The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-13
A PLUNGE INTO POLITICS
For the Sunday Eagle.

MIS- Garrison was not quite used to hel
new name yet The plumes in her brown
nat hadn't begun to droop the least bit
nor had her neat suit case single
scratch upon the shining leather. She
was enjoying her honeymoon to her full
and the smoke, dirt and vastness Of Chi
cago appealed to her strongly. Then il
was good halfway house on the journey
from her native east to the broad plains
OF Kansas where lay her future home.
Her husband, though radiant, was al
times tri1e preoccupied. for he had
other interests besides plotting the dainty
figure in the silk shirt waist suit from
the din OF the board of trade to the wide
extending regions of the South Side. Bus
mess and political interests he told her
but didn't explain further and she, like
most brides, felt bit hurt at first and
then decided that it was fine after all to
have a husband who was a statesman
as well
A winter spent in Washington society
had given her gilded views as to the pow
er and charm of politics and she decided
that Kansas would offer great opportu-
mites in that direction In visions she
had seen herself shaking hands with
brawny laborers. conversing with long
whiskered farmers and in many ways
furthering her husbands political pro-
5ects. In general way she had confded
her hopes to him during their courtship.
and he. knowing the realities of local
option fight had smiled inwardly at
the thought OF this dainty vision mingling
In such strife. But he encouraged her in
her ambitions, knowing that on her ar
L
sumo normal size.
Owing to a vacancy in one of the posi-
tons in the state, known as the big
four carlson was anxious to return to
Kansas as he was well in line for such an
opening and if he could get the endorse
ment of one of the senators, a close friend
OF mis-, he felt sure of the job. But as
his wedding had taken his time and at
tention political news from Kansas had
been well in the background of his
thoughts during the days in New York
and Buffalo However, on entering the
portal of the west. Chicago, the old long
ings Weakened from their brumal slumber
and he searched newspapers and letters
for a statement OF the conditions of
things political.
A letter from his friend Atkinson told
him that yet the matter was open
and there would be time on his return to
make the necessary overtures. In his
delight he told Evelyn that he was after
the big place. just as they were entering
the Auditorium, but had no time to ex-
plain. for big hand clapped him on
the shoulder and big voice greeted him
cordially:
We'll. John. so you're on your way
back to Kansas
Carlson turned hastily and recognized
Milton, one of the political pillars of his
native state. He returned the greeting
and introduced Milton TO Evelyn. Then
and his longing for Kansas news increased
he invited Milton to dine with them in
their suite of rooms.
Hes not a particular friend" he told |
Evelyn in the few minutes before Milton |
appeared. but he's quite power in Kan |
sas politics. he added teasingly. but !
Evelyn took it seriously. At dinner Eve |
iyn was most charming in manner and !
Milton said in his hearty western fashion |
"Well, John, l see where this little lady |
will help you to geton in your ambitions. /
Many woman has made her husband by |
entertaining his friends and giving sly
hints here and there to them about her
husband aims-power of suggestion
you know
Evelyn's eyes CLEANED with delight.
THAT sort of thing sounds fascinating
Do you really think l could nelp him.
she said.
Sure | do" returned Milton mo man
would refuse your requests"
We'll l am glad l have met you, then,
Tai,n
ers of Kansas. Do all Kansans say such
nice thngs?"
Il learned those in New York he an
swered laughing I'm just rushing back
to Kansas now on some pressing bus
mess"
Politics, suppose?" and Evelyn
laughed.
Telegram for you, SIR said the waiter
entering and interrupting Earl
son feeling of pride and satisfaction as
be saw his own wife presiding with grace
al his table and entertaining his guest.
Carlson excused himself and stepping
into the hall tore open the yellow en-
velope a code telegram from Atkinson,
Before his eyes flashed: Come at once.
Milton hard after revenue job. Now on
way from east.-Atkinson."
It was a question of time then, bue
Milton had said he didn't leave Chicago
la. the next noon. so he had time yet.
AS soon as dinner was over he'd tell
Evelyn and they'd get a train out that
1ight. Hastily planning he returned to
..,e table in time to hear Evelyn say:
You would have great influence, I'm
sure" Turning to her husband she said
kilograms don't scare me. Aren't you
Had? suppose that was some political /
Jews from Kansas. Really. Mr.. Milton,
ohm has been so absent minded l
ouldn't imagine what was the matter till
le told me tonight that he was laying
mares for-internal revenue collector. :
wasn't il. John? You ought TO get Mr.. ,
Elton TO help you; l was just telling ,
i'm about your ambitions and how they
interest me"
In spite OF his composure, Esrlson's
ace redeemed a bit and an awkward 7
Hence ensued. broken by Evelyn's asking 1
neir guest if he was going to the theater :
..at night. 5
No" answered Milton, Il shall try TO q
ct a train for Kansas tonight" I
Whether Milton said this with the con- :
cousness that a man iii his single state &
ould get a quicker start than the bridal r
ouple or whether he was in hlissful ig
ORANGE Of the receipt of Atkinson's tele- r
ram must be left to the readers conjec- 4
are. b
Soon after dinner Milton excused him Z
IF and Evelyn and John were left alone. c
ohm had done some hard thinking and $
ad decided upon one thing. Evelyn's a
leasure in her bridal trip shouldn't be II
ooiled by his telling her of how she had 4