The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-04-30

peeler and diShwasher. Get up and
90 to work. You'll either work or take
a beating. You're in for a good licking,
and I don't mean maybe. Take your
choice-work or a s~hellacking."
The big fellow sat up and looked
at Att. the isS-p p1sdne orator with amaze
"Okay, fellows, III give you a hand"
said the culprit. Just so you don't
pop me-" And he pitched in doing his
share and more.
The same night there was a boxing
card at one Of the camp entertainment
halls.
Brow-Beaten Giant Champ
Flaherty and Coleman nested in seats
at the ringside. About four or five
bouts had been run off. the announcer
the next event-the main bout of the
program. Two boxers entered the ring.
They we're introduced as the heavy
weight champion of the campeand the
challenger. The champ was the <. P.
companion of Flaherty and Coleman.
DO you see what I see?" asked
Coleman as he nudged Flaherty. Look,
who messages the dishes with U.s." con-
tinued Coleman.
II hope we don't see what we both
are SEEING" replied Lou. II had to
choose the camp champ. Am I lucky
he didn't crown me today? I hope he
gets a lacing."
The big boy. won in a walk, kayoing
his opponent in the second round. He
looked like a champion.
Over New Hurdle in Stride
Nov what am I supposed to do when
I meet up with the big stiff in the
morning? Chase him out of the mess
hall?" queried Lou to his buddy.
well, you got away with murder
this noon," answered Coleman. Maybe
you al out-talk him again."
Came morning.
with mice going last night, champ"
As for Fqaherty, he took a different
tack. Instead of passing out compli-
ments, he resorted to abuse.
Mice going, nothing" said Lou. big
Jim should have in the first round.
All he had to do was to follow through
after he knocked the other bird down
with 2 right cross. You sure looked
pad; Jim, when you had every chance
LOUIS verbal thrust.
Booed Second Round Win
Before the big boy could say any,
thing, Lou again broke out with word
"And me betting $40 bucks that you
could win in the opening round. What
a headache you r to me-" said Lou,
as he walked away.
did the kid really bet that $20?"
asked the champion.
"You heard him say So" said Cole
man.
I'm that case, I'll pay half his bet,"
suggested the champ. Handing a ten
spot to Coleman he said, here, you
give it to the kid. More than likely
he'll bawl me out again. He certainly
Is a wiz in dishing out the language.
I don't want him putting the kayo
to me with words"
Last Speech Out of Turn
The three k. p's., so history records,
became good soldiers. They were given
a chevron so the world would know
they were corporalS. Later, they were
elevated to the rank of sergeant. They
were the Three Musketeers" of the
camp, going places and doing things
A short time ago I asked Lou what
he would have done in a the big
fellow had turned on him the morning
he let out his abusive word barrage.
would you run? Shout? Or throw
dishes?" was my triple question series.
II vas v good at any of those
things you mentioned" replied Lou.
I've often asked myself the same
question. It's all over the dam now.
I did win a decision from the camp
heavyweight champion without a blow
being struck. AS the years roll by, one
gets wiser and softer. Since that time
IN 1917 T never talk 01t 0f t11rp