The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16
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rost nrx town. In
Pa been dry town Tor a nai .n,.s
y. 80 long ago a eouncn OF We
- ~ aldermen had decreeo tnA
nsas - no intoxicating liquor sofa
ooolo "a ,,rs of their jurisdiction
M nc 10 procure tho seductive
pI ,,rough a prescription from
~ ,s,.lsn. which was hard enough
nv .scsUt IN some cases.
,srtley laid claim 70 several
'fnsn s,,snts the law was remark
deserved. and If there was any
,,,fre going on there were no evl-
~ IA Hartley was the largest
q ~ .ortion. ss well as tho county
:. example was followed by tne
f w sr,unitleS and the whole county
~ -, as a powder bora uld stasers
~ -. endure such a state OF al
~. .ompelied to make wearisome
ne,ehporsng county town TO lay
nrlv OF spirltuous solaee.
~ me hustling Gazette announced
.0.-. with a flourish that the dis
,,olonsl X. II. Toisnd. a lawyer
- and great eminence from a dis
"a would shortly open branch or
us,tlsy for the practice of MS pro-
m. notice ran on in the usual
style, throwing bouquets AT
:, ina absent colonel and con
- ,ts readers on the valuable adj
"a -. soc,al and professional life OF
H. would have in the person OF Col
4 holand.
"a Jew days the much-heralded oarris-
$40 and opened up a law ornce
-, tos dinry holes OF his rivals TO
"a was a revelation TO Hartleyites.
Gas unmarried, portIy, a good
md q, distinguished appearance,
..,n az me town welcomed him into
"A midst with every mark OF respect
vas not long before he was a lead
,+,vs, Of the place as well as a shin
vht in its social circles.
"a !, toe dearest possessions OF me
4, was very handsome library wSscn
a arranged In a room adjoining his
',,sce AT first the collection had con
II only a few weighty-lookIng volumes,
1, his practice increased he added to
rumber frequently and IN a short
Il ne was receiving & new case OF books
Il. day or two. DE never entrusted any
r,th the task OF unpacEing these treas
81 however, and It would bring on the
.rs instant resentment for a visitor,
shsr friend or client, to touch the
..nes IN the shelves. When unpacking
~ Colonel roIand shut himself in this
il and allowed no one TO interrupt him.
his had to call again II they did not
to wait. However, the library was
tayorite place for receiving professional
yRr, and many we're the weighty con-
Il uon held behind its closed door.
Re eoloners law practice was indeed a
u one Although he seldom mad case
kourt his legal advice seemed TO be at
M premium, for there was a constant
Nm OF callers at his office His fame
Itad abroad and numerous clients came
IRON the surrounding country. me
iL colonel seemed TO be In a highly
sperous state, for he spent money with
hyikb hand. He was such an entertain
gentleman, as well as an extravagant
thai his little popularity in regard
Che library did not lessen his popularity
&article. The other attorneys OF the
b looked on sghast, but as there was
y enough practice to keep them busy
u we're well satisfied.
the meantime change had come over
ftley. From dry town 1t mad become
feting damp, Tales began TO circulate
III the wild orgies OF certain young
y, which took place In Isolated houses
lthe outskirts OF town, and frequently a
nsen man would be seen staggering
fg the streets a thing which had, never
r seen before. The evil was spreading
Fdly and numbers Of the male residents
Pie town began to show traces Of 1t.
3re was particular set Of young feI.
r. whose exploits were talked over with
ed breath.
drunken wretch actually had the au-
flty to annoy the colonel in his own
Re one day. Mrs. van Alien dropped in
pee the lawyer on social matter and
IA she entered the office she found him
lld'ns over a man stretched on the foor
endeayoring to arouse him.
PEI up and get out of here he saic
ighly.
'ne man muttered something, but did moi
10 his perplexity the colonel looked
'ano and perceived the lady.
Why howdy do" he exclaimed in MI
u polished, suave manner, hopping hi,
lshead' This is indeed a most annoying
IumS'anee. The fellow came stumblln,
AsTe TO consult mo on legal business
Ve'ns overcome by his potations, top
\ 70 the floor I have been unable II
\ nd OF him. II you will kindly ster
I me library a few minutes l viii sum
oged" "'e'0N ie
~ - lady did as she was asked and shortl,
/. ~ ne mans heels scraplng along tn,
\. sae soon performed her mission and
--e s0od people of Hartley were thor