Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-08-29

their tomahawks upon it, and imme-
diately discovered that it was perfectly
sound and solid.
Completely mystifed, the chief sat
down upon it within half dozen feet Of
where the trembling girl was concealed,
while others, passing hither and thither,
frequently trod still closer.
Marian Hamilton, when left by her
Indian friend, remained anxious and
expectant for several hours but finally
she fell asleep, from which she was
awakened by the trampling upon the
snow-crust, apparently over her head,
She was sure that her father and friends
had reached the place and were looking
for her. Believing that they had some
difficulty in finding the exact spot OF
her concealment, she concluded to call
them. Softly she repeated the one word ::
"Father p
The chief, who was sitting upon the
log, sprang up as if bitten by rattle
snake, and gazed about him with be-
wildered look.
He and several of the nearest warriors
had heard the voice, but could not
divine its source. While they stood in
doubt and bewilderment, again came
the word:
"Father
The Indians looked startled and
alarmed, half believing that it was a
supernatural voice which they heard !;
but something like grim smile crossed
the face of the chief. He had pene-
trated the secret.
Creeping forward on his hands and
knees, he carefully sounded the crust in
front of him until it gave back pecul-
lar hollow sound-proof that he had
discovered the retreat of their captive.
Striking harder blow upon the she'll
like crust, it broke in several pieces, and
the hiding place of Marian Hamilton
was laid open to the gaze Of the Osages.
The girl could recognize nothing in
the darkness. She only saw the dark
forms standing around, but whether
friends or foes she could not tell.
The chief looked at her moment,
and drew his tomahawk. But at this
juncture the sharp crack Of rifle broke
the stiffness, and the chief tumbled
headlong into the opening with bullet
through his brain. The next moment,
and before the Osages could recover
from their surprise, volley was poured
into their midst, and such as were not
killed or desperately wounded immedi-
ately fled.
Charles Hamilton, upon reaching the
settlement, after he had discovered the
abduction Of his daughter, procured
enough men to insure success, if such a
thing were possible.
They hurried forward on the trail,
which was easily followed, as, at short
intervals, some Of the Indians broke
through the crust, which, as they pro-
crossed northward, was found to cover
the snow Like sheeting Of ice.
On the second morning they encoun-
tered the returning Usage. They were
SO certain Of his being an enemy that
he was fred at before he could
make himself known. He soon made
them understand his errand, and led them
to the rescue just at the opportune mo-
ment.
What may seem remarkable, but what
at the same time is characteristic of In
dian nature, is the fact that after this
Usage had assured himself of the safety
of the girl he left her. party, and ever
afterward was the bitter and unrelehting
enemy of the whites. It was several
years before he became reconciled to his
own people, but he never cherished any
feelings except enmity toward the race
which had inflicted such an indignity