Life — January 22, 1891 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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~ LIFE: Apna Mamata (coaxingly) : then jump into bed.” Bossy: 1 do not want to take my medicine, ma. FATHER (who knows how fo govern children): Robert, if you don’t take your medicine at once you will be put to bed without taking it at all.” Bobby takes it promptly.—Exchange, Durixo a crowd the other day on Fourteenth street, near Fifth avenue, a very solid man was pushing his way through ‘the mass of humanity, when he encountered a pale, thin young man with the look of aconsumptive, The big man did not swerve a hair, and the thin ‘oung man’s elbow, which was held out at an angle, took him in the left side, The big’ man gave a gasp, followed by a ‘curse, and nearly lost his balance, while the other passed on as cool as ice. He had turned aside to gaze intoa window when the big man came up and said : riend, I want to feel of your right elbow, the one you gave me a Come, Bobby, take your medicine now, and 61 “Yes, it is iron, That is, Ihave an tron cap made for it. Just a fit, as you see, and padded with flannel. It’s an invention of my own, Haven't long 'to live, and don't want to surrender any of my rights and privileges. You are No. 22 to-day—all big men. American hog t: the iron elbow, you see. Elbow always comes out ahead. Good day. —New York Sun. Enity (who has called to take Lizzie to the great murder trial): What deep black, dearest ! Lizzie: Yes. 1 thought it would be only decent, as the poor wretch is sure to be found guilty. EMILY: Abi where fwas dining last night it was even betting which way the verdict would go, so 1 only put on Aa// mourning. — London Punch. CUSTOMER (reading a newspaper): to in the paper again, LANDLORD: Indeed ? What do they say avout you ? Customer (reading aloud): At the close of last week Berlin numbered 1,573,421 inhabitants! I am one of the lot !—Schorer's Famitiendlatt. ‘ARE Mr. and Mrs, Green at home >” was asked of the little girl who answered the bell. oven" Here I see I am referred dig with back there.” ‘Oh, certainly,” was the reply, as the elbow was extended. “Why—why—it's hard as iron! “* Are they engaged 2” ‘The small girl looked horrified as she answered : “Why, they are married."—Exchange. A TESTIMONIAL REGARDING HODGMAN’S MACKINTOSHES. * The Mackintosh arrived to-day in good shape, and Iam more than pleased with it. ‘Tne yiv 1s EXCELLENT and the WORKMANSHIP SUPERIOR TO any CoaT I have ever seen.” This is but one of the many unsolicited testimonials which are daily received concerning the Finest WATERPROOF GARMENTS EVER MADE. HODGMAN RUBBER COMPANY, MANUFACTURERS; BROADWAY, 21 West 23d St., Cor. Grand Street. | Adj. Fifth Ave. Hotel. NEW YORK. + BUDD + WEDDING OUTFITS FOR GENTLEMEN. DRESS SHIRTS, GLOVES, TIES, SCARFS, &c. Correct & Exclusive Styles. Madison Square, 1861. NEW YORK. Panis Orrice: 4 Rue D'Uses, Loxpow: 8 King Edward St. TABLE FURNITURE, JOHN MASON, 246 FIFTH AV) NEW YORK, FORMERLY WITH TIFFANY & CO., Having completed his stock ot Table Furniture for the coming season, is prepared to show the newest examples of the Silver- smiths’ and Glasscutters’ Art, in both ordinary and unique shapes, the designs of many being entirely original and produced under his personal supervision. covvmexrm. CELEBRATED HATS, AND Ladies’ Round Hats and Bonnets and The Da: Silk Umbrella. 178 & 180 Fifth Avenue, bet. 22d and a3d Sts., and 18: Broadway, near Cortlandt St. NEW YORK. Palmer House, Chicago. 914 Chestnut St., Phila. Sw Agencies io all Principal Cities. Gold Medal Awarded, Paris Exposition, 1889. THE ROSY FRESHNESS And a velvety softness of the skin are in- variably obtained by those who use Pozzo- ni's Complexion Powders. JOHN MASON, 246 FIFTH AVE. NEW YORK. Cure by Absorption, when all other porous plasters fail. Try one and be convinced of their sterling worth. 25c. at druggists.—Grosvenor & Richards, Boston. comicbooks.com