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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15

In about a week | called him on the
telephone and told him that rather than
call on any one else I was letting him
know that | had gone through the $40
in a fruitless search for work, and ask
ing his advice He asked me if | had
had dinner, and | said that had not, or
luncheon either, for that matter So he
told me to come 10 his hotel and we
would have dinner and talk things over.
shaved and had my suit pressed and
made myself as presentable as | could,
without appearing too well-dressed for
nv part. and met him at the news kiosk
in the lobby. 1t has always been my
pride that | have associated with none
but the best people in my business, and
from them have had opportunity to I'M
prove my speech and manners; so that
was not an impossible guest to take to
dinner at the Plaza.
After the meal we retired to lounge
and had chartreuse. and he offered me
a cigarette from a silver case which |
admired exceedingly. The cigarettes
also were a particular treat to me, as
they were a brand used to get at home.
but which. during the war, have been
very difficult to buy in this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15
HOrafiO Aiger as an InSfigafOr OF
HendiCanCy

may say, for the benefit OF those
who try to find, in boys early reading,
the markings of his career, that the first
books in English which | read were
those of Horatio Alger. They are in
simple English, and it may be from
them that got my first idea OF
the pleasures of money making and the
Joy of having wealthy benefactor.
Without any schooling or training IN
English other than that which picked
up from my constant association with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15
The Kind=Hearfed Policeman In
PRODUCES His Tailor

"A fellow like you doesn't want to go
to municipal lodging house" he said.
Il know don't want to- replied.
''but>we have to do lot of things we
don't want to do to keep alive
This started things, and the affair
ended by his giving me loan and TAX
ing me to tailor that he knew and hay
ing me measured for a suit. Needless
to say. never went for any more meas
urements for a suit was the last thing
needed.
Ny beats we're three: The financial
district: from Thirty-fourth Street to
Fiftv-nnth Street, on Madison Avenue;
and the same route on Fifth Avenue.
1t was on Fifty-ninth Street that
had my really big adventure, the one
which made me see more clearly than
anything just how low | was sinking. 1t
was one evening in summer, and was
walking by the Hotel Plaza when | saw
a gentleman in evening clothes coming
down Fifty-ninth Street. | could tell
that he was not wearing evening clothes
as an event, but that it was his GUS
tomary dinner apparel 1t is easy to
tell.
| stopped him and began my usual
story. He seemed interested and gave
me $40 and his card, telling me to call
on him when | needed anything else.
The card bore the name Of well-known
English family and, as a London adj
dress, the Carleton Club. He said that
he was stopping at the Plaza, and made
me promise that | would call on him and
let him know how | got along. Then,
tipping his hat, he said, Good night,
Mr.. Gallant" and went into the hotel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15

and had insisted that he follow me up
and give me 30 cents. On receiving the
money | tried to make him take back
the original 10 cents, ruSe which
so aroused his interest that he sat
down at the table with me and heard
my story. This was all very gratifying,
but it necessitated my eating. with
assumed relish. my fourth breakfast
that morning.
cant you get a job? ?" he asked.
Not so far" replied; but, you see.
it is hard to keep looking decent enough
to apply for Job and still pay for board
and lodging"
He went out again, and soon returned
with So from the lady, who hoped |
would soon find place.
Once | even enlisted the support of a
policeman to the extent of SO in cash
and the preliminary measurements Tor
a suit of clothes | had approached him
and asked him to direct me to the NUM-
cipal lodging house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15
Always Wait Until a Lady Forces
Money on You

Owing probably to my European sense
of chvaIry. | never addressed lady,
but this restraint did not prevent my get
ting great deal of financial assistance
from them. For instance, ! would espy
a particularly sentimental-lOoking lady
Il got. after a while, so that | could tell
pretty nearly who would respond and
who would noD and follow her for few
blocks. until saw man coming IN the
opposite direction who looked as II he
we're hard hearted. would then pre-
cede the lady and accOst the man right
in her pathway. On having the salts
faction of seeing him refuse me, |
would turn with discouraged air, per
haps moaning a bit to myself. THIS
touch of acting seldom failed to draw
an advance from the lady herself, who
would ask me what the matter was my
good man." would try to evade telling
her, and would appear embarrassed at
being found in this condition by lady.
Finally she would drag it from me that
was in dire need. and under many pro.
tests on my part would insist that | ac-
cept So. saying, perhaps: For heavens
sake, go and buy yourself dinner
On another occasion | approached
limousine standing by the curb, in which
sat an elderly lady. Going up to the
chauffeur | asked him, in an undertone,
for 10 cents for cup of coffee He gave
it to me. and | asked him where there
was restaurant near by. On receiving
his directions | went straight to the
place and seated myself at table. As
| had expected, in few minutes the
chauffeur appeared and sought me out.
His mistress had asked him about me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15
The Thrill of Not Earning Your
First Dollar

But Jobs were hard to find then, and
| went from house to house without
success. One day, as I had Just left an
office where | had been told that my
name would be put on file" | was SO
discouraged that Just sat down on the
curb and cried. was very young then,
you see. A policeman saw me and came
over to tell me to move on, and, at
tracted by the not unusual sight, an eld-
erlv gentleman also approached. | told
them both my story and the gentleman
gave me dollar.
We have read of how Carnegie and
Rockefeller earned their first dollars and
what thrill it gave them. | had an
almost equal thrill at not earning my
first dollar, but it was a different kind
of thrill. 1t was so easy to have it given
to one. And from then on it grew in
creasingly easier. It Wasa temptation |
could not resist.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15

people who spoke it well, | am now read
ing Emerson.
My chief disappointment would be
when man would give me, without
question or delay, the 10 cents | asked
for in the first place and then walk
away Unless could get them to listen
to my story | was no different from the
common street beggar, as far as results
went. SO, in order to hold them little
longer time after receiving the 10 cents
| would say:
Can you tell me where there is res
taurant near?'
This would both give me chance to
walk along with him little way and get
what have of personality to work, and
would also give him time to figure out
lust how much a hungry man could get
10 eat with that 10 cents. So this move
was usually productive of at least
quarter more, if not the beginnings of
personal loan such as have told of be-
fore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15
Finally Man Was So Kind That
ne Spoiled Everything

Before we parted he went up to his
room and came down with hundred OF
the cigarettes and the silver case, which
he gave me as token of his friendship.
AS it was raining he called a taxi cab,
and. Just before | got in, gave me his
New York business address and told me
to call on him there the next day. was
wondering why all this interest on his
part had produced no money, when he
told me to look inside the cigarette case
on my way home. did so as soon as
the cab door was closed and found $40.
He had not wanted to humiliate me by
giving me the money in my hand there
IN the hotel.
This was a little more than | could
stand | knew that by calling on him
the next day | could start campaign
mat would probably in the end net me
great deal of money, but | didn't have
the heart to do it, | never looked him
up again.
And from then on | began to try to
drop out of the game. had never asso-
ciated with any of the others in my
trade. 50 there were no associations to
be broken; but it is hard to realize that
YOU have the faculty for standing on a
corner and making people give you
money and yet devote yourself to get
ting about quarter as much by hard
work, or even getting nothing at all
through.lack of work, as am doing now.
After this story appears, however, | will
have thrown away my last chance to get
back to the old line I've got to go
straight now, but it is going to be like
dropping bag of money into the water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15


going to use it for It is a risky invest
ment, and may do more harm than any
thing else. ] know, because it was just
such an act of kindness that gave me
my start.
came to the United States six years
ago from Hungary, when was nineteen
Years old. was full of enthusiasm and
started out to look for work in the
wholesale houses along White and
Church Streets, having been textile
clerk in my home country, where my
father was manufacturer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15

:autho OF article
the most successful seebeggars in
native of Hungary he to this country
which he here relates discovered
without working for it, have the per-
knd'hearted
ordinary thirty sort OF begging Al
small
establish personal relation
self and seemed be doing the beneactor almost
the loan five ten dollars 1t was IN TINS line
reached thirty dollars day
a ahism other young men who think OF
those who feel that money
charity VINO tne
dollar bills worthy looking but I'M
known benef the roadside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15

FRONT of an uptown club. Late
.fternoon. A middle-aged, we'll
j dressed man comes down the steps
81 is addressed by a younger man
y Croomed and about equally well
,.s.ed. In low hesitatins voice the
,qnCer one says;
q beg your pardon, Sir, but could
help me to get something to eat?'
The older man stops and looks into
d. face of the other
Why. you don't look as if you needed
anything to eat"
q don't wish to look it, Sir. can't
sor3 to look it. My appearance is my
.,lr asset. have kept up my front "a
=. expense of the necessities of life.
4 now I'm beginning to run short on
18th. have been without food for 80
,,r-s and didn't sleep at all last night"
Why don't you go to a charitable
srssnizaton ?
We'll, Sir, had to choose between
- evils: either to go to a charitable
,,anjzation or TO approach an individ-
d and chose the latter because l
81 not care to give away my name and
family history for plate of soup"
What is your name?"
We'll. Sir. it is the only thing
hsye'-
4Oh. never mind. Surprising I turn
YOU over to the police?'
40f course, YOU have the privilege OF
ooipg that, but it wouldn't be quite fair
ropH it. since you have the advantage
dme?"
How long do you think it would take
70 get a job"
About week, Sir. You see, | am
little lame and am unable to do any
ard work"
viii 50 be enough to keep you for a
seek?'
-Oh, yes, Sir
We'll, here's So, and good luck to
lou"
q can't Just tell you, Sir, how much
bGged am, because | am an amateur
4 this business and I wish to remain
me. So if you'll Just take it for granted
hat am deeply grateful to YOU
That's all right. GoOdby.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15
Having Been the Best OF Beggars
Is Not a Helpful Reference

| have tried to prove that charity,
given in cases where veracity is not es-
tablished beyond the shadow of doubt,
is almost crime against society. fiat
ter myself that on the surface | was as
worthy an object as any one could find,
and yet, in reality was pure fake.
Any one can get food and lodging III
this city if he is really in need Of it. If
requested. could gladly suggest imme-
date temporary and probably subse-
uuent permanent relief for any, even
the most peculiar Of cases. have made
a study of this, and know.
But, although feel willing and able
to bring back on their tracks any de-
rallied careers of others, it is perhaps the
irony of things that have so far been
unable to get any one to trust me with
decent work myself. Which is perhaps
not strange, as my only reference is that
! have been beggar.
But was very good beggar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15

The above conversation may or may
,ot sound convincing to you as it appears
in type. but it has sounded sufficiently
convincing to enough persons to give
ne an income of from $50 to $50 a day
during the period when | was what l
nav call. without boasting, New York
most successful panhandler or street
Oeggar. For three years | used that
line Of talk, or variations of it, and dur
ng that time ! could easily have made
rgularly the amount mentioned above
II had had the heart. But just because
he thing was so easy, and because there
Vee so many people who were foolish
Rkind-hearted enough to make 1t pay
Twas troubled all the time with feel
ing, call it conscience or whatever you
will, which made me always want TO
crop it. But it was not an easy thing
70 drop.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-15
How Kindness Turned a Young
Man 10 the Downward Path

That is why have been off that line
Of livelihood since October, and why |
low want to give the public a word or
ITO Of advice on the matter of giving
honey to men on the street without
Allowing who they are or what they are
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
UNCLE SAM NOW LOOKING FOR A
 MARRIED FARMER

There is an opportunity at present tor a good farmer, proficient in the ways of everything from turnips to COWS, to secure a position with Uncle Sam.
 M. D. Snodgrass, superintendent of the government experimental work in farming in this section is looking for a man and his requirements are ideal. He wants a young American, who has been brought up on a farm, who is a man of family. The successful appli- cant will be sent to Kodiak by Snod- grass and installed on the farm there.
 Snodgrass leaves for Kodiak on the next boat and applicants should make themselves known at once.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
R. R. SHIPMENTS ID INTERIOR
 ARE DISCUSSED
Division Officials from Fair. banks at Seattle;
 Bids Opened

SEATTLE, Thursday, Feb. Bids were opened here this morning on L. 800 tons of steel rails for the Nenana awards will be made later.
 Howard P. Curtis, general store keeper at Nenana for the Fairbanks division, and w. A. Reaburn, supertn- tendant of transportation on the same division, are here for d confer cnce with Purchasing Agent Dole, as to the methods of purchase and ship ment of supplies to the interior and to secure additional equipment.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01

WASHINGTON, Thursday, Feb. 1-Whle diplo- matte break with Germany considered almost inevitable the result of announced intention to destroy every ship entering prescribed around the British isles and other parts of the European coast utmtaum or warning to the German government may preced this ac- ton.
 The view is also taken in official quarters, that the United States cannot let the situation stand chalenged
 President Wilson has given no intention as to his trend or thought he expressed ncreduOuS amaze ment when the note was received yesterday The presi dent remained alone in his study till II o'clock last night considering the German note seeing one but doing great deal of teephonng He retired after midnight and was up, and in hlS office again at o'clock this morning.
 Late last night the government commenced formulat- ing definite plan of action and that time was under stood that complete severance of diplomatic relations would be the reply, but today moderate course seemed to be probable
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
BAZAAR TO OCCUPY
 HURSHEY BUILDING

Repairs and alterations are being made today to the Hurshey building which has been leased by The Bazaar
 The building which was occupied by Ellsworth's prior to the completion oi their new building, and which was damaged by the unfortunate fire, oc- curing just before the holidays, will be entirely repaired and placed in first class condition.
 The Bazaar, which is now located in the Poindexter building will move to the new location prior to March lSt.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
LIQUOR NOT TO RANK AS
 PROPERTY
Bill to Make Alaska Bone Dry" Contains Un-
 usual Measure

WASHINGTON, Thursday, Feb. 1. -Administratio leaders in the house consider that the Alaska "bone dry" prohibition bill will pass, if brought to vote before March 1st, under terms by which anyone can swear out search warrant on suspicion that li- quor is held unlawfully.
 The most stringent provision of the proposed act declares that no proper ty rights in alcoholic beverages shall be recognized within the territory. Under this ruling no one will be amenable to arrest or prosecution for destroying such beverages or taking them away from any place.
 The maximum penalty prescribed for violation of the law will be one year in prison and a fine of 1000.
 Authority is given the territorial legislature to pass additional legisla toin to aid in the enforcement of the law and the district courts will be permitted to grant licenses up to Jan. 1, 1918, at pro rata of the fee for a year.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
.SEATTLE'S QUEER PANIC
 COMES TO QUICK END

SEATTLE Thursday, Feb. This city's freak panic stopped today with the audiences that it started when the clearing house announced this morning that it would stand behind every bank open for business in Se attle today"
 The guarantee stopped all runs save the one at the ScandinavianAmercan and the withdrawals from that institution are not nearly so heavy as yesterday.
 The guarantee by the Federal reserve bank at San Francisco to ship all money needed up to $6SOOOOOO in gold enabled the clearing house to take firm stand and the people finding that their money was safe were sas- fled.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
ENGLISH THREATENS REPRISALS

LONDON Thursday Feb. IA fnish hght at sea, between Germany and England is expected here as the inevitable consequence of Germanys latest note to the United States
 For purposes of defense Britain is today extending her mine fields to new section of the arena and neu- trals are warned to take precautOn accordingly.
 Request was made by the foreign office today that the American government notify Germany at once that Eng land would make reprSals if Germany carried out her threat to sink hospital ships found within certain areas
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
SUPERIOR COURT
 JUDGE DEPARTS
 FOR SANITARIUM

SEATTLE, Thursday, Feb. L. Judge AlbertsOn of the Superior court, who is seriously ill, departed for prolonged stay at the Mayo Brothers sanitarium.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
800 UNDERSEA BOATS SENT OUT ID ENFORCE
 BLOCKADE OF ALLIES

AMSTERDAM Thursday Feb. 1-Submarine hor- TOTS of the ghtu type expected as the result of Gemanys determination to conduct unrestricted war fare in her underSea blockade against Great Britain.
 It is estimated that 800 submarines have put to sea from the German base at Helgoland within the past "A hours Incoming fishermen reported seeing whole schools of coming towers of submarines bound westward late yesterday.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
MOTION PICTURE
 IMPRESARIO HERE

Capt. Lathrop arrived here from An chorage last night, bringing with him the fine feature which will be shown tonight at the Empress. The motion picture impressario of Southwestern Alaska reports good business at -tn- chorage.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
GERMANY FIXES ZONES OF WAR

BERLIN Thursday, Feb. l. - The zones in which Germany will conduct her unrestricted sea defense ure" and from which all neutral shipping is warned af ter this date were fixed by the Imperial German govern ment today.
 Barred zones established by the announcement in- cude all of the waters adjacent to the British iSe France ItaIy and all other Entente powers and their colonies.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
MARKET SUFFERS FROM NEWS

NEW YORK, Thursday, Feb 1.-Openng prices on the stock market today showed big losses ranging frcm 4 to IS points the result of Germanys announced submarine policy
 The declaration by Germany of sea blockade was felt in every port in the Atlantic.
 Cotton broke $25 per bale the opening.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
THE WEATHER
T {. r a T T !. T r II {. : ': r T n BOATS AND TRAINS T
t {. a Ii a a n # n Ii II II n Il

t {. n Ii a | |: 1: Ii Ii [; | {; |: t
 The Alaska will leave Cordova at midnight tonight.
 The Admiral Evans left Juneau 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 The Northwestern sailed from Be- attle, north bound, today.
 The train left for Mile 40 at S:3O this morning.
 Clarence Whitney returned to his home at Mile Fl on the train this morning.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
SAYS 12OO GERMAN SUBS READY

SEATTLE, Thursday, Feb. I-FrOm an authorlta- tive source on the other side of the Atlantic, Third avenue Seattle business man. received letter this week, stating that Germany has 12O0 submarines in com mission Most of these have been held in reserve except for practice trips
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
GERMAN STEAMER SINKS IN PORT

CHARLESTON, S. C., Thursday, Feb. 1-The Ger freighter Liebenfes which has been tied up here since the beginning of the war; began sinking this morn
 ing and marine believe she scuttled as the master refused the aid of tugs The vessel in shallow water and now rests on the bottom.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
STATE INSURANCE MAN IS KILLED

OLYMPIA, Thursday, Feb 1.-E. w. Olson, chair man of the state industrial insurance commission was shot and killed in his offices this afternoon by John van Dell of Bordeaux Van Dell had claim and paid $58 for an injury but demanded life pension on the claim that he was permanently injured
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
MATCH DESTRUCTION IS ADVICE

BERLIN, Thursday Feb l. - The Overseas News agency announces that the Entente powers have lost 4 900 900 tons of shipping to date since the beginning of the war and advise comparison of the destruction prior to the present date to that from
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
ENGLAND TO HOLD CAPTURED LAND

LONDON, Thursday, Feb 1. = Walter Hume Long, secretary of state for colonial affairs, said today:
 "We acquired possession of the different German colonies in various parts of the world as the consequence of this war and let think that these territories will ever be returned to German rule.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
PRESS EXPECTS BREAK TO COME

WASHINGTON, Thursday, Feb. IA summary of editorial comment from the press of the country this morning shows the general opinion be that break with Germany, far & diplomatic relations is concerned is certain.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
GERMANY DECLARES WAR" SAYS WORLD

NEW YORK, Thursday, Feb l. - The New York World, under the caption, "Gennany Declares War; aS- serted today that there can be but to the Ger man submarine proclamation and that the German ann Oassador must be handed his passports today"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-01
SHIPPING NOT TO BE DELAYED

WASHINGTON, Thursday Feb 1. - The treasury departments announced today that all ships will be allow ed to clear in regular order proceeding to and from the port of New York; regardless of the warning issued by Germany yesterday.