Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-02-26

the barracks, much less to be drinking
here
'sThe doctor didn't give me any such
orders, muttered Welsh, still hanging
back, 'tand he's my commanding officer
today"
For all answer Mr.. Hearn sprang
quickly forward, grasped the coat collar
of the soldier in muscular hand, and,
without violence but with quick deter
mination, marched him forth into the
sunshine
sBy Cd, lieutenant, you'll pay for
thisr' screamed Welsh Il don't allow
any man to lay hands on me" And then
the instant he was released he turned
and shook his clinched fist at his young
superior. Before another word could be
said the corporal of the guard with
couple of men, answering the signal of
the officer of the day, came bounding to
the spot.
'sTake that man to the guard house."
said Capt. Brodie, boiling over with in
dignation. s'I'll attend to this case, Mr..
Hearn. / witnessed the whole thing"
And, swearing and struggling in the
grasp of the guard, Welsh was led away
Brodie saw him safely landed in the
guard room, then turned back to the
store. The two civilians, who had ST.
lently witnessed this scene, were ex-
changing significant glances from time
to time and some low whispered words.
ssHis names Brodie," Schonberg was
heard to say. you've got Hearn."
But when the officer of the day re-
appeared at the doorway they turned
their backs and were apparently alb
sorbed in the discussion Of the cocktails
which the barkeeper somewhat grudg-
ingly set before them Brodie took
good look at the pair, but, as they care
fully refrained from showing their faces,
he remained but moment at the door
way, and then, with a dissatisfied shake
of the head, turned and walked over to-
ward the garrison.
The trumpet was loudly pealing order
ly call few minutes later as the men
came marching up from stables, their
sabers clanking and their spurred heels
ringing along the road The instant the
ranks were broken in front of the bar
racks a rush was made by dozens of their
number for the cool refreshment of the
traders beer, and the bar was speedily
crowded with their stalwart, dust COW
cred forms and ringing with their jovial
voices. Some Of them looked askance at
the strangers, but Schonberg assumed an
air of joyous good fellowship.
''Just in time, boys" he called aloud
''Come right up and have it with me.
Here, Billy, ask all these gentlemen to
take glass of beer. always swore by
the cavalry, anyhow; didn't l, Billy?
That's right, boys; fill 'em all up; and
when you get into town come around
and see my place." And with that he
began distributing printed business cards
among them.
Some of the men accepted the cards
and the proffered hospitality; others
seemed to hang back. One or two non
commissioned officers drew away to one
side by themselves and signaled to the
barkeeper that they wished to be served
privately and not included in the Israel
ties treat.
Meantime Capt. Brodie had gone in
search Of the commanding officer The
roll of the drum and the peal Of the
trumpet sounding mess call speedily
emptied the bar of the blue bloused
throng. But Mr.. Schonberg and his
companion had been drinking Just
enough to be aggressively hospitable.
The next thing that Kirby knew the
former was lurching around the build
ing with his friend in tow, and to his
CONSERVATION made as straight as his
legs would permit for the door of the
officers club room. Three or four of
the young gentlemen were still there,
slipping ''shandygaff' and glancing
through the papers. These looked up in
evident surprise at the flushed features
and fiashy attire Of the stranger who SO
confidently and jovially entered, his
companion following closely in his wake
'sG'mornin', gen'lem'n," " exclaimed MIR.
Schonberg, holding forth a pudgy hand
and beaming effusively upon Lieut.. Lee.
'tWelcome to Fort Ryan, genlem'n.
Permit me to 'ntr'duce m'self, Mr.. Levi
Schonberg, n thiz's my partic-ic-rr
frien' Mr.. Abrams-Mr. Abrams, Of Chi
cago, gen'lem'n Miss'r Abrams, thiz's
/
yr name, sir"
'My name is Lee" said that young
man shortly, and withdrawing the hand
Of which Mr.. Schonberg had possessed
himself.
sLee- Lieut.. Lee, of the Eleventh cav
airy, Mr.. Abrams. Gen'len.'n, 1 knew
all your frien's Of the -th that was here.
We were intimate, all of us, and-ex-
cuse me, didn't catch y-your name,
SIR" turning now on Lieut.. Martin.
'sGen'lemn, we're just going to open
quart bottle-my Expense. Here, Billy,
you son Of a gun. bring in the cham
pagne glasses-the best you've got.
Pommery Sec-Pommery Secs my wine,
gen'lem'n, but if you prefer any other
s-say SO. W-w-what will you have, Mr.
Mr.
Il don't drink at all, thank you" said
Mr.. Wallace briefly. "Come, Martin,
going up to luncheony' he said, turning
shortly from the pair of invaders.
"Don't go yet, gen'lem'n. Just one
CLASH champagne fellowship, you
know. Hope I don't 'fend?"
mot q particle, sir; not a particle"
said Martin. ''Only you will have to
excuse us. We can't drink and shoot
too, you know. We've got to be on
the rife range in half an hour. Com
ing, Lee?7 Mr. Lee had risen and was
about to move, when Mr.. Schonberg
threw his arm over the young gentle
mans shoulders, striving to detain him.
sKindly remove your arm, Mr. -
Mr.. - whatever your name may be-,
said Lee, his brows knitting and his
mouth setting angrily. Il object to
drinking champagne in the morning,
and to being embraced by strangers at
any time"
But at this moment Mr.. Stone, the
post trader, came hurrying in. He looked
aghast when he caught sight Of what
was going on. Springing forward, he
seized the Israelite roughly by the arm.
ssCome out of this, Schonberg." he or
dAred. s.You know perfectly well you've
got no right whatever to come on this
reservation, much less in this room. "
'.Pray do not disturb the gentlemen.
Mr.. Stone,' said Martin. I'VE will
gladly vacate in their favor
ssDon't you attempt to put me out of
here, Stone" shouted the Jew. 81
know you. know what I'm about.