The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-06-05
NEEDED CONFIDENTIAL
R---TLEARTLESS RELA-
 TTTES
RELA-
Thought He Could Get Along Without
 One, However.

Several weeks ago an advertisement appeared in a Sunday paper to the ef- feet that gentleman of means would | like a confidential adviser; gentleman himself, with commercial experience" giving an address in boarding house district. A gentleman who answered this found the place described to be one of those comfortable double brownstone houses that were in vogue some thirty odd years ago in popular side streets in a respecta ble but no longer fashion, able neighborhood. A servant ushered him into a large, poorly furnished room. At d table, in a commodiouS armchair, was an old man, nursing a lame leg. II came in answer to your letter, sir," said the visitor. "Oh, yes,' exclaimed the old man, mo- tioning him to chair. Be seated, Tell me about yourself-the bad as well as the good.'' -
 The visitor made brief statement of his career, and fiattered himself he had made good impression.
 1T am not exactly an invalid" said the old man, "but most of the time 8 cripple with this leg. I have been out of active business for a number of |years-since the civil war, in factor my name would be familiar to you as an active member of the chamber of commerce For some years back have been buried--buried, sir, in this room; for I never go out and half the tinl2 am more dead than alive. l cannot trust my relatives-but no matter about then1-and under the circumstances I must have a confidential adviser, q man of position and education, whom I can rely on for advice and assistance in the management of my vast affairs. If had made my money by industry or ability might not now need an advis- CT, but the fact is I have inherited all my wealth, and there are several more relatives to die off who will leave me still more"
 You are indeed fortunate man. sir" interposed the visitor
 Here is list of securities" said the old man, taking paper from the table and tossing it to his visitor. The list mentioned a number of first -class se- curities. aggregating at par over s2.- 0oo0oO. Do you know George Gould?"
 
 turned him the catalog of his securities.
 Yes. sir
 Well, I should ask you for one thing to see him and tell him he can have my proxy on those $250000 of M. P. whenever he wants it." said the old man. tenderly glancing over the list. Interest has not been collected on some of the stuff, and I shall want you to attend to this among the first things. I have in that safe there some $300,000 in government bonds which I want sold and put into one of Morgans securities. I believe in Morgan, and want some of his stuff
 "Yes, sir,''
 ''Well, do you think you will like me?" suddenly ninquired the old man, after meditative pause.
 T think so, sir"
 'T think we shall get along all right together I am a little crochety at times, but you'll like me when you come to know me. If you're straight and stick to me"
 When do you wish me to commence my duties, sir?"
 Well, not today; I'm tired out now and must ask you to leave me. Let me see. Yes, you must come again to- morrow-yes, same hour.
 Next morning when he called the servant, opening the door said: Thank God! He's gone. They took him away"
 "Why?"
 ITO some sanitarum for the insane, He's crazy as a loon. Been so for years. Not a cent. Supported by his family. Missus couldn't stand him any longer since he took to advertising. "-New York Times.