The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-01-11

thought it'd DO him good 10 cool his
heels awhile keep him from gettin
too cheSty. Guess he waited about
half an hour and then got up Pre-
sent my compliments TO Senator Shee-
han he says to the boy. and tell him
to 20 10 the devil and learn how To
keep his appointments. and left Long
about 3 O'Clock | stTolled out and gets
his message" Sheehan paused long
enough to slap his thigh resoundingly.
Hes all right Amt any one told me
to 20 to the devil for some time He'll
be worth 500 extra majority-to the
whole ticket"
IF he'll take the nomination"
Take it: OF course he'll take it.
Amt there $500 a year in it for him?
And mebby when his terms ended he
might go TO the legislature as repre-
sentative
"Or state senatorF''
Sheehan grinned. Say. do l look
like | was on my way to the bone
yard?"
He became serious. What's the
matter with the people. anyhow? Rails
in Cain all over the state-just be-
cause" be 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 MurcheH spoke
with conviction
What do they want. then?"
And as long as they don't know" Mur
chell said dryly. you and |. linn
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 frame. two room shack
by the door of which hung u battered
tin sign. "Iohn Dunmeade. Attorney at
Law Sheehan led the way inside
Through the door of the inner room
came the muffied 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 out
a big bearded farmer When the eli
ent had left the young lawyer turned
to his callers and shook hands warmly
F. with Murchel and hastily with Shee
han.
''WilI you step inside, gentlemen?
They took seats around the old,
time stained mahogany table.
"WeH?" Dunmeade's look addressed
the remark 20 Senator Murcheli.
The senator smiled slightly I'm
here only as an honorary vice presi-
dent, Ask Sheehan He likes to talk
Sure" Sheehan grinned u amt
one of them that believes the feller
that don't talk is deep and wise. He
generly amt talkin' 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 ont on his
knees SOlcmnly he began TO read:
I'VE should not dignity the present
rather unsettled political conditions
with the name crisis But it is an
,
must INSPECT its path carefully At
such time it behooves it to choose
as candidates only men whose fear
leSSness 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 50
we'll fills the bill rs John Dunmeade,
the popular and brilliant young lawyer
of New Chelsea His -Sheehan's
voice rose to Il 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. ehT
Which of you" John asked, "in-
spired that editorial?"
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 a
candidate? Do | understand you've
come here toto give me your consent
to rum
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 Plumville aren't very
friendly to you personally at best. In
short be laughed. you need some
new timber to patch up the old ship Of
state. And you think III do.
Sheehan turned TO Senator Murchel
Senator. let's me and you go right out
and resign and let Johnny here run
| things Don't you want the jobE' he
demanded of John.
II don't know yet. I'm thinking it
over. But if l take it it viii be on
condition.
"On condition.
that there are no conditions. I'd
want TO run my campaign and the of
fee according to my own notions. I'd
| run it straight"
"Sure!" agreed Sheehan.
Il really mean it. you know" John
insisted Il might even have to get
| after you. Sbeehan.
| This to SheehaD was humorous mat
| ter That's all right" he agreed
again. grinning. If you can catch me
| You think it over. Johnny, and let me