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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-06
TYLER.
4 Verdict for Damages Against the
intcrnational-Ihc Cold Wave
Loss by Freezing.
Special to tho Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
Tyler January 5.-ln the suit In the
district court here against The |. & {;
y. Il X for the killing of Capt Thos.
smitll TWO years ago. the jury after de.
Liberation, to-day brought in a verdict
Tor the plaintiff for S. 900. The lher.
monister ran down to i've degrees
above zero la-t night The ice factory
sustained a lnss of $50 o in conse.
guence of the freeze Inst night bursting
their pipes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-06
Fir. in NNracllse.

syracuse, \, y, January 5.-The
woodwork shop of the Whitney wagon
works, and part of the roof OF the sail
water reservoir, owned by the state.
and the factory of the CranealI type
writer company burned last night.
l.Oss so 900 49,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-06
Death or nm Editor.

Pittshnrg, January 5--Col John
irwin Nevin, editor of the Pitlsburr
Leade', died Mt his homie This morn,
ing al ,:lh, after protracted Illness
from Brlght's disease, aged forty-sly
years. He leaves wife and four chii.
dren. '''' '''''-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-06
Eli PAS0.
An Arizona Murderer Carried Back ia
The Scene Of His Crime.

III Paso, ,lrnuary }. Fen Dowd. am
Arizona murderer captured in Chi
huahua two days ago 10y II deputy
sheriif. passpd through here TO-DAY
heavily Toned. en- route 10 the Gene
Of his crime In the territory.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-06
Suspended.

Toronto, January g. MeClurg &
70, wholesale dry goods. SUI pended.
Liabilities SlG0,0O0; nominal assets
Sll3,0OO.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-06
Jay Gonld's Yacht.

Philadelphia, January 5.--Gould's
yaeh, Atlanta sails for Charleston to.
morrow.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-06
HER
Sudden Death


'''" Vealh
mn
New York.
Lasker, The !
suddenly ofhs,
this morning.
on a visit 10 Il
last, had been -
OF Jesse Seligua -. :
46th street, su(
in u carriage n
den and fatalrn
stopped in fru,l ~
corner of 3lst
81 iignan help..
less and
from the us,1,,u|
Lasker died n IN
man man. The & Dr.
house occupA
during his sta, IA
ineton avenue inse u
AS soon rs theh.te.
known. manyh uary
the earliest s.ula,e
Schu'z. DoclGhis cit
America since i t0-dt
or more in this Or. 4
nd then wenssman
opening Of the ! lii n
road. After Inning!
brother in GG his bI
back, h. stayei.go, III
ton, and rtantry
weeks ago to-dr to Il
reichstag r qui, OF
ence at Berlin h0l
many had beer was I
the steamer n. 1t
26th, which vissult !
ballned body. rece
turn from Wu was |,
was taken IN. ssnd Fri.
j ,cobv, sun,m:eks !,
,ireIy reyained
vigor, but his il base
were busy in s,tockin
nroachingy and core ST,
his friends , at'a@he Gu
snd,,en Js. IN fell u
married and ,,iica,i,
yond his bmsse cold
ro,Isinin this Mss.
dry goods n,sr.su,,ary
nld h'ON' "''''1'D T.ssi
I,Arrp Tbsa..rcha
J.a.ter died in ,,rk on
NJ lnsse Salirm,.harpe
eynl.ins TIM me- III
Observation-Disclosures. and
ren,ained ,hsr, lyosed /
toII n,cInat at TO
b,nnv when s,i ho
He seemed TO Brown
md snirits pswd hat
nanv with rheI
Who had sl,unateu
evening ,hen ialv,st
different dIrtce,Irlan,
gagged IL rs eos,,,,a.' I'll
eached ihiits1h
. ~ su.''en ,,.. last Y
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-06
A PIG
Proposed Cons i
dustry Of w.,

dnstry OF w.ave
Plrts al
Inch
~. Louis, ''urreil
Steel prints y in N
thority Of MEX Of i
the iron trace, I'd. +
to pool the en-. build
the country. I tho
country into i tllro
represented "a cont
up from me made
pacity OF the Of \
earning capieps side,
the work Of isnrn.a
furnace in st wriI
The districts thu
pool, the basls,n +
Same way. OF -Four
the scheme i more
nroluct of pif liKnt,
with this inlpIre lie
an executive iextti'
authority, 70 ipst
can be il 90
time, to let ihaough
the supply, a,.lant 4
ular ana stead!is.
that at any iip'---ts-
dered stapl~uLA
each will
OF profits From rom = O.
in blast. Ins )al In
scheme orlgl,lin. !.
owners in " cnuri
strong eii''rlstnsd 4
IL out anon, son,
parts, though Brig
notice oft 4iiist
Ac,nns,MiiS's
Ncw N'ork lutoiy
,nents have e v.
n nenedl for @a1ge
W and New Yshat q
CapeI dvliver,
day in aia of''y. nf
~ b'sap
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29
AN ORDINANCE.

To amend an Ordinance passed and approved
May 10, 1884, entitled An Ordinance TO Amend
Section 2 ofan Ordinance Passed and Approved
February "a, 1882, entitled AN Ordinance Req
uiaiing Street Improvements"
BE 1t ordained by the City Council of
the City of San Antonio,
That an ordinance passed and ap-
proved February q, 1882, entitled An
Ordinance to Regulate Street Improve
ments, be so amended as to hereafter
read as follows, to wit:
Shall be divided into three (D equal
parts, the first OF which shall be due
and payable on completion Of the work,
unless the owner or agent OF the prop
erty assessed shall prefer TO pay the
whole amount, the balance In twelve
and twenty-four months thereafter, with
interest at the rate Of eight (s) per cent.
per annum, from completion of the
work, and the interest shall run to the
date of collection.
Passed and approved September %,
1884.
+. SCHRENER, Mayor ad interim.
Attest: Il. =. CLAUDoN, City Clerk.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered by Reporters on Their
Tours Through Town.

Federal court opens in this city next
Tuesday, October I.
The entertainment OF the Good
Templars Is postponed until next Sntur-
day week.
-McAnderson says he Will take back
all he he has said about Wash Jones ana
vote for him.
The murmurs in the Independents
cam, are loud and very ominous TO the
straight Democrats.
An effort Is being made to In duce
Captain &. IL. Merritt to make the race
for Mayor Of this city.
If Colonel II. G. King would make
the race for County Judge as an lnde-
pendent, he would be elected.
The Marshals OF the late Mexican
independence celebration propose giving
a select hop next Wednesday night at
San Pedro Springs.
In commemoration OF the Jewish
Day Of Atonement, lom kippur, all the
places of business Of our Jewish citizens
were closed to-day.
The cowboys In the Second ward
last night made night hideous by riding
furiously, yelling like demons ana us
charging their Winchester rifles.
The increasing uenhnu LOT Lohe
Star Beer" testilles to its superior quail.
ity, and shipments to points outside OF
San Antonio are enlarging every day.
The Democratic "bete noir," Mr..
Costello, was the first to shake hands
with Colonel Jones IA he descended the
platform at the conclusion OF his speech
on Saturday evening.
A fine ten pound girl baby arrived
last night ut the residence Of MIR. Frank
Ludwig, and II everybody Is as happy
as the father over II. there Will be
grand ratification.
Miss Annie Benke, aged Is years,
died Yesterday on North Flores street,
OF dropsy. The remains were shipped
to-day to her former home on the Ban
dera road, is miles from this city.
Colonel Cheney Prouty this morn
ing received letter from Colonel Hal
Gosling, dated from Nantucket, saying
Mrs. Gosling had been taken seriously
III, and their further process East was
delayed.
-Connoisseurs In whisky should visit
Brady's Parlor bar, opposite the kamp-
mann block, on Commerce street. lie
has just got large quantity OF the fine
old Anderson county Kentucky whisky,
the oldest on the market.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29
PERSONAL POINTS.
Collected From Hotel Corridors
and Elsewhere.

Alfred II. Alice, of Pearsall, stops at
the Southern.
DR.. II. j. Breckenridge, of Austin, is
at the Menger.
Judge l.. S. Dawhon, OF Pleasanton, Is
at the Central.
j. NJ. Dimanche and bride, of Claws.
ton, stop at the Menger.
Judge II. ID. Mari and family, of Pleas
anton, are ut the Central.
Colonel Perry Doddridge. the Corpus
Christi banker, is at the Menger.
Majors Martin, a stockman OF Me-
Mullen county, stops at the Central.
Hon. Jacob Kuechler, formerly Com
missioner of the General Land Office, Is
at the Menger from Austin.
Mr.. Albert Frederick has returned
from his vacation trip to st. Louis, Chi
cago and other cities Of the North.
William Westhoil, a prominent mer-
chant and planter OF Dewitt county, Is
In town on business and pleasure.
Lieutenant C. 5. Black, United States
army, from Fort Clark, came In yester-
day and left on the Iron Mountain train
to-day.
Lieutenant S. r. Wateall passed
through the city yesterday with his son
on his way to the Military institute at
Bryan, where he will place his son.
Leonard w. Morton. formerly editor
of the Boerne advance, but late of Hous-
ton, after three weeks spell of sick
ness at Santa Rosa hospital, Is able to be
out again.
Mr.. Joseph Pasqualln, the live travel
ing man for Goggan 4 Co., has returned
from trip to Corpus Christi, where he
made several sales of pianos. lie re-
ports heavy rains In and about San
Diego and says he was told of washouts
on the International railway between
Cotulla and Laredo.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29
Special Notices.

Car Of white wine and cider vinegar,
double strength by the barrel 20 cents.
O-ls-l5t CALHOUN q MEEK.
New Maokercl, Goldfish, Holland
lIerrings, Smoked IIerrings, n fresh ar
rival Mt tho Cash Grocery store, 20G
Commerce street. u. ABRAiAhs.
DIR. weathers wants to know of one
case OF epilepsy that he cannot cure.
Every smoker should try "Little Joker"
Bots, Collie, Worms and Cramps are
speedily CURED with WONDERFUL
EIGHT. No stockman should be with
out 1t. At Kalteyer's.
DR.. Weathers wants to know OF one
case Of epilepsy that he cannot cure.
II you wish to have set Of beautiful
pearly white teeth, don't buy them from
dentist, but take care Of those nature
gave you by using ORIDONTO regu-
larly. Only 80 cents box at kalteyer's.
Homeopathy Is dead, and the old
science still lives. Forty years expert
ence as veterinary surgeon and gives
no prescriptions, but does the work
alone and guarantees the job.
A. ZoRKowsKY,
0-l5-lm Veterinary Surgeon.
Call on L. Abrahams, the Cash Gro
GER, 2O6 Commerce street, and buy a gal
Ion Of Bouquet Syrup. 0-22-f
If you are suffering with Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Constipation, or any such
disorder of the stomach and bowels,
take MORLEY'S TINS LIVER PILLS,
pleasant, entirely safe and reliable
cure. At Kalteyer's.
DIR. weathers wants to know Of one
case Of epilepsy that he cannot cure.
Mr.. Juan Manuel Chavez, one of our
most respectable citizens, has formed n
partnership with MIR. Narolso Leal In the
live stock and general commission bust
ness. The firm will be Leal Il Chavez.
The friends Of both these gentlemen are
requested to continue their liberal
patronagc. l-2S-Gm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

We are now occupying our new bank,
corner Of Main plaza and Commerce
street. Attention Is invited TO our
rooms, which we believe are not sur
passed for safety and the convenience
OF customers. A separate desk and
counter is reserved for ladies, whose nc
county are solicited. We offer for rent
steel safes, in our massive FIRE and bur
glar proof Safety Deposit Vault. These
safes are specially adapted to the safe
keeping Of deeds, bonds, stocks and
yaluables Of any description. Access to
them may be had as often as is desired.
An inspection Of our rooms, vaults, ETC.,
Is invited. LOCKWOOD Il KAMpMANN.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29
Woman.


By WIN. J. c. TAYLOR
Dear woman Strange II Is that she
Such opposites involves;
And very deep man must be
Who that enigma solves.
Just view her as she, smiling stands,
A paradox Ia there
Look at her soft and dimpled hands,
Yet she bangs her hair
How women studies how TO I'M tie
Economy with taste;
But spite OF that you'll find I'm right
She loves n little waist.
In such soft arms there seems to be
just strength to WELD a fan;
But still you'll find how thoroughly
She shakes poor young man.
Her unassuming modesty
The mind with wonder fills;
But then Just seen how easily
She puts on lots OF frills.
But woman's heart Is kind and warm,
Her faults are trivial, small:
Her beauty lends to all charm
Her love atones for all
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

Three floats were loaded at the Inter
national and Great Northern railroad
depot with monumental marble goods
and statuary work from that firm in
Austin. G. Drew, the agent of the firm,
could not be approached, because he was
mends all in want of decorative or mon
umental marble to call on the agent at
Smith & Dunn's stable, Houston street
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

OFFICE OF
ST. LEONARD HOTEL, MAIN PLAZA,
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 1891.
Editor San Antonio Light;
As desire to make "'rhe st. Leonard
HOTEL popular resort for stockmen,
where they may enjoy all the substan-
tial comforts Of first-class hotel, have
reduced my rates to correspond with
will be glad to see yourself and friends
whenever you come to town, and will be
on hand to attend to your comfort and
make your stay agreeable. Cars ana
stages pass the door. Yours respect
fully, PnNEAs I. LoUNsBERY,
0.l9.3m Proprietor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

Our stock OF ready-made clothing and
overcoats for fall is now complete, and
no one can do better for you than Pan
coast 4 Son. 9-lS-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

Your fortune told at the Gypsy camp.
The future fates Of the San Antonio
youth oharmingly told at the Gypsy
camp Saturday afternoon and night.
Stew, oysters, tamales, dancing, at
Central garden Saturday afternoon and
night. q
The future fate OF the SanvAntonio
youth charmingly told at the Gypsy
camp.
The dark-eyed maiden,
The dusky-haired youth,
The Gypsy supper,
A Gypsy dance,
A Gypsy fortune teller.
All ut Central Garden Saturday after
noon and night.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Beneke, of Galveston,
returned Saturday evening from their
bridal tour, and were entertained hand
somely at the residence of the brides
father, MI. 4. Rische, ST., the same
evening.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

Organist of the Cathedral, desires to
organize class In Harmony, for the
more scientific understanding Of music.
Ladies and gentlemen DESTROYS of join
ing address, or call at Music Store Of
Thos. Goggan q Bro. 0-T-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

We have removed from No. II Mill
tary Plaza to the building formerly &C.
cupied by Messrs. Bergstrom Il Mauer-
man, on Dolorosa street, where we can
better and more conveniently handle
our increasing trade.
s}-tf LANDA Il Bro.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

+. Krog and A. Frantz have opened a
shop for general blacksmithing at the
old Transfer yard, corner Houston and
Naoogdoches streets. Fancy shoeing II
specially. 0-3-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

Sunday, September 2lst, 1881, first ap-
pearanoe of the celebrated Rhenish Mil
itary band, under the leadership of Pro-
fessor ii. Stress, Royal Band Master.
Admission % cents, 0-lS-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

All over the land are going into &C.
tasy over Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Their unlocked for re-
covery by the timely use OF this great
lifesav ing remedy, causes them to 60
nearly wild In its praise. 1t is guaran-
teed to positively cure severe coughs,
colds, asthma, hay fever, bronchitis,
nrseness. loss Of voice, or any alice,
fIon Of the throat and lungs. Trial bot
(]es free 1t Rice Bros. a Co.'S drug
11ore, Soladed block. Large size 81.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

From Matagorda received daily at
Hemphill's restaurant, rear Of postOfllce.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

We are able to give the trade this fall
as good styles and workmanship In GUS
tom made clothing, as can be had any
where. PANcoAsT Il Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

In sums Of $1,000 and upwards. Hilton
a. Young, POS West Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

Packed and stored. GEo. PEARSON,
No. 3-5-7--0 North Flores street
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

A few day boarders at Hemphill's res
turant, rear of postoflice. 0-27-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

See our job counter ofsuits, pants, shirts,
hats, etc. PANCoAsT Il SoN.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

We have In a superior line of hats for
this fall. [9-ls-lml PANcoAsr Il Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

The cash grocer, 20G Commerce street,
will sell you the finest wines and liquors
ut bottom figures. 9-22-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

A fine water power pump can be
bought cheap by applying at once to
9-2l-Gt HARRY BAUM Il Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

No one carries a'larger or better &C.
leoted stock Of fine furnishing goods than
Pancoast IL Son. 0-lS-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

Bought, sold, stored or repaired at 40i
East Houston street. 7-l1tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

To the Trade.

Whitaker Ham to be found only at the
Cash Grocery, BOG Commerce street
0-22-tf II. ABRAHAMs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

"OA, say not So again ne cried,
Oh, SHARE soitN me my lot,
Oh, say that yon 7oiJZ &c my tride." .
Say sac, III lged yoa, Knot"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-29

Says Reaoe7s Knott INTO his fair
In language Burning hot
d" Mamie, do yo:t7' love me dear o.
Sags she, 81 lols go. Knott"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-06-14
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken Of your rest by sick child suffer
ing and crying with pain of cutting
teeth? If so, send at once and get a
bottle of Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP for children teething. Its value
is incalculable. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Depend on
it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it, 1t cures dysentery and diarrhea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces
inflammation, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup for children teething is
pleasant to the taste, and it is the pre-
scription of one of the Oldest female
nurses and physicians in the United
States, and is for sale by all druggists
throughout the world. Price % cents
a bottle. 20
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-06-14
Never Give Up.

If you are suffering with low and
depressed spirits, loss Of appetite, gen.
eral debility, disordered blood, weak
constitution, headache, or any disease
of bilious nature, by all means pro-
cure a bottle of Electric Bitters. YOU
will be surprised to see the rapid i'm
provement that will follow; you will
be inspired with new life; strength
and activity will return; pain and mis-
cry will cease, and henceforth you will
rejoice in the praise Of Electric Bit
tiers. Sold at fifty cents bottle by
j. B. Ritchey. 6
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-06-14
Why the Convention was Called.

Detroit Free Press.
A Lion who had long reigned with
sepreme power over the forest, one day
called a convention of all the beasts
and announced his intention of abdica-
ting.
81 am growing old and feeble, and
l must soon pass away" he argued.
Gall things considered, it is better
that my successor be nominated and
installed while l am living to give him
the benefits of my experience and adj
vice."
There was general joy among the
beasts, for the Lion had lorded it after
his own fashion. The Elephant was
squirting around, the Rhinoceros was
pushing his nose into the crowd, and
the Giraffe was doing heap of think
ing way down his throat, when the
Lion Continued:
CATER serious reflection and solemn
consideration, l have decided that my
own son shall succeed me. The Office
will not only be kept in the family,
but the family will be kept in office.
There being no further business before
the meeting, we will adjourn"
"But why the need of this conven'
ton ?" protested the Rhinoceris.
"Well, there wasn't any particular
need of it, replied the Lion, "but it il
customary to call one in order to col
lect the expenses of nomination
Brother Giraffe, pass the hiatt"
Moral: "Attend the primaries"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-06-14
A 0ne-Pound Baby.

A child weighing one pound was
buried near Long Branch recently. 1t
was the infant son Of Richard and
Maria Lawlis, Of East Red Bank, and
was born six weeks ago. 1t was
healthy, and the doctor thought it
would live. Many people called to see
il, and the mother showed the little
creature to each visitor. 1t caught
cold, and that was the cause of death.
Mrs. Lawlis has had twelve chill
dren, one of whom, a little girl two
years old, does not weigh quite ten
pounds.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-06-14

walls are built expressly for grapes,
they are generally covered with pro-
jectmg coping. As phylloxera is I'M
known here, 1 have named the on ly
diseases of the grape to be remedied.
recommend, then, the putting of
grape>vines on all the walls of all the
farm buildings on the south and east
sides, and the west and northwest and
northeast corners may be used where
the houses are fully exposed to the sun
all day long. Should the trellis be at
tempted, it should be not over seven
feet high, with two or three wires,
with good lateral room, according to
the vigor of the vine and the fertility
of the soil. The posts should then be
covered with plank at least twelve
inches or more wide.
The vines in rich soils should be
MANFRED, If at all, with leaf mould,
ashes, bones, leather, and such others
as slowly decay, and are not too stim-
ulating.
The culture, after a deep bedding is
once secured, should be entirely super.
fetal, and the roots as little as possible
disturbed.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-06-14
TOBLAS-So TO SPEAK.
S. CoNANT FOSTER.

Yes, his front name is Tobias;
And he isn't over pious,
And his eyes are on the bias,
So to speak;
And his only aim and bent is
Nobby clothing-fOr this gent is
Just a bit non compos mentis
Like and weak.
And this feather weighted gent
Though not over one and twenty
Has of knowledge quite a plenty,
So to speak;
For he'd rather be a prancing,
And kicking at dancing,
Than his stock of wit enhancing,
Learning Greek.
Tho he apes the drawl and stammer
When he dons his sleek claw hammer,
Yet Tobias shoots his grammer,
So to speak;
And he questions very rarely
$50 his clothes are hanging fairly
If his brain be fashioned squarely
Or oblique.
No, he has no education,
And his beauty took vacation,
Bout the time of his creation,
So to speak
And upon mature reflection,
Taking each distinct dissection,
Pve decided his complexion's
Rather weak.
Tho his shirt has not rimple
Nor his beardless chin dimple,
Yet he boasts chronic pimple
On his beak
And his voice is not reliant,
For at times it is defiant,
And at times it is plant
Little squeak.
Now it seems to me so funny
. That this half-dementcd sonny
Should be loaded down with money,
So to speak;
While the writer of this ditty,
Who you see is rather witty,
Has to scrub about the city
On his cheek.
N. Y. Commercial Advert