National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06


Looking at young Hector, who was only IS,
Younger said:
4. ."What are you doing out herei You are on
the war path early. You had to come
as guide, didn't youi"
The boy was pretty well frightened, and
whimPered, II didn't want to come" .-
"Well, when you get out of this scrape, go
home to your mother, and don't come here
again" ~
John then ordered Cobb to lead the three
horses, and the other two to walk ahead of him
up the hill. They were just starting wien
Hykof came In sight. The party leveled their
guns at him, and one shouted:
Throw down that revolver and come down
here"
son what termsl" asked Wykof.
eve will tell you when you came down"
Wykof jumped. of his horse, and tossed his
revolver to the ground.
"You're a lum5erman in Appleton. Maybe
you know that Wykof who came down here
with those Iowa men awhile agos"
"Wykof is my name"
Kirkpatrick then turned to Morrow, and,
pointing to Cotton, said, "That's the -
who shot at you yesterday. Give him oue."
John Younger Interrupted. "Hold on, there,
that won't do; Cobb, take that mans horse,
and you, Wykof, fail in line. Wen tax more
when we get up to the house." .a.-
Then they marched up to the hotel, the three
prisoners in line ahead, Cobb next, leading the
horses, and Younger's party IN the rear, with
their shot-guns In hand. The horses were
taken to the stable, and Cobb pulled rope
out Of his pocket. II
"What was that for" dems ded John
Younger; "who were you goiW to tie with
thatW II
THAT'S my halter" said cobb, putting it
around his horses neck.
"That's too thin. - muttered Mccoy.
When the horses were stabbed the prisoners
were taken to the house and made
TO STAND UP INA ROW.
Wykoff began to stamp to warm his feet.
'FMay be that fellow could dance for lie, =" sug
gested Mccoy. "Suppose we try him, and play
a tune on thisl" pointing at his huge revolver.
But the suggestion was not adopted, and John
Younger took them one by one aside and made
each tell what they came for, and the whole
story. All were frank enough to tell the truth,
and they were placed back in line again.
maybe some of you would like
TO TAKE BRUSH
with us now. There are the weapons" said
John Younger.
ssNot me-" answered Cobb.
Turning to Cotton and Wykof he said "By
Cd, now if you want anything of US, we are
all here together. We will let you pick out
your men and your guns and fight you singly
at twenty PAGES"
81 don't want any of that, said Cotton.
excuse me-" said Wykoff.
Turning to Wykod, John said, "You are an
officer"
"No, sir; am not"
ssI believe you lie. Let's see your pockets"
and he searched him thoroughly for papers.
When he came to his pocket-book, he said 81
don't want your money, 80 don't be scared;
what are those papers"
''Notes and bills" answered Wykoff.
care theyl" said Younger, examining them
closely, "you're right"
Cotton and Heter were both carefully ex-
amined. Finding part of baseball uniform
under the formers overhauls, Younger said:
"You are fancy fellow, amt youl What
regiment do you belong tor"
II don't belong to any," responded Cotton.
well, you're the fanciest fellow 1 ever
When they came to Cobb in their search he
drew out q small derringer pistol and said
"Here boys, I've got this, but you made SC
much fun of my other one, I was ashamed to
show It, it's 60 much smaller"
"Good Cd" said Mccoy, sand you carry.
ing thing like that tool Put 1t back In your
pocket. You can't hurt anybody with that"
John Younger took the dangerous toy, turned
1t curiously over in his hand, and handing It to
Cobb said, with sneer:
"Tom Cobb, If ever you shoot me with that
and find it out, rll kick you out of Appleton
iIawell," said Cobb, 81 thought I'd show i.
to you"
"That was right" answered the Younger;
"slways be honest. Honesty is always the
best policy"
HIGH TONED RUFFIANs.
Wilson, who kept the house, said to them din
ner was ready, and the Appleton men were trans
formed from prisoners into guests. They say the
rufflans acted like gentlemen at the table, were
courteous and polite, serving them first, and
conversing on different topics freely. After
dinner they consulted for time together, and
as they separated Wykof said: "Well, gentle.
men, what do you propose to dof It's getting
late"
John Younger looked around at his COM
penions and said, 81 don't know but 1t would
be good idea to swear these fellows into the
band" but no one responded, and he continued,
"Well, boys, you may go this time, but don't
you ever come over here on such an errand
again"
wykoff. "what was your object in stopping
US and taking our armsP'
Younger. 1--WE heard you were after Us, and
we thought we would come out and see you,
but you laid your arms down like little men. j"
Turning to young Heter, he said: you've got
more color in your face than you had, boy; you
look Ike different fellow"
81 feel like different fellow" answered
Heter meekly, as they rode off without their
arms, and started home with lighter hearts.
Nearly half way to Appleton the party met a
body of
TWO HUNDRED MEN, ARMED TO THE TEETH,
going to their rescue.
The Cass county men had followed, Wykoff
part way down the bill, had heard his CONVEX
sation with Younger, and, surmising the situa-
ton, hurried to Appleton to give the alarm
Every man in town ssddled his horse and seized
his musket. Stores were closed, and in fifteen
minutes after the intelligence arrived this small
but determined army were galloping over the
prairie. But they returned with the discharged
prisoners, who will tell this story to their
grandchildren, after the Youngers are lying
in outlaws graves, and Missouri is the center Of
the Union. This is only one of many such es-
capades have heard and tried to cram into my
memory.
MORE MYSTERY.
Many men have gone into that Monigaw
country never to leave 1t, dead or alive. How
they died, or where their bodies are, their muir
derers and the All-seeing only know. wrote
Of graveyard there. Who peopled 1t is not
known, but civilized man would not choose
It for his body's last long home.
~ enotner letter VIII try TO give the names
and descriptions of this gang, of which the
Youngers are the leaders. The more fnforma-
ion receive the more I am convinced that
several of them are in this wilderness
GUARDING jim YOUNGER,
who is wounded, badly, no doubt. have
raced up the report telegraphed you of their
being seen few miles north, and I find it
originated with person who is In sympathy
With them, and probably sent 1t out as a
blind" to put people of their guard. This
morning had conversation with the sheriff
of the county, who lives at Osceola. Said he.
don't know what Mr.. Pinkerton's pIans
are, and i am afraid to move lest interfere
With them. understand the authorities and
he railway company have put this thing into |
his hands. / am not in communication with |
him, and don't know what he proposes to do.
70 that am completely at loss. fdon't want
o 90 1t blind"
But you are ready" suggested, ito give
him assistance at any time"
"Yes," said he, I" l will raise
THREE HUNDRED MEN
nd put them at his seryice-men know to be |
elable. We can surround that woods and |
over 1t on ell sides so that they cannot escape
Is."
Are you sure they are In theref / asked,
Perfectly confident of 1t. have kept nv
elf posted as to all their movements since that
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