the Spinal Circuit. Usually occupied by the Intellect Bros.,--
Thoughts and Ideas--as an Intelligence Office, but sometimes sub-
let to Jag, Hang-Over & Co.

BRAND Something carried on the hip, by either beast or man. Can
be found on the outside of a short, red steer, or the inside of a
long, black bottle.

BRASS BAND A clever though somewhat complicated arrangement for
holding a crowd together.

BRICK An admirable person made of the right sort of clay and
possessing plenty of sand. What your friends call you before you
go to the wall--but never afterward.

BRIMSTONE A little bit of Hades, which finds its match on earth
and smells to heaven. Better to strike it here than in the
hereafter.

BREVITY A desirable quality in the Fourth of July oration but not
in the fireworks.

BROKE A word expressing the ultimate condition of one who is too
much bent on speculating.

BUM A fallen tough.

BUMP A tough fall.

BUNCO The art of disseminating knowledge in the rural districts.