Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-13

new candidate was promptly introduce
ca 10 his supporters. whom he certain
| ly found somewhat uueer-lookinr
crowd. but whose unconditional prom-
ises and fine sentiments were beyond
| criticism.
Maloney undertook that under Johns
leadership every joint and dive In tho
city would be closed. every bad man
hunted out. and every CRATER dis
| missed!
You understand of course Mr. Bur-
ton" he went on, pressing the tins
of his fat fingers together, and purs-
ing his sensual lips In an expression
of much gravity" we rcformers arc
usually poor men. 4 fight like this
cannot be conducted without consid-
cradle expense, and ought to tell you
here and now that YOU mustn't know
just how all the moneys expended.
Will YOU start our fund with a'checll 30
Certainly" agreed John. For how
much"
"Oh. to begin with, say $4,000"
John was Somewhat taken aback
when the amount was named, but Ma
loney was Il cold blooded proposition
if ever there was one. and mot the
younger mans glance without finch
ing.
II like p square deal. Mr.. Burton"
he said. Ten thousand dollars may
sound n lot. but 1t will cost you moro
than that to run for Mayor OF this
city. But It's worth IT.! My God. It's
worth IT,"
John laughed carelessly
IL had no idea that the reform move
ment would prove so EXPENSIVE he
said. You gentlemen must pardon
my ignorance In such matters"
Without another word OF protest he
took out his checkbook and sat down
at the table. Maloney. In his own
phrase, never batted an eyclid." but
two of the gang were so overcome with
emotion that they had to leave the
room hastily.
a little later Maloney and Parkins
were about to escort their dupe to his
waiting car. when a tough-lookinE
person appeared In the outer office and
asked the girl IL she was Miss Jane
Carter.
Yes" she said. What is it,"
The man seemed to bethink him
self, and took off greasy cap. bue
only to secure note hidden therein.
It was addressed to the girl in her
brothers. handwriting. She read It.
uttered a heart-broken cry. and fell
back In her chair.
At that moment the three men |
came from the inner office, and were
naturally concerned at the girls mani |
fest distress. Parkins. sharp-eyed as
a ferret, saw the note, which was
written In pencil on a scrap of soiled
paper He picked 1t up and did not
scruple to read II. It RAM
Dear Jane.-l am in the Mulberry
Street Jail. and it's frame-up See
if you can't get me a lawyer.
Your loving brother.
JIM"
Parkins gave the unhappy girl a
quick and speculative glance. Then
he laid a hand gently on her shoulder.
Don't you worry about this Jane"
he said quietly. I'll get your brother
out in less than no time you are
naturally upset. you had better go
home for the rest Of the day"
lie did not even wait for a word Of
gratitude. but hurried away as though
eager to effect the young reprobatcs
release. John offered to take the girl
home in his car, and the stout Maloncy
himself hustled forward with her hat
and coat
The scene was quite touching. Here.
at least. was an suspicious beginning
for mayoral candidates struggle
against evil! John WAS frankly
pleased with the firm of Maloney e
Parklns. and deeply interested in their
pretty stenographer.