The Washington times., 1906-09-30
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CHAPTER Xvu.-COntinued.

Colonel McCorkie." said Fatty, 'is
a mighty good man. and, while a
church member. seems 20 be liberal.
on the other hand, you're well known
10 be broad in your views. and you do
things Fatty's arm took IN the
bottles and the cigar with a sweeping
gesture-"that he don't You've got
property rented for saloon purposes.
We know you're a good man. Mr..
Brassfield, but IN such matters we
saloon men have learned TO be care
fuL. A police force can make our
business profitable or put Us all dead
losers. just as they're steered by the
mayor. Now, what would be your
policy7"
II should expect" said Mr.. Brass
field. ito give the city a good. con-
servative. business administration, and
70 make my oath of office my guide"
"Good!" said Fatty. But wen all
heard that before. Colonel McCorkle.
o. the Rev. Absalom McCosh. would
say that"
We'll. said Brassneld, nov. de-
hnitely. what do you want2 Any
thing reasonable and not contrary to
law. you have only 70 ask for"
wonder II burglars. IN arranging
their business. stipulate that nothing
contrary to law is to be done!
Exactly" replied Fatty. But now
as to reBsOnHbleness: when the hour
for closing comes, our customers be
IN gathered for social purposes, II
seems abrupt to fire 'em ell out when
tho clock strikes. Now. when d police
man comes along after hours an
finds one OF US with a roomful OF Gus
toners discussln' public questions. we
don't want to turn up IN court next
morning. See?'
IT see." said Brassheld. MY view
OF the functions Of the saloon Is that
II Is a sort OF club for those too poor
TO belong to the more exclusive OTgani-
cations. AS long as they are perform
ing these functions IN an orderly way.
why inquire as TO the hour?"
That seems reasonable" said Fat
ty. "An6 about how long ought a
man to have TO slow up an stop per
formin' functions. do you Think"
We'll" said Mr.. Brassheld, there
isn't much doing IN the way OF bust
ness. say from 20 a. m-, IS there?'
NO" said Mr.. Pierson, mot much.
But on special occasions"
II shall do the right thing" said
Brassfeld.
An you wouldn't feel obliged.
queried PIerson, ''tO start any deteo-
tives out spyin' upon the uses We put
second stories to. OF the kind OF ten
ants we have?"
Not at ALL" said Brassheld. Il
shaut disturb things, Alvord can
tell yol that. What I want IS the
policy that IS best for the property
owners: and things as they are are
good enough for me. Is that satisfac-
tory"7
well, 7 should smiler' said Mr.
Pierson. And now. gentlemen, be
fore we go an begin work for the
caucuses tomorrow. In the interests Of
our friend here. 7 propose a toast TO
Mr.. Eugene Brassheld, who viii be
the best mayor BeIlevale ever had
You've got TO give me a bed to-
night" said Brassfeld, as the last OF
the delegation AIvord had brought to
the Turkish room retired in apparent
satisfaction. 'T don't care 10 go TO my
rooms-there are too many folks up
there Mt the hotel who seem anxious
70 see me. And I want to he where I
can talk the situation over with You"
"Glad to have you" said Alvord
"Come on. and Wen turn IN. AS for
the situation. how can YOU improve
it2 II COnI0n and Sheehan and Zalin-
Rlzy can't control these CauCuscs, I'm
mistaken. Put them along with the
saloons and the others that depend on
police permission for existence, and
you've got a dead open-and shut"
AS they walked Hlong the street they
noticed a motley crowd emerging from
a public house and moving in a body
70 another, seemingly under the lead
ership Of a little man with Jewish
features Alvord took Brassfield's arm
end hurried him on.
You see what EdgingtOns up TOP"
asked RrassneId- Hes got Abe Meyer
out taking his crowd down the lire In
NcCOrlQe's interest 1 wonder II they
won't turn things over somewhat"
Turn nOthingl' said AlVord- They'll
make the noise tonight wen have the
votes tomorrow night. The boys II
rake in McCOrkle's money now, and
in the morning the word will be pass
Ell that the best interests Of the town
require every one 10 boost for you.
They won't know Wrat hit 'emr"
4 hope you're right" answered
"but Edsinston's no fool / wouldn't
have him for my lawyer If he was"
'Of course he's no fool" was Al
words reply, but he's handicapped by
the personality of his man. Edges
doing pretty well, considering. lie
probably is wise To the situation. He
didn't expect anything Ike a contest.
you know, owing TO Jhat cOnfounded
blunGer one OF you two made Now
he's doing the best ne can; but his
mans been too strong in the God-and-
morality way IN years gone by to
wipe out the stain by one evening of
free booze. on the other hand, your
life mas been perfect-always careful
and sound In business. no isms or re-
form sentiments on any line. a free
speuder. a paying attendant of the
richest church, but not "a member, and
no wife I'm Of wild ideas for the up
lifting Of -olks that don't want to be
uplifted. Why. Mrs. McGorke's ad-
vanced ideas alone are enough to make
him lose out"
Il don't know about that" said
Brassheld. "McCorkle and his wife
are not the same in these affairs"
well. don't you fall down and forget
It." said Alvord that the fellows on
the seamy side won't see il your way.
THEY'VE got good IrnaEiuat{Ons and