Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
NEEDED ADVISER.
Relatives Thought He Could Get
 Along Withonr One.


 Along Without One.
 Several weeks ago an advertisement appeared in a Sunday paper to the ef- feet that "a gentleman of means would like a confidential adviser; q gentle man himself, with commercial experi ence,' giving an address in a boarding house district. A gentleman who an swered 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 respectable but no longer fashionable locality. A servant ushered him into a large, poorly fur nished room. At table, in a com modious armchair, was an old man. nursing lame leg.
 T came in answer to your letter. sir said the visitor
 "Oh, yes," exclaimed the old man. motioning him to a schair ..Be seat ed. Tell me about yourself-the Dad as we'll as the good.''
 The visitor made brief statement of his career, and f1attered himself he had made good impression.
 q am not exactly an inyalido said A cripple with this leg. I have been out of active business for a number of since the civil war. in fact or 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 never go out, and am half the time more dead than alive. I cannot trust my relatives-but no mat ter about them-and under the circum- stances I must have confidential ad- wiser, man of position and education. whom l can rely on for advice and as sistance i'll the management of my vast affairs. If had made my mon- ey by industry or ability I might not now need an adviser, but the fact is 1 have inherited all my wealth, and there are several other relatives to die off who will leave me still more"
 You are indeed a fortunate man. sir" interposed the visitor
 Here is a list of securities. said the old man, taking a paper from the table and tossing it to his visitor The list mentioned a number of first class securities, aggregating at par over S2,0O0,OO0. Do you know George Gould?" inquired the old man. as his visitor returned him the catalogue of ] his securities.
 .'Yes, sir.''
 We'll, should ask you for one thing to see him and tell him he cansi have my proxy on those $z50. GOO of M. F. 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 I you to attend to this among the first ! things. I have in that safe there some $30O,O00 in government bonds which want sold and put into one of ! Morgan's securities. I believe in Nor gan, and want some of his stuff"
 ''Yes, sir.''
 Well, do you think you will like me?" suddenly inquired the old man. after meditative pause.
 T think so. sir
 "I think we shall get along all right together. am q little crochety ait | times, but you'll like me when you come to know me. If you're straieht and honest I'll make you a rich man if you stick to me-
 When do you wish me to commence my duties, sir?"
 Well, not to-day; Pm tired out now. and must ask you to leave me. Let me see. Yes, you must come again tomorrow same hour.''
 Next morning when he called, the servant, opening the door, said: s8Phank God! He's gone. They took him away"
 ssWhy?"
 'To some sanitarium for the insane. He's crazy as a loom Been so for years. Not a cent. Supported by his family Missus couldn't stand him any longer since he took to adver- Using. New York Times.