The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-10-28
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III OF McAdou

But Bob boldly carried the war into
the enemy's territory. Under cover Of
the fall elections he quietly and care
fully built up an organiza ton through
out the city. so quietly indeed that
Macpherson received no linking Of his
purpose until too late to hinder its ac-
complishment. Bob also bought con-
troll Of an old fashioned, sedate, but
moribund newspaper, placed It under
modern management and began q sc.
ries Of exposures Of the methods and
deeds Of the MacP herson ring Need
less to say. nothing In these disclosures
reflected discredit upon Bob's share in
the old regime. Then he approached
Stuart, weak ard pliable man. who,
however, had considerable following
among the conservative element Of
the city and offered to support him
for the mayoralty nomination.
The day on which the Bugle an
bounced Stuart's candidacy Bob re-
ce1ved curt note from the mayor
requesting his resignation from the d.
rectorate of public safety. Bob prompt
~ complied. His successors first Of
fetal act was to summon Bob's ap-
pointees to "the carpet" and in plain
terms inform them that they must
work for the success Of MacPherson's
candidate or lose their positions. A
small number tim1dly agreed to the
boss demands, but the majority hest
tated. A few boldly declared for
Stuart, accepted their discharges and
sent one of their number to inform
Bob Of their action.
AN right" Bob answered. your
pay goes on the same until the cleo
ton. After that I'll take care Of you,
whether we win or not"
When the interview was noised
abroad the doubtful employees at once
lined up for Stuart. Bob made them
the same promise.
The campaign will be remembered
as long as the Steel City stands. Bob
was viciously cartooned and made the
subject Of rancorous editorial attacka
These attacks were met by loud blasts
from the Bugle and countercharges
from a band Of spellbinders who, led
by Paul Remington. stumped the city
from end to end.
The Sixth stood by Bob Loyalty. All
the tough wards gave enormous ma
jorities for his candidate, but, so far
as the immediate contest was concern
ed, in vain. When the returns were
counted Stuart was defeated by less
than 1900 majority. 1.-The people are
victorious!' screamed MacPherson's
newspaper. Bob had met his first re-
pulse.
When Bob heard the result he gave
no sign Of disappointment. The only
change In his demeanor was tighten
ing of the lines about his mouth.
II expected it. 1t came too soon,"
he said calmly to Remington, and add.
ed, with sudden snap OF his teeth,
"But It's MacPherson's last win!'
Those about him now saw q change
come over him as he plunged into a
campaign to turn his defeat into VIC
tory. The change was marked chiefly
by Frightening Of the eyes and a
genuinely mirthful ring. in his, rare
laugh. The heart Of Mrs. Dunmeade
was made glad as she saw him COM
PEELED by the exigencies Of his posi-
ton into direct antagonism to the in
terests that were almost openly array.
ed against her husband.
The city was now awakened from
the lethargy in which it had lain for
generation. The continued exposures
In the Bugle, which the opposition
press tried in vain to counterfeit by
charges that Bob himself had been an
accomplice in the same misdeeds, and
the knowledge gained during the re-
cent campaign had aroused the citi-
1ens to realization Of the fact that
while they had slept they had been
shamefully outraged. Bob had no
mind to wait three years until tho
next mayoralty contest. Moreover,
he must take advantage Of the popu-
lar awakening which, with the Gym
ical unbelief shared, by many others.
he deemed to be only ephemeral.
The McAdoo organization was ex-
tended out into the boroughs and coun-
try districts of the county. In this
work Remington. with his native d.
plomacy and winning manners, was an
invaluable aid. The choice Of a can
didate for the district attorneyship
was the most difficult part Of the pro-
gram. Bob at length found one suita-
BILE to his purpose In Martin, bril-
liant and ambitious young lawyer.
When Bob first preached the subject
to him Martin demurred
IF took it I'd want to make rec
ord" he said There's a certain line
of prosecutions for political offenses
that I'd like to push. and don't care
to be used as club to force Mac
Pherson into a deal and then be pulled
OF from the prosecutions" =
'That's all right" Bob explained.
IT want you to make a record. OF
course shouldn't want you to hurt
any of our. people. but SO long as you
stand by us you may go after Mac
Pherson and his crowd as hard as you.