Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-05-03
be expression here OF his opinion. I"

the expression here of his opinion"
2takley's face was crimson. He
n used irresolutely. He saw the jeer
Ryder's lips, and the desire pos
ssed him TO tell these people what
OILS they We're to listen to the cheap,
Shgy patriotism OF the demagogue on
- stage.
.He rested a hand on the back of the
hair In front of him and leaned for
hrd with an arm extended at the
teaker, but his eyes were fixed on
iss Emory's face She was smiling
him encouragingly, he thought, bid
ng him TO speak.
'This is doubtless your opportunity"
&rthly interest you have in Antioch
$eyond the votes 1t may give you?"
$Kenyon smiled blandly and turnei
In one fieeting instant TO wink at Ry-
er. And my reply is this: What
4bout the twenty million dollar speci-
Hen of American manhood who is
tbdging around London on the money
As made here in this state. yes. and
this town? He's gone to England
n break his way into London society
hi. incidentally. TO marry his daugh-
r to a title"
roar of laughter greeted this sally
"1hat may be-" retorted Oakley hot
but Antioch has been getting its
karc of his money too. Don't forget
Eat There's not storekeeper in this
~ nrdlence whose bank account will not
bow In hard American dollars what
eueral Cornish does for Antioch when
ntioch is willing to let him do for it.
ut. granted that what you have said
true, who can best afford to meet the
resent situation, General Cornish or
bese nen? On whom does the hard
pip fall heavier, on them or on him?'
That was not the spirit which pre-
allied at Bunker Hill and Lexington.
10, thank God; our fathers did not
top to count the cost, and we have our
attles today just as vital to the cause
humanity, and l for one would rath-
see the strong arm of labor wither
its socket than submit to wrong or
tjusdce!
Oakley choked down his disgust and
bowed toward the door There were ap-
Ilause and one or two cat calls. Not
7'eedlng them, he made his way from
he building. He had reached the
street when a OBTAINING hand was
placed upon his arm. He turned saw
'lgely, but 1t proved to be only Turner
Joyce, who stepped to his side, with a
eheerful Good evening, Mr.. Oakley
They seem to be having very gay
tme in there, don't they?"
"Have you been in?" demanded Oak
)ey grimly.
II? Oh, no! l have just been taking
a picture homer
kfWell," said Oakley, II have just
been making a fool Of myself. l hope
bat Is something you are never guilty
"a Mr.. Joyce" Joyce laughed and
lacked his hand through his compan-
lM's arm.
t"DOesnt every one do that occasion
4 BY ?" he asked.
9Dan shook off his bitterness. Re
fntly he had been seeing a great deal
the little artist and his wife, who
Fere about the only friends he or his
nther had left in Antioch. They walk
y on in silence. Joyce was too tactful
q ask any questions concerning his
rend's affairs, so he ventured an i'm
PERSONAL criticism on Kenyon. with the
Modest diftidence of a man who knows
Ae is going counter to public sentiment.
Neither Ruth nor l had any curiosi-
N to hear him speak tonight heard
him when he was here last. 1t may be
1 by bringing up, but do like things
shat are not altogether rotten, and I'm
'fraid count him as sort of decayed."
Then he added, ~ suppose everybody
vas at the rink tonight?'
: "The place was packed"
I'll promises to be a lively campaign,
believe, but l take very little interest
n politics. My own concerns occupy
-"'' VI my Illhc' w NOH Nu NoLhS AAA'
Mr.. Oakley?" for they had reached his
gate
On the little side porch which opened
81 the kitchen they found Ruth. She
'ose with a pleased air Of animation
Ehen she saw who was with her hus
and Oakley had lived up to his rep
ltaton as patron of the ats. He
Pad not forgotten, in spite of his anxi-
eties, a promise made Joyce months