The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1892-09-22
RIlF MuoooeN.


would, to use his own tavorite phrase, have
let the bloodhound mob fly at its prey
again and there would have been more
IN tSSacres, more burniugs, to chronicle.
But the count powerful as he was, was
compelled after all to give some hpcd to
the voice of reason. Jew batting
was pleasant sport enough TO the
Christian, and once INDUCED i'm
The votary found it difficult to satisfy his
desires for more. The Government, how
ever, Vaunted itself as one that was emf
nently civilized and humane, and 1t was
important that some semblance OF the
character should be maintained.
In q quiet way the Jews could be har-
ried and prosecuted. But the screams and
wailing OF women and children as they
were ruthlessly bu' chered could be heard
far beyond the confines of Russia vast as
1T was; while the flames ofineendiary fires
would cast their lurid glow over the rest
of the civilized world. And it was unde-
sirable that Europe should rise up with a
shout ofindignation and exclaim:-
whe shame aIa;m on n YOU J., Russia ISL, You
nations are guilty of deeds OF
brutality. and darkness that would have
disgraced the medieval ages
So it came to pass that display of force
was made to keep the mob in subsection;
and the papers were warned not to infiame
the passions of the people by too frequent
re .erence to the incident that had occur
red in st. Peter and Paul.
Now there was one person who coull not
view with unconcern the course affairs
had taken. That person was Ivan Aluxieff,
and he hurried to his father to express his
sympathy and sorrow. He found the Chief
furious with a bitter anger and he vowed
in his sons presence by all the saint and
sacred pictures of his creed that he would
have deep and terrible revenge.
An eye for an eye" he Kissed. The
blinded me, and he and his shall know
what it is to incur the hatred of Peter
Alexieff."
With singular indiscretion, and vet par
donableon account of his youth, Ivan
male answer
'Ifyou desire vengeance, father, let it
fall OH Aaron alone. Why extend it to
those who have not injured your"
The purport oithis remark was too ap-
parent to be overlooked, and with a show
of passion that told how dangerous he was,
Peter started up from his bed OF suffering,
and saving the hair wildly with his hands
his uniniured eye being tightly bandage
to exclude the light he could not see-he
cried out with perfectly savage liercenesS:
is i'll your mind, and she has woven a spell
about you. But the law ofthe land gives
me, your father and lawful guardian, rights
which | will make you respect. This Jeze-
bel, who has cast a glamour over YOU and
deprived you OF your senses shall be rem
dercd harmless, warrant you, and she
shall befool you no longer"
But father"
Peace! or in order to save You from YOUR
self and from disgracing your name and
kin lred, you shall be whipped and impris-
oned for disObedienee."
Ivan pursued the argument no further.
He saw the useleSsness OF it, but full of O
great sorrow and grayely troubled by his
fathers dark threat against poor Rachel,
the young man went secretly to the house
OF Nekrassott, the merchant, where for
many days Rachel had been lying obiivi-
Gus of the world end its woes The ter
rible experiences of that Hateful night
when her people were attacked by the
brutal mob, added to the Intense strain she
had endured owing to the arrest and con-
demnation of her lover and the serious
illness told upon her to such an extent
that brain fever set in and Frustrated her.
1t is to the credit of Nekrassoff and his
family, that they were greatly concerned
about her condition, and. notwithstanding
the risks they knew necessarily incurred
by sheltering the daughter O! one who
had incurred the battered of the people,
they were resolved to protect her and sue
cor nef so 1ar as they could.
Nekrassotf was an enlightened man,
and much travel in various parts of Eu-
rope had broadened his views, so that he
by no means shared the public sentiment.
of dislike for the Jewish popula-
lation. Moreover, he had experienced at
the hands of Arama the greatest kindness,
and but for the Jews generosity he would
then have been ruined man and rotting
in debtors prison. Gratitude may be a
lint Of NoI>
it.
Ivan Alexieff had heard of Rachels ILL
ness with a concern he could not conceal,
and though he knew that he was closely
watched by lis fathers spies, he managed
to get daily news of her condition, and the
sorrow he felt manifested in his looks.
Neither time nor events had softened the
and with the tervor ofyouth about whom
the spell of love Is woven, he rocked not of
consequences and he believed that without
her the world for him would be but as a
waste. in which neither pleasure nor prof!
was to be found.
i" A tier that last stormy interview, how
ever, with his father his eyes were opened
to the eyer-present danger that menaced
the beloved woman he regard
ed as essential to his happiness.
And so he took counsel with Nekrassoff
and told him all that the Chief Of the Police
had said,
''Matters are very serious" remarked
NekrassotR thoughtully, flor your fathers
vengeance will fall upon me and nine if
he knows that am giving shelter to the
JeTcSs. Something must be done"
But surely you will not abandon her?"
cried Ivan i'll his distress.
mo, no. l shall not abandon her, for I
am neither coward nor migrate. But you
will see with me that something must be
DONE"
"Aye, truly; but what is that something
to be? Where can she go tor"
Nekrassof pondered and reflected for
some time and then having resolved the
matter over and over in his mind, thus he
spoke
"Listeu, Ivan. am interested in you,
and wish You we'll, and vow by the Ikoh
yonder that will do my best to shelter
and shield Rachel Arama. But let me
counsel and advise thee to'thine own vel
fare. Conquer this, passion OF yours which
you have incurred for her, and Which has
already been productive ofso much misery.
You are youthful, and youth Is often guilty
of folly. 1fyou persist III your attachment
for the Jewess your future will be blighted,
and between you and your father there
will be unending conflict. Turn from
other desire that is impossible of attain
ment. ! will, when she is able to be remov-
ed conduct hcr myseIfto the Chief Rabbi
of Moscow, who will extend his protection
to her, and i'll due time she will find her
place again amongst her people. Thus do
advise, and pray you let my advice pre-
vail. The years are many before you, and
soon you will lind mate amongst your own
class, who will bring you joy and content
Inent, and heal THE br'each that now exists
between you and your amily.n
Ivan listened patiently, making no at
tempt TO interrupt the speaker and dis
playing irritatiohi hqt Ire said, when the
other ceased:L- ~ G
You know me not, sir, ifyou think me
capable Of being turned from purpose be-
cause danger may lie in my way am my
fathers son, and from my father | enherit
-persistcncy and determinations. 1t is true
am youthful as yousay, but youth is an err
rar which time will CORRECT. Time, how
ever, cannot change my feelings Tor Rachel,
except to strengthen it.. If Rachel dies,
q shadow will lie over my life for eyermore
But while she lives shall remain true to
her. come what may"
$50 be IT. said Nekrassof struggling his
shoulders, II have spoken words of Wis
dom, and you heed not my counsel, A
wiltul youth must take his way until his