Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1902-05-11
CHAPTER II.

CHAPTER II.
Arrived at the capital city late at
night after a long. dusty journey across
the desert. Willie stabbed his horse and
after seeing that the animal was fed
and rubbed down, sought hotel and
was soon in deep sleep. undisturbed
even by dreams of his Sal.
! The following morning he was early
astir. and meeting several acquaint-
ances, forgot his resolution to slun the
sparkling cup. and drank with them
confusion to the Spaniards and to the
success of American arms. The more
he drank the greater became Willie's
enthusiasm and patriotism, until in
dispute with an individual over the
superiority of one American over three
Spaniards. in which Willie maintained
his side of the controversy by promptly
! flooring his adversary. This led to a
general fracas, and was only ended
when the combatants found themselves
in the city Jail.
With the cooling of Willie's brain
patriotism gave way to remOrse, but he
was more than ever determined to en-
list, for if Sal should hear of the last
escapade he felt certain that there
would no longer remain even the slight
est glilnmer of hope for Il reconciIia-
ton.
Willie paid his fine, and listened to
the advice of the eloquent police Judge
without needing. for he was mentally
wondering what Sal would say He
lShuddered as he pictured her as he saw
her on the occasion when she sent for
him to upbraid him for exiting Morris
The judge observed the shudder and
imagining that he was making an i'm
preston. became even more lOquacious
and was pointing out moral, when his
oratory was interrupted by Willie, who
considered that he had been lectured
sufficiently.
Look yere, jedge. yu jest round up
on that palaver. l hev paid my dam
age fer knockin' sneakin' coyote down
fer sayin thet d dern Greaser was bet
ter n merican, n 1 say right now tibet
jestice is binder then a bunch Ell fuie
steers on a stampede
silence" roared the outraged Judge.
This contempt for the majesty of the
law passes belief. Officer. place this
individual in solitary confinement for
one day, and bring him before me to-
morrow morning to answer for con-
tempt of court
The now thoroughly aroused cowboy
said more that was not very compli-
mentary. but realizing that in this case
discretion was the Wisest course to pur-
sue, he refrained from injuring his
cause more than it was. and followed
the officer to the Jail where he was
locked in the dark cell and left to medi-
tate.
Later in the day the judge, feeling
in better humor, sent for Willie. and
asked him if he had anything to say
why he should not be fined for con-
tempt Our hero was now in more
amenable mood and replied that he was
willing to pay a fine if he could do it
at once, as ne intended enIisting for
service. and mad already wasted time
Hearing of such a laudable intention
the Judge remarked that he had TO wish
: to keep in confinement one who was SC
anxious to serve his country, and after
giving Willie kindly advice declared
that he was free to DEPART
! The cowboy lost no time in huntina
up the recruiting officer and found
ahead of him q long line of young pa
rriots who were waiting to De ques-
toned as to their fitness TO bear arms
in the countrys cause. Some departed
> with sad, detected looks. for they ha1
been rejected while others. who were
> more fortunate, went away with bright
: happy faces. to get ready to march t.
+ the front They did not yet know VIVA;
: war was.
Our patriotic cowboy fell in line ant
It soon fell his turn to enter the pres
l ence of the recruiting officer. The OIL.
/ Ger, stern Visaged representative o
= the cavalry branch of the regular ser.
L vice, locked Willie over from feet t
1 head with Il keen. searching glance
: and smiled his approval of his scrutin,
p to his assistant
l Willie opened the subject:
/ Are YOU tn Teller thet's loukiu' rcI
5 sojers?"
e The officer, who had long served OF
[ the frontier. was familiar with the type
y of man standing before him with cas-!
[ nCnchalance, and entire Indifference Il
, the authority represented by the Shout
e der straps he wore.
j Yes" he replied. Il am the office
i who is enlistiug men for the service.
y There WAS 4 slight emphasis Oh th'
word officer. which Was passed IN
i noticed by the applicant.
j Wal 60 said Willie. ''sesin' as you j
+ tn man. ! want you tc tex my brands
] an list rne, ter ! hev h4nkerln' t.
h 'sist n r1aI,rg tn Gra3aer5 unde.ztar
4 thet tn Hericans is bossin' this rauge.