Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-08-24


aldermen. n boldly app AIRED IN the
OUTSIDE steps back of Gormly. ne
was recognized at once. the mayor
$1,000 quietly. a little pale, but appar-
entiy undaunted. He waved his nands
for silence. Gormly assisted him IN
queiiing the tumult. The mayor
stepped to the extreme edge OF the
portico; but before he could begin MS
speech. the same burly voiced man VINO
mad been such a useful adjunct to
Gormly interrupted him.
we don't want to hear any speech
from you tonight. Mr.. Gormly,' ne
roared. his great voice compelling at.
tention, and as he spoke he sprang up
on the steps Of the automobile and
raced the crowd, I'VE want you to ask
the mayor Of this city If he's going to
sign the bill granting the franchise.
But before you do that we want you
TO tell him what we citizens OF New
York think Of the proposition
Through the crowd at this moment
came charging a platoon of police, ut
the head Of which was the chief him
self. The men handling their sticks
shouldered their way roughly through
the people %groaning, raging, swearing.
abou them. Cornell laid his hand on
the speaker and sought to drag him
from the automobile. The man struck
back violently; clubs flashed In the
air. The multitude in another instant
would have been a mob. Gormly 1t
was who came again to the rescue.
These" he promptly ~interPosed,
raising his voice. ARE %peaceable citi-
zens discussing a great public ques-
ton. l appeal to you rs mayor OF
this city to call of the police. Take
your hand off that mans collar, Con.
NELL" he shouted. "or by the living
God I'll turn this mob upon you and
there won't be a rag left Of YOU and
your ~bluecoats!"
He stepped down to the body of the
car as he spoke; and before the chief
realized what he was about he seized
him by the collar and threw him back.
ward. 1t was a magnificent exhibition
OF strength and nerve and courage.
Call them or" he shouted to the
mayor, "or l won't be answerable for
the consequences"
AS soon as he stopped, the roar Of
the mob began. Some were there who
thought they had never heard a sound
so terrible and so menacing. The
mayor, not without good sense, came
to the rescue.
so long" he said in his powerful,
finely mOdulated voice, "as these peo.
pie do nothing. they shall not be inter.
fered with. March your officers up
here to the steps Of the city hall.
chief" he cried.
There was nothing for Connell but
obedience. Shaking his baton fierce.
ly at Gormly, he gave an order to his
men. and, followed by the curses and
groans of the multitude. they marched
up the steps of the city hall and
grouped themselves about the mayor.
Il want to tell you," cried Gormly
mounting to the seat again and now
thoroughly aroused. his voice ringing
need Of police protection in the pres
ence Of the people OF New York"
Let me speak," said the mayor.
"No!" Numbered the crowd. I'VE
don't want to hear you speak,"
Mr.. Mayor" said Gormly. these
people wan to express an opinion tc
you. Fellow citizens, those who are
In favor of indorsing the action OF
the council in granting the franchise
to the Gotham Freight Traction com
pany will say aye"
Every henchman, every follower
every ally. every official present, cried
"Aye!"
1t made a brave showing until the
negative was put. when such a roal
of %disapproyal arose that 1t was like
the breath Of the gods and fairly
shook the ancient stones of the hall.
ITO BE CONTINUED.)