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= May 1
’E LAST PRAYER OF
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS
a French biography of Gustavus
of Sweden, we extract the fol
big account of the conduct of this
Ijißristian soldier on the morning of the
of Lutzen.
break of day, Gustavus Adolphus
mmoned his chaplain, and spent an
Bf iur in prayer with him. He afterwards
part in the religious service per-
QW.rnved every morning for the soldiers.
■ was remarked that, contrary to his
■sual custom, he remained on his knees
egnae whole time. He was absorbed in
■eepest meditation. He commanded the
-debrated war-song, composed bv himself.
«g’ be sung, which aroused the Spirit pf
■is warriors on the eve of battle—
K "Fear not - little flock, the tumult and
She threatening cries around thee: thine
fsnemies are rejoicing over thy downfall;
Shut their joy shall not endure. Let not
sthy courage fail. Thy cause is the cause
Sos God: .fulfill thy mission, commit thy-
Iself into the hands of the Lord, ami thou
Eshalt fear no danger. Another Gideon
ashall arise to defend the people and the
B vot'd of God.
■ “We trust in the nme of Jesus, and the
■tolence and craft of the infidels shall be
■ irned against themselves. They shall
objects of scorn and contempt;
Rod is with us, we are with him; victory
Bp ours!’’
Sfc B was the 6th of November. 1632; a
illicit fog overspread the scene of the
■ ixpected combat, liven the most ad
r.'aneed troops were invisible to each
rather. They heard only the chanted
| Psalms, overpowered occasionally bv the
|roar of Wallenstein’s camion, which an
nounced the approaching attack. Gusta-
vus Adolphus, Waiting the rising of the
J sun. arranged his army in order of bat-
> tie, and gave it the ancient watch-word,
“God is with us.” He was on horseback
! and without armour. His friends en
treated him to shield himself from the
fire of the enemy, especially on a day
such as that on which they were enter
ing. He replied, “The Lord is my shield.”
Be subsequently passed through the
ranks to encourage the soldiers. He first
: addressed the Swedes. ’ Beloved country
i men and friends, the day has arrived
, wherein you must avail yourselves of all
; you have learned in your numerous en-
> gagements. You have before you the en-
so long sought for. and he is no long
' er sheltered by formidable intrenchments
or lofty mountains; he is there on the
plain before us. Not willingly, as von
know, does he accept the challenge, nor
because he believes himself sure of vic
tory. No, but because he finds it impos
sible longer to avoid the encounter.
Wherefore be ready, conduct yourselves
as valiant soldiers, fight bravely for your
God. your country, and vour kind ” He
passed from thei«ce to the left wing of
( the army. "My brethren and loyal com
grades! I entreat and exhort vou, by your
I conscience as Christians and by your hon
tor as soldiers, to do your duty this day
«as you have done it heretofore. A year
and not far from this spit, you con
f;luered old Tilly and his army. ’ I trust
S.he enemy now in front of us will have
fate. I am ready to risk my
shed my blood with you. Follow
Fv’• , - rust in God, and gain a victory of
ij'hich you and your descendants shall
the fruits for evermore. Remeni-
Ber that if you are conquered, farewell
■forever to your religion and your liberty.”
The soldiers responded to the words of
their leader by enthusiastic shouts of joy.
Gustavus Adolphus, far from joining in
their transports, was more grave than
usual, and appeared almost sad. He had
made all his arrangements as a man pre
paring for death. He had appointed the
Jiuke Bernard de Weimar his successor in
command, in the event of his falling in
the battle. The melancholy overshadow
ing his countenance indicated the solemn
thoughts which stirred his soul, and the
last regret bestowed on the purest
Mother’s Day
SEND FLOWERS.
Custom has decreed that the flowers used on this oc
casion shall be bright and cheery, such as will best bespeak
the joy and love in the heart of the sender. This does not
limit the offering to white flowers, but permits the use of
’any flow’er (whatever the color) whose language breathes
affection and joyousness.
MAY 12th IS THE DAY
to
SEND MOTHER HER FAVORITE FLOWER.
American Beauties, per doz. $lO 00 Carnations coloredsl.so
Ophelia Roses $2.50 to $7.00 Carnations white ... ... .. $2 00
Killarney Rosessl.so to $4.00 Lilies .... .... $4.00
Red Rosessl.so to $6.00 Narcissus Poeticus7sc
White Rosessl.so to $4.00 Snapdragon $3 00
Yellow Roses $1.50 to $4.00 Sweet Peas, common (2 doz. 75c
Pink Roses $1.50 to $4.00 Spencer (2 doz. sl-00
Bon Silene Roses SI.OO Daisies , 50c
Spanish Iris (per doz.) $2.00
We will make up a few special boxes as follows:
FOR MOTHERS LIVING:
SPECIAL No. 1— rtO SPECIAL No. 2 pH
6 Pink or White Roses.. V J 12 pink or white Roses... U* CT
12 Colored Carnations.... "w 18 assorted Carnations . 1
24 Yellow Daisies " 1 bunch yellow Daisies.. t./
and greens or Sweet Peas '
SPECIAL No. 3 SPECIAL No. 4
“White Flowers” Bouquet. J-K Floral wreath for cemetery 14- ,
(flat to lay on grave or L J —made of galax or magno-L ” f7~
round for cemetery vase). rH lia leaves, with cluster of ' \
6 lilies, 6 white roses, 12 < ,/V-Z 12 Poeticus Narcissus andt J• J
Poeticus Narcissus n 6 lilies IT
ALL SOLDIERS’ ORDERS, SO MARKED, AND GIVEN
GIVEN SPECIAL CARE.
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Liberty Ave, at Seventh St., Keenan Building. Pittsburg, Pa.
We can deliver your order anywhere in the United States or Canada.
Express Charges, 35c. Parcel Post, 25c.
TRENCH AND CAMP
earthly affections before giving himself •'
unreservedly to God forever. Towards 11 '
o'clock the fog dispersed, and the rays
of the sun illumined the fields of Lutzen.
When the two armies were in sight, Gus
tavus Adolphus inclined his head, and
prayer for the last time mentally and
with astonishing fervour. Then raising
his eyes to heaven, his hands clasped
oxer the hilt of his sword, he exclaimed,
Jesus. Jesus, be thou my aid in this dav,
wherein I strive for the glory of thv holv
hoiT' i He 3 Y’ a ?’ ed his sword above his
head and added. “Forward now, in the '
name of the Lord.” i
..5 ere ? s t ru Sgle, the soldiers! of '
Lutzen Bu^hT’T sters cf the c,f '
ANOTHER PERFECT DAY i
When J ou TOmc to tlie end of a perfect '
And you’re due for a sudden hunch,
L ’<’ you think sometimes of a royal jav I
W hose jaw you w“ uld like to punch ? !
Do you sometimes think of»the jov *
twould bring—
And last you a whole long week,—
lo just wind up for a right hand
swing
And land on the Kaiser's beak?
Well, this is the end of a perf<»'t day
With nobody round to stop
TO get your teeth in the Kaiser’s ear ■
And your knee in the Kaiser’s crop. ,
Io get your thumbs in a gripping wav
On the back of the Kaiser’s neck, ‘ I
While (he sun goes down with a flam- I
ing ray,
And lights up the royal wreck!
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SPECIAL ATTENTION TO
THE COOKS AND
SUPPLY SERGEANTS.
Don’t throw away your Bags.
We are in the market for all kinds.
Any quantity.
Bring them to us, we are paying
increase market prices on all kinds
FULTON BAG AND
JUNK CO.
Opposite City Wharf.
Corner Cay and Center Streets.
Phone 2700. Augusta, Ga
ALLEN'S lOOTEASE
The Antiseptic Powder. Shake it into your
Shoes, Sprinkle it in your Foot-Bath.
mE ‘* <es Standing
on the feet easy,
talking a delight.
rn’lTj ' F° r men
Military
Service - —.
Sequent
esw.' useof nW
Allen’s Foot=Ease
increases their
efficiency and I
insures needed
physical comfort. |
The Plattsburg Camp Manual Advises
Men in Training fl© shake a little Foot=Ease
in their shoes each morning.
Do this and walk all day in comfort. It takes the Friction
from the Shoe and freshens the feet. At night, sprinkle'
it in the foot-bath, and soak and rub the feet. For over
25 years Alien’s Foot=Ease has been the STANDARD
remedy for hot, swollen, smarting, tender, tired, perspir
ing, aching feet, corns, bunions, blisters and callouses.
Used by the American, British and French troops in
Europe. One war relief committee reports that of all the
things sent out in their Comfort Bags or “Kits,” Alien’s
Foot=Fase received the most praise from the soldiers and
men of the navy. Why not order a dozen or more 25c.
boxes to-day from your Druggist or Department Store to
mail to your friends in training camps and in the army and
navy. Sold everywhere. Sample FREE by mail. Address,
ALLEN S, OLMSTED, LE ROY, N. Y.
■ COMPLETE EQUIPMENT
. [Py FOR THE
OFF,CEaS ’ LINING camp
Olt is indeed a satisfaction to
know that at Sylvester’s Store you
{'JRKI are a bl e to purchase your complete
' equipment at prices that are most
reasonable. Tremendous stocks of
Uniforms, Hats, Puttees, Shoes, and other requirements.
Officers’ Uniforms of Serge $40.00
Officers’ Riding Boots $9.00 to $12.50
Officers’ Riding Boots $32.50
WE ARE SOLE AGENTS FOR—
KUPPENHEIMER’S UNIFORMS, SOCIETY BRAND and
IACOB REED’S SON, HANAN’S BOOTS and SHOES
MILITARY .OUTFITTERS. "
The House of Dorr
is for those who wish the better grades of things to
wear.
Trench Coats, Rain Coats, Jaeger Underwear,
Sweaters, Hosiery, Et?.*
Officers’ Uniforms Made in Our
Own Shop, $65.00 and $75.00.
August Dorr’s Sons
724 Broad Street
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