The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

"Pbwat Dewey said to Me-"
Mentally ana Ma4One were anchored at
McCartnys bar,
Expressing 1neIr opinions of the Pnllo-
puma war.
McNsl,y sald IL was shame; he said 1t
wasn't ugnt;
While rat AlaIOne declared IL WAS the
proper KIND OF hgn1
They argued and expressed themselves
rroIn every point OF view.
They emphasized their arguments until
the air was blue;
They quoted great authorities, In lang
uage loua and strong;
Each one declared his SIDE was right
the other side was wrong.
McNany said that Dewey didn't like the
war bit:
He said that George was very glad 70 get
a chance TO quit.
AN, furthermore" he added, as ne
proud "a sei his h'a al.
"Tis me thot can repate to you the
wounds thot Dewey said"
Lets hear EN-" said Mccarthy, who was
standing at the bar,
For Oi'm roight INTERESTED In this rally
pany war.
OF amt so posted on tn war as you an
Pat Malone
For Owe as much as OF can do attind-
in to me own"
McNally. thus encouraged, slowly but
toned up his coat,
And I'm a NOISY manner he began to clear
his throat.
He Struck an attitude, ana III quite
dramatic way
He said: Now, gints, ORR tell we both
phwat Dewey had TO say.
HE said he was opposed, an he would
not cOnsnt to make
A war upon thin PHILIPPINES for inny-
body's sake.
He ser. TIL divil take We all. twas me
thot biazed tn sway
An now, We dommed Kilkenny cats Ofm
goin home TO stay %
McNany paused: upon his friends he
shot a searching glance;
lie saw that they were much surprised
he had them in a trance
He spoke again I'm whispers low, In guard
ed tones said he:
But thots not all; OF haven't tould
phwat Dewey said to me-
Malone gazed at Mccarthy, and Mccarthy
at Malone;
Then both gaZed az McNally VINO was
silent as = stone.
At last Malone. in timid tones, inquired:
rs it true
Thot Dewey's been doscussin' these az
fairs av state wild you2'
NcNally looked upon the pair a twinkle
in his eye.
Thought he: "OPH niver get tn drinks
unless OF make the try"
Then cautiously he whispered: Though
OF jipardoize me head.
Orn tell we. for the drinks. the yirry
wourds thot Dewey said"
Malone, as quick as lightning. held dol
lar IN his hand:
9TH best" he said. "McNaiiy ye have
at your command %
The order that McNally gave was strict
~ up 10 date;
Mccarthy filed it quickly, so he wouldn't
have to wait.
McNally slipped the tempting draught;
ne slowly drank it down.
While smiles of satisfaction banished
every laggard frown.
Mccarthy ana Aidt8he botA Htypa re-
spectfuily aside
And patiently awaited what McNally
would condde.
At length McNaly wiped his lips; n
smile Of sweet content
Informed Malone his dollar had been very
wisely spent
McNally strokeG his chin and in self
important way
Said he: "Orn now repate 10 you what
Dewey had to say"
Mccarthy and Malone inclined to him an
eager ear
They craro9 tFaf~ nao'-s ao1 hungrily
they bent their heads to hear
McNally watched the pair; he smiled;
ne knew thered be some fun.
And hurrledly and proudly prepared him
self to run.
Tie smoke said he: "Twas Yesterday.
about tn hour av four.
OF mot h's Povai Hlghness Mack was
standing IN the door).
OF dofed me hat: OF bowed 10 him; seq
ri How 10 We do7'
An Dewey sn7 10 mo" he yelled Says
Dewey. UOw-de-do9'
laurence PDrcher Hext In Leslle's
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