Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-10-27


with the Courier"
Before leaving Mr.. Graham's Office
Davis Parker gave the older lawyer
a still more severe shock by remark
ing: you have been publishing a num-
Der Of defamatory articles for over a
sure you know you have already laid
yourself liable to suit for libel.
| However, Mr.. Nelson will pay no at
tention to what has already been print
ed in your newspaper, but If you men,
ton him again in any such way he has
ordered me to begin suit for dam
ages Immediately"
At conference Of Bud McCrea's
friends, which was held that evening
in the Courier Office, the sudden turn
Of affairs was discussed by the discour
aged conspirators.
II thought we had that - fellow,
Nelson, fixed," exclaimed McCrea with
! an oath.
One of the councilmen of the city
was present and he Informed them that
a reform ticket had already been agreed
on by the "Rutledge crowd" as he
called the reformers.
81 heard about that" said Roland
Gregory. II understand they have put
up Edgar Princes name for mayor, and
George Caldwell, DR.. Gracely and Mr..
Cameron have been picked out for coun-
eilmen. Think of it?''
Bud McCrea frowned darkly as he
heard these names spoken which he
| we'll knew BODIED no good to his en-
pire in Bronson.
THAT fellow, Nelson, - him, is at
the bottom Of it all. He Is worse than
the preachers. Can't we make away
with him?'
"You are right, McCrea," chimed in
Roland Gregory. IF got a good
chance l would like to rid our CON-
munity of that fellow myself"
"Who is this fellow, NelsonT asked
McCrea.
Mr.. Graham told the history Of Reg
inald as far as he knew it, speaking
of the letter which he had received
from London short time before.
Il am convinced there is something
in his record in England, If we can get
hold Of it, which will enable US to
hurl him out of our community" said
Mr.. Graham earnestly. LET US keep
quiet for few weeks and I will in
vestigate."
Altogether innocent of the further ef-
forts which were being made to dis
credit and ruin him, Reginald Nelson
was working like Trojan getting his
new publishing plant in order. For
tunately few days befone the visit of
Joy Graham to the Derwent farm the
foreman Of the Courier had resigned,
being unable to endure the insolence
Of Ned Rowlands. Reginald Nelson
found him packing his household goods
and getting ready to leave Bronson
for Grand Rapids, where he had been
offered a minor position in one of the
printing offices. 1t did not take much
persuasion on Reginald's part to con.
that it was to his interest to remain
in Bronson.
"Where did the fellow get his mon
cyl" asked Roland Gregory Of bis pros
pective father-in-law one day as thu
two men were talking in the Graham
home.
Joy Graham listened attentively t.
the conversation Of her future hus
band and her father.
Il am unable to find out who is back
ing him financially, but expect it Il
Edgar Prince. Prince will be support
ed for mayor by this new sheet"
II think Bronson is arousing itsel
to be worthy Of its high place in south
ern Michigan" answered the girl brave
ly. 1.-THE reforms which Edgar Primo,
and his friends are fighting for meal
the redemption of our city from socia
paganism."
Hush, daughter" responded M,
Graham.
IF you want to enter politics, Joy,
said Roland laughingly, you will hav
an opportunity this fall. Your fathe
is to run for mayor against Edga
Prince" The news that Mr.. Graham Q
the law firm of Millman & Graha1
had accepted the nomination for may
or from the hands Of McCrea and hi
friends brought much Joy to Bronson
underworld.
The Edgar Prince faction suffere
the disadvantage Of being without
} newspaper, while the Courier in ever
possible way hurled abuse and scor
4 at the Missionaries"
when can you issue the first nun
Der Of the Tribune asked Edgs
: Prince anxiously.
t Il am planning to bring out the fir
r number on Oct. l." answered Reginal
+ promptly. THAT will give us over
month In which to enlighten the pc
: pie of Bronson in regard to some thinf
;, which ought to be known, and l ha,
n no fears about the result"
r "The new editor Of the Courier is q
J. able fellow" responded Mr.. Prime
land can see that he is influenci1
: some of our business men to favor tt
e wide open policy"
v Come into our pressroom and S,
j. the new machinery which we are i
8 stalling," said Reginald, and he US
d cred Edgar Prince into his plant.
Al Il have been thinking" said Res
maid slowly, that it would be an a
II antage If we could erect our ov
le building for the Tribune and plan
10 enter it next spring. If we could b
gin the erection at once it would gi,
n the paper better standing in the col