New-York tribune., 1900-10-28

seemed to unite in one, he caught sight Of an
other speCk-a speck that was sending alOft a
plume or lnky black smoke "Firemans workin'
IKE IN devil, he unused, an Jimmy's got her
wide open, comm down / per cent grade, too
Amt he bird?' Now, ne looked at the Indians
and look of concern stole into his face. They
were getting dangerously near. Going to his
CeSk, he took out and cooked his revolver. 1t
held six loads. one for each of the women if
worst should Come-far better death for them
than capture by the Apaches he thought Clan
cling at these poor creatures. who were budding
together in a corner of the room, he noticed for
the first time that one of them, a young woman
whom he took to be Don Enriques. daughter
was possessed Of more than average beauty, and
he trembled with the thought that his might be
the hand that must end her life
The Apaches were within rifle range OF the
station. and the rapid pounding of their horses
hOofs was distinctly heard when the rails began
to VibTate and hum beneath swiftly turning
wheels. The next minute, with deafening roar
Of escaping steam, and with every wheel sliding
and sending showers OF sparks from the rails,
the train bearing the soldiers swept UP to the
station and came to stop. Stentorlan com
mands rang out, followed instantly by rafting
and cracking Of locks and a thundeTous volley
crashed from the windows.
The surprise of the Apaches was complete;
several of their number reeled and almost fell
from their ponies. whoop and wave of their
leaders hand sent them flying back toward the
mountains. and the soldiers, quickly pouring
from the train, started in hopeless pursuit of
them;
Don Enrique was as one who sees a vision
so sudden transition from dumb despair to a
sense Of safety stupeied him. With round,
wide open eyes, he stared a few minutes at the
fleeing Indians, at the dusty soldiers above
whose heads fluttered the flag Of his country,
and then, in sudden transport Of joy rushed
to Evans and clasped him his
My friend, my very dear friend"' he cried,
kissing the surprised American. first on one
cheek. then the other. Nay, thou art more
than friend-savior-savio of my property
Of my family-of all that I hold dear Thou
hast
oh hello! Say. drop it, Turn me loose. you
old fool! D You, quit kissin' me-" sputtered
Evans, speaking English. as was natural under
such circumstances.
performed miracle. thou and thy rail
road. and thy telegraph" Don Enrique went on.
10 Evans who VAS struggling with all his
strength to get away.
Evans gave up and. to escape further oscu-
lallon pushed forward his head on the Mexican s
shoulder; his lace was flushed with shame and
his eyes were rolling ludicrously from side 10
side. fairly speaking the disgust he felt.
"Ay de mi. 6ii oppose the buiIding OF thy
railroad. thonght it the work of the devil,
and denounced the Government for permitting
II. But / was wrong. Enrique del TorO. do
admit that l was wrong. and henceforth I am
The friend Of railroads.&c. the telegraph. also
Il has been the means Of saVing our lives and
therefore cannot he harmful to our souls l am
tHe friend Of thy railroad. I repeat, and I will
now accept the pass once did refuse. Come TO
my house, my friend. 1t is thine. All that l pos
s=ss IS thine at thy pleasure"
He was trying to kiss Evans again, when a
window: say. Evans, what's the matter with
the good lookin' daughter? Ia rather kiss he1
than the old man-I'll take her if you'll let me
get into the game
turned wrathfully, Slancing at the grimy face OF
'Jussin' jimmy which framed in the win
dow, and with a mighty effort wrenching himself
free. he ran out of the room
\ year passed and day Evans hailed the
/ engineer of a train that was slowing into Las