The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-07

know 1t, but there's no doubt about It.
Sanger was very frank He Informed
me that he and his fellow investors
intend to break with you openly and
finally and to select the next governor.
legislature and senator. He came to
propose that join with them. He
held out big inducements He offered
to contribute to my campaign fund:
also to place the next governorship un-
der my control and to put me at the
head OF the new state organization,
| subject to certain limitations OF
course
~ told him that proposed to line
up with you" Bob paused. looking at
thu others inquiringly. .
II suppose you didn't leave your cam
paign merely to tell US this" Murchell
said
mo. AS told Sanger, choose to
Join you people. But. Of course. my
doing so depends upon certain condi-
lions. must name the next candi-
date for governor" Bob said coolly
"That." Murchell said decidedly. I'VE
can't consent to unless your candidate
meets with our approval. Have you
some one in particular in mindY'
Eyes: Remington"
"Paul Remington" Dunmeade ex-
claimed Il had Suspected He
paused,
His ambition must fly high" Muir
chell said. looking at Bob in surprise
mo. He knows nothing Of the OBJ
ject Of this visit. don't suppose he
has even thought Of himself in con-
nection with the next governorship."
"Nor am prepared for the sugges-
ton Murchell said thoughtfully.
"Can he be elected?"
"He stands as good a chance as any
one we could pick. He's the most
popular man in the Steel City. He
has q clean personal record He's well
and favorably known over the state.
He has spoken in every county. He's
q good campaigner. and his youth Is
In his favor"
'"Then can we trust him." Murchell
demanded, looking at Bob keenly
Eyes, Bob answered firmly. almost
too firmly, Murchell thought.
"Well," Murchell said slowly. you
may be right; but. frankly, while l
like and admire Remington. l haven't
absolute confidence In him. He's bril-
hant and enthusiastic. but he lacks
stability of character. and doubt if
he really has Il high conception Of po-
litical responsibility. The next gov
ernor will have need of these quail
ties, as the present governor has had
need Of them" He laid his hand
kindly on Dunmeade's arm.
IF we choose him III be back Of
him." Bob said. meeting Murchelrs
glance steadily. "And-l know him
better than you do-if think there
ever is or can be the least doubt as to
his good faith or nerve / will with
draw my request"
+ The governor reached his hand
across the table to Bob. Your word
Is good enough for me-"
For an hour they discussed the mat
ter in detail. Bob remaining very firm
In his demand. At last Murchelps
consent was won.
'"Then it's settled he said. LET us
hope we never regret it."
"You will never regret it. Mr.. Muir
chell." Bob replied earnestly. If
should change my mind about Reming-
ton I'll support whomever you choose"
"Do you really believe there is any
chance of your changing your mindr'
II hope not" Bob answered quickly.
I'm the meantime, gentlemen. be so
kind as to keep this quiet for the pres
ent. prefer that Remington shouldn't
hear of it at once"
"You have no objections to my wife
knowing, hope" said Dunmeade. II
have no secrets from her. you know"
mo But please see to 1t that Mrs.
Gilbert knows nothing about it-espe-
cially Mrs. Gilbert" Bob added en-
Dhatically