The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-15
TERRORS OF BLACKFISH.
THE LATE MARTIN MITCHELL'S
REIGN BEING CONTINUED.
His Successor Driven to the Wall by a
Refusal to Grant Him Permit for a
Few Days Hunting and Fishing at
the Resort.

The late lamented Martin Mitchell, ter
ror Of the Crittonden county, Ark, Wild
woods and bulldozer OF the Blacklist Gun
ming and Trolling club, is vaguely re-
membered in this city.
Some there be who wish he were yet
alive and enjoying his wonted vigor and
demon-like fearlessness, so that the
troubles now blasting the fair name and
fame of that section might be summarily
Quoted.
But Tor deep.dycd vilainy and rank
trcachery, the iron awed and steel.mus-
cled lad OF the lake and woods might still
be monarch OF all he surveyed.
Memphis contains an inhabitant who
contemplates ascending the throne placed
in mourning over the tragic taking oil OF
its former and legitimate occupant.
This idea has not ranked his mind
for century nor even for a month.
II came into and took possession OF that
part OF his anatomy few days ago, and
by mere chance, in this wise:
His calling il such that when the
scorching rays OF summers sun draw u
direct bead on this part OF the earth and
all who tread thereon, he can HE to the
woods and streams for rest and recreation.
| business cares trouble him not in these
delightful periods for it is only each days
deals with which he has to do.
July the present arrived on Trunk line
schedule time Its baggage was brought
along for protracted visit. Tho inhabi-
tants began 10 swelter under the pressure.
Disgust came upon all, and flight ensued
with those given over 10 the thought OF
escape. Among them was the subject oil
this narrative. lilo yearncd not Tor the
distant mountain streams and expansive
lakes, neither Tor the green glades and
grassy dells. Ii was u quiet and unob-
strusive retreat to the murky wavelcts oil
Blacktish lake and the refreshing shades
lining its banks.
Under present arrangements 1t Is not
practicable for every man, without regard
10 calling and election, enjoying tins lux
ury. The lake and surrounding territory
has been gObblcd by syndicates OF capital
islic sports, with headquarters in this city.
Ii IL only the favored lew outside the mem
bcrship ranks who can obtain permits 70
visit the place for angling and cunning
purposes.
To the authorities forthwith hastenet
the gentlemen on rccrcativc pleasures
bent QuOth he To tho secretary OF the
club:
IL am awcary OF the city's dust and hea
and iain would sojourn in your Arkan
sas realm for fortnight. Rusty is IN,
gun from protractcd idlcncss, and decayc'
Il my rod from the same cause. Civ
unto me the privilege and documcniar'
safeguard against ignominious bouncing
or bodily injury at the hands OF the guar
dian phlis,incs."
What was the horror and disgust Of tn
sanguinc applicant when he was coolly in
formed that such privileges ~ he requests
did not 90. Being an old friend. however
! he (thc secretary would not crush hi
4. hearts warnings outright. but referee
. him To the president To that official IN
|, applicant repaired, bordering IN his min
. | all the while why things wcn 10 rock
/, ribbed. Ills story told, the president by
gan to make answer
II am exceedingly sorry, but"
eco to the devil and drink Missing
molten lead with the condemned spirit ,
!" Martin MITCHELL" warmly interrupted III
iayor.sccking visitor, who anticipated III
e apologclical refusal. III give notice rigl
y now that I'm going over anyhow, an
,. going prepared Tor hot reception Of an
!, oi your gang who intrude. propose
= iencr in ten miles oi the lake, and VIII
= ever darcs 20 upon II, permit Or no pcrmi
l. will he ruthlcssly slain! Come over, all
70 you"
a And he hustled out, slamming the do
~ behind him.
:. Tho next day he was not seen about b
customary haunls, nor has lac been sine
OF Inquiry among the game dealers Ill
NJ closed the fact that two Winchester riil
ic aud n iiiiy pound box Of cartridges hi
y been purchased by him. That was "
vi weeks ago. At short intervals came stori
70 that parties who visited the lake sin
ID then have never returned and their fate
OF shroudcd in mystery. Another Mart
u. Mitchell has established himself In ih
IN region.