Arizona republican., 1899-10-09

known, and it may be it was only for
the purpose of providing the demo-
cratic party with a leader and an is
sue for 1900-a proceeding which would
inevitably prove loves labor lost
As usual in all events of Importance,
The Republican had a representative
on the ground, but he is unable to give
a detailed account of the proceedings
for the reason that they ''trun i'm out
Shortly after O'clock the reporter re-
ferred to strolle8 through Wall street
and noticed in addition to the usual
gathering of statesmen and philoso-
piers, another imposing assemblage
rapidly congregating in the office of
Sergeant McAndrews, attorney and
counsellor at law. The crowd was
rapidly augmented till all told, seven
had gathered in mighty phalanx. One
| of the gentlemen stepped to the door
and insisted on the reporter joining
them, not to assist in their delibera-
tions, but to give to a breathless and
expectant public a true account OF
whatever of mental, moral or political
interest might transpire. The invita-
ton was further pressed by two Or
three other gentlemen whom the scribe
had known for a long time and IN
whom implicit confidence was reposed.
He felt rather like he was treading on
sacred ground, but assurance was
given by all that no harm would come
to him.
1t was suggested that he get out
pencil and paper and be prepared for
action, as matters of mighty moment
We're about to be sprung. A glance
around the room told him that those
present were Attorney McAndrews,
John Mcclure, F.. A. Shaw, ]. H. Bald
win, Judge Davis, W. S. Upton and
w. S. Varnum.
The two Mes were juvial gentlemen
but it was plain to see that the cares
of the nation rested heavily upon
them. The next two named were gen.
tlemen of high standing and great
personal worth and the reporter felt at
ease. Judge Davis wore his usual
smile and that same look OF confidence
that adorned his countenance when he
handed a bouquet of defeated demo-
cratic candidates up to the Twentieth.
legislature, with the request that they
be seated among the sheep, while the
republican electors be turned out with
the goats. The judges conduct was
not so reassuring for the reason that
he is one of those intensely interesting
men who can smile complacently while
he gives the long knife couple OF
side twists. The last two gentlemen
named, it was observed, both had the
same initials. This was a portentious
sign. Had the reporter been the least
bit superstitious, he would have leTr
at this juncture. But on the contrary
he was confiding and did not want to
offend the gentlemen who had so cor
daily invited him to remain. He
therefore sharpened his pencil and like
piece of blotting paper, waited TO
absorb something. He inquired if 1t
was to be a meeting of the United LII
brary Association of America, Hawai-
and the Philippines for the purpose of
aiding and abetting sobriety in the
next generation? He was told in an
swer that it was to be a prayer meet |
ing. The reporter at once got out his !
pocket bible and began to look up d
passage of scripture. He turned to the |
parable of the good Samaritan and |
was just reading about the man that |
fell among thieves, when some one |
that it was about time to !
saw wood, and placed F. A. Shaw in |
for chairman. The motion |
carried and Mr.. Shaw moved from one |
chair into another, which constituted |
the ceremony of installing him in |
office. w. S. Upton was then nomi-
mated and elected secretary and he inn
moved into the chair just |
by Mr.. Shaw.
The meeting was now making pro-
gress and the reporter looked about for |
the wood. There was none in sight
and he was informed that that was
only a term used to represent the de-
liberations of statesmen and diplo-
mats when grave matters were under
The reporter grew nervous
ir7fo mi rn SIl0n6D
He was learning things that would
perhaps be valuable to him some day.
Still he could not ascertain the mat
ter at issue. The chairman called upon
Sergeant McAndreWS, attorney and
counsellor at law, to explain the nature
of the meeting. That gentleman hest
tated remarking that others who were
to be present would probably
come in later and it would be neceS-
sary to go over the ground again. After
an impressive silence Sergeant Mean
drews, attorney and counsellor at
law, called Capitalist John Mcclure in
to a rear room and hurried cOnsulta-
ton took place.
When Sergeant McAndrews, attorney
and counsellor at law, returned he was
nervous and his face was somewhat
flushed. He took a couple of turns up
and down the room with his eyes on
the floor, as though lost in thought.
Presently he faced the chairman and
moved that inasmuch certain of
the faithful were not present, the
meeting do now adjourn sine die. Cap
talist Mcclure found utterance long
enough to second the motion, which
was carried
The reporter was still acquiring in
formation. He found out by this time
that he was the wood spoken of and
that the object of the meeting, or at
least of Sergeant McAndrews, at
Lorney and counsellor at law, and Cap
talist Mcclure was to throw him out,
so he anticipated its action about ten
seconds and hastily withdrew.
AS he passed the portals the massive
ioors swung together and the bolt was
turned. A special meeting was then
.alled and held in secret and perSplra- |