Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-11

bought under some of my delegates and can defeat me, but say they will not If I will agree to be "friendly,' which means, of course, to vote as they desire on their franchises
 And you spat upon them, of course" cried the girl, clinching her hands
 Woolcott's eyes dropped and the-color mounted his cheeks.
 Not exactly" he stammered T knew your heart was set upon it-and and the idea of defeat is so hard-that-- that-to tell the truth, temporized took ten minute. to consider and came straight to you"
 We want no honor, bought from those who charge the usury of self-re- spect," returned the girl, her eyes blaz- ing.
 Forgive me, Helen,'' said the man, straightening, my mind was befuddled --I was weak, where should have been strong. I will give them tue answer
 The girl stepped closer and placed her hand on Woolcott's arm.
 Don't give up Arthur" she said. Flight them-Fight, fight, fight. love you, whether you win or lose"
 
 the scene before him. He saw the crowded galleries and the floor below slowly filling with delegates. He saw the flag draped about the desk on the stage. He saw the decorations and po- litica1 notices hung about the hall. All these things he saw as in dream. Then the fire flashed into his eyes as though spark from those of the girl had struck them.
 By heavens, will" he said, "and I'll give them body blow" He turned abruptly and went down the stadrs two steps at a time. The girl smiled faintly and returned to her seat
 The convention was called to order and the preliminaries were hurried through. While the credential committee was verifying the list of delegates, the chair man asked the two candidates for the contested place, to address the conven- tion.
 Judge Manning spoke first and made ringing address which brought great ap- plause.
 Then Arthur Woolcott was announced. He was greeted with applause because he was a popular man and orator. As he mounted the stage murmur of sur prise ran through the hall. Always dash ing, bou-ant and brilliant, the young lawyer came forward, pale, solemn-a al- most diff1dent
 "I stand here to tell you, my fellow citizens" he said in clear, impressive tones, that am undoubtedly defeated XI1 1s,,k. regret it only as the forces which have defeated me menace the safety of the state and the cause of popular govern ment. Within the hour have been offered guaranty of the nomination if I would pay the price. cannot do 1t and retain my manhood, so have de- cided to remain a layman among you. I have enough delegates instructed for me to nominate me together with three uninstructed delegates who will vote for me-John Martin, of Crater; Andrew Holmin. of Pigeon Crossing, and William Peters, of the Third ward. But the rep resentatives of the c. T. & B have shown me almost indubitable proof that six delegates instructed for me have been reached by influences which they con- LTO1 Auu VIII uMu d pI6IGAI " sNOlC AOl my opponent confess my deep disap- pointment at my impending defeat but, my fellow citizens, cannot go to the capital as the representative of a private corporation, and since cannot go as the representative of the people I prefer to remain at home make these state- ments, not at all In prejudice of Judge Manning, whose integrity I do not doubt, but only that the delegates who intend to betray their instructions may be placed on record for what they are-the creatures of the c. T. & B.
 Woolcott seated himself amid the most profound silence ever seen in political convention. The delegates scarcely preached for the next few minutes. Away back near window Maj. Robey dropped heartfelt damn
 When the roll was called on the nomi- nation for state senator not one of Wool- cott's instructed delegates had the face to ''stay bought and he received the nomination by majority of two. I4 When the roll was finished and before it was announced d pale faced girl in the gallery arose and flung a bouquet of roses full upon the stage at Woolcott's feet. and went toward the door nearly on q run, laughing historically.
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