The Grange advance., 1873-10-29


WORKING UP AN INCIDENT. Z
The power of a reporter in embellish-
ing a common fact, So that others who
were witnesses would not recognize it
in a new dress, appears in the following
incident from the Chicago Times. A
wooden Indian, such as often stands
before a tobacco-shop, fell on child
and killed him. Here is the thrilling
narrative:
1t has been many years since the res
idents Of Chicago have suffered from
the depreciation of the red men of the
forest, and for long time it has been
supposed they would never again return
to molest those who had taken possession
of their old-time fshing-grounds on the
banks of Chicago Creek. Once they
held full sway here, but that time has
long since passed away, and the watch
ful settler, who kept ever on the alert
to protect himself and family from the
incursions Of the savages, has ceased his
vigil; the old fort and thick-walled
houses have been removed, as things
unneeded, and in their places peaceful
homes and places of trade have arisen,
and the wild savage has passed away.
The savage marauders are no longer
feared. The few paint-besmeared rep
resentatives Of the once powerful tribes
who occasionally visit the city which
has arisen like magic upon the spot
where their rude lodges once stood, as
we'll as the many who have quilted their
forest homes, and now make the city
their abiding place, have always con-
Quoted themselves in such a quiet man.
ner that people had no cause to fear
their reputed savage natures. In fact,
they have of late been regarded as most
harmless things, and it was not thought
possible that they, or any one of them,
would ever be guilty of any outrage.
At last, however, the peace is broken.
On yesterday afternoon little child
not more than four years of age, named
George Cohen. while playing in the
street in front of his fathers residence
was instantly killed by one Of these
creatures without moments warning
The deed was committed Oh South Clarl
Street, in one Of the most populous por
tions Of the city, and that, too in broat
daylight, and at a time when the stree
was crowded with people. 1t appear
that the child was playing on the side
walk near where the brave, in the hide
business of war paint and feathers, wa
standing, when, in childish sport, h
struck the warrior light blow acros
the legs with stick.
The blow was doubtless struck il
mere sport, but the brave did not seen
to consider it, and in an instant he fe]
upon his child assailant with as muc]
fury as he would have attacted an enc
my in his own native forest, and crush
ed. him to the earth. Several person
Witnessed the proceeding, and hastene
to the rescue, but too late to save tn
little fellows life. The first blow ha
been sufficient, and the child was deac
The body was taken to the residenc
Of his parents on South Clark Stree
The stalwart brave who caused his deaf
has hitherto borne the reputation of b
ing a most quiet and unoffending cre'
ture, although of very ugly aad fo:
bidding appearance. For several yea'
past he. has stood in front Of the SAN
cigar store, and mutely beckoned th
passers-by to try the various brands (
the tweed" to be found within, but hs
never before been known to NANTES
the least symptoms Of an ugly nature.
THE OLD BROOKLYN BELL
RINGER IN HIS EYRE.
A reporter ofthe Brooklyn Eagle il