O'Dowd Of The Jefferson Club.

A maddened horse comes down the street,
    With waving mane and flying feet.
The crowd scatters in every direction;
    It looks like a fight at a city election.
A big policeman waves his hands,
    And the air is full of vague commands,
While across the street a retail grocer
    Shrieks to his child as the horse draws closer
When suddenly out of the mad hubbub,
    Steps Jimmie O'Dowd of the Jefferson Club.

Every man there holds his breath--
    To stop the horse means sudden death.
But quick as a flash,
    O'Dowd makes a dash.
With all his might and the horse's mane,
    He brings the old plug to a halt again.
Then every man there doffs his hat
    And cries "Well, what do you think of that?"
Never since the days of Nero
    Has there been a greater hero.

Edwin C. Ranck

Edwin C. Ranck

Edwin C. Ranck was an American lyricist noted for his work in the early 20th century. He was a prolific writer and his lyrics were often characterized by their humor and wit. One of his standout works is the poem 'The Optimist', which reflects his positive outlook on life. Beyond that, little is known about his personal life or career. He remains a somewhat obscure figure in literary history.

Edwin C. Ranck

English

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