Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
SURPRISING
THE BULLETIN
BY C. II. H)efmore
Copyright, 1902, b. the
S. S. Mcclure Company
"Mr. Hudson. | believer"
BY c. II. EOefmore

MIR. Hudson, | believe"
'Sir TO you; that is my name" And
the attorney swung around from his
desk.
You represent jeremiah Selkirkf =
Querled the visitor who had drawn up
chair.
Eyes, sir. | care for his legal inter
ests in this city"
The questiOner drew letter from his
pocket remarking as he passed it over.
"This will explain why have called"
80" exclaimed the lawyer after
reading u dozen lines. Then rising, he
slowly stepped H. 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. 1t Is so stated
In the letter, believe"
"Ah. yes-Alr. Henry Adams. | be-
lieye that | have heard Of you"
Every likely. was employed by
Mr.. SellSirk 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? 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
9TH, which Is this date and as 1t is
now IL o'clock perhaps 1t would be
well 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 well. No matter how faith
full subordinates may be, it is wise for
the proprietor Of 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 meY
Thank YOU no. | wish that you
would accompany me to the office and
introduce me to the gentlemen who
now are in my employ"
IL see" exclaimed the lawyer. You
are anxious to get into harness, and |
don't blame you. 1t must be a pleas
ing sensation to feel that one is at the
head of a great newspaper
AS they walked arm and arm down
the street they were passed by sew
eral young men who were running.
despite the weather, spurred OH by the
information gained in the recorders
Office that one of the largest dailies i'll
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 1t |
disclosed 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 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, | 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 astOnished 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 in active charge Of the
news columns. Taking IT for granted
that you will remain, | would like TO
ask the hour when the next edition
goes to press"
AT O'clock"
Il would like to have slight change
made OH the fourth page and also have
III editorial put In type, and, as wish
70 give some instructions concerning
he typographical features, it might
De well for me to talk with the fore
man."
While an Office boy was hurrying
downstairs for the head OF the me
,hanical department the editor asked
lis new employer If he had ever been I
/ resident OF that city.
Yes, for short time, many years
'go. But ! have always kept in touch
With the residents, In whom | have
AIKEN great interest"
MIR. Sill, our foreman" said Hamil-
on as man appeared on the thrcsh-
Id.
Here is short editorial which |
wish run in all editions today" said
ir. Adams after hearty handshake
Also at the top Of the first column Of
he editorial page substitute the words I
Edited and Published by Henry James
Adams for the phrase Published by
eremiah Selklrk. Proprietor.
YES sir" said the foreman.
"Please have proof ready for Inc
n an hourly the time | return from
There will be nothing more r.
oday, Mr.. Sill. Now, gentlemen" and =
Ir. Adams turned as the foreman left h
he room, twill you be my guests
cross the street," r
The tenderloin steaks were very ten.
or, the mushrooms with which The
ieat was smothered were unusG..ly
licy, and the wine had been well icsd. 7
wanted to look after
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