made a few other fortunes in the
United States. B.'s fame culminated in having several cigars, perfumes,
perspiration powders, and a theatre named after her. Ambition: The
fountain of youth. Recreation: Statuary, acting. Address: Private cars
and 56 Blvd. Pereire, Paris. She also has a telephone.

BILL, Buffalo, alias W. F. Cody, the delight of the American boy. He
began his career shooting buffaloes and Indians on the plains of
the West, and ended it shooting glass balls for a fortune in a tent.
Installed the I-want-to-be-a-cow-boy ambition in the hearts of young
America. He also made a goatee and a big hat famous. Played the show
market a little too long.

BILLIKEN, a funny little fellow who did not wear many clothes, and made
people laugh.

BISMARCK, a German who was a greater politician than any Ireland has
ever produced. He built an empire, crowned an emperor, changed the
Frenchmen in Alsace-Lorraine into Dutchmen, and made the Paris mint work
overtime for his country. Quite unpopular in France. Ambition: Made in
Germany.

BLACKSTONE, a rock upon which many a legal ship has foundered.

BLERIOT, benefactor of humanity, idol of the tourist, and enemy of
navigation. B. discovered a method of crossing the English Channel
without being seasick.

BLUCHER, a Dutchman who was on the job at Waterloo. He also was not the
only German general who ever fought France.

BONAPARTE, Joe, just Nap.'s brother (see him).

BONHEUR, Rosa, a lady French artist who wore men's clothes. Being an old
maid, she painted animals, but never mastered the parrot or the cat.
Her endeavors were confined to horses, and one of her paintings is
considered fair.

BOOTH, General William, founder of a vast army which never fought a
battle, made a retreat, or surrendered. Conducted campaigns in Great
Britain and the United States, with brass bands and collection devises.
The army later became a suffragette institution when women were admitted
as recruits, and placed as sentries to guard the Christmas-Easter
collection forts. Publication: War Cry. Recreation: Reviewing troopers
and troopesses.

BOSWELL, Dr. Johnson's press agent (see the Doctor).

BRADSTREET, author. Wrote a book in which he described your bank account
and told how you paid your bills. His complimentary comments are highly
valued.

BRIEUX, Eugene, a seller of damaged goods who got away with it without
being fined or driven out of business.

BROWN, John, an American who hel