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"And here the Eighth moment. sonny"
- Illinois," .-t1t he cried you
are the Fourth Virginia"
The newspa per Stoneman was carry
ing came down opposite the startled
bellboy. who was trying not to ap-
pear frightened.
This is tie clump of cedars," he
exclaimed.
Both, in their eagerness. were bend
ing down over their improvised battle
plan. their heads close together.
And here a farmhouse beside your
cedars.' cried Langdon.
That's where the rebels charged
u.s." echoed the Union man.
Langdon brought down his fist again
with emphatic gesture.
''You bet we charged you! The Third
Mississippi charged you! I charged
you, sir.'
Stoneman nodded
II remember q young fool of a John
nile reb dashfng up the hill fifty yards
ahead of his men. waving his sword
and yelling like wild Indian
The southerner Strengthened up.
We'll, where in thunderation would
you expect me to be. STRIP he exclnfm-
ed. Behind them? 1 got my wound
there. Laid me up for three months;
like to have killed me-"
Then a new idea struck him 'why.
colonel, it must have been a bullet
from one Of your n1en-from your reg
fment. SIR
The old northerner pushed his fin
gers through his hair and shook his
head apologeticany
Why. senator, I'm afraid 1t was"
he hesitated.
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they were anxious that Altacoola
should have the naval base regardless
OF the claims or merits Of any other
section. That was unusual puZzlng
to Langdon. Moreover, 1t was poor
business, yet there were able business
men in the senate. Not one of them
would, for instance, think Of buying Il
site for n factory until he had investi-
gated many possible locations and then
selected the most favorable one. Why
was 1t, he pondered, that the business
of the great United States of America
was not conducted on business lines?
He must study the whole question in
diligently; that was imperative. He
must have advice help. To whom was
he to go for it? Stevens? Yes, his old
friend, who knew all 1.-THE ropes" Yet
even Stevens seemed different in Wash
ington than Stevens in Mississippi
Here he played second fiddle" lie
was even obsequious, Langdon had OBJ
served. to Peabody. In Mississippi he
was a leader, md 4 strong one too. But
Senator Langdon had not yet learned
of the many founts from which poIit-
ical strength and political leadership
may be gained.
What he finally decided on was the
engag ing Of a secretary, but he must
be one with knowledge Of political on
erations, one who combined wisdom
with honesty. Such an aid could pre-
vent Langdon from making the many
mistakes that invariably mark the new
man in politics. and he could point out
the most effective modes Of procedure
under given circumsta noes. 1t might
prove difficult to find n man of the nee
essary qualifications who was not al
ready employed. but in the meantime
I.angdon would watch the playing of
the game himself and make his own
deductions as best he could. 4-
The senator started toward the hotel
desk to ask regarding the whereabouts
Of his son Randolph when his ntten-
ton was caught by the sight of three
powerful negro porters endeavoring to
thrust outdoors a threadbare old man.
The victims flowing white hair, white
muStache and military bearing receiv-
ed short shrift.
- Come along, colonel! Yo' can't sit
heah all day. Them chairs is for the
guests in the hotel.'' the head porter
was urging as he jerked the old man
toward the door.
The NIississippian's fighting blood
was instantly aroused at such treat
ment of respectable old white man
by negroes His lips tightly compress
ed as he hurried to the rescue He
cried sharply.
Take yopr hands off that gentle
man. What do you mean by touching
a friend Of NINE
The negroes stepped back amazed.
.'Scuse me. senator is this gent'man
friend of yours" the head porter
gasped apo!ogetica1ly.
Langdon looked at him.
You heard what safd,'' he drawled
IN the slow way natural TO some men
OF the south when trouble threatens.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

State of West Virginia, Kanawha
county. SIS:
At Rules held in the Clcrsk' Office of
the Circuit Court Of Knnawha County,
on the first Monday i'll the month of Feb
ruary 1906.
Val Munncll, Plaintiff,
VS.. In Cllaucery No. 2o64,
Evangeline Munnel, Defendant.
(The object of this suit is to obtain a
divorce from the bonds of matrinony. J
This day came the plaintiff by his
attorney; and Oh his motion, and it APP
pearing by affidavit. filed, that the de-
PENDANT is a nonresident of this State it
is ordered that she do appear within one
month after the date of the first publica-
ton hereof and do what is neccs sarv TO
protect his interest in this suit.
Teste: IRA II. MoTrEsHERD, Clerk.
+. Il. ROBERTSON, Sol.
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~
Lansdon's eyes were big with the
efterSiow of fighter discussing the
mighty struggles OF the past, those
most precious Of all the jewels in the
treasure store OF soldiers memory.
Why, it might have been a bullet
fred by you, sir" he cried .'It might
be thar you were the man who almost
killed me. Why, confound you, sir.
I'm glad to. meet your
Each old veteran of tragic days gone
ny had quite unconsciously7 awaken
ed responsive chord in the heart of
the other. a senator and a penniless
old down and OUTER are very much
the same in the human scale that
takes note of the inside and not the
outside of man. And they fell into
each others arms then and there. for
what strong fighter does not respect
another of his kind
There they stood, arms around each
other, clapp1ng each other on the back.
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Ie'e tOuo tHe EoeCOHU dIuDumu."
actually chortling in the pure ecstasy
of comradeship, now serious, again
laughing, when on the scene appeared
Bud Haines, the correspondent, who
had returned to interview the new SEN
ator from Mississippi.
Great heavens!' calculated the
newspaper man. "a senator, United
States senator. hugging broken down
old has 6een!' What is the world COM
Ing to?" Hatnes suddenly paused. ~
wonder If it can be pose-mereIy for
effect. It's getting harder every day
to tell what's genuine and what isn't
in this town." 4
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f~euDOUU ana Ste SuulptlOu> OF e1
rcHs." fusiveness. Il
want to introduce you to Senator Pea
body of Pennsylvania"
Peabody bowed, and Langdon held
out his hand. ,e -
I'm delighted to meet you, senator.
This is proud day for me, sir" s,:fs-
Peabody had put on his smoothest
and most polished manner
Il came especially to meet you, Sen
ator Lansdon." he snid. although
we are on different sides we may be
interested in the same things. hope
we shall see a great deal of each
other.' .-,-.
1.angdon chuclzled. 49,
THAT'S mighty good Of you, senator
I'm depending on you experienced fell
lows to put me through. Don't know
much about this lawmaking business.
you know. Raising cotton. arguing
the government and bossing niggcrs
have been about the extent of my oc-
cupation for the last forty years. 80 1
reckon I'm not much of n practical
lawmakcr." t.-Er-e- r
ooh, you'll learn; you'll learn quick
~" assured Peabody. ''With Stevens,
here, for guide you can't go wrong
We all look up to Stevens. He's one
OF the powers on your side. He's an
able man, is Stevens"
The new senator from Mississippi
gladly corroborated this.
you're right, sir. A great man! l
tell you. when he told that legislature
what they ought to do, Senator Pea
body, they did it. If it wasn't for Ste
vens I wouldn't be here now"
In mock protest the senior senator
from Mississippi raised his hands.
'Now. now. Langdon, don't say that.
Your worth, your integrity. your char
acter and our old friendship got you
the scnatorship."
The old planter laughed gleefully.
''Sure, Stevens. I have the character
and the integrity. but 1 reckon the
character and integrity wouldn't have
done much business If you hadn't had
the legislature"
Clearly delighted, Peabody consider
ed it certain that this new sena tor
knew just the way he should go and
would cause no difficulty. His keen
sense of gratitude made him appreciate
how he had been elected. Peabody
literally beamed on Langdon.
II hope we shall be able to work a
good deal together, senator" he said.
II have the interests Of the south at
heart, particularly with regard to this
ne" naval base. fernapS we may be
able to get you on the naval commit
tee"
"Me!' laughed Langdon. "Well. that
would be going strong! But I tell you
I'm for the naval base"
"For Altacoola p suggested Stevens.
LanGdon hesitated. Peabody and
Stevens watched him as eagles watch
their prey from the mountain crag.
"Well it looks to me like Altacoola
ought to be n fine site. But the actual
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on the floor op-
posite the hat Of
the Confederate.
and here the
Eighth Illinois,"
exclaimed Stone
man.
Langdon cxcit-
eddy seized a d.
minutive :bellboy
passing by and
pl n II t ed hi m
alongside his hat.
stay there n
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CHAPTER VII.

LANGDON LEARNS OF THINGS UNP1FAs
Y TsAINES quickly walked over and
RI touched the southerner on the
a n well, my boy, what can 1
do for your" asked the new senator,
turning. with pleasant smile.
My name is Haines. Senator Ste
vens was to speak to you about me.
LIN the first Of the newspaper CORE
spondents come to interview YOU"
Langdon's familiar smile broadened.
well. you don't look ms though you
bite. Reckon can stand for it. Is 1t
very painfulw
II hope it won't be- SENATOR" Haines
said, feeling instinctively that he was
going to like this big, hearty citizen.
All right, Mr.. Haines, just as soon
as I've said goodby to my old friend
Colonel Stoncman, I'll be with YOU"
And to his continued Amusement
Haines saw the senator walk away
with the old Union colonel, slap him
on the back. cheer him up and finally
bid him goodby after extending a cor
dial Invitation to come around to din
ner, meet his daughters and talk over
old times. -f5
The Anticipated Federal soldier march
ed away more erect. more brisk, than
In years. completely restored to favor
In the eyes Of the hotel people, Lang
don turned to the reporter.
"All right. Mr.. Haines; my hands are
up Do your worst. Senator Stevens
spoke to me about you; said you were
the smartest young newspaper man in
Washington. You must come from the
SOUTH"
Bud shook his head.
mo, Just New York" he said.
"Well. that's a promising town"
drawled the southerner. "They tell me
that's the Vicksburg of the north"
Il suppose you haven't been to New
York Of late, senator?" suggested the
newspaper man.
well. I started up there with Cen
eral Lee once" responded Langdon
reminiscently, "but we changed our
minds and came back. You may have
heard about that trip
Haines admitted that he had.
"Since that time" went on Lang
don, 1--WE confined my travels to New
Orleans and Vicksburs. Ever been in
New Orleans about Mard; Gras time.
Mr.. Haines?"
"Sorry, but don't believe have"
confessed the reporter reluctantly.
Inc senator seemed surprised.
well. sir, you have something to
live for. I'll make 1t my special bust
ness to personally conduct you through
one MaSdi Gras. with special under
standing, Of course. that you don't
print anything in the paper. I'm a
restryman in my church, but since
misfortune has come upon our state !
have to be careful
Haines searched his brain He knew
OF no grave calamity that had hap
pened recently in Mississippi.
Misfortune 2" he questioned.
Senator Langdon nodded
Yes, sir, the great old state OF Mis-
sissfppi went prohibition at the last
election 1 don't know how it hap
pened- We haven't found anybody in
the state that says he voted for 1t, but
the fact Is fact. I assure you, Mr.
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Aitdelinquent subscribers must
pay up at once,

For rural simplicity he's perfec-
tlon." whispered Peabody to Stevens
as they left the planter. Hes a liy-
Ing picture of innocence. Well push
MIN forward and let him do the talk
Ing for the naval affairs committee
Hiding behind him. we could put
through almost any Kind of PROPOSE
tion.''
from Mississippi acquiesce.
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For Board of Affairs.

Editor Argus:-Plcasc announce that
l am a candidate for the Office of RoarlI
or Affairs for the First District, CITY of
charleston. subject to he action of the
republican Primary Election to be held
february 9th. 1909, and respectfully
solicit the support of my friends.
w. r. SMITH.
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Political Announcement
FOR MAYOR

Editor Argus-Plense announce thatS
am candidate for tho office Of MAYER
OF the city OF Charleston subject to the
Republican Primary Election OF February
., 1909 and respectfully solicit the sup
port OF my friends. l.. L.. PRICE,
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For CounciImen.

Editor Argus.--Arnouncc in the Argus
that am a candidate 70. the Office OF
member OF the City Council of the City of.
6 I, subject to the action of the
Republican Primary Election to be heidi
February 9Th, 1909.
NJ. e. J. SCHWAk
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Editor Argus-Announce In your col
u1nns that am a candidate for non,ira
ton for the office of Member of the
board % Affairs of the Third District
City of Charleston, subject to the action
OF the Republican Primary Election. to
be held February 9th. 1900. and respect.
iully solicit the support Of my friends"
Respectfully,
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and the canal and to keep an eye on
South America.
And right there on our own south
ern coast L want these ships built and
equipped and the guns cast and the
men found to man them. l want the
south to have her part in the nations
defense I want her to have this great
naval city as the living proof that
there is again just one Countrywide
United States-and the north and the
south both have forgiven"
/ Senator Peabody clapped the new
member on the back.
"Good!' he exclaimed. you've got
to make some speeches like that. Wen
have YOU as the orator for the naval
base
Langdon's eyes opened wide.
"Oratorl" he gasped. Me! An ora
tor
"Why. that was oratory. good ora
tory" exclaimed Stevens, with enthr-
siaSm.
HUH gr,rnted the planter. You
call that oratory. Why, that was only
the truth. ~
Wen see that you do some more OF
it. them" laughed Peabody. "Remem-
Der, we count on you for the naval
hasa
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place isn't SO i'm
pOrtant to me. I
tell you. gentle
men," he said in
Impressive Seri-
BUSINESS that rang
with sturdy Amer
lean nanhood-"I
tell you that what
IS important is
that the great.
sweeping curve of
the gulf shall hOld
s o N c of those
white ships OF
ours to W Il t C Il
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IT IS hereby announced that T. Fl
Gam will be candidate for member OF
the Board of Affairs from Second Dis
trlctt comprising the fourth, fifth, sixth
and tenth wards, subject to the Repulfi-
can Primary to be held FEBRUARY s, 1900
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Stevens were here
J u s t a moment
u g o. Boy. find
Senator Peabody
and Senator Ste
vensand tell them
Senator Langdon
is here" -. a.. !.
The two senators
came quickly.
I'm glad to see
y'o u, L.angdon:
glad to see you,,'
7 exclaimed S te-
vens, with an as
sumption Of eff
o., .
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CHAPTER v.

THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INspECrS A
NEW MEMBER. 2.,-a '=-ssSS-ees':
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A actor playing the role of a high
N type OF southern planter would
~ score decided success by pic
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-09-10
A Surprise PARTY.

Last Sunday G. B. Strand and wife
we're invited owe to Geo. Thinglum'
fordinner and we're ewhat detain.
ed ia getting ready and this delay
revealed a neat plot to get Chris anC
his wife away from home. About the
time they we're ready to 20 they dis
covered a hundred or more ladies and
|gentlemen coming towards the house
and Chris got nervous but his wife
thought they were all going over tt
Mr.. Thinglum's for dinner and me,
the crowd with a kindly greeting.
This part Of the program was not
down on the bills and the surprisers
were surprised to find Chris and wife
at home.
The surprisers took possession OF
the Strand home and began to arrange
for dinner, and those who we're the re
say it was the finest dinner ever pre-
pared in Grand Valley. After dinner
Mrs. Strand vas presented a silver
cake basket and Sander Brynjulson,
was the after dinner orator for the
occasion.
Mrs. Strand has recently returned
from a three months visit in old
Norway and the surprise vas arrang-
ed in her honor. See Grand Valley
correspondence for details of the
event.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-09-10
Death OF T.. r.. Peterson.

The announcement of the death OF
this well known pioneer IA received
with general regret, few being aware
that he was dangerously sick.
lie moved from his farm in Dayton
township to Canton about a year ago,
as farm work was too strenuous for
his weakened constitution rendered
so by old age and sickness. He was
around town every day until about
ten days before the end came which
was fastened by a sever cold. He
passed away like a child going to
sleep in the presence Of adevoted wife
and most of his family, two daughters
Mrs. Lysnes, being in Kansas and
Emma at st. 10, Missouri, and his son
George in North Dakota, but all were
present at the funeral.
e. B. Peterson was a square, honora-
BILE man. admired and respected by a
large circle of friends, among them
old friends and neighbors since 1871,
when he located in Dayton township
this county. He was a quiet unassum-
ing gentleman and had a kind word
and a cheerful greeting for all and
a a warn personal friend OF the
writer for many years.
He was born In Sweden September
Goth, 1929, and his SOth birthday
would have been celebrated on the rs
of this month, but it was not to be.
He was a member Of the Lutheran
church and lived the life of one who
had faith in the future through the
promise of Christ.
The funeral service was held at the
family home in this city Monday at
3 o'clock and words of comfort were
spoken by Rev. Tetlie and Prof.
Nordgaard, the latter speaking in
English.
The casket was covered with floral
emblems by loving friends of the dead
pioneer and a great number were
present during the funeral service to
show their respect to his memory.
Interment was in the Lutheran ceme-
terry under the direction of Under
taker Joseph Anderson.
The grand old pioneer has gone to
his reward, leaving a devoted wife,
two sons and six daughters to mourn
his departure.
The family consists of Mrs. Olaf
Lysnes of Kansas, Misses Hilda, Olive
Edwina, Emma and Clara, and sons
George and Omar. Rev. and Mrs,
LySnes and Emma arrived Friday eve
ing and George got here Monday from
North Dakota, and with many friends
and old neighbors the LEADER joins
in extending sincere sympathy to the
bereaved family in their hour of
sorrow.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-09-10
Notice OF Teachers Examination

Notice of Teachers Examination
The next regular teachers examina-
tion for all grades of certificates will
be held at Canton in the Court House,
Thursday and Friday, Sept. 10Th and
18th.
The examination will be conducted
in accordance with the following
schedule Of subjects.
First day-Friday:
Forenoon at $50: Preliminary,
Reading, Geography, Writing.
Afternoon: Grammar, U. S. History,
Physiology, Physical Geography.
Second day-Friday:
Forenoon: Arithmetic, Spelling,
Didacties. Current Events.
Afternoon: Drawing, S. D. History
Civics, American Literature.
All necessary writing material will
be furnished by the county.
G. G. LAWRENCE, County Supt.
A new story on the inside pages of
the LEADER.
Sexe, Ringheim & Co., make a
special announcement on the first
page.
The opening chapters of a new anG
deeply interesting story will be found
on the inside of the LEADER this
week. Read 1T and ask your friend
to read it. 1t will pay you.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-09-10

Prof. Berdahl and son were Baltic
visitors this week.
If anybody has a house for rent or
knows Of a house for rent please
notify the LEADER.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. |. Whitlow of
Mitchell were guests at the hotel Ru.
dolph Wednesday.
Our merchants are preparing for a
heavy fall trade and from indications
they will o be disappointed.
Miss Fairbanks of Clarion, Iowa,
who had been the guest of Miss Palma
Anderson for several days, returning
to her home Tuesday.
Rev. Nummedahl of Moe was in
Canton Wednesday. He has been
resting for a month or more, but will
resume active work soon.
A splendid new story is commenced
in this issue of the LEADER. 1t is
full Of interest and dramatic scenes
that will please all. Do not fail to
read it.
Miss Annie Holm left Tuesday for
Norway, Europe, where she will visit
for a time. She had not decided be-
fore leaving whether she would re-
main in the old country or return.
She will take steamer at Montreal.
Charlie South brought in from his
farm Wednesday several samples of
his famous legal tender corr from a
90 acre field that will go 10 bushels or
more to the acre. 1t was all ripe and
frost proof.
Mrs. John SOgn entertained a large
party of lady friends at her beautiful
Sunnyside home across the river Tues.
day. Sunnyside is noted for elegant
entertainments and Mr.. and Mrs.
Sogn are equally noted for their
charming social qualities,
During a preliminary term of court
held here Tuesday by Judge Jones the
following named gentlemen we're
granted final citizenship papers: S.
X. Brandsgaard, George Thinglum,
Christian Olson, Charles Reynolds,
Anton B. Nokling, Godfred Jensen,
Carl Hernzmann, Albin Gustafson,
Gust W. Linde, Filing Elllingson,
and John A. Walquist. The Judge
called the civil calendar and made ar
raignment, and then adjourned until
Sept. 81, 1909, at 1:3O p. M.
States Attorney A. B. Carlson and
President Gulbrandsen of the health
board are determined that the slaugh-
ter houses shall be maintained accord
ing to law and will take such steps as
will insure compliance with their or
ders. Every butcher should take
pride in keeping his slaughterhouse
clean and his tools spotless.
At a reunion of the survivors of the
Eighth New York Heavy Artillery
held at Batavia August %, Prof. John
Kennedy of that city, the noted
scholar and writer, delivered d me-
morable address,, telling in graphic
language how the gallant eighth sus-
tanned the superb Hancock at the
"bloody angle" and how they charged
into the mouth Of hell at the second
battle of Cold Harbor. This splendid
regiment lost twice as many men at
Cold Harbor in fifteen minutes a. the
Spartans lost at Thermopylae. Over
ten thousand men went down in the
30 minutes that Grants veterans as
sailed the rebel stronghold. Prof.
Kennedy is a brother of Judge Ken
nedy of this city and is one of the
greatest educators in New York.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-09-10
Bring in The Outlaws!
We Want The Hard Ones!

If your watch refuses to keep time,
bring it to us. We do all kinds of
watch, jewelry and spectacle repair
ing. All work guaranteed.
II. G. WOLFE,
JeWeler and Optician.