The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-29
Mighty soeiable.

Twain's new book, entitled "Rough-
Ing 1t, now In process of publication.
1t is an amusing illustration of "a back
settlers view of New York lite:
In Nevada there used to be current
the story Of an adventure of two of her
nabobs, which may or may not have
'caured. a giyeit forwlmtit IL Wortf.
Colonel Jim had seen somewhat of
the world, and knew more or less of
us way but Colonel Jack was from
the back settlements of the States, had
led a life Of ardlous toll, and had new
er seen city. These two, blessed
with sudden wealth, projected visit
to New York-Colonel Jack to see the
sights. and Colonel Jim to guard his
unsophistication from misfortune.
They reached San Francisco IN the
night, aud sailed iii the morning. Ar
irving in New York, Colonel Jack
said:
s1fve heard tell Of carriages MI my
life, and now | mean TO have ride in
one; Idon't care what il costs. Come
along"
iTiley stepped out on the sidewalk,
'afd Colonel Jim calletla stylish bar
ouche. But Colonel Jack said:
"No, sir. None Of your cheap-John
tllrnouts for me. I'm here to have
good time, and money ain't any OBJ
feet. mean to have the noblest rig
that's going. Now here comes the
very trick. Stop chat yaller one with
the pictures ON it--tlon't you fret-l'll
stand all the expenses myself"
So Colonel Jim, stopped an empty
omnibus, and they got in. Said Col
Dnel Jack:
saint it gay, though? Oh, no, I
reckon alotl Cushion, and windows.
Ind pictures till you can't rest. What
would the boys say if they could see
us cutting II swell like this in New
York? BY George, wish they could
see u.s."
Then he put his head ont Of the win
dow and shouted to the driver:
Say, Johnny, this suits me!-suits
yours truly. Won lief want this She
hang All ;lay I'm on II. old man !!
Lat em ont. Make 'en 20, Wen
make it all right with yon, sonny"
The driver passed his hand through
the strap hole and tapDed for his fare
1T was before the rongs came in
common use. Colonel Jack took the
hand. and shook It cordially. He said:
.You twio me. old psrd! All right
between gents. Smell of that and See
how YOU ike it!.'
w And ne mt twenty dollar gold
niece into the drivers hands. After a
moment the driver said he could not
make Change, NJ yN57s
Bother the change Ride 1t out.
Put It IL your pocket"
The,onnibus stopped and a young
lady rot III. Colonel lack stared for
a moment, then nudged Colonel Jim
with his elbow.
"Don't say . word, y he whispered.
"Tet her ride if she wants to. Ora
cious, there's room enough.
The young lady got ont her porte.
molniaie and handed her fare to Col.
onel Jack.
.What's this for?" said he.
gs- ss1iveyit 10 the driver. please. y
"rake back your money, madame.
We can't allow 1t. You're welcome
to ride here a. long as YOU please. b,,t
THIS shebane's chartered, We shan't LEI
vol, nav a cent"
The girl shrunk into a corner. be-
wihlrrtsl. An old lady with n haske,
climbed in, and profferetl her fare.
s.Exalse me, 3 said Colonel Jack
"You are perfectly welcome here
madame, but We can't allow Won /,
nav. Set right down there. mum
and don't you be the least uneasv
Make yourself Nc free as If Won vas /,
vo,,r o;yn turnout -
Within two minutes three gentle.
mon, Two far women and a enIn,le q
children entered.
.4,ome right along friends - said
colonel % JACK: don't % mind ~. Thi; M
h a free blow opt," Then he whis
nered to Colonel jim. "New YorI
Amt no sociable place 7 don't reckor
Il ajnti0o mama fSTitsi Ty
lie resisted every effort to pass fare.
to the driver, aud made everybol,
cordially welcome. The situation
dawned on the people, and they pock
eted their money, and delivered them
selves up 70 covert enjoyment of TN
episode. Half dozen more pcssen
gers slltered. .
cois,sS 9 's wv. 1"WsIls y .;Sht MT T. ,u,G snG
nviov, n'ate yourself at home 4 hlow.cnl
";"st % worth anvthing a. n hlow-o,,t
SI,lsss \ hndv M GRsa,,anvssTf TheT
n = wh;srer 70 w Colonel lin. sRnl
AIM these New Workers friendly
ar And amt thev cool ahomt II to- Ice.
hercs @ Amt anywhere. / reckon
theSy y, ts1l,le a hearae. If IL was gono
the;r I wnv." !"