Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-16

How to do a Landlord out ola weeks Board
! We were told the following story a day or two
since, by a gentleman, who, we presume was on
the spot at or about the time of the occurrence.
| We publish it for the benefit Of those gentlemen
whose rockets are not filled with 'rock,' gene
rally-and most particularly, for the amusement
of our worthy hosts of the Astor House and City
Hotel in the village of New York. The joke is
too good to be lost.
''John !"
eyes, Sir"
''Carrlage at the door,"
John ran to the door and returned with a large
trunk; apparently not very heavy-behlnd came
a gentleman whose external appearance was decl-
dedly millionaire. He entered his name simply,
MIR. Suckerman, New York-layng down his
pen, he said to the landlord:
| want the very best accommodation your house
will afford-the very best for nay money. Ishould
like paror and bed room on the same floor.
."That YOU can have" said our worthy host Of
the Astor
"John! 10
"Yes, Sir"
Take the geutleman's baggage to room No.
eyes. Sir"
''I say, John, put every thing in perfect order
and put that large rocking chair in his room."
'Yes, Sir.n
Every thing now being fairly arranged, our
gentleman, Mr.. Suckerman, was shown to his
room by the servant John, which he occupied un-
molesed for the space of ten days, ordering every
4 thing which his fastidious taste desired: wines Of
the very best aud oldest brands were ordered and
> sent up to him; meals furnished IN his apart,
t ments; extra servants were at his call, &c, &c
At the expiration of ten days our gentleman hand
ed the servant, John, fifty cent piece, request
inc him to give it to the landlord. Here matters
stood day or two; our worthy host OF the AstoI
thinking this small payment might possibly be
hint for him to present his bill, accordingly ORDER
ed it made mp, and presented 1t IN person. On
entering his room, our host found Mr. oukerinan
seated in his chair, with his feet resting in small
Ter one, beside him was table with three bottles
} of wne-his favorite brand few segars, sc.
STOOD morniug-good morning !" replied Mr.
y Suckerman,- very glad to see you been excel
lently accommodated never better In my whole
: life first rate house this good table, good wines,
good servants, very attentive; will send all my
. friends here; will surely really, sir, never was
|. so well treated before for my nleney--haye had
It every attention every luxury which heart could
wish wants been perfectly satisfied. Our host
cut off this aduaton by presenting his bill.
81 thought" said our host IL would hand in
your bill-here it is; amoun, SS7 81 | Gets"
:. My bill. did you say ?-my bill Why, sir,
| have paid all agreed"
'.To whom did you pay 2"
: "Sir, paid your servant, John; gave him
E fifty cents, and told him to hand it to you let's
see yes it was the day before yesterday This
o was every cent had-aN had ,chen came
here | told you only wanted the best accom-.
i modatioas for my money. | supposed all along
was having it, This bill really, sir, cannot pay
$ sorry you expectlt."
At this stage of proceedings, our host OF the
AStor began to see his position, and cut Mr.. Suck
erman by telling him that the joke was so well tt
be played off he would give him his bill and fifty
, cents, providing he would call on his friend Jen
I niugs, of the City Hotel, and play the same joke
on him.
My good SIR" said Mr.. Suckerman, 81 will
: do any thing for you-you have been so very kind
1 any thing you wish but, really, sir; cannot Dc
! that; it would not be fair-.ur. Jennings gart
me the ftly cents and told me to come here"
"Johnl"
"Yes, Sir
Take this gentleman's baggage from No
and order carriage and take him wherever he
wishes to go-Free!'
9 The last we saw of Mr.. Suckerman, he was or
his way-at Broadway