Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-08
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BlCKSkiN.S LITTLE JOKE.
Cowboys Have Their Fun. nnd He
Hns Iis Aftcrwnrd.

The boys of the Carlisle ranch II
southern Utah will never forget theil
! introduction to Buckskin. or rather
9Os. Ike strolled up to Il cabin of the
| Bar y ranch with gunny-Sack on
! his shoulder and Oe-begOne express
ion on his face. and sought admission
He told hard-luck story about sick
horse that died down in the hills yOn-
der" and he wanted to stay a few days
until he found out where he was at.
Hospitality is one Of the most pro-
nounccd features of cowboy and cattle
men in that part of the world. and as
no wanderers plea for shelter WAS ever
in vain therefore the invitation to come
in was hearty and unqualified.
The man was about as long and
loose -jointed a specimen of humanity
as is generally given to mortal eyes to
Lchnld. Six feet and inches tall and
weighing about 100 pounds he appeared,
as he stood leaning against the door
way. to lie much taller and sinner than
he really was. His hair was of color
less. mildewed hue. rather long. and his
sleepy blue eyes and general listleSs APP
pearance indicated that he was not q
character of much force. His long,
thin neck and large ears gave one the
impression that he had been carried
around by the ears when a child and
stood up in the corner out of the way
to grow. His actions as he moved to
the centre of the room and cast Il gun
ny sack he was carrying over his
shoulder. on the floor, were slow and
uncertain. and he wore an apologetic
air as though he felt there was some
excuse necessary TO offer for being
alive. He was dressed in 4 faded and
worn suit of overall goods and a soft
gray hat, not of the style usually worn
by cowboys. The only article of appar-
el which was in keeping with his To-
cation and the company he was in were
his high-heeled boots. which were the
regulation article Of the range.
Gosh. I'm glad to get somewhere.
was his exclamation as he let his pack
slide to the floor and looked around
with a bewildered air.
"Whcred you come from and where
are We going?'" asked the boss of the
ranch. Billy Madden.
II come from Bluff City and I was
goin' to the mines down on the river,
but my horse took sick and died down
all the way up here with the saddle
and blanket on my back" replied the
stranger. as he slowly looked around
the crowd Of cowboys gathered in the
cabin waiting for supper. An I'm all
fired hungry" he added. with an ap-
pealing air. looking toward the cook
who stood. kettle in hand. listening to
his story.
We'll. fall in: chltek's ready" said
the cook. It's pretty big contract to
fill you up. but you're welcome to all
you can hold"
Where are you FROM" inquired the
foreman. after he had watched for q
time for evidence of the truth of the
strangers assertion that he was hun
CRY.
From Missouri vouchsafed the
busy guest. between bites. IAN my
names Ike-Ike Jarvis"
Been out here long," continued
Madden.
"'ROut as long as they make 'cm.
guess" replied the lengthy Ike. as he
glanced down at his toes.
Il guess that's fact" replied Mad
den with grin; but how does it come
you're so shOrt?"
"Oh. that a long story" said Ike. as
he bolted biscuit whole and reached
for another chunk of beef.
Say. you'd make Il pretty good tie
rope if you're tough enough" remarked
one chap down at the other end of the
table.
Yes. I've held Il good many mules
down in Missouri" assented Ike. in no.
wise perturbed by the intended ridicule.
After supper was over. the gang gath
cred around the new conner to quiz him.
What are you going to do now. since
your horse is dead? You can't travel
on them legs" said Jud Smith. IL cross
eyed cow puncher.
Guess I'll have tn look around for 4
job"
Can you ride
Ride" OF course I can ride. Ever
see Il frllcr that couldn't ride"
Yes. know: but what ! mean can
YOU ride wild horses. break en-? We
want il good buster here. us our string s
getting thin.
well. | don't know about these
prsky animals here. but used To break
mules and colts back in Missouri.
How did you do it them asked
Madden.
"Why. I'd wait till worked Il colt all
day plnughing and then jump on his
back and ride him tn the barn. Some
: times they'd kick up and run away. but
rnu bet I'd ride EN-
"Wcll. that iin't the way "" do it out
here. but I'll give you 4 trial if you
think you can ride" said Madden with
4 quiet grin 1T his heal buster. Il
man of considerable rcputc as Il stayer
| I'm your huckicb"rry. When can
begin" shouted Ike. ail excited over
his gnod fortune "and how much d'
you pay"
| Il pay $50 Il month and board. and
YOU can begin in the morning" said
Madden.
"Will the job be stcady-hOw long
will it last persisted the lengthy Mis-
sourian. with twinkle in his eye
which indicated he WAS not 50 green ol
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