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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-08
RUNS INTO VESSEL
Steamer Rams a Big Hole
in the Freighter
Guiana.

NEW YORK. April THE Ward
line steamer Havana ran into the
freighter. Guiana. near the quaran-
tine station. on Staten Island this
morning. tearing large hole in the
cubana's side. The Guiana was towel
by tugs on the beach of Staten Island.
The Havana was not damaged
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

~ ''o 0'''~ the man.
The girl looked up at him sorrow
fully.
Eyes; see at least that you and ia
Their can never work together now"
Haines nodded afirmatively.
81 suppose so. I'm thinking Of that
How am I to leave him? We've been
so close. I've been so fond of him.
don't know how could tell him."
In girlish, friendly fashion Carolina
rested her hand on his arm.
wont you take my advice, Mr..
Haines? Go away without seeing him
Just leave note to say you have
gone. He win 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, I'll do it that way"
The secretary stepped slowly to his
desk, sat down and started to write
the note. Carolina watched him curl
ously.
"What will you do" she asked, NOW
that you have given up this position? ?"
"Oh, / can always go back to news
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
CHAPTER XVI.
A RESCUE IN THE NICK OF III

A RESCUE IN THE NICK OF TIME.
TATER in that never to be forgotten
day Bud Haines ventured back
to his desk In the committee
AA room, after first ascertaining
that Senator Langdon would not re-
turn. Some of the senator's papers
must be Strengthened out, and he want
ed personal documents Of his own
The secretary regretfully. sorrowful-
~ performed these final duties and
found himself stopping at various in
tervals to try to explain to himself how
he had been deceived in both the Lang
dons, father and daughter. He had to
give up both problems. To him nei-
Their was explainable. 1--WE known
enough senators to know that I'd never
meet an honest one," he muttered
s'But as to women-well. there's too
much carefully selected wisdom In
their innocence to suit me-"
This cynic. new born from the shell
of the chronic idealist that was, sud-
denly was disturbed in his 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 a
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, 'sWhat a woman she
will make-if she doesn't initiate her
sister,"
II couldn't let you go. Mr.. Haines,
without telling YOU goodhY and letting
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

think it's nice ''''''' 'e0 so' w.
but wanted to say to you that don't
think one ought to believe things
against one you've liked and trusted .
You think one ought not" said
Haines. $50 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 word?'
The girl tossed her head.
"Well, the only ones word I'd like
to take would be the person accused
know I'm only girl. Mr.. Haines,
and I'm not grown 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 to be defending her
father. He grasped her hands i'm
pulsively.
you have grown up very much
since you came to the capital, haven't
you" he said. "And you are right,
Miss Hope. i 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-
nantly.
"Father crooked? Who said so?
Who dared say that?" she exclaimed
"Why, they told me he had sold out
on the Altacoola bill. They said he
was trying to make money on Alta
coola. That's why / quit"
The fame of anger still was spread
on the girls face.
'sThey said thatr' she exclaimed
'sThen they lied. They said you were
the crooked one. Why, father thinks
you sold out on Altacoola. They said
you were trying to make money on
that navy yard"
'What! They said was crooked"
Haines fairly shouted. He rushed
around the desk and caught the girl
by both hands.
81 see itr' he cried. 81 see it!
There's something I'm not just on to.
You thought it was L; your father
thinks
.Of course" exclaimed Hope, quite
as excited as he. II couldn't believe
it. That's why came back to get you
to explain. I wanted you to disprove
the charge"
81 should say would" cried the
secretary.
ST knew it, knew it! They couldn't
make me believe anything against you.
knew you were all thought you.
oh, Mr.. Haines, prove you are that for
my
Then Hope Georgia abruptly stop
ped She had lost her head and in
the enthusiasm Of the moment had re-
yealed her real feelings - netting
she would never do presun~>.siy when
she grew more wise in the ways of
women.
rr< ha Nnnf;nued1
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
A Gentleman
From Mississippi
By THOMAS A. SyISE
Noyeized Play Frederick r. ToOmbs
COPYRIGHT. THOMAS A. WISE
is this straight talk?" exclail

Norton.
"Take it or leave it, retorted Bud.
The Mississippian leaned with his
hands on the desk.
swell, Haines, If you're like the
rest and are really interested in Alta
coola, don't know that you'd have to
go very far to talk
"You know something of A1tacoola
lands, then, Norton?" said Robert,
tingling with suppressed excitement.
He felt that he was getting close to
real facts in colossal deal"
Norton was sure of his man now
swell. am in touch with some peo-
pie who've got lands and options on
more. I might fix it for you to come
in" he whispered.
Haines shook his head.
you know l haven't much money,
Norton. All l could put in would be
my influence. Who are these people
Are they cheap little local folks or are
they real people here who have some
power and can do something that is
worth while"
do l look like I'd fool with cheap
skates, Haines? They're the real peo-
pie | think, Haines, that either SEN
ator Stevens or Senator Peabody would
advise you that you are safe"
"Ah! Then Stevens and Peabody
are the ones They'll make it Alta
coola. then sell to the government at
big advance and move to Easy
street."
That's right" agreed Norton.
Bud Haines Strengthened abruptly.
The expression on his face gave Nor
ton sudden chill-made him tremble.
"Now I've got you" cried the secre-
tary. you've given yourself dead
away. I've known all along you're a
id thief. Norton. and you've just
proved it to me yourself"
'sWhat do you mean?" Norton was
clinching his fist Words like that
mean fight to a southernerY'
81 mean that before Senator Lang
don goes one step further in this mat
ter he shall know that his colleagues
and you are thieves, Mr.. Norton, try
ing to use him for cats paw to steal
for them from the government. sus-
pected something this morning when
Gulf City tried to bride me and Wis
itor from there gave me what turns
out to be a pretty good tip"
$50 that was your dirty trick" ex
claimed the congressman as he re.
gained his composure.
sSet make believe thief to catch a
real one" laughed the secretary
every good trick, Think
''I'll make you pay for that!'' cried
Norton, shaking his fist.
"All right. Send in your bill any old
time," laughed Haines. 'The sooner
the better Meantime I'm going to talk
to Langdon."
He had started for the door when
Carolina Langdon re-entered, followed
by her brother Randolph.
"Wait a minute" said Norton, with
unexpected quietness. II wouldn't do
what you're about to do, Mr.. Haines."
"Of course you wouldn't" sneered
Haines.
81 mean that you will be making a
mistake, Haines, to tell the senator
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
The Truce Of God.

In 1882 the bishop of Aquitaine de-
clared that he had been made the re-
cipient Of message from God order
ing men to cease from fighting. From
this resulted the struce of God" The
first arrangement lasted for seven
years, but 1t was resolved that such
peace should always prevail during the
great festivals of the church and from
every Thursday evening to Monday
morning. The regulation was speedily
extended over Christendom, confirmed
by several popes and enforced by ex-
communication New York American.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
CHAPTER XIV.
CAROLINA LANGDoN's ADVICE.

"Y EFT me speak to Mr. Haines
alone" said Carolina to Norton
and her brother.
- Norton turned 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 it now"
81 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. Il
mightn't have thought so much Of this
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

you know that,
no matter what
the others say, I
don't think there
has been any
thing wrong"
Before Haines
could reply the
young girl rush
ed on excitedly.
That's why l
came. | know ia
Their and Caro-
lima won't like it
they won't
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Albert Ladner, administrator c. T. A.,
of the estate of Catherine Ladner, deceased
by direction of the, Surrogate of of the
to the creditors of the said Catherine Lad
ner, deceased, to bring in their debts,
claims and demands against the estate of
the said deeedent, under oath or affirma-
ton, within nine months from this date.
or they will be forever barred of any
action therefor against the administrator
c. I. A.
ALBERT NLADNER,
Administrator C.. T. A.
Dated February Sth. 1909.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

tate of Albert NJ. Turner, deceased, BY d.
rection of the Surrogate of the County of
Gloucester hereby gives notice to the
creditors of the said Albert M. Turner,
and demands against the estate of the
said decedent, under oath or affirmation,
within nine months from this date, or
they will be forever barred of any action
therefor against the said Administrative.
SINA A. KING,
Dated Feb. 24th, 1909. Admrx
Francis B. Davis, Proctor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

J y
the deal" 81 have tried to
explain to him how it will needlessly
embarrass the senator and spoil his
own future. He won't believe me. He
won't believe your brother. Perhaps
you can make it clear"
At last Carolina nerved herself to
speak.
You had better not go to my ia
Their, Mr. Haines. 1t will do no good.
He-is-in-the deal! You must be-
ieve me when / tell you so"
The girl took her eyes from the sec
rotary. He was plainly suffering.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
NOTICE TO CREDIroRs.

Annie B. Thomas, Administrative of the
estate of Albert q. B. Harker deceased,
by direction of the Surrogate of the Coun-
ty of Gloucester, hereby. gives notice to
Harker. deceased, to bring in their debts,
claims and demands against the estate of
the said decedent, under oath or affirma-
ton, within nine months from this date,
or they will be forever barred of any
action therefor against the said admins
tratrix. ANNIE B. THOMAS,
Dated March LIST, 1909 Admrx.
Austin Ell. Swackhamer, Proctor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.

Notice Is hereby given that the account.
of Emma Smith and Lavinia p Fowler,
Executives of the estate of Mary r. Briant
deceased, will be audited by the Surrogate,
and reported for settlement to the Or
phans' Court of the County of Gloucester.
on Friday March 10Th, 1909.
EMMA SMITH,
LAVINIA p. FOWLER,
Dated surrogate's office, Feb. II. 1909
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
Dated Feb. 18th. 1909.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Charles II. Fisler executor of the estate.
of Lorenzo Fisher, deceased, by direction
of the Surrogate of the County of Glouces-
ter, hereby gives notice to the creditors of
the said Lorenzo Fisher, deceased to bring
in their debts, claims and demands against
the estate of the said decedent, under cath
or affirmation, within nine months from
this date, or they win be forever barred
of any action therefor against the said
executor.
CHARLES H. FISHER,
Executor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
q" q shade of scorn "a his tone.

up," a shade Of scorn IN his tone.
II only asked this SO that you would
not disgrace me- she pleaded.
Disillusioned 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 WE'LL" he said sadly. Il sup
pose you are innocent. I'll save you.
If they're alI-your father, too-crook-
ed, why shouldn't | be crooked? All
right; ! won't say anything"
Il only ask you not to disgrace me-"
pleaded the girl. you will promise
thatY'
"It's promise"
She sighed in relief.
"Father will be coming back soon. y
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

10 you.
she said 'You won't want to see
him.
Haines rose.
mo, won't want to see him. Give
him this note. I'll have to come back
while he's away to clear up some
things. Goodby."
Haines bowed and hurried from the
room through a 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 at 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 Langdon's face was unusual
~ 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
glances-jubilant glances and won
dered what new development they had
Unanswered.
"He's gone without word the SEN
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:
am giving up the job. You can under
stand why. The least said about it be-
tween US the better. I am sorry That's
all BUD HAINES
Slowly he read the letter a second
time
"And he was making the best kind
Of secretary, thought"
Divining that something against
Haines had been told her father, Caro-
lima glanced at Norton.
81 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"
"You told father thatY gasped Caro-
lima.
Norton nodded.
81 don't understand it." said Lang
don. ITO think that he was that
kindr'
Son Randolph now took his turn in
the case against the secretary.
1--WE were both here, father. heard
him-C Carolina heard him." he said.
Didn't you, Carolina?"
eyes," said the girl weakly. II was
here" Then she turned abruptly. Il
must CO." she said, must go right
away. Mrs. Holcomb is waiting for
me-"
The senator turned to his desk bent
and discouraged.
81 suppose / 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 dicta-
ton:
Mr.. Haines.
Sir-I quite understand your feelings
and the impossibility Of your continuing
IN my employ. The least said about It
the better. am sorry too.
WILLIAM II. LANGDON.
"You boys run away. I've got to
think" said the senator.
| When the pair had gone the old man
drew the letter to him, and below his
signature be added postscript. Don't
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the account.
Of Francis A. Campbell, administrator of
will be audited by the Surrogate and re-
ported for settlement to the Orphans
Court of the County of Gloucester, on.
Friday, March 20, 1909
FRANCIS A. CAMPBELL,
Administrator
Dated surrogate's Office, Feb. Il, 1903.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
NOTICE TO CREDIroRs.

estate of Charles L. Cox, deceased, by
direction of the Surrogate of the County
of Gloucester. hereby gives notice to the
creditors of the said Charles l.. Cox, de-
and demands against the estate of the.
said decedent, under oath or affirmation,
within nine months from this date, or
they will be forever barred of any action
therefor against the said administrator
BENJAMIN G. PAUL,
Dated Feb. 18th, 1909.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
NOTICE or sErrLEMENr.

Notice is hereby given that the account
estate Of Harry Ii. Hurff, deceased, will
be audited by the Surrogate and reported
for settlement to the Orphans Court of
the County of Gloucester, on Thursday,
JOHN E. TRUITT,
Administrator
Dated Surrogate's office 1870
Ernest Redfeld, Proctor
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

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-
edge of this
IDEAL, /" which she
knew would be
popular material
for newspapers
to print. She
must gain still
another point,
I'll - L
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
"rll make you pay for thatl''

aroused at the thought of losing his
money. $50 you're playing the game
like all the restg'
"Why shouldn't IT" shrugged the sec
rotary. 81 guess perhaps I'm little
sore because the Altacoola people
haven't even paid me the compliment
Of thinking / had any influence, so
they can't expect me to work for them.
The Gulf City people have. AS things
stand, Gulf City looks pretty good to
rnasy
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
NOTICE OF sETTLEMENr,.

Notice is hereby given that the account
Of Isaac $. Stratton, executor Of the es-
audited BY the Surrogate and reported FOR
settlement to the Orphans Court of the
County Of Gloucester, on Friday, March,
ISAAC S. sTRATToN,
Executor
Dated surrogate's Office. Feb. II, 1909.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

forget there's some money coming to
you.
Walking across the room to leave,
he sighed:
"He was making the best kind Of a
secretary"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

what you have learned" rejoined the
southerner, struggling to keep calm at
this critical moment when all was at
stake. He realized, further, that now
was the time to put Haines out of the
way-if that were possible. "a mis-
take, Mr.. Haines," he continued, "be-
cause, you see, you don't know as much
as you think. / wouldn't talk to Lang
don If l were you. 1t will only en-
barrass him and do no good, because
Langdon's money is in this scheme.
too, and Langdon's in the same boat
with the rest of US"
Haines stopped short at this astound-
ing charge against his chief.
Morton, you lie! I'll believe it of
Langdon when he tells me so; not 9th
erwise."
Norton turned to Randolph.
Perhaps you'll believe Mr.. Lang
don's son, Mr.. Haines ~
Randolph Langdon stepped forward.
Its true, Haines,' he said; ''my IA
theirs money is in Altacoola lands"
Haines looked him up and down, with
a sneer.
Your money may be-" he said. 81
don't think you're bit too COOS for it,
but your father is a different kind
Carolina Langdon stood at the back
of the room, nervously awaiting the
moment when, she knew, she would
be forced into the unpleasant discus
sion.
reckon you can't refuse to believe
Miss Langdon," drawled Norton, with
aggravated elaboration.
"Of course" stammered Haines, sid
believe it il Miss Langdon says it's
So
The congressman turned toward
Carolina as he spoke and fixed on her
a tense look which spelled as plainly
as though spoken, Its all In your
hands, my fortune yours"
She slowly drew across the room.
Haines could hardly conceal the tur-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

discovered t d q [
there is a certain
perfectly legiti-
mate venture in
Altacoola lands
being carried on
through certain
influential people
we know and by
me. The blood of
the young re-
former is boiling.
He is goi n g
straight to your
father with the
facts.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11
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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

cV0Ie 20 UttcE 70 dHA SHe Ieit tIldt
neacspdptTaoork." she had enough
power to win against him.
I'm going to ask you still another
favor" she said.
Bud returned her look with bitter
smile.
what Is It'll"
You have learned about this--tbis
land matter and"
"Oh, yesI can guess You want
me to keep quiet about tito hush il
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

a month ago, but
/ 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
NJ u c b of a n
id e a Ii s t, Mr..
Haines,' = said the
girl.
A nd you :?
What do 70 u
think of it?" he
demanded.
T b e girl 8
glance wavered.
Don't idealize
me too much, Ell
Their, Mr.. Haines.
I didn't think it
was much. Per-
haps l don't I'M
derstand business
any too we'll"
But you see
n o WI" insisted
-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

MOL Of his mald. The world seemed
suddenly snatched from around him
leaving her figure alone before him.
Would she affirm what Norton and
Randolph had said? He must believe
her. But surely it was impossible that
She
Carolina played for lime. She feared
the making of false move.
Il don't understand" she said in
quiringly to Norton.
He calmly began an elaborate expla-
nation.
miss Langdon. this secretary has
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

MONEY WANTED
FROM 50, 900 to S5.o0e on first real estate mora
gage Address Box Il, Pitman. N j. 9lo-Os-tf.
Bib.'s Jumbo cigars are better than ever.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-03-11

COUIuH tCt you 81, MI. IIdIIcS,
without telling you goodby and letting