N. J. Harmon
The animal whose prototype appears above, I am sorry to state, is a resident of Jackson. He has been connected with me in the publication of the Argus since December 1st, 1893, and though I have been diligent in search, I have never yet found what he was good for. His anarchistic appearance carries with itself thoughts of bombs, dynamite and such articles and fills one with a feeling for his own safety. He was born tired and up to date has never disgraced his birthright, inasmuch as he would be the last man on earth to steal anything for he is too lazy to carry it off! His countenance portrays the beautiful features of a crocodile in agony, and he has a neck on him, which resembles a giraffe reaching for hay. I have bout decided to give him away to the first person who comes in and pays two months subscription to the Argus - and if he hasn't the money to pay it, I'll give it to him, and consider it a favor he has done me in relieving my distress.
He was absolutely too lazy to sit for his photograph and I had to have a pen and ink drawing made of him. Ignorance is an animate portion of his composition and it sticks to him like a morning glory vine to a fishing pole. He hasn't sense enough to come in out of the rain, and the suit of clothes he purchased from Springer Bros.' Second hand store is still mildewed from the last shower.
With these few remarks we close our praise of him and hope'ere the dawn of another Christmas he may be in some dime museum earning his salary.
J. G. McDonald
Middle Ga. Argus - December 1894
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