Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-07-16
Experience OF American Couple
at Hands Of Rebels.
IN. 3. FeIsor and His Bride Relieved
Of Automobile and Horses Are
Forced to Travel Miles
Through Traekless Country.

San Antonio, Tex.-M. B. Telsor and |
his bride are in the remote border
town OF Boquillas. resting from a
strenuous trip of 200 miles through
the mountainous portion of northern
Mexico, which they made to escape
death at the hands of outlaws.
Mr.. Telsor was manager of ranch
on the plateau known as Llano de los
Cristianos, more than 300 miles from
the nearest railroad point. He is an
American. While on a visit to San
Antonio, Tex. several weeks ago he
married Miss Dora Seltrous. The
young lady was reared on a ranch in
western Texas, and when her husband
suggested that she remain with her
parents in San Antonio pending an i'm
provement of conditions in Mexico she
told Mr.. Telsor that nothing would de-
light her more than to be with him
upon the remote Mexican ranch among
quiet surroundings.
"Our troubles began shortly after
we crossed the Rio Grande at Eagle
Il abb O1 Jul way W NhO AahCut oeAAN
Mr.. Telsor. "On my way out of the
country l had left my motor car at
Eagle Pass and my wife and started
to the ranch in it. We were below
the boundary line, when we we're held
up by ragged Mexican and a number
Of poems, who informed us they were
Constitutionalists.
The leader said he would have to
commander my automobile. He con-
tlscated it, giving me receipt for its
value, the sum to be paid when the
constitutionalists get control Of the
government. made vigorous protest
against the proceedings, threatening to
bring down the wrath of he United
States government upon their heads.
They only laughed and shrugged them
shoulders. l finally managed to enlist
their sympathy enough to get them to
provide us with two horses with which
to continue our journey. On the fifth
day a troop of 20 armed men surround.
ed our hut.
Il knew the desperate character OF
uduy Vi lh0 BOluCl MOAACduD ehll
what l worst feared was an attempt
on the part of the band to carry of
my bride. 1t looked like serious
trouble when three Of the Mexicanf
dismounted and stood in a group dis
GUESSING the situation in low tones
They had already taken possession o
our two horses and saddles. Witt
their rifles in their hands the three
men walked to the door and peeret
inside. When the intruders saw u
they removed their hats and bowe'
in the courteous manner that is com
mon to all Mexicans. They are polit
even when about to commit murder.
In a quiet, polite way, the Mex.
cans told me the constitutionalist
were in need of horses and money
Would and my beautiful lady pleas
deliver over to them what money W
had and also turn over our horse
for the good of the cause?
THE argument made was useless
We were made to comply with the d.
mands of the rebels, or outlaws, whicl
ever they were, and were glad not
ing worse had happened to us. "
were left stranded in a desolate
gion. without money or means OF ira
cling, except on foot. ! asked II
sheep herder II there we're any Gait
ranches in the neighborhood, To o.
delight, he informed us that Il
ranch of Bill Blocker, an America
- .,I,, TX uniIea awaV
"We set out next morning on TO
TO the Blocker ranch. 1t took us
day to get to the ranch, where
were welcomed by one of the BLOCK
BOYS. We were given two horses a
a Mexican guide. and on the third d
nv wife and l resumed our journey
the ranch, rs miles distant.
ct was a terrible journey, lasti
many nights and many days. 1t "
through an almost trackless count
For days at a time our only sus
nance was the juice and roots OF C