Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-20
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"Never mind that 60 ahead and dc
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 al
the telephone.
"Hello! he called. II want 900 F.
9OOF. Yes-yes. Is that the captain? !?
he went on a moment later. "Then
send him to the phone. Tell him Mr.
Horrlgan- Hello. captain!" after an
other pause. Yes. It's HOrrigan. Al
city hall. In the aldermanic chamber
there's a mob. and we're likely to need
the police to quiet 'em. Yes. No. moi
diet them. you fool! Quiet them
Yes. Send us a squad at double quick
anl 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 II il
comes to that, and guess 1t will. Pick
out the right sort to send. Yes. OF
course I'll back up anything they do
Sure. Rush 'em. Goodby,"
But began Wainwright rs Hor
rigan hung up the receiver The boss
cut him short. "T'll let that gallery
crowd see 1t amt safe to interfere with
my work"
"But." protested Wainwright. "sure.
~ 1t will not be necessary to-
"To break heads? 1t probably will.
Why not?"
I'D rather use diplomatic tactics"
"Diplomacy's a game never took
the trouble to learn"
"But those people you're about to
antagonize control votes"-
"Yes. The people may control the
votes. but we count them. See the diff.
ferenceY"
"But doesn't the law permit the pub.
lie to attend these meetings?'
"Only so long as they behave them.
selves. II q few Of 'em get dubbed
hey won't be SO ready next time to
)utt In where they aren't wanted
They
The tlnkle of the telephone bell cut
short the boss public spirited remarks
Horrigan unslung the receiver.
Hello" he hailed. "Who's- Oh,
Roberts. eh?"
as 1t Roberts?" cried Gibbs exclt.
IDLY.
mo-" snarled Horrigan In ponderous
sarcasm. "Its the czar Of Russia tele-
phoning to borrow nickel. called
him Roberts just to fatter him. &C
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 moments lis.
tpn:ng You and | settled all that.
Core and DO your share Of the Yes,
I 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
hall. 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.
IL What's that! No! won't come
to you, You'll come to me. and you'll
come on the double quick! Jump now.
II you don't No. that's all. Hurry
up.'
Wouldn't II be WISER" suggested
Gibbs. Ito humor the man By going to
him. as he suggests! Then
NO. 1t wouldntr retorted Horrigan
as he kept the telephone. "lf Id gone
ON the principle OF 'humoring' folks
Id still be working at eighteen per sell
| Ing ferry tickets. Take my tip. friend
Never 70 to man. Make him come tc
you. That's business. And 1t gives
you 80 per cent better chance with
him. Now. then" pulling paper from
his pocket, 81 told you about the re-
port I had Morris 4 Cherrington dig
out showing up Benefits old man
Here 1t Is. Like to look 1t over while
we're walting?"
Little enough good 1t seems to have
donem returned Wainwright as the
three heads bent over the document
Hes still fighting us. tooth and nall.
YES" agreed Horrigan grimly. but
it's n satisfaction to know It isn't only
US he's lighting. He's cutting his owl
| throat too"