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  2. THE HAND AS AN INDEX TO EVOLUTION

    There is a very ancient belief that a blood-vessel extends from the base of the fourth finger of the left hand to the heart, whence, as it alleged, the choice of that ...

    Article : 945 words
  3. STORIES OF THE SEA

    The average merchant sailor, on first embarking on his calling, fixes his yearning eyes on the proud position of commander of a Transatlantic liner, or some, such ...

    Article : 1,863 words
  4. A MAN OF ALL THE TALENTS

    Out of a hundred persons to whom the "Admirable Crichton" is known as signifying the quintessence of all-round attainments, it is probable that not five could ...

    Article : 1,813 words
  5. "THE BLACK HAND"

    The story of the terrible murder gang known as the "Black Hand" and its destruction is told at length in the "Wide World Magazine" for October. This ...

    Article : 1,798 words
  6. A VERSATILE ROCUE

    A busy life has been that of Frank Macey, as told in the London "Weekly Telegraph" of October 3. The man, who was born at Freeport, Illinois, has a criminal history, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,920 words
  7. MISS MAUDE ODELL.

    Winner of the Sandow gold medal, given hi London, for the most perfectly-developed physique, in the costume of her latest success, "The Chameleon." ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 26 words
  8. THE CURLY-HEADED BOY.

    Two jewellers, brothers, in business in the Marais district of Paris, are in a state of fury, as they have lost precious stones to the value of £4,000, and attribute their ...

    Article : 392 words
  9. CAUSE OF DROWNING.

    The swimming season will soon be here and the following article from a scientific journal will therefore be opportune:—When a swimmer is drowned it is ...

    Article : 883 words
  10. A GIRL JILTED.

    Henry Lucas, a Middlesbrough shipping clerk, after suddenly breaking off his engagement, left the country, declining to defend the action for breach of promise ...

    Article : 815 words
  11. TRULY SHOCKING.

    Truly shocking is a tragedy which has been enacted (says the Pins correspondent of the London "Telegraph") at Gap, where M. Disdier de Rousset a punter and a ...

    Article : 279 words
  12. MILL FLOOR COLLAPSE.

    While the operatives of a large mill in Bradford, England, occupied by Messrs. [?] Ickringill & Sons, spinners and combers, were at dinner a loud crash was heard. [?] ...

    Article : 312 words
  13. BRIDEGROOM OF 88 YEARS

    At the age of 88, Captain Thomas Mitchell, who was formerly in the merchant service, has been married for the fourth time at Carlton, near Selby, England, his ...

    Article : 60 words
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