3501 3 R8 L9 >y 1 5 » he Rubaiyat of a Rum-Seller Copyright 1919 9 9 The Rubaiyat of a Rum-Seller "We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal: that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." From the Declaration of Independence. ERNST ALTSCHUL 1919 Copyrighted by ERNST ALTSCHUL 1919 ©ftA511702 -"vvC ) "Just a Short One" To the few who never knew the enjoy- ment or pleasures.-or only knew the evil and curse of drinking,- or to those who use drink-agitation professionally, this booklet is of no purpose. But to those of my friends, in all walks of life, with many of whom I came person- ally in contaminating proximity during my thirty-five years of handling that vile com- modity, these few silly verses are dedicated. And, friend or foe, "Wet" or "Dry", will ack- nowledge that the writer's experience in booze-ology exceeds the one in versification. 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