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Tuckerton Tamerlane Morey Mahosh / Is a statesman of world-wide fame, / With a notable knack at rhetorical bosh / To glorify somebody's name -- / Somebody chosen by Tuckerton's masters / To succor the country from divers disasters / Portentous to Mr. Mahosh.
Percy O'Halloran Tarpy Cabee / Is in the political swim.
He cares not a button for men, not he: / Great principles captivate him -- / Principles cleverly cut out and fitted / To Percy's capacity, duly submitted, / 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.