The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-05-22

During all the years OF its corporate
dignity the village had never boosted
any building where the evildoer could
be placed under restraint; hence had
arisen its peculiar habit OF dealing
with crime; but leading citizen had
donated half an acre OF ground lying
midway between the town and the
river landing as a site for the pro-
posed structure. and the scattered
population of the region had assem-
bled for the raising.
1--WE don't want to get there too
early" explained the Judge, as they
quilted the cabin. I'VE want to miss
the work. but be on hand for the
celebration"
Il suppose We may confidently look
to you to favor US with few eio-
quent words?" said Mr.. Mahany.
And why not, Solomon" asked
the judge.
The opportunity he craved was not
denied him. The crowd was like
most southwestern crowds of the Pc
riod. and no sooner did the judge ap-
pear than there were clamorous de-
mands for a speech. He cast a
glance Of triumph at Mahany, and
nimbly mounted a convenient stump.
He extolled the climate OF middle
Tennessee. the unsurpassed fertility
OF the soil; he touched ON the future
that awaited Pleasantville; he apos.
trophized the jail.
Presently the crowd drifted away
in the direction of the tavern. Han
nibal meantime had gone down to the
river. He haunted its banks as
though he expected to see his Uncle
Bob appear any moment. The Judge
and Mahsffy had mingled with the
others in the hope Of free drinks, but
in this hope there lurked the germ
of a bitter disappointment. After
period Of mental anguish Mahany
parted with his last stray coin. and
while his mask was being filled the
Judge INDUCED h certain winsome
gallantries with he fat lsndlady.
La. Judge PFlee. how you do run
on!" she said WIN Q coQuettish toss
Of her curls.
That's the charm Of you. ma'am.'
said the Judge. He leaned across the
bar and. sinking his voice to a husky
whisper. asked: would 1t be perfect
ly convenient for you to extend me
limited cred1tfs
Now. Judge Price. you know .
heap better than TO ask me that"
she answered, shaking her head
No offense. ma'am." said the Judge.
hiding his disappointment. and with
lahoRv he r,,atA~1 Tho hor
The sudden noisy clamor OF many
voices. high pitched and excited. noat-
ed out to them under the hot sky. II
wonder" began the Judge. and
paused az he saw the crowd stream
Into the road before the tavern Then
a cloud Of dust envsloped It. q cloud
Of dust that came from the tramping
of many pairs q fest, and that swept
.oward them. thick and impenetrable.
and no higher than . tall mans head
In the lifeless air. II wonder II we
missed anythingf" continued the
Judge. finishing what he had started
to say.
The score or more Of men we've
ute near. and the Judge and Ma
my made out he tall figure OF the
sheriff in the lead. And then the
crowd. very exoltsd, very dusty, very
ncisy and very bot flowed into the
Judges front yard. For q brief mo-
ment that gentleman fancied Pleas
antville had eVaksned to a fitting
sense OF it, Obligation to him and
that 1t was about to make amends
for its churlish Aok Of hospitality He
rose from his CHAIR. and with a splen-
did fiorid gesture, swept on his hat
ITS the pussy fsllow!" cried
voice.
"Oh. shut uD-don't you think l
know himf" rotogtsd the sheriff tart
ly.
"Gentlemen- began the Judge
blandly.
Get the woll0epei"
The judge was rather at loss prop
erly to interpret thsse varied remarks
lie was not long left in doubt. The
sheriff STEPPED to his side and dropped
II heavy hand On his shoulder. d.
Mr.. Slocum Price. or whatever
your name 10, your little game is up!"
Amt he boldr' It was the wom-
ans voice this time. and the fat land
lady. her curis aWry and her plump
breast heaving unanimously. gained
a place in the forefront Of the CROWD
Dear madam, this Is an unexpect-
ed pleasur0l" al the fudge with hfs