The Russellville Democrat., 1890-08-21
Written for the DKnoCRAr.l
 THE SECOND BOOK OF THE EXODUS.
[E.plana.ory no.s. by the wrl.sr.l
BY rHGsrx.
CHAPTER II.

that they had been going blndly, and knew not the way, and they were alarmed and went straightway over and joined the hosts in the city of Democracy, which Is in the land of the Jeffersonians for they had now come nigh unto the land). And it came to pass as they journeyed, that Fizer commanded them to pitch their tents, and he went apart from them little way, into place that is called Eureka, in the hill country of Carroll, which is nigh unto the great tetrarchy of Missouri. And he went up into high mountain, for Clayton dwelt in a cave in the top of the mountain. Now when Clay ton beheld him annrs.s..--:.aaifig afar of, he ran :.SS meet him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, saying: "Art thou in health, my brotherT" Then said Fizer: "Yea, verlly; but l have very important to say unto thee" Say on," said Clayton. And Fizer answered him saying. 70, Clayton, my campaign funds hath become ex hausted, and my purse is emptled, and I fain would recruit them.'' (And thus the prophecy was fulfill. ed, which saith: "A fool and his money are soon parted." Then Clay ton filled his purse with an hundred shekels, 80 that it did bulge out at the sides like unto a monopolist's belly. And Fizer fell down upon his knees before him and worshipped him, saying "verily, my heart is filled with joy, most worthy master; my cup runneth over. Thou art surely a friend in need; if I dwell amld the lowly and humble, thou art there; if I make my bed in Democratic boarding house. thou art there; yea, though I walk in the valley of the shadow of political defeat, 1 need not fear, for thou art with me; thy shekels and thy 10000 republican votes they comfort me. Verify, these many shekels of silver are to me as mama in the desert" And Cla yton said "Sslah." and he besought Eli. ger to abide with him, and Fizer, being a-weary of the democratic hot shot l, and his limbs being heavy, he went Tn and staid with Clayton, and supped with him, and Clayton caused the fatted calf to be slain and bafbecued, and the wine was brought before them, and they ate, and drank and made merry, and all the things which they did that night are unwor- thy to be written in book. Now, it was exceeding late, even the elev- enth hour, when they laid them down to sleep; and Fizer fell into a deep sleep, and saw visions, and dreamed dreams. And in his vision he be- held one arrayed in fine raiment [gospel robes which had been dip. ped Tn pool of filth, see note F Tn first chapterl sitting upon great [gubernatorial throne, having in his hand 8 sceptre of corrupt poli- itics |, and his face shone as fine brass, and he beheld that it was his own image. Then he beheld in his night visions, mighty Eagle, seated upon cloud, whose wings clave as q two. edged sword, and holding pow. CT in his beak; and with him was a great host, which no man on earth could number. And the Eagle open ed his mouth, and prophesied. say ing: "Woe is he that sitteth upon the throne, for his days are few and of no consequence. Thou art weigh. ed Tn the balances of pubic opin ion and found considerably want ing. Because thou hast sacrificed thy high calling,thy honour and thy principle the latter of which never amounted to much, however, before the false god, Mammon, thy party shall be scattered even unto the four winds of the earth; thy name shall henceforth be by word in the land, and the U. L. Powell Clayton party shall be forgotten. Get thee behind me, thou hypocrite-thou whited sepulcher filled with dead mems bones" And in his night vision, Fizer beheld the throne shaken unto the foundations thereof, and his i'm age which sat thereon was cast to the earth and rent asunder. And Fizer was sorely grieved and deeply moved in spirit, and his dreams troubled him; and he awoke and was in great pain, for To! Clayto. nian had hun had opn,ttan h;,,, n n .l ar the fifth rib, and his eyes were filled with maggots, so that he could not see. And he arose and shook them from him, and went straightway out to take his leave, rejoicing that it was but dream. And Clayton did entreat him to ride in his fiery cha riot, and he gave unto him the Ten Commandments of the children of Clayton, which were graven upon 8 tablet of stone. And Fizer returned unto hls brethren. Now. while he yet fingered up in the mount, the people began to murmur and com
 plain of him, saying: "Who is this man., Fizer? Away with him. Let us offer sacrifices and make him our scape. goat" And the High Priest, Thomas, cast his little book among them, commanding them to eat there of, and they devoured it up; and when they had eaten it, their eyes were opened and they saw many wonders.
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