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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-04-23
Row 10 Cure the Grip.

Remain quietly at home and take
Chamberlain Cough Remedy as di-
rected and quick recovery is sure to
follow. That remedy counteracts any
tendency of the grip to result in pneu-
monia, which is really the only serious
danger. Among the tens of thousands
who have used for the grip not one
case has ever been reported that did
cot recover For sale by Farrar &
Harris.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-04-23
Dreadful Attack Of Whooplng Cough.

Mrs. Ellen Harrison, of 300 Park
Ave, Kansas City, Mo-, writes as fol-
lows: "Our two children had severe
attack of whooping cough; one of them
in the paroxysm of coughing would
often faint and bleed at the nose.
We tried everything we heard of with
out getting relief. We then called in
our family doctor, who prescribed
Foley's Honey and Tar. With the
very first dose they began to improve
and we feel that it has saved their
lives" Refuse substitutes.
KENDRICK' DRUG STORE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-04-23
Tight Times at the Coronation.

There are going to be tight times,
literally not tguratively speaking, In
Westminster Abbey during the coro-
nation exercises. Each peerless is to
be allowed only sixteen inches OF sit
ting space, which is two inches less
than at the coronation of Queen Vic
toria. Worrying over the possibility
of squeezing into tnat space is merci-
fully causing some of the portly ones
tn lose flesh.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-04-23
OBJECTED TO BEING BURIED.
A Supposed Corpse StartIes the
PaIIbearerS.

Four assistants 20 the undertaken
suddenly dropped @teofin they were
carrying out of tbetPaterson, N. J.,
jail door, when the SUPPOSED corpse
broke open the lid asa in vociferous
Italian said he was n5g dead. He was
Alexander Scazellet, Imprisoned for
some slight otfenses He had been
called in the morning, but did not re-
spond, and could not be aroused. The
Jail officials were informed and sent
for a physician who pronounced the
man dead.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-04-23

Used for Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Old RI
Sprains, Colds, Grip, Sore Throat. N
Bowel Troubles, it is Infant
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-04-23

Stops the Cough, and Works Of the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No cure, no
pay Price 25c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-04-23

My Dear DR.. Fenner, Fredonia, NY,
| have used DR.. Fenner's Golden Rsta
many years for the diseases and acr%l
for which it is advertised and have NV
fully equal to all you claim for it.
J. BOYD Ea
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-04-23

Dim. N. FENNER, Fredonia N. Y.
ave have sold many dozens of your St. yiuS
Specific and every case has been cured by it, thmn
a blessing here" ALLEN-CLARK DRTG Il
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-04-23
GLACIAL MANS BONES
Important Scientific Discovery
on a Kansas Farm.

The Long Locked For Proof That
North America Was Inhabited by
Man During the Great Ice Period
Will BE Furnished, 1t Is Believed,
by This Find.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-04-23
D R.FEN n ER'S
For Coughs, Colds, Grip, Or
"Cold" in ANY PART of hod,

COLMAN, Mich. Sent D :
For q whole year ! could do no w ~,
tnre 6hiy fd by 9GGitd Isg on to chair
cefved no relief. The use Of two ho. vi
DR.. Penneg's Kidney and BackacSs 4
gave me a perfect cure. JIM. McKw
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-04-23

MIDDLEBoRO, KY, Sent : N
My wife has suffered long with dvs,.s
tried all of the pepsin preparations w
finally prescribed DR.. Fenner's Dvsra
Cure and the use of it effected cnrs
other similar cases that have come nnasH
observation have been cured by TS
pepsia Cure. DR.. f. ]. LEBASaal
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-04-23

GENEVA, Crawford Co., Pa, june n n
Three years ago had a seyere az. Il
Erysipelas and blood poison, breakinS Y
my head and face. My physician ~, W
me for several months without resnl NJ n
took 3 bottles OF DR.. Fenners RiS,i
Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic and ~
a complete cure. FRANZ RIoSSS
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10
B0NEY BOY COMES TO LIFE.
Bradley's Iron Horse Consults Odds and
Beats Cracks at Harlem.

CHICAGO. Ill. June 9.-Two Derby
candidates were beaten at Harlem this
afternoon by c. W. Waters Octopus
colt, DIR. Stephens. The Doctor took up
top weight and beat Otis. the favorite.
and Lord Quex handily. This was no.
tne only surprise, however Old Boney
Boy. Bradley's erratic gelding. had one
of his good days and vanquished Auto
light and Hermencia. Boney Boy was
quoted at II to l in the betting. while
Autolight was . TO ) favorite
Seven races were on the card and
only one favorite. Alright, in the maid
en- two-year-old race, won. The weather
WAS cloudy and the track heavy. Sum
maries:
First race-Four and one-half fur
longs; maiden two-year- olds. Lady
Matchless IT. Dean. 3 TO l. won: Lemco
u. Miller 70 to !. second; Alice Carey
tCoburnJ. 4 to /, third. Time. O:57 10
Second race-Six furlongs. II You
Dare Prior. , to l. won Imp. Layia u.
Miller, even, second; Zilna (Otis) TO
!. third. Time. l:16 20
Third race-Handicap; steeplechase:
short course MacLaren &C. Wilson, I
TO ], won: Farrell (R. TAYLOR. 4 to /.
SECOND: Fallella u. IohnstonD, to l.
third. Time. 3:39 45.
Fourth race-One mile DR.. Stephens
(otis), u to /. won; Otis q. Walsh.
even. second; Lord Quex (Meade). 9 to
/. third. Time, 1:442-5
Fifth race-Nile and one hundred
yards. Boney Boy CWinkfeld). u to l,
won: Autolight (Coburn). to ), second;
Hermencia (Meadel, 3 to !, third. Time
/ % 30.
Sixth race-For -year-olds: five
furlongs. Alright a. Matthew'S. even,
won; Mirance CIV. Waldo, 10 TO l, sec
ond; Sigmund IT. DEAN. u to J. third
Time :03 %.
Seventh race-Selling; one mile Tom
my Foster Graham). ) TO /. won; Chick
adee CW. Hicks, to l. second; Lucky
Lockett (W. Waldo, u TO /, third.
Time, 1865.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10

meeting. Two favorites won. Weather
clear: track fast. Summarizes:
First race-Selling: ore mile. Nelse
Morris CMinder). : 10 |. won; Jake Land
(BattisteD, TO ,. second: Bentley
b. tWoodardl. 40 to /. third. Time,
l:44ai.
Second race-Selling; two-year- olds
five and one-half furlongs Model Mon
arch tRobertson), TO !, won; Prism
(Troxler,, ; TO l, second; Not Wisely 81.
Martini, even. third. Time, 1;10l2.
Third race-For three-year- old FLIES;
six furlongs. Our Jessie o. Martini, )
TO l, won: Founding tMinder). TO ..
second: Autumn Leaves q. HiCks). } to
2. third. Time, 1:15st
Fourth race-Selling: one mile and fifty
yards. Remp (R Williams. to l. won
BanquO II ii. Hicks. to l. second !:
Hand d. (Castro), S to /. third Time,
1:16l2.
Fifth race-Maiden two-year-old fl
lies; five furlongs. Special Tax IL. VIII
liams). 3 10 2. won: Goo Goo Downing.
20 to l. second: Bridal March q. Mar
TIM. u to l, third. Time. 1903.
Sixth race-Selling; one mile. Nugget
81. Hicksl. to /, won; Edgardo Dade),
s to l. second: ]. J. T. (RObertsonl, 2 to
l. third. Time, :i2A.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10

First race-Selling; hve-eighths OF
a mile; for two-year-olds Farmer jim
112; Flo Carline, 1OS; Senior, 1O7; Double
20. 1o5; Almaric, 1Oi; Miraculous. 1O2;
Gallant Smith. Springstead. IOl; Jack
Full, 81; Zulma. sc; Josette. I15.
Second race-Six and one-half fur
longs. Ice King. I12: Wellesley. Auto
mata. 10: Boney Boy. 1O9; Rosetree.
Theory. 107; Ethel Wheat, 1O5; Prowl
Henry Iitt. Blennenworth. Wyeth. 100;
The Mormon. Dandy West, 81; Irma s
Choice. 80.
Third race-Selling: one mile and 100
Yards. Bedeck. Lennep. 10; Danish.
Nincennes. Compass. lO7; About. 1O5
Linden Ella. 104; May Bendix. Lady
Meddlesome. Cherished. 10l.
Fourth race-One mile and a six
teenth. Aladdin. Bragg. 1O7; McChes-
ney. Huzzah. Lou Woods. 1O3.
Fifth race-Five-eighths OF mile: for
year-olds Early, los; Sidney Love-
JOG; High Chancellor. 1903; Mirance. 95
Sixth race-Selling; one mile and 100
Yards. Baird. 10; Guy H. 1G7; Alfred
c.. Tyrshena. 106 Edi.h J.. Manon
Lynch, 105; Rasselas. 1O4; Anchor. Gold
en- Scepter. 1903; John Drake, 80; Birdie.
81: Cherries. 90; Darlene. %.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10
Gravesend Entries.

l07; Squid. So; Pearl River. 81; Platter.
Bernard. lo2.
Fourth race-Steeplechase about two
miles. Perion 80; Maryiander, 145;
Decameron. Herculean. 149: Boisterous.
1879: Curfew Bell. l2S: Adjiddaumo. 135
Adeck. Fooihardy. 1872; Deluge. Musician,
Clasher. Gypsic. 800.
Fifth e-Thrcc-year-olds and up
ward: six furIougs. Star OF West, "a;
Dactyl, 1C3; Neither One, Hebron. Mara
trisa, 81: Houraine, 1C5; Early Eve. 81
Bonner. Khitai. Is; Smoke. 1C9; Wealth.
100 Brunswick. 1O2; Precenter. &c; Busy
Lazy, "a: Anerdote. l02; Sister Juliet.
iJ0: Mint Bed. 81.
Sixth race-Sellipg: one mile and a
furlong. Philippine. lO0; Brigadier 100:
Rocky. 90: Cougar. 100: Alsikc. 105:
Prince Richard l0S: Caithness. So.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10

First race Six furlongs: handicap:
two-year-olds. Prince of Arrogance. 1874 :;
0natas. Lady Albercraft, 1913; Benson
hurst. 122; White Chapel. li9; Whorler,
lis; Her Letter. lis; Blue Banner, ia;
Prediction, ll3; Teacup, ia; Briers. l05;
Tugai Bey, los; sun Gold 1903: Bobbinet.
100
Second race-Handicap: three-year-
Odds: mile and ones sixteenth. Cunard.
III: Gold Cure. llG: Smart Set. rs:
Flying Buttress. Ill; Mineral. 109; Pink
Rose. Trump, 100.
Third race-Selling: i've furlonss. Fort
Wayne. ~: HackensacI. 1G5: Tugia Bey.
"a; Sargent. 1O6: Fitz Brillar. 100; Blue
Banner. "a; Oil in Can. los: Wild Thyme.
50: Neyermore Blue and Orange, %;
Soothsayer, 50; Tom Lawson. %; Afri-
cander. III; Hursthourne, 100; Yardarm.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10
ONE WINNING FAV0RlTE.
Colonial Girl the Only First Choice to
Land at Fair Grounds.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June Colonial
Girl was the only winning favorite at
the Fair Grounds this afternoon, the
other races going to second choices,
with the exception of the first and fifth.
The first event was won by Lady Vashti.
at 10 to l. with the favOrite, Pettijohn.
third and the fifth race went TO Grantor
at TO l. Donegan rode the first two
winners. The fourth race. the feature
OF the days sport. was won by the
Wadsworth colt Kcnova. Weather clear;
track fast.
Summaries:
First race-Four and one-half fur
longs Lady Vashti (Doneganl. 10 TO /.
won; Pourquois Pas CBelD. to /. see
ond; Pettijohn q. RausCh), even third.
Time, 0:J5.
Second race-Four and one-half fur
longs. Feronia Donegan), } to l. won;
Maizavena Dominicky. to /. second:
Emma Meyer 81. Walsh. to /. third.
Time. 0.J6la.
Third race-Six furlongs. Colonial
Girl tGoodycar), ! TO ,, won; Red Hook
O.. Rausch). to l. second; Father
Wentker (SingletCn). IL TO l. third.
Time. 1'1324.
Fourth race-One mile and one fur
long. Kenova (Helgerson). 3 to l. won:
Odnor (Newcom). 10 to l. second; Peace
full (Morse), ) to 2, third. Time. 1:5iA
Fifth race-Scven furlongs. Grantor
(Beauchamp), 6 TO l. won; Jake Weber
CO'NeilD. 4 to /. second; Guide Rock
head, 90 TO /, third. Time 1:27a.
Sixth race-One and three-sixteen;h
miles. Josie F. CEarD. to ,. won;
Terra Incognito (MorseD. 3 to .. second;
Varney (Donegan), % to !. third. Time.
. NJ
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10

ford. Decoration. Akela. Buttons. Ipse
DiXit. Royalist. Agia also ran.
Sixth race-Selling; one mile and n
sixteenth. Kingraine. 107 (Shea), > to
/. won; Bounteous, 107 tBrennanl, - 20
/ l. second; shandonield. 105 Smith. 10
to l. third. Time, 1:49.
Aleck. Dachshund, Marothen, Furlough
II. Fatalist, Viteilius. Gibson Light,
Astor. and Rough Rider also ran.
Seventh race-Selling: about six fur
longs. Oclawaho, SO (Shea). 40 to l..
won; Delagoa. 100 (Shaw), 3 to 2. sec
Time. 1:1O.
Grail. C. W. Meyer. Ghost. Gambling.
Alard Scheck. Shark Carroll d. Golden
Cottage, Sweet Glover. and Malseer also
ran.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10
OUR JESSIE A WINNER.
Beats Fleet Lazzarone FLY, Founding,
and Autumn Leaves at Latonia.

CINCINNATI Ohio. June 9.-The third
race. for three -year-old nilies, at six
furlcngs. was the feature of today's pro
gram at Latonia. The Lazzarnne filly,
Founding, was the fGvoritc. but she had
TO be content with second place, as Our
Jessie, by Aintree-Claret, beat her at
the finish comfortably: with Autumn
Leaves third. Old Remp won again this
afternoon, capturing n fourth race
from Baaquo and Hand D. This makes
his tAird consecutive victory at this
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10

Subdue and Beryllre. the two cracl,
year-olds, belonging to Jacob Ru-
bino. that are entered in the Futurity.
have been burning up the track at Lex
ingtOn. The two were given a fast fur
long the other day, and SuSdue beat the
other a neck in OIL Ia. rate of % 10
seconds to the quarter. or within n sec
ond Of the worlds record. Subdue Is a
daughter OF Star Ruby. a half brother to
the famous English FLY Sceptre Her
owner has refused an offer Of $4,000 for
the llly. She gives every promise OF
becoming q crack
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10

Big Gun viii likely become one Of the
best timer OppeIs iii TIE business. he
piuws I'M ugu ,..r IiInIsy fences Scutcei:
IaIsInb 20 Ineni, ana IeaNes big gaps IA
me JuIaps IA mas wake, JGt ne uovs no.
Iall. n, MAS plent! u s.,red on the nat,
ana Wueu nt SUIS lIttIC DeIter a.
quaint.u ,;Itl s.IG J.4.. 10 pal Oh "a
.dHe lie VIII prove Ia mar hut 10 crach.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10
CEMETERY RANGERS JAILED.

Fate or a THO Given Out IN the POllce
C0utl yesterday.
The Grave Yard itange.s rad not been
REPRESENTED in the Police Court Tor sew
eral weeks until yesterday. when they
had delegation OF three On naId.
Inc policemen who made the arrests
exDlainer IL Judge Scott that the ran
gers are men VINO NorK just vu,u.51
to get money 10 buy whisky and fneI
sleep off their DRINKS among the grave.
in burying grourcs. His honor obserTed
mat they were cot afraid of ghosts.
In default OF a fine Of SO imposed on
each the accused were sent TO the farm
to serve thirty days.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10
Harlem Selections.

First race-Josette. Flo Carlinc. Far
mer lin.
Second racc-Wycth, Rosctree. Ice
King.
Third race-Cherished. vincenues.
ComDass.
Fourth race-McChesney. Aladdin. Lou
Woods.
Fifth race-Sidney c. Love. Early.
High Chancellor.
Sixth raco-GoIdcn Scepter. Guy II.
Tyrshepa
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10

II is now settled that Abe Frank will
not start in the American Derby. His
owner, G. c. Bennett, made the state
ment the other day. All of the money
that has been bet on the horse in the
future books is therefore burned up.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10
has been played By his owner to win the
Suburban Handicap.

The Coney Island Jockey Club pro-
gram is out. Inc total amount oI auded
money given in stakes, handIcaps, anu
overnight events nsures close to
ssU, UuU.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10

Wealth and Emshee will both win be-
fore long. The two horses have been
showing well in their work and Emshee.
who ran second to Caller on Friday. was
well thought of last year. while Wealth
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10
GOSSIP OF THE TURF.

Jockey Arthur Booker died at the
seney Hospital New York city. Sunday.
aged nineteen years. His body will be
sent to his parents home in Missouri
for interment. Booker was thrown on
Memorial Day at Gravesend. He was rid
ing the two ear-old colt Red Knight.
when the youngster stumbled and the boy
was thrown. While PROSTATE another
colt fell over him and Bookers skull
was fractured. He never rega!ned con-
seriousness from the moment he was in
jured TO the time OF his death--nearly
eight days.
| The death o. Jockey Booker takes
from the turf probably the most prom
Using rider OF the day. Booker could
ride at less than 100 pounds. and was
always in demand. He was quiet, sol e,
and we'll behaved. and there was never
! ? breath OF suspicion against him.
Booker had much OF mis- early experience
on the Bennlng racetrack. Three years
ago he was considered about the worst
jockey riding At the track, but after he
was taken in hand by Frank Frisbie, the
boy improved wonderfully. and this sea-
soE he had been numbered among the
very best of the lightweight boys.
The Hon. William D. Michigan says
he thinks there will be a winter meeting
at Hot Springs, Ark, this season. There
has been talk Of a winter meeting at
Hot Springs for several years past. and
it IS likely to assume tangible form this
year. a meeting in the Arkansas town
ought to prove successful.
For an eleven year old horse, Vincitor.
who started in the handicap on Saturday
at Gravegend, ran remarkably good
race and seems yet to have race or
two in him. few years agl Vincitor
ran q mile in 80 and n fraction. and
repeated the performance few days
later.
J. y. Higgins thrce-year- colt |
juvenalis. who was not trained as a |
-year-old, but has shown great work |
this year, will likely be shipped East |
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10
DR.. SAVIOR PLAYED FOR A
KILLING, LANDS THE MONEY
Selections for Today at Gravesend

First race na'as, Lady Albercraft Whorer.
Second racc-Fymg ButtrcSs Smart Set Mineral
Third racc-Sergeant. Afrcander Platter
Fourth race Adjdidaumo. Mmylander Dccameron.
Fifth race-Smoke. Brunswick. Wealth
Sixth race Brigadier Caithrcss. Rocky
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10

J. y. Higgins throe-year- colt
.Juvenalis. who was not trained as 4
-year-old, but has shown great worl;
this year, Will likely be shipped East
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-10
NJ. Watson's Discourse.

I'VE are here tonight to rejoice over
the success of these young gentlemen;
to fel;citate the faculty uUon the for
tuGate elimination OF it's Iabors. and
to renew Cur allegiance to the law.
And we do well 20 set aside a day in
which 10 remember that mysterious
power which follows us about in all
the wanderings of our Hves-the law.
ordained by the people to govern the
people. to safeguard our liberties. to
uphold he state. and to perpetuate
the glorious Republic. Let triumph the
I..sf
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-08-15
why She Didn't Write.

There is no reason why every per-
son who has the knack of clever and
easy expression should rush into
print" and the remarkably bright wife
of Friedrich Won Schlegel. the German
writer and philosopher, evidently real
lied this fact.
She was constantly being urged by
her friends and admirers to write, but
a smile was her usual reply. She thor
Oughly appreciated her husbands gen.
ius and success, but one day when
asked why she wasted" so much time
knitting instead of finding some occu-
patton more suited for her brilliant tai
ent, she replied placidly:
"b have never heard that there are
too many stockings in the world, but
have often heard it said that there are
too many books. So it seems to me it
is more praiseworthy for re &c knit
stocking than to write book"
And in this opinion her well cared for
husband fully conceded
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-08-15

A congressional candidate in explain
ing political proposition to an audi
ence told a story of neighbor of his
who was better equipped mentally
than his friends believed.
''This fellow" said the speaker, twas
regarded as half witted, and a guard
ian was appointed for him and his
property. Some time after he sold a
horse to neighbor, and the neighbor
discovered that the animal he secured
was balky, vicious and utterly worth
less.
"The neighbor saw the half witted
fellow and demanded that the bargain
be revoked and his money refunded,
but the other laughed at him. L will
have your guardian after you,' he
threatened, and will tell him how you
have swindled me-
But the half witted one was not
worried. My guardian will not care
he asserted. He was appointed to ses
that others did not swindle me and not
to see that did not swindle Others
That closed the argument"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-08-15
NO. SO

ing with much ornate language the
purse to Curlew, when an incident in
the form of anticlmax took the floor
from the speaker and wound up the
sport with Il hearty burst of good ma
tured acclamation.
l had the history of this incident aft
erward. 1t seems that the boys of the
town-the juveniles, | mean-had or
ganized and schemed to place an I'M
registered and unexpected entry in the
contest, and their scheme was eminent
ly successful and amusing. The camp
supported a little half breed rat of
about twelve years, marvel in his
love for and command over horses. He
must have been born and reared upon
their backs, so easily did he become
them. 1t was this urchin, Pedro by
name, who was elected to represent
the younger faction in the riding. There
was one difficulty that would have baf-
fled most boys-no bad horse was forth
coming. But Pedro was so extremely
Indifferent as to the nature or build of
his mount that even this was an easy
adjustment At the extreme upper
end of the town was a butchers COW
corral, and in it was confined bunch
Of cattle new from the range. One of
these, a great red and white fouf-year-
old steer, was selected, and Pedro ca
gerly started on his ride to fame
Dillon was getting we'll warmed to
his much prepared and patriotic ora
ton when Pedro and the frantic steer
appeared, rushing down the pitch from
the town above. There was an unre-
strained howl from the assemblage, in
which even Dillon Joined, and the
dirty, daredevil brat shot out an an
swering grin from the careening back
of his aStonished steer. 1t was q thing
to make that old gulch quiver with
laughter. Some one had dressed the
boy especially for the game. He had
on pair of heavy fringed, full sized
"chaps," at least eight inches too long
for him and only kept from entirely
covering his feet by the shanks of a
pair of huge Mexican spurs, all bells
and bangles. His impish face was sur
mounted by five inch sombrero; a
heavy quirt was in one hand, and in the
other was coil Of rawhide lariat, which
was looped only over the steers horns.
And how that animal was twisting
himself, head down and tail up! But
the boy clung like a barnacle, by what
means I have no conjecture. 1t is well
known that a steer has no withers,
that he can buck through the cinches
of any saddle, and a cowboy without
his saddle is not formidable. Yet there
was that lean young heather, ham,
pered by the awkward trappings they
had put on him, perched on his arch
ing, ungirdled steed with all the pert
composure of a tomtit on pump ham
die, which is old Joe's simile.
"Cum aft av that, ye young limb"
shouted Dillon as the steer rushed
madly by us. The boy waited, how
ever, till the crowd was passed, and
then, skillfully twitching his rope from
the steers horns, slid harmlessly to the
ground. He could scarcely walk for the
grotesque accouterments, but when he
did reach us the boys greeted him riot
Ously.
"Give the money to the kid" said
Curlew laconically. "Thats a trick 1
can't do" And amid clamors of COM
mendation and assent the half breed
urchin was given the purse.