The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-06-20
CO HE city Of Valparaiso is one Of
the most important upon the Pa

the most important upon the Pa
clnc coast. Take them altogeth.
er, the people Of Chill show the most
enterprise and seem best adapted for
republican government of any in South
America. Yet the common people are
Of dark, revengeful nature, and few
foreigners find favor in their eyes. But
with the dark-eyed maidens of Chill it
IL different. and Yankee sailors always
like to run into ''Valperaiser" for a
cruise on shore. and happy time they
have generally.
Ned Wilton landed from the brig Yes
per, which had sprung a topmast and
stove In her quarter in a storm in the
South Pacific. 1t was a two weeks
Job to refit. and as Ned was a man to
be trusted. the 'Old Man" gave him a
free run on shore. Ned wasn't much Of
q man to drink. and most Of his time
was spent In rambling about on the
beautiful mountain slopes. getting ac-
Quainted with the dark-eyed beauties Of
the city and country. and enjoying him
self generally. One day while explor-
ing the country ten miles to the north
and east Of the city he was attracted
by the sound of voices loud in dispute,
and then came a woman's cry for help
Dashing through the bushes Ned came
out in . little open space. where he saw
Q beautiful girl. whom he had met at
. fandango in Valparaiso. struggling in
the grasp Of dark-looking CHILEAN,
who, Il he was not a villain. ought to
have had quarrel with his face.
'sSee here, my man." said Ned, you'd
better drop 1t. or you may chance TO get
yourself into trouble"
ssThat advice might be az well applied
to yourself; senor." replied the man,
with. dark. savage frown. IF you
win take my advice, given in the most
friendly spirit, you will Jake yourself
Oh and attend to any business of your
own which you may chance to have on
hand. No man ever interfered with
Manuel Godena who did not repent it."
"I'll have to leave It to the young
lady" said Ned, quietly. IF she says
that am in the way. I'll walk OF, as
you say, but not BEFORE"
mo, nor cried the girl. do not
leave me alone with this man."
that's all right" said Ned. "You
zee that the sonora claims my help Mr..
Manuel Godena. and I'll have to trou-
bic you to get up and travel"
The man drew a knife and made q
dash at him. Ned knocked It out Of
his hand and then and there gave him
such I thrashing as he had never re-
ceived In his life. Then, stripping him
81 his weapons. he kicked him industri-
eusly down the slope. for II "riled" him
20 have man draw knife.
The CHILEAN at last took to his heels
and when once out, of reach Of Ned,s
number eight boot, turned ann shook
his hand at him In menacinx manner.
"Hear me. Americana" ne h;ssed. "
VOW to the saints not to take rest or
sleep until have revenge on your
Ned answered by . contemptuous
laugh, and, whirling on his heel. went
hack to the lady. who was trembling
with fear.
LET me escort you safely from this
place." he said. 'sYou are hardly safe
here"
THANKS, senior. That man Is my
cousin, and this morning he undertook
b escort me to the house of my uncle.
who has Z cattle ranch over yonder.
But when We reached this place he
sei1ed me and sworn that he would
carry me TO the haunt Of the bandit,
Rosas, and there keep me until prom
lsed to marry him."
HE = land pirate" sid Ned. ..and
deserves ksel-hauling II ever I man
did"
r Do mot understand that, SENIOR"
saM the GIRL with merry smile. "But
I shall be youy debtor forever Il you
WIN 20 with me to my uncie's house."
II am quite At your service said
Ned, CALAMITY; "but don't know the
way you wish to q"
This way. SENIOR"
She struck into . forest path. after .
glance atsthe manly face Of the Yankee
sailor. That glance was enough. for It
showed her that she WAS absolutely
safe VITA him. no matter where she
might chooss 10 20. An hours ride
brought them TO IN opening and on the
slope OF The tahlado before them they
cav . 0ne ranch, surrounded BY build
inss and corrals for cattle.
This u the piace, Senior Americana"
she said. sWll1 you net come to the
house and Ut my uncle thank you"
II lsn't want any thanks Tor IN act
which IA man nnssA hava rAfunaA m