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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
looking at you now, and like looking
At you. like what you've done for

looking at you now, and like looking
At you. ] like what you've done for
me-
"Oh, that was nothing, Mr.. Haines,' =
she exclaimed airily, her intuition tell
ing her of her sway over the man.
.Nothing.. he exclaimed. well, it's
more than any one ever did for me be-
fore. Eve known lots of girls
Il don't doubt that. Mr.. Haines,"
Hope interjected. with light laugh.
Yes. say I've known lots of girls,
but there's never been one who showed
herself such true friend as you have
been. There's never been any one who
believed in me this way when l was
practically down and out"
Perhaps you've never been down
and out before, Mr.. Haines, so they
never had a chance to show whether
they believed in you or not
''That may be one reason" he an
swered. Il wonder why"-he paused
Il wonder why your sister Carolina
did not believe III me-"
.sYou were quite fond of her, weren't
your" the girl began, then stopped and
turned away her head.
Haines gazed curiously at Hope.
Il was, yes. even thought loved
her, but / soon saw my mistake. 1t
wasn't love. 1t was only kind off,
Suddenly pausing. Bud Haines shot
a swift glance at the girl
"What wonderful hair you have, Miss
Hope
The girl smiled invitingly.
'.Think so?'
"Yes." he declared earnestly. 81
know so. never noticed it before,
but | guess lots of fellows down In
Mississippi have"
Hopes tantalizing smile worried him
II hope you are not secretly engaged
tool" he exclaimed
mo, oh, nor she answered quickly
before she thought.
"Or in love?" he asked seriously.
Haines had stood up and was now
leaning intently over the table. He
realized the difference between the
feeling he had had for Carolina and
the tender emotion that thrilled him as
By thought of the sweet girl before
him. This time be knew he was not
mistaken. He knew that he truly
loved Hope Langdon
"Or in lover" he asked again, anx-
ious at her silence.
Hope looked at him slowly. A faint
blush illumined her face.
"Oh, don't let's talk about me-" she
exclaimed.
sBut want to talk about you," he
cried. 81 don't want to talk about any
thing else. must talk about you, and
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18

mo one EGS DeHeDed IN me but you.
I'm going to talk whether you want
to hear or not. You've believed in me
when nobody else believed. You've
fought for me when everybody else
was fighting against me- You've shown
that you think I am honest and worthy
of woman's faith. You fought your
own family for me. Nobody has ever
done for me what you have, and
and''-
He faltered, full Of what he was
about to say.
"And you're grateful" she ended.
He looked her squarely in the eyes
as though to fathom her thoughts.
Then he reached toward the girl and
seized both her hands.
Grateful nothingr' he cried. 'I'm
not grateful. I'm in love-in love with
you. want you-want you as never
wanted anything or anybody before,
and tell you I'm going to have you.
Do you hear?'
Hope could not hide her agitation.
The light in her eyes showed she was
all a woman.
"Oh, nothing in the world could hap
pen as quickly as that, Mr.. Hainesr'
she protested, with her last attempt at
archness.
Nothing could 2" he threatened. I'm
show you.''
He advanced quickly around Che ta-
Bile, but the girl darted just beyond his
grasp. Then she paused-and her lover
gathered her in his arms.
Hope, my dear; you are my own"
was all he could say as he bent over
to kiss the lips that were not refused
to him.
Hope released herself from his fer
vent grasp.
IT love you, l do love you" she said
fondly. Il believe in you, and father
must too. You've got to straighten
this tangle out now, for my sake as
well as your own. Father will listen"
'It's all SO strange, SO wonderful,
can hardly understand It," began
Haines slowly as he held the GIFTS
hands.
Unknown to both, the door leading
from the hall had opened to admit
Senator Langdon into the lower end
OF the room Surprised at the sight
Of the couple, SO seriously Intent on
each other, he made sudden gesture
Of anger, then, apparently changing
his mind, advanced toward them.
II believe you want to see me, sir. !"
he said to Haines Il hope you'll be
brief. / have very little time to spare
from my guests"
Hopes bosom futtered timorously
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ceive you.''
II don't trust anything you say.
Congressman Norton. and may SAY
also that recognize no right Of yours
to interfere in any affair between me
and the Langdon family"
Perhaps | can explain my right.
Mr. Haines." Norton said coolly. step
ping beside Carolina. Il have just
had the pleasure Of announcing to
Miss Hope Georgia Langdon my en-
gagement to Miss Carolina Langdon."
Haines, entirely unprenared fer such
denouement. shot searching glance
at Carolina. She bowed her head in
affirmation.
$50 that's why you tried to ruin
met" he cried. You're both from the
same mold turning from Carolina
Langdon to Congressman Norton. then
back to the girl.
They stood facing each other when
Randolph Langdon returned. At sight
of Bud Haines he started, stopped
short second, then came forward
quickly.
MT. Ha1neS, my rather mas declared
that he will not see you, and either
you leave this house at once or shall
call the servants"
Bud looked at young Langdon con-
temptuously.
Eyes. think you would need some
help" he sneered, feeling in his veins
the rush of red blood, the deiermina-
ton in his heart that had a few years
back carried him through eighty yards
of struggling Yale football players to
a touchdown.
The senator's son drew back his
arm, but the alert, confident look Of
the New Yorker restrained him.
mfr. Haines. in the south gentle
men do not make scenes of violence
before ladies'"
The cold rebuke of Carolina cut into
the silence.
Haines stood in perplexity. He did
not know what to do or how to get to
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senator on that notable occasion. "He
wouldn't leave my kitchen. sir, even
to accept the presidency itself. Why,
II couldn't even discharge him if
wanted to. tried to let him go once.
sir. and the old general made me feel
SO ashamed of myself that | actually
cried, sir"
Peabody and Stevens were the din
ner guests tonight, as they were to con-
fer afterward with Langdon and settle
on the action of the naval affairs COM
mittee regarding the naval base The
three, being majority, could control
the action Of the committee.
Senator Peabody had finally post
poned leaving for Philadelphia until
ent, he assured Langdon as the trio
entered the library. The girls. Norton
and Randolph were left to oversee
preparations for the prominent Wash
ingtonians invited to attend the must
Gale to be given later in the evening
Carolina and Hope Georgia were in
distinctly different moods-the elder.
vivacious, elated over the bright out
look for her future; the younger. cast
down and wearing a worried express
sion Norton and Randolph in jubilant
spirit tried to cheer her and. failing, re-
sorted to taunts about some imaginary
love affair.
The courage of the afternoon, which
had enabled her to speak to Haines as
she had, was gone; girlish fears now
swept over her as to the outcome of
the evening Haines had not come!
Was he really guilty and had promised
to come merely to get rid of her? Why
was he late? If he did come, would
she be able to have her father see him,
as she had promised? If she failed,
and she might, she would never see
this young man again.
IF looked as unhappy as you.
Hope, I'd go to bed and not discourage
our guests as they arrive Carolina
suggested. "Our floral decorations
alone for tonight cost $500, and the
musical program cost over $4,000. The
most fashionable folks in Washington
coming-what more could you want,
Hope? Isn't it perfectly glorious
Why
'.Mr. Haines is below, asking to see
Senator Langdon," announced a serv
ant, entering.
"Oh knew he'd come. | knew it,
knew itI' cried Hope Georgia in pure
ecstasy. clapping her hands.
The three plotters turned on the girl
in amazement; then they stared at
each other.
'.Mr. Hainesv' calculated Carolina.
"Haines!" exclaimed Randolph, hur-
riedly leaving the room.
"Haines!" sneered Norton. 1--WE cap
take care of him. The senator won't
see him."
Carolina caught the suggestion.
"Tell Mr.. Haines that Senator Lang
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18

until you get it
out of Norton,
but then you
must do some
thing"
Langdon came
to his feet, mop
ping his cheeks.
But there was no
weakness in him
now. Yes. he
would do some
thing. He would
go after the
thieves that had
turned his own
flesh and blood
against him and
root them all out
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18

"Iu tel tdtler MT. any such thing"
Hdines Is here" exclaimed her
older sister, but the younger girl paid
no attention. Randolph caught her
arm.
'You shall not, Hope" he cried.
Hope Georgia struggled and pulled
her arm free
81 reckon / just got to do what
seems right to me, Randolph" she ex-
claimed Il reckon I've grown up to-
night, and I tell you'll tell all of
you"-she whirled and faced them
there's something wrong here, and
father is going to see Mr.. Haines to-
night, and they are going to settle it,
Norton alone was equal to the situa-
ton, temporarily at least.
'I'll be fair with you, Hope" he said
reassuringly, and she stopped in her
fight to the hall door. It'll take Caro-
lima and Randolph in to see the sena-
tor, and we'll tell him Mr.. Haines is
here. Perhaps we had better tell the
senator" Norton suggested, reckoning
to Carolina and her brother. "Let Mr..
Haines wait here, and we will make
the situation clear to the senator"
you'd better make it very clear"
exclaimed the younger girl, ''for I'm
going to stay here with Mr.. Haines un-
til he has seen father"
The guilty trio, fearful of this new
and unexplainable activity Of Hope
Georgia, slowly departed in search Of
Senator Langdon to make last des-
perate attempt to prevent him from
meeting this pestilential secretary that
was-and might be again.
When the door closed after them
Hope came down to the table where
Bud Haines was standing.
won't you sit down, Mr.. Haines?"
she said. "I1l-I'n try to entertain
you until father comes" she said weak
ly, realizing that again she was alone
with the man she loved.
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don regrets that he cannot possibly
receive him." she directed.
"Carolinar'
There was ring of protest and pain
in Hope Georgia's voice as she darted
out of the door after the servant.
What's the matter with that girl?"
asked Norton, trying to be calm.
Carolina shook her head.
Il don't know. She's queer today.>
believe she imagines herself In love
with Mr.. Haines."
AREN'T you afraid she'll make trou-
ble?'
The other sister laughed confidently.
Little Hope make trouble? OF course
not. If she does, we can always fright
en- her into obedience"
The door reopened and Hope entered.
followed by Bud Haines. The girls
head was high; her cheeks were red;
her eyes glittered ominously.
Il brought him back, Carolina" she
said coolly. Father will want to see
him. l know there has been some
mistake"
YES" supplemented Bud, there has
been a decided mistake, and must re-
fuse to accept the word that came to
me from Senator Langdon."
Carolina Langdon drew herself up in
her most dignified manner.
I'm sorry, Mr.. Haines, but you
must accept it." she said.
Exactly" seconded Norton. ':Sen-
ator Langdon entirely declines to re-
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NOTICE mo- cREpIToRs.

estate of Albert e. B. Harker deceased,
by direction of the Surrogate of the Coun-
ty of Gloucester, hereby. gives notice to
the creditors Of the said Albert q. B.
claims and demands against the estate of
the said decedent, under oath or affrma-
ton, within nine months from this date,
or they will be forever barred of any
action therefor against the said admins
tratrix. ANNIE B. THOMAS,
Dated March 1st, 1909 Admrx.
Austin H. Swackhamer, Proctor.
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90 HOT rec V1O V'D0 W.T. 20 . w 'es q
ognize you, Miss Hope he said final
Iy.
Perhaps you never looked at me be-
FORE" she suggested archly, feeling in
stinctiyely that this was her hour; that
the man she loved was at this moment
thinking more about her than Of any
thing else in the world.
Haines made gesture Of regret.
That must be it," be agreed. Then
he leaned forward eagerly. "But I'm
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18

Albert Ladner, administrator C. T. A..
of the estate of Catherine Ladner, deceased
by direction of the Surrogate of of the
County of Gloucester, hereby gives notice
ner, deceased, to bring in their debts,
claims and demands against the estate of
the said decedent under oath or affirma-
ton, within nine months from this date,
or they will be forever barred of any
action therefor against the administrator
c. T. A.
ALBERT LADNER,
Administrator G. T. A.
Dated February Sth. 1909.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
NOTICE OF sETTLEMENT.

Notice Is hereby given that the account
of Emma Smith and Lavinia 2. Fowler,
Executives of the estate of Mary r. Briant
deceased, will be audited by the Surrogate
and reported for settlement to the Or
phans' Court of the County of Gloucester
on Friday March 26th, 1909.
EMMA SMITH,
LAVINIA p. FOWLER,
Executrices.-
Dated surrogate's Office, Feb. II. 1909.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
NOTICE TO CRED1ToRs.

Sina A. King, Administrative of the es-
tate of Albert M. Turner, deceased, by d.
rection of the Surrogate of the County OF
Gloucester hereby gives notice to the
creditors of the said Albert NJ. Turner,
deceased, to bring in their debts, claims
and demands against the estate of the
said decedent, under oath or affirmation,
within nine months from this date, or
they will be forever barred of any action
therefor against the said Administrative.
SINA A. KING,
Dated Feb. oath, 1902 Admrx.
Francis B. Davis, Proctor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
Dated Feb. 18th. 1909.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Charles II. Fisher, executor of the estate
of the Surrogate Of the County of Glouces-
ter, hereby gives notice to the creditors of
the said Lorenzo Fisher, deceased, to bring
the estate of the said decedent, under oath
or affirmation, within nine months from
this date, or they will be forever barred
OF any action therefor against the said
executor.
o CHARLES 81. FISHER,
Executor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the account
Of Francis A. Campbell, administrator of
the estate of Mary Campbell deceased.
will be audited by the Surrogate and re-
ported for settlement to the Orphans
Court of the County of Gloucester, on
Friday, March 49, 1909
FRANCIS A. CAMPBELL,
Administrator
Dated Surrogates Office, Feb. II, 1909
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
NOTICE mo- cREpIToRs.

Benjamin G. Paul, administrator of the,
direction of the Surrogate of the County
of Gloucester, hereby gives notice to the
creditors of the said Charles l.. Cox, de-
ceased, to bring in their debts, claims
and demands against the estate of the
said deeedent, under oath or affirmation,
within nine months from this date or
they will be forever barred of any action
therefor against the said administrator.
BENJAMIN G. PAUL,
Administrator
Dated Feb. 18th, 1909.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
Monday. the twelfth day OF April, next


Monday. the twelfth day OF April, next
between the hours of IL and O'Clock, to- wit at
O'Clock in the afternoon of said day, at the
Court House, in the City OF WOODBURY., County
OF Gloucester and State of New Jersey all the
following described Real Estas that is TO say.
All that certain lot piece OF land situate in
Borough of Wenonah, County of Gloucester
ane State of New Jersey, and bounded as fol-
lows:
Beginning at a point in the Northerly line of
Mantua avenue distant seventy-fiv feet from
the Norrheas. CT Mantua and Lincoln
avenues thence ~ North ardly, parallel with
corner; thnece (l) Eastwardly, pareliel with
Mantua avenue, thirty-seven and one half feet
to anothtr corner; thence go South wardly, par
allel with Lincoln aveuue, one hundred and
fifty feet to corner in the Northerly line of
Mantua avenue; thencs az Westwardly along
the Northeriy line of Mantua avenue, thirty
seven and one half feet to the place Of begin
ming.
Being the Westerly half OF Lot S,Section DID,,
on dap or Plan of Wenonah N. j.
Being part OF the same prem ses which
Thomas w. Synott and wife. by Deed dated
May 18th, 1908 and intended to be forthwith re-
corded, granted and conveyed to the said Alvin
A. Davis.
Seized as the property of Alvin A. Davis ct
al. defendant and taken in execution at the
suit OF The Woodbury. Real Estate Mutual Loan
Association, complainant, and to be sold by
THOMAS Il. WILSON,
Dated March H. 1909. sheriff.
David o. watkins, sol'r. Prs. fees,
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Haines grimly as
he addressed the
envelope, land |
think that when
the boss of the
senate hurries
arou n d to the
Langdon house
instead there will
be more than one
kind of music,
more than one
kind of food eat
en-perhaps crow
before the even
ing is over"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18

the shouldering
of the response
bilities of the
grow n woman
who would do
her share in the
worlds work.
He st are d
across in aston
ishment at this
slip of a girl who
had outwitted
two resourceful
men and an old
er sister of I'M
questioned abili-
ties.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
CHAPTER XVII.
THE coNsp1RAToRs O,

THE coNspIRAToRs oUTw1TTED.
FvENATOR LANGDON'S dinners
had well won popularity in
Washington. 4nvitations to
49, them were rarely answered by
the sending of regrets" He had
brought his old Mississippi cook from
the plantation, whose southern dishes
had caused the secretary of state him
self to make the senator an offer for
the chefs services. mo use bidding
for old General Washington" said the
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18

She suddenly thrust Haines' hands
from her own and stood staring at
him. wondering wondering If he had
guessed.
Strangely enough, under the circum-
stances. the girl was the first to re-
cover and break the awkward silence
"Come to our house tonight, Mr..
Haines. There's to be dinner and a
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
CHAPTER XVIII.

HOPE s.ANeDoN's HOUR OF TRIUMPH
n Y AINES sat at table In the
- reception room, across from
Hope Georgia, and his graf
4 ! itude for her battle in his ia
vor mingled with realization Of quail
tiles in this young lady that he had
never before noticed. Probably he did
not know that what he had really seen
in her that day and that evening was
the sudden transition from girlhood to
womanhood, her casting aside of
thoughtless, irresponsible youth and
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
NOTICE OF sETrLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the account.
of Isaac S. Stratton, executor Of the es-
tate of Arthur Howell, deceased, will be-
audited by the Surrogate and reported for
settlement to the Orphans Court Of the
County of Gloucester, ON Friday, March
26th, 1909.
ISAAC s. STRATTON,
Executor.
Dated surrogate's Office, Feb II, 1909.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
NOTICE OF sErrLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the account
estate of Harry Fl. Hurff, deceased, will
be audited by the Surrogate and reported
for settlement to the Orphans Court of
the County of Gloucester, on Thursday,
JOHN T. TRUITT,
Administrator.
Dated Surrogate's office 100
Ernest Redfield, Proctor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18

the senator. 1t
was Hope who
came to his res
cue.
'I'll tell father
you are here.
I'll make him
CO m e, M r .
Haines. He shall
see you"
With the air Of
a defiant little
prin c e s $ she
started for the
door.
Hope, 1 for
bid you doing
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18

A1o'es LIZ. ~. ressss Selling his hat
1880 Bud rushed to
the door to look up messenger.
Its all in Langdon's hands now" be
cried. Here's where resign my posi-
ton as United States senator"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18

show them all up.
"Oh, I'll do something" he said
grimly. I'm going to make up for
lost time. OF course Norton is spec
ulating. Who's behind him?"
Stevens and Peabody, I'm positive, .
answered Haines, "and behind them is
Standard Steel"
What" exclaimed Langdon, ste
vens in a swindle like this! Are you
sure? How do you known
ga Gulf City man who couldn't car
ry his liquor gave me some clews, and
/ worked Norton into telling some
more" answered the secretary. Where
is Peabody"
'sHes here now"
s9Then he hasn't got my letter yet.
sent him note and signed your name,
senator, to the effect that the Gulf
City claims have been brought before
you so strongly that you might vote
for Gulf City,"
Langdon was amazed.
eYou sent that note," he exclaimed,
"when you know Altacoola is the only
proper place and Gulf City is mud
bank?"
The newspaper man smiled.
ITO be Continued
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
.HERIFF,s sALE.

By virtue OF writ OF 6eri fscias, to me d.
rected, issued out of the Court of Cbancery
of the State of New Jersey, will be ex-
posed at public SALE on
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18

and down cellar steps, or travel back and
forth TO get things together for meal.
Ii keeps everything together in one safe
place, clean and well ventilated in your
cellar.
Altogether it saves much of your time
and energy and keeps your temper sweet
1t is adapted and highly recommended
for basement kitchen to carry the prepar-
ed meals to the dining room above and
bring the dishes back again.
They are also adapted for public places
where refreshments are served for restaur-
ants, hotels and stores.
Made in three sizes, $25, $50 and $35.
Special sizes made 10 order. Write for full
description to
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18


How to Teach Children Care of Hair.
Mothers should teach their girls to
care for their hair as early as possible.
If girl is coaxed into the habit Of
giving her locks hundred strokes
with clean brush every morning and
evening and braiding them loosely for
bed. the foundation for beautiful
head of hair will be laid. Too many
children are allowed to go to bed with
their hair in tousled condition, only
to have it jerked and tangled hastily
when schooltime comes round. Such
practice is disastrous to the nerves
Of sensitive child and ruinous to the
hair. II possible never allow one child
to use the others hairbrush. Diseases
Of the scalp are most contagious. and
the brush is the surest germ agent
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
By THOMAS A. T0I
Noyelised From the Play By Frederick

COPYRIGHT. 1909. BY THOMAS A. WISE
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
The Impsria Kitchen Elevator
What it Is.

1t is a good, strong,
roomy cupboard, de-
signed TO hold every
thing for the table,
bread. pies. cakes, iel-
lies, puddings, milk,
butter, eggs, left over
from a meal, lard, po-
tatoes, etc etc., and TO
bring them from the
cellar and take them
back again just when
ever you want them
without you going af-
ter them.
1t does it quickly
and accurately without
a complaint.
1t saves all the tire
some labor going up
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Dated january 5th. 1909.