Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-07
CHAPTER V.

THE BOSS OF TIE SENATE INsPEcrs
 NEW MEMBER.
 A N actor playing the role of a high N type of southern planter would "A score a decided success by pic turing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International hotel. A wide brim- med black hat thrust back on his head, long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went. he was good to look on, an inspiration. particularly in Washington.
 Following the senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage. Both beautiful girls, they caused a sensation all of their own. Carolina. different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth. a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of southern women. Hope Geor- gia, more girlish and vivacious blond. was the especial pet of her father ard usually succeeded In doing with hltn what she chose
 A real senator and two such young women handsomely gowned seemed to take the old hotel back a score of years-back to the times when such sights were of daily occurrence. The ancient greatness of the now dingy International lived again.
 "How are you. senator? Glad to welcome you, sir," was the clerks greeting.
 The genial senator held out his hand Everybody was his friend.
 "Glad to meet you, sir; glad to meet you" he exclaimed. Must make you acquainted with my daughters. This is Miss Carolina Langdon. this Miss Hope Georgia Langdon."
 The two girls. with their fathers idea of courtesy. shook hands with the clerk who was not at Hl taken aback by the unexpected honor.
 Hope Georgia was thoroughly de lighted wita everything. but Carolina looked at. the worn and faded walls and furnishings with evident distaste.
 ''Oh. this Is Washington" murmured Hope Georgia ecstatically, clasping her hands and gazing at vista of arti- fcioI t,olrno fr nnrriJnr
 "Ah. this Is Washington" sighed the new senator contentedly as he gazed across hall at the biggest and most gorgeous cigar stand he had ever seen or ever hoped to see-the only new thing added to the hotel since Grant was president
 Truly magnificent establishment you have here. sir; magnificentr' he ex- claimed as an imitation marble col umn came within his purview 'I re- member my friend Senator Moseley speaking to me of 1t thirty years ago. Are our rooms ready?"
 The clerk. hugely pleased, hastened to assure him that everything was in first class order. waiting.
 "You better go up, girls. while I look around bit and sort of get the hang of things"
 "Yes. think we had better look around bit, too. before we decide. father" said Carolina Automatically.
 Her father patted her affectionately on the arm
 Now. don't you worry. Carolina. ! see you think this place too expensive from it's looks--too good for us. But I tell you the best, even this, isn't too good for you girls and your dad. Run away. and I'll come up and see you soon." The new senator leaned his elbow on the desk. surveying the place.
 ''I understand this is fayorite haunt for the big men of Washington" he said.
 The clerk eagerly agreed.
 "Yes. indeed. senator: we have them all. Senator Peabody and Senator
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