St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-20


leap is truism that everyone would
do well to keep constantly in mind.
That all humanity is too apt to be hasty,
is fact illustrated thousand times be-
tween the rising and setting of every
sun. The following little sketch illus
trates the subject and will doubtless
bring to the minds of st. Paul people a
sad occurrence that at the time caused
little more than passing remark.
Frank j. Renschilein was in the en-
ploy of the telephone company at James
vile, Wis, several years ago. Being
faithful and willing, he enjoyed the
confidence of his employers. He was a
nice-looking, manly fellow, and by his
straightforward, honest manner had
gathered about him large coterie of
devoted friends. In addition to this, he
was happily engaged to young lady in
st. Paul, and his future promised much
happiness and prosperity. That he
was devoted to the girl his
friends were well aware, and he made
frequent visits to this city. All went
well until the month of May, 1885, came
his usual visit to st. Paul. He arrived
here about 10 o'clock on the evening of
May IS, and, passing up Third street,
accidentally ran across a young gentle
mgn friend. Greeting were exchanged,
and the friend asked:
"Have you anything to do this even
ing, Frank?'
II intended to make call, Phil. but
it is too late. Guess III go to bed at the
hotel"
81 want to ask favor of you, Frank.
/ have d friend who is very intoxicated
in a saloon just few blocks from here
and l want to get him home. Will you
help me?"
Certainly" Frank replied without a
moments hesitation, and, leaving his
satchel in the hotel, started for the sa-
loon. The drunkard was willing to
leave the saloon. but insisted upon going
to another place. Thinking it might
pacify him, his friends entered and
came out a few minutes later. TAX
ing carriage they drove jim,
now helplessly drunk, to his rooms.
Putting him In bed they went
out, babe each other good night and
went 10 their respective quarters. The
next afternoon Frank presented himself
at his sweetheart'S house and was
uShered into the parlOr. One can cas-
lily imagine his pleasant reverie while
waiting loI lCl dHDCttl UHCt. Ollc Cttlllt,
but how changed she was. There was
nothing of the old time warmth in he1
manner and the eXpectant lover was
daZed.
Did you call to see me9'' she in
quired.
Why, Bella, what is the matter?''
when did you arrived" she asked
ignoring his question.
Last night, OF course"
at what hOur?"
about 10 O'clock
what did you do during the even
ing?" Sternly.
LET me see. Why /" and then he
stopped. His face cOlored deepled and
he dropped his eyes.
Il thought 500 said the girl. "Youl
face pleads guilty, and yet you have the
assurance to ask me whats the matter?''
No answer.
Il would not have believed it, she
continued bitterly. ITO think that you
have deceived me in this way does not
seem possible. IOu were seen to come
from saloon and afterwards go to an
other Of lower variety. /"
But listen, Bella; | will explain. !
can-''
NO explanation will suffice. ] ex-
pected a fiat denial. but instead l re-
ceive a confession. Enough! You
know my opinion of such d0ings. Nc
one can tell how badly | feel, and | now
see and deeply regret the great mistake
l have made. We can never be friends
again, Frank, after what has occurred
Good night" and she swept proudly
from the room.
Frank rose mechanically and walked
outside. His skin was teveriSh and hot
and the cold air had no soothing effect
upon him. He walked slowly down to-
wards the heart of the city and went tC
his room.
If she had only given him chance to
explain all would have been well. His
bright dreams had vanished like the
morning dew, and he felt miserable
alone, and deeply wronged. He had
lost everything by friendly act to an
other. He could not sleep, and lay Oh
his bed until broad daylight, thinking
and wondering. The mutter proved
upon his mind, and he scarcely
knew what he was about. List
lessly he swallowed his breakfast
and strolled out upon the streets
several persons, all of whom thought
him under the influence of liquor. This
was on the morning of May 20. About
10 O'Clock, people in the vicinity of the
express office on RoSabel street, heard a
shot, and, rushing out. found Frank
lying on the ground lifeless. A %
:alibre revolver lay beside him, and a
hoe in his head. from which the blood
slowly Oozed, told the tale of his death
In his pockets were found several let
hers from the girl. What she thought
Of it or what became of her is not
knoWn at the central police station.