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The Octopus

CHAPTER III
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It's almost as good as the Railroad Commission.

There never was and there never will be a California Railroad Commission not in the pay of the P.and S.W." "It is to the Railroad Commission, nevertheless," remarked Magnus, "that the people of the State must look for relief.

That is our only hope.
Once elect Commissioners who would be loyal to the people, and the whole system of excessive rates falls to the ground." "Well, why not HAVE a Railroad Commission of our own, then ?" suddenly declared young Osterman.
"Because it can't be done," retorted Annixter.

"YOU CAN'T BUCK AGAINST THE RAILROAD and if you could you can't organise the farmers in the San Joaquin.

We tried it once, and it was enough to turn your stomach.


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