Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-06

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from his desk.
"You represent jeremiah Selklrk?'
queried the visitor who had drawn up
n chair.
"Yes, sir. I care for his legal inter
ests in this city"
The questioner drew letter from
his pocket, remarking as he passed 1t
over: THAT will explain why l have
called"
49," exclaimed the lawyer after
reading dozen lines. Then, rising.
he slowly stepped to the side of his
caller and, exteading his hand. said in
the usual oonventional tones, "Allow
me, my dear Mr.-Mr,-"
adams is the name. 1T Is so stated
in the letter. believe" ..-f
"Ah, yes-Mr. Henry Adams. be.
lieve that have heard of you"
every likely. was employed by Mr.
Selkirll before he made Paris his home.
1t was In Paris. you have doubtless
observed. that l purchased the prop
erty."
"And may ask, my dear sir"
"If 1 will retain your services ms le-
gal adviser? l shall be glad to do So"
"Then my dear sir, We might as well
attend to the matter at once. The let
the transfer take place at noon on the
9Th, which Is this date. and as it is now
II o'clock perhaps 1t would be well to
visit the court house and have these
documents placed on the records"
While going the few short blocks the
attorney asked bis client II lie contem-
plated personal control of the property.
Such is my Intention" was the re-
ply. ~',.,,
THAT is well. No matter how faith
full subordinates may be, 1t isaYIse for
the proprietor of large enterprise to
keep in personal touch with those who
carry out his orders" ...s-
The document having been passed to
the clerk and the customary certificate
having been received. Mr.. Hudson said
to his client. "Will you take luncheon
with me?"
"Thank you, no. I wish that You
would accompany me to the office and
introduce me to the gentlemen who
now are in my employ"
81 see," exclaimed the lawyer. "You
don't blame you. 1t must be pleas
ing sensation to feel that one is at the
head of great newspaper"
AS they walked arm in arm down the
street they We're passed by several
young men who We're running, despite
the weather, spurred Oh by the infor-
nation gained in the recorders office
that one of the largest dailes In the
United States had suddenly changed
hands. "
Five minutes later Mr.. Hudson and
Mr.. Adams stepped from an elevator
and stopped in front of an office door
which bore the legend Editor" and
from behind which came the sound of
voices in eager conversation.
Come in." was the reply to their
knock, and as the portal swung it dis
closed one Of the reporters who had
passed them on the way and who was
red of face and perspiring profusely.
Here Is Mr.. Hudson now" ex.
claimed short, stout man, rising from
revolving chair and taking a step for
ward. perhaps you can tell me what
has happened. Chalders here has run
so fast that his breath has failed him."
ITO make long story short, I will
tell you that the Evening Bulletin has
been sold by Mr.. Selkirk to Mr.. Adams,
and the latter Is now In absolute con.
troll"
Too astonshed to, speak, the editor
sank back in his chair, and the silence
was not broken until the new proprle-
tor said soothlngly:
This change need not affect you,
MIR. Hamilton, unless you wish to take
the initiative, for shall be we'll pleased
to continue you in active charge of the
news columns. Taking 1t for granted
that you will remain. would like to
ask the hour when the next edition
goes to press
sat 2 O'Clock"
II would like to have a slight change
made on tire fourth page and also have
an editorial put in type, and, as 7 wish
to give some instructions concerning
The typographical features it might be
well for me to talk with the foreman"
While an office boy was hurrylng
down stairs for the head of the me.
chnnlcal department the editor asked
his new employer If he had eyer been
a resident of that city. b
Eyes, for n short time, many years
ago. But I have always kept in touch
with the residents, in whom I have
taken O great interest"
"Alr. Sill. our foreman" said Hamll-
ton. as a man appeared on the thresil-
old.
Here is short editorial which I
wish run in all editions Of today"
said Mr.. Adams. after hearty hand.
shake. "Also at the top Of the first col
umn Of the editorial page substitute
the words Edited and Published by
by Henry James Adams forthe pharse
Published by Jeremiah Selkirk, Pro-
prietor""
Yes, SIR" said the foreman.
have q proof ready Tor me
In an HOURLY the time return from
luncheon. There will be nothing more
today, Mr.. sill. Now. gentlemen" and
Mr.. Adams turned as the foreman left
the room, will you be my guests
across 't4r stiSet4o