The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1880-09-23
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A Texas Horse Trade.

stable. Among other horses in his
custody was fine bay horse belong
ing to Jones. This horse, in cavorting
about the stable yard, ran against a
wagon and broke his leg. OF course
Smith was responsible. All he had
to do was to send for a policeman,
have the animal shot, and pay Jones
about $50, the value Of the animal.
Smith notified the policeman, and
started out to. see Jones, and inform
him officially about the accident.
Now, Smith is considerable Of q wag.
Happening to meet Brown, he asked
if Brown did not want to buy horse.
Brown wanted cheap horse, and one
that was safe, so that when Smith pnt
the question to him he replied: May
be so; if you have the right kind of a
horse. Is he steady, quiet horsc?"
"Heis the quietest horse you ever
saw"
"Won't bite or kick, and is not like
ly to run away!'
''If he bites, kicks, or runs away
I'll give your money back"
"Humph," said Brown, "what are
you asking for that wonderful ami
mali"
''Pn let you have him for $21. Give
me 81 down, and your note for $40
more, and it is bargain. I have no
more use for the horse, but 1 want
money right off"
Brown thought to himself, "Smith
has been tampering with cotton fu-
lures, and is strapped" SO be planked
down the dollar and gave his note fol
the balance.
II Brown WAS pleased with the trade
Smith was still more 50. He called tC
several friends, and treated the GROVE
with the dollar, after which the process
sion reformed and marched down Il
the stable tosee Browns new purchase
When they got there the policeman
had already shot the poor brute anC
he looked ike all he really needed Wa
an inquest. Brown looked very mucl
that way himself. He turned pale an,
then got red behind the ears. Thel
he smiled, but it was not a particular.
healthy smile. Smith tried to helI
matters, and is soon as the crowd ha,
quit holding their sides, he said "Nol
Brown, don't want you to tell any
body that I swiudled you. call o.
these gentlemen to witness that "
: done the square thing. This is Jones
bay horse, the identical one 1 sold you
1 guaranteed he would not bite no
/ kick, and you can't provoke him to ru
/ away. Think he fills the bill. Ivan
e you to take him off or I'll charge yo
5 for keeping him"
I Boys" said Brown, "don't give m
7 away. l know I am not the only foC
e OF Galveston Island. Let's go an
/ hunt for a duplicate, and will St
e 'em up"
e They stroIed out and met Robin
e son.
e Look here, Robinson; don't yo
+ want right good horse at a bargain
e I've just bought Jones fine bay hors
i Ee cost $50 originally, and he is in ju
the same condition he was when l g
him"
"Ohw said Robinson, "times a
hard, and horse feed is awful high.
10 high stepping ho'se, like Jones b;
IS will eat his head off in no time"
sr ''Thats where you are fooling you
sr self. He cats less than any horse Y;
t, ever saw. BY thunder, no horse q
III eat less than he can"
e Amt he little frisky??"
Il Brown shook his head and replie
Sc You are doing that horse ijustiC
7e You can tell by looking at him that
is is not that kind Of an animal. I'll
e, you have him for just what l gave
Il. S21-$1 down, and your no.
Il secured by such men as Heidenh.im'
An for the balance. I've got to ha
ng money"
ad Robinson thought it was mean
,al take advantage OF Browns distre
ut bat then it was MOTHS lockout Il
ID, was out Of his head, why didn't
a have the court appoint him a guardi;
ii 30 heplanked down 81 and gave t
note, on the condition that the ho
for would go in wagon.
rs. ''You bet" remarked Brown, ''h
al go in a wagon. Come on, boys, i
no spend this dollar"
!, a After they had wiped off IL
nd mouths, the procession reformed, :
s.arted to inspect the animal. S
III enough. three niggers were lifting l
10 iuto Il wagon.
'rt- There" said Brown, u told you
,ch would go into a wagon. Don't sa,
nd qindled you. lie will eat less +
nee amy horse you ever owned. Yuu
save his value in horse feed in
cur weeks. Just try and see if he is
eas gentle. T;c>le him with a stra;s.'
ing The spectators applaude,!. EsJI