Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-03-26

II his voice must reach to the factory's
farthest end.
This focused the judges attention
upon something he had been consider
ing. He leaned above the desk and
spoke to Josie conidentially. Il
thought of something on the way over,
Josie. Nobody but us knows that the
young fellow is In town. He registered
at the Grand, you know, under the
name OF jackson. Maybe the people
in the plant are getting nervous"
Eyes, they are" she granted. There
have been so many rumors Of the sale.
I'm worried"
well, then, don't you think It might
be a good thing to spread the news
around among the men little?"
She evidently agreed, for she vigor-
ously nodded and tapped bell. Per
haps it would be a good idea"
Noting that she had rung the bell,
the judge held up a warning hand.
Don't do it that way. You leave 1t to
me. won't have to tell more than
one or two of them" He chuckled. I'LL
step in on my way out and tell you
what effect 1t has"
Yes, do, Judge"
Are you ready for Hlggins?"
YES; tell him to come in"
Going to the door, the judge beck
oned to the man, who was waiting In
the shop beyond, and tho gangling'
plainly heavy-minded and exceedingly
intense foreman entered.
How do you feel today, Joe?" the
Judge asked kindly.
II don't feel very we'll" Higgins an
swered gloomily and frowning.
The Judge looked at him, smiling,
not entirely with approval. You new
or do, do you, Joe?" Higgins made no
answer; the judge laughed and disap-
peared.
well, what is It, Higgins?" Josie in
CURED without delay. looking up at the
unpleasantly faced creature as II she
had no time to waste.
He came forward lurchingly. nerv'
ously twisting his cap in powerful
hands: but there was nothing Of the
suppliant about him; rather he seemed
almost to be inclined to threaten. Il
want to ask you question, Miss Rich
ards"
Go right ahead"
I'll expect you to tell me the truth
now!"
She flashed an angry look at him
I'm not in the habit Of lying"
He gazed at her with lowered head
and frowning face. His words came
slowly, as If he found it difficult to find
them; but he did not speak with hest
tation: indeed, there was that about
him which limited at the labor union
orator.
I'm talking for every man in the
plant" he began, with rising voice, en-
deavoring to be impressive. I'VE had
a meeting this morning, and we want
to know whether this concern is going
into the trust or not! We decided that
we're entitled to some information
and that's what I'm here for; to find
out what you know about it,"
This naturally angered her. She
vas not one to be browbeaten, and he
was plainly trying to browbeat her.
She flushed wildly. Il don't know
anything about it."
His voice reached tone higher in
It's pitch. well, IL you don't, who
does?'
I'm sure I don't know"
Now, he was definitely bullying,
well, we must have an answer, one
way or the other. It's our work and
our living, and we've got to know
where we are at"
She paid no attention to his definite
~ offensive manner now. You'll have
to get your information from the man
who owns the plant"
well, where's he?"
Right here In town."
He was amazed. He had not dreamed
of this. Young Jones here in town.
CTo BE CoNTINUED)