Life — August 21, 1890 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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LIFE SUFFICIENT TO THE DAY. REJOICE, Ob ! lover, when the days ‘Are hot, when flows the perspiration, When panting in the solar rays Men sigh for summer's termination. Wish not the frigid winter nigh, That tingles ears and reddens noses, For ice-cream does not come so high As sleigh rides, balls and hot-house roses. —Boston Courier. THREE brother officers were traveling from Umritsir to Lahore, where they had been playing polo during the afternoon. One of them, tired after the game, fell asleep on one of the seats. His railway ticket, which was sticking a little out of his pocket, was Promptly annesed by one of the others and transferred to. his own pocket. hen nearing Lahore his brother officers awoke the sleeping youth, saying : “* Now then, old man! Get up! Here we are!" It was still broad daylight, and for some reason or other the train was pulled up some little way outside the station. 97 ‘Two of our friends promptly found theirs, ready for the ticket col- lector when he should make his appearance. “The third searched this pocket, that pocket, here, everywhere, but could find no ticket. Sood gracious! where is my ticket 2" he said; ‘1 know I had one right enough when I started; you fellows saw me get it, didn’t you ?"*he asked. “Yes, you had it right enoug! you have put it?” +1 don't know, blessed if 1 do," “You'll have to pay the fare, not much." “But I haven't a cent with me,” he returned lend me some dibs ?” Both said they were as high and dry as he was in regard to money. __ © Tickets, please !" said the collector at last quite close to the car- riage. + What the dickens shall I do ?” said the ticketless one. “Oh! get under the seat,” said the others; ‘quick ! quick, man! here he comes!" Under the seat like a shot went the man without a ticket! When the ticket collector came to the door three tickets were handed up. “You have given me three tickets, sir,” he said; ‘*but I see only two gentlemen ; where is the third ?”” "Oh | he's under the seat,” they said with the greatest nonchalance, as if it were an ordinary every-day affair. * Under the seat /” echoed the ticket collector, in a tone of surprise, “what ishe doing there ?” they said; “where on earth can he replied, in desperation. said the others, consolingly ; "it's vill you fellows he prefers it !" “All tickets ready, please !" shouted the ticket collector, ‘Ob I he always travles under the seat,” they sai —Tit-Bits. Are you i in need of a Waterproof Coat? If so, get one of HopGMan’s MACKINTOSHES, which are perfect in every detail. HODGMAN RUBBER COMPANY MANUFACTURERS, Broadway, cor. Grand St., New York. 21 West 23rd St., right adjoin- ing Sth Ave. Hotel. LADIES WHO VALUE A refined eomplexion must use Pozzoni's Powder. It produces a soft and beautiful in, Crosse & Blackwell's FRESH FRUIT JAMS Madefrom English Fresh Fruits AND REFINED SUGAR ARE SOLD BY ALL GROCERS IN THE UNITED STATES. OUR CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT. CELEBRATED HATS, Sap = Ladies’ Round Hats and Bonnets and The Dunlap Silk Umbrella. 178 & 180 Fifth Avenue, bet. 22d and 334 Sts., and 181 Broadway, near Cortlandt St. NEW YORK. Palmer House, Chicago. 914 Chestnut St., Phila. $87 Agencies in all Principal Cities. Gold Medal Awarded, Paris Exposition, 188. FASHIONABLE HAIR. We will mail goods to re liable parties throughout the United States for ap- proval. The newest styles and best of goodsat lowest prices. No money required until they are received. No obligation to keep goods if unsatisfactory ¢ Send forcirculars, JOHN MEDINA, 463 Washington Street, - Desten, Mast, Tommy : Pa, may I ask you a question ? Pa: Certainly, my child ‘Tommy : Where is the wind when it doesn't blow ?—Exchange. OAKLEY’S Triple Waters, SUPERIOR TO ANY IMPORTED PERFUMES. Select your favorite odor before going into the country. California Violets A Concentrated Extract from Native Flowers. In 1 oz., 2 oz, and 4 of, Bottles, “Sweet Violets” Soap. GLYCERINE LOTION FOR SUNBURN. Mane ny THe OAKLEY SOAP anp PERFUMERY CO. AND FOR SALE EVERYWHERE. GRAND UNION HOTEL, SARATOGA SPRI UNDER THE NEW MANAGE MEN N OPEN TO OCTOBER 1. GEORGE S. ADAMS, Manager. comicbooks.com