Life — April 21, 1898 — page 18: what you’re looking at

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A Nannow waist, a neck cut low, A heavy draping train wears she: Dressed to kill? Well, I don't know Dressed to kill herself, maybe. —New York Press. A svpoe, one night receatly, awoke and found his room in the possession of two armed burglars. Covered by the pistol of one of the marauders, the judge watched the proceedings with his usual judicial calm. One of t depredators found a watch. “Don’t take that.” said the judge; “it has little value, and is a keepsake.” “The motion is overruled,” replied the burglar. “IT appeal.” rejoined the judge. The two burglars consulted, aud the spokesman then replied: “The appeal is allowed. The case coming on before a full tribunal of the Supreme Court, that body is of the unanim ion that the decree of the lower court should be sustained, and it is Pocketing the watch. court adjourned. —Household Words. accordingly so ordered.” RECIPES SENT FREE. The New York Condensed Milk Company, New York, send free, upon request, a pamphlet of recipes very valuable to housekeepers. They are the propri- ctors of the Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. Best infant food. Ose night, after the curtain was rung up at a certain English theatre where the “Standing Room Only” was not needed, a small boy was discovered sobbing in front of the box-office. The manager of the theatre went to the lad and kindly asked him what the trouble was. *T want my money back!" sobbed the boy. In surprise the manager asked bis reason for such A request * Because—because I'm afraid to sit up in the gallery all alone!” he wailed. His money was re ned OTICE. Subscribers to Live will please give old address as well us new when requesting change of same, Notic of address should reach us Thursday mornin, the issue of the following week. Argonaut. of change to affect * His success in a financial way has been something marvelous.” “Yes, sir. I've often heard him tell how, when he e here fifteen years ago, all he owed in the world was a dollar and a quart k he failed for a mil. lion,"—Detroit Journal. Tur. late Charles Pelham Villiers. House of Commons.” been asking a Radical * Yes, I'll support you diwi of property! “Certainly.” replied the diplomatic candidate; “1 should be quite in favor of such a measure, But I am afraid that if property is divided, there will not be enough for you and me and the rest of us," After a moment's embarrassment ful Socialist hit on a remedy. * Why, thea, Willars, we must diwide again!” . the “father of the used to tell a story of how he had ctor to support him, But, Willars, we must have the cheery and resoul —Argonant, ASHEVILLE AND HOT SPRINGS, N. C. These two charming resorts, located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, are now being rapidly filled with winter tourists from the North. A more delightful place cannot be found to avoid the disagreeable March They are easily reached from New York via Pennsylvania and Southern Railway by the Washington and Southwestern Limited, which leaves New York daily at 420 p. m., making the trip within twenty-two hours in through Pullman drawing-room sleeping-cars. For full particulars, ete., call on or address Alex. S. Thweatt, Eastern Passenger Agent, 271 Broadway, N. Y. winds. He: If I had been after mere money I would have married a much wealthier woman than you are. Sne: You did when you married me. —Detroit Free Press. Prince of Wales's favorite wine, de LOSSY-HOLDEN CHAMPAGNE. LIFE YOUR FACE TELLS THE STORY OF YOUR LIFE. It Reflects Your Character and Exposes Your Faults and Virtues, Physiognomists say that the face is a sort of mirror, into which people can look and see the retlection of their inner natures. It Then what is the meaning of that pug noset ns to the physiognomist a pert and saucy nature, to the modern dermatologist simply a little too much cartilage at the end of the nose. A V-shaped piece can be cut out, the raw edges brought together with a stitch or two, causing little or no pain, as cocaine is sprayed on the parts before operating. And lot the nose that indicated a lack of force of character has been transformed into a straight Grecian, The new nose indicates mildness and amiability of manner and dis- positic physiogoomist. But your character has not been changed. ‘The shape and formation of the ear is said to indi- cate taste and talent, or a lack of it, a knowledge of music and harmony —the well-formed ear standing well the bead inc But taste in this manner? out fro ating ability to produce and appreciate music, who wants to indicate his Nothing is more mortifying than a large ear projecting prominently from the head, and people whose ears are so formed are glad to pat- ronize a skillful dermatologist and have them set back at a more becoming angle. Does your face suit yout Faces are easily changed You may learn all about it by sending for a little book on Dermatology and the treatment for the skin, scalp Its13 valuable to everyone, be and complexion. pages are filled with information jes illustrations on changing the features. It has special chapters on skin, scalp, nervous and blood diseases; moles, birthmarks, freckles, amd the proper scientific care of the complexion, It is not an advertisement of a wash, lotion or bleach that will cure everything but seasickness and poverty: i but it is the work of a dermatologist who has had twenty-six years’ skin, ‘The secret of our success is to employ the best practical experience in treating the talent in the world, to advise our patients conscien- tiously, and thus establish a solid and lasting repu- and giv to @ careful examination of each We use a wide tation. individual case. range of medicine, and external: ity, y reasonable. internal surgery and all the various forms of electri Consultation is free and fees are v Dermatologist John H, Woodbury also manufac tures Woodbury*s Facial Soap, Facial Cream, Facial Powder and Dental Cream, and will mail a sample of each, suMicient for three weeks’ use, for 2) cents, and include his 13%page book on Dermatology and treatment for the skin, scalp and complexion. The regular size of each sold everywhere at 25 cents For tea of the outside wrappers of either one or as- sorted of the regular size of Woodbury’s Facial Soap, Facial Cream, Facial Powder or Dental Cream we will send you a stick pin (suitable for lady or gen tleman) or a lady’s or gentleman's watch chain. For five of the outside wrappers of any one or as- sorted of Woodbury’s preparations and date of birth, we will send you your birthstone, mounted, by return mail, Offices for the cure of skin and nervous dis- eases and the removal of Facial Blemishes: New York, 127 West 42d Street; Chicago, 163 State Street: Philadelphia, 1306 Walnut Street; Boston, 11 Winter Street. 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