Life — December 21, 1899 — page 18: what you’re looking at

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Hy. Maver, known to readers of Live and other publications as @ prolific and clever producer of humorous drawings, has.collected the best of them ina book entitled * Funtasles in Ha gla.” It ts published by Messrs, Meyer Brothers and Compal v York. Rodney, dear, to-morrow ts sour birth- day, Whi you like best? Rops! ne (after a briefagrason of cogitation) : 1 think I'd like to see the school-hodse burn down, = Metbourne Times WHY MR. VANOERSILT BUILT HIS MAGNIFICENT CHATEAU AT ASHEVILLE. When Mr. George Vanderbilt selected the site for hts | Uh Carolina, and cou in Amerie: Wd of the Sk: beautiful in this country, Mr. Vanderbilt ts not alone tn this bellef. The thousands of tourists who visit Iteach year are enthusiastic over the Swisslike scenery which far eclipses that of any of the mountain regtons east of Colorado, The late fall ¢ » at Ashevitie ts perfection, and the hotels, which are open ail the year, are modern and Gnely appointed, The Southern Ratlway operates through vestibule trains dally between New York, Asheville and Hot Springs. Full {oformation and literature of A. S. Thweatt, EI. A., 271 Broadway York, Laby oF THe House : Goon away from here. We have no old clothes, no cold victuals, no— Horecess Hanky : 1 didn’t want nothin’ to eat nor wear, 1 jist called to see if you had # old automotiie to give away, Indianapolis Journus. THE HIGHEST STANDARD of excellence 1s demanded from the beginning to the end of the production of the Gall Borden Fagle Brand Coudensed Milk —a system matnhatned for forty years. Never buy un- known brands, MRS. AGUINALDO: Emtilo, dear, MR. AGUINALDY: Yes, love, what fs It? “Can't you take litle George Washington with you and | let him see you move the capital to-day?” — Baltimore American. HOTEL THORNDIKE, BOSTON, opp. Public Garden, Quiet. Used by the best people. Most accesstbie of alt Back ay Motels, Tae Irishman was painting bis barn, and he was hurry- ing his work with all his strength and speed. “What are you In such a hurry for, Murphy?” asked « spectator, “Sure, I want to get through before me paint runs out,” was the reply — Utica Observer. Tur Pioneer Liutrep.—Only Perfect Traiu tn the world, Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway. Address for free | illustrated, descriptive booklet, Geo, H, Heastord, General | Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ill, “Tae evidence,” sald the Judge, * shows that you threw a stone at this man.” “Sure,” rephed Mrs. O'Hoolihan, an‘ the looks av the man shows more than thot, yer honor, It shows thot OL bit him." — Chicago News. Cook's DIreRtaL Extra Diy CHaaraane, has by reason of Its purity and unrivaled bouquet achieved @ world-wide reputation. ‘THERE, sir" sald the professtonal ratcatcher, * cleared your premises of the varmints, and 1 take away with me, You don't have to bother lookin’ after dead rats. The bill ls three ms and seventy-five cents.” Don't get anything for the rats?? inquired Mr. Tyte-I’hist, auxtousty.—Chicugo Tribune, HOTEL VENDOME, BOSTON, The Ideal hotel of America for permauent or transtent guests. “1 ast ninety-elght years old,” he insisted. Of course We laughed him to seom, —* Ho , retorted, “if you are as old as you say, does It happen that you cannot read fine print without the aid of spectacles *" Whereupon the fellow, perceiving that his tmposture was discovered, broke down and confessed that he was only eighty-three.— Detroit Journat. COCKTAILS MANHATTAN, MarTINi, WHISKEY. HoLtano Gin, Tom Gin, Vermouth, AND York. } ACockrait Must Be i Coto To Be Goon; To Serve In Perrect Conoition. Pour Over Crackeo Ice, (Not Sxaven) Stik Ano Strain Orr. WE All you have guessed ‘About life insurance may PAY _ berrene. ityouwishto know the truth, send for “How and Why,” issued POST?= ty ithe bess” mercan AGE, _ Sirece Phitsaelpnin CHEW BEEMAN’S THE ORIGINAL PEPSIN GUM Cures Indigestion and Sea Sickness, All Others are Initatiers, OVERHOLT High Standard Pennsyl- vania Pure Rye Whiskey. ‘Bottled in Bond” direct from the barrel at the Distillery. DEWARS SCOTCH Wh a DDL t UT whos me tual “WU Models from Life, Beauttes, Stereo- scopics, ete, List with 100 miniature and 2 cattnet size pbo- tox, @1¢ note or stamps. S. WRIT RECKNAGEL NACHF, Mantch, 1 Brtetfuch, Germany. . QIEALQLD iow peat Alusust Gsminuters Sons . BY C. D. GIBSON. Upon receipt of $5.00, the Publishers of LIFE will be pleased to send, express prepaid, a copy of Mr. C. D. Grsson’s latest book, entitled “THE EDUCATION OF MR. PIPP.” A charming book for a Holiday Gift. (Seventy-seven illustrations.) J LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 19 WEST THIRTY-FIRST STREET, NEW Comiclooks.colm