The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-28

| they read the news ana tnen tney get
silly ideas about their rights, and a
| lot Of them come here to see they don't
get swindled. Lord. If the papers
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-
tons 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 10 he waiting
! for the Borough bill to-
IF they raise any row. rush mo-
ton through to clear the galleries. or
dcred Horr:Gan.
Nothing short Of the police could
clear away that big crowd
Then we'll have the police in 10
help"
Pat argued Williams. that would
mean a riot. ard q lot Of people would
get hurt. All the newspapers tomOr-
row would
Mover mind that. Go ahead 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.
Underestimate"
"All right" acquiesced Williams du-
bicuSly and withdrew.
Wainwright opened his mouth to pro
test hat Horrigan was already busy at
the telephone
Hello he called. Il want 900 F.
900 +. Yes-yes. Is that the captain:'
he went on moment later. "Then
send him 10 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 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 if it
comes to that, and / guess it will. Pick
out the right sort to send. Yes. or
course III back up anything they do.
Sure. Rush 'em. Goodby."
But began Wainwright as Hor-
rigan hung up the receiver. The boss
cut him short I'll let that gallery
crowd see it amt safe to interfere with
my work"
But protested Wainwright, sure
ly it will not be necessary to-
ITO break heads? 1t probably will.
Why not"
I'D rather use diplomatic tactics"
'Diplomacy's 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
ference?'
''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 he so ready next time to
butt in where they aren't wanted.
They
The tinl;le of the telephone bell cut
short the boss public spirited remarks.
Horrigan unslung the receiver.
"Hello" he hailed. Who's Oh,
Roberts. ch:"
rs it Roberts:" cried Gibbs excit-
cdly.
"No," snar.ed Iorrisan in ponJcrous
sarcasm. It's The car Of Russia teie-
phoning to borrow 4 nickel. | called
him Roberts just TO fiatter him. Go
on, Roberts! What's that: Yes, this
is Mr.. Horrgan Want TO see me. DO
you? What for? No, there isn't" he
went on angrily after moments lis
tening. "You and l settled all that.
Come and do your share of the Yes,
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 a 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.
/ What's that? No! l 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 it be wiser" suggested
Gibbs. ito humor the man by going to
him, as he suggests? Then
"No, it wouldn't" retorted Horrigan
as be kept the telephone. "If I'd gone
on the principle of 'bumoring' 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 a 90 per cent better chance with
him. Now. then" pulling paper from
his pocket, Il told you about the re-
port l had Morris & Cherrington dig
out showing up Benefits old man.
Here It is. Like to look it over while
we're waiting"
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