DEPEW, Chauncey M., an ancient railroad-wealthy U. S. Senator
from the state of New York. He made after-dinner speeches,
dedicated monuments; married a young wife, and was relegated to
obscurity by the American voters.

DESDEMONA, of Venice. A lady whose handkerchiefs cost more
than her clothes.

DESLYS, G., a French dancer who had sufficient charm to attract
a royal press agent, who could draw crowds and a big salary.

DEVIL, see Old Nic.

DEWAR, John, inventor of a popular Scotch beverage without
which no cold day is complete.

DEWEY, George E., a former American hero who totally destroyed
a Spanish armada in Manila Bay. He received the homage of a
nation; had cigars named after him; appeared in Who's Who; was
paraded through the streets; married a widow; moved to
Washington; got in bad with the inhabitants, and got out of the
newspapers.

DIANA, an ancient sportswoman who loved fox hunting, hounds,
and the chase without the conventionalities of a society hunt.
Address: Ephesus.

DIAZ, Porfiro, former king and political leader of Mexico, who
departed from the social functions of a king to assist the