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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25

According to the Miami Herald,
both the Florida senators will vote
against the woman suffrage amend
ment. 1t begins to look like this
measure will not pass the Senate.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25

and bride, both of which have been
unsparingly condemned in the naugh-
ty men by the dear ladies who are
trying to purify politics.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25

The Associated Press is exclusively
entitled for the use for republication Of
all news dispatches credited to 1t or
and also the local news published
herein. All rights Of republication of
special dispatches herein are also re-
RaTYed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25

We hope that Secretary Baker will
learn enough in Europe to keep him
from publishing any more of his silly
weekly reviews of the war;
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25

Petrograd newspapers declare that
the peace treaty was signed without
the public learning its text and that
no one knows what the boundaries of
Russia are.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

/ hereby announce my candidacy
for representative from Marion coun-
ty, subject to the democratic primary
in June of this year, and solicit the
support of the people. l enter group
one III. Very respectfully,
N. A. Fort.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT :

/ desire to announce my candidacy
for the position of county commits
sioner from district No. 3, Marion
county, subject to the democratic pri-
mary. j. w. Davis.
Summerfeld. Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25

In the days of the nations trials,
we should make as little as possible
of our personal troubles and griev-
ances.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25

Buy war savings stamps to help
win the war, and have Us fill your
prescriptions for accurate service
The Court Pharmacy tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25

AS soon as men in power become
absolutely perfect, it will beS unpat-
riotic to criticise them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25
tax ASSESSORS APPOINTMENTS

I will be at the following places to
receive tax returns for 1913 Meet me
with your deed and save trouble:
1-Ocala, all of March.
The law requires all tax returns to
be made by first of April
ALFRED AVER,
ILL Tax Assessor.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25

We repair ali makes OF automo-
biles. Our service is the very best.
Williams & Fox Auto Service Sta
ton. 1s-f
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25

The following dispatch was sent to
the Postal Telegraph Office here Sun
day evening. It was sent, Manager
Whiting says, by some one in the
Postal Office in Jacksonville. He sent
out several copies which were bull
letined in conspicuous places. There
lis no doubt of Mr.. Writings loyalty,
but the authorities will see if the
man who sent it can pass the test.
1t is as proc German as if it had been
sent from Berlin, and directly con-
trary in spirit to the Associated
Press dispatches sent at the same
time. Following is the dispatch:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25
Germans Claim Victory

American troops aid British in vain.
Haig's lines bent back about four
teen miles. American and French
troops are trying to stop Hun ad-
vance, says an official dispatch from
Berlin. London officials silent. Mon
ster cannon located rs miles of Paris.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-25
FOR COMMISSIONERS, DISTRICT /

Brooknville, Fla, March IA, 1918
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-04
The Food Administration Conference

About 400 food administrators,
county chairman of the woman's COM
mittee Of the Council of Defense, in
Guiding over 80 county superinten-
dents of schools and the state super
intendent were called in conference
to meet at the auditorium on the 9Th
floor of the Chamberlain hotel Nov.
26 by State Food Administrator J.
F. Deems and Sec. r. E. Logsdon.
The former gave a splendid appeal
for the food staff to continue their
work that the hunger situation in
Europe is relieved. He paid a high
compliment to the women of the
food conservation staff, and the loyal
ones who saved 100000 tons of
food more than we agreed to fur
nish to help win the war. The victory
is won but the allies and neutrals in
Europe must be fed.
R. E. Logsdon outlined the work
in the coming months in brief talk
hignry appreciated. Governor Hard
ing was welcomed to the platform
and addressed the audience in his
usual pleasant manner, but emphati-
cally denounced the kaiser. Other
speakers were Mrs. Frances e.
Whitley, state chairman OF the wo-
mans committees and Mrs. Beatrice
Forbes Hale, of the U. S. food adj
ministration staff.
A resolution favoring the ratifica-
'tion Of the suffrage amendment was
passed by unanimous vote, Another
resolution was passed also requesting
tnat a woman be appointed as a
member of the peace commission.
Immediately after dinner the confer
lence in a body assembled outside the
hotel and their picture was taken.
The conference closed with all in
spired to go home and do their part
MRS. ELVIE LOGSDON
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-04
CENTENNIAL.

December 2, 1918.
Miss Grayce Carlin went to the
August Peck home Sunday to assist
in caring for the flu patients.
Henry Breitsprecher transacted
business at Will Wiltgen's.
Miss Viola Holman is staying at
the Will Wiltgen home.
Mrs. Elizabeth Holman returned
home last week after a stay at her
son Tony's near DEBORAH.
Born to MIR. and Mrs. Carl Sers-
land Saturday, Nov. 80, 1918 ten
pound baby boy.
Ray Jones was visitor at the Geo.
Allen home Friday
Donald and Walter Daniels of Post
vile were guests at the Mat Wiltgen
home few days last week. They re-
turned to their home Saturday.
Miss Esther Lange is working for
her aunt Mrs. julius Brown.
Miss Joe NauretZ of Waucoma was
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Anna Dan
iels Saturday night.
Last Tuesday at Postville occurred
the marriage of Miss Alvina hide of
this vicinity to Mr.. Fritz Osman CT
POStVllle.
Miss Bernice Allen was a guest
at the Mrs. Duff home a few days the
past week.
Roy French and wife will move
their household goods to McGregor
today where they will make their
future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mundt were
guests at the Joe Badensteiner home
Sunday.
Mrs. Sam McElree and children
who have spent the past month at
the Rae Runkle home returned to
to their home in Festina Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Anderson is staying at
the Carl Sersland home.
Henry Thornton was caller at the
Daniels home one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rae Runkle were
guests at the Georgs Kipp home in
Festina Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-04

Demobolis-ng S. A. 7. G. at Luther.
Lieut.. Harold H. Fisher OF the S.
"A. t. G. at Luther college has receiv-
ed orders to demobilize the corps at
the college, and beginning today the
orders are being put in effect and
will be completed by Dec. 81. Some
OF the boys will leave after being
mustered out and others will remain
and complete their college course.
There are los men in the corps at
Luther, and they are as fine look
ing lot of young men to be found
anywhere in the country. Lieut..
Fisher will be here for some time
closing up the affairs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-04


Private Nels Alert Arness died Of
wounds in base hospital in France
on Oct. 81 The message came to his
parents here last Wednesday.
Private Arness LEFT DEBORAH for
Camp Dodge Feb. %, 1918, and in
April was transferred to Camp Cor
don, Georgia, and from there 70
Camp Upton, New York He arrived
in France during May of this year.
He was severely wounded in action
and had one Les amputated.
The deceased was son of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Arness and was
born in Frankville township Dec.
%, 1889, where he grew to young
manhood. He answered his country's
call for men, and gave his life for
his country. He was in the thick of
the fighting and he upheld the honor
of tne flag he was defending, and his
memory will be honored by all.
A brother, Gilbert Arness, also 4
soldier, passed away in camp in this
country last fall, and the cup OF sor.
row has been filled for the bereaved
mother and father, but they can be
and are proud that they had sons
who went forth to battle for the free
dom of all.
The deceased is survived by his
parents, two brothers, Edwin and
Conrad and one sister, Sigma, and the
sympathy of all is extended to them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-04
WANT COLUMN.
Rates-ORs Cent per word Noss
ing less than ten cent?,

Rates-Ons Cent per word Noss
ing less than ten cents
.".",,...,s.r..,..,."N
FOR SALE-Single seated cutter
almost new. Enquire Ammi Smith,
East Water street, DEBORAH.
49-2w.
WANTED--To start first week in
January, a class in sewing, cutting
and fitting. Miss Ida Take, Decor
all, Iowa. 49-2w.
WANTED--Extra large soft coal
heater, suitable for store use. En-
quire at this office. 49-1w.
LOST-Red steer, hole in left ear.
Strayed from Ole Iverson pasture.
Finder notify Public Opinion.
i9-1w.
tiers at Reed G. Lemons.
49-1w.
FOR SOLICITATIONS cash register
in first class condition. Will sell
at bargain. Miller Economy
store. 49-tf.
LOST-A gold breach on Wednes-
day. Finder please bring to this Of
fee or to Henry Severson restau-
rant and receive reward.
49-1w-pd.
FOR SALE-Pure bred Bourbon
red Turkeys. Toms 81; Hens So,
if taken at once. Mrs. Chas. Mar
low, r 3, Decorah' 49-2w-pd.
FOR SALE-Pure bred Bourbon
red Turkeys. Mrs. A. E. Crane, r,
8, DEBORAH, Iowa, 49-tf.
FOR SALE--Ererd car in fine rum
ming order Dreap. Chris Hoeg,
DEBORAH. 47-tf.
FOR SALli--Thorcughbred Poland
China boar. year Old. L. l.. Mar
low, r. 8, DEBORAH. 47-3w-pd.
MONEY TO LOAN---on first real es-
tate mortgages. E. II. McMasters,
30S Main ST., DEBORAH, Iowa.
40-tf.
FOR SALE-320 acres in Red River
Valley, Minnesota has small set
new buildings; all good, tiIlable
land. 80 acres, six miles from De-
corah; has small set buildings;
nearly all good, tlllable land.
Either one OF these places can be
bought with small payment down
and easy terms. Call on or adj
dress Ed X. Hovden, DEBORAH, la.
~ 3S-tf.
FOR SALE-The Mrs. N. Refsdahl
property on East Water ; street;
nine room house, good, big barn.
Must be sold at once, as owner is
leaving the city. Enquire or adj
dress Ed X. HoVden, Decorah,, la.
3S-tf.
FOR RENT-Upstairs fat. En-
quire Mrs. j. G. Lamm, East
Water ST., DEBORAH. 20-tf.
FOR RENT--Moderri heated fiat.
Fred j. Rosenthal. Y 39<tf.
FOR SALE--A few pure bred Tou-
louise geese and ganders. Geese
$500 and ganders $3.50. Arthur
Hoyt, r.. A. 4S-tf.
FOUND-Automobi crank. Owner
may have same by calling at this
Office and paying for this notice,
4S-1w
FOR sALE-Two Duroc Jersey
bears. Eligible to registry, $40
each. C. f. Wicks, DEBORAH, II. j..
4S-1w-pd.
FOR SALE--Poland China Bears.
The kind that are making money
for farmers on Winneshiek county
They are priced so you cannot at
ford to use any other kind. Call
or write p. w. Young, Prosper,
Mimi. lS-3W.
FOR SALE--One full blood Duroc
Jersey boar u years old q. o..
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-04

Greet all my friends. Tell the
Symonds' hello and give them my ad-
dress, so Duffy will get it and write
to me.
Love to all, your son,
Wag. CONSTANCE ROSENTHAL
Co. c. Sd Corp Art. Park, A. E. F.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-04

NOTE:--To obtain our SPECIAL
CHRISTMAS PICTURE on Christmas
day we out-bid every Theatre i'm the
State! TIE picture will be imported
from Paris in time for the Holiday
showing. Watch for particulars!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-04
Chester C0nkIin
Monday Only
Madge Kennedy and
Tom Moore
[ The Fair Pretender''

Two of the most popular of stars in
the story of a beautiful young widow
who never had a husband. Also:
''SMILING BILL PARSONS"
best of screen Comedians i'm
"MATCHING BILLY"
reels of high class comedy.
All above shows at REGULAR
PRICES.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
ANCIENT YULETIDE CUSTOMS
The pruids and Romans Both Used
Evergreen Decorations.

The pruids and Romans Both Used
Evergreen Decorations.
The use OF evergreens at Christmas
comes from the Romans, who thus or
namented their temples during the
feast OF Saturn. while ivy was univer
sally used In feasts in honor Of Bac-
cnus The ancient Druids hung rreen
branches and mistletoe over their
doors as a Precipitation to woodland
sprites; they used also to cut green
trees and carry them into their houses
to protect the spirits OF the forest and
streams from the death dealing winds,
thinking the spirits, thus protected
would go forth In the spring to reclothe
the forests with beautiful foliage and
unlock the ice bound streams
A survival Of this superstition was
found among the English peasantry
not more than 200 years ago They
hung evergreens in their cottages in
the belief that they would attract
sprites and that the boughs would re.
main unnipped by the frosts and fur
nish shelter for the woodland deltieE
STANDARD trees in. the city were orig
tnaliy mailed fule of holme and Ivy.
showing that the external aspect OF
Christmastide was public concern IN
the days of our ancestors
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
GIRLS! GIRLS! TRY IT!
STOP DANDRUFF AND
BEAUTIFY YOUR HAIR
HAIR STOPS FALLING OUT AND
GETS THICK, WAVY, STRONG
AND BEAUTIFUL.

Your hair becomes light, wavy fluff
fy. abundant and appears as soft lus-
trous and beautiful as young girls
after "Danderine hair cleanse" Just
try this-moisten a cloth with little
Danderine and carefully draw it thru
your hair, taking one small strand at
a time. This will cleanse the hair of
dust, dirt and excessive oil and in just
few moments you have doubled the
beauty OF your hair.
Besides identifying the hair at once,
Danderine dissolves every particle Of
dandruff; cleanses purifies and invig
crates the scalp, forever stopping itch
ing and falling hair.
But what will please you most will
be after few weeks use when you
will actually see new hair-fne and
downy at first-yes-but really new
hair growing all over the scalp. If
you care for pretty, soft hair and lots
of it, surely get a small bottle of
Knowlton's Danderine from any drug
gist or toilet counter for few cents.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
MI. McAdoo, who has made a

Mr.. McAdoo, who has made most
remarkable record. has resigned as
Secretary of the Treasury because the
salary is too small to live on and he
has not the private means to supply
the deficiency.
TAis calls attention again to mat
ter that the United States needs to
remedy. The salary of several highly
responsible offices should be consid-
ernbiy increased. Cabinet officers re-
ceiye only $4,000 per year, which is
the same as has been paid for many
years ago, while living conditions have
changed very materially. Their SAL
aries should be doubled. at least. The
Supreme Judges should be better paid,
as we'll as our Ambassadors to for
,aisa countries. None but rich men
1uaA be appointed to these places now
and this Is not the policy of our coun-
try. There are many very able men
without wealth and these important
positions should be open to men of
ability and special equipment, regard
seS of their wealth or lack of 1t.
The United States is we'll able to
.pay adequate salaries lose who
serve In these high positions and 1t is
hoped the loss of Mr.. McAdoo will
arouse Congress to this important mat
7aer
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29

Having disposed of the most ex-
=amples of autocracy, the substantial,
civilized part of the worlds popula-
ton finds its next battle to be that of
putting the socialists out of business.
The peace of earth is very seriously
threatened by these anarchists, known
~ the I. w W.. the Bolsheviki, etc.
Whey are the same in all countries.
Wild, incompetent. unjust, mob that
resorts to force and murder to get
what its thriftless members desire
from neighbors and country
Thos. J. Mooney, one of their muir
-derous leaders, is under sentence of
death in California for placing bombs
where lot of innocent. patriotic cit
liens in a parade would be blown in
to eternity. The day for his execu-
rtiea is near at hand. 10000 of his red
nag band held meeting of protest
against his death in New York city
Tuesday night and hundreds of loyal
soldiers and sailors made raid on
them. 1t is another situation like that
of dealing with the Germans -nothing
but force and force to the utmost will
make an impression on these fellows.
Now while we have a fine large army
Is a good time to put a stop to this
menace
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29

.
from the eredit OF the county aseii.s,
however as theS nave taken eaie ..
! their more clrcuiiisori"eu w.
most elileieiitlS'
MT NarheS y a., ltat 80
as ie'iuet li,G % 1,,,Ittt
a. pIuss TSS ,'it sai9' " $3.50 ~, "a
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80 ~ on,,,,,, s.ar,tS as noiI,inss Else
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,,;o,,t ,ringi,i,, ,.>caIlent resuIts
: .rba 7. fbnrty T5oan. camnafens,ns Vel
az al otbnr wa. work activities re-
caivad valnalile assistance from these
:ran MIR yarnev has answered calls
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29

sinners alone, not the saints. who cele-
brated their birthdays Another early
writer referred to the fact that the
birthdays Of the pagan gods were kept
BY the people. The very first evidence
OF feast having been held in honor
OF the birth OF Christ was In Egypt
about the year 200 Clement OF Alex
andria said Certain Egyptian theoio-
CLANS overcurionsly assign not the year
alone, hut the day Of Chrlst's birTt
placing It on May % Another dats
assigned 10 tho event was March %
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
oman 81 tha word chri.tm...

The word Christmas is Of compara
lively late origin, The word was first
used in 1898, its form then being
Christes- Maesse. the mass of Christ
origen. an early father OF the church.
said that in the Scriptures II was the
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29

Attention is called to the announce
ment column of the Eastern Kentucky
Mountain Life Conference at Paints
Vile December IL, Is, "a. The meet
ing held at Louisa last winter had one
of the finest programs ever assembled
in Eastern Kentucky. We are assur-
ed that the program this year is to be
the best possible to obtain and IL will
be worth going to Paintsville to hear.
Let's give 1t big attendance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
sEp CROSS OFFICERS.

The Executive Committee OF the
Lawrence County Red Cross Chapter
organized Tuesday night by re-elect-
ing the officers OF last year as follows;
Chairman, r L. Vinson: Vice Chair
man. Mrs r. C. Simpson; Secretary,
"A. c. Bostwick; Treasurer, NJ. S.
Burns. No changes were made in the
heads OF the various committees.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29

There is much credit due to the ag-
ricultural agents working in the Big
Sandy Valley and we have been intend
ing for some time to refer to this fact.
To. Mr., K. l. ,Yarney. the district
agent, is due the major share of cred
IT. because he has had the largest job
and has handled it with rare skill. This
statement is not intended to detract
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29

Mr.. McAdoos retirement is q severe
loss to the country. He has accomp-
Eishec wonders in the management of
the 6nnnces of the United states and
In handling the railroads during the
war Flaming and executing the sale
of seventeen billions of Liberty Bonds
is in itself a wonderful achievement,
but this is only one of many things he
has done in six strenuous years.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs, j. p. Ratcliff and son.
Jack, and Mr., and Mrs. Luther Long,
iof Huntington, and Mr.. and Mrs. John
@ Burchett OF ST. Adams, w. Va, will
be guests OF Mr.. q. II. vinson and fam
ily on Thanksgiving.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29

Miss Mary Auxier OF Pikeviiie, pass
ca through Louisa snroute to Louis
vile TO attend the food conference.
She Is chairman OF the won,sn's or
ganization in Pike county
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
DIED AT IHoNToN.

A daughter OF Abe Webb OF Lick
creek, died at Ironton Tuesday and the
body was brought 10 Lick creek for
burial Wednesday. She died of influ-
ensa, leaving husband and children.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29

Congressman Fields was reelected
ay the comfortable majority of 1904.
Gov StAnleys majority for United
States Senator is about 5000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29

Mrs Hester Carter and Mrs. ezra
burton visited relatives at Normal
Sunday and were business visitors In
Huntington the nrst Of the week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29

The public school chilcren gave an
entertainment on Wednesday evening
At the Eldorado theater. The proRrars
consisted OF recitations and music.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29

Old papers for sale at this sRics.
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
IL n.!stmas Il z ',
By ROSE B. VAN SPECIE

Copyright. 1916 by American Press AS
ISOLATION.
hGRG IS a holy busb in
- the twilight gray
Chat usbers in the Christmas
day;
Cbere's solemn looR in the
stately trees
lind strange restraint in the
winter breeze.
Hi natures atbriIl With
great amaze.
On the threshold Of tbis day
Of days.
7bG Shy asleam With tts
- myriad stars.
Che clouds were more slorious
at sunsets bare.
Che faces Of men bave ten.
der glow;
Cbetr voices in cadence are
soft and low.
lind beaver ts little nearer
Garth.
On the evening that beralds
the Saviour's birth.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-20
End of a Perfect Brdy

BY operating on a mule scientists
have succeeded in making him
voiceless.-News Item.
"A rev can touch the magic string,
And noisy Fame is proud to win
them.
Alas for those who never sing,
But die with all their music in
them!
oliver Wendell Holmes.
How often, as the dusk drew near
And Vagrant breezes stirred the
pool,
We've paused beside the path to
hear
The evening carol of the mule.
A simple and unstudied strain,
AS from a heart that overfloWed,
1t rose and fell and rose again,
And died in echoes down the
road.
1t lacked the robins silver trill,
The melody was often bad,
The nuances, ill-spaced, but still,
1t was the only song he had.
1t had certain zip and zest,
A quality that seemed to soar
The artless singer did his best,
And nightingales could do no
more!
But science, with its ruthless knife,
These vibrant chords has learned
to sever.
That song that spoke the joy of
life
In zigzag bars is stilled forever.
A kindly and impulsive brute
In silence must pursue his ways,
The song upon his lips is mute,
And all his days are brayless days.
Now, science may be right, of course,
Perhaps the mule is no musician,
And merely brayed till he was
hoarse
To crafty a false ambition,
Perhaps the Muses. passed him by.
Caruso's genius may have messed
him;
And yet it's sad that he must die
With all that music in his sys-
tenn!
james ]. Montague, in New
York American.