The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-09-27

aware Of ths srr-caeh of man on horse back. The horsenan was Iudge C.. . prominen, resident of that neighborhcod, who was returning home from neigh boring so~n. He was riding leisurely along, when suddenly he was surprised by the appearance of two Indians, who jumped from the bushes by the side of the road, leseled sheir guns as his vener- able head, and comnanded him to stop The judge, thinking tAsy were only fool- inc, drew up and asked them what they wanted.
 "lajan want moaey! P said the modem Hood.
 @Pus down these guns - commanded she judge. aIse got 10 moaey for ysa-"
 "Whiee man no gos money. lnjun kill ii . dam white man" said the Indian, emphasizing the remark with . threaten ing shake of his hcsse-mane covered head.
 Seeing that they meant business, and were no, to be fooled with, the judge put his hand into his pocket and drawing out . ffty cent piece, tossed it toward them. Seeming perfectly satisfied with the amount, the amateur highwaymen at oace lowered their pieces, and allowed the judge to pass. then picking up the silver, proceeded joyfuily upon their journey. A few miles further on they came upon the bank of the beautiful Shoal creek. and there they found. lying upon his back on the green sward, with his hand some face turned heavenwazd, lone fish- esman. A party of gentlemen had come out from the city that morning to spend the day fishing, and this member, having an eye for the beautiful, had wandered of alone, to pass quiet hour, sitting on the ] ssassy pa.s of the clear stream, enjoying the solitude, ind watching the birds as they fitted gaily about among the branches r.erhead, and the little fishes a ths1 Sarted about in the clear water at his fees. While thus engaged in courting his favorise goddess. virgin pasure, he had fallen asleep and vas dreaming sweet dreams, in which love, roses, poetry, lovely kindred female spirit, cot in shady dell. honey-suckles and sweet jessamine, were mingled in pleasing Confusion, when suddenly the bright vision was dispelled and the sleeper awakened, by the gruf ]" ugh v of an Indian sounding in his ear accom- panied by rough kick in the side On opening his eyes the fisherman vas ter ri6ed by the sigh, of four bright navy revolvers pointed at his head. the muz- zles of which were so close that, as he afterwards said. the holes looked like railroad tunnels Above the artillery leered the broad, ugly faces of two wicked Indians with slit ears. spli, aoses and devilish eyes which danced with delight a, the mental agony of the pale face. No wonder the poor fellow was frightened. Afer toying with their victim awhile they took bottle of whisky from his pocke; and lef, him-unharmed, save by severe nervous shock, from which he afterwards entirely recovered. The saddle-colored adventurers kept toiling on, and as the shades of evening began to gather upon the landscape, they were within about two miles of the city. Having fred numerous rounds from the 6shesman's bottle down their svarthy thEosts they were in lively mood, and were anxious for some new adventure, when presently they were met by two carriages costainirg young bloods from the ely accompanied by their society young ladies whom they were taking out for an svesing drive. The quick ~,ued Indians saw here an opportunity for rare sport, and immediately improved II. The ever ready guns were brough, into action, the carriages stopped, and the trembling dudes made to alight and form line on the roadside, with their arms stretched above their heads as if appealing to heaven for protection. Thea the wicked Robin Hood, with a threatening swoop of hk gun, oemmanded the line to dance. They all obeyed, of oourse, and were forced to keep it up until they were mos, ready to sink with exhaustion When ever one of the victims began 10 vaver or shsw signs of weakening, the mir,h- loving savage would enshuse ne~ life and esersy into him by adminissering punch in the sho ribs, with the busi- ses end of gun. The yes.g ladies, vho sat in the eAIraess and vinsssed the ezhibitioo, were gsuaaly alas1eA ss hnt but afteE awhile, vAss dAy heGan to realize the ludicIous sien6esa, Gnsir fsars were overcome by nissA, b v1frA thev gave ven. by 1nn1hin1 lon~ .nA