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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04
Young Langdon was visibIy i'm

Young Langdon was visibly i'm
pressed.
you've always treated me right,
Charlie; you've been for me, know
But suppose the government doesn't Sc
lect Altacoola. Gulf City's in the run
ming"
Norton laughed sarcastically.
"Gulf City is big bunch of mud
fats. Besides, I'll tell you something
else. Just between us. remember" He
waited for the boys eager nod before
he went on. "The big men are behind
Altacoola. Standard Steel wants AL
tacoola, and what Standard Steel wants
from congress you can bet your bottom
dollar Standard Steel gets. They know
their business at No. 10 Broadway.
Now, then, are you satisfied"
Randolph was more than satisfied.
Already he felt himself rich, and hon
estly rich, too, for Norton had con-
WINGED him that there was no reason
why he should not use the $4,000 of
his fathers, when it had to lie in the
bank anyhow all winter, and he would
have it back in time to use on the
plantation in the spring when it was
needed How proud of him his father
would be when he showed him a clear
profit Of 100000!
s'I'll go get the drafts at once. Char
lie, and I'm mighty much obliged to
you" he said. with gratitude In his
voice.
Norton's smile was one of deep salts.
faction
"That's all right, Randolph. You
know I want to do anything can fol
you"
Randolph was starting for his room
when Haines and Cullen turned sharp
ly around the corner of the hotel desk
Again Bud and the young southernel
accidentally collided.
"Where are you going? Can't you
look out?' blurted Langdon.
Haines grinned.
Guess it's your fault this time"
sOh, it is, is it?'' irritably replied
Randolph. who as the 'young marse'
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04
TO CRKDTToRs

William Q. Flitcraft executor OF the estate Of
Mary w. Comfy, deceased by direction Of the
gives notice to the creditors of the said Mary W.
Comfy, deceased, to bring in their debts, claims
and demands against the estate Of the said de-
cedent, under oath or affirmation, within nine
months from this date. or they win be forever
barred Of any action therefor against the said
executor. WILLIAM z. FLITCRAFT
Dated Dec. 1st 1908. Executor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04

Austin H. Swackhamer, executor of the
estate Of Hannah A. Wood, deceased. by
direction Of the Surrogate OF the County
OF Gloucester, hereby gives notice to the cred
bring in their debts claims and demands againse
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 gainst the said executor.
AUSTIN 81. SWACKHAMER,
Dated Nov. 23rd, 1908. Executor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04

had been accus-
toned to consid
cradle Difference
on the plantation.
We'll, take that, !"
he angrily cried,
aiming a savage
swing at Haines
The reporters
athletic training
proved of ready
service. Dodging
under the clinch-
ed fist, he turned
dexterously, seiz-
ed young Lang
don's outstretch-
ed wrist and bent
t b e arm down
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04

swell, can't you see been down here
aollat you're doiasgT with him few
times. There young Langdon is now
Haines turned quickly, just In time
to bump into tall, slender young
man, who was walking unevenly in
the direction of the cafe.
"Well, can't you see what you're do
ingT muttered the tall young man
thickly.
Haines smiled The chap who has
played halfback four years on his col
lege eleven and held the boxing cham
pionship in his class is apt to be good
natured. He does not have to take Of
Tense easily. Besides, Randolph Lang
don was plainly under the influence of
whisky. So Haines smiled pleasantly
at the taller young man.
BEG your pardon-my fault" Haines
said.
"Well, don't let it occur again. num-
bled Langdon as he strolled with un-
even dignity toward the door. Bud
Haines laughed.
Il guess young Langdon is going to
be one Of the boys. isn't hep
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04
NoTICE TO CREDITORs

Joseph D. Murray administrator of the estate
of Thomas D. Ireland deceased, by direction Of
the Surrogate OF the County of Gloucester, here
by gives notice to the creditors OF the said
Thomas g. Ireland, deceased, TO bring in their
debts, claims 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.
JOSEPH D. MURRAY,
Administrator.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04

Charles II. Fisher, executor of the estate
of Lorenzo Fisher, deceased, by direction
OF the Surrogate of the County of Glouces.
the said Lorenzo Fisler, deceased, to bring
in their debts, claims and demands against
the estate of the said decedeut, under oath
or affirmation, within nine months from
this date, or they win be forever barred
of any action therefor against the said
executor.
CHARLES II. FISHER,
Executor
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04

and you'll clean up hundred thou
sand at the least. Isn't it simple?
Thege are a thousand people with
money who would just love to have
this chance. And I'm giving it to you
because Of our friendship. ! want to
do you good turn. I've got my money
in, there"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04

the register with
a thud.
Eve could have
them every day
If we wanted
them. This fell
low, though, Wen
have all winter, !
guess. His sons
here now. Been
breaking all rec
ords for drink
ing. Congress
man Norton of
Mississippi has
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04

Lie Sdlu.
Bud Haines opened his eyes wide
"By Jove. Langdon stock is going up
when the chairman Of the naval com
mittee drops in to welcome him."
"You see. Langdon went in on q
naval base platform" explained Ste
vens. "Our section of the south is
red hot in favor of the government
spending it's naval base appropriation
right there"
Certainly" interrupted Haines.
'but''-
"And, there being vacancy on the
committee on naval affairs" continued
Stevens, whose dignity was offended
by the reporters. interruption, ''the
friends of Senator Langdon are work
ing to have him appointed on that
committee, because he comes from the
state where the naval base will be
located and will, like myself, be more
familiar with the availability of the
various sites suggested than a man
from another state"
Haines nodded.
Eyes. of course. What towns going
to get it, SENATOR"
Senator Stevens paused judiciously.
"Well," he said, "Altacoola and Gulf
City are the chief candidates. | sup
pose you had better talk to LanEdon
about it."
The reporter smiled.
That's just what / came for, SEN
ator, but have to go up to the war
department now. When Senator Lang
don comes will you be kind enough to
tell him | want to interview him?,
Stevens bowed cordially.
t'Indeed shall I'll tell him he's in
luck to have the smartest young man
in Washington on the job"
ssAll right. laughed Bud, tonly don't
make it SO strong that he won't recog-
nize me when he sees me. Good
day" And he hurried away to keep a
belated appointment.
Clever boy" said Stevens as the
newspaper man disappeared.
The boss of the senate agreed.
Eyes, only I'm not sure it's a good
thing for newspaper man to be too
clever. Spells his usefulness. Makes
him ask too many COMPOUNDED ques-
TONS"
Stevens acauiesced, for it would
never do to disagree with the boss.
tits very kind of you, senator" he
began, changing the subject, ito come
with me to welcome the new senator
from my state, my old friend and col
league"
An inscrutable smile-a smile, yet a
cold one-accompanied Peabody's an
swer.
81 have always found, Stevens" he
said, ''that little attention like this
to new man is never wasted, and 1
make it a rule not to overlook oppor-
tunities."
Again the senior senator from Mis-
sissippi acquiesced, and he laughed
heartily at Peabody's keen insight into
human nature.
II think you'll like Langdon," Ste
vens remarked after pause, 'and you'll
find him easy to deal with. Just put
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04
CHAPTER III.
HOW TO PLEASE A SENATOR.


"HE International hotel in Wash
ington was all hustle and hustle.
Was it not preparing for it's
4 first senator since 1885? No
less parsonage than the Hon. Will
liam H. Langdon of Mississippi, said
to be warm personal friend of Sen
ator Stevens, one of the leading MEM
bers of his party at the capital, had
engaged a suit of rooms for himself
and two daughters.
"Ain't it the limitr' remarked the
chief clerk to Bud Haines, correspond
ent of the New York Star. 'The SEN
ator wrote US that he was coming here
because his old friend, the late Sen
ator Moseley, said back in rs that this
was the best hotel in Washington and
where all the prominent men ought to
stay"
Haines, the ablest political reporter
in Washington, had come to the Inter
national to interview the new senator,
to describe for his paper what kind of
a citizen Langdon was. He glanced
around at the dingy woodwork, the
worn cushions, the nicked and uneven
tiles of the hotel lobby, and smiled at
the clerk. "Wen, if this is the new
senator's idea of princely luxury he
will fit right into the senatorial atmos-
phere." Both laughed derisively. by
the way" added Haines, Il suppose
you'll raise your rates now that you've
got senator here"
The clerk brought his fist down on
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04
The Imperia Kitchen Elevate
What it Is.

Mf- 1t is good, strong.
sNEAn roomy cupboard, de-
- signed TO hold every
thing for the table,
bread. pies, cakes, jel
lies, puddings, milk,
pviaal suols lIn1o,I butter, eggs, left over
- from a meal, lard, po-
! : !! :: :
satoes, etc., etc., and TO
- bring them from the
cellar and take them
~ back again just when
l9#EE lever you want them
H6eslE without you going af-
ser them.
1t does it quickly
and accurately without
a complaint.
kY1~IIWgNzzzZM 1t saves all the tire
u TIL ----A some labor going up
and down cellar steps, Or travel back and
forth TO get things together for meal.
Ii keeps everythip together in one safe
place, clean and well ventilated in your
cellar.
Altogether it saves much of your time
and energy and keeps your temper sweet
1t is adapted and highly recommended
for basement kitchen to carry the prepar-
ed meals to the dining room above and
bring the dishes back again.
They are also adapted for public places
where refreshments are served for restaur-
ants hotels and stores.
Made in three sizes, S25, $50 and $35.
Special sizes made to order. Write for full
description to
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04

|
tunities."
Again the senior senator from Mis-
| sissippi acquiesced, and he laughed
heartily at Peabody's keen insight into
human nature.
81 think you'll like Langdon," Ste
vens remarked after pause, "and you'll
| find him easy to deal with. Just put
| up any measure
:: : : :: !: :: !: !; ! Is
| for the benefit of -
| the south and EeJ la
| Langdon will go HE U
| the limit on it. jxtIW sNlSN%EN
Even a Repub- lam VN@1
| lie a majority Mv-~I iSA
| doesn't mind M <,T|T
| little Democratic g&ENENui w
support, you ~ III w
know. l think W !
| he's just the man 49,
| you can use in nMKNYgAGN 0SSSsSEsEizs Il
this gulf naval
base BILL"
ssYou can swing m
him?'' asked Pea 49, III
body sharply.
Stevens drew "Then you guarantee
closer to Pea nsn1s s''oppe" ~e
body. '''
81 elected him, and he knows it,"
he chuckled.
The boss nodded.
"And it's likely that a man like
Langdon, new to politics-a simple
gentleman of the old school, as you de-
scribe him-might have considerable
influence on opinion throughout the
country"
Langdon's colleague grasped the arm
of the senatorial dictator
"He's just the man we want, sena-
tor. He's one of those old fellows you
just have to believe when he talks.
He'll do what I suggest, and he can
make the public believe what we
think"
"Then you guarantee himT snapped
the boss.
"Unreservedly, senator"
"All right" said Peabody. "He goes
on the naval committee. That ought
to be enough honor for man who
year ago was growing cotton on an
old plantation miles away from civil
zation."
s.We have control now Of all the land
about Altacoola that can be used,' said
Stevens. ST have had Norton, the con
gresham from Langdon's district
working on 1t. There isn't a foot of
land there which we do not now con
troll under options, and" he added,
with a chuckle, ''the options were dirt
cheap"
Peabody grunted approvingly.
''There won't be any New York for
tune in it, but it ought to be pretty
tidy Bit" he said 'Now, If we could
only get Langdon interested, directly
or indirectly, in financial way, that
would clineh everything"
The senior senator from Mississippi
shook his head.
cts too risky. He's old fashioned,
you know-has about as much idea
about practical politics as-well, as we
have Of the Golden Rule. Fact Is. he
rather lives by that Anticipated stand
ard. That's where we get him. he
owes everything to me, you see, so
naturally he'll do anything want him
to. By the way, there's Norton now.
Perhaps he can tell US something"
"Call him over" said Peabody.
Norton had been strolling about the
lobby, hoping to be noticed The
Same had lured the moth. and It liked
TO be Continuedl
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-02-04
By THOMAS A. 6Ul

yNoveIised From the Play by Frederick
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
notice of PubIicaflon.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Count
ty--ss:
In the Circuit Court. To the Janu-
airy Term, 1910. In Chancery. Bill to
Quiet Title.
Harriet Payne. complainant VS.. John
Coleman: the unknown heirs or devil
sees of John Coleman. deceased; David
Sullivan; the unknown heirs or deYisees
OF David Sulliva&, deceased; w V.
Schiraith, and tho unknown heirs or
devisees of w. "" Schiraith, deceased,
defendants.
Afidavft that the names of the heirs
or devisees of above named John Cole
man. David Sullivan and w. V. Schiraith
are unknown, and that the Said deIend-
ants John Coleman, David Sullivan and
W. v Schiraith. on due inquiry, can not
be found, having been filed In the clerk 3
Office of the circuit court of said county.
notice is therefore hereby given to the
said unknown heirs and deVlSeeS OF
said deceased persons, and to said de-
PENDANTS who, on due inquiry can not
be found. that the complainant filed her
bill of com plant in said court on the
chancery side thereof, on the 4th day or
December, 1909, and that thereupon a
summons issued out of said court
wherein said suit is now pending, re-
turnable on the first Monday IN Lne
month of January next, as is by law
required. II,
PENDANTS above named, john core
sees of John Coleman, deceased.
David Sullivan. the unknown heirs or
deviseeS of David SuHlNaIl' ueCStSesu, w.
V. Schiraith, and the unknown heirs or
devisees of w V. Schiraith, deceased,
shall personally be and appear before
said circuit court. on the first day of
the next term thereof. to be holden at
Rock Island, in and for the said coun-
tv on the first Monday In January next,
and plead, answer or demur to the said
bill of complaint, the
same and the matters and Things there-
I'm charged and stated will be taken as
confessed, and a decree entered against
you according to the prayer of said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, Dec. 4, 1909.
Marion E. Sweeney, complainants
solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
LEGAL.
Notice of Publication.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Count
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court. To the Janu-
airy Term, 1910. In Chancery. Bill to
Quiet Title.
Anna Gulck. Julia NJ. SchIotfeIdt and
Minnie s Schlotfeldt, complainants, vs..
the unknown heirs or devisees of Levi
Wells. deceased; the unknown heirs or
devisees of Huntington Wells, deceas-
ed; the unknown heirs or devisees Of
Joel Wells, Jr., deceased; the unknown
helrs or deNlsees or Jonah II. case, de-
ceased; the unknown heirs or devisees
of John Langmack. deceased; Margaret
s. Holt Alice Mccoy, Lily Drury, Es
telle Jacques, Joseph c. HartZen, Eva
Hayes, Sena Wallace, Clyde Ware Don
Rapp, Florence Miller, Arthur Rapp.
George Hartzen. David Sears, George
man, Folma Underhill Mary Eastman,
Robert Eastman, Henry Sholl, Mary
Shol- Edward w. Spencer. Julia s. Rob
inson, Edward Spencer. Robinson Spen-
Ger. Charles Spencer Clara Spencer; the
unknown heirs or devisees of Wesley
Hartzeu, deceased; the unknown heirs
or devisees of c. Ainsworth, deceased,
and the unknown heirs or deviSees Of
Mary Bass, deceased, defendants.
AtfldaVit that the names of the heirs
or devisees of above named Levi Wells
Huntington Wells. Joel Wells, Jr.. Jo-
nah II. Case. John Langmack. Wesley
Hartzeu c. Ainsworth and Mary Bass
are unknown. and that the above named
defendants, Estelle Jacques, Joseph G.
Hartzeu. Eva Hayes, Seua Wallace, Don
X
son, Edward w. Spencer. Edward Spen-
Ger, Charles Spencer, Robinson Spencer.
Clara Spencer, Susan Eastman, Volma
Underhin. May Eastman, Robert East
man, Mary ShOll and William Sears, are
nOn-residents of the state of Illinois, hav-
ing been filed in the clerks office of the
circuit court of said county, notice Is
therefore hereby given to the unknown
heirs or devisees OF said deceased per
sons. and to the said residents who, on
due inquiry, can not be found, that the
cOmplainants filed their bill of complaint
in said court on the chancery side
thereof, on the 4th day of December
1909. and that thereupon a summons
issued out of said court, wherein said
suit is now pending, Teturnable on the
first Monday in the month of January
next. as is by law required.
Now. unless you, the said non-reSl-
dent defendants above named, Estelle
Sena Wallace, Don Rapp, Georgia Hart
zeIl, Julia S. Robinson. Edward w.
Spencer. Edward Spencer. Charles Spen-
Ger, Robinson Spencer, Clara Spencer,
Susan Eastman, NOIma UnderhtIl, May
Eastman, Robert Eastman, Mary ShoH
and appear before said circuit court, on
the first day of the next term thereof,
to be holden at Rock Island, in and for
the said county, on the first Monday in
January next, and plead. answer or de-
muir to the said complatnants bill of
complaint. the same and the matters
and things therein charged and stated
entered against you according to the
prayer of said bill.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island Ill. Dec. 4, 1909.
Marion E. Sweeney, complainants'
&
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04

Notice OF Publications.


State Of Illinois. Rock Island SCUM
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court. January Term,
A. d. 1910. In Chancery.
Minnie Pennington VS. william II.
Pennington.
Affidavit OF non-residence Of the above
named defendant, William II. Penning-
ton, having been filed in the clerks Of
nee OF the circuit court of said county,
notice Is therefore hereby given to the
said nonresident defendant that the
complainant filed her bill of complaint
In said court, on the chancery side
thereof, on the 18th day Of November
1909, and thereupon n summons issued
out Of said court, wherein said suit Is
now pending. returnable on the first
Monday in the month OF January next
as Is by law required.
Now, unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named. shall per-
sonally be and appear before said cir
cult court, on the first day OF the next
term thereof to be holden at Rock Is
land in and for the said county, on the
first Monday in January next. and plead,
answer or demur to the said complaint
ants bill OF complaint, the same and
the matters and things therein charged
and stated Will be taken as confessed, 7,
and decree entered against you ac-
cording to the prayer OF said bill.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk. =
Rock Island. Ill, Nov. 10. 1909
John x. Scott, compliments solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
NotIrc OF PnhIicntion.

State OF Illinois. Rock Island Count
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court To the Janu-
airy Term, 1910. In Chancery.
John Taylor. complainant. VS. Amelia.
Crouch and william -. Sweeney, de-
PENDANTS.
AFFIDAVIT OF non-residence Of the above
named Amelia slater. Thomas slater.
Anna Zips and william +. Sweeney,
impleaded with the above defendant !.
+. Crouch. having been filed I'm the
clerks ONCE of the circuit court Of said
notice f. therefore hereby given
to the said nonresident defendants that
the complainant filed his bin OF COM
plant I'm said court on the chancery
side thereof. ON the 9Th day OF Deem
Der. 1903. and that thcreupou a sum-
said suit Is now pending, rcturnable on
the first Monday ia the month Of jan
uary next. as is by law required.
Now, unless you, the said nonresident
defendants above named, Amelia slater,
Thomas Slater. Anna lips and william
E Sweeney. shall personally be and ap-
pear before said circuit court. on the
hrst day of the next term thereof. TO be
holden at Rock Island. IN and Tor said
county, on the first Monday IN January
next, and plead. answer or dcmuf 70 ~
said complainant's Dill OF cyIllP...i = 49, :, ~.
- ~ snd flse matters ard things there
- - ~ { ,-.-.d and stated viii be taken as
y. s erred and decree entered against
G., ~t n sffeofdintr 20 the prayer OF said bill
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island. Ill, Dec. 4. 1909.
Marion r. Sweeney, complafnants'
Iolicltor-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
Notice of Publication.

State Of Illinois Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court Of said county.
To the January term, Il. D. 1910. In
Chancery Sitting.
Emma L. Hester VS. John a. Schell.
Kate Lohr Lovina Willie and Lewis
Kleisr: Ahidavit OF residence OF
the above named defendants. Kate Lohr
and LOvina Willie. implicated with John
a. Schell and Lewis kleist, having been
filed in the clerk 8 Office Of the circuit
court of said county, notice is therefore
hereby given TO the said Kate LOhr and
Lovina Willie, nonresident defendants.
that the complainant filed her bill OF
complaint I'm said court on the chan
Gerry side thereof, on the 29th day OF
November. a. d. 1909, and thereupon
a summons Issued out Of said court.
wherein said suit is now pending. re-
turna BILE on the first Monday in the
month of January next, as Is by law
required.
Now. unless the said Kate Lohr and
Lovina While. nonresident defendants
above named. shall personally be and
appear before said circuit court on the
first day Of the next term thereof. 70
be holden in Rock Island on the first
Monday in January next, and plead,
answer or dcmur TO the said complain
the matters and thin gs therein charged
and stated viii be taken as confessed
against you the said Kate Lohr and
Lovina Willie. and "a decree entered
against you according 20 the prayer Of
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island. Ill. NV. %, 1903.
McEuiry & MeEniry. complaInants
solicitors.