Bisbee daily review., 1915-05-09

take charge or the mlht Nhllc WI eide just what to do? He eau whats going on and warn us.'
 "Dor and the rest are stiil at Ee'e'- y HIlsY' she Inquired
 "Sure" he slid scornfully. "Thcy teiug up with some Mooded Brtishc- they think has money They figure cn getting him Co finance them. ] reckon. And ! happen Co know that Sir Donald couldu't finance anybody. We needn't worry about Dorr"
 Mrs. narnel remained in thoughtful silence awhile and then agreed to the suggestion Wnkerson immediately wrote the message.
 Charles Drake san Francisco. Cal;
 Co Co Silent Valley at once and take charge of Master key mine until you hear further from me Am wiring Tubbs engineer. Co this effect
 HARRY wILKERsON
 When he had sent this and a mes sage to Tubbs he resumed his gloating contemplation of his forged deeds. He did not see the look of burning scorn on Jeans face as she left the room.
 "Why must | always have to use foolsy she murmured bitterly. "A lovely pair-NiIkerson and Draker'
 Drake did not hesitate when he re- ceived Wilkerson's telegram He took the next train for silent Valley and on arrival there procured rig and drove Go the mine
 On his arrival he was dismayed Co see that no work was being done The machinery was idle and the miners were loahng about the streets or gath. cred in little sullen groups They eyed him curiously, but when be asked for Tubbs they made no comment nor ask | ed any questions. Following their directions. he soon found himself on the porch Of what had been John Dorr's house He l luocked. and there was shutlling oi heavy boots; then the door opened, and | an unshaved. bloated faced man asked 1 him grudly what he wanted. i Drake produced Wilkerson's wire and instantly the engineer showed re l ucC
 Come in: Come in" he said ] a
 The interior of the cabin showed tha' ! Bu TuDbs had apparently been merely camping out in his new quarters with , ont regard 10 the decencies. But Drak, | was not squeamish after his long tiI and shared a drink with his host few words served to put the situation before him.
 There ain't no money to pay tn, men; the stores closed; the cook shan ty aint running; Wllkerson is away Dorr hasn't turned up with the none! he promised, and I'm just kind of sit ting on the lid while the pot boils I'm mighty glad to see you Mayb you can do something with these feI lows. I've done my best. and l can do any more"
 The words were hardly out of hi mouth before there Uns the nose O boots on the porch. and Tubbs smile, in sickly fashion.
 CT guess they spotted you right of be said
 What do they want:" demande Drake as there came pounding o the door
 Two miners entered, aud Tubbs ir troduced them to Drake.
 This is the new boss boys" he said
 "Who sent you hereF was the Grs question asked
 "Wilkerson,' responded Drake.
 "Humph"
 I'm Just here Co take charge tempS rarily," Drake went ou hastily, nc liking the ugly tone of the man voice.
 The other man took this informatio and after digesting lt said. "Goiug start up and pay wagesT
 I'm not acquainted with the situ' ton yet" was the eyasive reply. "I go over things with Mir TuDus tonigh and then in the morning l'l see wh; is to be done"
 '-The first thing is to give us none and food" was the curt answer IT
 men stamped out. leaving Drake
 look at Tubbs in some dismay
 The engineer was so relieved at ha ing some one else to bear the burdC
 of responsibility that he refused to
 worried.
 Have another drink partner } said familiarity, "and forget it tin ( morrow"
 After a very poor meal which IubI
 scraped up the two sat down ar smoked Tubbs' tongue gradually loo ened under the influence Of many mo drinks. and before 10 o'clock broug up a waning moon Drake knew a gre . deal that made him uncomfortable. l resolved to shift the burden Co WilkC b sons shoulders as quickly as possible
 The next morning did not bril
 cheer. His head ached from fine fun of Bil Tubbs' whisky. and the chill
 the mountain air was not dissipated e cold breakfast And before the s' had risen above the peak of the mou tain the miners had approached hi with questions.
 IS CHAPTER NVill.