Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-21

genius, merely CluSiS' ~ iiii'''S u'sAA"''
esty requiring the direction of no com
manding intellect, needing nothing but
the will to debauch others honor. ut
Is the case of government by individu
al craft and greed against government
by the law that is the expression OF
the moral sense Of the people," he said.
and sat down. The audience stirred
uneasiH. Murchell smiled grimly.
The voice Of the judge was cold and
even. devoid Of emotion. as he began
to instruct the jury. Critical listeners
observed that his charge favored the
defendant rather more strongly than
the evidence seemed to require. They
attributed 1t to his anxiety not to be
biased by the fact that the district at
torney was his son. Judge Dunmeade
was said to possess an admirably judi.
cial temperament. The jury. impor.
family led by the fat baiilff, filed out OF
the courtroom. There were no other
cases on the days list, and the judge
stalkcd down from the bench to await
the verdict in his chambers. Jcnn
went to his Office Senator Murcheli
and Whittredge conducted the droop-
ing Sheehan to the witness room away
from the curious eyes Of the crowd.
. Most of the spectators waited to see
the end Of the drama.
A half hour later the buzz Of CONVEX
satfon suddenly ceased The judge was
returning to the bench. Sheehan, with
Whittredge and Murchell, took his
seat by the table,: They were fol-
lowed by John. Then the jury filed
back into the box.
Gentlemen Of the jury, hearken to
your verdict as the court hath recorded
1t. You find the defendant guilty as
indicted. And so say you all?'' said
the clerk. . q
The jurors nodded. Sheehan fell
back in his chair with an audible
groan. Two big tears coursed ludi-
crously down his fat cheeks. But nc
body laughed. He plucked anxiousl3
at MurchelFs sleeve.
"Have got to go to jail?" he whim
pered. 'ap
Murcheli drew away from the touch.
"Not unless our friend Whittredge has
forgotten how to delay Justice
The jury was discharged. Whit
tredge informed the court that the de-
Tense would move for new trial, bail
was renewed, and the court was ad-
journed The audience slowly made
its way out into the square. where lit
tie knots Of noisy, excited men gath
cred.
John saw Sheehan standing forlornly
by the table. The big. ponderous figure
with the misery shining out of its eyes
seemed very pathetic. And. after all
Sheehan was the worst victim of the
system. Impulsively John went over
to him. Sheehan suddenly seized one
of Johns hands in both his own.
Johnny. can't you get me out of this
let me off? I'll get out Of here-never
90 into politics again. so help me-"
Johns heart gave him n wrench as
Sheehan," he replied honestly. But
you're out Of my hands now"
IIe turned away sadly. no sense OF
triumph in his victory.
When he appeared at the door OF the
courthouse some one raised cheer. Ii
passed along from group to group. I'M
til all in the square had joined in
short. sharp salute. 1t was not al hys-
terical demonstration. but unusual for
calm, self contained New Chelsea. 1t
lasted only few seconds.
.'Youur man" said Senator Murchcil,
''enioy this moment. 1t won't last
long. You are at your apcE-you are
hero among your ncighhors. Ent
they are CHEERING you. not what sou
said
"Not me. but what ] said. They see
a principle"
you're not the first man who has
held that dclusion-to his sorrow"
(To be Continued)