The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-28

Mrs. Bowser, | am going to put on
On old overcOat and cap and go forth
l am going to halt several pedestrians
and call at several houses. Not one Of
them will turn me down. Not one Of
them Will say me nay"
But how silly all that would be-,
You may run acrOss some one who
knows y0u. II you will let it all go
and come along to the theater. | will
give the next tramp quarter and
tax to him with tears in my eyes"
Relieves Ia Fellow Man.
Her levity was unfortunate. Ii only
strengthened Mr. Bowser in his deter
mination. He looked at her very seri-
ously for moment and then said:
Il believe in my fellow man and de-
sire to Still! further strengthen that be-
lief. l will appeal to the sympathies
of ten people, and will come home to
prove to you that at least nine of them
opened their hearts In response All
this talk about the world having be-
come selfish and cold hearted is an in
justice to it."
If cyclone had come along and I'M
rooted the house, Mr.. Bowser might
have been turned from his project, but
as nothing of the sort happened he got
out an old oyercoat and cap and start
ed of. Mrs. Bowser talked to him till
the last moment, but there was no
stopping him. He took a walk for six
or seven blocks, cooking up tale of
woe as he wandered along, and then
he turned in at cheerful looking house
and rang the basement bell. 1t was
answered after a couple of minutes by
the cook, and she no sooner caught
sight of him than she shouted out
Nothing here for the likes of your
But my three children are starving"
protested Mr.. Bowser
Then drink less whisky and buy
bread for them"
AS he got outside the gate Mr. Bow
ser met pedestrian. 1t was man
with his hands in his pockets and a
happy whistle on his lips
Would you give poor man 10
cents to buy bread for his starving
family" was asked.
Come, now, you old soak, but that's
too thin" replied the man as he kept
up his pace.
"A wife and three children starving
in this land of plenty, and only ask
you for a nickel"
That's ALL but you are not going to
get it, l don't encourage buns my
self. Clear out or I'll give you one
on the nose"
Three minutes later Mr.. Bowser rang
the front door bell of a house and it
was answered by a woman He start
ed to open his mouth to state his case.
but she closed it by saying:
IF you are not outside the gate in
half a minute I'll call my husband to
throw you OUT
He went without having told his
story, and at the third house below
a man laughing as he came down the
hall, and as soon as the door was
opened the story started of with:
Kind sir, have just got out Of the
hospital and haven't cent to my
name. Can you spare ME enough for
nights lodging: If you can heaven
will bless you"
The blessings OF heaven don't come
through such old BUNS as you are"
exclaimed the man as be brstled up.
How dare YOU come here and ring my
bell? By John, but you get of this
street or I'll have you walked to the
jug in a hurry"
Mr.. Bowser got. He was turning
the corner when he bumped into dea-
con of the church Mrs. Bowscr attends
every Sabbath day and he once in
awhile. Here seemed a golden oppor-
tunity. He began in Il Quavering voice
TO tell Of his starving family, but had
not got half through when the deacon
interrupted with:
I'D see You in the river first be
cause | know you are an old drunk,
but I'll give you pointer. Go down
to Maple street and find No. 81. 4
man named Bowser lives there, and
you can work him for 80 cents If his
wife happens 70 be out"
Ten minutes later Mr.. Bowser open
ed his own front door and walked in.
When he had hung up his hat and over
coat, Mrs. Bowser asked:
well you appealed TO your fellow
men. How much did you bring homer
What are You talking ab0ut?" he
asked, trying to look surprised.
you went ont to tell a pitiful tale
and solicit sympathy and assistance
What is the result?'
Mr.. Bowser sat down and took off his
shoes and pat on his slippers Then he
lighted cigar ana took up the evening
paper. When he had read for five min
utes he said:
II was over to the drug store to get
some patent mustard plasters, but they
were just out. IL that fellow don't
keep his stock up better l shall stop
trading with him." NJ. QUAD.