The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-17
ROMANCE ON THE RIVER.
Taken From Her Fathers Raft and G.
ried OFF On Her Lovers.

1dken rom hef Il atner'S ha1G anu taE-
ried OFF On Her Lovers.
A lumberman dressed in woodsmau style
came hurriedly into the Union Depot early
yesterday morning. Leaning on his arm
was pretty girl about IS years old Her
painting breath and fiery cheeks gave evil
dence of her excitement which was SEEM
ingly made more intense by their rapid walk
ing. Following them was another lumber
man, more nervous than the first. He seemed
to be on guard, and kept his eyes turned
toward the rear ranks. He said nothing
until his protegees were ON board the day
express for the East. A few minutes after
ward an elderly man. with an air of BUSH
ness, elbowed his way through the crowd
and confronted the woodsman They started
an animated conversation about the couple
who had just boarded the train and for a
few moments it seemed that fight would
take place. Kindly advice from bystander
saved them from the officers, however. and
the two walked off together. Later in the
day the older man appeared at the depot
and bought a ticket to Brady's Bend on the
Allegheny Valley Railroad. He was ap-
preached by Pittsburg correspondent of
the Oil City Derrick and readily consented
to tell the story.
His name was Andrew Myers The girl
who had been carried off by the uncOuth
wondsman was daughter of Myers. They
had eloped from her fathers lumber raft.
The daring act tool. place near Brady's Bend
last Saturday night and was the crown
ing act of a romance made exciting
by a determined lover, an irate father
and faithful girl, whose respect
for her fathers wishes had hith-
erto prevented clandestine marriage.
The trio lived on the Clarion River, near
Darlington. They are well known in the
lumber country. The younger mans name
is Frank Snyder. He is prosperous in the
woods and is considered good business
man. But he is rough in bis way, ana for
that reason was not considered by Myers fit
to be his daughters lover Miss Myers
thought differently, however, and for the
last year has nsis ed on receiving the at
tentlons of Snyder. Nevertheless she re-
fused to elope with her lover, and would
only answer walt.
A short time ago tine rafting season on the
Clarion River commenced. Both Myers and
Snyder had timber to run to market, and
were constantly thrown in each others way
at the river bank. When their RATS were
nearly ready to be started, they accidentally
commenced talking about Miss Myers.
and then war ofNordS which was quickly
followed by a blow from Myers. A mo-
nent more and both were rolling in the
mud. They were soon separated, but
not until Snyder had made vow to get
the girl. Myers heard the words and became
never be his son-in-law. A few hours more
and both were to start down the river. Myers
was afraid to leave his daughter behind, and
giving as an excuse the statement that he
wanted her to cook for the men, he brought
her on the raft and gave her quarters in the
rough shanty, which is frequently built on
large flats Snyder saw the object of Myers
move, ana when the latter pulled out with
his raft Snyder quickly followed with his
own.
IDotl ca al, II
after o'clock Saturday night. Myers pulled
in to tie up for night, and, when about to
lapd, Snyder's raft came up. He was acting
as pilot himself, and, seeing Miss Myers
standing on the river edge of her fathers
raft, he ordered his men to pull 10 such a way
that his own raft ran close TO that of Myers.
When at the nearest point he jumped from
his oar, grabbed the young girl, and, as he
leaped back, yelled at his men to pull into
current. 1t was daring act, but Snyder
had been victorious, and found no trouble
in persuading Miss Myers to give her con-
sent to their marriage when the opportunity
came.
He knew Myers would follow, however,
and to make sure their escape he deter
mined to run at night. They arrived at
SharpSburg yesterday morning. Meantime
Myers had come 10 Pittsburg and was wait
ing at Hers Island for Snyder and his
game. But they didn't come. They guessed
what he would do, and left him down the
river while they went to the Union Depot
on a cable-car. Myers heard of this trick
about 80 aud went TO intercept it, but was
too late The wOodsman he met at Union
Depot explained the occurrence leading to
the flight and told Mir. Myers that they were
going to Camden, n. j., to get married.
Mr.. Myers was still angry when seen at
the Home Hotel last night He confessed
that Snyder was suitable man for any
sensible girl. and his chief grievance seemed
to be that his daughter should 90 on bridal
tour with man whose wedding outfit
would startle civilization. Nevertheless he
admitted that Snyder had better clothes at
home, and his last remark was that If Sny-
der had made much money lately he would
forgive him.