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0 1 nrr inn WITH SOME INCIDENTAL RELATION TO THE WOMAN Townsend Brady Illustrations by Dearborn Melvill 4Vi.it right. UN. kj Mnt, Vrd A Co. CHAPTER IX. The Plans of the Rln. At this moment Haldane reentered the room. He looked gravely trou bled. "Gentlemen, It la past belief, but -when I asked him whether he would accept the nomination or not, he said" Haldane paused. "He said he had already pledged 2 support to Qormly that afternoon At the Intercession of er my daugti ter and some other friends." "Well, I'm damned 1" said the boss. afh vim irf i n in sinnn inp n hi r "I hardly see how I can prevent It," answered Haldane, very much per turbed, "unless I should disclose my own connection with the administra tion; which, I take it. Is a thing to be avoided for all our Bakes." "Yes, unlesa we want to kill the cow we're mllkin'," returned Llffey, "It Is. But can't you put pressure on hlniT" "To a certain extent, yes." "Cut off hla allowance." "Unfortunately, he has sufficient money of hla own from his grandfa ther's estate, to keep him from er want; and as he Is quite of age, my Influence must be a matter of per suasion." "Gentlemen," said Rutherford, "this Is a very serious Indication of the gravity of the situation. If young men like Livingstone Haldane espouse the cause of George Gormly, it means that he'll have a following among that class that has tremendous weight." "That class as a rule dont cut much of a figure in politics," said the street commissioner. "It's my white wings and ConneU'a gang and the society that does the work." "Don't make any mistake," said Rutherford. "The class to which you refer, If It could be waked up, Is capable of doing amazing work." "If I know anything about it" said "Turn Up Some Dirty Him," Said Llffey Story About Bluntly. Van Slyke, "Gormly will wake them up too." "I guess we'll have to fall back on Mr. Warren and his administration," said Haldane. "Gentlemen," began Warren sen tentlously, "I shall always be glad to serve the people and er my friends and supporters In any office to wbich I may be chosen." "We'll take care of that," Interrup ted Llffey contemptuously. "In order to make It regular," said the district attorney, "I propose that we all declare here and now our pref erence for our candidate. I don't esltate to say that I think Warren is the best man we can get. Ke know him; we know just exactly what we can expect from him. He is rather liked by the people, and his connec tion with this little ring here la not too obvious." "I guess that suits me," returned Llffey. Habberley and Connell agreed, and Van Slyke and hla colleague also as sented. "Now," said Llffey, "I've got some thing else to propose. What do you think as to the likelihood of Gormly's gtttln' or acceptln' the nomination of the outs?" "1 think he could get it by turning over his hand," answered Haldane; "but I think It is extremely unlikely that he'll accept It. He told me that he intended to run as an absolute In dependent; not to be tied to any party whatsoever." "They'll offer him the nomination sure," said Connell. "They ain't never had such a chance as he'll present since I've been chief of police, and that s ntarly twenty years." "Well, if he won't accept it. that'll i eatu iuciu ett iwif m SI mg UQVII sfBIU i t Habberley. "Exactly." Interposed Llffey. "and therefore I propose that we make a nonpartisan ticket to run against him: 1 U .V . a 1 II I Igw .. : :ie oSues between tr.? Ins and outs; rescrvln to oursthts the most important and vital ones, of tourse, but givin' the outs enoc.gh to make 'em feci good, let 'em git their utgers rnto the public pie tor a lew pickin's, and so on. We can easily do that without losin' too much, and we'll present a united front against him." "A united front of all the grafters, thieves, blackguards, financiers, and politicians in New York!" sneered Kutherford. "You don't like the scheme, Mr. Rutherford," roared Llffey angrily. "Vastly. I think It's one of the best that could be proposed." "As for myself," said Haldane. "I also think It has elements of attrac tiveness, although I must protest against being placed In the category you have enumerated, Mr. Ruther ford." "Oh, protest all you like," said the district attorney easily. "The sug gestion Is a good one, Llffey. It's not hard to see why you're In your pres ent position. You have a level head. I think we are all agreed on what you suggest; eh, gentlemen?" "Good!" said Haldane after the as sents' had been received. "It only re mains then to make up the slate, tihall we do It now or later?" "We might as well do our part of It now,'.' said Llffey. "I'll see Denson to morrow and put It up to him. He can aue i..s ton,., .butin c to u.e lint, and then we'il announce it." "And our platform?'' queried Kuther ford. "To stand on our record and point with pride, and say mighty little else," returned the boss concisely. Rutherford laughed; so did the rest. It was so absurd and yet so exceeding ly adroit. "And I'll carry out my part of the game," said the chief of police. "What part was that?" asked Haldane. "While you were out," answered Rutherford, "our worthy censor of pub lic morals, guardian of public Inter ests, and enforcer of public law, sug gested that It would be a good thing to employ the detective force of the city In looking out for the interests of the party by Investigating the past, present, and future of Mr. Gormly. You see a reform candidate has got to be of blameless life. That's the rea son we are none of us allied with that party, I take it And If anything whatsoever can be found which tends to cast a cloud over the Individual reformer, his cake's dough." "I suggest," said Mr. Haldane, "that any Information you may acquire should be submitted to those of us who are present before any use is made of it" "Oh that, of course," said Llffey. "Chief, don't make any moves without submitting them to me." "There Is still another matter of Interest to us all which must be set tled," continued Haldane. "What's that?" "The old franchise of the New York Street Car company that expires this spring; the link that completes the circle of the Gotham Freight Traction company." "Well, It doesn't seem to me that's a very difficult proposition," said Llffey "We've got the board of aldermen, and the borough presidents as well All we've got to do Is to draw up an ordinance and shove it through. The mayor here'll sign It, and that'll be the end of it" "It Is by no means as easy as you think, Llffey," said Haldane. "If I know anything about Gormly he'll make a fight on that Issue. That la our weak point If we had that fran chlse safely passed and in our pock ets, we could laugh at him. .1 don't know whether It would not .be better to defer the passage of such an ordl nance until after the election." "I think that while there Is much In what you say, Haldane," said Van Slyke. "yet we'd better make sure of the ordinance before the election, We would have that, anyway, even If we failed, which, as Mr. Llffey says Is hardly possible." "Gentlemen, said TIaldane, "I am by no means convinced of what you say. I tell you that the main fight will be on the disposal of that very franchise. I admit that we can pass anything In spite of any commotions, but the question is Ao we want It." "That's hardly the question," said McRonald. "Of course we want lt but the question is, is It the beslj thing to do. I think there is tremend ous force in your arguments, Mr. Hal. dane. If we present ourselves with that franchise, which Is so immensely valuable and vital Indeed to the com pletion of our properties, as well as to the public, we shall certainly have given to the opposition the strongest ground for appeal to the people. II we do not present ourselves with ths franchise, If we allow the election ts determine that unofficially as It were, and then when we have won the elec tlon, we avail ourselves of our oppor tunities, we shall be In a much safci and better position." "Do you wish to submit this fran chise to the vote of the people, Mr, McRonald?" asked Rutherford. "Ily no means," answered the finan cier. "Well, what do you propose then?" . "This. Would It not be well. In case this movement grows strong .enough to" be worthy of the attention we are giving It, to declare as from the party In power that while we have the power to grant the franchise, and while we think It would be for the Interests of the people that It should be granted, yet we are willing to de fer action until after the election and let the election determine." "That would be a wise course," said Haldane. "I don't know but that it Is the wisest course; but we must face the alternative." "What Is thatr "Defeat! If we made that proposi tion, and then were defeated. It would be impossible for us to seccre the franchise. The stock of il; Gotham Freight Traction company i $250,000,000, and the bonds outst.-.rd-ing aggregate almost rs much. If we don't have this franchise, thry won't be worth ten cents on the dollar to us." "How much actual money has been Invested in the concern?" asked the district attorney. "Two hundred and fifty millions from the people, and very little else," answered Haldane. "How much is It really worth?" queried Llffey. "It's worth, of course, what was put Into it." "And what will its earning capacity be?" "If we control It, It will pay a fair dividend on all the stock that has been put out most of which Is held by our friends and the friends of the organization," answered Van Slyke. The problem was a tremendous one. They faced It silently a moment or two, and at last Haldane restated It. "You see, we can, If necessary, defy public opinion and Jam through an ordinance at the Ian minute even If w e are likely to lose the election, al though by so doing we should give the enemy a tremendous advantage at the close of the campaign. Or we can defer the granting of the franchise until after the electron, m the nop that the postponement will be our strongest card for winning. I tell you. gentlemen, that other interetfts of gveater magnitude would be Involved In the fate of the Gotham Freight Traction company." "Why In the name of all that's businesslike didn't you got control of this franchise before?" asked Ruther ford. "We couldn't" Haldane replied. "It is Impossible to get a renewal of a franchise until It expires." Why didn't you wait before com mitting yourselves to the greater en terprise until this franchise ma tured r "We couldn't There were other In terests anxious to build the subway and unite the various other franchises in one organization. The people were clamorous that the road should be built, and there was nothing else to do but build It. Besides, who could have foreseen this situation. No, gentlemen, we were helpless, and without this franchise we are more helpless." "What does It cover?" asked the mayor. "It covers pretty much every avail able route by which we can connect the ends of the traction company." "How much territory?" "Oh, a mile or a mile and a half, I should say; but every possible right of way Is Included in the franchise." "And if we don't get it?" "Somebody else will get It, of course. He will build the connections, and hold us up for anything that he wants." "But It will be no good to anybody else without what we've got," suggest ed Van Slyke. "True; but we have got several hun dred millions Involved and can't adopt a do-nothing policy. Probably ten millions or even less will cover the expenses required by rebuilding un der the old or new franchise, and that ten million has us by the throat." "It should be easy for five hundred millions to freeze out ten," said Rutherford. "Under other circumstances It would not be at all difficult," answered Hal dane; "but the people are to be con sidered in this case. This road was built as a public convenience and, gentlemen, It has to be run." "This is a hell of a fix for men as smart as you to git yourselves In!" said Llffey. "As I take it, we can secure the franchise or we can make its future grant the issue of the cam paign; and if we win, pass It then; and if we fall, take our medicine." "You've stated it exactly." "For myself, I'm in favor of grab bing the franchise now," said . the boss. "It means money. Money's what we're here for. The object of politics is money for the crowd that's in. The aim of the crowd that's out is to git in so they can git the money. With money we can buy votes; with votes we can get office; with office and money we can get immunity from the consequences. Even if we're beaten by the mayor, we'll still have the district attorney, we'll still have the police force. I'll still bo here; so will you, Mr. Hal dane. And therefore, rather'n take any risk, I move that the franchise be renewed as soon as it expires, and that the grant be made to the Gotham Freight Traction company. I'd rather have something substantial than play for a chance any time. I guess we wouldn't suffer any therefore, no mat ter what happened. Besides, all it'd mean would be a wait for four years. These reform movements always get tired of themselves, and then one or the other of the old parties comes in. We'll be the one." "I am inclined to believe that much of Mr. Liffey's contention is sound," said Van Slyke at last. "Well, gentlemen," said Haldane, "what do you all think about It?" "Let'a get what we can," said the mayor. "And keep all we've got" added Connell. "Very well then," said Haldane, "so be it We are united upon a non partisan ticket which we can select presently, with Warren at the head of It Mr. Llffey will see Mr. Benson and induce his co-operation. Mr. Con nell will Investigate Mr. Gormly's career. Mr. Rutherford will arrange to have the franchise renewed as soon as It is possible to do so. Mr. War ren will at once announce himself as j a candidate for re election. Messrs Uney, HaDberley, and fonneii will get their forces In line. And I think that's all." "Not quite, Mr. HalJane," said Llf fey. "What else?" "You'll git the barrel open for the necessary expenses of the cam paign ?" "Quite so." said Haldane, dryly. "You may depend upon us to do what Is proper; eh, gentlemen?" Van Slyke and McRonald nodded. "I think we've done a pretty good night's work." said the district attor ney, rising to his feet. "Don't go yet," said Haldane. "Wa must fix up the slate first, and that will be all." , It was a half hour later when the last one departed from the house. Haldane was quite aware of the con ditions under which his fortune was being Increased and hla power extend ed. He had been brought in contact with the naked reality of the situa tion a great many times; but it seemed to htm that never before had It presented itself in so hideous and Unattractive a guise as on that night. The financier was hardened. His con science, while keenly alive In other directions, in matters concerning poll tics and the people was seared and Indurated. But what had been said and what he had discussed that night had sickened him. Haldane fult quite lonely, qui' nld. as- ne sac mere in me smati nuurs or the morning, his cigar gone out musing over the situation. He pulled himself together at last The battle was not lost The enemy had not won, and before that came about there would be a struggle which would beg' gar description. The cards seemed to be In his hands, or in the hands of the ring of which he was chief. No more experienced players ever sat at game than those associated with him. They ought to win; but would they? Haldane was by no means certain. To be Continued. BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT STIRS UP NEBRASKA CITY A special from Nebraska City, un der date of November 2!, has the fol lowing to say in reference to a great sensation which has Just been sprung in that city: Miss Lulu Lloyd, through her attorney, John C. Wat son, has filed a suit against George W. Justice asking for $25,000 dam ages for a breach of promise. The plaintiff is one of the best known young women in this city and the daughter of the late L. W. Lloyd, one of the pioneer merchants of this city, The defendant Is a wealthy batch- elor and a retired farmer and about 50 years of age. He lives In town with .his maiden sister and is secre tary of the Otoe County Corn show Both were born and reared In this vicinity and are prominent members of the Methodist Episcopal church and active workers. The suit was a surprise. In her petition Miss Lloyd Btates that on June 11, 1010, the defendant promised to marry her and a reason able time has elapsed and he has failed to comply with his promise, and she feels humiliated and aggrieved. Celebrates 7.1th Birthday. Last Sunday was the 75th birthday of Mr. George Shoeman, of this city and the event was celebrated In royal style by having a family reunion of the children and grandchildren of Mr, and Mrs. Shoeman at their residence In this city. A sumptuous dinner was prepared by Mrs. Shoeman and a long table set and spread with snowy linen, which fairly groaned under Its weight of palatable dishes which the hostess had prepared. Those present to partake of Mr and Mrs. Shoeman's hospitality were John Shoeman and wife and children Fred Krecklow, wife and children William Hoover and wife and two children; W. A. Meklnger and wife and two children, John Leuchtwels and wife and four children, Mrs. John Cleveland, and Miss Frances Leucht weis, both of Omaha. Miss i:llth Martin W'vdH. A marriage license was issued thl morning by the county Judge permit ting the marriage of Mr. Mathew F Morton and Miss Clara Edith Martin The wedding occurred this afternoon at 2 : 30 at the residence of the bride' parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Martin on North Sixth street. The Journal hopes to have an account of the wed ding for tomorrow's Issue. Poultry Wanted Spring 8V4C Hens 8V4 Old Roosters 4 Stag Roosters 6ft Ducks, fat 8 Geese, fat 8 Higest prices paid for all kinds of produce. HATT PRODUCE CO c Children Cry The Kind You llnvo Always Bought, mid which lias been la uso for over SO years, has borne the signature of - nnd has been mado under his uer (J: on"l supervision slnco its Infancy. -uC7r. ,UA4K Allow no one to deceive you In this. All Counterfeits, Imitations nnd "Jnst-as-good nro but Kxperlments that trifle with nnd endanger tlio health of Infants nnd Children Experience, against Experiment. What is CASTOR I A Cnstorli. 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A few men In the community have recognized the opportunity for mak ing money from this source and have already started a large number of hives of bees which are doing well. Mr. E. F. Phillips, who has charge of the bureau of etomology at Wash ington, in discussing- the subject says that the annual production of honey and wax in the United States makes apiculture a profitable minor indus try. He estimates the average annual yield per colony for the country, under good management at from 25 to 30 pounds of comb honey, or from 40 to CO pounds of extracted honey. The money return to be obtained from the crop depends on the market and method of selling the honey. It sold direct to the consumer, extracted honey brings from IS to 20 cents per pound and comb honey from 15 to 25 cents per pound. THEY ALLKMAND IT Plattsmouth, Like Every City and Town in the Union, Receives It. cured. When one suffers the tortures of an aching back, relief is eagerly sought for. There are many remedies today that relieve but do not cure. Here Is evidence to prove that Doan's Kidney Pills cure, and the cure is lasting: Frank S. Hrlnkman, Eleventh St., Plattsmouth, Neb., says: "I can vouch for Doan's Kidney Pills, know ing them to be a good kidney remedy. My back at tlnieB became so lame that the simplest movement was pain ful and I bad frequent headaches and dizzy spells that caused me no end of annoyance. Mornings on getting up, I could hardly drag myself about. In spite of the many remedies I tried, I found no relief until finally I began using Doan'B Kidney Pills, procured from Gerlng & Co's drug store. They effected a prompt and permanent cure." For sale by all dealers. Price DO cents. Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, New York, Bole agents for the United States. Hemombnr the name--Doan's and take no other. Lost An all red calf, weighing 250 or 300 pounds. Please notify me and receive reward. Frank Lcpcrt, It. F. D., Plattsmouth, Neb. - - a' for Fletcher's Signature of MUKBr Tt(T, NIW YORK CITY. Rapidly Growing. Dee keeping need not be confined to the country, and often where a dweller in the city has more than on lot adjacent to his dwelling he can find room for many colonies. Tho location of hives is a matter of con siderable importance. Mr. rbilllps Bays that as a rule that it in better for the hives to face away from the prevailing wind and to be protected from high winds. In the north a south slope is desirable. It Is advisable for hives to be so placed that the sun will strike them early In the morning, so that the beea becomo active early In the day, and thus gain advantage by getting the. first supply of nectar. It Is also ad vantageous to have the hives shaded during the hottest part of the day, ae that the bees will not hang out la. front of the hive Instead of working. The plot should be kept free from weeds, especially In front of the en trances, and the hives Bhould not nv too close together, as there is dancer of the becB getting into the wronc hive. The -hives should be so placed that the bees will not prove a nui sance to passers by or molest live Btock. Itlsliop Ilt-ct'licr Consecrated. Tho consecration ceremonies at tending tho installing of Illshop Ileecher, who takes the place C IHshop Graves, of Kearney, who re cently resigned on account of ill health, occurred at the Cathedral la Omaha today. The bishops officiat ing were Dishop Tuttle, assisted by Illshop Mlllspaugh, Illshop Morrison, and Illshop Williams. The members of St. Luke's church who attended the function were Canon llurgees, Mr. W. J. White, Mr. Ed. llarwlck. Mrs. George Dovey and daughter. Miss Catherine. May Iiocate Her. Mr. Frcl A. Powell, who has re cently been appointed Deld deputy for the Knights and Ladles of Security, for this territory, was in the city to day, getting acquainted with the. members of tho local council. Mr. Powell la also looking over the field with a view of selecting a city la which to move his family, and Is very favorably Impressed with Platts mouth. Packing IIoiihc to Open. Tho Morton-Gregson Packing house, lias been Idle for some time, on ac count of tho high price of hogs and the making of a number of Improve ments. This morning the good new was sent to the outside world that the packing house would begin buy ing hogs on Saturday next and ea Monday would begin killing. They intend to care for all hogs shipped here Nebraska City News. HE