Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 August 1904 — Qualified Thanks. [ARTICLE]

Qualified Thanks.

Five years ago Mr. Amberzine Flaxman, a suburban grocer, gave a piece of money to a haggard faced, hollow eyed mendicant who bad asked him for charity. One day last week a robust, welt dressed man called to see him at his place of business. “Is this Mr. Flaxman?” he asked. ‘‘Yes, sir,” said the grocer. ‘‘Do you remember giving a half dollar years ago to a measly looking tramp?” “Now that you mention it, I think I do.” “Well, Mr. Flaxman,” said the other, “that was the turning point in my life.” “I am glad to hear it.” “Yes, sir. It made me a different man. That half dollar was a base counterfeit. When I tried to pass it, I was pinched and sent to Jail. For six weeks I didn’t get a drop of whisky, and when I left the Jail my appetite for it was gone. I went to work, saved my money, and now I am making a good living and am several thousand dollars ahead. I came to thank you for that counterfeit coin, and to tell you I think you’re the meanest man in seven states. Good day.”—Chicago Tribune.

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