New Ulm review., 1912-11-20

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Tuesday at 2 o'clock sharp. Guess be
knew what for, He came. all right. I
thought It'd do him good to cool his
heels awhile keep him from gettin'
too chesty. Guess he waited about
half an hour and then got up Pre-
sent my compliments to Senator Shee.
han. he says to the boy. and tell him
to go to the devil and learn how to
keep his appointments and left. Long
about 3 o'clock | strolled out ana gets
his message" Sheehan paused long
enough to slap his thigh resoundinglv.
Hes all right Amt any one told me
to 80 to the devil for some time. He'll
be worth 500 extra majority-to the
whole ticket"
"lf he'll tn ke the nomina tion."
Take 1t: OF course he'll take It.
Amt there $1,000 n year in 1t for him?
And mebby when his terms ended he
might go to the legislature as repre-
sentative"
'Or state senator?"
Sheehan grinncd. Say, do look
like was on my way to the bone
yard?"
He became serious. Whats the
matter with the people, anyhow? Rails
in Cain all over the state-just be-
cause" he added complainingly. zone
trust company went up and the cashier
shot itself. Amt business good?
Amt the organization given them good
governments" he demanded.
1T has" Senator Murchel spoke
with conviction
what do they want. thenY'
II don't know. They don't know.
And as long as they don't know" Muir.
cheIl said dryly, you and 1. Jim.
needn't be afraid"
They had reached and turned the
corner of the street that bounds the
courthouse square on the north They
stopped at frame. two room shack
BY the door Of which hung battered
tin sign. "JOhn Dunmeade. Attorney at
Law" Shpehan led the way inside
Through the door of the inner room
came the muffIed drone of voices. The
two men seated themselves in the
anteroom and waited. Ten minutes
passed. Then the door opened and
John Dunmeade emerged, ushering out
q big. bearded farmer When the cli-
ent had left the young lawyer turned
to his callers and shook hands. warmly
with Murchell and hastily with Shee-
han.
Twill you step inside, gentlemenT"
I They took seats around the old.
time stained mahogany table.
-"Well?" Dunmeades look addressed
the remark to Senator Murchell.
) The senator smiled slightly. I'm
here only Us an honorary vice presi.
Cent Ask Sheehan. He likes to talk"
Sure" Sheehan grinned. Il amt
one of them that believes the feller
that don't talk is deep and wise. He
gener'ly ain't talkin' because he can't
think of nothin to say" He paused
and continued. well. Mr.. District At.
torney"- s
Isn't that a little prematurer John
interrupted.
For answer the Honorable Jim drew
forth from another pocket "A folded
which he spread out on his
knees Solcmnly he began to read:
I'VE should not dignity the present
rather unsettled political conditions
with the name crisis. But 1t is un
questionably a time when our party
must inspect its path carefully. At
such a time it behooves 1t to choose
as candidates only men whose fear
essness and honesty are not open to
question Benton county has this fall
70 fill the important office of district
attorney. Of all those mentioned for
his post we know of none who 80
vel! fills the bill as John Dunmeade.
he popular and brilliant young lawyer
II New Chelsea. His name"- Sheehan's
7oice rose to triumphant climax-"his
lame has brought forth enthusiasm
wherever mentioned. The entire coun-
y wants him. 1t will have him." He
ooked up. what do you think of
hat. Ell?
(which OF you" John asked, lin
pired that editorial?'
II did," answered Sheehan. Il
lidn't write 1t. though" be confessed.
Don't you think" John demanded.
little sharply. ''you might have asked
ny consent before using my name as a
andidate7 Do understand you've
ONE here toto give me your consent
0 rum"
I'VE came to say we'd support you.
'Then let me state the case to you
. 1t Is. The state Is pretty much
worked up over that trust company
ffair back east tim not sure It
ughtn't to be worked up, either. The
armers In this county and good
many people in Plumville aren't very
riendly to you personally at best In
hort" be laughed. you need some
ew timber to patch up the old ship of
tate. And you think I'll do"
Sheehan turned to Senator Murcheli
Senator. let's me and you go right out
nd resign and let Johnny here run
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