Alma record., 1916-11-30

the trail. They'll have 10 spend three
weeks in there. then three weeks more
coming out-oyer two months alto
gether. They can't haul enough grub
10 do them" lie turned TO his employ
ees and said gravely: You'd better
think II over. boys. Those who have
teams can make H. but the rest OF yop
VIII get left. Do you think the chance
Is worth all that work and sufferingf
The bridge workers shifted uncom
fortably Oh their feet. Then a voice
exclaimed
Don't worry boss. Wen make II
somehow"
Thorn says there's nobody over
there" Murray continued. But that
seems strange. for l happen TO know
Of half dozen outfits at the head OF
the White river. Jack Dalton has had
IA gang working there for four years"
Dalton was famous character In
the north. one OF the most intrepid Of
the early pioneers, and the mention Of
his name brought hush. A large part
OF the audience realized the truth of
O'Nelrs last statement. yet resented
having ii thrust upon them. Thorn
and Baker were scowling. Gray had
just entered the room and was signal
ing TO his chief. and O'Neil realized
that he must score triumph quickly
if he wished TO hold the attention ~
his men. He resumed gravely
IF this strike was genuine | wouldu
argue, but ii isn't" 4 confusion d
startled protests rose. the two miner
burst out Indignantly. But O'Ncil
raising his voice for the first time
managed 10 make himself hearl
Those jewclrv samples came frnr
Nevada" he cried II recognized ihcu
myself this afternoon. and here pl
other fellow who can't be fooled
Thorn told YOU he used TO work
Goldheid You can draw your ou
eonclnsiOns
Tho temper III the crowd chan.et
Instantly Iccrs. proauS. hisso. arose
The men were 0n thcir feet moss an
growing noiSicr every moment raE
and Thorn were elaring h0lc1plly
their accu.cr But Gray Succeeded
shouldcrne hiS way forward ami vl
pcred 10 q Ncil who turned r3dcl
ana faced the men again
Just minute" he shouted "No4
heard Thorn say de- and Baker We
prospecting in August We'll wc
Just had Cortcz ON the cable and lra
that lhey were working for Gordon nH
til two weeks AGO" 4 suaden sileu
fell Murray smiled down III Tie tu,
strangers. What do you say iO that
Thorn new into "A purple rage ~it.
mean lie, Hes afraid u p.t
work. fellows. ViciouSiy DC Aur-
himself toward The door only to frc
the grasp of the muscular phySiciai
upon his arm
Listen 10 this message from thl
cashier Of the Cortcz Home bank ucl
lowed Gray. his big voice dominating
the uproar Undisturbed by his prs
oner's struggles. he read loudly
Joe Thorn and Henry Baker quit wof
18th. leaving for Fairbanks over wlte.
trail. with five dogs-four gray and Ii,
malemutes black shepherd leader Thorn
medium size. thirty-ive. rod hair baEet
dark, scar on check. WILSON
Cashie
The doctors features spread into a
broad grin You've an seen the doc
team. and here's the red hair His
fingers sunk into his prisoners hory
ocks with grip that threatened ii"
leave him q scalp for a trophy Thorn
cursed and twisted
The crowds allegiance had bccu
quick to shift. but it veered back To-
O'Neil with equal suddenness.
"Bunko" yelled hoarse voice. after
brief hush.
Lynch EN-" cried another. and the
angry clamor burst forth anew.
Don't be foolish" shouted Murray.
nobody has been hurt
Wed have been on the train to
morrow Send en- down the river
barefoot
Yes, What about that gang frcm
Omar
I'm afraid they'I have 10 take car,
OF themselves O'Neii said "Rui