Life — December 19, 1895 — page 16: what you’re looking at

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He was one of the oldest commercial travelers in Texas, and resides in Houston. He was out taking in Children's Day and the boat races. Late in the evening he boarded a car to goto town. There were twenty-one passengers and ‘one small boy in that car. As it turned into Washington Street a couple of ladies filed in, and one by one the passengers rose and gave up their seats. By the time the car reached the Grand Central Depot there were twenty-two ladies, one large old gentleman and the small boy seated, while a row of able bodied Houstonians developed their muscles by hanging from the ends of straps. The old drummer seemed to be watching the boy, but the small boy was not watching the drummer. At the market square two more ladies boarded the car and reached for straps. The old drummer instantly rose, and with a courtly bow surrendered his seat. Then he looked around for a seat for the other lady, and his eyes fell on the small boy, still seated and whistling to himself. A pained expression spread over the old man’s face, and a startled gaze quickened on the boy's features asa large firm hand reached his arm and a pained voice said: ‘* John, get up at once and give your seat to the lady! Great goodness! That I should live to see a boy of mine sitting and whistling while a lady is standing! What will your mother say when Ttell her this? John, I'm going to teach you right here to never disgrace my name again!” ‘The small boy listened, open mouthed, trying to wriggle out of the old man's firm grasp, but found himself suddenly elevated, face downward, over a broad knee. He had just time to say, “Tain't your boy !” when there ensued what is described as one of the grandest, most symmetrical whackings ever administered in this or any other age, During the performance the boy repeated his original statement several times, in several different keys, and then he was stood upon the floor of the car.‘ He shouldn't lick the boy if he’s no relation of his," remarked the conductor. “I never seen him before,” whined the boy. What? what?” said the drummer, ‘does the young rascal deny his own father.” ‘Then the old man put on his gold specs, and his expression of astonishment was beautiful to see. ‘Why, bless me,” he exclaimed, “ why, I thought it was my youngest boy, John, Dear me! I hope I have not inconvenienced you, young man. You'll excuse me, won't you?” But just then the car had reached Main Street, and the boy got-off, saying something that sounded like “‘ police.” When the old man looked about the car he found everybody smiling, and six ladies arose and quarreled with each other for the privilege of giving him a seat.—Ex. Radical Improvements in PIANO-FORTE R E Mi R that_no_ Stocking will wear conetracn ond ws ’ well_or look well that does — well. Masons Hamlin ==KNITTED TO THE SHAPE OF THE HUMAN FOOT== Ba THE TRADEMARK Arawhrit vs AMPED ON THE Descriptive Price-List, free, to any applicant. THAT IS MOST BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENTS. Unquestionably the Most Durable Tor Pianos Made. They do not require nearly as much tuning as Beautiful Castle Calendar. free. to any appli- Shaw Stocking Co. any other piano made, thus reducing expense cant mentioning this publication. LOWELL, MASS, of keeping and inconvenience to a minimum, New Styles Just Introduced. Catalogue mailed on application. Are made in Best Equipped Bicycle Factory It Fequires ‘a corps of scientific men to construct a bicycle that will meet thademands of the modern Examination cordially invited. Masons Hamlin BOSTON. NEWYORK. CHICAGO. the Largest and SIU, Essence in the World. RHINE s VIoLets rider. Wo have the best men in the world in each departmeut—steel experts, mechanical experts, super- = (Name Registered.) intendent, master mechanic, etc.—the largest and most thoroughly modern bicycle plant io the wor! buy the best bigh-grade material, regardless of cost, and make every part under our own roof—hence we we THE QUEEN OF PERFUMES know we are right in warranting the Waverley tobe the best bievcle built in the world, regardless of price. q If you want a real Violet Do you want the best? Our catalogue is free by mail. INDIANA BICYCLE CO., tediasapolis, lod., U.S.A, Perfume, be sure you get ‘ a “No. 4711 Rhine Violets” It is not a combination of ’ e. i Rae's Lucca Oil! | Regd ee Stsss- RCM lutely true to the flower. Cut this advertisement The Perfection of Olive Oil BS out and show it to your Your physician will tell you that Olive Oil, pure and sweet, is one of the most wholesome of foods. Rae's Oil is pure and dealer. MULHENS & KROPFF, New York, U.S.Ageats ind bide tepule. A’toal wil convince CHRISTMAS LIFE. you of its superior excellence as a food 4 PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED, product. Guaranteed Absolutely Pure by S. RAE & CO., Established 1836. Leghorn, Italy. He ttt tH Now REapy. To be had at all First-Class Newsdealers. 25 CENTS A COPY. comicbooks.com