Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-07-24
Experience Of American Couple
at Hands of Rebels.
NJ. 3. FeIsor and His Bride Relieved
of Automobile and Horses Are
Forced to Travel Miles
Through Trackless 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 a ranch
on the plateau known as Llano de los
Cristianos, more than 800 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
Pass on our way to the ranch" said
Mr.. Telsor. "On my way out OF the
country l had left my motor a at
Eagle Pass and my wife and l started
to the ranch in 1t. We were below
the boundary line, when we were held
up by a ragged Mexican and a number
of poems. who informed US they were
constituencies.
The leader said he would have to
commander my automobile. He con
fiscated 1t, giving me a receipt for Its
value, the sun 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 thor heads.
They only laughed and shrugged their
shoulders. / 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 u hut.
81 knew the desperate character OF
many of the border Mexicans and
what ! worst feared vas an attempt
on the part of the band to carry of
my bride. 1t looked like serious
trouble when three Of the Mexicans
dismounted and stood in a group dis
cussing the situation In low tones.
They had already taken possession OF
our two horses and saddles. With
their rifles in their hands the three
men walked to the door and peered
inside. When the intruders saw US
they removed their hats and bowed
in the courteous that Is com
mon to all Mexicans. They are polite
even when about to commit murder.
I'm a quiet, polite way, the Mexi
cans told me the constitutionalists
we're in need Of horses and money
Would / and my beautiful lady please
deliver over to them what money We
had and also turn over our horses
for the good of the cause?
THE argument I made was useless
We were made to comply with the de
mands Of the rebels, or outlaws. which
ever they were. and were glad noth
ing worse had happened to us. W.
were left stranded in a desolate re
gion, without money or means Of trav
cling, except on foot. asked thu
sheep herder II there were any CATTLE
ranches In the neighborhood. To oul
delight, he informed US that thu
ranch OF Bill Blocker. an American
vas only IL miles away.
I'VE set out next morning on foo
to the Blocker ranch. 1t took us al
day to get to the ranch. where W
were welcomed by one Of the Blocke
boys. We were given two horses an
a Mexican guide. and on the third da,
my wife and I resumed III journey Z
the ranch. rs miles distant.
1T was a terrible journey. lastinI
many nights and many days. 1t wa
through an almost trackless countr,
FOR days at a time u only susie
.anoa uni tho fuice and rOOta of Ca(