Life — May 31, 1900 — page 16: what you’re looking at

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THE GYMNASTIC GIRL There were folls on the wall And the rules of basketball Done in red! There were dumbbells on the floor And a strength-weight closed the door Overhe: There was some blue trophy flag And there swung a punching-bag ur her seat! She could box like any man And his photo formed a fan— Athle There were books. And I read acro: “How to fence And a hundred other rules— From the athletic schools That teach sense!” a heaping stack— one back— Every volume headed “How And she said ‘I know them now— Like a book! But she in a passion flew When I asked her if she knew How to cook! —Chicago Record. A poy about central police st ten years old went to the fon in Kansas City, Kan., one day last week, leading a fine shepherd dog by a short plece of rope tled to his collar. The boy's face was red and swollen and he was crying. “Well, well, well, what's the matter here?” asked a big policeman, looking into the boy's fa It seemed like a long time before he could stop crying. “Please, sir," he sobbed, “my mother {s too poor to pay for a Hcense for Shep, and 1 brought him here to have you kill him Then he broke out with another wall that was heard all through the city building. Shep stood there mute and motionless, looking up into the face of his young master. A_police- man took out his handkerchief to blow his nose and the desk sergeant went out Into the hall, absent-mindedly whistling a tune which nobody ever heard before, while the captain remem- bered that he must telephone somebody. Then Chief McFarland led the boy to the door, and, patting him on the head, said kindly: “There, Httle fellow, don't cry any more; run home with your dog. 1 wouldn't kill a dog like Shep for a thousand dollars," “Oh, thank you, sir.” They were tears of joy now. He bounded out into the street and ran off towards his home with Shep prancing jong and jumping up and trying to kiss the boy's face. It was hard to tell which was the happlest, the boy or the dog.—Kansas City Star. stooping down Tue car was crowded, number of therefore quite a passengers suspended themselves from the straps and swayed with every motion of the car. A young man tn the garb of a mechanic clung to the strap with one hand, while the other hand clung to a dinner pall. He was standing In front of a woman who was richly dressed and seemingly blessed with an abund- ance of this world's goods. As the car swung around the corner the strap to which the young man clung parted with a snap and the young man was precipi- tated Into the lap of the woman. As soon as he could recover his standing position he raised his hat and apologized by saying: ‘ardon me, madam. I am sorry to disturb you, but really this Is the first time the street car company ever conferred a favor on me.” The woman appreciated the gallantry and the compliment.—Omaha World-Herald. Gronoe Hanvey, editor of the North Ameri- can Keview, 18 regenerating the publishing house of Harper. Shortly after he took hold o1 .he busi- ness, Harvey said to the senior member of the firm: ‘There are too many of the Harper family drawing large salaries out of the business. Until we get the business on a sound footing, I shall expect that no one ts to draw more out of it than I myseif." “That 1s a good idea,” sald Mr, Harper; “how much do you expect to draw?" “Nothing at all," responded Harv: Exchange, Her Finisn—Beautiful moodily out of the window. “Oh, great queen,” faltered the slave, “knowest thou the number of days thou hast yet to spend here?" responded Cleopatra, “bring me an adder and let me figure it out.""—Chicago News. Cleopatra gazed Established 1823. WILSON WHISKEY. That’s Ali! THE WILSON DISTILLING Ci Baltimore, Md. KCKOPEAN AGRNTS—Mesars. Brentano, 31 Avenue de l'Opera, Marts, The Standard of Perfection is found in the Cheer, Strength, Comfort of Hunter Whiskey WM. LANAHAN & SON, Balumore, Md. @ t @ everine KREMENTZ GENUINE ONE PIECE COLLAR BUTTON Has the name “Krementz ? stamped on the back, showing quality, whether solld or plate. as our plate outwears some solid buttons. Beware of tmitations. You get a new one without charge in case a genuine Krementz button ts damaged from any canse.. 8} styles for Ladies’ Shirt Waista and Children's Dresses. Sold by all jewelers. The Story of a Collar Button free on request. KREMENTZ & CO. 60 Chesinut St., Newark, N. J. MULHENS 4 KROPF. erfect cleansing properties and absolute purity, as well as the refined and deli- ? cate perfume of this toilet soap, have placed it at the apex of all. ‘SOLD UNIVERSALLY. SAMPLE CAKE 15 CENTS, S. AGENTS, NEW YORK