The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-09-19

snare OF hlD money too. Don't Forget
that Thers's not a stoIskeeper in this
audience whcse bank account will MT
show In hard American dollars what
General Cornish does for Antioch when
Antioch is willing to let him do for 1t.
But, granted that what you have said
is true, who can best afford to meet the
present situation. General Cornish q
these men! On whom does the hard
ship fall heavier. on them or on himw
THAT was not the spirit which pre-
vailed at Banker Hill and Lexington!
No, thank God: our fathers did not
stop TO count the cost, and we have our
battles today just rs vital to the cause
Of humanity. and for one would rath-
er see the strong arm Of labor wither
IN its socket than submit to wrong or
injustice.'
Oakley choked down his disgust and
moved toward the door. There were ap-
plause and one or two cat calls. Not
needing them, lie made his way from
the building. lie had reached the
street when a detaining hand was
placed upon his arm. He turned say
agely, but II proved TO be only Turner
Joyce. who stepped to his side. with
cheerful Good evening, MIR. Oakley.
They seem to be having very gay
time in there. don't they!'
"Have you been in!" demanded Oak
ley grimly.
II? Oh. no! have just been taking
a picture homc:'
"Well," said Oakley. II have just
been making u fool Of myself. l hope
that is something you are never guilty
Of, Mr.. Joyce" Joyce laughed and
tucked his hand through his compan-
IONS arm.
doesn't every one do that occasion
allyf' he asked.
Dan shook Off his bitterness Re-
Gently he had been seeing a great deal
Of the little artist and his wife, who
were about the only friends he or his
father had left in Antioch. They walk
ed on in silence. Joyce was too tactful
to ask any questions concerning his
friends affairs. so he ventured an i'm
personal criticism OH Kenyon, with the
modest diffidence Of a man who knows
he is going counter to public sentiment
Neither Ruth nor had any curiosi-
~ to hear him speak tonight. l heard
him when he was here last. 1t may be
my bringing up, but do like things
that are not altogether rotten, and I'm
afraid count him as sort Of decayed."
Then he added. Il suppose everybody
was at the rink tonight!"
"The place was packed"
"If promises to be lively campaign,
believe, but take very little interest
in politics. My own concerns occupy
most Of my time. Won't you come in.
Mr.. Oakley" for they had reached his
gate.
On the little side porch which opened
OF the Kitchen they found Ruth. She
rose with a pleased air Of animation
when she saw who was with her hus-
band. Oakley had lived up to his rep
utaton as Il patron Of the arts He
had not forgotten. in spite OF his anxi-
cites. a promise made Joyce months
before, and at that very moment safe
| ~ bestowed In Mrs. JOyce's possession
were two formidable looking strips Of
heavy pink paper which guaranteed
the passage Of the holder to New York
and return.
IL hope this COMPOUNDED strike IL not
going to interfere with you, Mr.. Joyce"
said Oakley as he seated himself. He
had discovered that they liked to talk
about their own plans and hopes. and
the trip east was the chief Of these. Al
ready he had considered 1t with them
from every conceivable point Of view.
1T Is aggravating, for, Of course. II
people haven't money they can't very
well afford to have pictures painted.
But Ruth is managing splendidly.
really don't think it will make any
special difference"
II am determined Turner shall not
miss this opportunity. / think II II