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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

OVte u Hace utIIS well, don't
opnmss1" know that Pea
body d have to strain himself very
much or get such an awful big bag to
drop you both In. II It comes right
down to that. old chap. You're making
q mistake. You're a. bad a. your old
man. You're a beautiful pair Of optl-
mists. and you a good newspaper man.
too-it's a shame!"
After momentary hesitation Cullen
continued. thoroughly serious.
bud. my old friend" he said in low
tone. glancing quickly about. there's
one thing that you've got to put a
stop to. It's hurting you.''
The secrstary's face showed his be-
wilderment.
what do you meanY' he snapped
abruptly. 'Out with itr'
Il mean." replied Cullen. "that ru-
mors are going around that you are
keeping LangdOn away from the crowd
Of insiders In the senate for your own
purposes-that. In short. you plan to-
Il understand" was the quick In.
terruptiOn. Il am accused Of wanting to
deliver Senator I.angdOn. guarantee
bis vote. OH some graft proposition. 80
that can get the money and not he
himself. Consequently I'm tipping him
OF on whut measures are honest, 30
that he'll vote for them. until-until
I'm offered my price. then influence
him to vote for some big crooked
schemc. telling him 1t IL all right. He
votes as l suggest and get the
money"
That's what delivering q man
means IN Washington" dryly answer
ed the Chicago correspondent. 1T
means winning mans confidence. his
support. his vote. through friendship
and then selling 1t for CASH
But you. Dick. you have
''Of course. old man, l have denied
the truth Of this. knew you too well
to doubt you. Still. the yarn IL hurt
Ing you. Remember that western SEN
ator who was delivered twice. both
ways. on q graft billr' he iaughinyly
asked the secretary.
SHOULD soy did. Dick. That IL
the record for that game. 1t was q
corporation measure. One railroad
wanted It; another opposed 1t. The
senator innOcently told an eastern SEN
ator that he was going to vote for the
bill. Then the fastener went to the
railroad wanting the bill passed and
got $1,000 on bis absolute promise that
he would get Senator x. to vote for 1t,
who. OF course. did vote for It."
Yes" said Cullen, ''and later, when
Senator X. heard that Senator z. had
got money for his vote. he was wild.
Then when another effort was made
to pass the bill (which had been de-
fcated) the delivered senator said to
z. as he met him Unexpectedly: You
scoundrel. here's where I get square
with you to some extent Anyway.
I'm Going to vote against that bill this
time and make a long speech against
It too Senator z. then hustled to
the lobbyist Of the railroad that want.
Cd the bill killed and guaranteed him
that for $4,000 he could get Senator
K. to change his vote. to vote against
the bill"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

Carolina I.anGdon had never appear
ed more charming. more beautiful to
young Haines than She d.d that lav.
Perhaps size appeared m"r" inspiring
because of IL" contrast her Presence
afforded To the unpleasant episodes
through which lie had just PASSED;
also Carolina was dressed in her most
becoming street gown. which She well
realized. as She was cnact!r. n care
fully planned part with the unfortu-
nate secretary.
His franknrSS and the sincere admi-
ration that shonc In bis eyes caused
her to faltcr momcntarily, almost made
her weaken in her IurloSc but she
made an effort and secured a iirmcr
grip on herself. for She must play a
role that would crush to earth the air
castle this young secretary was build
ing. a role that would crush the ideals
OF this young optimiSt rs well.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19


portunity in relation to the naval base
Asked about new developments In the
committee on naval affairs. the ready
answer was: Better see Senator
Langdon. lie knows NIL about the
naval base; has the matter In full
charge. l really know little about It."
So by hiding behind the unsuspect-
Ing old hero Of Charlottesville they
diverted from themselves any possible
suspicion and placed IAngdon where
he would have to bear the brupt Of
the great scandal that would, thsz
we'll knew. come out at some future
time - after their foul conspiracy
against the nation had been consum.
mated. after the fruits Of their be-
trayal had been secured.
What, after all. the schemers con-
cluded. is the little matter OF an inves-
tigation among senators to guilty SEN
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

l0uS SCI, swelling 0un SATISFACTION.
He was sure Of triumphing over Alta
coola, and h? was willing TO pay the
price.
IIaines sank into his chair 81 Won
der what Washington insiders" he
murmured. 'are specializing In Alta
coola land Teller mentions Norton's
name. I wonder
The door opened. and before him
stood Carolina LangdOn.
"Ah, Miss Langdon." he exclaimed,
II am glad to see you
She walked to him and extended cor
daily a slender gloved hand.
This Is n real pleasure, Mr. Haines."
she began. i've been waiting to talk
to you for some time. It's about some
thing important"
Something important" smiled
Haines. You want to see me about
something important: Well. let me
tell you secret. Every time see you
1t IS an important occasion to me-"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

W en- some Of
those old foxes In
the senate want
to put his head
In the bag and tic
1t down. they
won't have any
trouble ut all"
Smiling. HaineS
looked up at his
cynical friend.
he bag II
have to 60 over
my head. too" he
said with q nod.
"Woll I d0u't
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

shrieked the old
colonel, almost
losing control of
himself. because
their heads Is al
ways a-buzzin
and album min
from tn Quinine
they have to take
to keep the fever
away, sab"
The mayor sat
directly In front
Of Haines, Mt the
opposite side Of
his desk. Regain
Ing his cOrnpOs-
ure. he suddenly
leaned foru.ar.l
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

next day, Haines
was some W hat
puzzled Mt the pc
culiar smile on
the senator's face.
Answ ering the
secretary's look
Of inquiry. the
NJ 1 s 8 / ssippian
said:
I've been told
that l can name
the new holder Of
a five thousand
dollar a year POSI-
ton In the de-
partment Of COM
merce aud labor
and that II I have
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

atorS VS.. deep
ly yersed In the
la VI. have de-
stroyed ev very
compromising
document I b a I
could lie admiS-
ID lie as evil
dence?
Why. the senate
would appoint
al investigating
committee and
Investigate It
self. would It
not, when the
ridiculous scan
dal camel
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

ton OF the tariff,
had pushed this
project Temporal
ruy into the back
ground 80 fur as
they were con-
cerned. hOugh
the boss Of the
senate" and his
satellites had
been losing no
time In perfect
Ing their plans
egarding the
choice Of AltacOO-
IL as the site.
Peabody and
Stevens had IN
geniOusly exploit
ed Langdon at
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

ANU WIFI bSU-
ator would fear himself. or for him
self. as be investigated himself. when
the blame had already been put pub
licly on some one else. some simple
minded old soul who could go back to
his cotton fields In Mississippi and for
get all about It, strong In his innocence.
even though shorn Of reputation. and
deSlro to lfye7
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

'Gct trtSe to yO'rsclf! Get trtser
Absolutely positive. I wouldn't make
q mistake in a matter like this. would
I. unless was what you said was-a
foolT
'Of course not. Oh, yo're slick
one. like to do business with folks
like yo'. It's mighty educatin'"
Thanks" answered Bud dryly. IT'S
certain that Langdon won't decide
which place he's for until tomorrow. l
promise you that he won't decide until
after have my talk with you"
"YO' see," said Teller. Il asked that
question because, as yo' probably
know. Congressman Norton and his
crowd Is pretty close to Senator Lang
dom
Haines cut him short with gasp Of
surprise.
Norton
Teller, wrinkling his forehead incred-
ulously. looked at Haines. "Surest
thing you know. my boy"
Bud turned his head away In thought
''Oh, leave the Norton outfit to me,
I'll fool them." he finally said.
"Good"
Teller shook the secretary's hand
heartily
"Yo're no fool nay boy. Anybody can
see that-after they get to know yo'
all. That's what comes Of bein' one Of
them smooth New Workers. They pear
mighty sanctimOnious ON tn outside,
but on tn inside they're the real goods.
all right"
The lobbyist hurried away. his bibu
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

loving the senator inlo tue nDrary,
you've always found him honest BE-
cause you think everybody's honest
but Stevens Is just the doctor who will
cure you OF this ailment. this chronic
trustfulness."
Uaines laughed softly. when Pea
body's little Stevie gets through hack
Ing at the PROSTATE body Of political
purity his two handed sword Of pOllt.
ical corruption Will need new edges"
Thus far neither the senator nor his
secretary had suspicion Of any Ques-
tiOnable deal In regard to the gulf
naval base. The rush Of other events.
particularly the fight over the reduc.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

lar from my state to name-that-that
you would be good man for the Job
First I was glad for your sake, my
boy. for II you wanted 1t you could
have the position. But on thinking It
over 1t seemed there might he some
thing behind 1t not showing on the sur
face"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

And he got the MONEY, toe, Doth
ways" added IIaineS rs Cullen CON
cludcd. and both railroads to this day
think that Y. received the money from
T."
"Of course" said cullen, but y
was to blame. thou-h- He didn't
know enough to keep (" himself how
he was going t. vote. Any man that
talks that way viii he delivered
Il know how to stop those rumorS.
for I'm sure its FCahody'S work. he
thinking I.anrdun will hear the talk
and mistrust me-" began IIaines. when
In came Senator IanEGon himself. his
face beaming contcntedly. Little did
the Junior senator from Mississippi
realize that he was soon Ia face the
severest trial. the most vital crisis. Of
his entire life.
Cullen responded to the senator's
CHEEKY greeting Of 'Mornin'. every
body
Senator" he asked Cullen. my pa
per wants your opinion on the ques-
ton Of the election OF senators by
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

Its u trick" said Haines. "Who
made the offerI'
Senator Stevens"
Il might have known" holly re-
spOnded the secretary. There's a
crowd that wants you and me separat-
ed. Thought this bait too much for
me to resist. did they?" Then he
paused, rubbing his fingers through his
hair In a perplexed manner Strange,
isn't 1t. senator. that q man Of your
party Is offered this desirable piece Of
patronage. entirely unsolicited ON your
part. from the administration Of an
other. different political party? Esps-
cially when that other party hos 20
many hungry would be tax eaters
clamoring to enter the land Of milk
aud honey think Stevens deliber.
ately"-
There, there. Bud" broke In Lang
don. you mustn't say anything against
Senator Stevens to me. True, he asso-
ciates with some folks l don't approve
of. but that doesn't necessarily mean
anything wrong. and myself have a.
ways found him thoroughly honest"
YES" muttered the secretary. FOL-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

To be Continued.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-03-19

To use medicines only of KNOWN COMPOSITION, and which
inc drugs 1t is foolsh-ofen dangerous do otherwise
many of the successful conscientious physicians follow
leading medical authorities, of all schools of medicine, enc
Perces medicines These plainly printed wrappers
secrecy open publicity, squaredca policy followed by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26
j. l.. Hans Arrives Home.

Joseph l.. Haas, who was the candi-
date OF the Rock Island county repuo-
licans for the supreme court nomina.
ton in the Fourth district before the
convention recently held at Macomo.
reached home last night. having made
short trip after the fiasco had bed,
enacted. Mr.. Haas is disinclined to
discuss the proceedings of the convea-
ion, or rather TO express his views
of just what happened there In Goa.
rersation with an Argus representative
.oday he said
Having been a candidate before the
convention it might be construed rs
indicate for me to give out any opia-
ion. The outcome was, however, the
strangest of any convention that
have ever known of. much less a judi
,ial convention. say this without til q
ease disparagement of the nominee
md without prejudice toward him.
nm merely talking of the proceedings
hat is all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26
Old Mems Memories.


The late Sarah Orne .Iewett lived q
great part of her life in South Ber
wick. and the quaint Maine characters
of her native town interested her pro
foundry.
Miss Jewett at the Maytlower clul
in Boston once illustrated APPLY the un
reliable quality of old peoples mem
cries.
"A young minister" she said. "borI
in South Berwick. was called in his
maturity To one of the churches of the
town. Everybody welcomed him. He
had been away nearly thirty years
and the oldest Inhabitants welcome
was the warmcst Of all.
THE oldest inhabilant. leaning OF
his stick. said in high. tremulons
voice 10 the Young man:
land you're Master Johnny Gree
nough. Little Johnny GrcenouGh. How
time do fly. Why, it seems only yes
terday traipsed in 10 the courthouse
to see your poor old grandfather hang
ed
Everybody looked shocked. ST
there was a blot on the Greenougt
family 'scu!cheon, eh? But the young
man said calmly:
MY good old friend. your memory
is partly right and partly wrong. NJ!
grandfather was murdered. not hang
ed. 1t was two brothers Of the name
of Alden who paid the penalty of hi:
murder
"'Well. that's what ! said crowet
the octoGenarian That's just what
said, amt II |"-Excbange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26

U.s. "a -s4s
the defense hopes to prevent his exc
cution for the killing of Capt. John
C. Raymond, his company COM
mander.
The outcome of the trial must be
one of three decisions, the death pen
|alty. life Imprisonment as criminal,
or Incarceration as lunatfc in a
government penitentiary
Should the death penalty be given
it would be shooting. hanging, or
any other method not unnecessarily
cruel, in the discretion of the court
In that case the finding would have
to be approved by the president. In
either of the other cases the APP
proval of the department command.
er. General Charles Morton, alone
would be necessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26
HIS VOICE DEAD 40 YEARS
But Veteran Receivers Speech e
Deuounce Religious Foes.

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 2G.-Spcech
less for 10 years, George f. Purdy. an
old soldier living at Dakota. a small
village near here. became so enragad
by attacks upon the Masonic body al
which he is a member. by John Beach
head Of au unique religious organiza
ton. known as the born aSalns,' thai
he recovered his speech and denounced
Beach in vigorous language. He &C
companied this remarkable recover
with physical assaults on the Rev. M
Beach and severely chastised him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26
Pyramid Houses.

A new dwelling proposed Mt the late
hygienic congress in Berlin is to have
each successive story narrowed from
three TO six feet. with several feet of
balconies to widen the terraces thus
formed. This plan, recommended par
ticulariy for sanitariums and houses
for the poorer people. provides an
abundance of air and light for each
story and supplies an open space for
recreation out of doors AS material
for buildings of this kind REINFORCED
cent rete has hygienic and other ad-
vantaSeS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26
CITY CHA Il.

SOnnengOld.
Drink Sonnengold.
Kerler & Co. weave rugs.
Buy home OF Reidy Bros.
Read H. X. Walkers want ads.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For bus and express, Spencer & Trefz
Sand and cement. Mueller Lumber
company.
Try Bakers laundry for fine work
Old phone 237; new 5S44.
The fall term of Browns Business
college begins Monday, Aug. 80.
Order a case of Sonnengold, pure
and healthful Phone west 305.
Call LaVanway, telephone 247, TO,
carpet, rug cleaning and rug making.
Let Krell & Johnson do your tin
and furnace work. 1916 Third avenue
H T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave
nue..
highest pure lOUu dWdTu DIT WISH
ington, d. C. Sonnengold. Phone west
SO5.
The Office of Browns Business col
lege will be open each evening this
week for the benefit of those who can
rot call during the day
Starting today there will be through
sleeping car service twice daily on the
Burlington from St Paul to S. Louis
through Rock Island. The sleeper will
be taken to Savanna on No 40 aad
return on No. 50.
While Rock Island was getting lit
tie over an inch of rain yesterday
Muscatine got two inches, most of il
in half an hour. The storm was local
however. the area of precipitation not
extending as far north as Clinton
Iowa. The rain at Muscatine came
too late to help the melons and the
crop will be short.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26
Cosqrove Heads Foresters.

Toledo, Ohio, Aug 26.-John F.
Cosgrove of Hartford. Conn, was
elected supreme chief ranger of the
Foresters of America. at the session
of the supreme court yesterday after
noon. Thomas NJ. Donnelly of Ier-
sey City. n. J.. was elected secretary
Edward B. O'Brien of Lynn, Mass.
treasurer; Harry w. Mace of Phila
delphia, sub-chief ranger and Johr
w. Slattery of Wooster, Mass, re
cording secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26

Mr. and Mrs. George X. i'ostleman
Of ST Louis. who were married the
other night. afterward talked with
their friends about honeymoons and
were asked why they didn't take II
tour In an automobile. Then Postle-
man announced his intention of max
ing a wedding tour in d balloon. The
guests did not believe The bride would
agree. hut when questioned she an
swered. so long as can he by George
I'll go anywhere" Plans are now be-
Ing made for the ascension
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26
LET THEM WORK
OUT SALVATION
Insurance Commissioners Would Let
Old Fraternals Alone but Reg
tIiate New Ones.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Aug. 20
The convention of national insurance
commissioners got down to business
today with the adoption of committee
reports recommending that fraternal
insurance companies be left to work
cut their own salvation and that legis-
lation be advised in the various state
prohibiting new fraternal companies
from doing business unless they col
lect rates at least equal to those speci-
fled by the fraternal tables.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26
ALMOST WHOLE
BODY BURNED
Mrs. Esther Murphy Dies of In.
iuries Received Through
Use of Gasoline.
LIVES BUT A SHORT TIME
Fumes From Fluid Became lgnited
When Gas Stove Was Lighted
Hose to Put Out Blaze.

Mrs. Esther Elizabeth Murphy, 1872
Seventh avenue, VINO was seriously
burned yesterday afternoon at 2:15,
died last evening at 10 o'clock as the
result of her injuries. Mrs. Murphy
was cleaning some clothing in the
kitchen of her home with gasoline AMI
the air was saturated with the fumes
of the liquid She lighted the gas
stove TO heat some water and almost
Immediately the fumes were ignited
and in few minutes the woman was
a mass of flames. She was alone at
the time of the accident, with the ex-
ception of her granddaughter, who was
playing in the yard Mrs. Murphy ran
into the yard and her screams attract
ed several of the neighbors T. G.
Haire, who lives across the street, was
the first to render assis sance. Whsn
he reached Mrs Murphy she was badly
burned and he used the garden hose
to extinguish the flames. The only
parts of her body which were not
burned were the soles of her feet and
parts of her face Medical aid wis
summoned at once and several phy 81
clans were soon in attendance. Mrs.
Murphy was removed TO st. Anthoay's
hospital but little could be done TO re-
lieve her suffering.
Lived Here II Years
Mrs. Murphy, whose maiden name
was Esther e. Campbell was born m
pennsylvania. March IS. 1914. and
spent her early life there. She was
married to Francis Murphy at Gril-
nell, Iowa. and shortly after her mar
riage she moved to Rock Island
where she has lived for the last 81
years. She was member of the First
Methodist church. Woman's Relief
corp and the w C. T. T. She is sur
vived by son. Frank E. Drake. with
whom she made her home, and sister
Mrs. NJ C. Moore of Panama. Iowa.
Funeral at LeCInire.
The remains will be taken to Ia-
Claire tomorrow morning at O'Clock
on the l. & l. Rev O. B. CHASED If
the Methodist church will conduct he
services. Burial will take place II
West View cemetery.
Inquest il Held.
Coroner James +. Rose conducted
an inquest this afternoon at the Knox
undertaking rooms, and three wit
nesses were called in to testify as 10
how the accident had occurred. F. T..
Drake. son of the unfortunate woman.
DR.. Carl o. Bernhard and Thomas G.
Hare, the man who was the first 70
render assistance. were all put upon
the witness stand and their testimony
brought ont the story as related above
The jury returned verdict of death
burns
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26

of liquors in clubs, make it unlawful
for foreign corporations to break the
temperance laws; provide for i'm
parchment of sheriffs who refuse to
obey the laws; make = the duty of
municipalities to fix and enforce pro-
hibition laws like those in effect in
the state; prevent soft drink stands
from using screens or storing liquors
of any kind, and prevent gambling
by prohibiting barred doors in any
public place or the use therein OF
electric bells, dumb walters or other
like machinery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26
Calf Trained 70 Weed Fields.

r. w. Prather. who lives west of
Columbus Ind, has Il living weeder
that is doing admirable work. The
weeder is half grown calf. and 1t
works early and late. In some man.
uer this calf has been trained to go
into the cornfields and chew up the
weeds 1t never offers to bother the
growing corn. but it is death on weeds,
and the field where it worked last
week Is just MS clean as II human
hands had pulled every weed In 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26
Berry Responsible.

Berry, it will be remembered, was
one of the two men whose joking in
the convention at Macomb brought
about the surprising nomination Of
Judge Mack. Senator Berry did not
want Judge Mack. and never expected
that Mack would be nominated-or at
least so he ciaimed-but he was large.
ly responsible for the nomination. and
DOW the judge appears to intend 70
force Berryto further shoulder the re
sronsibility of the campaign if he de
cides TO make the race. The belief IS
still strong that Judge Mack will de
cline to MAKE the race against George
\. Cooke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-26
SENDS FOR BERRY
Judge Mack Withholds Decision
Until He Sees One of Jokers
Who Named Him.
ARE TO MEET TONIGHT
Belief Still Prevails i'm Minds of
Many That He Will Decline
j. l.. Haas is Back Again.

Carthage, H.. Aug. G.-(Special.)-
1t is reported on the streets here today
that Judge David e. Mack mas wired
TO former Senator Berry. ana that the
latter will come here this evening for
conference with Judge Mack relative
TO Judge Mack's acceptance of the
nomination of the republicans for SUI
preme court justice. Judge Mack this
morning had given out no decision as
to whether he will take the nomina
ton or not. and the story is general
that he will Tot decide, or at least will
give out no decision, until after he has
talked the situation over with Senator
RprrN