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The Portland daily press., 1899-03-10

Do'Ot3, Mtl :
dergoiDg some Z q
hauled out to- \
the Portland an Z
out on the rauw; ,
Machias. Feb
left Portland tn
grain for this pls
lug met with vaI
IRON Portland.
Vineyard-iIave
Poole. from Baltl
to-day with fores
New York. Nc
Dunn. from Port
Hatteras. with he
and snow carried
lost aud split sail
Ing NV 30 miles
age. consisting OF
Sc, belonging TO 9
Boston. March
driven ashore In
not 80 badly dana
OF water, but can
and fioated.
Baltimore. Mich
ham. sailed from
dence. and has not
Asdereliet. abo,
long IN a that cond
sells bound TO Vers
20 10, Ion "a 40.
Portsmouth, Mo-
was thongnt to be
Point. is all right
did not touch. Tn
and brought her II
san Francisco. n
| LIST Inst state that
on the reef at the
VIII be a total loss
| gistered 227o tons
| Ia 1882.
| Newport News.
last night. U 8 trs
scnooners. sinkin
sank at anchors oil
vessels were blow
| In Hampton Road.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-10
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The Portland daily press., 1899-03-10

Bo~syy ssaoa-Arive Al $50 p. m; close a,
zoo p. m y
Cape EliSqbeth and Knsehtvi2e--Arrive, at
73o a IN and $50 p. m. close at eco a. IN. and
ECO p. M tta
Duck Pond, PrSde's Corner, WindhGss, No.
Wfndhans. Raymond and .Sostth Cascoz~Arriye
at 11.00 Z m close ~ 400 p. m u
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22
She Knew what He Meant.

They sat just in front Of me at q
musicale one evening last week, he
and she. She was beamingly coy. lie
was impressively devoted. !, that had
ears, could not choose but hear what
they said. for they spoke as II they
were alone in an assemblage OF cloth.
ing store dummies.
20, there's Jennier she said. Don't
you like her awfully well?"
mot particularly" said he.
''But she's perfect beauty. Don't
you think so?" she went on.
''Oh, yes, she's pretty" he assented.
sand she's SO CLEVER said she 81
don't see why you aren't just dead in
love with her."
1t was his opportunity, and grandly
he rose to the occasion. He looked
deep into her eyes.
II don't care for pretty girls, nor for
clever girls. he said, oh, so impressive.
~. "l'd much rather be with you"
And, oh, how delighted she lookedl-
Washington Post
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22
Frank Advice.

Some of the French parish clergy
men are in the habit OF giving very
frank advice to those who come to be
married. One OF these clerics thus
addressed the bride and bridegroom:
at is from the bottom Of my heart,
Joseph, that congratulate you upon
the great step you are taking. 1t was,
indeed, sad to see you wasting your
youth In life Of disgusting drunken.
ness However, alrs we'll that ends
well, and 1t pleases me to think that
you have said good.by forever to the
wineshop. As to you, my poor Gather.
inc, thank Heaven heartily that you
have been able, ugly rs you arc, to
find q husband. Never forget that
you ought by an Interchangeable sweet
ness and u devotion without bounds,
to try to obtain pardon for your phys.
ical imperfections, for, l repeat, you
are q real blunder Of nature. And
now, my dear children, join you in
the holy bonds Of matrimony."-Chris-
tian Globe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

from her eyes, leaving there only .
hunted, haggard look; so. too, In the
lines about the. sensitive mouth; yet
the soft, creamy tint Of the fair skin re-
manned unchanged, rs did the gentle
color. Mutely she arose and followed
him, and, the parlor being In the shade
and too near the party on the porch, he
led ON to the bright dining-room whose
windows commanded view Of the sun
shiny mesa. There he turned.
'Mr. Parry wires me that he had ex-
pected you In Denver three days ago.
and that your affairs demand that you
should go thither the moment the road
Is open-which will be tomorrow. He
says he has vainly tried to get IN an
swer to his letters to you, and that no
reply came to his dispatches. Can be
Of any service, Mrs. McLane? This
seems most urgent and, pardon me,
believe It my duty to point out to you
that your friends are rendered power
less by your own neglect TO act"
81 did try" she faltered. II had to
see Mr.. Merriam" She made piteous
picture. looking up there into his stern,
soldlerly face.
"But, pardon me again, I cannot see,
knowing nothing Of the nature Of this
litigation, what Mr.. Merriam has to
do whit. Is his testimony necessary?
Is that why Mr.. Parry has been urging
him all day to come up to Cimarron?"
"IIe-he, too-he has been wiring for
-Randy?" she faliered, her eyes big
with some new dread. "Did he go?
Has he gomez"
"He couldn't 60, Mrs. McLane. He
was sent in pursuit Of Mexican ruffians
last night, and was shot and severely
wounded In the fight tAis morning.
Look! They're bringing him in now"
And for the second time within the
week Fanny McLanc went senseless in
n second, limp and nerveless heap
upon the floor. They had TO carry her
to her room, and Grafton was the bur-
den bearer; and then, having laid her
upon her bed, and while the women
were bustllng about with the usual
restoratives, he stopped one moment be-
fore her profusely Uttered toilet table.
A little case, half hidden among the
mess, unerringly caught his eye. He
took It, touched the spring, gave one
quick glance at the dainty, delicate In.
struments and phials inside, and re-
placed It, with the quiet remark: II
thought So"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

Miss Susan Wymnr, teacher in the
Richmond school, Chicago, ILL.,, writes
the following letter TO DIR. Hartman re-
garding Pc-ru-na. She says: "Only
those who have suffered with sleepless-
ness from oyer-work in the school-room,
such as / have, can know what bless
ing Il Is to be able to find relief by
spending a couple of dollars for some
Pe-ru-na. This has been my expert
ence. A friend in need is q friend in
deed, and every bottle of Pe-ru-na I
rver bought proved n good friend 10
me."-Susan Wymar.
Mrs. Mnrgaretha Dauben. 1914 North
Superior St., Racine City, Wis, writes:
u feel 30 well and good and happy now
fhht pen cannot describeit Pe-ru-nh is
tverything to me- 1 feel healthy and
well. but Il / should be sick ] win know
what 10 take. I have taken several
bottles Of Pe-ru-na for female com
nlaiuf. lam in the change Of life and 1t
does me good"
Send for . free book written BY Dr.
Hartman, entitled Health and Beauty.
I16re- Dr.. Hartman. Columbus, o.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22
An Army Wife.
BY CAPTAIN CHARLES KING.
Copyrighted. 1906. BY 2. Tennyson Neelyl

SYNOPSIS.
Chapter I.-Fannie McLane, young
widow, II invited TO visit tho Graftons
at Fort sedgwick. Her sister tries to dis
suade her, a. Randolph Merriam (whom
she had fitted for old McLane) and his bride
are stationed there.
Chapter II.-Fannie McLane's wedding
causes family feeling. A few months later
she, while travelling with her husband
meets Merriam. on his wedding trip.
Chapter III.-Some time previous to TINS
Merriam had gone on government sur
vey, fallen III, and had been nursed by Mrs.
Trcmaine and daughter Florence. A hasty
note from Mrs McLane's stepson taxes
him to the plains.
Chapter Iv.-Young McLane dictates to
Merriam a dying message. which Is sent
10 Parry "a young Chicago lawyer ana
brother-in-iaw OF Mrs. McLane). Reply
causes Merriam to swoon. He IL taken to
tho Tremaine's: calls for Florence.
Chapter v. Engagement OF Florence
Tremaine to Merriam 10 announced; we'd
ding shortly follows.
Chapter VI.-Mr. McLane II mysterious
ly shot In San Francisco. Merriam Is
greatly excited when he reads account In
papers While still In mourning Mrs Nc
Lane prepares to visit Fort sedgwick.
Chap.er ., .ss.,,aS ~ ,hs news
.ne iSr'' IA ~. ,,,,s. ahsent themseives
anu NJ 10. aS so n W., ,sat av.nin-
i' Cn sno v,IIY Mr and NJ. Merriam
III. .a.no,,s % tbo widow nm an
evening when she would be sure to have
many other callers. When the call Is
returned Merriam Is away. and his wire
pieau, ~ .a,,,s. ,o,.rro -, ga 70
nel. H,.," -. 100 s,ricLsn-nar.
.. 49,. VIZ I'll, he snr,nonad secure
sanns. o,Sarr.,sn ,oss nvervthing e NJ"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

their camp-chairs or the steps as best
pleased their fancy. Grafton's was al
ways q popular rendezvous on the cav
airy side, and to-day the assembly was
more numerous than usual, and any
body but Fanny McLane could not have
failedto note how deep was the shadow
that overspread every face, how somber
and mirthless the tenor Of the talk. In
tent only on charming, she came trip
pingly forth, bestowing a white hand
on the red-striped Mlnturn, who was
prompt to seize II, snd smiles and mods
and chirrups upon everybody. The men
who had risen and doffed their caps did
not retake their seats, for trumpeter
was sounding q stable call, and Whitta-
ker murmured with telling effect:
"You never come now until you know
we have to go;" and there wns q slow
and somewhat reluctant start, the rival
subs hanging on TO the last. Grafton,
| usually the promptest Of troop leaders,
went as far rs his gate only and there
said in low tone 10 his own subaltern:
'Tell Col. Buxton am detained few
minutes on important personal bust
ness" and let the group go sauntering
out into the sunshine without him. The
band was gayly crashing through the
spirited measures Of the Liberty Bell.
Mai. Freeman. straddling down the row
In chase of the troop officers, glanced
up and smiled and waved his hand.
"The Rifiers put head on that Gin
arron strike In short order. didn't
they?' said he, "The news has just
come-trains running tomorrow"
Out on the sunlit mesa mile away a
dusty little cortege came slowly, weari'
ly trooping homeward, bearing o
wounded officer to the longed-for shell
ter Of his home; and Grafton, with still
another Of those Hateful brown en-
velopes in his hand. bent over and In
terrupted the lovely widow In the midst
Of her animated chat with the ladies
from next door.
aPardon me one minute, Mrs. Nc
Lane" he said. Some rather urgent
dispatches came while you were sleep
ing, and this has Just reached me. II
you can spare 4 moment to glance over
them I win have sthe answers sent
Suppose we step inside"
IT was wonderful with what sudden
nsBs gladnesE and gayety would vanish
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22
Enfura HArflahins.

'what do you think of this wireless teles'
II think It's one Of the worst things that
sver happened. It's an imposition, that's
what II 10. Pretty soon It'll! be 80 that the
man who goes into the woods 10 miles from
the nearest postofice for the purpose oil
getting away from his business may re-
him home 10 attend to something that, in
case Il had gone wrong in his absence, he
could have blamed somebody else for
Chicago Evening News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22
AIoad on HIs Mind,

Mrs. Honkley (severely)-Its not
necessary for me to ask where you
were and what you were doing last
night
Mr.. Honkley (brightening)-I'm glad
of that, for couldn't do 1t to save my.
self-Chicago Evening News
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22
sus~estions for spsins cisanins.

Much Of the labor Of house cleaning may
be avoided by the exercise OF good judss
ment and management. Pleasant weather
must be selected for the work, u.ually ths
FIRST Of May IL the best time 70 begin. Every
thing should be In readiness beforehand:
Brooms, brushes, tacks and string. should
be provided. The windows and palns. can
water and Ivory Soap; the free use of lime
and borax will purify and deodoriss the
premises. r,,1. paprrp
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22
Collected ESQ, COO Cos : Ma.as Fund

Washington, April ao.-The affairs
of the woman's committee In charge OF
the battleship Maine relief fund were
closed ut meeting yesterday, when
Il was reported that $50. 600 had been
received and distributed among de-
uendent families OF this over SIC. 600
came from naval officers and seamen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

Mabel.-Pshaw! Why, you would
marry the first man who came along.
Lillian-oh, we'll, you wouldn't
even wait for him to come along II you
knew where he was hiding.-Chicago
Evening News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22
Meath Due 60 TFouble 10 sleep.

Wichits, Kan, April 9o-Mrs. Kate
IonRstreet died here last night Cor
oner Mclaughlin held an inquest and
decided that the woman's death was
caused by excessive Nightmares She
died under the influence Of nightmare
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

Rhubarb with Figs.-Take six pounds
Of rhubarb weighed after peeled and
cut); quarter of pound Of candied
lemon peel, and one Of figs; cut the rhu-
barb. figs andjemon peel quite small,
place the peel and igs over the rhu-
barb, cover with five pounds moist
sugar, and let stand until the next day.
Then boil slowly together for one hour.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22
Not the First.

"You will regret this" no said when
she refused him.
Possibly" she replied, "but 1t will
be only one of bunch Of regrets"
Thus was the blow softened.-Chi.
cago Post.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

Pinkham at her home in Lynn,
Mass. and will tell her symptoms.
The reply. made without charge of
any kind. will bear such evidence
of knowledge of the trouble that
belief in her advice at once inspires
hope.
This of itself is a great help.
Then the knowledge that women
for advice and women only assist
makes it easy to be explicit about
the disease.
MRS. ELIZA THOMAS. of 634 Phi
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM--I doctC
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22
In Ring Parlance.

Miss Fox-Papa, why does young man
give his fiancee diamond ringy
Mr.. Fox-0h, that's the forfeit he puts
up to insure fight.-Jewelers Weekly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

IIhubarb Marmnlade.-peel six or
anees, take away the white rinds and
pipa. alice the pup and peel Into a pre-
serving kettle. add 3 quart OF finely
cut rhubarb. and ih pounds Of sugar.
Boil slowly until dona
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22
Particularly Necessary.

Friend-I understand that, in your line.
q man must be very plausible and persua'
sive.
Drummer-Yes; especially when he's q.
planning to the firm why he hasn't sold any
ooods.-Puck.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

Cure your cough with Hale's Honey Of
Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

about four years great sufferer from female troubles
hadbackache appetite pansin stomach faint
ing spells weak and system completely down.
also had falling of womb bad that could scarcely walk
the floor After taking two bottles of your Vegetable
Compound and box of Lozengers say am cured
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

@NE reason Mrs. Pnkhams treatment helps women SO
j promptly is that they have confidence in her.
~ Through some of the many thousands of Mrs. Pink
hams friends ang will be led to write to Mrs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

Il Il always easier to recognize debtor
than creditor.-Ram's Horn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

-on the bosom Of the mother rests
the future Of the wnFd~ RAMS H0ra
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

But now my rheumatism has gone,
my courage has returned, and alf on
account Of that marvel, Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, which has made me picture of
health. Now I'm in for business pure
and simple.
Hip pisease-"I had running sores for
eight years on my hips. was confined TO
my bed Mt times and ut others used
crutches. Hoods Sarsaparilla cured my
hip and gave me permanent health" OLLIE
j. ARCHER, l39 Dudley Street, Dayton, Ohio.
INDIGESTION" now have good APP
petite, eat well, sleep well and my dyspepsia
and indighs,ion have left me. The reason
Is took Hoods Sarsaparilla which entirely
cnred me. / am Baggage Master on the
B. & o. Railroad" THOMAS COLES, ll9
Carr St., Sandusky, Ohio.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

EA the womb. ! suffered
something terrible. could
not sleep nights and
thought sometimes that
death would be such q
relief. To-day / am a well
woman. able to do my
own work. and have not
apain. fused four bottles
~ of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable c ompoundand
~ three packages of Sana-
tive Wash and cannot
.S thank you enough for the
good 1t did me-"
MRS. NJ. SToDDARD.
Box a6S. Springfield. Mimi.
writes:
nnrp Mpc DNyrtyAM- For
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22

Said a suelI knoyn young
man about tosun. ~ tried
for years to barn the candle
At BOTH ends. In the pursuit
Of pleasure suhle trying to
attend to Business. My blood,
stomach and Kidneys got into
q wnetched state and It
seemed that ! ooald not carry
tie burden any LonQer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22
hoods Sa.SabmM
Zllz21 E5l25lnD

Hoods Pills euro liver is' the nOn.irritatins and
emily cathartic to sako with Hoods sarsapariilA.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-04-22
COMFXDE MGE
HELPS 10
CURE

doctors in the city for two
years and had no relief until !
began the use of your remedies.
My trouble was liberation of
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08
Y. M. c. A.

The 33rd biennial y. M. c. A. inter
national convention was opened in Grand
Rapids, Mich, May 18th, with over 800
delegates present. The afternoon session
was devoted to organization and the
presentation of reports. The Inter
national committee presented its report,
which contained the following: OF the
1929 associations in existence 1341 sent in
reports which showed an aggregate
mem bership of 22S, 56S and an active
membership of 10S, 532; 344 own build
ings valued at $40, SAT, 936, and 90 own
other real estate valued at S1,270, $50.
Deducting debts, the net value of buildings
and real estate is $40, 1863, 315. The total
net value of all property is $40, BAT PIP
The cash paid out for current expenses
was 81, 453, 7777s. The average daily attend
ance at gymnasirms, athletic games, ETC. :,
was 77,97s, and 1872, 420 volumes were
drawn from the libraries. The attendance
at Bible class sessions was 800, 227 and a
total attendance at Young Men S meetings
2,53s, 504. In the railroad, student and
colored departments there has been a
decided growth.
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08
The BootbIack and the Admiral.

I'm just as proud Of Dewey as TELLER we'll
can be,
No Rockerbilt or Vandergould can like him
more than me;
No millionaire in all the world, no matter
what his nun,
Can take more pride in Dewey and the tbinos
that Dewey done.
But they have much the best of it in maxim
Dewey think
That they're the only pebbles when it comes
to meat and drink;
They're askin' him to dinner, and a-blowin'
in their stuff
In wads so big you'd hardly think the world
could hold enough.
They're sendin' swords out to him that are
made O. solid gold,
Enough to fill his cabin and to stock his
bloomin' hold;
They'r buyin' city houses and a.giyiu' ,em
to him,
In such a way as / should think would
make his thinker swim.
But IL amt got nothin' for to show him
Rut r what a. l think hun In me
rlnky -dink!
And what | kin do | will do, and sort of
kinder teach
These millionalres they re not the only peb-
bies on the beach.
So l have written Dewey just single little
line
To offer him the freedom of patent.leather
shine,
And told him if he'd call on me I'd blow
him off right here,
10 Just half portion of a nickel s-worth
[Harper's Bazaar.
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08
No Wonder it is Popular.

There has never been a beverage sold in
ton as does Moxie. The reason for this is
practically that it is refreshing, quenches
thirst, and above all, it is healthful and Is a
nerve food Those who have not drunk any
Moxie could not help being impressed with
the beautiful posters that have been placard-
ing our walls, put up by these people.
These posters represent typical people of
the times welcoming Moxie as the coming
national beverage, as surely as it is destined
to be.
Everyone also has noticed the beautiful
Moxie wagons that are so perfect in every
detail as handsomely finished and trimmed
as any carnage that was ever made. 1t is
the careful detail IN regard to small things
that shows itself So well in the lithograph
work and wagons OF the MoXIe people that
helps to make Moxie the success that it is
The same care Is exercised in every detail
IL the manufacture of MoXie. A bsolute
cleanliness prevails in the factory, not only
in the manufacturing, but the bottllng. The
ingredients of which MoXie is composed are
healthful pure and perfect as money can
buy. 1t - refreshing thought to feel tina
this delicious beverage is carefully and
&c nScleutlOusly made, anu it is gratifying
Tor those who love to drink il to know thar
1t IS the discovery of a regular practieing
physician of many years standing. who
highly endorses it as a health drink and
recommends it for all nervous troubles. 1t
Is undoubtedly largely due to this fact thai
so many physicians all over the country, not
only recommend MuXit to their patients
but use 1T extensively beverage for
themselves and families. If you have not
drunk any Moxie yet, try A glass at once,
and learn what have m se1 M pt bar
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08
The Nicaragua Canal

The State Department HAS nJ0.. .4r-
an official abstract of the re"r ..
Nicaraguan canal commission 5s .,.
ed by Admiral Walker, TING b.ar .
commission, The report itself .-..-
typewriter pages and is accom-
II appendices. Tits undcTsre Oh ..,.
intention of the President tn >ua1 .--
report to Congress at the be44ra. t
next session. Meanwhile Che u,...-..a
states it will not be possible t,us. H
more of the report than ta. . i,
furnished to the press today
The report goes into mlnun
respect to all questions cylu..-. r.
the construction OF the canal 4 SOY
that after mature delibrratIou
mission has adopted am estimate ...
route from Brito To Lake Nle4r.-. .e
the Child's route, and u@H
Greyton, called Lull route
After giving dine weight f..
ments of this Important YUs- a
with an earnest desire DO ..
conclusions based upon -u.-I
the commission believes .iuu
be built across the lsthuu~
for not exceeding SlIN. IIl.
Col Kinds c0ucuIs gcur
views of the other mMhes
mission, hat his estimate .8
S134, s, 3uN.
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08
The Hen.

OF all the birds our Father made,
The best one is the hen;
He put more brains in their little heads
Than he has in some of men.
They do not fly to mountain peaks,
Or soar from zone to zone,
But are content in any place
For them no place like home.
The eagle is the honored bird
Because he flies 80 high;
Give me hen-I want nc part
Of the eagles in the sky
When the morning stars first sang for joy,
No doubt the ROSTERS crew:
And hens laid eggs in Paradise
When this old world was new.
Adown the ages the records show
That hens their parts have played;
Mankind have lived upon their flesh;
And on the eggs they've laid.
The roosters We're the ancient clocks,
And told the time of night;
All nations counted on their time
W hen the sun was out of sight.
Peter heard the ROSTERS crow
When his Master he denied
E 'er after that when he heard them crow
He remembered how he lied.
Christ wept DER Jerusalem,
And SAID like mother hen,
I'd care for thee-but l can not,
BecsuSe you re wicked men.
Poets may praise the singing birds,
And l Will say amen;
But the sweetest song this poor man hears
Is the cackling of hen.
Those cackling birds have sung their songs
Six thousand years, no doubt;
Methinks they 'er just the thing to keep
When man is all played out.
Poultry Monthly