The news=record., May 22, 1909, Saturday Edition, Image 3

A GENTLEMAN"
FROM MISSISSIPPI
By THOMAS A. WISE
Novelized From the Play by Frederick R. Toombs
CHAPTER 111. (Continued.)
BuYTidt even "Cullen could make
Haines consider his views on the
necessity of political regeneration to
be ridiculous. His optimism could not
be snuffed out, for he was a genuine
believer that the natural tendency of
humankind was to do right. Wrong
he believed to be the. outcome of un
natural causes. This quality, com
bined with his practical knowledge of
'the world and bis courage, made him a
formidable man, one who would one
iay accomplish big things if he got
the chance.
"Tea know you can't shut me up,
' Dick," was his response to Cullen's
ratorlcal flight. "I'm going to have
say say. 1 don't see why a senator
shouldn't be honest. All I want them
to do is to play a new. game. Let 'em
- at least seem to be honest, attend to
their business, forget politics. The
country sends them hare to work, and
. if they do the work the people really
4en't care a hang what party they be
long te."
"Owe eut of it. Bud. Tour brain is
wabbly," yawned Cullen wearily. "I'll
bay a drink if you'll quiet down. Let's
be comfortable till this fellow Lang
Asa appears." He caught his friend
by the arm and In spite of protest
dragged him off to the cafe just as
jMif Langdoo and Congressman Nor
tel came down through the lobby.
Though but few years older than
Randolph Langdon, Charles Norton
had long exercised strong Influence
over him because of his wider experi
ence la the world's affairs. Like his
father, young Langdon' had stayed
close to the plantation most of bis
life, particularly after leaving school,
devoting his attention to studying the
business of conduc ing the family's
big estate. Norton brought him the
atmosphere of the' big outside world
be yearned to see even as did his sis
ter Carolina, and he imitated Norton's
manners, his dress and mode of
speech. The congressman's habit of
confiding in Randolph, a subtle com
pliment, was deeply appreciated by
the lad, who unconsciously became a
' continual advertiser of Norton's many
virtues to Carolina and to his fatter,
stt e which the congressman knew.
. That Norton's political career was
the outcome of Carolina Langdon's
ambition to shine In gay society was
known to bis friends as well as his
family, and his desire to win her and
- place her where she could satisfy ev
ery whim had developed almost to a
frensy. Seeing evidences of Senator
Stevens' vast influence, he did not hes
Itate to seek a close relationship with
bin, and the - senator was clever
enough te lead Norton to.conulder him
. bis friend.
At the start ti bis political career
Norton had hlghur Ideas of honor than
gnlded his actions now that be had
beceme a part of the political ma
chine that controlled bis native state
of Mississippi and of the bipartisan
combination that dominated both
booses of congress in the Interest of
the great railway and industrial cor
porations. Senator Stevens and other
powers had so distorted Norton's view
f the difference between public and
private Interests and their respective
rights that be had come to believe cap
ital to be the sacred heritage of the
nation which must be protected at any
cost. The acceptance of a retainer
from the C. St. and P. Railroad com
pany for wholly unnecessary services
la Washington only another way of
bnylag a man a transaction arranged
by Senator Stevens, was but another
stage U the disintegration of the
yesug congressman's character, but It
brought him Just that much closer to
the point where be could claim Caro
Una LangAon as his own. And oppor
tunity dees aot knock twice at a man's
sVoor anlcas he is at the head of the
McMae.
Morton, Ue persevering young law
states was loved the girl who bad
keen bts beyheod playmate, was sow
Serton who eeveted her father's Isnds,
wh beasts that he was on the "In
atao" la Washington, who was oa the
W7 to fart-if the new senator
frees Utaslaslppi weald or eoald be
farced to staad la favor of tbe Alta
coola naval bass,
ma eaveraatien with Randolph
Taafdaa, as KaUes and Cullen saw
tbesa pass through the hotel lobby il
lustrate the nature of the Norton of
the present and his interest in the Al
taeeela scheme.
"There's no reason why you shouldn't
ceine hi en tbt ground floor in this
preposition, Randolph." he was nrglug
pa eontlanance of the conversation be
gin over a table in the cafe. "No rea
son why yen shenlda't do It, my boy.
Why. art yon still a child, or are yon
. really a man? Too have now drafts
for S50.000. haven't you!"
Teah," agreed Langdon, chagrined
at Norton's Insinuation of yeutnfulness
ana anxious to prove that he was real
ly a nun of stairs, "'vo got tbt fifty
thenssnd, Charlie, but-put, you we,
that's the mossy for Improvements on
the plantation. An father has pot me
la as manager I waat to make a show
"Zen ean't make it oatll spring."
nrged Norton. "Tbe money's got to lit
b th hank all winter. .Now. . vhjr
COPYRIGHT. 1908. BY THOMAJ A. WISE
don't you make a hundred thousand
with it Instead of letting It lie Idle?
Isn't that simple?"
The younger man's eyes opened wide.
and his Imagination, stimulated by the
special brand of Bourbon whisky Nor
ton had ordered for him, took rapid
bounds.
"One hundred thousand! You mean
I could make a hundred thousand with
my fifty between now and spring?"
"Sure as a nigger likes gin," replied
Norton confidently.
"How?" asked Langdon.
The young congressman leaned over
confidentially.
"This Is under your bat, Randolph.
You can keep quiet?"
Langdon nodded eagerly.
"Then put It Into Altacoola land."
"The naval base?" gasped Langdon.
Norton nodded.
"Now you've hit It. The government
will select Altacoola for a uaval base.
Then land will jump way up te never
"Make a hundred thousand with it."
and you'll clean up a hundred thou
6and at the least. Isn't It simple?
There 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. I want to
do you a good turn. I've got my money
la there."
Young Langdon was visibly lin
pressed.
"You've always treated mo rlgbt,
Charlie; you've been for me, I know.
But suppose the government doesn't se
lect Altacoola. Gulf City's In the run
ning." - Norton laughed sarcastically.
"Gulf City Is a big bunch of mud
flats. . Besides, I'll tell you something
else. Just between us, remember." He
waited for tbe boy's 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. Tbey 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 bad con
vinced him that there was no reason
why he should not use the $50,000 of
his father's, when It had to lie In the
bank anyhow all winter, and he would
have. It back In time to use on tbo
plantation In tbe spring when It was
needed. How proud of him bis father
woild be when he showed him a clear
profit of $100,0001
"I'll go pet the drafts at once. Char
lie. and I'm mltrhty much obliged to
you," he said, with gratitude In bis
voice.
Norton's smile was one of deep satis
faction. "That's all right, Randolph. You
know I want to do anything I can for
you."
Randolph was starting for his room
when Haines and Cullen turned sharp
ly around the comer of tbe hotel desk.
Again Bud and the young southerner
accidentally collided.
"Where are you going? Can't you
look out?" blurted Langdon.
Haines grinned.
"Guess It's your fault this time."
"Oh. It Is, is it?" Irritably replied
Randolph, who as the "young marse"
bad been accus
tomed, to consid
erable deference
on the plantation,
"Well, take that,"
be angrily cried.
aiming a savage
swing at Haines.
- The reporter's
athletic training
proved of ready
service. Dodging
under the clinch
ed Out, he turned
dexterously, seiz
ed young Lang
don's outstretch
ed wrist and bent
the arm down
langdon twu htlpla. over nig (Haines')
shoulder as though to throw tbe young
attacker with the wrestler's ''flying
mare." Langdon was helpless, ss
Haines bad also secured his free band,
but Instead Of completing the "throw"
the reporter walked away with his foe
held securely on his back to put him
to bed. a kindly service. In view of
Randolph's mental state.
From across the lobby Charles Nor
ton bad watched Randolph's discomfit-
tno aiu'onoter with Haines with soiuse-
ment.
"Now that I've got the young fellow'
to sew up bis old man's money In Alta
coola land," he chuckled, "reckon Sen
ator William H. Langdon won't see
anything wrong with that same noble
tract of universe when he comes to
vote for the naval base. Senator Ste
vens will be pleased."
CHAPTER IV.
"just the maw we need."
A
Bud Haines returned from
young Langdon's room, where
he bad left the latter in bed,
towel filled with cracked ice
around his head, he saw two familiar
figures standing in a secluded corner
of the lobby. They were talking ear
nestly In a low voice.
"Whew!" whistled the newspaper
man. "It must be something impor
tant that brings both the boss of tbe
senate and Stevens of Mississippi
here."
"Good afternoon, Haines. How are
you?" 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 a man of commanding 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
be deserved the title frequently used
in referring to blm, "boss of the sea-
ate," none would deny who bad knowl
edge of the Inner workings of the sen
ate and tbe various committees.
Senator Peabody was very affable to
the reporters, especially to those of
Haines' stamp, who bad never accept
ed any favors from him and who op
posed his methods. He aimed to wlu
the friendship of these opponents by
dlplomaeyas be bad found that re
porters of tbe Haines Bort could not
be Influenced by money. He consid
ered a reporter who would take a bribe
as a constructive, conservative member
of society and frequently regretted
that so many of tbe correspondents
sent to Washington could not be
bought nor bad bills they wanted pass
ed or defeated. He extended his band
to Haines as Stevens concluded and
said warmlyi
''Of course I know the representative
of the Morning Star! How do you do,
Haines?"
"I wonder If we're not nil here on
the same errand," suggested tbe news
paper man.
Senator Peabody appeared to be all
candor.
'We came to call on Senator Lang
don, Senator Stevens' new colleague,"
be said.
Bud Haines opened bis eyes wide.
By Jove, Langdon stock hi going up
when the chairman of the naval com
mittee drops In to welcome him."
"You see, Langdon went to on a
naval base platform," explained Ste
vens. "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 a vacancy on the
committee on naval affairs." continued
Stevens, whose dignity was offended
by tbe reporter's Interruption, "the
friends of Senator Langdon are work
lng 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 stats."
Haines nodded.
"Yes, of course. What town's going
to get it, senator?"
Senator Stevens paused Judiciously.
"Well." he said. "Altacoola and Gulf
City are tbo chief candidates. I sup
pose you bad better talk to Langdon
about It."
Tbe reporter smiled.
That's Just what I came for, sen
ator, but I have to go up to tbe war
department now. When Senator Lang
don comes will you be kind enough to
tell bira I want to Interview blm?"
Stevens bowed cordially.
"Indeed I shall. I'll tell blm he's In
lack to have the smartest young man
In Washington on the Job."
"All right." laughed Bud. "only don't
make It so strong that ho won't recog
nize me when be 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 It's a good
thins for a newspaper man to be too
clever. Spoils bis usefulness. Makes
blm ask too many confounded ques
tions." Stevens acquiesced, for it would
never do to disagree wltb tbe boss.
"It's very kind of you. senator," he
begsn, changing tbe subject, "to come
with me to welcome tbe new senator
from my state, my old friend and col
league." An Inscrutable smile a smile, yet a
cold one accompanied Peabody's n-
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"I have always found, Stevens," he
said, "that n little attention like this
to a new man Is never wasted, and I
make It a rule not. to overlook oppor
tunities." Again the senior senator from Mis
sissippi acquiesced, and be laughed
heartily at Teabody's keen insight Into
human nature.
"I think you'll like Lnngdon," Ste
vens remarked after a pause, "and you'll
find blm easy to deal with. Just put
up any measure
for tbo benefit of
the south . and
Langdon will go
the limit on it.
Even a Repub
lican majority
doesn't mind a
little Democratic
support, you
know. I think
he's just the man
you can use la
tills gulf naval
base bill."
"You can swing
him?" asked Pea
body sharply.
Stevens drew
closer to Pea
body. "Then you guarantee
-. Mmf mapped the
boss.
"I elected him, and he knows It,"
be chuckled.
Tbe boss nodded.
- "And It's likely that a man like
Lnngdon, new to politics a simple
gentleman of the old school, as you de
scribe him might have considerable
Influonoe on opinion throughout the
country."
Langdon's colleague grasped the arm
of tbe senatorial dictator.
"He's just the man we want, sena
tor. He's one of those old fellows you
just have to believe when be talks.
He'll do what I suggest, and he can
make the public believe what we
think."
. "Then you guarantee him?" snapped
tbe boss.
"Unreservedly, senator."
"All right," said Peabody. "He goe3
on tbe naval committee. That ought
to be enough honor for a man who a
year ago was growing cottou on an
old plantation miles away from civili
sation." "We have control now of all tbe land
about Altacoola that can be used," said
Stevens. "I have had Norton, the con
gressman from Langdon's district,
working on It. There isn't a foot of
land there which we do not now con
trol under options, and," be added,
with a chuckle, "tbe options were dirt
cheap."
Peabody grunted approvingly.
"There won't be any New York for
tune In It, but It ought to be a pretty
tidy bit," be said. "Now, If we could
only get Langdon interested, directly
or indirectly, in a financial way, that
would clinch everything."
. Tbe senior senator from Mississippi
shook his bead.
"Ifs too risky. He's old fashioned.
yon know has about as much idea
about practical politics as well, as we
have of tbe Golden Rule. Fact Is, be
Senator Pe ibody, "bou of the tenatt
rather lives by that antiquated stand
ard. That's where we get blm. tie
owes everything; to me, you see, so I
naturally he'll do anything I want blm '
to. By tbe way, there's Norton now. I
Perhaps be can tell us something." 1
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"Vail mill over, ' nam ft-auouy.
Norton had been strolling about the
lobby, hoping to be noticed. The
flame hail lured the moth, and It liked
the manner of the singeing. The con
gressman hurried precipitately across
nt Stevens' summons.
"I've been wanting Iq speak to you,
gentlemen," paid Norton, full of the
good trick he had turned, "but I didn't
like to Interrupt yon. 1 think I've
done a big stroke for Altacoola to
day." Even Penhody pricked up his ears.
"Yes," snid both senators together.
With a keen seuse of tbe Urania lie,
the congressman lot his next words
drawl out wllh full effect.
"I've got Seuntor Langdon Interested
financially Interested," ho said.
His two hearers exchanged a signifi
cant glance.
"How?" asked Peabody sharply.
Norton smiled shrewdly.
"Well, I Just let his son invest $50,
000 of the senntor'8 money In Alta
coola land. That ought to help some."
Stevens stared in amazement nt his
congressman, his eyes tlireutcning to
bulge out of his head.
"What!" he gasped. "You got Lang
don's money In Altacoola, through bis
son?"
"I sure have, senator," chuckled Nor
ton, "lie's in to the extent of fifty
thousand, nid I've promised that the
3fty shall make n hundred by spring."
"It'll make three hundred thousand
ut lonsr," snapped Peabody. "Norton,
you've done a good day's work. By
the way, a New York client of mine
has a little business that I cannot at
tend to handily. Doesn't Involve much
work, and a young, hustling lawyer
like you ought to take charge of it
easily. The foe, I should say, would
be about $10,000. Have you the tltna
to undertake It?"
The congressman drew a long breath.
His eyes beamed with gratitude.
"I should say I have, senator. Of
course It won't Interfere with any of
my duties at a congressman."
Peabody smiled.
"Of course not, Norton. I see that
your sense of humor Is Improving. If
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The ruler of tlie senate nodded a curt
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"Thank you, seuator; thank you very
much." And Norton bowed niul left,
rcjolelv"
Peabody turn:d to Stevens.
"You s-e, even a congressman can
bo useful some times," remarked Ste
vens dryly.
"Keep your eye on that young uian,
Stevens. lie's the most valuable con
gressman we've bad from your state
In n long w hile. Does just v. aat he la
told and doesn't ask any fool ques
tions. This was good work. Lung
don's on the naval committee now
sure. Come, Stevens: let's go to some
quiet corner In the smoking room I
want to talk to you about soinetaliig
else the Standard has on hand for you
to do."
Hardly hr.d tlioy departed from tlio
lobby when resounding commotion at
the entrance, followed by tbo rusliln-c
of porters nnd bellboys and nil oxnei t
nnt pose on the part of the clerk. Indi
cated that the new senator from Mis
sissippi had arrived.
(Continued nvjxt week.)
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