Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-02-15

| h''tt> AN hut'- E,t'ir Linn from EettlE
tt"r CiIr>ty. G%t.>S be waited about
hTIf Au h"ur and then got up Pre-
d seat tIy rutHl'i!IEeEtS 70 Senator Shet-
! han. h' >:ry> to he boy. and tell him
to 80 10 the devil and learn how to
keei' IDS appDintmemts,' and left. Long
about ) O'Clock | >trolied out and gets
his message Steehan paused long
enough to slap his thigh resouudingly
lies AL right. Amt any one told me
10 go to the devil for some time He'll
be worth 800 extra majority-to the
whole ticket"
IF be II take the nOmina ton"
Take il? or course he'll take IT.
Amt there $500 u year In it for him
And mebby when his terms ended be
might 30 to the legislature as repre-
sentative"
OR state senatorT'
Sheehan griuncd Say. do l 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 complainingIy. "one
trust company went up and the cashier
shot itself. Amt business good?
Amt the organization given them good
government" he demanded
1T has" Senator Murchell spoke
with conviction
What do they want. them
Il d"nt kNw. They don't know.
And rs long ~ they don't know" Muir
chrlI said dryly. you and |. 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 n frame. two room shack
by the door Of which hung u battered
tin. sign. John Dunmeade. Attorney at
Law" Sheehan led the way inside
Through the door Of the inner room
came the muttied 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 ont
a big bearded farmer. When the ell
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. gentlemen?"
They took seats around the old
time stained mahogany table.
Well" Dunmeade's look addressed
the remark to Senator Murchell.
The senator smiled slightly. I'm
here only, as an honorary vice presi-
dent. Ask 'Sheehan. He likes to talk"
Sure Sheehan grinned. II amt
one Of them that believes the Teller
that don't talk is deep and wise. He
gener'ly amt talkin' because he can't
think of nothin to say: He paused
and continued Well; nr' District At
Isn't that a l little prsmature?" John
Interrupted. , -,
For answer the Hon orabIe Jim drew
forth from another pocket folded
newspaper. which he, spread out on his
knees, Solemnly he began to read:
I'VE should not dignity the present
rather unsettled political conditions
with the name crisis. But It is un-
questionabty time when our party
must inspect its path carefully. At
such time it behooves 1t to choose
as candidates only men whose fear
iessness and honesty are not open to
question. Benton county has this fall
to fill the important office Of district
attorney. OF all those mentioned for
this post we know of none who SO
we'll fills the bill as, John Dunmeade.
the popular and brilliant young lawyer
Of New Chelsea. His name"-Sheehan'
voice rose to u triumphant climax-''his
name has brought forth enthusiasm
wherever mentioned The entire coun-
ty wants him. 1t will have him." He
looked up. What do you think Of
that, eh?
Which Of you."; John asked. lin
spired that editorialT'
Il did" answered Sheehan. Il
didn't write it. though" he confessed
Don't you think" John demanded,
a little sharply, ''you might. have asked
my consent before using my name as n
candidate? Do | understand you've
come here toto give me your consent
to run?"
I'VE came to say we'd support you"
Then let me state the case to you
as it Is. The state is pretty much
worked up over that trust company
affair back east I'm not sure it
oughtn't to be worked up, either The
farmers in this county and a good
many people in PIumvilIe aren't very
friendly to you personally ut best. In
short" be laughed. you need some
new timber to patch up the old ship Of
state And you think I'll do"
Sheehun turned to Senator Murchell
Senator. let's me and You so right out
and resign and let Johnny here run
things Don't you want the job" be
demanded OF John.
Il don't know yet. I'm thinking It
over. But II take 1t 1t will be on