Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28
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but n single motion, no drew re-
volver, cooked IL and polluted IL at the
others head.
The crowd fell back in fright; some
were thrown down and trampled under
foot, some were carried back against
the wall, and many who could fed
from the room. The two gamblers sat
motionless
"You wouldn't send q man out Of
the world this way2" the one who was
threatened by the pistol said.
~ ought 10, you cheating scoundrcll
Sir" TO bystander, "justs look at this
ace OF diamonds that he played last.
| Now look at the trumps he's played
there, and see II there amt another OF
EN-"
The man addressed ran over the
cards, and quietly threw out another.
~ thought 80; thought I was
cheated, an hour back, but | couldn't
lay my finger on the spot till this min
ute. I'm going TO take every dollar OF
that money. Dan Turner, rake II in"
The revolver still covered Conrad
BostOck's head. The companion OF the
man who held IL proceeded TO stuff his
pockets with great handouts OF the
gold and notes on the table until not
IA dollar remained.
Now, I've done with you, you mis-
cradle, clumsy cheat" the man with
the pistol said. "You ought to
he lynchcd. You're disgrace TO
the company OF all gentlemen; but"
Lynch himl Throw him into the
II, Ia 10 60
niggcrl" came n shower Of suggestions
from the crowd.
The object of their attentions turned
pale. had marveled 10 see his com
posture when the muzzlc OF the re-
volvcr was at his forehead; but he
doubtless was thoroughly acquainted
with his own class, and knew that
there was no danger of more than
menace from that quarter, provided he
sat still and made no resistance. But
when those hostile cries were heard he
realized his danger at once. lie was
among gamblers, sporting men. spccu-
lators aud Adventures; many of them
had been drinldng freely; his oiTense
was something each man, by reason OF
his own mode Of life, was prepared TO
regard rs personal insult and injury.
And he probably knew, too, that no
wild beast Of the forest or the wild Is
80 cruel in IL, RAGE rs n crowd of men.
No time was allowed him TO think
about IT, rush was made for him; u
dozen hands seized him; spite of his
struggles, cries and curses, he was
dragged along toward the gangway.
Tho captain came running down,
hearing the comnotion; and, seeing
the situation of affairs, began to inter
ccdc for the endangered man.
For Gods sake, gentlemen, what's
the matter? Don't have any violence
here"
ITS only Il .-- card-sharp we're GO
ing to give n ducking."
TITS about time we made an exam
pie Of some Of these blacltlegs who
travel along the river, fleeing honest
IRA like to have him put down in
the furnncc-room, till the boat gets to
New Orleans"
"Savc me, Capt. Norris" the wretch
cd man exclaimed.
"Ah!--is IL you, Con BostoclS?" the
Cupiuln Cfltu. II Know you OF on
Gentlemen, just spare him this time,
and II he ever dures to come aboard
the Queen again, You can drown him or
hang him, FOR all care. But tonight,
please let's have no violence. II
might hurt the good name Of my bout
The appeal was successful. The
captains interference had given two
minutes for reflection; and when mob
can bc got To think, there Is hope Of IL.
With some dissent, the merciful coun.
sci was approved.
but youll set him ashore?" some
one suggested.
with great pleasure. There's
landing two miles below; he'll have to
walk two miles to find house"
The crowd became good humorcd ut
the idea, and sundry coarse jokes were
cut at the expense OF the gamblers
plight, The boat was soon brought 20
the shore, and he was uncercmoniously
landed. did not expect ever To see
his coarse, depraved face again; but IL
was with me as II ever is-"man pro-
poses, God disposes."