The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-06-15

cut the guard is not likely to be heard
from until ST. Francis is reached.
Dewey, who IS the son OF Chicago
millionaire and second cousin to Admiral
Dewey, refuses to talk, but seems cheer
full and in good spirits. Officers Of the
militia and others do not fear an open
battle with armed settlers. but are afraid
that rs the party passes through the
hfls and wooded places efforts may be
made by sharpshootcrs to pick off the
accused prisoners.
Dewey Dodges Mob Of Kansans.
Topeka, Kans., June 9.--As far as
known the Osborne militia company on
the way to st. Francis with the men
accused OF the killing of Daniel Berry
and his sons. have not been molested
by the parties of armed settlers. The
company win reach ST. Francis late to-
night If present plans work out. When
last heard from they were within 10
miles Of the city.
Armed men have been noclSing into St.
Francis all day, according to q dispatch
received from Atwood this afternoon.
The charge Is made by the Berry par
tisans that the court in ST. Francis IS
partial to Chauncey Dewey. Claude VIII
son and W. ]. Mcbride. and that the
trial would be q mere means Of setting
them free. 1t Is thought that II the
lltil are Convicted ny the court ana SEN
fenced accordingly. the settlers will mako
no attem 70 take the law into their
own hands; otherwise. trouble is feared
The situation is critical and is suDstan-
TALLY this:
The settlers ore greatly angered against
Dewey and his son, and claim TO have
indisputa0le evidence of their guilt. Even
should evidence be introduced eXcusing
their crimes, whether guilty or not, the
settlers in their present inflamed state
Of mind are seemingly determined. to
Wreak vengeance on them any way The
militia ana sheriff are more than ever
determined to protect the accused cat
tIemen because of the possibility OF their
innocence.
W. - Lockwood a member OF the
state legislature wires that he looks for
bioodshed, Is the settlers recognize in
the present case an opportunity to even
W ola scores with the cattemen
Lynchers Fire on Troops.
Topeka. Kans, June 1o-Rcports have
been received here several times today
Of a fight between the settlers and
militia in western Kansas over the Dewey,
affair. The settlers are said to have
alta cIed the militia and sheriff's posse
Just as the latter forces left the Dewey
ranch in Cheyenne county this morning
for St Francis
Telephone wires In Cheyenne county
nave 81 peeA cut and the telegraph
service Is poor. Enough news has been
received, however. to show that the
Deweys are in great danger and may be
captured by the settlers tomorrow
a dispatch from ST. Francis says that
the report of q fight between the two
forces IS in all probability true adding
mat the excitement all through that
section or the state IS at fever heat to-
night All day the settlers have been
INT
heavily armed They are outspoken IN
their expressions Of enmity TO tho
Deweys, and say nothing Will prevent the
settlers from taking them away from
the soldiers when they arrive in St
Francis tomorrow The fight Of today
is thought to have been mostly with
sharp shooters as most Of the armed set
tiers are at Benys ranch and at St
Francis.
No further requests for troops have
been received by Governor Bailey. but
they VIII be sent as soon as the need
for them is definitely established