Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21

ally responsible for his we'll being. The miners, with their 400 new recruits, be- gan to march into the square with the strangers massed in the middle. The agent of the mine owners, who had been in mortal terror during all the ex- citement and was actually hiding be- hind one of the seats in the coach that brought the troops, now came out on the platform. cursin2 the entire situa- tion. The officer In command grimly wanted to know what he was going to do about it.
 In reality there was nothing to be done but to go on with the handful of men left. The idea of trying to get the men back now that they were practi- cally surrounded by the mob was not a pleasant idea to entertain. The agent satisfied himself of that fact very speedily. The officers and troops climb ed into the coaches again, and the train started off down the range. A mighty cheer from the miners went up as the train disappeared. The whole event had taken less than 20 minutes. To Stuart it seemed like an hour. He was growing old very fast since his fa- ther died and left him in possession of his millions.
 But he thought to himself that he was at the very beginning of his prob lem. and every event complicated the entire situation. He could not see the outcome. The only thing his heart rest ed back upon was his newly found life, which even in this excitement proved to be the most triumphant part of bis consciousness. In thinking it over aft erward he recalled with particular pleasure the fact that at the very moment of his leaping in between the miners and the leveled guns he said to himself: T am a disciple of Christ. If die, I shall be with him in paradise v
 He made his way through the differ ent groups of miners now crowdins in to the square and went on into the ho- tel He wanted to inquire about the off, cer Andrew had already gone on be- fore.
 The landlord ushered Stuart into the room where the man had been carried. The doctor had just arrived
 Stuart went in. and the first person to meet him was Andrew. He had been one of the men to help carry the uncon- ScioIs officer out the ranks. Kneeling by the side of the wounded man was the leader of the Salvation Army. She had at once done the right thing in her care of the case, and the minute the doctor saw it he growled out something about that being the proper treatment.
 He quickly went to work and accept ed the help of the young woman as q matter of course. Stuart and Andrew stood silently by. assisting little as the doctor asked for things. Hell nev- CT want to sit for his photograph again. remarked the doctor grimly, as he finally paused and rose to his feet after doing all in his power. This strike is bringing me in a lot of unsolic- tied practice. l suppose I can send my bill in to the state for this case. But if the troops begin to fire into the miners I shall go bankrupt sewing them up and saving off their heads and legs fey nothing. Thank you, madam The doc tor turned to the figure in the Salvation Army costume as she stood calmly looking down at the still unconscious officer ''YOu're a good one to help. You have been nurse or I'm mistaken"
 "Yes, sir; I served a full term in Bellevue" E The doctor looked at her with added respect. You have the touch of lady, he said politely. That was the height of compliment from him.
 II am one," replied the young woman demurely. Stuart thought she smiled faintly. She had naturally serious face, but at times it could be remarka- bly winning in its sudden lighting up of the personality.
 The doctor coughed to hide his em. barrassment at the reply and then said, 'I should be glad to introduce you to these gentlemen here, lady" he added. with 2 1udicrous hesitation, '1f knew your name"
 T am Miss Dwight. am with the army here for the present." she an- awersd, with perfect self posssssion.
 A'rhis h Mfr. nuncan. the owner of Che Champion mines, and this is Mr. Burfn. 1T ufnt6t(r of IF 5ohlsa.s:: eat(1