New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-05


have word with him.
Pete" he said when they had fixed themselves
in a quiet corner That's a pretty bad mess OF
yours, that colonization business"
"Is it," said Pete. cooy. You think so. eh?'
Yes. I'm afraid 1t is.
TOO bad"
You overdid It,"
"who are you talking for Smooth, yourself?'
Not entirely"
We'll I didn't hear quotation marks Guess
you'd better put EN- in where they belong"
The statesmen took quick little glance at one
another. and Smooth proceeded.
"All right. OMeagher says that you've made an
ass OF yourself. That's in quotation marks. Pete"
Go on"
"IIe says you need guardian and he has ap-
pointed Tuff to take care Of you. I
us that all?
THAT will do for now"
"You tell o'Meagher that I'll see TUT and act
according to his advice"
"All right"
Say Smooth
well"
do you know who put them reporters on to
me?'
"why. no."
IL do
Really who was it?
ut was Il long-haired. iong-legged sneak that
thinks he looks like Daniel Webster. but his right
names Dennls-see?'
Again the statesmen lOokeu HI oHc dho'"ci' anu
Smooth's the eyes that weakened frst
His right names Dennis" Alulligan repeated
grirply. We'll have the christenin all In good
| time an I'm gon' to stand UP with him. Hey?
The "hey" was addressed to a young man who
had come I'D unnoticed and whose repeated salu-
tations had at last reached Mullgans conscious
ness. He reporter for 1.-The New-York Trum-
NET" and as such WELL II not fondly, known to
both statesmen.
'Oh. it's you. is it?' said Alulligan. Got any
more colonization scares?"
Haven't you had enough?'
"NIy son." said Mulligan. THE Trumpets
great newspaper. I don't never quarrel with the
papers / don't mind what you say about me. I'm
hardened to 1t. But II you was ever to assail the
character OF my friend Smooth here, I'd wallop
YOU So-long. Smooth-his name Is Dennis!''
Pete seems a trife sad" said the reporter as
his and Smooths eyes met in a knowing look
Eyes, and somebody has give it away that put
you on those frauds"
How do you know?
''Iie Just accused me OF It,.
ooh well. that's only his imagination. 1t was
bIuH Nobody has given anything away. We don't
Jo that kind OF business. You needn't bother Say,
Smooth, | want to get interview with the old
man.
"For the paper"
"Of course"
"fIe don't cotton much to interviews. What is 1t
to be about?'
Tammany will do, whom it will elect. by what
| majorities and all that"
Don't think he'll do It,.
ole will II you say So"
"Well I'll see. You stop here. and I'll try to
| fix it,"
Smooth moved off in his quiet way. and the re-
| porter looked around upon the assembly OF Tam
MANY notables Statesmen he observed to him
| self "Rulers-ye gods." Then he sat down with
| his back to the group and lighted consoling
| cigar.
He had to wait long. Several in the crowd were
admitted to the great mans presence. others from
| time to time arrived. and it was well along in the
| afternoon before Smooth reappeared saying that
| he had got the old man into a good humor and
| he thought the interview would go of all right
| Under Smooths guidance the reporter made his
| way into Mr.. OMeaghers office. and was duly pre-
| scented to that august parsonage lie said he rep
| resented "The Trumpet" which would be much
| gratifed to print Mr. O'Meaghers views on the
political situation. Smooth interviewed to say that
| no thought the time was opportune. and that the
people would really like to hear from Mr.. OMeagher
| "WeII I don't know" said the Boss, doubtfully
IT amt got nothn' to say and II mad, suspi-
| cion that 1t amt worth while to say 1t. Tun. see
| II YOU can't rustic drop OF whiskey out OF that
| there sideboard. It's frst-rate whiskey. Mr. Re-
| norter and II you just take a little drop OF YER
| mouth i'm IT, to kind Of cut the edge on. you'll
| i'm go down pretty easy. Some cigars too Turf
| reina yictorias-weve got to treat these literary
chaps we'll"
| Mr. O,Nearber's views so far az they had been
| oxnressed were received approvngly by the re-
| norter and with genuine enthusiasm by Tuff, and
| when the cigars had been lighted and the whiskey
| dismissed of Mr.. O'Meagher looked bland and Sc
| rene.
| "I sunnose YOU think the Tammany ticket will
| be elected?' said the reporter. susgestivey
| ..There amt no doubt about that. Wen lick the
other fellows out OF siSht. 1hey re "o' so's " NC
| In 1t a little bit"
| Ell you'll pardon me-" said Smooth, interruptng'
"I don't think that's-er. well. just the newspaper
| wov OF putting it. Mightn't 1t be better to say
| something like this? Can you take IL DOWN III
| shorthand"'
| The renorter said he could. Smooth cleared his
| throat tossed a second glass Of whskey into 1t
| and proceeded:
| MAR Tammany leader. was waited upon py re-
| norter of The Trumpet for his views as 10 'he
| camnaen now In progress. Mr.. OMeagner re-
n,,,ad tho reporter with his usual condescension.
| ord said that the nominees OF the united and I'M
| terrified Democracy would prevail over all their
| opponents Got that?
| ives said the reporter cautiously. most OF It,"
| That's very good. Smooth commented 'he
| Boss: lit reads like book
| .Thanks" said Smooth. running his hand through
| h,s Websterian locks drawing down his vest and
| assuming the position OF an orator NOW take
! this: Mr. O'Meagher said further that Tammany
| Hall was the aegis of the peoples liberties. the
rock Of safety. the friend OF the poor.
| and unfortunate OF all lands. Got that?
| Wees" said the reporter. but hadn't you better
say something about the taxes being so high'
| .Taxesr' replied the Boss. why. they're way
| down to zero. Tell him how much Tammahy gov
eminent saves the people. smooth
| "Put this in" said Smooth. 1.-The administration
| NJ publIc affairs In this magnificent municipality
has been under Tammany a marvel OF economy.
The so-caled reform administration OF former May
ors created huge and oppressive debt-got that?
| Yes. go on"
| ..Dut under the careful and prudent adminstra-
| ton OF Mayor Bilboy--
''Um." said Mr. O'Meagher' stroking his beard
thoughtfully "Put Il Tammany-under Tammany
| 'Tain't necessary to mention no names. We all
comes in when you says Tammany.
| "Of Tammanv" continued Smooth. quickly. Eek
penditures have been reduced and rigid economics
enforced In all Departmental