Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-03


guard at night The camp is filing
/ with dangerous men,"
At Kelly's invitation. Raymond and
Louis took MONDAY dinner with him.
1t was most delicious meal TO Ray
mond and a pleasantly exciting one to
Ann, for she confessed TO having cook
ed the eggs and potatoes. All reference
to the trouble on the hill was jocular
| The roaring savagery of the Golden
Horn saloon seemed of another world
| having no possible connection with the
peace and sunshine and homely JOY of
| the Kelly cabin.
The old mountaineer seemed to take
it lightly. "They must fight their own
| battles. / had nothing to do with
bringing on the strike. and I'll have
nothing to do with staving it off,
us it regular striker asked Ann.
"It is. and it is not. The big mines
are all shut down. SO far, il is lock-
out But the men refuse to work shifts
of nine hours for eight hours pay To
that extent it is strike
THE trouble all springs from a small
group of reckless desperadoes." said
Raymond. 1.-The main body of the men
are ready to submit to law, but men
like Smith and Denver Dan and Brock
must either fight or flee, and they pre-
fer to fight. But what they do doesn't
concern US. We are going right along
in our small way. Our men are all.
outside the union
Mrs. Kelly spoke in praise of Ann to
Raymond (she had OWNED his love-.
You should "a seen her-working ev-
cry blessed minute this forenoon, Rob
ert''-
You must not compliment me too
MUCH" interrupted Ann. "Maids are
sometimes spoiled by too much kind
ness. Are there shops near? We need
q few things to make us comfortable
and my valises, when can l get them?'
Raymond replied: Il will take you
down to Bozle tomorrow, if you care
to go. The shops are better there and
the streets less turbulent"
I'D like to go very much,' said Ann,
on a sudden impulse. I'D like to go
this afternoon. Can we drive? How
far is it?''
I'VE will ride. if you are not afraid
of our bronchos and steep trails. 1t
will be more comfortable than wag
on. After you've rested an hour or two |
I'll bring round the horses
Good morrow, friendsw a clear |
voice made them all turn. Jack Munro, |
booted and spurred, stood in the door. |
"And how is the lady of the silken |
voice."
Kelly greeted him coldly. Hello, |
Jack. Come in and eat"
- s.NII1Ch ohliund mo lord h11t Two l..
ready eat / came round TO see how |
the lady stood her ride with me up the |
hill"
Ann rose and faced him. Are you
the horseman who met us -
The very same. lady. l don't often
hear voices like yours, and / wanted to-
see if the face and y6Ice We're of like !,
quality. They are" he added. with a
glance of unabashed admiration. I'm
troduce me, Rob-
Raymond reluctantly complied. Miss
Rupert, this is Mr.. Jack Munro"
Munro stepped forward and held out
a very handsome hand, and Ann could
not refuse to take 1t. He was smaller
than Raymond and seemed hardly out
Of his teens, as he stood there smiling
his barred head lightly poised
)n shapely shoulders, and some magic
n his smile made Raymond and Kelly
seem for the moment cold and reserv
I'd. His assurance, his frankness,
amused her.
Il came to tell the lady that no harm
Defell Colonel Barnett, her escort. He
vas driven back to Grand View early
his morning and is at home ere this
l. fAr. Il tho |
said Ann Il was not so sure of your
kindly intentions last night
He smiled again. and his white teeth
hone. Il must have seemed bandit
I'm very glad 1 went to meet Barnett
Srock might have made yot more trou
de, and 1 would have miss@d.the pleas
Ire of being your guide and protector"
Kelly growlcd out, "kape your muir
lerin' scalawags as far from this cabin
IS We can"
Il will see that you are not dis
urbed"
You speak as one having authority"
emarked Ann.
81 am captain of the vedetteS,'' he re-
lied
What are theyT'
ga company of mounted police which I
have organized to keep order here in
he camp. The lockout leaves many l
len idle, and the local authorities need ,
clip to maintain peace and quiet. My
orce represents the unions and its de-
ire TO prevent violence in the camp. S
'ou are quite safe here unfer our pro- 6
ection.'' t
You are very kind" replied Ann. s
But aren't you one of those for whom ,
lie sheriff comes?' S
Munro laughed silent, boyish laugh.
believe l am included in his list of i
but assure you the honor is i
ute undeserved.'' h
"'Tis true he kicked Mackay down q
lie hill and put the mouth of his gun v
, his ear said Kelly, ''but that's a
life not worth mentioning" G
Munro winked. "a mere practical t
Ike" Il
With the punctilious grace OF dane 9