SHRINKING FROM THE TEST.
c Excuse me, sir,' said the thin passenger with the sandy side-whiskers, ' but I judge from your conversation that you are Sandscow, the Human Hercules ?' ' Yes, sir, that's who I am,' answered the strong man proudly. ' You can lift two tons in harness ?' ' Yes, sir , that's my record.' 'You can hold 5001b weight at arm's length ?' 1 Yes, sir.' ' And put up 9001b with one arm !' 'Yes, sir.' 'Well, then, would you kindly raise the carriage window for me? It's stuck a little.' 'You'll excuse me, sir,' said the strong man stiffly, 'but my manager makes all arrangements for my tests of strength and endurance ; and, besides,' and it was noticed that the modern Samson was ill at ease, ' I'm not in training.'
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Evening Post, Volume LV, Issue 101, 30 April 1898, Page 2 (Supplement)
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127SHRINKING FROM THE TEST. Evening Post, Volume LV, Issue 101, 30 April 1898, Page 2 (Supplement)
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