Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-12-07
A Scientific Experiment.
San Francisco Post. I


Yes, sir; it is one of the most singula
scientific facts" said one hard-looking mar
with big mustache, big glass diamond
and plug hat, to another gentleman of tht
same species as an unsophisticated-lo -lookin.
stranger entered the card room of Market
street saloon and took seat.
Il don't believe tit don't seem natural, ,
objected the other ingenious party fumblins
with his two-pound oroide chain.
III bet you twenty on it, and I'll put thu
money up in this gentleman's hands," said
the first speaker, motioning forward the
farmer.
Guess I'll have to go you," said the other
fishing out consumptive buckskin and pro
ducing rather dubious-looking god note.
What's the question, gentlemen" said
the granger timidly, as he brushed some hay
seed off his sleeve and ordered beer.
why, just this" explained the first Kear.
ny street chrome. II was telling my friend
here that if a man ties bandage tight
around his head he can drink all the beer he
can hold without feeling it-can't get drunk
in fact"
''Then s'posin' he takes the bandage OFF,
asked the farmer, much interested.
"Why, then, of course, it all flies to his
head, and he gets fuller'n tick in less than
s'teen minutes. Now, I'll tell you what
We'll do, stranger. Well pay for all the
beer you can stretch yourself over, and if
the experiment doesn't turn out Just as I
say, you hand the stakes over to my friend
here"
Am l to be stakeholder, too?" said the
rustic, as the coin was turned over. "All
set-tire away"
Here, waiter, twenty-five beers" shouted
one of the sports, while the hacker of scien-
tifc facts tied the granger's red bandana so
tight around his head the delegate from the
tomato counties couldn't get his eyes shut.
Thirty-fve glasses disappeared down the
agricultural beer trap, but still the importa-
tion from Petaluma smiled blandly at his
and conversed without the
slightest signs OF a hiccough, much to the
delight of the instigator of the test
Now" exclaimed that individual, much
excited, "he's had enough to make horse
drunk. Let's take off the bandage."
This was done, and, sure enough, a sur
prising change came over the subject. His
eyes grew heavy, his tongue thick, his head
began to wabble, and, presently, he slipped
down ON the floor hopeless case of ROLLER"
That's all right Ned" said the first con-
spirator, with a chuckle. Hes clean gone;
hurry up and go through him. Open his
stockmen generally carry money
BELTS"
Il believe Iee got everything now," said
he other pal, diving into the last pocket,
all except his six-shooter. He's a queer old
chicken to 60 heeled."
"Oh, hurry up-we don't want his gun"
I'm glad to hear it, gentlemen" said the
suddenly sitting up and cooking
he weapon referred to. Don't stir, boys
we got the drop on you, so just fork over
hat plunder."
Great Scott.' gasped the sports, as they
aid the strangers effects on the table, what
ort of a job is this2"
We'll, the fact is, boys, I'm detective,
nd have been spotting you for a couple of
ever since you struck the
own. Le'me see; win that $40, and |
uess I'll assess you fellows about a tenner
piece extra for eXpenses-ditf it out lively.
hats all right now, my men; where do
on hail from?'
Chicago" growled the disgusted conf
ence men. /
Il thought so. You'll be allowed just
hours to shake the tOwn-don't
orget Ia, Ta, Amt you going to set up
he beer before you go?"
well, you Aase gall muttered one of
he bankrupt firm, as they pulled their hats
Yer their eyes and filed out, asking us to
ut up more beer-how's that for nerve,
Iac?7
But Macs feelings were too deep for ut
erance.