The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1872-06-22

and with lanterns to guide them, they
started for the snow-bound train, but it was
no easy matter to guide the horses through
the snow drifts, by the meagre light of Ian
terms, and almost blinded by the still-fall-
ing snow.
The sufferers were at length reached,
and who shall describe their Joy and graft
tnde for the timely relief Many of them
had good homes, and plenty of money in
their pockets to purchase all the comforts of
life, but they were once ntheir lives entirely
dependent upon the generosity of Others,
and very thankful did they feel TO these
kind men for the snccor they afforded them
in the hour of need, and let us hope, it
opened their hearts, and made them feel
more tenderly and act more kindly towards
the suffering poor in the dead of winter.
The stoves were soon filed with fuel and
the inmates of those cars began to rejoice
in the life-giving warmth which flled each
apartment After they had become suii-
ciently warm to throw OF the horrors of
their situation, they became boisterous in
their expresAions OF gratitude, and rent the
air with cheers for their deliveries, who had
saved them from death by freezing.
On one seat reclihed young lady who
looked very feeble, and ON the seat opposite
sat young gentleman who appeared very
sohcitOus for her comfort Mr.. Sampson
approached them and said Would not
the lady be more comfortable if she were
nearer the stove =
my sister in not well and am afraid
this journey viii make her still worss;" and
said the gentleman, :" wish could take
her to some house in your town until this
storm is over. Is there not . hotel in the
place r -.
"Yes, there are hotels, but they are no
place for an invalid, replied Mr.. Simpson,
who had taken one of those sudden ikinez,
to which we are all subject, to this strange
lacy and brother. "Wrap her up weil,
and viii drive you and her to my house,
where you are perfectly welcome to stay
until the weather moderxtes"
Thank you" replied the gentleman,
81 will gladly accept your kind invitation
ON my sisters account there il my card.
Mr.. Simpson, upon looking at the card,
read " William LAnghan, Broadway, New
York" He was familiar with the name
and residence, ~ hs had often heard of the
fame of the celebrated artist, William Lam
CHAN, Broadway, New York, but he was
surprised to see him % young . person.
He had formed the idea that William Lam
ghan must have had years Of experience to
ash1mve the laurels he had won, and he had
expected 10 find him, should he ever chance
to meet him, quite an elderly person. He
was therefore much astofffshed to find him
yet quite young, and he was az much de-
lighted ~ astonished.
81 did not know" he said when offer
I'd pom the hospitality of my humble home,
that r was Offering it to person who has
filled the country with his fame"
1T ia all the more welcome, replied
William LAllghan, and if you viii forget the
artist IN the man l GheulN BE very much
delighted. Please do not make known to
your family who i am. | am si6k Of being
iOniZed a. if were something more than
human, end would like to be received az
one of the passengers of this mow-bound
train, who Graves their hospitality ON &C
count of his aick sister"
1t shall be ~ you say. am delighted
to meet you, but / assure you offered the
hospitality OF my house to you Just a. i
would have offered it to any man in dis
tress, were he our president, or man who
earns his living by his hands at the bench.
-"I believe you, and most cordially do /
0CCSp4 8hlO m8AGB A0C very U2DDy W
know there is such true hospitality yet ex
isting."
The passengers ON that train were assured
that they need no longer fear the storm,
as they should be supplied with fuel and
food as long as it lasted, and the teams
went back to town. In one Of those rough
vehicles were William Langhan and his sis
ter, who arrived in safety at the dwelling
of Mr.. Simpson, where Miss LAnghan re-
cesEed all the attention that an invalid
among strangers could desire.
About eight O'Clock the wagons were
again ON their way to the train, this time
loaded with provisions, and the inmates Of
those cars made q very hearty repAst Of
warm biscuit and butter, fried ham, beef
steak, and steaming, fragrant coffee. One
old gentleman upon receiving this coffee
trembled in such manner that it wan with
difficulty he could hold his cup. Looking
earnestly into the face of the man who
handed him the coffee, he said "Is not
your name Whateley r.
"Yes, SIR" answered the man.
Have you brother living in Ohio,
named Jacob Whately r
Yes, sir, again answered Mr.. Whately.
81 thought you we're brothers, said the
stranger, there i such close resemblance
between you. A week ago took advantage
Of your brotAer in o bargain and cheated
him out Of fifty dollars. believe You are
the means Of saving my life by your kind
ness, and cannot keep the money. Here
it ia, continued he, taking it out of his
purse. "Will You carry your kindness .
little further and send this money to your
brother, and tell him am sorry for the
transAction, and God helping me ! Willnever
repeat it. If 1 did j shsuld think, now
have wronged this man and some Of hin
relatives win heap GOALS Of ERE on my
head"
An old fashioned Methodht brother
who was sittihe nsaF him, and had heard
what was said, Maid "Amen. The Lord
give you strength ~ keep your good reso-
lution."
At noon the snow ceased to fan, the
clouds dispersed, and the sufi shons out
upon the dseaxy scsne.9 ua lsH ia
In about three hours che track was clear
ID, and the train moved on 10 its dsstina-
tion, which IL reached in safety. Never
win those passengers tnrgst that journey,
and amid oil the hasd, culd ssl6shness of
the basiness wmld, they will ever rstAin the
feeling, that there IN much hnmanity and
kindmess in our race which only awaits
fitting opportunity 10 show itsslf. A psr.i
son in want OF distress viii never, npReal
Id ykin u cns a those once snow bound
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