Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25

of stiff black cambria, IN the Iorn'
Of an exaggerated sugar LOAF IL
covered his head and face entirely, and exte nd
ed about foot above his crown. On .ne
front were pieces of white ciotn. represen'
ing the eyes, nose and mouth .ho;r
laughter as this queerly-mounted cannoate
was led into the lodge. When ne was larry
in the room. he was saluted with general
rroan. which was given with great vlm,
"Worthy Junior Partner" said the SENIOR
Salesman, when the party was IN posi'ion'
facing him.
'sBrother Senior Salesman"
1--WE have investigated the robbery, as you
directed, and have arrested and brougnt PC J,
fore you the thief But he denies the cnarge.
"He must be guilty, for no otner pers stsa
was near the safe at the time' sa'u 'Ae
Prisoner, what is your name, in full! De
manded the Junior, with terrible sSeT ns
"Brindley Smith Lggford," replied bry IAN
before the candidate in the black cap hau
time to say 'Isham Bush.
"Brindley Smith Liggford, you are accused !
of stealing ten dollars from your empioySEis:,
continued the Junior Partner, with luoiciai
dignity and gravity.
dissertation on the sin of stealing and It's
consequences; but as it was rather long tne
officers had decided to omit it on the present
occasion on account of the number OF candl
dates to be initiated :.
"You will be fairly tried, and if found
guilty. YOU will be sent to the House or -Cor
rection for six months Your reputation VIII
be blasted, your character ruined, and your
self. hut upon all the members of Nthe fam
lily to which you belong. You Will carry tne
stigma of guilt with you to your grave. Even 7a
if you repent and reform, the STAN OF CUNT
cannot wholly be wiped out. Brother safes
man, you will conduct the prisoner to- the
Right Worthy Senior Partner, tor trial.
The procession marched to the head OF the
hall, and halted before the presiding officer.
The Messenger gave the usual thiee raps Oh
the floor with his wand.
"Who comes here? Whom have you brought
hither?" asked the Senior Partner.
"Brindley Smith Liggford, who is charged
with stealing ten dollars from the SAFE, re-
piled the Senior Salesman,
"He denies the charge but no other, per-
son could have taken the money said the
aBrindley Smith Eggford, you are accused
of stealing ten dollars from the safe Of the
firm" said the Senior Partner, with fearful
severity "Are you guilty or not guilty."
Bryan, in a low tone, told the candidate to
say mot guilty" Bush accordingly pleaded
"You shall be fairly tried, Brindley Smith
Liggford, for if convicted, The consequences
will be terrible to you, and hardly less SO to
the members of your family. Brother Senior
Salesman, has the prisoner been seaT rInt
replied the Senior.
kBrother Junior Salesman, why was not The
prisoner searched in the store% asked the
chief, astonished at the neglect.
Because it is custom IN our order that
the prisoner be searched in the presence OF
the Right Worthy Senior Partner and others
in the lodge, that his guilt may, be clearly
shown to al, answered the official addressed.
Brethren it is my order that the -priso-
ner be searched at once said the Senior
Partner, in very loud and impressive tone.
Suddenly, all present in the room rushed
upon the unfortunate prisoner and proceed
ed to search him. They tumblcd him about
rather rudeiy, and shook him UP in very
decided MANNER in spite of the admonition
beforehand An engaged in this foolery ex-
cept the two Partners.
While it was in progress, the Junior Part
ner walked to position in front Of his chair,
with couple Of imitation bank-bills in his
After the persecution of the candidate had
continued for half minute ter, Of m, more, the
Junior Partner art e gave CAV aoar tremendous stamp
Hold! stop! order!" he shouted, at the
top of his lungs.
An the members except the Messenger re-
tired to their seats, and everything was as
silent and orderly as though there had been
no disturbance :, :,
Junior Partner. Il have just discovered that
fhe missioner is our friend and brother, lsham
Rush. who would rather die than steal. He
is not Brindley Smith Lggford."
Fright Worthy Senior Partner" said the
II beg pardon of you and of tue newcomer.
The two bills were dropped on the floor, and
/ have just found them. was very care
AT Al this moment the Messenger went up be-
hind the candidate, and whiskef the black
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