Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30
CHAPTER XIX
GSvernment by Murder

Aeovernment by Murder
Away from Victor. and with his
~ somewhat unburdened of its
4 E3erry's thoughts few back to
ES&St when he tried to telephone
yAGd that she had come in and
again for the evening. When
Aod homN. however. a message
~ Awaited him. so glad you
~ franchise" it said. What
Int that like the girl - his heart
1od. A challenge to go on.
~ Ruth confessed. she herself
not see the way. And the fran
On, yes that was after all the
rant OF this day. Jerry stood
n blankly. while he tried to
~ his mind.
Z H'1ntefview with the Aurentskys,
II Of the disguised policemen in
GN4 and of the assault upon the
~ Club. these and the very as
70 discovery that Victor Rollin-
IN love with Sylvy. had inter-
4&4d made the triumph in the
kl<&s the franchise seem far away.
ndo him feel that strange cur
J0hs drawing him. that invisible
@t4re slowly involving him in a
whirlpool of drama. romantic
uD3c. personal and political. and
|ujng to make of him something
m he would naturally be.
- young man was not permitted
&otInself UP now either to reflec-
Ito speculation, for there were
|oseages awaiting his perusal.
Nstant series OF telephone calls
his arrival-from friends.
- acquaintances. and from men
had never talked with before.
- were officers or members of
Jous civic ORGANIZATIONS that in
MN hope or another had battled
1fa Tor better governmental con-
IA the city. All these messages
- were congratulatory in char
Nh confessed admiration for the
~ Initiative which Jerry had
10 and numbers Of them ex-
hope that this was but the
IL Of u campaign against con-
6Dvernment in Philadelphia. in
l. ~ vitality and magnetism OF a
~tnona]ity might show the way
pssults than had yet been
9I succeeds like success" Paul
zem time to tHne during the
Henry T. Archer also was
y proud Of the distinction which
sfo be. flowing In upon his
lon, almost before he could
~ why II should come.
y . good deal Of froth about all
EsWarned.
-" declared Paul Most of
tle wouldn't have had even a
HWnp O1,v - WIN ha1 lnSf nut
4 duty Of a fighter to win. and
~ Jerry. old man." For the
|l& time he clapped his brother
Reack.
6owever. received all his mes-
13Rvely and modestly, and in
bInent OF quiet that was per-
#ihiin relapsed into thoughtful
He was still depressed and
~ over what he had seen and
- night. both at the Aurent-
In particular. that of a small
In particular. that of small
man. with gray in his hair,
ya policeman's wanton black
- especially disgusting. 1t
III Aesh creep.
3IAo family jubilation had been
an end by the retirement of
" and Constance. Jerry seized
N To- describe to his father
~ these scenes which kept
5Gbfe his mind.
I 1ndependence Hall and the
Ueu are In the Fifth Ward"
Il. Archer commented grimly.
~ nfe for fact - recalled Paul,
'Dbrise and chagrin.
10 . crack In the Liberty
81 Sou remember" suggested
fIo further remark, but only a
1T exchange Of Elances. the
- peparated. But though Jerry
bed Immediately. he did not
III be murder in that ward to-
Victor Robinson had declared
sconvincing way Of his. and
f this gloomy prediction not only
Jerry's waking moments, but
Ms sleep when at last he came
6lock found him dressed and
~ car out of the garage. Ten
>6f0re the polls opened, he en-
kally in front Of the Lafayette
b. Rissman." said Kelly. intro
=. OF the Evening Courant.
ofty busy, but he'll show you
r. was a dapper. handsome chap
oyes and an engaging smile.
- meet you. Mr.. Archer" said
-. not thinking 1t necessary to
- young manufacturer with
~ had played in giving the
~ story to Q waiting world.
] shall be very grateful
}Sidance." said Jerry, shaking
pIeasant anticipations. These
"a in part by the attractive
mans personality and in
Tpung manufacturer favor
ION Of reporters gained from
S1psrisnce with them.
(hay strobe on round the
principal di1erence' from
i9e - Jerry noted It now.
Vaed presence Of uniformed
paiP of them appeared on
Whiia the proximity of .
5ne always advertised by
" squad Of three or four
m e6vioHsly on guard and
lng = areasonabls distance
II plAGe.
~ Deutsch," exclaimed
1nnas ~ the back seat.
Vet NJ heuchmen In the
-Au4 scme Of these
1tth ~ candidate p
Il 3 bo1v2naro.s smiled
0Ch ~ &aSey are rival
~ 9Qu4pattoo tpr Select
- e1eetto0. 1orries with
oCealA ~ thpt's What