Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-15

snug around them, Sam Gaddler and
several of his chosen spirits struggled
up the bank, and took their way eau
tionsly toward the house, at length gain
ing the shelter OF q large pile OF wood
between it and the river.
-And now to give it to them hot and
heavy muttered the leader of the as
sailants @If we don't XIII them both, it
will be because there is no virtue in
bullets
We need not linger upon the details Of
the fight that succeeded. Thanks to
the shelter both parties had secured,
not the least injury was accomplished
during the first half hour, except that
every window, with most Of the sashes,
had been broken out Of the COlOners
dwelling.
@This viii never do" at length
groWle1 Sam Gaddier. 1--WE must set
the house aire, whatever the cost or
risk Can you manage IL, Dakin21
Il can at least try, sir.
The ruftian tried so well, taking adj
vantage Of certain shelters and angles
afforded him, that it was not long before
he had kindled two fires at the side OF
the dwelling and one on its roof.
THAT will do the business, Cap" he
reported, as he returned to the shelter
| of the woOd-pile, despite the bullets that
were sent after him. 1--WE can shoot
them il they come out to extinguish the
/ fire, and If they don't come out they'll
| be roasted"
The situation had, indeed, become a
bad one for the gallant defenders
THE house is sure TO CO." remarked
the Colonel, after listening a moment to
the roar of the flames.
@What pity that l have got you into
| this troubled" was Bakers answer.
Never mind that, said the Colonel.
| @AnOther house can be readily built If
We make our escape, and these chaps
can all be sent to prison for good long
term when we once get hold of them. /
think now is good moment 10 give
them the slip and go the stable. With a
start of few moments we may be able
to secure our horses, which are saddled
and bridled, and so make our escape
across the river"
The attempt was duly made, the
couple slipping out by side door, and
they had the good fortune TO reach the
stable before the assailants caught sight
of them
They see u.s." exclaimed Baker, as
the cries of the enemy announced the
fact. ave must be lively!"
Fortunately there was a side door tC
the stable, and no time was lost by the
couple in availing themselves of this
door to make bee-line for the river al
full gallop. needless Of the instant pur.
suit and the shower of bullets by which
their flight was accompanied
%Of course there Is a chance against
us while We are crossing the stream. d
exclaimed the Colonel, as he led the way
into the water. keep close to me,
Baker. There is a sort of ford here, il
we don't miss it. These horses have
often practiced this swim, and will make
US no trouble"
He lodged Involuntary as a number
of balls whistled past the couple, some
of them dangerously near, but the star
had been well taken, and the fugitive:
were out of the river before their assail
ants had reached the opposite bank.
ave might dispute their passage, =
said the Colonel, "and could certainly
reduce their number before they reach
this bank, but the odds and risks are toe
great for US to make a stand here. Il
will be better for US TO resort TO guer
rilla tactics, making a stand only wheI
everything is in our favor"
"Set fire to that shanty." Sam Gaddlel
was heard shouting, with gesture to-
ward the stable, @and be quick about it.
l want to run the pair down during the
next twenty minutes" he added, in {
lower tone, addressing one of his favor
ties, ain order that 1 may go to Custer Il
intercept a couple who are coming TO the
Musselshell. Be lively now, all of you
and 1 shall soon be able to start upoI
my proposed journey"
A hearty response was given him, and
in another minute his ruffians had cross
ed the stream and were galloping furi
ously after Colonel Whipsaw and Baker
who had dashed away with the air o.
men who know that they are menacet
by a terrible peril