The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-06-08
4 REPORT or THINos TO COME

saw m African carrying two huge placards sus-
pended from the neck before and behind, each
of which contained in big letters the ADVERTISE
ment; men wanted for easy work; Transport
tation free; frst-class board good pay Apply
at 7O2 Blank street" Whipping out the morn
Ing papers we found the same notice in every
one OF them under the Wants" II was evil
IDENTIFY a considerable enterprise. backed by
cash, and worth looking after. Having nothing
else on hand for the moment. we walked to 702
Blank street The pavement was crowded with
men, most OF them apparently OF tho genus
tramp. There was policeman on either side
Of the door and others lazily looking on across
the way. Tho gentleman OF the club smiled sig
ni1canty. and winked the wink OF knowledge
and superiority ms we approached. What 10
III" we asked. Don't know. Have to find out
for yourselves" was the reply. with n faint
chuckle from the region Of the belt. 1t was
hard-looking crowd. but there was no other
way for IT, and we entered the stream ascend
ing the stairway. On we went with them to the
NTH story. whore n young man sat behind
pine board table with pen In his hand. and an
older man, in greasy suit OF black. sat half
concealed behind an old desk in n corner. An
Irish policeman, with scornful expression
kept the ascending and descending stream Of
vagabonds separate and lively. Move on
out Of his mouth The young man at the table
gave each applicant printed paper. signed by
some one, into which the namo Of the applicant
was filled. This was accompanied by another.
which we readily identified ms SOUP ticket
Then the young man sang out tho name to his
companion. who seemed to enter It on two lists
ono in n bound book and the other on a scpa-
rate sheet. We've no use for you" cried the
young man at the pine table. with great energy.
as he saw two wel-dressed persons enter the
room. guess yes amt wanted" said the
Irish guardian of the peace. Move on We
rlthy devils. move onl" And. sutlnG the action
TO the word. he pushed US into tho stream Of de-
sccnding tramps. and We moved on.
THE F1FTH STORY FRONT.
When the morning papers from Philadelphia
md Boston were examined we found similar
advertisements in every one Of them. We've
struck n big thing" said tho humble subscriber
as he sat musinG and scratching n puzzled head
opposite his friend at the reporters long table.
kilograms 20 Baltimore. Chicago. St Louis and
other points brought information that this self
Same business was going on at the same moment
nall our principal cities. What the devil does
II meanf" " The Lord alone knows but I'll
tell you what: we'll hive that sckly chap at
7o2 Blank street. and empty him. anyhow"
II was about nine Mt might when / found my
tNll uEhlu Ut W. Drink street. 1nere WINS q
light in the fli;h-story front and ring and a
rattle brought fat woman to the street door
who said the gentleman" was in. and she
rcckoncd " he'd be pleased TO see gentleman"
with emphasis on the last word. / took the
chances at any rate, and. cropping my way up.
knocked at the door. Come in" said the oc-
cupant evidently expecting his companion.
The room smelt strongly OF stale tobacco. and
the floor was not sweet to look at. "well?" said
the sickly young man. in tones half angry
md half querulous. Well" l said. i've just
called for a little talk" We're ordered not to
talk. and you're the same fellow that was here
this morning. and I'll take 1t rs favor II you I'd
Just leave. Mr. Jones II raise hi II he finds
you here; now toll you no will" The young
man seemed really apprehcnsive OF bodily
Injury to some one. but showed no disposition
10 in1ict II himself.
THE BIoHT KIND OF REPORTER.
took courage TO take a seat. Smoke ?"
Haid l. as pulled out a case OF smugglcd Ha-
vanas. Well, l don't care in I do but for
Gods sake don't stay. Jones II raise hi II you
do" "WhyY 4" Why. he thinks you're one Of
them burned reporters" " am" He had
gust lifted the lighted match to the end Of the
cigar. but withdrew it. and looked at me with a
1azed and helpless sort OF air. That other
fellow was one. too" | continued. He belongs
e. TIE sun" The match dropped and his Jaw
fell perceptibly. " I'm Times man. and came
nround to let you know that The SUNS on the
scent and II we don't throw out some blinds
daylight will DO let through the whole job"
'Well" replied tho young man" well" was the
first word OF every sentence he uttered" Well.
it didn't leak out here" No. in Philadelphia"
] said at a venture; and we've got to come
out in the morning with flaming account Of
the revival Of business In South America and
Fly these men are 10 build railroads down there.
That's my Instructions" Well" said the
young man In a moditatlvo tone. that Id
littlr round-beed Childs is too fussy and on
cious to keep anything" CHANGING around. l
paw lying on the floor near the seat occupied in
the morning 10y tho grave man in the black
clothes a city message as follows:
FIF7H AvESUE HorEL,
soJiaes J4a. ~, Bi,ak STREET Ciys
HHv many touightf Report exact figures May not
L. necessary 60 open again WI C.
Tnls lot ina food Of light and said. Chand-
ler says that nothing will save us now but the
South American Railroad story Where do you
keep these men?" well | don't know. They
coop en- in tho slums somewhere. It's only a
day or two until they TO-" &" It's a big scheme.
sad |, with an apprccative wink ." but 1t must
cost like bluzes." What do they care ?" said
my friend who by this time had lighted his
cigur, and was enjoying n serene smoke,
uuiroubled by any apprehensions They'll
mako 1t all back in six months under
Grant It's the movement OF the rich against
ihe people. and If they don't spend their
money how can they expect to win n The null
u1ule own the votes. but we've got to buy them
In railroads are all in It. Of course. and they've
given US wonderful terms for trans portatlon
They'll Just put benches in the hog and cattle
cars. and run 'em through on one meal day
Whom they get to San Francisco they'll stea
thor own living 20 on the tramp over there
Ct .ost, and the bulk Of 'em Ill give us no fur
tAHr trouble. Why. jay Gould could afford &
do This thing himself and make money by 1t
Tharr'stwoJu Judges Of the supreme Court pretty
rickety on their pins now. Suppose Grant was
e. clap in two Of Gouls attorneys. as he did
two Of Tom Sc0u's in the legal tender matter
md 50 reverse the decision on the Thurman
law, wouldn't that pay the companies for al
outlay ten times as great as this {"
saw the point and several more 1 was
really not oyeranXous 10 meet Mr.. Jones' who
was expected momcniarly. and had put on ny
hat to leave. when it struck me that consider
lug his humble appearance and occupation
this young man was remarkably well informed