The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1860-06-02

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A ahost tilne since certain fAss young man 9
this place, having dianond ring. ] mistress, On
. hall terrier, made up his Mind that he needet
only one thing more to bring him bang up e 81
/ fast mans requirements -ninsdy, INST horse
Accordingly The fast young Dsan east his eye
| about for . fast horse and soon discovered tn
animal In the possessiOn Of Quo Solomon (tha
isn't his namel Aftsr the usual bantering til,
three minute mag wAs transferred 70 the fas
yoang man, be giving as cash and his notes TO
800 more, running 90 and 90 days.
And thea Was Dubuque electrified With tn
exploits Of the fast young man and yc fast ole
hesss-she former Ia his glory, the latter in
tremendous lather. Never before saw Dubuque
hat At such an angle, cigar At such an cleva
tion, brosdcloth OF such fncness, diamond o
such brilliancy, or . horse of such PAGES
| In the meantime Solomon, wishing 10 leave
undertook 70 negotiate the paper. He received
| several liberal 06ers-One man offering to pay
him at the rate Of three cents pound for botl
notes-another offered 70 discount them at fort,
per cent. If the holder would deposit their fact
in the hank TO secure their redemption. Declin
ing both these very liberal offers, he left town
and in some four months returned. Soon after
ne met the fast young man at the Julien House.
what did you do with that papcres queried
the latter he leisurely chalkcd his cue prepar
atory to making . six-shot
''Sold it."
'sold it! Tho HI you did! I thought you
agreed to hold on to it.'
We'll, did-but wanted to leave town and
mad TO raise some money. guess they are in
good hands. WHO won't trouble you"
"All rights" and assuming his usual elegant
'posish, the fast young man played at the six
Eek, missed it and holed himself in q corner
Dswket
Solomon thereafter cultivated assiduously the
acquaintance Of the fast young man. He rode
with him, asked him to smoke, praised his gal
lanfry. and in short time infatuated himself
fully snfo his confidence. One day when the
conversation as usual turned upon the fair sex,
Solamon said:
III you wasn't such rascal among the women
I'd let you into something"
The Fast Young Man modcstly simpered at the
implied compliment to his gallantry, and inquired
what he meant.
well, Ill tell you. have TO 60 to St. Paul
tomorrow, and il could trust you, I'd let you
INTO little arrangement over at Dunleith But
dare not trust you because you'll blow it all
over town"
The u. Y. H. swore he wouldn't. The myste.
r0us actions Of the other aroused his curiosity
to fever heat. After making him swear in the
most solemn manner that he would not ever lisp
word, he promised to introduce him to s.somc.
thug at Dunleith
Next day the Two crossed the river. As they
reached the other side Solomon observed with a
sagacious look, "Mum's the word to which the
other assented by an "All right, my eovey"-
They proceeded to the United States Hotel, but
found the front door locked.
Strange" said Solomon. Lets 60 in the
back way"
They entered the ''back way" and in the first
hav mt n
"Is your name ~" inquired the stranger If
the f. Y. NJ
"That's my name," said he, with his usual
swagger.
Good" said the stranger, as he laid a brawny
hand on his shoulder-"I want YOU"
Want me! What the HI do you want of
mes"
Nothing only have copias for gentleman
Of about your inches, issued by So and So Of
Galena"
solomon was justly indignant at this outrage
upon his friend, and he expressed himself ac-
cordingly, but the stranger cody requested him
70 dry up" and Furthermore requested the +
I. NJ. to pay 500 and costs or 60 to Jail to Ga
ena. The victim rcmonstrated--he prayed, he
plead. All useless-the stranger was memorable |
he must have the money or good and ample |
security, or he would give him taste of Galena |
all fare
The +. Y. NJ gave up $40 in diamond ring |
he added $50 more in n diamond breast pin, |
md made up balance Of 81 so by gold hunting |
xatch and chain, and thus stripped of all his
glory he was allowed to sneak away, accompa-
lied by his sympathizing and sorrowing friend,
Solomon. That same night he settled up his !
Iffairs, disposed of his fast horse, raised money
'nough in all to redeem his jewelry, with the |
balance left the Key City tour for his health |
md broken spirits-taking, as he did so, most |
orrowful farewell of the fearful Solomon.
All We know il that y. Y. N. remainetf yet /
bsent from loving and extensive circle of
friends and admirers, and furthermore, that as
he good steamer Gregoire bore him to the Dun
eth shore, Solomon wiped the tliickly falling |
ears from his eyes with one hand while he In.
,ubriously applied the thumb of the other hand
o his ''smeller," and with the four disits extend
d to their full length he gyrated them in
manner more impressive than graceful. He, too
eft town the next day, stopping long enough at
;alena to receive balance of 800 due him on !
ONE old account, and then with swelling heart
nd pocket book, he pursued his solitary route
Herald.