Life — November 12, 1891 — page 14: what you’re looking at

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LIFE hysician in charge of an insane asylum, in Ohio, prescribed a { castor-oil for one of the inmates, a man of great strength and wild, unmanageable temper. The attendant who had been com missioned to administer the nauseous dose foresaw that he was likely to find the task more or less difficult, and therefore took with him several assistants On reaching the lunatic’s cell, the attendant put_on a matter-of-fact air, and, cup in hand, stepped inside the door. The madman divined his purpose instantly, and rushed furiously upon him. The assistants were too quick for him, however, and, after a severe struggle. threw him down and attempted to pinion his arms. The man fought lixe a tiger, but found himself overmatched. Suddenly he became perfectly quiet, and, putting his hand to his mouth, said in a whisper, to the chief attendant, ** Call it oysters.” The attendant was a man of great natural shrewdness—as dealers with the insane need to be—and at once understood the lunatic’s meaning. Directing the dering assistants to release the patient, he took the cup from the shelf on which it had been set, approached the crazy man, made him a a low bow, and said in a tone of ceremonious politeness :' Good morn- ing, Mr. Smith ; will you try this dish of very fine oysters ?” The lunatic smiled pleasantly, returned the bow with one still lower, and answered : ‘Thank you very much ; you are very kind.” So say- ing, he took the cup and drained it with every appearance of the deepest satisfaction. ‘Ah, said he, as he finished the dose and smacked his lips, ‘those are, indeed, fine—the finest oysters I have ever tasted." He had saved his self-respect and had taught his keepers an excellent lesson in their own line.—Argonaut, AN amusing encounter between the Prince of Wales and a miner took place while the was recently staying in Yorkshire. The prince and a friend for a stroll one morning, at the turning of a ne came across a miner who had with him a brace of bull-terrier pups. ‘The prince's companion asked the man how much he had paid for the pups. “ Two quid,” replied the miner, with true Yorkshire brevity. The Prince of Wales examined the dogs critically for a few moments, and then remarked : ‘ Don't you think two pigs would have been a better investment for you, my friend ?” “Maybe,” replied the collier "but, mister, what a blooming fool a chap would look a-going a-ratting with two pigs.” ‘The argument was irresistible, and the prince, with his friend, retired.— Zhe Recorder. Miss De Pryster: [have been trying to find out where your daughter got her new gown, Have you any idea ? Cot. BILDERWICK (grimly): Tought to know. ‘The woman she bought it from has been around to my office every day for a month,— Cloak Review. p YOU OWN A MACKINTOSH ? They are very useful articles to have on rainy days, and if you wiil send to the HODCMAN Rubber Company, 459 & 461 Broadway, NEW YORK, you will receive a little book telling all about them. Samples of cloths also sent on request. ESTABLISHED (861. WEDDING OUTFITS FOR GENTLEMEN. DRESS SHIRTS, GLOVES, TIES, SCARFS, &c. Correct & Exclusive Styles. Madison Square, NEW YORK. Lewpen: Béward St. Panis Orrice: 4 Rue D'Ures CELEBRATED HATS, AND Ladies’ Round Hats and Bonnets and The Dunlap Silk Umbrella. 178 & 180 Fifth Avenue, bet. 22d and 234 Sts., and 18: Broadway, near Cortlandt St., NEW YORK. Palmer House, Chicago. 914 Chestout St., Phila (7 Agencies in all Principal Cities. Gold Medal Awarded, Paris Exposition, 1889 “A DROP OF DEW.” (Trade-Mark.) “A wild rose fresh with dew." Have you tried the new perfume, the “ Drop of Dew?” “ Cherry blossoms and white cups whose wine was the bright dew.”* $0 cents per bottle. Sent by mail on receipt of 75 cts. THEODORE METCALF CO., Boston E. FOUGERA &CO., - New York ‘9 1-SEASON-'02. New and Original Styles in Capes, Jackets, Wraps, Fur Trimmings, &. A. JAECKEL, FURRIER, 11 EAST 19th STREET, Near Broadway, New York. Receiver of the grand gold medal of the Paris Exposition Universelle, 1889. | a Extract of B FEF. Used by All Good {i Cooks the Year Round. ARMOUR « ©O.. Ci tn Soaps Sn Bat led free. cage, for Cook Book showing use of Armour’s Extract comicbooks.com