Life — February 8, 1883 — page 14: what you’re looking at

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DESIGN, Now that quinine is to be placed upon the free list, it 1s a good time for the World to cease using V and V in connection with the editor of the Times. Anp for Mr. Bergh to go to Florida, and let Mace and the Maori dispute in New York. Anp for the Springfield Republican to observe that all is not brass that shines. Anp for the Evening Post to regard less sternly the frequent Southern Homicide. Anp for The Sun to hope that the Philadelphia Puddic Ledger will choose happier themes for its poems. EXECUTION, MAXIMS MADE ON BUSINESS PRINCIPLES. TALK forever about the hard times that the poor relation may not annoy you, Marry rich, but not too early—the man who sees the world is the man without a wife. He who can make'the best bargain is the greatest States- man. A pew in a church is a good business investment. A CLEAR brain is of little practical value without an elastic conscience, L. C. E. DIVERSION, ONE FOR HOMCEOPATHY. PROPOS of the “War of the Pathies,” it is stated that a party of American gentlemen re- cently made the ascent of Mount Vesuvius, and, while standing upon the very brink of the crater, were star- tled by a sudden violent agitation of the mountain, presaging an immediate eruption. In a moment more the spot upon which they stood might be swept by a torrent of burning lava! What was to be done? Re- treat was useless, for the fiery flood would be sure to overtake and overwhelm them! Among the party was Dr. Belladona, of New Jersey, who proved himself equal to the emergency. Bravely taking from his pocket a little vial of aconite pills, he dropped them, one after another into the mouth of, the crater. In a few moments the agitation ceased, and since that time the mountain has been as silent as the grave! comicbooks.com