Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-14
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Chavez, the Lieutenant OF CaIifOr
MAS Late Bsndtt.tn-i hief, MObs q
station on the Panamint ROad.

Chavez, the Lieutenant OF CaIifOF.
MAS Late Bsn6tt.tn., hief, xObs .
station on the Panamtnt Road.
San BernardinO (Cal) Guardian.l
Chavez has commenced to execute bis
threats. On Sunday, the 2Stb ult, at 10
O'Clock m he and two of his band
rode up to the station of Nicholas Little
field, on the Panamint road, about l40
miles from this town. Hating, they
asked for corn for their horses, next for
barley, twenty-five pounds Of which was
furnished them, which was fed to their
horses. Then they asked If they could
be served with supper We're told yes,
Still they were slow about dismountiug.
On dismounting they entered the house.
Two of them called for drinks, Chavez
only drinking water. They sat down,
talked quietly; talked Of buying pair
of boots; got q quart bottle Of whisky;
occasionally muttered in Spanish One,
in broken English, again asked for sup
per, while another went into the kitchen.
Returning to the kitchen, the trio talked
in Spanish q moment, aud we're inter
rupted by the appearance of an Indian
(who worked around the house) at the
door. They invited himin. He paid no
attention. At this juucture Mr.. Mich
ols came in from the kitchen, when
the three Spaniards simultaneously
sprang to their feet, and, with cooked re-
volvers presented al the heads of Messrs.
Nichols and Littlefeld, ordered them to
throw up their hands, sTt aking in Span
ISL, aud Kissing out something about
"Americanos. Both men were then
tied The robbers also attempted to tie
the Indian, but three other Indians riding
up, they let him go, when the Indians
took to flight. The robbers then ran
sacked the money drawer, and helped
themselves 10 goods to the amount of
800. They robbed "a la chevalier =
no abuse, no violende, no rough overhaul
ing in search of plunder, While two of
the bandits were searching for cash, the
third stepped to the door and took two
Spencer rifles and shotgun from the
saddles, placing them near the door in
convenient position for handling Mr..
Nichols asking .hem not to hurt the wo
men, Chavez replied quietly: No hurt
women; money all we want. They re-
mained in the house about an hour. On
departing, one remained behind some
minutes after Chavez and the other rob.
Der left. On mounting, be saluted Mr..
Littlefeld With, "Adios; you catch me,
may be- Joining his companions, the
three started on gallop on the Inyo
road They we're met few miles from
the scene OF the robbery by several team
sters, whom they passed unmolested, but
with guns pointed towards them.
They are well mounted and armed,
each with revolver, besides having two
Spencer rifles and one shotgun in the
party. They took one shotgun ann
other arms from the station. Messr4
Littlefeld and Nichols recognized the
three as men who passed along the road
toward San Bernardino about seven
weeks since. Then they paid their bills
aud got change for a $75 check Team
sters whom they passed say positively
that the leader Of the band is Chavez
In the wilds Of Inyo, splendidly mounted
and armed to the teeth, their capture,
unless through treachery, seems hope
less. Here is an inviting opportunity
for our active Sheriff to distinguish him
self, We hope ne will not allow the
dashing Rowland to monopolize oil the
honors.