Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-02-10
TFrom "The West.'1
THE QUARTzOP0LIs sUNDAY-sCH00L
by ARTHUR BROWN.

This enthusiastic ejaculation escaped
the lips of small, ragged urchiu, seated
on the horse. trough before the Oriental
HOTEL the feature Of Quartzopolis, as the
buggy of the Rev. G.. Wandcrer, travelling
missionary of the Suuday-school Organi-
zation Association, drove up. There was
really no occasion for enthusiasm on the
part of the small boy, for the equipage Of
Parson Waudcrcr was anything but bril-.
liant, consisting merely Of rattletrap
buggy, drawn by a staid old horse of Cal.
whistle aspect. But as it was the busi-
ness Of the ragged urchin to look after the
animals Of new arrivals at the Oriental, it
was therefore by him considered point Of
honor to manifest enthusiasm, whether
there existed any adequate cause or not.
Hence tho hooror
The reverend gentleman jumped from
his buggy, and benevolently inspected the
ragged urchin, who, with show of enor
nous diligence was discovering and cor
recting faults in the arrangement of tho
harness of poor old Dobbin.
"My boy" said the parsou, "can you
inform me of the name of the proprietor
of this house,"
Hey" answered Tattcrs.
"Can you tell me the name Of the man
who keeps this hotcl?"
You bet ya,' said Tatters, eudcavoring
to lead Dobbn towards the stable.
"What is it then ?" asked Mr.. Wan
lcrcr, rather sharply.
"What's WHAT" inquired Tattcrs,
clucking busily to Dobbin as an cncour-
aGcment.
"Who is the proprietor said the
Parson, growing red.
"D'yc mean the boss?' inquired the
urchin TRANQUILITY.
Tat, tut. yes. you young rascal"
"Oh, Jim Brown. G'lang!" aud off
went Tatters, tuggng manfully at the bit
of the hcsitating, doubtful Dobbin, and
roaring
Way down South in Dixie
The Rev. Mr.. Wandcrer gazed for mo-
ment at the rcceding yonth, and shaking
his head in mournful manner, mounted
the broad redwood steps leading to the
rrctentious entrance of the Oriental Hotel,
Qaartzopolis, Col. j. Brown, proprietor
The parson hcsitatcd for moment; but.
at length, decided on highly finished
door, bearing on ground glass the legend
PUSH" A large room, one side of
which was ornamcnted by bar, in all the
brilliancy of polish and decantcrs chairs
were ranged around the walls; large
stove gave forth a genial warmth, which
was appreciated by crowd Of the boys"
who sat, lounged, or stood around it; a
table or two was occupied by parties en-.
gagged in pastme which occasioncd frc-
qucnt calls of "Sce that, and 50 you five
better" "Call )" Ante there you" etc.
All this met the eyes of the parson. His
entry made no sensation: few careless
glances, muttercd remark or two, was all
the notice taken of the w.comer. The
reverend gentleman removed his gloves as
he walked forward, and took a position at
the stove. The warmth was grateful, and
the parson rubbed his hands and toasted
his coat-tails. For few minutes he
glanced around, and observed his compan-
ions. The bar-room was favorite resort,
evidently: the place was we'll filed.
Groups of men stood around the players,
leaning over their heads to observe the
game some sprawled in chairs, whiting
sticks, picking their teeth or annoying
their ncighbors reading the Quartzopolis
Thunderclap by trifing rcmarks-all
seemed comfortable. A loud laugh, a
good deal of slapping on backs, aud sun
dry facctious remarks at one of the tables
attracted the parsons attention.
Treat the crowd, Bob! Two pair o
bullets is good for that every time!'
The Barkcep smiled: fat, rosy little
man, with small twinkling gray eyes. Good
living declared itself in his rounded,
punehy little body, and good natured,
dumping face. His scant, hay .colored
hair was brushed in the artistic manner
familiar to bald gentlemen, who so manage
the comb and brush that narrow fringe
will appear to the eyes of the uninitiatcd
as luxuriant head of hair. The sleeves
Of his spotless shirt were pulled up, and
scientifically secured by elastic bands, that
the shining cuffs might not be soiled. A
diamond elistcned on his bosom, as he
leaned smilingly forward, and asked, in the
suavest manner, Gents, what ill you
have % Smash" Stonefencc," family
! made themselves heard above the general