New-York tribune., 1902-02-02

the garden well watered, and to increase N.
size of Dif~s grandfather's water bill
In a few days. however this excitenen, h.
gan to pail upon them. and then Diff had a,
Inspiration
"Fenersr' said he. what do you say IL
have real fire and put it out?"
The boys eyes danced with excitement Onlx
Chunk, one Of the younger ones put in a feeb.
protest What do you think your grand
father'd say?"
"Oh. he wouldn't mind II we didn't do anx
damage" answered Diff.
For several afternoons the engine reposed 4,
ingloriOus ease. while the boys were busrv
gathering boards and such pieces OF old Iumb.,
as they could lay hands on. and carrying tb.,,
to place, not too far from the end Of the garss,
hose. which they agreed was the most con-
venient for their plan.
Here they erected good sized shanty. but
because lumber gave out one side was left omen
Around the three boarded sides they piled DR.,
leaves and such other things of an infiammabl.
nature the place afforded.
When asked by their elders what they Eer,
making. Diff. who had read his uncle's book On
the Navajo Indians. explained: oh. wei,
building a hogan" And the boys were left 4,
peace.
held meeting. at which Diff presided with hin
customary dignity. and they discussed the pla,
for carrying out his idea
After all minor details had been settled NOT
without a good deal Of discussion. and when
the hubbub had somewhat subsided Buck sud-
denly exclaimed, Il say, boys" and then, cor
recting himself. Mr.. President, move to max,
it more exciting. that We fasten Billy inside
the hogan and one of US rescues him"
There was slight pause while the boys took
in this new and startling idea Then three or
four boys seconded the motion.
To tell the truth, Diff didn't like the idea
very much but the others seemed to think 50
much of it that he didn't want TO show thu
white feather" even if Billy was his goat and
was only loaned to the club for a mascot
So he put the motion, which was carried with
tremendous applause, and the meeting broke up
with many expressions of satisfaction the
part of the boys.
on the following Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock
all was ready. Billy Butter bad been led out to
the hogan" tied there. and was pIacidly crop
ping the grass that carpeted the shanty To
HalIer had fallen the lot of setting fire to tn.
pile The boys stood excitedly holding the rope
that was attached to the hose carriage Ths
chief with his trumpet. stood waiting the sig
nal when he should give his men the word to
run for your lives 10 213."
Hark to the jangle Of the old bell they used
as fire alarm. and the cry OF Fire, Fire. AT
a signal the door of the Cowshed flew open Ths
boys, straining every muscle and pulling their
rickety fire apparatus after them. dashed across
the driveway and down the hill
The hogan" burning briskly at the back,
and Diff's goat was bIeatng in piteous stats
Of excitement. With wild cries from the bOy4
! the engine was pulled up TO the water tap.
The chiefs orders came fast, the hose was lift
ed off, Unwound and secured 10 the tap.
| In less time than il takes TO tell. a stream Of
water playing upon the burning shed, and
the steam rose in a dazzling column.
Then Chunk, to whose lot it had fallen to
rescue Billy. at his chiefs command dashed