The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-07

ficer from Chicago. and we want to take
him along with Us. Now. If you will bring
him up To the courthouse in the morning.
and arrange it so that we can get him into
our carriage, here's 800 that is yours. You
can make a show of resistance. but give US
the man."
The sheriff pondered q moment. after
hearing the errand of his TRANCE callers,
and their proposition. and he promised TO
have the prisoner on hand at $50 o'clock
in the morning.
Ityet remained to secure the services of
lage was likewise sent for. liz was al IN
usual experience to be called in the morn
ing honrs. and before the time of departure
next day. the fact had been spread
Iiyery-stables for crumbs Of news.
The liveryman was promised SO
for a half days drive. He was told
to take q fOur-horse team. for a speedy ana
q long drive was before him. 1hls. TOO,
conld only have had the effect to excite
him beyond his power 10 observe silence.
Probably il is thus explained that the
courthouse steps and lobby had rather
more than the usual number of loafers dur
ing the morning. Something was expected
TO happen. and the crowd proposed TO see
what. The news of Uavls's arrest, 1e being
well known. was also q factor OF interest.
but the two strangers were not. as yet. con-
nected with him in the expectations OF the
crowd.
THE
The sheriff kept his word. As he turned
q corner. with his prisoner. in the court
house hallway the Chicago officer suddenly
stepped to the latter's side and seized his
arm. Mr.. Hawley stood full in front of
Davis. who turned pale. as he said:
why. Hawley. is this you!"
"You know quite well it is J." said Mr..
Hawley. somewhat savaeely. I'VE want
you"
The prisoner was wrested from the sheriff
without much effort. As he was being hur-
ried along. he called out, in u frighted way.
TO the crowd:
Men. are going to stand still and let these
fellows tax we away"
HIS protests and appeal were without ef-
feet for want of time. In a second he was
in the carriage and the double team was
making the dust lily. The villagers looked
at each other In dumb amaZcment so long
that the mysterious strangers and their
prisoner were safely out of sight. The
sheriff disappeared. as If to start in pursuit,
but it was only a feint. At last some of
vining that his capt0rs were making for
the nearest station to catch the Chicago
train, organized q band to rescue him at the
next station east. They reasoned well, but
DAVIS was not rescued.
This unhappy man could not comprehend
what was to be done with him. Mr.. Hawley
sat by the driver and urged him forward.
The officer eat by Davis's side, with a close
say to lin. When. finally. they had
como within half o mile of the station, the
carriage was stopped in the middle of a
thick woods. Davis grow ~perceptlbly nerv-
Gus. What could they intend to do with
hiinf In a few short words Mr.. Hawley
babe him him beyond hearing
distance, into the depths of the woods.
There we're to be no witnesses to what
should occur. There was 10 Law to punish
such r~ascsls, and yet justice cried out for
Now" said Mr.. Hawley, in q stern tone.
when they were out of view and hearing.
81 must have satisfaction"
but what can / dot" almost whined the
alarmed man. Here is my gold watch
you may take that"
mo. sir" was the answer II want my
money. or l will thrash you till you howl
for mercy. You haven't been swindling
everybody without having a great deal OF
money, and in ME you swindled the wrong
man. l have followed you till now you
are In my power. What will you dot An
swer, and be quick. There Is no time to
lose."
The scene was getting dramatic. but the
few aware of the mid-fOrest conference
were not in q position to appreciate il.
Davis's look of indecision gave way to pur-
pose, as he realized his position. He fum-
bled IN an inner pocket. His next act was
to hand his captor a $500 bill.
That's good SO far" said Mt. HawIey.
keep 1t up."
There was no relenting in that tone or
face. and again the hand went into n pocket.
A bunch or bills was brought ont, none
less than 800 In denomination. Davis
counted out seven of them and handed
them over to Mr.. Hawley. That made just
$1,000. the amount of his loss-but it was
not enough!
What, you ~scoundrel.w exclaimed Mr..
Hawley. II want interest and all my ex-
penses paid. This moment has cost me q
about that that thleving body of yours"
Again that hand went into recesses of
pockets where mono would suspect that
money was kept. The abject trickster had
boarded his ill-gotten wealth about his
person. rather than iutrust it to tell-tale
bank records. The additional demand was
paid TO Mr.. Hawley.
Now" said he. as he called to the Off cor
to approach, pay this man $780,"
That, too, was paid, and then Mr.. Hawley
said:
You are now o free man. Get ont of our
sight. and never cross my path again at
your peril"
lost to view than the party rushed
to the carriage. and FASTENED TO the station.
Their bold game might Yet meet some Oh
stacle. Dayis's action was uncertain. and
the sight of the crowd around the court
house when he was kidnapped was not re-
assuring. They fairly flew To the station.
Fortune was still with them; the train was
about ready to pull ont. They mounted.
and separated, as If strangers, to different
parts of the car.
1t was well they did. At the next sta
ton an excited crowd. with clubs and rocks,
entered the cal. and hurriedly scanned
every seat for Davis. They had intended
to rescue him. but he was not there. The
capt0rs were not recognized, aud the
wonld-be rescuers were compelled To hurry
from the car as they felt the train begin tn
then breathed easier. and proceeded with
out incident or interruption TO Chicago.
Captain Bradley congratulated them upon
the successful issue of the quest, received q
handsome compensation, and Mr.. Hawley
returned to Richmond thoroughly we'll
satisfied with the results of his exciting ad-
venture. G. X. LANE.