New Jim Fisk Story.
A ufcj n i book has this atory :—: — Jim Fiak once received by telegraph the details of a dangerous bill introduced in one of the State Legislatures. He telegraphed in reply to hia informant to come on to New York at once, received him at his sumptuous quarters at the Grand Oppra House, and inquired if his visitor could kill the bill. The judge thought he might. Fisk drew out a check for $."> t OOO. The judge agreed to do what he could for so small an amount, but never took checks. Fisk smiled and got the cash, which the judge pocketed and shook hands to go, when Fi«k suddenly asked, "By the way, who is the author of* that bill?" The judge replied, without hesitation, "I am." "Ob," said Fisk with a beaming look of admiration " I thought so. Good day."
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Waikato Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1991, 11 April 1885, Page 2 (Supplement)
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146New Jim Fisk Story. Waikato Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1991, 11 April 1885, Page 2 (Supplement)
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