Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-07-30

never make any tronDle TOR ne. b'lt
they read the news and then they get
silly ideas about their rights. and A
lot Of them come here to sce they don't
get swlndled. 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 buttlng In to spoil the orknnisA-
lions honest profits. How are the
crowd In the galleries beha tingf"
They're quiet" answered Williams
uncnsily. TOO quiet. That's what
bothcts me. They seem 70 be waiting
for the Borough bill to-
III they raise any row. rush a mo-
ton through to clenr the galleries" or
dered Horrignn.
Nothing short Of the police could
clenr away TINT big crowd"
"Then we'll have the police in to
help"
But" argued Williams. "thnt would
mean n riot. md lot Of people would
get hurt All the newspapers tomor-
row would
Never mind thnt. Go ahend 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"
IAN right" ncquicsced williams du.
biously and withdrew.
Wainwright opened his mouth TO pro-
test. but Horrignn was already busy at
the telephone.
Hello" he called. II want 900 F.
900 r. Yes-yes. Ia that the cnptain7"
ne went on q moment later. Then
send him to the phone Tell him Mr.
Horrigan- Hello. captain" after an
other pause. Yes. It's Horrignn. At
city hail In the aldcrmanic chamber
there's n mob and we're likely to need
the police 10 quiet 'em. Yes No. not
diet them. you fool! Quiet them!
Yes. Send us n squad at double quick
AMI let the srrgean report to williams.
Let the boys bring their night sticks.
and tell 'em they're TO take no back
talk and not 10 be afraid to sing II il
comes to TINT. and guess It will Pick
out the right sort to send. Yes. OF
course I'll back up anything they DO,
But began Wainwright as Hor.
rigan hung up the receiver. The boss
cut him short. "I'll let that gallery
crowd see 1t mint snfe to interfere with
my work"
"nut," protested Wainwright. squire
~ 1t will not he necessary to-
ITO break hends1 1t probably will.
Why not2'
"1'd rather use diplomatic tactics"
'Diplomncy's game never took
the trouble to learn"
"But those people you're about to
antngon!ze control votes"-
Eyes, The people may control tho
votes but We count them. See the dIf-
ferencel"
but doesn't the law permit the pub
lie to attend these meetings."
"Only so long as they behave them
selves. II a few OF EN- get dubbed
they won't be so ready next time &c
butt in where they aren't wanted
They
The tinkle Of the telephone bel, Gu,
short the boss public spirited remarks
uuslunE tuc receiver.
"Eello!" he hailed. who's Oh
Roberts, eh?"
us 1t Roberts," cried Gibbs exclt
rlly.
"No," snarled Horrignn In ponderom.
sarcasm. IT'S the czar OF Russia tclc
phoning to borrow n nickel l called
him Roberts Just n hatter him. Gt
on. Roberts! What's thnt7 Yes. thi.
Is Mr.. Horrignn. Want to see me- Dc
you? What for? No. there isn't" HI
went on anxrlly after moments lis
tenlng. you and I settled all that
Come and do your share 81 the Yes
tell you it's up to you to make good
Another pause. during which Glib.
and Wainwright glanced. at each othe
In suspense. Then the boss continued
In a louder voice. over the wire:
We'll. come "a my room In the city
hall. then. II you've got 10 see me-. Bn
, there's no need for 1t. It's all settled
and there's nothing more 10 he said
I'll be here. Don't keep me waiting
l. What's that? No. won't com,
to you! You'll come tn me. md you'l
, come on the double qnick! lump now
n you don't No. that's all. Huvr!
I upv'
Wouldn't n Ue wiser" suggested
, Gibbs. TO humor the man by going 4
him. as he suEEests: Then
"No. II wouldn't" retorted HorriEaI
: as he kent the telephone. "if ia son'
J on the principle Of 'hnnorinE' folk.
: Id still lie worsin: at eighteen, per sell
ing ferry tickets. Takc my ~. friend
! Never 80 to q mnn. Make him come {
| You That's business. And 1t give
you a 20 per cent halter chance wit
him. Now. then" pulling q paper from
his pocket. II told you about the r.
I port had Morris 4 Cherringtou d.
!. out showing up Bcnnetts old mar
/. Here II Is. Like to look II over Will
we're wattingT'
Little enough good II seems 10 hav
, done" returned Wainwright as tn
three heads bent over. the document
I He's still fighting vs.. tooth and nsil.
yes" agreed Horrigan krin,ly. "bu
IT'S satisfaction TO know II isn't on,
rs he's fighting. Hes cutting his ow
throat too"
(rO RE CONTINI'ED).
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