Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-27

great play is az, American stor1
of the hour dealing with tht
Millionaire. Its leading chdrac.
ter is the richest man in the
world. In the fhinly yelled John
Ryder the reader will irnmedi.
ateiy recognize another John OF
worldwide fame. John Ryder :
INSCRIPTIONS methods are re
vealed In the conspiracy to ruin
ara incorruptible Judge who rules
adversely to the interests of or
gontzed capital. The Judge ;.
daughter determines to save him
Her heroic struggles tn conflic,
with the money octopus make q
story of absorbing interest ana
great dramatic power. In his
willingness to renounce his fa-
theirs fortune for the girl of his
choice, Ryder's son displays a
nobility which wins the readers
wormest admiration.
"He came in about half an hour ago.
He was upstairs to see me, and l
thought he was looking for you" an
swered the WIFE
"Well," replied Ryder determinedly.
''he and have got to understand each
other. This can't go on. 1t shan't."
Mrs. Ryder put her hand on his arm
and said pleadingly:
Don't be impatient with the boy
John. Remember he is all we have
He is so unhappy. He wants to please
us, but
"But he insists on pleasing himself"
said Ryder completing the sentence.
"I'm afraid, John, that his liking for
that Miss Rossmore is more serious
than you realize
The financier stamped his foot and
replied angrily:
"Rossmore! That name seems to
confront me at every turn--for years
the father, now the daughter! I'm
sorry, my dear" he went on more
calmly, ''that you seem inclined to lis
ten to Jefferson. 1t only encourages
him In his attitude toward me. Kate
would make him an excellent wife,
while what do we know about the
other woman? Are you willing to sac
rifce your sons future to q mere boy
ish within e.
Mrs. Ryder sighed.
Its very hard" she said, "for a
mother to know what to advise. Miss
Green says
"Whatr' exclaimed her husband,
you have consulted Miss Green on the
subjectT'
Yes" answered his wife, 81 don't
know how I came to tell her, but I
did. l seem to tell her everything. I
find her such a comfort, John. I
haven't had an attack of nerves siAce
that girl has been in the house."
"She is certainly superior woman"
admitted Ryder ~ wish she'd ward
that Rossmore girl off. l wish she"-
He stopped abruptly as If not ventur-
ing to give expression to his thoughts,
even to his wife. Then he said: "If
she were Kate Roberts she wouldn't
let Jeff slip through her fingers"
Il have often wished" went on Mrs.
Ryder, that Kate were more like Shir-
ley Green. l don't think we would
have any difficulty with Jefr then"
Kate Is the daughter Of Senator
Roberts. and If this marriage is broken
on In any way without the senator's
consent, he Is in position to injure
my interests materially. If you see
JEFFERSON, send him to me In the libra
~. I'll go and keep Roberts in good
humor until he comes"
He went downstairs, and Mrs. Ryder
proceeded to her apartments, where
she found Jefferson chatting with
Kate. She at once delivered Ryder
seniors message.
"Jef, your father wants to see Won
in the library"
Yes; want to see him." answered
the young man grimly, and after a few
moments more badinage with Kate he
left the room.
1t was not mere coincidence that
had brought Senator Roberts and his
daughter and the financier's SON all to.
gether under the Ryder roof at the
same time. 1t was part of Jefferson's
well prepared plan to expose the ras-
cality of his fathers secretary and at
the same time rid himself of the en-
ENHANCEMENT with Kate
Roberts. II the senator were confront
ed publicly with the fact that his
daughter, while keeping up the fiction
Of being engaged to Ryder junior, was
really preparing to run OF with the
Hon. Fitroy Bagley, he would have
no alternative but to retire gracefully
under IRE and relinQuish all idea Of q
marriage alliance with the house of
Ryder. The critical moment had ar
rived. Tomorrow, Wednesday, was the
day hxed for the elopement. The sec
retary's little game had gone far
enough. The time had come for action.
So Jefferson had written to Senator
Roberts, who was In Washington, ask
Ing him II 1t would be convenient for