Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-17
THE MISSING RING.
The Story of Magic Lantern Scancc
and a Young Man in Love.
Indianapolis Prcss.)


Thomas Schurcman. who lives on
Holly avenue. in West indianapolis. a
few weeks ago made bad loan. and
in lieu OF the money, he was over
whelmcd with the borrowers gratitude
and magic lantern. The gratitude
thought Schureman. was without prac-
teal value. but the magic lantern might
be pressed into service. The machine
was set up and a number of private
exhibitions were given, attended by
MI Schureman. the operator and Mr..
Schureman's dog. Blk
y state of perfection was reached in
the course of time. and. the other
night. number of friends wc~e invited
to the Schureman home to witness the
first public exhibition of the collection
of slides. Unfortunately for the host
he invited a man who was engaged to
n girl The man could not appear on
time. but the girl took her chair at the
hour set. The seat at her side WAS re-
served for the young man.
Half the performance was over when
Schureman's assistant at the door was
interrupted in his observation Of the
pictures by the appearance of the be
lated young man. Where's Miss
IIcustis sitting" he asked
As well as the darkness would per
m!t-and il might be said that the
room was as dark as dark could be
the usher directed the new arrival 10
the seat reserved for him
Here" said Mr.. Schureman. bring
ing the picture into focus. we find
reD1 To
tact with the Western world of COM
merCe. for from the -
Just then a girl sitting three chairs
from the front felt her hand pinch"d.
and saw vaguely young man take
his seat at her side.
Great Scott. Jessie" said the voice
in her ear. emerging from the black
ness. I've had the most dreadful time
finding this seat in the dark. That fell
low at the door said it was no use. the
people coming in late ought To SIT
wherever they could. I told him I had
10 sit by you and that I was going "a
| sit there or break UP the meeting. H
wasn't on. you see. Gee. on Jessie.
I'm SO glad | found you. You don't
know -
For generations this imposing i'm
| persona tion of tie god has watched
| over its thousa ndS of worshippers In
| dig-India. the land ~ mystery phi
| ln.ophy and aEe-has At last found the
germ Of progress buried in its breast
"Sh'' said the young girl. II don't
know what YOU are talking about. I
| can't hear Mr.. Schureman. keep still
"Ha, ha" chuckled the young man.
Just rs though You cared for the Old
| lecture You said YOU would he glad
when the room WAS darkened -
And. now" continued Mr. Schurcman'.
voice. "hcr" is ON" Of the Indian fakirs
| bower with the weight Of years hoary
with age What Ycc:r.s Of nature has h
mastered. what great phiios-''
jessie. said the vnice in tho car of tn
girl. II WAS q command VoI,. this time
| .'Sh'" sh" whispered hack Keep still
And bow. after many weeks in thi:
| land Of mystery and aG" and ruin. W.
| turn with a feeling of relief. perhaps
| toward the shores of U'.r own Eat.N.
| land--'
What? Sh. Stop"
You're not wearing my rinE: Whas
does this mean? Have you taken it off
Have you ceased to
ssh. keep sin: / want to listen"
| From til" Californian shores We car
| already discern the smoke of our Er"l
| factories We get a breath Of the energy
Of our crowded streets; "" feel the rusl
| and joStlc of our cntcrpri-
| Isn't hat prctty?" whispered the girl
| What DO ! care for that when Youth
| Jessie. mine.
| What land is greater than this? Whl
nation stronger. where the flaC III prc hon
ored more rcvcrcd than our own Star.
| and Stripes
Ana as the lights Jared III to violr
4 l,ut. tE,, Young ,llGcON
cred why he had missed Jcssic's ring
| was another girl.