The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-08-12


his wife, vet she knew not why she
hesitated and her fears were uniformed.
Doubtless all have surmised the out
come of this Dsesalliance; it proved any
thing but felicitous. Mrs. Sutherland
was not long in discovering that her
love for her spouse lacked that deep af-
fection which alone can promote hap
piness. Contention ruled; she was fond
of society. enjoyed going among her
fellow beings, while he, when business
was done, would never leave the house
until his presence was again demanded.
Now, let me remark, parenthetically,
that little of this spirit would materi-
ally benefit some men; don't misunder-
stand me, l merely contend that it is
unnecessary to attend the club every
night.
The honeymoon was scarcely over
before a consciousness of their mistake
began to creep gradually over them,
and the dawn of an unhappy life began
to break. Mr.. Sutherland had long en-
deavored to please only himself, and he
| seemed to think it unnecessary to con-
suit another's tastes, especially as they
were usually antagonistic to his own.
Anna had received her fathers sole
affection since she had been bereft of a
mothers love in early childhood, and
possibly she had been little humored
by her indulgent parent. 1t panied the
Colonel to see his daughter neglected
by one who had vowed to love and
cherish her.
During the second year of their we'd
ded life a lovely daughter came to glad
den their hearts Thought Mrs. Suth-
erland! Surely, my husbands heart
will be softened, for this is tie which
binds cen alien hearts"
Col Richardson was nearly beside
himself with Joy. This is my baby
Anna given back to me again; the same
blue eyes and sunny curls." Apparent
ly he was much more pleased with the
Juvenile arrival than the father.
Really, see nothing to admire so
much in that bit of humanity who is
constantly trying to devour her fists.
Her only desire, when she attains wo-
manhood will be rich attire and gay
escort" commented the worthy sire.
Each day added to the mothers af-
fection for the infant daughter. Es-
tranged as she was from her husband,
she sought consolation in the child.
1t soon became apparent nothing
could change Mr.. Sutherland'5 morose
and sullen disposition, he seemed more
devoted than ever to business of late.
Lawrence" said Col. Richardson as
Sutherland entered the office one morn
ING, wearing look of direful wrath
upon his countenance, 81 repent sim
cerely my share in this matter"
What NATTER growled Sutherland.
''Why, your marriage; [ had fondly
hoped that it would add not only to
Annals, but also to your happiness; but
now | see my mistake-water and oil
never will mix, and | must have been
blind, yes, criminally blind to ever i'm
agine that two persons of such different
dispositions could ever live happily to-
gether."
Then you are willing to admit that
you offered no impediment?'
"Not only that, but L am willing to
admit that | sought to further the mat
ter; but let us drop the subject, discus
sion can not possibly change it; that
which is done cannot be undone. By
the way, there is a telegram for you
on the desk-from Chicago, think"
Sutherland entered the private office
and all was quiet. 1t was only for a
moment, however, for soon from the
depths of the consultation room issued
some expressive terms that are supposed
to spiritually blacklist a man.
Bad news" inquired the Colonel,
lifting his eyes from Blackstone as the
tumult in the adjoining room reached
his ears
well, not exactly bad, but not as
good as | had anticipated" was the re-
ply.
But it was bad, most decidedly bad.
| A few days previous Sutherland had,
| with the expectation of a rise in wheat,
staked nearly his entire fortune upon it.
Well, it went the other way and took
Sutherland's money with it, leaving him
| comparatively poor. The object of his
deceptive reply was to withhold the dis
astrous news from the Colonel.
What is to be DONE" he soliloquised.
nervously tearing the telegram into
| shreds. IF ! only had time l could
| build up again; but it is useless to try.
| With wife that throws money to every
beggar in the street-literally casts
| Jewels before swine, man once down
llUSl stay dONll. LcI lllc occ'
l.. Sutherland,
Eau Claire Wis.
Wheat down: tendency firmer: margins eX.
hauSted. respond at once or we close deal;
| think another thousand will bridge you over
j. b. s. Co.
If | only had the money to-by
heaven, I'll do it! it will only be for a
| few days and there can be no possible
| failure; it can't 90 against me always;
'for every e5b there is a flow" The
! thousand dollars [ have, as admlnistra-
tor, collected for the Hilton heirs shall
90 to win back at least a portion of my
! money.
The order to margin accompanied
| by the borrowed money. was duly for
warded, and again the Fates were i'm
| portuned to decide in his behalf. But,
| "Oh. chance! thy lickIe art
! Hast maddenei brain aud broken heart"
| for it seemed wheat could find no bot
tom, and when at last it did reach that
point it carried in the depths of it's
cereal folds the fortunes of many men.
Scarcely had the news of his second
| loss reached Sutherland before the Hill
ton heirs demanded settlement. To a
disposition naturally gloomy this flood
of disaster was maddening 1t is but
the story OF one more unfortunate whose
reason was overshadowed by life's
! clouds
"Oh. God! that should ever come to
| this. What ailurement has life for me;
a ruined fortune; a dishonored name.
l had rather die-rather bow beneath
one-impotent wrath, than live to face
the just contumely of those whom | have
wronged. Death has more claims than
life. This alone can dispel my misery
and. holding pistol to his breast fired,
but as if to give time for him to repent
| of his rash deed, the ball glanced and,
although mortally wounding, it did not
cause Immediate death. / have always
thought that, not only in this case, but
| in al similar ones, it was maddened
BRAIN which prompted self destruction,
and they could not possibly be held ac-
| countable for it.
The report had scarcely died away
before Col, Richardson. who was in the