Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-04-12

/ ruled out. 1t was the general opinion
that, when he had finished, the syndi-
/ cate would be in a bad way.
Seaton had wandered into the des-
ert and attempted to find a domicile
| with one of the tribes. But he had
been set upon and badly beaten.
This treatment seemed to have
aroused his long-dormant manhood. As
a elimination to the suffering that he
| had endured in the past at De Wits
hands it seemed 10 have effected
change in the old mans nature. A
sort Of moral strengthening had come
over Seaton In Jail. He had refused
the prison doctors prescription of
liquor, and announced his intention of
fighting De Witt to the bitter end.
AS the days went by the rum0r be-
gan to spread that Davis had quar-
relied with De Witt and refused to
stand by him. Brown was of that
opinion
de Witt has known all the syndl-
Gates secrets for years, and done all
It's dirty work" he said But Davis
is too shrewd to have compromised
himself / believe he will be glad of
the opportunity to break with De
Witt"
"WhyY'
when a rogue like Davis has used
a lesser rogue for years, he's apt to
get tired Of him. Davis is an old man
and wants to keep his name clean,
even at q pecunlary loss"
WlntOn thought over that aspect of
the situation, but it seemed TO him
more or less immaterial. If he could
win his fight and hold his claim, he
meant to realize on it and return TO
his own country. He felt that he
could no longer exist In the land where
Sheila lived, dishonored and an out
cast.
lie avoided visiting Seaton in Jail.
but Brown reported that the old man
was holding firm in a surprising way.
He had been approached by emissaries
Of the syndicate, and had refused TO
see them.
A few nights before the trial opened
Winton received visit from the last
person whom he had expected to see.
II was De Witt himself, who came to
his cottage just as he was about to
retire.
The man looked broken as he stood
In the doorway, hat in hand. As Win
ton rose he came forward. flung il
upon the table, and sat down In
chair. breathing heavily.
you think you've goa me2" he de-
manded.
II hope So"
"see here" De Witt burst out.
what are you playing for? Is It the
claim or is II something else?"
''You1l have TO see my lawyer"
ITO the devil with your lawyer. I've
done with Davis. He's the crookedest
rogue in South Afcics. You know what
] want. Garrett, and know what you
want, Suppose l turn against Davis
aud get you back your claim, will you
prosecutor"
MY lawyer
The devil I've come to you as
man to man. I've had blows from you.
and I've taken them. That's something
no other man can say. I'll help you
out If you'n help me-"
What do you wantw
"Shela !" shouted De witt with an
expletive. Il want to know II youll
give her up. Come Is it a bargaln1
You've got her and you don't want
her She'd come to me quick enough
II 1t wasn't for you I'll give evidence
THAT will return you control of the
claim IL you'll"
Wlnton WAS upon his feet. shaking
with rage. De Witt sprang up and
grabbed his hat.
Won't, ehl Well. I'll show youi"
he snarled. backing toward the door.
He was outside before winton could
close with him. Winton hesitated.
and then went back into his room and
closed the door His nerves were raw
and quivering. but he was glad that
he had not laid hands upon De Witt
sgain.
The incident aroused in him a
stronger resolve to shake the dust of
Malopo from his feet. But for his
resolution not 10 yield to Davis, TO see
the thing through, he could hardly
have remained another four anS
twenty hours In the wretched town.
But on the morrow he had put Shena
cut OF his mind for the time being.
and was again busy with his lawyer.
The day Of the trial arrived. All
business in Malopo seemed TO have
ceased The courtroom was packed
10 its utmost capscity hours before
Judge Crawford took his seat on the
bench, while outside an increasing
crowd, which clicked the market
square clsmored in vain for admis-
sion. The line Of horses and vehicles.
several rows deep, extended for blocks
on eash side OF the courthouse.
Seatou in court presented very
different appearance from the Seaton
that Malopo had known and despised.
Three weeks OF abstinence from liquor
hsd made new man Of him and