The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-05-18
.e9.5as. e s.s... n NUMBER 40

doubled their savage yells, thinking they
had him sure When within aborf tyveri-
ty feet Of the bottom ne sank SO deep into
the 'bergasse" that he lost his balance
pitched forward and rolled TO the ground
tall Lucuni some distance IN the ad-
vance struck at him with his machetta.but
missed his blow, and stumbling over Dams
PROSTATE body. pitched far beyond him,
and long before the nceia ,ould recover
Dan was up and away r
Before him was an OF, sace Of some
two huadred yards to the standing cane.
through which ran the narrow lane lead
ing to the open road, and about mile be-
low was the railroad, crossing. This was
the point for which Daa was aiming he
had no fears Of the blacks following be-
yond the railroad. The open spacs was
soon passed, and entering the lane, he
sped rapidly along. The grass grew rank
some two feet deep, but bis long legs were
decided advantage, and he Eidened the
distance between him and Ilis pursuers
very materially, who, as they saw their
anticipated victim slipping from them,
broke out into the most savage cries,
which Dan returned with loud yell Of
defiance. 49, s d i.ia
Emerging from the tall cane, Dan CLAN
ced forward and around, anda quick sharp
cry Of despair escaped him. Coming down
diagonal path, cutting him of from the
mainroad, were two mounted Lucumis, the
horses at full jump, tare-backed, without
halter or bride; with enc hand clutching
their horses names, they swung their
bright maehettes above their heads, and
gave q wild. scream Of delight as Dan came
out in the bright moonlight.
The SestahmaR's breath grew short and
quick-a great globe rose. up in his. throat
Thoughts Of the home far away in tran
gull Scotland noistened his eyes-Lis
istrength failed, and he seemed sinking to
| the ground butIt vas only for an Instant,
and 1t was gone; ms resolve was quickly
formed : be would take his chances with
/ the two n tlss5f once passed be ksEtno fear
OF the painting mob behind " ss..i-4
! Z The race was now between Dan and the
two horsemen, he striving % gam the
high road, they coming down the diagonal,
trying to head him off ,-Dan soon saw It
was no use, he must fight for II, and he
slackened his speed to collect llis thoughts
and strength for the unequal combat The
Lucumis came sweeping like whirlwind,
wheeled their horses on the road, one on
each side of the lane, and awaited his
coming. Suddenly increasing his speed as
though about 10 break between them, Dan
drew almost within striking distance aud
stooping quickly picked up q heavy rock
and hurled it with. desperate energy at
one of the negroes, striking him full IN the
cheft and knocking him senseless 70 the
! ground to avoid the cut aimed at him by
the othernby driving under his hOrse.co
out on the other side seize him by the
, shoulder, drag him to the ground, Yres;
, his machette and cleave him to the chin
was but the work of few seconds anc
Dan was out on the main road making fol
the railway crossing in two forty time.
l It was about three in the morning Yher
l a countryInan gslloped into Bemba witt
the news that the negroes had risen OF
I the "Louisa&and killed all the whites OF
the places The town Eas soon in COM
8 motion drums beat, church bells rang
4 and all hands got ready to repel an attack
e the slaves of three or four Plantationi
3 having attempted to plunder. the tow
2 several years before There was but, on
locomotive laid over at night, and the en-
7 gineer Ia New Yorker was orderedby th
e Captain Of the Partido'' to gethis engin
b out on the trackready for use il called 70
s The morning daWned slowly through
9 heavy mist, and the engineer was on tn
r platform Of the locomotive, with steam
| AColJ aAONpg AcNAAAA -
; the railing, was looking up the road il
the direction Of the Louisa, when q tai
I spparition loomed up through the FOG
q coming towards the engine at full speed
e Rushing up with last sllort, It bounae
: upon the platform, and catching the engln
o eer around the waist, it exclaimed; "Af
Matt, mon, but I've had a run for it,
!, sank exhausted at his feet. @ L'2i
: 1t was poor Dan, in most pitizble cor
e dition, his scanty clothing in tatters, th
8 water dripping from bis hair and beart
J, has feet cut and bleeding, but no seriou;
i wounds upon his body. He was at one
5 taken care Of, and in few days was ou
r as strong, hearty and jolly as ever.
o Dan, satisfied with oESrace Of that kinc
] never went back to the Louisa, and whe
8 he would get warmed up with q drop {
y the Scotchman's comfort. it was q goo
thing 10 hear him tell in hts broad Scotc
7 how he beat the Lucumis in his race 70
q life. r.. i...,.. -- --...-.