The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27

they had got seated in the library the
man that had talked with Mr.. Bowser
at the gate took command of things by
saying in a hoarse whisper:
"Mr. BOwser, it is usual on such oc.
casions as this for the perspective can.
oaiate to tender wine and cigars"
He meant prospective, but his slip
was good naturally passed by, and the
Wine and cigars were forthcoming.
This is the sort of man / like to
meet" observed another member OF
inc committee as he smacked his Inns.
MI. Bowser is 10 man to bring you a
drink of water and a bite Of plug to-
bacco. Say. fellers, we'll give him 800
majority"
"Ya! va! Hear! Hear!' shouted the
other two.
Now for business" continued the
chairman. "Mr. Bowser, we want an
honest man for alderman in this end
Of the ward"
Mr.. Bowser bowed.
"YOu are an honest man."
MI. BOwser bowed again.
you are sure to get there by at
least 300 majority. After one term as
alderman You will be asked to become
a candidate for mayor. After that YOU
can become governor or go to con-
gress."
Mr.. Rowser bowed for the third time.
aud following his bow one of the com.
mittee remarked:
Say, old man, we have finished the
Wine, as you see. Shoot another bottle
along"
MI. Bowser hung in the wind for a
moment, but finally fetched another
bottle. When the men had had q drink
aii around the chairman wiped off his
chin and said:
Eyes, it will be a walkoyer fo,. us
out at the same time there will be
some necessary expenses to be met"
. course, and he's the chicken to
meet then,' added one OF the others.
Nothing mean about Bowser. O
know
For he's a jolly good fellow.
For he's IL jolly good fellow.
For he's a jolly good fellow,
And nobody will deny"
YES, necessary expenses, Mr.. Bow.
SER" softly continued the chairman.
and OF course you are prepared to
meet Them"
Il don't believe in buying my cleo
tion.'
ION, no, no, no! There will be the
printing OF the tickets, your share to.
ward the fireworks and a few other
thlngs. You can place $500 in nv
hands, and | will see to these trides
for YOU"
Mr.. Bowser sat in his chair like q
stone man
by thunder, Bill, but the old cock
Is going to bolt!" exclaimed one of the
as he brought his fist down
on the table.
i told You what a stingy old blokc
Was-ya, Oh such q man!'
Il don't say that the $500 will carry
you through, but it will make a good
said the seductive chair
"AIy friends here''-
MI. BOwser rose up.
whats the bloke a-goin' to do, Bill;"
asked the man who had spoken before.
Dunno, but he looks like a hunker."
80 he do, blast his old bald head"
Mr.. Bowser slowly raised his right
arm md pointed to the half open door.
what is it," asked three men in
''GO QUIT"
"What! The old cock turns us out:"
"Mr. Bowser," began the chairman.
this end OF the ward needs and is
to have an honest man. and
are here this evening to-
'Git"
I'VE are here this evening to-
"Git quick"
The committee got. They went slow
y and grudgingly, and they called him
names and made threats, but they went
out. Mr.. Bowser maintained his dig
aity and kept his temper until he had
the door on them, and then he
and tore a picture Off the wall
md slammed it on the floor aud jump
I'd up and down, putting like a locomo-
i've on an up grade.
"Welly" asked Mrs. Bowser, who was
seated on the stairs and had heard
Ill.
But he had nc reply. He had gone
INTO politics and gone out again.
NJ. QUAD.