The morning times., 1896-11-29

or imaginary, to suit the pcculiarities of
the case In hand. This saves time and
avoids troublesome and embarrassing ex-
planations.
HIS FIRST INK GRATING.
Carter's first attempt at link graft
ing' was made in 1893, when he called
upon Lieut.. Thomas II Stevens. The night
was Intensely cold. Lieut. Stevens read
his note, reCeiyedhim kindly, fed him and
gave him So After this experience it
was an easy matter to approach other
naval officers in the same manner.
Tie largest sum Carter ever received
at one time was from the late Admiral
William G. Temple. His request con-
tained in his note at this time was for "a
pair of shoes. The admiral came down
stairs TO see him personally, and laying
his hand upon his shoulder said:
We'll. Carter, my poor man, what can
l do for you?
My shoes would be worthless to YOU.
Tor you could get both oi your feet INTO
one OF them, but here is little help
you alonS," and producing an old, rusty
wallet lie handed the astonished man two
five-dollar r bills.
The smallest sum that appears on his
list is 20 cents, and is placed opposite
the namc of Medical Director Guion.
An ensign on shore pay OF $1,000 per
annum gave him $1.75, and to show the
tender heart Carter has, he says he was al
most tempted to hand it back again, know
ing the slender means of the donor, and
expecting a smaller amount.
1t was with some niisgivings that Carter
went to Capt. +. V. McNair, knowing full
well the somewhat reserved and austere
character of that gentleman. Nevertheless
his note and himself received attention.
Capt. McNair called to his wife who was up
n hi
from which he produced 81 for Carter.
There is hardly an officer in the navy or
marine corps with whom Carter has had
the slightest acquaintance, that has not
contributed at senie time to his support.
He is with all his failinSs generous and
sympathetic and he Will work ifanyone will
take the trouble to find him IA job. but he has
never been known of late years tn make any
effort to get place for himself.
He goes to church every Sunday to pray
that someone will give him something. He
prefers Wesley Chapel and is a Gevout be-
lever III direct answer to prayer.
a RECENT ARRIVAL.
year ago there appeared N Washing
ton new link graftcr,'' Fred TaSker, Il
lanky German tailor, about thtrty-eisht
years old. Taskcr and Carter met, and it
was decided that they should form part
nership. Tasker took up his residence
with woman, Becky Tate, in Il low guar
ter of the city. He and Carter met every
morning by appointment at some hotel
Here the letters would be written and
program for the day mapped out Task
er's letters contained the statement that
he was suffering from an incurablc aIcess
and was unable to work
These notes were presented by him to
pastors OF the various churches, priests.
members OF the diplomatic corps, Senators
and Members OF Congress. His denomina-
u"nal hci,ef always changed to suit the
conditions of a case.
The first Victim, under the new partner
ship was Senator Mcpherson, who gave
Tasker So. From this successful joint ef-
fort they continued to work everybody in
town who could be "gulled.''
The partnership had, however, 4 dis
astrous ending. Tasker was surprised one
day by a watchful policeman, while stand
ing on doorstep waiting for an answer
To his note.
What are You doing tbere?" inquired
the officer.