The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-08
Stories Of an Inland State.

Stones OF an Inland State.
The Boss had had a stormy scene with
the governor. The governor was lone OF
natures noblemen'' the papers said. He
was a mutton-head, the Boss said.
The Boss had called on the governor and
said:
lone promise we must keep above all
other promises. Blaylock swept the whole
northwest for us; he did 1t with the ex-
press understanding with me that he was
to be chairman of the state board. He
must have 1t now"
But Wayne whined the governor-elect,
Il promised it to Stokes
You promised it to Stokes" echoed the
Boss.
| Yes
| "When?'
"About three weeks before the election"
Three weeks before the election, What
| on earth were you thinking about? Prom
! Using things after a nominating convention.
What could Stokes do for you then? You
couldn't have had the nomination If Stokes
had had his way. Why, man alive, he
T, fought you for the nomination openly.
Yes, / know he fought me for the
nomination." said the governor, 'and he
was luke-warm all through the campaign
| till 1 went and saw him. Then he took of
| his coat. Without him / might never have
been elected. My promise must stand"
Stand, Standr' repeated the Boss with
heat. You would never have stood the
slightest show for being nominated to give
Stokes a chance to take off his coat for you
if Blaylock hadn't help nominate you. When
You have been in politics longer. your ex-
cellency, you will find that the earlier
promise the better The party takes care
of elections; only your friends can help you
TO nomination"
The governor paced up and down the
room, showing his irritation at every step.
and repeating over and over again, But
1 promised Stokes.''
And I promised Blaylock. Blaylock must
have it,
Stokes could raise a rumpus that would
ruin my administration, whned the gov
ernor.
And Blaylock will break your neck for a
denomination"
What shall we do?'' asked the COVER
nor.
Appoint Blaylock," said the Boss.
''No no; that would never do
''Then what?''
''Oh, wish 1 was out of it ALL" whined
the governor. Damn politics, anyway
The Boss thought the governor was
weakening.
Shall il be Blaylock?"
mo" said the governor go yourself
and see both men. If Blaylock is willing
TO lay down, we will appoint Stokes II
Stokes is easy, we'll appoint Blaylock."
And if both threaten?"
We'll, we won't cross that river yet
Maybe one or the other will lay down."
The Boss took the train for Blaylock's
town. He found Blaylock indignant He
had heard that the governor had promised |
his place 10 Stokes. There was no doubt |
of it. The Boss neither affirmed nor de- |
MED. Blaylock would hear of nothing else. |
1T was either the original place or war
I'll do my best" the Boss assured him |
on leaving. when 1 get back I'll talk 1t |
over with the governor. If / can bring him |
around, I'll appear in the Morning Herald |
in an interview in which / will say thats
you are certain to get the place. If that !
interview appears, that will settle it,
The next day the Boss had an interview
listen to laying down." He had heard
that the place was promised to Blaylook
also.
But" said Stokes, II have the promise
OF the governor himself
Mr.. Stokes,' said the Boss "complica-
tons have arisen. You are certainly in
danger. Couldn't you give up this place
and take for
NO" cried Stokes flushing. 'It Is that
or nothing. That was the promise and that
goes or Tll-well you know what can do"
The Boss urged Stokes to '1ay down"
He would not.
'On leaving the Boss said: "pIl see the
governor, Wednesday. If you are to be
the man I'll be interviewed in Thursday
mornings Herald saying you are sure Of
the place. Thatll settle it,
Both Blaylock and Stokes were good
friends TO the Boss. He could not afford
10 deceive either for any length of time.
He did not wish enther TO spend his time
and money following up a vain hope. That
vas why he had pre-arranged the inter-
view. 1t was his observation in politics,
hat the sooner man was undeceiyed the
sooner he became friendly again. !
The Boss returned TO the governor. For | {
hours they wrangled. Both men were OBJ
iurate. Neither Stokes nor Blayiock would
ay down. If Stokes were appointed Blay- 1
ock would get his knife out, and vice versa, |
stokes and Blaylock were deadly political
But at last the two men, the Boss and the
governor, came to the only safe political {
agreement possible.
The Boss went to the telephone IN the
Continental hote! that night at o'clock =
nd called up 1.-The Herald Office"
The city editor of the Herald was the only :
nan in the state who did not fear or re- 8
poet the Boss.
Send Harrison over to the Continental" =
he Boss said to the city editor
'Harriso,1'S hltsy |
or. .
But must see him." .
But You can't-he's gone out" laconic-
lily replied the city editor.
Can't you find him for me?"
See here" snaried the city eritar ;
Haven Will come
Don't want Haven" ,
Haven't you got your hands full run !
ing the state" said the editor. "without | .
rying TO boss my Job IN the Herald. too" :
Please let him come-Harrison | mean" (
he Boss never implored any one but this Z.
lily editor. The city editor gave In, and | a,
re Boss heard him turn and tell Harrison :.
his elbow TO go over and see Wayne. \
lie scoundrel'' =
The Boss bought 25-cent cigar and went il
} his room Il
Harrison, the reporter. presently came IN. $
lufIied in tremendous overcoat. He did n
OF unbutton 1t. when he sat down. Only s.
Is eyes and nose were visible n
Harrison" said the Boss, IT want TO z
9 interviewed"
Go ahead said Harrison. I,
Say: Mark Wayne last night when | a
sked by reporter for the Herald about d
no would be chairman of the state board g
piled I have nothing to say" I;
That alp" asked the reporter y
Eyes. Have a ciEar?' ii
Thanks. Queer interview. What's The Is