The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25

Of about $6,cc0 per annum. or else CEN
tinue the use of the old building.
A Convenient Infrnaity.
There goes a man whose physical in
trinity has been of the utmost conven-
fence to him." said a newspaper man
to me the other day while we were
standing In the house corridor. The
gentleman referred to was a we'll
known member from New York.
II was sitting in Malcolm Hays Office
one day when he was first assistant
postmaster general, when General
Ketcham came in and commenced to
talk to Hay in his usual insinuating,
confidential manner. 1t was evidently
about some appointment, for Mr.. Hay,
raising his voice to reply, said: I have
looked this matter all over, general.
and 1 really can't find a place for your
man. I'm sorry, but it's no use, and I
think we must let the matter Drop
"Ketcham, who had been sitting with
his hand behind his deaf ear, immedi-
ately replied: I'm very much obliged
to you Mr.. Hay. ! knew you would do
the best you could for me, but had no
idea that you would make the appoint
ment so soon. brought the young
man down with me so you could see
him and know what sort of a man he
is, and now that you have his appoint
ment ready, I'll bring him right in and
before Mr.. Hay, who appeared perfect
ly daZed at the total misconception of
his remark by the distinguished repre-
sentative, could interpose any objection,
Ketcham went to the door and brought
In fine-looking young man, whom he
presented to the astonished Mr.. Hay as
the gentleman just appointed.
THE young man was profuse in his
gratitude, both to Mr.. Hay and to Mr..
Ketcham, and the latter smiled all over
his face In contemplation of the good
he had done. Hay was in a dilemma.
He rang for his clerk and had a brief
but earnest conversation with him.
Then he turned to the young man and
told him to come down the next day
and his appointment would be ready.
Ketcham shook hands with the first as
sistant postmaster general, thanked
him for his kindness, assured him that
the young man would make good and
faithful clerk, and went out, accompan-
led by his protege
Trio of Congressional Jolxers.
There are three members of a state
delegation who are continually playing
practical jokes on each other. They live
at the same hotel, and this fact enables
them to work their little schemes on
each other to far better advantage.
The other evening a card was brought
to the possessor of one of the brightest
intellects that ever scintillated in the
house, which bore the name of Lillian
Montmorency. Though she was I'M
known to him, the honorable represent
tative Immediately repaired to the par
lor, where he found young woman Of
prepossessing appearance and fine fig
ure, well-dressed and perfectly at ease
in manner.
You don't know me, sir" she said,
| "but I'm going to stand you up right
here. 1 belonged to theatrical COM
pany which went to pieces in Chicago.
/ had just money enough to bring me
| here, and now I'm stranded. / want to
| get back to New York and leave on
| the 10 o'clock train. To do that l must
| have some money. and 1 want you to
| let me have So"
The able statesman was somewhat
staggered by the amazing frankness of
| the young woman and the extent of her
request. He looked at her closely and
| she seemed to be telling the truth. His
| hand went into his pocket. Before he
| drew it out, however, he said: I'm
very sorry for you, my dear young
woman, and I will help you, but there
| are so many demands upon me that
| don't feel that can afford TO give you
| So I will give you IS, however, on
| one condition. My colleague, Mr.. NJ,
| also a representative from my state, is
| stopping in this hotel, and / want you
| to send your card to him. lie Is very
| benevolent gentleman and can afford
| to assist you. You tell him that
gave you $40, and that all you want
| from him is $40, and he'll give 1t to you
| at once. Then you will have some lit
| tie money when you get to New York
| to keep you until you strike another
| engagement"
Went to the Other Member.
| He then gave the lady a IS bill and
left her. She Immediately sent her
| card to the honorable NJ, who respond
| ed with considerable alacrity, and to
| him she told the story Of her being
| stranded, only she added that she had
with her a mother and two sisters who
| also had to get hack to New York.
| She. followed the instructions and said
| that Mr.. MS colleague had given her
$40, and all she wanted from Mr.. NJ.
was So Mr.. NJ. made the same plea
that his colleague had made as to the
frequency Of demands upon his purse.
and added that he only had a IS bill
with him. He gave her that and said
| IL she would call next day he would
| give her the other IS.
"But," he added, you want to 60
home tonight"
We'll" rejoined the lady, Il can stay
as long as you wish. if you will only
make 1t an object
What do you mean7" asked , the
congressman, opening his eyes with as
constituent.
II mean II you can get me position
in one of the departments"
ooh, no." said Mr.. NJ. MY good
girl you had better go back to New
York than stay here In a government
Office
story Was Too Good to Keep.
The lady thanked him for his kindly
aid and took her departure. That