The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-28

pose that we shall do, young man, 3"
said he, as John finished. John then
stated his plan Of action, which was
that they should SO anhour or two be
fore dusk to the house OF farmer,
living a mile or two out OF town on
the Stirling road, and there procure
straw with which the suit OF clothes
John had brought should be stuffed.
This straw image was then to be firm
ly bound to the saddle Of Judge Mar
WINS horse, and at dark the horse
should be led out mile or two upon
the road by the farmer, and let loose
with his head toward home. In the
mean time, after preparing the image
and getting things in readiness, John
and the Judge were to 60 on, and on
nearing the spot where the villains had
agreed to meet, were to make detour
through the woods and come up in the
rear Of the old stone house and con-
ceal themselves among the ruins. AS
John detailed his plan the old man
grasped his hand in a manner which
said more than words could have told
him, and gave him look which said
81 trust you"
Everything worked we'll the image
which they prepared and bound to the
horse would have, in the dim light
penetrating the foliage of the trees
along the lonely road, the appearance
OF a man, and the Judges hat npon 1t
would complete the deception. The
Judge procured another hat, and he
and John set out for the ruined build
ing. This they reached in due time
2nd cautiously approaching from the
rear concealed themselves.
They had been here about half an
hour when they heard voices, and the
sound Of approaching footsteps and
soon two men made their appearance,
one of them carrying a rifle. Oneof these
men the Judge, who cautiouslypeered
out from his hiding place, recognized
at once as his hired man. The other
who bore the rifle was stranger and
wore every appearance OF a villain.
The ruifians having fortified their
courage by repeated draughts from q
black bottle, next proceeded to mask
themselves. This was unnecessary
for the shades of night now began to
fall around them; but villainy can
never sufficiently cloak itself. Tho
men then separated one going a few
rods out upon the Westtleld road, to
give the signal on the approach Of tho
expected horse and rider. John Snip
Icy also stole quietly forth from his
hiding place, and stealthily followed
him and secreted himself near him
in the woods, but a few steps from the
road.
A half hour passed, and now was
heard the sound of a horse approach
ing. AS he neared the spot, trotting
along at an easy gait, the dim outline
of man figure could be seen in the
saddle; at this instant the hoot of an
owl broke upon the night, and the
next moment the sharp crack OF a
rifle was heard, but the figure only
swayed a little from side to side, and
the horse, startled by the report
| of the piece, dash rapidly forward.
The would be murderer looked
amazed at the result, and stood ours
ing his rifle for failing him at this
time, when suddenly heavy blow
from behind felled him to the ground,
and he came to his senses to find him
self securely bound. Young Shipley
had secured the other william in like
manner Immediately after his giving
the signal, and now they only awaited
the coming of the farmer, whom they
had instructed to be not far distant,
and to approach on hearing the report
of the rifle. They were not compelled
to wait long, for he soon appeared rid
ing in his farm wagon and leading
Shipley's horse behind. The precious
pair of ruflians were placed in the bot
tom Of the wagon and in an hour were
securely lodged in the county Jail.
John Shipley entered Judge Mar
WINS house that night with its owner,
and it is hardly necessary 10 state,
/ did not receive the promised horse
H whipping, but instead salute from
Amy's sweet lips, which had such a
terrible effect that I believe he has
not recovered therefrom to this day
and often his little pet sunny-haircd
girl, Amy the second, chambers upon
his knee and wants papa to please
show her Grandpa's hat with q bullet
hole through it, and,tell her all about
/ just once more.