The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

unused, "fer hear Their music. / reckon Their
marshal will be er swingin' corners with i'm
fore it's over with. Bl'eve I'll go up an see
Their fun"
He turned, quickenod his pace and
made his way to the business part
OF the town. A tall, bony-faced man
tourished pistol, shooting at random, and no
one dared to arrest him. A large posse of
citizens had collected and were held at bay by
the daring offender.
"Come right along, gentlemen!" the desper-
ado shouted. Don't be backward! This is q
free excursion! Through tickets to hell on
charge for sleepers Hot lead and fragrant
powder served for refreshments No change
OF cars! Quickest route Come right along
All aboard for helll"
No one seemed inclined to accept the invit o
ton.
where's the marshal ?" asked one.
go for the marshall" shouted another.
Bring the marshal, quicki'
Have the Teller arrested"
"Iock him up!"
"Shoot the fooli"
Somebody go for the marshall"
Several did go for the MARSHAL but
he could not be found. Hearing
the disturbance, and knowing the reputation
of the man with whom he would have to deal,
he had skunk away into some secluded corner
out of danger.
''Here is the best pistol that ever emptied q
cartridge" said man, "but I wouldn't take
1t and attempt to arrest that man for all the
wealth in this town.
"Give it ter me them" said Greasy Bill. He
took it and forged his way through the crowd.
"Eh Ole Greasy Bills goin' ter try him"
sneered one.
"Wake, snakes Greasy Bill's er COMM"
shouted another.
"You had better come back, Bill" said a
member of the council.
- Greasy Bill advanced.
'Stop right there, young man." warned the
desperate offender, as he leyeled his pistol on
blow your light outl''
"Blowl" said Greasy Bill, looking him
steadily in the eye, and still advancing. "You
dare not shoot MANI
The crowd was breathless. The eyes Of the
two men pierced each other like daggers.
Neither showed fear. The offender lowered
his pistol and held out his hand.
Put 1t there, young man." said he. "I
never saw the man that feared; but this
hand shall never be stained with the blood Of
as brave man as you. I'm your prisoner; do
with me what you please"
Late in the evening of the next day, Mayor
Hudson overlook Greasy Bill as they were
both going to supper.
no "G00d o evening Bill" said he 81 have
some important and, I think, joyful news to
communicate First. however, let me con-
graduate you on the successful manner in
which you arrested the lawlessness on the
StfSetS idSt nlRnt. Inc town Is loud III your
praise for doing so gallant an act'
II didn't do nothin' more'n oughter DONE"
said he.
well, the council had meeting this even-
ing" said the mayor, land accepted the resig-
nation of the marshal that was, and unani-
mously elected you to fill the vacancy with
the salary increased to one thousand dollars
What do you say to that?"
"Say can't fill it."
GOOD heavens mani What's the reason"
o'Cause l amt fitten."
"Ain't fitten? Don't you suppose the coun-
ell knows your capabilities? Why, you're the
very man for the place. There's not man in
the state that would suit so well.'
But can't write nor fgger."
ooh, well you must have q secretary for
that. Como in and we'll talk it over"
They had reached the mayors
house. Mamie was playing the piano.
Yes, said he, musingly, "you must have
Il secretary. But that can be easily arranged,
| think. l know person who would be only
too glad to do your writing and fguering for
you. and, " as they stood in the parlor door, "I
don't think you would have to go further than
the piano to find her"
Look er here" said Greasy Bill, Eyer don't
mean it?"
"Bill, you are the first young fellow that I
ever saw stand and jower with the cook when
there was pic in the cupboard
A few seconds later Greasy Bill had found
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