"Not now, but in the coming years,
   It may be in the better land;
We’ll read the meaning of these tears,
   And then perhaps we’ll understand."

The body was taken to Mt. Washington Cemetery for burial."

The songs sung at the service, the passages of Scripture read,. those who were to take part, the pall bearers and all the details of the funeral were arranged by Mr. Hearne before his death, when he knew he had but a little while to live. He even expressed the idea that the service would be held on Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church, at Independence, the time and place it was held.

I have condensed and only given a small part of what the papers and speakers said, and will conclude with a letter from a dear friend, Rev, W. S. Ryland. D. D. and LLD., who has recently gone on to his reward:

Russellville, Ky., Feby. 23, 1904.

I received a copy of the Jackson Examiner and was much grieved to see the announcement of Frank’s death. From the portrait he seemed little changed from the sweet boy, so gentle, so affectionate. I knew in Lexington. God be praised that lie gave you such a boy, and that he lived to be so useful, so beloved, so consecrated, and so ripe for Heaven, and withal that he is yours vet: redeemed, restored to the hand that gave and kept by a loving Father, for your embrace in the home above. You have other. treasures to claim there, while your loved ones here demand your love and care; it is a comfort to know that they all have their names written there, It is an honor all may prize to have a son in Heaven, who is a loss to earth, to have many loved ones who have entered upon their heavenly inheritance. I know you have comfort in these prospects, and reflections. My wife joins me in sincere sympathy with you all in your sorrow, and commend you heartily to the source of all comfort in affliction, the spirit of grace and the word of consolation He ministers to all who need.

Your brother in Christ,

W. S. RYLAND,

The following is from the "Twenty-fourth Annual Report of

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