The Washington times., 1905-02-26
Kind TO His Tenants.

To his hundreds of tenants he is a kind
and just landlord, helping them willingly
in hard times. Gratitude deserves first
place IN the category OF virtues accord
ing to him, but he also says that II is
the rarest. He himself never forgets
a friend nor a kindness done him. When
he was running for the nomination for
Congress several years ago In Mclean
county, the home Of the opposing can
didate. his only champion was q young
newspaper man. Later there was an ap-
pointment due In the young mans
town, and he got If, though net until
the colonel had thoroughly satisfied
himself that he was worthy. For Sclo-
mel Warner is strong opponent OF
graft.
His kindness to the son of an Irish
mechanic who desired to study law. re-
suited ii Colonel Warmers helping 10
bring order out Of chaos in the law
courts OF North Dakota. After lie lad
aided the young man TO learn his pro-
fessIon he sent him out TO the Da-
kotas. This was at the toughest time
in a rough new country. Although
hfgh-handed murders were frequently
committed it was impossible to brizs5
the criminals TO justice. a fagratt
case occurred In which the Tnurdesers
went scot free. a new States attorney
was elected. the partner OF the young
/. man whom Colonel Warner had sent out
there. He was elected with the under
standing that the first man to commit
murder must be punished
| Shortly after the new States attorney
had taken Office the black sheep Of a
wealthy ST. Pauls family shot a COM
panion who had knocked him down for
| insulting him. It freely stated
! by the family that everything would be
done to save the murderer. and the best
criminal lawyers were engaged to defend
| him. Colonel Warmers young friend
wrote him the circumstances of the
/ case and said that unless his partner
| had aid the murderer would surely be
acquitted and the law firm would ga
under. Colonel Warner came TO the
Prosecutors assistance himself. He
soon discovered that money was being
used to bride the jury and also the
sheriff.
[ > The dead man had been shot in the
heart. but there was no trace Of the
bullet leaving the body and none ha,i
been found In 1t. The defense had
Bought up the doctor who made the ex-
animation. and took the stand the man
had died because OF .heartburst.
!! Colonel Warner. unknown TO anyone.
had the body exhumed. and with the
|
the bullet embedded in the shoulder.
There remained the corrupt jurors to
deal with, who would be sure to bring
in a verdict of aeauittal no matter what
the evidence. To break down the wall
of corruption Colonel Warner took his
reputation as q lawyer in his hand and
told the jury several red-hot truths. ana
ended by saying that If verdict OF
acquittal was brought IN he would adj
wise the decent citizens OF the COM
munity to hang that jury as high as
. Hannah This was fagrantiy improper
language for lawyer, but IL saved tbs
day. The murderer was pronounced
guilty of manslaughter in the Hrst de-
, gree.
, | When Colonel Warner was suggested
!. las a possible candidate for chief OF the
; Pension Office many letters were Writ
ten by both Democrats and Republicans
!, advocating his appointment; HIS fnfeg-
l Titv and ability were so hlghiy con-
| sidered BY members OF the House tnat
4 narty politics were forgotten; ne Is the
fsind If a man whom President Roose-
1T delights to put in Office. He mas
manxS IF the same characteristics as the
: | prasi5ent. and his war experiences ano
r life on the plains are other bonds O
r union between the two men.