Rensselaer Union and Jasper Republican, Volume 8, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 April 1876 — Fun in the New York Stock Board. [ARTICLE]

Fun in the New York Stock Board.

Mr. James Davis, known in Wall street as the champion dancer among the brokers, was elected a member of the Stock Board on Friday, but would not go into the exchange, being afraid that “ the boys” would “ rush him.” Yesterday momipg, however, he was basely deceived. A party of choice spirits, including yuung Kissamand “Mo” Mitchell inveigled him into the exchange, and no sooner had he entered than he was elevated and deposited on the rostrum, after being flung all about the room like a foot ball, and he presented a pitiable appearance. ilia elegant clothes were ruined, his hat was battered out of shape, his Gen. Spinola collar was pulled up over his ears, and one of his dancing-pumps was missing. Mitchel! called for a speech, at the same time producing a fish-horn, and Mr. Davis, collecting his scattered senses, said: “ Gentlemen, as long as I am a member of this board I intend to do the square thing.” He was interrupted by a blast from Mitchell’s fish-horn. “ I appreciate,” continued Mr. Davis, after cutting a double-shuffle on the desk, “ this manifestation of your good feeling.” At this juncture an apple, thrown by an unerring hand, struck Mr. Davis on the ear. “I intend,” said Mr. Davis, ir conclusion. “ to do unto others as I would be done bv, and, therefore, I will give lessons In the Glide waltz and the latest german, to any member who offers me a strong point.'* At this' juncture the victim was again hoisted, and a pathetic voice was heard, requesting that be be deposited in the. fountain. Mr. Davis begged for mercy, and was allowed to go. He took a carriage and went home to Change his clothing.— ls Y. Timet.