Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-09-09


They rose and fought until Harry, be-
ing quicker and stronger, got the best
of it. The SLAYER was severely pun
lshed.
Biggs swore bitterly at the two
Yankees.
III have you dirty suckers arrested,
if 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 if we can
find your horse. I think 1 saw him
turn in at the house above"
Samson drove the team, while Biggs
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 a justice of the
peace" said Biggs.
There's one at the next house
above. I'll 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.
81 suppose they left my niggers at
the house below" said Biggs as he
mounted his horse and, with his COM
panion, started ct 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.
"We'll follow you in a few minutes"
So Harry walked down TO Brim-
stead's.
He found the house in a 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 do?" she asked
tearfully.
"Just keep cool" said Harry. ''Fa-
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 TO the
river and put them on boat" Biggs
was saying.
His face and shirt and bosom were
smeared with blood. He asked Mrs.
Brimstead for a basin of water and
a towel. The good woman took him
to the washstand and Supplied his
needs.
In few moments Samson and Peas
ley arrived.
"Well, you've found them, have
you?" Peasley asked.
''They were here, as thought" said
Biggs
"Well, the justice says we must sur
render the negroes and take them to
the nearest landing for you. We've
come to do it,
"It's better treatment than l e-1-
pected," Biggs answered.
you'll find that we have a good
deal Of respect for the law" said
Peasley.
Biggs and his friend went to the |
barn for their horses. The others |
conferred a moment with the two |
slaves and Mrs. Brimstead. Then the |
after went out into the garden lot to
! woman in a sunbonnet who was
with hoe some fifteen rods |
rom the house. Mrs. Brimstead
seemed to be conveying message TO
he woman by signs. Evidently the
after was deaf and dumb.
THAT is the third slave" Brimstead
whispered. al don't believe they'll
discover her."
Soon Peasley and Samson cot Into
he wagon with the negroes and drove
way, followed by the two horsemen.
In a little village on the river they
stopped at low frame house. A
woman came to the door.
SIS Freeman Collar herer" Peasley
emanded.
"He is back in the garden" the
roman answered.
please ask him to come here.
In moment Collar came around
le house with hoe on his shoulder.
Good morning, Mr.. Constable" said
easley. This Is Eliphalet Biggs of
t. Louis, and here is warrant for
Is arrest"
"For my arresti" Biggs exclaimed. r
What is the charger"
"That you hired a number OF men /
burn the house of Samson Henry
raylor. near the village of New Sa- f
m, in Sangamon county, and, by
olence, TO compel him to leave saidI n
unity; that. on the Doth of August, ],
id men-the same being eight in :
to carry out your o
sign and, being captured and over f,
wered, all confessed their guilt and r.
ur connection with it, their sworn
nfessions being now in the posses h
N of one Stephen Nuckles, min n
err of this county. / do not need to >,
mind you that 1t is grave offense h,
4 likely TO lead TO your confinement