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Who Was Who: 5000 BC - 1914 Biographical Dictionary of the Famous and Those Who Wanted to Be by Unknown
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JULIET, a celebrated sweetheart who permitted her lover to make
love on a balcony. Her history was written by one Shakespeare,
and had a splendid sale. (See Romeo.)

JUPITER, boss of the ancient gods, father of most of them, and
a regular Frenchman. Ambition: To run everything. Recreation:
Killing giants, disguising himself as a swan, etc. Address:
Olympia.

JUSTICE, only a mythological character whose statue has been
frequently erected. She had eye trouble. In the United States
J. carried scales with a small statue of politics in one pan,
and money in the other. Her statues in other countries are said
to be different, although occasionally the little statues are
found in the pans.



K

KAISER, T. H. E., alias Emperor William, "Bill" to his friends;
a German of some prominence, who caused heartfailure in Europe,
considerable comment in England, and much applause in his own
country. Was also a naval constructor. Born of royal parents.
Inherited his father's position. At a tender age he formed a
passion for an army. Like all royal children, he had his own
way. His plaything has grown steadily, is in fine condition,
but is only used for parading and scaring purposes. His later
years were spent in making additions to the fleet, but for what
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