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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-21
Restored to the Public Domain.

Denver. Dec IA special to the
News from Santa Fe, N. NJ. says: The
United States court of private land
claims today restored to the public do
miuion the Estania land grant made in
1S45 and claimed by Joel Parker Whit
ney. II contains 5O0.0 900 acres.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-21

The team Of $50 A o. Q. W WIN give
their second social dance, Thursday
Dec p, at K P. hall, corner sixth ana
Quincy. Admission 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-21
China Sale.

Il of on China to close out 101 piece
HaviIaud China Dinner Sets for SO. 90
c. H MORRISON,
sos Kansas Avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-21
AFIGHT FOR WATER.

- Ala1-9-la my = aLLLlsLs y II ~
Help From the Legislature
Wichita, Dec 2L-Farmers along the
Arkansas valley in Kansas VIII ask the
legislature to allow counties to vote
money to fight irrigation companies in
Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-21

Gibraltar Drug Co.
Headquarters for legislators, s23 K A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-21

Gibraltar Drug Co.
OF. Lundborgs Perfumes. SL75.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-21
Gibraltar Drug Co.

Guaranteed ? Qt.FOuntain syrange..4sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-21

Items intended for this column should
be left at the kimbau Pig. Co.. before
o'clock in the morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-21
CANDY.

1 pound box Bon Bon Creams. Ii
1 ID. box fancy Bon Bon Creams. "a
l ID Mixed Cream. Ii
? lbs. Chocolate Creams. pa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-21

Great variety of fine and
cheap Candies at the best
prices. Full line of Battle
Creek goods, also Kennedy
Waters in 1 Id. boxes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22

The grave of the mother of "StonewaII
Jackson" is at Ansted. Fayette county,
this State. 1t is marked by plain mar
BILE slab, placed there few years ago by
Capt. Thos. d. Ransom, of Staunton-
brother of our townsman, DR. j. NJ. Ran
son. 1t is inscribed as follows:
Here lies Julia Beckwitl NeaIe, born
Feb %, 1898, in Loudoun county, Va ;
married. first, Jonathan jackson; secoud,
Blake B. Woodson; died, Septem Der,
1881" To the mother OF
'Stnnewall Jackson this tribute by one
of his old brigade
The grave was unmarked, and its loca-
ton unknown to but few, until Capt.
Ransom intereste himselfin the matter
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22


The distinguished New York chemist, IT. A.
Siocum. demonstrating his discovery of re-
Liable and absolute cure for CONSUMPTION
pulmonary Tuberculosis aud all bronchial.
throat, lung and chest diseases. stubborn
coughs. catarrhal affections. general decline
and weakness, loss of flesh, aud all conditions
of wasting away. will send THREE FREE
BOTTLES (all differently of his New Discov-
cries to any afflicted reader of the Spirit OF
JEFFERSON writing for them.
His . New Scientific Treatment " has cured
thousands permanently 10y its timely use and
considers it a simple professional duty to
suffering humanity TO donate trial of his in
ialliblc cure.
Science daily develops new wonders. and
tnis great chemist, patiently experimenting
iof Years. has produced results as beneficial to
n".nhhltY rs can he claimed by any modern
sehiuS. Ills assertion that lung troubles and
consumption are durable in any climate is
proven ny heartfelt letters of gratitude ~
n ,rS! IN MS american and European labora-
tories IN thouSands from those, cured in all
| parts of the world N'
Medical experts couccde that bronchial
cnesI aud lung troubles lead to Consumptinn'
tain death Pecug anu cer-
Simply write to T. A. SIocum NJ Z, 90
tlhe strcet, New York. giving postofIice md
! express address, and the free medicine vii ~.
promptly sent. Sufferers shouId tnte ;t N oS
advantage OF his generous proposition. III
Please tell the Doctor that Won saw his off,
't '''o 81 NH Of JEFFERSON Jly 27-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
Items OF interest.


Mr.. James t. Wintermoyer, former
resident of Shepherdstown, died in Pitts
burg, aged ~ years.
The Ruse farm near Halltown has been
purchased by Mr.. N. w. Myers. Con-
sideratiou $4,000
Mr.. j. ID. Derr, of Uvilla, has contract
ed to build big barn for Mr.. Frank
Lynch, near Halllown.
Mr.. Corbin Tabler has purchased a
farm near Swan Pond from Mr.. a. B.
vanmeter, paying sS8 per acre.
Mr. John d. Staley, native of shep-
herdstown vicinity, died in York, Pa
Wife and six children survive him.
Seekers after gold are often disap-
pointed. Seekers after health take Hoods
sarsaparilla and find it meets every expec-
tation.
Elk Gov. WIN. a. MacCorkle has open.
ed law Office in New York City, where
he will spend about onef fourth of his
time.
Mr.. Geo. NJ. Duke, at Bakerton, this
county, has sold farm of one hundred
and twenty acres to Mr. VIM. j. Knott
ST. Consideration, $4,000.
Just try a IOc box of CAsoARETs, the fines
liver and bowel regulator ever made
The date of opening the spring quar-.
ter at the West Virginia University ha'
been changed from March 1st to Marcel
18th, at which time number of course!
will, begin for the accommodation of thos,
who enter at that time.
Judge d. B. Lucas and F. Vernon Aler
as attorneys for George w. Shater, have
brought suit in the circuit court of Berke
ley county against the Standard Lime
and Stone Company for $1,000 damages
The action grows out of injury alleged tt
have been done the plaintiff the past
summer while employed at the company
quarry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
CASToRIA.
The fa.- n
a; q: j .lmzzzzzI| ! !; If; &

AT the Lutheran parsonage, in this
place, last Wednesday evening, by Rev.
G. H. Rockey, Mr.. William d. Bender
was married to Miss Fannie E. Byers.-
The groom is popular young man and
is one of the most thrifty and up-to date
farmers of Berkeley county. He is a son
of Mr. George w. Bender, near Beding-
ton. The bride is daughter of Mr..
rhos ii. Byers, near Scrabble. She is a
popular young lady and is beloved by
many persons.-,Saepherasto,Cn Ind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
SOUTHWARK.
Trains II and / connect with Southern r. r.
at Strasburg Junction at 1880 nnd 7.45 p. M

Mixed Trains Southbound leave Wiuchcsterr
az 4.55 and S45 n, IN. Arrive ut Strusburn4
Junction at 6 IL and 10 So u M.
Mixed trains nOrthbound leaves Winchester
at LAB and 1l.S0 p. m. Arrive at Harper's
Ferry ut 4,20 p. m. aud SO u. m.
CONNECTIONS.
Train connects at Harper sForry with Fast
LimitedEXprCss train leaving atl9 Al a. m. and
;04 p. m. arriving at Chicago $50 a. M; and.
l2,OO noon, aud with train leaving at 5. 4
p. m arriving At Cincinnati at 7.45 u, M, Sf.O
Louis 600 p. M; and connects at wcaverton
at IL 40 a. M, arrive at Hagerstown Mt Il, 10
p. m. Washington Junction with train arriy-
ing ut Frederick ut 1.55 p. m.
Train 46 connects with Fast Vcrtibulo train
at Harpers Ferry at 9:44 p. m. for Chicago at
1921 p. m: for Pittsburg and 1898 a, M for
Cincinnati and st. Louis. Arrive ut Pitts
burg at 200 u. m, Chicago at 9:I5 p. m. Gin
cinnutti ut p M, and ST, Louis G:S0 u m
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars are RIM
through to Cincinnati, st. Louis, and Chicago
ON all express trains.
For rates. tickets, baggage checked. apply
to any office OF the b. " o. Railroad.
w. NJ. GREENE, Gen'l Manager.
ID. b. MARTIN, Maugr Pass. Traffic.
Nov. %. 1897
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
Free OF harge 10 Sufferers,

gist and get sample bottle free of DR..
Kings New Discovery, for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. They do not ask you
to buy before trying. This will show
you the great merits of this truly wonder
full remedy, and show you what can be
accomplished by the regular size bottle.
This is no experiment, and would be dis
astrous to the proprietors, did they not
know it would invariably cure. Many of
the best physicians are now using it in
their practice with great results, and are
relying on it in most severe cases. 1t is
guaranteed. Trial bottles free at Lights
Drug store.
When bilious, or costivc, eat a Cascaret
rnndv on tllnrniit. cnr,a trInrnntenh 1nr Ohn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22

Additional trains leave Baltimore for Union
Bridge and intermediate Stations at l0.17 a
M and G. 10 p. M. and leave Union Bridge for
Baltimore at COS u. IN, and 1880 p. m, daily,
except Sunday.
FDaily. All others Daily except Sunday.
tStops only to land passengers from Balti
more.
J. NJ. HOOD, Pres't and Genp Man'gr
B. ii. GRISWOLD, Gen'I Pass. Agent.
Oct. H. 1897
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
1t win snrprIse You,

In order to prove the great merit of Ely's
tarrh and Cold in Head. our druggists will
supply a generous 10 cent trial size or will
mail one for 10 cents. Emf size so cents.
ELY BROTHERS. Sc Warren ST.. N. Y. City
ne of catarrh when everything else failed.
Many acquaintuinces have used it with excel
lent results,-Alfrcd w. Stevens, Caldwell,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
NERVOUS DEBILIT-
VITAL WEAKNESS

and Prostration from Over
work or other causes.
Humphreys Homeopathic Specific
No. %, in use over 40 years, the only
successful remedy.
S1per VIAL or walls dlarEe vial powder, for IS
by Druggists postpaid receipt OF price
HUMPHREYS NED. Co.. William & Join sis., New York
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
western MarYIand &. Ia,

YUM 10 IIlNU WITH
P. & r. r. at Shippcnsburg and Gettysburg
Norfolk IL Western Il. r. at Hagcrstowu;
B.No, X; Rat Hagcrstown and Cherry
Run; Penua. II. Rat Brucevillc and
Hanover; p. W. 81 b., n. G.
and b. Il 2. Railroads
ut Union Station,
Baltimore. Md.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
AN ELECTROCURE.
Sing kee Laundry.
Brown Building. opposite National Bank,
CHARLES TOWN, W. VA.

Our Laundry turns out tin very best of
work. Work taken every day aud turned ont
In gloss or domestic finish. just as you like it.
fieasc give us call and take good care of
the ticket. WhIucver you call for Laundry
return uc!;et in order /" get Your work Our
work is all done by hand and ,.our clothes
VIII last twice a long Is when washed by ma
chinery, / will not be responsible for lam
dry That is not taken out within the limit of
sixty days. Yours respectfully
sept. f-6m. SING KFE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
CAS- ORA
For Infants and Children.
. !: e |'5!:;::..21zzzzzz 4 ii; s
nc WONDERS oil Science

Lung Troubles and Consumption Can be
Cured.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
Observation-Disclosures,

Light or Heavy, in frst-class manner
Special attention paid to Repairing Mill
Spindlcs. l have one of the latest improved
Turning Lathcs which cannot be excclled in
the State, for Turning Iron and Chasing Screws
large and small. either Iron or Brass. Keep
on hand Pipe of all sizes, and am prepared to
Cut Threads. or Screws on the same, also
keep on hand all kinds of Brass Cocks; Globe
Angle and Check Valves of Jcnkin-' Bros. Pa
tent Seats Of Philadelphia; all sold under
guarantee of thirty days. and ii not found sat
isfactory return and will refund the amount
paid. | keep in stock Packing of different
kinds for making Steam-right Joints; also
manufacture the Sun-Fish Plow, improved in
three different sizes. us follows: Heavy
Three Horse, Two and Three, and u regular
Two-HOrse Pillow.
MY FOUNDRY DEPARTMENT.
VIII make all kinds of Castings from pat
terms Or old pieces of casting. Also have pat
terms for Crate Bars for Traction or Portable
Engines of Tricks make and others. Make
Sash-Wcghts for Buildings of all sizes, in
large quantities lower than the lowest, and
am prepared to make all kind of Brass Cast
fngs. | keep on hand the Challenge Pump,
and Water Elevator and Purifier, for deep
Wells and Cisterns. of which have all eX-
ira Chains. Cranks. Wheels &c.
Agent for the GROWN WHEAT DRILL
Would be pleased if any one in need of n Drill
before purchasing elsewhere would give me a
call.
Will thank the public generally for share
of their patronage. Yours respectfully,
JOHN e. WELLER.
Address P. o. Box 81.
September II, 1889.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
NoRTawARD.

The above trains run daily. except Sunday,
and arrive at and depart from Penrsylvania
Passenger Station. Washington, D. e.. where
both trains make immediate connection forand
from Baltimore Philadelphia and New OrI.
For Map Folders. Through Ticket Rates,
&c, apply to nearest agent, or write TO l. 5.
Brown, General Agent Passenger Department,
Washington, d. Z.
F. g. CANNON.
3rd Yice-Prest. IL Gent Mgr.
j. VI. CUEP, Traffic Mgr.
FebI, '95 ". a. TURK, Gent pass. Agt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22

an Eminent Ne,c York Chemist and Scientis
Makes a Free O6t1' to our Readers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22

ihers
aydecunth
thea amount n
fromth
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Effect July IS, 1897.

t Daily. *Daily Except Sunday.
On and after jnnuary 9th. 1875. Sunday
| trains will be discontinued until further notice
G. W. HARRISON,
Z. L. BRETT, Gen'l Passenger Agt.
Gen'l Manager.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
JEFFERSON FOUNDRY
AND
Machine Shops,
Situated on Berryville Turnpike, within the
Corporal Limits of Charlestown.

To AL Whom IT Nay Concern:
take this method of announcing to the
farming community of Jefferson and adjoining
counties, that 1 do all kinds of Machine Re
pairing. such as Traction and Portable En-
gincs, Wheat Threshers, Grain Drills, Wheat
Fans, Corn Shelters. and in fact all kinds OF
Repairing, in both Wood and Iron; also make
Smoke Stacks for Stationary and Portable En-
gtncs, Patching Steam Boilers, and putting in
new. tiews or tubes. Am prepared to do all
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22
Tin and Stove Work.
Removed.
Address P. o. Box 81.
September IL, 1889.
EeU. l5-6n.

l have discontinued the retail of Coal. &c.
and removed my Office to the room in court
house yard above the office of Washington <,
Alexander. where l will continue the Grain
Business Wheat. Corn and Hay wanted. for
delivery ut all points GU 5. * o and n q w.
R. r. B. c. wSSHISGTON
Aprll -. VII Agent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22

When bilious, or costivc, cat Cascarct
candy catharatic, cure guaranteed, 1Oc., Csc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22

~ Insurance in j safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
athome. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DIRECToRs-Jos. Trapncll. Henry b. Daven-
port, j. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. II.
T. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. Wilson.
Eugene Baker, S. w. Washington, IL. L. Snyder,
WIN. c. Frasier. John H little, Jacob S.
Melvin, E. G. w. Herr, Isaac II. Strider.
i. II. ST RIDER, ........... President.
Fl. B. DAVENPORT. Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMM1TTEE-J. g. Hurst, VIM.
81. 7 Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac H. Strider
Jos. Trapneil, s. w. Washington.
Local Observation-Disclosures G. Shirley
Harper's Ferry-Chas. II. Trail; Shepherds.
town.. S. Fleming Washing
ton IL Alexander.
Jan. 10, 1S92-odp12, 10.
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land SOLD FOR TAXES.

List in
ll
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-22

DLUMBING and Gas Fitting done N tbe
Il latest styles, by EAsTEROAY ~ co.
ID OOFING and spouting, very low, at E,s-
h terday & Co.'s.
A GATEWARE at yesterday IL Co.'s.
1|AsTERDAY & Co.havc stoves to suit you
II all, and prices right.
GEXTON's Grand Fire Place Heaters at
~ YESTERDAY IL CO.'S.
ETO moro from lie about getting lining for
/ = your Cook Store. Heating Stove or
Furnace The celebrated Mn"nesitc Fire
Proof Cement fits any stove. aud is guaran-
teed to stand fire. For sale nv
Feb. l. YESTERDAY & co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
JUSTICE JOHN.
Ernest Capps Ordered Ont OF Town
by His Honor.

Ernest Capps is an old suspicious char
acter. but he has been away from Rich
mond for a long time officer Murray
located him as soon as he arrived and
Caps found himself in the lookup.
II you get out OF town right away.
you can 60" said the Party.
III git out TO once" replied Caps.
and he proceeded 10 shake the dust Of
the city from his clothes
Joseph Smith. colored was seen by
officer Hodcroft roaming about Cary
street. I'm the wholesale district, and he
took him In charge.
II jest come fun Pittsburg, whar mer
reglar habitation IS at said Joseph.
What. from Pittsburgh sixty days"
Richard Willis. colored is alleged 20
have assaulted and beat Henry Garnett
on the street. and his father had TO pay
$3.50 for him.
C. II. wise was charged by JOS. A.
Neagle with assauting him. The case
has been postponed several times and 70
was finally disposed Of by the payment Of
$50 costs
Allen Sutherland and W. r. Booker
were each fined s. for infringing upon
the laws by soliciting passengers at the
jefferson Hotel.
Manager Fry had entered complaint
against them for soliciting and blocking
the Jefferson Hotel pavement to the IN
convenience Of his guests.
Rubins &, CO.. paid $40 for burning wood
I'm their engine IN the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
INSURANCE ON SOLDIERS.
Some Companies Charge Extra, other
DO Not.

Considerable interest has been aroused
among the local military who may be
called upon TO 90 90 war as 10 the atu-
tude of the life insurance companies to-
wards their policy holders. large pro-
portion Of the men who hold life insu-
rance policies and who may have 10 90
90 the front have been insured within
the past ten years Most Of the busi-
ness done I'm thar period is on policies
incontestible after q certain term speci-
fed I'm the policy.
Holders Of policies with mcontestible
clauses win have no difficulty arising
from the fact that they subjected them
selves 20 danger. so far as the payment
of the insurance is concerned. Holders
of old fashioned policies may have some
trouble "a 10 is thought q good many Of
these policies would become invalid in
case tine holders went TO cuba during
the yellow fever season and entered the
military service I'm time OF war.
Many inquiries have been received by
Richmond agents Of companies asking
what rates and conditions would prevail
in times of war. 4 number al circular
letters from the home offices of we'll
known insurance companies setting forth
information for the benefit OF the policy
holders have been received recently By
insurance representatives here.
one company says 81 has already is
sued free permits 10 the State militia
or National Guard i'm the several States
and will continue to do so until the
breaking out of hostilites Two other
clauses of possible combatants remain
officers in the regular army and navy
and prospective volunteers. The COM
rany asks that the former OF these
leave the ultimate decision I'm the hands
Of the company which will make the
lowest fair rates as soon as they can
figure on reasonable risk basis. At
tention Is called 90 the fact that 10 viii
require some time for volunteers to De
equipped and drilled for actual service.
and until then a rate for this class Will
be fixed as moderate as is consistent
with the interests of the rest Of the poll
cy holders
A representative Of another company
has received "a circular stating that poll
cies in force which are more than two
years old are free from restriction as TO
residence. travel occupation and mill
tarv service. War permits with certain
rates will be issued under policies less
than two years old. These permits con-
tain provision OF pro rata amount
OF extra premium 20 be refunded 10 the
policy holder in case his servic terminates
without death or disability. Surgeons.
chaplains and paymasters get greatly re-
duced rates on their permits.
Another wcll-known company will
charge 3 per cent. additional premium 10
policy holders IN actual ssf13cc
On Of the largest companies IN the
country allows IFS policy holders % go
10 war without any conditions or extra
premiums, and states that the insurance
will ho Maid ga the event OF death
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
NEW BELL TELEPHONEs.

+ % @ following ne W
stations have recently
been added Go the Rich
mond Telephone Ex-
change $50 Bell Tele-
phone & telegraph COZ
Rates in Richmond and
Manchester
per month.
Business .......S250
Residence ...... 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24

tlemen take nine pounds OF blood in so
short space OF time from Gen. Wash
ington. who was S. years OF age-omit
ting remarks upon the facilitating con-
sequences Of repeated doses OF calomei
and tartar enfsticl
Many structures and observations on
the medical treatment OF Gen. Washing
tons last illnass. as stated I'm the official
report nave been made. No denials have
ever been made. II has been asserted and
neVer denieo. that Or. Brown refused
MS signature TO the report. Many crit
iclsms have appeared in the public prints
or the herculean remedies resorted 10.
but the gentlemen who attended the gen.
efai have taken shelter I'm silent retire
ment. HARRISON HUME.
in Boston Herald.
Richmond Va. March /. 1898.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24


She was a maid OF notions strange
Concerning man.
Her fanclcs took a go0dly range,
AS wOman's can.
She said she loved an eye OF gray
My own arc blue.
would i could in any way
Have changed their hue.
Tho sort OF hair that pleased her best
Was brown. she said.
Which caused me OFT supreme unrest
Ny own Is red
~ E'T-Fis wy.
Her taste IN "nose" was acQu1lne:
Oh cruel rub.
In vulgar parlancc one Ike mine
Is termed "a snub.
She liked q stately man and tali-
Alas nay fate
Has blessed me with a statue small
Not Ave feet eight
She dotted on a figure slim;
without a doubt
I could not satisfy that whim-
For ! am stout.
And. knowing this. how could dars
a bore Ike mel
10 ask that maid her life to share
Ny wife TO be-
And yet did egregious ass.
I must confess.
] nopped the question-and. aiasl
She answered, Yes"
sydney Ruii.tia-