Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-19

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caricatures. ribald verses. and other illustra-
lions of like nature, penciled by rude artists
whose term of incarceration had been be-
suiled In this manner. The lads cheeks
burned with honest bushes as he contem-
plated this offensive decoration. and he sud
denly experienced an acute nostalgia attack
that almost made him forswear his tramp
and resolve to return home. .-r.-- D..
Suddenly he was aware of a pair of black
eyes watching him from below, and pres
emily their owner Strengthened up. threw
Off his blanket and disclosed the features
of man who might have been anywhere
between the age of thirty and forty. a closer
estimate being impossible to make. owing to
the accumulation of dirt he carried.
"Whatcher in fer?" he demanded of Paul.
''Lftin'?" -..- O.
Paul was shrewd enough to guess this
meant stealing. so he shook his head mega
lively, adding, half humorously: Reckon
the marshal was afraid l might run away
with the town. though, so he put me in
here for fear of accidents"
The owner of the black eyes and dirty
face con descended to grin at this hippancy
and then observed, ''trampin' it, eh?"
Trying to-" answered Paul Il want to
get through to San Francisco
Frisco? Oh, yer do! Coin ter walk
there, l s'pose? Nice time ven have crossin'
the mountains. Me an Seldom Seems bound
Iar, out we QOn DO no Walk1n' !,
though, does we. Seldom" and the speaker
turned toward a man with a grizzed beard
whose frowzly head had just emerged from
a villainous blanket
Not none" growled the newly-awalxened
tramp. I'VE never walks nowheres we
don't" 30 ~ :,
But you can't afford to ride all the time,
though. can your queried Paul llgI- .e,
The grizzled tramp laughed derisively at
this exhibition of innocence.
u course we kin. An we alters takes a
Poolmin box car an has Their drorin room
section ter ourselves" Then, with mock
gravity. he inquired of his partner Jimmy
did yer engage er trough sleeper to Ogden
fer us las night?"
I'VE bet i did," answered his comrade.
whose full cognomen Paul discovered was
Jimmey- Hit 1.-The -Road-aWelt Got a pri-
waite parler reserved, an We pulls out ter
night, sure"
Good huff" returned Seldom Seen.
thatl get US ter Salt Lake mex Friday"
In his talks with Dick Tracy Paul had
learned how readily the expert tramps
spring" open the doors OF box-cars to steal
rides but he also knew that 1t was a dam
gerous practice as well as a states prison
ofense; yet he was strongly tempted to ask
these two WORTHLESS to let him accompany
them, II only for the sake of the experience
he might gain. He determined to make the
venture.
Say, Jimmy" he began. somewhat ner-
vously, do you suppose / could Join you
and Seldom Seen in this trip, or Will it in
terfere with your plans?"
Come, fer all keer," said Jimmy. "Wot
do you say Seldom ?"
Il SEE let Their kid in eff he amt afraid ter
reSk his precious carkiss" 80. -..u
It's CO. then" cried Paul. by way of a
clincher and I'm willing to take all
chances IL you are"
BY this time the rest of the inmates of
the cell had come out of their semi-coma-
tose state, and presently a TAILOR appeared
with some chunks Of coarse. dry bread and
big pannikin full Of steaming liquor which
Jimmy declared was "corfy." Paul scalded
his mouth with cup of the dark mixture
and snawed away at the dry bread a thick
snce or which was tossed to him by the sur
" omelai whose curses were literally be-
slowed with his more tangible offerings
Half an hour later the door opened again
and the city marshal entered to release
those against whom no charges were pend
ing: Paul was dismissed with caution,
while Seldom Seen and Jimmy II the Road
a-Welt were threatened with severe penal
ties II they did not make themselves scarce
Then the chief of police pointed to the door.
and Paul, followed by Seldom Seen and
Jimmy led the way downstairs and out
INTO Gods fresh air, which, to the lad. had
rever before seemed so pure and precious
Amt got any scads, / presume?" was
Jimmy's first question. when the trio had
put several blocks between them and their
late sleeping quarters. .....
Il suppose you mean money!" returned
Paul. Il had two dollars yesterday, but
Iell among thieves on my way to Jericho
l mean Cheyenne-and they lifted. as YOU
call it, all my loose change, together with
various other of my belongings. No, 1 am
sorry to say am fiat broke"
on, well, II amt no conscience" said
Jimmy, grandiloquently. Seldom Seen kin
step inter Their First Nash'nal Bank an
get draft cashed, can't yer, old MANI
onIorch nifty Their ain { nobody here as
Kin identerfy me, 'cept Their city marshal"
remarked Seldom, with a serious air AN I
hates ter ask any favors from these yer
petty offishals. Reckon Wen have ter worry
along ontel my mex remittance at Salt
Lake.
You see. We'll have ter take along some
grub explained Jimmy, but in course If
you're broke yer can't do nothin' Me and
Seldom ii put in Their day rustlin' an meb-
De you'd better try yer luck. too cause
Wei need three or four days rations, sure "
Tell you what I'll do" exclaimed Paul,
brilliant idea occurring to him, I'm go
OUT TO Camp Carlin. where 1 have some
army acquaintances. and l shouldn't wonder
II they'll let me have enough provender for
US all. What do you think Of the scheme D.
The two professionals both heartily ap-
proved 1t, and after designating a rendez-
vous ror mat evening. this curiously as
sorted trio separated. Paul starting out on
brisk walk for Camp Carln, which Law
three miles north of the CITY, Z
Lieut.. Hatfield had often spoken to Paul
OF classlnate named Boyd who was sta
toned at Carlin, and whom he had painted
as royal good fellow. 1t was on the ba re
chance of finding him at the post that Paul
based his hopes of success. Fortunately he
was not doomed to disappointment. and
Paul had only to introduce himself as a
friend of Hatf1eld's to be cordially welcomed
and entertained by the lieutenant who LATER
loaded him down with provisions from his
own mess when he learned of its contem-
plated use.
In the basket, which the lieutenant's or
derby had filed with cold chicken. fresh
bread and several pies, was also placed a
small flask of brandy, that Mr. Boyd sug-
gested would be useful In case any of the
party should fall i'll in the journey. Thus
literally weighted down Paul set out at
dusk for the city, heading direct for the
rendezvous, where he found his queer ac-
quaintances awaiting his arrival
AS soon as 1t was fairly dusk the three
started for the railroad yards, accompanied
by friend of Jimmy's, who had been i'm
pressed to cover up their tracks after
breaking into the car. Seldom Seen led the
way straight toward some freight cars
standing on side track that were await
ing transportation to the west and which
he had previously located. With a beating
heart Paul watched while the three experts
with incredible swiftness, unscrewed the
nuts that held fast the sliding door of the
box car. and then. by means of a fiat board
user as lever. pried the door open from