Life — February 9, 1888 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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> LIFE * 83 J. Wuircoms RILey is reported by the Omaha World to have given the following points in his past life to a Western Editor: You ask me for my life, but I'd rather give you my money. I ama blonde of fair complexion, with an almost ungovernable appetite for bru- nettes, am five feet six in height, though last state fair I was con- siderably higher than that—in fact I was many times taken for Old High Lonesome as I went about my daily walk. I ama house, sign AT THE’ POLICE COURT: and ornamental painter by trade—graining, marking, gilding, etch- UDGE: You were caught in the act of taking a valuable fur out ing, etc., etc. Used to make lots of money, but never had any on of ashop window. This has occurred several times before now. hand. It all evaporated in some mysterious way. My standard Do you admit having committed these robberies ? weight is one hundred and thirty-five, and when I am placed in soli- PRISONER: Well, your Honor, you see I have had an influenza for __ tary confinement for life I will eat onions passionately. Bird-seed I the last few days, and my doctor recommended me to take something never touch. warm every morning —Le Grelot. In 1849 Mrs. Grote went to see Louis Napoleon in Paris, He was ‘‘ HAVE you seen papa's new dog, Carlo?” she asked as they sat rather cool in his reception of her, owing to some former misunder- in the parlor. . standing, and only asked her, ‘ Do you stay long in Paris ?"—a recep- “* Yes," he replied uneasily, ‘‘I have had the pleasure of meeting tion by which, however, she was not disconcerted, as she calmly the dog.” . answered him: ‘No; doyou?” Another odd anecdote one is told of “Isn't he splendid? He is so affectionate.” Sheridan Knowles: Knowles wanted a certain book and could not “*T noticed he was very demonstrative,” returned he, ashe moved get it. A friend advised him to try acirculating library. This advice uneasily in his chair. a Knowles took to the extent of paying a three months subscription at “He is very playful, too. I never saw a more playful animal in a library of which the proprietors were Saunders & Ottley, and then all my life.” went into the country, where he staid three months without drawing “Tam glad to hear you say that.” abook. Returning to town he called for the book, and was informed “Why ?” . . . that his subscription had expired, At this he was very furious. He ‘* Because I was a little bit afraid that when he bit that piece out had paid a guinea, he said, and had nothing to show for the outlay. of me the other evening he wasin earnest. But ifhewasonlyinplay, Referred by the clerk to one of the proprietors, he denounced the of course, it’s all right. I can take fun as well as anybody.”—Singa- affair as ‘a confounded swindle.” The proprietor then asked him if he pore Review, intended to be personal. “No,” replied Knowles; ‘ on the contrary, It is said that Miss Susan B. Anthony has never forgiven her _ if you are Saunders, d—n Ottley, and if you are Ottley, d—n Saun- brother Marc for his infatuation with Cleopatra.— Ex. ders."—Personal Reminiscences of Sir Frederick Pollock. VERY ONE SHOULD TRY JOHN PATTERSON & CO.. ‘pr Co Tailors and Importers, copymieurap. Patterson Building, | PEEERR ATED His Nos. 25 and 27 W. 26th St., . ~ 3 LADIES’ ROUND HATS. 12 Selected Samples for trial, post-paid, on receipt of ten cents, Ask for Perry’s Planished Pens. 178 & 180 Fifth Ave., bet. 22d & 23d Sts.. NEW YORK. IVISOK, BLAKEMAN & CO. , 752 "errr and 181 Broadway, near Cortland St., NEW YORK, Palmer House, Chicago. 914 Chestnut St., Phila. People of refined taste de- siring specially fine Cigarettes should use our Satin, Four in —/ — Hand, Aimietic and, Cupid. | BONBONS AND Z CHOCOLATES. from the best Virginia and Novelti: in Fancy Baskets and Bon- Turkish leaf. bonnieres, suitable for presents. Peerless Tobacco Works. 863 Broadway, bet. 17th and 18th Sts., Established 1846. 14 Prize Medais | 150 Broadway, cor. Liberty 8t., W.S. Kimball & Co Rochester,N.Y. NEW YORE. MAISON RICHE, Geary Street and Grant Avenue. RHENISH BANQUETS, SOIREES, DINNERS, oe Richly Furnished Bachelor Apartments. Cologue: ; SAN FRANCISCO, - - - - CALIFORNS: for sale by all dealers. eee | VLAN Ad Are the Best comicbooks.com