Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-06-04

nge OF advertising these reSOFLb
by publishing their locations. as | am
fully convinced that the issue of the
Courier tomorrow will mean the elImi-
nation of this evil from Bronson for a
time at least"
"And you will publish the names of
the property holders also7' responded
Allan R%utledge-
Certainly 1t is the privilege of a
newspaper 10 make public such infor-
nation AZ any time"
"Lef me see the list of the property
holders" said the minister.
He took a paper from Reginald's
hand and glanced over it.
isn't this an awful record?" be ex-
claimed why. here are some of our
leading capitalists in bronson. What
can they mean by renting property for
such vile uses?"
"Oh. that is a simple propositionT'
replied the editor. Il discovered the
secret of such things while was still
IN England. Reputable business would
only pay an interest of from 5 per cent
to 10 per cent, but these resorts pay
an interest on the Investment of 10
per cent to 30 per cent"
ut Is a mere matter. then, of sordid
GAIN said Allan Rutledge Ia disgust.
''That Is ALL" replied the editor.
Certain capital asks for nothing but
interest. Ii cares not for God nor man."
go ahead" said the minister, with
a stern book on his face. snake your
editorial and your exposure as COM
plete and radical as you can make it.
In my speech in the park will refer
to your paper, and demand that the
citizens of Bronson declare another
l'revOlution."
Independence day dawned serenely
beautiful. The rising sun was greet
ed with II and loud reports OF
| giant firecrackers.
AS the monster parade moved slow
ly through the streets of Bronson that
morning Reginald Nelson mingled with
the crowd of onlookers. and felt his
whole being thrilled with the patriotic
| emotions which were vibrant among
the people. For the moment he forgot
that he had staked his entire future
on the issue of the Courier for that
day. He forgot the rage and anger
that unquestionably would be aroused
against him by the men whose greed
and falsity he had exposed.
"This Is the true land of destiny"
he said to himself, as he gazed on the
passing pageant, and noticed the en-
thusiasm and spirit of the crowds
which had massed themselves on ell
Their side Of the line of march.
Just at that moment there were some
Of B%ronson's citizens who were not at
all interested in its celebration of In
dependence day. In the Office of Mr..
Graham a little company composed of
Roland Gregory, Ned Rowlands and
Bud McCrea were sitting with blanch-
ed faces.
why didn't you report to us what
he was going to do?" McCrea was say
ing angrily to Ned Rowlands.
II knew nothing about it." the other
| replied. In a frightened tone Of voice.
Il did not know there was a detective
working in the city, That's how Nell
son got the list of names and places.
What is to be done. Graham?" ask
ed Bind McCrea in a hopeless tone.
'sThe fellow has taken advantage of
u.s. replied Mr.. Graham, speaking
with emphasis. but he is In our pow
er. Today we GUST him from his place
as editor. | will begin action against
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ment on his notes. You know, they
read payable on demand We will
demand immediate payment, and 1
know he will not be able to meet it,
and we will ruin his credit"
The eyes of the lawyer flashed fire
as he uttered these last words. On
the table before him lay the special
morning edition Of the Courier. In
heavy loaded type was the story of
the inslncerity of the CITY ~administra-
ton in regard to reform of abuses and a
complete list of all the gambling places
and vicious resorts in Bronson as we'll
as the names of the owners of the
property. 1t was a terrible exposure.
"But it's too late" said McCrea, with
a groan. ''The people will be reused
to madness by this mass of stuff, and
they will make a cleanup themselves"
Mr.. Graham was silent for a few
moments and then said confidently:
'1The history of these spasmodic eff
forts at so called reform shows that
these ebullitions of popular outcry are
short lived. Let us be patient. With
the Courier in the hands of a safe man
we will have everything claimed down
by election time.''
II hope so,' responded McCrea, but
he shook his head dolefully.
"We must proceed to business" said
Mr.. Graham. Il want to go owe to
the park and hear DR.. Rutledge give
his grafton. Now we win depose Nell
son right away, and you, Rowlands,
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