The Lamar register., 1899-05-10

call the committee togetner an ASK i.s
views. whether we better hang this
yere Navajo Joe yet or not?
"Mr. President" responded Dave
Tut. "if I'm in order, / moves we take
this Navajo Joe an proceeds 10
stretch his neck 1 ain't basin II on
nothin' partic'lar. but lettin' her side
under the general head OF bein' aoap'-
ed to public good
DO hear any remarksf" asked En-
right. "If not. takes Mr.. TUFTS very
excellent motion as the census Oh lhis
meetin'. and it's hang she is. -,
Not intendin' OF no interruptioh,
remarks Texas Thompson. Il wanus 70
say this: I'm quiet man myse
naeherai aims to keep Wolfvhe
quiet place likewise. For which a.. l
shoreiy favors a-hangin' of Joe. Linz
Tutt. l don't make no pint on lne
Chinaman: we spares him 700
But this Joe Is alters a-riuih
a-yeilin' an a-shoutin' up TINS cainp
TIL I'm plumb tired out. SO i sAy'
let's hang him, an suggests as
gibie nook tharfor the windmill back
of the dance hail.
See yere. Mr.. President. interrup,'
Navajo Joe, in tone of one hi-u
what for deal is this. rises 10 asA'
anyhow"
You can gamble this Is sauaie
DEAL replied Enright conhdenuS
You're entitled to your say when the
committee Is done. Just ngure ou'
what cares you needs. an we deais 10
you In a uIuute''
Gents" says Doc Peets. who mas
sat silently, listening. I'm with you
on this hangin'. These eastern sharps
Is here in our midst. III impress en-
that Wolfvilie means business, an IS
good. safe, quiet place. They'll car
ry reports east as will do us credit
an thar you be. As to the proprie,J
OF stringin' Joe, little need be said IL
the Chinaman amt enough. II as
saultin' OF an innocent tenderfoot
amt enough, you can bet he's done
plenty beside as merits a lariat- lie
wouldn't deny 1t himself II you asks
him"
why" urges Navajo Joe. disgusted-
ly. these proceedin's makes me sick
shore objects to this hangin'. and all
for a measly Chinaman. too. THIS
yere woifville outnt is gettin' nigh
ty sight too stylish for me. It's grow
In that perdad- d-binged-tic'ler 1t can't
take Its reg-lar drinks. am
stop right thar" says Enright, with
dignity. rapping shoe box with his
six-shooter. D0n't you cuss the chair
none cause the chair won't have It
It's parliamentary law II any one
cusses the chair he's out OF order.
same as it's law that all chips on the
door goes to the house When a mans
out OF order once that settles It. He
can't talk no more that meetin'. See
In we're aimin' to hang you we won't
claim nothin' on you this time. bu; oe
careful how yog come thackin' round
as'in. an don't fret us. You sabe?
Don't go an fret us none"
Il won't fret you" retorts Navajo
Joe Il don't have to fret you. What
! says is this: s'pose sees so men
stretched by committees between here
and The Dalles. an l never knows a
man who's roped yet on account OF
no Chinaman. An / offers side bet
OF hundred even 1t amt law to hang
Peopie On account OF cOwnin no Chin-
aman. But you all seems sot on this.
an so tells you what I'll do. I'm
plain man an tha-'s no filigree work
on me. an II It's all congeniai to the
gents here assembled I'll gamble my
life. hang or no hang. on the first ace
turned from the box. Cherokee deal.
Does it go?"
A proposition original and new finds
In sts very novelty an argument for
Wolfyille favor. 1t befalls therefore
that the unusual offer of Navajo Joe
to stake his life on turn at faro is
approyingly criticised.
Navajo Joe." says Enright, I've
don't have to take this chance, an it's
a-makin' OF bad precedent as may
tangle us yereafter. but wolfville goes
you this time. Cherokee turns the
cards for the ace"
Turn square. Cherokee remarks
Navajo Joe. with an air OF interest.
Roll your game. / play 1t open.'
Il dunno" observed Dan Boggs,
meditatively. caressing his chin, "but
I'm thinkin' I'd coppered."
The turn proceeds In silence. and
as may readily happen In that inter