Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-09-15

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continues XIV-Mir Jan is true to his word and
aids the belcaguered couple. At the critical mo-
ment the three are rescued by the Briti-h warshp
Orient, which has been attracted to the island
by the firing. Nv On board the Orient is Sir
Arthur pcanc father of Iris. who has been search
ing for his shipwrrcked child. Lord Nentnor Is
also on board. XVI-Sir Arthur is in Lord
Ventnors financial power and has promised that
Iris shall wed him if rescued.
CHAPTER XVI (ContinueU.
His concluding act was to pack two
liable Jumps Of auriferous quartz he
coAld find where he shot the rubbish
from the cave beneath the trees. On
top Of these he placed some anthony
ore, and Mir jan, wondering why the
sahib wanted the stuff. carried the con-
signment to the waiting boat. Lieuten-
ant Playdon. in command Of the last
party Of sailors to quit the island, evil
IDENTIFY expected Mir Jan to accompany
them, but Anstruther explained that
the man would await his return some
time In June or July.
Sir Arthur Deane found himself spec
ulating on the cause of this extraor-
binary resolve, but, steadfast to his
policy Of avoiding controversial mat
tiers, said nothing. A few words to
the captain procured enough stores to
keep the Mohammedan for six
months at least, and while these were
being landed the question was raised
how best to dispose Of the Dyaks.
The commander wished to consult the
convenience Of his guests.
III we go little out of our way and
land them in Borneo." he said. they
will be hanged without troubling you
further. If take them to Singapore
they will be tried on your evidence
and sent to penal servitude. Which Is
It to be?'
It was Iris who decided.
II cannot bear to think Of more lives
being sacrificed" she protested. per
fully and sent to their homes after
some punishment their example may
serve as a deterrent to Others"
So it was settled that way. The IN
Choir ratified up to its berth, and the
Orient turned her head toward Singa-
pore. As she steadily passed away in
to the deepening azure the girl and her
lover watched the familiar outlines Of
Rainbow island growing dim in the
evening light. For a long while they
could see Mir JAMS tall, thin figure
moti0nless on a rock at the extremity
Of Europa point. Their hut, the reef,
the ledge, came into view as the cruis-
or swung round to a more northerly
course.
Iris had thrown an arm across her
fathers shoulders. The three were left
alone Just then, and they were silent
for many minutes. At last the flying
miles merged the solitary palm beyond
the lagoon with the foliage on the cliff.
The wide cleft Of Prospect park grew
less distinct. Mir JAMS white clothed
figure was lost in the dark background.
The island was becoming vague,
dreamlike. blurred memory.
Robert" said the girl devoutly,
"GOd has been very good to us. Do
you remember this hour yesterday"
she murmured. "HOw we suffered from
thirst; how the Dyaks began their Sec
OAO dtIuCh AAOW luC Al06C, AOW SOu
climbed down the ladder and I fol-
lowed you? Oh, father. darling" she
went on impulsively, tightening her
grasp, you will never know how brave
he was; how enduring; how he risked
all for me and cheered me to the end"
Il think I am beginning to under
stand now" answered the shipowner,
averting his eyes lest Iris should see
the tears in them. Their Calvary was
ended, they thought. Was it for him
to lead them again through the sorrow
full way? 1t was heartrending task
that lay before him, task from which
his soul revolted. He refused even to
attemptit.
The explanation Of the shipowner's
position was painfully simple. Being a
daring yet shrewd financier, he per-
ceived in the troubled condition Of the
far east a magnificent opportunity to
consolidate the trading influence Of his
company. He negotiated two big loans,
one Of a semiprivate nature to equip
docks and railways in the chief mari
time province Of China, the other of a
more public character with the govern
ment Of Japan. All his own resources,
together with those Of his principal d.
rectors and shareholders. were devoted
to these objects. Contemporaneously
he determined to stop paying heavy In
surance premiums on his feet and
make it self supporting ON the well
known mutual principle.
His vessels were well equipped, well
manned, replete with every modern i'm
provement and managed with great
commercial skill. In three or four
years, given ordinary trading luck, lie
must have doubled his own fortune.
No sooner were all his arrangements
completed than three Of his best ships
went down, saddling his company with
an absolute loss of nearly 100000 and
seriously undermining his financial
credit. A fellow director, wealthy and
influential. resigned his seat on the
board and headed a clique of disap-
pointed stockholders. At once the fair
sky became overcast.
Sir Arthur Deanes energy and finan-
cial skill might have enabled him to
weather this unexpected gale were it
not for the apparent loss Of his beloved
daughter with the crack ship Of his
line. Half frenzied with grief. he babe
his enemies do their worst and allow
ed his affairs to get into hopeless con-
fusion while lie devoted himself wholly
to the search for Iris and her compan-
Ions. At this critical 1uncture Lord