Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-23

road two hundred feet away, which
road marked the valley between thi'
hill and another slight but extended
excavation that began on the Other
side and stretched away eastward into
the wilderness
TO the west there was clearing md
the stables and extensive outhouses,
and beyond heavy timber belt that
ran with occasional breaks almost To
Marshall II was from this direction
that the troops came. They surround.
ed the house in the early morning and
the adjutant general, on a fine white
horse in full uniform and gold epau-
lets and cooked hat and sword, rodo
upon the lawn and in an impressive
voice called upon all the house to sur
render.
A voice from the house replied:
"This Is private property. If the com
manding officer will come in, will
confer with him."
There was consultation on horse
back, the sheriff and the general
leaning over and evidently comparing
views
While thus engaged Hendricks made
his appearance upon the balcony.
General" he said, at is my desire
to avoid bloodshed. II you will step
inside we can probably arrange mat
ters pledge you my word that no
treachcry will be attempted
The general and the sheriff moved
their horses up to the steps, and the
general said, with much pomposity:
do you know who | nm, sir? rep
resent the outraged dignity Of the soy
ereign state Of Tennessee. command
you to give yourself up instantly, TO-
gcther with all your confcderatcs and
belongings That Is the only way to
avoid bloodshed.
Hendricks smiled. "l are too old
md experienced an officer" he said,
ITO be foolhardy, and the lives of these
men you have brought here IRE in your
hands. ! have expressed desire to
avoid bloodshcd."
Sheriff, arrest this man. cried the
general. "llc dcIlcs law, and we arc
under cover Of the guns Of the state
troops"
Hendricks took n Step toward them.
Zone moment, he eaid, "bcforc yoa
attempt to arrest me- You md yom
incn are covered By four hundred re-
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