The evening times., 1896-08-11
[IEARD BY-
j The LOUNGER.

fs~Hs HE new one-dollar bin came near
causing trouble here the other
day. said Charles Myers, in
charge OF the Raleigh house barber shop.
How? Why. guest, who ermc in here
asking me to shave him in q hurry as he
wished to catch a train, rushed out, leay-
ing behind small package.
I'VE kept it all day and then, as no one
came for it, we decided to open 1t to see II
II would he worth while trying to find the
owner. We did SO, apd found cne hundred
crisp new one-dollar bills. With money
so scarce the sight Of SO much wealth al
most took my breath away. Then the
thought arose that the man might be
couDterfeiter, and was therefore afraid
to come back Visions of arrest for being
found with counterfeit money crowded
into my head, and to make me more COM
Portable the other BARRIERS began 10 recall
instances OF arrests under similar circum-
stances.
FINALLY made up my mind 10 hand the
bills over to the police: Just as / was
about to do this, however, a messenger
boy came in with telegram asking about
the package. II seems that the man is q
prominent mercimnt in St. Louis, who. he
Ing on u trip East. had procured these dol
lar bills to put on some signs as force mark
for his wares, aud also to give as change by
way OF an advertisement. sentth money
10y registered mail to the address he gave
and received by returna smallremenibrance,
together witt, u warm letter Of thanks from
my late customer. In Ills letter he said he
had spent an uncomfortable day, but
IN wager modest sum that 1t was no more
uncomfortable, than the half-hour put in
whenI thought those hills werecounterfeit.'
uC PEAKING about running positions
q under instructions" said promi.
aent Western politician at the Eb-
bitt, II will wager that there Is no one In
Washington who sticks closer TO his orders
than Supt. Smith, of the Botanical Gardens.
AS you doubtless know, he was appointed
by Gov. better known as 'Boss'-Shepherd.
Mr.. Smith. SO the story runs, upon re-
cciving notice OF the appointment, went to
pa y his RESPECTS to the governor, and at the
same time wished to know the nature Of his
new duties. Upon sending up his card, he
was ushercd into the presence of Mr.. Shep-
herd, who wasseatei at his desk, writing.
:. Mr.. Shepherd said the newly appoint
tried again: Mr.. Shepherd. l am very
grateful to you for my appointment Still
no answer.
s.'Mr. Shepherd \ wouldliketO 10 know how
You wish me to run the Botanical Gardens
:" .D--n IL. sir. run it, said Mr. Shep-
herd, without even turning around. And
under these meager Instructions the super
intcndent lid run 1t. and is running it to this
day He is under no ones orders. and is
probably the most independent Official in
the government service"
HN I'D you notice that sign?" asked
lV conductor on the Takoma ear
line. The reporter turned quick
iy and there. on a vacant lot, saw q sign
which read, Lots for sale Apply at
-. real estate,sF street, or inquire
within"
Il have puzzled my head for some time"
continued the collector of fares, Ito find
out how TO get within il, order to inquire.
haven't get decided whether the wner
is gnome who burrows under the ground,
or whether he is buried some where in the
lot. I am rather inclined TO the latter idea,
however. and some night intend to bring
a medium along in order toc0nverse with
his spirit" As the conductor Tang up
fare he laughed at his little joke.
n-T HATS what get for terig funny"
said Seventh streets lunch
room man as he bathed rapidly
biackening eye.
Whats the natter" asked a syInpa-
thetic customer. For reply the lunehroofn
man pointed to Il sign tackled up at the door
reading: "Come in and talk silver while
You wait for your car"
Il tucked that up this morning, and the
very first thing tig countrynian came in
and want sto have an open-air debate with
me when I ought to lie attending 10 Gus
toners. Tell me- he says, how 1t is that
Russia S So poor If free silver is a panacea
for all financial Ills
II can't, says !, while / an, waiting on
customers, and beside that sign is only pu:
up for guy"
".Well. amt o guy says he. and he
plugs me in the eye and skates" And the
lunchroou man wrathfuIly tore down the
sign and resumed his interrupted duties.