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The citizen., 1911-04-07

seas. He had seen big hard
listed men boarding the vessels or sitting about on
boxes on the docks chatting with friends until
they should be summoned on board for the cruise
And always, as the sailors would greet new com
panion came that remark I've sold my carcass"
1t puzzled the landsman He did not under
stand, but figured out that It was some rough
pleasantly He did not know that every man who
sails out Of an American port in deep-sea vessel
under the stars and stripes must literally sell his
body and soul into servitude as abject and as
debasing that Of the black man on the southern
plantation before the Emancipation Proclamation
was issued.
For the American who sails the high seas
under the stars and stripes is slave He is a
slave under the law. True, he cannot be put upon
the auction block by his master and sold to the
highest bidder. But he must sure nder his Amer
ican birthright-freedom of contract; he must
sign away his right to his pay when 1t falls due
And he cannot be a sailor without signing them
away And he cannot run away from his bargain
and his master. If he tries it, he is arrested and
taken back, no matter in what quarter of the
globe his vessel is anchored. For. by the opera
ton of treaties with all the maritime powers OF
the world the United States agrees to arrest and
return foreign salor-slaves in return for which
the foreign countries have agreed to arrest and
return to American ships Americas chattel slaves
No man is ever slave under the law unless
conditions are such that it is necessary for his
masters to hold him legally in servitude in order
to retain his services Every land is full of indus
trial slaves who cannot desert their masters IL
they would because there is nothing else for them
to do but to submit or starve But the OCCUPATION
Of sailor carries him to foreign lands where the
lure OF untried conditions is forever beckoning
and 1t would be comparatively easy for him to
desert his master. But here the law steps in, and
The citizen., 1911-04-07

They can't nobody tell what a mort
gage and Golf Club will do"
Miss Selma Lue
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EVIDENTLY SHE WAS ANNOYED
Good Wife's Punishment, intended for
Husband, Poor Compensation
to RevIvalist.

A popular revivalist had been hold.
ing services at town In Mississippi
when heavy rain came on. and he &C.
cepted an invitation to pass the night
at the house of one of the towns.
men. Observing the preachers
drenched clothing, the host brought
out a suit Of his own and sent his
guest upstairs to don 1t.
The good man had made the change
and was on his way back to the sit.
ting room, when the woman of the
house came out OF another room, hold.
ing In her hands the big family Bible,
out Of which the minister was to be
invited to read chapter before the
family went to bed.
She was not, however, in q very
amiable frame of mind, for careful
housewives are likely to be put out Of
sorts by the advent Of unexpected
company. Seeing the revivalist In his
borrowed garments. she mistook him
for her husband, and as he passed In
front Of her she lifted the book and
brought It down sharply on his head.
"Therel" she exclaimed Take that
for asking him to stay all night
Lippincott's Magazine.
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SYNOPSIS.

A foolish young tenderfoot becomes
fascinated with the bold. artful wife OF a
drunken prospector in a western mining
town. They prepare to elope In a blind
Ing blizzard but are confronted by the
maudlin husband He is shot by the
wife. but the chivalrous boy pins a
note to the body taking the crime
railroad station the woman's horse
falls exhausted; the youth puts her
on his own and follows hanging to the
stirrup strap. Seeing he is an impede
ment. the woman thrusts her escort into
he stumbies into the railroad station Just
as the train bears the woman away.
Twenty-Five years later, this man, George
Gormly. Ia a multi-millionaire In New
York. He meets Eleanor Haldane. "a
beautiful and wealthy settlement worker.
and co-operates with her in her work.
line and finds himself frustrated In pier
and track extension plans by grating al
dermen. backed by the Gotham Traction
Company. An automobile accident brings
the Haldanes to his country home. CORN
ly announces that he will be mayor OF
New York and redeem the city from cor
ruption. Mr.. Haldane in long desired
Interview with Gormly. makes an indirect
proposition to compromise the fight which
the latter has been waging In the news
papers against the Gotham Traction COM
pany. and which Haldane is suspected OF
being the head. Gormly boldly announces
rides to Haldane's place. carrying word
OF the auto accident. The next morning
he refers to the ride of the night before
As mild compared 10 one he experienced
In his boyhood days. The papers an
nounce his candidacy for mayor.
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Traction company, to wit. Van Slyke
and Mcdonald. men associated with
him upon whose judgment and ability
he could rely. In addition to them
came Liffey, grand chief Of the Sa-
chem society and the acknowledged
and undisputed boss of the party;
Connell. the chief of police; Ruther-
ford. the district attorney; Habber-
ley. the street commissioner; and last
and also least, Hon. Peter ID. Warren,
mayor of the city.
Liffey, as leader of the Great
Sachem society. controlled the or
ganization absolutely. The chief OF
police welded the vast powers for
graft of that remarkable organization.
The district attorney, through whose
hands all criminal prosecutions must
pass, was the safety valve of both
the Sachem society and that portion of
the people to which 1t looked for sup
port. The street commissioner, who
bad at his disposal more appointments
than all the rest Of the administration
put together, used them primarily for
the good Of the party and after that
for cleaning the streets.
The mayor, the ostensible head but
really the servant of the quartet, was
there because of his Office, and he was
in Office because he could be con-
trolled. From the point of view OF
the men present. he was the best
mayor that New York had ever
had. He was a man of some parts.
He could make brilliant speech, pre-.
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PlMPLEs COVERED HIS BACK

my troubles began along In the
summer in the hottest weather and
took the form of small eruptions and
itching and a kind of smarting pain.
II took me mostly all over my back
and kept getting worse until finally
my back was covered with a mass of
pimples which would burn and itch at
night SO that could hardly stand It.
This condition kept getting worse and
worse until my back was solid mass
Of big sores which would break open
and run. My underclothing would be
clot of blood.
Il tried various remedies and salves
for nearly three years and i was not
getting any benefit. II seemed / was
In eternal misery and could not sleep
on my back or lean on q chair. was
finally given a set of the Cuticura
Remedies and inside of two weeks
could see and feel a great relief. I
kept on using Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and also the Resolvent, and In about
three or four months time my back
was nearly cured and felt like new
being. Now I am in good health and
no sign Of any skin diseases and I
am fully satisfied that Cuticura Rene.
dies are the best ever made for skin
diseases. I would not be without
them" (Signed) w. A. Armstrong.
Corbin, Kan. May 26. 1911. Although
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold
by druggists and dealers everywhere.
sample of each, with 32-page book,
will be mailed free on application to
"CHticura," Dept. % X, Boston.
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CHAPTER VIM.

A Quiet Meeting Of the DIctators.
Early In the new year, at the In.
stance of Haldane. meeting of the
inner circle Of the governing body,
popularity known as 1.-THE hung" was
called at his private residence on up
per Fifth avenue. which he very un-
obtrusively reoccupied for the coca
sion. The meeting was held late at
night, The men summoned thereto
came up town quietly and unostenta-
tiousiy slipped into the house.
For many reasons Haldane's rela-
ton to the Sachem society was care
fully concealed. He represented q
distinct group of financiers and bust
ness interests whose relations with
the party in power were most init
mate. These relations In some In
stances were suspected. but their &C
tuality had not been allowed to trans
pire. Haldane kept In constant touch
with Liffey the boss; but no one, save
the inner circle, suspected that the
two were hand In glove together.
Haldane did not often meet with
anyone but Liffey. In this instance.
however. he at least appreciated the
gravity Of the situation. and had d.
rected Liffey to bring with him those
whose advice would naturally be
sought on such subjects az he desired
to discuss. He had also assembled two
Of the directors Of the Gotham Freight
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immigrant. The chief of police had
been a saloonkeeper and finally the
colonel of National Guard regiment.
Mcdonald was Scotsman whose
shrewdness and ability had won him
high position among the financial
magnates. Van Slyke belonged to an
old Dutch family and had inherited
vast fortune, which his adroit man
sgement had tremendously increased.
They represented American life with
its opportunities and its possibilities.
Gentlemen" began Haldane quietly.
Il have called you here, as you have
doubtless suYmised, because of the
announcement of the candidacy of
George Gormly for mayor"
do you think it's of sufficient inn
portance, Mr.. Haldane, for such an
unusual conference. as this is?" asked
the boss.
Il certainly do. Liffey." was the re
ply.
1T isn't the first time" said Ruth
erford, a man of exceptional ability
and great distinction of manner and
bearing, that some impracticable re-
| former has offered himself for popular
suffrage on such platform"
But It is the first time in my
| recollection" returned Haldane, that
man possessing the peculiar com.
bination of business ability, unques-
toned integrity, and unlimited money
has put himself forward, and beg to
assure you that l consider him the
most available man from the point OF
view of the opposition that has ever
appeared on the political horizon"
| II don't care cuss Show available
he is" said Liffey I'VE can beat him
and we will. OF course, it'll take
more money"
He looked significantly at the trio
of financiers.
"The amount of money that 1t takes
now, said Mcdonald grimly. "is some
thing terrific"
/ Il should say So" added Van Slyke
well, you get what you bargain
for. don't your" returned the boss
viciousiy you get free hand tc
take 1t out of the people. don't your.
Gentlemen, gentlemen" said Hal
dane authoritatively, II hardly thinl
Il
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the discussion is taking a profitable
turn. Doubtless, as Liffey says, we
can beat him; certainly we must do
so. Probably 1t will cost more money:
that is, II m some way his candidacy
cannot be headed on"
Can he be induced to withdraw, do
you Think" asked Rutherford.
mo, think not; but If we made
him some concessions It is barely pos
sible he might, though gravely doubt
It, He's all stirred up over this
switch business. have already taken
upon myself to offer to use my iniiu-
ence to get the price demanded cut
in half. He declined the offer imme-
diately. ! think he said he wouldn't
pay anything except the cost of the
switch and reasonable sum-S40, 900
for the privilege"
Il want you to mark, Mr.. Haldane, /"
put in Liffey. that IL we're mixed up
in a fight, it's the extortionate de-
mands of the Gotham Freight Trac-
ton company which has brought it
about"
MY dear sir" answered Haldane con
temptuously, how are we to satisfy
the demands made upon us by you
and your fellow members of the Sa-
chem society and make a profit for
ourselves out of the matter, II we
don't make men like Gormly pay
heavily"
That's your lookout"
well, you will find that it's also
yours II we stop payments"
"oh. ! don't know. / guess there's
others that'd be glad to enjoy the
franchises"
Now. Liffey." said the district at.
torney. who perhaps from his official
position as public prosecutor had
more influence over the boss than any
body present. Don't talk like fool!
You know perfectly well that we are
all necessary to one another; that we
are all In the same boat; we all have
to tight the same battle. Have you
anything to propose. Mr.. Haldane?"
Il don't know hat have any
definite proposition Just at present."
was the answer. Il have met this
Gormly. have-er-as you would
say. sized him up carefully; put him
down for man of indomitable cour-
age. Whatever his motive may be, he
is thoroughly determined upon his
course. However small his experience
In politics. he is business man
through and through"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-10
SHORT DISSERTATION ON MUD
Evidently the Work Of One Who Was
Thoroughly Familiar With the
the Subject.

Mud ia found at the bottom Of lakes
on roads and In political assemblies
and newspapers. 1t is also used to
battle in and to make pies Of.
1t Is composed of the same materials
that human beings are made of. viz.
dust and water.
Mud is at its best In the spring Of
the year. At this period II is largely
used by automobiles. 1t is good for
rheumatism and turtles. In Pittsburs
and st. Louis 1t is taken with meals.
Mud is counter-irritant for armies.
Hannibal encountered 1t and Napoleon
was delayed by It. 1t has often been
mixed with the best thoughts.
The earth has been trying to get
rid Of it's mud ever since 1t began. but
1t still sticks. In spite of countless
revolutions. Beside. II It fell of there
would be no place for II elsewhere
Some men have been named after It
Mud is used by plebeian clans. who
live In fats. II is also used by rivers
TO make deltas Of. A respectable delta
can be made by any hard-workine
river In about 1000 years, working
night and day.
Mud is a great traveller. New Jer.
sey mud can be seen sauntering up
and down Broadway.
When dust gets uneasy and wishes
70 be made into mud It prays for rain.
Then 1t lies In the sun and becomes
dust again. This gives 1t that variety
which, as We all know. is the spice
Of life.
Mud is no respecter of persons
Life.
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Does he dabble In Wall streetT
asked Warren. IF so. 1t would be
easy for you to form combination to
break him"
His business methods are confined
to his mercantile establishment, and
they are purely legitimate"
What resources has he got?"
We'll, should say he can command
perhaps a score of millions"
"Whew."3 exclaimed Liffey. He
might be good man to tie to-"
You can set your mind at rest as
to that. Liffey. He wouldn't tie to
man like YOU"
"Oh, don't know. Pretty good men
have found 1t to their interests to tie
up with me. and they haven't lost any.
thing by It. Have you. Mr.. Haldane?"
Haldane locked his teeth. 1t was
this sort of covert insult which was
the necessary concomitant of his
alliance which. in his secret heart, he
loathed. Again 1t was the district at.
torney who interposed
Il take it that this is conference"
he said equally, "as to what we are to
do, If anything. to head on this man.
You don't think he can be bought OF.
Mr.. Haldane?"
81 am sure he cannot be"
well, then, he'll have to be fought
down." returned the other; for 1t Is
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 Gormly."
You think he's got q chance. do
your"
More than chance"
But we control everything"
Everything but Gormly. apparent
~" answered Van Slyke.
YES" said Rutherford, disregarding
the last remark; but you know, Lift
fey. our control rests largely upon the
indifference of the people. II they get
walked up. it would go 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 is founded the power Of the
one.
I'VE could still count the votes"
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 om
side" added Habberley.
| Yes, to a certain extent; but there
are limits beyond which even our own
| Judges could not go. Therefore, II
Mr.. Haldane's estimate of Gormly Ia
correct, and for myself l am rather
Inclined to believe that it is, we are
face to face with terrific PROPOSE
| ton"
We'll then" said Liffey. II think
the best thing to do. II you gents are
all agreed that it's serious, is to pitch
upon a 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.
certainly haven't failed in my
| duty"
ITO the people?" asked Rutherford
"To the organization" answered the
mayor with dignity, land my private
character is all that could be de
sired"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-10
RaffiIna the MOSQUITO.

Last summer we were pestered with
the awful nuisance, mosquitoes. night
after night. and on one occasion
killed between thirty and forty in our
bedroom, at midnight The following
day took a wooden cloth, put little
kerosene oil on it, and rubbed both
sides of the wire mesh of the screens
with 1t. That night one lonely mos
quito disturbed our rest. Two or
three times each week / rubbed the
screens in like manner, and we en-
1oyed peace the rest of the summer.
The odor from the oil remains only a
few minutes, and the oil itself pre-
serves the screens and keeps away
fiies.-Good Housekeeping Magazine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-10
STRONGER THAN MEAT
A Judges Opinion OF Grape-Nuts.

A gentleman who has acquired ju
dicial turn Of mind from experience
on the bench out In the SunfioweI
State writes a carefully considered
opinion as to the value of Grape-Nuts
as food. He says:
For the past years Grape-Nuts
has been a prominent feature in our
bill of fare.
"The crisp food with the delicious
autty flavor has become an indis
pensable necessity In my family's
everyday life.
1T has proved to be most healthful
and beneficial. and has enabled us to
practically abolish pastry and pies
from our table. for the children prefer
Grape-Nuts. and do not crave rich and
unwholesome food.
"Grape-Nuts keeps us all in perfect
physical condition--as a preventive OF
disease 1t IL beyond value. / have been
particularly impressed by the benef-
cial effects Of Grape-Nuts when used
by ladies who are troubled with face
blemishes. skin eruptions, etc. II
clears up the complexion wonderfully
"As to it's nutritive qualities. my ex'
perience is that one small dish OF
Grape-Nuts is superior to a pound OF
meat for breakfast, which is an impor-
tant consideration for anyone. 1t sat
isles the appetite and strengthens the
power Of resisting fatigue. while its
use involves none Of the disagreeable
consequences that sometimes follow
meat breakfast" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
Read the little book. The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's reason
Ever read the above Ietterf new
enc appears from time 90 time They
are genuines truss and fall Of human
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side gracefully and with dignity at
public meetings, and was altogether
an admirable figure to head a great
city in everything but morals.
Associated with these four intensely
practical men and this plant. willing
figurehead were the interests repre-
scented by the Gotham Freight Trac-
ton company. Of which Haldane was
in absolute control, although the presi.
dency was vested in another man. The
interests of Haldane and his asso-
ciates were not confined to the
Gotham Freight Traction company
They had their hands on every public
franchise. Their private affairs. OF
course. were vast and multiform; but
with them we have nothing to do.
Their alliance with the political party.
for which they had paid and would
continue to pay enormous sums,
had brought them very material
advantages in one form or an
other. All the trusts that make
New Jersey their headquarters hardly
equaled in wealth and control the
organizations these men represented.
Haldane. from his one interview
with Gormly, had an idea that in this
instance the two forces to be dread
ed by the ring were incarnated in
Gormly and would rally about Gormly.
Now, of course. everyone OF those
present had read Gormly's startling
announcements OF his candidacy. Most
Of them had read them with amuse-
ment: only the most president with
any feeling of alarm. and even that
feeling was not sufficiently deep to
have awakened any special degree of
anxiety. Yet the fact that each one
had been summoned to Haldane's
house, the politicians through Liffey
and the financiers through Haldane
himself. rather startled them.
The eight men assembled in the
spacious library Of the Fifth Avenue
house. The curtains were discreetly
drawn. The men had arrived singly
and at different times. They were
admitted by Haldane's confidential
secretary In peeon. Cigars and
liquors were provided. and the eight,
from all sorts Of differing social ranks.
mingled freely together on terms Of
absolute equality.
The district attorney. for instance.
was graduate of Yale. Haldane him
self had como from Harvard. The
mayor was q product Of Columbia.
Lifiey had started In - . poor Irish
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-10
FIfty.sIx Years In One. School.

Prof. zephaniah Hopper. the oldest
school teacher In Philadelphia. who
is eighty-two years old. began his
fifty-sixth year OF teaching at the
Central High school.
He was greeted by the faculty and
by another generation of students. as
he marched into the assembly hall
the other day. He is as active as
ever, still walking every day to and
from his home.
The veteran professor was gradu-
ated In the first class that left the
high school. After spending a few
years at college and In special work.
he went back to the school as a pro
lessor He has remained there ever
since.
There are men all over the country
who are now grandfathers. who re-
member Doctor Hopper as their
teacher. It IL estimated that he has
taught fully fifteen thousand students
during his long service.