The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-08-12
RISING SUN, COUNTY. MD, FRIDAY

ter?" the old man roared, staring first at
one and then at the other in utter be-
wilderment.
IL must co." said the widow, ina
voice faint from excessive laughter;
"come up this evening, Ruth; l have
something to tell YOU" And, still laugh
ing. the "widder" vanished.
That evening two events worthy of no.
tice took place in the little village of
M. 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 conference on the
rocks of Bleak Point. Wha5 Ruth
learned there she did not disclose, but sum
dry CALCULATIONS of amazement and sum
dry 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 approach.
ing Bleak Point fell on her quick ear.
Springing to her feet she saw several
constables, headed by old Miles, ap-
preaching 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.
Not until know your business, said
the widow boldly; "who are you. and
what do you want?"
"We are officers of the law. You are
suspected of being connected with snug
glers, 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
! 5muggled goods you speak of were here,
but are now where the eyes of the custom
house will never fall on them. AS to al
resting me, poor, lone 'widder,' am
sure you are too much Of gentleman to
do it..
"Open the door, OF I will break it
open, shouted the enraged officer.
Break away" retorted the provoking
widow, with the utmost GOODNESS.
With an oath the officer rushed against
the door; at the same moment the widow
drew the bolt, and he fell head first into
the room, while old Miles, who rushed
after, lay sprawled on top Of him. Be-
fore they could rise the widow seized the
remaining officer, and hurled him with
the greatest ease over his fallen compan-
ions. Then, drawing the 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 answer
ing the description given of her could be
found. Neither could any smuggled goods
be found on Bleak Point, although they
easily discovered they had lately been
there.
A few weeks after, late one night, a
handsome young fellow dressed as sailor
entered the village of M. Advancing
to the house of Miles Judson he fastened
paper to the door, then with loud, Pc
culiar whistle, crouched under one of the
windows. A few moments after the door
slowly opened and Ruth appeared. Tuck
ing her under his arm the young man led
the way to where boat lay on the shore,
and few minutes after they were rapid
Iy skimming their way over the bay
toward st. John.
A few hours after sunrise every man,
woman, and child in M were crowd
ing round the cottage of old Miles. And
there, written in large, flourishing capi-
tails, they read:
ITO ALL WHOM IT MAY CoNcERN:-Be it
known to all men by these presents that |, Ned
Bryson being one of the crew of the smuggler
commanded by Captain r., finding we were
continually watched by the confounded au-
thorities. resolved on plan to land our CONTRA
band goods. Disguised woman l came TO
reside in M, where finding il convenient to
land them safely and as safely dispose of them.
/ remained until few weeks ago. For the
gracious manner in which have been enter
tanned feel profoundly grateful.
TO Mr.. William Judson l would say / re-
Gret exceedingly that circumstances will pre-
vent my marrying him him at present and
sharing that new shanty but, wishing to show
my gratitude to the family, l have taken off
his sister, 10 whom will be 'spliced, wind and
weather permitting, tomorrow.
NED BRYsoN, alias the 'WIDDER BLACK" +"
1t only remains for us to say that the
above facts are strictly true. Ned Bry-
son was prevailed upon by his pretty wife
to give up smuggling and settle down in
some more honest way of living, and
finally became a respectable citizen of st.
John.