Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23

track. that had been used by the timber
cutters the year before and was originally
wide enough for dog cart, or, as 1t Is
sometimes called. jumper.
This road we followed for perhaps five
miles, finally coming out upon cart road
evidently not much travelled. This led us 70
sort of ranch or plantation. kept by
one Kimberly. a Verftable nomad, who had
struggled here from Missouri We had no
difficulty in impressing the truth Of our little
story upon him, that we were after pro-
visions for the timber cutters. who would
be here again in the coming winter, and we
were sent ahead to get supplies for be
ginning, and for the men who We're to take
the timber already cut down to Sabine
pass. We bought bacon, meal and about IN
pounds OF jerked beef. He also offered lis
a gallon of corn whisky.
George never tasted the article, therefore
l sampled it and found it rather young, as
the disposition of the people of eastern Tex
forbds whisky living to a great
age. A dollar and fifty cents bought jug
and whisky.
We had brought two of our own horses
with us. Here we found the sledge that
had been used the previous winter; this we
borrowed and. improvising a temporary
harness of cottontie rope and bagging.
started on our return trip. Just before we
left, Kimberly brought us bag of sweet
potatoes This made load of about $50
pounds upon our sledge. which, considering
the road, was enough.
The next day. without accident. barring
half dozen upsets, we were back at the
timber camp. Here we left the horses and
loads. and at noon Of the fourth day we
were at the hummock camp The next
morning, taking the men with us, we re-
turned to the timber cutters camp after
the provisions. These the men loaded on
their backs. taking about one-haf Of what
we brought from K1mberly's. Wesner and
l remained to watch the horses and await
the arrival of the brig. STIMULATING that one
of the men from the camp should come
every day to bring any news from there,
We did not look for tho Cyrus Adams be-
fore November Is. If she got over the bar
before that we should be agreeably sur
prfsed. To say that we were anxious but
half expressed our situation At the croak
of every raven in the woods. or the crack
ing of a twig, were we sound asleep, in
stantly we were awake and vigilant.
On the morning Of November IL l was sit
ting on piece of ship timber that lay quite
me- ar the water 1t was about 10 o'clock
and We were. as usual, discussing the pos
sibilities of disaster to the brig and the
appalling situation in which we should be
placed should any misfortune overtake her.
."Hark." cried George. was that The
sound of oars or an echo from the woods?'
Stra1n1ng every nerve, I listened. There
was no mistake. It was the regular click
Of the rowlock. made as the practiced oars
man feathered his oars. l called to Wes-
ner. who came running toward the bank.
Listen. old boy. listen! Charlie it Is q
boat 1t must be ours but let's look to our
pistols. and not be careless in our excite
ment"
From one of the little windows of the
camp We could view portion Of the river.
We ran quickly back. and, taking our posi-
lions inside, watched the stretch Of water.
In few moments the boat appeared.
There could be no mistake as to its charac-
ter. 1t was no river craft, but plainly q
vessels yawl boat. There were four men
at the cars. while a fifth handled the tiller,
and. as she shot out from a bend upon the
opposite bank. the steersman eyed our
camp earnestly. ordering his men to rest
on their oars.
George said. That's a sailor"
AS the boat glided slowly toward the
bank we stepped from the door
"Fend off," ordered the helmsman. The
bowman obeyed. and held the boat steady
until the others landed
Make fast said the helmsman. briefly.
and approached US.
Gentlemen" said he, this boat belongs
to the brig Cyrus Adams. and we are after
this timber-do you know anything re-
garding it?
Are you the captain Of tho CYRUS
Adams?" Wesner asked.
II am" he answered.
Have you papers to shown
Il have" he replied, and he handed wes-
ner piece of patent leather with a ragged
eGge.
Wesner laughed and pulled out his piece.
The two made perfect square, the notches
hitting exactly. We looked at each other n
moment; burst into laughter, and shook
hands all around.
That Entwissle." said Capt. Cheswick.
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