Life — October 17, 1895 — page 16: what you’re looking at

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“OUR FOOLISHs ‘(GNTEMPORARIES “Is this Mr. Heddineers ? + Yes, sir.” “My name is Plunkett. delphia—Jacobson, in the comm Jacobson ?” es ; he told me to tell you he was well. * Did you say Jacobson ?- What's his first name ? “Henry W. I don’t know what the W, stands for. said he was an old friend of yours.” “Oh, yes; [think I remember him now ! Been some years since I've seen One is apt to forget, you know. Is there anything I can do for you, Mr. Tam acquainted with a friend of yours in]Phila- n business, He told me—" Sent his regards.” Perhaps you do. He him. —Mr.—"" * Plunkett, sir—Plunkett, Yes, sir. Is there—" No, sir; there isn't anything you can do for me, Mr. Heddineers, I can attend to kicking myself for calling, When I told Jacobson the other day I was coming out this way, he made me promise to hunt you up and shake hands with you, Said you would be glad to see me. I told him it was entirely out of my line to go around bothering folks in this way, but he would not listen to any objection. That's why Iam here. I didn’t come to stay. I’m not hunting for Your name, I think, is Heddineers ?” a job. Idon't want to borrow any money or sponge on you for alunch. No, thanks, I don’t care about sitting down. I came here to oblige Jacobson. I've given you his message, and I'll not occupy another minute of your valuable time. Go to thunder, sir! Good afternoon !"—Chicago Tribune. Tirraxy & Co, have just publisbed for private circulation a fourth edition of Gems of the Month,” into which that authority on gems, George Frederick Kunz, has introduced considerable new matter concerning the stones pertaining to special States. The author begins by considering the use of a special gem for each month, which custom the author believes to have been founded on the original breast-plate of the High Priest of Israel, which contained one special gem for each of the twelve tribes. It is interesting to note in regard to these month-gems that the Jews, Romans, Arabians, Russians and Italians agree perfectly in their choice as to stones for January, February, April and November, and are very nearly agreed in the other months. Touching the sentiments connected with gems, it is pleasant to find that Hope, Innocence and Purity are denoted by the beautiful opal, which so many have fancied unlucky; but only since the beginning of the last century has the opal been reckoned the stone of October. That the emerald or the agate should be the jewel of May or of June seems very appropriate ; but the stone now assigned to May is acarbuncle. The list of mottoes formed with stones, so that by setting them in order their first letters shall spell something, is very pretty, For instance, suppose you wish-to invite very delicately a young lady's affection, send her a bracelet set with Lapis-lazuli, Opal, Vermeille, Em- erald, Moonstone and Essonite, She will then have no difficulty in divining your desires. If she returns it you can try again. If she accepts it, beware! From Mr. Kunz‘s book it appears that in nearly all the States of the Union precious stones are found. The list of unmounted stones kept in stock by the publishers of this book is especially tempting.— The Mlustrated American, {Sonne ee ee eee 2 8 eee ee |The oBaarbnd" Halt. Are so constructed as to Fit. They contain NO BUNCHES, They contain NO PERCEPTIBLE SEAMS, They contain NOTHING to ANNOY and are made of The BEST YARNS and in a Great Variety of Attractive Styles, ‘Look for the trade-mark on the tov. ose| $100 BICYCLES ARE WORTH IT see ey. wheel is ives enough until something to it—then you wish you had chosen 2 Rbatoler, Gued wiibe Great Gea ]etices pep Catalogue free at any of the 1,200 Rambler ‘agencies. or by addressing the GORMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. CO. Chicago. Boston. New York. Washington. "Sond for Dencriptice Prise List SHAW StockinG 6o., Lowell, Mass. § Ca Brooklyn. Detroit. Coventry, Eng. Haviland China It is important to buyers that they should be informed that the only ware that has always been known “Ball-Bearing” BICYCLE SHOE , “Fits and Feels like a Glove’ Made of “Prince of India” leather, cele- E brated for softness and wearing qualities. Patent Lace Fastener secures shoe without tying. Flexible corrugated soles. Combines style with perfect comfort. All sizes, al! widths. For men and ladies. Sold by shoe and sporting goods dealers everywhere Trade Mark stamped on heel. Look for it. 4 It is a guarantee of merit. Black, $3.00 ... Tan, $3.50 C. H. FARGO & CO. MFRS. CHICAGO AEA PUP as Haviland China is marked under each piece: Co On Decorated China. H&C° 4p ANCY On White China, ol Limoges PPPs Parner ee ERIE RIESE ~ 1 price sRARRet rarer