The Governor's Veto

We are introduced in the first part of the story to a consumptive saloon keeper, John Carter, who has a wife and a little child that are seriously ill. When prohibition comes Carter's saloon is closed down and he soon finds himself in a destitute condition. Later, he is prevailed upon to open a "blind tiger" in one of the neighboring towns. This place is raided one night by the police, but they fall to secure evidence necessary to convict. Dean, a New York detective, is engaged by the prohibition committee to secure evidence. It is shortly after this that the governor, experiencing one of his overpowering desires for liquor, is led to visit the place. Meanwhile, Dean catches Carter with the goods. Weltman, a political rival, is at the time visiting in the place. Aware that he is trapped Carter smashes the lamp; there is a struggle in the dark followed by a shot. Dean is killed and Carter is arrested for the murder. A locket belonging to Weltman is found by Carter's wife. Weltman calls on Governor Allen and demands that he sign a bill that will place thousands of dollars into the pockets of the grafters. Allen refuses, and Weltman threatens to expose him, telling him that if he signs Carter's pardon it will ruin his political career. The governor begs for one day to think it over. That night the locket belonging to Weltman falls into the Governor's hands and he is told of Carter's story. When Weltman threatens him on the next day he calmly displays the locket. Allen vetoes the bill, signs Carter's pardon and forces Weltman, who is the District Attorney, to resign. With the money given them by the Governor's wife, Carter and his wife leave for Arizona to commence life anew.