The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1869-11-18
AN AMUSING INCIDENT.

How an Editor vas G1IStak,ea !2f g.
Accordingly.
! An amusing fracas took place the other
morning at the Central Depot, where 4
we'll known republican editor was made the
subject CT u rather severe practical joke
! 1t appears that the gentleman's wife who
! had been visiting IN the east during the
election excitement, had tslegraphed 20 her
lord that. she would return by ccI tain train,
and tie Doctor" in order to give her q
proper reception, went to tae extravaganza
of a ne2 silk hat, colored neci:tie, and a
pair CT cololad kid gloves. La which brill
liant outfit he went dogn to the depot in
his carriage to await the arrival OF his wife.
When the train arrived there was the
usual hustle and confusion among the hack
men and runners, and tae Doctor, having
missed his expected treasure, was hustled
to the background, where be stood for
some time, watching the passengers as they
came from the cars. There was one poor
Old stranger among them, who seemed to
be special bone of contention between the
different hotel runners. One fellow had
him by the arm. and was pulling him Wig
orously toward his bus; another vas a.
telu pting to haul him In an opposite drec-
ton; third held on by his coat tails;
fourth seized his satchel, and was charging
straight for his particular bus; while
prouiseous crowd Of skiIn-hers were
yelling the names Of all sorts OF hvtel in his
ear. The Old man was entirely beIIiGerel
by these attentions, and looked around tim
in an lmplorlng manner tor asst stance.
just at this moment the Doctor came brisk
~ forward, aud, pushing the whole army CT
runners to one side, he inquired of the Old
man what the matter was.
The ranger said he wanted to GO some
whore and have his breakfast.
The Doctor drew him TO his carriage and
politely offered to drive him to hotel.
Hereupon the rune closed upon him
again like flock Of ravens. and rescued
him from the friendly bands oi the Doctor
Drawing him aside, the following admoni-
tons were confidently administered
You don't want to go with that fellow
there DO you know who he is? Look at
that neck>tle and them gloves look az that
hat, don't you know what get up Of that
kind means? Look here. old chap, YOU
want to keep Your eye skinned. That's
one OF the most notorious confidence 7san
in Chicago. Haven't you read about eou
ideuce men? They're always got up like
that. II you ga with that chap he Il skin
you of everything you have; he'll take
your money, and your baggage, snd you,
OvercOat. He wants 20 clean you out; that :
what he is alter. You take good advise
and get out of MS way as fast as possible "
The Doctor at this moment cane up
again and tool, the old fellow kindly by the
arm, but the old gentle men shouk him of,
end regarding him with suspicious look,
gave him to understand that he had found
him out. You mind your own business,
said he, land leave me alone, or I'll have
the police after you I've seen some OF
your kidney before; SO you had better look
out"
OF course, the more the Doctor endeav>
ored to persuade him, the more the stran
gers suspicious were confirmed, so the
runners finally carried off their prize in
triumph. and the editor betook himslet to
his carriage, muttering something about
BLACK ingratitude, - universal suffrage
and peoples movement" aud feeling. hat
his character was utterly ruined. = Chicago
TiJune. eth.