Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-04

Billy entered the room unnoticed In
the general hurry. A negro waiter
passed him, holding two loaded trays.
Perhaps he brushed against Billy; per.
haps Billy didn't even need provoca.
ton. At any rate as the waiter started
down the room Billy smote him from
behind, and dinner was served!
When the two tray loads Of hot cof.
fee, potatoes, soup. chicken and the
rest of the bill Of fare landed all over
the nearest table of guests there was q
commotion. Men leaped to their feet,
with words that showed they were no
gentlem en, making frantic efforts to
wipe away the scalding liquids trlc-
king over them. The ladies shrleked
and were fearful over the ruin Of their
pretty gowns.
Mr.. D. on the spot instantly quieted
his guests as best be could on the one
hand and berated the waiter for q
clumsy, clubfoOted baboon on the 9th.
er. Explanation was difficult II not
impossible. Arms fsw, hard words
flew, the male guests were not back.
ward In adding their say. Then, even
a. had been before, the colored man
was vindicated.
Suddenly two women and man
sprans OIL top Of the table and yelled
for help. Mr.. D. looked upon them
open mouthed The three on top Of the
table clutched one another and howled
In unison. Mr. DIS eye fell on Billy.
crest up, warlike In demeanor, and
also on well dressed man backing
rapidly under the table.
A fash Of understanding illumined
Mr.. ID. The deer evidently felt a III.
tie playful. hut II would never do un.
der the circumstances. Come here,
sir. he commanded. Billy only lived
10 obey such 4 command, rs | have
shown. But this time Mr.. ID. recog'
ni.cd difference and went about
like Il crack yacht. He had intentions
NJ reaching the door. Billy cut of re-
treat. Mr.. -. thought Of the well dress.
cd man and d!vcd under the table.
Those who had stood uncertain, seeing
this line OF action taken by one who
knew the customs OF the country,
promptly initiated him. The passen'
gers OF the eastern express were en-.
.conced under the tables. with the eH.
ception of handful who had pre-
ferred getting on top Of them.
Outside three cow punchsrs who
ehanced to be riding by were perfect
~ astOnished by the noises that came
from that hotel They dismountsd and
Investigated. When they saw the feet
projecting from beneath the cloths and
the groups in statuesque poses above
they Concluded not to interfere, a.
though strongly urged by the victims.
You are cowardsw cried the man
with the two women. The punchsrs
joyfully acquiesced and said, "sick
'em, boyw to the deer.
Meanwhile the express and the Unit
ed States mail were waiting. The
conductor watch in hand, strobe up
aud down the platform.
What do you suppose they're dong
over therei' he asked his brakeman.
The brakeman shrugged his shoul'
ders. "Ask them punchers," he replied.
The conductor lifted his voice.
"Whets the matter" he called.
"Oh, come and see! Come and see"
said the punchers. IT'S too good to
tell.
The conductor shut his watch with Q
snap. give minutes late" he said. :,
"Pete, 20 and hustle them people over /,
here. start In three minutes by the
watch"
Sure" said Pete and slouchedl
across. Pete was surprised at the
sight that met his gaze. but orders
were orders. He walked up and kiek-
ed Billy, ut the same time shouting:
"All aboard for the west! Git wigglsI
on yer."
The man owed bis life to the fact
that the deer could get no foothold on
the slippery hardwood floor; othsrwiss
he would have been gorsd to death.
AS 1t was, Billy tried to push, and his
feet shot out. Man aud deer came to-
the door together, the brakeman hold
Ing hard. The passengers boiled out OF
the hotel like a mountain torrent. Tho
punchers, thinking that the man was
In danger. sprang through the WIN
dows aud tied the deer. Pete gaspsd
his thanks and hustled out to catch bis
train. No one was left but Billy, the
punchers, the walters and Mr.. D.
"This your desrT inquired the
punchers OF the latter.
ut ls," said Mr.. d. Take him out
and hang him. Don't shoot him. Hang
him.
"All right" replied the punchers.
They took Billy out and turned him
loose in the deer pen.
Reckon the old man II feel better
about It tomorrow" they said.
And it came to pass that the old man
did feel better, so Billy was spared.
Perhaps II you have travelled to the
west you hare seen him. noble rep
reseutativc OF his kind. Well, this Is
his private history. which his looks be-
lie.