Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-11

he set out ngain, eager for renown. this
time taking the prccaution to carry the
sword IN his hand as he descended the
steps.
Il never looked so well in my life. ;" said
ne to himself. ''Pm deuced handsome
Military men are generally sun burnt and
gross looking; but | fatter myself that
cant be said Of me. I'll be the king Of cur
set!"
just as he was turning corner, to get
to the promenade graund, he encoupt tered
an old woman, who Segged OF him for the
love of God 20 give her something to keep
her from starving.
Sure. me husban' an six o. me bows is
sarvin' their country, and han'some
young officer the LIKES o. you could niver
refuse to give an ovid woman like me a
dollar"
The compliment was worth the money to
Jasper, and he drew from his purse bill,
which proved to be v
Il have no other with me, my goad wo-
man, 50 yon'n have to be content with some
small change"
Sure an I'll get ye the charge-may
the Nargin bless me !" 81 saving she
grasped the bill, and took it from the hest.
tating Jasper.
Mt 50 fast! Give me the money :" said
he.
eau sure haven't l more want Of it
nor your" And she hurried down the
street.
Jasper rushed after her, t, take the biz
by force from the Cinderella lie soon
grasped Der by the shoulder and storped
her, and endeayored to take the bin from
her hand. The woman gripped the dainty
fingers IN her horry grasp. and applied
such vice like pressure that the man who
could dream of facing guns belchug forth
the breath Of hell, qu!yered with pain as
he screamed out
Let go my hand ~
'Will ye let me aliue, thinf"
Il want my money. Give me my money.
You theft" said Jasper, growing very red,
as people began to stand still and stare.
wondering what could be the matter.
An is it thafc We call me? I'll thafe
yer shouted the oil witch, at the top Of
her voice, at the same time giving Jaspyra
vigorous slap on the cheek With her oper
hand, which caused the valiant young man
to stagger.
Take the money, and be damned to
you :" said jasper, as all the folks, young
and cid, began to fl OK to the scene Of the
wrangle.
BE damned yerself, ye soger puppy, for
sthrivin' To rob an honest woman Of her
kurac'ther. I'm an honest mans wife, We
desavin' william. an sure me Ou!d man is
jgh,in' Jtf Davis where the likes - you
ought TO be. an not be tyyin' to ruin an
b nest woman :"
The woman looked around for sympathy
from the gathering crowd while jasper was
dumb with Amusement at the bold merdae-
ity Of the beggar.
Now, ne crowd. however heartless, fails
to take womau's part when apparently
prosecuted by fop so the appeal fur their
sympathy was Immediately responded to
"Sne robbed me of five dolllrs," said
Jasrer.
Guess you'd ynur moneys WORTH cried
hov.
"Whallop ;,im, Biady. Hes only big
tug," calculated cnotber
''P,ice police !" screamed Jasper. in Il
very thin, shrill voice, his presence Of mind
frsaking him.
= butcher had stepped his cast. AMI nov
stood u? high above the crowd, Ell ,ying
the fun.
Charge. Chester charged" cried
sch0eIboy Draw your sword and cut
grave :"
This advice Jasper attempted T. follow,
aud proceeded to draw his sword amid the
h4Otings and excavations Of the crowd
Il could lies u regiment o. ye!' cried
the enraged woman, selzing Jusper's sword
arm.
60 it, Bia3y :" shouted the butcher.
from his cart There's no police noar.-
III watch 'em. LsG, him! Don't you be
afraid ~
The Amazon now seized jasper ~ the
thraGt and after rrief struggle had him
lying on his face against the curb Stone
She Their sprang on his back tire the sword
the pet and pride Of the fallen hero, from
its bolt, and belab,red the prostra'e foe
wiki 1t wherever she thought it wouli hurt
most
Police! policei Murderp' screamed
Jasper
"Ruo, Biddy! the police is coming!'
cried the butcher.
The cinder.wench threw her dirty arms
in the air. crowei ike rooster. spat at Der
hum bIed foe. who was cndeav0ring to ge;
, upon bis feet again, and darted through a
passage made 10y the crowd for her and was
soon out % sight.
A little boy was making of with the
sword. but ran into the arms Of a police
man, who WAS fastening to the seat Of
war.
whats the fuss? Where did you get
that sword?"
The urchin was slow in answering, but
jasper came to his relief
That's my sword | have been calling
on YOU for the last half haur An infer
nal old bag has been trying to murder
mel"
You're drunk, sir !"
you lie !"
Come on ~
Jasper was once more in the hands Of the
Philistines. However, he found the police
to be. as they generally are, reasonable
when they arc assured of the responsibility
of the party they are dealing with; so JAS
per found himself sOon in carriage, dry>
ing homeward.
The carriage stopped at tho parental
mansion. Jasper got out quickly, paid
Jehu, and prayed fergently that he might
be able to pass 10 his room without being
noticed.
By means CT his latch key he made
quick entrance; but the sound of toe car
rage driving away brought his cousin t.
the reception room. and through the open
door leading into the hall she perceived
slim young officer walking along the pas
sage and, addressing the retiring Jasper,
she said
"Sir !"
There was no answer.
She ran up a few steps, and again ex>
claimed
"Sr ~
Jasper stopped this time, but remained
silent.
You have mistaken this house for your
residence. | presume This is Mr.. Jud>
kius', SIR"
"All right" answered Jasper. passing
along.
"Why, Jasper is it you ?"
80. dor't bother me, Kate have BUSH