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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

"A receiver was appointed Friday for
the James MCClurg Co, cracker man
ufacturers in Pittsburg. Pa. OH a bill
in equity. presented by John Sailor
The assets of the company are placed
at 100000. and the liabilities at $50, OO0
1t is said this evening that King
Edward has taken a hand in the agi-
taticn to induce the DEAN Of Westmin-
ister Abbey London. to reconsider his
decision, and if this is the case, it is
almost certain that Mr.. Mcrediths
ashes will be enshrined in the abbey
premier Asquith. Foreign Secretary
Grey and popular opinion. according to
the Pail Mall Gazette have overcome
the scrIples Of the ultra economists in
the British ministry, and the cabinet
has decided that the four contingent
Dreadnoughts mentioned in the naval
estimates shall be laid down before the
end OF the financial year
An alarming death rate from tubcr-
culosis among the Indians on the va
rious reservations in New York state,
which number about 5000. is reported
by DR.. Eugene II. Porter. state COM
missioner Of health. The report says
e''he shS NihlS IhCN dlci IL d
most potent factor predisposing to con-
sumption among the Indians.
The unoccupied residence at Hopedale
Mass. known as the George Otis Draper
mansion. valued at $4,000. was burned
Friday night. the cause being apparently
defective electric wiring. Mrs. Ezra L.
Osgood had recently purchased the prop
erty from her nephew. George Otis Dra-
per. who is a brother of Governor Draper,
and was having it renovated by carpen-
ters and painters for her occupancy.
A political meeting that was being
addressed Friday night at Sheffield,
Eng. by Premier Asquith was storm
ed by a crowd of suffragists. The wom-
en-, however. failed to effect an en-
trance to the hall. and several of them
were injured in encounters with the
police. Mr.. Asquith was obliged to
make his exit secretly through side
door before the proceedings had
ended.
The General Assembly Of the Presby-
terian church met at A. M. Friday at
Denver. Col, and before adjournment at
noon the organization for the actual bus
| mess of the church executive body was
well under way. DR.. William Henry Rob-
,erts of Philadelphia was reelected stated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
CARDED WOOL MEN
Form National Body to Urge Equalized
Duties on Raw Wool.

New York, May 21-Representatives of
the National Association of Wool Manu-
facturers and the American Association
of Wooden and WOrsted Manufacturers
met in New York today and organized
the Carded Wool Manufacturers Asso-
citation. through which Congress will be
urged to equalize the duties on raw wool
imports. Duty on raw wool is at pres
ent levied by weight. while the manufac-
turers seek to have it fixed on valua-
ton basis. 1t is pointed out that some
commercial wool contains grease and
dirt and as a consequence the weight
system is inaccurate.
Edward Moir of Marcellns, N. Y. was
elected president of the new association
and a committee was named to present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
CLINTON.

Mrs. +. l.. Bessie and Mrs Lou
Prescott were recently in Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Brown are IN
town and it is thought that they are
to carry on the Prescott farm for the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Allen of Dennys-
vile have been visiting in town.
The members of the graduating
class of the Clinton High school were
in Waterville one day last week TO
have their pictures taken.
Mrs. Amanda Learned visited in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
OAKLAND.

A display of the work of the schools
in all grades will be made in the school
room on the second floor of the High
school building Friday afternoon. June
IS. It is hoped that parents and others
interested will improve the opportunity
to better inform themselves regarding
what the children are accomplishing.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25

strong with the senator" ventured the Mississippian.
 ''Tell you the truth, haven't thought very much about it," replied Haines, but, if you come right down to it, ,uess l am pretty strong:'
 Suppose you've influenced him in the naval base business, then"
 Still the secretary smiled, keeping his temper under the adroit attack.
 "Well, I think he'd listen to me with considerable interest"
 But you're for Altacoola, of course"
 Haines shook his head.
 "No, I can't say that Pm for Alta coola. Fellow who was in here this morning put up pretty good argu- ment. to my mind, for Gulf City. In fact. he made it pretty strong. Seem cd to show it was all to my interest to 20 in with Gulf City. Think I'll have to investigate little more. tell you, Norton" spoke Haines in a cOnfiden- tial manner, "this land speculation fe- yer is frightful thing. While I was talking to this fellow from Gulf City I almost caught it myself. Probably if met the head ofthe Altacoola spec ulation I might catch the fever from him too"
 "Why don't you put your money into Gulf City and lose it, then" replied Norton, nodding his head scornfully. '"That'd be a good lesson for q rising young politician like you
 Senator Langdon's secretary peered straight into NortOn's eyes.
 Because, congressman" he said, If I were to put my money in Gulf City perhaps l wouldn't lose it."
 The southerner took step forward leaned over and glared angrily at Haines. His face whitened.
 "You don't Eean that you could swing LangIcn into Gulf City?' he gasped.
 Haines smiled.
 q can't say that, Norton, but 1 guess people interested in Altacoola would hate to have me try"
 "I didn't know you were that kind, Haines," said Norton, his virtue
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25

a month ago, but 1 have come to love the senator almost as a son, and to think that he could be like the rest of that bunch is awful"
 You are too m Il c Il of an q e q S t, MT. Haines," said thN girl.
 A nd you? What do ou think of it?" he demanded.
 T Il e girl S glance wavered.
 Don't idealize me too much, ei- ther. MT. Haines. 1 didn't think it was much. Per haps l don't un- derStand business any too we'll"
 But you see Il O w?'' insisted
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25

wait a minute" said Norton, with unexpected quietness. ''I wouldn't do what you're about to do, Mir. Haines."
 "Of course you wouldn't sneered Haines.
 'I mean that you will be making mistake, Haines. to tell the senator what you have learned" rejoined the sOutherner, struggling to keep calm at this critical moment when all was at stake He realized, further, that now was the time to put Haines out of the way-if that were possible. "A mis- take. Mir. Haines," he continued, "be- .ause. YOU see, you don't know as much IS you think. I wouldn't talk to Lang don if l were you. It will only em- harrass him and do no good, because Langdon's money Is in this scheme. loo, and Langdons in the same boat with the rest of us."
 Haines stopped short at this astound- ing charge against his chief.
 Morton, you lie! I'll believe it of Langdon when he tells me so; not oth- erWise.'
 Norton turned to Randolph.
 Perhaps you'll believe MT. Lang don's son, MT. Haines?'
 Randolph Largdon stepped forwarl
 "-.B true, Lanes" It. said; "llJ fl thcr'5 money is in AltacoOla lands"
 Haines looked him up and down, with a sLcCT.
 Your money may be- he said. q don't think you're q bit too good for it. but your father is q different kind"
 Carolina Langdon stood at the back of the room, nervOCsly awaiting the moment when, sine knew, she would be forced into the unpleasant discus sion.
 II reckon you can't refuse to believe Miss LanSGon." Crawled Norton, With aggravated deliDeration.
 Of course" stammereI Haines, "PG believe it ii Miss Langdon says it's SO."
 The cone" "essiIaD turned toward Carolina as he spoke and fixed on her tense look which spelled as plai2ly as though spoken, Its all ill your hands. my fortune-yours."
 She slowly drew across the room. HdlneS COuIu SIIulJ SoHCCdA IAc luA- moil of his m4.d. The world seemed suddenly snatchsd from around him. leaving her figure alone before him. Would she affirm what Norton and Randolph had said? He must believe her. But surely it was impossible that she
 Carolina played for time. She feared of fo
 q don't underestimate" she said in Quiringly to Norton. He calmly began an elaborate expla- nation.
 Miss Langdon, this secretary has
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
Copyright, 1909, by Thomas A. Wise.
SYNOPSIS


 CHAPTER 1-Congressman Charles Norton visits the new senator elect from Mississippi, Colonel William H. Langdon He IS in love with Carolina, the colonel's eldest daughter.
 II-Colonel Langdon begins to feel the burden of political duties. Martin Sanders, cog in the Mississippi politi- cal machine, endeavors to make deal regarding patronage, but Langdon as serts that public policy and not political expediency should govern his actions.
 III-The scene changes to toWashington. Two reporters, Budd Haines and Dick Cullen, are awaiting Langdon's arrival at the International hotel to interview him. They conclude that he is a ma- chine made senator because he was elected by Jim Stevens, senior senator from Mississippi. Congressman Norton leads Randolph Langdon, who had al- ready arrived in Washington, to invest $50 000 of his fathers money in land at Altacoola, where Norton and the "in- side" crowd in the senate are endeavor- ing to place naval base.
 IV-Senator Peabody, "the boss of the senate" and Senator Stevens arrive to welcome Langdon. They are the king pins in the Altacoola conspiracy. Stevens assures Peabody that he can control Langdon's vote on any proposition.
 V-Senator Langdon, accompanied by his two daughters. Caroline and Hope Georgia, arrives in Washington. Pea body any Stevens meet him, and "Ghe boss of the senate" concludes that Lang don Is "a living picture of innocence"
 VI, VII and VIII-Langdon concludes that political life in Washington is a more serious career than he had inn agined. He mistrusts Peabody, but be- 1ieTes ill his old friend Stevens. Feel ing that he must have assistance in learning political proceedings; he en- gages Bud Haines of the New York Star as his secretary. Haines gives Langdon advice about the "inside' of Washing ton politics, and the southerner is amazed. Haines falls ill love with Caro- lima.
 Tx and X-L1ngdon wins reputa- tion as @ clean, honest representative, and the senate machine ende avors to break up his alliance with Haines, who opposes various questionable schemes. Senator Peabody appoints Langdon on the naval affairs committee, the com n,ittee that will choose a site fur the naval base Peabody and his friends have bought the land at Altacoola, which they aim to turn over to the Standard Steel company, which will sell it to the government for still higher price. They need Langdon's vote, but he refuses to commit himself. Gulf City is advanced by others as naval base site.
 XI. XII and XIII-Mayor Teller of Gulf City tries to bribe Haines to gain the support of Langdon but fails Teller discloses Norton's connection with Alta coola. Carolina leads Haines on in his love to influence him in favor of Alta coola, for she also has invested ill the scheme, unknown to her father. She is engaged to marry Norton.
 CONTINUED.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
CONTINUED
CHAPTER XIV.
WHEN A DAUGHTER BETRAYs HER
 FATHER.


 WHEN DAUGHTER BETRAYs HER
 FATHER. H UD returned to find Miss Lang R don and Norton still in the
 room. New buoyancy, new 0 courage, thrilled in his veins. He would give this congressman the battle of his life for this prize, of that he was confident.
 "I have an engagement with Mrs. Holcomb, Senator Holcomb's wife," she said, "so I must hurry away, but I expect to be back to see father" II think I'll just wait" suggested Norton. Il have to see the senator as soon as possible, and he ought to re- turn from that ways and means com- / mittee meeting pretty soon."
 When Carolina had gone a slight feeling of constraint settled over the two
 The senator's pretty busy these days with his naval base matter com ing up, isn't he?"
 Yes; keeps him pretty busy receiv- ing delegations from Altacoola and Gulf City and batting them both on the back" said Haines. Had a man from Gulf City in this morning with some pretty strong arguments"
 The secretary watched Norton keen ly to note the effect of this hint in favor of Gulf City.
 Gulf City!" Norton sneered. 'Shucks! Who'd put a naval base on a bunch of mud flats? I reckon those foJ1 time"
 Think so!" suggested Haines. Are you absolutely sure?"
 Norton started.
 Why, you don't mean to tell me-" he exclaimed, "that Senator Langdon would vote for Gulf City for the naval base|
 T don't mean to tell you anything, congressman" was the cool rejoinder. ''Its not my business. The senator's the one who does the talking"
 An ugly sheer wrinkled the congress- mans face.
 well I'm glad he attends to his own business and doesn't trust too many people," he said pointedly.
 The secretary smiled in puzzling fashion.
 "That's exactly why I don't talk, congressman" he said pleasantly. ""The senator doesn't trust too many people. If he did, there might be too much money made out of land specu- Iation. Senator Langdon doesn't hap pen te be one of those senators who care for that kind of thing"
 'I suppose you think you're pretty
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
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Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25

tue dcdl." ''I have tried to explain to him how it will needlessly embarrass the senator and spoil his own future. He won't believe me. He won't believe your brother. Perhaps you can make 1t clear"
 At last Carolina nerved herself to speak
 You had better not go to my fa- ther, MT. Haines. It will do no good. He-isT4in-the deal! You must be- lieve me when I tell you so."
 The girl took her eyes from the sec retary. He was plainly suffering.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25

The girl looked up at him sorrow fully.
 "Yes; I sec at least that you and ia ther can never work together now" Haincs nodded Gttirmatively. T suppose so. I'm thinking of that.
 CONTINUED ON PAGE g.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
NOTICE !!

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Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
"Pll' make yoat pdy for that"

" '''~''NO O"N F~>C / aroused at the thought of losing his money. "So you're playing the game like all the restY'
 "Why shouldn't I?" shrugged the sec retary. ''I guess perhaps I'm little sore because. the Altacoola people haven't even paid me the compliment of thinking I had any influence, so they can't expect me to work for them. The Gulf City people have. As things stand, Gulf City looks pretty good to me-"
 "Is this straight talk?" exclaimed Norton.
 ''Take it or leave it." retorted Bud.
 The Mississippian leaned with his hands on the desk.
 "Well, Haines. if you're like the rest and are really interested in Alta coola, don't know that you'd have to go very far to talk"
 "You know something of Altacoola lands, then, Norton?' said Robert, tingling with suppressed excitement. He felt that he was getting close to real facts in colossal deal"
 Norton was sure of his man now.
 Well I am in touch with some peO- pie who've got lands and options on more. I might fix it for you to come in," he whispered.
 HaineS shook his head.
 "You know I haven't much money, Norton. All I could put in would be my influence. Who are these people? Are they cheap little local folks or are they real people here who have some power and can do something that is worth while?"
 "Do I look like I'd fool with cheap skates, Haines? They're the real pee- pie I think, Haines. that either Sen ator Stevens or Senator Peabody would advise you that you are safe"
 "Ah! Then Stevens and Peabody are the ones. They'll make it Alta cOola, then sell to the government at a big advance and move to Easy street."
 That's right" agreed Norton.
 Bud Hainos str2ightenCd abruptly. The expression on his face gave Nor ton sudden chill-made him tremble.
 "Now I've "Ot yOu," cried the secre- tary. "Youve given yourself dead away. I've known all along you're d-d thief, Norton, and you've just proved it to me yourself"
 "What do you mean?" Norton was clinching his fist. Words like that mean fight to a sOuthernerw
 q mean that before Senator Lang don goes one step further in this mat ter he shall know that his colleagues and you are thieves, MT. Norton, try ing to use him for a cats paw to steal for them from the government. I sus- pccted something this morning when Gulf City tried to bribe me and wis itor from there gave me what turns out to be a pretty good tip"
 "So that was your dirty trick" ex- claimed the congressman as he re gained his cCmpOsure.
 ''Set a make believe thief to catch real one" laughed the secretary. Very good trick, I think"
 "I'Il make you pay for that!' cried Norton, shaking his fist.
 "All right Send in your bill any old time," laughed IIaines. "The sooner l IT E> @ ~
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25

discovered t h a t there is a certain perfectly legiti- mate venture in Altacoola lands being carried on through certain influential people we know and by me. The blood of the young re- former is boiling. He is goin g straight to your father with the facts.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
CHAPTER XV.
CAROLINA LANGDoN's ADVICE.

"T EFT me speak to Mir Haines
 alone" said Carolina to Norton
 and her brother
 &A Norton turned a triumphant grin at Randolph as he beckoned him out and whispered: Leave him to her. It's all right. That New York dude has been riding for a fall-he's going to get it now"
 q am sorry, so sorry this should have occurred, MT. Haines," Carolina said gently.
 The secretary looked up slowly his face drawn. It was an effort for him to speak
 q can't understand it." he said. "I mightn't have thought so much of this
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-08
MR.. wRIGHT'S MOTOR STOPPED
The Aeroplane Was 90 Feet Above the
Earth But Landed With Little
Damage.

Washington. ID. C-Resembling a.
giaa. bird swooping down upon SIS
prey the Wright aeroplane after the
motor which propels st had come sud
denly to a standstlll, glided grace
fully 20 earth after having made two
successful flights.
The machine was on It's way around
the Fort Myer dril grounds for the
ninth time in its second flight when
the motor stopped, 60 feet above the
earth and exactly In the same place
where the p~ropellers blade broke last
September which resulted In the fatal
accident that terminated the trials
at that time. In gliding to the earth
the machine struck a tree and was
swerved around With such force that
the skids were broken and The right
wing were ripped. Mr.. Wright was
not hurt.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-08
WAS OLDEST YALE GRADUATE
Chester 0utton Who Graduated In
1888 Died in Les Cabin Near
c%oreordia, Kan.

C~orcordia, Kansas-Dutton. who
was the oldest graduate OF Yale. is
dead It his home Of old age. He had
lived In a log cabin with his wife on
the banks Of the Republican river
near here since 1912. He was gradu
ated from the law department OF Yale
in 1888. His widow and several sons
survive him. Dutton was compelled
to give up his chosen profession be
cause Of a disease Of the throat
Mr.. Dutton was notified about a
year g by the secretary's ONCE at
Yale that he was the oldest living
graduate. The other two graduates
next in order at that time were Henry
p. Hedges OF Bridegehampton. n. Y,
and William F. Cooper Of New York
City. Both we're members OF buttons
class OF 1888.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-08
TO CONVINCE US OF OUR SINS
5lehop Williams Thinks We Need
Some Real Patriots In Place Of
the Present Day Kind.

New York. n. Y.-"For the most
part organizations for mutual admirar
ton. which indulge In harmless pa
trlotic buncombe. such as teaching
kindergartens Of foreign children to go
through Gag drills and sing the star
spangled banner" was the way Bish-
op Charles D. Williams. d. D.. of the
Episcopal diocese OF Michigan, defined
the Daughters OF the American Revo-
luton. He also put in this class the
Sons Of the American Revolution, the
Colonial Danes, the Order OF Cincin-
natus and "Ad Ininitum," as he e1-
pressed.
He diagnosed latter-day troubles as
fellows:
This false patriotism Of idle pride
in our past and blind confidence In our
future has 50 possessed the popular
mind that he who ventures to critl-
else our national character makes him
self a prey Of popular fury and scorn.
The greatest need OF America to-day Is
a line OF prophets TO convince Us OF
our sins-sins that are palpably mani
fest to all who are not wilfully blind
sins which have Invariably. throughout
the whole course OF history. brought
in their train the decline and fall Of
nations
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-08
THE CORPORATIONS TAX PASSED.
Was Substituted for the moons TaR
AID Became = Part Of shs Tariff
Bill.

washington, ID. C.-The corpora,
tion tax amendment suggested BY
President TAFT, drawn by Attorney
General Wiekorsham and precent0d to
the senate by Mr.. Aldrlch. chairman
Of the committee on finance. Ia an In
tegral part Of the tarin bill rs that
bill now stands.
After much trlbuiation the senate
reached a vote on the proposition
shortly before adjournlng at Z o'clock
and the amendment was agreed TO by
the large vote Of GO to IL. With all
modifying amendments disposed OF.
many Democrats voted with most OF
the Republicans for the amendment
Only three Democrats voted against
the provision on the final vote. but
some r~efralned from voting at all.
The test, vote was on the substitu-
ton Of the corporation tax amendment
for the income tax provision and on
that vote As senators cast their bal.
lots In the Affirmative and 81 in the
negative. On this ballot all the Demo
cratic votes were cast in favor of the
income tax. which also received the
support Of a number OF the i~nsurgent
Republicans.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-08
THREE VICTORIES FOR HARVARD
The Yale Crews Were Not Able 70
Keep Up the Lick This
Year.

Ned London, July 2.-Harvard and
her crimson blades swept Yale TO de-
feat In three struggles In the Thames
river in the annual regatta between
the two universities. The varsity
eight-oared event was a magnificent
struggle from start to nnish. This Is
the first time since 1852 that Harvard
has had as many as two consecutive
victories and probably It viii be as
cribed TO the adoption Of a def
mite rowing policy. More people saw
the races than ever before weighed on
the banks Of Thames and the varsity
eight race alone was well worth The
Journey hither.
Yale's defeat was not due 70 any
mishap but simply the result OF her
antagonist being just a little better, a
triie more powerful, a little better on
in reserve strength at the trying point
which came after the three miles. In
this regatta, counting the minor events
Harvard had six victories over crews
wearing Yale blue.