Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27

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ally responsible for his well 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 oil 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, cursing the entire situa-
ton. The officer in command grimly
wanted to know what he was going to
do about 1t.
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-
cnlly 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 1t seemed like an hour. he
was growing old very fast since his ia
Their 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 his
consciousness. In thinking 1t 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: 81 am n disciple of Christ. II
I die, shall be with him in paradise"
He made his way through the differ
ent groups of miners now crowding In
to the square and went ON into the ho-
fol EJa xropfad 70 jpu,,ira a I,o,,k Tho of9
Ger. 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-
scious 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 1t 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 a
matter Of course. Stuart and Andrew
stood silently by, assisting a little as
the doctor asked for things. Hell new
err 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. 'nThis
strike is bringing me in a lot of unsolic-
tied practice. suppose 1 can send my
bill in to the state for this case. But If
the troops begin to fire into the miners
shall go bankrupt sewing them up
and saving OF their heads and legs for
nothing. Thank you, madam" The doc.
tor turned to the figure in the Salvation
Army costume as she stood calmly
looking down Mt the still unconscious
officer. you're good one to help. You
have been nurse or I'm mistaken"
Eyes, sir; 1 served a full term in
Bellevue"
The doctor looked at her with added
respect. you have the touch Of a
lady," he said politely. That was the
height of compliment from him.
II am one" replied the young woman
demurely. Stuart thought she smiled
family. She had naturally serious
face, but at times 1t could be remarka-
bly, winning in its sudden lighting up
Of the personality.
The doctor coughed to hide his en-
barrassment at the reply and then said,
II should be glad to introduce you to
these gentlemen here, lady," he added,
with ludicrous hesitation, "if knew
your NAME"
81 am Miss Dwight. l am with the
army here for the present." she an
swered, with perfect self possession.
"This is Mr.. Duncan, the owner of
the Champion mines, and this is Mr..
Burke, the minister Of st. John's," said
the doctor, turning to Stuart and An
drew.
! She turned and bowed quietly, while
the doctor busted himself with his pa
tient again.
"You are Miss Dwight, the daughter
Of Allen Dwight" asked Stuart eager
ly. The minute he spoke he wished he
could recall his words.
But the exclamation seemed to affect
the young woman only for a moment.
Then she answered, Eyes; Allen
Dwight is my father" She added
while slight color swept over her pale
face: you played the part of brave
man today, Mr.. Duncan. l want to
thank you In behalf of the poor fellows
who seemed to me SO like sheep with
out shepherd. How Christ would
have looked on them with compass
sion!"
Her gaze was out of the window past
Stuart, who was standing near it. The
square was crowded with the men.
Some one had gone up into the stand
and was speaking. Stuart felt as new
er before what sad and thrilling
sight great unguided multitude was.
For the first time in his life he felt able
to look at it through Christ's eyes. But
he was also agitated over his meeting
with Rhena Dwight. She had turned
to the doctor and in n low tone asked a
question. The doctor nodded his head,
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