Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-01-14

Deputy Sheriff Simpson returned last
evening with the four Italians -Tomaso
Ferro Bartolameo, Giacomo Ferro, Gubat-
ia Cherri and Guisseppi Cherri-who, two
weeks ago last Wednesday, QUILTED them
selves with FIVE horses, two wagons. guns,
provisions, etc., etc., at George Hender-
sons ranch, il Pleasant Valley. As we
have before stated, they helped themselves
to Georges property and endeavored to
seek q SUMMER climate. Last Saturday
evening was the first George knew about
ii, and Sim was ordered to get out the nec-
essary papers to return the thieves-if
they could be found. Just before daylight
the officer and Henderson started, we'll
mounted, to scour the country west Of En-
reka. So much time was occupied to the
north Of the Austin road that they only
got to the Willows Sunday night, and 1t
was q bitter cold days work.
Monday was used up in ~journeyin &c
hither and thither, making inquiries, etc.,
and they pulled into Austin late at night.
While getting out their stock for another
days hunt early in the morning, Sim un-
folded his business to the stableman, and
was informed that about a week ago q
couple Of Italians came in with an empty
wagon and loaded on some barley and hay.
The description OF one-who had q split
lip-suited the pursuers, and they took
the trail which pointed to Grass Valley.
As hard as they could rido they went on to
Spencer's ranch. There they were in
fOw~.aA that <ha paw 1xxkHk 49, $4,000
had been noticed by their strange actions
driving in by-ways and camping away
from water, etc., that they had gone below
towards Ackerman's Canyon, and only the
day before had passed up along the Reese
River range on an old and ~unfrequented
road, evidently making for the old tele-
graph road and canyon. Sim and George
spared no time or horse flesh, and in a few
hours had got the trail. sure; Henderson
knew the footprints Of one horse and the
grass did not p~erceptibly grow under the
horses feet from that moment until dark.
They had returned to within a few miles OF
Austin on the north side. Their horses
were worn entirely out, they having rode
some rs miles that day. which, after the
two days previous exercise was considered
quite sufficient. and they logged into Ats
tin as lively as it was possible. In half an
hour they were remoulted on fresh horses,
and Sheriff Cash Thomas joined the party.
Returning. they took the trail, and
as the deep snow was disturbed by
only the one outfit it was no herd matter
| to follow, even though the night was dark.
| It was work even for horsemen to get to
| the summit Of the range. but upon its very
| top the wagon tracks left the road and
bore off to the left, where, several yards
| from the road, Cash knew Of q stone cabin
aud an old prospect hole, tunnel, etc. Just
below the cabiu was a level spot, and there
stood the wagon. Silently the wagon was
searched. and all implements of war, such
as guns. pistols, etc., were carefully
transferred to q suowbank. 1t was
then about 0 o'clock at night
and the officers expected to find their game
asleep. They next advanced to the cabin,
and behind it found the horses tied up.
| There was no sign Of occupants in the
house. 30 they dropped down the hill to
the tunnel, and therein was q fire and the
four gents toasting their shins in very
comfortable positions. The pursuers lost
| no time in covering the thieves with their
guns, and, by invitation, waltzed forth i'm
mediately. Sim said throw up your
hands !" and up went every paw, as cor
| rectly as though Simon said thumbs
uOWu. AuQ tutiE iduub biaySa tuotS until
| they were relieved Of all tricks in their
pockets, one being noticeable as a new pat
tern dirk, q horrible harpoon. The officers
kept them under guns while they hitched
| up and drove into Austin. where they ar
rived too late. and were out to take the
morning train for Eureka.
The four evidently wanted to get west,
bnt knew not how to get over the Reese
River Range. They we're lost when below
Spencer's ranch, and were only On the
| right road to avoid Austin when on the old
telegraph road.
Since captured only one has said q word
| Of English, though they all understood
how to throw up their hands when so or
| dered.
Officer Simpson says they were the worst
frightened set he ever saw when captured.
The trip was a very ~disagreeable one the
first two days, and a very had one on man
and beast on Tuesday last.
Mr.. Henderson will be In this evening
| about 8 o'clock with the horses and wagons.