The paper bore the device of a black elk's head, with the slogan, 'Liberty or Death' above it, below it the words, 'The Black Elk Republic,' and at one side, 'F.D. Jones, President.' The rubber stamps bore similar legends, with such captions as 'Board of Health' and 'Department of Justice.' The stamps were white, with the black elk's head and motto. The flag was also white, with the same device and the initials, 'B.E.R.'
"Splendid!" said Welland. "Splendid!"
He seemed struck with the assurance and determination which had caused these things to be prepared.
"Notice I'm president?" Greasy grinned.
"You bet! Why, this is fine! Real revolution—and no mistake about it!"
"Sure thing! Pretty fine, eh?"
"I—er—hope you were careful in having these things made, though," said Welland slowly, as an afterthought.
"Careful!" Greasy was scornful. "The flag was made by my woman. She's under my heel! She's made six. Everything else was made by men that I've got where I want, don't worry."
The gangster stowed his treasures away.
"When do you think we'd better spring it?" he enquired.