Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-06-16

thing. and when they We're all ASSEM-
aied he made a speech.
Gentlemen" said he, we have been
compelled to take strong measures in
GEtle3 to show those who are set in ar-
ihol"ty over US that we are not to he
treated is slaves. enc Of our members
! :at}ude 10 my friend our friend |
may say, lack Harkaway cheers
has hcon treated in d most shameful
manner. We are insulted through HIM.
and believe echo the sentiments OF
this meeting when | say that we are
determined not to Yield until the KEY
is handed to US and VIC can set our
companion at liberty. Loud cheering
AS our operations have been conducted
with great speed and secrecy. our mas
'orS have no idea OF the actual state of
things, 'lat the knowledge cannot long
ne kept from them. We shall be called
upon TO surrender but we will show :,
bold front. Cries of We will. We will,
No surrender" We are well provi
stoned. II some of you fellows will il
illuminate the saloon by lighting the
Of our enterprise"
Collinson sat down amid much
laughter.
1t was getting dark, and candles
formed welcome addition to the
feeble light. The viands were brought
cut. Tie boys found. however, that
they had neither tablecloths nor knives
and forks. Some had pocketknives, so
that the difficulty was partly got over.
CollinSon opened some large bottles of
beer. and the spirits of all rose A ham
was cut, a tongue and couple of pies
aid under contribution, and the feast
began.
Harvey and Jack were sitting to-
sether, the former rendering the latter
every assistance in his power.
Cheer up old boy said Harvey.
Il am glad the whole school have
taken up Your cause
''Thanks'' said Jack, with his mouth
full of pigeon pie. "Try this dove
tart
Wait till I've finished the chicken
and ham. Do the chains hurt 2
"A little. I'm all right; don't bother
about me-" replied Jack. rs Morden.
field with us?''
no. he wouldn't come in. He said
be wouldn't tell about us, but he didn't
care to join us because it was bar
ring out for your sake"
Il wonder why he hates me so? He
has changed lately" said Jack thought
fully.
Collinson got up at this juncture.
The boy who was placed as sentinel
at the door called to Collinson. mfr,
Mole is outside. and he says he wants
to speak to YOU
Collinson got up from the festive
board and walked to the door do
YOU want me- Mr.. Mole?' he asked.
Yes" answered the senior master.
What is the meaning of this extraor.
| binary conduct on your part? The
| whole of the upper part of the school
is in revolt"
You know the reason as well as I
do
Indeed do not replied Mr.. Mole.
t'lu M. Via So'' tAitaS
If he persisted in his course of severity
toward Harkaway I would not be an
swelahle for the consequences
"Mr Crawcour is deeply grieved.'
Give us the key Of the paddock. so
| that We can take off the chains said
| Collinson. Promise US that no notice
| shall be taken of our rebellion. and in
| an hours time we will open the door
and have the room ready for prayers"
No. replied Mr.. Mole in decided
voice Il cannot agree to anything of the
sort. have talked the matter over with
the principal. and he is of my opinion
namely. that no concession can possibly
be made to boys who have behaved as
| you have An example must be made
of the ringleaders who will be severely
punished did not expect such con-
duet from you, ColIinson. You have
| always been a pattern to others and
| the ornament Of the school. Will you
not listen to the voice of reaSOn?'
| "I4et us have Justice first. We must
have the key, and then written par
! don from Mr.. Cra wcour."t
Il cannot promise anything of the
| sort. Mr. Crawcour will punish you
all if you do not yield speedily. He
says he will cane the entire school one
by one: reflect upon the consequences
of your rash act. What does your
duty to your neighbor teach you! Is
| it not to obey all those who are placed
in authority over your
Good night. l want to finish my
supper. Sorry we can't ask you to
! join u.s." said Collinson. turning away.
Mr.. Mole made no further attempt to
| continue the conversation
Presently Collinson rejoined his com.
panions. The supper was proceeded
| with, and it was unanimously decided
that the resistance should be carried on
| to the bitter end. unless their terms
| were complied with.
| Songs were sung and general nirth
| prevailed, the noise made by TIE boys
being heard distinctly by Mr.. Craw'
! cour and his masters. who were as,
! sembled In the formers drawing room
The little boys, who had not joined