The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11

INK TOT <O1nt ~ 10 OUeF MIN This
sum for s~e.cral years there is no es-
pecial need of every motherless and
fatheriess boy turning at once to the
task Of preparing his effects for re-
moval to some college domitory.
Professor" Taylor il one OF the
oldest Of the many geniuses who con-
tinually haunt h downtown hotels
OF an evening. For many years ne
has been calling nightly at one OF the
largest OF the citys -caravansaries and
taking a conspicuous position in the
lobby. But there is really no need OF
his seeking out a slightly place. as
the general appearance of the inventor
makes him h cynosure Of all eyes
wherever he goes.
In physique the professor is slight.
His features are so sharply cut that
he who sees him is instantly brought
to the conclusion that this man. who
believes that he has solved the prob
lem OF cheap transportation. does not
eat three square meals each day.
The inventors garments are of a cut
that was long ago discarded by tail
ors and Of q material that was once
undoubtedly good. but which has sad
ly d~eteriorated. The hat worn by his
man of ideas Is a tall beaver of more
or less genteel appearance, which is
by no means Improved by the pro
ltrcOIS IAtASI cidDlN ITl1Et OF lIOn-
ray locks which hang below in stray
Cling curls much like those worn by
~Schlatter. the healer. Thus quantity
CARRIED the self-styled professor en-
tiers the hotel each evening about Z
O'Clock and without greeting any one
ak over to one of the comfortable
upholstered chairs and seats himself.
Then he gravely lifts upon his lap
the large dress suit case. another evil
IA..~ - A.a -
Dame Fortune smiled upon this man.
opens IL without haste and produces
the little model of his invention.
This model Is a wonderfully clever
little c~ontrivance Of iron and steel. In
form IL is a locomotive with a wonder
full encircling track. which Is rolled
down as the engine advances. "Po-
fessor" Taylar deity all the
parts and then waits for an audience.
He Is not kept waiting long. Within
a few minutes a crowd gathers and
then a demonstration of the points of
the machine Is given. This gathering
or curious ones may disperse. but 9TH
ers follow and the owner of the COM
plicated collection of wheels. rods.
tubes and rails Is kept busily engaged
in %lecturing to the inquisitive. Some
times he singles out some man Of APP
parent wealth and ~solicits his patron
dSt, but TIC BIOltSSOES ttTnS are
invaribly toe high. and he has mus
far failed in every effort to dispose
of his invention.
Professor" Taylor is very enthusi-
astic over the possibility of educating
the orphans of the land. 1T cannot
be long," he explains. before some
n will come along who will aid me
in my work by paying my price for
this valuable invention. For 1t is tru-
a. so SO n
knowledge of mechanics can easily
see. Why. IL will revolutionize rail-
road building"
What is my price for my inven-
ton? Well. ] have figured very care
fully and ! really believe that 1t should
bring 81, 000. 000. 900. OF course. one man
could not pay all this. but some great
corporation might. One evening a
man offered me s72. 000. 900 and wrote
out his check for the amount, but l
was afraid that 1t was not all right
and so refused the offer.
My plan is TO educate. all the boys
In the United States who have no faith
err or mother IL is a great and noble
mission. i do not care about accu-
mulating wealth for myself. as I have
enough to live on, but IL makes my
heart bleed to see so many little waits
about the streets who are growing up
" hOtnins petter IMAM lives oi SIN.
But i ave hope. Some day some man
with means is going to take up my
invention and then / can begin the
work which is my great ambition
The professor" turned to show his
little device to a curious stranger. but
a bell boy came up and. pointing to
the clock. said: It's midnight, Pro-
fessor Taylor The old man looked
up at the time piece. a~pologized for
the necessity of his departure. placed
his treasure in its case. gathered his
frayed old coat about his meager form
and then hurried out into the street.