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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
SEVERAL PERSONS DEAD.
Chicago visited by Ca'amitous and Stub
born Coniiagration.

Chicago StHiteu Dy n Ch'hniitouu anu etuN-
born Confiagration.
CHICAGO. Nov. 20 Fire in the 7-story
Exchange building on Van Buren, street
did damage to the amount of about
half a million dollars.
There were many girls at work in the
building at the time the fire broke out,
some of whom jumped from windows
and sustained injuries which may prove
fatal.
Six fir alnan were caught under falling
floors and SO seriously injured that it is
believed some of them will die.
The bodies of four firemen are still in
the ruins and there is hardly a possi-
biiity of their being alive.
Kittie Landgraf, who jumped from q
window. died late i'll the afternoon.
The death of other injured girls is mo-
mentarily expected.
Many thrilling escapes were made.
and the only wonder is that the death
list is not enormously large.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
'VIADJCT HORROR
at Cleveland Came Near Being
Repeated.
USUALLY COME In PAIRS.
pIotormon Had Deserted Their Cars Near
the Bridge, and One of Them Ran
Away Carrying Those Ahead
Along With 1t.

CLEVELAND, Nov. ga narrow es.
cape from another frightful bridge disas-
ter occurred at $3.50 o clock Friday morn
ing on the Superior street vIaduct.
Three streetcars were waiting for the
draw to be closed. In front was car
from the Scoville avenue line. 1t was
ON she west side of the viaduct, next to
Che draw, and back of it few feet was
Wade Park avenue car. About 80 feet
back was Woodland avenue car.
While the motormen were waiting for
the draw to swing they deserted their
posts of duty aud were gossiping among
themselves when the rear car started up
at lively rate Of speed. When the
motorman left the car the safety cut off
had shut off tho current and the man
did not turn the lever SO that the car
would not start up. Suddenly the cur
rent started again and the streetcar
bounded forward.
The Woodland car dashed forward at
a terrific speed. The full power of the
current was upon 1t and eyewitnesses
striking the Wade park car it must
have attained o speed of fully 12 miles
an hour.
People standing on the bridge yelled
TO the passengers in all the cars to
jump. The cars were well filled and
the widest panic Immediately followed.
With terrific crash the Woodland
car came upon the Wade park Car,
smashing dashboards on both cars but
the Woodland car did not stop here.
No one had yet shut off the current and
the Woodland car forced the Wade
park car forward against the Scovil av-
enue car. Luckily it happened that the
brake on the latter was set tightly.
Nevertheless it was driven forward
fully i2 feet, and when it finally came
TO stop was within foot of the closed
gates.
The struggle of the panic-stricken
people inside the cars to escape was
fearful. Mrs. George SCHNEIDER, the
wife Of the assistant police prosecute
attorney, was badly injured in jumping
and was removed TO her home i'll an
ambulance Other women tainted and
had to be taken away in carriages or
ambulances.
The Superior street viaduct draw
bridge is 80 feet above the river, and
had the runaway car not been stopped
Just when it was catastrophe rivaling
that of last Saturday night on the Cen
tral vladuct would undoubtedly have
occurred.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
CLEVELAND HORROR.
Motorman Rogers Testines Concernins
strestcer Accident.

CLEVELAND, Nov. 21.--.The most i'm
portant witness examined at the coro-
nor's inquest in the Central viaduct hor-
aor was Augustus Rogers, the motor
man OF the illfated car that plunged into
the river. He testifies that the conduo-
tor ran ahead, when the car stopped at
the safety switch, and signalled hin" All
right" He stated that the glass in the
vestibule was blurred by rain, and that
he did not discover that the bridge was
open until his car was within about
80 feet of the gates. He then turned off
the current, set the brake and jumped.
He testified that he saw no red light
and believed. had there been one dis.
played. he would have seen it. He adj
niitted he had been misled by the fact
that tho electric cutoff provided by the
street railway company as safeguard
was out of order Two other witnesses
examined swore that the red light was
displayed over the gates when the car
struck them.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
English Spawn Linlment re-

English Spawn Linlment re-
moves all hard, soft or calloused
Jumps and blemishps from horses,
blood spavins, curbs,sl lints sween-
ey, ring bone, stiles, sprains all
swollen throats, coughs, etc. Save
$50lSy use Of one bottle. Warrant
ed the must'wunderfu blemish cure
ever known. Sold by F. Harring-
ton, Druggist, Logan, 0.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
NO MILEAGE TICKET EQUALS 1T!
THE BUCKEYE TICKET.

Covers more mileage than any
interchangeable Mileage Ticket
now on sale. 1t is good over the
entire B. & 0. System west of Pitts
burgh. The Erie Lines West OF
Salamanca; TT e Big Four System;
The Is. & o. S. W. system; The G..
TI. & ID. Ry., and ninety-nine otner
Railroads.
The price is $4,000, good one
year. Ask agents G, II. V. e. T.
Ry. for leaflet giving full list OF
railroads covered, or address, w.
III. Fisher, Gen. Pass. and Tiki. Agt
Columbus, Ohio. t-l5 d
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
SOUTH CAROLINA CONVENTION.
Educational Article Finished and Or
dered to u Third Reading.

Educational Article Finished and Or
dered to u Third Reading.
COLUMBIA, 8. c., Nov. 20.-Tbe con-
vontion finished up the consideration Of
the educational article and it was Or
dered to third reading. A proposition
was inserted providing for the establish
mont of au industrial, mechanical and
normal school for negroes. The state
has coll"go for them in connection
with the ClaAin university, but tho two
will be divorced AMI tho state will as
sumo entire control. 1t was also pro-
vided that the disponsary profits. out
side of wha. is given to the counties
aud municipali ties, shall be applied to
tho school funds. This probably will
be amended on the third reading so as
to include pcnitentiary profits.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27

RoME, N Y, Nov. Hildreth, one
of the train wreclrers, told the officers
that the attempt to wrock train 10
days ago was directed against the one
which passes Rome for tho east at 1929
a. m, and which often carries rich ex-
press bullion. Later the boys changed
their minds, and decided that the mail
train would be better, because besides
the mails the passengers were likely to
be wealthy people.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Scored Another Point.

Attcrney-"Npw tell the court
the exact timc Of night when you
fell through the manhole."
Conplainant-"It was just 1882
o'cloct."
Attorney-"You are marvelously
exnctp
Complainant-"Yes; l fell so
hard tnat the jar stopped my
watch."s
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Abducted by Her Husband.

HUDSON, Mich, Nov. 2l.-Mrs. Asa
Manning, lady living in Medina,
Mich, has bSen abducted by her hus-
band, who is a cattle ranger in the west.
The woman was bound and gagged and
driven rapidly awuy in a carriage. The
couple had lived apart several years and
Manning was supposed TO be dead. The
affair has caused Lreat excitement.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
The PRAIRIE FARMER is the

The PRAIRIE FARM ER is the
greatest OF all farm papers. 1t
presents each week all that is worth
knowing in current agricultural
literature. Each number contains
more solid reading matter than
any other agricultural paper, and
covers broader field. Subscrip-
tion price, One Dollar Year. 1t
is the paper for the people. Sam
pie clubbing offers for 1898 6:
The pRAIRlE FARMER and
WEEKLY INTER OCEAN, both
papers one year for $l.2j.
The PRAIRIE FARMER and
CHICAGO WEEKLY TIMES,
both papers on year for $l.25.
Address:
TIE PRAIRIE FARMER
CHICAGO.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27

TIE PRAIRIE FA RMER
CHICAGO.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Min. yyorher, eeoreapl.e.

OTTuMwA, Ia, Nov. 22.-The pro-
ceedings of the coal miners convention
here took an unexpected turn yesterday.
The Mine Workers of America. district
NO. 13, broke away from the national
organization and reorganized the entire
state under the name Of the Iown Mine
Workers Protective association.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Fears OF "A LynchInr.

ROME, N. Y, Nov. 20.-The city hall,
In which tie police station is located,
was surrounded by large crowd last
night, who express freely the opinion
that the train wreckers should be
lynched. The night and day police
force were on duty to prevent trouble.
Several witnesses have been taken into
custody for examination. including a
young laly with whom Hibbard kept
company, nnd to whom he told the
story of how he and his chums had
wrecked tho train.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Shot Through the preaat.

MARION, Ind, Nov. 20.-Ed Fergu-
son, an oil driller, went TO the residence
of John Clark, in Johnston township,
and. began abusing him, alleging that
he owed him an account and wanted u
settlement. Clark sail that he did not
owe him the amount allie 4ed. whom Fer
guson picked up weight Off II gas reg
ulator and made for Clark who pulled
his N9volver and shot Ferguson through
tho breast. the ball penetrating within
an inch of his heart. The physicians
say he can not live.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Quarterly Pension payments.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2l.--rhe seereta-
ry of the interior yesterday issued o
requisition on the treasury for $40, $780,
600 for the quarterly pension payment.
The amount is distributed to agencies
as follows: Boston. 81 500, 900; Angus
ia, Me-, $3.50, 900; Washington, $2.096,.
900; Columbus, o., SO, 700, ,000 Detroit,
$1,000, 900; San Francisco, $775, 900.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Captured by nIoonahlnera.

FARM. AND, Ind. Nov. 29.--Charles
McAnister. Wilson and Truman Stew
art, who left here overland for Georgia
70 help build up the G. A. r.. colony
there. were captured and are held pris-
oners by moonshiners in Kentucky who
suspect them Of being government spies.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
New Orlenna wInter Meetlnr.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 23.-The win
ter meeting of the Crescent City Jockey
club opens Saturday and will continue
for over 100 days. There are about
800 horses here. including some Of
very high class, and the meeting prom
ises to be the most successful ever held.
The track is good.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27

CHICAGO, Nov. 81 The leading pack
ers in the took yards, as we'll as the
lesser ones, are worried by the salt COM
bine, which has been raising prices
until now 1t seems the effect of the salt
trusts squeeze will cost the packers u
matter OF 500, 900 OF $4,000 year.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Created "a sen>ation.

SPRINGEIELD, o., Nov. 22.-Shannon
Profet and Billy McGruder, walters at
the st. James hotol got into quarrel
in the dining room, and Profet shot at
McGruder. The ball grazed the skull.
1t created big sensation among the
guests. Profet skipped.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Canadian Transatlantie Service.

LONDON, Nov. 2o.-Sir Charles Tup-
per confirmed the report that the impe-
rial government has decided to join
with ths Dominion Of Canada in the es-
tablishment OF fast transatlantic
steanmhip service.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
An Onlcer hound Over.

CINcINNATI, Nov. 2S. Officer Dennis
Sullivan, who was arrested for killing
William Hughey while escaping arrest
several weeks ago, waived examination
and was bound over to the grand jury
In the sum of $4,000.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Another Comet pIaeovered.

GENEVA, N. Y, Nov. 2s. Professor
Brooks. director of Smith observatory,
discovered new comet in constellation
Hydra. Tho comet is large, round and
brightish. with northerly motion.
This is the twentieth comet discovered
by Professor BROOKS.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
TEACHERS

The schoo OF xamners of II lOckin CountNO
will meet nj the UNION SCHOOL. HOUSE
on the FIRST and TIL 1RD Saturdays Of oiIu,
MONTH at s O'Clock A. NJ, except January
July and August.
Testimonials of good character will he re
quired OF those unknown To the Board
q. E.GOoDwIS, ,Scc.l
T. ID RICKETTS, EN.
VIZ. ESGLE PrcS.D
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
lew Ynrl,.s Farm Show.

NEW YORK, Nov. Sl.--The entries for
the big farm show, which will begin at
Madison Square Garden next Monday,
have closed. The exhibition promises
to be one of the most interesting and
novel evcr seen hora. The Live Stock
Society of America will direct the ex-
h;l;tinn
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27

If you irish to read dgOOd ne,CS-
get the ohio state JOUndF
from Frank Kontner AQt. sun
duy's edition rW particularly IN
tereSt you. For sale at f. Harring-
TOMS.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27

Tor ohto--Cloudy weather with rain; prob
AMY liglt snow In northern portion; colder
tonight; easterly winds shifting 10 northeily.
For Indiana Threatening weather and rain
or snow northeriy winds and colder.
For West Virginia = Threatening weather
and rains probably colder tonight; easierly
&vintla
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
ohargrd wIth CrimInal Assault

DETROIT, Nov. 2a.--A warrant was
iesued for the arrest of j. Blair Simp-
son, one Of the justices Of the peace of
tnis city. He is charged with attempted
criminal assault upon Mary A. Nc
Cauley, 22
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
The Lovely Sex.

Lillian-"So Rose has become Il
woman preacher"
Blanche-"Yes; hut she never
seems satisfied unless her consrc-
cation is more than half men"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Certain I'm his Deductions.

"Jones has just put on his last
winter flannels."
"How do you know? 2"
"I detected the odoI Of moth
balls"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Drowned In AfrIca.

SHELBYvlLLE, ind, Nov. 22.-News
has reache here that Carl Steckel-
mana, African explorer, was drowned
Aug 10. He was reared here~
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
rrIce of eteeI Ia he Advanced.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2l.-At u meeting Of
the-Western Steel association it was de-
termined to Increase tho price OF steel
castings.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
A Grcnt Gcrmnn,s rrescrlpllOn.

Diseased blood, constipation, and
kidney, liver and bowls troubles
are cured by Kerr. Glover Root
Tpa.--Snld hy Miller and Case
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
NERvY Ohio WOMAN
Herself by Capturing

Dlstin-ulshes Herself by Capturing
PickpoclSet.
DAYTON, O., Nov. GA "dip" picked
DR.. A. G. Waldon's pocket at Atlanta
and Mrs. Waldon caught the thief and
held OH to him until an officer arrived.
In the meantime the "dip" passed the
stolen pocketbook to pal who disap-
peared. At the police station Mrs.
Waldon's purse was found in the thief's
pocket. She did not know she had been
robbod
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
The. Rest Congh Cure.

Is Shiloh's Cure. \ neglected
cough IL dangerous. Stop 1t at
once with $ ilph'4 Cure.-Sold by
Miller & Case
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
The Mourning Border,

"Mrs. Dash seems devoted to her
dead husbands memory"
"Slr il indeed; she won't even
touch II buckwhcat cake unless it
is turned black around the edges
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Limb Fell on Him.

FOUNTAIN Cry, Ind. Nov. 22.--Frank
Dwigging was dangerously injured
while cutting down q tree, large limb
breaking off and falling on his head.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Bloody Coupling PIN.

MOUNT VERNON, Ind, Nov. 20.--The
body of Caleb Erwin was found near
the railroad track~and near by lay q
bloody coupling pin.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Dangers Of Culture.

"Have you given up studying
French ?"
ayes; you see the verbs made
me so profane that my English was
nearly ruined"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
nrItIsh steamer Ashore.

LONDON. Nov. 20. = The British
steamer Nessmore. Captain Richardson,
from Montreal ON Nov. o tor Liverpool.
is ashore OH Coll island, of tho coast Of
Scotland with IA feet Of water In her
hold
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
The Fork Poisoned Them.

KoKoMo. Ind. Nov. 22. The SS In
mates of the Howard county orphans
home wero mysteriouSly poisoned. pre-
sumably from eating pork.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
strnnrIed mla WHO.

CHICAGO, Nov. 23. TO obtain Si5 the
he was strangled out of Mrs. Magp Q
Breckman, aud her husbtnd, Hugo
Breckman, is under arrest charged Wi b
the commission OF the crime.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27

WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. 21-Resi-
dents Of Claymont, six miles north of
this city, report having felt severe
earthquake shock early yesterday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
A Bnhr,s Lie sa.sa.

my baby had Group and was
saved by Shiloh's Cure" writes
Mrs. j. d. Martin, of Huntsville
Ala.--Soid by Miller & Case.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Eilled In a Runaway.

GRANDvIEw. Ind, Nov. 2O.-Dr d.
NJ. Haullnoipi was thrown from q buggy
In a runaway accidau. and killed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
secrets Of the Trade.

Tailor-"Thought I'll met some
nervy people, but--"
Shoemaker-"Whnt now?"
Tailor-"I've had to press these
trousers four times and they are
not even paid for"
Shoemaker-"l'hats nothing. ]
went to collect bill for pair of
shoes yesterday, and the fellow
kicked me out with themw
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Failed to Agree.

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. 20.-The coal
miners and operators ut a meeting here
failed to agree on any settlement. Min
ers ask 90 cents cash or 60 cents In
trQde
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
Bro,te His Neck,

ASHLAND, o., Nov. Harvey Rob-
erts, 70, was thrown from load Of corn
fodder, breaking his neck and killing
him instantly.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
ANaturaI Beautifer.

Karl's Glover Root Tea purites
the blood and gives II clear ana
beautiful complication Sold by
HitI,u,s s ty"".
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
No Nnrm In it.

Nan-"Kitty, is that IN immoral
book YOU are reading"
Kitty-"No, indeed; this book
was written by II man"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
IN A PILLOW

Tho HouseIScoper Found $4,000 Hidden
Away.
VALPARAISO, Ind, Nov. 90, - Two
months ago Joseph Leonard, bachelor,
and the wealthiest man in this county
died, leaving an estate of nearly $780,
900. Yesterday his housekceper IN
cleaning out his room, found $4,000 in
currency AMI gold in an old pillow be-
tween the tick aul springs of his bed
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
GOOD FOR EVERYBODY

Almost everybody takes some laxative
medicine to cleanse the system and keep the
blood pure. Those who take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR (liquld or powder)
get all the benefits of mild and pleasant
laxative and tonic that purlfes the blood
and strengthens the whole system: And
more than this: SIMMONS LIVER REGU-
LATOR regulates the Liver, keeps 1t active
and healthy, and when the Liver Is In
good condition you find yourself free from
Malaria, Blllousness, Indigestion. Sick.
Headache and Constipation, and rid of
that worn out and debilltated feeling.
These are all caused by sluggish Liver.
Good digestion and freedom from stomach
troubles will only be had when the liver
Is properly at work. If troubled with any
of these complaints, try SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR. The King of Liver Medl-
cines, and Better than Pills.
GB-EVERY PACKAGE-90
Has the Stamp in red on wrapper
J.H. ZeiIin s. Co.. Phila., Pa.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
STRUCK eY A TRAIN.

Man Killed While Driving After tho
Family Physiciap.
SANpUsKY. o., Nov. 23.-While on
his way to this city to secure doctor
TO attend his sick wife Solomon Brown,
an aged resident of Margaretta town.
ship, was run into by Lake Erie and
Western passenger tram and will die.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS OFFERED n
in OUR DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT
s--4


Which is full of all of TIE Latest
Novelties in dress goods of all of
the New Wcaves. We will give
away FREE to Each and Every
Lady purchasing dress of us one
of the Imperial Made Pattern to
make your dress up in the Latest
Style, remember this pattern will
not cost you anything, it will be Civ
en- away FREF of charge. Sub
scription for the Delineator received
at so cents year.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-11-27
B. & o. S-W. RY.
TTMn TARI.E.

"Daily. Except Sunday.
For detailed information regarding ratest
time on connecting lines. sleeping, parlOr,
Agent. Is 4 o. S-W. nv,
Athens, ohio; w. II. LEnMER, TranspOria-
tion Agent, B. & o. S-W R'y, Macarthur,
Junction, Ohio. or G.. B. WARFEL
Assistant General Passenger Agent
CINCISNATI ONO
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-18
A PORTRAIT

His hair was red, not auburn" as
some say;
His whiskers matched his hair his
skin was white;
Fl is eyes were grayish blue, or greenish
And Te qlsame tIike sulphur matches in
the mig 1t.
The poorest stuff that CHANGED to be
about
(Stray odds and ends, the tails of cat
and pup.
And other trash), was utilized, no doubt,
BY frugal nature in his making-up.
He hau no brains Ito speak of, ana his
Of mind he may be said to have pos
sessed),
Was of flighty, fragmentary kind,
"A thing of shreds and patches" at the
best.
a parasite, delighting to obey,
| lis feeble will round stronger minds
he cast
And, if one master died or moved away.
He choose'another ere the week was
past.
| A jack ll.trades. as his tiny brain
Might prompt, he'd give one avoca ton
up,
And fly at something new with might
and main.
| lie loved above all things to train a
pup.
Through forty years his vagaries in
creased,
(Thus long he lived this planet to in
fest,
Mildly despised by those who knew him
least,
Held in contempt by all who knew him
best).
And when he died unknown to wealth
or fame),
His nearest neighbor wrote bin up in
rhyme,
For ep1taph they carved below his name !:
Here lies the model failure of his
time
Charles Perez Murphy.