Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1900 — Wanted a Job as Boss. [ARTICLE]

Wanted a Job as Boss.

A boy of about 14, with well worn clothes and a face In which timidity and determination struggled for the mastery, entered the office of a shipping house on Front street one day last week, approached the desk of him whose appearance spoke the control of the establishment and, catching his eye, said: “Do you want a boss, mister?” “What!” exclaimed the proprietor, surprised out of his self control. “I want to know if you want a boss, sir.” “I don't understand you. What do you mean?”' “Well, sir. I’ve been looking for something to do for three weeks now, and nobody wants a boy, so today I thought I'd see if somebody didn't want a boss. I’d like to be a boss.” “Well, well! That’s not bad. Are you willing to work up to the job? It took me 25 years to get It" “’Deed I am, sir. If you’ll give me the chance.” Today an earnest boy In jumper and overalls is struggling with bundles and packing cases in the shipping room of the concern. He Intends to be boss of the establishment before his side whiskers, which have not yet sprouted, are as gray as those of the present Incumbent. And the chances, with bis energy and will, are in his favor.—New York Times.