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Show 106 TALES OF THE COLORADO PIONEERS. uninjured, in verification of the old proverb, "naught is never in danger," but my escort still carries a lump on his head that is not laid down on any phrenological chart. CHAPTER XXIV. CENTRAL. When President Grant visited this elevated mountain town, a walk, composed of solid silver bricks, was laid from the carriage to the Teller House for him to step on. No such ostentatious display of wealth was made in honor of our arrival. However, as we are to linger here awhile, I shall turn public interviewer and tell my readers all that I find of interest. A pioneer gave me the following reminiscence : A LYNCHING. " The day that Lincoln was assassinated was a sad day in Colorado, as well as in the whole nation. " Central City was particularly agitated on account of the arrest and trial of a man named Bill Tabor, who was a Kentuckian by birth and education, and had been a member of the Nebraska Territorial Legislature. " When the news of the assassination reached Central, Tabor, with others, was drinking in a saloon, and on the news being announced, exclaimed: ' I am glad of it; it served him right.' " This was soon reported on the streets and created a profound sensation and talk of lynching. Many citizens went to Bill Cozens, the deputy sheriff, and demanded the arrest of the offender. The spirit of revenge soon spread over the whole city and adjacent mining camps. " In the extremity the deputy sheriff went to Dr. Wor-ral, who was one of the members of the Legislature from |
