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succeeded in doing him out of the coronation. Later was elected king.
Fell in love with Mrs. (name not mentioned by newspapers). Gave her
husband a conspicuous position in the army. Married her. Heir: Sol.
Publications: Psalms. Recreation: Slinging. Address: Jerusalem.

DEATH, a hideous man who called at least once during a lifetime, usually
toward the close. Patron of insurance companies. Nothing is known of his
childhood. Historians claim he never had any. Possessed an ugly face;
wore a sheet over his head, and always carried a scythe in his hands.
Never brought happiness, although his visits frequently gave money to
some one. Never could be bribed to pass a house he wished to enter. Many
doctors and scientists have endeavored to kill him, but he continues
to be a safe bet at 100 to 1. Heir: None. Ambition: A happy home and
prosperous graveyards. Recreation: Sharpening scythes. Address: Always
hung out a black cloth wherever he resided.

DELILAH, friend of Samson, and quite a dip. She also accompanied Samson
on a number of European and American opera expeditions.

DELMONICO, founder of a Fifth Avenue New York City cafe, where the cost
of living has ever been high. He introduced the French menu into the U.
S. and with it considerable indigestion.

DEMOSTHENES, an old Greek talker.

DENIS, Saint, a saint with an Irish name who made good in France.

DEPEW, Chauncey M., an ancient railroad-wealthy U. S. Senator from the
state of New York. He made after-dinner speeches, dedicated monuments;
married a young wife, and was relegated to obscurity by the American
voters.

DESDEMONA, of Venice. A lady whose handkerchiefs cost more than her
clothes.

DESLYS, G., a French dancer who had sufficient charm to attract a royal
press agent, who could draw crowds and a big salary.

DEVIL, see Old Nic.

DEWAR, John, inventor of a popular Scotch beverage without which no cold
day is complete.

DEWEY, George E., a former American hero who totally destroyed a Spanish
armada in Manila Bay. He received the homage of a nation; had cigars
named after him; appeared in Who's Who; was paraded through the streets;
married a widow; moved to Washington; got in bad with the inhabitants,
and got out of the newspapers.

DIANA, an ancient sportswoman who loved fox hunting, hounds, and the
chase without the conventionalities of a society hunt. Address: Ephesus.

DIAZ, Porfiro, former king and political leader of Mexico, who departed
from