Life — December 5, 1912 — page 64: what you’re looking at

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Life's Confidential Guide to Prominent People LINDSEY, JUDGE BENJAMIN. B—A Denver ‘lawyer, known as the children’s advocate, who has shown his belief in chil dren by’ endeavoring to make it possible for them to have a childhood. BAER, GEORGE.—It is generally. supposed that this gentleman makes his living out of coal mines and railroads. This is a mis- take; he really makes it out of the people of the United States, who are so delighted that they usually refer to him as being divinely appointed for that particular pur- pose. BURNS, WILLIAM J.—" The friend of la- bor and the foe of graft.” A gentlemai who spends a great deal of his time dogging the footsteps of other people good purpose. Has succeeded in throw Sherlock Holmes into the shade if bh can keep from writing for The Ladies’ Home Journal will undoubtedly make a success. & CHRISTIAN X., K OF DENMARK.— A young man’ of steady habits, good ap pearance and mediocre ability, who has ust become a king in a small way. It is lieved that he will be one of the few re- monarchs in Europe spectable DAD'S MERRY XMAS O, SIR ARTHUR—A self-made member of the English nobility, and also a hirhbrow playwright. Writes and speaks English well; is also a good stage mana- ger, and any one wishing w tastefully should apply to him. COBB. TY.—A_ gentleman with, red blood in his veins and a chip on his. shoulde who believes in maintaining his rights even if baseball stops. Member of the Detroit team, in good standing with everybody (i cluding his brother players and the coun- try at large) except the management. MITH, WILLIAM ALDEN, OF MICTIT- GAN.—A Senator of the ‘United Star who has recently offended the British Roard of Trade by telling the truth about them. Knows little of nautical matters, but gets there just the same. J. BRUCE.—A__ gentleman who ‘ortion of his time in being saved ¢ White Star Line, and in explaining why it is worth while to do it. Is very fond of rooming by himself, and believes in the survival of the unfittest. At one time he occasionally visited the United States, but it is not believed that he will continue the practise in the future. LILLIA lady has the inction of having been genuine: loved by ‘more American citizens than any other. She is the lv woman in Am who has discov. ered the secret of perpetual youth, lows dressed TE, RORERT MARION.— Presidential impossibility. from Wisconsin. noted for his courage, his honesty and his le speeches. He has every qual- xcept good taste, a sense of humor, ary perception and sympathy for his audience. FRICK, HH. C.—A_ Pittsburgh million: recently elected a member of the kin garten class for philanthropists. He is a small way by giving aw fuildings in New York. Where he pot the y nobody knows, and Mr, Carnegie GEORGE V. OF ENGLAND.—The and of Queen Mary. This gentleman officiates at ccremanics and receives Ameri- can millionaires and their wives upon th visits to England, He also travels, reviews troops, and. wears splendid. clothes. He reads and writes and also rides horseback, and uses words when talking. He wears & beard, SMOOT, REED.—President of Anti-Race ide Club. Honorary member of lead- department stores. Prominent floor walker and agent for several babies’ foods. Can be seen in the Senate occasionally, BALFOUR, ARTHUR J. — Philosopher, historian, conversationalist, and, incident: statesman. Carrics a’ stick’ and leads tries—orcasionally Known as a cynic in public life ard a sentimentalist ia private life. Recently retired, comicbooks