The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-09-16

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OF II. The SLAYER was severely pun
ished.
Biggs swore bitterly at the two
Yankees.
''Tu have you dirty suckers arrested
II there's any law in this state" he
declared. as he stood leaning against
| the fence, with an eye badly swollen
and blood streaming from his nose.
81 suppose you can do IT," said Sam
son. But first let's see II we can
| find your horse. | think ! saw him
| turn In at the house above"
Samson drove the team, while Bggs
and Harry walked up the road in 81
lence. The negro followed in the sad
die. Peasley had caught Biggs' horse
and was standing at the roadside.
81 want to find q justice of the
peace" said Biggs.
There's one at the next house
above. III send my boy for him."
Peasley answered.
The Justice arrived In a few min
utes and Biggs lodged a complaint
founded on the allegation that his
slaves were concealed in the hay on
Samson's wagon. The hay was re-
moved and no slaves were discovered
II suppose they left my niggers at
the house below" said Biggs as he
panion started at gallop In the
direction of Brimstead's. Samson re-
manned with Peasley and the Justice.
you had better go down and see
what happens he said to Harry.
well follow you In a few minutes"
SO Harry walked down to Brim-
stead's.
He found the house in condition
of panic. Biggs and his helper had
discovered the mulatto and his wife
hiding In the barn. The negroes and
the children were crying. Mrs. Brim-
stead met Harry outside the door.
"What are we to dor" she asked,
"Just keep COOL" said Harry. "Fa- I
Their Traylor and Mr.. Peasley will be |
here soon"
Biggs and his companion came out |
Of the door with Brimstead
1--WE will take the niggers 20 the
was saying.
His face and shirt and bosom were
,meared with blood. He asked Mrs
3rimstead for a basin of water and !
towel. The good woman took him
o the washstand and supplied his
leeds.
In few moments Samson and Peas
ey arrived.
swell, you've found them, have
our" Peasley asked.
''They were here, as thought" said
Iiggs
well, the justice says we must sur
ender the negroes and take them to ,
he nearest landing for you. We've
ONE TO do It,"
"It's better treatment than i eor- ,
ected." Biggs answered. II
you'll find that we have a good Q
cal Of respect for the law" said Z
easley. =
Biggs and his friend went to the {
arm for their horses. The others '
a moment with the two =.
ayes and Mrs. Brimstead. Then the $
tier went out into the garden lot to
woman In sunbonnet who was G
orkIng with a hoe some fifteen rods
ON the house. Mrs. Brimstead c
emed to be conveying a message to S
e woman by signs. Evidently the h
tier was deaf and dumb. Il
THAT is the third slave" Brlmstead k
hispered. II don't believe they'll a
scover her." L
Soon Peasley and Samson rot into a.
e wagon with the negroes and drove q
way, followed by the two horsemen. ca
In a little village on the river they
opped at low frame house. A
oman came to the door, q
us Freeman Collar herer" PeasIey W
"He is back in the garden" the W
man answered ma
please ask him to come here" al
In moment Collar came around IN
. house with a hoe on his shoulder. LEI
Good morning. Mr.. Constable" said th
asley. This Is Eliphalet Biggs of w
Louis, and here is warrant for w
arrest" IN
For my arrest" Biggs exclaimed. -,
hat is the charger"
That you hired a number Of men -
burn the house of Samson Henry 80
lylor. near the village OF New Sa- g.
J., In Sangamon county. and. by
ence, to compel him TO leave said -
nty; that. on the 10Th of Augrst.
! men-fhe same being eight In ~.
TO carry cut your 80
gn and, being captured and over o.,
cred. all confessed their guilt and 40,
r connection with 1t, their sworn
LESSONS being now In the posses
OF one Stephen Nuckles, min -.
: OF this county. do not need to ~
ind you that II is grave offense -
likely to lead to your confinement
a term OF years" -,
Yell. by c." Riggs shouted. in !.
n. you suckers VIII have some -,
cling TO do before you arrest me- .p,,
e struck the spurs In his horse -,