Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-21

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planned Blackie. You used mine"
For answer to that Wallingfoed
snatched the covers from Blackie.
pulled that gentleman into the middle
OF the door and daubed his face with
latheE.
my other eye might be Jealous. but
It isn't" remarked Blackie good na-
turedly and with one eye screwed shut
rushed for the bathroom. where, with
out taking the trouble 90 remove ,his
pajamas, he plunged into Walling-
ford's half filed tub Thereupon, Aft
er clearing his eye. he proceeded to re-
move his sleeping garments.
That little affair restored Walling-
ford's equanimity perfectly, and he
hustled ahead with his shaving.
Wallingford and Blackie were both
fully dressed and In their right minds
upon the arrival Of Charley Jackson,
who had put on his laugh with his
clothes. Mr.. Jackson vociferously in
sisted that Blaclde change to white
apron and get busy, but Blackie de-
clined, with great haughtiness. and
babe both gentlemen goodby.
"Where ara you going7'' asked Wal
lingford In surprise.
ITO church. told you." retorted
Blackie. "The deep toned bells are
ringing. I cannot stay away. spurn
tho hosts Of evil. which poster me to
stay Brethren, please sing" And be
solemnly departed. looking anxiously
for any possible necks of dust upon
his silk hat
well, the polls are closed.' regret
fully announced Jackson. "Collop and
phoned to you, and enough opposition
has developed to put the breaks on a
cyclone. I paid three dry goods bills
at tho same store with that $1,000 or
I'd give 1t back"
III you succeeded in that on Sunday
morning you're entitled to the reward, -
returned Wallingford, with laugh, re.
fusing the two $5O0s which the other
reluctantly profrered him. You acted
in good faith, Jackson"
"Thanksr' exclaimed Jackson in as
Constituent, stufmng the bills hastily
back into his pocket and laughing
heartily with both cheeks. Il wish
you'd tell me how you get these"
II have . friend who works in the
mint explained Wallingford suavely.
I'm rather glad this deal is of any
how. hope you fare better in your
county courthouse scheme than we did
in the park thing"
Mr.. jackson stopped laughing "There
are all sorts Of rumors about that
courthouse" he declared earnestly.
They're all alike" Wallingford re-
joined. feeling sure Of his ground.
1.-The only difference in the rumOrs Is
in the name of the alderman who is to
be the goat and buy 1T In his own
name and turn it into . restaurant,
with beer hall and dance hall attach
ments. The tide Of the rumors seems
to set strongest In the direction Of
Charley Jackson"
II wish it would stay there" con-
fessed Mr.. Jackson. Courthouse
square is the SWEETEST location in this
town for free and easy joint under
friendly police suspicion
'.That listens very musically." ac-
knowledeed Wallinsford. "Why don't
you grab it?"
Nobody dares." regretted Mr.. Jack
son. III we could put the thing OF
till after the campaign 1t would be all
right, but the church element in this
town Is 50 strong that a mere little
thing like turning the courthouse into
Z human pickle factory might swing
the campaign"
II don't see who that would hurt"
objected Wallingford. you all stay In
year after year, no matter which way
the election goes"
'3It's 4 point of honor" explained Mr..
Jackson promptly. "Everybody's fussy
about being on the winning side, like
quitting with the most chips in par
lor poker game where the white ones
are sold by the pound"
'1Why don't you get stranger to
buy it for your
Where would you md stranger
who would submit to being chained to
the door till after the campaign is
overt" demanded Jackson YEARLY.
SHOW me that stranger and I'll slip
him this thousand.
.Pass Il over" invited wallingford.
II spoke too quick hedged Jack
son, pressing his hand over his pocket
"I'd rather arrange 70 hand over ten
thousand out OF the purchase price Of
the courthouse. Besides that, you know,
Wallingford, the stranger oughtn't to
b too strange.''
There's no danger Wallingford re-
assured him. "I'li do 1t for you" and
he was very careless about 1t. you
furnish me the money to bid in the
property for you and I'll give you q
secret bill of sale for It. You can 90
right ahead with your alterations in my
name II you like. When the campaign
II over III transfer the deed to any
name you say. II tried to sell the
property the sale would have to be
recorded and your bill Of sale would
invalidate T."
That's very kind Of you" asserted
Mr. Jackson ssbuk you're not WORKING