Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-27

and Victor appreciated this as he let
the delegates stand for a moment won-
dering how the thing desired was to be
accomplished and then with a wave Of
his gavel settled them again into their
seats, but with one man still standing,
down near the front on the chairmans
eft.
Il recognize said Victor. looking
straight at this man, Delegate James
Mallory. of kensington, citizen who
has been division leader in every re-
form fight in his ward in twenty years.
and who said once that he would never
line today Delegate Mallory"
:. 1t was indeed our old acquaintance,
Jim Mallory. whom Jerry had en-
countered that night. on the curb in
kensington. while debating with Sandy
in that few minutes that he had since
put into practice in the building of the
Real Republican organization.
II nominate" began Mallory. waving
his hand and greatly EXCITED, II nomi-
delphia on the Real Republican ticket"
Maliorys voice was hoarse. his pose
inelegant, his whole appearance that of
a man of the working class to which
he belonged, but this-the fact that. to
such n man. instead OF to one capable
of an eloquent speech, had been in
trusted the making of this important
nomination. was the final touch needed
sss %'' rheS received s1iorss Mali Us
words with cheer on cheer they rose
once more to their feet; they stamped.
those things which a mass of free.born
American citizens often chooses to do to
secure adequate expression of its emo
tions.
When they had had their way suni-
ciently. Robinson Gained them with his
gavel and brought them again to their
seats, but this time with red-faced
man half way back in the center cling
support while he maintained his upright
position with difficulty against rising
tide of embarrassment and modesty
within.
"a delegation from a ward that has been
much maligned and has had It's reputa-
tion impaired by the acts of people i'm
ported into it for political purposes. but
which. none the less, contains within it's
boundaries some of the best citizens of
philadelphia: Delegate Kelly, OF the
Fifth Ward ~
This. of course, was Jerry's friend
Michael the Good Samaritan of his en-
with Strongburger's club. Slow
lyy and painfully had Kelly been enlight-
ened as to what was the duty of good
citizens in things political. and only
within six months had he come definite
ly to stand and work for the better day
IL
planted on the new ground, his loyalty
Kelly! Kelly! Spiel. Kelly. SPIEL"
shouted friends all over the floor.
Spiel" His red face grew redder: he
coughed and was near sitting down.
Defiantly he forced himself into
speaking pose. and then treacherously
II second-" he croaked. waved his
hands helplessly, and sank persprng
into his seat.
the nomination amended
scores of voices amid widespread laugh
ter at the hitherto unsuspected bashful-
ness of Kelly.
Moved and seconded that jeremiah
r. Archer he nominated by acclamation
for Mayor of Philadelphia" declared the
chair
"Question" shouted the house.
"Al in favor"
A giant voice beloved one vast tre
"Aye"-a voice that made the
old building vibrate in every nook and
Granny. and won its way quickly into
the streets. into the ears of the crowd,
onto the bulletin boards of newspapers
and straightway into headlines.
Jerry. at the hospital. lifted the re-
ceiver from his head, and turned with
an almost frightened look to Ruth, who
also sat listening in on the great
joy, and dropped the telephone to fling
her arms about the lover.
They've done. it," he gasped. when
he had responded to her embrace and
himself from It, and for
Jerry looked entirely desper-
ate ; then a humorous quirk appeared at
the corners of his mouth as he added
They've taken advantage of helpless
man"
at just goes TO show that you never
can trust politician, doesn't it, went
Victor Robinson was a politician, but he
is. He is an unscrupulous boss. He is
manipulating those poor fellows down
there like-like-"
"As you would have manipulated them
If you had been there" accused Ruth
NO, No :" protested Jerry. "I would
not have manipulated them at all. !
was just going to point out Victor to
them and they would have known what
to do"
The practical mind Of Ruth shifted
from restrospect to prospect.
"Of course you'll be elected" she sug-
gested
II hope so. naturally" smiled Jerry,
but felt suddenly doubtful on the point.
I'm tired, / think"
He laid the receiver on the table and
sank back on the bed.
You must be- purred Ruth, as she
pillows. "All that excitement !"
The nurse, lowering in the background.
appeared now with glass and a spoon.
Thrills enough for one night" de-
clared Ruth I'm going to leave you
now. But oh, isn't it wonderful, Won