Life — November 18, 1915 — page 47: what you’re looking at

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. rot) Sal Save A Calm Retribution ALADDIN started to rub the lamp furiously, and then paused. “No,” he said to himself, “I must not give way to anger or a feeling of cheap and undignified revenge. I must be calm. I must get myself into a ju- dicial_ mood. \ I will wait.” He waited for some time, and then, doubtless feeling that he had better control this time, he actually rubbed the lamp. The Genie, as usual, im- mediately appeared. “Fetch mé*General- Moritz Ferdi- nand Von Bissing,” said Aladdin. The Genie’s face grew darker still, but his not to reason why. He bowed austerely and disappeared. In a few moments he returned, holding the Gen- eral at the end of a pair of tongs, and dropped him in front of Aladdin. Aladdin looked at him in silence for a few moments, “So you are the most discredited and dishonored man in Christendom, are you?” he said at last. General Von Bissing did not imme- diately deign to reply. But at last he shrugged his shoulders and said: “I was carrying out orders. As military governor of Belgium it is my Teutonic duty to shoot at sight’ every woman and child who disobeys the German rule.” Aladdin regarded him contempla- tively. “I'm no saint myself,” he said. “I suppose I have committed as many errors as any man. I've been every- where and seen everything. But for cold-blooded insolence, for mean and contemptible cruelty, for utter disre- gard for that kind of thing which the man in the street holds sacred, you certainly ought to have something bet- ter than an Iron Cross. Here, Genie, do your worst.” “Orders, Sire,” said the Geniq. RAYMOND- WHITCOMB CRUISES TO THE West Indies, Panama, the Central Ameri- can Wonderland and the Spanish Main Tropical Cruises de Luxe of twenty-four days’ duration sailing from New York Jan. 29, Feb. 12 and March 11, by the beautiful American sisterships “ PASTORES and TENADORES” Under exclusive charter to Raymond & Whitcomb Co, and under the American Flag Remarkable and comprehensive tours to SOUTH AMERICA R that difficult problem—the man on your Christmas list—the Gillette Safety Razor is the happy solution. If he hasn’t used it himself, he has been thinking for some time of buying a Gillette—and if he has one a gift of the new model “Bulldog,” or the “Aristocrat” will please him immensely. No Strop- ping—No Honing. About the nicest ‘‘little gift’’ for the Gillette User is a packet of Blades— 50c. or $1. This is the “Aristocrat,” one of the most popular sets for gift purposes. The razor is triple silver plated. The velvet lined case and the Blade Boxes are ¢; of French Ivory. 5 With Gold Plated Razor, $6. GRAND PRIZE-HIGHEST AWARD Panama-Pacitic Exposition NO STROPPING NO HONING <> 4 GILLETTE SAFETY RAZOR COMPANY BOSTON “Take this German military gover- nor out,” said Aladdin, “and worry him to death in any way you see fit. I leave it to you, who have a mother also. Then restore him to life and bring him back.” Marmay Monogram Cigarettes odd_a touch of Distinction, at no extra cost. Mote by HAND January 18th, February 2nd, Sth, 16th and 26th, 1916 Tours to California on the Highest Plane of Travel November 3rd, 17th and December 14th Send for Booklet desired RAYMOND & ‘WHITCOMB COMPANY Dept. 4 17 Temple Place, Boston New York Chicago Philadelphia Sun Francisco The Genie reached over with his tongs, grabbed the General, and disap- ol Selected Ti peared. Later he brought him back. “Remember,” said Aladdin, “this is going to happen to you over and over again every day until the war ends. Au revoir.” . blended to your Individual taste. id Marmay Mfg. Co., Dept. B, 136 S. 4th, Philadelphia comicbooks.com