Principles cleverly cut out and fitted
To Percy's capacity, duly admitted
And fought for by Mr. Cabee.
Drusus Turn Swinnerton Porfer Fitzurse
Holds office the most of his life.
For men nor for principles cares he a curse
But much for his neighbor's wife.
The Ship of State leaks, but he doesn't pump any—
Messrs. Mahosh, Cabee & Company
Pump for good Mr. Fitzurse.
THE CRIME OF 1903
Time was, not very long ago,
As by historians time is reckoned,
When first of virtues here below
Was hatred of secession, though
Some swore it wasn't even second;
But these (they mostly were down South)
Have all renounced their view with candor—
Some tardily by word of mouth.
Some, earlier, in a manner grander.
To stamp their error out, 'tis true,
We paid enough of blood (the treasure
