The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-03-14
AM ExcEPrIoNAL CASE.
One Instance In which Honesty was Net
the Hest Policy.

One Instance In which Honesty was Not
the Best Policy.
A polite man, we'll dressed and benev-
olent of vountenance, called on the
superintendent of the X. & #. railway.
"I shall not detain you but a mo-
ment," said the stranger, accepting the
chair which the railroad man cour-
teously offered, ''for my business, though
of much Importance to me, may be of
small concern to so rich 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 l 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 l
have called to give you one dollar and
half Here is your money"
The superintendent took the money
|
tremely rare. Would you mind telling
me your name?"
"Surely not. 81 am r. b. Millirons.'
"Thank you. / have to step into
another room moment. viii you
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 warrant for the arrest oi
one r. 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 fee
thankful for the many blessings show
cred upon us. The sensational threat Of
money panic has passed, and mum
ber of vile and grinding trusts have gone
to the wall of justice. Well,'I must be
going. owe grocer for barrel Of
flour and promised to pay him this
morning"
''Pray don't be in a hurry. 1t is SC
rare that one meets such man that a
little talk with him is refreshing"
"You greatly surprise me-" said the
visitor. 81 have never had much to dc
with high railroad officials, and have
heard that they are as class harsh and
imperious. l 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,
please 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 flour
so, the fellow can wait. Come in. >
A man had appeared in the doorway
"This is he," (pointing to the honest
fellow.)
81 am deputy sheriff." said the
newcomer, addressing the honorable
gentleman, ''and 1 have a warrant fol
your arrest"
"What? A warrant for my arrest?
don't understand you, sir"
"Perhaps / can explain" said the su
perintendent. ''Some time ago, some
body robbed an express messenger OF
one of our trains, and 1 am convinced
that you are the man. l never saw yo,
before, and of course know nothing
about you, but man that would com,
in to pay a railroad one dollar and {
half that conductor had failed to col
lect is either fool or robber, and al
you are not fool you must be the othel
fellow At any rate we will try you OF
the charge of robbery"
The fellow was tried, was proved
guilty and is now serving term in thu
penitentiary. Traveller.