Drew On Sight

Commercial law terras are not entirely safe at all times. John E. Watrons, deputy United States marshal for the I southern district of Kansas, sends in tbis story : Mart Hoover years ago, when Kansas was not the eultivated commonwealth it has since become, had sent a consignment of cora to a commission merohant in Kansas City. The merohant telegraphed, telling the consignor: "Your credit is $27.40. Draw on me atsight. " But Hoover was raad. He had expected his rooney, and none carne. Hé feit he had been duped, and he treasnred up the grievance. One time, about six weeks later, the commission man carne to Hoover's town, got out of the bus and started to walk down street. Hoover saw hirn and instantly drew his revolver and fired. His eye was fairly good. The bullet cut away the merchant's necktie and unfastened his collar. Then Hoover put up his gun. "That's expensive shootin, " said he, "but I reckon you're as sorry as I am. " "What do you mean?" demanded the town constable, arvestnig tbe gun -man. "He told me tti','fBaid Hbbrfer.'Wr-. Pised; ,.,,,-_ "Told you to?" demanded the white cheeked city man. 'T ever did &nything of the kind." " Yöu did, " said Hoover, and drawing out the telegram he read: " 'Draw on me at sieht. ' "I done it, " said