Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-10-11

bin proudly, npon bis epsuIetles. his gold
lace, Surveying bis grand and noble air With
the pfi6o Of pcssession Ia him. BE was
fofRiyen the moment be entered the car.
penttrs house The mothers heart had
never borne resentment Nov tell rs Of
they forsunss brother Uirich, said the car,
penter.
"You remember, my mother, my sister
how / left you After an eveniful journey |
reached Berlin, foolsoFe and weary. After
several days spent in the streets of that city,
suffering the privations Of hunger every day,
and every day becoming still mere weary
and dispifited, bitterly repented my wilful-
ness and wickedness. was afraid TO re-
turd home, to retrace an arduous journey.
When reduced to despair it was my good
O. tuue 10 attract the DO ice of rich lady,
was called to her carriage, and she ques-
oned me. declaring me handsome and well
grown. When she discovered that | was in
deed homeless and starving, without friends
and 20 young, her heart was filled with com
passion. She took me up in her carriage.
ard was driven with her to her house. She
shel,t red me, and provided me with food aud
clothing. Beirg cbildless, eventually she
adopted me, although for time she hsd
exprt ssed her intention of sending me back
to nv parents in Posen. But day by day
her goodness and affection increased, until
| believe she came to dread separation. i
was sent to the gymnasium, and thento the
university where gsined.some honors and
thu esteem Of my fellows. But l was un-
happy; when one has committed wrong
success or good fortune is not wholly satisfy
ing. ] felt myself unworthy.
al will return to my parents and seek
their forgiveness, Said,time after time, but
there always happened something to d.
vert me from my plan.
"When the war broke out, and many OF
Poland's children hurried to take service
under the Great Emperor, was fred with
military enthusiasm. True to Polish instincts
| burned to be among my conpatriots,
sought the permission OF my dear benetae-
tress to make the journey to Paris to enroll
nv myself in the French army. After some
reluctance she complied with my wish. She
gave me a sum of money, and got away
from Berlin secretly. carried letters OF
recommendation from her to several infu'
entail people in Paris. Shortly after | OBJ.
tanned the commission of q sous-heutensnt.
81 took part in several engagements, and
was fortunate enough to attract the notice
of the Emperor. He commended me be-
fore the battalion as q young officer possess.
ing talent, bravery together with fine ap-
pearsnce, deeming me worthy of sdvace.
ment. My blood tingled at his words, | was
more timorous than when under FIRE. have
not lost favor with the Emperor; am fol-
lowing his fortunes in the present car paign,
The army will conquer Russia aud so re-
store Poland, or its soldiers will leave their
bones behind. now, beloved mother, hold
the rank of q Colonel of Chasseurs."
When the Colonel Ksntorowicz had con-
Guided his story the night had far advanced.
He had scarcely received any interruption,
ut when be ceased, the aged mother looked
rto bis face, tremor in her voice
Zurich, my boy shalt thou returnY'
81 trust so, my good mother bat brave
man fears not death upon the field OF
homer"
ooh, my boy, God have thee in his keep
ing" murmured she with foad solicitude
a courier from the front confirms the
report that the Russians are still retres!ing
Thew must bow before the mighty Emperor"
II ON fearful, my boy, lest thou return
Lot. There are 10 many dangers. The win
ter approaches, the frost, the cold, the
srow."
IF do not return, good mother, here is
a packet. In it is q banker recipst for,,s
large sum of money lodged in Paris, which
Esters husband must present TOR you, his
wife and children. Take care OF the packet;
in it are papers which will substantiate your
claim. If l return l can, of course, relieve
you of that Office"
It bad reached far into the night when
the Colonel Ulrich rose from his chair, and
once more embracing the children and his
beloved sister Ester he held his mother long
in his arms and asked her blessing,
The soldier must be at his post, the Off
Ger must be with his men. God bless and
preserve you ALI
He tore himself away from them, and
with averted head left the house, accomanied
By the carpenter, who took leave of the Col
Ulrich at the Mayors house, the carpenter
receiving further instructions from him, how
to prosecute the claim should he fall in the
campaign.