The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-12
SURPRISING
THE BULLETIN
By c.. II. ovefmore
Copyright, 1902, by the
8. 8. Mcclure Company

the attorney swung around from his
desk.
You represent jeremiah Selkirk p
queried the visitor who had drawn up
q chair.
''Yes, sir. 1 care for his legal inter-
ests in this city,"
The questioner drew a letter from his
pocket, remarking as he passed it over.
This will explain why have called"
49," exclaimed the lawyer after
reading a dozen lines. Then, rising, he
slowly stepped to the side of his caller
and, extending his hand, said in the
usual conventional tones, "Allow me-
my dear Mr.-Mr."-
adams is the name. It is so stated
in the letter, believe"
"Ah, yes-Mr. Henry Adams. l be-
Heve that have heard of you"
Every likely. l was employed by
Mr.. Selkirk before he made Paris his
home. 1t was in Paris, you have
doubtless observed, that l purchased
the property
"And may ask, my dear sir
IF will retain your services as legal
adviser? l shall be glad to do So"
'Then, my dear sir. we might as well
attend to the matter at once. The let
ter states that you are anxious to have
the transfer take effect at noon on the
now II o'clock perhaps it would be
we'll to visit the courthouse and have
these documents placed on the records"
While going the few short blocks the
attorney asked his client if he con
templated personal control of the prop
erty.
"Such is my intention" was the
reply.
THAT is we'll No matter how faith
full subordinates may be, it is wise for
the proprietor of Il large enterprise to
keep in personal touch with those who
carry out his ORDERS
The document having been passed to
the clerk and the customary certificate
having been received. Mr.. Hudson said
to his client, Twill you take luncheon
with me-"
would accompany me to the office and
introduce me to the gentlemen who
now are in my employ
II see" exclaimed the lawyer "You
are anxious to get into harness, and l
don't blame you. 1t must be pleas.
ing sensation to feel that one is at the
head of Il great newspaper"
AS they walked arm and arm down
the street they We're passed by sew
eral young men who We're running,
despite the weather, spurred on by the
information gained in the recorder
Office that one of the largest dailies 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 then
knock. and as the portal swung il
disclosed one Of the reporters who had
passed them on the way and who was
red of face and perspiririg profusely.
Here is Mr.. Hudson now" ex,
revolving chair and taking a step
forward. 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, l 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 pro-
prietor said soothingly:
This change need not affect you, Mr.
Hamilton, unless YOU wish to take the
initiative, for shall be well pleased to
continue you i'll active charge of the
news columns. Taking it for granted
that YOU will remain. would like tc
ask the hour when the next edition
goes to press"
AT = O'Clock"
Il would like to have a slight change
made on the fourth page and also hay,
an editorial put in type, and, rs wish
to give some instructions concerning
the typographical features, it might
be we'll for me to talk With the fore
man.
While an Office boy was hurryins
downstairs for tn head of the me
chanical depart.Iv 1t the editor askc,
his new employer if he had ever bccl
resident of that city
Yes, for Il short time. many year.
ago. But l have always kept in toucl
with the residents, i'll whom | hay,
taken a great interest"
Mr.. Sill. our foreman said Hamil
ton as a man appeared on the thrcsll
old.
Here is short editorial which
wish run in all editions today SAT-
Mr.. Adams after hearty handshakt
ALSO at the top of the first column o
the editorial page substitute the word
Edited and Published bv Henry Jomn