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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-07-16
CHAPTER TX.
The Fortunes of War.


Sabrons departure had been de-
layed on account of a strike at the
dockyards of Marseilles He left
Tarascon one lovely day toward the
end of January and the old town with
its sweetness and its sorrow. fell be-
hind, as he rolled away to brighter
suns. A friend from Paris took him to
the port in his motor and there Sabron
waited some forty-eight hours before
he set sail. His boat lay out on the
azure water, the brown rocks of the
coast behind it. There was not a
breeze to stir as he took the tug which
was to convey him. He was inclined
to dip his fingers in the indigo ocean,
sure that he would find them blue.
He climbed up the ladder alongside of
the vessel, was welcomed by the cap
tain, who knew him, and turned to go
below, for he had been suffering from
an attack of fever which now and then
laid hold of him, ever since his cam
paign in Morocco.
Therefore, as he went into his cabin,
which he did not leave until the steam
er touched Algiers, he failed to see
the baggage tender pull up and failed
to see a sailor climb to the deck with
a wet bedraggled thing in his hand
that looked like an old fur cap except
that it wriggled and s alive.
This, mon commandant," said the
sailor to the captain, lis the Quickest
little beast | ever saw"
He dropped a small terrier on the
vigorously and bark with apparent de-
light.
No sooner had we pushed out from
the quay than this little beggar sprang
from the pier and began to swim after
US. He was so funny that we let him
in. 1t is evidently mascot, mon COM
mandant, evidently a sailor dog who
has run away to sea-"
The captain looked with interest at
Pitchoune, who engaged himself in
making his toilet and biting after a
flea or two which had not been
drowned.
I'VE Sailors" said the man saluting,
would like to keep him for luck, mon
commandant"
Take him down then" his superior
officer ordered. and don't let him up
among the passengers"
1t was rough voyage. Sabron
passed his time saying good-by to
France and trying to keep his mind
away from the Chateau dEsclignac,
which persisted in haunting his uneasy
slumber. In a blaze of sunlight, AL
giers, the white city, shone upon them
on the morning Of the third day and
Sabron tried to take a more cheerful
view Of soldiers life and fortunes
He was soldierly figure and hand
some one as he walked down the gang
plank to the shore to be welcomed by
fellow officers who we're eager to see
him, and presently was lost in the lit
tie crowd that streamed away from
the docks into the white city.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-07-16

MONG the innumerable cities
and towns which have been
ruined by the war is st. Gall,
in neutral Switzerland. 1t has
seen its trade of centuries
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
HIGH SCHOOL
TEAMS CHOSEN
HURON IN DEBATE DURING
FIRST MARCH WEEK.

Mitchell high school representa-
tiyes for the two interscholastic de
bates TO be held in the Northern
league with Huron and Aberdeen.
probably the first week in March,
have been chosen and the members
OF the TWO teams are starting on
the preparation of their arguments.
The remuneration of the Monroe
doctrine will be upheld by the affirm
alive team comprising Gustav VIC
tor, Braden tlll and Harvey Coach
er, which Will meet Huron here. The
negative trio on the same question
Will be Claude Knight, Miss Della
and Walter lieyler and Will
go to Aberdeen for the debate.
OF the six debaters, Mr.. Coacher
and Mr.. Heyler are the only mem
bers of last years teams. The six
were selected from a tryout in which
students participating. The
successful ones were chosen by Supt.
j. w. McClinton, Principal j.. c..
and Prof. Lyman NJ. Fort,
in charge OF the public speaking de
partment.
The uncertain condition of the
STATE debating league has made it
to determine whether the
ankton and Sioux Falls high
chocls. in the Southern league, will
be net this year.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
CONTINUES AS
HUPMOBILE AGENT
w. IL. HUFFMAN AUTO COMPANY
WILL HANDLE THIS POP
PULAK MACHINE

Those ccnversant with automobile
history for this territory, know the
phenomonel success achieved by w.
l.. Huffman for the Hupmobile.
Signing up as the first agent when
the cars were unknown to the public.
he placed his shoulder to the wheel
and made the word Hupmobile
known throughout South Dakota,
Iowa and Nebraska as the acme OF
motor car construction from the point
of utility.
Within eve years the w. l..
Huffman Auto Company became the
largest Hupmobile distributor in the
world. This first place position was
reached by Mr., Huffman on a basis
of quantity Of cars sold.
He appreciated the power of adj
Vertising but always realized to the
fullest extent the value of salts
faction to the customer and he never
failed to pouad home the fact that
the Hupmobile would give more ser
vice and stand more hard usage, thar
other makes of cars because of a diff
ferent and more practical construc-
ton.
The value of the car and conf
dence in the w. l.. Huffman Auto
Company are responsible for the
large number of Hup owners in this
territory. We know all Hup owners
and agents will join in our good
wishes for the continued succe s of
Huffman
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
WHERE FARMERS
WILL ASSEMBLE
MEETING PLACES ASSIGNED FOR
TRIPLE SESSION HERE NEXT
WEEK.

One week more and Mitchell viii
again be host to the triple session
of the South Dakota Live Stock ant
Poultry Breeders association. th,
South Dakota Poultry association
and the South Dakota Corn and Grair
Growers association. The annual
meetings of the three organizations
are easily the greatest agricultural
conventions held in South Dakota
each year.
IT, 7. Moreans. secretary of the
'"mmercial Cub this morning made
the assignment of the meeting places
Of the three organizations. Prior to
the %onening of the sessions of the as
sociations, the South Dakota Swine
Breeders association will hold a spec-
lal session at the state sale pavilion
at $3.50 O'Clock next Tuesday orn-
ing.
The live stock breeders will con
~e"e for they initial session at the
court house at 7:30 O'Clock on Mon
a"v evening. At that time J. M.
Erion, of Mitchell. will deliver his
sddress as president of the ~associa-
ton. Prof James w. Wilson. of the
State college at Bookings. will give
his report as ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. p.
". Wickhem, of Alexandria, and C.
w. Stanley, of Dolt0n, will both de-
liver addresses and President Erion
will appoint his committees.
The sessions of the live stock breed
ers will be held at the court house on
Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. The morning
VIII he given owe to attendance at
the poultry and grain shows and the
Fales of registered cattle, horses.
swine and sheep will be on Wednes-
aav and Thursday afternoons at the
sale pavillion.
w. S Hill will he chairman of the
local committee to cooperate with
The association officials and will have
of the court house. Albert
will be in charge of cars
billing at the pavilion. J. T.
Morrow. p. A. Zollman and Harry
3ranson will be in charge of the pa
'il'ou and stock sales.
The corn and grain growers will
'onvene at 9 o'clock on Tuesday
morning at the new ]. N. Crow build
ng. where all meetings. schools and
will be held. The corr show
roper will be in the south room of
he new Louis Beckwith building.
the street. The union meet
lgs on Wednesday and Thursday
venings will be held at 1880 O'Clock
the basement of the First Method
t Episcopal church. e
The prominent speakers of the t
eek are billed for the programs of p
lie grain men. Among them are j. a
erbert Quick. former mayor of d
oux City novelist, publicist and ed u
of farm publications; DR.. ELL p
bod c. Perisho, president of the a
ate COLLEGE Mt Bookings. Sam Jor- +
n, Of Pettus county. Missouri. DR.. a
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
A. n. Hume, Prof. NJ. Champlin, aid
members Of the STATE college

A n. Hume, Prof. NJ. Champlin, aid
other members Of the STATE college
faculty.
The Comercial club committee to
work with the grain men are w. A.
wheeler, Dick Lewallen. Mes Jen-
sen, Joseph Kotr9a. and f. r. Sand.
The Officers OF the association are
II. F., Dawes. Of Fulton, PRESIDENT;
j. p. Thompson, of Elk Point. vice
president; A. y. Hume, of Brookings
secretary and e. P. Sand, Of Mitchell
treasurer.
The poultry show will be held in
the city hall auditorium. All birds
are supposed to be on exhibition in
their coops by Monday. Judging
viii commence on Tuesday. Thurs
day and Friday viii he the days for
exhibition and sales. The Officers of
the association are G. w. Law, Nit
chell, president; VIM. Drabbs. Yank-
ton, vice president; VIM. Scallin,
Mitchell, secretary-treasurer: John
Nolt, of Mt. Vernon, viii be super
intendent of poultry exhibits, and
H. P. Larson. of Beresford. viii be
superintendent OF pigeons.
The Commercial club committee
to cooperate with the poultry fan
cjers will be Geo. II. Rev, j. \. Grow
r. Kelley, Frank Hewitt and r. n
Holsaple.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
OUCH! PAIN, PAIN
RUB RHEUMATISM.
ACHING JOINTS
RUB PAIN RIGHT OUT WITH
SMALL TRIAL BOTTLE OF
OLD "ST. JACOBS OIL"

Rheumatism is pain only" Not
n Ease in fifty requires internal
treatment. Stop drugging. Rub
soothing, penetrating est. Jacobs
Oil" right into your sore, stiff, ach-
ing joints and muscles, and relief
ONE instantly. "St. Jacobs Oil" is a
harmless rheumatism cure which
never disappoints and can not burn
the skin.
Timber up. Quit complaining, Get
a small trial bottle of old, honest
81 9scc5's )p" ~ any drug store,
and in just q moment yvu'l, be free
from rheumatic pain, soreness, stiff
ness and swelling. Don't suffer. Re
lief awaits you. "St. Jacobs Oil" has
cured millions of rheumatism suffer
ers in the last half century, and i!
Just as good for sciatica, neuralgia
lumbago, backache. sprains.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
CARRANZA CHIEF
NEARS CAPITAL
WASHINGTON AGENCY HEARS
GEN. OREGON Is EXPECTED
TO OCCUPY MEXICO CITY
- SHORTLY.

Washington, d. C.--The Carranza
agency here today issued the fol-
lowing:
Vera Cruz reports that General
Obregon with a large force is within
a short distance of the capital and
is expected to occupy the place almost
immediately
Washington, ID. C.-Secretary
Bryan said the state department has
been without information for TWO
days from Mexico City. He described
the situation as somewhat mixed
Villas Washington representative
lenied any intention OF setting up 9
new republic in the north.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
REAL n FOR sAls

REAL ESTATE AT AuCTIoN-on
the. sealed bid plan. Bids opened at
our Office every Saturday at 1880
.. a. Appraised prices are annexed
~ follows NEA %23-1O4-64@ $40
per acre; NEA 21-1O5-73. $40; w
M NV. 11-101-62. $40: Ell NV
* .l1-101-62. $40 NWA NWA, So
s102-61 $40; NWA NWA 14-102-60
$50; 81 SW. 90 $40; NE, NV
$50 $44; Sh. 34-113-65, $35: 61s
list ave. west $1,000: 404 4th Ave.
west $4,000 619 Dun st. N. $500,
No reservation made except right to
reject any bids not up to prices nam
ed. Terms v cash. u each year for
three years at 6 per cent from Oct.
list. Bid what you regard the prop
serty worth. whether below. at or
above prices named. Buy now, when
cash Is dear and property is cheap.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
UNION MEN IN
PLEA OF GUILTY
SEVEN COAL NINE LEADERS IN
ARKANSAS ACKNOWLEDGE
CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY
BY GOVERNMENT.

Fort Smith. Ark.-Seven defend
ants in the Prairie Creek coal mine
conspiracy cases pleaded guilty when
they appeared for trial in the federal
court today. Those pleading guilty
included Peter Stewart. former pres
ident of the United Mine Workers
of America, district t%wenty-one and
Fred Holt, former secretary of the
district union. All were charged with
conspiracy against the government.
They will be sentenced this afternoon.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
CLOVER N SAND.
The Conditions Under Which They
NAV BE Fatal tn Anreas

The Conditions Under Which They
May Be Fatal to Horses.
Balls composed of millions of tiny
halrs from the crimson clover plant
are sometimes taken from the ali.
mentary tracts of horses. The forn.a-
tlo of these strange felt-like balls
IN the intestines of horses Is a singu-
lar feature of the somewhat rare
cases where nature seems to have
made no provision to protect her
creatures against their common In
%stincts.
Crimson clover is an excellent for
age plant. and all kinds of stock ami
mails Craze it greedily. yet if it is
eaten in the full ripe stage it al
most invariably results in these felt
balls, which are nearly always fatal
10 horses and mules. Man, how
ever a control the trouble by feed
-ng the clover before it has become
mature, when the small hairs are
still soft and digestible.
A quite similar example of one of
Dame Natures slips is the sanding
OF horses in Florida and other very
sandy regions. Here animals in close
grazing swallow considerable quaint
ties OF sand, and in horses this sand
compacts into balls in the animals
digestive tract which become cement
ed and as hard as rock, choking IN
the intestines and causing the death
OF the horse, accompanied by great
agony. There is no known remedy
for cases of either the crimson clover
a or for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Star.
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STOP TINT COUGH NOW.

When you eaten cold, or pegin to
cough, the first thing to do is to
take DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. 1t
penetrates the Innings of the Throat
and Lungs and fights the germs of
disease, giving quick relief and nat
ural healing. Our whole family de-
pend on Pine-Tar-Honey for coughs
and colds writes Mr.. e. Williams,
Hamilton, Ohio, 1t always helps. 25c
at your Druggist.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
FOREST LAND is
TO BE EARNED
PRUSSIA WILL UTILIZE TIL,
GROUND FOR THE PRODUC-
TIoN o.. FARM CROPS
THIS YEAR.

Amsterdam, Holland.-The Tele-
graat publishes a dispatch from Ber-
I'm saying the Prusslan government
has oruered all administrators OF
forests to turn over Tree OF cost all
such lands under their Jurisdiction
as are suitable Tor the growing OF
crops. 1t is stipulated that the nrst
crop from The lands must be har-
vested this year.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
$4,000 is ASKED
FOR GIRLS DEATH
10 HER OK Mary PHAGaN
BRINGS ACTION AGAINST
FACTORY WHERE FRAUD
WAS EMPLOYED.

Atlanta, Ga.-Counsel for Leo
Frank and the state of Georgia an
nounced today that the supreme
court will be asked to hear Franks
appeal in his habeas corpus proceed
inss during the week of February
22nd.
The mother of Mary Phagan has
filed suit against the National Pen
ell Company asking damages of $40
600. The complaint charges the girl
was killed by Frank. superintendent
OF the company and by James Con-
ley, a negro, now in the penitentiary.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
OUT OF OFFICE
FOR WAR VIEWS
AMERICAN VICE CONSUL TO
ENGLAND REMOVED FOR
GIVING OPINIONS THROUGH
NEWSPAPER.

Washington. d. C.--John l.. Cut
right, the American vice consul at
Nottingham, England, has been re-
called, according to Secretary Bryan,
because a letter written by Outright
and published in an Omaha paper.
contained expression of opinion re-
garding the war
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
New French Uniforms.

The bright red trousers and other
conspicuous features OF French SOL
diers' uniforms are to be done away
with, n a uniform of blue-gray cloth
substituted, because it is less cor.
spicuous.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
The Blue Ribbons o. Mathematics.

This years senior wranglership"
at the University of Cambridge, Eng.
land, gave great honors to a young
Russian Jew. The result of the
mathematical tripos" shows ! that
Selig BrodevtsSy. whose father had
sought an asylum in England from
Russian oppression, has been bracket.
ed with MIR Ibbotson. scholar of Penn
hroto for the coveted British blue
rib ~ Of mathematics,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
CHILDREN's COUGHS-CHILn.
REN'S COLDS BOTH ARE SER
IOUS.

When one of your little ones shows
symptoms of an approaching Cold,
give it DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey at
once. 1t acts quickly, and prevents
the Cold growing worse. Very heal
ing-soothes the Lungs, loosens the
mucus. strengthens the SYSTEM. It's
guaranteed. Only CSC. at your Drug
sist. Buy a bottle today.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Sores.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
DEPUTIES TO
BE ARRESTED
MAYOR OF NEW JERSEY TOWN
WILL PR0SEFU' HEN hOl.
FIRING ON CROWD OF
STRIKERS.

Roosevelt. n. J.-Mayor Hermann
announced today warrants would is
sue for the arrest of twenty-five dep
uty sheriffs involved in the shooting
yesterday of nineteen striking labor
ers at the American Agricultural
Chemical Company's plant. The
charge will be manslaughter it is
said.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
Blind Eoat Racing Crews.

Two blind crews with coxswains
with sight took part recently in a
boat ace on the River Severn. They
were composed of past and present
students of the College for the High
err Education for the Blind, Wor
cester.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
WHERE STATE
MONEY GOES
INSTITUTIONS SHOWN TO HAVE
CAUSED MOST OF INCREASE
IN EXPENDITURES SINCE
1908.

Pierre, S. D.-State Treasurer
Ewert has prepared a tabulated state
ment to show where the money goes
to- which is in answer to the
charges of immensely increased state
expenditures since 1905. The state
ment gives the items which show
he greatest increase. Where there
is no material increase the items are
omitted. although the table covers
1905 1914
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
GARD OF N

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks and appreciation for the kind
aid and loving sympathy of our
friends and neighbors during the
sickness and death of our dear hus-
band, father and brother and or the
many beautiful flowers sent US.
Mrs. L. l.. Doane,
Mona Doane,
Inez Doane,
Ruth Doane
Maude Doane
A. r. Doane
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21

Men of culture and neat habits
take nature only when they go out
to take her and of her wild heart
they have a secret fear.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21

ARE YOU GOING TO BUY LAND
If so you should read the Farm
and Real Estate Journal. Its edi-
tors + authorities. They will keep
you informed on the possibilities IN
all sections of the country and viii
save you money and mistakes in
buying. Only publication of its
kind. Established 19 years. Send
loo today for 4 months trial sub.
scription or CSC for one year. 1t will
be stopped at the end of the time
ordered unless you renew. Farm
aud Real Estate Journal, Box rs,
Traer, Iowa.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21
WANT
u You don't see what you want, read
The Republican Want Ads.

All this land will be 500 and over
some day. Weller Land Co., Mitchell
S. ID.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21

Ihe expense OF the Executive Ac-
countant, S9,145, while paid through
state warrants, all m back to
the state through collections from
the counties. In the food and drug
department, a large part of the in
crease from $3,055 to S21,053 is by
cutting out the matter of oil
inspectors as Independent officers
and placing Thai duty on the food
and drug department. The insur-
ance Tax distribution of $S,352 to
$25,459, means that this is the
amount paid to fire companies as a
percentage of fire insurance III the
state, and is moi an expenditure of
tax collections. The agricul-
tural extension work through the
agricultural college. the Farm,
ers institutes and the state fair all
heavy increase.
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CENT a WORD for each

CENT A WORD for each
Insertion In the Want AID
columns Of The Republican
Special rate by month OF II
cents per line-A line viii
usually contain si1 word.
No advertisement taken fnI
AA than 10 cents.
Advertisements mAr be or
lored to run until oroered
out. But ADVERTISEMENTS ord
orod H. tuA 3 specified nun
ber of times must be paid for
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21

HELP WANTED
AGENTS WANTED

AGENTS-s50 to 500 monthly.
81 page agents Catalogue FREE
KIMO-as a leader great selling
wonder. quick easy money maker
for you, permanent customers and
repeat orders. Particulars free
Peerless Home Sale Co., 844 Sd ST.,
Portsmouth, o.
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Modern house on
West Fourth. Also some partly fur
nished rooms and two or three houses
at moderate rent. Commercial and
Savings Bank.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21

FOR sALE-Thoroughbred Scotch
Collie Pups. $500 each. b. r. Dick
son, Mitchell, S. ID.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21

FOR SALE-Several good heavy
pine doors. Phone 1892.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21

TW0-ModeTn rooms, Phone 2o55
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-01-21

FOR RENT-Six room cottage,
mostly modern. close In. Phone 2215.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
LOCAL. AND PERSONAL.

The dance at the town hall last
night was well attended.
J. ]. Miller returned Sunday
grom Luck, Wis. where he had
been to purchase a horse.
Services next Sunday, Feb. 7th
at the assembly hall. Rev. Tarp-
gard of Minneapolis win deliver
the sermon. commencing at the
usual hour, 1890.
J. P. Smidt of Midtown, Wis.
came here last Saturday to put up
the altar in the church, which
was made by him. 1t is a very
fine piece of work, being made
out of oak.
E. d. Farrand came up from
St. Paul Tuesday and has again
opened up a barber shop in the
American building. Mr.. Farrand
says he will now remain with us
permanently and his family and
household goods will follow in
few days.
Taxes do not give the average
man much joy. He would rather
not have to pay them. But taxes
are necessary even if they do not
inspire pleasure. If we do not
pay them, we have to pay in other
ways. If we do not pay govern
ment we have to pay for anarchy,
and if we do not pay for educa-
ton we have to pay for illiteracy.
Ii money is not provided for
sanitation and improved social
and economic conditions, payment
has to be made for filth, destitu-
ton and misery. DOUBTLESS
some taxes are unnecessary and
some others may be too high, but
the principle holds good that
government, law and order, prog
ress and the public veal, are pos
sible only as money is provided
for that purpose. 1t may be ex-
pensive, but it pays.-Fairfax
Standard.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-04
THIS WARFARE O. MINE

This life is war more perplexing to
me
Than the one so mysterious over the
sea,
And so am prompted to wonder if
Have failed to discover the real reason
why.
| wonder if have engaged in war,
In which no one knows what the fight
ing is for;
| wonder if / have been fighting for
dross-
For something akin to vain iron
cross.
Have | marched up and down desiring
to please?
Have ! fought for the baubles of pleas
ure and ease?
| wonder if have mistaken the goal
And missed the high mark that is set
for soul.
Have | been over-zealous in trying to
climb?
Have thought of myself too much of
the time
And not quite enough of the rest of
the line
Have | fought a fair fight in this war
fare of mine?
e. A. Gilbert.