The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-18
came the superintendent reread it many tirnaS.

Astor House, New York May l5. l9-.
 Dear Harry-From what you say and from what I learn from George, 1 think that l would be willing to put up the money to buy control of your Master Key mine, but you must be sure about this. 1 know that old Gallon made money out of 1t. but I'm also sure that he was conceahng something, as you think. Make the mine worth while and-well. l remem- Der my days in that camp-Td like my re- venge George Everett will handle the stock end of 1t very quietly when you say the word. Don't let your ugly temper get away from you and look out for Dorr.
 JEAN DARNELL.
 NOW" thought Wilkerson exultant. ly, T can put the screws on Dorr. I'll fire him."
 At this moment the man he was thinking so bitterly of appeared, and Wilkerson, while his courage was still fresh, said insolently: T see you are spending a 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 mo ment; then Dorr turned on his heel and walked off. AS he did so he brush ed into old Tom Kane.
 "The miners won't stand any more of Wilkerson, and they are going to strike tonight. when the day shift comes off," Tom crooked Lots of them are packing their duds now to get out D-n him; he has ruined little Ruthie's propertyW
 John looked out of the window and realized that the various groups of miners, tired. sullen. as if waiting for something, made an ugly picture
 I'm afraid it's up to them. Tom" he said. little huskily. q have been discharged. and l am leaving myself tonight
 He was perfectly amazed at the eff feet of his words. Dropping the coffee pot with q crash on the top of the range Tom Kane dashed out of the door and into the nearest group of miners, gesticulating and laughing hys. terically. He said two words and then rushed back. his bright eyes gleaming fercely.
 That saves the mine for Ruthie, John." he gasped. "The miners were just going to quit quletlike Now they will make Wukerson take you back. and you can make him straighten mat ters out with them
 He peered anxiously up into the young mans face. You won't desert her, will you, John2'
 With an inarticulate growl John swung out into the sunshine and ei- bowed his way through the streaming throng of miners just coming of shift. Ahead of him he saw Wilkerson talk ing to an old miner, who seemed to be arguing earnestly. He saw the super tntendent and the miner re-enter the office, and moment later Ruth ap- peared.
 As John came to the office door he heard the sound of scuffle within. He kicked open the frail barrier and stood inside just In time to see Wilker- son draw a gun on the old miner.
 Drop that gun, you dog!' he below ed, and with one leap was at Wilker- sons throat
 Wilkerson was nc pigmy in strength and as agile as a panther, He man aged to land two stinging blows on Johns eye before Dorr drove him up against the wall. laid his powerful hands on him and thrust him to the f,, Int hnt IfS Ecf was lifted to give the final finishing blow when he caught sight of Ruth's white face. He jerked Wilkerson to his feet. flung him into the corner and strode silently out
 John, John. What Is the matterw demanded Ruth
 That hound in there discharged mel am going to leave tonight"
 Her eyes slowly filled 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 a wild roar down the street and the tramp of boot ed feet
 Get the dynamite and blow the fel- low upr bawled couple of hoarse voices.
 Get a rope and hang him 10 the hoistv yelled another Then full chorus of angry cries rose into the evening air and filled the valley with raucous sound.
 Quickly John drew Ruth aside In the shelter of one of the cottages and said hurriedly: This must be stopped. pnth III rat ont thero and stnn