Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-01-19

he said nothing.
or course many politicians recog-
rized in the reformer AllwOrthy the
rascal Alwerthin. but they evidently
did not care to rake over dead ashes
CT the past to bring to the surface live
Goals which might burn their own or
tneir friends fingers. so they said
nothing in public. No doubt others
suspected the identity Of the well-ad-
yertised reformer with the swindler of
former years, but this is a busy gen.
Grafton and they did not waste time
looking up the record of a man whom
newspapers and good people spoke of
SO highly. Thus II was that Mr.. ALL
worthy ran his course safe from old
enemies and rejoicing in the esteem
of new friends.
Time rolled on. The mayor of the
city. the Governor Of the state. and
even the President of the United States
consulted Mr.. Allworthy in great and
important matters. His influence was
Immense To speak slightingly of him
was to earn the enmity of all good peo-
pie. To gain his friendship and assist
ance was sufficient to insure any man
success in any enterprise where pub
lie opinion controlled.
Among the men who had heard OF
NJ. Allworthy. but who had never met
him. was James j. Longwood presi-
lGCEt of the Perfection Transportation
company. IA corporation owning elevat-
\! al eft IL
road lines. and the projectors of sub
iways.' by series of consultations
,tis corporation had acquired control
ol all the transportation facilities in
the city. and the only bar to unlimited
success as money maker was the
lshortness of it's franchises. The city
lcouncil. appealed to in the usual way,
was afraid to grant the desires Of Mr..
LongwOOd. The reform excitement
under the leadership of Mr.. Allworthy
was at food tide. and there had been
talk at the reform meetings of the use
of the rope in the punishment Of pub
lie officials who were false to their
trust.
Mr. Longwood was shrewd man
and bold. His experience had taught
him that nearly every man had his
price, and his confidence In the integ-
not great. He became convinced that
the ordinance to give him perpetual
franchise for his concern could never
lpass without the consent of the great
reformer. SO to Mr. Allworthy he went.
He knew that he ran some risk. but
the stake was worth II, so he intro
Iduced himself and his business to Mr..
Allworthy, but held his inducements
In reserve till further Developments.
They came quicker than he expected.
Il am opposed to your ordinance"
said the reformer; .'unalterably OPP
posed to it."
"Indeed?" said Longwood in a dis
appointed tone.
Yes" said Allworthy; u would not
for hundred thousand dollars see
lsuch privilege granted by the city to
lyou or any other man or corporation -
LongwoOd, quick-witted, bold, and
prompt, retorted: And | would give
a million"
"A Million" gasped Allworthy.
Longwood smiled in triumph and
Idrcw his chair closer. Yes" he said.
land | would make It more, but the
mayor and the council have to be pro-
vided for"
Are they?" asked Allworthy, and
hesitated.
Yes" said Longwood quickly. They
Iare only afraid Of you. Your approval
Of the ordinance Is all that is needed
can do the balance.
Allworthy hesitated. This might be
a trap.
Longwood OWNED his thoughts. lie
drew bulky package from beneath
his coat. Here" he said. and, after
locking the door. he opened the pack
lage.
Allworthy's eyes glittered.
Here" continued Lsngwood, lis
half Of the money, which | shall place
In your hands as soon us you have
lsgned an interview for the newspa-
pers, which shall dictate. The re-
mainder shall reach you an hour after
the mayor signs the ordinance"
Prepare the Interview" whispered
Allworthy.
Here" said Longworthy, drawing a
paper from his pocket.
The reformer glanced nervously over
1t and signed 1t Immediately.
Can you be Arm under fre?" asked
1.-The briher