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CHAPTER XVI.

A ersrUg ~ II VIZ oT TINT
YATER In that never to be forgotten
day Bud Haines veDtured back
to his desk IN the committee
~ room, after first a~scertaining
that Senator LangdoD would not re-
turn. Some CT the senator's papers
must be Strengthened out. and he want
ed personal documents Of his own.
The secretary ~regretfully. ~sorrowful
h. performed these final duties and
found himself stopping Mt various In
teryals to try to explain TO himself how
be had been deceived in both the Lang
dons, father and daughter. He had to
give up both problems To him Dei-
ther was explainable. I've known
enough senators to know that I'd never
meet an honest one" be mutfered-
But as II women-weIl. there's too
much carefully selected wisdom tn
their innocence to suit me"
This cynic, new born from the shell
of the chronic idealist hat a sud
denly was disturbed in bis nominations
by a sound at the door. Looking up.
he saw Hope Georgia Langdon stand
ing shyly. embarrassed, in the main
entrance.
"Mr. Haines," she said timidly.
Bud jumped to his feet.
Eyes. Miss Hope Georgia"
AS the senator's younger daughter
came toward him he noticed that she
was excited over something. and for 8
newly made cynIc he took altogether
90 much notice Of her youthful beauty.
her fresh, rosy complexion and her
dancing, sparkling eyes. The thought
occurred to him. What a woman she
will make-if she doesn't initiate her
sister,"
81 couldn't let you g. Mr.. Haines,
without telling You goodhy and lettfng
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About Pitchforks

An Improvement in pitchforks
tuat will be appreciated by farmers
generally is the new shaped fork of
the Keen KutteT brand. q large
consignment OF which hab been re-
ceived by the Hawkins hardware
store. 1t is especially built for
handling alfalfa and no hay will
hang on the fork. 1t is a time
saver and a labor saver aud there
will undoubtedly be a big demand
for this having tool. Farmers are
invited to call at the Hawkins
store and inspect this new departure
in hay forks.
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a mOntn ago, out
| 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 u C b of a q
d e t, Mr..
Haines," said the
girl.
And your
What do you
think of it?" he
demanded. .
t b e girl 8
glance wavered.
Don't idealize
Inc too much, Ell
Their, Mr.. Haines.
| didn't think 1t
was much. Per
haps | don't un-
derstand business
any too we'll"
But you see
n o W." insisted
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Lifts 100000 Years Ago.

Scientists nave found in a cave
in Switzerland bones of men, who
lived 100 600 wears ago, when life
was in constant danger from wild
beasts, Today the danger, as
shown by a. w. Brown of Alex
ander. Me-, is largely from deadly
diseases. IF ii had not been for
DR.. Kings New Discovery, which
cured me, | could not have lived,''
he writes, suffering as l did from
a severe lung trouble ard stubborn
coughs. To cur sore lungs, colds,
obstinate coughs. and prevent
Pneumonia, its the best medi,ine
on earth. SOC and SI,00. Guar
anteed by B. B. Davis Trial bottle
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tbougbt1uIy.
What a stunning siri b Is i've
seemed 10 overlook her. with the rush
Of eveDfs-and Carolina be mrrLnur-
ed softly. We eve weTe sgeh yey
great friends, yet she believes in nee
What q beauty she izr'
A messenger boy broke In 90 lis
musings with a letter for senator
Langdon marked Important"
Guess I'm secretary enough YET 70
answer this" be tboagbt, tearing It
open
Great heavens be exclaimed az he
read it. Heres the chance 10 get 20
the bottom Of this A~Itsccola PROPOSE
ton. Its from Peabody
Haines read the following:
Dear Senator Langdon-I am going 70
Philadelphia on.gh Urgent call from a
company for which ] am counsel 50 /
probably wont be able to confer 11tl yoD
regarding the committees choice for the
naval base. But / know you are for Alta
eooia and frusI 10 yog 10 do all you can
for that sitc- / Of cogFs< consider TIE
matter definitely settled
This situation viii enable Langdon
TO bIun Peabody and draw out Of him
all the inside Of the AItaeooIa business
ought TO anyway. Guess some Gulf
City talk will smoke him ont
Haines rushed out and across the
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him this note. IN have to come bat1
while he's away TO clear up some
things. Goodby."
Haines bowed and hurried from the
through n side doorway just as
Senator Langdon came In through the
main entrance.
Bud, Bud" he called, but the sec
rotary did not halt.
Carolina Langdon stood with Haines'
note In her hand. wondering al what
she had done. She regretted having
become entangled In the wars of men
in Washington. She saw that the
mans game was played TOO strongly.
too furiously fast. for most women TO
enter, yet she rejoiced that the coveted
fortune had not been lost She was
sorry that her means of saving it had
not been less questionable. She saw
that ambition and honesty, ambition
and truth, with difficulty follow the
same path.
Senator Laugdon's face was unusual
ly grave as he came to greet Carolina.
Lines showed in his face that the
daughter had never noticed before.
She saw Norton and Randolph, who
had followed him, exchange significant
elances-jubilant glances and won
dered what new development they had
unanswered
Hes gone without a word" the IN
ator sighed. well, perhaps that's
best"
HE left a note for you" said the
girl. handing him the letter which
Haines had given her.
Langdon opened IT and read:
1 am giving up the job. You can under
stand why. The least said about it be-
tween US the better. l am sorry. That's
all. BUD HAINES.
Slowly he read the letter a second
time.
And he was making the best kind
of a secretary, l thought"
Divining that something against
Haines had been told her father, Caro-
lima glanced at Norton.
Il told your father how we caught
Mr.. Haines,' he spoke as an answer
to her.
The girl was startled. She had not
thought that things would go this far.
81 told him how Haines wanted to
get in some land speculation scheme
with Altacoola. how we tricked him
and caught him with the goods when
he made the proposition to me and
how we forced him to confess"
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You told father thata" gasped Caro-

"You told father thatT' gasped Caro-
lima.
Norton u.dded.
Il don't understand it." said Lang
don. To think that he was that
kindr'
Son Randolph now took his turn in
the case against the secretary.
we were both here, father. 1 heard
him-Carolina heard him." he said.
Didn't you. C%arolinaT'
Yes" said the girl weakly. II was
here" Then she turned abruptly. Il
nus 60" she said, must so right
away. Mrs. Holcomb is waiting for
me"
The senator turned to his desk bent
and discouraged.
81 suppose l should have taken a
secretary who was a southerner and a
gentleman. Well. Randolph, you'll
have to act now. Take this letter
The young man sat down and took
the following from the senator's dieta-
ton.
Mr.. Haines.
Sir-I quite understand YOU feelings
and the impossibility Of your continuing
in my employ, The least said about it
the better. l am sorry too.
WILLIAM H. LANGDoN.
You boys run away. I've got to
said the senator.
When the pair had gone the old man
the letter to him. and below his
SIGNATURE he added a postscript, Don't
there's some money coming to
you"
Walking across the room to leave,
he sighed:
HE was making the best kind of a
secretary"
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.It-L a. II couldn't let you 90"
but l wanted to say to you thatI don't
think one ought TO believe things
against n you've liked and trusted"
You think one ought not" said
Haines. so do l, but in this case
the proofs were very strong. What
are you going to do when people you
can't doubt pledge their wordY'
The girl tossed her head.
well, the only ones word I'd Ike
to take would be the person accused
1 know I'm only a girl. Mr.. Haines.
and I'm not crown up, but you've
made a mistake. Do try to clear
things up. Why don't you see father
and talk to him? Please do, Mr..
Haines."
Little realizing that the girl was
speaking in his own favor, for he
knew not the need for such speaking,
he believed her 10 be defending her
father. He grasped her hands i'm
pulslvely.
You have grown up very much
since you came 10 the capital. haven't
your" he said. And you are right
Miss Hope. l ought to have known
even when the facts were against him
that your father couldn't have been
really crooked. He can't be-"
Hope Langdon's face flushed indig-
nanty.
Father crooked? Who said sof
Who dared say that?" she exclaimed.
why, they told me he had sold out
IN the Altacoola bill. They said he
was trying TO make money on Alta
coOla. That's why I quit"
The fame of anger still was spread
on the girls face.
'aThey said THAR she exclaimed.
Then they lied They said you were
the crooked one. Why. father thinks
you sold put on Altacoola. They said
you were trying to make money on
that navy yard"
What, They said l was crookedy'
Haines fairly shouted. He rushed
the desk and caught the girl
by both hands
Il see itr' he cried. II see IT,
There's something Tn not just on to.
You thought 1t was 1: your father
thinks
-Of course" exclaimed Hope, auIre
as excited as be. Il couldn't believe
It. That's why l came back to get you
to explain. l wanted you TO disprove
the charge
Il should say l would" cried the
secretary.
Il knew it. l knew il, They couldn't
make me believe anything against you
[ knew you were all l thought you
Oh. Mr.. Haines, yrove you + that for
Then Hope G,orgia abruptly stop
ped. She had lost her head and in
he enthusiasm of the moment had re-
Tealed her real feelings something
The would never do presumably when
the grew more wise in the ways of
She suddenly thrust Haines' hands
rom her own and stood staring at
lin. wondering-wondering if he had
,uesSed. !,
Strangely enough. under the circum-
the girl was the first TO - :,
over and break the awkward silence.
Come TO our house tonight. Mr.. {
There's TO be a dinner and n s
Musicale. as you know. but that won't {
No matter who says no, l
you that you Shall SCI father.
here shall be an explanation"
Thank you. Miss Hope. You don't
eaiize all you've done for me-" said ,
'ud seriously, Its a wonderful 7
hing to find Il girl who believes in 4 :
IAN. You've taught me s lot Miss /,
Iope. Thank you. .
ight." she said as she turned and bur
ed away. !
Bud Haines stood looking after her
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AoA1NS
The girl looked up at him sorrow
fully.
Yes; l see at least that you and IA
ther can never work together now"
Haines nodded afirmatively.
Il suppose so. I'm thinking of that.
How am 1 to leave him? We've been
so close. I've been so fond of him. l
don't know how l could tell him."
In girlish. friendly fashion Carolina
rested her hand on his arm.
Won't you take my advice, Mr..
Haines? Go away without seeing him.
Just leave a note to say you have
gone. He will understand. 1t will be
easier for both that way-easier for
him. easier for you" She paused,
looking at him appealingly as she end
ed very softly, And easier for me, Mr..
Haines."
He looked at her thoughtfully.
Easier for your he said. Every
well. III do it that way"
The secretary stepped slowly to his
desk, sat down and started TO write
the note. Carolina watched him curi-
ously.
"What VIII you do" she asked, now
that you have given up this positionT'
"Oh, l can always go back to news
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Brigham Young

Will make the season as follows;
and Tuesdays at James
farm; Wednesday and
Thursday at James Kesgard's; Fri
and Saturdays at Ed Nahl-
Bert Basye. Mausger.
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nctcspG9,r tcork." she had enough
powe. t. win against him.
I'm going 10 ask you still another
favor she said.
Bud returned her look with a bitter
smile.
what is it,"
"You have learned about this-this
land matter and
"0h, yes! l can guess. You want
me to keep quiet about tito hush it
up" a shade of scorn in his tone.
II only asked this so that you would
not disgrace me-" she pleaded.
D~isiilusioned at last. robbed Of his
lifelong optimism. shorn OF his ideals,
even his love-for he began to despise
this beautiful. misguided woman
Haines sat broken in spirit. thinking
how quickly the brightness Of life
fades TO ~blackness.
very WELL" he said sadly. "I-sup-
IKS0se pon are innocent. I'll save YOU.
~ they're all-your father, too-crook-
I'd, why shouldn't l be crooked? All
right; l won't say anything"
Il only ask you not TO disgrace me-"
pleaded the girl. you will promise
that%'
Its n promise"
She sighed in relief.
"Father will be coming back soon."
she said. you won't want to see
him"
Haines rose.
NGLw@'t want to see him Give
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you know that.
no matter what
the others say, L
don't think there
has been any
thing wrong"
Before Haines
could reply the
young girl rush
ed on e~xcitedly
That's why /
came. know IA
Their and Caro-
lima won't like it
they won't
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Haines Timly as
he addressed the
envelope, and /
think that when
the boss Of the
senate hUrrfes
aroun d TO the
Langdon house
instead there viii
be o than 4
kind of music.
more than one
kind of food eat
~en-perhaps o
before the eve
ing is over"
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By THOMAS A. I

COPYRIGHT. 1909. BY THo1AsA WISE
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paper work." he
answered with
out looking up.
The term news
paper work gave
Carolina a shock.
She had forgot
ten that this man
had been a re-
porter. Here he
was turned loose
with the knowl-
of this
deal which she
knew would be
popular material
for newspapers
print. She
must gain still
point,
"
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Selling his hat.
Bud rushed 10
the door 10 look up q messenger.
Its all IN Lsngdon's hands now he
cried Here's where resign my posi-
ton as United States senator"
Continued next week
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CHAPTER XIV.

EFT me speak to Mr.. Haines
alone" said Carolina to Norton
and her brother.
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 1t now"
II am sorry, SO sorry this should
have occurred, Mr.. Haines," Carolina
said gently.
The secretary looked up slowly, his
face drawn. 1t was an effort for him
to speak
81 can't understand it." he said. 81
mightn't have thought so much Of this
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hall, to reappear literally hauling in a
s~tenographer by the serun Of the neck
Here. you. take this dictation-record
time. he cried:
Senator Eoratio Peabody. Louis Napoleon
Hotel.
You are going 10 Philadelphia tonight ]
know. leaving the report On the naval
base to ne / have Just come on various
aspects Of the situation which make ne
incline very favorebIy toward Gulf City
! am looking INTO the matter and Of
course, shall act according TO NY best
Judgment That is vha you viii want
me to do. I know Sincerely yours.
WILLIAM H LANGDON.
II don't think Senator Peabody VIII
70 pbfladaIpbfa tnnfrht auohai
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-27

Ma C. ]. Kali aDd son, JsT6he,
and Miss Lizzie Kern have returned
from Manhou and Colorado Springs,
Miss Florence Stafford, who has
been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Duda and family, returned 10
her home in Dodge City Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. G. Z. Wyman are
enjoying visit from Mrs. Wyman's
brother, John W. Payne and wife and
daughter, of New. York.
Mrs. David Himrod returned Sun.
day from Chicago and Kansas City,
where she has been in the interest of
the millinery department of the b.
linger store.
= Miss Betty Ray, of Wichita, who
have been a member of the Emley
house party, returned to her home
Sunday morning. Miss Gail Sutton,
of Lyons, another guest of Miss
Enjoys returned home Sunday night
by auto and also Miss Gertrude Eson,
of Kingman, has returned to her
home. Several parties have given in
honor of these young ladies.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-27

Miss Emily Neighbor, of Ness
City 10 here the gust of Mrs. Bert
Hawkins.
Mrs. A. E. Button is visiting her
son. Harry Button and family at
Rush Center.
Mayor Ora Dawson was at Fort
Riley the guest Of Geo. Stubs and
taking in the encampnent.
Mrs. W. R. Klinedenst lef. Satur.
day for Oklahoma City where she
will attend the wedding of niece.
Geo. Dunn, who is employed with
the Moses Mill and Elevator Co., is
suffering from a severe attack of
rheumatism. %
]. M. Wilcox left Wednesday
evening for Humanville, Mo-, to visit
his brother, C. W. Wilcox. He has
been here visiting his brother, l.. B,
Wilcox. ..
= Prot Strong and wife arrived here
Saturday from Ellis. Kas., for visit
with relatives and old friends. Mr..
Strong was formerly superintendent
OF the city schools here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franz Robl, Of the
st. Peter and Paul neighborhood,
we're thrown from their buggy in a
runaway Sunday morning which It.
suited in Franz being badly bruised
and his wife was bruised and her
arm broken in two or three places
Their injuries are quite serious OWL
ing to their advanced age.
Cranson Pratt and son, Vince, of
Oregon, are here to attend a family
70 union which will take place the
first of the month. Cranson left here
some twenty years ago with but very
little but has done we'll since he left
here aud is now the owner of a
general store and doing nicely. He
is a brother of Geo. Pratt, Of this city.
His sisters, Mrs. Seymore Fosberg,
Mrs. lnez Paxton, of Illinois, and
another sister formerly Miss May
Pratt are expected here soon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-27

stsse Of Kansas, County Of. Barton,
!. In the Probate Court in and for
Said County :. s.
IN the matter Of the Estate Of H. A.
Diffenbacher, Deceased:
Notice is hereby given that Let
terss Testamentary have been grant
ed to the undersigned, on the Last
Will and Testament Of H.. A. Diff
fenbacher, late of said County, de-
ceased, by the Honorable, the Pro-
bate Court Of the County and State
aforesaid, dated the % day of May,
A. D. 1909. Now, all persons hav-
ing claims against the said Estate,
are hereby notified that they must
present the same to the undersign-
ed for allowance within one year
from the date of said Letters, or
they may be preclnded from any
benefit Of such estate; and that if
such claims be not exhibited within
three years after the date of said
Letters, they shall. be forever bar
.red. y" ..
. HAIRY M. DIFFENBACHER,
Executor Of the last Will and Tesla
Asnt Of q. a. Difenbacher, de-
ceased. %
Dated at Great Bend, Barton Coun-
ty, Kansas, August Is, 1909.
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w. P. Cole left Saturday evening
for a visit with relatives in the east.
Bert Ward left Saturday for Den
yer, Seattle and Tacoma. He will
be gone about month.
The buffet luncheon given bv Miss
Lillian Brinkman, Louis Brinkman,
Kurt Zutavern and Louis Zutavern,
at the Brinkman home, Saturday
evening, was most enjoyable affair.
At seven O'Clock luncheon was served
consisting of meat loaf, sandwiches,
pickles, olives, ice cream, cake and
coffee. The crowd thea enjoyed a
hay rack ride about town and made
things lively for awhile.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-27

Yhe High. School in Great Bend
viii begin. September 8, and students
from the country viii need rooms
in the city Weshave Is ideal rooms
for students in ;".The Morrison" at
very reasonable rates, either furn.
or UNFINISHED. Students can board
themselves if desired. Call and en-
gage your room soon.
CLAUD ROGERS, Mgr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-23
SPANISH MINISTER
IN NEW YORK CITY
Marquis de VIlalobar May
Not Come to Capital Until
Next Week.

The new Spanish minister to Wash
ington, the Marquis de VulalObar, ar
rived IN New York on the Lusitania
this morning. The time of his coming
here and calling upon the President
has not been set, the legation officials
wishing TO consult him first.
Until just before time 70 present him
self here officially. IL is believed that
the new minister viii remain in New
York. where the office Of the legation
has been established for the summer in
the spanish consulate general
The new minister is WeH known in
this city. having served here five years
as principal attache Of the legation. He
was especially detailed 10 attend the
person Of the Duke de Varagua during
the visit the duke paid to this country
during the time OF the Worlds Fair at
Chicago, In 1893.
Since leaving Washington, the Mar
quis de VillalObar has attained great
distinction as a diplomat, for several
years being the minister resident OF
Spain in England He was In charge
Of the social functions attending the
marriage Of the King Of Spain, and was
one of the officials who conducted the
negotiations preceding the marriage.
He is a favOrite of the King Of Spain
and OF King Edward VII.
The new minister is unma rrfed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-23
BIG BUILDING FALLS,
MANY DIE IN RUINS
Forty Bodies and Number of
Wounded Taken From
the Wreckage.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 23-Forty
persons are known to have lost their
lives, and many more are buried in the
ruins Of five-stOry building, under
construction in the Rassyesshayast,
which collapsed today, burying a large
number OF workingmen and pedestrians
who we're passing.
Forty bodies have already been taken
out of the wreckage, and from the
grosns that can be heard coming from
the ruins 1t Is known that there are
many more buried. The number Of dead
will probably exceed the forty who have
already been taken out. A large num-
Der Of persons, some of them fatally
wounded, have been taken out by the
crews Of WOrktngmen now at work.
When the building collapsed there
were a large number Of builders at
work and they were all caught beneath
falling timbers and masonry. Persons
on the street below, too, were caught
and either crushed to death or badly
wounded
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-23
WEATHER IS NO BAR
TO AIRSHIP FLIGHT
WrightS Working on Ma
chine, Preparing for.
Trip Today.

The rain this afternoon and the un-
favorable conditions underfoot will have
no effect on the aeroplane trials pro-
vided the rain is not falling at the time
and the wind dies down late this after
noon.
The program this afternoon calls for
the trial Of the new airship with a pas
senger. and Lieut.. Frank P Lahm, of
the Signal Corps, has been selected as
the passenger.
The Wright brothers did not 20 10
Fort Myer until after luncheon this af-
ternoon, and during the morning, the
aeroplane shed was locked
Mechanician Taylor accompanied his
employers 10 the fort this afternoon,
and the three Of them went to work on
the machine. as soon as they got their
coats OF, making ready for the trial
today.
Both Oryille and Wilbur Wright ax-
pressed themselves are entirely salts
ned with the motor.