Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1891 — Jimmy Surprised Them. [ARTICLE]

Jimmy Surprised Them.

A few years back, when the large cathedral that adorns Brisbane was in course of construction, the collector for the building fund called upon a well-known mercantile firm for a subscription, but he was politely told that he should go to the rich people, who might be in a better position to “help the work along. ” “Go to Jimmy Tyson; he has more than any of us.” (Up to that time “Jimmy’s” name was never seeh on any list for more than one pound.) “Well,” said the collector, “as Tyson is a rich man, I will go to him for a donation.” “Do,” said the head of the firm, “and whatever he gives you we will guarantee you the same amount.” The collector, a few days later, meeting Mr. Tyson, related to him what had taken place, and concluded by saying: “So, Mr. Tyson, I do not know what amount the firm is going to give until I have your name on my list.” “Well,” said Mr. Tyson, in a gruff voice, “give me yer pen and ink and I’ll give yees a hob or two.” “Jimmy” wrote out a check for five thousand pounds and gave it to the astonished collector.