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•• : % • • » •• A • • I fr——— THE ’ON AND THE MOUSE 1 By CHARLES KLEIN. ./ Story of American Lift Novelized From the Play by ARTHUR HORN BLOW. 1906. COPYRIGHT. BY W G. “Then I'll see him first and the com mittee afterward, but let them all wait until I ring I wish to speak with my son.” He waved his hand, and the secre tary. knowing well from experience that this was a nlgn that there must be no further discussion, bowed respect fully anti left th«» room. Jefferson turned and advanced toward bis fa ther, who held out his hand. "Well, Jefferson," he said kindly, “did you have n good time abroad?” "Yes, sir, thank you. Such a trip is a IllM-ral education in Itself.” “Ready for work again, oh? I’m glad you're back, Jefferson. I’m busy now. but one of these tlnya I want to have n serious talk with you lu regard to your future. This artist business is all very well for a pastime, but It's not a career surely you can appreciate that for a young man with such pros- peets as yours. Have you ever stopped to think of that?” Jefferson was silent. He did not want to displease his father. On the other band, it was Impossible to let things drift as they had been doing Ther«» must lie an understanding soon er or later. Why not now? “The truth Is, sir," be began timidly, “I’d like a little talk with you now if you can spare th«» time.” Ryder senior looked first at bls watch and then at his son, who, ill at ease, sat nervously on the extreme edge of a chair. Then he said, with a smile; "Well, my boy, to be perfectly frank, I can’t—but—I will. Come, what is it?” Then, as If to npologlze for his pre vious abruptness, he added: “I've had a very busy day, Jeff What with Transcontinental and Transatlantic and Southern Pacific and Wall street and rate bills and Washington I fee) like Atlas shouldering the world.” "The world wasn’t Intended for one pair of shoulders to carry, sir," re joined Jefferson calmly. His father looke«! at him in nmaze ment. It was something new to hear any one venturing to question or cora- ment upon anything he said. “Why not?" he demanded when he ha«l recovered from his surprise. “Ju lius Caesar carri«»d It. Napoleon car ried it- to a certain extent. However, that’s neither h«»re nor there. What Is ft, boy?” Unable to remain a moment Inactive, he commence«! to pick among the mass of papers on his desk while Jefferson was thinking what to say. The last word his father utt«»red gave him a cue, and he blurtM out prot«»sting!y: “That's just It, sir You forget that I’n> no longer a boy. It's time to treat me as If I were a tnnn.” Ryder senior leaned back in his chair and laughed heartily. “A man nt twenty eight? That's an excellent joke. Do you know that a man doesn't get his horse sense till he's forty?” “I want you to take me seriously,” persisted Jefferson. Ryder senior was not a patient man. Ills moments of good humor were of brief duration. Anything thnt snvoretl of questioning his authority always an gered him. The smll«» wont out of his face, and he retort «si explosively; "Go on! Be serious If you want, only don't take so long about it. ••R’cll, Jeffcruon, did you have a good time abroad f ” understand one thing—I waut no preaching, no philosophical or social istic twaddle, no Tolstoi; he’s n great thinker, and you're not; no Bernard Shaw; he's funny, an<1 you're not. Now go ahead." Thia beginning was not very vneuur- aging, and Jefferson felt somewhat In timidated. bnt he realized that he might not have another such opportunity, so be plunged right In. “Father, I am devoted to my work. I even intend to go away hnd travel a few years and see th«» world It will help me considerably." Ryder senior eyed his sou In aileuee for a few moments; then he said geti- tly: “l>on't la» obstinate. Jeff ■e I know the world l»ettor than you <lo. You mustn't go away. You are tb* only llesh and blood I have. You •o’ timt 1 want y->u with w>». and now DILLINGHAM I you take advantage—you take advan tage” - “No, father. 1 don’t," protested Jef ferson, "but I want to go away. Al though I have my studio and am prac tically independent, I want to go where I shall be perfectly free—where mjr ev don't care a straw about. it would not be fair to her.” “Don’t be a fool. Jeff. I dou't want to think for you or to choose for you or to marry for you. 1 did not interfere when you threw up the position I made for you in the Trading <x>mpauy uud took that studio. I realized that you were restless under the harness, so I gave you plenty of rein. But I know so much better than you what is la»st for you. Believe me I do. Iton’t —dou't t>e obstinate. This marriage means a great deal to my Interests— to y<*ur lnter«»st.s. Kate's father is all powerful fa the senate. He'll never rorg!ie Hits UisapiMiluinieiit. Hang it all. you llkial the girl once, anil I made sure that- lie stopped suddenly, and the expres- sion on his face changed as a new light dawned upon him. "It Isn't that Rossmore girl. Is it?" he •bwnandetl Ills face grew dark, and bis jaw click«»«! as he said between his teeth: "I told you some time ago how ery move will not I m - watched where 1 can utret my fellow man heart to heart If 1 thought that it on an e«|ual basis, where I shall not ba I felt about her was Rossmore’s daughter! You know pointed out as the son of Ready Money Ryder. I want to make a reputation of what's going to happen to him, don't yoir?" my own as an artist.” 'Mins appealed to, Jefferson thought "Why uot study theology and become thia was the most favorable oppor- a preacher?” sneered Ryder. Then more amiably he said: "No, my lad, tunlty he wotild have to redeem his you stay here. Study my Interests— promise to Shirley. So, little anticipat study the Interests that will tie yours ing the temp«»Bt he was alxiut to un chain, he answered: some day.” “I am familiar with the charges that “No,” said Jefferson doggedly, “I'd rather go. My work and my self re they have truni|ie«l up against him. Neeilless to say, I consider him entire spect demand it.” “Then go, go!" cried his father In a ly innocent What's more. I firmly be lieve lie is the victim of a contemptl burst of anger. "I’m a fool for wast id«» conspiracy, And I’m going to make ing my time with nn ungrateful son!” Í it my business to find out who the He rose from his seat and began to plotters are. I came to ask you to pace the room. help me. Will you?" "Father,” exclaimed Jefferson, start "I will see him hanged first! He has ing forward, “you do me an Injustice.” always opposed me. He has always Ryder laugh«*d cynically. He went defi«s! my power, and now his datigh- back to bls desk, and, sitting facing his ter has entnapped my son. So lt’s her son, he said; you want to go to, eh? Well, I can’t "Jefferson, you are young. It is one inak«> you marry a girl you don’t want, of the symptoms of youth to worry, but I can prevent you throwing your- nl>out public opinion. When you are self away on the daughter of a man as old as I am, you will understand who is about to be publicly disgraced. that there Is only one thing which and 1 will.” counts in this world—money. The "P«xir old Rossmore!” said Jefferson man who has It possesses power over bitterly, "if the history'of every’ finan tin» man who has It not, and power Is cial tranaactiou were made known, what the ambitious man loves most.” I how many of us would escape public He stopped to pick up a book. It disgrace? Would you?” lie cried. was "Th«» American Octopus.” Turn Ryder senior rose, his? ha nils working ing again to his son, he went on: dangerously. He made a movement as "Do you see this look? It is the lit If about to advance on bls son, but by erary sensation of the year. Why? a supreme effort he controlled himself. Because it attacks me, the richest man “No, upon my word, It's no use dis in the world. It holds me up as a mon inheriting you. You wouldn't care. I ster, a tyrant, a man without soul, think you'd be glad—on my soul, I do!" honor or conscience, caring only for Then, calming down once more, he one thing—money; having but one pas added: “Jefferson, give me your word sion the love of power anil halting at of honor that your object In going nothing, not even at crime, to secure it. away is not to find out this girl and That Is th«» portrait they draw of your marry her unknown to me. I don't father.” mind your losing your heart, but don’t Jefferson said nothing. He was won lose your head. Give me your hand dering If his sire had a suspicion who on It.” wrote It and was leading up to that Jefferson reluctantly held out his But Ryder senior continued: hand. “Do I care? The more they attack "If I thought that your would marry me the more I like It Their puny pen that girl unknown to me I I’d have Ross pricks have about the snme eff«»ct as mor«> sent out of the country, and the mosquito bites on the pachyderm. woman too. Listen, boy. This man Is What 1 am, the conditions of my time my enemy, and 1 show no mercy to made me. When I start«»d in business my rnemlM. Tbene are more reasons a humble clerk, forty years ago, I had Hi in on«» why yon • oik W ninrry Miss but one goal—success; I had bnt one R<»«smore. If she knew one of them atm to get rich. I was lucky. I made she would not marry you.1” a little money, and I soon discovered "What reasons?” di’tntxnded Jeffer- that I could make more money by out SOll. witting my competitors in the oil fields. “Tlie principal one.” said Ryder Railroad conditions helped me. The slowly and delllierstely, and eying hls whole country was money mad. A son keenly as if to judge of the effect wave of commercial prosperity swept of hls words, “the principal one is over the land, and I was carried along that it was through my agents that the on Its crest. I grew enormously rich, demand was made for her father's Im my millions Increasing by leaps and bounds. I branched out Into other In peachment.” "Ah,” cried Jefferson, “then I guess terests, successful always, until my holdings grew to what they are today < n 1 aright!” "Marry Kate or not, as you please, —the wonder of the twentieth century. to stay here,” the elder What do I care for the world's respect but I want you a pause. num said after when my money makes th«» world my “It's no use. My mind is made up,” slave? What respect can I have for a p«>ople that cringe liefore money and answered Jefferson decisively. The tel<-phon«» raaig. and Jefferson let it rule them? Are you aware that got up to go. Mr. Ryder took up th«» not a factory wheel turns, not a vote Is counted, not a judge is appointed, receiver. “Hallo! What's that? Sergeant El not a legislator seated, not a president lison? Yes, send him upt” elected without my consent? I am the I’m ting the telephone < down, Ryder real ruler of the United States—not the so called government at Washing senior rose and, crossing’the room, ac ton They are my puppets and this is companied hls son to the door. "Think it well over, Jb’ff. Don't be my executive chamber. This power will lie yours one «lay, boy, but you hasty.” A few minutes later fJefferson left must know how to use It when it the house. comes.” The door open«»«l and Hr. Bagley en "I never want It, father," said Jef ferson (irmly. “To me your words tered, followed by a tall, powerfully savor of treason. I couldn't Imagine built man. whose robust plcyslqu«» nn«l looking clothes contrast«»«! that American talking that way." He cheap |M>tnte<l to the mantel, at a picture of strangely with the delicate ultrafash lonably attired English secreitary. i George Washington “Take a seat, sergeant.” said Mr. Ryder senior laughed, He could uot help it if his son was an idealist, Ryder cordially, motioning bis visitor There was n«> use getting angry, so he to a chair. The man sat down ginger merely shrugged bis shoulders and ly on one of th«» rich leather upholster «•d chairs. Hls manner was nervous sa Id: "All right. Jeff We'll discuss the and awkward, ns if intimidated In tbe matter later w^en you've cut your wls- presence of the financier “Are the national committee etili dotu t«»eth. Just at present you're in the clouds. But you spoke of my do- waiting?" demanded Mr. Ryder. “Yes, sir,” replitsl the-secretary. Ing you an injustice. How can my ”1’11 s«»e them in a few minutes. love of power do you an Injustice?" Ix»ave me with Sergeant} Ellison.” “Because,” replied Jefferson, “you ex Mr. Bagley bowed and retired. ert that power over your family as Ryder, with his customary blunlnesH. well as over your business nss>x'lates. You think an«l will for everybody In ■came right down to business. “Well, what have yon been doing the house, for everyone who cornea in about the book?" he demanded. “Have contact with you. Yours is an lnflu ence no one seems abl«» to resist Y’ou you found the auth<»r of 'The American mblM-<l ine of my right to think. Ever Octopus?' ” “No. sir; I have-not. I confess I’m since I was old enough to think you have thought for me; ever since I was KitH«»d. The s«»cret hastbeen well kept. old enough to choose you have chosen The putdiahers have (Giut up like a for me. You have chosen that I should clam. There's only onei thing thnt I'm marry Kate Roberts. That is the one pretty well sure oK” “What's that7" «krmnoded Ryder, in thing I wished to speak to you about. terested. The marriage is impossible." "Thnt no such person as Shirley Ryder senior half sprang from his Green exists. sent. “Oh," excla!med«the financier, “then “So,” he said sternly, “this Is your latest act of rebellion. Is It? You at» yon think It Is n moremom de plume?" “Y’es, str.” going to welsh on yonr word? You "An«l what do you# think was the are going to jilt the girl?” “I never gnve my word," answered reason for preserving the anonymity ?” “Well, you see. Mr, the book deals Jefferson hotly. "Nor did Kate under sian«l thnt nn engagement existed, with • big subject. It gives some hard k u • vu’t expect trn> to marry a girl T knocks. Snd the sigtlirr no donbt felt I * Mfflo timid shout launching it his or her real name. At least thar*g my theory, str.“ •'And a good one. no doubt," said Mr. Ryder. Then he added: "That makes me all the more anxious to flnd out who it Is. I would willingly give thia momeut a «•heck for $5.000 to know who wrote it. Whoever It Is, knoww me as well as I know myself, We much And the author.” The sleuth was silent for a moment. Then he said: “There might be one way to reach the author, but It will I m » aiieeesaful only lu the event of her i41ng Billing to I m » known an«! come out into the open Suppose you write to her In care of the publishers. They would certainly forward the letter to wher ever she may I m ». If she does not want you to know who «he Is, she will Ignore your letter and remain In the background If, on the contrary, she has no fear of you and la willing to meet you. she will answer the let fl it ii pair of shoes you want, you will find them in the proper styles. Prices and size»at Lorenz «X Hoyt Nirilcr for Publication. Department of the Interior, laiml Office ai Roseburg, Or. August 13. 1907- Notice is hereby giveu that Evander M. Randleman of Parkersburg. Oregon, has tiled notice of ins intention to make tin al Five year proof in snpp.>rt of bis claim, viz Homestead Entry No. 114C.’ made Mar 26. 19 2. for the HE1, 8W ,. SW ‘, 8E1, Seo. Id NE1, NW1, NW l,NE‘, Section 15. Town ship 29. South. Lange I*. Weal, and tlmt said proof wilt lie made before I. A. Liljeq vist, I' S. Commissioner, at his office at Marshfield. Oregon. on WedliesdHV . Oct. 9, 1907. He naniea the following wituesaes to prove ins continuous residence upon, and cultivation of the land, viz : Dewitt' Kan dleman of Parkersburg, Oregon. Jofloid Hagit of Parkersburg. Oregon. Wesley J. Haga of Parkersburg. Oregon. Elmer Doyle of Parkersburg, Oregon B knjauin L. E ddy , Register. LEWIN’S Meat I 11 < t All Kinds ot MEATS and PROVISIONS Euruisbed at Living Prices. A share ot’ the Public Patronage Solicited. E. LEWIN Prop. ter.” “Ah. I never thought of that!” ex- claimed Ryder. “It's a good idea, ru write such a letter at once. It shall go tonight.” He unhook<»d the telephone and asked Mr. Bagley to come up. A few seconds later the secretary entered the room. IContinued next week.) Notice is hereby given that Minerva i- Lillie ut AragO. Co-.s Co . Oregon, lias tiled notice of 1ns intention tn make final Cum mutation proof in support of Ins claim, viz Home-dead Eliti« No. 1 IODI muli' April Ili. 1ft •>, fur the S‘ j N W ', . N W ‘, N W « Se«-. I », SW1, SV1, Section II), Townalnp 2!> Smith, Kang«“ Il West, amt dial said proof will lie made before L. A. Liljeqviat. 1'. S Com niissioiier, at Ins office nt Maialiti« Id, On- gon. on 1 bursday. O<t Id, 19H7. He naniea the followlug witnesses to If you want your watch to give prove his continuous residence upon, and satisfaction send it to E. . ark er cultivation of, tbe laud, viz: Elmer Doyle uf Parkersburg, Oregon, Cassius Dovle of A o..successor to V. R. Wilson or Parkersburg. Oregon, Evander Randleman of Parkersburg, Oregon, Ed Oilman uf V : < i < v < i a <>., oquille. Parkersburg, Oregon. B enjamin L B ody . Register E l D orado TONSORIAL PARLORS P. B. HOYT, Prop THE MERCY HOSPITAL At North Bend ls now open for tbe re ception of patients. The terms am #R> per week ami upwarils. For par ticulars apply to : : Sisters of Mercy North Bend, Or Real Estate List. 2 utie acre tracts, adjoining town eboa p. 28(1 acres improved ranch, tine bear ing orchard, !)d acres bottom land, 10 mill's from Bandon. Large amount of white cedar on it. price #4000. House and 2 lots in town, good lo cation, land set out in strawberries. #5511 House, liarn ami other out bouses, nearly four acres <>f ground cleared ami under fence, good location near town #2000. No better inv«»stnipnt in the market. River front, ranch, front on deep water, coal land #3500. Holtses to rent, Coos and Carry property for sale, ranches of all sizes, in both counties for sale. Store room to rent cheap in the best part of Bandon. Tiiiil»«*r l.aiul A«-t .lune 3. IS7S. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. United Stilles Land Otiiee. Rosel>nri> Ore . August 7. 1907. Notice is hereby given that m couiptlHlice with the provisions of th«- act ot Congress ■ >f June 3, 1S7K, entitled ‘An act for Hie sale of tin.tiei taints in the States of Cal ifornia. Oregon, Nevada, ami Waahington I'errilory,” as extended to all the l'nlili«- Land State« by aet of Allgust 1. 18*12. John M. Lon-.’, of Bandon. County of Coos, State lor Territory 1 of Oregon, has tins da« tile»«! in thia otlice his sworn statement No. S491, for the purchase of tin- NE1, of NW1,, of Section No. 29. tn Township No. 29 S., Range No. 14 West, ami will offer prool to show that the land sought is more vatu able for its timber or stone than for agricul tural purposes, and to establish his claim to «aid land before L. A Liljeqvist., I .8. Com* niissioiier at .Marshfield. Oregon, on Wed nesday, tbo 6th «lay of November, l‘.t07. He names as witnesses: Chris Long, Erank Bates, Frank Beyerle and Edward Ohman, all of Bandon, Coos County, Ore gon. Any and all persons claiming adversely tbe above-described lands are requested to file their claims in this office on or before said titb day of November, 1907. H kn . i imin L E ddy . Register. Opera has a select stock of WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. ^tvani J Ijecr on r I 5i<>* < ■ !•< >?-»? Bandon, Oregou burnished Rooms \ r— The Pacific CONTENT NOT1CI£. RANPON Department of tbe Interior, U S. Land Office at Koaebarg Or. Nice clean rooms. 25 and 5l)c a night; $1.26 Jone 12, 1207. A Hufficient contest affidavit having been a week ; $5.00 a month. tiled in thia office by Edwin E. Stillwell, contestant, againat hoineRtead entry No. 13135. nmde October (», 1903, for the NW>4 MRS SARAH COSTELI.O, of Seeti in 25, Township 29, S. Range 15 W., by Robert A. Duak. contestee. in which it ih alleged that said Robert A. Doak has wholl abandoned said tract and changed his residence therefrom for more than two years since making said eutry and next prior to the date herein; that said tract 1 not settled upon and cultivated by said party as required by law that said absence IIOKS was not due t<» employment in the military or naval service of thi» Euited States in time of war. said parties are hereby notified to Hp|s*ar, respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at ID o'clock a. in. You Can’t Expect to Get • n July 311. I’.tO", before I’ Bhimenrother Notary I’liblic, at Ins office at Bandon, Worth for .ft I. But 3-' Oregon, and that filial hearing will be held You Can Get Your it 1<> o'clock, a. m on Augnst 13, be tore the Register and Receiver at the MONE ) ’>' WORTH ot I’nited States Land (Mlice m Roseburg < >regon. I lie siij.l con'« slant having, in a prop« r affidavit, tiled June 10, 1907, set forth f lets which show tit it -itt< r due dilllgenue per son a I Renier of tins notice cannot be made, I it. is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper Repairing neatly and promptly done at publication lowest living prices. B enjamin L. E ddy . Ib gister. I << »< >rl'K M. BREUER’S General merchandise store with stock and fixtures with building and large lot, doing a business of #25,000 to #30,000 per year, well located, ami long established business, which can be doubled by the right parlies Price f.1000. BANDON OREGON Capital $25,000.00 Manufacturing plant for sale. Good paying bnsiness. Big frontage on d«»«‘p water. First class business proposition on ('«apitlle river #20,000 A general bnnking hnHitum trnnanefed, and cnntomerR given every accommodation A number of first class deep water consiRtent will Ra 6 anti cotiRervative banking. front mill sites for sale cheap. Correspon<lent8: Tim American National Bank of San Francisco, California, 2 timber claims, cruise 0,000.000 Merchants* Natioual Bank, Portland, Oregon feet each, mostly white cedar, band) to roads ami easy to lug. Price #2501! The Chase National Bank of New York. each. Bank H Open from 9 >« tn to I in . nnd 1 p in t«» 3 p in. Lots #15 and op, located in all parts of town and surrounding ad dition. Property of all kinds liongl.l and sold at living prices B usti . R B rown 'S H eari IS Bic, a : o STO’il. j We are an old established firm ami . ’PEC1A' 'f m : . , ; are reliable. \\ e Hre no curbstone _ JZirat Itt AbOUl. I real estate agents, Call and see ns, SrsTOR: HEt- DRESSED IN Bl IE ZAND HER HEART 13 TP.'f. and if we do not have what yon TO THE BUSTER BROWK want we will get it. ZTe » > Ä.'*’ 'if' J BLUE RIBBON Í U -e jàv / T he B andon R eal E state X L oan SHOE and aijjo DUSTER. C ompany . Rooms 2 and 3, ? WITH A BIG New Ileuholm Bld g Bandon, Ore. k. Il Notice for Pnlili<*ation Department of the Interior Land llffiee at Roseburg. Or. August 13, I9U7. Notice is hereby given that Elmer F. Doyle, of Parkersburg. Oregon, bus filed lio ticeof Ins intenti'in to make final Five yeat proof in sup|s>rt of his claim, viz Home stead Hitrv No 11403 made March 26. T.SI2. for the N1, of HW ,, .N W . ot ME1,. ME1« -f NW1, Seetion 10. Township 29 Month Rang" 14. West, and that said pr<a>f will la- made before L. \ Lilj-aivist, U M C-un missioner at his ortioe at M i rah field, < Ireguo. on W > -lie «.la v . 1 let '.I. 1.« «7. He nameatbe following witnesses to prove hisrontiuoona residence up« hi . and cnltiva lion of. the land, viz I F 11 aga. of Park ersbnrg. Oregon. Fru.k Harrows, of Bail don. Oregon, John Haga of I’arkerslmre. Oreg.in. Ev \l Ramileraan of Parkerabnrg. Oregon. Roga Bldg Ln«*Miw L- E ddy , Register. BANDON I « •• • » • • I », • • . • ••
