The Dolores star., 1909-08-13
Illustration BY A. WELL
SYNOPSIS.
Merrill Coz

and Newcomb, Democrat. a rising voun1
lawyer. were opponent-candidates for
mayor Both were chums for many years
and both were in love with Senator Cor
don's daughter. Betty Gordon supported
willard FOR mayor. Willard talked with
Betty Of his candidacy
CHAPTER u.-Newcomb refused TO
put CRATER In his prospective "city hall
cabinet" Newcomb was told that his ac-
ton against the corrupt Murphy would
cost him the mayoralty. but he persisted
IN MIS- stand. He made much progress in
the battle for votes. Election day came
The results were being counted At Will
iards club his friends gathered about
MIN. predicting success. He had gloomy
Interview with Betty. Newcomb heard of
his defeated candidacy from Betty's lips,
and he told her he loved her
When I accepted this nomination.
/ did 80 because l believed that the
party was In danger. and that. II elect
ed. might benefit the people. have
remained silent; have spoken but lit
tie Of my plans: l have made few
promises. Mr.. McDermott, l am de-
termined, first and foremost. to be
mayor in all the meaning Of the word.
refuse to be ngurehead. l have
crossed out Murphy's name because
he IL q dishonest citizen. Yes. l am
ambitious: but l would forego Wash
ington rather than reach It by shak-
ing Murphy's hand" The blood of the
old war-governor tingled In his veins
At that moment.
1T must be replaced" quietly.
"In face Of that document
"In spite of It,"
II refused"
- :. .ListsR t. % rsssens 9g hex; xoR AS.
young, and you GaVe to learn that In
politics there's always q bitter pill
with the sweet To elect you have
given my word to Murphy that he
shall have the ONCE"
You may send Mr. Murphy to me-"
said Newcomb curtly. "rll take all
the blame"
This is final?"
ut il. And I am surprised that you
should request this of me-"
He will defeat you
so be it,
McDermott was exceedingly angry.
but he could not help admiring the
young mans resoluteness and direct
honesty.
"You are making fatal mistake.
shall make an enemy Of the man, and
shall not be able to help you.
have a great deal at stake. II we
lose the eighth. we lose everything,
and for years to come"
Perhaps. One dishonest step leads
to another, and If should sanction
this man, l should not hesitate at
greater dishonesty. My honesty is my
bread and butter and my con-
science"
Corporations have no souls; poll
tics has no conscience. Will
lard
my name is Newcomb." abruptly.
In a matter of this kind cannot per-
NIT myself to be subjected to COM
parisons. You brought about my pres
ent position in municipal affairs"
I'VE had need of you, and still need
you," confessed the other reluctantly.
1.-THE party needs new blood"
You are a clever man, Mr.. McDer-
mott; you are leader; let me appeal
to your better judgment. Murphy is
a blackguard, and he would be in any
party, IN any COuuITy. III lOICiu6 hiuu
on me, you rob me Of my self-respect."
McDermott shrugged. I'm this case
he is a necessary evil. The success OF
the party depends upon his good will.
Listen. VIII you find, in all this wide
land, a ruling municipality that Is in
corrupt? Is there not fly in the oint-
ment whichever way you look? Is not
dishonesty fought with dishonesty;
isn't it corruption against corruption?
Do you believe fer a minute that you
can bring about this revolution? No.
my lad; no. This is workaday world;
Utopia is dreamland. You can easily
keep your eye on this man. If he
makes a dishonest move. you can find
It in your power to remove him ef-
: fectually. But l swear to you that he
is absolutely necessary"
well, l will assume the risk Of his
displeasure." :.
SHOW him your document. and tell
him that II he leaves you in the lurch
At the polls, you'll send him to prison.
That's the only way out" McDermott
thought he saw light.
Make q blackmailer Of myself!
Hardly"
Il am sorry" McDermott rose.
You are digging pit for . very
hrioht fvfuro