Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-19
BY ANNIE HINRICHSEN

WE'VE got the story-caught Beldle-facts,
the office of the managing editor slammed the door
behind him. and waved handful of papers. Look at
it, Northrup! Look at it! Confession of a man he
bought. Affidavits-the whole blessed, beautiful,
scandalous story substantiated by facts!'
The chief caught the papers from his hand and read
rapidly through them. "Wel, III be banked" He
laid the papers on his desk and reread them "Who
brought in this story?"
THAT freak Office boy we had last week."
The chief brought both fists down clenched upon the
papers, "An office boy!" he shouted. IAN office boy!
And you, newspaper bring facts the drivel
of a red-headed street urchin! Do you make
the little hobo city edltor?'
"He is in the outer room. II send him IN and you
can offer him the job.
you're the Office boy!" exclaimed the chief In
stinctively he glanced at the mans hands. He knew
them.
The young man, slender and boyish, keen eyed and
firm Tipped looked straight into the eyes of the editor
Il am, MIR. Northrup. l also the man you threw
out of your office month ago because he had the
temerty to ask for position the biggest paper IN
the sI city" 49,, .,. 4oa o..oo o,,;.ou
dramatic critic, beauty specialist"
II asked for a chance make good on the local page.
You told that looked like man who could do just
thing with a newspaper, it in the street.
intended to show YOU whether not could do any
thing | took your office boys place because wanted
to learn the inner workings of your office. found out
that the story you most wanted and could not get was
one on Beddle What do you think of the one I've
brought your
where did you get it?"
an Exton."
The editor pointed to a chair beside his desk. Twill
you sit down. he said, "and tell me how you got it,?
The boy sat down. Il born and raised in Ex-
ton"
The editor looked up quickly His eyes turned to the
picture on the wall The boys eyes followed the editors
to the picture.
II was bonn and raised in Exton," he repeated. Il
know their county politics, and | know the personal
weaknesses of the people, Last year Bedde had lot of
opposition for denomination He nominated in a
delegate convention by vote, that of Nathan Hanm.
| believed Hamm had sold his vote to Beddle but
could prove it until Hamm got mad at Bedde and
told He is angry that he is trying to ruin Bedde by
exposing some of his political tricks grin relaxed
the set muscles about the young mans mouth. He
thinks Beddle stole his COW, and he wants to get even
at isn't possible that Beddle stole COW
"Hamm woke up morning to find his one grand,
idozed COW gone, lantern that he thinks is BeddleS
the manger the cows the bridge between the
two FARMS The disappearance occurred last Saturday
night when Beddle home from the capital for his
usual Sunday visit. Hamm accused Beddle, who has
always coveted the cow and demanded his property.
Bedde denied the theft. The COW is still undiscovered,
and Harnm is wreaking his wrath on Beddle
"There is Hamms affidavit that Bedde gave him five
hundred dollars for his vote in the Conventlon also
adavits from merchants in Exton that Hamm, the day
after Beddles nomination, paid number OF old bills
the first time in his lazy life that he did such
thing.
"Beddles reputation for sanctity and clean politics
will receive terrific whack when the public learns the
methods he used to his last nomination. Ii you
run this story tomorrow Beddle and the he adj
vocates will be hooted out of the legislature
all run it. The COW"
"She is comfortable and happy. Tonight she will
return the Hamm she'd She s-she is in my fathers
barn. a half-mile from the Hamm and Beddle places
For long moment the editor stared at the young