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78 JUDGE PETER H. D'ARCY voted and constant in his friendships. His personal in- tegrity was never questioned. Full of the milk of human kindness, his soul entered into the troubles and trials of unfortunate people whose lot was not cast in pleasant places. Among the pioneer element, of which he was an honored representative, his memory will long be cherished for his admirable qualities of heart and intellect. His death is a distinct loss to the state. Our pioneer friend has solved the problems of this life, passed to the Great Beyond to take his place with the innumerable throng. His conflicts are over. In halls of state he stood for many years, Like fabled knight, his forehead all aglow! Receiving, giving sternly, blow for blow! Champion of right! but from eternity's far shore Thy spirit will return to join the strife no more. Rest, farmer-statesman, rest; thy busy life is o'er.