The Indiana State sentinel., 1894-06-27

for help. but hatless, in solled clothing.
and his face covered with tar and
feathers he feared he would frighten the
people to whom he might apply. But
his fatigue and injuries became too
severe and finally he Knocked at farm
er's door. A woman responded 10 his
summons and was almost overcome with
fright Gen. Tarsney assured her he
was a human being and asked her to
call the men, She did so and after con-
vincing the farmers who he was and
after relating his experience everything
that could be done for him was done
He was urged to eat breakfast, but could
only swallow a cup of coffee.
a neighbor was summoned who brought
a horse and buggy. Although the new
conner was one Of the deputies who went
to Cripple Greek, his indignation was
aroused. He gave Tarsney a revolver
took one himself, saying: "If they come
after us we VIII go down together" and be-
gan the drive to Palmer Lake. Trouble
was feared, but the deputy stood by his
charge. even coming to Denver, and to-
night is guest in the generals resi-
dence.
Sympathetic people were found here
and everything possible was done to re-
lieve the mans sufferings. He was made
as comfortable as possible, kilograms
were sent to the state officials and TO the
family here, and the welcome news was
received that special train was on the
way to carry him home. About o'clock
the train arrived bearing Mrs Tarsney
the eldest daughter, Susie, and Mrs.
Bachtell, wife of Gen. Tarsney's law
partner. The affecting meeting over, the
train made all haste to Denver, which
place was reached at a little after
o'clock. The general was taken home,
physicians summoned and everything
that medical skill and affection could
suggest was done.
When first seen Gen. Tarsney appeared
to be Frustrated, but was sitting up i'm
the reception ROOM Conversation at
first was evidently carried on by a SUI
preme effort. Gradually the sufferer be-
came more animated. When he began
to talk of the humiliating experiences
his feelings Overcame him. To have con-
tinued the interview would have been
merciless and the reporter withdrew.
The general was asked whom be
blamed for his sufferings. Replying he
said he had nothing to say on that point.
He also said he would take no steps to
personally prosecute his tormentors.
DENVER, Col, June 24.-Gen. T. J.
Tarsney, who received a coat of tar and
feathers at the hands of his enemies
Saturday morning. is resting easier The
Inflammation in his face is greatly re-
duced, but is still anything but COM
Portable and his body has somewhat re-
covered from stiffness resulting from his
treatment and his long walk. The strain
upon his nerves was so great he was
nearly prostrated when he found him
self among friends but he has in a great
degree recovered from the prostration.
Gen. Tarsney is a man or considerable
pride and spirit and he suffers from hu-
initiation, perhaps much as he does
from physical pain.
Not only are his friends proftIse In
their manifestations of sympathy, but
the public, generally. deprecate the oc-
cuTrence and do not hesitate to give ex-
preston to their feelings. The general
is about sixty-six years of age and
served in the union army during the
civil war.