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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02
WHIT Can | D. b st RM d
THIS compIaiat?

Iweuld hike 20 appear in my former
role.
Iuouid like 70 b man again in the
enjoyment Of q! my pouera-
To those with this desire ne can only
say, 20 as once - DR.. 8. Clay Toad. Is
North Division strsst. Grand Rapida.
Mich. His success - nnsurpssssd; his
remedies toempoandsd and cold only
BY himsstf) are doing more for the
public than eli the various iszns and
pathies combined.
Ii could not be othsrwise, he viii an
derstand your complaints and wlil give
you saeh remedies only as viii immedi-
ateiy remove the cause Of the CON-
plants aud restore your lost strength
and vigor.
You will stay we'll. there can be no
react on. as he does not give nerv,nes
(depresznts) or nerve sglmulants.
You will therefore remain perma-
nently we'll.
Thousands throughout the country
are every day tesisfying 70 DIR. s. Clay
Todd's wonderful success IN curing
them. after they had tried from three To
. dozen other physicians without relief.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

the failure. Ard Is Ieayss hs pAstaess
heiplssnly q - uaerev 81 the aErevs Of
pubic rsproaeh snd coaiempt, and
drags INTO temporary dAgraos the un-
sullled names OF hls relxllves- To him
remorss u assaaged BY the kindly in
tsrfszeacs Of nature which has turned
his brain into the gloom OF insanity.
Not 80 With his brother, Cyrus w.
Field. Upon him fsils the full weight
Of the family dlshonor. II 10
said that to save il. the great
fiasncisr contempiates yielding hls
fortune 70 pay the liabilities OF his
dishonest brother. rhn be should not
do out of sentimental regard Tor fam
lily name. The family 10 no more
responsible for the rascalisy # the now
insane member of il than 10 Edwin
Booth for the dastardiy act OF his
brother Wilkes. That Ed~srd Field
robbed his creditors aud ruined his
partners is disgrace aud it cannot be
curei nor removed by any act of his
family. IL Involves neither the hon.
esty nor the integrity OF any member
of the family. They will remain in the
estimation Of the public just ~ worthy
of confidence as they are today, or ~
they ever have been. Heroic sscrifices
are sometimes commcndable and fire.
quensiy ridiculous. To pay the debts
OF dishonest rascal because he is a
relative invites others TO do the SAME.
Let Edward Field safer the contumely
and shame he dcserves-the family
ought not and will not share in the
opprobrium. One black sheep in \
family will not blacken all the Other
members. The present illness of Cyrus
w. Field was no doubt precipitated by
the scandal his brothers acts &C.
casioned. He will have the sympathy
Of the people.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
Pswsrs.-rhs ~. Mi.ssrels.

1OWoIe- nO 0sS A4tuestcASs
Primrose & West made their annual
appearance last night before an I'M
mense audience. The enthusiasm
which greeted tho "leaders" was gen.
uine--if not irresistible for the fact
that their show Is better, brighter than
ever. The floral first part was the pref
test and the most attractive they have
yet invented. A bower of flowers is an
appropriate surrounding for the tender
sentimental songs which these Ministries
sing. JaIsen's medley. Lewis "Com-
rades," Natus' "MemoIrs of the Past"
were all popularity received, while Oak
lands Little Darling Good Bye" was
the vocal hit of the evening. Billy
Emerson was not down on the house
bill, but he was on the stage and rem
dered "Goldcn Bells" provoking de-
lightful entertainment with his dialect
and limitations. George II. PrimrOse's
"The Swell' is still neat and captivat-
ing. The march Of the Red HUI s,rs''
under the direction of w. II. West was
one of the most enjoyable diversions Of
the evening. The negro sketch LOG
Cabin Nelghbors" participated In by
Primrose, Dooley, Jansen and Quinn
was presentation of minstrelsy legiti-
mate and simon pure. Drummond
and Stanley do musical act that is
novel and new. The greatest surprise
Of the evening was the Borani brothers
whose feats in contortlon certainly sur
passes anything in that line that has
been presented here. They are mar
wells. The performance ended with q
funny sketch entitled TROUBLES in
BIackville." The verdict of the au-
dience certainly endorsed Primrose 4
West az the true leaders in this style Of
entertainment.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02
TALES or THE GOAT.

Little Johnny Has Something to Say
About the Adventures 81 One II Them
One time there was o young cote
wich felt butty, and there was ole
ram witch lay in the road, half a sleep,
. chune his end. says Little Johnny
in the San Francisco Examiner. The
cote nc he'd been shet up in O. pastor ol
his life, an had never saw a ram, an he
scd TO his sister. the cote did: lyon jest
stan still and sec Iao whipe TINT freek
of the face OF the crth."
So tho cote he went M before the
ram an stompt his feet an shulse his he'd
real friteae. but the ram he didn't git
up. but only jest KEEP chime his cud
and wotehed out between his lashes.
Bime BY the cote he backed of IN toke
run, and then arose MP in the air on
cum down with his he'd on the rams
he'd, wack! Tho goto's head was
busted, but the olo ram he never wank
his oy. Then the ole rara he smiled
with his mowth, and sed to the butter.
gotes sister: "Pears to me, miss, that
kangaroo Of yourn il nity careless
where he lites. he come gum dastcd near
maxim me swollcr my cud."
! The ole rams Is the petrarchs Of the
Aockx, and the she ones Is you, but
She labm it CANDLES innocent and 4
billy respecl<ted.
= Ny father he say that man wich work
for Mister Brckly, paintin his bous in
Livmorc an putin up barb wire fences
: Is labms, too, but now Mister Buckly has
gone to Candy and they will have to Be
brought up by hand. Uncle Ned. witch
can make poetry jest like Missus plunSet
IN Mister Shakspeer, he has made some
about Mister Buckly and has wrote il
out for me, an here it u, spellin an oil,
est as il 6ode from his brains.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

An italian author, Ernesto zenuti, In
an article entitled "Amcricanisizno
Florentino," In which he shows . re-
variable appreciation Of the charms Of
the American girl, defines Irritation as
"a fascinating aud delightful form of
intimate friendship between beings of
. different scx. In which there IL much
of tenderness, much affection, much Coz
quetry. but In which there Il not-must
not bc--s spark OF real. true love. The
Italians," he adds, whether from The
influence Of climate, temperament or
educatiop. cannok ,irt.~
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

Aosk snd panier. Tie vA1.ss whss ~
collsss each Gay = estinatea - tive
thoas>nd pounds sterling
Assnredly onsrhah the world dos noe
know how he osheR hal< hyes- o.
course. the condificns Of Paris LIE are
exceptional Popsistion y very close,
tie I'll koases are crznraed with N
habitsnts; there ere no gardens. IS with
us--thsrs are bu1 The houses nd IL
atree4k
The PSyixians have . way 81 empty
ing ali kinds Of lumber and refrss into
the streetn. and thea the Tagpickers
exther in their harvest A une h found
for everything and netanorphosis
never ceasea All the details arc inter
eating. though some are rather dis
turbing.
Raes. Of course. 50 70 make paper;
broken glass b pounded and serves a.
the coating for sand or emery paper;
bones, after the process Of cleaning and
cutting down, serve to make nail
brushes, tooth brushes and fancy but
tons; little wisps OF women's hair ara
carefully unravcicd and do duty for
false hair by and by. Mems hair col
lected outside the BARRIERS serves az
filters through which sirups are
strained; bits of sponge are cut up and
used for spirit lamps; bits OF bread. u
dirty, are toasted end grated ard sold
to tho restaurants for spreading on
hams and outlets. Sometimes they ere
carbonizcd and made into tooth powder.
Sardine boxes arc cut mp into tin sol
diera or into sockets for capdlesticks- A
silk hat has whole chapter OF I'D
ventures In store for it.
All this wogk employs regiment OF
ragpickers. numbering close on to
twenty Thousand. and each earning
twenty pence to half = crown day.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

tain ofkesrs OF the former in The at
most good faith and Il was accepted BY
the latter company This proposition
was altogssasr unsaslsfsctory 10 . ma
lonty Of the members of the Masonic
company and they expressed their dis
Approval in = very pronounced manner.
That's ola there was 10 II. and there is
need fer no ordinations nor re-erimi-
nations. The Aasousc mutual viii re-
Organic and try To be succesafuI.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

The failure Of The great house of
which Edward Field VS. the head
startled the whale business world. The
deliberate dishonesty and cunning
sreAch~ry of The man Are without par.
siiel. he held bic head high in society.
wss rated responsible in banking
circles. stood ss = pillar ia the church
and sill he SO financial hypocrite. .
social hyens and . sneakinx coyote in
she church. HE p~enlssions and
shsev.ries we're bold IN Themselves. pet
be nd sshinS . good family name 10
ply his nefsrisus schemes Ire true
character 10 revealed ey The erssn Of
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

The Detroit Journal has been sued
for libel. The complainant alleges that
he WAS injured by the publication Of =
telegram constructed BY the architect
OF the "fske" department. The Jour-
nal no doubt was deceived - 70 the
character of the telegram aud will b.
able to show the entire absence of NAL.
ice. The fake artist Is growing to be
both . tiresoms and expensive nuis-
snce.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02
Catarrh Cured.
HAVE YOU cATARRh7

Have you pains over the eyes1
Are your eyes wafery7
Have you . dry cough every night
Are you sick ~ the siomscb7
IL there . continuous dropping Of
mucus in the hack Of your throat,
You can be cured quickly and per-
manentiy by Or. 6. Clay Todd, IS North
Divisson sfreet, M stairs. rooms l. land
q, GrandRspids, Mich. Call OF write,
free, at Office. or by mail. Medicines
cent everywhere.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

ST. PAUL b very savloas Of Mime
A2oiis because the latter BY her charms
captured the republican conyension
and il nov bestowiag her sweetest
smiles upon the democratic committee
to secure the other CONVENTION. Minnie
10 decided dirt, very pretty grl
withal. and il 10 not TO be maryeled at
that the Saint should harbor . twlnge
Of Jealousy &C her winning Waya
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02
Consumption Cured
IN HASTINGS, MICH.

Dr.. s. Clay Todd. Grand Rapids
Dear Sr:-I am well. You can put
any testimonial in print that you want
70 for ] bad everything.
MEs. w. l.. AIIeEo.
State Street. Hastings, Mich.
Oct. "a. 1891.
EorE-Ars. Allgeo had Consumption,
Iubercular Consumption, with ali its
complications. and Was cured by DIR. :.
Clay Todd. after her case was gwen up
~ hopeless by her physicians, family
and friends.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

The treasury department seems to be
ct loss 70 tell what articles are anti
quities. and therefore entitled to be
admitted into the country free of duty.
II the treasury wants to find out what
antiquities are, it has only to take .
look around the departments of wssh-
ingson and inspecs some Of the old
office-hoiders.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02
General Mention.
The first matinee of the week will be
given at smiths today.

given at smiths today.
Yesterday recorded . large atten-
dance at Geary's Worlds Museum.
The curio hall is always interesting,
but the clever acting and singing and
dancing of the nidgets IN the theater
Is great source Of delight to the ladies
and children who are attracted to the
museum in large numbers.
Charles Gaylcr's play Lights and
Shadows" will receive its first Grand
Rapids representation at Powers to-
night. The story is located in New
York, the characters of today and the
production will be enhanced with con-
sistent and suitable scenery and such
realistic effects as make plays strongly
interesting and probable. "Llghts and
Shadows will continue for the balance
of the week with matiEe. on Saturday.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

The West in 1892 will have 10 be con-
tent with the second place on the DEM
ocratic national ticket. New York
probably Will secure the first place, rs
il has always done since the war. When
the democracy has any really valuable
favors to bestow, the East or South gets
shem. The speakership never comes
20 the West when the democrats fill the
offioes.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

IT u reported that Cnih will neither
Apologize nor pay an indemnity. II
this be true. Chill may as we'll prepare
for thorough drubbing At the hands
of Uacle Sam.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

Tas Englisn and seAi poachers missed
u after ell. The London market 10 re-
ported overst0cksd. and prices are low
Or than they were last year.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

LAKE MICHIGAN Was 30 low yesterday
that the Chicago water works pumps
could not keep up the supply. 1t was
lover than ever before known. IL this
snail continue there will be an awful
strain put on the capacity of the Nil
waukee breweries.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

TnE wEAraza today will b. generally
fair and warmer; "Wednesday bEssk and
and high southwesIefiy wsnds on the
lakea
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

Ell BELIEVE We can build faster and
better steamers in America than they
can in Great Britain or in Germany"
30 says Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, the
greatest iron and steel producer in the
world.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

The United States has the largest
stsam shovel in the world. II weighs
fifty-six tons and 10 used in scooping
out phosphstes FRONT the earth on
Johns island, near Charleston. The
gigantic machine can dip down ten feet
and scoop three and one-half cubic
yards Of phosphate every minute.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

THxKx kegs Of powder and arifle will
buy . g,ri OF any axe or style Of pr
soual beauty aud ena-ms, On the ivory
cosst of Wess. Africa.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

THE Pzrnelhtes IN Ireland declare
that the soul of Parnell shall 90 march
ing on, like that OF John Brown. The
paper they have established in Dublin
proclalms war TO the knife on the
enemies Of their lost leader.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

THE furniture workers Of Philadel-
mia are about TO unite in . demand
for . pine-hour day. They will BE-
ieine BY the upholstsrers aud kindred
lrxdss.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

eff your son asked for bread would
you give him sione?"
"lf you are SICK and depend on 4
physician for relief. would he give you
poison"
In order to elevate the profession We
will give few
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02
Dr.S.C|ay Todd
The Famous Specialist
Office and 0ispensary,
16North Division Street
Up STAIRS.
Rooms 4, 3 and 4,
Grand Rapids, Michigan


DIR. Todd charges LEES and cures
quicker than any other physician.
II you have tried other doctors with
only hope 10 in Or. S. Clay Todd.
DR.. 8. Clay T"dd's medicines are al
freshly prepared toy TIE Doctor in per-
son, every day but Sundays.
DIR. &. Clay Todd can be consulted
free of charge At hs Office, or by letter,
every day but SundayA
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

MuRAr HALsrEAp has sailed for Eu-
rope. He will visit all the principal
cities of the continent. including Rome,
Berlin and Vienna. This is his seventh
or eighth trip across the Atlantic. 1t 10
his purpose to write letters for his pa
per, the Standard Union, of Brooklyn.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

Ir would b interesting 70 know what
there 10 in the climate of California TO
make men BALD and cause their tseth
70 decay and fall out, but 90 far only
The fact 10 known, the cause remaining
undiscovered. The thing itseIf - pain
fully prominent Every one wac goes
TO San Francisco cannot help observing
how many young men from twenty five
10 City years there are who are par
ely srl completely bald. and the dem
tists have harvest ell the year round.
The CalforniAns would like to have il
explained. for knowing . cause 10 the
Ne NJ thing to providing remedy.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02
NOTES OF THE DAY.

The water in Lake Ontario IL said 70
Be at the lowest level ever known.
A couple named Block was arrested
1t Bay City, Mich. for passing coun-
terfeit $50 gold certificates.
The striking miners Of Pas Dc Calais.
France, have returned to work About
1900 Of them were idle two weskA
The First national bank Of Damaris-
Gotta. Me-, which suspended after the
Maverick crash at Boston. resumed
payment on Monday.
After January the Illinois Steel
Company will begin tho use Of crude
oil instead Of coal in its padding fur
naces 1T Bay View, Wis
The arm Of j. Olksnheimer. Of Du-
buque, L., will soon begin the manu-
fscture Of white ensmeled pottery BY
. process hitherto known only In Ger.
many.
At Sun Prairie, Wis, Sunday the
Congregational church was destroyed
by ERE. the fames breaking ous short.
IL after the service began. Loss ~.
900: insurance, si.5oo
II II rumored that the Husoteu eOv
eminent Is about to issue decree pro-
hibiting the expectation Of horses
from Russia This. IL IL thought, indi.
Gates that the Russian government 10
preparing for war in the near fpture.
~. siegfsied- . men Der Of the French
chamber Of deputies. said Monday that
n the United states would diminish the
duties on silks. woolens sad cottops .
reduction Of french duties o. Ameri-
can imports would readily Be- gran 4
While navvies were 81 work on exes-
vations in connection With . new rail-
way from Elbing 10 Miswalds. Ger.
many. they cane upon the skeletons OF
hundreds OF men. mingled with which
were numerous implements 81 war II
is believed that the eorpses are thess Of
soldiers who fell in battle at The tine
- a.. fas< p.-s<fee invasion.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

Corea has famous ''noatine Stone. /"
Il stands, O. scans 10 stand, in treat Of
the palace erected in its honor. Il IL
IN irregular cube Of great bulk. II APP
pears 20 Be reseing % tbs ground, free
from supports On Ill sides; but, strange
10 Say, Two men - opposi*e ends of .
rope may pas IL under the stone with
ont encounteeing any etstscle what
ever. Corea Also hes . '.hct stone, .
which. from remote aRsa hss lain
Flowing with hsst - Ne top 81 hixh
hill
Delaw.re 1nassas Draw Their Money.
GvruauE, o. r.. Dee 1. - Indian
Agent Dennst hes tegua payment ia
Che Delaware Indians Of e4s.. 600.
Every nsn, vensa snA child In the
Riss received sS4A
osss. ~ csvs fs~s cessssA.
For . long series Of years the manu-
fauctsrsf of Dr.. 6sGss Cstssrh Remedy,
Who are thoroughly responaoae, hnsn.
ciaily, - any one can easily ascestsin
by proper inquiry, have oasred.
through nearly every newsp1per IN the
land. 8 s&Andiag reward Of 500 Tor .
eAee Of na&al catAfrh, no nnassef 6ov
bad or how Iong st&sdinE. when they
cannot cure. The remedy = did BY al
drueGisse ~ only 50 centA II y mid.
soothing. elesnsines deodoriEnE, ANTI
s>ptse and healing.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

TEE corn gamblers suffered . "pinch"
in the Chicago marke. Monday and
like their ''tin-horn" prototypes Of the
faro layout, squealed and appealed to
the courts An injunction was secured
by one Of the WORTHLESS on the plea that
the price had been unnAturally ad-
vxuced.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

.ssarland'' stoves ard ranses cook
focd and warn rooms fos nAny nil
hone
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

ana have never received the least bensaf from
the many soeslled cafarrh curcs OF late
have been taxing Hoods 6Arsapaxtlia ana csa
honestly say thai ara certainly improved
know Hoods sarsspasiila 70 be good me1i.
eiae." II. A. 6koseE. Athol. Mass
II have used Hoods Sas sApariisa for Catarrh
aud received permanent bsaeet fxen Il"
J. y. HussAEp. etrestsr. Ill
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Is the best blood purifier The best nerve
helper. the best strength builder. Try IT,
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02
VALUABLE PARTISAN auBoisA

vNss es-vn<s ~ t,>s ws~ss - - opsns
rreocA copss.A
A c-rfcns series 81 statistics ssts1.
rrhes the vsiue 81 - Yefuss 81 Ne
Paris ssreeta he 6rures seem iosrsd-
die. and show shsA Ne rAgpsckers dr.
charge dsty - prixns<y imsossasss.
ssys the PAL Mall 0~eetee. WerkinR
e ni61k 1uu unr1w O. saeltEA1l vi
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

Ir would appear that = considerable
degree Of unnecessary enthusiasm
as aroused over tue proposal made 10
merge The Nsscnic Mususl Renefss 80
socistscu INTO me Mutssl Reserves Fssd
Life association Of Nsw York. 50
sriy - one may - abs 70 Judge
frou the facts nste pnstic, plain
businsn srooosssiou ~as made By GER
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

Arr1.ss 20 10 Europe this fall from
the United States and Canada ~ the
rate Of loo. 900 barrels . week. More
% frem Canada and Nova Scotia than
from Ameries. Michigan apples used
20 srisa frsm 50 cents 10 u . harriet
more than any other apples in the
market, "a account Of their richness
and flavor. but they have been some
what Of . failure during ths past two
years There is no accounting for the
change. Perhaps some ons will be
able 70 tell ua The demecrsts un-
doubfesily viii saddle she cause upon
the republican ADMINISTRATION.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-02

DAnx ga SUNDAY. 0as Yeas $3.50
DAILu aAa SUNDAY, Three Months f-5o
SUNDAY. Ons rsar. SO
WEkKLY. Oss lear lIe0
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-11-07
Special Announcement.

We have made arrangements with
DR.. b. J. Kendall CO., publishers of
ga Treatise on the Horse and his
Diseases" which will enable all our
subscribers to obtain copy of that
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address enclosing two cent stamp
for mailing the same) to DR.. b. j.
Kendall Co, Enoshurg Falls, Yer
mont. This book is now recognized
as standard authority upon all dis
eases of the horse, as its phenomenal
sale attests, over four millions copies
having been sold in the past ten
ten years, sale never before reach
ed by any publication in the same
period Of tine. We feel confident
that our patrons will appreciate the
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selves of this opportunity of obtain
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1t is necessary that you mention
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Use. +" This offer will remain open
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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-11-07
The Undertow.

You hadn't ought to blame man for
things he hasn't done,
Fer books he hasn't written, er fer fights
he hasn't won;
The waters may look placid on the sur
face all around
An yet there may be under tow a-keep-
in OF him down.
Since the days of Eve an Adam, when
the fight OF life began,
1t amt been safe, my brethren, fer to
lightly judge a man;
He may be irwin faithful fer to make
his life go,
An yet his legs git tangled in the treach'-
rous undertow.
He may not lack in learnin' an he may
not want for brains;
He may be always workin' with the pa
tientist of pains,
An yet go unrewarded, an my friends,
how can we know
What heights he might a-climbed up to
but for this under-tow?
You've heard the Yankee story of the
hens nest with hole,
An how the hen KEEP layin' eggs with
all her might an soul,
Yet never got a settin', nor a single egg
| troW
That hen was simply kickin gin hid
den under-tow.
There's holes in lots OF hens nests, an
you've got to peep below
To see the eggs a-rolin where they had
nj ought To go.
Don't blame man fer falin' to achieve
n laurel crown
Until You're sure the under-tow amt
,lruggin If him down.
- Car ie Blake Morgan