Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-27
TOLD ABOUT TOWN.


One of the gentlemen composing .
quartet which engaged carriage and
went to the opposite sideOf the
briny for . general good time.
worked little racket, which, while
of minute Importance in . financial
sense. shows to what schemes some
fellows will resort in order to carry
out their economic practices. He is
business man who goes out with
the boys considerably. and Of course
would not do anything which would
create the impression that he was
possessed of any tight inclina-
ton and to one not familiar with
him. he isn't. One of the party since
discovering the game. which was
perPetrated at his expense. has
formed an entirely different opinion
of the business mans financial liber-
atty. as well as his supposed digni-
fed nature.
The economical fellow was the one
who proposed the sightseeing trip
to Davenport. After viewing that
portion of Iowa until it was ap-
preaching the hour when the sun re-
lievcs the lamp-lights. the jolly quar-
tet was transferred to this side in the
carriage. Asked what the damages
were. the hackman replied 81 apiece.
The charges were reasonable enough,
and all responded with their respec-
tive amounts.
In the course of few days one of
the gentlemen met the hackman, and
while conversiug over different mat
tiers, was told of an incident occur
ring the night Of the soiree which
surprised him and caused his estima-
tion Of one of the party to deviate
considerably.
You fellows were worked pretty
nicely in settling for the carriage"
said the hackmau. why, he didn't
pay a sou Certainly, you saw him
place his hand in mine as though he
was settling; that's how you were
70 lied. I'll til. you how it was:
When we were on the other side of
the creek he asked if there wasn't
any way of him getting out Of pay
ing his share. told him it didn't
maze any difference to me SO long as
got the necessary. He asked how
much the charges would be. told
him IS. Now be says, when we
get over in Rock Island you tell us
the taxes are PUNK each. The
other guys will produce, and l will
pretend am doing the same thing
by reaching you an empty hand. and
they'll never know the difference.
He did it. l had no kick coming
audit saved him 81, see?"
Had To Wear His Overcoat.
1t was one OF those warm June
like days, which awaken the first
dream Of flowers and the fragrance
Of summer blossoms, and makes the
disposal of winter garments and the
downing of something more in keep
ing with the atmosphere almost a
necessity.
The young man. who always
dresses well. and enjoys a good so.
cial standing in the community,
needed a suit. and although his cir
cumstances would not permit it, he
must have some spring toys.
He braced into q clothing store,
wearing an overcoat. Approaching
one of the proprietors he stated his
mission. and in discussing the re-
numerative part of the transaction.
said that, of course, he was good fol-
the amount. but that his present
stringency would not allow q COM
plete settlement of the purchase.
while we appreciate your pat.
ronage. it is necessary for me to in
form you that we do not transact
business in that way,"was the reply.
The young man further explained
his intentions of doing the square
thing. Finding this would not infiu.
ence the merchant, he called his
attention to the unpleasantness be
was subjected to in being compelled
to wear an overcoat. why, my
clothes are getting so bunny can't
walk the streets without wearing nv
overcoat," he said. intimatiug that
there were serious defects in the de.
sign of his trousers. He thought
! their long acquaintance was a suffi
cient guarantee Of payment. Famil
iarity seemed to be the difficulty.
Perennial Cruelty.
He is young man who has spen
numerous seasons endeavoring, with
out exertion, to define the real sig
nificance of the word work. He ha,
had a misunderstanding with popu-
lar sentiment, which has beer
taught that it implies exercise bott
| physically and mentally, eventually
causing tire to the body, and i.
taking the benefit of the doubt ant
leaves his powers undisturbed. HI
holds honorary membership in all o
anti-labor associations, and is gen
ial and popular fellow. He is fortu.
nate in having good home. which
enables him to hold out against tn,
impositions of work. Occasionally
he needs the assistance of money
His parents are his bankers, bu
sometimes do not respond 10 his re
quests.
One afternoon be wanted small
amount He was going to visit hi.
4 iadv friend whose NhoIo