Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-04

all sorts Of handy lunch, liquor and
cigars. He then made little speech.
"The great Snailey cure for old age"
he advised them, was never to be ex-
plotted for profit" 1t was the insouci-
ant Hazard of the Sphere who, EN-
boldened by the comfortable good fell
lowship Of the occasion, interrupted
the speech at that point.
'T'll have to rewrite my introduction,
Mr.. Wallingford." he chimed out. "You
looked like specialist in profits to
me-"
you had my number" Wallingford
admitted. II am a highly specialized
expert In personal profits. Now, boys,
I've handed you the whole game"
Good men were to live forever now.
II the newspapers were to be believed.
Newspaper men were enjoying quiet
drink and smoke with Wallingford,
whom they were again interviewing,
when jeremiah D. Crlmper was an
nounced.
Every glad to talk with you, Mr.
Crimper. I'm sure you will excuse the
presence of my friends here. have
no secrets from them whatsoever, and
you may talk right ahead"
what practical arrangements are
you making to put this senility cure on
the marketp
"The plan Is very simple, Mr. Grim
per. The Society For the Promotion Of
the Snailey Cure For Senility, corpo-
ration not for profit, has been organ
tied, with $1.000000 capital stock, and
Its books are open for subscriptions" .
"Then," said Mr.. Crimper suddenly,
81 think may offer you subscrip-
ton"
II thank you for the offer, Mr.. Grim
per-" said Wallingford politely, "but
before accepting 1t shall be compelled
on behalf Of Mr.. Snailey's great phllan.
thropy to inquire into Mr.. Crimper him
self and his claims"
WELL" Crimper stated, ~ am here
as the representative of another"
Wallingford's face instantly hard
ened. "I'm afraid your principal will
have to present his own case" he de-
clared.
The gentleman agreed.
ITO my principal there can be no pos
sible objections upon any grounds. ]
handle his phllanthropies, and think
that his benefactions are the largest in
the world"
you don't mean Cornelius Rookie
wellr
"The same" Mr.. Crimper proudly as.
sured him. "Mr. Rockwell has had
the professor of bacteriology Of Rookie
we'll college examine into the claims Of
DR.. Snailey."
Mr.. Wallingford arose and glared
loftily down at Crimper.
There is no use In discussing the
matter, Mr.. Crimper," he said sternly.
"Mr. Rockwell must die at the hour
his Maker intended. he did not get
his great wealth honestly. Besides,
why did he not come here in person"
Mr.. Crimper made three more vain
attempts to present argument in favor
Of Cornelius Rockwell; then, with one
mighty gulp, he swallowed his chin
and went home, while the gentlemen Of
the press trod upon one anothers heels
In their frantic haste to get to their
respective papers with the tremendous
sensation.
"Cornellusr' Wallingford, who had
spent two days at the window which
overlooked the street corner, rushed
back into the study. Everybody to
your places|
There was a mad scramble, Violet
dashed up to the attic to hide; Fannie,
bewitching in nurses uniform. Slip
ped out across the side hallway and
into the wing Of the house; Onion
Jones, looking like an Easter egg, with
his totally bald head and his gaudy
buffers uniform. stalked solemnly to
the front door, while Walllngford and
Blaekie headed for the cellar.
Remember, now. Onion" admonish-
ed wallingford, you're q dummy"
Don't worry, JIM" grinned Blackie.
Cornelius Rockwell surveyed the stu
pid looking butler with impatience