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Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19

Make q hundred thousand trith it,
and you'll clean up hundred thou
sand at the least. Isn't it simple :
There are thousand people with
money who would just love to have
this chance. And I'm giving II to you
because of our friendship. want TO
do you good turn. I've got my money
in there"
Young Langdon was visibly i'm
pressed.
You've always treated me right
Charlie; you've been for me, I know.
But suppose the government doesn't Sc
iect Altacoola. Gulf City's in the run
ming"
Norton laughed sarcasticaIly.
Gulf City Is a big bunch Of mud
fats Besides. I'll tell you something
else. Just between Us. remember. He
waited for the boys eager nod before
lie Went on THE big men are behind
Altacoola Standard Steel wants Al
raeoola. 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 satisfiedy
Randolph vas more than satisfied
Already he felt himself rich. and hen-
estiy rich too. for Norton bad con-
vinced him that there was no reason
why be should not use the s5oeeo OF
his fathers. when IL had TO lie In the
bank anyhow all winter. and be would
hare It back in time TO use on the
'anfation ID the spring when II was
aseasd How proud Of him his father
wauld * when he showed him clear
frefli = sl0aeeo.
IN 81 set the drafts ar once Char
D. and I'm mighty mrch obliged 30
oE~ ~ said. with gratitude IN his
tosee.
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19

Nerton's smile Was one of deep salts
faction.
That's all right. Randolph You
you
Randolph was starting for bis room
when Haines and Cullen turned sharp
ly around the corner of the hotel desk
Again Bud and the young southerner
accidentally eoilided
Where are you going? Can't you
look OUT blurted Langdon.
Eaines grinned
Guess lis your fault this time"
oh il is. is III" irritably replied
Randolph. who as the young marse''
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19

NEW MEMRTR
A \ actor playing the role OF a high
~ type of southern planter would
~ score a decided success by pie
turing the character exactly
after the fashion of Senator William
II Langdou as he strobe TO the desk of
tile International hotel. A wide brlm-
med black hat thrust back on his head.
a long black pcrfeeto in his mouth.
coattails spreading out behind rs he
walked. and the big Bill" Langdon
smile on his face that carried sunshine
and good Will wherever he went, he
was good TO lock on. an inspiration.
particularly In Washington.
Following the senator were Miss
Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading u
retinue of hotel attendants staggering
under Il large assortment of luggage.
Both beautiful girls. they caused a
sensation all of their own. Carolina
a different type from the younger. had
an austere loneliness deneting pride
and birth brunette of the quality
that has contributed SO much TO the
fame of southern women. Hope Geor-
gia. more girlish aud yivacious blond
was the especial pet of her father and
usually succeeded in doing with him
what she chose.
A real senator and two such young
women handsomely gowned seemed to
take the old hotel back score OF
years-back to the times when such
sights were Of daily occurrence. The
ancient greatness of the now dingy
international lived again.
'IIow 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
In 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 all taken aback
by the unexpected honor.
Hope Georgia was thoroughly de-
lighted with 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 al vista Of arti-
ncial palms in a corridor"
All this Is Washington" sighed the
new senator contcntedly as he gazed
across a hall at the biggest and most
gorgeous cigar stand be htd 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: magnificent he ex-
claimed as an imitation marble col
umn came within his purview. II re-
member my friend Senator Moseley
speaking to me Of II thirty years ago.
Are our rooms ready"
The clerk. hugely pleased. hasteped
to assure him that everything was In
first class order. waiting.
you better go up. girls. while !
look around q Dit and sort OF get the
hang of things"
Yes. ! think we had better look
around o bit. too. before we decide.
father" said Carolina automatically.
Hes father pafted her affectionafely
On tiss arm
Now. dent you worry. Carolina.
SEE you Link this place too expensive
from it's Iooks-too good for US But
tell you the best. even this. isn't too
good for you girls and your dad Fun
away. and I'll come up and see you
soon
The new senator leaned his elbow
On the desk. surveying the place.
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19
CHAPTER "
JUST THE MAN WE NEED"

buu 1dlHes IetuTutu iEuiu
IA young Langdon's room. where
Y he had left the latter in bed,
4 \ towel filled with cracked ice
around his head. he saw two familiar
figures standing in secluded corner
of the lobby They were talking ear
nestly in low voice.
"Whewr whistled the newspaper
man. 1T must be something impor
tant that brings both the boss of the
senate and Stevens of Mississippi
here,
Coed afternoon. Halnes. How are
youy" Senator Stevens said cordially.
as, looking up. he saw the newspaper
man approaching. Senator Peabody.
you know Haines. don't you? The
brightest young correspondent in
Washington.
Senator Peabody of Pennsylvania
the leading power in the upper house.
was man of comma nding character
and of strong personality. The fact
he used these attributes to advance in
the senate the financial interests of
himself. of Standard Steel and other
commercial organizations met with
very little protest in Washington. That
he deserved the title frequently used
In referring to him. boss of the sen
ate," none would deny who had knowl
edge of the inner workings of the sen
ate and the various committees.
Senator Peabody was very affable to
the reporters. especially to those Of
Haines' stamp. who had never accept
ed any favors from him and who op-
posed his methods. He aimed to win
the friendship Of these opponents by
dipiomacy-as he had found that re-
porters of the Haines sort could not
be Influenced by money. He consid-
cred a reporter who would take a bride
as a constructive. conservative member
Of society and frequently regretted
that SO many of the correspondents
sent TO Washington could not be
bought nor had bills they wanted pass
ed or defeated He extended his hand
to Haines as Stevens concluded and
said warmly:
"Of course know the representative
Of the Morning Start How do you do.
HainesF'
Il wonder II we're not all here on
the same errand." suggested the news
paper man.
Senator Peabody appeared to be all
candor
I'VE came 10 call on Senator lang
don. Senator stevens new colleague"
be said
Bud Haines opened hts eyes wide
by love. I-angdon stock Is going up
when the chairman OF the naval com
rnfttee drops In to welcome him"
"You see. Langdon went In on
naval base platform" explained Ste
vers Our section OF the south is
red hot In favor of the government
spending its 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 Iangden are work
ing to have him appointed on that
eommittee because be comes from the
state where The naval base viii be
located and will. like myself. be more
familiar with the availability Of the
various sites suggested than . man
from another state"
HaiRes nodded
Yes. Of course. What towns going
70 get H. seRaterg
Senator sfexaus ransed 5udieiously.
'-well~ = said -AifacoeIa and Gulf
City are ths chief candidates. ! sup
pose ycu hAd better talk 10 Largdon
about IT.
The reporter smiled
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19

had been accuS-
tened TO censid-
cradle Difference
on the plantation.
We'll. take that, y
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
I b e arm down
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19


Steyeps drew "Thcn uou guarantee
closer to Pea naa' s''Pp'U "''
body.
Il elected him. and he knows IT,"
he chnckled
The boss nodded.
And lis 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"
Lanedon's colleague grasped the arm
of the senatorial dictator.
Hes Just the man we want. sena-
ter. He's one of those old fellows you
Just have to believe when he talks
He'll do what | suggest. and he can
make the public believe what We
think"
Then YOU guarantee him?" snapped
the boss.
"Unreservedly. senator"
"All right" said Peabody. HE goes
on the naval committee. That ought
TO be enough honor for a man who q
year ago was growing cotton on an
old plantation miles away from civil
zation.'
I'VE have control now of all The land
about Altacoola that can be used, said
Stevens Il have had Norton. the con-
gresham from Langdon's district,
working on IL There isn't foot Of
land there which we do not now con
troll under options. and" he added,
with chuckle, THE options were dirt
cheap"
Peabody grunted approvingly.
There won't be any New York for
tune in ii. but it ought to be pretty
tidy bit" he said Now. II we could
only get Langdon interested. directly
or indirectly. in a financial way, that
would clinch everything"
The senior senator from Mississippi
shook his head.
Its too risky. He's old fashioned,
you know-has about rs much idea
about practical politics as-well. as we
have Of the Golden Rule. Fact n, ~
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19

SENATOR Pc body .boss OF the senate
safher lives by that antfquated stand
ard That's where we get him. He
owes everything to me. you see. %
naturally he'll do anything l want him
to. By the way, there's Norton now.
Perhaps be can tell Us something"
Call him over" said Peabody.
Norton had been strolling about the
lobby. hoping to be noticed. The
fame had iured the moth. and it liked
the manner Of the smuggling. The con-
gresham hurried precipitately across
al Stevens summons.
I've been wanting to speak to you.
gentlemen" said Norton. full Of the
good trick be had turned. but didn't
like to interrupt you. think I've
done a big stroke for AitacooIa to-
day"
Even Peabody pricked up his ears
Yes" said both senators together.
With keen sense of the dramatic.
the CONGRESSMAN let his next words
drawI out with full effect
I've got Senator Langdon Interested
financially interested" be said
His two hearers exchanged signih-
cant glance.
How" asked Peabody sharply.
Norton smiled shrewdly.
well, | just let his son invest &c.,
600 Of the senator's money In Alta
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19

That's just what came for. sen
ator. but have to so up to the war
department now. When Senator Lang
don comes will you oe kind enough to
tell him | want to interview himT''
Stevens bowed cordially.
Indeed I shall I'll tell him he's In
luck to have the smartest young man
In Washington on the job
"All right laughed Bud. "only don't
make il 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.
..Yes. only I'm not sure its good
thing for a newspaper man TO be too
clever Spells his usefulness. Makes
him ask too many COMPOUNDED ques.
lions"
Stevens acquiesced. for IL would
never do to disagree with the boss.
Its very kind of you, senator" he
began. changing the subject. ITO come
With HE 10 NeiSothS Nhe neN StH"tei
from my state. my old friend and col
league"
An inscrutable smile-a smile. yet a
cold one-accompanied Peahody's an
swer
Il have always found. Stevens" he
said. that little attention like this
to new man Is never wasted. and
make IL rule not to overlook oppor-
tunities'
Again the senior senator from Mis-
sissippi aequieseed, and he laughed
heartily at Peahody's keen insight into
human nature.
Il think You'll like Langdon." Ste
vens remarked after pause, land you II
find him easy TO deal with. Just put
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19


the back are also symptoms that tell YOU
the kidneys and bladder are out OF order
and need attention.
what To DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed. that DIR. ktlmer' 5
Swamp-R DOT. the great kidney remedy,
fulhlls almost every wish in correcting
rheumatism, pain in the back, kidneys.
liver, bladder and every part of the urinary
passage. Corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine or
beer. and overcomes that unpleasant me-
eessity of being compelled to go often
through the day. and to get mp many
times during the night. The mild and
Immediate effect of Swamp-Root Is
soon realized. II stands the highest be-
cause of its remarkable
health restoring prop ArfSEfEzsW
critics. If you need f.::sl1::.ss=-Ie..3
medicine You should ::::::::s:s s-.:::3
have the best. Sold by
druggists in fifty-eent x
and one-dollar Sizes. nsaas q sa.ae ss-a
You may have sample bottle sent free
by mail. Address DIR. kilmer * Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y. Mention this paper and
remember the name. DIR. kilmer' 5 Swamp
Root, and the address, Binghamton,
N. ", on every bottle.
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19

= pfCk uu>t >CW-
uieut. or settling,
stringy or milky
appearance often
indicates an un-
healthy condi-
ton of the kid
news. too fire.
Snsnt desire to
Mass N ar nstsxff,
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect 4

Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twents-feur hours
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19
For Sale

In order to close the estate Of AIDE
lard tilley, will sell nj private sale,
the home place, consisting of lot.
hensa and two barns, corner of School
aud May streets, Inquire of Edward
Il. Wright 1877
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19

CAsTo EI "a.
80. ,Ias KID iss hzn tIszys baEgg1
a's, & A2zzAx
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19

CHAPTER V.

THE ROSS or THE SENATE rNsrtcrs
NEW NEMRER
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19

up any measure
for the benefit of
the south and
Langdon will go
the limit on 1t.
Even a Repub-
lican ma jority
doesn't mind a
little Democratic
8 u p p or L. you
know. | think
he's just the man
you can use In
this gulf naval
base bill.
GU can swing
him - asked Pea
body sharply
Stevens drew
Putnam patriot., 1909-02-19

FOR SALE

The two story ten room residence N Pomffea
new used Telephone otfce Apply to !
Southern New England Telephone COMPANY
Putnam. Conn l9U
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TO HELP THE CARVER

A dinner table should be well laid,
well lighted, and always afford little
spare room. 1t is better to invite one
guest less than to destroy the comfort
of the whole party. The carving knives
should be put in edge beforeatle dinner
commences, for nothing irritates. a good
carver or perplcxes bad one more. than
knife which refuses to perform its
office, and there is nothing more annoy
ing to the company than to see the cary
knife dancing to and fro over the
steel, putting teeth on edge, while, the
dinner is getting cold and their apRe-
tites are being exhausted by delay. The
carver should have, plenty of room
however closely the diners are compelled
to sit together, and, to my mind, he
should supply the plates according to his
own Judgment instead OF putting the
question to each guest as to which part
he prefers and then striving to help him,
to the prejudice of others present.
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sun and the wind make a sport of them.
| know of no remedy so good as that OF
prevention, which is to wear wells heavy
enough to protect the face, and long
sleeves and gloves for the hands Lemon
juice will help remove freckies.
Most of the preparations for removing
freckles contain corrosive subhmate the
other name for it is bichloride of meT-
curry Five grains of the bichloride of
mercury TO an ounce of water is the
strength generally recommended.
The freckles are coloring matter de
posted in the deeper layers of the skin,
and in order to remove the superficial
layers of the skin must be destroyed.
This, of course, reddens the skin and
irritates it to a certain extent The
freckles cannot be removed without
doing this.
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IS DELICIOUS.

blades. one en- inch wide and the other
effective garden implement, and works
far easier before the ground bakeS.
Cutting Flowers
The more freely flowers are cut. the
more freely nature replenishcs, and by
the prevention Of seed-founing a season
Of bloom until frost is secured. If The
main flower head in perennial phlsx-
The most reliable flower that grows
IS cut ont when done blooming. a ,heavy
crop OF laterals will form and bloom
until frost. Hardy larkspur (delpilif1i
rm), if cut down as. soon as the first
season of bloom is over, will flower
until hard fros;s.
This is considered BY some the best
hardy blue flower. Blue flowers, by
the way, have decided vogue just now.
and happy is the gardener and attractive
is the garden that can produce an ef-
fective planting OF some flower in i1eav-
enly blue. with II suggestion OF GOODNESS
ard restfulness Unsurpassed for this
purpose Is the double Japanese bell
flower (platycodon Japonicus H. zplO,
which is a conspicuous, branching plant.
very free Towering. every branch bear
ing large, glossy, rich-blue flowers dur
ing the entire season, ii not permitted
to form seeds. 1t is a hardy perennial
When full-grown and heayily-laden
the plants, though furnishing counter
support in themselves when massed,
withstand heavy storms better with
supporting stake driven in, out OF sight.
here and there. Stakes should be gwen
to support some OF the most robust OF
the hardy perennials. as ,delphinitnn. the
giant foxglove and snapdragon-
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for, but with the coming of the dog
day season, if one wishes to preserve
ones flower acre, care and forethought
must be exercised.
August Work
August should prove busy time aside
from the mere work of holding the
weeds in check. Not all may know that
the frequent stirring OF the soil that
this requires serves a double purpose
A loosening OF the soil about once a
week not only takes less time than a
fortnightly hoeing-keeping the plants
healthy and vigorous by admitting air
to their roots and inviting the moisture
of the heavy August dews-but it Gre
ates an actual mulch of loose soil that
proves invaluable in preserving the
deeper moisture
This is the gardeners "dust mulch, y
and plants thus treated require water
ing only in times of actual drouth
When watering becomes actually neces-
sary, it should be given in generous
quantities. Stimulating a rain-that is,
enough should be given to thoroughly
soak the ground to the depth of the
roots. Plants so watered will not re
quire another drenching for at least a
week, even in the driest of weather.
Watering the Lawn
This is the correct way to water lawn
also. The common practice of sprink
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-07-02
The EVERY DAY COUR1ESIES
Little Attentions That Make Life
Smoother
Smoother

swer notes promptly Il a note is re-
ccived from friend who inquiries for an
address OF some other small matter,
reply should be sent Immediately
1t IS obligatory to reply 10 an invita-
ton to a luncheon, card party, dinner or
theater- party within twenty four hours,
yet many persons delay insthis courtesy,
which is really an obligation to hos
tess who wishes to know positively on
whom she may depend, or whether she
vet a mark of obligingness and friendli-
ness, is for an intimate friend to accept
with cordiality when asked to MI place
at the last moment.
Courtesy in Conversation
There are many small courtesies to be
observed in conversation These are
to look people in the face when speak
ing. not to let the glance or the attention
wander, not to show lmpatience in listen
ing. not to interrupt, not to monopolze
the conversation. not to talk of ones self,
but to try to be interested in the inter
ests of others
Practice makes perfect in all things,
and by practice one may attain ease and
grace Of manners. Perfection in good
manners consists in forgetting ourselves,
in sacrificing our own convenience, II
need be, and in maintaining Self-control
instinctively, without thinking about it.
In the best manners there is no trace OF
self-conscious1ess and all is kindness
and simplicity
Ithas been very beautifully said by no
less. dignity than a late Archbishop of
Canterbury, in a letter to son at school,
Good manners give the last grace and
fnishto conduct They are. when per-
feet, the visible flower and bloom Of in
ward excellence which has so taken pos
session of the man as to pervade MS
being and color the minutest details OF
his life. They sweetei1 all social inter
course and contribute TO human h5ppi-
ness beyond all proportion to the effort
OF self-discipline which they cost The
true man will desire TO remember every
moment of his life the Scriptural pre-
cept, Be courteous.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-07-02
cH1LDaEN's HOUSE SLIPPERS

Last winter l spent some time in 4
family where there were five, small chill
dren. and as the father was recovering
from severe Illness, it was necessary
that the house should be kept as quiet
as possible.
Upon my showing establishment that
so many little ones should make so lit
tie noise. the mother called my atten-
ton to their feet, which seemed to be
shod in little patent leather slippers
They were. however. made from black
oil-cloth," the kind that resembles table
oil-cloth, but is a little heavier. These
slippers were cut ike those worn, by
men in rubber boots. and were lined
with single-faced eiderdown, which
made them very warm, and being damp
proof. they were perfect house slippers
for the little ones. One yard will make
several pairs. 1t can be bought as clicaT
as twenty cents a yard, but that for iltty
will wear much better.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-07-02
The Care oflROSES and the GARDEN

Cut FIRST to the second spike OF bloom
that appears lower down, and at last
remove the entire stalk, ressEring all
nutriment for the new stake contin-
ually forming. There is no danger OF
hurting plants with boue-meal, and it
may be applied to dahlias and other
late boomers with good effect,
Among these the scarlet salvias with
cosmos in their rear will bloom along
with other ANIMALS, as well as perennials,
until frost, if not allowed 10 form seeds
The heavily lowered, hardy hydrangca.
as well as the cosmos. require some
rear support to prevent dragging and
blowing over in wind storms These
plants require persistent cultivation OF
the surface soil which must not be al
lowed to bake after watering or after
hard rains. A weedirg-hoe with two
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soil and roots, finish. filing up. frming
the soil with the feel; lastly, add fine
dry mulch OF dust or dirt over the sur
face to prevent drying out, and they will
need no watering for a few days.
They should be shaded from the sun
for time, since they are tender after
being boxed in transit, and require pro-
tectiOn until they become partly estab-
lished. If the plants are received before
the weather has become settled and
warm, it is better to pot them singly. OBJ
serving the above precautions; and by
letting the soil become somewhat dry at