Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-05
VASQUEZ'S SUCCESSOR.

Chavez in the Fie!d-How He Robbed n Stn-
ton on Fnnamint Road.
The San Bernardino (Cal) Guardian
Of the oth says:
Chavez has commenced to execute
his threats. On Sunday, the 2Sth ult.,
st III O'Clock P. NJ, he and two of his
band rode up to the station of Nicholas
Littlefield, on the Panamint road, about
14O miles from this town. FL alting,
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.
Were told yes. Still they were slow
about dismounting. On dismounting
they entered the house. Two of them
called for drinks, Chavez drinking water.
They sat down, talked of buying pair
OF boots, got quart bottle of whisky,
occasionally muttering in Spanish.
One, in broken English, again asked for
supper, while another went into the
kitchen. Returning to the kitchen, the
trio talked in Spanish d moment, and
were interrupted by the appearance of
an Indian (who worked around the
house, at the door. They invited him
in. He paid no attention. At this
juncture Mr.. Nichols came in from the
kitchen, when the three Spaniards
simultaneously sprang to their feet,
and, with cooked revolvers presented at
the heads Of Messrs. Nichols and Lit
tlefeld, ordered them to throw up their
hands, speaking in Spanish, and hiss
ing 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
ransacked the money drawer,
and helped themselves to goods to the
amount of 800. They robbed ca la
chevalier' no abuse, no violence, no
rough overhauling in search of plum
der. 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 posi-
ton for handling. Mr.. Nichols, asking
them not to hurt the women, Chavez re-
piled quietly, ono hurt women; money
all we want" They remained in the
house about an hour. On departing,
one remained behind some minutes af-
ter Chavez and the other robber had
left. On mounting, he saluted Mr..
Littlefield with, "Adios; you catch me,
may be-" Joining his companions, the
three started on a gallop on the Inyo
road. They were met few miles from
the scene of the robbery by several
transfers, whom they passed unnolest-
ed, but with guns pointed toward them.
They are well mounted, and armed
each with a revolver, besides having
two Spencer rifles and one shot gun in
the party. They took one shot gun and
other arms from the station Messrs.
Littlefield and Nichols recognized the
three as men who passed along the road
toward San Bernardino about seven
weeks since. Then they paid their bills
and got change for seventy five dollar
check. Transfers 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 hopeless. There is an
inviting opportunity for our active
sheriff to distinguish himself. We hope
he will not allow the dashing Rowland
to monopolize all the honors.