The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-05-11

said so, or placed The least restrain. upon
their intercourse, but really seemed desi>
rous for the time when Carl could comply
with the condition, and claim his young
bride.
Thus the year rolled round, anl hoary
winter again wrapped the field in his cold,
which had long been pending between
neighboring farmer and contractor in
Berlin, rendered Carl's presence there as
witness indispensable, and a. that season
ne could best be spared from farming oper-
atoms, ne intended 20 make long stay in
that capital For this Carl had another
reason Berlin mad long been celebrated
throughout Europe for its chess players,
and he determined to avail himself to the
utmost Of their Instructions lie had now
become really fond Of the game, ana was
fast acquiring the qualities OF application
and patience, so necessary to the successful
prosecution Of any important undertakings.
Perhaps Wilhelm Reter guessed at this
las, motive, for he gave Car. letter to an
old friend n Berlin, who had removed their
l,ro.a-many years since. and with
when be had fought many doughty battle
over the cheSs-board.
Arriving in Berlin, Carts first care was
to deliver the letter from Wilhelm Reiter to
his old friend conrade Hans Aenig, who
received him with great Kindness, and IN
sisted apon CARL staying with him while
he remained IN the capital. The young
man gladly accepted TIE invitation, which
was Of the greatest service 70 him, as being
the means Of introducing him 70 the ac-
quaintance Of many frs'ra'e players and
professors ci the game, amongst others the
renowned Won der l., one Of The fines;
players in Europe. This talented master
became much interested in Carl, from hear
ing Of his task and its independent prize
and took frequent opportunities OF impart-
ing TO him sound and valuable instruction
Carl also freauented the cafes, and engaged
with players of his own cahbre. This vas
Of great service to him, for Ms frequent
successes with these taught MIN 70 feel his
own strength. ard to play with more self
reliance He devoted his hours Of leisure
with unceasing application to mastering the
more abstruse intricacies OF the wond, Gus
game, and even looked forward TO the hour
when ne might again measure his strength
with his task -mas.er.
After having spen, nearly three e onths
in Berlin. Carl now hastenedto return home
and two days aiterward, he again clasped
his own dear Lima TO his heart
Tina. will DO Tor to day, Carl said the
old man, a, the close Of a tough game, which
Carl had won with the least possible odds;
you are indeed improved. lam afraid
ycu are too much, for me, even with the
pawn and move only. Blu, come to-m NOR
row evening. anu we will try game even
for the ,irst time. Heyday! you little Jade
/ exclaimed be catching the exulting smile
that Lima directed toward her lover, as her
father paid this gratifying and deserved
tribute to the skill of his opponent; ''chIcS>
ling over your fathers defeat en-! Come
and kiss me directly; and don't think Carl
has got you yet. mink. Although - he add
ed with half sigh, Il an almost afraid
shall lose you sooner than | expected
Wilhelm ReIer ha indeed found Carl I'm
proved, not IN his chess>pay only, but his
whole character seemed TO have undergone
a sanitary change From the not, headed.
though.less youth who had importanea him
u year and a half ago, he had become a
cautious rejecting man. His mind had ac-
CURED tlrmness and v;gor. and the want OF
| sef-relance. once so apparent. no longer
showed itself The probation hal done It's
work.
W. VII not fatigue the reader with the
record OF the many hot battles which ensued
ere Carl ,riumpned Doughty and more
rrotracted grew they, Tor the Old man :
pride became piqued TO anl his opponen,
so close upon his heels and be played with
The utmost caution. every game as ye. re-
salting IN his favor Ba; Wilhelm Reiter
was not the Pope In game where he wa
sweeping all before him. scattering como:n-
atoms and taxing pieces a. terrible rate,
ne made al iaadverten; move, apparently q
very strong one, and threatening 10 bring
the partie 10 speedy termination n hi:
favor Car was soreiy dazzlei and ,o- a
long ,.ne could see 40 chance for escape
suddenly his attention vas riTete8 on a
particular plece-ne lookei al Is bearing
then again II the plecs-eoald !. De. His
near. bounded. his eyes g.eaned-s.op-ye.
1T =. Is--.Nneck:ua.e IL I'VE moves oy
sacrificing queen. he shouted. Amos; up
setting the hoard IN his eagerness. as, IN,
able to control himself, ae sprang from ,he
table, ard hacged Lima in his arms.
ponnarwcsser mut,erei the Oh man
hastily. der spiel Is, so,orea. and los; j
was. sure enough. o. the master. serIer d
p- A.sTs G1l discovered ne >luoh AIs
head Ike q terrier which mad laid hold Of i
hedgehog by mistake, and iidns Ike it
pisned and pshavei little, III then gav'
IN with good grace. AM laying DOWN b:
huge nieerschaa1:
Thou mast won her fairly. lad, sad he
cordially. Lima, ny child, come h.tne-.
The b.asning, happy girl advanced, and
taxing her hand, the old man placed II II
Carts, saying: Take her. ny sen. and
may she prove the blessing to he- husband
she mas ever been 20 her father. And now.
Carl, think you have long ceasei 10 do ne
injustice II read you Alright. you con-
lecture my motives for imposing such a
trial on you. Is i, no: SO lad'''
The young man made no answer. bat the
dovncass eyes. aad the conscious ausn OF
Ms cheek needed no Interpreter
Il see you d. continued Wilhelm Re:;e'
1T was the anxious wish O. your father ans
myself tina. our only children should cenen;
b. the bond Of marriage the long and warn
friendship existing between Us (if upon Ar
irving al maturity. their feelings should %