Life — August 22, 1895 — page 15: what you’re looking at

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Bishop PoTTEr is credited with telling the story which, more aptly than the thousands of other stories on the same subject, illustrates the abject misery and utter irresponsibility of seasickness. We hardly know why it is, but it cannot be denied that any yarn involving the horrors of mal de mer is seized upon with avidity by the public generally, and with particular gusto by those individuals who have themselves suffered the indescribable wretchedness of that grievous malady. I was coming from Liverpool upon one of the famous liners,” says Bishop Potter, ‘‘ and, although the sky was clear and the weather warm, a somewhat tempestuous sea had occasioned more than the usual amount of seasickoess among the passengers, As I paced the deck one afternoon I noticed a lady re- clining upon one of the benches, and the unearthly pallor of her face and the hope- less languidity of her manner indicated that she had reached that state of collapse which marks the limit of seasickness, “« Touched by this piteous spectacle, 1 approached the poor creature and in my most compassionate tone I asked: * Madam, can I be of any service to you ?” “She did not opea her eyes, but I heard her murmur faintly: * Thank you, sir, but there is nothing you can do—nothing at all.” “+ Atleast, madam,’ said I, tenderly, ‘permit me to bring you a glass of water.’ “She moved her head feebly and answered: ‘No, I thank you—nothing at al “+ But your husband, madam," said I, ‘the gentleman lying there with his head in your lap—shall I not bring something to revive him ?* “The lady again moved her head feebly, and again she murmured faintly and between gasps: ‘Thank you sir, but—he—is—not—my—husband. I—don't— know who he is !""—Chicago Record, AN evangelist stopping at a suburban hotel fell into conversation with a young man he met there, and just before they parted at bedtime he said : “Young man, do you realize that when you retire to-night you may be called before morning dawns ?” “Do realize it? Well, I should say I did! I am going to start ona double century run to-morrow, and had left word with the hotel clerk to call me at half- past three. I guess that’s before dawn, ain't it ?"— Wheel. QUITE HUMAN. “ Liz," said Miss Kiljordan’s youngest brother, ** do you say ‘woods is’ or |“ WHAT MAKES A ROOSTER CROW, BILLY ?” * woods are ?'"” “*HE’s GOT TER GIV’ WAY TER HIS FEELIN’S. HE CAN'T HELP HISSELF!" “ Woods are, of course,” she answered.‘ Why?” “BUT WHEN THE HEN LAYS A EGG HE MAKES THE MOST NOISE, “Cause Mr. Woods are down in the parlor waitin’ to see you."—Exchange. “AW! THAT'S PRIDE.” Haviland China It is important to buyers that they should be informed that the only ware that has always been known as Haviland China is marked under each piece: a Limoges @ Picea a —_“___-3 On White China, On Decorated China, Mothers be of good cheer, all irritations of baby's Natural domestic Champagnes are now very tender skin can be cured with popular. A fine brand called “Golden Age” is SANADOR Skin Soap. attracting attention, G74) Essence €A0F<3 Ruine « Viorets (Name Registered.) THE QUEEN OF PERFUMES Wonderfully true to nature and more lasting than any other scent of its name. A Specialty par excellence. All the rage in Europe at the present time. Be sure that you get the “No. 4711 Rhine Violets” MULMENS & KROPFP, New York, U. S. Agents No “OLD CROW RYE” is genuine “untess the word RYE is printed on the label and case, and our firm name is on the case, cork, capsule and label. Many counterfeits are offered. Every barrel of rye whiskey made at this distillery for the past 23 years has been sold and delivered to us. The Rosset Stewart Rye is the best Eastern rye, Train's“ Rasneve Srock”” R. 0. B. Glenlivet Scotch Whis- key, bottled in Glasgow; very old and choice. All the popular brands. of wines, liquors, malt liquors, &c.; very old and medium ages. H. B. KIRK & CO., Fulton Street, Also Broadway and 27th Street,