Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-04-20

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motive you attach to my actions. 1t
may. however. help you to comprehend
me better if tell you that more than
once today have thought of shutting
down the mines permanently"
The men glanced at each other with
startled looks. North laughed again,
and now for the first time Monckton
showed signs of irritation
Instead Of which," he said, Il have
decided to offer you the opportunity Of
returning to your work that you may
support your wives and children. Do
not fiatter yourself" he turned sharply
upon North, that l feel anything but
contempt for towards who fight their
battles with clumsy, anonymous threats.
arson and murder"
North jumped to his feet excitedly.
What do you meanI" he cried. mo
fine phrases! Put it in plain words"
Mr.. North, replied the mine owner,
with icy sarcasm. lyon are a poor
marksman.
The miner glared at his employer as
II he were about to spring upon him,
while the remainder of the deputation
sat aghast, with open mouths and eyes
starting from their heads.
"I-I"-gasped North in choking
voice. Twill know what you are hint
ing at. Do you hear? Speak out or -
"Sit down. The stern tones Of the
proprietor had an immediate effect up
ON the miner in the midst of his wild
rage. He dropped into his chair, breath
ing heavily. "Some one," continued
Monckton, attempted to burn my sta
bles last night. Had the attempt been
successful two or three human beings,
to say nothing of the animals, might
have persisted.
And the efigy," broke in the over
seer, who throughout this scene had
been performing eort Of nervous
dance behind his master chair, don't
forget the effigy, sir, with the knife
through the breast and the promise to
kill us both, and"--
Monckton raised his hand, and the
sverseer instantly subsidized.
This afternoon" said Monckton,
still keeping his gaze riveted upon
North's face, las l was riding home
ward through lonely part of the road,
some one fired at me from ambush. A
good shot could have snuffed candle
at that distance. AS it was, fortunate
ly for me, he was a novice with his
weapon and only left the Craze which
you observe on my temple as a testi-
monial IF his murderous intent and his
bad aim"
North raised himself erect in his
chair with jerk. And you believe l
an the guilty man." he asked hoarsely.
Monckton made no reply, but Joyce,
behind his chair. nodded vigorous af-
trmation.
ION my word-on my soul, it is not
SOL" North cried out passionately Il
knew nothing of it. Mates" he added.
turning 10 the others, lyon know l am
not capable Of such villainy.'
The deputation, elderly men for the
most part, looked greatly disturbe at
the turn the conference had taken. One
of them replied to North's appeal.
None on US thinks You did it with
your own hand, Matthew" lie said
gravely. But You have talked rough
agin the young master, and there's
many wild spirit among Us that would
need little urging to do the DEVILS
work"
Well. then." exclaimed North,
rendered furious by these signs Of de-
lection among his own followers, Il
did talk rough. as you call it. did
say that the heartless tyrants who own
us workers, body AMI soul, grind US
down, degrade US. keep us poor and
ignorant, drive our sons into CRIME and
our daughters to shame. take the crust