The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-03-18

~ 4 YHATv' exclaimed Shirley,
"" changing color. "You be-
lieve that John Burkett
Ryder is at the bottom Of
this Infamous accusation against "a
ther?'
It was the day following her arrival
at Massapequa, and Shirley, the judge
and Stott were all three sitting on the
porch. Until now by common consent
any mention Of the impeachment pro-
ceedings had been avoided by every
one. The previous afternoon and even
ing had been spent listening to an &C.
count Of Shirley's experiences in Eu-
rope, and smile had fitted across
even the Judges careworn face as his
daughter gave humorous description
Of the picturesque Paris students with
their long hair and peg top trousers,
while Stott simply roared with laugh
ter. All, it was good to laugh again
after so much trouble and anxiety!
But, while Shirley avoided the topic
that lay nearest her heart, she was
consumed with desire to tell her ia
Their of the hope she had Of enlisting
the aid Of John Burkett Ryder. The
great f1nancier was certainly able to do
anything he chose, and had not his son
Jefferson promised to win him over to
their cause? So today after Mrs. Ross
more and her sister had gone down to
the village to make some purchases
Shirley timidly preached the matter.
She asked Stott and her father to tell
her everything, to hold back nothing.
She wanted to hear the worst
Stott, therefore, started to review the
whole affair from the beginning, ex-
planning how her father in his capac-
ity as judge Of the supreme court had
to render decisions, several Of which
were adverse to the corporate interests
Of a number Of rich men, and how
since that time these powerful inter-
ests had used all their influence to get
him put off the bench. He told her
about the Transcontinental case and
how the Judge had got mysteriously
tangled up in the Great Northern Min
ing company and Of the seandalous
newspaper rumors, followed by the
news Of the congressional inquiry.
Then he told her about the panic in
Wall street, the sale of the house on
Madison avenue and the removal to
Long Island. 49, -
'"That is the situation" said Stott
when he had finished. 1--WE are waiting
now to see what the senate will do. We
hope for the best 1t seems impossible
that the senate will condemn a man
whose whole life is like an open book,
but unfortunately the senate is strong
ly Republican and the big interests are
in complete control. Unless support
comes from some unexpected quarter
we must be prepared for anything
Support from some unexpected quar-
ter! Stott's closing words rang in Shir-
ley's head. Was that not just what she
had to offer? Unable to restrain herself
longer and her heart beating tumultu-
ously from suppressed emotion, she
cried:
I'VE II have that support! Well have
it! I've got it already! wanted to
surprise you! Father, the most power
full man In the United States will save
you from being dishonoredv'
The two men leaned forward In ca
ger interest. What could the girl
mean? Was she serious or merely
testing?
But Shirley was never more serious
in her life. She was jubilant at the
thought that she had arrived home in
time to invoke the aid Of this powerful
ally. She repeated enthusiastically:
I'VE need not worry any more. He
has but to say a word, and these pro-
ceedings will be instantly dropped.
They would not dare act against his
veto. Did you hear, father, your case
Is az good as wonr'
"What do you mean, child? Who is
this unknown friendT'
'Surely you can guess when say
the most powerful man in the United
States? None other than John Burkett
Ryderr'
She stopped short to watch the effect
this name would have on her hearers.
But to her surprise neitAer her father
nor stott displayed the slightest emo
k1Ou VI SNcu u4CeECSI. uLAAcu a. Lu1S
cold reception, she repeated:
ibid you hear, father-John Burkett
Ryder will come to your assistance. I
came home on the same ship as his
son, and he promised to secure his IA
TIERS aid.''
The Judge pulled heavily at his pipe
and merely shook his head, making no
reply. Stott explained:
I'VE can't look for help from that
quarter, Shirley. You don't expec' a
man to cut loose his own kite,t ;"
"What do you meanr' demanded
Shirley, mystif1ed.
*'Simply this, that John Burkett Ry-
der Is the very man who is responsible
for all your fathers misfortunes.'
The girl sank back In her seat pale
and motionless. as If she had received
a blow. Was it possible?
DO you really believe this, that John
Ryder deliberately concocted the brib-
cry charge with the sole purpose of