Good Victuals Humanize Him

On one of the ranches in New Mexico Jiin Riddle, one of the cowboys, was of a notably flerce and quarrelsome disposition. But he had a grim wit coupled with his quarrelsome nature as well. A hearty meal was so appreciated by Jim that it soothed and made him gentle for the time being. One week the boys were off with a herd and suffered greatly for provisions. Jim grew very sullen and troublesome. Finally a couple of antelopes were killed and the boys prepaxed for a feast. Fires were built and a grand feaet inaugurated. Jim Riddle ate about a quarter of an antelope and the harmonizing effect of such store of victuals had lts usual effect upon him. He lay back contentedly on a side hill, smlled benevolently at the boys, patt&d his stomach with hls brawny right hand and said blandly. "A child could play with me now."