Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-07-13
Awful Experience
of a
Bridal Pair

g n from Cook county down the mort
D shore of Lake Superior. the most north
d easterly division of Minnesota. II re
: lates 10 the home going OF newly mar
: ried couple who we're attacked by wolve
and had TO ride and fight for their lives
A kind of Providence seems TO hav,
: protected the settlers and others whC
reside In or have reason TO traverse tn,
territory that stretches from Duluth
north to the majestic Rainy river, fol-
thus far no human being, as far as
known, has been killed by these fierce
forest tramps, the four-footed outlaws
Of the wilderness
But at least dozen men in this terri
tory have thus far this winter had to
spend night in trees to save themselves
from being torn to pieces. Woodsmen
recognize 1t as dangerous to be abroad
in the woods after nightfall or before
iaybreak in the morning. The adven-
ture of Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Carlson is the
most exciting story that has come out of
the north woods In year or two.
Mr.. Carlson is homesteader who has
been holding down a claim about ten
miles from the shore of Lake Superior.
He has been moderately prosperous, and
blue-eyed Lena Hanson, who got of the
boat from Port Arthur. Ont, a few weeks
ago to visit friends in Grand Marias.
made such an impression on him that he
at once decided that life without her
would be dreary and unsatisfactory in
deed.
Carlson was badly smitten. He easily
secured an introduction to her. for all |
people in Cook county are neighbors |
and neighborly, and the formalities of
polite life in the big cities have no place
there. They live 20 miles apart, but stin
they are neighbors. Lena Hanson adj
mired the stalwart young homesteader.
He looked like a man who could and
would protect her. she little knew how
soon he would be put to the test Their
courtship lasted but few days, and they
decided to marry at once.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlson set out for the
homestead at four O'Clock in the after.
noon, one hour after they had been ouI.
city married. The sky was overcast and
night was sure to set In early. Their
means OF transportation was a home |
made sleigh, to which was attached the |
work team of their master. The team
moved with the freedom peculiar to work |
horses when they are headed toward the '
'arn.
Atabout5:30 the bride and groom were C
TIL three miles from the cabin, and the I
'oods were dark and silent. The con- {
ersation and laughter of the coupIe S
we're suddenly stilled by the howl of a Il
FOIL ON to the right of the road, about
No city blocks distant, came the omin- |;
US note again and again. The how,s k
other wolves in different directions a
ere heard The cheeks Of the bride b
launched. She had never heard the howl b
Won before. but she knew what n h
as without asking the question. MIR W
arlson could see the unusual pallor of A,
er lace even in the night. He said I'll
othing, but whipped the horses into a to
iilop, and, reaching down into his over b.
at. frew forth heavy revolver. II
Nlthln hve minutes the woods rang te
IN the howls of many wolves. The ia
- howl had come from the leader of
e pack. Il was the call to plumber and ar
II, so well known to the people of the CT
rth woods. The howl of wolves under ne
CD circumstances plants a feeling OF tn
ep dread into the heart Of even those Ca
III prepared TO defend themselves. But ia
also has the effect of causing one To an
epare TO fight with great calmness and
termination, IL escape in no other way ha
possible. an
There are other dangers to which men Ia
" be exposed that may cause them to I'M
too excited 10 act to the best ad- do
ntage, but there is in the pack call of
wolf quality that composes man 20
d makes him calm and effective when in
her dangers may cause him to lose his
ID at the beginning. tn
Do you think they will attack us9" no
Ied Mrs. Carlson, in tremulous tones die
her husband
Sure. was the brief reply. an
Have you got another revolver" the
red the bride, after pause. Carlson ini
BOX his head col
Well. can drive, you know, If that
] be any help"
'arlson flashed a look OF pride at bis
de and nodded The horses were gal opt
ing. and they needed no whip. The tic
mails were mad with fear Of the des-
ate brutes that were now gathered If
the attack The wolves. about seven up
eight IN member, Hoped easily behind lui
sleigh, drawing steadily nearer, their
ss bleaming with a seeming light Of
nscious triumph. Caution is a deep
led quality In the timber wolf, and bel
Is pack drew on slowly to their
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