Show ( PLAN TO VISIT THE WILSON'S OCCASIONALLY CAPITOL BREAKS PRECEDENT PiOPIGAL PM 1 ' JUDGE i £' NO £y utwymcMs ByAMelvhe By GEORGE Comr SYNOPSIS The scene at the opening of the story t laid In the library of an old southern plantation known as the Barony The place Is to be sold and Its the liletory and that of the owners Is dlsousslon of by the Qulntards subject Jonathan Crenshaw a business man a and Bob stranger known as Bladen Yancy a farmer when Hannibal Wayne llaxard a mysterious child of the old southern family makes his appearance Yancy tells how he adopted the boy Nathaniel Kerris buys the Barony but the Qulntardx deny any knowledge of the Captain boy Yancy to keep Hannibal Murrell a friend of the Qulntards apBarpears and asks questions abgut the Hanony Trouble at Scratch Hill when nibal Is kidnaped by Dave Blount Captain Murrell’s agent Yancy overtakes secures and Blount gives him a thrashing Squire the boy Yancy appears beforecosts for Balaam and Is discharged with the plaintiff Betty Malroy a frleqd of with Capthe Ferrises has an encounterattentions on tain Murrell who forces his her and Is rescued by Bruce Carrington Betty sets out for her Tennessee home Yancy Carrington takes the same stage and Hannibal disappear with Murrell on their trail Hannibal arrives at the home of Judge Slocum Price The Judge recognises In the boy the grandson of an old Murrell arrives at Judges time friend home Cavendish family on raft r?5‘!ua Price dead Yancy who Is apparently breaks Jail Bettv and Carrington arrive at Belle Plain Hannibal’s rifle discloses some startling things to the Judge HanMurrell arnibal and Bettv meet again Is playing for big rive In Belle Plain stakes Yancy awakes from long sleep on board the raft Judge Price makes startling discoveries In looking up land titles XII— (Continued) (CHAPTER "So your BlBter doesn't like mo Tom — that’s on your mind this morning Is It?” Murrell was saying "Make It worth my while and I’ll take her off your bands" and Murrell laughed a sullen Tom favored him wth ' stare There '! was a brief silence during friend’s which Murrell studied his face When he spoke it was to give the conversation a new direction "Did she bring the boy here last night? I saw you drive off with him In Yhe carriage" she makes a regular pet of "Yes ' the little ragamuffin” "la the boy going to stay at Belle Plain?’” inquired Murrell "That notion hasn’t struck her yet for I heard her say at breakfast that she’d take him to Raleigh this after noon" "That’s way to the boy 1 traveled all North Carolina to get of argument uttered a string of Imand then fell silent precations “Well how about the girl Tom?" asked Murrell at length “Listen to me Tom I’ll take her away and Belle Plain Is youra — land stock and niggers!” said Murrell Ware shifted and twisted In his ' seat “Do you want the land and the niggers? I reckon you’ll have to take them whether you want them or not for I’m going to have the girl” CHAPTER XIII Bob Yancy Finds Himself Mr from a long Yancy awoke dreamless his sleep eyes slid open Ftor a moment he struggled with the odds and ends of memory then be recalled the light at the tavern the sudden murderous attack the fierce blows Slosson had dealt him the knife thrust which had ended the struggle Therefore the bandages that now swathed his head and shoulders therefore the need that he should be up and doing — for where was Hannibal? Suddenly a shadow fell obliquely across the foot of bis narrow bed and Cavendish bending his long body somewhat thrust his head In at the He found himself looking opening Into a pair of eyes that for the first time In many a long day held the light of consciousness “How are you stranger?” he deIn a soft manded drawl “Where am I?” The words were a whlRper on Yancy’s bearded lips “Well sir you are In the Tennessee river fo’ certain Polly! you Jest step here” But speak Polly had heard and the murmur Cavendish Yancy’s of In fcer wake came Connie with the baby and the three little brothers who were to be accorded the cherished privilege of seeing the poor gentleman eat Cavendish presented himself at the opening that did duty as a door “This looks like bein’ alive stranger” he commented genially ain’t told me yo’ name yet?” sajd Yancy “It’s Cavendish Richard Keppel Cavendish" “My name’s Yancy— Bob Yancy" Mr Cavendish exchanged glances with Mrs’ Cavendish to tell what I’m “Stranger you you’ll take as bein’ said man to man” be began with the Impressive air of one who had a secret of great moment to impart “Ever bear tell of lords?” "No” Yancy was quick to notice the look of disappointment on the faces of his new friends ' "Are you ever heard of royalty?’’ fixed the and Cavendish lnyalld’s wandering glance “You mean kings?" “I shore do” Yancy made a mighty mental effort ’There’s them Bible kings — ” he ventured at length shook his head Mr Cavendish Are you fa“Thftm’s sacred kings miliar with any of the profane kings Mr Yancy?” “Well taking them as they come them Bible kings seemed to average pretty profane" Yancy was disposed to defend this point “You must a heard of the kings of Sho’ wa’n’t any of yo’ folks England in the war agin’ him?” ‘Td plumb forgot why my daddy fit all through the war!” exclaimed the for Fentress" "Eh— you don’t say?” cried Ware “Tom what do you know about the Qulntard lands what do you know himself?" continued about Qulntard Murrell "He was a rich planter lived In North Carolina My father met him when he was In congress and got him to Invest In land here They had some colonization scheme on foot this was upward of twenty years ago — but nothing came of It Qulntard lost interest" “And the land?" "Oh he held on to that" "Qulntard has been dead two years Tom and back yonder In North Caro-- ' Una they told me he left nothing but The boy lived the home plantation there up to the time of Qulntards death but what relation he was to man one no knew Offhand the old Tom I’d say that by getting bold of the boy Fentress expects to get hold of the Qulntard land" then ’That’s likely” said Ware struck by a sudden Idea he added “Are you going to take all the risks and let him pocket the cash? It It’s the land he’s after the stake's big to divide" enough "He can have the whole thing and welcome I’m playing for a Murrell’s capacity “Look here what do you think have been working for— to steal a few niggers? That furnishes us with but you can push the trade money too hard hnd too rar The planters are uneasy The Clan’s got to deal a counter blow or go out of business here and the gulf —” be Between made a wide sweeping gesture with bis arm “I am spotting the country with my men there are two thousand active workers on the rolls of the and as many more like you Clan Tom — and Fentress — on whose friendship i can rely” “Sure as God John Murrell you are overreaching yourseir! Your white men are all right they’ve got to stick by you If they don’t they know It’s only a question of time until they get a knlte driven Into their ribs— but niggers — there Isn't any If there was real fight' In a nigger be here" they wouldn't "Yet you couldn’t have made' the Id Haytl believe that” said whites Murrell wih a Holster smile IV t ? the entire uselessness "My grandfather said he never knowed a man with the same aversion agin labor aa his father had Folks put It down to laziness but they misjudged him as pome out later yet he never let on "Then one day he got his hands on a paper that had come acrost in a All at once he ship from England lit on something in the paper and he started up and let out a yell like he’d been shot ‘By gum I’m the Earl of he saya and took out to Lambeth!’ the nearest tavern and got b’Hln’ fulL he showed ’em the paper Afterward and they seen with their own eyes Cavendish where Richard Keppel had died In London Earl of Lambeth My great grandfather told ’em that was his uncle that when he left home there was several cousins— but they’d up and died bo the title come to him He never done a lick of work after that "I’m an orphan man of title now and lt’a been my dream to take Polly and the children and go back to England and see the king about my title Don’t you reckon he’s got the notiou the Cavendishes has petered out?" Motive Has No Ulterloi Mr Yancy considered this likely has been No one In Washington The furious shrieking of a found to say that he thinks for an whistle broke In upon them stant Mr Wilson has any Intention “It’s another of them bawgs want- of coming over to the capltol to make in’ all the river!” said Mr Cavendish "hla will dominant” They think that and fled to the steering oar his desire In the matter is entirely and that It is born of a democratic XIV CHAPTER wish to be In a closer and a more responsive touch with the members than The Judge 8ees a Ghost would be the case if he spent jll his Norton’s Charley good offices did time In the White House while connot end when he had furnished Judge This feeling of gress Is In session Price with a house for Betty required an utter absence of any untoward of blrh that he should supply that tention on Mr Wilson’s part has not as with business however gentleman legal criticism and It prevented well has come not only from members of Thus It happened that Judge Price opposition parties but from members before he had been three days In of his own party The thing probably received a civil note from will prove after a little to have been Raleigh Mr Norton asking him to search the only a tempest In a teapot title to a certain timber tract held by If the executive authority ever is one Joseph Quald The judge power- used wrongfully to influence legislatold Mahaffy he was be- tion It can be so used at the White fully excited and appreciated House just as readily as at the caping understood In fact the observer of years The immediate result of Norton’s ltol knows perfectly well communication had been to send the In Washington that if a president wants to make bis judge up the street to the court house He would show his client that he will felt be is much more liable to could be punctual and painstaking attempt It at a distance rather than Entering the court house he found from the capltol where all the members In a way would be watching him himself In a narrow hall He entered He was al- Every day of the parts of the year the county clerk’s office ready known to this official whose when congress is in session scores of nameNvas senators and 'representatives go to the Saul and he now greeted White House some on their own erhim rands bent and others called there "A little matter of business brings who wishes to conme here sir” began the judge with by the president sult with them 'upon matters of legisa swelling chest and mellow accents “I am In some haste to look up a title lation When the president wants to see a for my client Mr Norton" up out of the member alone he takes him Into his Jdr Saul scrambled private office and closes the doors depths of his chair and exerted himWhat passes there no one knows unself In the judge’s behalf less the president or his visitor "This Is what you want sir Better chooses to disclose It and the visitor to window the take the ledger the will disclose It unless the preslight in here ain’t much” He drew never for such forward a chair as he spoke and the ident gives him permission held to be conjudge seating himself began to pol- conferences always are fidential t ish his spectacles with great delibera' Federal Protection for 81rds tion bench sir?’ sug"You’ve set on By an act of the last congress ' gested Mr Saul three days before adjournJijst “In one of the eastern counties but ment the whole system of protechas never been toward my Inclination tion of the wild birds of the United He was turning the States was changed the judiciary" This bill will go leaves of the ledger as he spoke SudInto effect at once but the existing denly the movement of his hand was state laws will remain as they are unarrested til (he department of agriculture has But prepared new federal regulations for “Found It?” asked Mr Saul the judge gave Rim no answer he the governing of the protection of was staring down at the open pages game and Insectivorous birds in all "Found the entry?” re- sections of the Union of the book This matter Is of interest to every sportsman and peated Mr Saul "Eh — what’s that? No — " he ap- every market man to every farmer peared to hesitate “Who Is this man and to’ every bird lover no matter in wbat state of the Union he lives Qulntard?”' “He’s the owner of a It should be said that the federal tract In this and abutting laws will have no control of counties” said Mr Saul birds whether they be game of "Who has charge the land?" birds or song birds This limits the “Colonel Fentress be was old Genaction of the law very little however eral Ware’s law partner I’ve beard It because few birds recomparatively was the general who got this man main within the borders of any one the twelve months of Qulntard to make the Investment but state through was time” before my that One or two examples the year may The judge lapsed into silence’ of birds which given however In the narrow hall A step sounded must depend hereafter for probably An Instant later the door was pushed the protection of tbelr lives and of their families from actual extinction open and grateful for any Interrupserve to Mr would take on the action of state legislatures tion that the The ruffed grouse called the partridge Saul’s attention from himself bis back on lu many states and the pheasant In judge abruptly turned bird the clerk and began to examine the other states Is a record before him Insensibly how- at least it probably will be so deever the cold level tones of the voice cided to be by the department of agrithat was addressing Itself to Mr Saul culture The prairie chicken also Is And It probably also quickened the beat of bis pulse the throb of bis heart and struck back must depend upon state protection the years to a day from but nearly all the other birds of the through time He turned and United States game Insectivorous which be reckoned slowly as if In dread tong are migratory and hereaftervwill be protected by Uncle Sam What he saw was a man verging with thin on sixty lean and dark of the' Measure Scop shaven cheeks of a bluish ‘cast above Here is a section of the bill which the jaw and a strongly aquiline pro- shows definitely what It Is Intended file Long black locks swept the col- to do: lar of his coat while his tall spare ‘All wild geese wild swans brant wild ducks snipe plover woodcock flgure waa habited In sleek broadcloth For a moment the rail w(ld pigeons and all other migraand spotless linen to seemed doubt with struggle judge tory game and lhsectlvorous birds then bis face went white and the book which in their northern and southern slipped from bla Angers to the winmigrations psbs through or do not redow ledge main permanently the entire year (TO BE CONTINUED) be borders of any state or within te His Fact Went White to His Fingers The Cavendishes were imrelieved “Now keep still ” said Cavendish "I want Mr Yancy should get the Btralght of this here! The various orders of royalty are kings dukes earls and lords Earls la the third from the top of the heap but lords L ain’t no slouch" "Dick had ought to know fo’ he’s an earl himself” cried Polly exultant- and the Book Now her bead apvoice In reply ' peared beside her husband’s “La you are some better ain’t you sir?” she cried smiling down on him “It’s been right smart of a yes sir you’ve laid like spell too you was dead and not fo’ a matter of hpurs either— but dayB” "How long?” "Well nigh on to three weeks” They saw Yancy’s eyes widen with a look of dumb horror “And you don’t know nothing about ain’t seen or heard my nevvy?i-yoof him ma’am?” faltered Yancy Polly shook her head regretfully ma’am He “Ten or thereabouts me—” and were a heap of conjfort the whisper on Yancy’s Ups was wonderfully tender and wistful He closed his eyes and presently lulled Jy the boft tipple that bore them company fell int a restful sleep The raft drifted on into the day’s heat and when at last Yancy awoke it was uv find Henry and Keppel seated beside him each solacing him with Cavendish a small moist hand Mrs bringing Yancy’s breakfast appeared Slipped From Yancy mensely ly Sho’ Richard Keppel Cavendish Earl of Lambeth! Sho’ that was what be was! Sho’!’’ and some transient feeling of awe stamped Itself upon their small faces as they viewed the long and limber figure of their parent "These here titles go to the eldest son He begins by bein’ a viscount" continued Chills and Fever "it was my great grandfather come over here Hl3 name was Richfrom England ard Keppel Cavendish same as mine Is He lived back yonder on the Carolina coast and went to railin’ tobacco I’ve heard my grandfather tell all about It CLINTON Wilson’s Washington — President hint thht he may go on occasion to the capltol where he can’ be in touch with legislation created lte ten days’ stir and It will create another ten days’ stir and perhaps more If after the extra session convenes he carries out his hinted intention It does not seem that there would be anything to create special Interest let alone undue excitement in tba desire of the president of expressed the United States to sit for a few hours each week under the same dome of the capltol where he would b In easy reach of such members as might like to consult him or as he might like to consult but anything which breaks precedent in Washington raises comment stir and frequentThere Is nothly strong opposition ing In the Constitution or laws of the United States to prevent the president from making his office anywhere that he wishes In the city of and If his desire Is to Washington have a branch office in the capltol nothing can be done t prevent It and very likely there is no reason except that of tradition and precedent why it should be prevented ' bigger stake” His friend stared at him In astonishment "I’m licking a speculation into shape that will cause me to be remembered while there’s a white man alive in the Mississippi Valleyl Have you heard what the niggers did at Haytl?” "You let the niggers alone don’t you tamper with them" said Ware He possessed a profound belief In SHOULDN'T Who Sought to InfluAny President Could Do It Much ence Legislation In More Privately by Conference White House 5U0HAH KESTER W HE REASON territory shall hereafter be deenwo to be within the custody and protection of the government of the United States and shall not be destroyed or taken contrary to regulations hereinbefore provided therefor” It has been found by the agricultural department that the game laws of the different states do not protect In all cases Some o 1 the states have put protective laws on their statute to certain books giving protection birds for certain periods but In many of these cases it Is found that the birds do nit occur In the states during the periods In which protection Is In other words there Is no provided protection at all As things are to be In the future the department of agriculture will and fixadopt regulations prescribing ing closed seasons having due regard to the zones of temperature breeding habits and times and lines of migratory flight thereby enabling the department to select and designate suitable districts for different birds of the country "and it shall be unlawful to shoot or by any device kill or seize and capture migratory birds within the protection of this law during said closed season and any person who shall violate any of the provisions or regulations of this law for the protection of migratory birds shall be and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor fined not more than $100' or lmprls- not more than ninety days or Sned In the discretion of the court" Support Almost Unanimous The influences for this federal legislation for the protection of birds which It was feared rapidly were befrom extinct were exerted coming was in Union state the There every no sectionalism In it and few persons raised the plea of states’ rights In order to defeat the measure It la said that public opinion all over the United States had become so aroused because of the diminishing game birds and song birds that all quibbles were put aside and virtually a unanimous sentiment exerted Itself for the measure There were only fifteen votes against It in the house of representatives National and state granges state and locar game protective associations bird societies of all kinds and other organizations worked for this measure It Is declared to be the most important event In the history of bird life conservation in the United States Wilson Likes Taft’s Idea Is a belief among nembers of congress that President Wilson take up may the suggestion made by which and Taft urge legislation w ill- enable his cabinet officers to appear on the floor of the two houses of congress when matters pertaining to their departments are under consideration to answer questions and to which may enlighten give Information on the points at Issue Such a course would be In entire keeping with Mr Wilson’s Intimation that he may go to the capltol on occasion! to 'be within easy reach of representatives and senators who care to consult him It Is all a part of a plan Jo bring the administration and congress closely together in conference on matters of legislation Mr Taft’s Idea was that If the members of his cabinet could go to the at house and the senate especially times when appropriation bills were under consideration the actual need for money In this case or that case would be more clearly presented and who did not the doubts of members kndw how to vote could be cleared up and a more Intelligent consideration could be glveq to each item In every ' appropriation bill The former president did not inhowever tend to limit the appearance of members of the cabinet to appropriation occasions He wanted congress to provide that whenever a cabinet officer’s presence seemed advisable be might be' summoned given a seat on the floor and allowed to all questions and to vouchsafe themas suggested such opinions selves to him as being pertinent to the subject matter In hand “Influence” Is Feared It Is the fear of some congressmen that the admission of cabinet members to the floor would bring about a condition of “administration Influence" with the legislative branch and that this ought to be avoided especially It was the fear o( (n a Democracy this same influence which has made many members of congress oppose the of Mr Wilson1 that he suggestion might come to the capltol himself on occasion a suggestion which has been treated of In another dispatch There is any amount of personal Influence used to sway legislation tti and some of this personal congress Influence has been condemned by the public1 and tbe press ever since the first congress convened This Influence Is that of the lobby which In times past and even has a today strong representation In Washington The lobbyists are nothing like as Importunate as once they were nor dc with they carry on their Importunities tbe same disregard of publicity and of tbe actual decencies as once they did A good many members of congress say that the legislative lobby which comes here from a distance is mors Inimical to Democratic Institutions than the presence of the president and bis cabinet officers In the capltol poscould be but those who sibly are opposed to the appearance of the repre sentatlves of the administration say the constitution draws the line sc sharply between the executive and ths branches that the line legislative should not be crossed even in appearance There If the world Is round ever come to an end? hov can It |