The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-02-15

the oil exchange. and his operations there
became q marvel to everyone He was
sometimes called plum er" bv the timid
ones. but he managed 10 come To the
surface every time with both hands fu /.
lie made thousands while others made
hundreds. and i've soon became known on
Change as The Oil Well Wizard"
The bonds of affection that had sprung
up between Joel and Susie, in tho happy
DAYS of childhood, seemed to strengthen
with years and change OF surroundings,
which fact was duly noted ana heartily
approved by Nr. aud Mrs. Norwood.
They were constant companions still. In
study as in play. and IL was indeed sad
aud painful parting when they were NJ
length separated for nme-Joel to at
tend college and Susie conservatory OF
music.
Joel's advent into college was not un-
like that OF most Young men. At first
feeling of depression ami Loneliness pos
sessed him. lie had never been away
from home amongst strangers. end the
thoughts OF three long wears Of separa-
tion from home. with hard study and
strict discipline. and the length OF time
that must eiapss Oaiore he could hone TO
s-s his little Susie arain, wero anything
but pleasant on his then frame OF mind.
He had, of s,ourse almost an unlimited
bank accoun. TO draw upon. and every
comfort that wealth and Influence could
devise had been provided. Yet there
was an aching heart and rs he stood gaZ-
ing out OF the window OF his apartments,
awav to the west. Watching the sun 70
down behind the purple velvet clouds, he
felt as If long AMI stsrless night was
settling down upon him.
lie drew the blinds OF his windows;
seated himself before the open fire oil burn
lug lo2s upon the hearth, that threw out a
mellow light and cas-; long fitful shadows
about the room. Ash SIT meditatinC and
watching the glowing Goals aud fitting
sparks his mind aandered back to 4 time
when he sat before another oreu fire of
burning logs upon the hearth. The
shadows then did not fail upon Brusse Z
carpet, mahogany furniture and gilded
pic ures. They feI upon a picture. the
remembrance OF which cause 6 great
la p 10 rise in his throat and the tears to
spring into his eyes
That picturs vas OF pale, sweet faced
woman seated IN low, time worn rocker,
IN a humble cabin among the hills, a
little ragged boy sitting a. her feet. watch
ing the bright needles so deitiY piled by
thin, white hands IS she listens TO story
Of lofty aspirations and future greatness.
And after the castle has been completed
so lar as, mother IN good warm house.
with lots Of nice clothes, and | will be big
then and work. and give YOU lots OF
money. and YOU won't have to work any
more"-those white, soft hands We're low
ingly laid upon e cur v bead, AMI that
sweet. patient face had beamed with de-
light She placed kiss on a ruddy cheek
little curly head WAS piliOwed upon a
dear mothsr's zap and two little brown
eyes were closed in sleep.
That picture was ildeliblv fixed in his
memory. That humble cabin was his
childhood home; that beautiful pail,
sad lace bis mothers and those noble
words of promise were spoken by him
SO I.
Thus his thoughts ran on, as the Incl
dents in his life passed boiore him in re-
view: Il Rm now nearing my twenti-th
birthday. strong. heR thy and vigorous.
surrounded by every luxury that wealth
eau com mand, yet l haven't dollar that
has not been given me by a generous
haad, for which / have rendered no ser.
vice whatever From this dav, heeven
giving ms strength. | will labor TO in
prove the talents have. and you. mother
dear, though YOU have found far more
beautiful home than I could give you
here, yet YOU shall watch from out its
windows and Fmil0 upon the progress OF
your toy. Ane Susie my little sweet
heart. yeur sweet face shall beam with
JOY and pride at nv achievements"
Tho college that JOsl entered was one
noted Tor its high standard of learning
The names Of EOme OF the greatest states
men. orators and tsschvrs were enTO led
upon its roster. To bs graduate of this
institution, with honorable mention. vas
the goal that young Martin sought. and
though fond of sport and athletics. ne
iro1 tho first applied himself diligently to
the task he had set himself. and il was
with much qualification nat the NorwOo1 g
received from the faculty the assurance
that his progress was all that could ba de-
sired.