Life — January 16, 1908 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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4 crxees “Honey Fitz” uccesses of the Contr, Peter Fene- Irish emigrant and lon, publisher, born Car- kssons in Boston have Low, IRELAND, educated ssoused Collier’s Weekly. at Mt. St. Mary’s Col- Is editor, studying our lege, nati, founder dy with ‘discriminating and publisher of Collier's gasses from behind his Weekly and president P. 5 rial desk in New F. Collier & Sons. Clubs: York, isannoyed by what Metropolitan, Riding, Country, CATHOLIC, Meadow Brook, Hunt- ing, Rockaway, City, It will Turf and Ficld.—From bea dificult job for the Who's Who. editor of Collier's, or any other editor or associa- to rekindle here in peace- fal Boston class prejudice oe religious bigotry.— From the Republic. Worthless Testimony MONG the stories in “Pages from an Adven- turous Life,” by Mr. J. E. Preston-Muddock, is one that Lord Alverstone was wont to tell with appreciation, In a post-office prosecution at Hert- ford assizes a clever Irish barrister appeared for the defendant, who was a poor letter-carrier guilty cf some irregularity. Among the witnesses was Anthony Trollope, then a government post-office inspector. After he had given his testimony he was handed over to the lawyer for the defense for cross-examination. “What are you?” demanded the keen Jrishman, ina severe and commanding tone, sonorous with a rich brogue. “An official in the post-office,” answered Trol- hope, somewhat astonished by the lawyer's brusaue- ess. “Anything else?” demanded the cross-examiner, with a snap, “Yes; an author.” This a little prou “What is the name of your last bool “«Barchester To , . “Now tell me, is there a word of truth in that 1) book 2” “Well, it is what is generally called a work of ‘ith a scornful curl of the lip.“ Fic- tion! That is to say, there isn’t a word of truth in it from beginning to end ? “I—I am afraid, if you put it that way, there isn't,” stammered Trollope, in an embarrassed way. _ With a triumphant air the lawyer turned to the ju “Gentlemen,” he exclaimed, “how can you pos- sibly convict a man on the evidence of a witness lke this, who here in this court of justice unblush- ingly confesses that he has written a book in which there is not one word of truth!” Trollope had fallen squarely into the pit digged for him by his unscrupulous cross-examiner. Angry Adjectives j [TWAS not a young woman novelist, but Charles Sumner, of whom the late E. L. Godkin, the York editor, said: “He works his adjectives so hard that if they ever catch him alone they will murder him.”— Youth's Companion. “TULIA’S wedding was right up to date.” “In what way?” “Allher presents were clearing house certificates.”” Cleveland Plain Dealer. R. & L. Electrics For genuine comfort and safety there is no electric vehicle built which will compare with the superb R. & L. Electric. Our patented safety locking device prevents starting machine only in neutral position. Our electric brake control eliminates all foot- brakes and is absolutely positive in its action. Every part of our car is built of the best ma- terials possible to obtain. For a properly balanced car there is no other which approaches the R. & L. Upholstering of the finest imported matenals. Investigate the R. & L. before putting your money into an electric. See our nearest agent or write for beautiful illustrated catalog showing our || different 1908 Models, including Coupe, 6-Passenger Brougham, Baby Brougham, 6-Passenger Landaulette, Stanhope, etc. THE RAUCH & LANG CARRIAGE co. 621 SUPERIOR AVENUE, CLEVELAND, 0. s Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ml Sal anati 0. & Co, 1342 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Mich, «+ Deaver, Coto. St. Louls, Mo. M Ie ‘Auto Co.ga:8 Troost Aveg {Kansscity. Mo. Mi ts, Rochester, N. Y Mr. Ao Ht. Mempay, 9x8 State St, Erte: Pa DIRECT FROM FACTORY TO SMOKER KLET *REGNO. BSOARS WILL, INTEREST. EVERY 5 A: COOBCIAVANA SCH CAR san “Seeds that G a 5 eeds that Grow are the Best Seeds that can be Grown. We do the testing —You run no risk! If you garden either for pleasure or profit you should study ** The Leading American Seed Catalog."’ A postal card will bring you a copy by return mail, W. ATLEE BURPEE @ CO., Seod Growers, Philadelphia, Penna, Here it is! The Digestive Stout It's MEUX’S Chppnesy Original London Stout and comes from the Meux Brewery, London. Brewed by them continuously since 1764—and bottled only by them. Soft, smooth, delicious—try it. “The Perfect Pint of Stout.” For sale by leading grocers, wine merchants, etc. Booklet Free. LUYTIES BROTHERS, Sole Agents, New York P.S. They—the Meux’s, also brew India Pale Ale —the most exquisite Ale ever brought to America. comicbooks.com