The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-03-15

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from the pen of Bob Batch. 1t viii
increase the interest already showi
in the identity of the writer, wei
concealed up to date. Bob Batch il
a born poet. We believe it was BY
ron who said: Many are poet
who have never pennod their inspira
ton" If there are any more lik,
Bob Batch, let them ON forth:
FOR RIGHTS SAKE.
Mr.. Editor, your attentions:
Further facts | wish to mention
For the sake of Truths extension
Aud the Right.
our cause is growing stronger,
And the bachelors of honor
Feel they can remain no longer
Out of sight.
J To these gentlemen Of leisure
'Twould be my especial pleasure
TO give their honest measure
And their due;
But the task : 50 melancholy
# would take the pen Of R.leigh,
OF Milton or Macaulcy.
That to do.
For the ladies' slkc', however,
Whom desert I'll never, never
Fen to he their slave forever
I'd rejoice
| will place the new additions
| To orr ranks in neat positions.
Now, dear ladics,-no conditions
Take your choice.
Here : the pensivc, lonely OTIS
II YOU II size him up YOU II notice
That he in the scl!-samo boat is
With the rest.
He has wcatlerel many storms;
Tried the mum rons reforms;
But his look and mien informs
He's distressed.
T.. f. Il who has sajomncd
Ia the East has Just return ed,
With his mrustache newly turned
Comme il .tUut:
Which prOclaims a mar Of talent,
Aud Il soldier bold and valiant,
And a cavalier and gallant
Don't you know.
Now. We spin-tcrs, try your glances;
Draw your quivers and your l%ances;
| Here : the subject OF rOmances
And a catch.
Though his leaves are turning yellow,
| Captain r. : u winning fellow
| Like a melon ripe aud mellow
From the patch.
Charley vs. crossed the briney;
sailed to Europe. India, Chimney.
Looking brown and brouzcd aud shiney,
Home again.
Since he vows lie has not sought her
'Mong the la.-ics DER the water,
VIII some Jritrrsouian daughter
Take him in:
There = the veteran Gus Lehman;
4. sedatc and sturdy ycoman;
steady, changrless aS "A gnomon-
Bald and gray.
Careworn, weary and detected;
Though lac seems not 10 suspect it.,
Him the widows have selected
a. their prey.
Lo. the unsophi,ticated
Maurice Il, Is $ i'll minated,
For his interest : undated
In the chnsc.
Hes So Young and soft and tender;
Needs Il counsel aul defruler--
What dec.s.on shalt ""
T., .,ndcr
On his case;
Now. We gods, withhold your thunder
Maidcns. widows, stop aud wonder;
, Close vour ranks and make no blunder-
Steady, there!
; Into the arena ilashiug
s. j. +. $. comes rushing. dashing,
# breaking hearts ard cutting, slashlnS
Il Every where.
Here : a sol. Of old Missouri,
. And Il dainty epicure he;
st III this contest IN insure he
Wins the - belt
Billy b. has joined our party,
20 And with painting, beating heart he
Seeks II widow fair and forty
l. With some ''gelt.'
See our mascot, Billy CT;
Is Young but wary a. II Tartar.
.o SAYS he'll die Il willing martyr
To the cause.
Billy. were you lately Tilted
That you look so sadly wilted,
Like Il weeping willow tilted?
Here IN pause.
V II =
rs
VI Soft you now, Miss I" Dottie Dimplc
Dl- Sans q wrinkle or a wimple.
he Here = the question pure and simple
A, If a beau
You are seeking, why this waiting!
See, the little birds are mating;
> lis unnecessary stating
'"' "I'm your joe"
rht Bob BATCI
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M Electric Bitters.