La Junta tribune., 1908-07-18

That's whar comes Of all this news
paper publicity" growled Horrig,n. III
II wasn't for the papers the people d
never make any trouble for us. But
they read the news aud then they get
silly ideas about their rights and n
lot OF them come here to see they don't
get swindled. Lord. II the papers
would only suspend publication for one
month. I'D guarantee 10 put the whole
state In my vest pocket. They're al
ways butting In to spoil the organiza-
tion's honest profits. How are the
crowd In the galleries behaving"
They're quiet" answered Williams
uncasily. Too quiet. That's what
bothers me. They seem TO lie waiting
for the Borough bin to-
'If they raise any row. rush mo-
ton through to clear the galleries" or
dcred Horrigan
Nothing short Of the police could
clear away that big crowd
Then we'll have the police In 10
help
.But." argued Williams. that would
mean a riot. aud a lot OF people would
T.
row would
Never mind that. Go ahead and do
rs you're told. At the first sign OF dis
approval from the galleries have the
motion passed and turn the police loose.
Tndersiand:"
'.All right" acquiesced Williams du-
biously and withdrew.
Wainwright opened his mouth to pro-
test. but Horrigan was aiready busy at
the telephone.
Hello" he called. Il want 800 F.
9NO i. Yes-yes. Is that the captain!"
he went on moment later. Then
send him To the phone. Tell him MIR.
Horrigan- Hello. captain!" after an
other pause. Yes. IT'S Horri.an. At
city hall. In the alicrnnnic chamber
there's mob. and we're likely to need
the police tn quiet 'cin. Yes. No. not
diet them. you fool. Quiet them.
Yes. Send MS squad Mt double quick.
anl let the sergeant report tn Williams.
Let the boys bring their night sticks.
and tell 'cIn they're 10 t1kc IN bnck
talk and not TO i. arrald 10 slug II il
comes to that. aud g,..ss II will. flick
course I'll lmck mp ahything they do.
Sure. Rush rem G~nii,y -
But Is.gau Wainwright as Hor-
rigan hung M iln. receiver. The boss
cut him slmrt. ..f'li LET that gallery
crowd Ses. II aIi't safe tn Interfere with
my work -
But protested Wainwright. "'sure-
iy 1t Will not In. necessary to-
ITO break heads? II probably win.
Why not:"
I'D rnther use diplomatic tactics"
"DIplomacy's y game I never took
the trouble to learn
Pint tiios,. people you're about to
aEtagOJfzr ti,ntIr,i yutts1-
Yes. The people may control the
votes hut We count them. See the diff.
ference?'
But doesn't the law permit the pub
lie to attend these inectings?"
only sO long as they behave them
selves. II few of 'ern get clnbls.d
they won't be SO ready next time to
butt In where they aren't wanted.
The tInkie Of the telephone bell cut
short the boss public spirited remarks.
Horrignn ,lnsIune the receiver.
"Helio" lie hailed. WHO'S Oh.
Roberts. ehf''
''Is It liol~rts?" cried Gibbs excit-
eily
NO" snarled Horrigan In ponderous
sarcasm. ITS The czar OF Russia tele-
phnning to borrow nickel. called
- -, e.st l,f
on. Roberts! What's that? Yes, this
is Mr.. IIorriGnn. Want to see me. do
you? What for. No. there isn't" be
went on an.rily after a moments lis
tcning. You and | settled all that.
Come and do your share Of the Yes.
tell yon It's mp to you 10 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:
"WcIl. come to my room In the city
hall. then. II 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 Ike here. Don't keep me waiting.
u What's that? No! ] won't come
to you! You'll come to me. and you'll
rome on the double quick! Jump DOW!
II you don't No. that's all. Hurry
up-'
wouldn't 1t Ike wiser" suggested
Gibbs. TO humor the man by going to
him. as he suggests: Then
mo, It wouldn't.' retorted Horrigan
as he kept the telephone. III I'D gone
on the principle OF 'humoring' folks.
I'd still be working at eighteen per sell
ing ferry tickets. Take my tip. friend!
Never go to a man. Make him come to
you. That's business And 1t gives
you d. 90 per. cent better chance with
him. Now. them" pulling paper from
his pocket. II told you about the re-
MORT had Morris 4 CherrIngton dig