Putnam patriot., 1916-10-06

cations. You fellows is welcome to the rest. First come. first served"
 There was an eage- scramble for the specimens on the part sf those nearest the speaker. After moment Murray asked them;
 Did you fellows ever see any rock like thatS
 One of his workmen answered;
 "I have.
 "Where.T
 In the Jumbo, at Geldaeld high graded there in the early days"
 There was q laugh at this. Thorn flushed angrily. Well" he rejolned. we've got the same formation over there in the White river It's just like Goldaeld It'il he the same kind of q camp. too. when the news gets out."
 O'Neil broke in smoothly te say:
 Most Of our fellows have To dogs It win take tbeu three weeks to cover the trail. They'll have Go spend three weeks in there. then three weeks mora coming out-over two months alto gether. They can't haul enough grub to do them He turned to his employ ees and srid grlve.y. "Youd better think t over. hoyS. Those who have teams ean make it. hut the rest of you will get left Do yoa think the chance is worth a.l that work and sufferingG"
 The bridge workers shifted uncom- fortably on their feet. Then q voice exclaimed:
 Don't worry. boss. We'll make 1t somehow"
 Thorn says there's nobody over there" Murray continued. But that seems strange. for l happen 10 know of half dozen outfits at the head of the White river. Jack Dalton has had ! gang working there for four years"
 Dalton was a 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 audieHce realized the truth of O'Neil's last statement, yet resented having 1t thrust upan them. Thorn and Baker were scowling. Gray had just entered the room and was signal lli- u ulN NlAtls O Aftil ithltS0b that he must score triumph quickly if he wished to hold the attention of his men. He resumed gravely:
 "If this strike was genuine wouldn't argue. but 1t isn't.' A confusion of startled protests rose: the two miners burst out indignantly. But O'Neil raising his voice for the first time hfaaSa1f atrH Those jewelry samples came from Nevada" he cried. "I recognized them myself this afternoon, and heres an other fellow who can't be fooled Thorn told you he used to work in Goldheld. You can draw your own conclusions
 The temper of the crowd changed instantly Jeers. groans hisses arose The men were on their feet now and growing noisier every moment. Baker and Thorn were glaring balefully at their aecuser. But Gray succeeded in shouldering his way forward and whis pered to O'Neil. who turned suddenly and faced the men again.
 Just a minute!" he shouted. You I prospecting in August. Well. we've just had Cortez on the cable and learn that they were working for Gordon un- til two weeks ago" X sudden silence fell Murray smiled down at the two strangers. What dc you say 10 thatf' Thorn flew into q purple rage. Its Il mean lie. He's afraid you'll quil fnfls 4ei iu bA Nifntf himself toward the door. only to feel the grasp of the muscular physician upuH his aifl
 Listen to this message from the cashier of the eoftez Home bank" bel lowed Gray. his big voice dominating Ihe unfear undisturhed by his pris oners struggles De read loudly: Joe Thorn sud Henry Baker quit wori. 18th. leaving f1r Fairbanks oyer wintef trail, Hilh Hee aaes four gray and white melGaUtes black shepherd leader Thorn medium sza. lhiriy-ilFe. red hair. Baker dark. scar on cteos. WILSON, Cashier The doctors features spread into a broad grin ~YouNe all seen the dog team. and heres the rel hair' His fingers sunk inio lis prisoner Heia locks with q grip that threatened to leave hiu il scalp for n trophy Thorn cursed and twisted.
 The crowds allegiance had been quick to shift. but il veered back to o'Neil with equal sud&enness. "Bunko.'' yelled hoarse voice. after brief hush.
 Lynch 'em." cried another. and the angry clamor burst forth anew. Don't le foolish. shouted Murray nobody has heen hurt. Wed have been on the train to morrow. Send em down the river barefoot.
 Yes. What about that gang from 0mar?"
 (To Be Continued.l