Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1892-04-02
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The settlers who had congregated at
the Travellers Rest We're brave and reso-
lutte men, who would brook no insolence
from the cattlemen. and stood ready to
maintain their rights whatever the re-
suit might be.
1t was about ten o'clock when Simon
Riggsby left the house and Joined the
guards on the outside. Every moment
now the attacking party were expected
to arrive. and there was little doubt but
what there would be serious trouble
with them.
Presently the sound of hoofS could be
heard in the distance, and in IA few mo-
ments the dim outlines of II large body
of mounted men could he seen approach
ing from the southwest. When they
were some fifty yards away sharp, inn
perative "Haltr' came from the senti-
nels. The challenge was responded to
by excited and angry words from the
advancing men, and for II moment 1t
seemed as if they We're going to disre
gard the command. but at "a word from
one who was evidently their leader they
came to halt while two men spurred
their horses forward To where the sen
tinels were standing.
who air ye. an what do ye WANT"
demanded Riggsby.
I'VE are band Of cattlemen who are
here on business" replied the foremost
horseman. whose voice was recognized
as that of Ropes.
".Iist state yer business" replied
Riggsby.
well, we've come to ask you to va
cate that house at once-and get out of
the country as soon as possihle!
"lt's perty late ter move tonight. re-
marked Rlggsby. II reckon I'll stay till
mornin anyway" and there was Il touch
of irony in the speakers tones.
II didn't know bat what it would be
an act of Kindness to give you chance
to get ont. continued Ropes. for you
see we are going to burn tde house in
few moments"
That's pretty cool-it is, by goshv
exclaimed Riggsby.
"Itll be pretty hot if | know any
thing"
Fer the ones that tries ter burn that
house-yes. returned RIsssby.
IL have not come here to handy words
over the matter" said Ropes "Will
you get out Of the house and leave. or
must we burn it down over your headsY
whenever ye git ready ter burn my
house, Jist come on" replied Riggsby.
81 amt goin away"
well give you just ten minutes to
get out" warned Ropes, and wheeling
his horse he rode back to where his fol-
lowers were awaiting him.
Simon Riggsby and those of the set
tiers who had been acting as sentinels
now hastily entered the house. where
the result of the conference with Ropes
was made known.
I'm i'll fer tightin," announced Ike
Baker with an angry gesture, The
sooner we teach these fellers that they
air not runnin this country the betterw
"Thems my sentiments, came from
the Others.
1t WAS now plain to all that hostilties
would soon be commenced by the cattle,
men. and it would require the concerted
force of all quartered within the build
)
the men commanded by Ropes was of
that rough and vicious element found
only on the border counties of the great
west. Daring and reckless, they would
not hesitate to do whatever their leader
commanded.
Realizing the desperate character of
the men with whom they had to deal,
the settlers had SO fortified themselves
in the building as to render themselves
secure against the most forcible attack.
Stationed in the different rooms, the
settlers now kept the closest watch on
the movements Of the enemy A half
hour passed and still there We're no visi-
bic demonstrations from the foe. But
suddenly red glare came from the west