The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-05-26
Copyright. 1909. by Do!d. Mead a Co.
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TOOK out bulky Datcn OF papers.
"Broderick," he said severely, do
you know that I've got you implicated
In more than thirty different violations
of the law right here in town."
Broderick held out his hand and ask
ed. with a show of interest:
what are they anyway"
"See for yourself" returned Murga-
troyd." handing the papers to the
chairman.
Broderick smiled confusedly.
''Do you know II would be blamed
uncomfortable for me IL ! were deal.
ing with any other prosecutor than
your"
The prosecutor smiled again.
"How do you know 1t won't be un-
comfortable for you as II isy'
Broderiok burst into a laugh.
"You an me Is two of kind
grafters together, tarred with the
same stick. That's why"
Murgatroyd nodded and took back
the list
''That's all right. Broderick," he as
sented. I've got a little job for you
TO do"
"Out with it, said Frederick
Murgatroyd leaned forward.
"Broderick, want TO sit In the SEN
ate of the United States"
els there more cominT questioned
Broderick, with a howl. You know
the valvular workin's OF my heart amt
overstrong. You're crazy. mau" he
added. THE whole organization is
against you"
THE whole organization" repeated
Murgatroyd. except you."
d You blamed idiotT roared Broder-
ick. "The organizations against you
because | atu."
Murgatroyd continued:
IL prefer to see q man do with a
good grace that which be has to do"
"And who has got to doT queried
Broderick, rising,
, 4You've got to put me In the senate"
"I'll spend my last dollar to keep
you out of itp -.-..,
4 Murgatroyd seized small thick
book.
Seven and seven are fourteen" he
mused, "and six are twenty, and elev-
en-
what have you got theref' Brod-
erick asked, with mild interest.
"The penal code"
Look under B for brlbe," suggested
Broderick. with an accusing glance.
Murgatroyd shook his head.
I'm just figuring up the number or
years you'd have to serve
"But I'm not goin' to the senate"
protested the politician.
mo, but | am" retorted the prose
cutor. -Four times six are twenty
four, besides the amount of fines you'll
have to pay. Take the first on the list
Broderick. You'll get seven years on
that and 1900 fine. Put that down."
"Pll put nothin' down."
"Then I'll do it. Twenty indictments
for corrupting voters. I've got the
goods on that. Twenty years and $50.
900 fines. Hold on a minute. We
won't add up just yet. There's YOU
interest in Cradlebaugh's, there's th'
hospital. there's your pool rooms, log
rolling with police headquarters why
say. Broderick." he exclaimed sudden
ly, gasping with surprise, ut will cos
you In the neighborhood Of $lOO,OO'
cash in fines.
"And" continued Murgatroyd suave
ly, "about 1876 years to serve in sen
tences."
Broderick swelled with anger.
I'm goin' TO call your bluff, MuT
gatroydP' he yelled "You can't worl
me! And you don't dare touch m
eitherl Why, there amt man in thi
whole state who dares to lay a han,
on me! By George, call your blutf!
Murgatroyd pressed button. Tw
men entered.
Unlikely, McGrath," said Murgatroyt
picking up some rectangular slips G
paper from his desk and passing theT
over to them, Chairman Peter BroC
erick is going to leave this room insid
OF thirty seconds"
"You bet | amp Broderlck inte
posed
"There are ten warrants for his a
rest" went on the prosecutor. "Tak
him into custody the instant he leave
this room"
Fright. chiefv' the men replied
chorus and, facing about, left ii
room.
"Now. Broderick," said Murgatroy'
I'you called my bluff. You may CO."
The politician strode TO the doc
clustering. With hand on the knob
paused. new situation confronte
him-a thing imminent. concrete. Il
crept back to Murgatroyd.
do you mean thisT he queried.
"This interview is over" was the al