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[From the New Orleans, La., Picayune, September 4, 1904.]

IN MEMORY OF GENERAL J. B. HOOD.

Tribute to the Famous Confederate Soldier. A LIFE FILLED WITH NOBLE DEEDS AND FAITHFUL SERVICE,

Sketch of General Hood's Military Career -Heroic Traits in His

Character.

IN MEMORIAM.

NOTE. Tuesday, August 30, 1904, was the twenty-fifth anniver- sary of the death of General J. B. Hood.

Sadly and wearily,

Eyes dimmed by grief, Thou, who has fought for us With thy blood bought for us, Freedom so brief

Slumbereth now peacefully,

Resteth now fair, Could I but have thee now, Soothe from thy furrowed brow All lines of care !

Bleeding and aching wounds

Counted for naught, They did not pierce thy heart, Injustice's cruel dart

Such sorrow wrought.

Only the victor is

Honored and cheered, But Defeat's martyr must To kind oblivion trust, Misery reared.