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PREFACE 
 
 Allow me to call your attention, 
 
 To a few facts which I shall briefly mention , 
 
 Pertaining to a variety of strains, 
 
 Which is undermining the young 
 people's brains. 
 
 The actual activity of a human brain, 
 Depends upon what it contains, 
 
 Of actual activity, 
 
 Civility and ability. 
 

I. 
 
 The reason why I undertook 
 To write this little book, 
 
 Is, because I've found so many 
 unpleasant things sealed 
 
 That must be revealed. 
 
 II. 
 
 And viewed by the public's opinion, 
 Because they have failed to exercise a 
 dominion 
 
 Over the political affairs 
 
 Which have so many difficult snares. 
 
 Ill, 
 
 That rope men in to all sorts of trouble 
 
 and sin, 
 That's why it's high time it was arranged 
 That our political issues were changed. 
 
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PROCEEDS OF OUR REPROBATES. 
 
 I. 
 
 It's the United States lawmakers / 
 
 That have enforced jawbreakers, 
 That causes steam delerium, 
 That's why it is a connundrum. 
 
 II. 
 That no man can solve nor prevent, 
 The unnecessary money spent, 
 
 For that miserable booze 
 
 That gives men the blues. 
 
 III. 
 
 It's our leading Politicions 
 And their wrong decisions 
 
 That favor distilleries and brewers 
 
 And other evil doers. 
 
 IV. 
 
 Our legislative men are paid 
 To help persuade 
 
 Bills that should be passed 
 
 That would collapse. 
 
 V. 
 
 It's the liquor traffic today, 
 That causes men to go astray 
 
 From that, which is good, 
 
 By our prominent citizens, it is well 
 understood. 
 
 —4— 
 
VI. 
 That these unconstitutional organizations, 
 Are going to cause a tribulation 
 
 Upon all modern nations, 
 
 This has to be taken into consideration, 
 
 VII. 
 Because the monopolist 
 Belongs in that list, 
 
 They are the ones 
 
 That issue the bonds. 
 
 VIII. 
 For the purpose of erecting such an 
 
 establishment 
 That supply us with discontent, 
 
 And wrecks our American homes 
 Throughout the temperate zone, 
 That's why it is high time to commence, 
 To cast the right ballot. 
 In self-defense. 
 
 IX. 
 
 On the election day 
 
 Let's all be willing to say, 
 
 We will vote for prohibition. 
 
 Which will change the administration. 
 
 X. 
 
 There's no doubt but what such a decision 
 Will change the present condition. 
 Because, it is the voters consent 
 That controls the saloon element. 
 Which is the worse curse on earth. 
 And will ruin the Christian Church. 
 
THE LARGEST GRAFTS IN EXISTANCE. 
 
 I. 
 
 What are the largest grafts 
 
 Our government has placed on the main 
 shaft, 
 It's the high licensed saloon booms, 
 With there miserable gambling rooms. 
 
 11. 
 
 It's in those places, 
 
 That men gamble on horse races 
 And all sorts of games, 
 Headed under different names. 
 
 III. 
 
 But it all leads to the same. 
 Which is sin, sorrow and shame, 
 And still furthermore 
 As I have mentioned before. 
 
 IV. 
 
 If our lawmakers had any respect 
 
 They would never connect 
 Such links in a chain, 
 That break without a strain. 
 
 V. 
 
 As they have done in the past. 
 
 Allowing King alcohol with its hot blast, 
 
 To destroy one hundred thousand 
 souls every year. 
 
 And send them to another sphere. 
 
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UNCLE SAM'S CONFESSION. 
 I. 
 Listen, what Uncle Sam says, 
 The liquor traffic is a legitimate business 
 that pays, 
 Because I've gained the right protection, 
 The church members are in connection. 
 II. 
 With one in every direction 
 I don't allow outsiders for inspection, 
 If the right parties should interfere. 
 It might prove to be severe. 
 III. 
 A problem to solve, yet 
 I have no reason to fret 
 
 As long as the church members are 
 
 willing to remain 
 To bear the strain. 
 IV. 
 Which is sin, sorrow and pain. 
 That's no reason why I should explain. 
 The losses and the gain 
 Linked together, in the same old chain. 
 V. 
 My fondest dream, 
 And my latest improved scheme, 
 Is to protect the wellfare 
 Of the leading miUionaire. 
 
 VI. 
 Because they have always paid my expense 
 And fought their way in self-defense. 
 That's why I can't afford to loose 
 The extra money they produce. 
 
 —7— 
 
CONTENTION AND CONTROVERSY. 
 
 I. 
 Every nation and creed, 
 How can you expect to succeed, 
 
 In your every day life, 
 
 Which is a constant strife, 
 
 II. 
 
 The worst curse of all, 
 Which I shall recall 
 
 Is, the saloon bracket, 
 
 Which brings forth all kinds of racket. 
 
 III. 
 
 It isn't that alone. 
 
 Which makes so many unhappy homes, 
 
 Just think in some cases, 
 
 How many it disgraces. 
 
 IV. 
 
 But still on the election day, 
 The majority will say 
 
 That the saloon must go. 
 
 But I claim, it isn't so. 
 
 V. 
 
 If w^e could realize the fact, 
 Which we so often come in contact, 
 There is where the trouble lies, 
 And that's why the truth, the majority 
 denies. 
 
 —8— 
 
IF OUR POLITICAL CRANKS WERE OUT 
 OF DATE. 
 
 Is it because ottr goYerning power is bad, 
 That we must put up with such a fad, 
 Which amongst us does exist, 
 And allow it to be dismissed. 
 
 11. 
 
 Why not arrest our political men when 
 
 they carouse, 
 And send them to the work-house. 
 
 So they can serve their own time. 
 
 When they commit a crime. 
 
 III. 
 
 If this can be done. 
 
 Bad company we can easily shun. 
 
 If political cranks were out of date 
 
 There would be a chance to 
 discriminate. 
 
 IV. 
 
 The difference of right and wrong. 
 And then we should pass right along 
 From victory to victory 
 My dear friends, don't you see. 
 
 —9— 
 
V. 
 
 Through our life's journeys 
 
 And no longer depend on attorneys, 
 
 To fight our cases, 
 
 Which so often disgraces. 
 
 VI. 
 
 The human race, 
 
 By sin, sorrow and disgrace 
 
 Throughout the United States 
 With all sorts o^lnu.' ft'*'''^(jLA 
 
 VII. 
 
 Just think of our most prominent pretend. 
 That they can't comprehend. 
 
 That they have choosen the wrong 
 
 course in life. 
 Which brings upon these men a 
 constant strife. 
 
 VIII. 
 
 It robs men from their senses. 
 This often commences. 
 
 In childhood's youth 
 
 That men stray away from the truth. 
 
 —10- 
 
ATTORNEY'S AT LAW. 
 I. 
 
 It's the American lawyers, 
 
 That are the head sawyers, 
 
 When it refers to the financial affair, 
 It's very seldom, they deal on the 
 square. 
 
 II. 
 When they h^ve delivered a plea, 
 Then comes their attorney fee, 
 Which is outrageous 
 And has continued for ages. 
 
 III. 
 
 And always will, 
 
 As long as congress issues no bill 
 
 As to the fixed fee, 
 
 For the attorney's plea. 
 
 IV. 
 
 Why should they 
 
 Have all the say. 
 
 Whether they are right or wrong. 
 They repeat the same old song. 
 
 —11— 
 
V. 
 
 We will win your case 
 And leave you no disgrace, 
 
 No matter what your crime ma}' be, 
 
 We can let you free. 
 
 VI. 
 
 When it proves to be in vain 
 
 You will have to play insane, 
 
 So we can send you to another place. 
 In order to dismiss your case. 
 
 VII. . 
 
 According to the latest reports, 
 
 It's the corrupt costs, 
 
 Which so willingly supports 
 The outlaws and the sports. 
 
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TAX DODGERS. 
 
 I. 
 The monopolists are supposed to be main 
 
 tax-payers, 
 But they have become disobeyors 
 Of the state laws, 
 On the account of the various by-laws. 
 
 II. 
 
 All kinds of skulduggery is permitted, 
 And also committed 
 
 By our leading politicians. 
 
 And their wrong decisions. 
 
 III. 
 It's their unjust deals. 
 Which before us reveals, 
 
 The awful truth. 
 
 Men are known by their fruit. • 
 
 IV. 
 Hypocrisy 
 And democracy, 
 
 Are found in many ways 
 , With men that disobey, 
 The laws of nature. 
 Which is laid down by the creator 
 For us to uphold 
 In God's word, to us it is told. 
 —13— 
 
V. 
 
 While j'ou pause a moment and think, 
 You'll learn how these grafters link, 
 Together like a chain, 
 It's high time to explain. 
 
 VI. 
 
 The various tribes that are involved, 
 
 Which I have solved. 
 
 The facts that are marred 
 Refers to men that aren't blamed. 
 
 VII. 
 
 For these ungodly acts 
 Although these are the facts. 
 
 That no one can deny. 
 
 No matter how they try. 
 
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 I 
 
THE PIONEERS. 
 
 It's the past history of old, 
 
 That men had less pleasures in gold, 
 
 But were interested in tilling the soil, 
 And taking care of their crops so they 
 wouldn't spoil. 
 
 II. 
 
 All vigorous men were employed, 
 That's how their Hves were enjoyed 
 
 How happy and contented they were. 
 As long as they were able to stir. 
 
 III. 
 
 They continued their struggles 
 By looking above troubles, 
 
 The very best way they knew how, 
 With a yoke of oxen and a breaking 
 plow. 
 
 IV. 
 They immigrated to the West. 
 Wherever they thought it was best. 
 
 And filed on their claims throughout 
 
 the central plains 
 And economically figured out the losses 
 and gains. * 
 
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V. 
 
 I am very much surprised, 
 
 To learn how the first settlers economized 
 In their every day life 
 Husband, children and wife. 
 
 VI. 
 
 Economized in all things 
 
 la other words, it brings prosperit)' 
 To men, that are faithful and true, 
 There is always something to do. 
 
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RESULTS OF NEGLECT. 
 I. 
 Why is it that our governing power is left 
 
 undisturbed, 
 It is because they are not closely observed 
 , By the ordinary classes, 
 That's why it surpasses. 
 
 ir. 
 
 Their knowledge and understanding. 
 In not demanding 
 
 A reform or change, 
 
 That's why thereisnochancetoarrange. 
 
 III. 
 It's true that King alcohol, 
 Is nailing us to the wall 
 
 And demanding our daughters and sons 
 
 to become bums 
 Throughout the city slums. 
 
 IV. 
 
 Such news is sad to tell 
 
 Because, it is preparing men for hell. 
 
 It was a day at the Republican 
 convention 
 
 That called my attention. 
 
 V. 
 
 To the curious fact 
 
 That there were no delegates to act 
 
 Against the liquor curse, 
 
 Which has gone from bad to worse, 
 If we trace it back to it's cause 
 We find that it is due to unjust laws. 
 
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ADAM AND EVE IN PARADISE. 
 I. 
 
 Life's journey cannot be enjoyed 
 
 Without being employed 
 In business of some kind, 
 Because it isn't good for the mind. 
 
 II. 
 To be unoccupied, 
 When Adam and Eve were tried 
 
 They lived in paradise, 
 
 When the serpent to them did arise. 
 
 III. 
 And deceived them there, 
 By stating that they would share 
 From God's wisdom and truth. 
 If they would eat of the fruit. 
 
 IV. 
 Which on the tree of knowledge hung, 
 Then Eve her hand unwisely swung. 
 
 And went right ahead, 
 
 Her husband she also fed. 
 
 V. 
 From that forbidden fruit 
 That separated them from the truth. 
 Which never before was known 
 Since the sun on earth had shown. 
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THE PRESENT GENERATION. 
 
 If you will allow me to give an explanation 
 About the misleading generation, 
 
 Which includes the smart alics, 
 
 And their metalics. 
 
 II. 
 
 It's the powdered faces and the daisies, 
 That lugs astray suit cases, 
 
 Their silly demand, 
 
 Requires an extra supply on hand. 
 
 III. 
 
 It's the unnecessary expense, 
 Which so often condences, 
 
 The hard earned currency, into an 
 ugly looking cloud, 
 
 Amongst the foolish and the proud. 
 
 IV. 
 
 They ruin their faces. 
 No matter whom it disgraces, 
 To imitate the latest styles. 
 Appears to be the only thing that 
 smiles. 
 
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V. 
 
 upon the present generation 
 That tries to live on speculation, 
 There's where they are lame, 
 Themselves, they are not all together 
 to be the blamed. 
 
 VI. 
 
 Because this country has illegalized fabrics 
 
 To encourage the smart alics 
 
 It's the laboring men and upper tens, 
 That support the outlaw dens. 
 
 VII. 
 
 It's the brainless dude, 
 
 Which so often does include, 
 
 Members of some'outlaw gang, 
 Who from the gallows hang. 
 
 VIII. 
 
 It's on the account oftheir mistaken course 
 They are nabed by the police force, 
 And placed in jail, 
 While others are*out\on bail. 
 
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SELFISH MOTIVES. 
 
 Unhappiness and discontent, 
 
 Is caused by our own consent, 
 It's our thoughts and actions, 
 That sums up the unnecessary fractions. 
 
 II. 
 
 Our selfish motives, 
 
 Cause our trains to become explosives, 
 
 Rash words, are often said. 
 
 By being misled. 
 
 III. 
 
 By our dearest friends. 
 
 In bitterness and self-defense, 
 
 The struggle often commences, 
 
 With unnecessary expenses. 
 
 IV. 
 
 Jealousy and self-praise, • 
 Leads to all kinds of disgrace, 
 
 Amongst such people you'll often find, 
 
 A very suspicious mind. 
 
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TOO WISE FOR ADVICE? 
 
 I. 
 Don't be so wise, 
 That you need no advice, 
 And say it is a ^ift 
 That you became so swift. 
 
 II. 
 I want you to show up, 
 And quit empting the rum cup. 
 Then you'll realize, 
 What God does despise. 
 
 III. 
 You'll reach a better thought, 
 And v/on't be so easy bought, 
 
 So never give in, 
 
 When you are tempted to sin. 
 
 IV. 
 Against all evils, you must fight 
 Both day and night, 
 
 Every moment you are here. 
 
 You must never fear. 
 
 V. 
 
 All necessary care. 
 
 Our Heavenly Father will bear, 
 If you will let him in, 
 He will cleanse you from sin. 
 
YI. 
 Never the less, 
 You must confess, 
 Sooner or later, 
 Before the Creator. 
 YII. 
 If you^tand the test, 
 You are no better than the rest. 
 Which upon this earth has trod, 
 And noW at rest below the sod. 
 " VIII. 
 Are 3"OU in trouble. 
 Floating like a bubble, 
 On the out-going tide. 
 With a wavering pride. 
 IX. 
 Consider why you switched off of the 
 
 main track, 
 Search the scriptures and come back, 
 Repent at the foot of the cross. 
 Unless you will do this, you will suffer 
 loss. 
 
 X. 
 
 I am here to tell you, 
 
 That God's promise is true. 
 
 It's easier to cleave the ocean, 
 Than to destroy a righteous man's 
 portion. 
 
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THE SCIENTIST. 
 I. 
 
 The most searching scientist, 
 Might as well be dismissed, 
 Because it's in vain, 
 For men to explain. 
 
 How matter works onTffind, 
 
 But we can readily find, 
 That it requires matters 
 To undertake to scatter. 
 
 III. 
 
 A good or evil thing, 
 
 Peace in our heart, it will never bring, 
 
 Because these invisable forces 
 
 Claim separate resources. 
 
 IV. 
 
 We will never be at perfect rest, 
 Until we choose the best, 
 
 Which is the Devine blessing of love, 
 ' That comes to us from our Heavenly 
 Father above. 
 
 —24- 
 
Men's character reveals itself by their deed 
 That's why it depends how we proceed, 
 
 To feed the intricate net-work of the 
 brain, 
 
 Which has no other chance to regain. 
 
 VI. 
 
 The ever presence of a sound mind, 
 -Then to seek the Devine, until we find, 
 
 Perfect blessings of love, 
 
 That comes from our Heavenly Father 
 above. 
 
 —25— 
 
SATAN'S ERRAND BOY. 
 
 I. 
 
 Let me call your attention 
 
 To a few facts 1 wish to mention, 
 
 Which refers to selfishness and pride, 
 Then men think, that they can hide. 
 
 II.. 
 
 Their miserable deed, 
 
 Which so often does proceed. 
 
 To quench out the devine forces. 
 By the unprevailing resorces. 
 
 III. 
 
 Just think of the underminded concubine, 
 Which Satan's evil workers find, 
 
 Willing to be fooled, 
 
 Its on account of their ancestors never 
 ruled. 
 
 IV. 
 
 In their own house, 
 They were left to carouse. 
 
 As they were shown how 
 
 To settle difficulty in a row. 
 
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PERFECT BLESSINGS OF LOVE. 
 
 God fore-knows all things beforehand, 
 That's why we should try to understand, 
 
 That it's left to each individual to 
 choose 
 
 To gain, or to loose. 
 
 n. 
 
 The good or the bad, 
 
 It's the latter that makes us feel sad. 
 
 Our hearts will never be content. 
 
 Until we earnestly repent. 
 
 III. 
 
 Of our hidden sin is the only thing, 
 Which to us a wonderful peace it will bring 
 
 That no poet can explain. 
 
 What treasures we regain. 
 
 IV. 
 
 When our sins we confess, 
 Then at once we shall possess 
 
 The blessed child-faith 
 
 Which is the only safe way to enter 
 Heaven's gate. 
 
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OUR DAILY NEED. 
 
 I. 
 
 That our daily need, 
 Everj^ nation and creed, 
 
 If we succeed, 
 
 To obtain the right feed. 
 
 II. 
 
 For our hungry soul. 
 
 Which Satan so often undertakes to 
 control. 
 As soon as we lurch, 
 And neglect to attend church. 
 
 III. 
 
 On the Hoh^ Sabbath day, 
 Then Satan finds an easy prey, 
 
 He makes no delay 
 
 To venture to deca^'. 
 
 IV. 
 
 Our body, soul and mind. 
 
 That's how we become spiritually behind, 
 
 And stra\- away from the truth, 
 
 And no longer bear fruit. 
 
 V. 
 
 For the Master above, 
 According to Christ's love, 
 
 We are duty bound, 
 
 To God's inevitable laws on his own 
 ground. 
 
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VI. 
 Therefore let this be known 
 Whatever we have sown, 
 • We must also reap, 
 Therefore let's not weep. 
 VII. 
 Together such treasures. 
 To satisfy our own pleasures. 
 
 Which is abomination in the sight of 
 
 God, 
 Ever since mankind on this earth did 
 trod. 
 
 VIII. 
 Therefore let's make the wise move, 
 Which is the only safe w^ay to improve 
 Our body, soul and mind, 
 If the Saviour we intend to find. 
 IX. 
 We must deny ourselves and bear the cross. 
 Which is the safe way to get across, 
 Life's swift stream, 
 
 Christ is the only one, that can redeem . 
 X. 
 Yes, redeem us from our sin, 
 But it's our place to begin, 
 
 To turn away from the w^rong, 
 If we in earnest shall sing the song. 
 XI. 
 Which is of a better cheer, 
 Serving the Master, with trembling and 
 fear, 
 As long as we are honest and sincere, 
 Satan cannot interfere. 
 
 —29— 
 
MY TRIP TO THE PORTLAND EXPOSITION. 
 
 I. 
 
 The 20th day of June, I started out 
 Over the Northern Pacific route, 
 They run first class trains, 
 Over the mountains and plains. 
 
 II. 
 
 You talk about civil engineering, 
 
 This proves that this country is rearing 
 
 Bright intelligent men that understand, 
 
 How to survey the land. 
 
 III. . 
 
 And figure out the right per cent grade, 
 Where the tracks are to be laid, 
 To run all kinds of trains 
 Over the mountains and the plains. 
 
 IV. 
 When we passed through marvelous bad 
 
 lands, 
 I noticed where the various statues stand, 
 It was up around the big horn, 
 That General Custer was forlorn. 
 
 V. 
 
 When we leave the central plains. 
 We enter the valleys and the lanes 
 
 It's the mountain ranges. 
 
 That bring forth all kinds of exchanges. 
 
 —30— 
 
VI. 
 
 As to the custom and the style 
 
 When away from home a thousand miles 
 
 In regard to vegetation 
 
 It all depends on irrigation. 
 
 VII. 
 
 But there is no doubt 
 
 If this system is properly brought out, 
 
 They can raise all kinds of fruits and 
 grains, 
 
 Equal to the central plains. 
 
 VIII. 
 
 In quality and size 
 
 Along the valleys, it is the leading 
 enterprise 
 But still the question arises 
 What is the leading enterprise ? 
 
 IX. 
 
 In the extreme far West, 
 There is no telling what is best, 
 
 Cattle raising where there is good 
 
 grazing. 
 It is amazing to see the cow-boys 
 chasing. 
 
 X. 
 
 The countless herds by turns amongst the 
 Western ferns 
 
 The ranchers are the ones that earn 
 Money exceedingly fast, 
 That's why they start to blast. 
 
 —31— 
 
XI. 
 
 With that explosive dynamite 
 
 Which is to all a great delight 
 
 To see the men work in the mines 
 And turn out gold ore at all times. 
 
 XII. 
 
 As they do on the central plains and 
 
 mountain chains 
 And ship it out by trains 
 
 To the smelters and refineries, 
 
 Out in the Western pineries. 
 
 XIII. 
 
 The leading saw mills 
 
 Established along the valleys and the hills. 
 
 It's on the highlands 
 
 Where the tallest timber stands. 
 
 XIV. 
 
 Clothed in wintry greens, 
 All sorts of evergreens 
 
 Are mingled with the snow capped 
 
 mountains, 
 From which gush, the mineral foun- 
 tains. 
 
 —.32- 
 
CURRENT EVENTS. 
 
 I. 
 
 Just watch the current events 
 Which so often pitch their tents, 
 
 In our midst, 
 
 Looking for such suckers to put in bids. 
 
 II. 
 
 To the public they often declare 
 We are here to deal on the square, 
 Our blessings you can share. 
 If you have any money to spare. 
 
 III. 
 
 We can open your eyes, 
 With such a surprise. 
 
 That you won't care to have closed 
 
 Until you have disposed. 
 
 IV. 
 
 Of your great bargains. 
 By obtaining a marvelous margin 
 Which never before has occurred, 
 If you'll only take us at our word. 
 
 V. 
 
 This is what we demand, 
 We want you to understand, 
 
 That you are not under any 
 obligation 
 
 Whenever you demand separation. 
 
 —33— 
 
VI. 
 
 We will grant it to j'^ou 
 
 And still you can come in anew 
 
 And demand relinquishment 
 
 Without our consent. 
 
 VII. 
 
 Because we can deal on easier terms 
 
 Then all other firms, 
 
 Our expenses are paid in advance 
 That's why we can give our customers 
 a better chance. 
 
 -3i- 
 
ELECTRICAL LNSTRUCTIONS ON 
 STANDARD BASIS. 
 
 I. 
 Electric motors and dynamo machines, 
 Refers to the mechanical means 
 
 Employed to convert mechanical energy 
 
 into electricity, 
 Which will never be looked upon as a 
 symplicity. 
 
 II. 
 Because it is an invisable force 
 Produced by a cylindrical course, 
 Which is placed in soft iron yoke 
 Without an axle or a spoke. 
 
 III. 
 
 According to the experimental 
 
 demonstration 
 The law of electricity is governed by 
 vibrations, 
 It has also been demonstrated, 
 How the current is generated. 
 
 IV. 
 
 Which is by means of brushes, 
 Lightly upon the comutator touches, 
 It's the arrow that shows, 
 What direction the current flows. 
 
 —.35— ■ 
 
V. 
 
 Electric machines are not only a benefactor 
 
 to the manufacturer, 
 But the shop boys, 
 
 Have a reason to rejoice 
 
 Over the various changes. 
 
 VI. 
 
 That electric energ\^ arranges. 
 In the mechanical line 
 
 On Sunday morn, 
 
 You'll hear the church bell chime. 
 
 VII. 
 
 In the up-to-date American home. 
 You'll find the telephone mentioned in this 
 poem, 
 
 Stationed on the wall. 
 
 Ready to receive a call. 
 
 VII. 
 
 The most striking event, 
 I ever witnessed under the electric 
 treatment 
 
 Is the annealing of armor plates 
 
 All sizes and shapes. 
 
 VIII. 
 
 Electricity is a mystery. 
 
 That can't be explained by history, 
 Because it can't be analyzed, 
 No matter how much it is criticised. 
 
 —36— 
 
EXPANSION OF STEAM. 
 I. 
 It's the resistance, 
 Multiplied by the distance 
 
 Through which the forces act and are 
 
 moved, 
 Shows us how the mechanical laws 
 are proven. 
 II. 
 Take for instance, hot water expansion 
 As used for heating a mansion, 
 No matter how many flights 
 The steam is forced through the pipes. 
 III. 
 The expansion of steam 
 Must be forced by a machine. 
 Heated by coal or wood, 
 By great men it was first understood. 
 IV. 
 To figure out the right scheme, 
 To derive full benefit of steam. 
 
 It became necessary to build a machine, 
 That had to be accurate and keen. 
 V. 
 Such a demand, 
 
 Was not a very easy task to understand, 
 To get the right demension, 
 To allow live steam expansion. 
 VI. 
 So that it would exhaust and expand. 
 And still have plenty of steam on hand, 
 To furnish power speed whenever in 
 time of need. 
 
 —37— 
 
ADDITIONAL DISGRACE. 
 I. 
 
 In order to trace an additional disgrace, 
 For centuries has been out of place, 
 We must refer to the lodge, 
 Not because they are the only ones 
 that dodge. 
 
 II. 
 
 The way of the truth, 
 
 There's only one way to bear fruit, 
 
 For the Master on high, 
 
 Therefore lets be interested and try. 
 
 III. 
 
 Too obey God's word, 
 
 Which we so often have heard, 
 
 On Christmas morn, 
 
 A Saviour to us was born. 
 
 IV. 
 
 That taketh away our sin 
 If we will begin 
 
 To live an upright life. 
 
 And turn away from the worldlj' strife. 
 
 —38— 
 
V. 
 
 So the Holy spirit can dwell in our heart, 
 Then sin from us must depart, 
 
 It's because God's great power, 
 
 becomes too strong, 
 That's why a Christian turns away 
 fro'm wrong. 
 
 VI. 
 
 We never can remain a friend to the 
 
 Saviour, 
 By our good behavior. 
 
 For such has never occurred, 
 
 According to God's word. 
 
 VII. 
 
 We must strive to learn to understand, 
 God's great command, 
 
 Which was given on Mound Sirriah to 
 Moses, 
 
 God also chose us. 
 
 VIII. 
 
 To become his sons and daughters. 
 Some of them have become authors. 
 
 According to His will, 
 
 Whatever is prophesized, God Almighty 
 will fulfill. 
 
 —39— 
 
STAND FIRM. 
 I. 
 In order to stand firm 
 We must strive to learn 
 To do what is right, 
 In God Almighty's sight. 
 
 II. 
 
 Which is by all means 
 
 Too hard against Satan's schemes 
 
 If we remain, 
 
 Without spot or blame. 
 
 III. 
 We must watch and pray, 
 Each and every day, 
 
 Every moment we are here 
 
 We must never fear. 
 
 IV. 
 
 Because Christ will deliver us 
 
 From the worldly muss, 
 
 If we will do what's right, 
 In God Almighty's sight. 
 
 V. 
 He is able to carry me through. 
 And He will do no less for you, 
 Then He has done for me, 
 Christ is able to set us all free. 
 —40— 
 
VI. 
 From all sorts of sin, 
 If we will begin, 
 
 To do what's right. 
 
 In God Almighty's sight. 
 
 VII. 
 
 We shall soon learn 
 
 What it means to stand firm, 
 In God .Almighty's sight. 
 It is by no means an easy fight. 
 
 VIII. 
 To keep unspotted, 
 Because we are so often blotted. 
 
 By the evil things, 
 
 Which Satan to us brings. 
 
 IX. 
 
 In a thousand ways, 
 
 But still, it's the only thing that pays, . 
 
 For men to learn 
 
 To stand firm. 
 
 X. 
 When the storm beats against the shore, 
 Pray for evermore, 
 
 Be honest and upright, 
 
 Then we shall fight, the good fight. 
 
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THE SLANDERING TONGUE. 
 
 The slandering tongue. 
 
 Is found amongst the old and the young. 
 
 But the booze fighters 
 
 Are the worst back biters. 
 
 II. 
 
 It's on account of their mind being 
 
 deranged, 
 They wish to have things changed, 
 
 To satisfy their own taste 
 
 No matter how much time they waste. 
 
 III. 
 
 Men that are wise in their own conceit, 
 Are very easy to defeat 
 
 Because their brains are chilled 
 
 And other words are filled. 
 
 IV. 
 
 With a miserable delusion, 
 Caused by a wrecked constitution, 
 Such unpleasant proceeds 
 Are caused by those bad deeds. 
 
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REPENT OR BE LOST. 
 I. 
 
 Hell is a real place of torment, 
 For all nations that don't repent, 
 Of their nngodlj acts, 
 That quenches out the facts. 
 
 II. 
 
 That come from our Heavenly Father 
 
 above, 
 Through the mercy of Christ's love, 
 Is the only way to be saved 
 Let's ask God's forgiveness, we have 
 alldisbehaved. 
 
 III. 
 
 It's nothing but the sermons by the devil. 
 That tears a christian down to the level, 
 With the honest type of humanity,] 
 Which is brought on by vanity. 
 
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CLAIMS OF HUMAN NATURE. 
 I. 
 
 This is what human nature claims and 
 explains, 
 
 In order to obtain active brains, 
 And remain healthy and stout, 
 The laws of nature must becarriedout. 
 
 II. 
 
 If this is to be done, 
 
 Bad company we must shun, 
 Because it is their bad deed. 
 Which so often does proceed. 
 
 HI. 
 
 To quench out the good. 
 If this isn't understood, 
 
 Right on the start, 
 
 The good spirit will soon depart. 
 
 lY. 
 
 From our feeble heart, 
 
 On account of acting smart. 
 
 While mixing up with the worldly 
 muss, 
 
 God's blessings cannot rest upon us. 
 
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It's the sudden change, 
 Which so often does arrange, 
 
 Many an unpleasant thing 
 
 The worldly people sing. 
 
 VI. 
 
 That there's no hurry to reform, 
 
 Until after the storm, 
 
 When there shall be many forlorn. 
 And wished they had never been born. 
 
 VII. 
 
 At the judgment day 
 God's word tells us today, 
 
 That we must obey, 
 
 And make no further dela}. 
 
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CONCLUSION. 
 I. 
 
 My dear friends see here 
 I shall soon disappear, 
 
 Remember what I said about the dead, 
 
 And go right ahead. 
 
 II. 
 
 If we do God's will, 
 
 We can't be standing still 
 
 At the foot of the hill, 
 
 Because that won't foot the bill. 
 
 III. 
 
 God don't want us to stop, 
 Untill w^e come to the top 
 
 Of the devine mountain, which is so 
 high 
 
 That it reaches to the sky. 
 
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