He Voted "Graft".

He was quite a famous statesman From a district where the folk Were so honest that their honor Had become a standing joke; But this man that represented Such a people, such a craft, Always shouted for "retrenchment," While he always voted "graft." He was quite a famous "poser," And he had the nimble art Of deluding men to thinking That he owned an honest heart; He was always hinting "boodle," At which hints the lobby laughed For they knew he talked "retrenchment," But he always voted "graft!"

He was frequent in the papers With a lengthy interview 'Bout the "welfare of the people," And the "octopi" he knew; And he made long-winded speeches As he raked things fore and aft, But he only talked "retrenchment," While he always voted "graft!" O, the dear, deluded people, Hear this Sermon from the Mount: When a Bill is up for passage It is only votes that count; And you'd better watch the fellow On the legislative raft Who forever talks "retrenchment," And then casts a vote for "graft!"