Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 278, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 November 1911 — Serious Corruption. [ARTICLE]

Serious Corruption.

“The councilman began to crossexamine a voter named Washington Whitq. “‘Wash,’ he said ’have you got any fixed income?* ” ’What's that, sir?’ Wash asked. T don’t quite understand the question, sir.* “•Have you got any fixed income?’ said the councilman. ’That is to say, are there any eet sums of money or appurtenances assured you on certain datesT “-'Oh, yes, sir,’ said Wash. 'Yes. there is, air.’ . “ ’Oho,' sneered the councilman, 'you have got a fixed income, then, have you? Well, tell us what it Is.’ “ 'You know y sif.' said Washington reproachfully, ‘that every election day, just aS’Sure as It comes around, you give me |1 and a ham.* **