The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-08-06
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I, Tommy Randall paused before he
answered. weighing somewhat careful
4 ly Just how far he could CO.
what business is 1t Of yours. young
! fellow?" .,,->f
Gordon silently showed him his In
spector's badge.
"Umph: Board Of health! Does the
honorable body authorize you to man
age funerals?" -.
'It does" replied Gordon boldly.
"How's thnt?' Randall asked sharp
ly. n
"The duties OF tenement inspectors"
Gordon went on calmly. "are clearly
defined in section II. article 4. Of the
regulations of the state board Of health.
That article distinctly says 1t shall be
the duty of the inspectors. In case Of
death occurring In districts under In
spection, to notify the proper authori-
ties and. If no other authorized body Is
In charge, to arrange whatever is nee
essary for the welfare of the family
In the matter OF buriah etc. l consid-
er, therefore. that | am acting fully
within the limits of my authority when
/ say have right to call in u minis
ter for the decent observance of the
rites attending this death"
Tommy Randall was silent mo-
ment. He was preparing speech
that would show this young man what
mistake he had made when Gordon
suddenly asked. with the simplicity
that came from part ignorance of the
power the boss really had
by what authority are you here in
charge of this funcral?"
Tommy Randall gasped. For the
first time In years he grew pale with
rage. and at first Gordon thought the
man was going to strike him.
by what authority, you insoient
puppy? I'll teach you by what au-
thority! This Is my ward. I'll have
you understand my ward, do you
hear?' ....
II hear you quite we'll. sir. You do
not need to talk to make the dead
hear!'
John Gordon spoke with heart on
fire as he realized with CLEAN Of In.
stinctive loathing Of the man his dia-
bolical hold on the people. Come out
here and say what you have to say.
It is not decent for us to be having all
this In the ROOM"
He turned In great heat Of anger
that instantly cooled as he went out
in the corridor, and Randall followed
him. in spite Of himself as 1t seemed,
and the curious, gaping crowd, mostly
women. thronged around to see the
row between Tommy Randall. the au-
tocrat Of Ward IS, and the slim. pale
faced, well dressed gent" who had
suddenly stepped into the arena alone
against the whole political machine.
Hes up against IT," chuckied an
Did woman. ."-
Tommy will do him up brown" "
said young man who loafed against
the broken railing Of the corridor and
spit tobacc" Juice down on the heads
Of the children In the court below.
Gordon aeain was the 6rst to speak.
He was net aggressive, but perfectly
nfm and G. Inn Il .9H. "a.
"Have, you anv legal authority fol
--.~s.us anars nerer' he asked, and
Randall again made a movement
which looked Ike q threat Of physical
violence. ..-....... ...-, .....-. F..
"It 10 none Of your businessr' Ths
: sentence came out with an explosion
} Of profanity that delighted the crowd
: Il am regularly appointed by the
: board Of health as legal officer. Do
l understand that you are an officer Of
the cityi Do you have legal, Official
authority in these premisesr' Gordon
asked calmly. The question was &C
simply put that its very simplicity
: staggered Tommy Randall. He stared
3 and then broke into coarse laugh
= that was echoed by the women.
"Official duty be- run this ward
. I'm in charge here, and I warn you "a
get out and leave this business to me.
1 "Do I understand you to threaten al
3 officer with violenceT' Gordon asked
4 looking him In the eye coldly. At the
, same time he took out a notebook
{ while Randall eyed him In rage tina,
D he was trying evidently to choke down
9 For the first time also trace Of un
:. easiness mingled with his astonish
: ment at the unexpected boldness Of
the young man who had thrown dowr
q the gauntlet before the boss Of Ware
3 1a He was beginning to be In doub
Y concerning the young mans politica
0 pull. Nothing short OF secret infu
ence at the city hall could account 70,
= bic astounding attitude.
. II warn you" Gordon talked 40 hl
I 5otted down something in the book and
e put It back into his pocket, that an
acting fully within my authority as OF
(? officer specially detailed for this duty
= I understand you make no claim t,
y being an officer Of the, city. I shal
n proceed to secure q minister and hav,
/ tho services properly conducted. Mrs
g Caylor is willing to have It done
4 Aren't you. Mira Cayiorr'
e II don't care! Louie was a good boy