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she kneels for a time weeping. All is quiet. The very world stands still to see that wh'te form of purity and valor and faith,—the maid,—not triumphant on the height of victory, but kneeling, weeping, on the verge of torture. She is ascending the steps, the fagots are lighted, the wild flames rise and fall, the smoke, blown upward, envelops that white maid— s anding alone against the blue sky. The good friar holds the sacred cross before her eyes so long that Joan bids him withdraw lest the-fire shall catch his robe. Thus dies the Maid of Orleans,—her last thought for others, her eyes upon the cross, the name of Jesus upon her lips. O! the pity of it! The pathos of a death like hers! No Frenchman—no Englishman— should read poor Joan’s story without tears of grief and shame, for I repeat it, never was there enacted on this earth a greater injustice. Call her King of France but she will not hear thee. When the thunders of universal France, as even yet may happen, shall proclaim the grandeur of the poor shepherd girl, who gave up all for her country, thy ear, young shepherd girl will have been deaf for five centuries. To suffer and to do, that was thy portion in this life; that was thy destiny and not for a moment was it hidden from thyself. Great was the throne of France even in tjiose days, and great was he that sat upon it; but well Joan knew that not the throne, nor he that sat upon it, was for her, but, on the contrary that she was for them; not she by them, out they by her, should rise from the dust. Georgeous were the lilies of France, and for centuries had the privilege to spread their beauty over land and sea. but well Joan knew, early at Domremy she had read that bitter truth, that the likes of France would decorate no garland for her. Flower nor bud, bell nor blossom, would ever bloom for her, but the injustice and meanness with which she was treated have created a lasting sympathy for her in the hearts of her nation. This remembrance and respect will form a monument more enduring than that erected to her on the spot where she died. “IONE AGNES WORTHING.” I bought a corn-bindei ' bundle carrier for ten cents. Inquire of A. J. Zielke.
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A NATION’S INJUSTICE. While a great man lives it is difficult to form a good judgment of his character and ability.. Love, admiration, and confidence tend to emphasize too strongly the man's virtues, while malice, prejuaice, and destrust induce an under estimation. When the man has lain n his grave for some years our estimation of the worth of the individual will be a truer one. The estimate of many of the characters in our past history were formed years or even decades ago amid prejudices and by men of nearly their own time. Since then there has been an age of progress. Ideals, opinions and all things have changed. Is it not natural that the judgment of men's characters made today may differ from those first made? I am to speak cf one who if his plans had been successful would have rung the death knell to the cause of American Liberty. One who distinguished himself for his bravery and generalship, yet who was repeatedly insulted by those in power. In the war for independence his name had been one of the foremost, a watchword to the people, an inspirat'on to the soldiery but by one mad act it was blackened and blighted. In the rejoicing for the happy consummation of the struggle that gave us a new nation, men forgot the brilliancy of his earlier career, forgot his first de: votion to the cause of liberty, forgot the shame and insult to which Benedict Arnold the soldier had been subjected, forgot that by his brilliant fighting he had carried them safely thru the most critical crisis. As is common in all times men forget their former di3tresses and t hea a!lcw themselves to depreciate the worth of many of their most helpful leaders. Arnold it was who planned the battle of Ticonderoga and by Allen's side saw it won. Nothing but the courage and invincible spirit Montgomery and he could ever have inspired the small and ragged force to attack an intrenched and we 1 disciplined army of greatly superior strength, such as was found at Quebec. When seeminly irresistible British forces pursued the Americans from Canada, Arnold was sent to check them and a noble though un: successful stand was made at Va,l-cour Island. HoW was he to be repaid for ail his services. Not by promotion but by an insult from the congress he had fa thfully served. Five officers of inferior rank and ability were advanced above him. This was the treatment at the hands of his nation for making every sacrifice of fortune, ease, and domestic happiness, to serve his country. Washington remonstrated against this injustice on the part or congress, saying, “Surely, a more active, a more spirited, and sensible officer fills no department of your army.” Arnold’s proud spirit, was ready to break, but through Washington's influence lie did not resign. When he heard of the Brit'sh invas’on of Connecticut he buried ad his personal injuries and dashed away to fight at Danbury. He returned from the field covered with glory only to be again insulted by congre's. They promoted him with-ou: rank. Honor is a sacrifice no man G ’ght to make and the honor he had gained turned to dishonor. His good actions were followed by persistent attempts at humiliation which fina’lv caused him to tender his resignation. Wa'hington at this moment felt his need and requested that he might be sent to the northern army. Arnold again waiving all present thought of injuries dashed away to the northern frontier. The turning point of the war was at hand. The dec'sive battle ground cf the American Revolution was to be
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