Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-17

Dollars for This Franchises"
do things lawfully. The grant has
not been signed by the mayor. Be-
lieve me, they will not be insensible
to this protest. Let 1t be repeated In
every local organization; let every
member Of the board of aldermen be
warned by his constituents not to
press this bill. to reconsider his ac-
tion at once.
"Gentlemen-" he held up q piece
Of paper. One Of the tall lights in the
square illuminated his face and figure.
His every action was distinctly visible
to the multitude have here in my
hand check, certified by the City of
Gotham National bank, for two and
one-half millions of dollars. Before
this ordinance was passed this eve
ming, not ten minutes ago. offered
this sum of money as q forfeiture.
binding me to pay ten millions for the
franchise in question. offered to
subscribe to an agreement which
would limit my own returns to six
per cent upon my investment; and
promised that the people should have
every cent OF profit over and above
that legitimate amount The OFFER
was refused: that check was declined.
but It still holds good. + make the
offer not merely to the cringing. sub
servient, whipped-into-line aldermen.
but to you. the people"
"What're you going to get out Of
IT," asked q voice.
II am going to be elected mayor Of
New York by you men," answered
Gorm1y II am going to get the con-
seriousness that I have an opportunity
to give New York clean, decent.
law abiding administration. without
graft l am going to put the people
in tie enjoyment Of their rights. I
made my money here. Every dollar
Of It you gave to me. am giving It
back to you We worked together to
make it: by selling you good goods
and telling the truth about It. and you
by paying fair price for 1t and COM
ing back II you were not satisfied.
We will work together In the same
way now. If you give me the oppor-
tunity to administer the affairs of the
city, pledge my business honor. at
which no man can point finger. that
/ will do It honestly and honorably to
the satisfaction of honest and honor
able men, or you can throw me over
Now, remember" the speaker con.
tinued as wild cheers greeted this an.
nouncement, that clamor and glamor
don't win elections: that shouting and
cheering are all very we'll in their
way, but it Is votes that count. You
posted, and then you must see that
they are fairly counted. beg that
you will dispense now, 60 home, and
make it your business to see your al
dermen about this franchise. Do II
quickly and do It hard"
well see them now" yelled one
voice after another In quick success
sion.
LET 'em come out here!"
WED like to talk to 'em!"
GIVE us a chance at them!"
"Where's the mayor"
The square was in q tumult again
which even Gormly for the moment
was helpless to control.
| Now Hon. Peter d. Warren was IL
the city hall. He had heard all that
had been said, and witnessed all that
had been doD,. Although he was q
briber and corruptionist, he was
not without courage. Il seemed Il
him that the psychological moment
for his advent had arrived. Therefore
he hastily made his way through the
aldermen. and boldly appeared on the
outside steps back of Gormly. He
was recognized at ence. The mayor
stood quietly. little pale, but appar
entity undaunted. He waved his hands
| for silence. 0ormly assisted him II
| quelling the tumult. The mayor
stepped to the extreme edge OF The
portico: but before he could begin hi,
speech, the same buriy voiced man Wit
had been such 4 useful adjunct 4
Gormly interrupted him.
1--WE don't want to hear any speech
from you tonight Mr.. 0ormly," h
roared. his great voice compelling Ut
tention, and - he spoke he sprang VI
on the steps Of the automobile an<
faced the crowd, I'VE want you to asl
the mayor. oe this city II hs's going {,
sign the bill granting tho franchise
But before yoa do that We want 70,
to tell him what We citizens Of New
York think Of the proposition"
Through the crowd ut this momen
came CHARGING . platoon of Police. =