The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-10-28

Piled seats for the several groups ana
allotted TO them places TO sleep. Thus
far the king had seen az not to notice
Wilson 10 the extent OF speaking to
him, presumably weighing well his
words before compromising himself.
During the lull he sat glazing at VIII
son like a savage beast, seemingly
getting more angry every minute. VIII
son calmly returned the glance, smil.
Ing frequently. which seemed to mad
den the king more and more.
what are you doing here?" tho
king finally asked. In voice showing
suppressed excitement. The assem-
blage was on the qui vive.
Wilson did not finch nor trcmble.
but like the brave man he was. with
slow step approached the platform
which represented the throne. Lang
approached also. Before Wilson made
answer, Golden spoke up. He Ii
here by my authority" he said. coolly.
realizing that the crisis was at hand.
Then Schiller turned 10 Golden.
Being in a measure prepared for Col
denis championship. he was not sur
prIsed. why do you bring him here2"
he asked.
For no other reason than that I
desire TO see fair play accorded himi"
was the quiet reply.
you know then that he has been
condemned TO death?" was the fierce
question.
81 do" replied Golden rising.
"And yet you dare to bring him
here?"
Certainly! made the laws by
which this colony is governed" proud
ly. "and l say that there is no law
which gives even the king right TO I'M
Justly condemn n human being to
death without cause!" There was a
suppressed murmur OF admiration
from the crowd.
"The king is supreme!" said Schil-
Ter for moment of his guard at the
seeming audacity OF Golden.
Most powerful czarl" said Golden.
bowling In mock honor TO Schiller
while a smile OF scorn played round
his face. The king saw his mistake
and flushed scarlet.
And so II has come to pass that
the people OF Paradise have granted
10 you the power OF life and death
without question? / won't believe t.
| still maintain that the king Is not
the law, simply the instrument-and
appeal TO the people OF Paradisel
No one has the power to condemn an
other to death but in open assembly,"
The vast assemblage seemed 10 rise
to their feet as II of one body. Their
cries were deafening. mol he has
not this power!"
Il thank you'll" said Golden, flushed
with victory. Il knew that such could
not be the case. without hesitation
then. place Wilson In your keeping!
Condemned last night TO death for
daring TO restrain the king from COM
hitting n crime against humanity. he
has successfully evaded captured
Hunted by the bloodhounds who guard
your gates, by the aid OF Louis Lang
(whom you have granted equal suf-
frage with yourselves) he has killed
MS savage pursuers, ana MAINTAIN
that he deserves freedom at your
hands,"
Eyes! yes So be IT." was the cry.
Schiller arose. He saw his power
slipping from him. Crafty to high
degree he did not attempt 10 stem the
tide by retortlng harshly, but bowling
In mock humiliation, fearful OF en-
countering further obstacles and hui
initiation, he said, "Ye people Of Para
disel bow TO your declsionl II is
just: was little hasty; | forgive
Wilson the lndignity he has heapee
upon his kIngl"
The words were spoken humbly, but
Lang and Wilson were not deceived,
They knew that Schiller would never
rest until he had wiped out the bitter
sting OF defeat.