New-York tribune., 1911-01-08

hand in lobby work even for what regarded justl
fable purpose; in the second place, should not wish
to take part such scheme he proposed because,
TO speak frankly, did not consider II honest.
You know" | explained, that if you were TO go TO
Congress and tell the members in all candor that the
persons who to profit chiefly by the enactment OF
this bill a syndicate Of rich capitalists you could
could not get a dozen votes.
He opened his eyes wide. But we don't take a cent
out OF the treasury.
True; but YOU DO take four hundred per cent profit
out of the pocket of every woman, or child who
buvs Your goods. and you able 20 do this only by
virtue of the Government monopoly which YOU are now
seeking to extend
He laughed We'll, we can't look at all these things
alike. But remember your pledge Of secrecy. If you
won't 60 with at least you are bound not TO give
me away.
did not answer. The fact was had by means
a distinct idea where stood with relation to his un-
reserved self exposure and wished time to think about
IT, Meanwhile | was mercilessy crlticzing myself tor
the fatuous way in which notwithstanding my long
newspaper experience had walked into his confidence
with my hands tied
W1E parted and did not meet him again for two
davs. Then he sought me as before at the Capl-
to He was looking worried
Has something gone wrong with your JOB IN the
Senate?" | asked.
"Tbe trouble lies further back" he muttered. It's
the syndicate After getting to come here and spend
nearly a month in their interest, they now planning
suspect 70 cut me out Of my share of the profits They
say have no written evidence OF claim against them.
And they're right: haven't 1t was nothing but a
gentlemen agreement 10y word or mouth. suddenly
his manner changed from broodng to inspiration ana
he shook his fs, as If invisible enemy Il they
cheat me- know a way to get even with them See
-h.. hrD1p WI
would YOU like to write It up,-teI the PLAIN un,
vanished truth about how the bill was sneaked
through,
That was before the days when undertaking was rec
ognzc5 As one Of the fine arts, and shrank instinc-
tvcy from the suggested enterprise II 1t was to be nan
died as ! felt sure he would wish II 20 be.
Your own share in the business, commented
would not make a very pleasant chapter IN cold type
yet YOU know
Blcss your soul" he interrupted, bringing his raised
night fist down into his outspread LETT palm with re-
sounding clap Pitch into me all YOU like. m tough
enough 10 stand punishment when ! know m beating
the other fellow in the long run.
There is lust one thing I'd ike better than the plan
YOU propose. said l. after moment reflection. You
are talking about taking vengeance after the OIL. mas
passed But in that YOU would have ony q niue niue
satisfaction while the other fellows would walk of with
al the money: and that | should think, would DE 4
rather one sided division IN business like TINS. Now
why not nun ahead Of them smash their bill before II
can go through and teach them the lesson o' u'r
lives"
Fine a. silk" he calculated, with enthusiasm
that feared would presently find expression IN an en-
brace, Lets see there are four more days ot the
session will 90 10 New York tonight and notify that
crowd that they must either give some proof that
am going % have my full share, or Il break up I'''
whole program Even your prejudice against lobbying
wouldn't prevent YOU from helping me do th"t "ouIu