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Newspaper Page TextA GENTLEMAN FROM MISSISSIPPI By THOMAS A. WISE Novelized From the Play by Frederick R. Toombs CHAPTER XXVI. TBI vattucs or WASHTSOTOS. AT twenty minutes after 12 Sena tor Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed k by any more on the part of r ft body and Stevens, who maintained a iflence tbat to Haines was distinctly ominous. His experience at the capi tol bad taught him tbat when the sen ate machine was quiet it was time for aome one to get ont from under. Via Williams, the naval commit tee's stenographer, entered. "Senator Langdon," she said, "Sena tor reabody and Senator Stevens are In committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be I can't say It. Please, sir. 1"- "D d," Inter polated Langdon, laughing. "Yes, sir. that's It - They'll be that If they come In here at 12 JO. Too mast come to them, they say." ffl "Tell the gen- " tlemen I'm sitting 'ToUUyou that they'd bm w,tn my tot on the back of my bead smoking a good see-gar with alls driven through both shoes into the floor and looking at the clock." At 12:25 Senator Sierens entered. "1 came to warn you, Langdon," he aid, "tbat Senator Feabody's patience li nearly exhausted. You must come to see blm at once if you expect the south to get a naval base at Altacoola or anywhere else. If you do not agree to take bis advice this naval bill and any other that you are interested in now or In future will be trampled un derfoot In the senate. Mississippi will have no nse for a senator who cannot produce results in Washington, and tbat will prove the bitterest lesson you nave ever learned." "I'm waiting for reabody here. Ste reos." , "Ob, ridiculous! Of course he's not romlng. Wby. Langdon, he's the king of the senate. He has the biggest men of the country at his call. He's" "He's got one minute left," observed Langdon, looking at the clock, "but be'U come. I trust reabody more than the best clock made at a time like this when" The figure of the senior senator from rennsyirania appeared in the door way. "Good day, Senator Langdon," he nmarked icily. "Same to you. Have a see-gar, sena tor," said Langdon. He turned and winked significantly at Haines. The three senators seated themselves. "I suppose you wouldn't consider yourself so important, Langdon, if you knew that we now find we can get an other member of the naval affairs com mittee over to our side for Altacoola." began Feabody. "That gives us a ma turity of the committee without your vote." "That wouldn't prevent me from making a minority report for Gulf City and explaining wby I made that report, would It?" the Mlssissipplon asked blandly. I'eabody and Stevens both knew tbat it wouldn't. Stevena exchanged glances wltb "the boss of the senate" and in low voice began making to Langdon a proposition to which Feabody's assent bad been gained. "Langdon, we would like to be alone," and be nodded toward Haines. "Sorry can't oblige, senator," Lang don replied. "Bud and I together make op the senator from Mississippi." "All right What I want to say is this: The president Is appointing a commission to Investigate the condi tion of the unemployed. The members are to go to Europe, five or six coun tries, nd look Into conditions there, leisurely, of course, so as to formulate plee of legislation that will solve the Mating problems in this country. A most generous expense account will be allowed by the government A mem lr can take his family. A son, for in stance, could act as financial secre- New and Elegant Furniture Queensware Glassware AT Uimsaker & Taylors JOSEPH, OREGON Same low prices that save money 'or every customer and accounts for our rapidly increasing trade. ifr1 COPYWCHT. 1909. BY THOMAS A. WIS IQiry uuurr nucrmi paj. Tve heard of that commission said Langdon. J "Well. Senator Peabody has the naming of two senators who will go on I that commission, and I suggested that I your character and ability would make "Good glory," exclaimed Langdon, "you mean that my character and abll lty would make me something or oth er If I kept my mouth shut in the sec- ate tms arternoon! Stevens. I've been surprised so many times since I came to the capital that It doesn't affect me any more. I'm Just amused at your offer or Senator Feabody's. ."I want to tell you two senators that there's only one thing that I want in Washington and you haven't of fered It to me yet When you do I'll do business with you." "What's that! Speak out, manr said Feabody quickly. "A square deal for the people of the Tnited States." "Good Lordr exclaimed "the boss oi vac senate.- -la mis tvasningxou or is it heaven V "It is not heaven, senator," put Id Haines. "Man alive," cried Peabody, ul'r been In Washington so long that" "So long you've forgotten that the American people really exist" retorted Langdon, "and there are more Ilka you In the senate, all because the voters aave no chance to choose their own lenators. The public In most states has to take the kind of a senator that th legislature, made up mostly of politicians, feels like making tbem take. Tou, Peabody, wouldn't be in tbe senate today if the voters had any thing to say about it." The Pennsylvanian shrugged his shoulders. "And now I'll tell you honorable sen ators," went on Langdon, thoroughly aroused, "something to surprise you. I have discovered that you were not working for yourselves alone in tbe Altacoola deal, but that you intend to turn your land over to the Standard Steel company at a big profit as spon as this naval base bill is passed. Then that company will squeeze the govern ment for tbe best part of the hundred millions that are to be spent." The senator sank back in his chair and gazed at his two opponents, Those two statesmen Jumped to their feet 'Come, Stevens, let him do what be will. We cannot stay here to be in sulted by tbe ravings of a madman," cried the Pennsylvanian. But he brought his associate to a standstill midway to the door. "By the way. Langdon. what is it you are going to do In the senate this afternoon?" be asked. "Tou said you were going to make us honest against our will. Tou know you can't do anything." Bud Haines turned his face toward tbe speaker and grinned broadi. to tbe senator's Intense discomfort 'I'll do more than that" announced Langdon, rising and pounding a fist Into his open hand. "I'll make you and Stevens more popular than you ever were in your lives before." "Bab!" shouted Feabody. "I'll do even more yet I'm going to make you generous patriots. And, I regret to say, I'll give you the chance to make the hits of your careers." The polished hypocrites looked at him. too astonished to move. "How? Whatr they gasped. Swept on by his own enthusiasm and tbe force of his own courageous honesty, the voice of the southerner rose to oratorical height. "This afternoon," n exclaimed, "when the naval base committee makes its report I will rise in my place and declare that for once in the history of the senate men have been found who place the interests of the government they serve above any chance of pecuniary reward. These men are the members of the naval base committee. "Wltb this idea In view, realizing that dishonest men would try to make money out of tbe government, these members of the naval base committee, after they settled on Altacoola, went out quietly and secured control of all the land that will be needed for the naval base, and these weu secured this at a very nominal figure. Now they are ready to turn over their land to the government at exactly what they paid for it without a cent of profit "Then tbev're going to sit up over there In that senate. They're going to realize that a new kind of politics baa irriveA la Wej&lr.etoft- k'' Intense Colicky Pains Relieved, -.r some years I suffered from Intense colicky pains which would come on at time and from which I could find no relief." says I. S. Ma son, of Beaver Dam. Ky. "Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was recommended to we by a friend. After UKing a iew -the remedy I was entirely reliev of ed. That was four years ago anu ttlA there has been no reiuru v - ia since that time." is for sale by Burnaugh & s, tymptoms rem ledy - that V aud lots or outers thought there was her.v always "And, gentletnen"-lie advanced on his colleagues triuuiphtntly-"wnen I, Senator Langdon of Mississippi, your creation In politics, have finished that speech 1 dare one of you to get up and deny a word "Tbe boss of the senate" and his sat ellite were dumfonnded. Firmly be lieving that Langdon could find no way to pass the bill for Altacoola and yet spoil their crooked scheme, they were totaUy unprepared for any such de- "I dare one of you ta net up and deny a word!" uouement To think that a simple, old fashioned planter from the cotton fields of Mississippi could originate such a plno to outwit tbe two ablest political tricksters in the senate! Langdon eyed bis colleagues tri umphantly. Peabody, however, was thinking qpiek'y. lie was never beaten until the last vote was counted ou a roll call. He knew that, no matter bow ap parently Insurmountable an opposition was, a way to overcome It might often be found by tbe man who exercises strong self control and a trained brain. this corrupt victor in scores of bitter political engagements on tbe battlefield of Washington was now In his most dangerous mood. He would marshal all his forces. The mau to defeat him now must defeat the entire senate ma chine aud tbe allies It could gain In an emergency; he must overcome the power of Standard Steel; he must fight tbe resourceful brain of tbe masterful Feabody himself. Peabody whispered to Stevens, "We must pretend to be beaten." Then the Pennsylvanian advanced, smiling, to Langdon and held out bis hand. "Senator Langdon," he said, "I'm beaten. You've beaten tbe leader of the senate, something difficult to be "Senator Lunylon, I'm beaten." lleve. What's more, you've given me the chance of a lifetime to become known as a public benefactor. As soon as you've finished your speech in the senate I will get up and make another one to second yours. Here's my band. Anything you may ever want out of Peabody in tbe future shall be youra for tbe asking." Langdon refused to grasp the prof fered hand. Senator Stevens made a show of pro testing against his superior's seeming surrender. "But" be objected, "look here" Feabody turned upon blm instantly. "Oh. shut up, Stevens; don't be a fool. Come on in. The water's fine." Tbe pair of schemers, with Norton at fhelr kfcb lirrbl awav. Professional Duectory of Wallowa County THOS. M. DILI, I ATTOLXEY-ARAW Office first door south nf New f . Ore. Fraternal Bldg, Enterprise, i BURLEIGH BOYD t ATTORXEYS-AHAW Practice In all State Courts and ? Ulterior Department. Careful at- 4 J tention to all business. X f D. V. SHEAHAN LAWYER ENTERPRISE Practice In State and Federal J Courts and Interior Department. f The Pennsylvania!! drew Stevena Into committee room 0 and, ordering the stenographer to leave, drew up chairs w here both could sit. fnelntr Hia door. "We've thrown dust In that old zan der's eyes," whispered Peabody. "ifa now tea after 1. ne Is to be recog nlad to riako Ms speech at 3:31 That gives us two hours and twenty min utes- Yes, but for Whatr asked Stevena excitedly. "Fve been trying myself to think of something. What will vou do what can you do?" 'The boss of the senate" smiled rtnt- ronlzlngly on the senior senator from Mississippi, as though amused and scornful of his limitations as a strategist as a tenacious fighter. Then bis Jiiw set hard, and bis brows contracted. "I Will not do euythlug. I can-1--. not do anvthlnir" t o- he hesitated a full ten seconds "but Jake Stetn ert can." Stevens' bands Peabody eagerly clutched ihe re ceiver. twitched nervous- "And." continued Pea bod v. "I'm t. pectlng a phone call from him any mo ment, i tola mm tbla morning tbat be might be able to make 11.000 be fore night If The telephone belt at tbe desk in terrupted him. Feabody leaned over and eaarerlv clutched the receiver. The senior senator from Mlsslsslnnl Jerked, himself to his feet He stood at a window and looked out over the rooi tops or tne city. CHAPTER XXVII. MBS. BPANQLEB GIVES A LUNCHEON. WHEN Senators Peabody aud Stevens bad gone Langdon and Bud went over tbe situa tion together and concluded tbat their opponents had no means of defeatlug Langdon's program that. after all, Peabody might really have meant his words of surrender. "But they might try foul play. Bet ter stay right bere In tbe cnpltol tbe rest of the day," suggested Bud. Langdon scoffed at the idea. Haines bustled away to get a few mouthfuls of lunch to fortify himself for a busy afternoon one that was go ing to be far busier than be Imagined. Tbe telephone bell rang at tbe sena tor's desk. It was Mrs. Spangler's voice tbat spoke. "Senator Langdon," she said, "Caro lina and Hope Georgia are here at my borne for luncheon, and we all want you to Join us." 'Sorry I cannot accept," answered the Mls8lss!pplan, "but I am to make an Important speech this afternoon" 'Oh, yes, I know. The girls and I are coming to hear It But you have two hours' time, and If you come we ran all go over to tbe senate together. Now, senator, humor us a little. Don't disappoint tbe girls and me. We can all drive over to tbe capltol in my car riage." The planter hesitated, then replied, "All right; I'll be over, but It mustn't be a very long luncheon." "Gone to eat; back by 3 o'clock," ha scratched quickly on a pad on tbe sec retary's desk and departed. Mrs. Spangler's luncheons were equally as popular In Washington as Senator Langdon's dinners. Tbe Mis- satslpplan and bis daughters enjoyed the delicacies spread lavUbly before theui. Time passed quickly. Tbe old plant er enjoyed seeing bis daughters have so happy a time, and he was not insen sible to the charm of but hostess' con versation, for .Mrs. Spaugler bad studied carefully tbe art of ingratiat ing herself wltb her guests. Suddenly realizing that he bad proba bly reached the limit of tbe time be S. K. Clark Plumber & Steam Fitter Full line of plumbing material. Satisfaction Guaranteed Shop at Keltner's Hardware Store Leave Orders. The Supreme court has denied James A. Finch, the Portland lawyer, a new trial and he must hang for the murder of Atto ney Ralph B. Fisher. Don't fall to hear the "Band Con cerf given by Burk's Big Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. They feature number of soltsts and will certainly render a musical treat on the princi pal streets of our city, during the day of their exhibition here at Enter prise, August 17. Sergeant Arthur Todd, U. S. M. C testified Tueiiay that Lieutenant Sutton was shot. V. T. 11UUK.JCTT. M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office upstairs hi Bank Build, tag. bid. Horn phone in office and residence. - could spare, tbe senator drew out bis watch. "What a stuunlug fob you wear," quickly spoke Mrs. Spaugler, reaching out her baud and taking tbe watch from her guest's bauds as the case snapped open. "Oh, that's Carolina's doluga," laugh ed Langdou. "She said the old gold chain that my grandfather left me was"- "Why, how lovely," murmured Mrs, Spaugler, glancing at the watch. "We have plenty of time yet Won't have to hurry. Your time la tbe same as mine," she added, nod ding her bead to ward a French rennalssance clock ou tbe black marble mantel. Aa the hostess did this she deft ly turned back the hands of tbe senator's watch thirty-five m I n- Dcftly turned ImcK Utes. ihe hand of the -Do you care fcnufor'n ualch. to smoke, sena tor," Mrs. Spaugler asked as her guests concluded their repast, "If the young ladies do uot object?" J-augdon Inclined his head gratefully aud laughed. "They wouldu't be southern girls, I reckon, If they didn't want to sea a umn have everything to make blm happy-er, I beg pardou, Mrs. Spangler, I mean, comfortable. Nobody that's your guest could be unhappy." The hostess beamed on the chival rous southerner. Langdou drew forth a thick black perfecto and settled back luxuriously In his chair,- after another oiauca at Mrs. Spangler's clock. He was ab sorbed In a mental resume of bis forth coming speech aud did not bear the next words of tbe woman, addressed pointedly to his daughters. Io you know, really, why this lunch eon was given today?" she queried. Then she continued before Carolina and Hope Georgia could formulate re ply. "Because your father and I wanted to take this opportunity to announce to you our engagement" The speaker smiled her sweetest smile. Tbe two girls gazed at each other In jucoutrollable amazement then at Mrs. Spangler, tbon at their father, who bad turned partly away from the table and was gazing abstractedly at the celling. Hope Georgia was tbe first to regain her voice. What Can You Expect? What can you expect your business to amount to without a Telephone? Do you suppose a customer will lose time running after you when you can call your compet itor by 'phone? Home Independent Telephone Co. MILLIONS OF AT LOWEST RATES. ON EASIEST TERNS. Wm. Miller & Brother, SUITE 204, Wallowa ENTERPRISE, OREGON Red Front Livery and Feed Stable First Class Accommodations Best of Hay and Grain one block south of V. W. C. KETCHUM DENTIST - ENTERPRISE Office Borland Building. Independent Fhona. Home E. T. ANDERSON, M. D. PBYSICIAN AND SIMEON Calls attended to day or night Home phone. Enterprise, Ore. DR. C, A. AULT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office In Bank Building. Horn phone both offlc and c residence. "Olf. Mra. dpaugier." she ejaculated, "you are very kind to marry father, but"- "What's thatr exclaimed tha ana. tor. roused from his thoughts by his youngest daughter's wcrda and thrust lug himself forward. Mrs. Spaugler laid her hand ou bis arm. "Oh, senator. 1 hsva lust tui.i dear girls that you bud asked me to marry you that we were soon to I married," she said archly, lot king hi in itraignt In tbe eye. She climrwl hands and murmured. "I am so b.ip- pyr (Continued next week.) If you are all run down Foley's Kidney Remedy will help you. It itrenglhens the kidneys so they will e Irolnate the Impurities fr,ni .h blood that depreis tbe nerves, and cause exhaustion, backache, rheu matism, and urinary irregularl'Us, which sap the vitality. Do not delay. Take Foley'a Kidney Remedy at once. Burnaugh St Mayfleld. Richard Golden, who made the plnr Old Jed Prouty, famous, died Tuesday. Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold. A. 8. Nuabaum, Batesvllle. Indiana, writes: Last year I suffered for three months with a summer cold so distressing that It Interfered with my business. 1 bad many of tha imp toms of hay fever, a-id a doctor's pre scription did not reach my case, and I took several medicine which seem ed only to aggrava'e U. Fortunate ly I Insisted upon having Foley's Honey and Tar. it quickly cured me My wife has since used Foley'a Honey and Tar with tbe same success." Burnaugh & Mayfleld. William J. Bryanwlll visit t'.a Pacific Northwest early In October. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Di arrhoea Remedy Never Known to Fall. "I have used Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy alnce It waa first Introduced to the public in 1872, and have never found one Instance where a cure was not speed! ly effected by its use. I have bee ; a commercial traveler for eights 2 years, and never start out on a trl; without this, lay faithful friend," ays II. 8. Nichols of Oakland, In J Ter. For sale by Burnaugh & .'uv field. 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