Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-30
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Copyright by the Bebbs
fEkBERT VDIJ1CK Merrill

SEVERAL water SlO0 C00TdCCe1S DelOQ&.
ing in New Jersey way to the Cap
tain Harrod class. The man with the
books seemed tired with his burden
and was using occasional strong words.
"Set down, set down your honorable
load" said Craighead, 'if honor may
be harried with curse. Fellow citi-
zens, we are delighted with what we
have seen Of your little city. The cli-
mate is lovely, the air fresh and the
you call 1tY'
Carson drew Craighead aside and
suggested dry clothes.
"Be silent, sirrah," cried Craighead,
land do as you are bid! Friends, the
performance in the big tent is about
to open. This, Mr.. Van Brunt, is one
of the principals"
| "Of age, see," said Mr.. Van Brunt,
looking at Carson. IT guess It's all
right. An where's the other party?'
A maid who had devoted herself to
Virginia replied that Miss Suarez was
quite able to see people.
Come, Mr.. Van Brunt," said Craig
head, "and view the precious remains"
/; Craighe;d entered at Virginias "Come
! in," but Mr.. Van Brunt went no far
/ Their than to insert half his body and
all his head in the room and look
searchingly at Miss Suarez.
"Of course" said he, you're over
eighteen?"
Considerably" said Virginia. "but''-
Mr.. Van Brunt had vanished. Craig
head gazed solemnly at Virginia and
spoke sepulchrally.
"These," said he, ''are some of the
local forms Of the initiation. Be ohe-
dent and thou shalt prosper. Don't
"What does this foolery mean? ask
ed Carson as Craighead emerged into
the parlor, where Mr.. Van Brunt was
engaged in filing up blanks and tear
ing them out Of the big check book.
"Foolery?" said Craighead. PRO
fame not the sacred mysteries Of Eleu-
sis! Don't get cynical or funny. You
are not very important person here.
Friends, fellow citizens, Jerseymen,
lend me your ears. We have met for
certain reasons connected with the vi
tai statistics Of our common country
to originate an epithet. Two problems
look the American people in the face
and gnash their problematical teeth
and snort. What are they? My friend
the doctor, who has returned with
healing in his fms, and our reverend
friend in the waders can bear wit
| ness from their reduced perquisites
that I speak sooth when I say that
+ these portentous national dangers lie
in cehbacy. have made a speciality
of it."
"Hoorayw shouted the captain Of
the life saving crew.
"My honorable and gallant friend"
said Craighead, indicating the captain,
"hath a Smith college pin on his serv-
ice shirt. It's not to thee, o potential
benedict, that speak! We are here
to call not the inoculated, but the hith-
erto immune, to repentance. Fellow
reformers, at the request Of my friend
Mr.. Carson-General Theodo' Cahson,
NJ. Al sent u motorcar for Mr.. Van
Brunt, and the county seat Of this
county, so far as the marriage records
are concerned is here. The Rev. Mr..
Coryell has kindly agreed to perform
the ceremony. will assume the chair
il there are no objections. I will ell
terrain motion ordering the nuptials
to proceed. I assume motion for the
regular order. Reading Of the minutes
dispensed with. All in favor Of the
marriage Of Theodore Carson and Vir-
ginia Suarez say 'Aye!"
There was swelling roar of 'ayes"
that startled Virginia into belief that
political convention was In session in
the parior. Craighead called for the
mays" with no response.
"It is q vote" said hf-"unanimous-
ly! congra tulate you in this har-
mony! 1t augurs well for successful
campaign and triumphant election.
VIII some one volunteer to play the
wedding march? Thank you, SIR"
This to the captain of the life savers,
who seated himself on a piano stool
and ran his hands over the keys.
"And now, general" said Craighead
to Carson, ''all is ready. The statutes
in such case made and provided are
all fulfilled. Bring out the bride and
let the rapture culminate!"
'Craighead," said Carson, "come out
side and I'll break every bone in your
bodyw
No one heard this but Craighead, and
be received the announcement with the
suavest Of bows and q withdrawal
with Carson on his arm.
"Just little delay" said he to Mr..
Coryel1. "You know how it is-last
kisses Of bridesmaids-veil askew-
rubbish-but we must wait"
Mr.. Coryell, with Craighead's money
in his pocket, sufficient in amount to
pay the entire expenses Of his vacation
study of Atlantic gasteropods, waited
smilingly, rubbing his hands. Mr.. Van
Brunt lighted cigar and looked Of
fic1ally grave. Carson seized Craig.
head by the throat in the privacy OF
the kitchen.
what do you meant" he snarled.
"What insane thing is this?"
Explanations" said Craighead, ex.
Treating his throat, ''are uncalled for.
it seemeth to me, but il given require
the use Of the tracha. Alive done did
what you done tole me, bossr'
'sW1tat do you mean"
CarSon stood before CTaighead with