Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

that spread over the bushes ut tho road
side. The leaves Of tho trees were
turned brown aud gold from the early
FROST aud the slight breeze shook them
off In showers by the wayside, hcaphg
them IN the fence corners. IL was one
Of those delightful autumn days that
one loves TO see. The birds chirped az
meriily as in the sprirg, while the
frisky little squirrel with nut in his
paw was in his glory.
Don't We rally think old Miles don't
like yo very well, anyhow" asked Bill
Martin. after q considerable silence.
There is something wrong with him
which / can not understand"
Haven't yo got suspicionP" In
quired Bill, glaring curiously.
Walter had asuspicion, which almost
amounted TO positive knowledge, but
he would rather die than tell il; never
iheless he hugged il close to his heart
He supposed the farmers dislike for
the new hired man grew out of the at
t,ehment ne had formed for the wealthy
husbandman' pretty daughter.
20. who could help loving her." he
had asl "a himself n thousand times;
yet he knew il was the greatest pre-
sumption for him to dare TO do so.
Sacrificing truth to a principle which
was but phantom, yet was dearcr to
him than life, our hero replied:
"No. sir, / have not even a suspicion
rs TO the cause Of his dislike"
They logged along for some time in
silence, and Walter, in order TO change
the subject, which had grown disagree
able to him, said:
"Who is the person you suspect of
being guilty of the robberyP
Thar are several of EN-" Bill an
swercd, with a significant grin on his
face which indicated that he did not
care TO answer
Waiter again relapsed into silence,
and they ratified on, crossing the bridge
that spanned the creek, and entered the
village of Bushville. which rcposed
snugly on the opposite hillside.
"Am | to go with youP' asked Wal
ter.
.Whcrep"
ITO the Justices office"
''ln course, ef We want to 60" said
Bill, as he drove his team up TO the
hitching post and made it fast
Walter descended from the wagon
and accompanied Bill, who went at
once to the office of Esquire Fogg.
Esquire Fogg was slender man
with bald head and prominent spec
taclcs. He had an immense amount
of legal lore, like all other justices of
the peace, and was always willing to
hazard an opinion on the most inlri-
cate law question that could be sprung.
They found the justice sitting behind his
desk, which was on n raised dias and
came quite up to his breast. There
was bunch of lcgal-looking papers on
the desk before him, with a docket,
pen and ink at hand.
Good mornin ;" said Bill. pausing
at the bar in front Of the justice with
Walter standing just behind him.
Good morning. SIR returned the
justice, looking up from the newspa-
per which he had been reading, at
Bill, who had removed his hat, and
stood by the rail around The desk. look
ing more like a criminal at the bar
than visitor.
Ill don't believe l know you," the
justice added.
Don't know me?" said Bill, with
one of his most absurd grins. "Why.
I'm known all over the country"
That may be so; still assure you |
have quite forgotten you, even if ever
knew you"
Il am Bill Martin who stays with
Mr.. Jack Hawkins, in Preston Flat"
30. yes; now / remember YOU. Bill. 3"
said Squire Fogg, with q smile; Jack
Hawkins lives out by Mr.. Miles, the
rich farmer2"
"Yes, sir; their farms jne."
when did you come from home,
Bin?"
This mornin'," was the answer
"What is the news in the Flat?'
"Nothin' very startlin'; what We got
here. Squire?"
"Notbing," answered :he Justice,
with look Of solemn dignity. "Bush-
vile is dull, very dull, at this season Of
the year"
"IIav'nt We caught the robbers yit?"
"The highwaymcn who assaulted
the gentleman on his way to Mr..
Miles ?"
yes"
"No. and no chance of getting
them"
"Hav'nt ye got no clue to 'em?"
"No, sir.
"wouldn't ye like to get some clue
to emp"
"of course would; do you know
any?"
"P'raps mout," said Bill. with his
usual grin, displaying his black teeth
and sensual lips to the justice. "What
would We do ef / told who they war;"
IL should have to deliver the war
rant TO the constable replied Squire
Fogg. becoming somewhat puzzled.
''But We couldn't deputizc me, per-
sisted Bill.
YES, might who are the two
menPn
"Will ye let me hey the warrant TO
arrest emp
"Yes; though it's hardly legal; give
me their names" and the Justice
dipped his pen in the ink and drew be-
fore him blank warrant TO fill in the
names.
"Ihe fust one"-
"Well, who is the first onc?'
'jOhn Doe
The justice looked up in astonish-
ment at the grinning Bill Martin.
''Who is the second?" asked Squire
Fogg, in no very good humOr
"Richdrd Roc ~
The justice laid down his pen and
pushed the papers away; his face was
dark as a thunder-cloud, and he could
hardly restrain himself, so great was
his anger.
''Bill Martini" he said, with look
in which anger and dignity were in
tensiiied, "beware how you tamper
with justice"
''ramper with justice. Squire
howP' cried Bill, in feigned astonish-
ment