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A ROBBING GANG: EARLY DAYS OP GOLD UUf INO IN MONTANA. s A Sanctimonious Sheriff Who Vat.llie leader of a Daiid of Illffhwaymen. ; lilJ Philadelphia Time. A few days ago Abraham Cane, of Portland, Oregan, passed through Philadelphia on a visit to bis for mer home, in Maine. s, Mr. Case was one of the Argonauts, landing in California from a whale ship in '49, and his recollection of the early gold settlements arererj interesting, per ticularlf the breaking up of the Pluraer gang of outlaws in 1803. Mr. Case was a member of the Vigi lantes who performed this semce to the community. " In 1802 Bannock City,' Mostana, was founded, and the gold discove ries on Salmon river at once attract ed a numerous class ef settlers, most of whom came from west of the monatains. Many of these were outlaws and ruffians of the worst kind. Mr. Dempsey, the first Sher iff of Beaverhead county, was not able to deal with these desperate characters,' and Henry Plumer, a man of appro ed courage, was elect ad to succeed him. The new Sheriff was a well-known resident, who had crossed the plains in the fifties. lie had a very genial manner and as a church member was a shining light among religi ous people, leading in , prayer and occasionally preaching at sevei al meetings. Some of the old timers had less confidence in , his morality than the general public and there were stories afloat of his intimacy with some of the bad men that had been killed or driven out of the ""? i 5 a rLCMEB'8 IPPIBIST lARXISTXEHH. The former Sheriff had done his best to put down lawlessness, and more than once he complained that the ruffians who infested the town were aided and abetted by certain officials, but he was never able to bring these anen to book. Plumer went to work with apparent earnest ness to rid the town of its criminal population, but there was still a great deal of horse stealing and murdering goiag on. It was notic ed that when s handsome reward was offered for a stolen horse the Sheriff nearly always seceeded in getting it, and while certain ruffians were vigorously banted down and killed by the Sheriff s posse, others equally bad were let alone. As everybody 'was making money and driving trade but little attention was given to the rumors, and Plumer kept up his rre.li! by occasionally raiding dance bouses and the smal ler gambling saloons, while the big ones were not disturbed. In no community in the West were there-more bad men at this time, and miners coming to town to tell their gol l were almost certain to be wiylaid by highwaymen and sometimes killed.' WAYLAID BY MASKED ftOHBt&S. One instance of this kind attrac ted much nolue. Three brothers, named Con well, were running i mine on Horn tail creek, about t wen ty miles west from Bannock. They started to come in, bringing about f 3,000 worth of dost. Two miles from town fire masked men halted them, and in the desperate fight that ensued two of the road agents were thet down and John Conwell killed. .The survivors homed into town and notified the Sheriff, lie aet oataccotnpaaied by the brothers and a boy. When they came to the place one of the robbers was dead. and the other, a notorious villain known as MIlt McCcy," was just alive and no more. Plumer sent the two brothers in to the brush to get tome polos to make litter and they, taking the boy with them a short distance, sent him back to watch, as they suspect ed the Sheriff for certain reasons. The boy beard Plumer tell the wounded man to keep his mouth shut end all woullcome right; but the robber cursed the Sheriff and threatened to blow on him. The next instant Pluraer'i hands were on the man's throat and he said no more. , When the Can wells got back the robber was dead, and thd black silk . handkerchief that i he wore around his neck' looked as if it had been twisted.; jj XJ JL : . ... A GOOD BIDDANCE. Plumer, as usual, self-possessed and pleasant manner, said it was & good riddance and would save the country expenses and the party re turned to uannocK. The brothers, taking the boy "with; themrsaw James Sutton, a leading merchant, and told their story. ; Sutton" com municated witn some friends and it was determined to watch Plumer. He had evidently strangled McCoy to prevent him talking. All parties were enjoined to keep the matter a secret and the boy was given $20 and a promise of more if be would be silent. . - - About this time there came a suc cession ef daring 'stage robberies hat excited the public indignation; Within sixfeeks Butterfield's stage! were attacked three times, a driver and two passengers killed and the treasure boxes,, taken. The stage agent, Mr. Regan, consulted the Sheriff, who made many efforts to catch the thieves, without success, and then he put men on the coaches as guards and those were not molest ed. But the truth was soon to come out. In August, 1801, a stage eft Bannock with $12,000 ,in dust in tbe, box and two passengers. About tnree o'clock in tbe morning, at a place called Bow: Hill, thirty miles from the city a volley of balls from tbe thicket that lined the road kuuxt tne driver and one pas senger, ine other, a German named Lutz, although shot through the body, managed to get out of the coach and into tbe brush. Ilere he fell into an old prospect hole and at concealed. t?Tf Li t KacoonzE PU KES, A. After a time he heard the robbers searching for him and a voice that he knew well say; "We must have the Dutchman, boys, or there'll be trouble; knife him at once if yon find him." The poor fellow recog nized the speaker as his neighbor, Henry Plumer. So unsuspicious was he that be was about to call for aid, but refrained. Then some One called out that there were men com ing down the road, and to his great relief Lutz heard the murderers crashing through the brush. In ten minutes a party of horsemen rode up and Lutz s name was called and in a few minutes he was telling his story to a strong party of citizens who had ridden after the coach, sus pecting trouble. " The wounded man and the dead were placed in the coach and all started for Bannock City. After riding about ten miles a man was seen crossiig the road and recognized as a gambler and reputed hone thief named Buck. When halted he raised his gun and was at once brought down by a charge of buckshot lie was , charged with being with the party that ribbed the stage. After several dear.! be offered for a pint of whisky to tell the truth. This wss given hiai aad the story came out. THB SUIRIVf MASKED. i riumaisr was the leader ef the gang that had killed tbe driver and passengers and be had planned all tbe murders aad rebberies that had been done within the past year,. Af ter this last outrage he and his party bad gained their horses and were making their way to the town. Buck's horse bad fallen and broken bis leg, and o be was left to gr back on foot As he was evidently dyiag a further supply of liquor was furnished htui and the man left the road. About 8 o'clock the party numbering twenty men, got to town and without stopping rode to Plum er's bouse, a neat cottage on Main street Entering they listened for a moment at thedinningroom door. The scoundrel was at the break fas table ttyiog grace, 'Vking God to bless the work of hie heads At they entered he started op with a pleasant greeting, but grew livid as Mr. button seized bun and said ' Plumer, it has all come eut We know vou now, yen villain." Ilia pale little wife screamed out! "Oh Henry, I knew this would be the end of it." Plumer's meaner chang ed and he became defiant MVou can't hang rae anyhow with out a trial. You'll give me a chance for my life?" "You'll have just the same chance you jjave Sam Parry and Mr Lutz We popose to hang you inside of an' hour," was the answer, and then the Scoundrel broke down, told all and jbegged for bin life. But his captors were resolute men and in no mood to be merciful. In ten min utes! Fink's saloon was surrounded and nine men taken. Altheugh all desperadoes of the, worse kind they made no resistance. By ten o'clock Plumer and his associates, securely guarded and followed by. almost the entire popu lation of the town, made their way slowly up the street. The Sheriff was scarcely able to walk and rning- ed brayers with appeals for mercy. en men were struBg up. A Safe (Investment. Is one which Is guarantee J to brine you satisfactory results, or in case oi laiiure a return or purcuase price On this safe plan you can buy from our advertised Druggist bottl of Dr. lung s Hew Discovery fr lonsucp. tiont It is gusranteed to bring relief evrry case, when used for anv affection of Throat, Lungs or Chest, ucn as Consumption, Inflammation Lungs, .Bronchitis. Asthma, Whooping Cauzh, Croup, etcetc. It is pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfectly sate, and ctn always be de pandea upon. rial bottles free at K. JJIacknal V Soni Drugstore. I . . 1 Syrup of figs s Nature's own true laxative. 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To take effect 9:30 a. m., Sunday. April 28, 1889. nn T..t , trains niovmg xorto No. 38, No. 62, Stations. Mail train. 1145 a.m. 12 27 Fast Fr't 7 10 p. m. Le Raleigh, Wake, 8 25. 9 04 9 35 10 05 p. 11 05 1 20 a. m. Franklinton, 12 51 Kittrell, 1 10 Henderson, 1 30 Littleton, 242 Ar.Weldon, 3 25 Trains moving South. No. 41. No. 53, Stations: Le. Weldon. Mail train. Fast Fr't 11 35 p. m. 1 40 a- m. Littleton, 1218 2 68 Henderson, 1 25 5 04 Kittrell. 2 01 5 35 Fraoklinton, 2 16 6 06 Wake, 2 38 6 48 Ar. Raleigh, 3 15 p. m 8 00 Louisburg Railroad. Trains moving West. No. 1, Pass, Stations. Mail A Ex. Le. Louisburg, 11 00 p. in. Ar.Fraokliit'n.1145 Trains moving East No. 2. Pass, Stations. Mail & Ex. Le. Franklint'n 2 25 p m Ar. Louisburg, 3 10 p m WM. SMITH, Superintendent, interest of T. M. Gorman, o J. LAMBE, Iniliiate&l liUHlll 1'ilCfiS. 2i M, Johnson. N M. JONHSON k GO, . DURHAM, N. C. ' : "Wholesale and Retail , Dealer in Drugs, Medicine fec. PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED, v ,. A Full line of CIGARS and TOBACCO. CALL AT CORNER OF MAIN ADN CHURCH STREETS. John W. Markbam. Having just raturned from tha Northern cities where f p-irchassd alarg stock of r Heavy Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes and Hats For my stores at Oxford and Durham. I am abl to sell yoa anvthin? in my line as cheap as the cheapest. A trial is all I ask. nJtlDS My groceries are bought in car load lots which enable me to su ppy the wholesale and retail trade at bottom prices. You can always find ALL KINDS OF GROCERIES at either of my Stores Buy where you can get GOODS THE HEAPEST This can be done by calling at either of my stores in Oxfordjor Durham JOHN W.MARKHAM. ept 25. (Do (Do TayloFo DURHAM, N.C. DEALER IN TIN AND LAMP GOODS, COOKING AND HEATING STOVES, ; THE FARMER GIRL AND DURHAM COOKING STOVES, PPNN FRANKLIN &C. PRICES REASONABLE bo. 27 COME TO THE STORE.FOR BARGAINS, IN DRY GOODS NOTION. &0. Tant goods 9.to to 38. Dress Ginghams 9 cts. Good Calico 5 cts. Boj's Hate 40 cts. and op. Cents' " 43 and op. Genu' Brogans 83 to 1.2S. MZ Fine Shoes 98 to 5.00. Boys and Children's Suits from 1.93 to 8.4. Men's Suits from 3.23 to 18.00. - Pants 93. IloU'iriads&f. Gent's White Shirts 4S to 1.43. Genu Colored Shirts at all prices. Genu' Flanel Shirts at all price. Trunks from 63 to 5.43. Valices and Hand B.ige from 431.43. Umbrellas and Paresols at all price. A Fine Line of Dress Goods. Silks and Satins, Cabmers Ac OUR LALIES HOSE AXD LADIES DEPARTMENT IS DDIEy SE. Corsell from 33 op. Lace from le. tip. A Fine Line of Jewelry, First Class line of Terlumcry fcc A Fine Line of Ladies and Children's Shoes. HARDWARE"AN IMMENSE STOCK! TINWARE AT HALF PRICE. W. B. WALSH, Manager. New York Cash Store, ttu.14. A. B. Matthews, SHEET IRON WARE, N.Y, RACKET Durham, N.C. .
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