Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-08

IT hAA"- Senator Auscheu apoko
With eeoytet3ea
whist q tksy want. thsaY'
= 1eat knoW. They don't know.
And % LONG o. they don't know" Muir.
chell said dryly. you and I. jim.
uesdn't b afrHtd."
They had reached ana 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 q battered
TN SIGN. "John Dunmeade. Attorney az
Law" Shcehan led the way inside
Through the door Of the inner room
came the unified drone Of voices. The
anteroom and waited. Ten minutes
passed Then the door opened and
John Dunmende emerged. ushering out
4 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.
will 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. Il amt
one Of them TINT believes the teller
that don't talk Is deep and wise. He
generly amt taliin' because he can't
think Of nothin to say" He paused
and continued. "Well. Mr.. District At
torney"-
Isn't that little premature" John
interrupted
For answer the Honorable Jim drew
forth from another pocket folded
newspaper. which he spread out on his
knees. Soiemnly he began to read:
I'VE should not dignity the present
rather unsettled political conditions
with the name crisis. But it Is I'M.
quesuonabiy time when our party
must inspect it's path carefully. AT
such a time 1t behooves It to choose
rs candidates only men whose fear
lessness and honesty are not open to
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 nnlne"-Sheehan's
voice rose to triumphant climax-'hfs
name has brought forth enthusiasm
wherever mentioned The entire coun'
ty wants i,iul. Ii viii have him" BE
looked up. what do you think OF
that eh2''
(Which OF yon," John asked, I'm
spired that editorisl2'
II did, answered Sheeban. ri
didn't write 1t, though" be confessed.
Don't you think" John demanded,
q little sharply. you might have asked
my consent before using my name ~
candidate? Do r understand you've
come here toto give me your consent
% runY'
I'VE came to say we'd support You.
Then let me- state the case to you
% It u. Tho state IL, pretty much
worked up overs THAT trust company
STAIR back east I'm not Sura Il
oughtn't to be worked up. either. The
farmers in this county and good
many people in Plpmville aren't very
friendly to you personally ut best In
short" he laughed '.you need some
new timber to patch up the old ship OF
state. And you thiRktI'll do"
: Sheehan turned to EX-SENATOR. Murcht.Il
Senator. let's meland you 60 right out
and resign and let Johnny here run
things. Don't you want the job?~ be
demanded of John. ~
II don't know yet. I'm thinking 1t
over. But il take It it viii BE- on
condition ~
Ion condition.
that there are No conditions. I'D
want to run my campaign and the Of.
fce according to my own notions. I'd
run 1t straight"
"Sure!' agreed Sheehan.
II really mean II. you know" John
after you. Sheehan."
This to Sheehan was humorous mat
ter. That's all right" he agreed
again. gripning III you can catch me
You think II over. Johnny. and let me
know tomorrow"
He rose. "Well. guesa | must he
goln'. Are you comm along, sena-
tori"
mot Just now. Sheehan." Senator
Murcheli answered.
"1'ii be sayin' good day. then. "
sheehan SHOOK hands with Senator
Murrhell and John md LETT.