The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-12-30

Der my days In that camp-Td like my re-
venge. George Everett will handle the
stock end of it very quietly when You say
the word. Don't le, your ugly temper get
away from you and look out for Dorr.
JEAN DARNEI.L.
Now" thought Wilkcrson exuitant.
~. II can put the screws on Dorr. Ill
tire him."
At this moment the man he was
thinking so bitterly Of appeared. and
Wilkerson. while his courage was still
fresh, said insoIently: Il see you are
spending Il good deal Of time out OF
your office. The mine can't afford.
such extravaganza. guess we'll have
to have new mining engineer. I've
sent for one. so you better pack"
For the moment John did not speak
They confronted each other for Il mo-
mont; then Dorr turned on his beet
and walked OF. AS lie did 50 he brush
ed into old Tom Kane.
'"Tbe miners Won't stand any more
of Wilkerson. and they are going to
strike tonight. when the day shift
comes off," Tom croaked. "l.ots OF
them are packing their duds now to
get out. DIN him: lie has ruined little
Ruthie's propcrty!'
John looked OUT of the window and
realized that the various groups 0i
miners. tired. suIlen. us ii waiting for
something. made an ugly picture.
I'm afraid it's UP to them. Tom"
he said. a little huskily. II have been
discharged. and am leaving myself
tonight
He was perfectly amazed at the ef-
feet OF his words. DrOppin. the coffee
not with a crash OH the top ut the
range. Tom Kane dashed ont Of >lae
door anu tnro the nearest group OF
miners. gesticulating and laughing hys-
tcrically. Tie said two words and then
rushed back. his bright eyes cleaning
fiercely.
"That saves the mine for Entl,'e.
John" he gaspcd 1.-The miners were
Just going to quit quietlike. Now they
will make WilkersOn take ytm, back.
and you can make him straighten mat
tiers out with them"
He peered anxiUlsly mp into tho
young mans face. lyon won't desert
her. will you. John:"
With an inurticulate grow! John
swung out into the sunshine aud ell.
bowed his way through the streaming
throns of miners just coming or SHIFT
Ahead Of him he saw Wilkerson talk.
Ing to an old miner. who seemed to he
arguing earnestly. He saw the super.
.intendent and the miner re-enter the
office. and moment litter Ruth up
peared.
AS John came to the office door be
heard the sound Of scnttle within.
He kicked open the frail barrier and
stood inside just in time to see Wllker.
son draw II gun OH the old miner.
Drop that gun. you dog!" he below.
ed. and with ons leap was at Wtlker.
sons throat.
Wilkerson was no pigmy in strength
and Yls agile ns panther. He man
aged to land two singing blows on
Johns eye before Dorr drove him M
against the wall. laid; his powerful
hands OH him and thr,kt him to the
floor in absolute helplesshess. His fist
was lifted to give the flnai finishing
blow when he caught sight OF Rnth's
white face. He Jerkcd Wilkerson to
his feet. flung him into the corner aud
strobe silently out.
John, John! What is the matter?"
demanded Ruth.
THAT hound in there discharged me!
| am going to leave tonight"
Her eyes slowly filed with tears.
''You are not going to leave The Mas
ter Key mine. are you. John? And
and Before he could answer her
appeal in words there was II wild roar
down the street and the tramp Of boot.
ed feet.
Get the dynamite and blow the fol.
low upr' bawled couple Of hoatse
voices.
Get u rope and hang him 20 the
hoistw yelled another. Then tulI
chorus of angry cries rose into the