New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-08
ROBS COW OF HER milk
Hobo Has a Great Feast in New
Jersey Barnyard.
FIRST EMPTIES HEN NEST
Next Took Bossy and at Last
Steals $50 from Farmer
Chase Him in Vain.

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Chase Him in Vain.
| Ko-koe. the handsome Attorney cow
| which grazes in the rich fields of Mr.. Fran
| cisco, farmer, one mile from the village
| Of Caldwell N. j., is much put out to-day.
because her hospitality was abused to the
| extent Of five quarts of her best milk,
| taken from her under false pretences. ko-
Koe hangs her head and looks sheepish
and chews her cud doIefully. the while she
| Eliminates on the deceit of man.
In his ample farmhouse Francisco storms
and fumes and smites his thigh, and NUT
tiers things beneath his breath. There is
a feeling OF stihed revenge and longing for
vengeance in the Francisco household even
the chickens in the yard strut about with
expressions Of modification on their faces,
while the pigs in their pen grunt disdain-
fully and sQuint suspiciously out of their
eyes.
At the hour when chantcleer proclaimed
the morn yesterday and the early worm
turned in his grave in fear of the yoracious
chick, there was violent eruption in the
hayloft in the Francisco barn. Wisps of
hay were tossed violently upward pair Of
feet dangled tentatively in the air and soon
there issued forth the body of a man. His
hair was long and matted and hayseed
chung tenacously to a long unknown set of
whiskers. Suddenly the field OF whiskers
was rent by a chasm and the owner of the
body stretched himself in prodigious
yawn.
The Adonis of the haymow was about to
leave his bed of sumber and bestir himself
for the days work. The single suspender
which prevented his trousers from gathering
about his ankles was tipped quickly from
one shoulder to the other. the forelock was
whisked away from his eyes, and the days
toilet was complete. Now to satisfy his
craving for the good things of life.
The barnyard visitor surveyed himself in
the brightness of a milk pail hanging the
wall, touched his hair deftly here and there,
and nodded pleasantly at the reflection in
the shiny tin. Life was sweet and the
world held much of promise-Ho for the
eatsl
Robs Hen Nest First.
How daintiy the sun shone down on the
quiet bucolic stretches of Franciscos acres!
What a symphony of sound broke forth
from the threats OF hen and rooster, duck
and pig-ah it was day to live for.
The barnyard Romeo skipped quietly from
the shelter of the barn and cast cautious
eye across the yard where the Francisco
household was still enmeshed in slumber
The anticipation engendered by the sight Of
what he witnessed u'hetted the trampS ap
petite Surely 1t were fitting to begin his
breakfast with a couple of eggs and fresh
eggs were luxury even to man of wealth,
doubly were they SO then for a knight of
the highways.
Down on hands and knees, to the place
where the fruit of the hen grew in the
greatest profusion, shuffled the tramp.
Two skilled hands picked out the choicest
of Leghorn and Brahma eggs, and a liquid
gurgling told Of the passage of the costly
delicacy down the robbers sinewy neck
The breaking of his fast beginning
most auspiciously, and the tramp rubbed
the spot beneath his Waistband with a
tender touch
AS he emerged from the hen roost the
sight of "Ko-koe" browsing peacefully in
nearby field made the long haired
stranger gulp and smack his lips. Here
were food and drink in abundance. to be
had for the asking-and the Lord helps
them who help themselves. This was
comforting bit of Scripture and 1t appealed
nightly to the man.
He approached the cow with a con-
ciliatory hand outstretched before him,
while he murmured gently, Go, Bossy;
co, Bossy; nice old Bossy.' In a manner
calculated to disarm the suspicious of any
trusting COW. From the way in which he
swung the bright milk pail from his arm
and placed the milkmans stool "Ko-Koe"
felt sure that this the new hired man.
She submitted in humility and appreci-
alton to the expert, who filled the pail with
creamy milk.
After the tramp's thirst had been salts
fed he ambled back to the barn, where he
surveyed a, pair of overals and a waist
| coat, the property of Francisco. A sus-
picious swelling in the pocket of the waist
coat was skilfully reduced by the tramp
who extracted therefrom a roll OF SCI in
crisp bills. A heavy gold watch and chain
We're also lifted from another pocket, and
| the man felt easier.
AS ne stepped out into the yard he saw
Francisco walking to the far end of the
barnyard, greeted noisily by the chickens,
the pigs and the ducks. With hat in hand
the long haired one approached the farmer
and told him in excited tones that his wife
had just been bitten by a snake
Francisco thanked the polite stranger in
The tramp looked at the frightened farm
er, smiled, and set out across the corn
| field, to where the woods beckoned him.
When the farmer found his wife still
asleep with no signs Of 4 snake in the
room he scratched his head and was
puzzled Then he slowly made his way to
the field and found the stranger had dis
appeared. Next, his steps led to the barn.
where he found his clothing lying on the
floor with the pockets emptied.
Within the next five minutes Francisco
and two of his hired men were on the
trail, armed with guns and pitchforks. They
searched the fields and the highways, but
returned home empty handed and vowing
vengeance Hereafter Francisco will sleep
in his barn. and he will have a hot well
come for all strangers who cross his
threshold.