San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-15

'naRe no 7@rms - Ii Cruz I'm. He's
got no backing.
A few days later Mr.. Roosevelt and
Mr. Largely went to Jacksonville, ar
irving on the same day that brought Sir
Edmond Kane and his party
The presence Of such number of rail
way magnates, including a member of
the British parliament and "a German
baron, WAS bazonea forth to the world
by the clever newspapers of the city.
Edgar Julian, Mr.. Largely and Mr..
Roosevelt had meeting and conference
with Sir Edmond Kane and the Baron
Wertheimer, but no arrangement was
reached. Then Mr.. Ellis appeared and
sought an interview with the distinguish
ed foreigners They listened to his elo-
quent description of his schemes. their
bearing upon the future development of
Florida, and the rich returns chat capital
invested therein might soon expect.
No sooner had he appeared in the city
than the daily papers were full of fat
tering notices: the leading citizens called
upon him. attention was withdrawn
from the distinguished foreigners
Are you going to captulate to this
smooth tongued tyro| exclaimed Mr..
Largely, half growing, half haunting,
us he and Julian stood on an upper We
randa of their hotel and saw Sir Edmond
Kane, the Baron Wertheimer and Mr..
Ellis drive away together in a carriage.
1,,1i i lipf
The question had struck him like a blow
in the face
He's no railroad man." continued
Largely Struggling his stout shoulders
and laying his hand heavily on the young
mans arm; you can see that at glance;
and yet, suppose. the most brilliant
lawyer in the country will so down be-
fore him"
If you refer to me when you speak of
the most brilliant lawyer in the country,
can say that shall not go down before
Mr.. Ellis. At present he seems legally
in possession Of certain rights and fran
chises, stocks, bonds, certificates of land
ed donations and so on, of which he can
not be dispoSsessed"
hat 10 LOt VIC pOlLIS llISl pOSSi
Largely, lifting his calculating eyes to
Julian's clouded face. 1T is not mat
ter of law, it is a question of personal
influence He has captured these for
eigners.
Yes, he is lying to them in the most
approved southern fashion"
He is using his gifts to some purpose.
then" brutally replied Largely.
Yes, to some purpose" sneered Ju-
liam
And what do you think of this drain
ing and transpeuinsular canal scheme
that Ellis is talking of" inquired Large
ly in a more earnest tone
Frankly, there may be great deal
in it, though doubt it. But all the
same it will serve Ellis grand turn 1t
gives his faculty for charming exaggera-
ton the fullest field for action"
you rate Ellis too low, fear" Mr..
Largely quietly remarked
mo, you mistake me. would not
detract from his genuine genius, but
you will soon discover what is already
demonstrated to ME, that he is utterly
bold, gifted i'll trained adventurer.
But his lack of training seems not to
have discovered itself in his operations
down here Largely answered.
Julian made an impatient gesture as
if to shake off a disagreeable feeling.
I'm your telegram to me the other
day, think you spoke of crushing him,
or something of the SORT" he presently
remarked.
Largely laughed aloud; then
AT that distance it seemed easy" he
generously replied; but upon nearer
inspection see some difficulty"
1t was JuIian's turn to laugh. He had
felt the difficulty all the time.
Aren't you getting almost too con-
scientious for first class railroad law
yer, Julian" Largely put this question
bluntly with his cigar turned up until it
stood almost parallel with his nose.
''Perhaps."
Il believe it.
lyon know the remedy"
No"
Get you lawyer who is not too con-
scientious.
"Oh, the deuce! Now, seriously, Ju-
liam, I've plan which believe would
knock these fellows higher than kite if
properly carried out"
Your plan, presume, is one not
meant for tender conscience to direct"
suggested Julian.
Largely WINGED and laughed.
1T would be deadener, all the same"
he replied Success is what we came
down here for