Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-07

their aid or suggestions. The old association
is In such shape that it can not live much
longer, and it is only new enthusiastic, live
set OF officers that can ever revive it.
Bettering Their Condition.
MIR. John Tunn, veteran Chicago travel
ing man, in a letter to the Merchant Trav-
eler, gives the following good advice to his
brother travelling men which, IL followed by
the men, would be great benefit to them as
well as to the houses they represent. In it
he says
by meeting occasionally when number
of travelling men are together IN any town,
to discuss our mutual interests, our mutual
influence, our mutual advancement in the
skill OF salesmanship, judgment in determin-
ing credits, and to what extent, and all
other qualities necessary to the sue
cessful salesman Again, this Is an
age OF organization for self protection
Last, but not least, can we not in some way
arouse the moral sentiment of all our 'boys"
till they will feel that they are in every sense
gentlemen, engaged in calling at once hon
est, honorable, respectable and consistent
with the highest moral elevation. We ought,
we can, we must command the respect of the
world by being under Rll circumstances re-
spectacle.
LET those of us who appreciate and prac-
tice what elevates and refnes mind and
heart whatever gives strength to body and
own self-respect, and to our reliability as
business men, as citizens, as employees, as
statesmen, as true sons, husbands and fathers
let US, say, assert our convictions, so that
the world will know what these convictions
are, instead of listening to and noticing only
our less refined companions of the grip.
Drew His Pay in Advance.
G. A. Chapman, travelling man, late in
the service of Singer g. Co., the wholesale
drug house, situated on South Washington
street, was arrested recently in Peoria, ILL.,,
for embezzling by appropriating funds be-
longing to his company. He was $500 short
in his accounts, and he was called upon to ex-
plain the very remarkable state of things on
his book. He could not explain. He ad-
mitted being short, and knew it was wrong,
but could not tell why. He could not tell where
the money went to, nor had he any cash to
pay up to the firm.
An Omaha Mans Good Fortune.
w. S. Helphrey, travelling representative
Of A. Booths Omaha branch house, now
wears diamonds. One of his uncles, an East
India merchant, died recently and left HIM
his iewelry, amounting in value to a very
snug fortune. One of the diamonds received
through this legacy is nearly as large as a
walnut, and as brilliant as the famous Koch
moor. 1t is set in rough silver ring and is
great sparkler. Its value is estimated at
$4,000. Helphrey is wearing it for the
present, and is very proud of the precious
stone.
Travelingmen's Reception.
The entertainment committee of the TRAY
eler's club, of Philadelphia, is making great
preparations for the final reception of the
season. 1t will be held on Saturday, May ~
Among the speakers will be A. X. Mcclure,
Senator Robert r. Dearden and City Solic-
itor Warwick The musical features will be
of the best, two ladies, Miss Mears and Mrs.
Fleming, having kindly volunteered their
services.
Not Ready TO Bury.
The following story has been told at the
expense of w. N. Wilkin, travelling sales
man, of Tif1in, Ohio Three weeks ago Mr..
Wil1in came east, and his family heard moth
ing of him until body was found last week
in Central park, New York, with a card
bearing the name of WIllsin. The family
sent dispatches, and the body had been, as
everybody supposed, identified. When the
train came in from the east Wilkins body
was expected and arrangements had been
made for the funeral. Instead, Mr.. Wllkin
himself came forth, and there was great re-
ioicing. He had given a New Yorker his
card in course of business, and the man had
died with it upon him.
Southern isobbers.
The real story is told at the expense of a
New York travelling man in the south. 1t is
as follows: While making country team
trip recently for j. M. Hill & Son, whole
sale boot and shoe firm of Memphis, Tenn,
w. II. Barnett, a travelling salesman, was
held up by hlghwaymen and robbed of his
personal effects and two trunks of samples.
The day after this little episode Mr.. Barnett
was surprised to receive this note written in
an uncouth hand: "When you come again
bring two shoes of kind. We're not one
legged in this country. You'll find some of
your stuff in the smoke house in the salt
We keep the others to sell to one-legged
menu Sure enough in the smoke house
were found half his samples-all for the
right foot. Mr. Barnett lost over 500.
They are Angels of Commerce.
A female travelling ''man" who has made
a big success, says a writer in the Phila-
delphia Record, is Mrs X. Kabok, repre-
senting New York dry goods importer. She
has recently sold large bills of goods in this
city. In 1873 she came from Vienna with
her father, was married in Chicago but dur
ing the past six years her husband and two
children died, Then she went on the road
to earn a living, This is what she said sew
eral weeks ago to a Philadelphia merchant
it I travel as quickly and do as well as my
male competitors. Never yet have | been
insulted, FOR lady can always protect her
self. A woman has certain advantages over
a man in selling some lines of goods where a
particular taste is required. And, after all,
i still remain woman IN all that word inn
plies. Only little while ago | saw couple
at the breakfast table of the Palmer house
with dear little boy between them. He re-
minded me of my child, and l went upstairs
and had a good cry. Then / went out
stronger ana sold big bill of goods"
Out in Minnesota they call the female
travellers ''angels of commerce.
The Retailers Convention.
The eyes Of the grocers and their sales
men were on the Wilkesbarre convention
which was held last week Resolutions were
adopted boycotting wholesale dealers who
sell their goods at retail 10 the detriment of
local merchants the practice of giving
presents 10 customers was condemned; per
capita tax of twenty-five cents for legislative
purposes was adopted, and the bylaws were
amended 50 as TO have but one convention