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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
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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.
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nnd allays Fcvcrlshncss. It cures Diarrhoea nnd AVlnd
Colic. It relieves Teething: Troubles, cures Constipation
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BEE1 RAISING filID HOI IET PRO-
Some Valuable Information in Regard to a Good Money Making
Industry That Is
Since the culture of alfalfa and
clover has become quite extensive in
eastern Nebraska, especially the for
mer, which Is cut and blooms three or
four times a year, thus furnishing
material for the boat quality of honey
In large quantities.
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.
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