The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-10-27

The square was In q tumult again
which even Gormly for the momeni
was helpless TO control.
Now Hon. Peter ID. Warren was IN
the city hall. He had heard all that
had been said, and Witnessed all that
had been done. Although he was q
briber and a corrupdonist, he was
not without courage. II seemed &c
him that the psychological moment
for his advent had arrived. Therefore.
he hastily made his way through the
aldermen. and boldly appeared IN the
outside steps back Of Gormly. Re
was recognized at once. The mayor
stood quietly. a little pale. but appsr-
emily undaunted. He waved his hands
for silence. Gormly assisted him In
quelling the tumult. The mayor
stepped to the extreme edge OF the
portico; but before he could begin his
speech, the same burly voiced man who
had been such a useful adjunct 10
Gormly interrupted him.
I'VE don't want To hear any speech
from you tonight. Mr. Gormly," he
roarsd. his great voice compelling at
tention. and az he spoke he sprang up
on the steps Of the automobile and
faced the crowd. I'VE want you to ask
the mayor OF this city II 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, al
the head OF which was the chief him
self. The men handling their sticks
shouldered their way roughly through
the people groaning, raging. swearing,
about them. Connell 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 . mob. Gormly II
was who came again to the rescue.
These" he promptly interposed,
raising his voice, ARE peaceable citi.
zens discussing q great public Ques.
ton. ] appeal to you as mayor of
this city TO call of the police. Take
your hand of that mans collar, Con.
nell" he shouted. "or by the living
God I'll turn this mob upon you and
there won't be 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 OF" he shouted to the
mayor, "or l won't be answerable for
the consequences"
AS soon az 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.
flnely 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
c1NuiNhSO. ohahlhb baloh
ly at Gormly, he gave an order to his
men, and, followed by the curses and
sroans OF TIE 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
like a trumpet. that you have no
need OF police protection in the pres.
ence of the people OF New York"
Let me speak," said the mayor
Mo-" thundered the crowd. I'VE
don't want to hear you speak,"
Mr.. Mayor" said Gormly, these
people want to express an opinion to
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
avery ally. every ofncial present. cried,
"Aye!"
II made a brave showing until the
negative was put. when such q roar
Of disapprova, arose that II was like
the breath OF the gods and fairly
shook the ancient stones OF the hall.
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