Life — December 30, 1897 — page 18: what you’re looking at

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Mons. Banc, founder of the Casino at Monte Carlo, though immensely wealthy, was very close in small affairs. He never played but once. It was on a very hot day, and his wife demanded that he buy her a parasol. They went to a store and she se- lected one that cost $16, which, with a disgusted ges- ture, he paid, That afternoon when the Casino opened, M. Blane appeared and placed $2 on the red, at one of the freute et quarante tables. He won, pocketed his winnings and left the original stake on the table. For a second time he won and had got his $16 back. Not content he wagered again, but lost, then doubled his stake and won again, and then set about playing for the two louis he was behind. He played and lost, broke a thousand-frane note, then wrote a check, and finally, when the last deal was called, M. Blanc seized his yellow cane and started for home, There he found his wife playing ~ patience ” with a pack of cards, the offending par- 1 lying on the table. “Madame,” said the old ntleman, “do you know what that thing has cost Mais ouj, mon ami. It cost you $16." .* rejoined he, *“ you are mistaken, I have just paid the bill—$18.000, That is all." Wave ROYAL SERVICE TO FLORIDA. The Pennsylvania, Southern, F.C. and P. and Florida East Coast Railways offer the most perfect service, New York to Florida. In addition to the two nited trains now in operation, leaving New P. M. and 10A. laily with through ing Car Service, New York to Savannah, Jackson- and Tampa, with Dining Car N.C. commencing January 17th the Florida nited will be resumed, leaving New York 12.10 reaching St. Augustine the following day For further particulars address Ne Offices, 271 and 33 Broadway. months ago a report that he had died was circulated. ad to America and reached Charles Dudley rin Hartford, Conn. Mr. Warner imme- diately cabled to London to find out if it was really so. The cablegram in some way came directly into the humorist’s hands and he forthwith cabled the following rep Reports of my death greatly exaggerated.”"— Wave. wio deep Violets) 18) y.. GEA” LATEST NOVELTIES SPECIALLY ert dente ROYAL CILLET (carnation) — GRANDE DUCHESSE, FONRIA of JAPAN L.. LEGRAND (0f/24-PERFUMERY). 11, Place de la Madeleine, PARIS. =a New Books—Now Ready. A COLONIAL DAME. fi.tartt Rarmox Fegsenngs: 4 ote Revolution days." Specially designed cover. 12mo, cloth, price, $1.00. | Hernani the Jew.’ Amber Glints. The Sinner. The great Polish | By Asner, author of A powerfully thrilling Romance. Rosemary and Rue. b By A. N. Homer. i By * Rrra. 12mo,cloth. Price,$1.00. 12mo,cloth. Price,$1,00, 12mo,cloth. Price,$1.00. , Attracts LORNA DOONE in Two Vols. Attention Large type from new plates and illustrated with 40 The shoe that is polished with Vici Monogravures from original photographs. Bound in Leather Dressing looks new, looks ~olished English Linen with Gold h Edge 3 soft, looks comfortable, looks right. Pol: hed English Linen wi h Gol Tops, Rough Edge and Specially Designed Covers, making a mos WICI Holiday Edition. Wrapped and box STRANGE STORY OF MY LIFE. | lly | REMINISCENCES OF W. W STORY. , Joux Stnance Winter. 12mo, cloth, | =. PHILLIPS. justrated Leather Dressing Sto. Large Imo, cloth, $1-78- | ; . WHOSE SOUL MAVE I NOW? By MARSA. By Jutes Cuaretix. 12mo, is the peer of all shoe polishes for Many Cay Kyarp. 12mo,cloth, 7s¢. | cloth. Price, $1.75. men’s, women’s and children’sshoes, THE JUDGE, as Vici Kid is the king of all leathers By Euia W. Peattie. 12mo, cloth, 7s¢. for style and wear. Ask your dealer. ——= —— ds ilauratd tod of fsreton tay to Bey AW PRESS. 1 *8 aod Care for your Bhoes,"” walled free. OBERT H. FOERDERER, Philadelphia, Pa. TOLD IN THE ROCKIES. By A. M. | THERE IS NO DEVIL; or, Dr. Dumany's Waite Mark Twain was ill in London a few | 21 4 fe. By Macrus Jogat, (“Oriental Barwovr. 12mo, cloth. Price, $1.00. Listers) Papen cee IN THE SHADOW OF THE PYRAMIDS. By Col. R. H. Savace. 12mo, cloth, $1,00; HAMIL TON HO TEL, __Paper, Soc. (Rialto Series.) ‘ HAMILTON, BERMUDA. Send for Our Complete Catalogue of New and Recent Publications, PEN eee SEOOKO. one RAND, McNALLY & COMPANY, Publishers, MEAD & BROOKS, Managers, NEW NewYork Office, - - 3 Park Place. CHICAGO AND YORK.