The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-02
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: REMARKABLE TRIAL!
C9u FoysEED Oh ECTu5L OCCURRENCES
JULIAN G.. NOE,
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~ayes YOU do; only you've forgot me, dye
.,s, m. I've DO reflections 10 telllu who
avn. NV names Tom Black. and In d
ave what's on the lay; tlat's my Little
game! ,m nosdoa t,c,. 20 r,o
Spider 80 .n ,
The stranger eyed the cripple from head
,ofoot in In amused way, then gave him II
s.n on the back that nearly sent hum to the
"Tlats right, Grabbed Joe, The crawling
.spider. Glad 10 hear you speaa; Yer voice
sso muscal-jest like a rusty dooz hinge.
Let's take drink.
He fleti the only two glasses on the table
nd pashed them toward Jack and Joe, litt-
ia tbe bottle to bis own lips.
He did not swallow any Of its vile con-
hnls. merely letting the stuff touch.
"Did hear or talk, bet 4 fiver!" whis-
pared Joe to Jack. then, turning to Tom,
be asked: "iiow dye know us-why don't
you answer
The stranger laughed.
eDont be aggrawacious, fellers, cause
Sam Neyins gang never took back talk"
..Sain Nevlns" cried both men, simulta-
lsously
Used to be one os lis right hand men,
dent yer remember
Jacks face broke into a grin.
tBegs yer pardon, Toni" said he. "Take
another drink.
aNo more thanI,y. Got to go soon, and l
want you to find me suthin to do. Our gangs
busted, cause the lenders dead, and I'm
roamin' about livin' on my means, and my
means isn't worth cent. Besides, I've got
little job on hand rs requires money"
Significant glances passed between Jack
end the Spider.
"What's yer lay, mate?" inquired the
former
sIll answer that question by akin you
another. Did you ever have feller try to
put you ont O. the way?"
''Yes, replied Jack, pointing to the scar
on bis left cheek: "but-"
he drew his finger ACROSS his throat and
made gurging sound
"Jess so, said Tom. "That's what Tn
sitter. There's a man in this city ash trem-
Bic when get my clutches on HIM"
'Good' cried Jack. l guess We can find
sou employment with respectable party of
sgreeables. We are jolly crew, as don't
care for nobody, and nobody cares for us;
and we take what we can git and don't take
what We can't git. Spose you join US?
Here comes the captain now. He's a fine
fsler-a reglar snob O the upper temp"
"Whats his name?" inquired Tom Black,
looking toward the door, at which had just
entered-Jared Clark.
The strangers hands gave nervous
witch as his eyes lit on the Captain" and
be muttered to himself:
4 q thought so!'
'His name?" queried Jack-"Bob Willis,
vecalls him; Bob is the short for Robert
.. alll join ye, lads-I'll join ye! IL course
Ivillla
Saying this, the sailor drew his hat down
On bis forehead
Clark made his way TO the table.
| New pal, captain" said Jack.
!. Then followed explanations AS 70 who
Ge sailor was.
/ San Neyins, the defUuct thief mentioned,
ld enjoyed the reis.;:.;ion Of being tie
most deprayed OF leaders. ani had been sur
tanded by men Is reckless Of human life
ehe was himself.
The. Captain" felt pleased at the prospect
uso yaiaable an acquisition to his force.
You are admitted, slack; va have no
sed tape business in Initiating members.
1oa undoubtedly were one of Sans men,
o. nno TIE only one remaining il tie city.
me gang He'd tG some Western city. ! have
Ueen informed, with that one exception, and
.ou are that exception. and consequently
lasI ne pretty courageous. The detective