Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 May 1886 — He Did. [ARTICLE]

He Did.

Stranger (breathless)—understand you are going to press in a few moments with an article exposing the of a Sy Ivetas Pudgers. ” Editor —“We are, sir, we are.” Stranger—“ Would SI,OOO effect the suppression of the article ?” Editor—“ What! do you mean to bribe me to shield that rascal’s crime ?” Stranger—“ Well—-I—that is " Editor—“Oh, don’t be backward about saying it, if that’s what you mean. I simply wish to know how you wish me to take the money—Tid-Bits.