Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-23


iating Mason.
and swing creating a Difference to his
wishes in the political world that
amounted practically to unquestioning
obedience.
He sat at breakfast, the morning
after Mason's sensational raid, and at
his buffers announcement Of Sid Dodge
and Clarice Adair, allowed his usually
impassive face the luxury of an amazed
expression at the personae OF his early
callers. Dodge and Clarice, after q
night in a cell. had been released on
heavy bail, and had come Immediately
to Gibson to apprise him of the ra.d
and their arrest
Leave this to me. You go about
your business; you'll hear from NE
later" He told them.
ellison had engineered Bells elec-
tion and held the mans political
that any move from the District At
torney's office had first to be sane
toned by Bell, and was at a complete
loss to realize the motive that had
prompted this astounding break. He
wasn't aware that Bell was out of town
and found 1t impossible to reconcile
Bells usual obedient docility with this
drastic action. He had descended the
front stoop of his magnificent home,
and was proceeding in the direction Of
the District Attorneys office when he
was hailed by two men approaching
from the opposite direction. He recog-
nized them as John Drake and Albert
Lesser, active members of the Com
monwealth Club. OF which he was an
honorary member. He greeted them
in his usual effusiVe, soiicitous, boom.
ing way. and stood for q moment ex-
changing with them the commonplace
courtesies OF an unintimate acQuaint-
ance.
I'VE were Just on our way to visit
you." Drake said. you've heard, of
course, OF young Mason's highly COM
mendabie raid on the gambling den?"
'Yes, indeed. Splendid. That young
man has great future, and then,
TO himself. behind him."
Yes, he certainly justifies our conf
dence in his ability as a fearless eXecu-
tive But read this" and he handed
ellison an unsealed letter. I'VE were
just on our way to deliver this to you
at your home"
ellison took the letter. opened and
read 1t quickly.
my dear Mr.. Gilson:" it read. you
have been selected chairman of a COM
mittee to notify Assistant District At
torney Mason that this club urges his
candidacy for tho District Attorney
ship. We believe that Mr.. Mason
should accept in the interest of public
welfare. Signed. A. C. Beane. secre-
tary of the Commonwealth Club"
ellison finished reading and his face
betrayed for moment the trepida-
tion OF his mind. He recovered quickly
and spoke with we'll feigned en-
thusiasm. Certainly. I shall be most
happy to inform Mr.. Mason. We can
go to his office directly. If 1t Is con-
venient to you."
I'VE shall be pleased" said Lesser,
and fnOafhar fbav u$a al fov Me
trict Attorneys office. Gilson was
highly disconnected, but allowed no
evidence Of It to escape him. He was
the first to greet Mason.
I'VE feel honored, Mr.. Mason, that
we have the distinction of being the
in his best public mdEing voice. -
won't go into a lengthy explanation OF
the object of our visit. You may read
this. 1t will explain ITSELF" He
handed Mason the letter.
Mason read 1t, his face registering
the keen pleasure It gave him. He was
too overcome by this most unexpected
development to express adequately the
pleasure he felt. He looked from one
to the other of them, his flushed glow
ing face eloquent with the feelings he
could not utter, and said simply, II
thank you, gentlemen; thank you most
sincerely. I feel more honored than
I find It possible at this moment to
express"
'You accept them" said Lesser.
needlessly.
Accept! I shall be delighted"
Very well. II you will call at the
club tonight, we can discuss the many
details attendant on your nomination.
Good morning"
They started to go, all but ellison,
who had heard Bells voice in the outer
office. Bell had been apprised by one
of the clerks OF Mason's raid as soon
as he entered, and the voice ellison
heard reflected adequately his recep-
tion of the news. The succeeding in
formation that Mason had been
offered the candidacy by the Common
wealth Club served to restrain his ex-
pressed. If not his felt anger, and he
bowed celdly to Mason in the outer
office as the latter started eagerly for
the home OF his sweetheart. Marion
Decker, to tell her and her mother OF
his good fortune.
Gilson approached Bell. and spoke
without the formaiity of greeting.
''You have heard7"
Yes"
"Well?"
Come into my effice. We have no
time to lose"
Together the honorary member OF
the Commonwealth Club, president of
the Society for the Adjustment of
Child Labor, preceptor of Bible Class
and his marionette politician entered
the District Attorneys private office to
essassinattng a reputation tncon.
venient TO their highest" interestA
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