Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-16

ments: 1t has q voice in the conduct OF
kings: 1t can make war or peace: 1t IL all
but they are all under It's heel. In two
month"; time nearly all the press OF Eng
land-and.r indeed. Of the whole world
will be In the hands Of one man.
THE press Of England-of the woridf
impossible" murmured Father Francis.
Even your wealth cannot buy It, 1t 10
It cannot be bought
Mr.. Lampirthy smiled.
No" he said, quietly. 1T cannot b
bousht: It 10 not. a. you say. tnccr-
bTibed or corrupted Dnfortunateiy. how
ever. the press. great power though 1t 10.
depends on quite material and purchas-
able commodity. Even the 6nest thoughts.
the most unbiased views. the most SPLEEN
to be printed on ordinary ana sometimes,
:'of course" said Father Francis. "of
wen. in two months time I shall con-
Eyes. yes" said Father Francis, eager
ly, He was beginning to understand.
"Aest of-the newspapers Will be depend
ent on me for their very existence. Some
independaut, but the majority will have
to buy their paper from me-. II choose
to raise the price Of paper . farthing 2
pound they will either b run at loss
o or es snsgs out Of existence Do you
''It is wonderful" muttered Father
Francis. ut 10 not human: 1t 10 devilish.
this power that lies in the hands Of q rich
man"
"Yet II 1t were used for good. II were
to say to the newspaper propristor.:
is Christian. which IL going to purify, the
world and make men bsttef and hap
pier. Model the tone OF your paper on
these lines. Try and give the public
Theh will further srd the
home my ideas. however wild they may
seem to you at first. influence parlia-
ment. the public. the whole Of your great
audience. Do this and you shall have
you q prodt Refuse TO do tt"
mo. no." cried Father Francis. ''It IL
impossible. They will all set up mills OF
their own. The trees cover millions OF
acres. Even you cannot buy the forests
Of tho n World; There is wood pulp to every
Eyes. IL they have the machinery and
the mills. But these things cannot be
put up in day. DO you think that 2
!, ?, can AFFORD to stop circulation while
They viii pay any price. run the pa
per at a loss till they are ready. They
will pay any price" -.
"They shall not have 1t at any price."
shouted MI: Lempirthy. rising to his ss ct
on the table. "If I refuse to give It them
they cannot have 1t At ALL
Father Francis smiled triumphantly. He
had conquered. The tense form. the eager
face: the flashing eyes. the asrcs word:
Mr.. Lampirthy had como out Of his hard
financial shell. For the moment he was
a soldier willing to night In . great cause.
and ready to risk his fortune Tor the sake
Of christianty w.s It Pss;i1 tsst that 10Th the
even in this stony ground?
Father Francis rose to his feet and
stretched out his hands.
"Comfade." he said. fervently. and the
hands OF the two men met across the desk
paper trust Mr.. LAmpirthy's hand WAS
thin and cold IN the hot, powerful grip Of
the others fingers.
"My comrade." said the preacher. in q
greatest work that men have ever put
their hands to. BY Gods help we will
conquer the world. And whatever we
lose in the contest we shall not lose In
vain.'
Mr. Eampirthy withdrew his hand. The
momentary enthusiasm had died from his
face and he was once moro the man OF
business.
II intend to lose nothing" he said. cold
y sn . III s Of Z. ss Be .n S:. tss
more I lose the worse It will be for the
newspapers afterward. They may even
have to charge penny for the halfpenny
ones"
feeling in the mind Of the listener. The
business side Of the scheme had been for
gotten for the moment, but It was now
thrust forward with almost brutal can
dor. Could any real good come OF such
union between Q cold-blooded financisr
and q fervent preacher Of the truth re-
suit In anything but failure! Father
Francis stood irresolute, and the hand,
which had been extended TO seal the con-
tract was now clenched in anger.
"A mans hedr must be Ia . work Of
this sort" he muttered. 81 had hoped
but no. I see how foolish was. I am
afraid. Mr.. Lampirthy, am afraid"
Don't be q fool" said Mr.. Lampirthy.
sharply. MY heart is in the business
and intend to carry II through. ] don't
want to make money, but L don't intend
to lose it. like your idea and shall give
you all the help can. You said yourself
that the devil must be fought with his
own weapons.
"Yes. yes" was the eager reply: but
have you the cause at heart? Do you
really wish for victory?"
"Of course 1 do. My motives are moth
q thing only think Of victory. And that
is the first duty Of fighter. Great
heavens, man, aren't you satisfied? II is
not every crack-brained enthusiast who
could have persuaded me to devote my
money to the furtherance of his wild
dreams. If you are wise. you Will leave
me now and let well alone. Otherwise
I may use my power for another object.
1 have several other schemes which
should like to force on the press OF
England"
II VIII leave YOU" said Father Francis.
simply, and I give you thanks from my
heart. And may God bless you and
further our work.
He shook hands with the millionaire and
walked toward the door.
"Oue moment" said Mr.. Lampirthy
Father Francis turned ana waited. There
was nothing serviie In his attitude. though
he had been recalled like q servant
Tho big scheme" continued the mil
lionaire. Cannot possibly come OF for
two months or more. And II you don't
at all. But / must see you once a week
must not come here. as your visits will
attract too much attention"
He paused and looked at the lman's
strange garh ana long hair. FathertFfan-
els understood ana bowed his head.
you are quite right to dress like
that continued Mr.. 14ampirthy; at 10 a
good advertisement. But 1t will make
your visits to this hotel undesirably con-
spicuous. will call to see you every
understandr
Yes. understand"
you can 20 on with your missionary
business and preaching. and rake in as
many converts a. you can. You will want
money. What do you consider the bare