The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-10-29

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live little deer. Come and lift him down,
but hold him fast, said Gilbert
The astonished shopmen gathered
about, and Charlie told them Of hi~ al
venture. Soon the robber was released
from hi unpleasant position on the sd
ii. and taken into the store, and his cap
tor followed
Here hr was safely bound.
Il think | have, seen this fellow be
fore" remarked john, ~ he took n sur
v-y of the cnptive. ''IIe Is the stranger
that was lifting at the stove here when
Mr.. Harmon paid your money, Char
ley"
Lets search him, and see what sort
OF pIunder h,. has about him, suggested
one of the 81 oprnen.
The prisoners pockets revealed a
small flask of liquor, "a pack of cards,
some little money, and IL savage looking
dirk knife.
"Hilloa, what's thisS exclaimed Gil
bert, picking up a piece OF paper that
fell OH the floor. and opening it read
Zone thousand dollars reward for the
capture of William Larkin, the supposed
leader of a gang of robbers and horse
stealers. He is "A short, slim man, about
five feet six inches in height, dark hair,
heavy black eyebrows, and mustache,
and peculiar looking, small black eyes
-'
ANSWERS the description TO II, s"
broke in John.
"Aha, William Larkin, or Curly Bill.
I've heard of him. Charley, you're in
luck This fellow is "A prize, indeed
added one of the assistants.
Yes, this placard is from TIE sheriff Of
ST. Joe, and is dated only IA weri, ago, "
said Charley, after finishing the reading.
"Gemtlemen" said the rohbrr, "you
have got the original Curley BiIl, and
when You deliver me up, you will get
that reward. am in your power; bnt
these .trings are bound around my
wrists most numerically tight, with
a grimace of pain. Cant you afford
to make '1m easier"
eyes, let them ont a little, Jones, -"
said John, addressing his fellow assist
ant. Make them safe, but not too
tight, and | will watch the bird mean
while"
So Jones proceeded cautiously TO re ar
range the bonds on the wrists Of the
prisoner, while the Others gathered
around him.
With sudden jerk Of prodigiOus
strength, Curly Bill got his hands free,
dashed his fist into face of John, aud
sprang TO the door, which had not been
locked.
So sudden was his movement, that ere
the rest of the group could comprehend
the scene, he was clear of the store, and
as Gilbert reached the door, he saw the
robber spring into the saddle on old
Hero's back, and dash away.
Pursuit was not to be thought Of; but
Gilbert placed his fingers to his mouth,
and gave shrill whistle; hearing which,
old Hero, despite the urging of his rider,
wheeled suddenly, ,aAd at the same wild
gailop, started hack TO his master.
Seeing this, Curly Bill attempted to
throw himself from the saddle; but, in
so doing. his foot caught i'll the stirrup,
and he was dragged helplessly over the
hard road. Fortunately for the poor
victim of this miShap, the distance was
not great, or the result might have been
far more serious.
How often is il that the me"eSt triiling
accident contributes 10 the ends OF
iusticel Villains may successfully carry
on their work ioF years, and in their
iancied security forget the fate that
must eventually overtake them-a slip,
an accident, and the laws claims her
OWN
Gilbert FASTENED to secure his horse,
and tine nsenSlbtA form Oh Nuiig ii'
was again carried into the store, where
an examination revealed IA broken head
and a fractured leg. which would detaIn
their prisoner rs eifrctually rs shackIe
and chain.
In a few days the sheriff came up from
st. Joseph, and took charge of 'he
manned man, and through his coufes
sion, many of his gang of desperadoes
were taken or killed, and the country
freed of their presence.
Charlie Gilbert received his well-earn
ed reward, and the money enabled him
to complete his house Handsomely and
stock the farm over which Sarah Gil
bert preSides as mistress.