Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-10-01
LEON TO OMEGA.

LUMBER Cry, Pa, September 2tth, 1879.
EDIrOR REPUBLICAN s--l our issue Of Septem-
Der 10th contains literary curiosity. 1t il
written by some one who is ashamed Of bis name
and sneaks behind the signature Of "0mega". The
first letter written by this lovely crowd was 10 the
English language, the next had a Latin signature,
the last, Greek, the next will be Hebrew OF
Sanserit.
My enemies viii soon close their vile and
wicked career, and like all deeaying matter they
emit very offensive order.
They have concluded that the proper person to
assail me, Is that second edition Of Ananias,
''0mega." "0mega" is the guardian spirit Of the
world (he thinks he is, at least D and he 1t is
who invented the printing press, gunpowder and
goose eggs. He never made error, or II he did,
he hadn't brains enough 10 know It. lie Is a
Darwinian and his branch Of the great family
wero donkeys 20 long that their character
was impressed upon their descendants. "0megA''
has much more than his share. For the benefit
Of those who have never seen this embodiment Of
human wisdom, / will describe him. His body
is the body Of an ass, his tail is like that Of a
lizard, his legs are those Of a calf, and he has
the wings OF goose; his ears are the same ma
ture as his body he has the nose Of jackal, the
eyes Of sheep, the jaws of hyeua and tho
horns Of goat.
Tradition says that this form was given him
when he was driven from the internal regions on
account Of his many lies. This hideous monster,
conscious OF bis deformties, Ia trying to cover
bis loathsome figure with lions hide, but his
ears and voice betray him. Hail thou King of
ears, thou glorious ass It appears that His
Bestial Highness dislikes me.
will review, as strongly as its weakness will
permit, the asinine and conglomeration, claiming
TO be from New Washington.
l will pass by the thirteen grammatical errors,
for "0mega" is a crammer also his many lies
for they are n part of his nature. will treat
tho letter rs / would II the author had been
gentleman (which he is not) aud his production
clothed In decent language. He begins with some
senseless palaver, remarkable only Tor the writer's
ignorance. He says that my ideals are conceived
10 sin all men are sinful II he Is an exception,
he Ia either beast or a new Messiah. The next
four sentences shine with "rotten- m ackerel'
bfiilianey. He tries TO slandsr all who bear the
name OF Bell and tells charming lie about my
age. Such despicable carrion as he can never in
jure the Bells, and II survive his onslaught land
| think | win shall soon be eighteen. did
not know that youth was disgrace. thought
that thsory was long ago exploded but 1t seems
that "0mega" has, with senile obstinacy, gather
ed the scattered fragments. You may think that
bis mind is unsettled, but that Is not the case,
hs never had any mind.
The Ex-Postmaster, who wrote that letter from
New Millport, did so merely to throw sur upon
the present 2. NJ, who, being laboring man,
lin which he differs from the Ex) has his Jtbce at
his place Of business. Tho Ex stopped init atiDg
signatures and wrote that letter criticized him I;
omega" cannot show one false criticism.
Regarding "Prof" Smith, say this Get him
"good moral character.'
"Omega" shows his ears about the text-b book
question. The plan | suggested, | viii defend.
IA Il. a.1 h. aantn ~ Nun
not stoop to kick out Of the way so filthy an OBJ
structon as himself.
This buifoon, before whom old Slomen or Baron
Munchauseu would stink dejsotedly away, here
gets OF some more lies "Ci'izen" wrote two
truthful letters. "Amicus" attacked him basely
"CitiEen" would not mingle with such scallawags,
and ceased writing. | gave my opinions and
defy "0mega" to show an incorrect statement,
To disprove "by stubborn facts the letter Of
" Amicus," is like showing that the moon is not
green cheese. Omega compared my attack on
&" "Amicus' to a grand "dog alter COW chase.
That Is the only truthful thing IN his letter. lie
insinuates that | am "BeelIebub = be IL mis-
taken, am not the being that he wofshiPs
with such zeal aud affection lie says that
"Amicus" has an original mind" oh yes, very
ori ginal. His tale Is so tender that ho asks me
to come out as leader. | would do so, but he
might become one of my followers aud | would
be forever dsgraeed. lie offers me credit on Ger.
tain conditions. The devil, his master, offered
Christ, my master, the Kingdoms Of the world on
certain conditions. "Omega" tries to throw dis
credit on Lumber City IL will compare iasora-
bly, with tue locality which contains his uuganly
carcass.
10 conclusion wish to say that the doinultng
Ex- Postmaster, the runaway "Proiessor,' the
crammer "Amicus," and the slanderer Omega"
are nothing but q set OF lackasses, and they can
wave their ears over that solemn truth,
Now. Mr.. Editor, have no doubt that" Omega"
will write again. lie happened to tell the truth
In one solitary instance and will not be himself
again until be has brought forth fruits meet for
repentance"
As l 40 not consider the columns Of the Re-
PUBLICAN the proper place for mud throwing, az
long Us he confines his abuse 10 me l will not
notice him he cannot hurt me, for "Thefe is no
slander in the mouth Of a fool, though he do
nothing but rail- Truly yours, LEos.