The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-07-13

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Office fire. in frame of mind, the
gloom of which was not little en-
HANGED by the perusal of a certain ar
ticle in the evening paper. The arti-
clein question dwelt at some length on
the approaching reelection of Colonel
Monk to Congress, he having received
unanimous denomination at the hands
of his party some five weeks previous
ly. The writer, after commenting with
great fluency on the ease of the victory
that lay before the Colonel, had pro-
ceeded to congratulate Washington
society on its prospect of enjoying the
presence of the charming and accom-
plished Miss Monk for the forthcom-
ing season. This brought very mo-
rose train of reflection with it. Mr..
Blake dashed the paper into the CRATE,
with an exceedingly forcible ejacula-
ton, and then proceeded to relapse into
another brown study.
He had sat this way without stirring
a muscle for nearly an hour, brow over
cast and eyes half-closed, when, like an
inspiration, there flashed across his
face CLEAN that spoke of the bright
est kind of hope. He sprang to his
feet with a smothered Eureka, !"
moved over to his desk and indited
note to Adele. In it he babe her, in
gentle, respectful terms, to take cour-
age; that the last day or SO had
brought him an idea that might prove
of benefit to both of them.
Colonel Monk was engrossed in his
canvass. The campaign had proved
considerably more exciting than any
one had expected, and the most enthu-
siastic Democrat in the camp admitted
that the result would be close. The
Colonel was heart and soul in the fight;
he was like an old war-horse, and when
his adversary challenged him to joint
debate in the open air in the presence
of eight thousand voters he fairly
snorted with delight. The date set for
this interesting verbal combat was the
day before the election, and of course
the result of the debate would be the
result of the fight itself.
Consequently Colonel Monk was not
little alarmed to receive mandate
from the criminal court of the county,
couched in all the detestable verbosity
of the law, to appear and testify on
that very same day in the case of the
State VS.. Black. After some reflection
the Colonel remembered that this man
Black, who was now in trouble through
a little liberty taken with a neighbour
ing squire's horse and buggy, had for
merly been employed about his own
house. But, as his summons came
from the defense, the Colonel was lit
tie mystified, as he distinctly remem-
bered h aving kicked Mr. Black all over
his lawn and out of his front gate for
making too free with his chicken-coop.
At nine o'clock on the appointed day
the Colonel was at the courtroom.
His appointment was at neighboring
village five miles away, and he knew
he had lots of time. He was greeted
cordially by Mr.. Blake, who apollo
gized for the necessity of putting him
to such trouble, but assured him he re-
lied on his testimony to secure the &C
quittal of his client.
" Acquittaln' spluttered the Colonel,
astounded. "Why, man, if you put
me on the stand nothing in the world
can save him!'
"Well, Colonel, we shall see," re-
sponded the young lawyer, politely.
" But in the meantime I'm going to
see if | can't get this case postponed,
because | know you want to etaway."
The Colonel was profuse in his
thanks, and sat hopping his brow
feverishly, while Albert made his plea
for delay. The Colonel's anxiety was
not soothed by the advent of a boy with
a message from his master of cere-
monies to the effect that the crowds
were already assembling, and bidding
him for Heavens sake to hurry up.
Now, Mr.. Blake was nothing if not
crafty. He was thoroughly aware of
the States Attorneys propensity for
fighting just such motions as the one
he was now making, and the sequel
proved that he had judged his man
rightly. No sooner were the words
out of his mouth than the States At
torney was on his feet with stern de-
mand that the, trial proceed The
court conceded with this view, and SO
decided.
As the first witness for the State took
the stand Colonel Monk called Mr..
Blake over to him and told him that
he positively must be excused. Anoth-
er message reached him at this mo-
ment. 1t said: "What the devil are
you doing? Another hour will ruin
you. B is on the ground making
friends by the score"
"You see," said the Colonel, nerv-
ously, II positively must get away.
My chances of election depend upon
it,
Sorry" rejoined Mr.. Blake, calm
ly, "but my clients chances of proving
his innocence depend upon your stay
ing, and here you stay
Then the Colonel, like many better
man had done before him, lost his tenn
per. "rll see you id firstw he re-
torted, "I'll get out of here if it costs
me thousand dollars!'
Without word Mr. Blake sprang
past him and barred his progress to the
door. Then he turned and addressed
the court: MAY your honor please"
said he, there is a witness here whose
testimony is of vital Importance to my
clients case and without whom it will
be impossible to proceed. He must
either be made to remain, or your
honor must grant my request for an adj
journment.
Now had the Colonel, like prudent
man, condescended to explain matters,