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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
REGISTRATION.

The result OF this years registra-
ton is most Encouraging The Repab
lican lead on amllation has been re-
duced to IS. which IS nothing In a
county with over 10000 votes The
candidates and committeeman. and
the loyal Democratic men and wCn-
ON who accomplished this wonderful
result are 70 be congratulated and
thanked.
And II should carry cheer. and JOY
and confidence. 70 everyone who Is
fighting 10 rescue Carroll County from
mis- management and TO rebake the
machine or invisible power respon-
sIble for Il But we must not torEei
that before our white votes coun'
against our white opponents che reg
Istratinn books show that there are
Toe black votes 70 BE matched They
are the controlling factor IN the
County. unless the Independent vote
rallies 70 our support And this we
confidently believe Il viii. FOR our
ticket is made 40 Of men who stand
for All that is best IN our civic life
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
OPENING MEETING 90 THE W0-
MANS GLIB,

Mrs. William x Mcdaniel waE h0a-
teas 1t the hrst meeting of the Wps
mans Club for 1921 ib2a un Tuesday
afternoon mat when only two mem
hers we're absent. several visitors add
ing interest o. the occasion Mrs Car.
roll Albaueh extended cordial vel
come 10 an and urged an unbfoken at
tendance for the coming year Mira
shaw. chairman of the pragram Com
mittae. told ~ the work of that cam
mltiee composed OF herself. Nfg IN
Rcr and Mrs ShpIcy u the intensely
interesting meeting on Tuesday iH
prophetic. the WORK At the pyGRram
committee wiil speak for Itself
throughout the year Mrs lnEcr B.
paper. The Cartoon" was one OF tho
cicycscHt and most interesting papers
ever read before the Club, and was
followed by an exhibit " eartOnng ~
members The meeting closed wiih
vacation notes, the next meeting hr
ing Tuesday next October E5th.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
THE TINES EXCITED.

The Times seems pcrturbed over the
awakening Of the public to reaIizn-
tion OF the ease with which the Coun
" Commissioners have been worked
by designing persons resulting In our
debt and high taxes. So excited does
It become over this condition that II
makes false statements for the pur-
pose OF deceiying the voters Here is
sample of It's defense Of the County
Commissioners waste Of the peoples
money
"of course they could have refused
20 pay the School Board more than
$50,0O0.OO
The law requires them TO levy what
the School Board asks not exceeding
forty cents so they had to levy at
least y12O.OOOOO if the School Board
asked for IT, Again
T'They could have refused To build
or repair amy roads OF bridges"
Ia not that gem? OF course tile
LAW MAKES IT THEIR DUTY to do
this work, but what does the present
Board of County Commissioners care
for the law. they could refuse to obey
1t. And they have, for they failed u,
terly TO repair the roads last year. get
paid over $6O.OOo,OO 10 Road Com
mjssioners for work which was no,
done.
But it's main cry is high prices dur
ing and following the war forgetting
that the Democratic Board of Conn
missioners ran the County during the
war on a tax of SO and SO cents, by
strict economy and business judg
ment. And as proof that the Republic
cans could have done the same, If
they had wished to, look at Westmin-
ster, whose tax is The same today as
II was before and during the war. Oh
course It was hard for the Mayor anG
Council of Westminster to do this, but
being devoted public servants, they
by brains, and the ability 10 say no"
accomplished.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
A SURPRISE PARTY.

4 surprise party was given 90 the
home Of Mr. aud Mrs. Valentine Men.
chey. for Mrs Menchey.
MrH Monchey being visitor
among her relatives and friends for
the past week. when she returned
home on Saturday evening. was
very much surprised 10 see the porch
and house illuminated and about one
numbered friends and relatives 70
greet her Instrumental music was
enjoyed very much az late hour
the guests were invited 20 q table la
den with nne refreshments
Those prcaent we're Myasrs and
Mesdamca Valentine Menchey. Jr.
Vernon Murray George Thelrct. if-
yin shafer. Emory Zepp. Rohert
kuhug. Harry warehimc. Albert
aeatme. Jacob Warehime. CARTS
Hunt. Frank Mockiey. John Warehime
HARRY BLACK John BLACK. Thomas
shaaer Irwin strsyie Harvey ia
clnes, poratlo Hunt. Roy shaaer MIRA.
hida shaner. Mrs Jacob Zepp Mrs
Nora Shsrb Mrs Lizzie Becker, Mr.
Valentine Menchey Mfa EdwaFd
Trump. tilsses Leitle Lcpp. Ray Shaf-
fer. Helen Wndisan. Hllda 8hancr.
Mabel Wilhelm Ruth Llppy Hazel
Martin. Mary Warmer, Beatrice Ware.
hime Miriam Hunt. Frances Black
Pauline ZCpp Gladys Trump AIMS
Ilaslnes. Helen 5tYegig, Elaic shaEef,
Mae Marchimc. Edna Polite. Isabel
Hunter. CorrlBe niack. Ethel Shaher.
BERTHA Wilhelm. Grace Wi,helm. Ruth
WiIheim and Evelyn Trump Ncsara
Robert Mnrrsy Vernon Murray Irs
Holland Shancr Joseph Hunter Yer
mon kuhns. Kiiaarll 1epp, Earl Ware
hime, Martin WaFrhimr. irwin Shaaet.
iiollis HHCinp, Charles Trump. George
Black Maurice NlheE Russell Rlark
Joseph Hunter. E#Fi MILLER. Ciais
Black. William Zepp Wesiey shaiief.
Charlie Gilbert flsdrsc Hunt. RDun
Wilhelm John W ShAner Edward
Zepp. Charles shorh, Joseph Hunt
and Huescll 8trcvig AuRic Furnished
hs orchestra Mf and Mrs. Robert
kuhuu. irwin hrmscosi George Arm
aruWt. William Nenthfy John Nom
rhot, Valentine Mencbry. EdN ard
Zepp ami Irwin shaJer
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A delightful birthday party was
given at the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Adams, this city, Il being their
daughters. Emma. birthday A very
pleasant evening was spent until
about Q O'Clock, when all were invited
to room whore table was laden with
All good things All departed for their
homes wishing Miss Emma many
more happy birthdays, Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Adams Herbert D. Miller. Henry
Adams. Misses Lydia Arbaugh. Thelma
Hughes, Florence Arbaugh. Josephine
Adams. Emma Adams. and ellie lbex,
OF this city
Miss May Adams, Of Finksburg,
spent Sunday with her parents and
sisters, Mr. and Mrs ~ Adams.
D. j. Wittee and family spent a very
delightful day on Thursday of last
week in Washington. D. G.. Attending
TO business and Sightseeing,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
M0TORCYcLISr DIES OF FRAC-
TUNED SKULL

Lingering In the City Hospital Fred
erick, with fractured skull since
last Wednesday morning, which he
sustained in motorcycle accident.
Harvey 8. Utz. Of Taneytown, died
Sunday night al II O'Clock at local in
stitution. The deceased Is survived
by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Silas X.
utz, of near Taneytown and the fol
lowing brothers and sisters Norman,
Henry, Wilson. Ruth Frances. Margie
and Miriam ttz.
Funeral will take place on Wednes-
day morning at Pleasant Hill churcn,
near Monroyia, az II o'clock. Inter-
ment win be made in the cemetery al
joining. Thomas r Rice IL the funeral
director
1t VIII be remembered that Utz sus-
tainea his fatal injuries last Wedges
day morning near Waikersyilie. utz
was employed as q machinist nc the
Frederick Motor Co. but resided in
Jamestown lie left his home there
early Wednesday morning on his mo-
torcycie to go 20 Frederick. About a
mile outside Of Walkersyille he crash
Ell into the rear Of buggy when was
travelling in the same direction ~ the
motorcycle and occupied by James
Hill. Colored and son OF near fancy
town II was sam dark and Il is SUP
posed that I'tz WIS unable 60 see the
buggy ahead
lie was thrown from the motor
cycle 10 the road and instantly rem
slered unconscious Both rear wheels
81 the buggy We're broken .of hut Tie
occupants u the vehicle, two men
we're unhurt
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
CONVICT CAPTURED; ESCAPED
FROM ROAD GANG HIRE

AFTER esore han year of liberty
Albert Rinehsrt. convicted forgcr
e4ea a rr0u, penitrntiary roaf
gang at Westminster on October 70,
1890, was returned 90 the snHjiuiion
last night. following his capture yes
tcrday az his home AZ Cayetown.
Washington county 10 was immedi-
atoiy placed in a cell and Warden
Sweeney to-day VIII impose prison
disciplinary measures upnn the prie-
uncr for htn break
Rincaart. whom captured hy Deputy
Sheriff John vs. Cable was armcc
with shotgun and revolver In
quirv was started when u wna found
that he Wore badge resembling ihai
~ police Officer lie submitted
uuirtiy 10 arrest and after being tab
on Go Hagerat0wn waa placed IN an
automnhiie, which returned him 20
the penitenllBry
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21

Why did they pay bills in amounts
GREATER than authorized by law
Z Why have they not made public the
money DUE AND OWING to the Coun-
ty, IL they intend 70 collect II?
Why have our taxes gone up since
the late war and ether Counties gone
DOWN
And il they would say It is high
prices, then explain why the Mayor
and comon Council Of Westminster
could conduct the City's business on
the same tax rate before, during and
after the war?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
WANTED.


WANTED. Girl or middle aged wo-
man for general house work in family
OF three. Phone CIR.
WANTED Settled woman as Cook
and Housekeeper; two in family s.
swope Taylor Hilton avenue, Cations
vile, Md. octI4-2t
WANTED a cook. Apply To Harry
Rosenstock, at the Railroad, West
minister.
LOST. Between Westminster and
Reisterstown Road. a dark grey over
coat with black velvet collar. Sunday
night about Z or 7.30 o'clock Reward
II sent to No. 1907 Alsquith street,
Baltimore. Md
HONEY BEES Wanted VIII buy
any number In any kind OF hives. Bet
ter sell now while the selling Is good.
A long cold winter IS in sight Drop
me a card saying how many yon will
sell Rockward Nusbaum, Uniontown
Nd. oCt2l lit
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21

We want lady or gentleman agent
10 handle city trade in Westminster
and other vaeaHt cities. This " won
derful opportunity as you Will DE re-
failing the genuine J. r. Watkins
Products including Watkins Cocoanut
oil Shampoo. Garda Face Powder.
Fruit Drinks and over ~ other pro-
Quota Write today for free sample
and particulars The J. r. WATKINS
60, Dept 60. New York. n "
oct 7.it
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
PtRWFR,S CALrNnAR

October 18th Community Show ~
Tavlorsville
October 2sth. Community Show az
kldorsburg
october 27th. Community show 81,
Union Bridge
October 2sih. communil, show AZ
Hampstead
October goth. Community SHOW at
Pleasant valley
November iih, Community SHOW a.
smallwuod Grange
November 5th. Community show. ~
Xeysyiile
November 18th. Poultry SHOW,
Opening bay Carroll County Farm
Council Meeting y. IN.
November 18th. Poultry Show Fan
cier'a Day,
November 18th Poultry Show.
Farmers T. poultrymcns Day
N0yember 18th, Poultry Show,
Boys q Girls Club Day.
November 18th, Poultry Show. Mili-
tary Day.
November 20 TO December 3rd.
County Exhibit az Armory.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
WI. AM Mrs DAVID y. MYERS
ENTERTAIN.

a very pleasant asy was spent nj
taa team'rni ae - SIR nud Ma
David y Myers and fsmily. Iiarhmap ;
VALLEY, Sunday. October 10 The daY
was spent in social conversation and
music. bath vocal and Instrumental
on piano. accompanied by che Meaarh
carroll ! Mycra and Melvin " kruh.
with victims which we're enjoyed b.
aii Later an wrfclnyilud 90 the din
ing ruoia whore snmpludus dinner
had ban prepared consisting uf at
tie ptiny good things % the season.
10 which al did ample Justice TheE
followed By delicious cakta Of various
kinds and ice cream which were NEST
heartily enjoyed After dinner hour
think game ~ catcher would have
been the proper thing % have indulg
"A ia Those present were Mr., and
Mrs David " Myers. Mr. and Mira.
Rpmanua ) Nantg. u Westminster
SIR aud Mrs Herbert g Myers and
daughter. Miss Dorothy 0f Union
Bridge. Meaars Carroll J Myers.
Melvin ~ Kroh and slweart W
Myers. The hour for departure came too
soon as ail lcit FOR their respective
homes thanking Mr. and Mrs Myers
and family for the kindness and hos
pltality shown and expressing Them
selves as having spent a most de-
liehtful day,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
TEAM WORK

II amt the guns nor armament
Nor funds that they can pay.
But the close cooperation
That makea them win the day.
1T amt the individual
Nor the Army as q whole
But the everlasting team work
or every bloom sosl
II IS real fight We have on our
hands and Il must be won But vic.
tory win not come without constant
and continuous work from now un-
"a the polls close IN November
Every one that has heretofore taken
pride In our county's financial record;
every one who Is opposed 10 conceal
mrnt. extravaganza. waste ami mis-
management in public anairg. who
does moi approve ~ louting the coun
tvs Treasury, should cooperate with
the Democrats Of the county Ia their
effort 10 rebuke those who have used
their positions Of power unworthily
Upon the Democratic candidates
and committees rect the grealeat IA
Dor and responsibility There must be
no slowing up nf their Efforts 70 car
~ 10 the people the message that IN
Democratic Victory lies their only
hope or relief from the burden thcl
are bearing They must point out how
their interests have hcen neglected.
their money wasted the truth con
cealed from them hy their rcprescn
tatives. They must do more they must
convince them Of the truth, for the
enemy is wiley, an adept az sophIstrJ,
and will be full 81 plausible excuses
Tell them Of our financial condi
tion, tell how favored individuals do
their business with the present Board
of Commissioners In hack room, anG
when any one comes around with cx-
euses for mia@management and waste
TO ask them why Il Is necessary for
public officials TO make excuses.
But the candidates and committees
cannot do all the work necessary 70
carry the day they must be aided by
you and me all the rest OF as. Lei
every Democrat tell hts neighbor what
he knows about our high taxes, abou,
the waste and extravaganza that cx-
lists, about the way the County Com
missioners are spending our money.
BE sure and see that every one Of you
come In contact with IL not left In ig
noranco Of our deplorabIe anancia>
condition II a Democrat get him
interested and at work. get his prom
Use to help the cause, II Republican,
urge him to rebuke the men who have
mis-represented him, by staying from
the polls or voting the Democratic
ticket
Let every Democratic man and wo-
man in the comfy. determine tina,
every one shall know the truth, and
see that It Is no fault OF theirs that
their neighbors are not fully advised
Of our condition. Let them start 70
work now carrying the message anG
the result win not be uncertain. for
the people when they know the truth [
viii act wisely, And this viii be real
cooperation, the work that brings
for paraphrasing Kipling.
1T amt the individual
Nor the Party as whole
But the everlasting team work
)f all Democratic souls"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
WHY

II the Republican managers, the
men on whom the County Commits
sioners rely to tell them what to do
and whose order they obey, have the
interest Of Carroll County at heart,
and nothing has been done that wont
bear the light OF publicity, then
Why did the County Commissioners
only publish PART Of what the
County owss7
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY
ST HAHPsTrAp.

The Carroll County sunday School
Association will hold Rally on The
afternoon Of sunday. October ~ al
231 o'clock 10 the McihDdiRt Epiaco-
nal church Hampstead Rev y a.
nibblo. pastor There viii he helpful
addresses and special music by q
quartet from Blue RlrlRe College. Tkis
Il the sixth of series % similar
meetings being held in the various
districts and all uf them have been
we'll attended and much interest,"
shown. All Sunday school folks With
ia reach are earnestly invited
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21

The "rib-roast." we surmise, origin,
ated in the Garden OF Eden. colum-
bia Record.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
WANTED!
GET WISE

Use SUCCESS poultry and stock rem
edies - Satisfaction Guaranteed
Mfg. by Herbert g. Matthias.
SOLD Ny FARM POWER co.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21

Do mauafy ~ ont lfar sister Mrs NHl
fat. q u,ast siul isa a. i,si,cF IS 1895
Nst afah What hrautf1i tbuuHht
So htvY n. tFfuuaB iigos Nrefr waF
Not dead bHF ittsampsi iniH iffp
Wkru. time IS ttrtuHiiI dhY
Uat ~ ra instt un Gurarf
fu frsuia 20 bites ou bish.
Wr tnBa ihai itpf onF lutfsl ours
rhrfs utr ctrMpi fu1m slEhs
TRUST thru Bog Uaa gipsg afHFf
tuh nUuHfd Vnosf t~Hf wEN
tur We .s hHi 2 lHgtHVF
400 iisattp fta hnHi d1F
Hy hsf inBed nWH@
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-10-21
N MrNoRiAM

~ sal bHi lsftnr Remembrance % ms
fitar ~, lesritH e liook. who depa rt..il
ihls We siK years HEp Ortnber e. i9i5
sis years mpang tbr nuHela
Sis yrufe II sell earned risaf
Prev flaW paiu ard ~arFuW
tslTep 90 ffsus breast
Never ua upvrf miJi 1 fuFEri brr.
as uifr both kinti and true
faluTrd ~ Hli her ffi.nds ~ Welt
AHd kiud in 1i' siic snpw
NJ frai af-u ullt ahn,ss.r
THstl uis ihr aArFed AWfsi gfnvp
Where aicrpa ths nHr ! lptpd ~ welt
TIE nhr We rraid p"t save
Kcsp hsr gfsus iu ihg keeping
TlN ~ ualrh fitaf sbli,lug shore
Thorn % i.sun SO fHr hove hrr
Afd ipye iief o. ! 1ld hpfng'
us hrf businHd. VERNON HOOK
Yon arr rrsrha Co pf1rr drH WHma
SOS saH YoarH H5Ya rasaefi aWa1.
AuW rFu .titnr hHt Hui fnrEuiten
t ] thlHk ~ F"H sash dHy
ut brf SON. ttMEs q WUuk Fud AaBgh
tsrs ETuEL MARIN uuuk. HEttN
FIt2AiifTit Wttuk,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-04-11

The editor of the Star has lost an
other longtime and faithful friend
w. L. Denham of Gainesville, well
known TO most Of the people of Mar
ion and adjoining counties. He died
very suddenly Saturday night at his
home in Gainesville. We first knew
Will when we were printers together
on morning paper in Jacksonville,
thirty years ago. He was a mere boy
then, but was distinguished among
the twenty-five or more printers on
the paper for his energy and inteIll-
gence; also. for kindness of heart
for we have many times seen him
share his meager wages with INDECENT
typos. Shortly after that he returned
to his home in Gainesville, where he
worked several years on the Sun
Later, he went into the life insurance
business, for which his geniality and
strict integrity eminently fitted him
Mr.. Denham was twice married, the
first time to young lady at Martin
this county; the second time to Mrs
Bishop of this city. He and his wife
and their daughter, Miss Irene, were
well known and much liked in Ocala
where they paid frequent visits. Hi!
remains were laid to rest Sunday aft
ernoon, and great throng of friend!
gathered around his grave to pay tn,
last sad honors. A man could wisl
no better friend than Will Denham-
he was generous, just and faithful
may the sod lie lightly upon his cot
fin, and all his friends meet him in ;
better world.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-04-11

The wreck of the naval balloon
which, with five men aboard, eft the
Pensacola station three weeks ago,
has been found floating in the gulf,
but the gallant men of its crew are
probably lost. With the deaths of
Lieut.. Coney and two or three other
daring aviators who have been try
ing to- conquer the air, this makes a
long death roll for the last month. 1t
looks like waste of life, but if our
nation is to remain safe, we must
have such men for the air service We
should thank God we have so many
of them, ready to do and dare-we
should cherish those who live and pay
unstinted honor to those who die.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-04-11

The Times-U Union printed a long
editorial Saturday, telling "Why Pro-
hibition Fails" The weak point in
this article is that prohibition hasn't
failed. Possibly the Times-Union
thinks it has failed, because the
writer of the article advises its read
ers to go into the homes of prohibi-
tionists and see if they are not offer
ed liquor. You don't go into the
homes of people unless they are your
friends, and perhaps the T.-U's. writer
has only that sort of friends and his
mind is perverted thereby.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-04-11
SHADY

Shady, April Mr.. and Mrs. R.
C. Bailey and children of Ocala, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Bull
Sunday afternoon at Edgewood farm.
Mr.. Charlie Liddon of Orlando,
who spent the Easter holidays here
and in Ocala, was here one day last
week buying little chickens. We were
told Charlie bought enough biddies
to start small poultry farm.
Mr.. Robert Freeman of Ocala and
Mrs. ]. F. Freeman of Belleview Wis
tied Mrs. Otis Gaskin and Mr.. and
Mrs. Zeb Freeman Wednesday.
Mr.. K. c. Moore, county agent, a
new one, driving a new car and with
a very nice. new way about him. visit
ed some the club boys here Monday
and methinks said boys are taking a
new interest in club affairs since his
visit.
Mr.. B. J. Woods is at Lake Bryant,
working for Thomas Brothers.
Mr.. Zeb Freeman has sold his race
horse, Della B. to Mr.. Hazel Stout of
Orlando.
Arthur Douglas Jr. is boarding in
Ocala for the remainder of the school
term.
The fine rains last week washed off
the worried look from the faces of
the farmers and truckers here and
the old time springiness is noticed in
their steps now and hopefulness in
their looks. Everything in the vege-
table line is looking up. Spring
chickens too are more promising and
dewberry picking is pleasant past
time. We meekly suggest a picnic
and fish fry to celebrate and every
body go, but this grass here in Shady
persists in growing alongside of the
crops if it is not constantly worked
so we don't know the date of the pic
mic yet, but 40 let it be soon." .
We have one Little neighbor whose
garden seed and truck never came up
on account of the long drouth and we
are told that he has almost worked
his Little self to string. He has a
fine prospect of good Bell pepper
crop and we are told that variety Of
pepper is not uncommon nowadays
when he is at work. Well, it takes
pep to get along on farm anyway.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-04-11
THE A. E. F. MAN
(By Strickland Gillilan)

(By Strickland Gillilan)
have watched him in the lobby of
the county-seat hotel
If he'd got his drummer job back, he
was doing mighty WE'LL
He would, sally forth in silence and
transact the work in hand,
Then return to wait for train time,
with a wondrous self-command,
And his eve would be on distance
that we others couldn't see
Nay, he's not the sort of fellow that
we used to know as he.
have seen him in the Earthquakes,
silent even there.
Conversations roared around him, but
he didn't hear or care.
Once the noisiest OF the party, ere we
sent him overseas,
He is smileless through the laughter
at the stained bromide wheeze.
He has learned, somehow and some
where, what is sense and what is
rot,
Though the subtle why's and where
forces for it, interest him not.
When the windy long-bow drawer
sings his wild. bombastic strain,
He will sit and never mention that
it's not as right as rain.
He has learned an endless patience
and charity that we
Cannot gain or understand because,
the other side the sea,
He was face to face with something
he will never give it name,
Only those who saw and felt it can
expect to feel the same.
Yet / know, as observe him, he is
far above my reach.
/ would give my hope of heaven could
the A. E. F. man teach
To US others-and would he do So
what that something was, he
learned
Where by day the landscape shudder-
ed and at night the star-shells
burned.
More know: That if a threat comes
to destroy the rightful things,
He will rise again and save us from
the tyranny of kings.