CROESUS, an ancient John D. Rockefeller, who became wealthy
without trusts, the Supreme Court, or the stock market.

CROKER, Dick, ex-king of New York City. Born in Ireland of
Irish parents. From childhood he practiced the art of politics,
which resulted in his gaining the friendship of the New York
police force. C. was elected. C. was very poor. Later
retired to his native land with two Atlantic liners filled with
salary. Ambition: An Irish president. Recreation: English
Derbys. Address: Ireland. Clubs: 1,100,000 New York
Democratic.

CROMWELL, Oliver, a militant Presbyterian who entered politics,
and went about England tearing down churches. He also assisted
in putting King Charles I. out of his pleasure. Ran things in
England on a reform-Cromwell basis, and after his death was
honored by having his round head placed as a decoration over
Westminster Hall.

CRUSOE, Robinson, F. R. G. S., traveller and autobiographer.
Visited a sparsely-settled island in the Pacific Ocean; talked
to parrots; found some footprints; rescued Friday, and returned
to England to become an author.

CUPID, Daniel, a cute little fat fellow who called on every one
at least once. Born shortly after Adam, and is still up to
mischievous tricks. It was he who made kings fall in love with
poor country girls; chauffeurs with their ladies, and beggars
with princesses. C. held all men and women equal provided they
were good, and he made the happiest people on earth when they