Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-08-11


nances, and each alderman was pro-
vided with a copy of them.
Alderman Hendricks arose and was
recognized. He was the accredited
champion of the Cosmopolitan fran
chises. He made an able presentation
| of the arguments in favor OF the pend
ing ordinances. He was empowered
by his constituents to vote IN their
| favor. he said. They promised much
needed relief from the exactions OF
a grinding monopoly. Theirs sponsors
were wealthy, reputable citizens whose
words were as good as their bonds.
There could be no intelligent, unself-
jsh opposition to these measures, and
so on to an eloquent peroration. 1t
was a good speech, and worth an that
was paid for it.
Others followed in a similar strain,
though not so logically or grammatl-
cally. A well-drilled claque in the
gallery applauded at proper intervals
Other speeches were made, for and
against the ordinances, and then Al
German Hendricks moved the previous
question. 1t was carried, and the roll
call ordered The clerk, pencil in
hand, began his monotonous task.
First ward-Alderman Patrick"
"A-aye, sorl" yelled a shrill voice.
The claque applauded vigorously.
Alderman Saboski?"
"Aye," sounded a clear tenor.
The gallery was again liberal in its
appreciation.
Alderman Rounds?" called tho
clerk.
A tall, awkward man rose and faced
the chairman. His red hair was plas-
tered over his forehead, and his hands
seemed in the way. In one OF them
he held a package, and in the other
some loose papers. He raised his
eyes to the gallery and they twinkled
as they rested for moment on John
Burt.
''Mr. President, desire to explain
my vote on these ordinances"
There was no objection. The Cos
mopolitan partisans believed that AL
derman Rounds had been won over
to their side, and we're willing he
should attempt to explain the reasons
for his change of heart.
'Mr. Chairman" began Alderman
Rounds, placing his papers on the
1esk, and with his hands plunged in
his pockets, two years ago, when
he original Cosmopolitan ordinances
anne up for passage, voted an spoke
against them. l was opposed to them
IN said So When these bills were
proposed l made careful study Of
hem. At first l was not in favor OF
hem, but certain gentlemen present
d the subject to me in a new light,
n agreed to vote for the passage of
he ordinances now under considera-
ion.'
The Cosmopolitan aldermen joined
he claque in the applause which fol-
owed this declaration.
"Mr. Chairman" continued Sam
assuming an easy attitude in
ne aisle, 81 don't suppose there's any
ne in this honorable body likes
loney better'n l do. When l began
, make money tradin' in bosses baci.
i Massachusetts it was like pourin'
erosene oil on red-hot stove. The
ore got the more l wanted, an as
,me of you know I've done pretty
lirly middlin we'll"
Sam Rounds reached out and picked
small package from the table and
oked at it longingly. Alderman Hen
ticks turned in his chair and gazed
leasily at the speaker. There was
in his manner which caused
hush to fall on the assembly.
"Mr. Chairman" said Alderman
ounds, slowly unwrapping the pack
re as he continued, money is the
eatest argument in the world. Logic
a fine thing, but money beats logic
admire the man who has the gift OF
oquence, like my honorable COL
ague from my ward, but money can
We eloquence a handicap an beat it
cry time. Money"
"Mr. Chairman" interrupted Alder
an Hendricks, 1--WE desire to proceed
tn this vote-much as we are
armed by my colleagues trite re-
ctions about money as an abstract
opposition. The question before the
ard is the disposition of these ordi-
noes. l demand that the alderman
cord his vote"
Alderman Rounds has the floor,''
cided the chairman.
Thank you, I'll not take up much
your time" said Sam Rounds. "As
vas sayin', Pm uncommonly fond OF
'ney, an when the president Of the
smopolitan Improvement company
ne to my place of business an
d he would pay me ten thousand
liars for my vote in favor of these
finances, just went plumb on my
tier, an told him l would consider