asing American writer who visited Westminster
Abbey, made Rip Van Winkle wake up, and wrote a few biographies.

ISAAC (last name unknown), s. Abraham and Sarah.(5) Spent his childhood
like all little Isaacs and later married Rebecca, claimed by historians
to have been a Jewess. Had two famous sons, Esau and Jake (see both, but
especially the latter). Died at the tender age of 180 years.

(5) Ed. Note: The editor apologizes for a seeming familiarity He did his
best to ascertain the lady's last name, but failed.

ISABELLA, a Spanish queen who vowed she would not change her clothes
until the Moors were driven from the country. Her husband, the king,
raised an army and accomplished the feat. I.'s name is sometimes
connected with the discovery of America. This, however, is an error, as
Columbus took a more active part.

ISAIAH, a prophet who wore second-hand clothing.

ISHMAEL, son of Abraham, whose appearance complicated his father's
estate. Traveled extensively in the desert with his mother.

J

JACK, the man who kept company with Jill. Occupation: Water carrier.
Killed while at work. Ambition: An artesian well in the valley. (See
Jill.)

JACOB, birthright speculator, traveler, s. Isaac, and brother of Esau.
Was mother's pet. Became proficient as a character impersonator, but
never went on the stage. Left home suddenly. Slept on a stone and had
hard dreams. Later married, and was responsible for Joseph and his
brethren. (See Joe.)

JAEGER, Doctor Gustav, claimed his underwear kept him warm.

JAMES, Jesse, an American westerner who murdered, stole, and appeared in
paper novels for the benefit of the messenger boy, the author, and the
publisher.

JAMES, King, a Scotchman who was considered good enough to be elected
king of England.

JANOS, H., manufacturer of a popular beverage.

JAPHETH, third officer of the Ark.

JEFFERSON, Joe, a fine old memory.

JEFFREYS, James J., formerly a prize fighter, who carried his gloves and
bluff once too often to the ring. (See Johnson.)

JEKYLL, Doctor, a physician who took a dose of his own medicine.

JEW, Wandering, an ancient Hebrew who has been going over the face of
the earth for centuries, only stopping at the call of such men as Eugene
Sue and Lew Wallace.

JILL, Jack's girl. She was assisting her fiance when the accident
occurred.

JOB, prehistoric millionaire who had his ups and downs. Like all rich
men, he had a good young manhood, saved his money,