W. S. (William Shuler) Harris
thousands of wires leading from this dark realm to each government
centre of earth. Satan thus communicates his wishes to each lawmaker,
of every land, who will lend a listening ear to his schemes."
Blackana then conducted me to an immense building divided into many
sections. "Here is the electric centre of this level," he said.
As I gazed I learned the secret of Satan's power in law. Thousands
were here engaged in conversing with legislators on earth.
I could understand no word of all these communications, for the section
where I stood was devoted to Asiatic countries and the islands of the
Pacific Ocean.
"Take me, O Blackana, to the section connecting with the Western world
that I may see the very wires that run to the United States of America."
I soon stood in the interior of another large building, and with great
interest listened to the operators communicating with some who were
in authority at Washington, and with persons elsewhere who were
interested in the formulation of laws for the whole country.
"Does this never cease?" I questioned.
"It continues through the days and nights of earth forever," came the
reply.
I was looking at the intricate system of wires and the stupendous
proportions of the place, when suddenly I heard some one mention a
name with which I was familiar. I was attracted close to the side of
the operator that I might hear at least the one side of the
conversation.
"That bill should never become a law," said the operator, but I could
not hear the reply.
"Fight hard to defeat it. You will get heaps of gold if you succeed,"
were the next words I heard at the lower 'phone.
"Never mind them. I'll take care of that crowd. I will try once more
to get their ear. I failed the last time, but I hope to succeed at my
next endeavor." These words were spoken very plainly, but still I could
hear no reply.
"Suppose the other element has chances to win. Get ready at once and
meet the situation. Go and speak to the chairman of the committee and
early influence his mind in our favor. Offer any bribe you wish, for
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