The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
By EDWIN IlEFEVRH.
Copyright by g. 81 Mcclure co..
something for yoti. The booming, mean,
benlghted Bohen1ians-" ~.

something for you. The booming, I mean,
benlghted Bohenians
Observation-Disclosures. Brother Shaw"
II meant Bolivians They must have
a chance. for their souls. john" TO- a.
clerk ''buy 800 shares of Erie at the
market"
''Yos, sir" said John, disappearing in.
to the telephone booth. TO buy TAT the
market" meant to buy at the prevailing
or market price.
ful to you. This matter is very CLOSE to
my heart, assure YOU And-ah-will--
when viii know X the-ah--lnvestment
turns out prontably7'
"Oh, have no fears on that score. We
shall make the stock market contribute
to your missionary fund. All you'll have
to do Is look on the financial page Of
your paper every evening and keep post
ed.'' hi
3 II fear, Brother Shaw" said Or. RAMS
dell deprecating1y, that shall have no
little trouble thanksgiving posted"
III "Not at all. See here and he took
tables. "Draw up your chair, doctor.
You see, here is Erie Yesterday, on
transactions of 1920 shares, Erie Rail-
road stock sold as high as 64H and as low
631-&, the last or closing sale being at
e41h The numbers mean dollars per
/ SIldT6.t ~ WaB very stlOu5s IltVoA wv
gotta report on that 500 Erie yet, John?''
'rYes. SIR said John. "Sixty-five and
one. eighth"
'rYou see. doctor, the stock is still 60
Ing up. Well. every day when you look
on tho table you will see at what price
Erie stock Is selling. II, At Is more than
SIS 1-S, why, that will show you are maxi
Ing money. Every point up, that is,
every unit will mean that your mission.
ary fund Is $500 richer"
.'And- Brother Shnw-ahem!- LII It should
be--ah-lessY 2"
whats the use Of thinking such
remember Is that I am going to make
some money for you; and that ! paid
65 Is for the stock bought"
"You really thinl-S"
Shave no fears, doctor. You under.
stand of course, that 1t is we'll not to
give such matter undue publicity" !,
doctor. IT understand" But he did not
"Nothing more, doctor7''
;"No, I thank you very much, Brother
Shaw I--er--most sincerely hope my-ah
--Yolr-r should say-ah--our investment
may result in-ah-favornbly for our BIZ
livtan Missionary FNnd, Thanks, very
much"
Don't mention It. doctor. And don't 2.
you worry. We will come out O, K.
You'll hear from me In week or t"o'
Good morning" al F
The reverend doctor went across the
loners, Walter II. Cranston, STOCK
broker.
Mr., Cranston was bemoaning the ap'
| palling lack Of business and making W
! his mind about certain Delphi ADVICE ne
| contemplated giving his t!mid customers
would mean commissioning. when DR.
Ramsdell's card was brought In.
-"Confound him! What does he want ia
come around botherng man at his
business, for?' he thought. But he said
"show him In, William"
Good morning, Brother Cranston," 7H
"Nhy good morning. DR.. Ramsdel, Tc
what do T owe this unexpected pleas
ure2" H
4. rive called to see you about our Nils.
sionary Fund. You know take great
deal Of interest In It. We desire to build
a chapel in Bolivia, where the l,gnt is
needed, Brother Cranston. rs much as y
nearer home"
doctor, / really" began Cranston
with an injured air.
II want your valuable autograph t.
head the subscription list said tho cler'
gyman with an air no endeayored te
make arch and playful. Don't refuse
me-"
persona said cranston naodestly.
. ITO tell you the truth Brother Gran
ston, did try s!as Shaw" And he
added hastily, mot but that You are suf-
/ ,fWhat did the old ras-the OLD Man.
"IIs said no never signed subscription
! iists."
I nDidn't he give you anything at alp
| ooh, yes; he--er-he did something fol
L '7,t... 10 10 an nod yNnr.