Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-07

or reform. He had an extra large edi-
ton Of that days paper printed. but
after Allan Rutledge's speech at Bron-
son park the demand for the Courier
was SO great that the edition was soon
exhausted and the young editor had
been congratulated ON every hand.
II thought the Courier had deserted
u.s." an enthusiastic advocate of re-
form had declared to him during the
afternoon, "but your issue of today will
make the Courier the most popular
paper In all Michigan"
Encouraged by the marks of popular
approval on every hand, and deeming
that his position as editor had been as
sured by his Independence day edi-
ton, Reginald Nelson had returned to
the Courier Office In high spirits. His
interview with Ned Rowlands and the
words of Mr.. Graham had almost I'M
manned him. He could not as yet
quite understand the situation.
Il will admit the circulation Of the
paper dropped a thousand or so In the
past few weeks" said Reginald In a
perplexed tone, "but that was the re-
suit Of lack of confidence In us as
genuine friends of reform. The edition
of today has convinced the most skepti-
cal that the Courier will represent the
people. and look for an immediate
rise in the number of papers printed.
| was going to order 1000 extra copies
struck off for tomorrow"
Mr.. Graham listened impatiently I'M
til Reginald had ceased and responded
quickly, "We don't want you as our
editor day longer If the circulation
increased at once 10000 day."
In moment the whole situation be-
came plain to Reginald. The Courier
had been purchased by the enemies of
reform. His position as editor had
been given him in order to blind the
people to the fact that henceforth the
Courier was to be In the hands of these
enemies.
Reginald Nelson felt his strength re-
turning. He met the look of the law
yer fearlessly.
LET me show you something" then
went on Mr.. Graham sneeringly. He
led the way out of the Office into the
printing room. Two or three men were
already at work, and one Of them was
fixing one of the forms Of the paper for
the next day.
give Mr.. Nelson a proof Of that ar
ticle which ! wrote" ordered Mr.. Ora
ham,
The workman fastened to obey, the
lawyer being recognized as the owner
of the plant. In few minutes a
dampened "proof'' was placed in Regi-
maids hands. Read that" said the
lawyer snappingly.
In establishment the editor began to
read bitter attack on the veracity of
his Independence day exposure.
"The owners Of the Courier regret ex-
ceedingly," the article declared, "that
Independence day in Bronson was
marred with the publication of some
vile ISLANDERS against the honor Of our
fair city. The youthful editor to whom
we intrusted the paper has betrayed
his trust, but he has been summary
removed from his place as editor and
his past life Is now being investigated.
as there are some rumors of former
breaches Of trust before he came to
Bronson. He owes the Courier Pub
fishing company large sum of money
and action will be brought against him
at once in our courts. The public is
warned against him as dangerous ad-
venturer"
When Reginald Nelson had read
these words he stopped and looked up
at the lawyer with blazing eyes. "Are
you going to publish these calumnies
in the Courier?" he demanded fiercely.
"Yes, and good deal more. sir.
Wen drive you out Of Bronson in a
week" Mr.. Graham was grinding his
teeth in a rage.
Reginald Nelson looked at him for a
moment astounded, and then his own
anger overwhelmed him. He seized
the form" in which the offensive ar
ticle against himself was and swept 1t
to the floor, scattering the type In
every direction. IF you were young
er man." he shouted to Mr.. Graham,
Il would sweep this floor with you.
Infamous rascalv'
Two burly policemen appeared at
once on the scene, and the lawyer
cried: "Take the mailman out! Take
him to Jail for destruction Of property!
will file complaintp
The two policemen dashed at Regi-
maid. one selling each arm. The pow
erful Englishman struggled with his
captors. With terrific force he threw
one of them against the wall and turn
ed to attack the other, but the officer
drew his baton and as Reginald reach
ed for him he struck him a crushing
blow on the head. The young man fell
senseless on the floor.
Take him to Jail, take him to jailv
shouted Mr.. Graham. The two police
men stood silent. gazing at the pros
trate form of their antagonist. HE
has the strength Of an OK" said the
one whom Reginald had flung against
the wall, rubbing his boulder ut is
good thing you hit him with the billy
or he would have downed US both"
The policeman telephoned for the po-
lice ambulance, and In little while
Reginald was lying on cot In the
Bronson jail
1t was an hour before the injured
ex-editor revived. He opened his eyes
and gazed around him.
Where am II" he asked in amaze
ment
"In JAIL" said an attendant shortly
as he advanced to the cot He was