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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-20
TESTIMONY BEFORE THE LEAo"
MITTEB.

To the Editor of The Trlbuns' 49,, character
Sir: Not a little is said about tnS pau IRE tho
OF certain of the witnesses testiiy'ns n,smhers
Senate Committee as TO the conuue' admitted
OF the ponce iurI Gnes that render all such tesm0A'
unworthy of beelT ~. po,,or law: I'm
III was ,stns Ginanares ,dmittentur, Wn'0 wolrs
t been Wei rendered: ''wha happens IN inc
den only the wolves can teh .s 40 wears ago'
Is that less true now tnaa Oa az WAS wv LEX.
Network city, June Is. 1894.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-20
HE WANTS SOUND READING.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: | used 20 be "Dimmicrat out " ~ -
through the lack OF horse-sense am no" 80
work and living on greens and nerTne; ! VIII rs,.s
vour paper II you will send Il, and II , eau more
dollar this summer will pay for II ana M, 49, lily neSt
time. % ,o.
(This is merely a specimen o. the ieUs.,
Tribune is constantly receiving The lriou"s
suppresses the writer's name. AID ifie"u o .,u.t
MS to send him The Weekly. Thu reac''o" 100 :,
Populism is well under way. large hu''o ",,r,
honest men in the West are sincerely
better knowledge Any friend OF proper U.s."
agement OF public affairs who wishes 10 ~ .,
teal work at this time will interest n''"s. ..,,
circulating The Weekly Tribune among fepe"'
sinners-EdD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-20
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with which ades
may use the California liquid laxative syrup OF fst
under ali condtions makes their favorte ten~ly TO
get and genuine artIele look f3r ne mare
the package. a. 80 so - 80. .'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-20
~. x.-xous Prostration

Use Horstords acid Phosphate, .. .r,ssp
Or. A. TRAU. Philadelphia. Pa. ssy.' s,Ar.a go
.vt,y used /, IN nervous pro,ra'ion ana xnsS
,,on.. and Invariably obtained very s000 ''S'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-20

Quite remarkable for force of writing aud
vivid pcturesquentss THE Rector" by Stanley
J. Weyrnan author Of ~ Gentleman Of France" etc,
The be called a Clerical Comedy of Errors.
Loyell. Coryel 6 Co. Pnbllsaers) IL ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-20

cOt-RTEsIEs EXTENDED TO MIR ROOSEVELT.
Washington June ls-AssIstant Secretary Curtis
has directed the Collector OF Customs at New-York
"a extend the usual courtcsles 10 J. r. Roosevelt.
secretary OF the United States Legation at London
VINO Is expected to arrive on the Teutonlc Wednes-
OF his wife to this country for burial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-20
If You Feel
Tired, Weak, Weary

Worn out, run down from house
work, by impoverished condition
of the blood or low state of the
system. take
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-20
HOODS
SarSaparilla

The peculiar onns purifying and vitaizing qualities
Of this successful medicine soon felt throughout
the entire system. expellng disease and giving quiet
Malthy action 10 every organ. Hoods Sarsaparilla
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-20
flakes the
Weak Strong

Hoods Pills all Liver rs Bnousness. Jsundice
Indigestion. Sick Headache. &c ~;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-20

SECRETARY CARLISLE TO Go OK 4 JrNKET.
Washington. June l9-secre;ary Carlisle, Mrs car
usle Logan Carlisle ana Miss Berry. daughter Of
REPRESENTATIVE Berry. 81 Kentucky viii leave here
~ morrow, on the lighthouse tender Maple for a
four days cruise on Chesapeake Bay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-20
MORE EVIDENCE OF FRAUD.
PLATES FOR THE BALLIsTIc TEST Sc
CRETLY REITERATED.

ARMoR ACCEPTED AND Used WHICH WAS KNOWN
TO BE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR sECRE-
TARY HERBERT TO ANSWER.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Mr. c. W. GoodIander President
Of the Central Coal & Coke Co., is
here from Fort Scott, Kan. Next
week the large saw and planning
mills of this company will make a
trial run, and, Mr. Goodlander in
forms us will start up and be run
regularly the first week in January.
This is one Of the finest mill plants
in the South, and will employ about
one hundred and fifty hands, rcgu-
larly, It's capacity is $4,000 of
lumber daily 1t is an enterprise
that Texarkana should feel proud
of, as It will help to build her up
financially and otherwise, Mr., j.
W. Amcrman, the manager, is 4
most alIabIe gentleman, and fine
hustler The TEXARKANIAN wishes
the three Cs much success
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
KN0WLEDGE

Brngs comfort and Improvement and
tcnde to personal enjoyment when
rightly used, The many, who 1.-Two bet
ter than othcn and ouioy llio moro, with
less expenditure, by moro promptly
adapting the world'a best pr0ducta TO
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value 20 health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced In the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellence is due TO IFS presenting
IN The form most acceptable and pleas.
ant 20 the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial proportics of perfect lax.
ntiye; clltctually cleansing The system,
dispcllng colda, headaches and icycm
and permanently curing constipation,
IL has given satisfaction 70 millions and
met with tbo approval OF The medical
profession, because II acts on The Kid.
noys, Mver and Bowels without weak.
enIng them and u Ia perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup OF Figa Ia for sale by all drug
gists In 90 cent bottles, but u Ia man.
ufaoturod by The California Fig Syrup
o. only, whose namo IL printed on oyory
package, also the name, Syrup Of FlgN
and being well Informed, you will not
accept any substitute II oitrcd,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

We acknowledge a kindly invita-
tlon to attend the banquet of the
Mercury Wheel Club tonight at the
Cosmopolitan hotel Regret that
we cannot attend know It will be a
pleasant occasion The Club mum.
bers among its meebership many of
our most prominent and popular
young gentlemen,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
Children who Suffer

from scrofulous, skin or scalp dis
eases ought to be given DR., Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery for puri-
flying the blood. For children who
are puny pale or weak the "Dis
coyery Is a tonic which builds up
both flesh and strength, What is
said of it for children applies equal.
" to adults, AS an appeti2ing, re-
storatiye tonic, it sets at work all
the processes of digestion and nutri-
tion, rouses every organ into natu'
raj action, and brings back health
and strength In recovering from
grippe or in conyalescence from
pneumonia, Geyers aud other vast
Ing diseases, It speedily aud surely
iuyigorates aud builds up the whole
system,
For all diseases caused by a tor
pid liver or impure blood, rs dyspep-
sia and biliousness If It doesn't cure
in every case the money Is returned
HHH-H=7s -
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
DODey Raised for the K, G, P &c q, Ex-
tension,

KANSAS CRY, Dec, IA, E,
Stjliwcll president of the M, X. q
Y, Trust Co., returned today from
Europe, where he had gone to ne
gotIdtc securities for extending the
Kansas City, Pitts5urg q Gulf raa
way from SLOAN Springs, Ark, to
Shreveport, La He states he has
secured the money necessary to
complete the road to Shreveport
and that the work win be pushed.
The ultimate intention is, said Mr.
.StilwelI; to continue the road to-
the gulf and making it a trunk line
before long, It is SAID that by the
time the road is constructed to
Shreveport money will have been
raised to extend it all the way to
the gulf
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

| have just bought and have in
stock one Of the largest collections
of fire works such as Greek fire,
Roman candles, sky rockets, wheels
fire crackers and almost every 9th
er kind Of fireworks manufactured,
Have also large stock of Chinese
lanterns, flags and other decorative
goods, My stock of candies and
bonbons have been selected express
ly for the holiday trade, Give me
a call at the BarelIe corner and
buy your holiday goods,
Respectfully,
S. NJ. RAGLAND.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Shortly before noon a shot gun
was accidentally discharged in the
negro barber shop on state street
The charge squirrel shot) passed di.
rectly through one of the front win.
dows In Mai, w. Il, Estes Office and
a single shot struck the Major who
was standing up, in the neck, pro.
ducing a slight flesh wound, Tie and
several Others had narrow escape
The negro and the shot gun should
be suppressed
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

We have valuable real estate, in
different parts Of the city, for sale
on reasonable terms on monthly in
stallments if desired, We also pay
the highest prices for city and
county scrip SHAW n FOREMAN,
12 10 Bt
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
Building Association,

See f. w. O1enhauser If you
want to build you a home or borrow
money on monthly payments; pat
ronize a home institution for safety,
and keep your money here Con.
suit f. W, OfIenhauser, Secy
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

In order to reduce my stock in
cigars which am oyerstock, will
during the next thirty days sell at
manufacturers cost when taken
by the box s, NJ, RAdLAND
lu ln
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

On Saturday Dec, 2sd, the In.
ter.State Christmas Fair (coloredD
will open in the Henry building, op.
poslte the BeneGeld hotel Rev. G,
W. Dudley the manager reports
everything encouraging for making
1t 4 success, The exhibition hall
has been most tasteiully decorat.
ed, Already some splendid cxhib.
its are In place, A special day will
be arranged for the white people,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

From now until after the holi-
days the Persian string band will
give free concerts every evening at
the Jewelry store of Ilecht & Rinds-
kopf from 8 to 10 p M The ladies
especially, are invited to attend,
70 10
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

The Temple Of Fashion Is the
great resort Of the ladies' aud now
that It has reduced prices on every
thing In stock, greater crowds than
ever will flock there, 1911
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
A Handsome Present.

For Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry,
Silver and Silver Plate, Rogers
Bros, Halves Forks and Spoons,
Fancy French and Walnut Clocks,
Silk Umbrellas, Gold Headed Walk.
ing Canss, Plush Btskets, etc, see
Jewellers, llccht & Rindskopl
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Mrs, S. M, Harrell, mother of At
torney r. D, Harrell and Mrs. S, M.
Ragland, left yesterday to spend
the holidays with relatives and
friends at her old home, Opelika,
Ala, and West Point, Ga.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Seven beautiful three and four
room cottages for rent, IN the West
endof the city, Enquire Of O, II,
Pennock, at The Benefited hotel,
l21i.lmu
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

We have reduced prices In every
thing Ladies' hats, eorsets, suits
aud all kinds Of millinery goods.
Come and secure Bargains,
i21 TEMPLE on FASHION,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
McElLsa,a Mlno OF Eaadnl

aud rHtOFORO'S BlAch.DRAUGHr arc
Cr sale Nv the followio. morphnts IN
TeXarkana;
Smith Drug Go.
W. A, Robinson
s. Lemly
Miller County Drug store,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Go to Huddleston Bros. for
Christmas Turkeys and ducks, They
received a large number of fine
fowls from Texas yesterday, and
can supply one and all. 1915
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Buy a broom from "UncIe Zach
Davis, the poor old blind man, who
peddles brooms to earn an honest
living, without begging Kindly
assistance to such a deserving gen
tIeman, always carries with it its
own reward, ti
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Mrs, II, Il, Friedell left yesterday
to spend the Christmas holidays
with her parents at Jackson, Tenn.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Those beautiful silver belt buckets
at r. l., Schusters always please
the ladies, Can and see them,
iODb
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

The TExAEEANIAN job Office is
prepared to print the finest Of wed.
ding Invitations Cali and see sam.
ples,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
For salo,

Solid Oak Bed Room act and 9th.
er furniture at a bargain, apply TO
W, 4. Bureh at W. u Tel Office or
residence, l2.2O.3t
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Fine fruits in baskets, in any
quantity to suit purchasers, at G,
w Treher's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Fine boneless hams, just received
at tluddleston Bros, meat market,
Ir
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

For fine cigars call at D. IT, Big,
gers. He has the best smokers in
the city, II 10
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Louis Hebron, the reliable jewel
er, will surprise you in the low pric-
es in fine Jewels. l2.l7
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

See Lemly's new adv He has
the choicest of Christmas goods at
lowest prices,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

See adv of Texarkana Livery Co.,
giving reduced prices for hearses
and carriages for funerals, This
firm has also reduced prices in all
undertaken supplies.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
sam Ragland,a for Don hons.

A beautiful display of handl,cr.
chief extracts In cut glass bottles,
for Christmas presents,
1919 SMITH DRuO Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

For your Christmas fruits, can
dies, nuts, etc. call on j, II, Big
ger, the old reliable confectioner,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Both the Iron Mountain and Cot
ton Belt trains were late getting in
this morning,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Mr.. B. C. Davis, the genial Buck
ner mill man, is in the city today.
He reports that lumber is looking
up some, with the demand brisk
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
Run Away.

If YOU want to go to the show,
rent your opera glasses from the
leading jewellers, EIecht & Rinds-
kopf, II 26
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Patroniae push and enterprise
lluddleston Bros, always keep the
best Of fresh meats, etco and
promptly deliver same to all parts
of the city,,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Mrs. f. L, Wisdom left yesterday
to visit relatives at Atlanta, Ga.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

II, D, Wilson and Y, j, Watljngtou
are over from New Boston--guests
Of the Huckins House.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Diamonds and fine watches, at
greatly reduced prices, at Louis
Heilbron's,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Mrs l., A. Byrnc, accompanied
by her mother, left this morning to
visit Clinton, Miss,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

For fine fruits and candies call at
G. W. Trehers.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Mr.. ]. H. Bigger handles the fin
est Of imported and domestic fruits,
the best Of candies, nuts, etc. He
makes a speciality of fruit in bas-
kets, II l3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
Sam Ragland's for fire works.

Gold Spectdcles, DR.. ]. Brown,
Occulist. II 2l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Ladies embroidered silk handker.
chiefs manufacturers samples) will
be sold cheap by II. 4. Briley.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Mr. Dave Baldwin is down from
Hope today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Dollal DollSll Dollslll
All kinds, styles, si2es and prices,
SMITH DNua Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Louis Heilbron's stock of Jewelry
Is complete, in all its line, u II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

We understand that a man by
the name of Frank Jones, in an ac-
cident at BOlinger's mill, below New
Lewisville, lost an arm Yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Buy your friend a box of those
fine cigars at G. W. Treher's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Fine line Of silverware shown at
Louis Heilbron's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Rev, w, ]. Lackey left yesterday
to visit Corsicana, Tex,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Lawyer H, S, Sutton of Hope, is
is a visitor in the city today,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
You,ll Rogrot II.

If you buy holiday goods before ex
aminlng our stock
1915 SMITH DRud Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
Favorite Cream

is the finest thing known for chap,
ped, rough or red skin,
SMITH DRUG Go,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Stop that cough by taking a bot
tie Of Positive Cough Cule at
SMITH DRUG Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

DR., G, A. Henry of New Lewisville
was here yesterday,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

The christmas Cantata' at the
opera house last night, by the pupils
of the st Agnes Academy was quite
a success every way, and a goodly
sum Of money was raised for the
benefit of the poor of the city All
who attended were highly enter
tamed, We regret that circum.
stances were such that we could
not be present
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Go to Louis Heilbron, 'The Jew
eler," for fine goods, l2 II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
Lime

For White Tennessee lime, go TO
the TeSarkana Hardware Go, S.2S
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

For 4 nice juicy steak and fine
meats of all kinds call on the enter
priSing Euddleston Bros
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

A large line of manufacturers
novelty and combination purse and
card cases, (only one of a kind just
received at H. f. Briley's. IL l3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

The most attractive line OF Xmas
ever shown in the city,
1875 SMITH DRUG Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

For SALE Fine Canary birds, In
quire at 1902 County Ave
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS,

| have the largest and best yare.
ty to select from in the city, atpop.
ular prices, Buy useful presents
shoes or slippers for your lady or
gentlemen friends, Make the chill.
dreu happy new shoes will do It,
See my Christmas Novelties in foot
wear
A. s DElAMAN,
1915 los n. Broad street,
100 ARTIFICIAL EYES always on
haHd Dr. j, BRowN Oceulist,
WANrED-To rent two ulcely fur
nshed rooms, also day boarders,
Terms reasonable, Apply to
Mas H. l@ THOMAS,
u 10 1w 302 Walnut street,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Old Gold taken in exchange for
New Jewelry, at Louis Heilbron's,
the Leading Jeweler u II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Our new plumber turns out first
class plumbing. Prices reasonable.
Give us a trial, HOFFMAN lIDw. Go.
1913
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Have your watches and clocks re-
paired by the old reliable jewler,
F. l.. Schuster, 1925
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Sam Ragland's for fruits.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

If YOU want to know THE place
to buy your Xmas fruits and can
dies it is G, w. Trehers,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Huddleston Bros, have Just re
ceived a fine line of smoked meats.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

We have the very incest Of Christ
mas presents CaIl and see us be-
fore buying
127 TEMPLE OF FASHION
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
To Rndnnn Stock.

.lsgl.ss.t AlaL oL gAgvgl IoL lemal. ll.s..,..
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
Money TO Loan

On approved real estate security
IN monthly payments through a re.
liable Building aud Loan Assotia
ton, See r. W. Onenhauser, Secy
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Don't forget that j. IL. Bigger
has every variety and character Of
Christmas fireworks, l3 l3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

The Daily and Weekly TExARKANIAN are
entered at the postonice Texarkana as
second class mail mAvLer.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

The Hoffman Hdw Co, have add
ed a plumbing department to their
business, and guarantee TO do first
class plumbing at reasonable prices.
1D3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Note the special Holiday offers Of
Louis Heilbron, the leading jeweIer.
Ladies solid gold rings, with bsauti-
full sets $l5O Diamond rings for
$i2 80, that costs regular $1,000 to
$500, Solid gold scarf pins, in
beautiful designs $lOO. l2-l7
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

al. ~ EwS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
The World is Always Interested in
x GREAT THINGS! %
Great Deeds, Great Fortunes,
Great Actors, Great Bargains.
Here are Four Bargains where Greatness is spelled with
A VERY Big g."

100 dozen ready made Sheets best quality, IL
yards long, at so cents each.
so pairs large size, all wool Blankets at less than
cost.
400 yards bIeached and unbeaehed table linen,
and 100 dozen table napkins, at 75c on the dollar.
100 dozen large size all linen towels regular 3Oc
and 35e goods for Zoe each.
The above will be offered for sale MONDAY MORN
ING, DECEMBER 18th. We shall also offer extraordi-
nary values in Hosiery, Gloves and HandkerchiefS.
This sale will continue during the week.
O'DWYER & AHERN,
Jobbers and Retailers
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Cotton Al to Al today,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Mr. w. II, Booth manager of the
Twin City Furniture and Undertake
ing Co, authorizes us to announce
rates as follows, for funerals
Hearse 5000, carriages $3.50, He
gives his personal attention to the
undertaking department. and will
let no one excel him in any way,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Louis Heilbron invites inspection
to his large display of Diamonds,
Watches, Clocks, Silverware, Um-
brellas, etc. II II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
Huyler'S,
Fire Worksl

The finest candy made, at Smith
Drug Co, 1916
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21
Cut Rates to All Points.

Railroad tickets bought, sold and
exchanged Remember HIecht &
Rindskopf 1926
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

Photograph albums in Plush,
Wood, leather Celluloid, lizard
skin and aluminium, at
SMITH DRUG Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

osyn BlA9g, g,oRAU0Hi tea cure, Combination,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

FOR RENT-A typewriter, Rem
mington No, 2, in good condition.
For information apply at this of
fee. 9.28-tf.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

The third grand ball by the Rose
Hill Dancing club, at the Harmony
club hall last night, proved as sue
cessful as its two former ones,
About thirty or more couples were
in attendance, aud all enjoyed the
occasion McCanu's string band
furnished excellent music
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

An communications should be addressed
b. THE TEXARKANIAN.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-21

This morning Constable Joe Vim
sou sold a lot of goods at ODough-
crty's warehouse, under execution,
Lawyer S, S, Solmsky bought a
nice plush parIor set Of furniture,
which he had conveyed TO the law
office, Wonderit he toutemplates
committing mairmonY?
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-02-09
CHAPTER II.

SCHEd Ms IN THE LEGISLATURE.
"Another stroke and the heritage of
Isabel LIE Clair is mine, and not a single
soul in the world shall ever know it.
The governor of the state of New York
signs the bills, and I become million
aire! A millionaire! What am say
ing2 A mnltimillionaire l will be!
And she will never dream that my mil
lions are hers by right"
So spoke Francis Raymond, lawyer
and politician, leader of his party in
the county of Kings, which embraces
Brooklyn.
We find him visitor at Albany, the
capital of the state. He is not there
many hours before he is surrounded in
his suit of rooms in the Delavan by
senators, assembly1nen and others whose
influence is potent for good or bad in
state and municipal government. He
seldom visits Albany, except when
more than usually interested in some
legislation. and his word goes a great
way, for he is man of power. Hence
the number and the character of his
guests.
A man about 40 years Of age, his
commanding position has been Won by
shrewdness that has allowed him to
pose as public spirited citizen, while
selfishness has really dominated all his
actions. He is the controlling mower