Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-08-18


not proceeded far when "Mr. Corn
| Ing" recognized an acquaintance.
"Ah! Mr.. jones'" he cried, how
do you do? This is my friend, Mr.
Peck" Buncoer O'Brien was thus
| introduced to the victim They
spoke Of weather and other topics
as they walked along. "Mr. Corning
communicated the fact that he was
going to buy. O'Brien, or Mr.. Jones,
was glad to hear 1t, but just at that
minute he recollected that "Mr. Corn
ing" had drawn prize worth $50 In
his little scheme. and IL he would
drop in on the way back he would
pay him the money, Then O'Rrien
dropped back and left Mr.. peck and
Post to continue on to No. 523 Gin
ton avenue, which Mr. Corning was
to buy.
Reaching the house, "Mr Corning
declared himself satisfied and the
two Withdrew again to the street and
started on the return. Reaching
Mr.. Cornng's" house at No. 1856
Clinton avenue, that gentleman in
vlted Mr.. Peck IN, adding that he
would transact the little business he
had with Mr.. Jones, who would be
waiting for him. and then he would
be free to conclude the details Of his
purchase of the property. Mr., Peck's
spirits were somewhat elated at the
prospect of concluding so good a
bargain. 1t was a bargain any one
else would have been glad to make
getting $4,000 cash for a house
assessed at $4,000, its full value.
Therefore, the old man cheerfully
consented to enter with "Mr. Corn
Ing" He found that handsomely
furnished room with Mr., Jones i'm
patiently waiting to pay Mr.. Corn
ing's" $50 drawing.
The fly was now In the web, and
the two spiders were about to play
their game. They were cheerfully
welcomed by Mr.. Jones, and as
he handed over the $50 to "Mr. Corn
Ing" he wanted that gentleman to
try again, producing as he did so
n board, some cards and some slips
OF paper. Mr.. Peck was invited to
try his hand, but he would have moth
ing to do with cards, games Of
chance or anything Of the kind. An
ELUSIVE apology was made to Mr.,
Peck, and Mr.. Corning invited him
to look on while he would see what
Dame Fortune held for HIM. Mr.,
Jones proceeded with his little game,
which was, Of course, unintelliglbe
to Mr.. Peck. He manipulated the
cards, consulted the numbers Of
the board and announced that "Mr
Corning" had won 100000
OF course, he congratulated "Mr
Corning" on his good luck, as did
Mr.. Peck, and Mr. Corning con-
graduated himself and seemed very
much pleased at his winnings. Mr..
Jones was ready to pay. That gen
tleman began to produce great wads
of greenbacks out OF his russell
leather satchel, as well as certificates
of deposit and prime securities. until
he concluded that he had about
$4,000 In front of him. Just then
n hitch arose. Mr.. Jones was will
ing to shove over the whole amount
to MIR. Corning" at once II he could
show that he possessed an equal
amount Of money. Mr.. Corning
could not do that just now, as the
loose money he had In the bank was
going to be given during the day to
Mr.. Peck for No. 523 Clinton avenue
and there were certain reasons why
he could not touch the amount UNI
I'll the transfer had been effected.
All this was very embarrassing, OF
course. There lay $4,000 ready to
he handed over IL only an additional.
$4,000 was shown. MIR. Corning"
did not know what to do, neither
Mr.. Jones.
brilliant idea then occurred to
Mr.. Corning, who had been scratch
Ing his head in puzzled sort o.
way. 81 have It," he said, III my
kind friend MIR. Peek will help me
out" Mr.. Peck was willing to
oblige, and Mr.. Corning" sug-
gested that perhaps Mr.. Peck might
have the sum in the bank, which
he could draw just long enough to en-.
able 1t to be known, and the other $40
600 would then become his property
which he could turn over to Mr.. Peck
for No. 42S Clinton avenue, and that
gentleman could so directly back to
the bank and deposit $4,000 where
he had but $4,000 before This was
very allurlng for Mr.. Peck, He
would ehc getting rid OF an unproft-
able piece Of property and double
his 100000 Besides, he had become
much attached to Mr. Corning and
he wanted to help him through. So
he consented. jumped on ear and
rode down town.
Going to the Albany Exchange
bank, he drew out $4,000 in currency,
ana. packing 1t In leather bag, he
made his way back to No, 1855 Cliu-
ton avenue. Mr. Peck was then
rs years of age, but he was active,
nevertheless, and when he arrived
back at 1S5 Clinton avenue. he found
HIS friends sitting converstng in an
unconcerned manner, while n pile OF