Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-24

"lt's just jumble.'' she sighed.
"What want ! wish weren't So
wish he"- She did not indicate
what she wished. and she was not re
ferring 10 Warren Blake.
.
Senator Murchell. after several weeks
absence, had returned to his illegal
residence" On his rounda bout journey
homeward he had been interviewed by
many reporters concerning rumored
revolt in the organization.
A few days after the senator's re-
turn New Chelsea was visited by
monarch But he came tncognito with
a notable absence of regal splendor. To
Silas Hicks. ut the station, appeared
short. square WHISPERED. alert man who
asked to Be taken to Senator Murchen1
home.
Senators out to the farm" silas re-
sponded in the omniscience Of hack
men.
Then take me to the farm"
Arrived at the farm. he received an.
other command-to wait. A hired man
was repairing q broken place In the
fence. From him royalty demanded to
know the whereabouts Of the prime
minister and was told to seek him In
the potato patch.
In the middle Of the potato patch the
visitor beheld the figure Of his minister.
arrayed in pair Of the hired mans
overalls end straw hat of enormous
brinl, busily hoeing. Toward this truly
rural figure Sackett-for our monarch
is no other than the president OF the
great Atlantic railroad-made his way.
considerably to the damage OF the vines
beneath his feet.
Careful admonisEed the senator.
"Walk between the hills"
Sackett became more careful. "How
are you. senator?"
How're you. Sackett?"
Their hands met, to part instantly.
what" Sackett demanded. us the
matter with Sherrod?"
HE wants too much" Murchell an.
swered briefly.
II was talking to him last week."
Murchell turned on him suddenly.
''Told you ought to get down from
the head Of the organization, didn't be?
Told you that Adelphia and the Steel
City are turning against me. that he
wants to be governor and that the Steel
people want Parrot for my job in the
senate, didn't her,
you fellows" Sackett exploded If.
ritably. had better settle your SQUAD
bles or you'll give some incendiary the
chance to step in and raise Cain. The
trouble IS Sherrod Is close to the Steel
City organization. and the Michigan 10
trying to get into the city" The secret
Of the royal Irritation Is out. A COM
reting monarch 10 making ready to in
wade his dominionl
Niurchell smiled bitterly. 80 that's
it? For twenty years I've been doing
your dirty work. And now at the
first threat Of competition you're ready,
to throw me over without scruple-
II you think its safe! It isn't safe,
Sackett."
Sackett's eyes snapped angrily. "l've
my duty to my stockholders, Of whom
you are one. Cnn you keep ths Mich
igan out?'
Il don't know, 90 I won't pro1uise.
But have ever failed you yetT
II don't believe you can do It You're
too unpopular with the organization.
You've been too strong handed. Things
are ripe for Q revolt Why. you can't
even control your own county,"
when give up hope for this eoun-
IT," the senator answered sharply.
'you can talk. All that's been said
before. How do you expect me 70 keep
these hungry coyotes IN line-by quot
ins Golden Rule Scripture ct emf Do
you want to 60 back % thu o6 guer-
rilla days, saekett?''
sackett stared modify at bis fest
Murchell took OF his old straw hat
and ledned against the tree. He wait
ed rntil Sackett was ready to speak.
about Parrott," Sackett said after
4 long pause. "MacGregor and Flick
want him for senator"
"He's slated Tor governor. ! nike
my job.
sBut sherrod wants TO be soVsrnor."
"Hell take what he's earned and can
get" Murchell said shortly. Parrot
can have Roseben's place four yeers
from now-maybe. Well sse.' : n -
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