Every politician in town laughed at these papers.

I don't think there was even a Citizens' Union man who didn't know that candidates of both parties have to chip in for campaign expenses.

The sums they pay are accordin' to their salaries and the length of their terms of office, if elected.

Even candidates for the Supreme Court have to fall in line.

A Supreme Court Judge in New York County gets $17,500 a year, and he's expected, when nominated, to help along the good cause with a year's salary.