Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-14


Mr. Haldane?"
II am sure he cannot be-
We'll. then. he'll have to be fought
down." returned the other: "for 1t 10
evident that We cannot afford to have
the workings of the sachem society
brought before the public. The thing
to be done now is to get together.
keep together, and beat Germly."
You think he's got . chance. do
you?"
More than a chance"
But We control everything"
Everything but Gormly. apparent.
ly," answered Van Slyke.
yes" said Rutherford. disregarding
the last remark; but you know, LIZ
fey, our control rests largely upon tho
indifference of the people. If they get
walked up, It would 90 like that"
He snapped his finger as he spoke.
and no man contradicted him, for true
1t is that on the indifference Of the
many ia founded the power OF the
one.
I'VE could still count the voteA."
said the chief Of police uncertainty.
"Undoubtedly; but II there are
enough people Interested in the affair.
the votes will be counted as cast"
And We have the courts on ov7
side" added Habberley.
eyes, to certain extent; but there
are limits beyond which even our own
judges could not go. Therefore, II
Mr.. Haldane's estimate Of Gormly is
correct, and for myself am rather
inclined to believe that it is, we are
face to face with . terrific PROPOSE
ton"
We'll then" said Liney, Il think
the best thing to do, II you gents arc
all agreed that it's serious, Is to pitch
upon candidate. We want to have
a man that's entirely respectable. and
yet who knows which side his breads
buttered on and who'll take care OF
the organization"
II think said Warren tentatively.
that have earned another term. I
certainly haven't failed in my
duty" 8
ITO the people?' asked Rutherford.
ITO the organization" answered the
mayor with dignity, and my private
character is all that could be de-
sired"
Liffey snorted with disdain.
MY dear Mr. Warren. undoubtedly
you are very available. Whether or
not you are the most available Is the
question" interposed Mcdonald.
I'VE ought to get some man Of the
highest consideration, who belongs to
. most respectable family. and yet
ayho 70 -
How'd you do yourself, Mr.. Haldane |?
asked the boss innocently, IL bosses
can ever ask anything in that vein.
Under no consideration" he said,
decisively, could I accept the honor.
My interests. our interests, are too
vast for me to localize them by be-
coming mayor of New York"
Haven't you got SOM" asked
Cornell, the chief OF police. He'd
have all the advantages Of name and
station and SO on that you would, and
have no doubt he'd do pretty much
what you said, and I'm sure you'd
say what was best for us all.
II think that would be an excel
lent idea," chimed in Rutherford.
How old is your youngster. Hal
dane?"
Hes twenty.eight"
Never done anything in his life.
has he?"
do you mean in business. or any
any othe, way?"
Anything he's got to cover up l
mean"
Nothing, believe" answered the
father. "He's been lively lad; but
nothing dishonorable that am
aware Of"
He's the very man We want
young, enthusiastic, inexperienced,
rich, comfortable. Where is he now"
asked Rutherford.
Hes down on Long Island at my
country place"
Can you get in communication with
him by telephone7"
II think so.''
Suppose you call him up and ask
him whether or not. II he got the
nomination. he would rum
Il will. Excuse me, gentlemen"
said Haldane. going out into the hall
where one Of the duplicate telephones
was installed.
11S 0lo uOC Cer0 10 90 MS teIep000-
ing in the library before the group Of
conspirators.
Il think" protested Warren as HAL
dane closed the door behind him, chat
this is shame. You promised me
that II I made satisfactory mayor,
! should have the refusal Of tho Office
again, and I'd like to know what I've
done that you should throw me
DOWN
Promises" said Liffey, don't 70
In politics longer than it's agreeable,
as you very we'll know. We Amt
throwing you down, either. You'll be
provided for doubtless in some way,
and maybe this young Haldane amt
the most available man after all.
We're not committed to him yet"
"I'll tell you one thing that we can
10 without waiting for candidate"
here interposed the chief Of police.
"And what Is that. pray7' asked the
mayor.
I'VE can put the Central once de-
tcctive force on Gormly's trail. We
can look up his record. We can find
cut all about him ever since, no was
. baby. It's dollars to pennifs but