New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-08-29
Rescued.
a Rensineseemce of the Pro,rae. :


We were yet partaking ofour humble
meal, which was however gratefully re-
/ lished, when the distant muttering of
thunder apprized us of the coming
storm, while the increasing darkness
gradually crept around US, causing US
to hurry our supplies under the folds of
/ the tent, under which we also sought
shelter. The wind was sighing
through the trees, while the darkness,
at times lit by a streak of lightning,
was becoming so marked that it became
difficult to discern objects at a distance,
and Ben. wno was casting last glance
at his surroundings, proclaimed the ad-
vent of a fierce storm. We felt
however, comparatively safe, and al
though the prospect of being perhaps
forced to delay our journey for day
or so was not agreeable, we little cared
for the inclemency Of the weather and
tried to make the best Of it. We had
stretched ourselves upon our blankets,
discussing the purport of our future
movements, when the storm came about.
The bowling of the wind became ter
rifle. even outroaring the peals of than-
der, while in its hurricane ferceness it
shook our tent from top to bottom, and
before we could prevent it, tore its fast
. Z N s
enings and lifting it high above us, car.
rled it through the darkness toward
the stream. 1t happened SO suddenly,
and before the storm was fairly upon
us that we were completely astounded,
but we were quickly brought to our
senses and to a correct understanding
OF our situation by the clatter of the
tln-Ware and the tumult occasioned in
our stores, with common consent
we laid hold of our treasures, and pre-
pared to seek a place of refuge in the
cave at our rear
We hurried into the retreat, loaded
down with whatever of ou1 stores we
had grabbed in the hurry, and were
glad that the cave was deep enough 10
afford a comparatively comfortable
abode. The only objection to it was
its impenetrable darkness, which gave
proof that it must extend deep into the
hillside, having probably no outlet
except the one by which we had enter
ed. Still we were not at a loss how to
proceed and were soon gathered
about blazing fire which Carbon had
kindled at the mouth of the cave. The
storm without was raging in all its
fierceness, and the vivid flash of light
ming would at intervals allow us to pc
netrate deep into the rocky recesses of
the cave. We felt however compara-
lively safe, but were troubled about the
fate of our horses, which had been left
in the grove back of our first halting
place, but it being well nigh impossible
to venture out into the storm, we made
the best Of it all, and took an inventory
OF our stock. Luckily we had man.
aged to perserve our firearms and am
munition, which we had previously
wrapped in blankets, dry and most all
of our provisions, which were most well
come now that our supper was a late
one. All our cooking utensils had
been left without however and we sur.
missed that the rain was damaging them
and our traps and other accoutre-
ments.
Still in spite of all these unpleasant
surprises we soon regained our good
cheer and having despatched our scanty
meal, spread our blankets farther in ur,-
der the sheltering rocks, and sought
rest, which we so much needed.
/ had taken upon myself the duty of
watching over the safety of my CON-
panions, Carbon to release me when
ever needed sleep, and lighting my
pipe and resting myself against stone
ledge, made it as comfortable as posi-
BILE for me, contemplating on the events
Of to-day, and planning for the future
The smoke of our fire was floating
about me and my companions, who
were fast asleep, and the storm outside
seemed to abate gradually, only an oc-
cassional streak of lightning fitting
across the midnight scene.
All around me was quiet, and nothing
but the fall of the water in the stream
broke the silence, which had gathered
about, and exercized its influence over
y ), The fire died down to buta mass
aired coal, from which escaped a
breath Of smoke, and leaned
J.. 1.-The wall in . half sleeping
con >nfident OF the safety of us
all.
Suddenly | fancied that [ heard a
noise in the back of the cave as though
i a nebble had heen dropped on the stony