The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-08-15

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.IEs. WE'LL SOON BE THERE
he said; "be prepared for the worst. and ye'
the result il in Gods hands still"
| As fast as it was at all safe 70 do d
Chester Darlington was told Of the past
and his surprise was unbounded as hi
grasped the idea that he had lived SO many
years In such state.
Isabel. at his request, brought . small
| mirror to his bedside, and he looked at him
self in it. "A white-haired old mani" hl
| murmured, feebly. sHow strange! how
| stranger
His physical strength failed fast, but hi
mind was rs clear and acute as 1t had eve,
been, and he seemed perfectly aware tina,
his days were numbered, and he could moi
bear to have Isabel out Of his sight.
And / did not know you, dear" he said.
"How the aifectionato heart must have
been Rrieved'
s.But you know me now, father" she
said, smoothing his white hair.
ayes, dear, and can tell Alicia all about
our little Isabel when ! get home'
my poor, poor Chcster!' and Mrs. Penn
broke leaned over the bed and shed great,
burning tears Of pity and distress at sigh,
Of the white, drawn face.
mot poor Chester any more. dear little
mother" he said, gently; .but rich, happy
Chester, now; he who was lost is found
again, and is going home"
1t was impossible to mourn for him a. for
one cut OF in their full strength, and grief
was tempered BY rejoicing that his memory
had come back to him 50 marvelously.
my dear niece, do not, l beg, rcproach
yourself, said Major Darlington, earnest
"; 1.-The issues of life and death are in
Gods hands, and look upon it az re-
markable Providence that my poor brother
life is ending 80 happily. If he had stayed
with US he was exposed to dan ger, also, 20
do not grievc, eEtrcat you, on thas nc
count" for she had reproachsd herself bit
terly, thinking that il she had left him in
his quiet home he might have lived many
years.
He had seemed unusually cheerfbl after
the arrival Of his friends, and they hoped
he might be spared for some time. His life
for the past twenty years was perfect
blank to him now, and he was curious to
know what had occurred during the time,
and % far . he thought prudent, Major
Darlington had answered his many ques-
tions.
He dropped to sleep quietly at tho usual
hour, and the watchers took their places ut
the bedside.
At midnight there was q change, his
breathing became more laborcd and short
er, and q heavy, gray pallor settled over
his thin features. Mrs. Montford few to
Isabers chamber. ..Come, Mrs. Falconer.
come quickly" she said, hurriedly, and then
went on to awake Mrs. Pembroke and Major
Darlington and his wife.
He was still sleeping when they reached
the room, but there was deaths imprint on
his sunken features.
'sOh! father. father, can not you speak to
US once more. I" cried Isabel, in anguish, as
she watched beside him. He opened his
eyes fcebly, and looked at her long and
earnestly, - If endeavoring to fix her feat
ures in his mind.
Mrs. Pembroke took his hand in hers.
"Dear Chester, you are almost home !" she
said.
Eyes, almost there" he whispered, faint
~. and again his eyes sought Isabel; each
breath was growing fainter, and the death
dews were already on his forehead. He
gave her one look Of unutterable love, and
with last dying effort, gasped brokenly !:
"lsabel, my darling Chi" and breathed
his last.
There was look Of perfect peace and hap
piness upon his face ~ he lay In the dark
ened parlors in his CONN; the noble look Of
his young manhood had come back to him,
and the family felt that it was indeed wrong
TO mourn for him, who, after 80 long period
Of darkness and mental imprisonment, had
found light and liberty, and Isabcrs grief
| was soothed and comforted by the thought
that his last look had been for her, his
last word had been o word Of love for his
| child, and she thanked God for the remen,-
brancc.
They carried him back to his home in the
South, and stately monument marks the
spot where he, with the sweet bride Of his
youth, sleep sweetly and quietly together,
separated In life, but united in death.
A strange thing occurred when Major
Darlington and Mr.. Falconer, with Isabel,
went to remove the young wife's remains.
The sexton remarked upon the unusual
weight Of tho CONN, and, at his suggestion,
it was opened; the body was petrifed, and
Vh0AO 10y SsAO yOun6 <1AINtAs = VCAulIlul
statue, every feature intact after twenty
years Of interment, and Isabel looked upon
the mother, whom she had 50 lonRcd TO see,
with feelings which may be imagined but
not described.
Lottie is the cherished wife Of DR.. Conroy,
heart, where he burns the incense Of un.
ceasing devotion before her; her home,
though not % grand AZ Isabel's, is ample,
and ID furnished with the pure, sweet taste
Of its mistress throughout, a poem, the key.
note Of which 10 purity and love.
She 10 well now Of her lameness, ana il
able to accompany her husband on many
| errands Of mercy, and 10 looked upon by the
| poor, and especially the childless, as white
| angel Of goodness.
One more scene and our story is done
! The home room has received many offerings
since its first establishment, and the most
important one is q lovely satin-lined cradle
! which stands in the corner where the laugh
ing Cupid can peep over at its occupant, q
beautiful, rosy babe, who lifts her chubby
hands and crows delightedly when hel
| parents draw near.
They stand looking down upon her with
love beaming in every feature. my love-
my darling, my Isabel!" he said, turning u
her with eyes full Of deep feeling.
She leaned her head upon his shoulder,
her eyes full Of the tears OF unspeakable hap
piness. 'Thank God, my dearest husband
| she murmurcd, "for one of His brightasi
and best Of gifts to His children, > happy,
happy home.'
TIE ENP.
In this country l,04S men produce $500
tons Of Bcsscmcr stcol IL . week, Or 81
tons per man. In England 600 wovtmea
produce 1900 tons In week. or only - t0as
per man. The aver age wages In this cs1D
try arc shisty-0vc pcs csnk higher than =
Great orassis, according - good Englis