The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-14
NEWSBOYS EXCITED,
paper, sir? Paper 2"

LII was DriEHL-eyeu, SHIRT ILtl6 leuOW
about 9 years old who was trying to induce
a CALL reporter to patronize his wares at
the door of a downtown restaurant.
''Paper?" The shrill, childish voice
took almost despairing wall as the heavy
restaurant doors swung back, shutting the
little fellow out. But he was not easily
daunted, and he SUNK in behind the next
man who entered, holding the heavy door
half open to insure his escape as with eyes
dancing with mischief he yelled PA
persp' The penetrating voice aroused a
waiter to make a sudden dash toward the
door, through which the child instantly
disappeared.
''He amt no newsboy," remarked the
waiter grumblingly to the reporter. Real
newshoys know better than to come wor-
rylng US. He's just gone into the bust
ness to get an invite to The CALLS pic
pIc"
The child was still trying to sell his
papers as the reporter came out; but he
did not seem to have caught the art of
making his wares go, for his bundle was
as thick as ever.
Are you going to the picnic?" asked
THE CALL man.
L
child sadly. Then boys will have fine
time. There's to be a pie race and a
greasy pole to climb. l wanted real bad
to co." he continued, Frightening up as he
received nickel in exchange for paper.
II guess if | can sell some CALLS they
will IDENTIFY me as a real newsboy."
How long have you sold papers?"
asked the reporter.
Il amt sold none but one," he replied
sadly. II suppose my clothes are too good,
and folks guesses I'm not a real new boy.
I've been tryin' three days and spent most
all the money in my savings bank; but
did want to go to that picnic"
II was the right moment for the reporter
to preach moral lesson upon the sin of
trying TO attend picnic under false pre-
lenses. But the chld's imagination had
evidently been excited by hearing Of all
the delight In store for the neWsboys at
81 Campo. Besides he was pluckiiy try
ing to get there in fairly honest manner,
so he was told If Re kept right on selling
papers till. Friday, the 10th, be might
stand a chance of being identified" along
with The rest. Needless to say this piece
of news sent him on his way rejoicing.
taken less legitimate means Of obtaining ad-
mission TO The CALLS picnic. The news
boys have been sorely tempted during the
last week and unfortunately not few of
them have fallen. They have sold their
picnic tickets for filthy lucre to youths
who have absolutely no connection with
the press. These keen-witted little mer-
chants who disposed of their birthright do
not expect to stay at home on that ac-
count. There are some who say openly
that they would rather hook" their way
than use a ticket and they add that they
mean to turn an honest quarter and take
in the amusement just the same.
Other newsboys. however, are quite dis
guSted with these proceedings, and wish
the picnic to be exclusively for their own
fraternity. These latter will be GLAD to
hear that it Is the purchasers of the tickets
who will find themselves 'left." The
piece If yellow pasteboard will avail
nothing if the committee for the dstribu.
ton Of badges proclaim ticket-holder to
be no newsboy. The latter must make
their application at 9 A. NJ. on the day
of the picnic at Tiburon ferry, anu they
will all be allowed to walk triumphantly
will be refused.
The following very interesting letter,
inclosing q subscription, has been received
from an old newsboy, who worked in days
when the trade was more profitable one
than 1t is at present:
SAN FRANCISCO, June 6. 1898
PToprietors Of 1.-THE CaiP-GENTLEMEN:
Enclosed please find two dollars aud fifty
a success of the picnic which The CALL has
so generously rendered the newsbOys OF this
city, 10 take place on Friday, the 10th inst, at
II Campo.
was one OF 'em myself Ia the pioneer days
of 40 80. 81, '52 and '53, in the days news
papers from home and Extras" from our own
daIies sold like hot cakes TO the argonauts for
a dollar apiece, and made "barl o. money!
rustling around selling them. God bless the
newsbOys-thoSe honest. energetic. shrewd
and patriotic little dissemuators of the prod
ucts Of the weary EDITORS brains and the news
Of the current events OF the times. and who
will many OF them, doubtless in the future be.
come important factors in the body polite and
management of the affairs and government of
this great and glorious republic. Hoping that
the picnic VIII prove a grand success and all
honor 10 THE CALL for its kind remembrance
OF the newsboys, remain yours sincerely,
ALFRED L. BURKE,
One of the pioneer newsDoys.
The following liberal contributions have
also been donated:
.Adolph Sutro, So.
Shattuck & Co., ink merchants, So.
CALI & Co., press machinists, So.
j. d. Spreckels, 200 pounds of white
sugar.
L. G. Sresovich & Co.. lines, oranges and
cherries.
Eagle Cracker and Biscuit Company,
box of assorted crackers.
S. Levy & Co., donation.
Sperry g. Co., three quarter sacks of
flour.
Townsend's candy-store, $50 sugar and
chocolate eggs.
Chicago Clothing Company, suit OF
boys clothes.
Zellerback & Co.. 500 envelopes.
j. c. Howe. printing.
w. Il. Sterrett. printing.
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