South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-03

All the witnesses present unite in de-
cIaring That the deed was done in
self-dcfense.
money. Uncle Frank, and I'll give it
to her right away. Wen fix up the
red-tape business afterward."
The treasurer looked little be-
wildered.
why. Standifer," he said, you
know / can't pay a cent out of the
treasury without warrant from the
comptroller. 1 can't disburse "A dol
lar without a voucher TO show for
It."
The commissioner betrayed a slight
impatience.
III give you a voucher" he de-
cIared Whats this job they've
given me for2 Am 1 just an knot on
a mesquite stump? Can't my office
stand for it? Charge it mp TO insur-
ance and the other two sideshows.
Don't statistics show that Amos Col
vim came to this state when it was
in the hands Of Greasers and rattle
snakes and Comaches. and fought
day and night to make a white mans
country of it2 Don't they show that
Amos Colvin's daughter is brought TO
ruin by a villain who's trying to pull
down what YOU and / and old Texans
shed our blood to build up? Don't
history show that the Lone Star state
never yet failed 10 grant relief 10
the suffering and oppressed children
OF the men who made her the grand
est commonwealth in the Union? If
statistics and history don't bear out
the claim Of Amos Calvin's child I'll
ask the next legislature to abolish
my office. Come, now. Uncle Frank.
let her have the money. I'll sign the
papers officially. if you say so; and
then il the governor or the comp
troller or the janitor or anybody else
makes a kick, by the Lord I'll re-
fer the matter TO the people. and see
If they won't indOrse the act"
The treasurer looked sympathetic
but shocked. The commissioner
voice had grown louder as ne round
/ ed off the sentences that. however
I praiseworthy they might be i'm senti-
ment. reflected somewhat upon the
capacity of the head of a more or
/ less important department of state.
/ The clerks were beginning TO listen.
Now. Standifer," said the treas
/ urer. soothingly. you know I'd like
20 help in this matter. but stop and
/ think a moment please. Every cent
IN the treasury is expended only by
appropriation made by the leglsla-
ture. and drawn out by checks is
/ sued by the comptroller. 1 can't
control the use OF a cent OF it,
Neither can you. Your department
! isn't disbursive-it isn't even admin
I istrative-it's purely clerical. The
only way for the lady 20 obtain re-
lief is TO petition the legislature
and"
Ito the devil with the legislature. .
said Standifer, turning away.
The treasurer called him back
I'D be glad Standifer. to con
tribute 500 personally toward tn,
immediate expenses of ColvinI
daughter" He reached for hi.
pocket book.
Never mind. Uncle Frank" sale
the commissioner. in a softer tone
There's no need of that. She hasn'
asked for anything of that sort yet
/ Besides. her case is in my hands
see now what little, rag-taE. bob.
tail. Eotch-eared department ",
been put i'm charge of. It seems q
be about as important as an almana,
cor a hotel register. But while In
running it. il won't turn away any
daughters OF Amos Colvin without
stretching its jurisdiction to cover. 4
possible. You want TO keep your eye
on the department of insurance. sta
ustics. and history
The commissioner returned TO hi
| office. looking thoughtful He open
ed and closed an inkstand on hi
desk many times with extreme an,
undue attention before he spoke
Why don't YOU get a divorce" n
asked, suddenly
Il haven't the money 10 pay 70
ill.," answered the lady.
Just at present" announced IN
. commissioner. in "a formal tone. 'th
/. / powers Of my department appear q
be considerably string halted. Sta
ustics seem 30 be overdrawn az III
: bank and history isn't good for
square meal. But you've come 10 tn
right place. maam. The depart
ment Will see you through Wher
: did YOU say your husband j.
Ima'am p"
He was in san Antonio yesterday
He is living there now
suddenly the commissioner aban
doned his official air. lie took IN
faded little woman's hands in III.
and spoke in the old voice he use
on the trail and around camphres.
: Your names Amanda isn't ito"