Rensselaer Republican, Volume 20, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 July 1888 — From Speculation to Hard Work. [ARTICLE]

From Speculation to Hard Work.

New York Commercial Advertiser. The ups and downs of life are well illustrated in the case of a former AVallstreet broker, who is now the driver of a Sixth avenue surface car. A year ago the man was prominent in and about the consolidated board, but being caught in a break in the market he was compelled to leave the street. .He wore at that time a full beard. He Avas very fond of New York, so he resolved to remain here. Accordingly, being unable to find anything else to do, he removed his beard and secured the position of driver. He was recognized the other day by an old acquaintance but denied his identity for a time. His friend was so confident however, that the dri\ T er finally acknowledged who he was. “I lost everything I had on ‘street,’ so I came here,” explained the former broker, as he yelled to a small boy who was trying to steal a ride on the car.