Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-10-04

coat. He reversed the position of his gun.
so that the mu7zle was directed toward the
men, but he did 1t III such careless MAN.
ner that at any other time it would have
been unnoticed.
Morning, gentlemen.
Good morning., was the ready response
OF the two mon in unison.
Does man by the name of Eddles live
here! the newcomer asked.
That is my name, John replied.
Then want you. l have authority to
take you.
What authority"
The authority of my superior"
Who is your superior and what is the
cnargef
Captain lnglers; and the charge is horse
stealing.
Is Captain lnglers military comman-
derI
Yes; headquarters on the river"
john now knew who the man before him
represented, and he knew that once in the
hands of the bushwhackers his life would
be jeopardized His mind was made up.
You report to Captain Inglers that do
not recognize military authority, and that the
charge is false.
"You don't deny the charge, do your"
y certainly do"
But there is the horse now, in yonder
yard
The owners of that animal are the
| thieves who stole two negroes from me few
days ago, and that is one of the horses that
they rode home upon"
This explanation did not appear to have
much effect on the horseman. He APP
peared more interested in the capture Of
John Eddles than in the recovery of the
animal
!! was ordered to take you, and propose
to do it--dead or alive"
You propose doing more than you are
able to perform.
You'll see!" And the stranger grasped
his gun more firmly, and quickly raised it
to his face. As quick as he was John was
yet quicker. He quickly sprang aside and
1t was we'll he did so, for that instant he
saw blaze Of fire stream from one of the
barrels and felt a puff of air against his
face. The echo of the report had hardly
died away before another one, quick and
sharp, in the direction Of the stables, again
broke the stiffness, and the strange mans
gun flew into the air as his hands went up
lie reeled moment in the saddle, then
tumbled headlong to the groundl The man
lay gasping for breath. with one hand held
against his side.
The men on the porch looked in amaze
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effect was utterly unexpected by them.
In q moment the remainder of the house,
mold appeared upon the scene, and the pale
faces OF the ladies told OF the terrible fright
they had experienced.
Woodsleys face was ashy-white. His
bravado had deserted him. His politeness
had vanished. Crestfallen, he dropped his
head and tried to sneak away.
Halt. Stop there! 1t was John who
spoke. and he quickly stepped in front Of
the departing man.
You don't intend to detain me, sir?"
Woodsley anxiously asked.
- yes. You VIII remain here the rest OF
the day. at any rate.
Woodsley reached for his pistol
Eddles drew his;
Better let that be"
Woodsley glared ferociously at his
enemy.
1. why am thus forcibly detained here?"
he demanded. "A day Of reckoning will
surely come. and this insult will be
avenged.
Hold up your hands. Hold them up!"
Henry said John. after Woodsley had
sullenly complied with his command.
please relieve MT. Woodsley OF any arms
Henry Arno, who had stepped from the
house, came Driskly forward and soon was
IN possession OF heavy seven-shot revolt
YER, one OF the latest pattern. The arm was
untarnished, showing that it had been
recent purchase.
Our friend goes finely armed, 1t seems.
SAID Arno; 1T appears he anticipated
trouble
Wooasieys teetn ground together and Q
curse escaped his lips.
DEN now put IN an appearance. He came
almost unnotlced. broad grin or lnno-
cence was on MS race as ne approached
ECON woodsiey.
Yer moss am done ready Marse Woods
icy Ana ne took on his hat and bowed low
MS WOODY mead.
go away you cursed nlgger, ne angrlly
fep Iveo 4.;.x ~
=, aer 'rlen Gar pears SICK, Marss Woods