The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-05-30

afflicted woman, giving her every "a
sistance in their power. Randolph
offered to accompany her and the boy
in search OF the boat. The Mexican
boy expressed many doubts about
obtaining one, and IL was arranged
that should they not succeed, the I'M
happy widow and her children should
accompany Randolph and his wife as
far AS Kings ranch, where she would
be protected.
Leaving Amanda with Mrs. Bar
lows children, the three started of to
seek the boat, promising 10 return ia
few minutes.
They had not been gone more than
twenty minutes when Amanda be-
came melancholy and nervous. The
old majestic oak tree seemed TO frown
on her, and the murmuring of the riv-
ulets sounded like dirge.
Presently she was startled by the
tramp of horses, ard, looking for
ward, her heart sank within her on
perceiving black, Misunderstanding
Mexican riding furionsly toward her.
She saw that he was a barbarian,
for he never refined in his horse, but
almost rode over her. She despist Il
the coward. and would not let him see
that she feared him; so, stepping for
ward to meet him, she reached out
her hand in welcome.
The william was SO surprised as not
to be able to speak, but she came TO
his rescue, saying in good Spanish;
Pardon me, sir. I have mistaken
you for my husband, who is not far
Of and whom | ann just expecting.
Run" she continued, addressing
Mrs. Barlows son, land see what de-
tains him. "
The boy ran off, and, without
further ceremony, the Mexican said.
al am Vasquez. the outlaw, and a
admircr OF beauty"
Saying this, he seized Amanda with
a herculean grasp, and seating her be-
fore him in the saddle, galloped of,
leaving the two little ones OF Mrs. Bar
low screamingat the topof their lungs.
In a short time the boat was Obtain
ed, and Mrs. Barlow and her fami y
were safely landed on the other side.
Randolph expressed much surprise
at not seeing his wife. and was inform
ed by one OF the children, before they
entered the boat, that "a big ugly
man had taken her to ride against her
will. +"
lie hoped this might have been only
Imagination on the part OF the child,
a. it was so terrified. lie at oncew went
to the ambuance to see il Amanda was
sleeping, but no wife greeted him there.
Every search was unavailing.
ooh, Heaven" cried he, take my
life, but sparet that pure gentle creature,
Tor whom ! would lay down a thou-
sand livesl"
A cloud oidust on the road announc-
ed the approach OF n band OF men.
He thought it must be Vidal aud his
murdcrous crew, so he examined his
pistol, and prepared to sell his life MS
dearly as possible.
Great was his Joy on finding the
party TO be Americans.
II was Captain Matt Nolan's COM
pany of the Texan Rangers, on their
way TO Brownsville.
Randolph approached, any told, in
n few words, the horrors perpetrated
by Vidal, together with the loss OF his
wife; andNolan, answering him said:
I'VE are men, aud know how TO feel
for you. An Irish mother taught me
early to feel for the sorrows OF others.
A Mexican passed us, a short time
since, bearing large bundle in front
OF him. Perhaps it was your wife, in
n fainting condition, for the fellow
turned into small hovel. and We
took no further notice of him Come,
boys" said he with a yell, "to the
rescue"
All his men, twenty-five i'm number,
started for the cabin into which they
had seen the Mexican enter.
Nasquez was there, trying his best
TO restore Amanda from the effects OF
the swoon. from which she was lust
recovering His quick ear catching
the shout of the Rangers, he saw, at
a glance, that his game was lost. and
mounting his horse. with Amanda in
front OF him, he rode TO the riverside,
and heaving his insensibe burden in
to the water, darted off like lightning,
shouting Death to the Americans"
IL was useless to pursue the wretch.
Every Ranger was in the water rs
soon as Randolph himself. and the
gallant Matt Nolansoon emerged from
the river with the dripping form OF
Amanda i'm his arms
In "A short time she completely re-
covered uninjured. and united with
her husband in Offering her warmest
gratitude TO Nolan, who detached
five OF his men TO guard Randolph
and the lady. and they shortly after
arrived NJ their destination TO enjoy
home, happiness, and "A heaven OF
love.
Reasons for a Divorce.
The Druses sometimes divorce their
wives for apparently the most trivial