The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-12

At 4:4 o'clock yesterday afternoon a
large man with white tuie whiskers.
trousers well bagged at the knee. short
sack coat and black derby hat that had
been tronSd fat on top. was seen 10 rush
down the steps at police headquarters and
hasten along YesIer way towards Second
avenue.
Who is that old farmer" asked a by
stander. whose curiosity was aroused at
the sudden exit of the yenera ring
old man.
The habitues al headquarters looked
al the queStioner in silent amazement and
finally some one replied: Well I never;
that is Rebel George, the king % the gold
brick men
You don't say So replied the stranger:
Il would have taken him for an honest
farmer
You would not be the first one that has
fallen into the same error" replied one Of
the detectives.
Rebel George Is once more free man,
but in order TO secure his freedom friend
OF his. who gave his name as Henry Bal
ley deposited $50 in cash with Chief of
Police Reed to insure the appearance of
Rebel George whenever he IS wanted.
When the Observation-Disclosures published
a telegram from Los Angeles stating :tat
Rebel George and Anthony Mellon. alias
W. Lord. a wealthy resident of North
Cucamonga. out of s6,e0 through a bogus
jewelry transaction, George said that
there was nothing in the case For few
days the silence from Los Angeles ap-
peared 10 indicate the truth of his words.
but last Saturday evening Chief Reed re-
ceived telegram from Chief Glass. of
Los Angeles, asking for the arrest OF
Rebel George and Mellon and stating that
he held a warrant.
This turn in affairs nettied George and
he avowed that he would never go 10 Los
Angeles. and sure enough he Will not.
Yesterday afternoon Chief Reed received
the following dispatch from Chief Glass:
Witnesses out of way: unable TO get
them to make necessary a.fidavits to
cure requsition for knowlton tRebel
George. and Kelly tMellon,. VIII be OBJ
liged to let men 60"
This turn in affairs was highly pleasing
10 Rebel George. but there still remained
to be settled the little affair in which Mel
lon deprived him for a brief time OF 81 $50
at the point OF revolver. Chief Reed
took Rebel George to the prosecuting at
torney's Office where Assistant Prosecuting
Attorney Hart prepared a complaint
charging Mellon with attempted robbery.
Mr.. Hart handed the paper over to Rebel
George. who read It through. and then
silently handed 1t back.
II would like to have you sign it," said
Mr.. Hart.
Il refuse to do anything of the kind"
was the reply.
Mr. Hart then gave Rebel George to
understand that even II he would not
sign he might be compelled to testify
against his partner. Rebel George was
not disturbed In the least. and gave Mr..
Hart to understand that he would not
testify. The prisoner was taken back to
the city Jail.
A short time later there appeared at
headquarters fine looking man dressed
in fine fitting suit of dark blue, who evil
IDENTIFY was well acquainted with Rebel
George. His visit was for the purpose Of
putting up bonds to secure Georges re-
lease. The sum designated by Prosecuting
Attorney McElroy was 500. which Mr..
Bailey put up in cash and then went away.
Jaiier Corhett released Rebel George.
and he lost no time in disappearing down
Yesler way.
Anthony Mellon is still in Jail with a
broken arm. but the chances are ten to
one that he will eventually be released.
| because Rebel George will not prosecute or
testify against him.