The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-19

lobby that winter at the Legislature Tom
Gordon. good fellow and prince Of lobby
SIS was II charge, and It doubt, due to his
influence that any pending legislation adverse to
the railroad interests had failed Of passage for
the past four or five years. It was also undOubt-
eGly due 70 the same influence that number OF
measures favored by the railroads had passed.
The !. K. l. Railroad had become the clearing
house for the other railroads where their inter
ests were Identical A two cent mile rate bill
had been introduced early IN that session and had
been n the hands Of the committee for several
weeks. Il had just been reported to the House
iavCrably.
Al the headquarters Of the / x l. lobby at
the Neviu House, which was ostensibly Tom Cor
tOn's suite OF rooms, there was an atmosphere
OF exceeding JUbilance. This particular suite OF
rooms had been selected with the utmost care, and
possessed features peculiarly advantageous for his
particular purpose. There were four rooms TO
the suite. which was on the second floor and the
Hrst room was q corner room with two en-
frances. This room and the adjoining room were
reception rooms. The third room was Tom Cor
GCn's private bedroom, and the last room his
sa1cCunl. 20 which only the extreme elect were
ever admitted. As this room had private stair
case entrance but few people knew that Il be-
-Cnged &C that suite.
The newly elected Vice-President and General
Manager OF the !. K. l. Railroad and Tom Cor
don were II consultation in this room. The Gen
eTal Manager was regarded II the railroad world
as the coming man He had been secured from
che OF the big western railroads and although
comparatively young IN years, undoubtedly pos
=essed extraordinary executive ability.
= an expecting George Wells one Of the
political bosses and big men in the state, in
few moments" said Tom Gordon. He has
worked hand II hand with Us for some time"
Just then there was tap at the door lead
r1g &C the private entrance. and Tom Gordon
went over and opened II. and George Wells en-
tered the room.
Large Of frame with power and determine
non written II every line q his features George
Wells had become leader Of his party n state
politics. His face was flushed with anger. as he
sr-ode into the room. holding CURLY 20 Gordon
as he caught sight Of the stranger seated a. the
table.
M Wells" said Tom, permit ne the pleas
IRE OF Introducing 20 you M White, our new
General Manager. have been outlining some Of
The work we have 20 DO this winter II the Leg
stature = order 20 protect our interests"
George Wells shook hands with the General
Manager, then turning 20 Gordon said. Yes. and
Z Is because q some OF that very work that I
here tonight 70 talk with you" a he spoke
his face grew reCder. and his tones displayed in
tense anger. Damn l. man, Didn't I tell you
that had reasons q my own for not attempt
ing 70 reach i'm Treadway n any manner a.
Tom Cortou's face retdezed a. the tones
used e him. but there was ezul-aticu n his
voice when he said. Have we got him : was
not certain as : have not heard from Meyers yet"
Cot him, Yes, you have got him" replied
Wells. You have not only got him. but you
have broken the heart OF one OF the squarest
men I ever knew: the man : had II mind for
Governor. n fact, the only man that could
White. he said. They talk about politicians be-
-1g g-aE-eTs and being crooked Why, the most
crooked politician that ever lived IS piker COM
pared with your big men n railroads. ! have
-ee1 n politics great many years. and have been
successful mainly. : believe. because have been
Z man OF ny word and have tried 70 be square
= al that time : have never vet bought Z
Men have done ny bidding because Of some ia
vCr they expected Or because OF some favor that
! had done for them ! have sold my influence