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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18
Primaries.

The Republicans Of Berkeley county and
all voters opposed to monopoly and ring
rule are requested to meet in their several
districts on Saturday, sept 18th for the
purpose Of selecting delegates TO county
convention to be held in Court House at
Martinsburg on Saturday the 9th day OF
October at z o'clock p. m, to nominate .
candidates for the House OF Delegates.
One candidate for Commissioner of the
Court, and ono for states Attorney.
Each district will select ten delegates,
except Martinsburg which shall be EMIT
led to twenty. Time and place for meet
ings will be as follows
Nartinsburg, Court House, 8 p. IN.
Arden, Sutton's School Honse, 2 s.
Bunker Hill, School House, 9 8.
Gerardstown, School House, 2 !.
Hedgesville. Masonic Hall, g
Falling Waters, Stehly's Mill, 8
0pequon, McDonald's shop, 2 6
JOSEPH T.. AHERN, Chairman,
j. VIM. DEGRAyGR, Secretary.
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Religious.

The pulpit of the M. E. Church,
South, will be filled Sunday the 10, by
Rev. G.. p. Stump Of Brucetown cir
cult.
Preaching in the first M. L. Church
tomorrow, Sunday Sept. 10Th, at II
O'Clock a. m, and 1880 p. M, by Rev.
VIM. f. Roberts of Middleway.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

OYSTERS Paul Strausner, at his
restaurant near the Il. & o. Depot,
keeps up with the times. He now has
on hand extra solid oysters, which with
soft shell and devilled Grabs, fried chick
en-, choice ham, &C., he is prepared to
make his callers happy and contented.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

THE acting of Miss Rhoades was fin
ished to a degree that has scarcely ever
been equalled here and rarely excelled.
In the first place she has the advantage
Of form, youth and beauty, while every
movement is the personiication of
grace, and her voice clear and resonant
is pleasing and under perfect control.
The costumes worn in the characters
she represents are exquisitely designed
- Wheeling Register
THIS company will show in the Cen
trail Opera House, one week, common.
cling Monday Sept. 20 in Pygmalion and
Galatea.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

EDWARD WHITE, boilermaker of
Westernport, Nd, was shot and kill
ed by David Johnson, a demensed
man, and a mob few hours hanged
johnson to bridge over Georges
Greek.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

A WOMAN by the name Of Sublet
lives in Kansas, at the age of 112
years. She could afford to sublet
enough of her years to prolong sew
eral lives.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

A LATE device for swindling farmers
we learn from an exchange, is powder
sold by perambulating agents as 'pelo-
neum,n which is warranted to keep
fruit or green stuff fresh for ans length
Of time The farmer who purchases it (,
however, loses a portion of his green .
ness with great foTthwithness
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18
WOE to thee. Cleveland ! Woe

Woe to thee, Cleveland Woe to
thee, lamont The day is near at
hand when the great country-fair
attender Hill, of New York, will call
for thy scalps. Lo, already art thy
dreams disturbed by the grim phan-
tom of the future, and the wild Irish
Tammany cry. "Och, hurra for
Hill,n
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AND now from the notices bro ant

AND now from the notices pro and
con, the trade edition Of the double
sheet is likely to add to the compli-
cation in Bulgaria. Funny if il
should turn out to be a small supple
meutal edition, with the trade part
to be fought over between the adj
vertisers, the proprietors and their
solicitors. Mr.. Horner counters on
the proprietor's notice rather smart
ly. Read it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

To SOME people Prohibition is a
financial blessing. Gen. Neal Dow,
the leader of that party in Maine,
tells the following to the New York
Tribune II happen to know how
much st. John gets paid, because
contributed to it myself more than
wanted. He gets $50 night. He
refused to speak at Augusta and
Bangor because they couldn't raise
the money to pay him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18
Cory or THE RESIGNATION or PRoP. wM.
GERHARDT.

MAgTINsBuRG, W Va, sept. $, 1856.
10 the Board Of Education, OF Martins
burg, Igldependent District.
GENTLEMEN Owing to advancing years
and the strain of mind under the weighty
responsibilities Of the position now occu-
py in the public school Of our city, here
by respectfully tender my resignation Of
that position, in the hope that you may
find a successor in every way qualified to
till the same.
Allow me, Gentlemen of the Board, to
tender you my sincere thanks for your
uniform courtesy towards me while rccu-
pying the position Of Principal Of the High
school and Superintendent Of the city
schools.
have been engaged in the school work
OF Martlnsburg since 1867, and believing
that the community have been satisfied
with my record, retire from the work
with the best wishes for the prosperity Of
the schools, and your judicions admins
tration Of the same. Very Respectfully.
VIM. GERHARDT.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

Dewdrop, the celebrated $4,000
FLY, owned by the Dryer brothers,
Of turf fame, died Saturday in their
stables at Sheepshead Bay, n. j.,
Cause OF death unknown.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

The family of Mr.. Walter b. Keedy
will move to Woodbury., Md, where Mr.
Keedy has accepted a position. Our
best wishes so with them. They will
be greatly missed in our community.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

FIVE thousand citizens of Chicago
called on Gen. and Mrs. Logan on
their return home one day last week.
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Trustee Not ice.

r HAVE b. en- appointed Trustee Of r. A.
Il Bloadell, to sell his stock of goods aud
collect all debts due him. All persons in
debted will be expected to make prompt pay
ment, as no Indulgence can or will be given.
Many Of his accounts are of long standing
and must be settled promptly. Il
We offer for sale at very reduced prices
fine assortment Of Cook and Heating Stoves,
large quantity Of stove repairs, such as
Brick, Crates, Lids, sc. Good Assort-
ment OF tinware oc our own manufacture, all
ofFwhch must be closed out in the next
Months. W. e SHOWERS, Trustee,
a28 Pm o.. F-~ssss,...s-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

THE Tucker County Pioneer srefu-
SEES to hoist the name Of w. l.. Will
son, the Democratic nominee, for
Congress.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

THANKs.-We are under obligations
to Mr.. E. M. Pitzer for a half bushel
of fine potatoes-out of bountiful
yield of 27 bushels from three pecks
planted. Who can beat this record |?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

Mr. James Hamill has returned from
California. He looks as if the climate
agreed with him, but the hankering for
the home folks brought him home.
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READ Thompson & Tabler's new ad

DON'T forget the grand opening OF
winter Clothing at II. ROSENBUSH e
co s., Saturday Sept. 18th, all goods
sold at cost on the above day and date.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

Mr.. Jos. e. Berry and daughter, Miss
Mamie, are on visit to Chicago ILL.,,
and Hamilton, O,
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MARRIED.

AT the parsonage Of the NJ h. Church
South, on Thursday 18th. 0 p. m. by Rev.
q. II. Andrew, Mr.. FOUNTAIN u. GIBBS !,
and Miss SARAH G.. VANMErRE.
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Phaton for Sale.

A NICE repaiuted BASKET PHHF0N
for ale cheap AT JOHN HELLER'S
jne 10 H.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

EMANCIPATION day will be celebra-
ted here on the 22d inst, by the colored
people.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

Fire at Freehold, n. j., DESTROYED
five business buildings, causing a
loss of 100000
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

Nh. Sr. JoH0, see what you have
donei Maine never did love trai
tors.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18
FOR SALE.
DESIRABLE PR0PERTY-G0OD
BUSINESS LOCATION.

/ offer Mt private sale my premises on
Queen Street, nearly opposite the INDIE
PENDENT office, one of the best business
stands in the town and cannot be surpass.
ed in point of location. For price and
terms, apply to ALBERT QUENZEL.
asst
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

Mr.. ID. w Rodrick, was in Baltimore
this week.
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Still in the Field.

NOTWITHSTANDING the hard times,
the gross of New Richmonds, Gift Enter
prises and Humbugs of every description.
After 30 years continuous basiness, on the
principal of FAIR DEALING, we are still
here, and respectfully announce, that we
are preparing for our FALL AND WIN
TER stock of Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps &C.,
which we are determined shall be inferior
to none, and at ONLY LIVING prices.
but, we still adhere to our old rule OF ONE
PRICE. aud only GOOD GOODS recon-
mended. Whatever we recommend, we
guarantee to be satisfactory, or to make it
so. We still confine ourselves exclusively
to the Shoe and Hat business.
Respectfully,
GETTINGER & HOKE.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER l8, 1886.

MAINE--B laine---interests the
same. iiaa
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II. e. Berry was in Baltimore this
week.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
Wilmington Dots.

1t is rumored that certain dame has
made another mash.
That the colored Jay Gould was out
riding last sunday eve.
That there will be a foot race and a
funeral soon if a certain dude is seen
smoking around Sixth street again.
That a certain daughter of eve will
have soft shell crab commit suicide.
That on the Goth inst. there will be
some change to take place in a certain
family-Ah!
That D. W. Evans is the happiest man
in town. WhyY
That when certain changes take place
a certain dude Will make an awful face.
VIM. X. Price was in the city Monday
P.D. Newman, of Philadelphia, was
in the city on Tuesday.
Miss L. G. Nixon was united to Mr..
Joe Brisco, of Baltimore, Nd, on the
25th inst.
Miss Fannie D. Newman leaves for
Scocia on 18th.
Master Jas. d. Brooks and Jeffrey
James will attend Shaws University this
term. Our townsman, Mr.. B. B. Hill,
is also booked for Shaw University.
]. H. Whiteman. Jr., left for Howard
University on the list inst.
We were pleased to see on our street
last Thursday Mr.. T. BrOadfoot, of Fay.
The wedding bells for this month will
toll the happy fate of not less than three
couples in the plymsic circle; who is next.
D. W. Evans will hang out his single
this winter as an attorney at law. Dams
weight is now 2T5 pounds.
Mr.. Jas. d. Dry is enlarging his bust
ness and is now ready to cut and fit
gents clothes. Nc.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
A Meal in Canton.

When noon came All Chan gently in
timated that he had not yet breakfasted;
so we went into very respectable-look-
ing restaurant and proceeded to order
luncheon. Being in Rome, l was obliged
to do as the Romans did so took what
All Chan ordered and ate it, for better
or for worse. 1t certainly was the most
foreign meal ever encountered, for in it
all there was nothing | could claim ac-
quaintance with. save sharks fin and a
few grains of rice. l wish could de-
scribe some of the dishes and how they
tasted, but, with one exception, / did not
know what they were, and to this day |
have not been able to decide what they
tasted like. For aught l know may
have eaten rat pates and cat croquettes;
but rather think not, for All Chan was
a very decent sort Of fellow, and / do
not believe that he would have imposed
so shamefully on a poor pilgrim. The
sharks fin soup was the only thing |
could be certain Of which. in flavor, was
not unlike glue water. = Canton Chino
Letter.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16

sword, two pistols and dagger. We
adjourn to the welcome meal
1t is sunset-thc gates are closed, the
travellers drink tea together and chat in
groups. An occasional neigh or SQUAD
BILE among the numerous beasts tells US
that we are on the-road. A mule breaks
loose and runs amuck. He is secured;
all is quiet save an occasional bell and
the constant bubble of the water pipes.
Some enthusiastic Musselman intones the
call to prayer. ''In the name of God,
the mighty, the merciful. There is no
God but God; Mohammed is the Prophet
of Cod" Many kneel in prayer, as
many more go on with their pipes. We
dine. Dinner over, we hasten to rest
rest often broken by the incident of
loosed mule or the departure of a caravan.
At dawn we reluctantly awake to par.
take of tea and bread and butter Lazily
we mount our horses. Our caravan has
left an hour or two ago. Followed by
the faithful cook, the tableman and the
groom, out we ride at solemn walk, and
we bid the caravansary farewell. We
have another twenty-four or even thirty
miles before us, and we await with ardor
the capital hot breakfast which our para.
gon will give US in three hours time
upon the road, ct little stream some
twelve miles off. And SO ends not un.
pleasant night in Persian caravansary.
st. Jan1ess Gazette.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL.

The new material for unsuitable ap-
parel has been further tested, with sue
cess, in London. This material is COM
posed of threads Of cork interviewer with
cotton, silk or wooden, machinery which
slices the cork to the required thinness
forming part of the invention. The gar
ments which are made in this manner
have the same appearance as ordinary
clothing, and possess remarkable buoy
ancy in water.
The art of photography is still adj
vancing. German photographers have
succeeded in photographing a projectile
In the course of its flight, and some Of
the photographs show the head of con-
Gensed air which precedes every shot. 1t
Is said to be this ''head'' which prevents
even skillful riaemen from hitting an
empty eggshell when hung on long
thread. The air blows the shell out OF
the way of the bullet.
A French geologist, M. re Lapparent,
lately called the attention of the Paris
geological society to the effect gravita-
ton has IN hcaping up sea water about
the land. The continents are thus all
situated at the tops of hills of water, and
in crossing the Atlantic ships have first
to go down hill, then to cross valley
and finally to climb another hill. The
calculation has been made that in m d.
ocean the surface may be more than half
mile Il 900 metres) below the level it
would have if the continents exerted no
attraction.
A long prevalent opinion has been that
the living body, under some circum-
stances, might take fire and be more
or less comp etely consumed, and there
are actually many cases of tbs kind on
record. Liebig, however, demonstrated
the impossibility of any such result, and
has anrmed that no amount of fat, alco-
hol or phosphorus which the living body
could possibly contain would make it
combustible. Upon examination, the
legged instances of spontaneous COM
bustion were found in no case entitled
to credence.
Knowledge says the lowest member of
tie protozoa, that is the lowest known
animals, if we except certain paientes, is
the moneron. Like the lowest p ants it
live; in water, the element in which life
utQ UCRiuAluSS' ~ 20 "h SAtANh4Siy
minute, shapeless, colorless, Shiny mass,
alike all over, and the efore without any
organs. Every part of it does every
thing-eats, digests, reproduces- and it
breaIhes all over its body. 1t propels
itself and spreads over its prey, sucking
the soft body even from shelly creatures,
and casting away the refuse.
According to the results OF some ex-
periments on the ignition of coal dust
and fire damp, which have been pub
lished by Mr., C. Hit in the Recue des
Mines, Goals containing from sixteen to
twenty four per cent. of volatile matter
appear more dangerous than either richer
or poorer qualities. The ignition Of coal
dust may be induced by an explosion OF
fire damp as we'll as by blast; and the
explosion may be occasioned on firing a
blast by electricity as well as by safety
match or a port fire. With dynamite
there is less danger; and with gun
cotton dissolved in nitro glycerine, prac-
ticaly none, if it is ignited by cap OF
sufficient force.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
Fishes That Bite Again.

Anglers generally say when bass is
hooked and escapes THAT fellow will
not bite again soon. He has sore
mouth and a lesson that will last him
tome timc.p The error of this theory
was twice proved at Greenwood lake last
week by Newark anglers. Mr.. Wismer
hooked bass and Lefore he could bring
him I" the boat lost him by the wrapping
Of the hook Tipping from the smell. An
hour later Mr.. Wismer cast in the same
spot and caught the Identical fish with
the trcachefous hook sticking in his lip
On the following day one Of the guides
struck athrec. FOUNDER with atrrbleh ok
baited with n frog. The bass came out
Of water al d sent the frog sp inning
through the air. then lie sounded and
brofe tn, gang above the hook. viii h
was cnb- ddcd in the lower jaw. An
other gui Gaze in during the evening
and remar, ed tho he rad caught a bass
with q treble hoes 'ast IN his mouth. y
glance tho looL assur ! guide number
ON, that the fs5 was the one that he had
lost.-Na7ark Call.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
A Valuable Veil.

The church of Meixotl, Mexico, issaid
to contain veil of great value For
nearly three centuries Spaniards were in
the habit of vowing a jewel to the veil
of Our Lady of Meixotl if they returned
safely from voyage to Spain, until in
Maximillan's time the veil was beiew-
eled to the value of 5000, 600. Three
German adventurers with Macmillan de-
termined after his failure to carry away
this veil. They made elaborate prepare
tons, succeeded in taking the veil, but
pursuing party had nearly overtaken
them when they made a stand in q mar
row pass, where two of them were, how
ever, killed with their horses, the third
making off under cover of darkness, but
without the veil, which was recaptured
and restored to the altar, to be more
vigilantly guarded than ever.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16

Harper's Weekly says; THE process
of exaggeration which goes on with
Eastern newspaper reports as they travel
West is strikingly shown in a recent in
stance. A report originating in Phila-
delphia stated simply that horse be-
longing to an oyster dealer in that town
had formed habit of eating oysters, and
seemed TO like them. When that report
reached st. Louis it stated that horse
in Philadelphia regularly ate oysters of
the half-shell. Now from Denver comes
the astonishing information that an
enormous oyster in Philadelphia mar
ket recently bit off the leg Of horsep'
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
OUR CHURCHES.

St. Michael's P. e. church. Mint 81, Ser
vices at A. NJ, and P. NJ. Sunday School
al T. NJ. REV, P. p. ALsToN, Pastor
M r. h9rch, sqdth Graham st; Services.
a az . +; NJ, End 8 p. N. Sunday School at
~ "a NJ Rev. S. NJ. HAINEs, Pastor
First Aptist chur CHI, South Church 81. Ser
Slees a. II A. NJ, 8 P. M. and T. NJ. Sunday
ochoJl al P. NJ. REV. A. A. POWELL, Pastor.
Ebeneser Baptist church. East End st. Ser
wees az II A. NJ, 8 T. NJ, and P. NJ. Sun
siaY school at 2. NJ Rev. 2. HAUGHroN,
Presbytfsea Fan churh, corner 7th and College
Services at p. M, and P. NJ. Sunday
'Sfsst's at lOA. NJ. REV. r. T. WYcHE, Pastor.
linton ht2 el, "a. M. E. ~ Mint st: Ser
vices at II A. NJ, 3 p NJ, and s P NJ. Sun
1av School at P. M. Rev. M. SLADE, Pastor
=, Little Rock "a. NJ. E. ~, E. st.
Services at II A. NJ, 8 p, and SP' M. Sun.
day school at p NJ Rev. WIN. JOHNSON;
Pastor.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
Card.playipp in Paris has become .

Card playing in Paris has become an
absolute passion among all classes. Cards
are played at all hours of the day and
night. In all the cafes, from the Cafe
Richie to the Taverne de Bagne, the game
goes on uninterruptedly. And not only
in cafes, but in the houses of rich and
poor alike. Those unfortunate mortals
who eau not get out OF Paris on Sundays
resort to the quiet excitement of card.
playing to pass the time. You may see
the concierges playing in the doorways,
and the milk-woman and the coster at il
on the pavement during the intervals Of
business. The passion dominates the
whole community, and, as money is
generally introduced in the game, it ex-
ercises demoralizing effect. This little
bit of explanation is necessary in order
to fully comprehend the fact that during
the last year the duty on cards in France.
which was first imposed by Henry III.
amounted to 2, 100000 francs-S10O, 0OC
An excess of $1,000 on the previous
year, More money is probably put OF
cards under the republic than in th'
century OF the Roi-Soleil, when Nine
Montespau lost 20, 900 ecus in one even
ing.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
Furnishing Incendiarism In China.

They have their own ways Of punish
ing crime in China. Incendiar,sm has
given much trouble in q Southern dis
trict of the country and penalty was
extemporized which will probably have
deterrent effect. A cul Lrit taken red
handed was placed during a long sum-
mer day in a cage, where his eyelids were
burned with lighted incense sticks and
hot incense dust was blown into his face
An official report states that the women
in the neighborhood, several of whom
had lost children IN the fires, we're espe-
cially active in adding to the severity Of
the punishment. -BrO0klyn Eagle.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
The Scientific WAY.

DR.. Benjamin Sharp, the naturalis:..
claims to have established the fact that
che eye, Of poisonous snakes have elm
'ical pupils, while in the harmless species
they are circular. Henceforth, Rentle
seader, when you take your walks abroad,
and snake crosses your path, don't get
frightened and run. Wait until he gets
near enough to see the whites Of his eyes
If the pupils are circular, you have no
need to fly; and If they should be clip
sical-why, then it would be too late to
run. Hence it Will be seen that the sci
entific il the only sensible manner OF
dealing with snakes. -BostOH TraHscript.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
Man.

What a.qeer combination Of cheek aud per
versity,
Insolence. pride, CAB impudence, vanity,
Jealousy, hate scorn, baseness, insanity,
Honor, truth, wisdom. virtue, urbanity,
Is that whimsical biped called man
Who can fathom the depths Of his innate de
pravityl
To-day he's all gayety, tomorrow all gray
ity.
Cor blowing his own horn, he has a propen'
sity.
Even under clouds Of singular density.
Oh, mystical clay-bank called man
He can be the source Of beastly brutality,
Re modest and meek. or indulge in hiaritr
Don airs and graces Of sanity totality,
Or equal the Old Nick In daring rascaiity,
This curious enigma called man
Nv. j. OfReardon, in Ltfa