Judge — November 15, 1913 — page 17: what you’re looking at

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Billy Snapper’s Last Plunge By ED A. GORWEY Buddie !"’ chirped wee Willie Hee htosh, the nestle famous Scotch juvenile, as he lazily pulled him- self out from the shadow of the Casino doorway and extended a hand to Jim Sticker, the best little press agent that ever “‘piped”” for a second-rate star over the ham-and-egg circuit. ““Howdy!"’ came back the publicity promoter, as he dropped his grip, shook hands, and then gave the sign of distress. “In trouble, eh?” suggested Willie; and then, noting all the earmarks that distinguish a traveler who has just com- pleted a journey across the Great Alkali Desert, he flashed the proper signals in such an emergency, and the two were soon seated behind a pair of substantial “‘life-savers.’” “How's business?" inquired the Kid, after the first, second and third degrees of the theatrical profession had been worked letter perfect. “Oh, rot en, thank you!’ replied Jim. “['m just back from a transcontinental tour with a number two company that I now realize was made up of about every undesirable ham that makes Broadway a headquarters. The leading lady ought to have been making beds, but her husband owned the show, and he threatened to can me if I dared to bring the troupe back before it had covered the entire route he had Jaid out. On the level, we didn’t have a single good-looker or a new fea- ture. However, I managed to con the dramatic editors into giving us decent advance notices, and we left town usu- ally before we had time to read the roasts that followed each performance. I tell you it was a gay little life. I’ve lost weight, grown gray, and my stomach won't digest anything stronger than baby food; but I managed to bring the bunch back home without walking. Now I’m tired and broke, and I’m going to hunt up Billy Snapper, the Brigham Young of the theatrical game, who still owes me an election bet, and call everything off if he'll stake me to bed and board for a couple of weeks.’” “Sorry for you, old chap, if that is the oasis toward which you have been head- ing,"’ said Willie; ‘but at present and for some time to come Snapper is in no position to do any rescue work.”’ “What's the matter? He's in town, isn’t he?” “He sure is, and with bells on; but— he’s married!" “What! Again?’? gasped the press agent, as he reached feebly toward his glass. _ “Sure thing, bo! This one is number six, and the fatal work was accomplished day before yesterday. You're new in town, all right, or you'd have heard the news; for with the story of the wedding bells and the orange blossoms goes a tale BlueRibbon The Beer of Quality Skeels Ginseng Gum For Stomach and Nerves ter not for fun. Try Ht Maio St., Akron, 0. WHITE Yatey GEMS Stand acid and fire diamond test. So hard they easily scratch a file and will cut glass. Brilliancy guaran- teed 2Syears. Mounted in ldk solid gold LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS: Ing. amination — all. ch: Mloney refunded if mot aatistactory. ‘Wweite tiny fr tree nog WHITE VALLEY GEM CO., 773 Walsin Bldg., Indianapolis In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. IAMonsiston cRED| 20% Down, 10% Per Month With every Diamond we give a written certificate guaranteemg it and agreeing to take it back any time at. full price, in ex change for a larger stone. If your purchase is not better value than your dealer can furnish, return it and we will refund your money. Goods forwarded prepaid for exam ination. Write for latest catalog 5 J.M. LYON & CO,, Establishes 1853 71-73 Nassau Street, New York comicbooks.com