The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-11-20
For Sheriff
Square Deal" Hogan

For Sheriff
Square Deal" Hogan
1t was Nan that saw the oppor-
tunity, not Gwyn, She pointed Gag
erly.
Look, dear. look! Half the vot-
ers in Lost Mine were at the wreck
today. They saw a good example
then of the Causley brand of jus
tice, and now is our chance to show
the people that he really is a scoun-
drel. I'm going to make a speech"
Standing in the back of the bright
red machine, one hand above her
head and hair flying in the wind,
Nan made a picture, that drew the
sympathy of every Me0Rn the crowd
Swept away by the emotion of
great cause, eyes bright almost to
tears, she told her story with dra-
matte effect. Even the Commission
er, listening behind his closed door,
could sense the rising enthusiasm.
In it he read significant message
for himself.
who will vote for Hogan" she
cried, and the call was greeted with
a gusty chorus of approval. Hats
waved wildly as she stood looking
down into the surgins sea of faces
about her impromptu platform
II Good work. little girl" called 4
ebfg fellow over at the edge of the
crowd. "Righto! We're for you'll"
came the answering shout from an
other.
Nan raised her hand for silence,
ready to continue her speech, but
as the cheering subsidized the distant
rapping of rifle fire came to their
ears. Mingled with the single shots
came now and then what sounded
like sustained volley. The firing
seemed to come from the direction
of the mine.
When Won Bleck drove off he
did so with a definite purpose. Now
that he had the deed recorded he
must also gain possession of the
mine. With the double claim of title
nd hn L thnrn
be no danger of his plans hanging
fire. But he must have both to be
safe. Straight to Browns saloon he
drove, and there in the rear room,
gathered in tense circle around the
rolling dice, he found his band Will
ing away the time at their accustom-
ed pursuits. They sprang up as he
entered, eager at the prospect OF
another fight.
Well" announced Won Bleck,
this afternoon we'll capture the
mine, Get busy now. l want re-
suits this time. Have a drink on
me and then get to work! will join
you later" Five minutes afterward
the band was on its way to the at
tack with Rawls in command. Won
Bieck, Shoestring and One Lung re-
entered the car and drove to the sta
ton, where long heavy box was Ia
ken aboard and carried off into the
seclusion of the forest near the
track.
Back at the mine Casey's men
were preparing the midday meal.
The two men who had been left as
sentries came in from their posts,
and everyone was settling down for
a comfortable hour when Rawls
first shot knocked the kettle from
its hook. Taken completely by sur
prise. Casey's men were so demon
allied that instead of defending the
engine house they took shelter be-
hind an ore train outside.
Take the engine house." shout
ed Rawls in command. and a hall
n dozen OF the bandits dashed In
through the door and took position
to defend the entrance.
But Casey was not trying to take
the engine house Just now. First he
must get his men out Of the trap
He worked along the side OF the
train until he reached the engine
mounted the step and crouched be-
hind the cab.