The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-31
HAD A RIDE ON A HEARsE.
Indian Brave and His squnw Who
Created "a Sensation I'm Spokane.

Spokane News
dents especially in the larger towns. that
overstep the line OF conventionahties tno
relieve the monotony OF ones daily routiae,
as was evinced by a sight that met our
gaze few mornings since on the streets
of Spokane Seated upon a hearse drawn
by four risky ponies was a digninea io ,,ss
as proud a demeaaor as character1zes
small boy wearing his first pair OF pants.
On the inside of this remarkable convey
ance could be seen through the glass SIDES
six papooses of all sizes and conditions.
who. utterly oblivious Of the solemn char
over each other and pulling each others
hair in a manner similar 10 litter or
pups. Behind this imposing turnout fol-
lowed several other wagons less imposing
i'm appearance, also containing Indians.
From the proud possessor OF the nea. e.
who could talk English, IL was iearhea tnat
ne was a subchief of the Nez Perez tribe.
and was on his way TO visit some friendiy
Indians up north. From the money ne nad
recently received from the government as
his and the familys share Of the reserva-
ton he had purchased the nearse from an
Idaho undertaken. He seemed to nave no
idea of the character OF the venicie on
Lewiston, the desire TO possess IL overcame
him. So ne struck bargain with the un-
dertaker and drove IT over TO MS rS ,s o.. 6a
envy of his brother redskins. he was on
his way TO show his proud possession TO nls
less fortunate friends OF heisnooiins
tribe.
Another incident. perhaps less ludlcrous
in its nature, is recalled. that took place In
the same town number OF years ago, De
fore the city authorities required shmpnns
to be carried on, il at all IN the upper s.o
ries of the building, as at present Aeout 4
o'clock in the morning. in the summer,
crowd was gathered about a faro taole In
the NIazeppa saloon. watching the game
The dealers back was In front OF partial-
w open window. while at his right was al
open drawer containing a Dig STACK OF
twenty-dollar gold pieces. Suddenly the dis
charge of a revolver threw the assembly
into disorder The dealer in his fright arose
from his seat and stepped aside 10 learn tne
cause when. quick. as dash. mana pr1-
grabbed the contents OF the drawer ana
vanished The shot had been nred from the
allev and was aimed toward the ceiilng.
out of the doors rushed the pursuers, MANY
IF whom ran into the alley and were tum-
bling around like athletes in circus. Inc
perpetrator had tied ropes across tnS
nassageway TO impede the progress OF
his n,irs1,ers Ii Is hardly necessary 10 aoa
the Vanishing hand and money were never
secured. Occasionally a sensation Is pro-
duced by the players OF these Illicit games
that evoke smile from tne at he am,
hlers even at their own game. rms was
proved by the success OF TWO sIansets.
who happened into the Owl gamonng-rooms
a short time ago, and took hand at the
game of craps Now, anyone at all ac-
0ua inted with the game knows that the
chances of that game in favor OF the mouse
are unconstitutionally large Mevertne,sss
away $780, though the dice were frequently
changed by the proprietors. The same
sharpers had execntsd s,m', ana eInarhcre
Such are some Of the sensations that occa-
sionally are brought TO the attention OF the
denizens of some OF these frce-ano-eass
frontier towns. I'm which n large portion OF
the population is adoic'eu 10 pucn'hs ms
tiger.