Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-02-11

Billy's college career he was proud Of
the boy had not achieved his diploma
by dlshonorable means. And this mat
ter set the father to thinking After
all, was II wise to place temptation
before mere boys such as In all his own
career had never been imposed upon
himself2 He thought much on this
matter, but did not arrive at any solu-
ton of the problem.
John Atwood, soon after Bllly's re-
turn from the university, found It nee
essary to close out his business and
seek salarled position. He attribut-
ed his Ill success to his want OF educa-
ton and, finally, to having spent so
much money on putting his son through
college. Being well liked, II was sug.
gested to him by friends that IL he
would run for a lucrative office they
would give him their support. He con-
sentcd and was nominated by the best
men In the town on an independent
ticket to run against man supported
by rs corrupt gang of scoundrels M
ever remained out of Jail. From the
moment of his nomination the opposi-
ton managers decided that If he could
not be defeated by fair means he must
be by foul Certain of Atwood's sup.
porters were let into this decision.
Some of them were disposed to expect
failure.
Billy Atwood at a conference with
the manager Of daily newspaper
agreed that II given the use of its col
umns during the campaign he would
not only show up the methods Of the
opposition, but would take the respon-
sibility for doing 10 upon his own
shoulders Ho was assigned desk
In room by himself, which was used
for reception room by tho editor, no
one being able to get at that function
airy without passing through Billy's
sanetum, Here he wrote sundry arti.
cles, accusing his fathers opponent OF
such rnscally proceedings that the town
was shocked,
The managers OF the attacked candl-
date held a meeting, Mt which ways
and means for stopping the accusations
were discussed, Since they were true
aud could be proved, II was decided to
compel the accuser to Withdraw them
by an Overawing process, Jim Don
ally, one Of the most powerful Of the
henchmen. was selected TO go to the
editor Of the paper publishing the
charges and demand II retrnctlon. Jim
chose II o'clock In the morning for the
purpose and found Billy In his sanctum
writing the second article Of the cam
p6ign. He had decorated the room
with trophies he had tnken during his
college course. There were Ave cham
plon bats Of rare wood and exquisite
finish, several silver cups, wire mask,
and on each corner Of his desk was d
baseball.
where's tho edltorf" asked Mr.. Don.
ally.
What do you want TO SEQ him
about2" was Bllly's reply.
II want him to retract them lies he
wrote about the election"
II wrote them"
well, you've got TO publish retrac-
ton tomorrow morning or I'll tnke ono
out Of your hide"
''You get out Of here
Billy rose. and each stood looking
the other over aud sizing up his
chances OF victory, for It wns evident
that the matter between them would
be settled by force BiIly took mental
account Of his munitions. consisting OF
sporting prizes. bis enemy showing his
own resources by pushing bnck his
coat and fumbling at his hip. But
since his enemy made no motion 10 use
any weapon except such m nature had
provided him Donally did not 20 into
his pocket. II Is II pretty low grade OF
politics where politicians dare TO use
firearms
you have no right here, and ! give
you warning that II you don't vacate
the place I'll throw you downstairs"
an yacate the place when have
had satisfaction" said Mr. Donally
doggedly.
Billy took step forward, and his
enemy put his hand into his hip pocket
at the same time taking n step back.
ward, which carried him 10 the door
way and very near tho landing.
Billy sprnng for the man and, SHOW
ing him through the open door. sent
him down the stairway Donnlly re-
turned, holding a revolver II was
knocked out Of his hnnd by one OF the
basebnlls that had decorated Billy'a
desk. Then Billy jumped for him and
sent him downstairs again. A second
time tho henchman returned with an.
other revolver In the other hand, which
Billy eliminated with a prize bat and
for the third time tackled his opponent
This time Donally made n better
fight. graphing Billy. and the two
struggled toward the landing. There
Billy carried his man over, and both
went down the stairs. But Bllly's foot
ball practice enabled him TO keep on
top, and when they reached the bot
tom DOnallys senses had been knock.
ed out Of him.
This ended the fight The next morn
ing nm account Of It appeared in all tho
papers. The opposition concluded 10
remain dOrmnnt TIL the reform move
ment Ind been forgotten, and tho cleo
tlon was n landslide for John Atwood
"Billy." he said 10 his son when the
triumph was announced, you needn't
mind about not being scholar. You're
good enough for me M you are. My
salary VIII be $1,000 You can have
half Of II with which 10 enter upon any
career you like"
Don't want cent. father rye
decided 10 20 Into rilronding. | shall
begin tomorrow by firing on lOcomo.
tive"
Billy the next morning before day
light put on oyeralls and began his ca.
recr. After passing through every po-
sition from fireman 10 superintendent
he became president ~ the rond
MONEY TO LEND.