-That*» nut your fault, my dear,” she ibat it had beeu wrung from the peo­ ple by fraud aud trickery. He bad replied, answering Shlriey'a question STEIGER & KERR’S craved for power, yet *ow be bad tast­ "You are yiurwlf, that's the main STOVES ed it, wbat a hollow Joy it was. after thing. You muatn't mind what Mr Riisirreaa and worry RANGES all! Tire public bated and despised Ryder says. him Even his so called friends and make him irritable at times. If yon biMineHu associates toadied to him must go. of course you must; you are merely because they feared him. And the liest Judge of that, but Jefferson this Judge—this father be had perse­ wants to see you before you leave." cuted and ruined- wbat a better man 8b«* kissed Hhlrley tn motherly fashion uud citizen be was! How much more and added: "He has told me every- Hy CHARLES KLEIN. worthy of a child's love and of the es­ thing, dear. Nothtng would make me happier than to nee you be<*ome bls teem of tbe world! .1 Start •/ American Lift fimltztd Frtm the Play bf What had Judge Rossmore done, aft­ wife. He's downstairs nuw waiting ARTHUR HORNBLOW. er all, to «leserve tbe frightful punish­ for me to tell him to coiue up.” "It's better that I should not see | COPYRIGHT. I906. BY C. W DIL l INCHAM COMPANY. ment tbe amalgamated interests had him. ” replied Shirley slowly and grave­ can seti him to suffer? If he bad block ed their game be bad doue only wbat ly. "I can only tell him wbat I have 'I; she exclaimed contemptuously. his oath, his duty, commanded him to already told him. My father come« R « d««e I fr » hi “ Never! I nil going to Washington do. Such a girl as Shirley Rossmore first. I have still a duty to perform." ■ î • I- • ■*<• ’ . am! i "That's right, dear.*’ answered Mrs. nt r aid. 1 am going to save could not have had any other kind of •*Y«ii:'' > Ryder. “You're a good, noble girl, and n fathi-t if I have to g* on my knees a father. Ab, If be had bad such a i uhi ibe Po vv< "Y'ea li- 1 1 • ' States senator I’ll go daughter be might have, been a tietter I admire you ail tbe more for It. 1*11 tunu! Usren. Mr Ryder f»< o'» turn to ••• let Jeffereon be his own advocate. away from me Go to Wnshingioli to the \ *i .«• liouse; I'll tell the presi­ muli, if only to win his child's respect Y’ou’ll see him for my sake!” dent what you are! Marry your son- and affection. Jolm Ryder pondered on liehalf of my father, and I ¡»rc >!•••• Rhe gave Shirley another affection­ • no. thank you! No. thank you!” long aud deeply, an«i the more he you I will in- or «-e jrotir n > ate embrace and left tbe room, while I I Exhausted by the vehemence of her luminate«! tbe stronger tbe conviction never, never!” the girl pixH*eeded with her final prep "Ah. Shlrl. s J" eried Jeffers, a “yo«i missiomite outburst. SIHrley hurried grew upon him that the girl was right uratlons for departure. Presently there I I from the room, leaving Ryder speech- mid be was wrong. Suddenly be look don't love me!” e«l at bis watch. It was I o'clock. was a quick, heavy step iu tbe corri­ “Yes, Jeff I d« God knows I do! But ’ess. staring at his son. llolM-rts bad told Idin that it would be dor outside and Jeffersou appeared in if I must break my own heart to save mi all night session aud that a vote the doorway. He stood there waiting CHAPTER XVI my father I will do it.” for her to invite him In. She looked HEN Shirley reached her w< hi l«l prolnilily not tie taken until very up aud greeted him cordially, yet It "Would you siierlfl<*e my haiqilnes* I \ late He unbooked the telephone anti, nsims she broke down and your own?" was hardly the kind of reception he completely. She threw her culling "ceutral.” asketl for "long dis "No happiness can he built on Iles looked for or that be considered he self upon a sofa and burst lance" aud couneetton with Washing had a right to expect, Jeff We liiu; ‘ build < ii truth or our He advanced whole house will crumble ami fall We into a lit of violent sobbing After ton. sulkily luto the room. It was 7 o’clock when the maid en­ have de<-elveil your father, but he will all, she was only a woman, and the “Mother said she had put everything forgive that, won't you?" she said, up ordeal through which she had passer! tered Shirley's room with her break right,” he liegan. "I guess she was |H*aliiig to Ilyder. "and you will go to would have taxed the strongest pow­ fust, aud she fouutl iis occupant up mistaken." Washington, you will save my father's ers of endurance. She had borne up and dressed. "Your mother does uot understand, I honor, his life, you will?”— courageously while there remained the "Why, you haven’t lieen to tied, neither d<» you,” she replied Beriously I They h I imm I face to face—this slim, faintest chance that she might succeed miss!” exclaimed tire girl, looking at I del lente girl battling for her father's In moving the financier to pity, but the bed in the inner room, which seem "N’otbiug can be put right until my I father is restored to honor and post- life, arrayed against u cold bbssled. now that all hopes in that direction ed scarcely disturbed. ,..,n.” heartless, unscrupulous man, deaf to were shattered ami she herself had "No, Theresa, I—I couldn't sleep.” "But why should you punish me be­ every Impulse of human sympathy or tieen ordered harshly from the bouse, Hastily pouring out a cup of tea, she pity Since tills woman had deceived like any ordinary malefactor, the re­ add<*d: “1 must catch that 9 o’clock cause my father falls to regard tbe him. fisiled him, he would deal with action set tn. and she gave way freely train to Washington. I didn't finish matter as we do?” demanded Jeffer­ son rebelllously. her us with every one else who crossed to her long ism* up anguish and dis­ ¡tacking uutil nearly 3.” “Why should I punish myself—why his w ill. She laid her hand on his arm. tress. Nothing now could save her "Can I do anything for you, miss?” plcadlug with him. Brutally, savagely, father, not even this Journey to Wash­ inquired the maid. Shirley was as should we punish those nearest aud he thrust her aside. ington whi< h she determined to take popular with the servants as with the dearest?” answered Shirley gently. "The victims of human Injustice al­ "No, no, I will not!" be thundered. itheless. for. ac<-oidliig to what rest of the household. ways suffer where* their loved ones "You have wormed yourself Into in had said, the senate «as to take “No,” answered Shirley, "there are are tortured. Why are things as they confidence by means of Iles and de«*eii vote that very night. only a few things to go in my suit are? I don't know. I know they You have tricked me, f i r u nt that Ii itr It would had forgotten. She held out an en­ Ì plead for your father? No! No! No! he midnight Is-fore she <*ould get her velotie which she had left lying on tire for the cab that was to carry her WHOLESALE LIQlORS, Napa Soda, W. away from this bouse of disappoint­ I.et the law tHke its course, and now, tiling-, pa«-:.cd. No. she would stay uii- tray. i A Games & Co’s \\ Inskies, White Ruck, ment. He pleaded with her: < Miss Rossmore, you will please leave iler this tinted naif until morning aud “Ob, miss, Mr. Jorkins said to give [Continued next week.) StamJanl Malt and Cream of Malt, and other 1 my bouse tomorrow morning!" Hi n take the first train to Washing- you this and master wanted to see you $ Shirley stood listening to what be • h I '•«•: « was still a chance tlmt the as soon as you had finished your break Standard Brands of Brandies. Whiskies, Gin. I had to say, her face w hite, her mouth •.ole might is* delayed. In which ease fast.” Wioea, etc. : : : : : quivering. At last the crisis bad come, di»> might yet succeed in winning over Shirley tore open the envelope and it was a tight to the finish Iretween •■ "It's I.” replied a familiar voice. noyance rather than of pleasure. This Ito you think I would remain another Sldrl >y went to the door ami opening man who had insulted her, who had cation in Bandon $650. hour beneath the roof of a man who is it fouml Jefferson on the threshold, 1 ranch 185 acres 4| miles from as blind to Justice, as deaf to mercy, lie made no attempt to enter, nor did wronged her father, who had driven l:er from Ills home, thought he coPld Bandon' well stocked ready for busi­ as Incapable of human sympathy, ns •lie invite him in He |o«ikeke to my “I cannot see Mr. Ryder." Tire mai«l withdrew, but she had busioess part of Bandon from $1,500 ed you!" cried Shirley contemptuously. father like that tiefore. It did him Correspondents: The American National Bank of San Trancisco, California. barely close«l the door when It was upwards. "You lay traps for yourself and walk g'ssl He'., still marching up and Merchants’ National Bank, Portland, Oregon opened again and Mrs. Ryder rushed 1080 acre«i of ranch laud, real Into them. You can tell every one down the library, chewing the cud"— In without knocking. She was all flus- The Chase National Bank of New York. deuce building, seven hundred acres it round you to lie to you. t<> cajole yon Noticing Shirley's tired face ami her Itaiik H Opsn from 9 m m fo tn., and 1 p.m. t 3 |>,in. to prnlse you. to deceive yon! At least eyes, with great black circles under­ tered with excitement aud In such a of bottom laud, balance number oue hurry that she bad not even stopped bench land, hue lake fishing and you cannot accuse me of flattering you. neath, be Stopped short bunting Price $33,000. 1 have never fawned ti|s»n you as you “Now, don't do any more ¡lacking to­ to arrange her toilet. “My dear Miss Green.” she gasped, compel your family and your friends night," be said. “Go to tied, and in the 5 acres just outside of the corpor­ mid your dejtendents to do. I have al morning I'll come up ami help you. "what's this I hear going away snd- deuly without giving me ation good level luud. $750. warnlng? ” ways appealed to your la-tier nature Good night!” "I wasn't engng«*d by the month," "Good night. Jeff." she smihsl. BLACKSMITH AND WAGON MAKERS 2 oue acre tracts, ailjuiuiug town Ly telling you the truth, and tn your He went downstairs, and after doing replie«] Shirley dryly cheap. heart you knew that I am ^|a*nking the "I know, dear, I know. I was think Wagons of all Kinds Bade to Order. Horseshoeing a Specialty- some more packing she went to bed. tiutb now.” 280 acres improved ranch, tine bear­ Ing of myself. I’ve grown so use«l to But It was hours before she got to “Go!" he commanded you how shall I get on without you? ing orchard, 90 acres bottom land, Job work attended t«» projjplK mid til work guaranteed to give satisfaction. Prices "Yes, let us go. Shirley!” said Jeffer­ sleep, and then she dreamed that she No one understands me the way you 10 miles r. aeon a hl»- shnp »>□ Atwater street, Bandon. Or. from Bandon. Large was In the Semite chandler and that son. Jo. I»ear me! The whole bouse is up­ amount of white cedar on it, she saw Ryder suddenly rise and de ­ "No. Jeff. I came here al ' «*. and I’m $4000. nounce himself tiefore the astonished set Mr. Ryder never went to tied at prieff going alone!” •ill last night. Jefferson is going away, senators us a perjurer and traitor to House and 2 lots io town, good lo­ You are not. I shall go with you. too- forever, he threatens. If he hadn’t cation, land set out tn strawberries, his country, while she returned to Mas ­ 1 Intend to make you my wife!" sapequa with the glad news that her •nine and woke me up to say goodby, $550 Ryder limghetl scornfully. I should never have known you Intend- "No," cried Shirley. "Ito you think father was acquitted. River front ranch, 4 unie river el to leave us. My boy's going—you’re Meantime a solitary figure remained b^.J Bridge A Beacli I'd marry a man whose father is as front on deep water. 177 1-3 acre going — every one ’ s deserting me!" • - ^tiivc». BMitgcM and Heaters <1 •*«•[» a discredit to the hi i:m race as In the library, pacing to and fro like a coal land—$3500. Mrs Ryder was not accustomed to Mrs. Ryder your father is? No. 1 wouldn't marry lost soul In purgatory such prolonged flights of oratory, and Have in them so mum ■ xcellenciei tjisl thev are now acknowled'' Houses to rent, Coos and Carry the sen of such a merclle tyrant* lie had returne.1 from the play and gone she sank exhauxted on a chair, her ereateHt selleie on tbe c h -', .nd tbev are prown.g tn favor everv year property for sale, ranches of ail sizes, to bed. serenely oblivious of the drama I > * he exclusive apenev io K.indon f>r ihe«e honaehoiu tn! "ffice i.eces»>: i «fuses to lift bls voice to uve iny fa in both counties for sale. anu | ■’ ranee exceedingly uiodeat Hi either case. In real life that had l>eon enacted at eyes tilling with tears. th. :■ I refuse to marry hi. son!” “Did they tell you who I am—the home. The servants locked the house e to Inspire such devotion In bls was more Important thau her name, child. He prols>d luto ills own heart and certainly she could not blame her front mill sites fur sale cheap. nd <*onsci«*iice and reviewed his past sou for loving such a woman as Shir­ 5 timlrer claims, cruise 3.000.000 career. He had lieen phenomenally ley. Of course, it was unfortunate for feet each, mostly white cellar, bandy Croiman Timmons, President G. T. Treadgold. Sec successful, but he had not tieen happy. Jefferson that his father felt this bit­ to road* an 1 easy lo lug. Price $2500 He had mon* money thau he knew terness toward Judge Rossmore, for each. R H. Rosa, Vice-President A. E. Hadsall. Trees. what to do with, but the pleasures of she herself could hardly have wished Lots $15 and up. ideated in all the domestic circle, which he saw oth­ for a more sympathetic danghter-ln- er men enjoy, had lieen denied to him. law. She had not seen her husband parts <>f town an I anrronnding ad­ \\ .is Im himself to blame? Had his since the previous evening at dinner, dition. Property of all kind* bought insensate craving for gold and power so was In complete Ignorance as to and sold at living pnces. We are an old e*tabliahed firm and Inc. May 6. 19b_ led Idin to neglect those other things wbat he thought of this new develop­ W «* are no’ cnrbatoDe In life which contribute more truly to ment, but tbe mother sighed as she are reliable. JL. D Morse, Mgr. man's happiness? In other words, was thought bow happy It would make her real estate agente Call and eve os have what you bls life r mistake? xes. It was true to see Jefferson happily married to the and if we do not what this girl chargtsl—he had tieen girl of bls own choice, and In her heart want we will get it. Lr