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About The Hesperian / (Lincoln, Neb.) 1885-1899 | View Entire Issue (April 15, 1891)
''...-., ife, . v. ' 0 . " I nMBHUPBanenMnaMM W- ,v . - " ( A Twice Told Tale ! 'ki..-;.i rs -. The Wise Man. THE -wise man selccteth the "Burlington Route" and therefore starteth aright. HE arraycth himself in purpolc and fine linen, for lo, and behold! lie is snugly ensconed in a "lower center" on the. famous vestibuled flyer where smoke and dust arc never known. HE provided himself with a book from the generous library near at hand, adjustcth his traveling cap, and proccedctli to pass a day of unalloyed pleasure and contentment. ANI it came to pass being hungry and athirst, he stcp peth into tnc tuning car, ana oy inc ocara oi me prophet, 'twas a feast fit for the gods. Venison, blue ' points, Burgundy, frogs' legs, canvas backs, Mums' ex tra dry, English plum pudding, fruits, nuts, ices, French coffee verily the wise man waxcth fat, and while he lighteth a cigar he takcth time to declare that the meal was "out of sight." IT exurreth to the wise man that the country throng which he journeyed was one of wondrous beauty, insomuch that it was with deep regret he noted the nightly shad ows fall. However, tenfold joy returned as he beheld the brilliantly lighted car, and the merry company it contained Verily, it afforded a view of Elysium. Til E wise man retircth to rest. Deliriously unconcerned, he siccus the sleep of the righteous and awakes much refreshed. His train is on time, his journey ended. He as he holds a return igton." rcircalieil. Ills u.iiii in imi milk, ins j. rejoice th with exceeding great joy ai by the same route, the "Great Burling The Foolish Mam THE foolish man buycth a -ticket of a scalper. In the morning, behold, he saveth 50 cents, and lo,, at night time he is out $9.27. He starteth wiong. WITH might and main he hurricth to the depot, only to find his train four hours late. The peanut noy -sizeth him up and sclleth him a paper ol an uncertain date. AS he journeyeth along he formoth a new acquaintance for whom he casheth a check. FIVE minutes for refreshments. -While he rushetli to the lunch counter some one stcaleth his grip sack. He changcth his cars lo these many times and it striketh the foolish man that he "doesn't get through very fast," and he hemoaneth his ill luck. I HE gctteth a cinder in his eye and verily he sweareth and j. cusselh full free. He exchangeth three pieces of silver ' for a bunk in a sleeper and awaketh just in time to catch an infernal nigger sneaking off with his boots; the por ter's excuse availcth nothing, and the fooli&h man straightway puttelh his boots under his pillow that ho man may break in and steal. ! HIM train runneth into a washout, a hackman takelh him 1 in to the tunc of nix shillings and the foolish man lifteth up his voice in great lamentation for, lo and behold, the i tavern is away but half a block. HE reachcth home weary and heartsore; his trunk cometh the next day minus the cover and one handle. He re solvcth hereafter to travel only by the Great Burlington. Moral: Travel by the Burlington Route. )., FRANCIS, General' Passenger., and Ticket Agent, OMAHA. A.,0. ZIEMER, City Passenger-- and Ticket 'LINCOLN, Agent, SiudentS and Their Friends should see to it that their tables arc stcpplied with The Celebrated GU LICK'S BREAD, PIES, CAKES, ROLLS, GROCERIES. ' J -Everything from this establishment is first-class and we advise all of our friends to go there for their sup plies. 912 P STREET. TELEPHONE 198. 1129 ZBTJ-5T YOTTIR, j 1 BOOTS AND ;.- . off H)dL w Wmtm O ST.. SHOES -I .'C