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nity and reckless of Its SWlger, per­ bays paw« I !*•• «swf <WJ tn my
sists tn robbing the public dally. But gasm aa
amkFHen, «• tnh <k world
BLACK SMITH AND WAGON MAKERS
retribution is at hand. The growing With my g*t th» y«M know." ba went
discontent of the proletariat, the »W
on. loaning over its
th a dra­
Wagons of all Kinds Made to Order.
Hsrseshsei&g a Spsc:a.Q
increasing strikes and labor dltputaa matic asrtfod« "that if k efeaa» I could
ot all kinds, tbe clamor against th« start a i*oalc in Wall «tree« tomorrow J <h work attended to promptly aud all work unaranteed to give aatiafaotion. Prie a
railroads and the trusts, the evidence that would shake to their foundations
reasonable. Shop on Atwater atreet. Bandon, Or.
of collusion between both—all this la •very financial Institution in the coun­
the writing on the wall. The capitalis­ try? Do you know that I practically
tic system 1» doomed, socialism will control the emigres» of tbe United
By CHARLES KLEIN
succeed it."
,
States and that no legislative measure
“What 1» socialism?” be demanded becomes law unless it has my ap­
A Stery »f American Life NntItzed From the Play by
scornfully. “What will it give the proval?’
ARTHUR HORN BLOW.
public that it has not got already?’
(Continued next week.)
Shirley, who never neglected an op-
1906. BY C.
p««rtunlty to make a convert, no mat­
ter bow hardened he might be. picked
up a little pamphlet printed for propa­
himself*
listening
with
Interest
to
th&
tige her liUMbniKrs prominence gave
ganda purpoaes which she had that
her, «)»♦• never allowed ft t» turn her young woman who expressed herself
il
head. She gave uwny large sums for so frankly. It was a der ided novelty morning received by mall.
’’Here,’’ she said, "is one of the best
charitable pur|Hes*s aud, strung* to for him to hear the truth.
ài
•’What d<> I care what the world and clearest definitions of socialism I
say, when tlm gift came direct from
ever read:
her the money was never returned on says when I’m dead?” he asked with have
“Socialism la common ownership of
the plea that It was “tainted." She a forced laugh.
“You do care.” replied Shirley grave­ natural resources and public utilities
shared her husband’s dislike for enter­
and tbe common operation of all in­
taining and led pra«-ti< alij the life of ly. “You may school yourself to be­ dustries for the general good. Social­
a recluse The advent of Shirley, there­ lieve that you are Indifferent to the
ism is opposed to monopoly, that is, to
fore. Into her quiet and uneventful ex­ good opinion of your fellow man, but
private ownership of land and the In­
istence was as welcome as sunshine right down In your heart you do care struments of labor, which is indirect
when it breaks through the clouds aft­ —every man does, whether he be multi­
in paint, varnish, stain, or wax, and use The Sherwin-
ownership of men; to the wages sys­
er days of gloom. Quite a friendship millionaire or a sneak thief.”
tem, by which labor is legally robbed
Milliams Modern Method Floor Finishes.
“
You
class
the
two
together,
I
no
­
sprung up lie tween the two women,
of
a
large
part
of
the
product
of
labor;
and when tire«! of writing Shirley tice." he said bitterly.
Furnished at L ving Prices. A share
For Palatod Finish—Inside Floors— Tut S-n. in at fLoo* rurr.
“It is often a distinction without a to competition with its enormous waste
Porch Floors— Tut S-w fomu fi.oo» fur
would g<» into Mrs. Ryder’s room and
of
effort
and
its
opportunities
for
the
ot
the
Public
Patronage
For Varnished Finish— Natural— MAt-mOT, a durable floor varnish.
chat until th«» financier's wife began to difference,” she rejoined promptly.
spoliation of the weak by the strong.
Stained— f loo A lac , stain and varnish combined
Solicited
look forward to these little impromptu I Tie remained silent for a moment or Socialism Is Industrial democracy. It
For Waxed Flats«— Tut t-W. T looa »AX.
two toying nervously with a paper
visits, ho much she enjoyed them.
Is the government of tbe people, by the
For Unsightly Cracks in Old Floors— Tut S-w.___
Nothing more had been sal«l concern­ knife. Then, arrogantly, and as If anx­ l>eople and for tbe people, not In the
ious
to
Impress
her
with
his
Impor
­
ing Jefferson and Miss Roberts. The
A complete line of finishes for any style and any
present restricted sense, but as regards
young man bad not yet seen bls father, tance, he said:
floor, old or new.
all tbe common interests of men. So­
“
Most
men
would
be
satisfied
If
they,
but his mother knew he was only wait­
cialism Is opposed to oligarchy and
ing an opi>«>rtiinlty to demand an expla­ had accomplished what I have. Do you monarchy, and therefore to the tyran­
nation of th«» engagement announce- realize that my wealth Is so vast that nies of business cliques and money
Get color cards from
rneutH. Her husband, on the other I scarcely know myself what I ani kings. Socialism is for freedom, not
hand, deslre«l the match more than worth? What my fortune will be la only from the fear of force, but from
ever, owing to th«» continued importu­ another fifty years staggers the Imagi­ the fear of want. Socialism proposes
nities of Senator Roberts. As usual, nation. Yet I started with nothing. I real liberty, not merely the right to
Mrs. Ryder confi«i«sl these little domes­ made ft all myself. Surely I should get vote, but the liberty to live for some­
credit for that"
tic troubles to Shirley
“How did you make it?” retorted thing more than meat and drink.
“Jefferson,” she said, “Is very angry.
“Socialism is righteousness in the
He is determined not to marry the Shirley.
relations of men. It Is based on the
“
In
America
we
don
’
t
ask
how
a
girl, aud when be and bis father do
man makes his money. We ask if ha fundamentals of religion, the Father­
baa a select stock of
meet there’ll be another scene.”
hood of God and the brotherhood of
"What objection has your son to has got any.”
men.
It
seeks
through
association
and
“You are mistaken,” replied Shirley
Miss Roberts?” Inquired Shirley Inno­
earnestly. “America is waking up. equality to realize fraternity. Social­
n
cently.
«I
ism will destroy the motives which
“Oh, the usual reason.” sighed the The conscience of the nation is being make for cheap manufacturers, poor
mother, “and I've no doubt he knows aroused. We are coming to realize that workmanship and adulterations; it will
best. He’s in love with another girl— the scandals of the last few years secure the real utility of things. Use.
were only the fruit of public Indiffer­
• Miss Rossmore.”
Bridge A Beach
not exchange, will be the object of la­
“Oh, yes," nnswere«l Shirley simply. ence to sharp business practice. The bor. Things will be made to serve,
Stove«, Range« and Heater«
people
will
soon
ask
the
dishonest
rich
“Mr. Ryder spoke of her.”
not to sell. Socialism will banish war,
Have in them so many excellencies that they are now acknowledge-;
Mrs Ryder was silent, and present­ man where he got it, and there will for private ownership is back of strife
greatest sellers on the coast, and they are growing in favor every ye. 1
have
to
be
au
accounting.
What
ac
­
ly she left the girl alone with her
I
have the exclusive agency in Bandou for these household and office necess;
between men. Socialism will purify
C ourteous T reatment .
count will you be able to give?”
and prices range exceedingly modest in either case.
work
He
bit
bls
lip
and
looked
at
her
for politics, for private capitalism is the
The next afternoon Shirley was In
Onr assortment of hardware, tinware and edged tools is most oomplete.
a moment without replying. Then, great source of political corruption.
her room busy writing when there
with a faint suspicion of a sneer, ba Socialism will make for education, in­
Tmnmg <& Plumbing a. Specialty
came a tap at her door. Thinking li said:
vention and discovery; it will stimu­
Bandon, Oregon
was another visit from Mrs. Ryder,
“You are a socialist—perhaps an an­ late the moral development of men.
she did not look up. but cried ont pleas­ archist!”
Crime will have lost most of its mo­
antly:
“Only the Ignorant commit the blun­ tive, and pauperism will have no ex­
“Come Inf'
«9
der of confounding the two,” she re­ cuse. That,** said Shirley as she con­
John Ryder entered IT«» smiled cor­ torted. “Anarchy is a disease. Social­ cluded, “Is socialism!”
dially and. as If apologizing for the ism is a science.”
Ryder shrugged his shoulders and
intrusion, said amiably:
rose
to go.
“Indeed!” he exclaimed mockingly.
“Delightful,” he said ironically, "but
“I thought I'd run up to see bow you •*T thought the terms were synonymous.
were getting along.”
The world regards them both as in­ In my Judgment wholly utopian and
impracticable. It*s nothing but a gi­
His coming was so uiiexpe« ted that sane.”
for a moment Shirley w.i ■ itartled, but
Herself an enthusiastic convert to gantic pipe dream. It won’t come in
Higher Classes of Work Solicited
■be quickly regained hr composure the new political faith that was rising this generation, nor In ten generations,
and asketi him to take .1 seat. He like a flood tide all over the world, the if, indeed, it is ever taken seriously by
BANDON.
OREGON.
seemed pleased to tlml her making such contemptuous tone In which this pluto­ a majority big enough to put its the­
ories
to
the
test.
Socialism
does
not
good progress, ami he st«>|>|M»d to an­ crat spoke of the coming reorganiza­
Nice clean room'». 2f> mid 50c a night ; ♦ 1.26
swer a number of question-« sb«- put to tion of society which was destined to take into account two great factors
4!,
a week ; >5.00 a month.
Cro.man Timmons, President
G. T. Treadgold, Sec
him. Shirley tri«»«l to be cordial. but destroy him and his kind spurred her that move the world—men’s passions
R. H. Rosa. Vice-President
and human ambition. If you eliminate
A. E. Hadaall, Treat
MRS. HAKAH COSTELLO.
when she looked well at him and noted on to renewed argument.
the keen, hawk like eye the cruel,
“I Imagine," she said sarcastically, ambition you remove the strongest In­
vindictive lines about the mouth, the “that you would hardly approve any centive to individual effort From your
Square sot, relentless Jaw Wall street social reform which threatened to In­ own account a socialistic world would
hud gone wrong with th«» Colossus that terfere with your own business meth­ be a dreadfully tame place to live in—
daj, and be was still wearing his war ods. But, no matter how you disap­ every tody depressingly good, without
Inc. May 6, I9O7
paint she recalled the wrong this man prove of socialism on general princi­ any of the feverish turmoil of life as
ha«1 done her father, ami she felt how ples. as a leader of the capitalist class we know ft. Buch a world would not
.A.. ID. Morse, Mgr.
bitterly she hated him. The more her you should understand what socialism appeal to me at alL I love the fray,
mind dwelt upon It the mor«» exasper­ M aud not conruse one of the moat im­ the dally battle of gain and loss, tbs
You Can't Expect to Get
ate«! she was to think slm should be portant movements In modem world excitement of making or losing mil­
Worth for $1, But
then», a gu«»st under his rrtof, and It history with the crazy theories of irre­ lions. That is my life!"
The anarchists are
whs only with the great«-st difficulty sponsible cranks.
You Can
Get
Your
"l'et what good is your money to
REAL ESTATE - TOWNSITES - PROMOTIONS
BA’ I N
the natural enemies of the entire hu­ you?’ insisted Shirley. "You are able
that she remained civil.
MONEY’S II OK TH at.
man
family
and
would
destroy
it
were
“What is the moral of your life?”
to s]>end only an Infinitesimal part of
their dangerous doctrines permitted to it You cannot even give it away, for
•be demanded bluntly.
Ho was quick to note the contemptu­ prevail. The socialists, on the con­ nobo«ly will have any of it."
ous tone in her voice, and he gave her trary'. are seeking to save mankind
“Money!" he hissed rather than
a keen, searching look ns if he were from the degradation, the crime and spoke. “I bate money. It means noth­ Healer in Bootm and Shoes
trying to read her thoughts and fathom the folly into which such men as you ing to me. I have so much that I have ,
Repairing neatly and promptly done at
the reason for her very evident hostil­ have driven it."
lost all Idea ot ita.value. Lga oiLaccjj-
lowest living prioes.
She
spoke
Impetuously,
with
the
In
­
ity toward him.
Fairbanks-Moroe Gasoline Engine« for Spraying, Pumping.
spired exaltation of a prophet deliver­
“What do you mean?" he asked.
Sawing,
Grinding
Outfits complete.
Fairbanks Morse
ing
a
message
to
the
people.
Ryder
"I mean what can you show as your
Steam Engines. Pumps. Boilers. Fairbanks Scales for weigh
life work? Moat man.whose lives are listened, concealing his impatience
ing. Fairbanks Morse Dynamos aud Motors, for power and
big enough to call for biographies have with uneasy little coughs.
light; Windmills and Towers; Grinders, Feed Choppers, Well
“Yes," she weut on, “I am a social-
done something useful. They have
Pumps. All first quality goods at lowest prices. Alsauwai
been famous statesmen, eminent scien­ 1st, and I am proud of It. The whole
stock. Liberal terms. Prompt reply to inquiries and quic
tists. celebrated authors, great Invent- world is slowly drifting toward social­
shipment Write for Catalogues and Prices.
ism ns the only remedy for the actual
ora What have you done?”
The question appeared to stagger Intolerable conditions. It may not
him. The audacity of any one putting come In our time, but it will come as
SPECIAL RATES BY THE WEEK OR MONTH.
■u«-h a question to a man in his own surely ns the sun will rise and net to­
SAMPLE BOCK IN CCNNECTION.
bouse was incredible. He squared hl» morrow. Has not the flag of socialism
Waved
recently
from
the
White
House?
jaws, and his cllnche«! fist de-a-ended
Has not a president of the United
beavtly on the table.
“What have I done?” he cried. “I States declared that the state must
PORT ORFORD
For Sale at the Shingle Mill. All
have built up the greatest fortune ever eventually curb the great fortunes?
accumulated by one man. My fabu­ What is that but socialism?”
orders filled promptly.
Office
"True.” retorted Ryder grimly, “and
lous wealth has caused my name t«»
in mill. We pay highest price
spread to the four corners of the earth. that little speech Intended for the ben­
B uster B rown ’ s H eart
Is that not an achievement to relate efit of the gallery will cost him the
_
IS BIG AND STOUT,
paid for Red Cedar Logs and
nomination nt the next presidential
to future generations?”
E specially so when
election.
We
don
’
t
want
In
the
White
Shirley gave a little shrug of her
_
J ane is about .
Bolts.
F or she ’ s dressed in blue
House a president who stirs up class
■boulders.
AND HER HEART IS TRUE
hatred.
Our
rich
men
have
a
right
to
’Future generations will take no in­
to THE BUSTER BROWH
terest In you or your millions,” she, what Is their own. That Is guaranteed
ZM® •> ® JMV
1
BLUE RIBBON
LiLS
g
them
by
the
constitution.
”
•aid calmly. “Our civilization will
,
SHOE AND ALSO
“Is It their own?" interrupted Shir­
have made such progress by that tlm«J
BUSTER
WITH A BIO
that people will merely wonder why ley.
Ryder ignored the Insinuation and
we. tn our day. tolerated men of your
class so long Now it is different The proceeded:
world Is money mad. You are a per­
"What of our boasted free institu­
son of importance In the eyes of the tions If a man is to be restricted In
unthinking multitude, but It only en­ what he nmy ami may not do? If I
vies you your fortune; It docs not ad­ am clever enough to accumulate mil­
mire you personally. When you die, lions. who can stop me?"
people will count your millions, not
“The people will stop you," said
BANDON. OREGON
your good deoila.”
Shirley calmly. “It 1» only a question
He laughed cynically and drew up a of time. Their patience Is about ex­
Capital $25,000.00
chair near her desk. As a general hausted. Tut your ear to the ground
BOARD OF DIRECTORS; J. L. KaosMsaaao, President, J. D snrolm , Vice Pre«
thing. John Ryder never waste«! words and listen to the distant rumbling of
F. J. F art . Cashier, F bank F lam , T. P. H anzt .
on women He had 1 ut u p»«or opinion the tempest which, sooner or later, will
of their menrsllty ami considered It be­ be nnchAlned tn this land, provoked by
A general banking buaineaa tranaacted. and customer* given every acoommodatl.,u
neath the dignity of any man to enter the Iniquitous practices of organized
conaiatent with aa'e and conaervative banking.
into serious argument with a w»>tnan. capital. The people have bad enough
In fact, it was seldom he conaleseeiid- nt the extortions of the trusts. One
Correspondents: The American National Bank of 8an Francisco, California.
ed Io argu«» with any one. He gave or­ day they will rise in their wrath and
Merchants’ National Bank, Portland, Oregon.
ders ard talked to p«»ople; b«» bad no seize by the throat this knavish plu­
The Chase National Bank of New York.
pytfence t«^be tnlk.djo. Yet h^fumei tocracy which, confident in the power
and 1 p m t 3 »»*■*,
fit ltvweglth Ja. prqyuK
THE ICN AND
THE MOUSE.
LEWIN’S
Meat Market
ftgw
HU
F
MEAT'S and
PROVISIONS
Finish'Your Floors
E. LEWIN Prop
Opera
WINES, LIQUORS
and CIGARS.
Bandon Hardware (
Opposite Post Office
NEED A NEW STOV-
A. M c N air ,
burnished
Rooms
The Pacific
T he H ardware M an .
Civil Engineer a, /
Surveyor.
dm«
s
ii 11 < ><4i
BOOTS
Bandon Investment Corporation
M. BREUER’S Gasoline - Steam, Pumping, Irrigation r_.d
Lighting Machinery.
HOTEL : GALLIER
Rates $7.00 to $2.00 per Day.
Fairbanks - Morse & Co, Portland. Oregon.
BANDON
OREGON
SHINGLES
BANK
of
J.
Co
BANDON,
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