Life — September 24, 1908 — page 9: what you’re looking at

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NEE OER IS AS POSER WE Sees, Ernest Thompson.—N ature fakir in ordinary to the President, honorary member of the Liars’ Club and husband of Mrs. Seton. This gentleman was born in England and divided his time between the back woods of Canada and the literary footlights. He draws pictures, the long bow, and checks. When not in pursuit of Sand Hill stags, grizzly bears, and free advertising, he can be seen in full Indian costume pos- ing for his hired photographer, whom he engages at a yearly salary. Author of “Lives of the Posers,” “Wild Ani- mals I Thought I Knew," “Me and Nature,” ete. Occupation: Climbing downward, Favorite flower: Narcissus Address care John Burroughs, Hudson River. Puzzle—Find the Thief “Thou Shalt Not Steal.” | Every passenger who doesn’t | pay his fare—steals. Every conductor who doesn’t turn in fares collected—steals. —Car Sign HOU shalt not steal.”” Every street railway company that doesn't pay living salaries—steals. Every street railway company that doesn’t give transfers—steals. Every street railway company that works its men over hours—steals. Every street railway company that charges a fare for a standing passenger— steals, Every street ‘railway company that charges two fares to Coney Island— steals “Thou shalt not steal.’” BCI eee Who's What Jn and Out of America ogers, H.H.—One of the Standard Oil triplets, friend of Mark Twain, and part owner of the earth. This gen- tleman was born in Fairhaven, Mass.; hatched at 26 Broadway, and crows reg- ularly over the United States Senate, Thomas Lawson and the State Legisla- ture. He is passionately fond of all minerals, and absorbs copper, steel, gas and large change at sight. He supports a large number of widows and orphans in splendid poverty, and when met in a dark alley at midnight has never been known to fail. Author of “ Bond Issues I Have Got Away With,” Spoiler,"? “Impudent Answers,” Uninvestigated Life.” ete. “Never Give Up."". Recreation: Work- gg others. Address Third Furnace on the Left, Three Aisles Down. Being Mean HE question arises, Can one be economical without being mean? A man who is naturally mean will always be economical. If a man who is not economical attempts to become so he will learn that the easiest way is first to learn to be mean. If he has a gen- erous impulse he must curb it. During the first part of our lives we should be as mean as we can. When we have accumulated more than we need we should devote the last part to cultivating our generous impulses No successful man is a philanthropist before he is fifty. ine, Hall.—A denizen of the Isle of Man, who broke loose several years ago and has never been suppressed since. He looks like Shakespeare, acts like a press agent, and writes like thirty cents. He carries his whiskers with him where- ever he goes, and they have become a household word wherever there is a bookseller. Some years ago he visited all the principal jails of America, excit- ing the passion of every keeper. Since then he has been under the protection of the British Empire. Favorite occupa- tion: Hall Caine. Motto: “ Hall Caines Look Alike to Me."’ Address care of Hall Caine. as. a or A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE comicbooks.com