Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-07-19

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ly hard work he was brooding over his
ofiice fire, in a frame OF mind, the
gloom OF which was not little on
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 10 Congress, he having received
unanimous denomination at the hands
OF hisparty some five weeks previuus-
ly. The writer, after commenting with
great fluency on The ease Of the victory
that lay before the Colonel, had pro-
cecded 10 congratulate Washington
society on It's prospect Of enjoying the
presence Of tho charming and accom-
plished Miss Monk for the forthcom-
ting season. This brought very mo-
rose train OF reflection with IL. Mr..
Blake dashed the paper into the CRATE,
with an exceedingly forcible eiaeuls-
tion, and then proceeded 10 relapse into
another brown study.
He had sat this way without stirring
muscle for nearly an hour, brow over
cast and eyes half-closcd, when, like an
Inspiration, there flashed across his
face CLEAN that spoke OF the bright
est kind of a hope. He sprang to his
feet with a slnothered Eureka
moved over TO his desk and indited a
note TO Adele. In II he bade her, In
gentle, respectful terms, TO take cour-
age; that tho last day or so had
brought him an idea that might prove
OF benefit 10 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 fhe
result Of the fight itself.
Consequently Colonel Monk was not
a little alarmed TO receive a 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 neighbor-
ing squire's horse and buggy, had for
merly been employed about his own
house. But, as his summons .lme
from the defense, the Colonel was a lit
lie mystifed, as he distinctly remem-
bered having kicked Mr.. Black all over
his lawn and out Of his front gate for
making too free with his chicken-loop
At nine o'clock on the appointed day
he Colonel was at the courtroom.
His appointment was at neighboring
'illage five miles away, and he knew
le had lots Of time. He was greeted
by Mr.. Blake, who apollo
lied for the necessity Of putting him
D such trouble, but assured him he re-
ed on his testimony TO secure the ac-
Initial of his client.
" Acquittalr' splutterea the Colonel, |
lstounded. "Why, mt.n, II YOU put
ne on the stand nothing in the world
,an save himr'
"Well, Colonel, we shall see," re-
ponded the young lawyer, politely.
= But in the meantime I'm going to
zee II | can't get this case postponed,
because ! know you want to get away"
The Colonel was profdse in his
hanks, and sat mopping his brow
everishly, while Albert made his plea
or delay. The Colonel's anxiety was
lot soothed by the advent OF a boy with
message from his master Of cere-
monies to the effect that the crowds
we're already assembling, and bidding |
him for Heavens sake TO hurry up.
Now, Mr.. Blake was nothing II not
'rafty. He was thoroughly aware Of
he States Attorneys propensity for
Ighting just such motions as the one
Ie was now making, and the sequel
proved that he had judged his man
lightly. No sooner were the words !
mt Of his mouth than the States At
orney was on his feet with stern de-
nand that the trial proceed. The
Ourt coincided with this view, and so
ecided.
As the first witness for the State took
he stand Colonel Monk called Mr..
Take over 10 him and told him that
e positively must be excused. Anoth-
r message reached him at this mo-
lent. II said: "What the devil are
on doing3 Another hour. will ruin
on. B is on the ground making
lends by the score"
" You see" said the Colonel. nerv-
isly, Il positively must get away.
y chances of election depend upon
Sorry rejoined Mr.. Blake, calm
=, but my clients chances Of proving
is innocence depend upon your stay
q, and here you stay"
Then the Colonel, like many better
AN had done before him, lost his tenn
sr "Ill see you Id frstrn he re-
'rted, I'm get out OF here II il costs
e thousand dOllars!n
Without word Mr.. Blake sprang
asst him and barred his progress 10 the
Dor. Then he turned and addressed
10 court; MAY your honor please, "
lid he. there Is a witness here whose
stimony is OF vital importance 10 my
tents case and without whom It will
impossible 10 proceed. He must
ther be made 10 remain, or your
'nor must grant my request for an ad-
Now had the Colonel, like a prudent
an, coDdescended TO explain matters,
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