The Washington herald., 1908-05-09

Youthful criminals IN the nations Capt.
tai are beginning to learn there is much
in & name. IN their Vaccinations to OBJ
tain money easily. two of them hit upon
the name Of Joseph Benson Foraker. Sc
nior Senator from Ohio. They did we'll
Incidentally. certain young women re-
ceived beautiful floral pieces, with the
card OF the distinguished Senator at
tached. If this had been all these youths
did In their unlawful perpetration the
affair might have been regarded as a joke
and this story would never have been
written
Suffice 10 chronicle that two youths
with clean faces. and who looked honest
and appeared willing TO 60 to Sunday
school on moments notice, called on
an street florist
Came from the Capitol.
They said they were from the Capitol
Senator Foraker had sent them for roses
they informed the clerk. A beautiful
bouquet was presented for their inspec-
tion.
How much?' said one.
Fourteen dollars" said the clerk.
"A mere trife." said the customer.
Pack them and send them to Senator
FOrakers residence"
At the same time a check was produced
bearing what purported TO be the Sena-
tors signature
The check was for more than the bill
The clerk, young woman refused TO
cash II. She had had an experience that
cost her money. The Senator could pay
later, she said. The flowers were sent TO
Senator FOrakeTs residence. but thew
were not wanted there. They We're re-
turned 10 the florist, with the statement
that neither the Senator nor any Of his
family had ordered such a massive bOu-
quet
And the youths never came back. They
tried other florists. Bouquets were sent 10
different places, each with the Senator 5
card attached. Some Of the bouquets were
paid for and a small amount Of money
was handed back TO the young men, who
had paid in check
Later, the young men went 10 a coal
dealer and ordered anthracite. They pre-
sented a check for $50. and received the
difference between the total Of the check
and the cost Of the coal. But before the.
coal was delivered. it vas discovered the
check was a forgery.
Then the sharpers decided their
friends" needed jewelry and they vis-
tied a jeweler. who acted Ike a man
from Missouri and the tricksters met
defeat. That was the beginning OF the
end
They visited a clothing store. and one of
them selected a suit OF clothes Again
the check was produced, and again the
senator's name was attached thereto.
Like Man from Missouri.
The clothing dealer was suspicion. He
refused TO honor the piace Of paper.
Leave s. and the check here. and III
look it up. he said TO the young men.
Then come around in the morning. IF it's
all right, you'll get the suit and your s..
and I'll take the cost Of the clothing out
Of the check"
Seeing they were In danger Of being ex-
posed, the s. was produced. He learned
the check was a forgery and waited for
the youths TO return for their deposit. He
IS still waiting, and is s. ahead of the
game.
As for Senator Foraker, he seemed
amused last night by the transaction.
I have heard about these young men.
he said. and would like 10 meet them.
They sent roses TO my residence when I
never ordered a bouquet I understand
they also tried TO cash forged checks for
small amounts. I do not know whether
or not they succeeded"
n the meantime the police are won
oering what will h&pen next.