Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-06-10

box eass on the side track. tia zsz-e-
crew clambering aboard.
"Wonder what's dOin'?" said Hicks
''Theiu dagoes seem TO be excited"
While they were taking water the
head brakeman came running up, fol
lowed by the station-agent.
I'VE got orders to pick up thern
three cars. Snub, an that bunch OF
dagoes say they're goin' to stay on
till they get to Ardmore. What'l we
do about it?" questioned the brake
man.
Reckon we could put 'em OFF,
Nope. There's too many Of 'em.
All got knives"
Think It'd be all right TO leave that
car here?" queried Hicks. turning to
the agent.
You might" returned the other
~ guess there won't be any trouble
about IT,"
Uncoupllng the engine, they switched
back to the rear Of the train, which
they pushed ahead for some distance,
leaving q clear track for their ma
neuvers. The car chosen by the Ital-
ians was in front of the other two;
therefore Hicks deemed It best TO
approach them from the rear.
II was the work of but few min
utes to haul them out on the main
line; then, with suddenly accelerated
speed. to shunt the fiat car back on
the siding. and, while the Italians were
yet trying to stop 1t, put the two box
cars triumphantly toward the waiting
train. @~------.-- ---~
These moves had been watched with
keen delight by young Walworth, who
so far forgot his dignity as to wave
n grimy hand at the disgruntled labor
ers MS they passed. No sooner waa
the gesture made than he heard
noise different from that ordinarily
made by the engine. whereupon Hicks
cursed loudly and closed the throttle.
Were stuck for a few minutes.
kid" he said. with an apprehensive
glance at the Italians. who seeing his
predicament. were swarmlng along Ia
pursuit. like angry bees. you try tn
stand EN- off till I see If can get 'er
tinkered up"
1t was a nervous fireman that
watched the leaders of the rabble gain
on the slowly moving engine. Yet in
his bearing there was nothing Of fear.
1t was rather the excitement Of the
thoroughbred before going into action
Yelling to his followers. the foremost
attacker mounted the first step; then,
stopping the full swing Of Adrians
heavy shoe with his chin. he bit off
word together with a portion of his
tongue and plunged over backward so
preclpitately that It must have sur
prised even himself.
After breaking the force Of his fall
WITT the back of his head. he expert
enced no difficulty in alighting, and
lay quiet thereafter. as if satisfied
with the days work.
In the meantime. his companions
pressed onward in such numbers that
the fireman using feet and shovel
alternately. found it no easy task to
keep the narrow gangway clear. Hicks,
working madly, shouted encourage
ment:
That's the dope. You got 'em fud-
died. Percy. Keep after EN-"
Take that, you beggarl" grunted
Adrian. striking valiantly at a man
who had slashed the leg Of his over
ais.
Look outl There's one comm
over the tankr cried Hicks.
When the newcomer. stumbling and
sliding on the coal. lurched toward
him. Adrian shifted the shovel to his
eft hand and drove his gloved righs
into the mans stomach. At that mo-
nent Hicks. having completed his
work and opened the throttle. turnec
lis attention to the fight.
One of the Italians had taken advan-
age of the momentary diversion 70
rain a foOthold on the gangway. and
ras aiming a blow at the fireman's
,ack with his stilettO. Seeing this.
he engineer made haste to smite him
N the head with his trusty wrench.
the feat in much the same }
vay one would drive a nail.
The man crumpled down in heap.
hus ending the struggle. the others
cling already left behind by the swift
' moving engine.
Safely out of danger. the engineer
nd his fireman stood looking calmly /
I each other.
II their faces were expressive of +
heir thoughts. II was evident that |
ach felt himself guilty Of misjudging
lie other.
II owe you something for that. and. i
alieve me. I am sincerely grateful.
r. Hicks" said the young man. with
spectful admiration in his voice.
Don't mention II. You're the goods. /.
/ I'm glad to have you on the en-
ne. Mr.. Walworth." replied the older ,