The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1871-11-02
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Behold him in the person Of Charles
E. Faulkner, and this is his history:
At time whom NJ. FaulkneF's 6nan.
Cos were very low, aud when honest L.
Dor on his claim had become too degrad-
ing for . fine gentleman ofhis aspirations
he was taken in hand By good Samari-
tan-Mr. Amrine, than whom no man
has warmer heart-a1d indicted into
the responsible position Of deputy treas
urer of Saline county; not only this, he
placed in his charge the books Of his
business, thus confding his all ~ the
honor and keeping of Mr.. Faulkner.
Soon he gained IN insight into the bdsi-
ness Of his employer, and found, rs he
says, that the accounts were somewhat
mixed, and thst bis employer was short
several thousands Of dollars. This mat
ter, in his devotion to his friead and zeal
for the interest Of his employer, he made
known to outside parties as soon ~ pos
sible. This did not improve Mr.. Am
rine's credit, for very soon the news wa
all over town, and he was, sooner than
expected, called upon to pay large sums
for goods in his business sums of money
which would not have been demanded
had not this Faulkner told the tale. As
soon n. Faulkner was prepared for it, he
threw of the mask Of socresy and At
tempted to become master; but, like
Uriah Heep, failed in the attempt.
Mr.. Faulkners own statement, in the
last issue of the Salina Herald, shows
how far, and to what extent, he was wOr-
thy the confidence and trust reposed in
him by Mr.. Amrinc; whereby, to save
himself from meritcd contempt and de-
feat at the polls, for his black ingratitude
towards his benefactOr, he exposes every
thing in regard TO his employers bust
ness the secrets of which should have
gone with him, unbrOken and unreveal-
ed, to the grave. But Mr.. Amrine had
taken u snake to his bosom, and held him
there for warmth and nourishment, and
despite the warning Of friends, he was
continued in position, and proved ut last
his lack OF gratitude; the snake turned
upon his savior and bit him, and now has
the brass to come Dat and say so. Good
uOd. if this man, in future, commands
respect, may heaven help murderers,
thieves and parricides. Is there u busi-
ness man in this city who would give
Mr.. Faulkner \ confidential situation ,
Is there place Of trust open for him
nywhcrc! No. No! Honest mel,
men, business men and high
toned gentlemen will say. " That such y
man is unworthy OF confidence )" no mcr-
chant Of any character would harbor him;
the universal cry in II, .rcantile life would
be that the head of ,ach viper should
be crushed"
There is no gratitude in the world
but, thank God, there Is such i principle
as HONOR.
II Mr.. Faulkner was really an honest
and conscientious man, he would have
quit Mr.. Amrinc's employ the moment
he discovered, rs lsc says, that things
were not right any honorable, high
toned man would have done so but he
did not, h9 rcmEned remained only. 60
undermine q the. man who .~As his friend,
and to in.ratiatc him self with his en-
ployer's surctics, by making them believe
that he had their interests ut stake, and
theirs only.
This course OF action he pursued until
he had crushed his real friend, and he
became for time the master.
Once in control of Office, bis true char
act.r developed Itself; his sycophantic
style ci,an.sei to that Of cOnqueror he
had bccomc master to his master, and
LORD of aii-cxcepting Mr.. Amrinc's
they only were his equals |;
through them ne expected to rise higher I;
to them he was yet subservient. But
while he was so, he was playing quiet
game too deep for them to understand |;
they were his tools, tools with which to
bolster up his honesty; his sanctimoni-
BUSINESS and his claims for election to the
position .: treasurer when vacant.
The delinquency Of Mr.. Amrine, If
there Wa any, was u matter entirely
foreign 70 Mir. Faulkner's engagement
with him; i, was Il matter between Mr..
Amrinc and hi, surc'ies, ..ad a matter in
which the county jeopardized nothing,
because ther looked to Hr. Amrine first
and mex; TO AIS sureties for full settle
ment twice each year, and when Mr..
Faulkner went over the head Of Mr.. Am
rine for anything relating to the treas
ury or to Mr.. Anri.,es business, he clear
~ oversterpei the lin. III his engage
ment and BETRAYED the trust reposed in
him b. his employer; ;or Charles T..
Faulkner WAS the servant OF Dir. Amrine,
not q clerk Of saline county. When he
did become a servant of the people, by
being i'm possession oi the treasury for =
short time, what did ne do! Why,
loaned out $50. No matter what for !;
he loaned $500 Of TINS county's money !;
took it from the sal aud loaned it to two
friends. No mate j. they dil give their
note and it was deposited in the safe,
this cos not change the csss - To his
havin. been ALREADY rise to the people
Of the county, AMI tn..., after having pos
session of the treasury but few weeks.
What will he do for these same friends
If elected treasurer. Why, loan the
money BY handstul, shaye notes and buy
scrip.
His statement is published with = view
Of making people think that he is poor,
innocent boy; that people have been
him, telling lies about him to
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