Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 154, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 July 1917 — His Check Was Too Big. [ARTICLE]

His Check Was Too Big.

Matthew White, Jr., cashier at the Hotel Belvidere, in Baltimore, has had many requests made of him and he thought he was immune from surprise until a guest from the far West stepped up to his window and asked him if he could cash a check. “Certainly,” said Mr. White, “that’s what I am here for. How will you have it, fives, ten or small change?” “Not particular.” said the guest laying down a United States treasury .check for $195,000. When Mr. White recovered he owned up that he did not have quite that much money in his cash drawer. “But,” said Mr. White, “leave it with me, and I will send it to the subtreasury and you can call for the money in the morning.” _ - ~ 7 - The stranger explained that it was just a little joke. The check was good, and had been given to him in Washington in payment for three ships sold the government.