Capital
Journal has the most positive assur-
ance Of direct and early connection
between this city and McMlnnville via
Dayton and other points on the West
Side.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
WOULD LET PHILIPPINES
GO WITHOUT A STRUGGLE
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Washington, April 5.-"Amerlca
must use Its strength in defending
Hawaii, San Francisco and Alaska.
Let the Philippines 90 without a tsurg
gle"
This was the advice given the SEN
ate finance committee today by Brig
adier-General Clarence Edwards, chief
Of the bureau Of insular affairs, when
he discussed before It the possibility
Of a war centerlng on the Pacific.
'If any power decided to seize the
Philippines" said General Edwards,
] would let them. But the ownership
of the islands would be one Of the
things to be considered after the
war closed. The important points to
be gained in a Pacific war would be
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, San Francisco
and Alaska"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
AN HONOR
TO SYSTEM
OF TEACHING
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHOW
THE PROFOUND RESULTS OF
LATTER DAY HIGH SCHOOL
EDUCATION = SOME INFORMA-
TI0N.
UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRE.l

luNAAHp Ehhhn LEAoED WHEEL
San Francisco April SIN criti-
cising the modern high school course
of study because of its antiquity and
its liability to make pedants out Of
pupils, Dr. Frederick Burk, of the
San Francisco normal school, to
prove his point, gave out today some
of the answers of students Of ques-
tions concerning leading prominent
figures and with what world move
ments they were connected. Here
are some answers
Senator Robert M. LaFollette-"A
Frenchman of the 14th century, who
explored"
Charles Darwin-"One of the plot
ters against Scotland in the time of
Mary Queen Of Scots"
Booker Washington--"The assassin
Of President Lincoln"
Porfore Diaz-"An early Portu-
guese explorer"
Clifford Pinchot-"A great French
politician"
Samuel Gompers-"King of the
Democrats"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
TAXICAB is
WRECKED AND
FAMILY HURT

Oakland, Cal, April 5.--Dragged for
more than a block in a taxlcab which
collided with an electric train in this
city, Richard Kessler, a well-known
cafe proprietor, OF San Francisco and
Oakland, his wife and 15-year-old
daughter Irma, and David Jones, a
chuffeur, are confined to the Proyi-
dence hospital here today, suffering
from serious injuries. Jones will die.
None Of the victims had regained con.
sciousness at noon today.
The train struck the taxicab at a
crossing, entangling II in the fender
and dragging It until II was com.
plete wreck, and all the occupants
unconscious
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
[uNIrnp rRnss lnAsnp VIM. ]

Cairo, III, April 5.-Great appre-
henslon and excitement prevailed here
for time today, the rapid rise of
water on Tenth street leading to a re-
port that the Mississippi levee had Civ
en- way. After preparation had been
completed to combat a serious flood,
officials discovered that the water
rushing into the city was the overflow
from the discharge race of a drain
pump. The race, becoming clogged,
resulted in great volumes of water
flowing back into Cairo, instead Of
being emptied into the open river be-
yond the city,
Cairo authorities at noon today is
sued statement in which they ex-
pressed the belief that the worst of the
flood had passed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05

Ed. Journal: An optional sales
contract apparently Of a fraudulent
nature, covering 10000 acres of the
best timber lands upon the Siletz in
Lincoln county has been recorded re-
Gently by the county clerk of that
county.
This contract appears as an agree
ment between Mr.. Glade, of Joplin
Mo, and Mr.. Haswell, of Spring
field, Mo-, the first named party con-
tracing to sell to the second party
such timber lands at $150 per thou
sand feet, and guaranteeing a cruise
averaging $4,000 feet to the acre.
Such contract is, pretentiously, for
one year, and calls for a payment of
one-half cash, and the balance upon
such terms as may be agreed upon
in the future. Upon such terms the
sales price would equal $12,6O0,0O0,
with cash payment of $6,3OO,OOO
At the end Of such option is inserted
condition that such agreement is
subject to give another to a Mr..
Graeber of Philadelphia, Pa, dated
January TO- 1912.
The party or parties having this
option. recorded are unknown to the
owners of the patented lands as
well as other residents Of Lincoln
county; yet 1t is universally agreed
that such parties motives are of a
swindling, fraudulent nature.
It's effect so far is to stop the fur
ther issuance of Slletz patents again,
and it would appear in an abstract
for any of this property, consequent
ly might effect or defeat for a time
the sale of any of it.
The second optional contract men
toned has not appeared for record.
Such contract covers patented
lands, lands upon which proof has
been made but not patents issued
Also claims upon which final proofs
have not been made, as well as In
dian allotments.
Such option was received through
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
++++++++++++
Has TASTED Ten Days.

+ Seattle, April 5,-Accompan- 4
+ led by two guards, Dr. Linda 4
r Burfeld Hazard the fast" I
= specialist, took a three-mile 4
+ walk this morning. AT noon to- 1
= day she completed the first
+ third of her 3O-day fast. 4
= 81 am anxious especially from 4
= now on to have as many people as 4
+ possible keep watch over me-" I
+ said DR.. Hazard 81 am now 4
= entering the period in my fast I
+ when, according to some physi- 4
+ clans, should be fast ebbing I
+ away and begin to see death 4
+ staring at me- You can see that 4
+ am in excellent spirits, al I
r though have lost considerable I
= weight"
+ 4
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
SOCIALIST TO SPEAK
IN SEATTLE SUNADY
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Seattle, April 5.-H. NJ Wells, re-
Gently candidate for mayor on the So
cialist ticket, will be one Of the
speakers at a big mass meeting In
Dreamland rink Sunday night to pro-
test against the outrages perpetrat-
ed upon the strikers In Aberdeen
Hoquiam and Raymond.
A parade of laborers, under the
leadership of Socialists and !. W. W.
members, will precede the mass
meeting. Other speakers will be
Kate saddler, f. II. Allison, Harry
Lloyd and p. ]. Lewis.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
Athlete to Marry.

Los Angeles, Cal, April 5.--James
Donahue, with the exception of Fred
H. Thompson, of Los Angeles, the
best all around athlete in America,
will take bride to the Olympic games
at Stockholm. He will marry Miss
Marie Cox here April "a. Donahue
won his title at the national A. A. U.
championships in Chicago a year ago,
and will be a member of the American
Olympic team.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05

the mail and soon after it was re-
corded, a government inspector ap-
pears to examine such records, and
then orders for further inspection
soon follow.
We would like to know the parties
back of this movement, and the pur-
poses or motives for this option of a
fraudulent and fictitious nature.
Hoping that further publicity of
this matter will reveal the truth in
regard to the same, l am,
Yours truly,
A SILETZ HOMESTEADER.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
Whole Family Drowned.

Cairo, ILL.,, April william Lynch,
his wife and three children, were
drowned In a flood near Birds Point
Mo-, today, according to reports re-
ceived here. The farm house in which
they lived was surrounded by water,
and the family met death In an effort
to reach higher ground.
]. s. Carey and Henry Baker, farm
ers, also are reported drowned.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
Salem and Vicinity: Fair
tonight with light frost.
Saturday fair, warmer.
Forecast TIN 5 y. m. saturday.

O n m
fs nc n h portions Saturday
na the coast winds
a mnlu aou
to o Mhluumt
SwVs
The Willamette river Portland will remain stationary for the
A DsthdF
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
FLOOD SITUATION WORSE HOURLY
MEMPHIS LEVEES ARE AT THE LIMIT
++++++++++++4 :
Tong War Breaks Out.

+ San Francisco, Apilr 5.-The I,
= Chinese tong war was renewed =
= suddenly here today when two +
= members of the Sing Suey Ying +
+ tong called Tue Quon Sing, a =
= member of the Hip Sings, to the =
+ door OF his apartment, and =
+ opened fire with revolvers Tue +
r Quon Sing fell with three bull =
+ lets in his body. Physicians de- =
= clare he has but a slight chance +
+ to recover. =
= 1t is now feared that the Hip =
= Sings will retallate and an ex- 4
+ ira detail of police has been =
= rushed to Chinatown to prevent =
= further hostilities, =
+ 4
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
STRANGE STORY FROM THE SILETz
Tells OF BIG timber TRACT SALE
: = + = = + + = r r + + +
johnson to Speak.

r San Francisco, April 5.-Plans Z
p are in progress today, for a I
+ meeting of number Of leading Z
= Roosevelt supporters here to- :
r morrow, at which an itinerary ,
r will be made out for a speaking =
+ tour through California by Gov =
+ ernor Hiram Johnson in the in +
= terest of the candidacy Of Theo- =
+ dore Roosevelt for the Republi- =
+ can nomination for president. =
+ The chairmen of the various +
+ San Francisco districts of the 4
y women's Roosevelt league will =
+ also meet at the Roosevelt head +
+ quarters here at 10 o'clock to- 4
= morrow morning. =
r +
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
WILL PICK UP
LOT OF SAILORS
MAROONET

Vancouver B. c., April 5 5--Marooned
on lonely Tanning island, 1000 miles
southeast Of Honolulu, a gang of ship
wrecked sailors, believed to be the
crew Of British sailing vessel which
encountered a hurricane and became
waterlogged, are to be picked up by
the liner Makura, EN- route from this
port to Australia, according to word
brought on the Canadlan-Australlan
liner zealandia, arriving here today.
The rescue will take the Makura sew
eral hundred miles out Of her course.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
The Boss Egg.

luNlIhD fhhhh LEA bhD WHEEL
Bellingham Wash, April 5.-A
Black Mlnorca pullet owned by D.
II, Parliaman Of this city, holds the
record for big eggs. The pullet's
egg measures nine inches in clrcum-
ference and weighs just FIVE and one
half ounces. It's in the incubator.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
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AVIATOR RODGERS BURIED;
THIRTEEN AT FUNERAL

Pasadena, Cal, April 5,-Thirteen
persons were present at the funeral
services Of Aviator c. P. Rodgers
here today. Mrs. Rodgers was too i'll
from prostration to go to the services,
being under the care Of nurse con-
stantly. Rodgers cousin, Lieutenant
John r. Rodgers, U. S. NJ, and G. B.
Harris, his last passenger, were
among the mourners.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
SEVEN HATS AND ALL
OF EASTER STYLE

San Jose, Cal, April 5.-Seven hats
are in the ring in the hottest mayor
atty campaign San Jose has ever
seen. The women voters are having a
hard time making up their minds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
Small Kids Did Il.

Sauslito. Cal, April IA months
reign Of terror, including "a burglar
les and holdups, ended in the arrest
Of four boys, eight to 10 years of
age, as the culprits.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
Lerees at the LimIt.

Memphis, Tenn, April 5,-The food
situation in Memphis is growing
more serious hourly. Already the
water is flowing over the st. Francis
levee in a score Of places aud with
45-foot stage predicted in two days.
enormous damage is sure to result.
Great apprehension prevails over
the probability of the levee being un-
able to Withstand the great pressure
of water and hundreds of persons are
engaged in strengthening the dykes.
President Killough, of the levee
board is greatly alarmed over the
situation. He said:
"The city is in grave danger Of a
most serious food An east wind
would cause catastrophe and 1t is
impossible to predict what the out
come will be-"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
= = +++++# +++++


10 AT 1880 tonight at the Yew =
= Park school, there will be open =
= house for the nelghborhood. y
y Principal Dotson and the local \
\ committee invite the parents and =
= the young people to meet there =
= and enjoy the program. There =
= will be the usual visiting Of all y
= the rooms and getting acquaint- y
= ed with the teachers Profess =
= sor Bonnell will make a talk on y
= Extension OF Shop Work. and =
= Miss Marvin, OF the general =
= committee, will talk on play =
q grounds for Children in Europe. =
= Then there will be an operetta y
= by the children. The evening y
= will be one Of njoyable uplift y
= work The new branch library =
= has been installed and the work =
= Of improving the social condl- =
y tions OF life ought to interest =
= every citizen This is the Sec =
= ond get-together meeting Of this =
= kind under the auspices Of the =
= general committee =
q =
a a a 4 4 L a 4 a Il 4 A A
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
No Money to AID.

Washington, April .5.-That no
more money will be appropriated by
congress for use in the stricken
food district Of the Mississippi val
ley unless conditions there become
much worse than at present, was
stated here today by Congressman
John J. Fitzgerald, of New York,
chairman of the house appropriation
committee, following conference
with President Taft and a number Of
officials of the Red Cross society.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
OPTIONAL CONTRACTS COVER
112,OOO ACRES TIMBER LAND
TRANSACTION LOOKS SHADY

Contracts Call for Sale Of Lands at Per Thousand Feet
Of Timber and Guarantee $4,000 feet to the Acre. This
Would Make the Consideration $l2600 OoO-- Owners of
Lands Know Nothing of Parties, But the Effect Of the
Transaction Is to Hold Up Patents --Sietz People Want
More LIGHT on the Matter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-05
ANOTHER FOOT RISE IS NOW
CERTAIN and GREAT AREA
WILL Be SWEPT BY FLOOD

Hundreds of Miles Of LeveeS Are Now Only Fairly Above the
Water and Weather Bureau Announces There Will Be at
Least Another Foot and Perhaps More When Flood Reach
eS It's Highest Damage is nCaCuIabe and May Run Into
Hundreds Of Millions Many Lives Already Lost
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-20
pitiman.C Garter.

There was solemnized at high noon
Wednesday at Corinth Methodist
Protestant Church near Littleton, a
most beautiful wedding; when Mr..
AlmcndSDavid Pittman, Of Whita-
kers, N. c.. led to the altar Miss
Julia Alice, the only daughter OF MIR.
and Mrs. A. E. Carter, of near Au-
relian Springs, N. 6. The church
was most beautifully decorated with
cedar and DAISIES. To the strains OF
MendcIsonh's grand Wedding March
came the ushers, Messrs. Emmett
and Walter Carter. followed by the
brides maids, Misses Clara Isles,
Lizzie Bennett, Lillian Rogers and
Willena Bobbitt. Then came the
bride with her Maid Of Honor, Miss
Emma Pittman, sister of the groom
and were met at the altar by the
groom with his best man, MIR. Clar-
ence Carter. The ceremony was
most effectively spoken by the
brides pastor, Rev. J. A. Ledbetter.
The bridal party took train No. 3e
at Littieton for Wrightsville Beach
and other places Of interest. Al
home, Whitakers, N. c., after June
18th. NeWs-Reporter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-20
A Pleasant Party.

There was delightful party giver
at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. N
B. Josey Monday evening, June 18th
in honor of Miss Elizabeth Brewer
of Danville, Va. That popular game
progressive rook", was engaged
in. and Mr.. S. A. Dunn was the win.
ner of the prize, which was present.
ed by Miss Sallie May Josey.
After the games were over de.
licious refreshments were served,
and then Miss Brewer charmed the
guests by playing several selections
on the violin with piano accompani'
ment by Miss Louise Futrell anc
Mr.. Josey.
The guests departed at about 11:3(
o'clock declaring the occasion the
most pleasant Of the season.
Those present were: Misses Jose
phine Tillery, Louise Futrell, Olivl;
Lawrence, Estelle House, Elizabeth
Brewer. Sallie May, Annie, Lydi;
and Mrs. Josey, Messrs. S. A. Dunn
David Bryant, Ralph Phillips, ROLAND
James, Charlie, William and JOIN
JOSey.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-20
Wind Storm.

Our section was visited by a Sc
we're wind storm Tuesday afternoon
about six o'clock. Considerable
damage was done to the telephones,
putting about sixty in town out of
commission, besides cutting off all
outside communication. The Scot
land Neck Cotton Mill suffered some
damage for part of the roof was
torn up and it took a force Of hands
part of the night to clean the ma
chimes and repair the damage.
We understand very heavy rain
fell between here and Spring Hill
and on down the river. Some hail
fell but not enough to do very much
harm.
The rain in Scotland Neck was
very light.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-20
ROSENEATH SCHOOL CLOSES.
A Delightful Occasion Enjoyed by a
Large Crowd.
Reported for The Commonwealth.

| Reported for The Commonwealth
Never in our modern history have
we witnessed or experienced more
delightful time than we did on Fri
day, June Ia, 1912, at Miss Kate
Joyner's school. We were invited
to attend the closing exercises of
her school, and in spite of the rain
had the best time that an entertain
ing teacher could give. Miss JOY
ner has the cultured ability to make
everything just as pleasant and en-
PERTAINING as possible. We think
that she made every friend proud of
his or her attendance at the picnic
We will never forget the kind Ell
tertainment she gave US.
There was fine attendance, Hall
fax, Edgecombe and Martin coun-
ties being we'll represented, especial
ly Halifax. Nothing but pleasure
was on the minds Of any,
Just about II o'clock Mr.. Bob
Joyner, a former teacher of some of
the attendants, made fine speech
as an introductory Of Mr.. Ashby
| Dunn, the speaker of the hour. Mr..
Dunn rose to his feet with as much
grace and dignity as the great i'm
mortal Vance. and gave thanks to
Mr.. Joyner for the kind words he
had spoken in his behalf. Mr.. Dunn
spoke on the great theme of Educa-
ton with much force and effect.
He held the closest attention of bis
audience for about fifty minutes.
We are bound to give Mr.. Dunn the
praise as one of the best speakers we
have ever had at our pic-nics.
After we were through with the
hearty congratulations to the speak
err, we began to realize that some Of
the fairer sex had seen fit to bring
along with them some of the dainties
and luxuries Of life, which we were
proud to take an active part in their
consumption. While there were
scores of people there that were SO
hungry at the irregular hour for
dinner, it was almost impossible for
them to govern their manly training
until we could have q blessing from
our friend, Mr.. Bob Joyner.
After dinner we called together
the members of the Deep Creek
band, who rendered many beautiful
selections. Songs and playing were
the pleasures of the afternoon.
Misses Lizzie Pittman and Kate
Boyette, Messrs. Julian A. Pittman,
r. L. Joyner, Ashby Dunn and Chas.
L. Station were the attendants from
Scotland Neck.
Everybody reported fine time
indeed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-20
Makes His Escape.

Melvin Allen. in Jail at Halifax for
the murder of his brother, Mack
Allen. a few weeks ago. made good
his escape from Jail last Monday at
$40 n. m. We understand that he
Mead guilty of second degree MUIR
dor and had been sentenced to peni-
tentiary. but was permitted by the
taller to go into the Jail yard from
which through hole in the fence he
made his escape. Blood hounds
were nut on the trail but without re-
Substitution News-Reporter, IA
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-20
Hrs, Eta 0, PufYlS.

Inc angel OF death visited the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. l. Ais
brook. on June II, 1912, and took
from them their precious daughter
Mrs. Eta O. Purvis, whom they al
loved so dearly. Mrs. Purvis was
born September 2, 1869, making he1
stay here forty-two years, nine
months and nine days. On June &C.
1896, she was married to Mr.. John
A. Purvis, living together lovingly
and happily until he received deaths
summons.
She leaves a mother, father, three
sisters, Mrs. C. H. Bell, Portsmouth,
Va, Mrs. Wiley Cherry, Mrs. Walter
Cherry, of Leggetts, and four broth
ers, Solicitor R.. G. Allsbrook, of
Tarboro, Messrs. B. l. Allsbrook,
Jr., David N. Allsbrook, Norfolk,
Va, Sherwood Allsbrook, Scotland
Neck, and scores Of friends and rel
atives to mourn her loss.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by Elder w. B. Strickland. Mr..
Strickland had nothing but praise
and thanksgiving to offer God for
the beautiful life she had lived here
with US. The choir sang at the
burial abide With Me" and "How
Firm Foundation"
Mrs. Purvis was a fine and very
sweet woman. She was loved by ali
who knew her. She was always
willing to help any one. She believ-
ed in doing things. She was splen-
did teacher, fine instructor. Her
many friends will never forget her.
While we hated to give her up, we
feel that our loss is her eternal gain.
We feel like we have done our part.
All was done for her that loving pa
rents, kind friends and physicians
could do, but none could stay the
hand of death. God must have loved
her better than we; but we must
bow in submission to oar heavenly
Fathers will, when He in His ON
niscience calls us to come up higher.
We are told in the great Book of
books that "All things work togeth-
er for good to them that love God,
to them that are called according to
the purpose Of God" Rom. 1928.
Mrs. Purvis was woman with a
mission. This mission was backed by
an ambition to uplift all with whom
she came in contact. She lived a
beautiful life, life that would be a
credit to any man or woman. She
never joined any church, but she was
faithful in attending when her health
permitted. She was faithful in all
duties that came before her. She
was faithful to the end. She always
showed her faith by her good works.
Works without faith availeth moth
ing, but we are so thankful that she
was possessed of both. We feel con-
fdent that she has gone where SICK
ness, sorrow, pain and death are
felt no more. While we hated to
give her up, we felt
That the will of God is sublime;
He is forever good and very kind.
He never is before time,
And He is never behind.
A FRIEND.