The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-05-16

something that the good folks would
| look dubious about - been fighting,
| Nate? l never knew you to-
Nate grinned. That's tn b'ginnin'
O. tn end O my 'sufferin', squire"
And he told him about it.
The squire tapped his teeth with his
pencil for few moments. Nate" he
said, at last, keep mum, and come up
this afternoon, about five o'clock
That afternoon, the four or five gen.
tlemen who guided the destinies of the
party in Manganese held a star-cham-
ber session in Squire Fields office. The
squire informed them of Mates morn
ing visit and the conversation that had
taken place; and, after some delibera-
ton, it was decided that inasmuch as
Nate had quit 'suifezin'" and had re-
solved to 'brace up,,' he should have
the nomination he desired They did
not believe he could beat Charley Buck
ley, but they wanted to show their
goodwill by Stating" him, anyway.
To say that most people were sur
prised when Mates nomination was an
hOAhSSN, W SAAA bC PiCtlHR II HlIiOlS.
But the astute politicians, who had had
couple of weeks to consider the mat
ter, nodded their heads wisely. and
were fully convinced that much worse
selection might have been made Nate
paid small attention to what people
thought or said. He kept steadily at
work at his temporary job in the brick
yards, and did his electioneeriug out of
working hours.
Of course the boys" had fun with
him. and he took it all IN good part;
they did not go too far with him, how.
ever.
If people were surprised at Mates
nomination, they were dazed at his cleo
ton. He carried the little city by a
majority of over a hundred votes, much
to the CONSERVATION of Mr.. Buckley and
his party.
There was. as is customary. an infor-
NAL celebration at the Exchange and
other resorts that night. Amid the
congratulations and flow of spirits (of
various kinds, Nate found and availed
himself of an opportu nifty to outline his
future policy.
Boys" ne said. I'm mighty thank
full an glad we've put me in; an now
want t say, an ye may've seen, th't it'll
be right good scheme t r'member th't
I hain't 'Sufferin' Nate no more-an'
rhatn save any an all misupder-
standins. Hain't right, Charlie?"
You just bet" responded the de-
feated Mr. Buckley, fervently. and his
response was approved by nearly all
present.
But many people are forgetful. and
some are neglected. and skeptical. and
no sooner had Nate been installed in
Office and donned his star (the mayor
presented him with q new one at the
next council meeting. when the officers
elect were sworn in and strapped on
his siX-shooter. than trouble began.
Buckley had celebrated his retire .
ment from office by getting too drunl; /
70 kick the clothes OF the bed in which /.
he was placed at al early hour. and T
Nate was called on 70 perform duty at
once. A gang OF sin bad men from
hearing of Mates election I.
and his induction into Office had come 4
down % do up" the town and make il .
uncomfortable for the new marshal. 10 1
whom they sent word that they would /
kill him il ne iu,erfered. They had /
fear Of Buckley. but -Suf- /
fern Nate-
Nate left the council-room and I
walked over 10 the Double Eagle saloon.
where the six ''bads~ were They were
leaning against the bar and talking OF
eating the new marshal Nate
inside and up to the end OF the
bar, very pale. bur firm. and --1ore-iu2"
TIE whole line with his revolver
BOYS, he remarked. as with hands
uplifted, OF conrsel they s;ared - hin,