San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-29

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the dickens is the
matters" roared the old man, staring first at
ono and then at the other in utter bewilder.
mont.
IL must 60" said the widow, in a voice
faint from excessive laughter" como up this
evening" Ruth, have something to tell
you" And, still laughing, the ''widder" van
iShGd.
That evening two events worthy of notice
took place in the little village of NJ. Old
Miles departed full of an important secret to
the city, and Ruth Judson and the Widow
Black sat for an hour or more in close con-
ference on the rocks of Bleak Point. What
Ruth learned there she did not disclose, but
sundry CALCULATIONS of amazement and sundry
expressions of delight proved that it was far
from disagreeable.
The following evening, when the cleaning
was falling over the rock bound coast of New
Brunswick the Widow Black sat in her little
cottage, gazing in the fire and lost in thought
Suddenly, the tramp of feet approaching
Bleak Point fell on her quick ear Springing
to her feet she saw several constables, headed
by old Miles, approaching her cottage
Scarcely had she time to draw the bolt when
a heavy knock came to the door, and stern
voice commanded her to open in the name of
the law.
mot until know your business" said the
widow boldly; who are you and what do
you wantT
1--WE are officers of the law. You are sus-
pected Of being connected with smugglers,
and of concealing contraband goods about
your premises, and our business is to arrest
you and search for Them" was the reply.
Then let me assure you that your trouble
will be all for nothing The Struggled goods
you speak Of were here, but are now where
the eyes Of the custom house will never fall
on them. As to arresting me, poor, lone
'widder,' | am sure you are TOO much of a
gentleman to do it,"
Open the door, or will break it open,"
shouted the enraged officer.
Break away" retorted the provoking
widow, with the utmost GOODNESS.
With Ell oath the officer rushed against the
door; at the same moment the widow drew
the bolt, and he fell head first into tho room,
while old Miles, who rushed after, lay
sprawled on top of him. Before they could
rise the widow seized the remaining officer,
and hurled him with the greatest ease over
door after her and securing it on the outside,
the widow was off and away.
Search was made for the widow, but in
vain. No trace of any one answering tho de
sGription given of her could be found
Neither could any Struggled goods be discov-
cred on Bleak Point, although they easily
discovered they had lately been there.
A few weeks later, late one night, hand
some young fellow dressed as a sailor entered
the village of NJ. Advancing to the
house of Miles Judson he fastened paper to
the door, then with loud, peculiar whistle,
crouched under one of the windows. A few
moments after and the door slowly opened
aud Ruth appeared. Tucking her under his
arm the young man led the way to where a
boat lay on the shore, and a few minutes after
they were rapidly Swimming over the bay
toward ST. John.
A few hours after sunrise every man,
woman and child in NJ were crowding
round the cottage of old Miles And there,
written in large, fourishing capitals, they
read:
To ALL WHOM IT MAY CoNCERN-Be it known to
all men by these presents that /, Ned Bryson, be
ing one of the crew of the Smuggler commanded
by Capt. R., finding were continually watched
W IIlC Gull duIilOTlIleS, TeSOlNeu on pan
to land our contraband goods Disguised as a
woman came to reside in M where, finding it
convenient to land them safely and as safely dis
pose of them, | remained until few weeks ago
For the gracious manner in which have been en-
tertaired feel profoundly grateful
To Mr. William Judson would say regret ex-
ceedingly that circumstances will prevent my
marrying him at present and sharing that new
snanty; but wishing to show my gratitude to the
family, l have taken off his sister, to whom will
be 'spliced." wind and weather permitting, to
morrow.
NED BRysoN, alias the "WIDDER BLACK"
1t only remains for us to say that the above
facts are strictly true. Ned Bryson was pre-
vailed upon by his pretty wife to give up
smuggling and settle down in some more
honest way of living. They resided in ST.
John for several years and then went to Cali
fornia where they may be living yet for all
we know to the contrary.-Charles N. Garlic
ton in New York Mercury.
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