The arrest of Mile O’Brien by H. E. Muse
source date: 1890
availability: public-domain

5, 1890, Issue of The EnterpriseThe arrest of Mile O’Brien by H. E. Muse is one of the most important of the year. For some months stockmen have suffered the loss of their most valuable horses, and but little knowledge could be obtained as to the identity of the thief. Becoming emboldened by his suc- cess Mike’s latest exploit at Roswell was the cause of his arrest. It is said that at the muzzle of a pistol, Mike persuaded a livery man at the above named place to saddle a favorite horse with which he (Mike) departed for other parts. One of the deputy sheriffs of Roswell notified Mr. Muse. The capture was effected at Fred Newman’s ranch near the head of the Black canon. Mike had scarcely made himself comfortable when Mr. Newman rode up and shortly after was followed by Messrs. Petrie and Muse. Mr. Newman was suspicious of Mike’s presence and called the attention of Petrie and Muse to the newcomer. O’Brien’s actions indicated that he was on the alert and constantly on guard and nothing was attempted until morning. Mike was permitted to saddle his horse unmolested and go to the house for his rifle; when this had been securely fastened to his saddle, Muse “threw down on him,” and compelled an immediate surrender.