The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02

Polly carried in on a tray a large
DOW of punch surrounded by glasses
and guords. This was received with
riotous demonstrations. She placed 1t
In the centre of a table made of planks
laid on t~restles, and assisted by the
other girls, served the men literally
from the bowl.
The guests showed the effects OF out
door life and training. Their gestures
were full and free. The tones of their
voices were high-pitched, but they
spoke NOR slowly than their Eastern
cousins, as II feeling the necessity,
even when confined, of making every
word carry. No one lolled In his seat,
but sat upright, as II still having the
feel of the saddle under him.
Toward women in all social gather
ings, the cowboys act with exaggerated
chlvalry. but as Sagebrush would de-
scribe 1t, they herd by their lone
some" There Is none of the comming-
ling Of sexes seen In the East. AZ a
dance the girls sit at one end of the
room. while the men group themselves
about the doorway until the music
strikes up. Then each will seize his
partner. after the boldest has made
the first move When the dance-meas-
ure ends the cowboy will rarely escort
his partner to her seat, but will leave
her to find her way to her chum, while
he moves sheepishiy back to the door-
way, to be received by his fellows with
slaps on the back and loud jests. At
table cowboys carry on little nve
sation with the girls. They tall among
themselves, but at the women. The
presence of the girls leads them to play
many pranks on one another. The ice
Is long in breaking. for their habitual
reserve is not easily worn or. Later
in the evening this shyness II less
marked.
AS Jack and Echo entered the door
way, Parenthesis nae arisen from his
seat at the head of the table and was
beginning: "Fellow citizens"
Confused cries of "Sit down." LET
him talk greeted him.
Sagebrush held up his hand for
silence: go ahead, Parenthesis," he
cried encouragingly.
Parenthesis climbed on a chair and
put a foot on the table. This was too
much for the orderly soul Of Mrs.
Allen. "Take your dirty feet OF my
tableclothl" she commanded, making a
threatening move toward the offender.
Allen restrained her. and Fresno
caused Parenthesis to subside by yell
ing: "Get down often that table, you
idiot. There's the bride an groom
comm in behind o We IAN see EN-
through yer legs, but we don't like that
kin of a frame"
Jack had slipped his arm about
Echo's waist. She was holding his
hand, smiling at the exuberance Of
their guests. Buck Mckee, who had
been drinking freely, staggered to his
feet and ~hiccoughed: Here, now. this
yere don't go-this spoonin' business
there amt goin' to be no mush and milk
served out before the weddin-"
'WiIl you shut up?" admonished
Slim Hoover.
mo, ~siree.' cried the belligerent Nc
Kee. "There amt no man here can
shut me up. I'm Buck Mckee, I am,
and when I start In on a weddin'-fes-
tivities-I deal
This is one game you are not In
on" answered Jack quietly. feeling that
he would nave to take the lead in the
settlement of the unfortunate inter-
ruption of the fun.
That's all right, Jack" Mckee be-
gan, holding out his hand-'let by
lgones-"
Jack was in no mood to parley with
the offender, Mckee had not been In
vited to the wedding. The young
bridegroom knew hat IL h FIRST Of
Tense was overlooked 1t would only en-
courage him, and he would make
trouble all evening. Moreover, he dis
liked Buck because of his evil habits
and ugly record.
you came to this weddin' without
an invite" exclaimed Jack.
I'm here" he growled.
You're not wanted"
"What?" shouted Mckee, paling with
anger.
Turning to his friends, speaking
calmly and paying no attention to the
aroused desperado, Jack said: Boys.
you all know my objection to this man.
Dick Lane caught him spring before
last Sitting the tongue of one Of Uncle
Jim's calves"
ITS a lie!" shouted Mckee, pulling
his revolver and attempting TO level II
at his accuser. Hoover was too quick
for him. Catching him by the wrist,
he deftly forced him to drop III mug
zle toward the floor.
With frightened cries the girls hud-
uteu III VI tOTItf. Int Olhpi SO"DOtc
upset chairs, springing to their feet.
drawing revolyers halfway from
hostlers as they did so.
Hoover had pressed his thumb into
the back of McKee's hand. forcing him
to open his fingers and drop his III
ON the table. Picking 1t up, Hoover
snapped the weapon open. ernptfed the
cylinders of the cartridges.
Jack made no move to defend him
self. He was aware his friends could
protect him.
'"That'll do" he said to the raging.
disarmed puncher. You can go, Buck.
When I want you in any festivities, III
send a special invite to you"
I'm sure much Obliged" sneered Nc
Kee, making his way toward the door
Here's your gun" cried Slim, toss
ing the weapon toward him..
Mckee caught the weapon, muttering
Thanks"
ut needs cleaning" sneered the
sheriff.
Turning at the doorway, Mckee said:
IT amt much stuck on weddin's, any
way Looking at Jack, he continued
~threateningly: Next time we meet itu
be at a little swaree OF my own"
Get" was Jacks Iaconic and omi-
nous command.
With assumed carelessness. Mckee
answered. I'm a-gettin'. Well, gents,