BARTHOLOMEW, an unfortunate saint who was skinned alive. Patron
of gold mine investors and American tourists in Europe.

BEARD, Blue, inventor of an original method to dispose of
wives, before Reno was discovered.

BEATRICE, a Florentine girl who gained fame by refusing the
suit of a love-sick poet. Later she conducted him through
heaven, and made arrangements for his travels in the other
place. B. died a famous old maid. Ambition: A lover with
money. Epitaph: She Might Have Been Mrs. Dante Had She Wanted
To.

BEECHAM, a celebrated pill roller.

BELL, Alexander Graham, inventor of a well-known necessity and
nuisance. Started the saying, "Number, please."

BELSHAZZAR, an old king whose handwriting on the wall proved to
be correct.

BENEDICT, Saint, the man who introduced benedictine and monks
into Europe. Also gave his name to benedicts.

BERLITZ, the man who will teach you how to say it in
everything.

BERNHARDT, Sarah, an ancient French actress. Sarah was born
before birth records were inaugurated, and no historian has
been able to determine her age. Career: On the stage at four