RM2AN21J5–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . SIMPLE STRATEGY. Emily: Wot s the use of yer standin an lookin in the winderwhen yer aint got no money? Sophy: Well, I 11 tell yer. I stand an aggrawate myself tothat extent that the excitement of it gets me hungry, an I rusheshome an eats me dry crust o bread wid an appetite. 93. THE TEMPTATION TOO GREAT.Ellen: Why dont you put a couple of oysters on those black eyes o yourn? Tom: I did. I tried it twiced, but somehow I cantnever get them no furder up than my mout.
RMPG1PF6–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. 624 HOMES WITHOUT tiANDS. The eggs are equally inconspicuous, being dull olive^brown, without a spot or streak. After they are laid, the lively song of the Nightingale becomes less and less frequent, while after the young are hatched, the bird is silent until the next season. The Nightingale is as anxious to conceal itself as its nest, and never intentionally shows its brown plumage, though it will sing. TUg MICHTINOAJA within six feet of a listener who wil
RM2AMYC73–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . ST. VALENTINES DAY AT THE BEND.Tom (to Alice): If he knew he had that pinned to him he d be wild. 181. THE FINAL REHEARSAL.-THE SUPREME MOMENT.Author and Stage Manager (t. Orchestra,: When de .ady says ? Lord Ashieigh Baxter .ama orfun, but I never U. be yourn, an he says, -Ha. K., b., you are a one bcneat my ..f «. unpo*tected.-I want you to ratt.e off some music wo. ii giV B.ddy, de fa.ffu. servant, fots o t, rush in an trow Baxter to de grounV 183
RMPFYGRT–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. THE CHIMBORAZIAN HILL STAR. 255 This singular bird, like its congener, the White-throated Hill Star, prefers elevated situations, and is found at still higher alti- tudes. Specimens are never found less than twelve thousand feet above the level of the sea, and are frequently seen at the as- tonishing elevation of sixteen thousand feet, where it thrives in spite of the extreme cold which continually reigns and checks the magnificent flowering plants which ar
RM2AN2YK4–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . -TV -- He: Hortense Vaseline Debris, from this hour hencefor-wardforth we aint to each other what wc wuz a week ago.I brand yer as a flirt an a croquet ! She (haughtily) : As you please, Reginald Overton. Thereare others 1 37. PROOF CONCLUSIVE. Mediator: He s bin goin on like dat fer aweek. He dont get no sleep, but keeps moaninan mentionin yer name. Lizzie: Does he refuse his wittles ? Mediator: Oh, no! Lizzie : Den it is nt love wot s a-worryinhim. Wot he wants is exercise.
RMPG2G58–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. THE DUCKBILL. 47 Some scientific naturalists have called it the Omithorhynchus â paradoocus ; others have given it the name of Platypus anatinus âthe former title being to my mind by far the more appropriate and expressive of the two. The natives of Australia have several names for tliis remarkable animal; some calling it Mallangong, others Tambreet, and others Tohunbuckâthe second of these titles being most generally in use.. MALLANGONG OR DUCKBILL Until D
RM2AN1P08–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . NAUGHTYCAL. Tom, wots a spanker boom? Is yer mother a-livin? Yes! Does she wear slippers? We.l,then, you must be an awful* good feller H youdont know what a spanker boom tot. =«7- ?• Mother, , ve a favor to ask of yon H you are a-gom tolick me, dont do it with a supper, it aiways unmans me. too
RMPFYPGP–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. 684 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. Other, very much as children in the streets biiild their oyster-shell grottoes. The labor must have been considerable, even if the spider had nothing to do but to arrange and fasten together pieces of leaves which had already been selected.. Tufted Spider. Spherical Spider Nesta. The large, oval, cocoon-like nests which are seen in the ac- companying illustration are made by the Tufted Spider of the West Indies, a creature which der
RM2AN3D4N–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . TERROR Jim, giv us a interduction. No, Tom, no. Yer dont know her, an yer don want ter. Shes deice-cream fiend of d beggared *sbo7s an a Italian bootblack, an she s a looking roun for another wictnn. GALLANT. Girl.— Dont be frightened. He wont bite you. Boy.— I aint askeered o the dog. 1 m aenvyin him, that s all..
RMPFYGXA–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. 154 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. the Cerceris generally selects the very beietlea which are most in- jurious to vegetation, such as the various weevils and the turnip- fleas. Mr. Smith is of opinion that the shells of the beetles are softened by the dampness of the ground in which they lie. In the accompanying illustration are shown the nests of two common species of British Humble-bee.. Bombua Terrestris. Bombua Lapidaiius. Both these species are burrowers, and so
RM2AN1W7P–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . -^e QUITE HUMAN. What makes a rooster crow, Billy? He s got ter giv way ter his feelins. He cant help hisself. But when the hen lays a egg he makes the most noise. Ahl That s pride.. Nanny: Drop that, Billy; drop it, I tell you 1 I dontwant you to get a taste for that sort o thing I
RMPG2FYY–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. 176 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. beetle within a curiously-woven cell. This beetle belongs to the genus Ehagium. As long as the insect remains in its larval con- dition, it diifers in little from the wood-boring larva. When, however, it is about to change into the pupal state, it makes a. BIIAOIUM, ETC. beautifuUy-worked cocoon in which it spends the time which intervenes between the change into the pupa and that into the perfect insect. The cocoon is made of woody
RM2AN1C52–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . THE ENVY OF THE ALLEY.An Easter hat and a bunch of violets. 127 I. OH! THE SHAME OF IT. Polly: See here, Feodora, it a a no use o your stthere wid your arms crosst like a Wenus der Milo a-puttin onairs. I 11 give you a pointer: nusses has feelinks just the sameas other folks, an I wont take none o your sass, an dont yer forgit it! Feodora (with intense bitterness): Nothink cant be ex-pected better of no one who so far forgits herself as to takecare of Chinee hinfants.
RMPG2FWE–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. 240 HOMES WITHOUT HADS, Baltimore), a pretty bird, coloured with orange and black in bold contrast to each other. Its name is derived, not from any particular locality, but from the orange and black of its plumage, those being the heraldic colours of Lord Baltimore, formerly proprietor of Baltimore. It does not receive the fuU colouring until its third year, the orange hues being simply yellow at the. BALTIMORE ORIOLE. end of the second year, and having no
RM2AN1H8Y–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . LOOKING FORWARD.Aunt: Well, Tom, how do you like your new little sister? Tom: Oh, she s good enough as a kid, butjust think what a trouble she 11 be when she getsa little older, and I ve got to chase whistlers awayfrom the front stoop!. Little Jimmy Carrol (to infant brother): Oh, just waittill you git old enough to lick! Wont you catch it ? Motheraint give me a cent since you arrived. 113
RMPG2G4Y–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. 56 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. between strata of stone, and so saved themselves from any trouble except scraping and throwing out the loose sand. "When, however, thq Sand Martin is unable to find such a situation, it sets to work in a very systematic fashion, trying several successive spots with its beak, until it discovers a suitable locality. It then works in a circular direction, using its legs as. RAND MAHTi:*. a pivot, and by dint of turning round and ro
RM2AN0RC3–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . A SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS. It s no use talking, Ellen Jane, the young men arenot as sociable as they were when we were girls. Ihave nt had a solitary visitor this week. How to ac-count for it I dont know; such a thing has nt hap-pened for years ! -*f. A WARNING Boy (reading paper): The war cloud between the States andItaly has not dispersed as yet Patriot Youth (falling on knees): Let forrin despots tremble,for in case of war I solemnly promise to raise a rigimint an lead itmerself; let mer oath be registered!
RMPFYPFN–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. 600 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. It is hardly possible to overrate the wonderful varieties of form that are assumed by the nests of insects—varieties so bold and so startling that few would believe in the possibility of their existence without ocular demonstration. No rule seems to be observed in them; at all events, no rule has as yet been discov- ered by which their formation is guided, neither has any conjec- ture been formed as to the reason for the remarkable
RM2AN1PJJ–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . IN DOUBT. Whats the matter, Tom? i<! m in trouble. I dont know whether 1 ought to diewhile 1 to young, and become a angel, or wait an grow upto be a man an have a mustarche an «de-w..ker.. 107. NAUGHTYCAL. Tom, wots a spanker boom? Is yer mother a-livin? Yes! Does she wear slippers? We.l,then, you must be an awful* good feller H youdont know what a spanker boom tot
RMPG2G27–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. 'JlIB TUAI'DOOR SPIDER AND NEST.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1823-1871; Smith, E. A. (Edward Alfred); Pearson, G. (George). London : Longmans, Green, and Co.
RM2AN1DXF–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . Vendor: You leetel girla musta move away ! Miss Casey (from de Fourt): Move away ? You Dagosis a puttin on airs, aint you? 1 may not be a raillyunyair,an I may not eat charlotty roosters or drink lemon phosphiks,but I aint a-goin to let no Dago give me points wot to do,an doant ycr forgit it! (Exits, muttering something about44bringin de gang aroun an clcaniu somebody out.). STARS AND STRIPES. First Little Girl- My father was fightinj for three years. He carried the stars and stri.es, and he s got the flag yet.S^ld Little g!;.: My father was irffor nght
RMPG2FXG–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. 226 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. could be invented, provided that it be properly suspended, and the bird certainly deserves our gratitude, if it be only for the fact that it might have given the first hint on the subject. It is one of the Honey-Eaters, and is called the Lanceolate Honey-Eater {Plectorhynchus lanceolatus), on account of the. Lanceolate Honey-Eater. (Plectiyrhynchus Unuxolaius.) shape of its feathers. It is not a brilliantly coloured bird, its hues b
RM2AN3E20–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . The innocent cause, who is payingvisit to friends in the village. LOVE IS A FEARFUL THING... u y„u p.ease, sir: none m ns ain, ah,e te, s.eeo uv a ni.ht an^we wan, t„ .now « y«un, e„t suthin what •.. cure us, an we cant teU what -s de matter w,d us. A POINT IN ETIQUETTE. Kin I give him flowers if I ve not been interdoocedter him ? » No, it aint good form even tcr reckernize a man wotYer dont even know. The best way is ter get ackwamtedwith the Dutch grocer where he buys his taters an her-rinks an let the interduction come through him.
RMPFYGN6–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. CADDIS FLIES. 403 State, together with the perfect insects. All the figures have been drawn from actual specimens, some of which are in the British Museum, and others in my own collection. The materials of which the nest is made depend greatly on the locality in which the insect is hatched, and in a rather large series of Caddis nests now before me tkere are some very remarkable instances of the manner in which the insect has been obliged to adapt itself to
RM2AN33MT–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . keeping with if you will only say the word! ^ ^ ^ „„, the Reginald Overbeck, you embarrass me! Thinkworld say?-take me, I am your n ! 20.. NO TRIFLERS WANTED.She ? 1 dont mind walking with you, bnt for goodness sakedJ say you love me and ask nre to wait tor ..-they ah *that If there s any waiting to be done, wan yyoure a man, and then come right down to business. ri -r:
RMPG2FJB–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. 422 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. Just as the hymenoptera are chief among the pensiles and the builders, so are they cliief among the Social Insects, and the species which may be placed in this group are so numerous, that it will only be possible to make a selection of a few, which seem more interesting than the others.. In the British Museum there arc some very remarkable nests made by hymenopterous insects belonging to the genus Polyhia, several of which are drawn
RM2AN2X22–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . A BIT OF ROMANCE. What •s the matter, Tom -is yer engagement off?Aye, Simeon, it s the old, old story. Famerly interfer-ence, mother-in-law, an all that sort o thing. It druv meter drink, an I become a wreck, an she she took to theSalwation Army 1 41. THAT S WHY. Boy (in background, to chum): Why dont yer go an knock de stuffin out un yer rival? Chum: I 11 tell yer why. Did yer ever see him fight? 1 have. 43 .*
RMPFYGMC–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. 450 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. angles. Edaumur, on receiving the answer, concluded that the Bee had very nearly solved the difficult mathematical problem, the difference between the measurement and the calculation being so small as to be practically negatived in the actual construction of so small an object as the bee-cell.. Mathematicians were naturally 'delighted with the result of the investigation, for it showed how beautifully practical science could be aide
RM2AN2B8R–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . (At the ash-can): Dc story-book says datde prince married Cmdyrclla, but I dont believeit , 1 dont think he took no notice of her I -7 i. Them s for a funeral, I guess ! Surel (With a sigh): Ah, there s some pleasure in bein a Fith Avenyer corpse 1
RMPG2FW3–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. if^^-y^i^t^^ '' It-:, rf •^*^ m&. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1823-1871; Smith, E. A. (Edward Alfred); Pearson, G. (George). London : Longmans, Green, and Co.
RM2AN346K–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . NOT DEAD SURE OF HER. I wonder if she d Sic de dorg on me if I wuz ter fall on m< knees an tell her I love her? 27.
RMPG2FG4–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. 442 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. surface, and are quite inconspicuous. On examination, these prominences are seen to be composed of sti£f silken threads, which converge to a point, precisely like those which guard .the entrance of the emperor moth's cocoon, so that any inhabitant can crawl out, but no enemy can crawl in. This nest, like the preceding, may be seen in the museum at Oxford.. SMALL ETIMINE MOTH. There is a very pretty, very interesting, and very destru
RM2AN2AYG–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . (At the ash-can): De story-book says datde prince married Cindyrella, but I dont believeit; I dont think he took no notice of her! 67. THE DIFFERENCE. James: Wot s de matter; has he bin a-workin de growler agin?Larry : No; dis time de growler has bin a-workin him. 69 I
RMPFYPEC–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. 638 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. ing seen from above, and also guards it from being harried by persons let down by ropes. To take an Eagle's nest is always a task of extreme difficulty, and one which tries to the utmost the nerves and endurance of the climber. It also makes considerable. The Eagle. demands on his courage; for, if the parent birds should discover th^ intruder, they are sure to attack him, and may very probably dash him to the ground. Should the bold
RM2AN1TDX–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . PRIDE OF ANCESTRY. Rover: My father took the first prize atthe exhibition ! Towzer: That s nothing; my mothersremains took a gold medal at the health-foodfair 1. ALONE. Susy: What *s he cryin for? Nelly (m a whisper): That dead dog wuz his chum. i°5
RMPG2FGD–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. NKST OF SmiAI. l.EF'inniTEUA. .Si-i-pago 440,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1823-1871; Smith, E. A. (Edward Alfred); Pearson, G. (George). London : Longmans, Green, and Co.
RM2AN28PE–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . PATERNAL PRIDE. If there ? a child in the sixf ward kin bate that wan o*m0ine at dhrinkin. fetch him along;, and I 11 set up the lickerfor the house. Ah! but it . a proud woman his mother d bethis day if she wuz ony aloive to see him!. Agnes, does your father drink, too? 75
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RM2AN1EPH–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . JUST THE THING. ou-ht ter go ter some recru.tin office an y is Just a-dyinter git hold o- such folks as you. [ig. PRECAUTIONARY. Who s he, Bill?I dunno. I never see him afore.44 Well, let s slug him, anyhow, or else he 11 beputtin on airs.
RMPG1PGY–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. 482 HOMES WITHOOT HANDS. and not on animals. Their scientific name is ChfnvpidcB, and they ai-e populaxly known as Gall Flies, because they cause those singular excrescences which are so familiar to us under the name of Galls. This group comprises a vast -number of species, all of which have a strong family resemblance, though they greatly differ from each other in size, form, and colour.. BBITISH OALTfi. Lest Galls of Oak. Bedegnar of Rose. Cyiiips EoUari
RM2AN3GJB–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . THE WORLD BEFORE HER. ?. ^ SKETCHES OF LOWLY LIFE IN A GREAT CITY M. A. WOOLF EDITED 1:1 JOSEPH HENIUSskelow00wool
RMPFYPH6–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. THE EEED WAEBLER. 665 one of the BritisH birds, but is not often found, on account of the localities where it is placed.. Nest of the Eced WaiWei. The architect of this nest is the Reed Waebler {Salicaria [or Gurruca] arundinacea). It is a pretty little bird, bright brown above, yellow-brown below. In some respects it resembles the sedge warbler, but does not possess the remarkable wedge-shaped tail of that bird. E. Mudie, in his History of British Birds, o
RM2AN2BF2–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . Them s for a funeral, I guess! Sure! (With a sigh): Ah, there s some pleasure in beina Fith Avenyer corpse 1. (At the ash-can): Dc story-book says datde prince married Cmdyrclla, but I dont believeit , 1 dont think he took no notice of her I -7 i
RMPFYGJA–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. 562 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. fortable place, for Mr. "Waterton mentions that on one occasion, when he had built a neat little brick house for a duck, and fur- nished it with dry hay for a nest, a Water Hen took possession of it, and the duck had to find a home elsewhere.. Water Hea and Neat. Sometimes the nest is made on a branch, and in that case the bird selects a.very low bough which overhangs the water. I have found several nests thus placed, and in on
RM2AN1A2B–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . A GENEROUS OFFER I say, mister, how s that fer a dog-cart, eh? Jump righl I II where yer a j I wont charge yer a cent. An yer II have the company 01 the lady the whole way. 135. Its a wonderful sight, eh, Susanne? Won-der-full I dunno how it is with you wimmin folks, but it makesfeel awful insiggernifikint 1
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RM2AN2AJP–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . THE DIFFERENCE. James: Wot s de matter; has he bin a-workin de growler agin?Larry : No; dis time de growler has bin a-workin him. 69 I. RARE INNOCENCE.She : Jimmy, is dere enny rinks open now ? » 71
RMPFYPFG–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. . Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1823-1871; Smith, E. A. (Edward Alfred); Pearson, G. (George). New York : Harper & Brothers
RM2AN287G–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . Agnes, does your father drink, too? 75. IIIIH rnVdHUHnNilBHI
RMPFYH1P–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. THE POLAR BEAK. 55 # â vV 'â f ,|i|JJ- . â ' ' ,; i(n I '''' !â â ⢠';«â¢:â â 'â â .', .,. The Polai- Bear. finds himself in such a position, and knows how to avail him- self of the means around him, will welcome every flake that falls, and instead of looking upon the snow as an enemy whose white arms are ready to inclose him in a fatal embrace, he hails the soft masses as a means of affording him warmth and safety. Choosing some spot where the snow lies
RM2AN2RY1–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE, etc.He: « There s the only girl I ever loved, an I dassent go near her causeshe s gittin* the measles. 49 •? ... AFTER THE QUARREL.Niobe MacGoniga. knowed wot a wretched D.gh.I passed I wonder if he M let me took back dem words 1 spoke ? 5
RMPFYGP7–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. THE LONG-TAILED TITMOUSE. 347 and reduce the bright, active, happy creature to a mere pinch of ruffled feathers. Were it only for the wonderful structure of its nest, it would be worthy of preservation. But when we come to consider the inestimable and inappreciated services which this tiny bird renders to mankind, we should not only be devoid of all gratitude, but likewise of all common sense—which, however, comes to much the same point—were we willingly to
RM2AN065G–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . THE EMPTY STOCKING. THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.Oh, if he would only look this way 1 •75
RMPG2FJG–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. >*â ""^ j» "^ » pSjfe*.,-'V^.'y. 1 ⢠/ ^?=rv.*^sr . -^»«i ^^ '. ^ .. â¢nir- llI'.AVKIl AN-II ITS HIIME.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1823-1871; Smith, E. A. (Edward Alfred); Pearson
RM2AN2PD3–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . IN DOUBT. Lizzie, you Te a woman o the world and what I to a askin you is in Strick con-rdence, o course. Jim, there, ha, offert me his hand. (In a hoarse wh.sper) : Do youink a woman would be happy with a man with legs like hisn? ferdence th AT THE END OF THE SEASON.-Billy now that she s agoin1 away, I want ter tellyer that I wuz all broke up on that gal, an I would havemarried her if she had only given me some encouragement.. 55 BY THE SAD SEA SHORE. Argument: The last boat of the season is leaving, carryingaway a host of summer boarders. Party on Roc
RMPG2FNY–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. NESTS OF TEIUUTB, AFIUOA.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1823-1871; Smith, E. A. (Edward Alfred); Pearson, G. (George). London : Longmans, Green, and Co.
RM2AN0WFW–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . I tell yer Sandow is nt in it wid him. He takes de kid an1 chucks him in de air, denhe turns a hanspring an drinks a can o cold tomatter soup afore de kid reaches de grounV 150. A PRIVATE EXHIBITION. Master of Ceremonies: De nex* shot which me brudder de infant phenomenal will pre-form is to carrum wid de ball on de bottle an de lamp, an take de chimney off de lampwidout breakin of it, or puttin de light out. De shot is not ony differcult, but marvelyous! 161 M-
RMPG2G6C–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. 34 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. the Rat hides itself under tlieir protection, and eats away their tender shoots. Like the mole, the Gopher throws up little hillocks at irre- gular intervals, sometimes twenty or thirty feet apart, and sometimes crowded closely together. The nest of the Gopher is made in a burrow constructed expressly for the purpose, and is placed in a small globular chamber about eight inches in diameter. The bed on which the mother and her young r
RM2AN1AK6–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . .. Heyi jinunj i a-rushin the season ? Rushin the season ? Naw 1 When I picked0U| | .,,,,1 a1 the clothin fund, [1 WM a warmm I wanted to look swell I. THE DIGNITY OF POWER. Chorus- Who is she, anyhow? TmyMacAl.ister, She comes from Phi.ade.phia, «• I* father -. a butcher. She want, toget into onr set, bnt we aint got no nse for butchers daughters nor Quakers. ?33
RMPFYGKJ–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. 482 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. but solitary animals can be free even in the wild state, for they are held in absolute servitude by the leaders of the herds, and, if they dare to disobey, are summarily punished. As the slaves are always neuters, it is necessary that fresh im- portations should be made as fast as the demand for workers ex- ceeds the supply; and it is really a wonderful thing that the Ama- zon Ants should always select the pupae which will afterward
RM2AN1CGC–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . «.JL A CLIPPING FROM DOOGANS MIRROR OF FASHION.1Madame Duffi, Corque, has opened a millinery establishment in Doogan Alley, and her door is bes.eged the entireday by the bon-ton of that swell neighborhood. 125 L. THE ENVY OF THE ALLEY.An Easter hat and a bunch of violets. 127 I
RMPG2FKY–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. 378 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. the water. Trae, I might have fallen into the river, but I never did; and even had that accident occurred, it would have wrought no harm, except wet clothes, for I could swim nearly as well as the water-insects themselves. Close under the bank lived some creatures which always interested me greatly. Spiders they certainly were, but they. WATER SPIDER. appeared to have the habits of the water-beetle—coming slowly to the surface of th
RM2AMYBTJ–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . THE FINAL REHEARSAL.-THE SUPREME MOMENT.Author and Stage Manager (t. Orchestra,: When de .ady says ? Lord Ashieigh Baxter .ama orfun, but I never U. be yourn, an he says, -Ha. K., b., you are a one bcneat my ..f «. unpo*tected.-I want you to ratt.e off some music wo. ii giV B.ddy, de fa.ffu. servant, fots o t, rush in an trow Baxter to de grounV 183. THE FINAL REHEARSAL.-THE SUPREME MOMENT. (to Orchestra)- -When de lady says, Lord Ashleigh Baxter, I amAuthor and Stage Manager (to Orchestra) ^ ^ ^ ^^ my roof an> unpur. a orfun, but I never kin be your
RMPG2G6X–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. CHIPPING SQTTIRRFX. 31 a humble friend and servant, and is converted into a trembling slave or a dangerous foe. Those who trained him have not identified themselves with him. So it is with the study of zoology; and the only method of gaining a true insight into the motives of animals, and of identi- fying ourselves with them, is to put ourselves, as far as possible in their condition, and to think how we should act under the cir- cumstances, were our instin
RM2AN252E–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . LOST HER PASS.Boy (on extreme right of picture, to sister): Wot have yer did wid de pennies WotI civ yer ter save fer de ice cream? Sister: «Ow-boo-hoo-hoo ! I put em in me mout fer safety, and I ve swallered em. Boo-hoo-hoo ! 83. TOO BAD.f.wl , want ter know if dere s anyting worse dan 85
RMPFYGP3–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. ^^^^q; KE8T OP TALLEQALLA.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1823-1871; Smith, E. A. (Edward Alfred); Pearson, G. (George). New York : Harper & Brothers
RM2AN38TX–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . CEST LAMOUR. 11 Mary, there is warious kinds o love. Thereis that love wot never wants nothin1 but love ; thenthere s a love wot s simply lovely, it »s so pure angood. Such a love is like the stars wot shines inth- infirmary in circumambulance space, an* this isthe hour for love, the sunset hour. Do you remem-ber Grays Elegy begins with the line WotCurtius told to Nell at parting day ?. Look at me, Lizzie; the gal wot gets me 11 have a snap,for I dont chew, smoke, or git drunk! 19
RMPFYGRP–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. Sawbill Hummifag-bird. Brazilian Wood Nymph. White-eided Hill Star. It is not a brilliantly-colored bird, the general colors being pale dusky green, relieved by a splendid emerald patch upon the chest. The nest of the Chimborazian Hill Star is made chiefly of lichens, and is hung against the sides of some perpendicular rock, where it is sheltered by a shelf overhead. There is another Hill Star which much resembles this species, but does not possess the gree
RM2AN1AEY–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . THE DIGNITY OF POWER. Chorus- Who is she, anyhow? TmyMacAl.ister, She comes from Phi.ade.phia, «• I* father -. a butcher. She want, toget into onr set, bnt we aint got no nse for butchers daughters nor Quakers. ?33. A GENEROUS OFFER I say, mister, how s that fer a dog-cart, eh? Jump righl I II where yer a j I wont charge yer a cent. An yer II have the company 01 the lady the whole way. 135
RMPFYGWH–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. THE GRYLLUS. 181 sect, is of very great comparative length, and is used for tlie pur- pose of placing the eggs in a convenient spot. Pressed closely together, the blades form an- admirable boring instrument, but when the required hole is made, the blades separate so as to per- mit an egg to pass between them, and guide it to the exact spot where it is to lie. The insect does not place many eggs in one. CrrylluB depoaiting Egga, spot, but after depositing so
RM2AN04W9–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . THE EMPTY STOCKING. THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.Oh, if he would only look this way 1 •75.
RMPG1PGR–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. 494 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. following year, and that they pass through their stages of the pupal and perfect forms after the leaves have fallen, and while they are still lying on the ground. Mr. F. Smith, who has given so much time and research to the history of the hymenoptera, has discovered the insect that in- habited the galls to be Gynips longipennis, and has remarked that the perfect insects do not make their appearance until the month of March. We now p
RM2AN27T9–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . She must be gett.ng better. It is the first time shehas smiled. 77
RMPFYGX2–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. THE WASP. 161 below the first, the distance between them being just sufficiently large to permit the Wasps to cross each other. In this, as in the former terrace, all the mouths of the cell are downward and their bases upward, so that the bases of the second terrace form a floor on which the Wasps can walk while feeding the young contained in the first. A third, fourth, and fifth terrace are added in this manner, all alike, the cells being so small that the
RM2AN2A1M–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . RARE INNOCENCE.She : Jimmy, is dere enny rinks open now ? » 71. THE DAY WE CELEBRATE. First Boy: Too much Santa Claus, eh?Second Boy: No, too much Santa Cruz.
RMPFYGKR–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. BRITISH GALLS. 501 tiny ichneumon flies of the most brilliant colors; and in the Brit- ish Museum there is an excellent example of a chrysalis, which has been filled by a single ichneumon fly, of such a size that the little chrysalis from which it was taken seems scarcely capable of holding it and its cocoon. We now pass to a remarkable series of insects belonging to the same order as the ichneumons, but parasitic upon vegetables and not on animals. Their s
RM2AN2229–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . SIMPLE STRATEGY. Emily: Wot s the use of yer standin an lookin in the winderwhen yer aint got no money? Sophy: Well, I 11 tell yer. I stand an aggrawate myself tothat extent that the excitement of it gets me hungry, an I rusheshome an eats me dry crust o bread wid an appetite. 93
RMPG2G3C–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. 88 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. all burrow in the ground, run with very great speed, bite with nian'ellous severity, and associate in considerable numbers. As a general fact, they are considered as great dainties, and when properly prepared, may be ranked among the standing luxuries of their country.. LAND CRAB. As the Violet Land Crab of Jamaica (Gecarcinus ruricola), is the most familiar of these creatures, we will take it as our first example of the burrowing cr
RM2AN0TPC–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . A PRIVATE EXHIBITION. Master of Ceremonies: De nex* shot which me brudder de infant phenomenal will pre-form is to carrum wid de ball on de bottle an de lamp, an take de chimney off de lampwidout breakin of it, or puttin de light out. De shot is not ony differcult, but marvelyous! 161 M-. A SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS. It s no use talking, Ellen Jane, the young men arenot as sociable as they were when we were girls. Ihave nt had a solitary visitor this week. How to ac-count for it I dont know; such a thing has nt hap-pened for years ! -*f
RMPFYGY1–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. THE PIDDOCK. 119 The Pholas burrows to a considerable depth, and if a piece of the rock be detached and broken to pieces by the hammer, it will be seen to be completely riddled with the perforations. Oha;lk- rock is mostly the richest in specimens, but even the hard lime- stone fofmations are penetrable by the fragile shell of the Pholas. It has been well remarked that the size of the Pholas and the. Pholaa in Wood. Lithodomus. Bazor Shell. Pholas in Bock.
RM2AN2CED–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . •T- I wonder if 1 wuz all dressed up an put in a winder,if anybody would long to have me? A. Has fatl. n yi f S I
RMPFYGJP–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. Golden Orioles and Nest. The nest of the Golden Oriole is always placed near the ex- tremity of a branch, and in some cases is so constructed that it al- most deserves to be ranked among the pensiles. It is always a pretty nest, and the accompanying illustration conveys a good idea of its general form. It is always more or less cup-like in shape, but the comparative depth of the cup is very variable, as. Please note that these images are extracted from scan
RM2AN2WJP–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . THAT S WHY. Boy (in background, to chum): Why dont yer go an knock de stuffin out un yer rival? Chum: I 11 tell yer why. Did yer ever see him fight? 1 have. 43 .*. MEN WERE DECEIVERS EVER. Lopez Donovan (putting his face under cover): By de holy smoke! if it aint my fiancee,iena Brady. Wot will she do wen she finds out dat my heart is marble an Ise frow.i her Loriena Brady down for de little angel wot Ise a-pullin ? 45 »>„? ? ! ? m
RMPFYPE2–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. TIIK ALIiATKliHS.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1823-1871; Smith, E. A. (Edward Alfred); Pearson, G. (George). New York : Harper & Brothers
RM2AN2D7D–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . THE LOVERS. She (on right of picture, timidly): Will Sidney forgive his birdie if she asks favor of him ? He (warmly): Sidney kin refuse his Hortense nothink. She (with a choking emotion): Then ask him to play a weddin* march. 59. -Say, Dago, could yer get a weddin breakfast readyat a hours notice?
RMPG2G5Y–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. THE I'lCmCIAGO, 41 imagined, its subterraDcau habits and timid nature seldom per- mitting it to be seen. Like the mole, it lives beneath the earth, scooping out long galleries in the soil, and probably feeding upon insects, worms, and grubs like the rest of the edentate animals.. PICHICIAOO The chief point of interest which strikes an observer when looking at a Pichiciago, is the cuirass with which its body is defended. It is made and arranged in a very pec
RM2AN2XRK–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . WHY IT WAS OFF. Wot s de matter, Billy—is de engagement broke off? Yes ; it s no use payin intentions to a gal wot kin knock de head off yer with a simple lick, an dat s wot she come near doifl de last time I called on her. If I marries a gal I wants ter be boss, an if dere s any fightin to be did I wants ter be champion. 39. ?2sr A GUILTY PALM.« Feodora, yer have been a deceivin of me. Yer hand tellsme yer have been married twicet 1
RMPG2FJD–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. POCIABLF, WEAVER Rllin. CHAPTER XXII. SOCIAL BIRDS. The Sociable AVEAVEr. Bir.D and its country—Desciiption of the bird—Nost of the Sociable Wearer—How begun and how carried on—Materials of the nest— The tree on which the nest is built, and its uses—Dimensions of the nest and disastrous consequences—A Hottentot and a lion — Supposed object of the Social nest—Average number of inhabitants—Analog}- with Dyak houses— Enemies of the Sociable Wearer, the monkey,
RM2AN0NWC–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . A WARNING Boy (reading paper): The war cloud between the States andItaly has not dispersed as yet Patriot Youth (falling on knees): Let forrin despots tremble,for in case of war I solemnly promise to raise a rigimint an lead itmerself; let mer oath be registered!. SIC EUNT FATA HOMINUM. Judge (on box): Read the charges against Vladimir Casey! Clerk (reading): Firstly: He is charged wid losin interest in de gang, an has beenstealin from de corner groceries for strange parties; An whereover: It has bin discovertdat he kin be bribed wid a lemon; An whereas
RMPFYH2H–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. A PRAIEIB DOG- "TpWN.". Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1823-1871; Smith, E. A. (Edward Alfred); Pearson, G. (George). New York : Harper & Brothers
RM2AN23P3–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . TERRIBLE. Yes, it s just too awful to thinkI ve got to grow so old that gentswont make room for me in the cars! 87. ON THE FRESH-AIR EXCURSION. Tillie (overcome of her free lunch): Say, Maggie, run a pin in me. I must bea-dreamin. This is too good to be true! 89
RMPG1PF2–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. THE ALBATROS.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1823-1871; Smith, E. A. (Edward Alfred); Pearson, G. (George). London : Longmans, Green, and Co.
RM2AN17NJ–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . .. A REGRET.Oh, Milly, what a pity it is that our folks is so healthy, an sich long livers 1 143
RMPFYH34–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. OBFBEY AND OBAULES.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1823-1871; Smith, E. A. (Edward Alfred); Pearson, G. (George). New York : Harper & Brothers
RM2AN248N–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . HER SMALL WISH.See Wot I found in the ash-barril. What a pity it aint got no stummicklI envies it. If I didnt have no stummick I would nt want no grub I. TERRIBLE. Yes, it s just too awful to thinkI ve got to grow so old that gentswont make room for me in the cars! 87
RMPFYGP8–. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. 328 HOMES WITHOUT HANDS. It is about as large as a lark, and is a bold-looking bird, rather slenderly built, and standing very upright. Its color is warm brown. It is very active, running and walking very fast, and is much on the wing, though its flights are not of long duration, consisting chiefly of short flittings from bush to bush in search of insects. It generally haunts the banks of South American rivers, and is a fearless little bird, not being alarm
RM2AN16WA–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . HER CONSERVATORY.M5. Say, miss, dont yer want ter fight dogs?
RMPG2G2F–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. THE SHIPWORM. 107 appendages, passing rapidly through the water. It does not, however, retain this form for more than six and thirty hours, but undergoes a further process of development, and is then fur- nished with a distinct apparatus for swimming and crawling. It also possesses rudimentary eyes, and in that portion of the body which may be considered the head, there are organs of hearing resembling those of certain molluscs. When it has passed its full
RM2AN39EP–Sketches of lowly life in a great city . your most ardent admirers, believe me I 15 cT. A SURE WINNER. j^--?j^^-.zsz:zzzr yer life is mizzerable, an dat yer 11 chuck yersel dc sooicide rackit. Dat fetches de wimmin every time. ^
RMPG2FFJ–. Homes without hands. : Being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction. Animals. THE MUD WASl*, 457 kneaded by the insect until it has attained a wonderfiil tenacity and strength, and is rendered so plastic as to be worked almost as neatly as the waxen bee-cell. It is of rather a lai-ge size^' measuring about thirteen inches in length, by nine in width, and filled with combs. Unfortunately, in its passage to this country, it waa broken and much damaged, but the fragments were col-. lected and skilfully put together by Mr. F. Smith, who
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