Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-18
DO you think It is possible either Of

do you think It is possible eitner Of
Them has come yetY went OH Gibbs,
with a glance at the antechamber door.
"No."
"How do you known Perhaps
civilians would have told me. He
Knows where I'm to be found"
you're sure Ellis and Roberts will
show up?"
EYES,"
"How soon?'
SIN good time"
"But suppose they don't?" insisted
Gibbs nerv ously. what them
'Why. If they don't, then they won't
What do you suppose?" snapped Hor-
rigan. whats the matter with you,
anyhow? Are you looking for a muse
um job as the human question mark 2"
.-s"Gibbs is naturally nervous" explain
ed Wainwright Hes not so old at
1Ahis game as you and |. Horrigan, and
We must make allowances"
Nervous" grunted Iha boss. ~
should say he Is! Just look at that
cigar gave him. He's been chewing
It as If it was sausage. That's no
way to treat fifty cent cigar. man.
Here. try another. and see if you cant
smoke it instead of eating free lunch
Off it. Nothing like good smoke to
steady your nerves. IT,
The antechamber door opened. and
Williams hurried in.
Ii,tss Tos.
here and"-wth significant emphasis
hell vote right!'
"Good!" assented Horrigan. II
thought he'd come to time. Now. for
Roberts and the things DONE"
1.-THE gallery In there is jammed." re-
ported Williams. jerking his head to-
ward the aldermanlc chamber. II new
er saw such q mob in the place be-
fore"
THAT'S what comes Of all this news
paper publicity" growled Horrigan. IF
It wasn't for the papers the people d
never make any trouble for us. But
they read the news and then they get
silly ideas about their rights and
lot Of them come here to see they don't
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 to spoil the organiza-
lions honest profits. How are the
crowd in the galleries behaving?"
They're quiet" answered Williams
uneasily. TOO quiet. That's what
bothers me. They seem to be waiting
for the Borough bill to-
III they raise any row, rush a mo-
ton through to clear the galleries." or
dered Horrigan.
Nothing short Of the police could
clear away that big crowd"
'Then we'll have the police in to
help"
"But," argued williams. "that would
mean a riot. and lot of people would
set hurt. ALI the newspapers tomor-
row would
"Never mind that Go ahead and do
40 you're told. At the first sign Of dis
approval from the galleries have the
motion passed and turn the police loose.
UnderstandT
"All right" acquiesced Williams du-
biously and withdrew.
Wainwright opened his mouth to pro-
test. but Horrigan was already busy at
the telephone.
"Hellov' he called. II want 900 F.
600 F. Yes-yes. Is that the captain7"
be 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 theml
Yes. Send us 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 II il
comes to that, and guess it 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 as Hor-
F1gan hung up the receiver. The boss
cut him short 'II let that gallery
crowd see it amt safe to interfere with
my work"
But" protested Wainwright "sure-
" 1t will not be necessary to-
ITO break heads? 1t probably will.
Why not?"
I'D rather use diplomatic tactics"
"Diplomacy's game l never took
the trouble to learn"
"But those people you're about to
ontagonize 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 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.