The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-14

silly ideas about their rights and Il
lot OF them come here to see they don't
get swindled. Lord! III the papers
would only suspend publication for one
month, I'd guarantee to put the whole
state In my vest pocket. They're al
ways butting In 10 spoil the organlza.
tlon's honest profits. How are the
crowd In the galleries hehaving?"
They're quiet" answered Williams
uneaslly. TOO quiet That's what
bothers me, They seem to be waiting
for the Borough bill to-
'If they raise any row. rush mo-
tion through to clear the galleries." or
dered Horrigan.
Nothing short Of the police could
clear away that big crowd"
"Then wen have the police In TO
help"
But" argued Williams. "that would
mean a riot, and lot Of people would
get hurt. All the newspapers tomor-
row would
Never mind that. Go ahead and do
as you're told. At the first sign Of dis
approval from the galleries have the
motion passed and turn the police loose.
Understand|
"All right" acquiesced Williams du.
biously and withdrew
Wainwright opened his mouth to pro.
test, but Horrigan was already busy at
the telephone.
"Hellom he called4 II want 900 F.
900 F. Yes-yes. Is that the captain"
he went on moment later. "Then
send him to the phone. Tell him Mr..
Horrigan- Hello, captain!" after an.
other pause. "Yes, it's Horrigan. AT
city hall. In the aldermanic chamber
there's mob, and we're likely to need
the police to quiet 'em. Yes. No, not
diet them. you fool. Quiet them.
Yes. Send us a squad at double quick,
AMI let the sergeant report to Williams.
Let the boys bring their night sticks,
and tell 'em they're to take no back
talk and not to be afraid to slug IL 1t
comes to that, and guess 1t will Pick
out the right sort to send. Yes. or
course I'll back up anything they do
Sure Rush 'em. Goodby."
But began Wainwright as Hor-
rigan hung up the receiver. The boss
cut him short. "I'll let that gallery
crowd see 1t aln't safe to interfere with
my work"
"But," protested Wainwright sure
ly 1t will not be necessary to-
ITO break heads? 1t probably will.
Why not?"
I'D rather use diplomatic tactics"
"Diplomacy's game | never took
the trouble to learn"
But those people you're about to
antagonize control yotes"--
Yes. The people may control the
votes, but We count them See the diff
ferencew
But doesn't the law permit the pub
lie to attend these meetfngsY"
"Only SO long as they behave them.
selves. If few of 'em get dubbed
they won't be so ready next time to
butt in where they aren't wanted.
They
The tinkle of the telephone bell cut
short the boss public spirited remarks.
Horrgan unslung the receiver.
"Hellow he hailed. who's oh,
Roberts, eh?'
rs it Roberts" cried Gibbs exclt-
edly.
NO" snarled Horrigan in ponderous
sarcasm. ITS the car Of Russia tele-
phoning to borrow a nickel, called
him Roberts just to fatter him. Go
on, Roberts! What's that: Yes, this
is Mr.. Horrigan. Want to see me. do
you? What for? No, there isn't" he
went on angrlly after a moments lis
tening. "You and | settled all that.
Come and do your share of the Yes,
| tell you it's up to you to make good"
Another pause, during which Gibbs
and Wainwright glanced at each other
In suspense. Then the boss continued,
in louder voice, over the wire:
"Well, come to my room in the city
hail. then, If you've got to see me. But
there's no need for it. It's all settled,
and there's nothing more to be said.
I'll be here. Don't keep me waiting.
l. What's that? MOI / won't come
to you! You'll come to me, and you'll |
come on the double quick! Jump now!
Il you don't No. that's all. Hurry
apr
Wouldn't 1t be wiser" suggested |
Gibbs. ito humor the man by going to
him, as he suggests? Then
mo, it wouldn't" retorted Horrlgan
as he kept the telephone. III I'd gone |
on the principle Of 'humoEUg folks, |
ia still be working at eighties per Sell
ing ferry tickets. Take my tip friend!
Never go to a man. Make him come to
you. That's business. And II gIyea |
you a 90 per cent better chance With |
him. Now. them pulling a paper from
his pocket Il told you about the 70
port | had Morris K Cberrington dig
out showing up Benefits old man.
Here 1t IS Like to look 1t over while |
we're waiting?''
Little enough good it seems to have |
donep returned Wainwright as the |
three heads bent over the document.
He's still fighting u.s. tooth and nail.v