The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-01-06

the head OF band. II is band bent.
however. on robbing the vaults. Thls
town Is doomed. There can be no
doubt OF that But what want Is
something more than rulns."
Suppose we should refuse" de-
manded Rogers. evidently chagrined
at being taken in"
''Do you suppose for a moment gem
tlemen. that would allow any one TO
warn the citizens. or that a single life
would be allowed TO stand between me
and the accomplishment OF my pur-
pose? Not so. all here are not new
10 this phase OF the scheme. Those
who are new I ask TO stand aside out
OF the scufiie-be saved Those who
wish TO refuse-wlll refuse, | want TO
trust those who are here. because my
purpose can be better accomplished
with your help. Be warned Money
I must, and money 7 will have, And
rather than face defeat | would STAY
with my own hands the man who now
stands between me and fortune! IL
now becomes a case with me. gentle
men. OF kill or get killed. and you
know met"
Then up spoke Black Jack: THE
gentlemen present. II they we're not
blinded. could readily see what Lang
SAYS Is the truth. He certainly is
backed up by a powerful insurgent
force. Take me. for instance ! am a
life convict. doomed 10 work all my
life in the mines Then how am here
tonight? Some OF you have seen me
out upon the streets before this. Sim
ply because Lang has means OF en-
trance into our prison. and at his call
all the convicts and people in general
government will arm themselves,
break their bonds, and throw them
selves upon those who bar their way
20 libertyl"
This powerful argument was sec
onded by Wilson. who spoke.
1T has long been an understood fact
10 me that the majority OF the people
desire TO divide the money that is in
the vault. This mode OF treatment
would enrich no one. for no one needs
money here; what matters the loss OF
paltry hundred or so TO those who
really have no use for money? Such
men as Golden and Rogers need not
hesitate 10 throw OF the yoke OF allie
glance TO this false state OF things. II
is only question OF time. any way,
when we must be driven from the
stronghold we have made for our.
selves. II is too late to turn back
now. Those who are not with us are
against us!'"
Il think II would be best TO Join this
league" said one OF the spokesman in
| the corner. "In Il for us there Is 10
be no bloodshed. To remain with the
government is to be compelled TO put
down the Instruction: 10 side with
them Is treason; there is no middle
course but this"
II don't see as we can do better
said Pearson. at seems kind OF dirty
but still we are bound TO protect our
selves. for one. am tired OF living in
a constant state OF fear OF assassina.
ton all the time"
Then, gentlemen. IL you are agreed
sign this paper" said Lang. 1T binds
you TO obey me In everything con
corning this insurrection. In return
give you my word OF honor that we
shall share and share alike In all
things. Should die. divide my share
among you--should any one die we
will divide his share. II there are any
family men amongst us. let us pledge
ourselves as brothers TO see that not
one OF our brothers families snail
want for food nor drink while any OF
us have something TO divide.
While the paper was being signed
Lang gave some details OF his plan.
we have the town at our mercy!"
he said. enthusiastically. we are al
the head OF a band OF over three hun.
dred. All that Is needed now is a few
bombs placed around under the walls.
At a given signal from me. light the
fuse and blow the walls 10 pieces
open up the prison and pour out the
convicts: in the confusion I can lead
you by a safe ACUTE TO the treasury
and the gold Is oursl BE ready when
the signal strikesi"
Ito be continued)