Life — December 16, 1897 — page 8: what you’re looking at

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Five dogs fell from exhaustion on the Sth. We either kno throats, according to the usual custom of Arctic explorers. This mal ked them on the head or cut their the work all the harder for the remaining dogs. Commander Hornblower as follows: Dee. 10.—On my way to Halifax. We had a delightful trip overland, although the dogs didn't hold out as I hoped. Never mind Miss Belle Bunker is still with me, in her usual spirits Dec. 11.—I arrived safely at Halifax this morn ing, accompanied by Miss Belle Bunker and suite, with Mrs. Hornblower’s picture in my inside breast-pocket to keep out the frost. When the people learned who I was a public reception was at once given me, and I made a speech dealing with the great results to science that would be achieved by our expedition, and read a few extracts from the MS. of my forthcoming book, which were received with great applause. At noon I was called upon by 4 committee of prominent citizens, who wanted me to get into a carriage and drive through the principal streets: but Texplained that this might curtail the profits of my lecture. to be given in the evening. Arctic explorer should exhibit himself without getting paid for it, [know my business. The Same Old Game has just been sighted. Dec, 12—Yesterday I joined the Same Old Gamean’ took charge once more. good to get back again to the open fireplaces, the genial company and the first-class table. To-day every vessel in the harbor was deco- rated with bunting, and we got a salute of 101 guns. Nothing succeeds like success. I forgot to say that my lecture last night was an over- whelming tribute to science. Every society leader in town was there, The receipts netted four thousand dollars. It seems commander Hornblower as he appeared at a private reception at Halifax. Dec. 13,—Still at Halifax. [have distributed over one thousand relies during the last twenty four hours at one dollar each. I hate to leave this climate. Dee. 14.—Still at Halifax. To-day we held a reception on board ship, at five dollars a ticket. Everybody was there. I would like to stay in this place longer, but no! Science forbids! must away to the Pole! A fortune awaits me ‘on my return! PAreer How do you like the rooms in your new flat? LESULE Oh, they're a good tit. A little tight across the shoulders, per- haps. Thomas Brackett Reed. A’ the last National Republican Con- vention, Thomas Brackett Reed was thwarted in his ambition to be nominated for the Presidency through the weakness of one of his trusted lieutenants, who went back on him at the last moment. Mr. Reed was therefore obliged to accept in the more important office of Ruler of Congress. In this position he receives private tips from the Major as to what he should make Congress do,and then he makes. it do what he himself thinks If Mr, Reed had Grover Cleveland's nose, there is no telling what he might not do. What his nose lacks in assertiveness, how- ever, is made up for in the back of his neck, which is solid with obstinacy. It has been rumored that Mr, Reed will shortly follow the example of Vice-Presi- dent Hobart and retire to private life. This is not so. He will continue to do business at the old stand, receiving occa- sional help and sympatby from the Prest- dent and members of the Cabinet. agi comicbooks.com |