Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-18

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man, Major Crofpot never forgets the
face or name 6f a friend. You more
than any other man in the world have
been IN my thoughts for the last three
days. and, as I remarked. was about
to start for your office. Thompson,
| shake hands again" arr 4 s't,l!s
II haven't time,H replied Thompson.
"Look here, major, bills against YOU to
tho amount Of $500 have been put into
our hands for collection. You promised
to pay that old board bill two months
ago. want to know what you are go
ing to do?'
do, my dear Thompson? Why, I'm
going to give you check In about ten
seconds for the whole indebtedness.
You could have had your money long
ago if you had given me the slightest
hint. Major Crofoot has good men,
ory, but bow can you expect him to
keep track of shiilings when he 10
dealing.in thousands of dollars! t.t.
II heard you were promoting a lit.
tle," said the lawyer as he waited for
the check. - .3..N
"Ten companies formed ngthe. last
three months; my boy, snd the
eleventh. just ready to be incorporated.
Grand aggregation of over 100000, 900
capital thus far, and every company
bound to pay at least 80 per cent divi-
dend. What do you suppose I've got
OH hand now?"
"I can't say, and as I'm In a hurry
you may I'LL out that check"
The biggest scheme Of all-the ne
plus ultraw whispered the major with
flourish OF his right arm. II expect
ed to stop at ten, but this scheme
came pushing along and had to take
Ii UP. It's the richest OF them all.
It'll pay 100 per cent prof. from the
very start. In week from now the
Standard OIL company won't be on
earth" ''
but I'm here about those bills"
My dear Thompson, walk with me.
When / was hard up, you were one Of
the few who did not lose confidence in
my integrity. The man or woman who
trusts Major Crofoot never regrets it,
might not have picked up this ciev-
enth scheme but for you. wanted TO
let you IN. wanted to reward you
for your faith in me. Thompson. my
boy. sell out your law business give
1t away--gct rid Of it before night"
II want 10 know about those bills"
said the lawyer as he came to halt
The last and best scheme OF ALL y
continued the major as he got hold OF
his arm again. lis the Musical Wash
board company, organized on capital
Of 10000, 900. The idea Is strictly orig
inal with ME. Washboard runs n music
box while you rub. Music box can bt
placed In the laundry, parloI, kitcher
or even the next house. May arrange
later on to have 'em connected Will
drug stores. kindcrgartens and publlC
schools. Twenty-four tunes In the box
evenly divided between sad and lively
AS the wnsherwoman rubs away n
one OF your colored shirts the music
box strikes up Comm Thro' the Rye.
she changes off to sheet or pillow
slip. and you have Home, Swee
Home. with variations, Thompson
shake handsg'
II won't do II. came here TO motif.
you that these bills must be paid n
once or you will be hailed into court"
"Irs a hummer, my boy-it's sue
cess from the start. Costs nothing eS
ira for the music, you know. Will
you are birlag a woman in the laundr
for a dollar and a quarter day she
furnishing music for the parlor fire.
gratIs. Put a bedqullt on the wasl
, board aud you can hear the strains I
The Old Oaken Bucket from garret
cellar. Let the woman tackle tabl