THE THRONE PERILOUS.

July 29, 1908.

The condition of the Turk is very critical. Internal disorders indicate a serious danger of collapse.


THE SALT-WATER CURE.

Shah of Persia. "Go on in, Abdul—just for the look of the thing. You can always come out if you don't like it."

Sick Man of Europe. "Yes, I know. But one gets so wet!"