Lightning flashes and electric dashes : a volume of choice telegraphic literature, humor, fun, wit & wisdom / compiled by W. J. Johnston ... with contributions from the well-known pens of Benson J. Lossing, LL.D., Charles Barnard ... John Oakum [pseud.] ... and others ; profusely illustrated by Frank Beard, Joseph Christie, J.J. Calahan, R.A. Empey, etc.