Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 9, Number 31, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 1 February 1879 — Page 2

THE MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

TERRE HAUTE, FEB. 1, 1879

A GOD AFTER ALL.

We laid in a cell, Mister Judge, all night long, jimmie and me, waitln' and wiahln' for tbe mornin' to dawn, Causa we couldn't sleep,-Mister Judge, in the cold, damp place. And Jimmie was most scared to death at the wild mad race That the wild rata kept running throughout the dark night That's why we were glad, Mister Judge, to seethe daylight.

Please, Mister Judge, we are not very bad liule boys. And'the policeman what took us said we re some mother's lovs: He was wrong, Mister Judge, and should only have said That we are two little outcasts, and our mother is dead And there's no one to care for us, at least here below, And no roof that shelters us from the rain and the snow,

A preacher once told us that way up in the blue There was a God that was watching all that little boys do And that He loved little children, and that is love it was free: But I guess, Mister Judge, He don't love

Jiramie or me,

For I prayed and I prayed till I was most out of breath, For something to eat, and to keep Jimmie from death.

And that's why we're here, Mister Judge for you know There was np help from above, I must find it below. Twas no use in beggin and be told in God I must trust, For I had begged all the day and got never a crust And there was poor Jimmie, holdin' his cold little feet, And cryln' and moanln' for somethin' to eat. 8o I went to a house that was not very far, And saw Mister Judge, thai the back door was alar And a table was settln' right close by the door Jnst loaded with pies, about twenty or n: ore So I quickly slipped in, and grabbed one to my breast— The policeman then caught us—and you know the rest.

Discharged, did you say, Mister Judge? both Jimmie and 1? And—and ain't we got to be jailed 'cause I took a pie And we can eat all we want?—how funny 'tvrlll all seem Bay, Jimmie, pinch me, for I—I think it's a dream. And you'll give us work, summer, winter and fallSay, Jimmie, I think there'* a God.after all! —Chicago Times.

From the Inter-Ocean.

The Marked Rifle

OR,

THE FATE OF THE OVERL ANDERS.

BY C. LEON MEREDITH,

Author of "Boy Captive," and other stories

CHAPTER XI. A FLIGHT FOB LIFE.

"Lester Hamley and Gerome Valentine had not long been in the ravine after the departure of Dan Gleaaon, the scout, to make a survey, when they heard the tread of horses' feet upon tbe gravelly bed of the valley. "We may have come upon a nest of Sionx already," the elder of the two said backing his steed into tbe shadow of clustering trees. "Yes, and as soon as tbe scout comes back we bad better try to find oat what the fellows are up to," the younger answered.

The tread of hoofs, tbougb not rapid, came nearer and nearer, until it- was evident to our friends that tbe party of horsemen were entering the narrow pass with tbe purpose of going out to tbe river. "What is to be done?" Hamley asked rather nervously, "the Sioux, if they are such, will be upon us in a minute or two more. We cannot secrete ourselves well here." "We must lead tbe way to tbe base of the bluff. 1 see no other obanoe for us. We may find opportunity to spy out their maneuverings without being discovered ourselves."

While the men were talking they were also beginning tbe execution of their plan. In single file tbey started their horses upon tbe back track, keeping close up to tbe southern wall where tbe shadows were deepest.

Twenty rods were passed over and there the two horsemen halted. Before them was a broad belt of full moonlight. To enter this was to expose themselves to view, to delay was to be overtaken by the approach tag party.

They hesitated Dut a moment as to wh?tto do. Tbey mast advance, although exposure was certain. "Let us remove our^hats," Hamley said, "and in tbe uncertain light wemav be mistaken for redskins. If the advancing party should prove to be white men, no barm will probably come of it, for we can soon show our colore, if necessary." "Agreed let us move tbey are not two hundred yards away."

Valentine took the lead, and Hamley followed close behind. No sooner h%d tbey reached tbe illuminated spoWthan a'terrific yell burst from a dozen Sioux throats, and fully as many rifle shots followed the cries. "We are discovered, and now for a race." the elder man exolalmed, quickly putting whip to his horse. "Can't fool an Indian," laughed Valentine, "and we may as well put on our bats. I hope the villians won't try their guns on us again two bullets whistled so close to my ear that I could almost make oath ray hair is clipped."

Neither man was bit, and tbey lashed their wearied horses down to the very best speed there was in them.

Out to the river bank, and then turning to the right, they swept down the indy beach, closely followed by tbe

./ben about midway of the great bluff both men, as with a single action, drew rein and almost brought their steed to a standstill. To them bad come a wild, piercing cry of a woman. Their thoughts were as much in unison as their action. Mabel in distress flashed upon both minds, and. forgetful for an instant of their own situations, they had checked the speed of the horses.

A whoop from the Sioux sent them on again as fast as ever, distress now depicted upon the features of each.

The girl tbey sought had seen them, and reached out In agony for aid, but what could tbe fugitives do? "From what direction did the cry come?" tbe tether of Mabel asked, turning his pale face to bis companion. "At first I wasoertain it came from tbe river then, as the detonation died away, I was not certain—it might have been from tbe bluff. God knows, that if I knew, I would go there, or die in the attempt." "There is a little consolation in know

ing that we are near tbe girl," Hamley sua in as hopefnl a voloe aa he oould command. "Yes, and In knowing that $an &!ea son is in tbe vicinity and lot our am ploy," Valentine adjfed.

Soon the great bl«flf was passed, with its square river front, and a hill was before them and the fray uncertain. There was a cut at the right, and into this tbey turned and aped down through tbe narrow pass toward tbe plateau be yond. "My horse is not going to stand this speed down through tbe narrow pass toward the plateau beyond. "My horse is not going to stand this speed long I can feel him tremble beneath tbe saddle," the young hunter added, after a few minutes' silence. "I hope we will be able to give tbe savages tbe slip in some way soon." "Tbe open prairie will be worse than the ravine," was the answer. '-There is a clear sweep and clear moonlight," "If our horses were fresh it would be all right, but, as it is, I fear we shall have to desert them." "And take to the rocks "Take to ambnsb of some kind "Then our chances are better here than beyond?" "Certainly." "I'll dismount at the word." "So far as I can see, delay is needless. The Indians are gaining on us. They know every nook and corner in this section, and they will kill or capture us if we stick to the saddles."

The words were spoken hastily, anx iously, and both men prepared to dis mount."

It was arranged that they should spring from the saddles without stop ping the horses, and, at the same in stant that they left tbe stirrups, they should deal the horses such blows witb their whips as would send them flying on.

Finally tbe signal was given, and tbe two men sprang clear of the steeds, as they proposed.

Gerome Valentine darted away through the bushes, which grew in clus ters along the slope.

Supposing that Hamley was close be hind him, he did not stay his step9 until be had left twenty rods at least between himself and the valley path.

When he stopped be found himself alone. He spoke the name of his friend in as loud a voice as he dared to, but no response came.

Hamley did not leave the spot wbere he struck the earth. Being less agile than Valentine, he did not succeed so well in dismounting while his horse was in motion. ^Ie landed on bis feet squarely enough, but failing to overcome the momentum of the forward motion, he plunged ahead, striking his temple against a projecting rock, and fell headlong to th9 earth in a half conscious condition, and before he recovered sufficiently to regain his f9et, the Indians were upon him.

Valentine waited a minute or two and then began slowly to retrace bis steps. He did not wish to be separated from bis friend.

Tbe sound of voices was heard presently, the chattering of the Sioux in their own tongue then moving forms were distinguished, and our hero knew that Hamley was a captive.

He had been too intently watching the savages below in tbe ravine to notice moving objects oloser at hand until they were nearly upon bim.

The Sioux had seen the two men dismount and one of them run up the slope, so, while apart of the posse stayed with the defenseless prisoner, others followed tbe young hunter.

Valentine discovered a skulking Sioux Justin time to avoid contact, and, slip-

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into a clump of shrubs he determ' to stand bis ground. The youth very soon changed his mind as to making a defense. Half a dozen feathered red men came into view, and were hastily darting here and there, as if determined upon searching ont the fugitive if he lad secreted himself upon this border of tbe plateau.

This will not answer," Valentine soliloquized. "I must not fall into their hands, far if I should, God only knows what the end would be, with those villainous white ruffians to incite tbd mercilous savages."

Creeping out of his hiding place, the young hunter attempted to get away without being observed, but he had not moved ten feet before an arrow whisped past his face and a call whoop rang out at the same instant. "It has come to muscle at last," Valentine muttered, and bounded away like a frightened deer.

He took a straight coarse across the foot of tbe bill, and never slacked his speed until he bad left all but two of bis pursuers some distance behind.

His speed was equal to the best runner of the Sioux who were following, but tbe question of endurance was a matter still to be settled.

He could watch the enemy by frequent glances over bis shoulder. Two were pressing him bard, all the others had fallen back out of sight. Tbe brace of braves who were on bis heels sent out every few steps blood-stirring yelps, which, liketthe baying of tbe hound behind tbe bare, indicated that tbey were close upon tbe trail,

Tbey did not attempt to shoot, and the flying youth conjectured eorrectly that tbey considered him sure game, and expected to return to camp with a live captive.

For half an hour Gerome Valentine dunged on wildly, madly. He had Jropped bis rifle early in the race, and dare not stop to regain it. His limbs had become numb, and he panted for breath. Not a hundred feet in tbe rear were the two Sioux in hot porsnit, and he could not longer maintain tbe letul.

Hn was about to stop and hold up his hand in submission, when a figure darted down from tbe brow of a hillock at his right, and crossed his path,

A rifle shot rang out on tbe clear uight air. then another, and another,until four had awakened tbe echoes, and both the Sioux bad bitten the dust.

Valentine stopped and gazed in wonderment. His first thought was of the scout, bnt the tail, slender form was not that of Dan Gleason.

The friend who had «hown himself so opportunely advanced now. The young hunter haa never seen the careworn face before, or beard the voice that addressed him.

Tbe man was in tbe garb of a forester, and in his hand he held tbe mounted repeating rifle tbe same that the wonderstruck youth had given Mabel Hamley. "I am wounded, and I fear unto death," be said, staggering as be speke "one of tbe bated Sioux has bit me at last bat it was bis final work of mischief." Without further utteranc, tbe strange man sank to the earth at the feet of the one be had rescued.

CHAPTER XII.

1HE SCOUT AND THE AFRICAN. Dan Gleason was not a little surprised to bear a voice cry ont: "Don't sboot, mass* white man I's a colored citizen huntin' for a white lady 'mong tbe hoopers."

He bad drawn up his rifle, folly expecting to send a bullet through the skull of a Sioux, and barely stayed his

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finger from preMlag the trigger of tbe gun in tine to save the life oft bo young Afriean. "OQme ^ut of 'that, oojored altlzfO, the aoout said, with a smile sweeping over bis generous face, aod the boy Flip obeyed.

The scout knew very well whom be bad met. ••What are you doing bere?" be continued, aa soon aa the ''colored altlzen" bad reaohed his aide. "There is work to be done to-nigbt ao make tbe story abort."

Five mlnutes later Dao had al) tbe facts in substance as the reader knows them ooncerning tbe capture, escape, and recapture of Mabel—tbe death of the mate and tbe Indian guide, Tebama and in turn Flip learned of tbe coming of Gerome Valentine, and what had happened to bia employer, Mr. Ham-

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story of the colored boy somewhat changed tbe purpose of Gleason. He had been hastening forward to find out what had happened to tbe men with whom ho had come up tbe river, but now his thoughts turned to Mabel, and a hope sprang up in bia heart that he would be aole to rescue her from tbe bands of the two white villains, then find tbe father and lover, and thus finish Lbs work.'

Flip led the way to where Linas fell, and, after obtaining an extra brace of revolvers, thev proceeded to the spot where Flip bacl left Mabel In the hands of Vican and Beck. "If thev have left the glen and taken to the river again tbe boat will begone," the scout observed. "Dat is so, suab 'nougb," the boy responded, and ran to the bank of thp creek to find that the party they Sought had left by tbe use of the paddle. "We had better away to the Indian village below here," Dan said, after a little reflection. "The fellows will not be likely to go up stream, for the steamer is there, and the Sioux oamp is the only place where tbey will deem themselves safe at present." "Shall we go by de land or de water, Massa Gleason?" "By land, of course, we have no means of going by water." "DAI red nigger what got too close to my rifle had a boat, too, and I's thinkin' de white debils didn't take both." "Let us find the boit, then we will go on the river by all means, if possible.

A search of a quarter of an hour proved fruitless. The bank for half a mile was closely inspected, but nothing could be found of the dugout. "If de villains didn't take dat boat some one else did, and I'll bet it was de man what carried off de fancy rifle which Massa Valentine gave de lady Mabel he'd lyin' aroun' loose in dese parts, I reckon." "Singular he did not use the repeater, after showing his friendship by releasing Miss Hamley and yourself but come, we must be off, daylight will be upon us soon."

The scout started southward at a lively gait, and Flip, with vigorous steps, kept close upon his heels.

Tbey had not been long on the tramp when Dan suddenly stopped short, and touching Flip, motioned him down. In tbe twinkling of an eye both lay fiat upon the earth in the low, luxurous grass. "What am it, massa?" asked the African in a whisper. "There are horses coming this way Keep your rifle steady for use, and your revolvers where they can be readily handled." "I's ready for de ole scratch hisself," Flip, answered, bringing his gun into position for operation.

The couple had not long to wait before the steeds came into view there were two of them, both riderless. "My own horse and that of Valentine, as I live," exclaimed the ranger, suddenly springing to his feet. "Wonder what has become of tLe riders." "I's 'fraid dey's gone up, Massa Gleason de guns popped like peas in a hot spider a little afore ye drew sight on dis ibicken. Dey's done gone for it, suah!'' "We will hope not until we know more about it, Flip," Dan said, thoughtully, patting the neck of his horse, which was dripping with perspiration. "We willl lead the beasts a while," be continued at length "they are too tired and warm to mount at present." "No change as to goiu'to de red niggers' town, den?" "No, Flip, all the more anxious am I, for if our friends have been taken alive they will doubtless be found there." "Promulgate henceward, massa I's wid ye and Flip chuckled over tbe big words he had used.

The sun came up, and the scout and African had not yet reached the. Indian encampment. Daylight came before it was expected, and Dan did not like the idea of being incumbered with the arled horses, as they were much more ikely to be discovered.

After an hour's search he found what was considered a safe place to leave tho animals. It was a nice grass plat in a narrow cut. Tbe long lariet ropes were taken from the saddles, and the borses so hitched that they could graza to their full satisfaction, and obtain water at will from a rushing little brooklet. "Now," said tbe scout, after everything had been fixed to his pleasure, "we must have a view of the Sioux encampment, and if we find notbiug unusual there, turn our attention in anotherjdlreotlon.

While Dan had been attending to the horses, Flip had taken from the knapsacks upon the saddles a supply of provisions sufficient to last the two for a couple of days at least. Coming forward, tbe young African replied "I's rigged for anything, Massa Gleason I's 'spiled wid de necessities of life, an' de means of defense." .*•

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"Whatdo you mean, Flip?"

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"Dia package of provisions is de necessities or life, aud dese hyar am de means of defense." Tbe wide mouth of the youth opened witb a chuckle as be patted his gun and drew forth a brace of seven shooters. "Nor am dat all see hyar, massa, is what de biggest man in de world got slewed wid. I can knock a bole clean frew a red nigger wid die, and not make de slightest noise. Jist you watch a minute."

Flip picked up a stone and placing it in an indiarabber sling he had, he gazed tli about htm for a few seconds, seeking a mark. Presently a pigeon alighted on a tree twenty yards away, but scarcely had tbe bird's feet touched the limb before It received a shock that sent it to tbe earth dead.

Dan Gleason expressed the admiration he felt, and mucn to the delight of the boy. Nothing oould please Flip more than to have tbe scoot think well of him. Although they had been together bat a little time, the yoath had formed an opinion that tbe man he was witb coula not be equalled as a ranger in the whole world.

The frontiersman took the lad by the hand. Can you do that every time?" he a "I nebber miss dey's gone suah if dey get nesh dis chile. See dat little brown bird on de bash ober de creek?"

The scout nodded. Flip adjusted another stone about the size of a hickory not, and let it fly.

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and the tiny wren was no mur^ "Come on, my lad," th» soout said, "and you Shall take the who}* Sioux village' by Silent siege."

The sun had srept well ifttoftbe eastern heavens when the sples'reaohed the bluff that overlooked the temporary campgrourtu of the Indians. "We must be cautious now, my boy. The Sioux has* eagle eyes, and a diauovey will uot be healthy for us,' Dan whispered, as the two crept over tbe brow of tbe hill where a view of tbe townpould ba obtained.

The bluff known as "Dakota Ledge" Is a peculiar one in form. On tbe river front and also upon tbe north, the high aides are BO nearly perpendicular that ascent is impossible, while on tbo wefct and south aides there are slopes at an angle of about forty five degrees, terminating with a break and perpendicular wall some twenty feet in height. From, the foot to tbe crest ragged rocks project to which cling indecidiou* shrubs of sickly growth.

Our two friends came up from tbe western side, through a narrow pass, and gained a point two- blrds of the way up to the summit unobserved. It was here that tbey crept into view of tbe Sioux village.

Tbey were not far away now from tbe very heart of tbe town, and all going on there could be plainly seen. "Our conjecture was right. Flip," thQ scout said, almost as soon as his eyes fell on tbe scene below. "Mr. Hamley is there, bound to a tree, and doubtless others are there, too." •'Dat am Massa Hamley as suah as I's a livin' nigger, an' he don't know dat liberation am so neab." "The nearness of liberation, my boy, i* an uncertainty. We are not in position to do a great deal, especially by daylight,and in a bard place from which to escape if discovered." "Sposin I let Massa Hamley know dat we's hyar deu he'll be lookin' out for us." "How will you do it, Flip?" "Easy 'nougb I can creep down de bank and send a pebble to bim." "Capital idea, boy but for tbe life of you don't show your wooly bead to tbe savages they'll terminate our work instanter if you do."

Flip gave his promise to use the utmost caution in bis movements, and crept away.

As he crawled slowly down the decline, lying most of the time flat upon bis race, he now and then picked up a little round stone and put the same into his spacious mouth for safe keeping. At last he reached a little shrub-enshrined niche, and concluded to make a stand there for his experiment.

Dan Gleason watched the boy as long as he could keep an eye upon nlm, ana then turned bis attention to tbe captive, who stood lashed with buckskin thongs to a small tree. He took a field glass from tbe pocket of his hunting coat and drew a focus on tbe prisoner's face.

Ten minutes passed, and nothing to indicate action on the part of Flip occurred. The scout had begun to wonder what the lad was up to when he observed Hamley make a sudden start and look about him.

Presently, again, tbe field glass showed a fracture of bark just above the captive's bead, and the same startled movement on the part of the prisoner.

Hamley's face was turned toward the bluff. He gazed fixedly for half a minute, and then, as if be had recogniz9d the author of the signals, slowly bowed his head.

The eyes of the ranger were not so closely fastened upon the white man as to fail to see what was going on in the village

He noticed that a stalwart Sioux stood a little way from the captive and closely watched bis motions. He gazed to the side of the bluff as if in search of the object that appeared to attract the attention of the prisoner.

He alone paid attention to the movements, and he evidently determined to investigate the matter all by himself.

Stepping to a wigwam, be possessed himself of a rifle, and, unheeded by his people, left the camp for the western foot of Dakota Ledge. "That fellow is coming up here as sure as I'm born, and what the deuce am I to do to prevent bim? It will not do to fire a gun. aud Flip's sling does not possess sufficient power to extinguish the enemy."

The scout was too artful to delay long. It would be difficult to keep out of sight of the Sioux if he instituted a search. The safer plan was to get the fellow silently out of the way, he reflected, as he began a stealthy and hasty descent.

Ten rods below where be had stood there was a narrow cut through a rocky ridge, tbe only easy passway up Dakota Ledge, and Dan's object In hishaste was to reach this before tbe Sioux came in sight of it, and there be prepared to overcome the enemy silently, at least, to attempt it.

Tbe pass was reached without difficulty, and when the scout first peered over tbe top of the stony ridge the savage was nowhere to be seen but be did not have to wait long to find that his conjecture as to the path the warrior would take was correct.

Tbe Indian scrambled up the side of the hill with an agility that showed him to be familiar with the place. Gleason, with a look of fixed determination on his face, placed himself where he could leap down upon the head and shoulders of tbe enemy as he passed, and then trust to physical strength for a mastery.

It would be a desperate undertaking, but in keeping with the situatiop^^,^

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1879—THE NEW YEAR-1879

In entering upon a new twelvemonth, which begins with every sign auspicious, for the active, literary and artistic interests of the country with every indication of an immediate future as favorable to the ad-* vance of liberal enterprises as the immediate past has been adverse the proprietor of

The New York Mercury

proposes to have a new life, as it were, infused into this so long representative metropolitan weekly repository of Literature, Dramatic and Musical specialties and general news. Always a pungectly original and endlessly varied epitome of the most attractive literary novelties, artistio infor. mation, social sallencies, choicest regular contributions and brightest Journalistic departments of the day, it Is intended that, it shall be made yet brighter and mors comprehensive in general by the addition' of striking new features and the aid of an increased force of first claus writers. Any ,, current number of the paper now will serve to show the progress of the invlgorat- & ing and rejuvenating Improvements, at once recalling to thousands of readers the most brilliant past pochs of their favorite If weekly's veteran career and eclipsing all,, precedents therein. The NKW YORK MER-' CUBY for the year 1879 will be far stronger?' than ever in its great standard specialties, SPLENDID SERIALS, 0FFICIAL DRAMATICINTELIGENCE®

COMPLETED STORIES AND POEMS,

STRIKING SOCIAL NEWS,

and lie usual unrivaled array of the best of. contributions aud freah ideas in every line of interesting reading and It Is designed that inimitable new specialties in ORIGINAL HUMOR,

THE ROMANCE OF REAL LTP'E, SOCIETY'S WIT AND SPARKLE, LITERATURE'^NAT1VESTRENGTH and the grandest work that liberal induce-^-merits can obtain from the most celebrated foreign, as well as native, pens, shall be among the future characteristics of the paper. Better times seem to have come, In deed, at last, to encourage fresh outlay in the interests of public initructton and the NEW YOKK MERCURY will be found

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part of the Union and in many parts of Eutope but an even greater constituency yet needs Just such a combination of all the choicest Literary and Artistic attracHons of the whole newspaper world in one great weekly, as they a ay And in .£*' THE NEW YORK MERCURY FOR 1879,

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