Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01
HEARD
~ndSEEN

eied over the Baltimore and Ohio road be-
tween this city and Harper's Ferry whose
attention has not been attracted to the pie
and sandwich man at Washington Junction,
who also supplies hot coffee to the patrons
of the railroad.
1t is said that the most successful angler
for bass who makes a number or trips TO
Harpers Ferry each season never passes
this point without eating one or two Of the
"turnovers' sold from the baskets.
Indeed he once remarked to some an
gler friends, ''if you don't eat one of these
pies you need not expect to catch fish"
One day during the time the G. A. r. en-
campment was in progress number OF
veterans were on their way to visit places
of historic interest about Harpers Ferry,
and they proved good patrons Of the coffee
pot and lunch basket. The story Is told by
a railroad official that the sudden starting
of the train upset the coffee pot and the hot
liquid was spilled in her lap. Fortunately
she was well gowned, and the coffee did
not scald her. When the young man max
ing the sales turned he found the woman
addressing the passengers about her, and
she refused to be quoted. After the young
man had made all the explanations he could
think of and the fair passenger showed no
signs of being satisfied she was asked:
What more do you want me to do?'
II want you to apologize, of course" was
her answer, and the proprietor Of the walk
ing hotel went away happy.
\ *
One Of the hottest days last summer the
new reporter was sent out in NJ street
northwest to get a talk with the official
weather forecaster. The other members
of the staff had noticed a new face among
them for several days. The young man
with the journalistic fever got quite conf
Dental with several of the staff, and gave
| out the cheerful information that he was
| devoting his summer vacation to master
ing the profession"
But to the story.
The new reporter had been a close reader
of Mr. Bok's Ladies' Home Journal. and
felt himself fortified to have real heart
to-heart" talk with the weather man.
He departed from the office with light
heart and a car ticket. The ride to M street
was without incident. The young man
bosom swelled with pride as he pictured
himself a real bowling journalist. The
weather bureau was reached. AS Laura
Jean Libbey would say. he walked stealth
| lily along the corridor"
Prof. Garriott, who has nothing to en-
gross his attention other than to daily with
northwest zephyrs and hot waves, met the
reporter cordially The conversation that
ensued may be of interest.
81 came to inquire of you If I may see
Jupiter Pluvius." the new reporter asked,
timidly.
II am sorry he is not in today" Prof.
present. He was for a time in Omaha,
where the newspapers gave him much at
tention. OF course, you will understand
that Jupiter is not on the regular pay roll
of the weather bureau. He was considered
a valuable acquisition to our staff until ne
became overworked We all liked him. He
will probably be with us again 1 wish ne
were here to talk with you"
BUT what about Old Sol" asked the new
reporter, in all seriousness.
Hes engaged Just at present., Prof
Garriott replied.
playing pranks, I SUPPOSE" the new re-
porter suggested.
Then came the "heart -to-heart" talk.
Understand" said the new reporter Il
am interested In giving to the readers OF
the paper I have the honor to represent a
carefully prepared statement OF the
weather that has been and Is to be. What
have become Of our old friends?
IT have no authority to speak for Jupiter
Pluvius, but feel free to say that Old Sol
| is getting along In years. During his early
connection with the weather bureau he was
| one of the most popular men with the new
reporters we ever had He was always ir
| good fettle. He smiled, played FRANKS. sheo
| beating rays and many other things that
gave him prestige with the young men VINO
write for the papers"
"But, may I not see him. the new re-
porter asked. tears welled in his eyes.
"'If he were in the city doubt much II
he would see you. To be frank, his days
| Of usefulness are nearly over. He has
| given assurance to us that he shall do nc
more vaudeville stunts in the newspapers
But how shall ever be able to look my
city editor in the face? Listen; this is my
! first work on the paper. This Is the most
| serious moment of my life.
| Prof. Garriott was in a quandary.
What should he do to pacify the young
man.
| A happy thought.
| Leading the new reporter into his private
| office and carefully locking the door, he
! said:
There is only one way you can square
yourself "
Pray tell me-" the young man said, and
| his face lightened.
| The weather man was called from the
| room for n min tie. When he returned he
looked wishfully into the eyes of the new
| reporter and SAID:
There is only one thing left for you
| Happily, we are to have showers. Go back
| and tell your city editor-Ah, here comes
| the rain. Tell the readers Of your paper
| that there was "A veritable cloudburst' Tel
| them that the rain came in blindins
| sheets That is always good. Do not, or
| the penalty of your life fail to say that II
| 'rained pitchforks' II this does not sat
! isfy, you may easily add that 1t +rainet
/ cats and dogs It's all have to give you
| Hasten; let it be known"
The new reporter returned proudly to the
| office. He wrote a column, and then wait
| ed patiently to sec the first copy Of the
| paper it came from the press.
| He scanned the columns eagerly.
He did not see the story he wrote.
| Instead this was what he did find
| august in Washington has been ideal
! Those of us who could not afford to go t
| the seashore or mountains have had {
| pleasant time at home. Rains have come
| in the evenings to cool the atmosphere, and
| Washington has been an ideal place to live
! Light showers today made the weather de
! Iightful There will likely be warmer
| weather in the next few weeks, but there
| Is no cause for alarm over any impending
| hot wave
| 1t was a severe jolt to the new reporter.
! He Is now Juggling with the mysteries o.
! algebra and geometry and seldom refers Il
| the time that he had ambitions to become
| journalist.