The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-11

the name both Yancy and Balaam
manifested interest. They saw a map
in the early twenties, clean-limbed
and broad-shouldered, with a hand
some face and shapely head. Yes.
sir. hits a grandson Of Tom Caring
ton that used to own the grist-mili
down at the Forks"
Where you located at, Mr.. Car
rington!" asked Yancy. But Car
rington was not given a chance to
reply. Uncle Sammy saved him the
trouble.
Back in Kentucky. He takes RATS
down the river to New Orleans, then
he comes back on ships to Balti-
more, or else he hoofs 1t moth over
land. He wants to visit the Forks.
he added.
I'm shortly goin' that way myself,
Mr.. Darlington, and I'll be pleased OF
your company-but first got to get
through with Bob Yancy," said Ba-
laam, and again he produced the war
rant. IF agreeable to you, Bob. III
ask Uncle Sammy to read this here
warrant"
Who's been a-warrantin Bob
Yancy?" cried Uncle Sammy.
Dave Blount has"
Il knowed HIT knowed he'd try
to get event. What's the charge agin
you, Bob?"
Read hit" said Balaam. why,
sho'-can't you read plain writin'
Uncle Sammy" for the patriarch was
showing signs of embarrassment.
IF you gentlemen will let me"
said Darlington pleasantly. After a
moments scrutiny of the paper that
Balaam had thrust in his hand, Car
rington began:
ITO the Sheriff OF the County OF Cum
berland: Greetings:
Whereas, 1t Is alleged that a muir
derous assault has been committed on
one David Blount, of Fayetteville, by
Robert Yancy, OF Scratch Hill, said
Blount sustaining numerous bruises
and Commissions, to his great injury OF
body and mind; and, whereas. it is
further alleged that said murderous
assault was wholly unprovoked and
without cause, you will forthwith take
into custody the person of said Yancy.
of Scratch Hill, charged with having
inflicted the bruises and Commissions
herein set forth In the complaint OF
said Blount, and instantly bring him
into our presence to answer to these
and several crimes and misdemean-
ors. You are empowered to seize said
Yancy wherever he may be at; wheth-
err on the hillside or In the valley,
eating or sleeping, or at rest.
"DE LANCY BALKAN. Magistrate.
Fourth District, County OF Cum
berland. State of North Carolina. Done
this twenty-fourth day Of May. 1885.
"P. S.-Dear Bob: Dave Blount says
he amt able to chew his meat
thought you'd be glad to know"
Smilingly Darlington folded the
warrant and handed 1t to Yancy.
well, what are you goin' to dc
about hit, Bob?" inquired Balaam.
Maybe I'd ought to go. I'd like
to oblige the squire" said Yancy.
Suppose l come to the Cross
Roads this EVENING""
That's agreeable" said the deputy
who presently departed in company
with Darlington.
Some hours later the male popula
ton of Scratch Hill, with a gravity
BETTING the occasion, prepared itself
| to descend on the Cross Roads and
give its support to Mr.. Yancy in his
hour of need. Even Uncle Sammy
who had not been of the Hill In
years, announced that no considera
ton of fatigue would keep him away
| from the scene of action, and Yancy
| loaned him his mule and cart for the
occasion. Yancy led the struggling
procession, with the boy trotting by
his side. his little sunburned fist
clasped In the mans great hand.
The sources court held its infre
quent sittings in the best room OF the
Balaam homestead. a double cabin Of
hewn logs. Here Scratch Hill was
gratified with a view of Mr.. Blount's
battered visage.
What's all this here fuss between
you and Bob Yancy!" demanded the
squire when he had administered the
oath to Blount Mr.. Blount's state
ment was brief and very much to the
point.
He done give me the order from
| the Judge Of the co't-I was to show
| 1t to Bob Yancy-"
Got that order?" demanded the
squire sharply. With a smile. dam
aged, but clearly smile, Blount pro
duced the order. "Hmm-app'inted
guardeen Of the boy" the squire was
presently heard to murmur. The
| crowded room was very still now, and
more than one pair of eyes were