The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

1ator or prize-ngnter perore an audi
Nence. but he firmly believes he is do
ing his whole duty.
While he regains his breath and pre-
pares for second round the Western
tornado gives vent to his feeling In
| his explosive way:
V'Ginger, reckon I've bit off more n
l can chaw this time. Looks like
| something of trap hereabouts. But
you'll find me game to the backbone
I come of game family. and we
don't give up the ship. Rather like
the cut of your jib, stranger, and your
style in taking the part of the little
bantam tells me you're a Yankee.
every inch of you. Sorry to spoil your
looks, but you understand what you
invited when you rip-sawed me-"
"Come on; I'm tired of this" is the
only answer he can get from Joe.
1t is a plain invitation and the other
accepts it in the spirit it is given. He
again advances to the attack, his face
showing determination to end the
battle then and there.
Once more the air seems to be full
of flashing arms as the two engage
in hot series of blows and counters,
side-shoots and parties. Neither ap-
spears to be getting the better of it,
and yet one experienced in the craft
of boxing can readily see n. difference
nl tuelr wurK. Inc aSsaiiant is put
ting in his best work, endeavoring to
win; while Mynheer Joe does not
seem to be exerting himself to the
utmost. When the time comes for
/ him to do something. something will
give way in Denmark.
Joe is waiting for chance. 1t is his
desire to get in Knockout blow.
This, to be quite successful and end
the affair, must be delivered in GER
tain quarter, and it is with this idea
in view that he dallies.
Fiercer grow the efforts Of the other
to get in behind his guard. Those
who look on see that the fighting is
almost wholly done by one man, and
if inexperienced, they believe he has
the matter all in his own hands. They
will learn something presently.
Watching the painting cyclone make
a last desperate rush upon Joe, they
see an arm suddenly shoot out straight
from the shoulder, and hear a resound
ing whack as the knuckles come in
contact with the others head.
That ends it.
The blow has been adreitly given,
and Joe stands there alone on the
flags. His antagonist has reeled back
into the arms of a friend. There is
- .uv.c ugnC Ierr IN MIN; that is
positive.
Loud examinations arise; they
mark the appreciation of the audience.
The affair has ended just as nearly
every one has wished-if we except
the defeated principal himself. Myn-
heer Joe has no desire to remain there
the centre of attraction. He is modest
by nature and seeks no notoriety.
AS he turns to move away he feels
his hand clasped and squeezed. Turn
ing he finds the little man whose cham
pion he became. The weazened-up
face of the bantam CLOVIS with pleas
ure.
"a thousand thanks, my good fell
low! You gave him all he deserved
the beast! Just what l would have
done for him, if you had let me get
at him! oh, you needn't smile; size
doesn't cut figure in it. All de-
ponds on scientific skill, sir-on skillw
mo doubt. Glad to have done you
a service. See you some time later"
says Joe, conscious that the crowd is
pressing them again and feeling very
unpleasant.
But, my dear sir, you must allow
me to publicly thank you for your serv-
ices. Here is my card,"-Joe ran it
in his pocket without even glance
at it-"and / beg that you will not
j., be offended If offer you this"
Before Mynheer Joe realizes what
he is about, the other has filed his
hand with gold pieces. So indignant
is the explorer at the act that he does
not even note the fact of their being
English sovcreigns, but with an ex-
plosive ejaculation hurls the precious
metal out upon the square.
This causes a wild stampede Of the
crowd; excitement reigns supreme;
donkey drivers tusslc with dragomans.
fakirs roll over Arab shieks-all filed
with the mad greed of gold. Never
before in the history Of Cairo has the
precious metal been sown broadcast
like tbs. - ~'-r
i Inc little man, whose idea seems to
be that money can pay for any serv-
ice. looks surprised at first. but shows
no signs Of anger. He is something
OF philosopher Oh small scale and
accustomed to meeting strange people.
Every WE'LL" he chatters. with a
wave Of the arm; " we will consider
the obligation settled by my thanks.
then. If I can do you n favor at any
time. call upon me. my good fellow"
With this, he marches of. His ar
rogance is really amusing. Mynheer
Joe would be tempted to Use the toe