Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-08

Ryder the reader will inamedi-
ateiy recognize another John of
worldwide fame. John Ryder's
INSCRIPTIONS methods are re.
vealed tn the conspiracy to ruin
an incorruptible Judge who rules
adversely to the interests o + or
gdnized capital. The Judges
daughter determines to save him.
Her heroic struggles in con- 1ict
with the money octopus make a
story of absorbing interest and
great dramatic power. In his
willingness to renounce his ia
Tiers fortune for the girl of his
choice, Ryder's son displays a
nobility which wins the readers
wdrnest admiration.
Jefferson had read half a dozen re-
views Of 1t in as many American pa
pers that afternoon at the New York
Herald's reading room in the Avenue
de rOpera, and he chuckled with glee
as he thought how accurately this
young woman had described his IA
Their. The book had been published I'M
der the pseudonym Shirley Green"
and he alone had been admitted into
the secret of authorship. The critics
all conceded that 1t was the book of
the year, and that 1t portrayed with
a pitiless pen the personally Of the
biggest figure in the commercial life
of America. although" wrote one
reviewer, "the leading character in the
book is given another name, there can
be no doubt that the author intended
to give to the world a vivid pen portrait
of John Burkett Ryder. She has sue
ceeded in presenting a remarkable
character study of the most remarka-
BILE man of his time"
He was particularly pleased with the
reviews, not only for Miss Rossmore's
sake, but also because his own vanity
was gratified. Had he not colIabor-
ated on the book to the extent of ac-
quainting the author with details Of
his fathers life and his character
istics' which no outsider could posi-
bly, have learned? There had, been no
disloyalty to his father in doing this.
Jefferson admired his fathers smart
ness. if he could not approve his
methods. He did not consider the book
an attack on his father, but rather
powerfully written pen picture Of an
extraordinary man.
The acquaintance of his son with the
daughter of Judge Rossmare had not
escaped the eagle eye of Ryder, ST.,
and much to the financier's annoyance
and even CONSERVATION he had ascer-
tanned that Jefferson was a frequent
caller at the Rossmore home He I'M
mediately jumped to the conclusion
that this could mean only one thing.
and fearing what he tern eel 1.-THE con.
sequences OF the insanity of immature
minds" he had summoned jefferson
peremptorily TO his presence. He told
his son that all idea of marriage in
that quarter was out of the question
for two reasons: One was that Judge
Rossmore was his most bitter enemy.
the other was that he had hoped to see
his son, his destined successor, marry
woman of whom he, Ryder, ST.. could
approve. He knew of such woman,
one who would make a far more de-
sirable mate than Miss Rossmore. He
alluded. of course, to Kate Roberts,
the pretty daughter of his old friend,
the senator. The family interests
would benefit by this alliance, which
was desirable from every point Of
view.
Jefferson had listened respectfully
until his father had finished and then
grimly remarked that only one point
of view had been overlooked-his own.
He did not care for Miss Roberts; he
did not think she really cared for him.
The marriage was out Of the question.
Whereupon Ryder, ST., had fumed and
ragged, declaring that Jefferson was OPP
posing his will as he always did, and
ending with the threat that II his son
married Shirley Rossmore without his
consent he would disinherit him.
Jefferson was cogitating on these in
cidents of the last few months when
suddenly a feminine voice which he
quickly recognized called out in Eng
fish:
"Helloi Mr.. Ryder"
He looked up and saw two ladies,
one young. the other middle aged, smil-
ing at him from an open f1acre which
had drawn up to the curb. Jefferson
Jumped from his seat. upsetting his
chair and startling two nervous
Frenchmen in his hurry, and FASTENED
out, hat IN hand.
why. Miss ROssmore, what are you
doing out driving?" he asked. "You
know you and Mrs, Blake promised
to dine with me tonight / was COM
ing round to the hotel in a few mo-
ments."
Mrs. Blake was younger sister of
Shlrley's mother. Her husband had
died a few years previously, leaving
her a small income, and when she had