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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01
CHAPTER VIII.
A Quiet Meeting Of the Dlctators.

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 THE Ring, was
called at his private residence on up
per Fifth avenue, which he very un-
obtruslvely reoccupied for the occa-
sion. The meeting was held late at
night. The men summoned thereto
came up town quietly and unostenta-
tously slipped into the house.
For many reasons Haldane's rela-
ton to the Sachem society was care
fully concealed. He represented
distinct group of financiers and bust
ness interests whose relations with
the party in power were most lnti-
mate. These relations in some in
stances were suspected, but their ac-
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 wound naturally be
sought on such subjects as he desired
to discuss. He had also assembled two
of the directors of the Gotham Freight
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01

immigrant. The chief of police had
been a saloonkeeper and finally the
colonel OF National Guard regiment
Mcdonald was a 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
a vast fortune, which his adroit man.
sgement had tremendously increased.
They represented American life with
Its opportunities and its possibilities.
Gentlemen began Haldane quietly,
I have called you here, as you have
doubtless surmised, because of the
announcement of the candidacy of
George Gormly for mayor"
DO you think it's of sufficient i'm
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, man of exceptional ability
and great distinction of manner and
bearing, that some impracticable re-
former has offered himself for popular
suffrage on such a platform"
But 1t is the first time in my
recollection" returned Haldane, that
a man possessing the peculiar COM
hination of business ability, unques-
toned integrity and unlimited money
has put himself forward, and l beg to
assure you that | consider him the
most available man from the point Of
view of the opposition that has ever
appeared on the political horizon"
Il don't care a cuss how 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 f1nanciers
THE amount of money that it takes
now said Mcdonald grimly, lis some
thing terrific"
Il should say So" added Van Slyke.
We'll, you get what you bargain
for, don't your" returned the boss
viciously. you get a free hand to
take 1t out of the people, don't you?"
Gentlemen, gentlemen" said Hal
dane authoritatively, 81 hardly think
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01

"HE liking for feather trimmings
keeps growing. and manufactur-
ers keep pace with 1t by turning
out more remarkable feather
work than has ever been shown in
the past. What with color combina-
tons made possible by "willowing"
ostrich. and the furore which has de-
veloped for the softest and fullest
marabout effects, and combinations of
ostrich and marabout, there is an I'M
ending variety in these plumages. But
1t would seem every bird Of the air
has been called upon for inspiration
II not for feathers. In reality only a
small proportion of the bird tribe are
killed solely for plumage, and many
lovely fancy feathers are made from
the feathers of domestic fowls. These
feathers are in themselves beautiful
But the demand for variety and the
availability of feathers from the tur-
key. pigeon. peacock and plain, every
day chicken has made the designer of
feathers work wonders with their
plumage.
Many Of the daintiest and most
fragile looking feathers are really
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01

very desirable and may be washed In
soap suds. rinsed and beaten against
the hand until dry, with perfect sue.
cess.
Bands. wings. crown pieces and
masses of plumes are the rule. More
splendid than the head dress of the
savage and almost as strikingly In
evidence are these pieces. Women OF
fashion wear everything in feathers
from the single quill with wonderful
notified coloring from the owl and
eagle. to the Pocahontas wreath of
wings. A sentiment has been assid.
uously nursed and gradually grown
against certain plumage. but the lack
of this seems to promote the use OF
other feathers. Some states have
forbidden the sale or purchase of the
heron crest, and 1t is amazing that
limitations have Immediately taken
the place of these feathers. which
seem to serve every purpose of the
original.
Ostrich continues to be the great
favorite. 1t Is used In a world of new
mountings.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01
COMING STYLE IN TRIMMING
Some Cardinal Points That Are Sure
to Be in Vogue for the Hats
of Fall.

II you propose to trim your fall hat
yourself. you cannot go far wrong II
you place pert pair of wings or a
sharp pointed bow directly at the
back. and the back trimming must
show trifie above the high crown,
from front view. Many of the hats
may be reversed and worn any way
that proves becoming. For example.
he smart little hat of velvet with a
rolled brim faced with lighter col
ored material and having a pair of
Mercury wings directly in front, might
be whipped around the other way II
one desired. so that the wings would
come at the back and the hat would
be equally modish and correct. This
hat has the very tall pointed tor
pedo" crown and is perfectly round
at the base. The crown is covered
with brown velvet and the wings are
brown with flecks of coral pink color.
This model promises to be a favorite
nth yosDger women. The hat is
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01

side gracefully SID with dignity AZ
public meetings. and was altogether
an admirable figure to head great
city in everTsairg but morals.
Associated wita these four intensely
practical men and this plant, willing
figurehead were the interests repre-
scented by the Gotham Freight Trac-
tion 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 TACT 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 we're
admitted by Haldane's confidential
secretary in peNon. 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 a graduate of Yale. Haldane him
self had come from Harvard. The
mayor was a product of Columbia.
Liffey had started in as poor Irish
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01
SHORT DISSERTATION ON MUD
Evidently the Work of One Who Was
Thoroughly Familiar With the
the Subject.

Mud is 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 it is largely
used by automobiles. 1t is good for
rheumatism and turtles. In Pittsburg
and st. Louis 1t is taken with meals.
Mud is counter-irritant for armies.
Hannibal encountered it and Napoleon
was delayed by 1t. 1t has often been
mixed with the best thoughts.
The earth has been trying to get
rid OF its mud ever since 1t began, but
it still sticks. in spite of countless
revolutions. Beside. If 1t fell or there
would be no place for 1t elsewhere.
Some men have been named after II.
Mud is usee by plebeian clans, VINO
live in flats. 1t is also used by rivers
10 make deltas Of. A respectable delta
can be made by any Woodworking
river in about 1000 years. working
night and day.
Mud is great traveller. New Jer.
sey mud can be seen sauntering up
and down Broadway.
When dust gets uneasy and wishes
10 be made into mud it prays for rain.
Then it lies in the sun ant 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.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01
A New Coat.

Have you seen the new hackaboul
coats for winter, and If so, don't they
strike you as about the most sensible
decree Dame Fashion has issued for
some time? Made of the heavy POLO
cloth, soft and warmth giving, they
are sure successfully to ward off the
pinching fingers of old Jack Frost,
who would be infinitely discouraged
by look into some of the shop win.
dows. One tan-colored model had a
small sailor collar and cuffs Of hunt.
er's green, all of the same material
Black with white collar and cuffs, OK.
ford gray with purple or scarlet, tan
with white and brown and navy with
red are the popular combinations.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01
CHAPTER Vll.-continued.

"Mr Poole, excuse me; it is quite
useless to talk to me any more on
this line. My mind is made up, and
nothing you can say, or anyone can
say, will change It,"
"Mr. Gormly," said Benson, rising,
contempt and resentment striving for
the mastery of his voice, "in some
ways you're a mighty smart man.
You have begun this movement bril-
liartly, but the position you're takin'
now makes me regard you as. you'll
forgive the language, damned fool"
Mr.. Benson" said Gormly, thank
you for your compliment. Your opin-
ion does me honor, at least the last
part OF it. Let me say that | have
been considered by politicians of your
stamp as damned fools who have done
the good work of the world. Mr.
Poole, Mr.. Fitchett, l wish you good
afternoon"
The Disguised delegation tramped
out. The three men had to run the
gauntlet of reporters outside the bust
ness office. They communicated
nothing whatsoever Of the results of
their interview to these assiluous
young men.
Gormly, however, was more amen
able to their appeals for an interview.
One resolution Gormly had taken; to
give the people the fullest informa-
ton all the time about what he pro-
posed He was willing to discuss any
public question at any time with any
one, and he had no objections to his
opinions being quoted.
Gentlemen" said Gormly to the
group of newspaper men, "as has al
ready appeared in the press of the
city, these gentlemen who have just
left came to offer me the nomination
of the minority party for the office for
which l have proposed myself.
thanked them for the honor that they
had done me; declared that | should
appreciate the individual votes OF any
members of that or any other party
at election time; but l refused posi-
lively to allow myself to be tied up to
any party, to be allied with any party,
to be the candidate of any party. |
intend to make this canvass as an abb
solute independent"
Isn't Mr.. Poole stakeholder in
the Gotham Freight Traction COM
pany?" asked one of the reporters.
81 know nothing whatever about
Mr.. Poole's financial undertakings"
Doesn't Lawyer Fitchett desire to
run for district Attorney" asked an
other.
81 am not Informed as to the polit-
ical ambitions of Mr.. Fftchett."
What did Bill Benson say to your?
asked third.
"As a practical politician of large
experience, he ventured to give me
some advice upon the conduct of my
campaign"
Did you take it," asked another
amid the roar of laughter which greet
ed this reply.
81 am sorry to say that the cogency
of his arguments and the force of his
representations did not appeal to me
as he expected. My methods are so
different from those he advocated that
1t is hardly possible to harmonic our
views or practises."
Il think that will be all this after
noon, gentlemen" said Gormly, rising
to signify that che interview was over.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01
Flfty.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 facllty 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 thNfirst class that left the
high school. After spending a few
years at college and in specia: work,
he went back to the school as a pro-
fessor. He has remained there ever
since.
There are men all over the country
who are now grandfathers, VIII, re-
member Doctor Hopper as their
teacher. 1t is estimated that he has
taught fully fifteen thousand students
during his long service.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01
Would Not Stray Ear.

A travelling clergyman was holGing
services at the church in little t,,wn
In Maine situated up near the Cana.
dian line. At the close of his serm On
he offered to pray for any relatives Of
those present who might be In dis.
tant lands, and lean. lanky lumber.
man rose in the rear of the church ard
requested prayer for his brother WHO
had been missing for over two weeks
81 don't know just where my broth.
err is, parson," he saited, but | dor't
believe that it's worth while to pray
any further south than Bangor"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01

tie discussion ia taking a profitable
turn. Doubtless, as Liffey says, we
can beat hini certainly we must do
so Probably 1t will cost more money
that is. If In sosoc way his candidacy
carnOt be headed off,"
Gar he be induced to withdraw, do
you thiak?" asked Rutherford.
"SSc, I think not; but If we made
him snme concessions 1t is barely pos
siblt lie might. though l gravely doubt
it. He's all stirred up over this
switNh business. have already taken
upon layself to offer to use my infiu-
ence to get the price demanded cut
in hal He declined the offer imme-
diatels. think he said he wouldn't
pay snything except the cost of the
switcit and reasonable sum-$400 900
for he privilege"
Il Want you to mark, Mr.. Haldane,"
put IL. I,iftey, that If we're mixed up
In fs,ht, it's the extortionate de-
mandf of the Gotham Freight Trac-
ton csiapany which has brought it
about
MY Gear SIR answered Haldane con
temptxously, how are we to satisfy
the demands made upon US by you
and yc-Ir fellow members of the Sa-
chem so:iety and make a profit for
ourselves out of the matter, If we
don't raeka men like Gormly pay
heavilyt"
That's your lookout"
Well. you will find that it's also
yours II we stop payments"
"Oh, don't know. l guess there's
others tAst'd be glad to enjoy the
franchises
Now, Eifey," said the district at
torney, wRo perhaps from his official
position ca public prosecutor had
more influsucc over the boss than any
body prese7a Don't talk like fool!
You know perfectly we'll that we are
all necessary to one another; that we
are all in the same boat; we all have
to fight the same battle. Have you
anything to propose. Mr.. Haldane?"
81 don't E'now that | have any
definite PROPAGATION just at present"
was the anawer. Il have met this
Gormly. l have-er:-as you would
say, sized hir, up carefully; | put him
down for ftan of indomitable cour-
age. Whatever his motive may be, he
is thoroughl$ determined upon his
course. However small his experience
in politics, sc is business man
through and through"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01

Does ne dabble in Wall street,"
asked Warren. If so, it would be
easy for you to form a 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. l should say he can command
perhaps score of millions"
"Whew!" exclaimed Liffey. He
might be a good man to tie to-"
You can set your mind at rest as
to that, Liffey. He wouldn't tie to a
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 a conference"
he said equally, as to what we are to
do, if anything, to head off this man.
You don't think he can be bought off,
Mr. Haldane?"
Il am sure he cannot be-"
Well then. he'll have to be fought
down." returned the other; for it 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 a chance, do
your"
More than a chance"
But we control everything"
Everything but Gormly, apparent
ly," answered Van Slyke.
Yes" said Rutherford, disregarding
the last remark; but you know, Lif.
fey, our control rests largely upon the
Indifference of the people. If they get
walked up, it would go like that
He snapped his finger as he spoke.
and no man contradicted him, for true
it is that on the indifference of the
many is founded the power of the
one.
I'VE could still count me votes %
said the chief of police uncertainty.
Undoubtedly; but if there are
enough people interested in the affair.
the votes will be counted as cast"
And we have the courts on oul
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 is
correct, and for myself am rather
inclined to believe that IL is, We are
face to face with a terrific PROPOSE
ton"
We'll then," said Liffey, 81 think
the best thing to do, If you gents are
all agreed that it's serious, Is to pitch
upon candidate. We want to have
man that's entirely respectable, and
yet who knows which side his breads
buttered on and who'll take care Of
the organization"
Il think" said Warren tentatively,
that l have earned another term.
certainly haven't failed in my
duty"
ITO the people?" asked Rutherford.
ITO the organization" answered the
mayor with dignity, land my private
character is all that could be de-
sired"
(TO BE CONTINUED)
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01
ORNAMENTS OF ALL KINDS
Earrings Are Worn Very Lono-seed
Pearl NeekIaces-snake Bangle
Of Jade.

There is prodigious craze for ear
rings, and they are made very long.
with the upper part of the drop. in
some cases. scarcely more than a
wire. One silver pair Of this sort
seen recently twinkled at the ears
and bottom with rhinestones set en-
cabochon. Other earrings come with
the ear gem and drop in glass in
every color to match the gown-green,
cherry. purple, gray and black ear
rings Of this sort are abundant and
cheap. But the long ear bob Is only
effective with low gown. and on the
street II always seems a trife too
bizarre.
Genuine seed parl necklaces come
In twisted ropes for twenty-four dol
lars. These are worn with collarless
frocks by young persons with good
threats, and they are worn also with
the deepest mourning. The same.
short necklaces can sometimes be
found In Japanese seed pearls, which
are more irregular than the others,
but quite as effective The dainty
gewgaws are about the most stylish
neck fixings seen. and they make suit
able presents for girl.
The snake bangle of real or imita-
ton jade has ousted most other sorts
of bracelets. When 1t is the real thing
1t may cost from nine dollars up. The
paste jade trffie is sold at ninety
eight cents. and to any but an expert
It looks as good as the real.
A shirt-waist or tailor-gown ring is
a pretty fixing made of dull silver
set with paste sapphires in the real
gem colors.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01
Poke Bonnet In Felt.

Soft felt hats in white. faced with.
black velvet, wide band of black vel
vet or heavy white grosgrain ribbon
being their only trimming, are the lat
est. They are worn with quite dressy
gowns just at present, that is. the
same gowns of lingerie or linen with
which the black velvet is worn for
more formal occasions.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01
For Rainy DAYS.

At the ends of yard of half-inch.
wide elastic, sew a large hook and
eye; clasp this around the body be-
low the hips, and draw the skirts to
any desired height under raincoat.
This is useful. especially when one
must wear an evening dress in the
street on rainy night.
1t leaves the hands free; and GER
tainly 1t is better than tearing the
fabric with safety pins.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01

Men are such rude things" said
the supercilious girl.
HAS any of them dared to address
you without an introduction?
mo; but in crowd one got his face
all mixed up with my hatpin and
never even said excuse me-"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01
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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01

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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01
An Equivalent,

"The man in the office with me did
not get the advantage of me. gave
him a Roland for his Oliver
But which is really the better
make?"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01

Mrs. Wipsiow's Soothing syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums. reduces inhamma-
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie, Csc a bottle.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01

A man has to have a strong pull to
equal that of dull razor.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-09-01

JULIA BoTToMLEY.