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Show MR. BROWN DF CORINHE. The Cliy Father tiikn Firm, Wls Stand ami Come off Victorious. Bear v illi me h nii-uic iw I'll tell you all 1 know. A!mt owrclij- pouml, which kieLed up snoh a row. The people o( Corinne Once stiid it was n. sin To allow the pig and cattle to roam n bunt the town. Anil t lie city council then Tasted an act to run 'em in, And appointed as poundkecper, the watchful Mr. Brown. Brown would not tho duty shirk, And immediately net lo work ; And gathered in the cattle of the mighty and the small. First the people kicked a little ; Then they 'rose upon their mettle nd lx'-an to veil as luudly as a caller at a ball. Then the alocknien, most annoyed, Swore the net was null and void ! And said they'd bring an action and let the courts decide. Then the calm and cautious mayor, With a grave and stately air, 8aid the law would be enforced and the people must abide. Brown, with his timet winning ways, Kept gathering in the 'strays And taxed the owner's pockets ere he turned the nuisance loose. The owners, to save their change, llrove the cattle to the range. They found the law was solid and kicking kick-ing was no use. Now in going down the street No pigs, or cows you meet ; The walks are clean and decent, about our peaceful town. Tiie Indies, with one voice, In the happy change rejoice, And bless the city fathers and the faithful faith-ful Mr. Brown. Bl'KG J!E Alt. |