Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-02

Ho WHICH SoudlOTs JOlHcu, dS Weu Nr occupants of the galleries, Senator
 Horton of Montana rose and caugh, the presiding officers eye.
 "T ask unanimous consent to offer |
 resolution"
 Hearing no objection he continued fin
 a manner that instantly attracted un-
 usual attention:
 ''It is my unpleasant duty"-peabody
 and Stevens exchanged glances-''to
 place matter before this body that to
 me. as a member of this honorable
 body, is not only distasteful. but deep
 ly to be regretted.
 '''rhere has arisen ground to suspect
 a member of this body of having en-
 deavored to make money at the gov
 ernment's expense out of land which
 he is alleged to have desired his own
 committee to choose as the naval base,
 T therefore offer this resolution pro viding for the appointment of an an- vestigating committee to look into these charges"
 Langdon was intensely excited over this new development. Some one has learned something about Peabody or Etevens," he muttered. He feared that this new complication might fin some way affect the fate of the naval base--that the south. and Mississippi, might lose 1t. He rose slowly in his seat. while the senate hummed with the murmur of suppressed voices.
 'I ask for more definite informa- tion." he began when recognized and after the president of the senate had pounded with the gavel to restore quiet. 'so that this house can consider this important matter more intelligent ly."
 Senator Horton rose. He said:
 ~I will take the liberty of adding that the senator accused is none other than the junior senator from Missis- sippi."
 Langdon's eyes blazed. He strode swiftly into the aisle.
 '.Sir. President" he cried passion ately. ''I know this is not the time or place for a discussion like this, but ask that senatorial courtesy permit me to ask"-then he concluded strongly before he could be stopped-"what is the evidence in support of this pre- posterous charger"
 ''This is all out of ortier," said the presiding officer after pause, but in view of the circumstances l will entertain a motion to suspend the rules"
 This motion passing, Horton replied to Langdon.
 ''Your name is signed to a contract with J. D. Teller, mayor of Gulf City, Miss, calling for 5000 shares in the Gulf City Land company, and"-
 "A lie, lie!" screamed Langdon.
 ''That official" went on Horton cool ly, "is now in Washington. He has the contract and will swear to con- versations with you and your secre- tary. His testimony will be corrobo- rated by no less parsonage than Con- gressman Norton of your own district, who says you asked him to conduct part or the negOtlatl0nS.
 And l might add" cried Horton, ''that it is known to more than one of this honorable body that you had drawn up minority report in favor of Gulf City because of your anger at the defeat of your plan to take the naval base away from Alta .oola."
 Langdon sank into his chair, be- even stunned. There was against him, but how could he prove 1t? The ground seemed crum- bling from under him---Dot even straw 10 grasp. Then the old fighting Jlood that carried him alchg in Beau regards van tugged at tue valves of lis heart. revived his spirit, ran through lis veins. He ieaped to his feet.
 A sound as of a scutiiea body fall HE heavily y-drew all eyes from Lang. lon to the rear of the main aisle. An assistant sergeant at arms was lying ,ace downward on the carpet. Anoth- r was vainly trying 10 hold back Bud | f2ilcs, who, tearing himself free, us he'd down to his chief waving a sheet of paper in the senator's eyes.
 Head that" Gasped ihe secretary | 'reathlessly and he hurried away up | side pGssa Geway and out to reach | h. stairs lending to the press gallery.
 l.an:don spread the paper tafore li1l with difficulty with his trembling | i1nds. Slowly his whirling brain gave i!-i the ability to read. Slowly what | to him as jumbled nothing into orderly lines and words. | is read and again stood before the enatc. which had regained It's usual omposilre after the fallen sergeant at TITS had regained his feet and rubbed l is bruises.
 Il do not think there will be any in. as'igation," he said, with decided ef- crt. struggling to down the emotion hat choked him. ''I ask this house to sten to the following letter:
 @Dsar oenstor Lanpacn--When you secive this letter shall be we'll on ny way to take a steamer for Cuba. T write so ask you not to think leo arsh'y of rho, for will always cher sh thoughts of the friendship you havc