The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-14
AN ExCEPTIoNAL cAsE.
One Ins. .ance in Which Honesty Was Not
the Best Policy.

One lns ~anee in Which Honesty was MOI
the Best Policy.
A polite man, well dressed and benev,
olent of countenance, called on the
superintendent of the K. & f. railway.
81 shall not detain you but mo-
ment," said the stranger, accepting the
chair which the railroad man cour-
teous' Y offered, for my business, though
of much Importance to me, may be OF
small concern to so rich a corporation
as the one you represent. Early this
morning got on train at Bradways.
/ had just time enough to catch the
train, and consequently did not get
ticket. The train was crowded and the
conductor did not get around to me;
indeed, looked for him but could not
find him, so l came in without paying
my fare. AS remarked a moment ago,
it may be of small concern to your rich
corporation, but it is an important mat
ter to my peace of mind. My conscience,
sir, would not permit me to pocket
money that belongs to others: and so
have called to give you one dollar and
half Here is your money"
The superintendent took the money
and said: ''Such honesty! sir, is ex-
tremely rare. Would you mind telling
| me your name?"
''Surely not. II am r. B. Millirons.'
THANK you l have to step int
another room a moment. VIII yol
kindly await my return?"
''Assuredly, sir. :"
The superintendent went into room
some distance away, and, over the tele-
| phone, called up the sheriff's office.
''Make out a warrant for the arrest OF
one Il. B. Millirons, for robbery, and
send an officer here at once"
The superintendent returned to the
room where he had left the honest and
courteous visitor. '.We are having some
very pleasant weather for the time of
year," said the superintendent.
/ eyes, very. Indeed. was thinking
this morning that we should all feel
thankful for the many blessings show
cred upon us. The sensational threat OF
| a money panic has passed, and a num-
Der of vile and grinding trusts have gone
to the wall of justice. Well, must be
going. I owe a grocer for barrel of
flour and promised to pay him this
morning"
'Pray don't be in hurry. 1t is so
rare that one meets such a man that a
little talk with him is refreshing"
''You greatly surprise me-" said the
visitor II have never had much to do
with high railroad officials and have
heard that they are as class harsh and
imperious. j must say, however, that
you are one of the most agreeable men
it has ever been my good fortune to
meet"
Don't mention it, the superintend-
ent answered, looking toward the door.
'sPlease don't be in hurry" he added
as the visitor arose.
81 should like to stay longer but
really must go and pay for that -four -
80, the fellow can wait. Come in
A man had appeared in the doorway.
''This is he" pointing to the honest
fellow.)
81 am a deputy sheriff, said the
newcomer, addressing the honorable
gentleman, land have warrant for
your arrest"
''What? warrant for my arrest? l
don't understand you, SIR
perhaps can explain said the SUI
, perintendent ''Some time ago, some
body robbed an express messenger on
, one of our trains, and / am convinced
that you are the man. never saw you
before, and Of course know nothing
about you, but man that would come
in to pay railroad one dollar and q
! half that conductor had failed to col
lect is either fool or robber, and a'
you are not fool you must be the Other
J fellow. At any rate we will try you OF
, the charge of robbery
I The fellow was tried, was proved
5 guilty and is now serving term in the
penitentiary- Traveller.
q He May be Going Yet.
At an open-air meeting in London the
follow ng incident took place: A street
4 preacher was holding forth in the Eas
. End when drunken soldier came uE
I and loudly ridiculed the whole service
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