"The meeting will please come to order," he continued aloud.

"The nomination of delegates to the State convention is the business to be acted upon." "Misther Chairman," yelled Dennis, evidently expecting to find another rival as before.

But no one spoke.
"Mr.Moriarty," said Peter.
"Misther Chairman.

It's my delight to nominate as delegates to the State convention, the Honorable Misther Schlurger, our distinguished representative in the Assembly, the Honorable Misther Kennedy, our noble Police-commissioner, an' Misther Caggs, whom it would be insult for me to praise in this company." "Second the motion," said some one.
"Mr.Chairman," shouted a man.
"That's Caggs," said the enrolling officer.
"Mr.Caggs," said Peter.
"Mr.Chairman," said Caggs.

"I must decline the honor offered me from such a source." "What ?" shrieked Dennis, amazement and rage contesting for first place in voice and expression.
"Mr.Chairman," said Dummer.
"Mr.Dummer," said Peter.
"I have the honor to nominate the Honorable Justice Gallagher, Mr.Peter Sweeney, and Mr.Caggs, to whom Mr.Moriarty has just paid so glowing a tribute, as delegates to the State convention." "Second the--" shouted some one, but the rest was drowned by another storm which swept through the room.