He asserted that “his riparian (river bank) rights have been assailed and his privileges as a navigator grossly outraged.” Mr. Koch told them all to go to hell, threatened to take care of the matter himself, and left in a fury. Soon after, Sheriff Ross appeared with a warrant to arrest Mr. Koch, who wasn’t having it. A scuffle ensued, and Mr. Koch was subdued, handcuffed and brought to town in shame. “It takes a bigger man than Mr. Koch to run the county,” the paper noted.