News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21

ular appeal than from that place as n
center. See here Let me block out n
programme for a page that will set
this city to thinking as it never thought
before"
He at once outlined series Of sub
Jects for reform page from the social
settlement viewpoint which was sim
ply marvellous in its understanding OF
the conditions and the needs. Barton,
with a born newspaper mans instinct,
grasped the details with rapidly and
showed his interest by an occasional
interjection or hint that at once led off
into further possibilities Even Cor
don, with his growing feeling of repul-
sion for the man. which increased ev-
cry minute, could not resist an admira-
ton for his great shrewdness and in
sight. And all the time he was block
ing out the page Gordon thrilled at the
vision opened up of what might be
done for the people and by them if
once a daily that was really theirs
lived it's life for theirs.
"Of course | understand" Harris had
at last added, "that all this will mean
a tremendous amount of work. That
is what daily paper means to every
body connected with it. But it need
not mean that you would have to give
up residence in Hope House. In fact,
it would be better to continue your
actual touch with the district so as
to be able to give what you write for
the paper color. | also realize that
you have need Of money to carry out
some of these plans. That is the rea-
son l stand prepared to make this
offer. If you will undertake this work.
| will pay you $500 month and in ad-
dition help carry out some of these
ideas where money is needed | don't
care to say just how much I'll give.
Time enough for that when we get to
it,"
He stopped abruptly, and then, to
the surprise of the two friends ne
suddenly rose and said as he came up
TO the table and took his hat, which lie
had laid down there:
Don't answer now. Give it consid.
Grafton, Whatever you choose TO ar,
range with Barton will be satisfactory
Barton, you'd better get out to Colora
do for month, as advised Knowles
can manage very well for awhile Ion.
ger Good night"
He walked out, and BARTON and Cor
don sat silent for a moment.
"Of course he heard what you said
about the paper having no Influence
with the best people," said Barton
with n chuckle.
II believe he did, but his manner did
not betray it except once"
yes. | noticed that Oh the old
man would give his long white hand TO
possess real influence. That's his am.
Eiion, my boy. All he said about the
boulevard and the stun was pure non
sense. He doesn't believe it any more
than do"
81 believe it, though. He spoke the
truth whether he meant to or not"
what dilferenccY' David Barton
spoke carcIesSly. 'But this PROPOSE
lion, John" he added, keenly watching
Gordon. How about that, ch? The
opening, the leverage, the money. Wait
a minute. This COMPOUNDED cough n,
going to get me again"
He went into the other room this
time, and his coughing spell lasted so
ong that Gordon was alarmed He
went in where his friend was sitting
with his head down between his knees,
his whole body racied with the effort.
md when it was over he still main
aimed the same position until Gordon
with him.
David, you're in no condition to go
IN with work. You're killing yourself
IN the News. had no idea you had
such a cough How long have you
Iecn this way?"
The average limit of usefulness on
he News" said David Barton as he
fitted up his head. lis less than ten
'ears from the time of beginning. I've
leen with it now going on six. The
ule in Il daily paper is, no old men in
my department. If you see an old
nan anywhere around the office, he's
visitor or Il stranger. Modern jour
laliSm is n man killer. I'm just one of
he fools caught between the rollers
zee? It's like this. Harris prizes me
because know how But when | once
ct go he knows he can get another fool
o take my place. Food for the lion
Three cheers for the press! It's the
,rcat agency of civilization. It's the
,rize life taker. It's the-look out!
IerP | 80 agan!"
He put his head down and couglpd
10 long and violently that at tue end