J. P. JOHNSTON,

AUTHOR OF

"THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE."

PORTRAYING THE PECULIAR INCIDENTS, COMIC SITUATIONS, FAILURES AND SUCCESSES OF A MAN WHO TRIES ALMOST EVERY KIND OF BUSINESS AND FINALLY WINS.

FORTY-EIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS

BY

DENSLOW

THOMPSON & THOMAS Chicago 1902

Copyright, 1887, by J. P. Johnston. All Rights Reserved. —— Copyright, 1900, by Thompson & Thomas.

To the "Hus'lers" of America, or those who are Determined in their Efforts to strike for Independence and Secure Success by Energy, Persistency, and Honesty of Purpose, I Respectfully Dedicate this Volume.