Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-15

need this here pick. I.e' me dig some,
will you, mister? I'm good digger"
Come right on, Speckles," Walllng
ford invited heartily. "We'll dig TO-.
gether." And, taking the pick, he be.
gan with will
Wallingford however, being rather
heavy for this sort of work and some
what short of breath, was very much
relieved when Jonas Squlbbe came al
last and gazcd into the lncipient ditch
with wrinkles Of cupidity corrugatlnS
his nose and almost closing his eyes.
what are you digging he de
manded.
"A hole" returned Walllngford calm
ly, splitting on his hands and taking Il
fresh grip on the plckax.
I'm have 10 have damages for that"
Jonas quickly decided.
"l'll not pay for it," declared Wal
llngford. THE rent Of this ground was
included In the $40 gave YOU
"That didn't include injurIn' my
property" Jonas severely told him
| You'll have to pay damages, or else
I'll sue you"
Sue and be jiggeredy' answered
Wallingford, turning vigorously to his
work again; then he suddenly straight.
cncd up In an apparent fash Of anger
'What'll you take for your old aeld2"
he asked
well, | been holdin' that site back
for town hall when the town grows
up to IT," Jonas declared
THE wooden plank with your name
on 1t will be rotted down among the
weeds before that happens" Walllng-
ford sourly rctorted. "l'll give you
5000 for the field"
Jonas almost had papltation OF the
heart Except for use as building
site, which was the most remote Of
chances, the four acres were absolute.
~ worthless. Still bargain was n
bargain. "I'd ort TO have $225," he de.
clared, In much seeming reluctance.
"All right" agreed Wallrgford, so
quickly that Jonas was almost reluc.
ant IN good earnest. Have 1t your
,wn way. I'm willing to pay any price
to do as I please, II It's only to dig
hole, Here's your S225," aud from a
fat wallet he produced the money and
hrust 1t upoD the astounded Squlbble,
"Now come on In ana sign bill of
'ae, pending deed"
Just one moment, gentlemen" beg.
yed Blackic, holding them OF with his
,utstretched palm. please remain
where you are and enjoy the fresh air
md beautiful mountain scenery while
engross the lcgalest bill OF sale that
'ver fooled Jury"
Flushed with pride In his achieve
nent, Blackle called In the parties Of
he first and second parts and made
hem listen TO his gem OF composition
md showed them where 10 sign It.
ftcr which himself and TOAD" Jessup
fixed their names IN the proper places
Is witnesses; and Blackle, aftcr vain
onslaught on Jonas, compelled Wal.
lngford TO nny him 30 cents IN real
money.
Just then the girls came along. aud
'Ilackie insisted on reading to them the
lew bill OF sale he had drawn up.
AN now," said Jonas trlumphHntly.
attIng his leather money pouch IN his
ockct TO make sure that It was stlll
nfc, "you may 10 ahead an dig all
he holes you want to-"
Thanks" returned Walllhgford,
With equal triumph. ~ don't care to
'lg q hole now BY the way. Mr.. SQulh.
le are you going over past the post.
fnccg"
~ might" replied Jonas cautiously.
"Then kindly mail this letter for me,
rill your and Walllngford handed
I'm a stamped, addressed and sealed
nvclopo. "Now, sonny" he said to
Toad" get me a carpenter. a load OF
traw and all the men In town who