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A SINGLE TERMER
When Senator Foraker came to die
His features lit up with a glow,
And he said: “I am going to dwell on high
And the Democrats down below.
His features lit up with a glow,
And he said: “I am going to dwell on high
And the Democrats down below.
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“I have kept the faith, I have fought the fight,
To the Trusts forever true.
With Elkins to lead, I have followed the light—
Saint Peter, it's up to you.”
To the Trusts forever true.
With Elkins to lead, I have followed the light—
Saint Peter, it's up to you.”
Said Peter: “We strive to please in vain;
Many a soul coming here
Escapes to earth to be born again
And resume the old career.”
Many a soul coming here
Escapes to earth to be born again
And resume the old career.”
Here he opened the gate. “Although, no doubt,
This fellow's a son of sin,
The devil himself can't keep him out,
But I'll lock the fine gentleman in.”
This fellow's a son of sin,
The devil himself can't keep him out,
But I'll lock the fine gentleman in.”
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