The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-04
WE ARE BAD MEN"
Six Untamed Cowboys Who Would
Rather Fight Than Eat.

From the San Francisco Examiner.
A train-load of cattle and six cowboys ar
rived at Berkeley early yesterday morn
ing.
The sight of town was a big surprise to
the bull-punchers, as it is the first time
time they have been off the range in twelve
years.
When informed that there was a much
bigger town across the bay they were de-
lighted.
Their employer stood them in line, re-
moved their revolvers. and then gave them
their liberty for the day.
After a short discussion they agreed to
cross the bay and capture San Francisco
The went to Oakland first and took the
narrowg uage line.
Six white sombreros, gorgeously decor
ated with mountain lions claws, Indian Gu
riosities, the long hair of the vaqueros, and
their odd makeup in general, attracted
much attention.
Several dispensaries were visited on the
way to the train, and the boys were ba-
ginning to realize the freedom of range life
again.
When the steamer Newark was boarded
the white hats" swayed like ship-masts,
and another round of drinks at the bar
on the boat only increased the enthusiasm.
Many of the passengers accustomed to
ride in the cabin rode below and watched
the Arizonians.
"Pm a tough man, said Big-Nosed Bob to
his companions, striking an attitude that
would stopa buzz saw.
THE HoWLING HYENA.
"Im the bowling hyena of the plains
and can lick any thing that lives" shout
ed Rattlesnake Jim, turning a half-hand-
spring.
"Teroo, teroo, teroo, it's me that's shout
ing, said Texas Jack. I've killed four men
and have never been licked. Pm villain,
yer can bet yer head, and he gave hitch
and kick feet high.
The passengers began to gather around
the forward part of the boat, some going
into the cabin a little pale.
SD sooner fight than eat" screamed
Rawhide Bill, hitting with all his might at
an imaginary foe.
'Give me room; give me room or I'll
kill some one," cried Ace High Mike, jump
ing and hitting the heels of his boots three
times before alghting Il want blood
blood"
There was a general rush of passengers
to the cabin, and with the exception of a
few deckhands who were secreted behind
dry goods boxes the cowboys had the lower
deck to themselves
had gone round to the bar and found It
closed.
AFTER A BARKEEP.
"By the bowling wolves that kill our
calves-may the varments never cease their
ugly work till they have eat the heart of
this whisky dealer!" he exclaimed in a voice
that sounded like fog whistle, and leaping
over seat he began running about the boat
in wild manner.
Big Nose Bob applauded.
Rattlesnake Jim shouted and felt for his
revolver
''Show me the man who did it and I'll
make him into mutton for the crows,n sang
Ace-high Mike, dancing about like crazy
man.
LET me kill him; give him to me-" des-
perately pleaded Rawhide Bill, rolling about
on the floor.
above, and wondered if nothing could be
done.
Dick Harvey, the mate, who has shown
brave spirit many times in the presence Of
danger. now came to the relief of the fear
passengers.
He got the big hose, and, attaching it to
the hydrant, let go at the enranged COW
boys
The stream was big one, and had great
force to 1t, and in moment the vaqueros
were sober men.
When the stream was taken Off them they
quietly sat down and remained seated until
the boat reached this side.
mighty big cartridges that gun carried
observed Texas Jack TO his dripping com
panions, when they had landed.
A YOUNG MAN gave a graphic description OF
q narrow escape that he had recently from an