West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-02-21


Billy entered the room unnoticed IN
the general hurry. A negro walter
passed him. holding two loaded trays.
Perhaps he brushed against Billy; per
haps Billy didn't e need a proyoca-
ton. At any rate as the walter 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 a
commotlon. Men leaped to their feet,
with words that showed they were no
gentlemen. making frantic efforts to
wipe away the scaldlng liquids trio
king over them. The ladies shrleked
and were fearful Owe the ruin OF their
pretty gowns.
Mr.. ID. on the spot instantly quieted
his guests as best he could on the one
hand and berated the waiter for n
clumsy, clubfooted baboon on the 9TH
CIR. Explanation was difficult II not
impossible. Arms few, hard words
few. the male guests were not back
ward In adding their say. Then, ever
as had been before. the colored man
vas indicated.
Suddenly two women and a man
sprang on top of the table and yelled
for help. Mr.. ID. looked upon them
open mouthed. THE three on top OF the
table clutched n another and howled
In unison. Mr.. DIS eye fell on Billy,
crest up, warllke In demeanor, and
also on n well dressed man backing
rapidly under the table.
A fash OF understanding illumined
Mr.. ID. The deer evidently felt a lit
tie playful, but 1t would never do un-
der the circumstances. Come here,
sir!" he commanded. Billy only lived
to obey such a command, rs / have
shown. But this time Mr.. d. recog.
nized a difference and went about
like q crack yacht. He had intentions
OF reaching the door. Billy cut OF re-
treat. Mr.. ID. thought OF the well dress
ed man and dived 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-
sconced under the tables, with the ex-
ception of n handful who had pre-
ferred getting on top of them.
Outside three COW punchers who
CHANGED to be riding by were perfect
ly astonished by the noises that came
from that hotel. They dismounted and
investigated. When they saw the feet
projecting from beneath the cloths and
the groups in %statuesque poses above
they concluded not to interfere, al
though strongly urged by the victims.
"You are cowardsl" cried the man
with the two women. The punchers
Joyfully acquiesced and said, "Sick
'em, boyg' to the deer.
Meanwhile the express and the Unit
ed States mail were waiting. The
conductor, watch In hand. strobe up
and down the platform.
What do you suppose they're doing
over there?" he asked his brakeman.
The brakeman shrugged his shout
ders. ASK them punchers," he replied.
The conductor lifted his voice.
whats the matterT" he called.
"Oh, come and see! Come and sect"
said the punchers. It's too good to
tell!'
The conductor shut his watch with a
snap. Five minutes late" he said.
Pete, go and hustle them people over
here. l start In three minutes by the
watch"
Sure" said Pete and slouched
across. Pete was surprised at the
sight that met his gaze. but orders
were order He walked up and kick
ed Billy. at the same time shouting:
"All aboard for the westl Git a wiggle
on yer!'
The man owed his life to the fact
that the deer could get no foothold on
the slippery hardwood floor; otherwise
he would have been gored to death.
AS it was. Billy tried to push, and his
feet shot out. Man and deer came to
the floor together. the brakeman hold
Ing hard. The passengers boiled out OF
the hotel like n mountain torrent. The
punchers, thinking that the man was
In danger, sprang through the win
dows and tied the deer. Pete gasped
his thanks and hustled out TO catch his
train. No one was left but Billy, the
punchers. the walters and Mr.. d.
This YOU deer7" inquired the
punchers OF the latter.
at Is" said Mr.. ID. take him out
and hang him. Don't shoothlm. Hang
hlm!"
"All right" replied the punchers.
They took Billy out and turned him
loose In the deer pen.
Reckon the old nan II feel better
about II tomorrow" they said.
And 1t came to pass that the old man
did feel better, so Billy was spared.
Perhaps If you have travelled to the
west you have seen him. a noble rep
resentative Of his kind. Well, this is
bis private history. which his looks be
lilo