The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-29
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ened his endeavors to prepare home in
which he could receive her when do
mestic tyranny should render her
fathers roof a no longer tolerable shell
ter for her.
About this time an event occurred of
which neither Dick nor thought much
at the moment, but which proved, to
him, at least, of the utmost importance.
A new gambling saloon was opened in
Muletown, ostensibly by stranger from
another town, who selected as his as
sistant good-natured good-for-nothing
sort of fellow who had vegetated in the
town for about two years gaining live
lihood by dealing faro and other short
card games, in which he was an adept.
This fellow, whose name was Joe Budd,
at first took rather subordinate posi-
ton, but it soon became evident to close
observers that he exercised paramount
authority in the establishment, and that
the nominal proprietor deferred to him
in all things. The business though con-
sidelably fallen off from former years,
was still pretty lively. The new house
opened with large banks and other lib
eral attractions, acquired a reputation
for "square games" and prospered
and in a few weeks Joe Budd arrayed
himself in fine attire and expensive
jewelry, and purchased fancy saddle
horse, upon which he rode out every
fine afternoon, while his supposed prin-
cipal confined himself strictly to busi-
ness, rarely allowing himself any re-
Taxation. There was some mystery in
their relationship which passed the
comprehension of everybody; but they
both were very reticent and baffied all
attempts to fathom it. AS had after
wards to reflect, it was strange that
neither Dick nor myself, being aware of
these circumstances, had had our suspi-
cions aroused that Joe Budd was the rob-
ber who had possessed himself of Dicks
gold dust.
One afternoon, while Budd was TAX
ing his usual ride, his horse, ,frightenedat
some object which he saw in the road,
started violently, and threw his rider,
whose foot being caught in the stirrup,
was dragged over the ground by the
horse, which Immediately started off at
full speed. The accident occurred near
Dicks cabin, and Dick, who had re-
mained at home that afternoon because
of a severe headache, occasioned by the
heat of the sun, was sitting at his door,
enjoying the cool refreshing northwest
breeze. AS the horse approached him
he sprang forward and seized him, with
some difficulty checked his career, and
extricated Budd from his perilous situa-
ton. The gambler was insensible from
the Injuries he had received; and when
Dick, having called assistance and
caused him to be carried into his cabin,
examined him, he found that he had an
arm and leg broken, and was otherwise
badly injured. AS speedily as possible
surgeon was called, who pronounced the
injuries probably fatal, but proceeded,
nevertheless, to do all in his power for
the sufferer. The broken limbs were
set, the bruises dressed, and restoratives
administered which at length recalled
the sufferer to his senses. On opening
his eyes and looking around him, he
asked:
"Where am II Whose house is
this ?''
You are in my cabin" replied Dick.
" Be quiet, now, and don't excite your
self"
go, can't stay here!" shouted Budd.
4" Take me away-take me home-take
me anywhere away from here! ~
+" You can't be removed now," Dick
answered. " You are very badly hurt.
In the morning, if you wish it, and
the doctor will permit it, you may be
removed"
who brought me here 2"
:" did" said Dick. Z" L stopped your
horse in front of my door, and you were
too much injured to be carried any
further"
"Then owe my life to you 2"
:" If you live, shall have the salts
faction of knowing that your life was
saved through my means"
81 will live deserve to die, but 1
can't afford to do it now. Carry me
home-I cannot, will not, dare not stay
here any longer ~ a
He would listen to no persuasion, but
swore fearful oath that If his wish was
not complied with he would crawl home
through the straats On conanltatfon