Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

two desperadoes lying side by side. atill
senseless.
Then he returned to the town and
made the yigilantes (police officers)
acquainted with what had taken place.
Before nightfan a party of these men
arrested the two robbers, who were
brought before the authorities in the
town. Captain Warren and William
Marvel. the youth whom he had
rescued, appeared against the prison
ers. The latter were sent to the Gala
boose. sentenced to hard labor for a
lifetime.
The name of Captain Warren became.
from that moment, hateful one to the
mountain robbers, who resolved to get
him, if possible, in their clutches, and
hang him upon some tree where his
skeleton, high up on topmost branch,
might swing as a warning to others
never to attempt to prosecute the
band.
The captain. who never feared for
nor in fact cared for his life, continued
his hunting excursions.
On some days it was nightfall before
be thought of returning.
One evening a terrific storm burst
upon him, while on his way to the
town. The heavens were obscured by
black clouds, and the noise of the wind
was like the roaring of the sea. The
tall trees shook rs il about to give way,
their branches cracking with a din
like the rafting volleys of musketry.
Meanwhile the rain came down in
slanting es.driying against the young
mans face with force which nearly
stified him.
The violence Of the gale increased
/ every moment the streams and rivulets
in the travellers pathway swelling to
/ torrents.
| On came the latter. rushing along
| with force which were near throwing
| the sailor off his feet. Finally the
waters increased to such a degree that
| Bernard. to save himself from being
overwhelmed by them. sought refuge
in a deserted hut halfway up the
4 mountain side.
In the hut there was pile of logs,
behind which, at this moment, crouch
ed slender form. drenched and shiver-
ing with the wet.
Il was William the youth whom the
captain had saved on a former oc.
casion, and who, on this day had also
followed him, reaching by circuit
Gus route, the hut before Bernard. who,
he thought likely, owing to the direct
ion of his steps, would there seek
refuge.
During all this time William had re-
manned crouched behind the pile OF
logs. evidently fearing the captains
displeasure should be make himself
known.
Bernard had not proceeded far when
he discovered that he could go no
farther, the water filling the hollow:
and other spaces in the ground so as tC
prevent his progress.
He returned TO the hut. William
who was now obliged to crouch il
some shrubbery to hide himself from
the captains view. thus remained un
til the young man had gained the hut
when he started to follow. He had no
walked more than ten steps when hi
noticed party Of men approaching.
The moon having now emerged from
behind cloud, revealed enough o
these personages for him to perceive
that they were mountaineers.
They had long boards and higI
boots; some of them carried carbine
slung to their backs. while others wer
provided with long knives.
The youth. who understood SPANS
quite well, heard one of them say;
II tell you he is here tonight, for
saw him ut shutdown start on his re
turn, and know he could not hay
gone far in the present condition of tn
roads"
I-V,1~,- hsTx, sf
him, again. SUPPOSED"
Il am not sure of that. He was dow
among the trees, so that could nc
see him very distinctly, but. as well .
could make out, he was small
slender man."
Enough. If we only overtake him
we may avenge our imprisoned CON
rades."
FAY, we will hang him to the TALES
tree that grows upon the hill"
!, His vessel will never leave this poi
9 with him for her captain"
y Thus spoke the robbers. and Williai
knew well that their conversation n
ferred to Captain Warren.
2 He hurried noiselessly toward then
I keeping in the shadow Of the shrul
z berry. that they might not see him unit
2 he should come close upon them.
He had heard enough to show hi
!. that they had mistaken himself for ii
2 captain, and he seemed anxious
carry out the deception.
Z Finally, he gained point within
few feet of the robbers, when he SUI
< denly rose. half turning, as If aboi
beating retreat.
J The outlaws, with fierce erie
bounced upon him. They gathers
!: round him, brandishing their kniye
! their fierce eyes cleaning like fire
= the moonlight.
l. You are our prisoner. Your nan
at once?"
5 Captain WUren," answered Il
u youth, pale but firm.
~ He folded his arms as he spoke, al
70 stood with an unfinehing air. alihou:
close observer might have noticed
"a slight tremor of the limbs.
u Curses upon your howled robbie
advancing and pressing the point
10 his knife against the youths heart.