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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-29

might ono day have in them II his suit
for the hand of Carolina progressed ia.
vorably. suddenly his reverie was in
tcrrupted hy the voice Of young Ran
dolph Langdon. a spirited lad In his
early twcntics. who had just been made
plantation manager by his father.
well. how is the honorable today y
said Randolph, approaching from the
doorway. Il didn't think a congress
man could be spared from Washing
ton but rarely, especially when the pa
pcrs say the country needs such lot
Of saving
ooh, this Saving your country talk
goes all right in the story books" re-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-29

IN Washington. had come to the Inter
national to interview the new senator,
to describe for his paper what kind Of
a citizen Langdon was. He glanced
around at the dngy woodwork, the
worn cushions, the ncked and uneven
tiles of the hotel lobby, and smiled at
the clerk. well, II this Is the new
senator's idea of prlncely luxury he
will At right into the senatorial atmos-
phere." Both laughed derisively. by
the way" added Haines. 81 suppose
you'll raise your rates now that you've
got a senator here"
The clerk brought his fist down on
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Pope Georgia. yet
"Carolina. you must not think me
only your little sister now. have
seen life. Haven't l spent a week in
Jackson?"
That's enough proof. You know
all about life. FIN sure. Miss Hope
Georgia. smllingly remarked Norton
Later, rising to join Planter I.angdon
on the veranda. where he had gone to
smoke, the congressman gazed intent
/ ly at Carolina. You will probably
/ forget your old friends when you en-
ter the dizzy social race in Washing
ton"
! mo, Charlie. couldn't forget you
anyhow. You will be there too. I
shall depend on you great deal to
take me about, unless you are too
busy making speeches and fighting
your opponents"
Again it was Norton's turn to be
inwardly amused at the political ig-
norance of the Langdon family.
Speeches? The first term congressman
doesn't make speeches in Washington
because no one cares what he thinks
except the lobbyists. whose business
1t is to provide new members with a
complete set Of thoughts. Neither does
he have opponents-he is not consid-
cred important enough by the vetera MS
to be opposed.
I Skillfully approaching the subject
which next to Carolina Langdon had
been uppermost in his mind during his
visit. Norton asked the senator elect
on joining him if he did not believe
that the entire south would benefit if
the plan to establish n naval base on
the gulf was successfully carried
! through.
"Most certainly do. and as I said
during the senatorial fight, the whole
country as well will be the gamer" re-
sponded Langdon.
Don't you think the people who
want Altacoola chosen as the site have
the best argumentsT was the visitors
next question, the reply to which he
anxiously awaited.
"Yes, do, from what I've already
heard, but haven't heard very much
Of what the folks who advocate other
sites have to say. SO until I've heard
all sides and made my own examina-
ton ! couldn't give any one my final
answer. but Altacoola seems to have
the necessary qualifications"
Senator Stevens is in favor of Alta
coola." eagerly suggested Norton.
Eyes, and that's pretty good argu-
ment in its favor" responded Lang
don.
/ Norton now excused himself, plead
ing an appointment with a client at
neighboring village. Waving farewell
TO Carolina and Hope Georgia. who
stood at window. he rode away.
1.-THE old man is sure to be all right"
/ he muttered. "He leans toward Alta
coola and believes In Stevens. He'll
lean some more until he falls over-into
the trap. There's fortune in sight
! within reach. Langdon has faith In
his friends. he won't suspect a
thing"
Still another thought occurred to the
Hon. Charles Norton. "Stevens elect
ed LanGdon out of friendship" he
chuckled gleefully. "That will bs well
worth telling In Washington"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-29
CHAPTER I'LL
Aow TO PLEASE A sKNAToI

Aow TO PLEASE A SENATOR.
TIME International hotel in Wash
ington was al hustle and hustle.
Was It not preparing for its
4 hrst senator since 1887 No
less q parsonage than the Hon. VIII
liam H. Langdon OF Mississippi, said
to be a warm personal friend Of Sen
ator Stevens, one Of the leading men,
bers Of his party at the capital. had
engaged 4 suit Of rooms for himself
and two daughters.
"Ain't 1t the limit?" remarked tho
chief clerk to Bud Haines. correspond
ent OF the New York star. 1.-THE SEN
ator wrote NJ that he was coming here
because his old friend. the late Sen.
ator Moseley, said back In rs that this
was the best hotel In Washington and
where all the prominent men ought to
stay"
Haines. the ablest political reporter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-29

Piled Norton, who
exercised consid-
cradle influence
over the youth
through n long
n c quaintanccship
and by frequent
ly t a kin & him
into his conf
dence. but this
country can take
pretty good care
OF ITSELF. In con
gress we repre-
sentatives put the
job of saving it
over on the SEN
ate, and the SEN
ate hands back
the job to us. So
what's every
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-29
CHAPTER II.
THE WARS OF PEACE

WnIG BILL" LANGDON was the
term by which the new sena-
tor from Mississippi had been
- affectionately known to his in
Inmates for years. He carried his go
pounds with ease. bespenking great
muscular power In spite Of his gray
hairs. His rugged courage, unswerv-
ing honesty and ready belief in his
friends won him a loyal following
some Of whom frequently repeated
what was known as "Bill Langdon's
Golden Rules"
There never was a man y&s who
didn't have some good in him, but
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-29

"Them noble legisla, At this point the
tors 'oos mine" gentlemen Of the
county present when Sanders entered
and who had no desire to witness fur
Their the unpleasant episode rose to
leave. In spite Of the urgent request Of
Colonel Langdon that they remain.
The only one reluctant to 60 WIS Dea-
con Amos Smallwood. who. coming to
the plantation to seek employment for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-29

! tell you, jest
like I had 'em In
my pocket. an
that's where l
mostly carry EN-,
SO as they won't
60 strayin' ar0un'
careless-llke."
"You didn't have
to vote those men
for me. l told
you at the capt.
toll that ! would
not make you OF
anybody else any
prom ises. You
voted them for
me of your own
accord. That's my
answer"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-29

real life or this
world. the life Of
constant action
meeting new peo-
pie every day.
and prom inen t
people. Balls. re-
ceptions. teas.
theater parties,
afternoon drives,
plenty Of money
and pl ent Y OF
gayety are what
! want. I'm not
a bit like Hope
G e orgia, who
thinks these ideas
are eXtrav agant
because she has
not seen real life
AO
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-29

the register with
a thud.
I'VE could have
them every day
If we W ted
them. This fell
low, though. we'll
have all winter. l
guess. His sons
here now. Been
breaking oil rec
ords for drink
ing. Congress-
m an Norton Of
Mississippi has
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-29

Here is a story OF an epoch
making battle of right against
wrong, Of honesty against cor
ruption, of simplicity and sin
CERTIFY against deceit bribery and
Intrigue. Ills the story of today
in this country. IT pitaHy corr
Germs every man, woman and
child in the United States, so far
reaching is its Influence.
The warfare is now going on
the warfare of honcstmen against
corrupt political machines.
The story tells the inside" Of
the political n,aneupers in Wash
ingfon and of the workings of
bosses there and elsewhere - how
they shape men dndwomento their
ends, how N,eir cunning intrigucs
extend into the very social life
of the nations capital. You Mill
find inspiration in The career of
the honest old southern planter
elected to the United States SEN
ate and The young newspaper re-
porter who becomes his private
secretary and political pilot.
Your heart will beat in sympathy
with the love of the retary and
the senator's youngest daughter.
You will read of the lobbyfsf Is
and find that not all of them are
men. You will see how ovarice
causes a daughter to conspire
against her father. You will hear
the note of gripping national
tragedy in the words of Peabody,
the boss of the senate" But
cause for laue hter as we'll will
not be found lacking ie Mis truly
many sided narrative.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-29

That bids him fout the law he makes;
That bids him make the law he iiou,s
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

residents of Harrison township were
present during the early part ol
meeting, and while NO action has
yet been taken by the city attorney
in the matter of the protest, signed
by some OF tho residents o. that por.
ton Of the city. Mr.. johnson who
represents Harrison El.' is D! township; t.r; pre-
sented tho following arguments t
IN type written form. explaining the
contentious of the residents Of Har'
rison township:
Minot. N. b. April 9. 1903
To his Honor the Mayor and Coun.
eel Of the City of Minot,
& Minot, N. D.
Gentlemen:-
The cintizens who reside in what
is often called North Minot, OF
rather those who signed the protest
against your resolution Of March
the eighteenth, 1909. do hereby pre-.
sent to you for your consideration
additional facts why we protest
against said resolution, and why we
protest against our property be.
ing included within the corporate
limits Of the City of Minot, and why
we claim in said protest that you
are now acting beyond your scope
of authority, without due process,
and without the authority of law.
Senae Bill Number 220, under
which you are operating, and which
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

D. B. Bacon rode in on horseback
from near Granville Saturday, to
spend Easter with relatives. He said
he was trying to initiate Roosevelt
in his long ride, but was pretty near
all in. Mr.. Bacon has rented his
farm and invested nice bunch Of
money in a speedy race horse and
may follow the races thiss season. II
the horse proves to be in good form.
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

In this issue we publish a blank
form, which we wish as many Of our
readers as possible would fill out,
and send to US right away. It con-
Germs the time of holding the coun-
ty fair, and the committee in making
it's recommendations, will no doubt
be guided to a large extent in tho
manner in which you vote. Don't
pass this up.
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

These and others are personal reA-
sons why we protest against being
connected with, or associated With
you in any manner; but the nara
:seunt reasons are, First; That eAs
cpppegatleA sa1 hot inv de tho esf-
porate limits of another without
their consent, 50 long as It dee. !.
not operats or bseoms Il huisaiSe
in any form. Becond. That the law
under which you intend to act, had
not been compiled with, and II It
had, it would have served you to no
purpose, as said law is contrary to
public policy, and conflicts with the
constitution of the United States,
aud the constitution Of the state Of
North Dakota. !
The signers Of this protest turthsr
present to the Honorable Mayor and
council that if you still persist In
going ahead in your unlawful man
ner, to arbitrarily include our prop
erty within the limits of the city 0f
Minot, we demand that any tesd-
mony which may be offered for or
against the annexation of the terri-
tory described in the so-called reso-
luton. be reduced to writing. And
that proper notice be given - to The
time and place when such hearing
will be had.
Again we say, for this reason,
and all the reasons given. we protest
against the adoption of said resolu-
ton.
Dated this ninth day of April, 4
D. 1909.
James Johnson,
Attorney for the City of North
Minot.
The council adjourned to meet
Monday night, April 10. 1909.
Geo. L. Morrow, City Auditor.
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

became law during the last session
of our legislature, and which pro-
poses to give to the city council
certain special privileges. whenever
they comply with certain conditions
spe''neo IA said statute; namely:
! .uae before any right or authority
can be exercised under said statute,
or what you might call jurisdiction.
by the city counsel, over the proper
ty described in the proposed resolu-
ton. under said statute, said resolu-
| ton must be published, once in each
weeks issue, for three successive
weeks, Section 226 Of said law reads
as follows:
publication of the resolution of
the city council shall be published
in the official newspaper Of the
city, twice, once in each weeks is
sue for three successive weeks"
That is the law. and there can be
no misunderstanding nor miscon.
struction Of that statute, that such
resolution must be published in the
official newspaper, once in each
weeks issue for three successive
weeks. This you did not do. There
are no other construction and there
can be no other construction placed
upon it, and for that reason you have
arbitrarily without cause. without
the authority Of law. and against
our will, had your officers to enter
our private dwellings to examine in
our private property. in order to
impose upon us a double and un-
lawful taxation. For years we
ave labored for the advancement
of this city and county. we have had
nothing but the best interest OF the
city and county at heart; we paid
our tuition for our children to at
tend your public schools, and we, as
citizens OF the same county, natural
ly had a common interest in the gen.
eral welfare of both city and coun-
ty; but when we asserted our rights
as citizens of Harrison township.
now of North. Minct, and protested
against your officer entering our
homes, you closed the doors Of your
schools in the faces Of our children,
and declared emphatically that you
would have nothing to do with US.
whereupon, we ourselves together
in order to live in peace with you,
a school house, costing |
from ten to twelve thousand dol
lars, all of which has been accom-
plished by the public corporation,
known as Harrison township, which |
property you now want to confiscate,
we also incurred a lot of other expens-
es to the amount of several thousand
dollars for the betterment of roads
leading to your city Notwithstand-
ing this, you did without cause, and
against the laws of our state, and to
our 0oLrlWeuL, UId6 uo SAAouon WV
courts for the last two years, with
out result, and for the apparent and
particular purpose Of getting our
property into your hands for tax
alton only.
The signers of this protest fur
ther present that the council of the
city of Minot, has marred our prog
ress in every manner possible for
the past two years, not only in de-
priving our children of school priv
ileges; but you have constructed
roads in the vicinity of our homes
in such a manner that in places it
is dangerous to travel to al from
your city and our homes. We say
dangerous" and add to this: You
have removed and extinguished the
street lamps where the signers of
his petition had to cross in order
s..A- -sA
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

strong guarantee as any compan;
dared to give. He said his hose wat
as heavy as the Red Cross hose that
would cost the city 80 cents q foot
The representative of the Eureks
Co. next appeared. and displayed
samples. His company makes moth
ing but good hose, which he says
is used in all Of the important cities
of the United States. The hose has
q smooth interior which Is guaran.
teed to deliver more water than the
other kinds. The rubber used in
| it's manufacture Is guaranteed 90
per cent pure.
Alderman Prescott asked the rep.
;resentative if his company sold the
wax and gummed hose, and he ex-
planned that they did not, because
the gummed treatment hastens de-
terioration. He explained that chem
icals would destroy any good hose,
and thought that that is what caused
the damage to the hose now in use
by the fire department. He ex-
planned that cheap hose will stretch
and naturally grow smaller, throw
ing less water.
The representative of the Mutt Co.
explained at length the good quail
tiles Of the wax and gummed hose
that he Sold He explained that
the wax kept the exterior of the
hose from rotting and said that
Crookston was using some of this
hose which was bought 20 years ago.
He guaranteed that the purest rub
ber was used in it's manufacture.
On motion of Prescott, seconded
by Vandenoever, the report of the
fire committee was received ~ and
placed on file.
Will Aid the Band.
John j. Keavin appeared in be-
half of the N1inot Metropolitan
band, and asked for aid, for the or
ganization. The leader of the band
Mr.. Hasley, stated that the band de-
sired to purchase two altos, BARI
tone, bass drum and four uniforms,
which would require $500. The
council voted unanimously to grant
them the request for the money, and
the auditor instructed to draw a
warrant on the general fund for the
amount. Mr. Hasley stated that the
band would continue to give free
street concerts during the summer
months.
kemper Proposition.
Geo. w. Kemper, who has the con-
tract to do certain grading in Brook
lyn addition, appeared and asked
permission Of the council to put of
completing the work until August.
He stated that it was necessary for
him to send to Chicago for a steam
shovel crew, and he did not like to
d. it for the ten days time that
would be required to complete this
work. He said he would rather
wait until after the water mains are
laid on Main and First streets,
when he would grade and gravel
these streets and complete the work
Reed and Mclaughlin of the Fourth
Ward protested, and said they were
not willing to wait, as some of the
streets were impossible. According
ly the following resolution was off,
cred by Dunnell: Resolved that
Mr.. Kemper refrain from grading
and graveling Main and Second
streets for the present, and COM
plete at once the other grading,
work on which he has already start
ed. This was seconded by Reed, and
passed unanimously.
Will Remodel Front. E
A petition was received from A.
s. Blakey, asking permission to
change the front Of his business
block located on Block 20, lot 8,
which was granted. s
Will Pay Balance.
City Engineer Severances recon-
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15
The Busy Stork.

Boys numerous and indicate that
the girls will have to take q back
seat
! Born=-to Mr.. and Mrs. Paper
meister. of Valley street, Thursday,
a boy.
BOrn-to Rev. and Mrs. N. Nelson,
Thursday, son.
Born-to Mr.. and Mrs. Angus
Fraser, a son.
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

The Independent has been FORUM
ate in securing good correspondents
at Portal and Norwich, and We trust
to have interesting letters fren
those places every week. We want
correspondents at every point.
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

J. E. Chapman, an experienced
laundryman from Chicago, has ar
rived to superintend the washing de-
partment of the Model Steam laul-
dry.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-04-21
Special Village Meeting

Morrisville voters should bear in mind
the special village meeting to be held on
Saturday evening of this week at town
hall.
OF the four articles in the warning two
are of special Importance and their con-
sideration should bring out a represen-
tative vote. The article to see if tie
village will extend its borders to Ike in
property on the Brooklyn street extension
will probably be acted upon and article
four, providing for special license fee
to be paid the village by the parties
licensed to sell liquor in Morrisvile, is
| important and should be inteIlgently
considered. Several other places have
made a similar move, including Bur-
| lington, St. Albaus, Bennington and Yer
gennes. This is not move to make
the license holder pay larger license
As matter of fact in the case of the
second class license, the village license
added to the minium state license, which
most license boards will doubtless fix
upon, would still represent smaller
amount than has been paid previously
for license of that class in Morrsville.
The idea is to keep part of the money
in the town where it belongs to help pay
an extra expense, which will naturally
be incurred.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-04-21
Boaru of Trade Elects Officers

The annual meeting of the Morrisville
ing, with a good number of members
present. The following officers were
elected for the year ensuing:-I'resdent
G. II. Slocum; Vice Pres, II. NJ. Rich;
corresponding sec'Y., E. II. Vancor; re-
cOrding Sec'y., f. w. Mould; treasurer,
b. j. Kelley. The following board of
directors was elected:-H. Waite, A. r.
Campbell, G. A. Slayton, J. NJ. Kelley,
II, P. Munson, P. r. DAVIS and C. Ii. A.
Stafford.
The directors will meet in the Board
OF Trade rooms next week Tuesday even
ing, for the purpose of appointing the
several committees and transacting other
important business. A representative
number of business men were present
and much interest in the purposes of the
board was expressed. 1t seemed to be
the general opinion that the influence of
the organization is an important factor
in village affairs and that there is a
great chance for good work for the Board
through the various committees during
the coming year. Morrisville certainly
has the goods and is in better position
than ever to offer extraordinary induce
ments to new industries. The appoint
ment of committee on new enterprises
is an important one.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-04-21
a New Base Ball Ground

The Old Fair Ground, which has served
as base ball ground for many years will
not be available for that purpose this
season or in the future, as the owner
has decided to make improvements on
tie land, work to begin as early as pos
sible.
A good ground has been secured, how
ever, through the efforts of some of the
members of the P. A. team and the gen.
erosity of Morrisville business men, a
piece Of land having been leased on Wa
ban Avenue. The diamond has been
plowed and rolled and will be great i'm.
nt@yemont over the old ground. 1t is
also expected that a grand stand will be
erected. The first game in the series
viii be played with Brigham Academy
on May l.