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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-17
THE CRACK IN THE BELL"
A STORY OF POLITICS IN PHILADEL PHIA
BY PETER CLARK MACFARLANE
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mat II YOU pay Jim Rand one cent
tor that franchise. ! never turn over
hand in these works again. DO YOU
get me, brother"
Jerry's voice was low. hut every mus
GIe. OF his face was tense. and the steady
IlEht of his eye told how deeply he
was III earnest. For a moment Paul
vas stunned by such an ultimatum. His
dreams Of huge profits in the new fac
Tory were As much built on Jerry as
an orEanizer and production engineer
as the% We're on faith in his own ahii-
tlrs, Without this talismaniC younger
pro'her, every prospect faded except
one Of confusion and failure.
wnN--wny-. stammereu I'aul. the
weaker character yielding quickly and
inevitably TO the stronger. = never
knew you felt that way about it,
Well. do" declared Jerry. Come
on IN there's not a minute t" lose. You
sprung this on me SO suddenly there's
hocn no chance To talk it out with
main strength Come on.
Th" two brothers stepped into their
fathers DHiCc
"rhis is Mr.. James F. Rand-my sons
Mr. Rand aCknowl ledEed with nod
hut did not sCruplc to arise. Ic ap-
peared as man in whom physical
strength had once been the most strk-
ing attribute, but the muscular develop
n:ent had been ONerlaid and rounded and
t"stooned with fat. The cheeks were
jOwled and the chin was pendant. the
Iuwer buttons of the figured waistCOat
were pressed into very great prominence
rs the specialist in franchises leaned
back in his chair and the visible en-
pauSc Of that waiStcoat was rotund and
considerable. This primitive larEencss
Of Mr Rand was heightened by his jew
elrN: his seal ring was like a lump of
gold upon the huge finger II euCirClcd ;
the inks Of his watCh-Chain suggest ed
fOrgings for an HncnOr line. while the
brightness Of his diamond stud violated
the dimming law.
This COarscnesS. however. was over
laid with polish--SUme of which was
natural. as for instance. on the dom" OF
the head. which was bald and cleaning :
the patches Of black hair upon the sides
were also glossy and had been barhered
int" waves that were almost marcels.
The gentleman was closely shavcn and
maSsag"d till his abundant features
wore a sheen The small eyes twinkIed
brightly and the wide lips smiled easily.
Finally certain OiluCEs eXuded from
Mr. Eand's manner and drOol"d from his
speech. The total effect. therefore, of
the picture presented was Of something
smooth TN" discerning would even say
cf something slick.
To Jerry. however. the sight Of this
highly fabricated and extremely sclf-sat-
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CHAPTER TX
The Traffic in Franchises

TERRY went down in the elevator,
81 greatly elated. He had felt the need
of alliance with some one who knew.
accurate knowledge of the devious ways
of the machine. of its wide ramifCatons
and the subtlety as we'll as the bru-
tality of its methods: some one who
would both instruct him and work with
him. In Victor Robinson he had en-
listed such a man. There was so stanch-
er, surer figure of fighter in all Phila-
delphia than he. Plans were as vet
inchoate; but that did not matter. Cir
cumstances should guide them in the
beginning. The first thing was to aim
ITO the works" said Jerry. to his
chauffeur, and arrived at his desk at
about IL o'clock, where he found va
rious matters demanding his attention.
One was a new set of specifications from
the Government for cutting tools for the
Watervliet Arsenal. Another was a
hurry order from an arms manufacturer
at Bridgeport, working on a war con-
tract There was a report from the
chemist on the new process steel and a
report from the testing shops as well,
from the new steel did not perform as
the chemists report indicated they
should. This necessitated conference
and q re-examination of the whole sub
Jerry was feeling very fit this morn
ing. He set the time for the confer
ence at 8; he galioped through his COR
respondence he settled detail about
5 the Position OF the heavy forging ma
chimes IN the new plant, and next went
for his daily hop Through The fectory
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kDoLEStENCE is the stage from
"A about twelve to eighteen years in
the If" Of girls, and from about thir-
teen 10 twenty for boys
This is usually time of trlal. Of
body and spirit. for the boy or girl. and
for the family especially If the Older
members of III" family do not realize
that this Is a time Or many cnanges. of
lack of knowledge or understanding OF
oneself Of strong Development of ones
own Srf-rcIianCr and of great aSpira-
tiOns and ideals
In the course uf this stage there is
tn" period Of awl>wurduess. Inevitable
h""ause tn" hands and feet. arms and
legs. have grown suddenly larger or
longer There are new and straug"
feelings and emotions. If the diet is not
well supplied with milk and vegetables
and fruits there will he strange appe-
tites to supply the minerals. the alka-
lies. the acids, the energy. thar are 80
much needed. Mother wonders why her
Chi'd who before has heen 50 happy
and hlithe and reliable. is now whimSi-
cal. fuiCal. restless. depressed Much
exercise. much sleep, much outdoor ltf"
are essential some academic and so
ctal customs in some high schools to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
Mother sometimes Wonders also why
her child no longer CunfideS in her 50
much. hut seeks Confidauts. companions,
advisers outside the family circle II is
difficult TO realize that this little child
of yesterday is nov almost q man or
woman. II mother could realize Il
and grow with her child ther" might hr
less of break in confidence. What
man or woman with intelligence. sclf-re-
Spert or gumption Is willing to be- talked
tn as a little child. punished as Il little
Chi'd treated as though he cor she) had
the judgment or the dependence Of a
little child" And during the teens there
Is often more of Il sense Of grOwnup-
ness than after twenty-onc.
If mother and father have given high
ideals before this time. If they have
carefully fostcred HruuaintanceS and
Companiunships with desirable boys and
girls. men and women; if they provide
space and We come AT home now for
social life. and enCOurag" the bringing
of associates into the home" if they have
learned not tu scold and nag or to make
fun Of the ScnSitiVcncss Of ihes.. Young
sterS: If they know how to Sympathizr
with their ambitions and are willing that
these boys and girls shall have choice
IN their own lifewOrk If they do not at =
tempt to pry into the soul. but guard
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= mis- the
uttn From
Will rcs'ng
frs
u Just
i local
snll hgure
hP IN person
ani nman. As Sylvy about
ion ~
lathe
-ngofu ur.ntsk
o goods. uonr Ierrva Ruth
patvw tho t
II and hruh Jus be
II
For I to a h. $ appl "a on
and Gov work s ro ued
in all
wife frend.h = u daI wrcr
store yiual is i
evinc Tr tn and the
divide the money $
the au1I h
aims him ha |
Terrvlp the doc Ia anvbnh
trnclo
giyenth irporta wei
ctrd the
In
blind tiger 4 is kI
what narwnr 4
turns
stOryan shnl MS AHI
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CHAPTER NlII-(Continucd)

yTICTOR looked a mild relroach, as u
v he thought his friend w-re pressing
him too near. In truth the two stalWart
men, with neither Of them rohieSSlle
very much of what was gong on w
their hearts. we're getting very close 70
each other and into RoIltnsun's mcdl-
tatiVe silence Jerry poured a lu' 'iI'. @
stream of his recent sNpcrlente'' E'oituh
into details about Sylvy. the petit.
trustful and beautiful, and tn" thlheS
ne feared for her. He added also ine
story of ROSensCwCig, an embrN" cIll-
zen. who. under the very SHADOW OF ~, IL
dependence Han. was alreduH ''"'''
stunted and hopeless.
eve kind of owe II to old william
Penn, benjamin Franklin. Robert Nor,
ris and Jefferson and washington. an"
all those great patriots who gave ,htm
selves to building the past OF Fhi,adc'-
phia of which the city is so proud-wr
rather owe it to them to clean things
up "A bit. don't YOU Think Jerry con
cIuded, with his question d'"c"'eH
poised and pointed.
Somebody does, Victor auhl''eu'
''!MS They risked their lives, as well as
their business prospects. suggested
Jerry rather ar ally. II we ooh
Wen ali hang separately. Yes, yes
7 know" broke in Robinson with an
to take the bit. "Of course the present
situation isn't quite as desperate nor Tue
appeal as heroic as that"
''If it was there'd be more Nolun'reiS' NsiFs
no doubt" said Jerry You know, iC-
tor. somebody's got 10 make the hsnt:
Miss buckingham and ] are agreed on
that" ,.,.,l.. ,,o,,,od nm
That Jerry should have made mention
of Ruth thus inevitably bringing out the
story of that recent compact oetWttII
them, half play and half earnest, ou,
whether play or earnest. rather sacred
thing, showed how frankly he was LAYING
ali his cards on the table with the man
he was asking to join with himself IN
great sacrifice for great cause
"We're-we're pretty friendly. Jerry
explained. and then ne went on and tod
Victor about the Save-Phladelphia party
with at present only two members. ~
haven't consulted her, but I'm sure she'd
agree with me that you're the next man
to have in our party 1t o 0ls on Ton'raG', r"n.
cluded with a sigh, as he lifted his eyes
to gaze at the pigeons clrcling that ar ar
chtectural pile known to Philadelphia
DO YOU know what bites me- in
quired Victor gravely. 1T isn't any
spread eagle appeal to patriotism. It's
that little girl down there.
Jerry laughed for pure joy.
Then you are with u.s. he said
For SYlvv Aurentsky.' declared Rol-
''STSt' Two &c good ighters"' chuckled Jerry.
I'VE ought to he enough to trim en-
Two good fighters and one innocent
bystander," laughed Victor.
Miss Buckingham's, not the by
standeI type" declared Jerry Loyalty,
though she may be innocent"
But how. long will she remain in
ncCent? Buckingham's the king pin of
II ALL" declared Robinson. "The last
battle will be fought right in front of his
e castle"
IT can't believe it," declared Jerry. Il
know Mr.. Buckingham
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isfi.I nrrsn, in iu,inufc di.ro,Irsc with
hi. rn thor was like an arrruut lie saw
in Rand q NATURALIZATION of fine ma
,Linr h, urounsed 10 frhI. a huge. CarnaI
rrr,,tura v.hirL nanarpd tn nrrsnn, n
fai,. cvt4rior Lut vas inuateIv yIIIpar
and nov gross and rvrrprmwn from bat.
,,rirtr ~, ,bn uonr. and HaI,,Iese
'N'''!e y" ,''' ''N' ~
&c.. Hu'' eL%Iu E"u nave "''li 'lt 'HE 1t
little trouble about a franrhis".' Mr..
Rand began urpaheIN' addressing NM
self to Paul
The bland suaVity Of this. in view OF
his recent experiences, irritated Paul.
and made it easier to PLAY the part his
brother had demanded of him So llnex-
nertediy He snatChrd at the remark
ike a challenge and resn,ndpd with pr-
rmsinr dirrrtness
Nj, Raud " he said I'VE want a urr-
f.ctI. gitin,ats franchise that I, is ia
tho intarest of the CITY 10 grant US. and
wv ,,e rnnrot pet any .nTt nf a,tinu on Of
%o,',Ii. f,a I,,.o ,,onthy nf ,arsiS,.n,
fra,.t - ''' 90
e'U'. NIr pard smiled herigrIv tbarebv
~ '.",," 49,, riI,,,,in' e. pa',i,g
| iiahi"b "i',,'iaa,,o,t fa,ii,g n,, tba 80
iul.u Vi unpleasant ''e'''e VII '"' SUI
Jett, 49,, ~ i.,, ..,,,,,,,,r .,,. =.
Mr, inanu ""S ~ CrsHSr,,is ,,'i,hir
can euara a".et US t'e n'airIl'TT 49,, Will, ,I,,.a
iol tH-tls"' iout" % ".iJ JJorntIo, oinSf =,
is made-tor the consideration aireSGy
understood, OF course observed MI.
Archer, by way or making progress;
Jerry was ready enough 10 Speak' Dut
looked to Paul AS the older ne shouiu
| announce their decision, and the young
man afteC only TWO minutes OF fahu was
! quite ready enough to do ms part. .
Jerry and ! have peen talkihg that
feature eyer Wisbnr to sRoW the co9
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-17

This was a function Of Jcrry's day which
he seldom omitted.
Beginning at the top Of the works. he
took a swift Cantpring walk over the
entire building. descending from floor
to floor, stopping here and there for Il
question or a glance at what WAS being
done; generally pausing at the desks of
assistant superintendentS and foremrn
to glance at progress reports or to an
Swer an inquiry from one of them, and.
as he moved. seeming to inject some
of his own splendid vigor into the very
machinery about him.
Jerry prded himself upon knowing
each of his workmen personally. This
probably was an eNaggeratiou. but he
knew most of their faces. and liked TO
nod to the men as he passed. 1t built
up a feeling Of personal interest and
OF cordial relationship bound the
wOrkmen of the Archer Tool Works into
one great family. did this smile OF
Jerry's. so that now as, with his quick,
snappy walk and his ready smile, the
young man passed along. it seemed as
II an electric ray Of good feeling made
its way into every nook and Granny OF
the entire six floors.
When this peregrinaton was complete
Jerry turned to the office, feel ing a
pleasurable glow of satisfaction In the
consciousness of hammers falling. wheels
turning, forges glowing and production
marching steadily forward.
Glass partitions separated the main
and the private offices of the Archers
"Huilo. Paul Jerry sang out. en-
tering his brothers door. Who's the
heavy party in with dad?"
Rand" said Paul. Jim Rand. They
are coming TO terms on the franchise
Terms? Wen never come to terms or
that" exploded Jerry. Look here,
Paul, we're not going to buy that fran
chise we're going to get 1t right !
want you to stand by me on this"
"Stand by you? Man, you're crazy. "
"Tm SO crazy YOU depend on me 10
run the works. don't you, and to or
ganize the new plant. as well?" There
was something almost fierce in Jerry
demeanur as he lowered his face to
confront Paul. who was sitting.
"Why, of course, old man but
Then I'm crazy enough TO know
| what I'm about now"
But listen, Jerry, old man" and
| Paul struggled to his feet. I'm going
/ to surprise you. Here's something
didn't mention Sunday when you were
| house under the influence of the cracf
you got over the head. The fact Il
| that at first ! felt the way you dc
| about this franchise hold-up; and | trieC
| to get the permit from Councils in the
regular way-the way we ought to gel
| it-but they've held me up for. sever
weeks. just laughed at me, and a weel
| that track or II won't be ready tC
handle the materials for factory con
as that so?" exclaimed Jerry, listen
| ing at first with qualification; then h,
| frowned.
'.Makss me ali the more determined.
he declared Paul, warn you now
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have, neycr ,nisI.d tIrn rhry arc--T
NAV snv IL ,m yn,I th,y .rr tt,f n>n,tlv
s,ln.rluieIIirerf ,,,.u 'rh., dnu't under
stand vnI nor, ynllr Ianruar, some of
them arp even susri,i,IIs uI Won and of
your motives
They do understand vuu Suppose? >"
Paul nut this question and kent the
suSIiCiOn of "A snrer ont of #, which
''They do. YES And | ask YOU. Mr..
Archrri'- Rand had turned and vas ad
dressInp tha rather now1-"I ask %nu
if n iG nnt nerf,rtI,. Iagitin,at.. o.. and
natural ,Lat s,I,,, a nrnfosyjn,, nc ,,ina
,'%oI,id y,'', ~, ~ pi,, Iji, III, r,1
is P ~, ~ ,i,H, '''He w. ar'"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-17
Ernest T. Trigg Named Head Of Phila.
delphia Organization

Officers of the Philadelphia operate
Society were elected at the meeting in
the Parkway Building, Ernest r. rrigg
being made president. Mrs celeste
HcckSChcr retired from the position.
which she has held for four Years. Sh"
was made honorary president
Other officers elected are: Vice pr"Ni-
dent, John Luther Long secretary. Will
liam J. Parker; treasurer. j. :. Mrtul-
Iurl. director. WaSSill hepS; members
Of the board Of directors. Henry T..
Drayton. Miss Nina Lea. Frank q. Tall
man William &. BcUli"ri. w II. jack
son. T.. y. Rumble. G y. I[ratH. William
j. Mayer. Frank q. Ritter, r. !. BROW II,
Charles f.. Bower and william 9. Miller.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-17

habit Of purchasing privileges
That's the trouble down in the
Bloody Fifth Justice, rights,
laws are not dispensed or admin
istered in the courts openly and
fairly To all. They are for sale at
private bargain. \ man buys pro
tection-he buys the right to yio-
late the law, and by that he gives
himself into The power Of the ma
chine and adds TO its capacity TO
wrong somebody else.
Inc lranChisc we are asking for
is in the interest or commerce of manu-.
tarlurr' OF the general prosperity. II we
consent to pay this-this tribute it rivets
the shaCkleS more tightly upon our
selves. and We are just as Culpahle as
ihe little Jew on South street who sells
MS vote in exchange for the privilege
OF Keeping his Stor" open on Sunday"
Mr. Rand's expansive features as
Sumed an expression of distress and for
some seconds his benrvolently uplifted
hand had pleaded that he might have
entry to the conversation
you've got 1t all framed up wrong.
Mr.. JerrN--eNCuse me for saving so. but
You have. and the small dark eyes of
the 'rHttcker In franchises looked nm
htterabIe regret that he and his OCua sion
for existence could have been conceived
so errnneOuSly BY one So worthy as the
younger son of lienry r Archer
you're CnnfuSin very different things, |
assure You. Doin' business whether il :
maxim tools or getting franchises is a
mere matter of ltnOwiu' how. You didn't
get that franchise because YOU didn't
know how. do know how-aud I'm
seilin You my knowledge, just like any
other expert"
The bland emrontcry with which this
statement was made. together with his
perception of tn" lie that lay behind 1t,
maddenCd Jerry
q. L.. .r
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-17
INITARIANS REVIEW WORK
Women Society Meets in Germantown
and Elects Officers

Reports from committees and churches
showing a great increase in membership
during the last year We're read at the
annual meeting Of the Womens Society
of the Unitarian Church in the German
town Unitarian Church, Green street
and t.helten avenue.
The following officers We're elected
President. Mrs j. W. Gilbert Nineland
y j. vice presidents, Mrs. T.. j. Forbes
and Mrs. Frederick II. Griffin: recording
secretary. Mrs, u. a. frost: correspond.
ing secretary. Mrs. Charles SinOns, and
treasurer, Miss Eleanor Zwissler.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-17

every expression OF Development and
aspiration with honor. as a trusted con-
itdenCc then they need have little fear
about the present o. the future. and
they may he rewarded with an unusual
degree Of personal confidence and Of op-
purtunity tu offer advice.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

May not a child hay" = little COFFEE or
tea lust enough to Riyr favor to its
milk MRS J \.
Why tempt providence" Good milk
needs no haNOring. II is less often the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-17

Have YOU special problems with chill
dren2 send them to Mis-" Read, in care
Of the Evening Public Ledger. Write
your questions distinctlS on one side 81
the paper only. state age Of the chil-
drrn In months and whether boys or
girls.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-17

Is there any way that I can make my
little girls hair curly? She is about f,gf,
Years old Her hair is naturally stralxht--i
does not curl in the least. 1 have always
wanted curly hair for myself and I should
he,glad TO do anything that would make her
hair curly. MRS. Fvv 74
There is difference In structure be-
tween straight and curly hair An oak
tree cannot become cucumber vine.
and no more can straight hair be turned
into Curley. Hot curling irons iniures
the hair. Doing the hair up i'm curriers'
overnight is uncomfortable. and may be.
injurious to the hair. There are curling
pins that crimp the hair in few min
utes' without heat. But why not STUDY
the possibilities of beauty in STRAIGHT
hair? =
a reading list on mis- period tciH be s,,4f
on r'qUeSt " accompanied bv STAN prd
ser addressed cHVelopeJ 49,, T'4
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child than some older person Who t|
OF the simple food that Is the htsg n & +
the child II child asks for te& MI
coffee II is. in the first instance. chit1I
matter Of imitation, CT wanting to A.
what he sees his elders doing. Even a
child can understand that there are soy1I&>
things that adults do which he cannot be'
allowed TO do. Children at four or f1tl
years may begin having a little cocoa III
cocoa nibs added to their milk occasions
ally. Some of the cereal coffees may b.
given them "a list will be sent on re-
auesD. Ordinary coffee and tea are H.
furious. The habit of taking "just R
little" is injurious and a weakening cfV
the will for them, and even more for
their paretns. The whole attitude fpt
wrong-that is the idea that doing a
little harm does not count. The attitude
should be. instead. doing the best posai-
BILE to make the strongest, best possible
life. n ~ ~
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THE PEOPLE IN THE STORY

JERRY ARCHER. who. with his elder
otother Paul. is actively continuing the
business Of the Archer Tool Works. IL
ciubb"d into unconsciousness and arrested
hN Patrolman StrougburEer when the Young
man. outraged Mt the pOCeman's brutal
treatment Of Moritz RosensCwriE. comes
10 that prisoners assistance. RosensCweig
has heen taken into custody az the final
step In the petty persecution arising from
ta"tional differences in the Bloody Fifth"
Ward. Jerry Is released from jail. his
case dropped and Strongburger "broke"-
that Is, requested to resign bcfor" being
hred as the result of the Intervention
of n family friend
WILLARD u. BUCKINGHAM, financial
genius ana the most powerful man in
IniItdeiphia. At his nod political bosses.
as well as their underlings move and
move fast. When BuckinGham's daughter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-17

MoNDAY-TRAvELING WITH cHILpREx
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OPERATIC SOCIETY ELECTS

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