THE NATION WEEPS

In Memoriam

(Wm. McKinley, Sept. 14, 1901.)

The nation weeps, while through the stricken land

Stalks the grim specter raised by traitor hand;

And on the air there rises dire lament

For vigil, suffering and life now spent.

Lo! through the tumult comes that voice of trust

From soul of mortal triumphing o'er dust: