The Prescott daily news., 1907-09-24
The Unique Adven- 5
 ture of MT. Bish 5
By HOWARD LOUIS COWARD
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 Stand quietly, speak softly, pro duce."
 These were the words addressed to MT. Pinckney Bish, as he stepped into one of the darkest shadows of the ele- vated railway
 Mir Bish raised his eyes to level with the voice and perceived, in front of him, man and gun-the muzxle of the gun pointed toward his right lung and the man in 8 commanding position behind the gun.
 T rise to question of personal privilege, began MT. Bish, fresh from the deliberations of the Hot Air club.
 The gentleman is out of order" suavely remarked the man behind the gun. Shell out!"
 But, Mir Speaker" persisted Mfr Bish, feeling very natural disinclina- tion to part company with the two $20 gold pieces in his purse and his nine-dollar gold watch.
 The proposition is not debatable," ;" interrupted the man holding the gun which he pressed closely against Mir Bish's lowered waistcoat-"and warn you that filibustering to delay action will not be permitted. Prompt compliance with my request will save you peace of mind and, possibly, per forated anatomy. Dig up"
 Although a born temporizer, Mir Bish. feeling impelled to heed the mild admonition, began digging and, with reasonable alacrity, passed over to the person back of the shooter" pig skin puree containing the aforemen- toned gold pieces.
 T thank you, sir" chirped the col lector. Now the ticker please"
 The watch followed the coins. The recipient glanced at it with the eye of an expert, and remarked: Not much of chronometer, but good for a few drinks. Again l thank you. and now declare the meeting adjourned"
 Speaking of drinks. my friend" :" at all. you remarked that the ticker was good for few drinks. 1 must say to you, as man to man, as one gentleman to another, that l cling tenaciously to my equity in the afore- said drinks
 Now, l have a suggestion to make. We met-unexpectedly to me-on "a matter of business You have con ducted your business in the most gentlemanly manner. That 1t has been profitable to you and unproftable to me is neither here nor there Deals, in which one man is winner and the other loser, are common You have gilded trade with the charm of con- summate art; and I say to you frank ly, the incident is closed with perfect good feeling, OF my part.
 "The suggestion I want to make is this: That we adjourn to some gen. teel thirst parlor, of your selection, and that you there set of to me, in proper form, with the accompaniment of good fellowship, my equity in the liquid delight represented by the watch"
 The hold-up man chuckled Upon my soul" said he, you're thorough bred if ever met up with one I ac. cept your proposition with pleasure. One moment please!" He carefully placed the gun in his right hip pocket. folded up his small black mask and tucked it away in an inside pocket and led the way to Clark street.
 They passed blind man, to whom Mir. Bish was in the habit of giving a quarter every Saturday night. and a shadow passed over his face as he felt in his pocket.
 Permit me" said the hold.up man and reaching in front of Mir. Bish dropped two quarters in the blind mans cup.
 Presently the two men entered a place, noted alike for the superior quality of it's good cheer and it's gen. teel quiet. and took seats on opposite sides of table. in a private room. The hold-up man pushed the button.
 A smiling, white-coated, white aproned youth of color was present in answer to the bell
 Scotch 'highball,' please" said Mir. Bish.
 Make it two" said the hold.ur man.
 Thereafter, each time the youth of color responded to the ringing of the bell the gentlemen simnlv sipri6aa