Pike County Democrat, Volume 27, Number 36, Petersburg, Pike County, 15 January 1897 — Page 3

l?ltfplK®ountg|lrmorra4 'll. MX STOOPS. Kditur ud Proprietor. PETERSBURG, - - INDIANA. THAT WAS ALL. Twu written on the prison door: •‘I’m lodging here, forget it not. ‘ J Because' I entertained a thought!** * And as these words I pondered o’er— The story of a felon's fall Dependent on a slender thread Spun from- a thought a tale of dread— 3 fell to musing: that was all! *Twas but a momentary thought He entertained one Idle day. That vanished instantly away; A Meeting vision that was naught. A passing thought he'd dot recall. Dismissed so quickly from his mind As one unwofthy there to find A lodging place—and that was all! A lurking thought that would return. But quickly vanish, and again , A lodgment seek to find In vain; Thought of a sin that he would spurn. A lurking thought he would forestall And entertain a little while. , Then banish as a tempter Tile ■Come to beguile him—that was all! A haunting thought that fain would stay His idle moments to employ. Like a deceptive, skilled decoy. And then essay to pass away. A haunting thought that fain would stay Despite of efforts to discard; A guest that often pressed him hard For his compliance—that was all! "A biding thought that would not go. Though he reprohehed himself in vain. And struggled often and again Against his weaker self, till—so To his first thought he traced his fall! One thought unbidden, entertained, Had gone and come and then remained— He. sinned and tell and—thet was all! What powers In a passing thought That has lodgment e'er so brtef! „ If every soul that comes to grief Could trace his acts with evil fraught JBa P to the step first toward his fall. Nwhen innocence was put to shame. ’Te as first a thought that went and came, 'Then the first act—and that was all! Guard well the door of Innocence. And entertain no thought that leads To devious ways and evil det ds. Lest passion, baffling your defense, Usurps the throne and youPshall fall! “I'm lodging here..forget it not*. Because I entertained a thought!** One treacherous thought—and that was all! —Ohio Farmer. SUNSHINE TO SPARE.

BY EVERETT lioLuBOOC. [coptriuht. 1SS6.1 In the early days of my struggle iii Ihis big city I used to suffer a veritable hunger for music. I had been brought up on it. My father and mother and *»y sisters are real musicians. As for Die, 1 am singularly destitute of any •capacity for playing upon an instrument. I couldn't learn even the jevvV harp in a thousand years, and, though I can sing a little, my principal use at home was as a listener who never got tired. It is hard for a young fellow whb has had a home such as that to come out into the world all alone and "hear practically nothing for a year but 4he handnorgans under his window. Of •course, /there is plenty of music in the eity, if one cast pay to hear it, but 1 conldn’i. and so 1 went hungry. That wasn’t the only sort of hunger that 1 nufferedy either, for things went badly wv ith me, and 1 was at the brink.of de•|vMt. ^wouldn't let the people at home know about it—at least not all of It. They knew that the brilliant prospects which cheered me in the beginning had faded into nothing, but they supposed that I was making my living. As a matter of fact, I was getting into debt. I was even in- arrears with the j rent of the room I occupied. It was a i •very small parlor at the front of a ground floor flat, and cost only four dollars a week. I thought that quite moderate w hen I engaged the room, but in the days of my adversity I learned that one can’t pay four dollars with nothing any easier than he can pay S four thousand. -It was a gloomy room. I suppose,' •even when I'was out of it, but my -thoughts in those days cast shadows of their own;^and so it happened that in -the afternoons when I eame back defeated and sat dowu alone, the darkness fell earlier around me than in any other spot in the whole city. It was then that % used to fancy myself at home where there was almost always music in the hours of twilight; and I longed for it, remembering how my favorite sister coukl sit down to th ‘ piano and* play me into any mood she pleased. It was at such a time that I first

Heart! tne sound or a piano in the pooni -over my head. I remembered having j seen some furniture vans before the; house on the previous day. Evidently j a family had moved into the second flat, which had been vacant manv months. If 1 had known that a piano; was being brought into the house, 1 | mifrht have bad more fear than hope, j for there is always the danger of nni , eternal medley of popular sings: but I j was spared the period of uncertainty. Without warning came the gentle I chords that in a moment grew into an j old. familiar strain, such as might have j been a port of my day dream. It was j • nocturne of CbopinX tinged with the despairing sadness which characterises much of that composer'll greatest work. It was played correctly and with feeling. and my soul responded to itAt home I used to hear endless discussions of the power pf music over the j -emotions; and l observed that the most j thorough musicians denied any legitimate connection between music and sentiment. They declared music to be cn intellectual exercise, and its proper -enjoyment a matter of the mind and not of the heart. They always seemed to me to have the best of the argument, O-and 1 am willing to admit even now (that to speak of a composition as grave or gay, hopeful or despairing, is to be below the level of the subject. Yet i think one should have the privilege of -confessing frankly -that he is below that level; that he is the child of his ancestors, who hate fancied themselves saddened or cheered or exalted by music; nud that it is to hicne a direct appeal,

. .. 1 ■■■■■■■....... stronger than words and accurately intelligible. I had never been subjected to an influence more powerful than that which was exerted upon me by my neighbor in the room above during the succeeding days. What manner of person that neighbor might be, I diaftot krtw, and I studiously avoided finding out. The toueh seemed to be that of a woman. I preferred to think of her as young and beautiful: But whether my neighbor was the fair young creature whom I pictured, or a German professor weighing 300 pounds and sitting at the piano with a glass of beer on each of the lamp rests, the effect upon me was in the highest ^degree sentimental. She—or he—very' nearly played me off the face of the earth. The soul of that mysterious individual was evidently in perfect accord with mine. Every afternoon we began together about four o’clock —rebellious against destiny, protesting vajnly, yielding despairingly. Then followed personal regret, self-pity, bitter tears;’ next, a longing for the end of all, and a foretaste of the blessing of rest. I think some ancestor of mine must’ have blown his brains out about six o’clock in the afternoon. It is said that morning is the favorite tinu/for suicides; but I could ahnost always begin a day fairly well. ‘The fatal time for me is when the day isdyinA and 1 lay the blame upon some coward}^ fellow, far back in my line perhaps, who, at a certain crisis did not dare to see the night come on. Under his malign influence, I more than once seriously meditated accomplishing my own destruc-tion-even prepared to do so. And that music, always sad, always reminiscent of some boyish despair, never hopeful nor courageous, utterly infidel and esirthly, accompanied the steps by which my soul went down to darkness. It must be admitted that the ordinary ; events of life were powerfully assisting j the lady or gentleman above my head | to bring me to my end. I was as much j the victim of conspiring circumstances J as, ever was the bad little boy in a j Sunday-school book. It all looks trivial j now, though I haven’t grow n much j older, nor much wiser since then, ft j was only a question of earning my j

waa often of a higher sort, not trivial, bat bright and sunny. I began to picture the parlor overhead as a very pleasant place. Suddenly my good fortune came to me. The change was all in a day. I had work to do; work that suited me; a set* 'tied income and a fair future. Bemembering the depth to which I had owe descended, and the means by which I had been rfrised up again, it appealed to me as a tduty that I should go and thank my neighbor for her helpfulness. I had almostvforgotten that she had ever contributed to my sadness; I thought Jif her as the most cheerful and happy of created beings. About \he time when she usually be* gan to plt^l ascended the stairs and knocked at the door of the parlor. A voice said: “Come in." I was sur-j prised, and yet I knew at once from th«v tone that some one was expected, and that the invitation was not for me. "Nevertheless 1 could not do otherwise than enter. The room was considerably larger than mine, and it was remarkably bright and cheerful. Already mine had begun to darken, yet even so little distance higher, the'sunlight streamed in at the windows and seemed to touch every object ijri the place. The pianist was directly opposite the door, with her face turned jo me. . She was exactly the girl that I had imagined her to bey only more/lbeautiful, brighter, cheeriei than I had pictured her. I told her who I was, and to do th&i rightly it was necessary to tell my story. This 1 did as briefly and plainly and simply as I could. I had thought 11 would be hard, but it seemed to b< easier then to say just what I meant than it had ever been before. Her wonderfully kind face helped me with every word. She scarcely spoke till I had finished; then she said that she was very glad to have been of help to me. “I used to play the dreariest music that ever was* written,” she confessed **I couldn’t be satisfied with anything else. But at the time when you noticed the change, I made up my mind that it was wrong to be always gloomy, and that I would put a little sunshine into my music—and into ©very thing else, for that matter."

I MERELY SAW HER FACE AND FELT MY OWN GROW COLD.

daily bread, of paying my small debts, i and of proving to those who cared for ] me that I was worthy of their regard, j It \\ as in the afternoon of a peculiarly unfortunate and humiliating day that I returned to my room, in peril of my life, If I had just robbed a robber of his spoil, I would have been safer in ; his company than I was alohe.' Mingled with the genuine, deep feeling of desperate rebellion, was undoubtedly a pt&ty, theatrical appreciation of the senate of my death. I pictured my beautiful ueighbor—no frowsy professor this time—playingdirges for an unfortunate boy whom, afterwards, she would think of with tender pity. And so 1 sat in my accustomed place with the darkening walls staring at me; trad 1 am eshamed to say that there was a revolver on a |able within my reach. But the music upon this occasion failed to exhibit that perfect harmony with my emotions which had been so notable before. It began with that song without words which 1 have always called "The Prayer.” At first 1 thought that some other person was playing, but 1 soon recognised the touch. It was not- a different performer, but different music. Strains succeeded which were strong and hopeful. There was no joy in the music except tha^which Mimes from the triumph of courage. 1 waited in vain for a return to the old mournful melodies, and the harmony of weariuess with despair. Certainly a change had come over my musician; and very soon a change came over me. At six o’clock I put away that revolver with little more feeling than I usually have in handling firearms; and I went out and had a remarkably good dinner ou the last half dollar that remained

to mjp The next day, bo far as results were concerned, was nearly as bad as any that had .preceded it; but I stood it bet- j ter. 1 had a new interest, the curiosity to know what my friend overhead would do that afternoon. She did just what she had done on the previous day, though, it seemed to me, with a better spirit. There was no jingle in the music; it was all serious in tone, but brave and true. So it continued to be for a month after that—a month during Which 1 had a ghastly struggle with poverty. There was a way in which I could make a few dollars, occasionally; not much more than enough to pay my rent; -but I paid it and stuck to that room, and ate something once in awhile. Many a day I came home discouraged, but my neighbor never failed to conquer my desjpur. la these bust days the anarfc

“I should think it would be easy up here,” said I; “it’s so bright. My room is ever-so much datker. But you have sunshine to spare.” As I ceased speaking I moved toward the window, where the lightest of curtains seemed to brighten, rather than obscure the room. Then I turned toward her. She was addressing some reply to me, but 1 did not hear the words. I merely saw her face and felt my own grow cold as the blood rushed to my heart. She was looking toward the spot I had just left. She had not heard I me move; she had not seen me; for she was blind! My breath came in a eob. She turned toward me, and then she told me of her affliction, simply, gently, without appeal for sympathy. Sunshine to spare! And she in utter darkness for more than l year. “I learned to play when I was very young,” she said, “and it is a great comfort to me now that I can do it, though I cannot see. Of course it is dreadfully hard for me to learn anything new. I don't doubt that I have wearied you by playing the same things over ancl over again.” “If you wish to know what you have done for me,” said I, “you have saved my life. You, who so much need help, have been the helper. But, if the roles can be changed, and in this world or the next there is anything that I can do for you, command me to the end of eternity ”

I didn t know what I was saying’, but I meant it, whatever it might be. 8h^ smiled gently at my fervor, and just then her elder sister entered the room. The sister and her husband were the other occupants of the apartments. I was presented and I told my story again. Both were very kind; I coant them now the best friends that I have. I go up there and read to Alice and She seems pleased to have me. Thank heaven, I have been taught to do H well. But I enjoy that too much myself. I wish there was something involving a sacrifice that 1 might do for her. It would teem more like paying the debt I owe. I try to learn of everything that is good and cheerful out in the world, that I may bring it back to her. Itnt that is little enough. If I could ghe her my life! And if I offer tt, will she take it for what I wish It rat, not for what it is. Brilliant KySwwfc 4 Eastern women, especially those In Turkey, paint their eyebrows with gilt paint, and at night the effect Is very brilliant.

cabinet Making. n»M«et(M of ProoMorft-noet MeKla. ley's Ofllclal Family a Work of Eaor. man Coro and Study—Th* Flttlnc of Urn r*f» to tko Hoi•« SO a* to Please Knry body Not aa Koy Matter—Proulnoat Probabilities. Cleveland, 0., Jan. ML— Ma> McKinley thinks this week will be an important one in the process of organising his cabinet and administration. The formation of the cabinet hinges upon the salient and -pivotal positions of secretary of state and secretary of the treasury. It is quite probable that both of fllese important cabinet , portfolios will.be tendered and aev cepted by the end of the week. Senator Sherman has had some communication with Maj. McKinley, and be will go to Canton whenever the president-elect desires him to, and his visit will, according to present arrangements here, be made about the< middle of ^h§ week. It is now pretty freTPestablished that Maj. McKinley wants Senator Sherman to be secretary of state, bnt it is by no means certain that Mr. Sherman has made up his mind to accept a cabinet appointment. His inclination is to remain in the senate, where his work is systematized and familiar, and where he can regulate the amount and quality of it to a very considerable extent. *lHe feels no strong desire,” said one of his friends of loag standing to-day, “to undertake the severe and exacting task of the most important and difficult governmental department. but, on the other hand, he has had long experience as chairman of the committee on foreign relations, and many of his most valued friends are earnestly urging him to close his notable public career by a brilliant administration of the department of itate.”

The natural and timely desire of M. A. Hanna to go to the senate may hare much to do with Mr. Sherman's appointment to the cabinet if hi accepts i portfolio. Mr. Hanna has been one af Mr. Sherman’s most valuable friends. He has done a great deal for him in a political way and Mr. Sherman doubt* less feels that he owes his last election to tha senate >tf^part to the zeal and support of Mr. llanna. Their relajtions have been friendly and <Apse for years. If Mr. Shermau does not accept the offer of a cabinet position, the way to the senate will remain closed to Mr. Hanna, for lie would not contest th^ seat tyifcb liis |>ersynal and political friend of 1qu£ standing. ^tjs^rumorgd tp-pight dCfiatorete£^ Josepu li. r oraltt!*, oi Ciflciq^a^i, jvill be invited to visit Canton Willie Mr. StiSftpan Is there. Upon the action of Mr. t’dTa^er and his friends the senatorial aspirations of Chairman M. A. Hanna depends,# Gov. Busline!! will appoint Mr. Shorman’s successor for the unexpired term of two years if he goes into the cabiuei. He is a devoted friend and ally of Senator-elect Poraker and it may be that.it is feared that he would 'ob^appoini >Ir. Hanna to the vacancy for tliesreason that they belong to opposite factions of the party and have been at odds, in a political, way only for several years. The impression prevails amOng many of the politicians that while Messrs. Foraker and Bushnell are thoroughly friendly to May. McKinley and desire to support him loyally and efficiently, they do not wish to build np Mr. Hanna's personal prestige aud power in the Ohio political field. JSo promise or intimation of the course he will pursue has been obtained from Gov. Bushnell, who is ill with the grip at his home UrSpringtield. The belief is enrreut in Ohio that unless Gov. Bushnell will consent to appoint Mr. Hanna to the senate, the latter will himself accept a cabinet appointment; ; so the conference at Canton this week j involves the probable disposition oi two cabinet portfolios, a seat in the United States senate, and the future status of Mark Hanna in national politics.

Events have marched with celerity 1 during the last week and political con- j ditions are changing daily. Notwith- ] standing the faet that oue week ago ! Senator Cnllom sincerely believed he could not accept a cabinet portfolio if j it were offered him, he is to-day a po- j tent possibility. Senator Cnllom is highly esteemed by the president-elect ] and is considered a wise, well <equippe d j vigorous man of high character and j most excellent training in public life. The gossip about ex-Gov. John D. Long, oi Massachusetts, and the cabinet seems to have a pretty strong ; basis for its existence. Maj. McKin- j ley has been thinking about ex-Gov. | Long for some weeks, and the visits of Senator Proctor evidently caused the ; matter to be thoroughly and seriously i discussed. Maj. McKinley has a high opinion of his characterand ability. The av&ilabil'ty of Judge Nathan Goff tor a cabinet position daily becomes more manifest, and if a secre- j tary of state is chosen this week and ] a secretary pf the treasury the week following, Judge Goff is likely to be j the next possibility who will become a reality. Should Senator Sherman decide to remain in thfe senate, three eastern men will be gonsitH&ed in reference to thei^ availsbiHty for apartment as secretary ofTalatm They are Stgwart L. Woodford’ an4 Andrew W. White, of Nefr Yock, and" ex-Gov. John D. Long, of. Massachusetts. Of the New York mea« Gen. Woodford is taught by those who are speculating upon the cabinet to have the better chance ] bat this Is a matter'of anrmise. ' 1 A COSTLY BL'J&E. Pack tax Bmm of Um Anchor Floor MU1 DHUOfsd. Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 1L—Fire at 1 o’clock yesterday morning totally destroyed the packing house of the Anchor flour mill, owned by the Pills* bury-Wash b^rn Milling Co. LossfOO,000; folly insured. The flames originated ip the third story of the building from an unknown cause and for a time threatened the destruction of the entire mill, the Are wall, however.

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