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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22

In the very select part Of Washington
there is g private hotel that has lately gone
through an earthquake all by itself. Had
the matter gone 8 little longer without be-
inc shaken up It might have resulted in
q very decided scandal. There appeared
not long ago at this place g very dashing
Young woman whose general appearance
was not withOu. suggestion of procliyitles
a tri1e rapid, vet whose demmely cast
down lashcs and subdued conduct seem
ed Co denOunce any such suspicion IS I'M
kind 10 lovely yet unprotected feminine
nature. There is g divinity of quiet and
arist0cratic cOmplacency hedging most Of
the inmates of this hotel in question, but
when the sons of the matrOns were found
paying -sOhcitous attention 10 the pretty
woman there began 20 be subdued re-
marks all ending with an interrogation
point Finally one of the young ladies Of
I the place came down in the front parlor
/ TO receive q caller. The back parlor was
dark and apparently uninhabited. Just
how it came out no one knows, but il was
/ discovered while the young lady enter
tanned her caller in the lighted front par
Tor, the young lady's brother had enter
tanned the charming unknown in the un-
lighted back parlor. Before breakfast
I the next morning the maids and matrons
held an Indignation meeting, and after a
short but emphatic interview with the
proprietor it was decided that the accom-
modations were too limited for the beau
tiful stranger, and being delicately in
formed thereof that individual took her
leave and the matrOns remained triumph
ant but severely shocked. l am told.
I however, that the same couple that occu-
pied the dark parlor were seen in Penn
/ sylvauia avenue the next evening.
MCC. LNGAN.
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PROLOGUE
The drawing room at nome. A chill
dren's party. They all gather around
Grsndpapa.
All
It's Baby's birthday. and Christm Day,
And so we re all going TO be Jolly and gay:
What shall we play? What shall we play
Oh, here comes Grandpa, Lett make him Say.
Grandpa
All my merry little men and maidens wee
so you want 10 frolic with poor old me.
Well birthdays day for the giving Of thanks
And having good fun ana playing fine FRANKS
The dear little rascal two years old,
As heavy as lead and as good as gold.
To show how glad we are that he's come
We should bray the trombons aad bang the
drum;
But we can't play them for we haven't the
means,
So what do you say to play Kings and Queens.
AIS
Oh, yes; on, yes Well be Kings and Queens.
Do tell US Just how We can fix the scenes.
Grandpa
Well. now the four stories Of our house I decree,
The four great Quarters OF the Globe shall be-
Americd shall have the parlor floor,
Because she is the grandest of the four;
Europe shall have the Bedrooms, all rep0se,
Where sovereigns freely lie and take doe.
isid shall have the torrid, irgld atLics
Suustroke al noon and in the night rheumatics
And Afri,c'S the kitchen door below,
Without II royalty would slarye, you know.
| so, oil you go Your Msiesties, on fancy plnlon
And reign my Mimic MOnarchs, in our Home
DOmiI ion.
They all retire TO robe
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Ful'yIdeu,iGed.

"OLawdn cried old Elder PsteTs, at re-
cent negro camp-meet;ng. "Hab marcy
on dat po' sistah sittin' undah dat big e.
lum tree-ds one wild de green dress sn'
red shawl an blue bonnet an wicked eye
an fat nose, Her VII De big brass buz-
yum pin on an all TO front teeth cut, an
otherwise humble as she kin we'll ba-good
Lawd hab marcy on hsr!'
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22
COPYRIGHT 1880.

The following parlor play can be per-
formed at q children's party without going
outside the home for costumes or scenery.
Il is a mild burlesque at the expense Of
European monarchs for the entertainment
OF yourg America:
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22

Eueline-Mamma will give her consent
only too quick when you ask her, but I'm
ofrsid psps viii cold off.
Jack-Whsi makes you think that: BE
has always been very friendly with me.
Eneliue-Yes, jack; but this is matter
of business.
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gyrHELORS DOOMED
-y 5lgIs HAySDONNBD THBIR
WARPAINT
Ss-r shes % tie Avaa1s-Ihe
Longer Wsa- H.sa-Hee.st
Their C1-sas FJ as Snug
SIS E7s-


humanity Is in a biz datteT OF
,, sad seascuable iOlity. II Is
,s, ides tina, this winter will,
.aadpoiut Of social dissipation,
hing tina, preceded it in the last
-.ion The Washington girls,
1ortsd and official, are in the
ressmsking Dress and posi-
Displaying the same are the all
spics. Pleasant avenue during
afternoons has already put on
-s ook. Congress is here, '
-. Washington, and every woman
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SCENE ".

Curtain rises on another bedroom throne
room. In the centre cradle from which
bsby Spain is being dragged down to the
front by the tombOy Kings of Italy and
HNl AID.
They pelt the King Of Spain with nuts
anG pinch him until he yells, then they
blame each other, pick quarrel and square
up for fight. Curtain.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22

Hrkias-I was in a terrible state Of
mind this morning, and went over 10 Ho-
bOkeu 20 commit sCicite.
Rcckfeller-Y0U dou'5 say What turn
ed Won from y0UT purpose
Harkins-I found that Hoboken was
wore than suicide.
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They all retire to robe. ]
sCENII

G nndbd.
Well first we visit our own native land,
America, the vast, the free, the grand.
And though he is not in our house a resident
III introduce you y cur hOnored President
fCurt3in rises, Scene interior OF White House.
President in center; grouped around are his lrJe,
al C0Rlr-Oh Gndi4nl Lon0hdlr LOng5oto the
sndy cowboy of Rhode Island, the statue OF
LIBER " is represented by Young lady.
President:
The President sm l. bat though l am so high
I'm still private citizen, no higher Ii lie claim.
Wha. raised me on the hill was the might
Peoples VI
And any one CT you, my boys, may get there Just
The Others bow to President. Old Collar Oh
comes forward.
Old CoHGr-oh:
See me heap BIZ collar
Ne heao too little dollar
Oh
Iuin long time native sguatter,
White man sell him heap tire-Water,
Xii. him braves, Gen take him daughter
lLOnqbqir comes forward
LOn0hdir:
King of the Cowboys am T.
HOrOic and tough, but shy;
At throwing the hatche none an loosen my
latchet
Ard l really can't ito If Try.
once I got fifty shots IN my breast,
Then Dulles dropped down in my chest,
When 1 sneeze they al. rattle and brighten the
cattle
But that's nothing to US in the West.
Here old caH1r-oi, disguised, rushes up and
drags L0Hgtalr in corner to scalp him. Cur
talu.l
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me, and will try and fulfil my promise to

me, and Will try and fulfil my promise to
your mother?"
Kathleen knew her heart as woman,
told Jack that if he wished to have her
with all her faults, abe would make him a
true and loving wife.
The two Mrs. Randall became great
friends. They were both leaders in society,
though Kathleen never neglected her poor.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22

handful of nuts and candy out of his big
pockets; hands them to Bismarck and
Moltke, who present him with bits Of
string and an old pocket-knife; they nod
condescendingly to audience. Curtain.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22
Love. sweet Confession.

well, how did you enjoy Newport this
GUNNER
Immensely. I wss given seven en-
gaeement rings and only had 10 return
three Of them"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22

Baby is brought in in regal pOmp and
state, the President crowns him with a
garland. All the ex-SOvereigns Go hon.
age TO him, and pay their respects to the
President, who shakes hands with them as
they file before him CURTAIN.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22
SCENE VII.

TCurtain rises. africa the kitchen.
King Hi Cookalorua; queen Chloe -patrie-
toriG; and Lord High admirable Porter Of
The Flint
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22

King III COOkdl0rifn.
Ha hal Ho, no White folks, 30 see
De President Boss o. dis realm In me.
Ise de darkies 'nointed Royaltee-
Gran che: HI Cookalorum,
The other two scream with laughter, ending
with jig step.
Ise de High Chief washup in de kin dom OBJ de
Sing lor, sweet resperl
shines UP dc griddles TN does all de fancy
stitchin',
Sing & right bright matn in lie mornin'.
Who's dat hOllerin
amt gwine a fOllerin
No mighty stuck up niggers when dey puts on
white folk airs,
An forgets der proper kin 'doms right below de
kitchin stairs;
Some Cuiled folks is got too proud 10 kneel an
SING l0io, siceet respfrl
An right bright matin in de m0rnin'
The other two do a jig in sheer deliri' N OF
delight
Admirable Porter, of1s Fiat.
Use oe Porter oh de Flat
Use de Janitor as we'll
runs de Elevator,
I'm gOiu' soon TO cater.
An sometimes Use de Waiter.
An dey calls me Jumbo Thumb,
Bum-a-rum
The three all dance round hand in
hand. Curtain.
"a great noise IS heard outside, and all
the Kings, Queens and COurtiers come
rushing IN with broken crowns and ragged
robes
LibGW
Nv well beloved children, o er you all
May Heavens best, brightest blessings ever fall.
In this your Kingdom OF the Home see
The nOblest symbol of your Land 50 free,
imerfcd for americans the home.
Haven of peace for Pilgrims forced 10 roam
Fr IN LANDS by tyranny and ills opprest
To tn s, where toll wins wealth and happy rest.
This day we celebrate Joyous scene
Ding Demos weds Columbia, his Queen.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22

PozzONI's Complexion Powder produces
q soft and beautiful skin; it combines every
element Of beauty and purity.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22

A4C AcbA lhnlllCh W A44' --''~ - @N-Ni -
also his courtiers.
King Of ITALY:
Singa song OF sovereisDs, hucklebeIry pie,
Here's the smallest member OF our royal tami y
] u'dn't b baby If / was Rim OF spain!
Can't hold up an umbrella TO save his htl'
regnl
TO SPIN Come, cousin, pipe up TIA Ia! ira la
Jigeity joggity-
KING Of Spain: Nina, ah-ma-mal
King ri ItGlV:
Right about fight about-high k.ckapool
Flpperty lopperty- 49, 100,
King Of Spain: BOo-Hoo BOO-HOO.
Hing Of Holland
H there! no there Sure as I'm Dutchmau,
GU may shake baby or grown up king toe
much mani
Rough handling isn't good for royal const
tuition,
And it only can be stopped by show of manly
resolution.
TO SPAIN Did UNI do, lovey dovey, pity icklC
sing
Dancey baby diddy.
King Of Spain: Ubble-ubbl-ool
Tsdr:
You're the Yankees from afar,
We'll, YOU know NEE I'm the Tsar,
In the snow your heads must bow
or YOU II hear me growl bowwow.
Chorus shrinkle shrinkle, happy Tsar
How we envy what you are.
HE kicks his courtiers out Of his way
strides of rudely, slips and falls. Cur
tain.
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SCENE VI.

Curtain .ises; scene, curtained divan,
centre, Sultan Alroun Mi-Hat, sultans
Fatti-mi, Grand Vizier, Turks, Circas-
slams, etc
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SCENE II.

OOl--N1- II.
Curtain rises; q grand Bedroom repre-
senting England. Bed turned into can
opied throne, seated on it Queen Victoria
brass poker sceptre and glass orb. On
each side stands a sailor, with ship in
hand; a Scotchman, an Irishman, Welsh
man, Canadian, an Australian, Hindoo,
appropriately costumed. Around the room
other tahlesux representing king having
his head chopped off; a coronation scene;
Richard III. in delirium, etc. Queen Vic
toria Eises, bows, and sings the following,
her courtiers join in chorus.
Victoria:
I love my native England, It's palaces and
shrines
I love its lordly oaks and lowly ivy that en-
I love its gallant folders and its sons who roam
But the doaes that hsllow England's life are
desrer still TO me
Chorus. The homes Of Merry England.
CorOnet and crowns may yet be top
pied down,
But never the homes Of dear old
England
Chorus The queen Of merry, merry England.
Our dear old Queen OF England
Through smiles and through tears,
for fifty fateful years,
She has been good Queen TO dear
old England
1She receives the homage of her cour-
tiers, kisses them all, they all bow, then
curtain.
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Chorus. With making the leds
IL 81 4 % II.

[Sultan grows furious and orders hls
Vizier to submit to the bastnado, which is
duly inflicted; the rest fly. Curtain.
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SCENE LII.

OIENL III.
TCurtaiu rises; another bedroom turned
into throne room; the Emperor in mill
tary uniform, supported by Bismarck,
Moltke, and other soldiers
Emperor Of GT7RonE
live III a schloSs,
I ride big boss
never 60 short OF a dime.
I've nuts always handy,
I've carloads of candy,
I've an emperoarious time.
Chorus. Yes. he is such dandy
With peanuts and candy
And we're sll having such good time.
They humbly salute him. be pulls
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CHARACTERS:
-Scenes IN
PROLOGUE

EUROPE ASIA, AFRICA AND AMERICA.
Smaller children cOstumed as COurtiers etc
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This ends our royal programme for the day.
II needs no moral, but will say this
Monarchs don yet mOnopOlize all bliss,
But changing my tune) we must crown our iun
By crowning the Heir, the sunny wee son,
So behold your Monarch, his banner IN
fur ed
Vr,-o PAp1- TuF KrNcc, OF THE KINGS OF
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Sul,dn. I'M all serene at present.
live in the Gre cent,
tOotle my Golden Horn;
And when my Turk won't attend to his work,
/ knock Of his head with scorl.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22

She receives the homage of her cour-
tiers, kisses them all, they all bow, then
curtain.
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SCENE V

Curtain rises; bedroom; all the furni-
ture covered with sheets to represent enowi
tiny tObOgean from bed TO floor for baby
the Tssr muffled up to his nose in furs, as
also his cnurtiers.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22

KING BABY, THE KING OF THE KINGS Oh
THE WORLD.
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He kicks his courtiers out OF hls way;
strides of rudely, slips and falls. Cur
tain
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"a great noise is heard outside, and all
the Kings, Queens and COurtiers come
rushing In with broken crowns and ragged
rohee
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-22

| Well first we visit our own native land,
america, the vast, The free, the grand
And though he is not in our house a resident,
III introduce you - cur honored President.
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Here old C1H7r-oi, disguised, rushes up and
irags L0Hgtair in corner to scalp him. Cur
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King III C0okGl0rum:
Hs, hal Ho, no White folks, 30 see
De President Boss o. dis realm in me.
Ise de darkies nointed Royaltee-
Gran chez HI COOka Drum,
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Indian :onrtiu EiIIo.

Johnson Sides nn.i Captain Sam a. the
Pyramid H"Scryiion, met here the Inii-
nna from Wells who had in charge Alec.
the Indian "hn she. his hro,hor-il. Ia :
some tune nso n; 7, auo. In til. couuc: I
1t appearing thnt the shooting grew out
o! II dru ken Tow, and tie wouuIpd m.
dian Is recovering. they agreed - let
Alec 50 on his promise TO help to m,niu-
tain his Yictini and never to dr;ml; a Il
get into tronL!c again; If Lo did La
would never sc: of again. johnson
Sides a"d CAItrm Sam icpuo ali. aud
especially Officers. t. stop druuAcnmesE
AMOR" Indians and 30 hep them to be
law nLiIi1g pyoi lc.
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An nNCICoIiiV yISitor.

a few gits since nh cnormcus wild
cnt entered the chicken house cfC. W.
Grover Jr., Nt Fair Play, aud killed
evory fowl Oh tho promises. Charl, y
writes:
81 wen to tho chicken house in Il O
morning ~ usual to ',cl tn, chicl,ra.
stopped inside without lookini W. NJ d
go % tho middle VI Il house when mn
enormous wild od 81 rang from n box TO
the door, turned around aud showed bia
tcoth. My hair stood on end; felt SUI O
That ho would spring upon me; but at. +
n liltlo while no sPrnug away aud LETT
mo i'll possession OF tho icll nnd de,d
chickens, much to my relief"
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ASsrmhly'n ~ CoryelI has introduced
" bill providing tgr Superintendent Of
schools for Elko county with saluy
Of $l,@1O year. II is d"ul tTul il nn
Act providing for such uGi.cr in cn.
county Of the State il constitutional. but
whether it il or no; it i II safe two I,
one bet thgt il will not pass. Th.re
seems to he determination on the rart
Of majority OF our Legislators to con-
sign to ignominious Il nth my measure
intended to foster the public schooIs Of
tho State, or any portion OF it. There
Is no hope that anything viii be done
for tie benefit Of our public schools
during tho present session OF the Lrgis-
laturc.
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Ono moro wock nnd Grover Cleveland
VIII NJ 'rch ilh from tho White House.
M" "thc place which onco knew him
Rhnll know him no moro forever. "
"o believe hin to 10 honest, but very
indiscrcct on account Of hia iyuoroncc
oi tho cSiont OF tho United states
wh'ch Ito sooms to have thought wns
"o""ucd by the limits Of tho State Of
VOW York There are other PORTIONS Of
tho Union which nro onli,Iol tone muc,,
consideration ns 10 tho Empire State
foacc TO hi' oicnginous nn,topv
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Reno dealers in Louisiana Lottery
tickO,s hayo concluded 10 abandon tho
business. Lot everyone IN. the State
decide Oh n similar course and Nevada
will save many Thousands Of do,lnrs
each year. II woulI be God. send 10
tho State If the whole business could
DO stopped.
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Trainp-Hou gave mo IA counterfeit s. bill
fcw moments nEo
Practical JoEcr-lloi hci hc!holhoI Found
II Out, Ghi
"NeS, sir, aud on my information an officer
Is now looking for you. Gim'mc a. in good
money and I'll throw 'cm oil tho track.
Thanks. In, tal'-Ncw Yorl Weekly.
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She Didn't Fancy Climb Men

Brother to S!stcrl-l aay. ais, want 10 In
troiGco 10 you particular friend of mine
10 IS swell and great club man.
Sister twhLslcrS bIciJ-Oh, don't, Jack
you Know how dctcSt these silly club men
What clnb does ho belong toi
Broihcr-Thy New NOrh Baseball club
S!Sier-Oh, introduce him ut once. shall
be delighted 10 meet lin. Tho Euuch
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Tie Rono Gazette properly snys:
Business (?) mtn who soni away for
their letter aDd billhtad4 have no right
10 ucplnin nJod, people who huy their
groceries. dry goods, etc., outside Of
their own town.
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Ifnw SIip CnmrI,i Him.

Mr.. Niccfollow DO sou plny or sing. Miss
Dr Sweet
Miss DO Swcct-No, Mr.. Niccfclow, have
been Kept so busy helping mother that have
mover had tmo for music.
"Misa DO Swcgtl Malrcli ioyo you. Hc
miBcl"-- New York Wcchly.
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He'll Fee; THAT wny ,i,r, I.,,cr.

Young Mnn-Do sou mnSo any reduction
for Eoo,ls purchased in Qmantitcsi
JcwClCr tfInilinGlyl
Young Man-ThCn Eivo itic dozen Of
your cheapest engagement rings ! am going
TO 1.-Two IN salt Lako City, aud feel that It
IL necessary 90 cconOmizc -Jcwclcr's Weekly
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White Pine News:--Asscmblyman
isiol u made II Lard aud successful fight
in the House lust week against thc Sem
"to hi to transfer $4,000 from Ito
Gcn'rnl School Fund TO tho University
Fund. llo vas right; not dollar
should he takou from our School Fund
for any purpose but tho maintenance Of
the public RchUula.
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Saving the Audicncc Trouble.

Saving the Audience Trouble.
Young PIaywright--D Did you witness my
tragedy last night, CharIcyi
ChUrloy--Oh, yes
Young rIaywriSht-W What did you think
Of killing oR all tho characters in the last
Gcti
Charlcy-It wns n good idea, chappic, bc
cauAa II you hadn't kilieI them or tGo audi
cnco would. The EpJch.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1889-03-03

Nevada potatoes nic drug in tho
market this scnSon. California has bc, n
reinforced by Orogon, mud Nevada potr-
toes eau hardly 10 sold nt npy price.
Bo'idoS tho railroad company charge Sc
per ton freight from Reno TO Sacramc, =
to. Ia tho condition Of the market ,hcy
ought - reduce oro.hult..-LROno Jour
mi.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1889-03-03
4 WcIi nrcsscd l,nnh lrd.

iIc-Suppoao NO go by tho w, x. nnd Y
limo II H. said 10 havc n beautiful road bri
Sho-- Scs, know IL must look perfectly
charming for saw by tho paper. tho other
day, TINT II Ind Just boon lifted ont with
million now tics. Burlington FREQ l'rcsa
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1889-03-03
LIGHT hH!O AIRY.
Iho :i.rl FONT.

INo tired IODt.
The potter SIDui ~ ui~ ,!;.iiy v0T!;.
Oii'- itG;irTt IJrsi ,:a the l.rtu!i,d
Tie oiIT "It!I iirSrr ;'.G,i.II. -;,rGl.
Turning IiS swirl wu.-.l r,.laI
Silent wt' stu,sl ir7-i,!,' nIHi t.lgrr,
Wairhtus the u-.ttrSs EuVC.
TIL my iris''ii ssiia! Iuw "a pijyIrg vo!cS
How tird hts foOt uliIyt tbs
Thr p,itcr never Ira,rUSi IN IIIs WORK,
S.Ia:iHg IIr wOa.iGJu!s tIills;
Twas only a csI:uiisrl Hover pot,
i!uI rcTftr't Ia i.iSlIiuiliug
Slowly tic r,!iss,rI hi. Iiaiirut eyes
With hn;Hrly Truth inspired
''EO uIaGI!I. IL iSn the font that kicks
Tic ouc that stands gets tired"
-Tnr Continent