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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-10
GOLD IN THE GRUCIBLE
REV. H. It. AcKERMANN TALKS To
MEN AT Y. Nj. c. A.

Gold in the Crucible,' was the subject
q the address before. the Z. M. G. A.
mems meeting yesterday afternoon, de-
hyered by Rev. III. f. Alderman, pastor
Of the King Street M. E. church, in his
remarks he took up consideration Of
the adversities of life, which he classed
as. the crucIble in which the gold is sepa-
rated from the grosser materials with
which it is mixed.
Mr.. Alderman said it was a wise pro-
vision that man is surrounded by adverse
circumstances. If it were not for these
conditions few men would rise above the
plane in which they are born. The large
number Of men who were poor boys but
by means of perseverance and hard labor
nave overcome the environments in which
they began life and attained high position
OF trust and honor, is but an illustration
OF the truth of the wisdom of Providence
in giving the adverse conditions to be
overcome.
A patallel is found, he said, in the diff
ference between q pumpkin and an oak
70 the difference between man who was
porn IN the lap of luxury and one who
mas had difficult things to overcome The
pumpkin grows in the summer when all
the conditions are favorable. 1t lasts but
a single season and then dies. The oak
grows among the rocks ON the mountain
side and must sustain its life during the
cold winter months. But it is a thing
which lasts for centuries 1t is so with
the man who is reared amid the most ia
Vorable circumstances. He is an object OF
rapid growth and does not represent the
strength that is found in the man who
has struggled against adverse circum-
stances and has overcome them.
Mr.. Alderman cited the lives Of several
men who We're subjected to the rigid dis
clpline of trying conditions, and in each
one he found that a struggle against adj
Yersity makes the man stronger and fits
him for things that he would otherwise be
Unable to do. David was reared amid
surroundings that did not seem to pre-
sage the brilliant future that was before
him. Abraham Lincoln was another ex-
ample Of the strength a man develops by
struggling to overcome the surroundings
in which he is placed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-10
On the shadows.
BY EDGAR WELToN COOLEY.

again-back On the oEd bridge where, so
many times, they had fingered, side by
side, breathing the wild perfume of the
grasses and listening TO the chatter of
the brook, bashful in the consciousness of
their love for each other. He was back
and-she was singing!
The same sweetness was in her voice
the same pure, boundless tenderness. as
though she We're an angel who never had
known what it was to sin.
AS he stood, listening reverentIy to the
song hat fiOated down to him from the
little house upon the hill, the mans face
grew slowly grave and a chill crept in,
in, in to his heart. Then the voice ceased
and he heard only the subdued splashing
of the darkling brook and the distant
lowing of cattle.
He did not move, but stood silent, mo-
tionless, thinking, thinking.
She had promised to wait for him and
to love him always, and she had kept
her word-he knew she had kept her
word. So ne returned, walking from the
distant village, not of necessity, but for
the mere pleasure of it, for the JOY of
again plodding over the old, familiar
road. In his pockets was wealth-gold
and silver and bank notes-but in his
heart, in his conscience-God!
All along the journey he had pictured
in his mind her glad welcome, her bright
smiles, her warm hand-press. Again and
again he had thought of her coming to
meet him, tripping nerrily down the road
her hands extended, the dimpleS showing
in her checks.
But her voice and not herself had come
to meet him. And the voice had come
singing a tender hymn-a hymn that
echoed the goodness, the saintliness Of
her heart, of her soul.
With q groan he leaned over the railing
of the bridge and gazed down upon the
peaceful water His fingers fondled the
gold in his pockets, and as its juggling
reached his ears, a frown covered his
face.
sOh. Godg' he cried; "oh, God, I am
not worthy Of her; | am not worthy to
touch the hem of her garment!
Long he stood upon the bridge watch
ing the trees, the hills, the meadows and
the stream at his feet grow dim and in
distinct in the darkness. And When he
turned, at last, and glanced again to-
wards the little cottage, the kitchen door
was closed and-a light streamed brightly
from a side window.
Slowly and with hesitating step and
heavy heart he climbed the hill Noise
lessly he passed through the gate and
like thief in the night, craWled through
the clover and the grasses until he reach
ed the window through which the light
streamed. Carefully he raised himself
from the ground, and standing in the
shadow of a tree, looked through the
window.
A lamp burned brightly on table. but
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-10
MAY PROVE FATAL
OFFICER PATRICK ROCHE BADLY
INJURED BY RUNAWAY
HORSE
SKULL MAY BE FRACTURED
In Endeayoring to Stop the Flight
of Frightened Animal He Is
Knocked Down Yio-
IentIy.

Officer Patrick c. Roche, whose beat
is at Fifth and Wabasha streets. was
knocked down and possibly fatally in
!ured While attempting to stop runaway
morse at the above corner at $40 last
evening He was taken to St. Joseph s
hospital and City Physician Gillian sum-
moned. He worked over the injured of
hcer Tor several hours, and late last
night said he would have to await fur
Their developments before he could tell
how badly Officer Roche is injured It is
thought, however, that he fractured the
base of his skull
Officer Roche was standing in the mid
die Of the street at Fifth and Wabasha,
as usual, when he saw a horse, attached
to cutter. coming down the street and
threatening danger to pedestrians. He
prepared to stop the frightened animal,
and when within a few feet of him he
tried to catch it. In some way which the
ofncer himself cannot explain he was
thrown heavily to the ground and almost
knocked unconscious. He was picked up
and taken to st. Joseplgs hospital, where
Or. Gilfllan attended him. officer Roche
remained in a semi conscious condition all
evening. and could not remember how It
happGned
The horse continued on its mad flight
down Wabasha street and was caught
by Officer Springer at Third and Waba-
sha streets The horse belonged to Will
lam Noodles, 275 Oneida street, and was
placed in barn until the owner called
for it a few minutes later
Roche was appointed to the force on
April II, 1901, and has always been con-
sidered a faithful and deserving officer
by his superiOrs. He lives at 323 Oneida
street and IS popuI.a.r among his many
friends He is a Father heavy man, and
tbs is thought to have added to the
force of lie fall
DR.. Gilfllan said late last night that
the condition of the officer was critical,
but that he had hopes for his recovery.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-10
TABLET is UNVEILED
MEMORIAL TO VI. FARRAR IN ST.
PAUL'S CHURCH.

At st. Paurs church last evening oc-
. CURED the unwilling of a tablet to the
memory of William Montague Farrar
who was drowned in Lake Elmo in the
summer of 1900. This tablet is the gfft
OF the young men Of st. PauPs church
and others, who were friends of the de-
ceased. 1t is a brass cross of the form
known in architecture as the peace
cross, mounted upon an oak panel.
The services were musical and devo-
uonal in their character After the choir
mad sung: Jerusalem the Golden the
rector preached from Samuel I. 17-55
"Abner, Whose Son Was This Youth ~
The theme Of the discourse was youthful
conservation.
During the offering the choir sang.
God Shall Wipe All Tears From Their
Eyes, and after the formal benediction
mad been pronounced by the rector, the
choir sang 20 Paradise"
There was large congregation chiefly,
composed Of the friends of the deceased
William Montague Farrar was a.
cousin of Cannon Farrar, of Canter-
bury. He came to America wher, he
was sixteen years of age and worked
his way through college, and at the
time Of his death he was principal of one
OF the city public schools, although then
qua thirty years of age
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-10

Copyright, 1902, by Daily Story Pub. Coz
With buoyant steps a man walked rap
idly along the road that rolled monot-
onously over the hills. His clothes,
streaked with dust, were faultleSsly cut;
gaudy jewelry glittered On his slim,
white fingers; bright red tie glared
startingly above a shirt bosom of many
hues. His patent leather shoes were
spattered with mud and his tall silk hat
looked strangely out of place on the
country highway. -
But the mans face was illumined
with the CLEAN of pleasant expectancy
and as Old familiar objects met his
gaze, smile crept into his eyes and
played around his mouth.
Presently he came to a rustic bridge
that spanned. small stream. Here he
paused to rest, and removing his hat,
dried his forehead with handkerchief
Then he leaned against the railing of
the bridge and sgazed long and earnestly
at farm house that stood upon a
knoll across the bridge.
The door of the kitchen stood ajar and
the voice Of the young woman, singing
over her work. crept through the gath
ering shadows of the evening to the man
standing on the bridge.
AS the song reached his ears the man
drew himself to his full height, the smile
upon his face deepened and a brighter
song and the woman were familiar to
him.
There was tenderness sin the song-a
tenderness that seemed to blend with
and become a part Of the holy stiffness
OF the summer evening. And the wom-
ans voice was clear and musical, and
sweet as the murmurs- of the ripples
of the brook.
With bowed, uncovereA head, the man
stood in silence and listened to the mel
ody. Then involuhtar1ly1 he turned his
| eyes toward a distant church spire that
stood, white and distinct, against the
horizon gt
Often in the days agone he had sat,
in cowhide and jeans, amid the worship
ers in that little church llistening to this.
woman's voice singing in the choir and
| trembling with a strange delight when
ever her bright eyes sought his and her
! smiles deepened the dimples in her
/ cheeks.
! How pretty, how sweet. how pure Of
heart and mind she had always beeni
| He had not thought himself worthy OF
| her then. So he had left his home and
her and had gone to seek his fortune
And her voice and her smiles had fol
! lowed him. He had meant to be always
| honest-he had meant to be, but
And now, after five years, he was back
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-10
The Globes Daily Short Story

no one was in the room. But as he watch
ed door was opened and a young woman
entered
From head to foot she was attired
IN a loose-f.ting robe Of immaculate
white, and her long hair, unbound ami
unfastened by pin or ribbon, fell about
her neck and shoulders in a golden show
er Upon her face shone the bright glim-
mer of spirituality and in her eyes was
the soft light of that great peace that
passeth all understanding AS she glided
across the room she did not seem to
walk, but rather to be borne upon the
air with invisible wings.
Straight to the window she came. and
there she stood, her face turned to
wards the man, her eyes, raised toward
heaven, shining with the kisses of the
halo of the lamplght.
The man under the trees fell upon his
knees the cover and covered his eyes
with his hands. 1t was as though he
had looked upon an angel and had been
blinded BY the dazzling beauty Of her
garments
I'm, In.movable, thus, for many moments
dow gazing into Gods kind eyes. her
face flashing back the brightness of His
smiles and her garments all agleam
with night and purity; the man grovel-
ing in the darkness, groaning under the
Burden of his sin, PROSTATE before the
one he worshipped, but was, not worthy
Prone upon the ground he lay and
Wrestied with his anguish. There is no
hope" he sobbed over and over; ssno
hcpei l cannot climb up to her; she is
beyCnd-beyond me-"
He writhed in his agony and the coins
Jingled in his pockets. A chill ran through
him at the sound. Fer thirty pieces Of
silver, he groaned; "for thirty pieces Of
Slowly he raised his head and glanced
at the window. The woman was still
there, psalm personified. Her large blue
eyes We're gazing directly toward him,
ana IN their depths he seemed to see a
deep compassion, a great pity.
hands to her. forgetful of the darkness
that surrounded hinl-the darkness that
hid him from her sight Then he low
bled
Suddenly some one touched his should
er ana he raised his head and saw
man standing beside nina man upon
whose breast there cleaned the silver
badge of sheriff.
In the name of the commonwealth. /"
the officer said. And the other bowed his
head in SILENCE for a moment. then raised
his mournful eyes and smiled grimIy
"Iu go, sheriff" he answered softly
I'm a black hearted william, and TN
take my punishment. Only his voice
quavereds please don't-don't let her.
kroW."
Silently he followed the officer through
the darkness and as he went he heard
again the Woman's voice raised in
song of praise. III glanced back ssld saw
her kneeling by the window her hands
clasped before her and her head bowed
as in supplication.
So the shadows deepened between them.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-10
PATRICK KELLY is DEAD
WELL KNOWN PIONEER CON-
TRACTOR DIES At HIS HOME
Mind Affected by Accident Sus-
tanned Many ears Ago and Es-
tate Was Managed by
Guardian.

Patrick Kelly sr,, a pioneer resident
of st. Paul, died at his home GIG Plum
street, yesterday from a complication Of
diseases. Mr.. Kelly was seventy-two
years old and was we'll known He was
born in Ireland and came to st. Paul
in 1858, engaging in the contracting bust
ness. He owned a large stone quarry
and was quite well to do.
Mr.. Kelly was injured by being struck
by coal car at the Third street railroad
crossing before the bridge was built,
IN 1873. 1t is alleged that he was thrown
sixty feet and suffered injuries which
affected his mind making it necessary
10 have guardian appointed for him.
During the past few years he made sew
eraI attempts to be restored to capacity,
but did not succeed.
The deceased leaves two daughters and
three sons, all living in St Paul. They
are: Katherine Kelly, Margaret Kelly.
Patrick Kelly. Jr., William ]. Kelly and
J. w. Kelly. His widow also survives
him
The funeral will take place from the
residence at o'clock tomorrow morning
and services viii be held at St. Mary's
church at 9:3O
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-10
DENIS. ARE HOPEFUL
IN THE EAST PREPARATIONS ARE
BEING MADE FOR 1904
CAMPAIGN
NO SPLIT IN THE FORCES
Indications Are That Hill, whitney
OF Olney May BE the Candidate
Opinions of n New
Yorker.

whether or not there is any good
reason for it, it is nevertheless fact
that Eastern Democrats are manifesting
greater hope in the outlook for the next
presidential campaign than they have for
a long time past. indeed there is grad
ually developing a solid belief that the
prospects for Democratic success in 1904
are becoming more and more favorable.
There seems to be very strong feeling
in the East that the time for reunion
of the Democratic forces of the nation
is ripe and that the coming campaign
will see a, harmonious and united DEM
ocracy. This is manifested in the more
kindly feeling displayed toward Mr.. Bry-
an by the leaders of the so-called gold
wing of the party in the East, and in
the more cordial relations now existing
between the two factions"
So said William c. w ebber, a prominent
New Yorker in St Paul yesterday.
THE chances for united Democratic
fight in New York state never seemed
better than at present, and while there
is very little being done on the surface,
nevertheless there is considerable quiet
work going on, planning for the next
fight in New York.
1.-The election of Mr.. Nixon to succeed
Richard Croker as the leader of Tam
many Hall has been received with delight
by Democrats who have been outside
the Tammany circle for some time. It is
taken to mean that many of the Croker
animosities in past campaigns and kept
alive at the expense of Democratic sue
cess will be hereafter unknown.
Golfer Can BE Governor.
''There is a feeling that the next step
taken in New York politics will be fully
approved by Mr.. Bryan. There is every
reason to believe that Mr. Bird Coler can
be nominated and elected governor of
New York state This will he a big
thing for Democracy in the state and ma
ton.
1t is very generally believed that the
announcement made recently by William
9. Whitney to the effect that he had re-
tired from business means that he has
his eye on the Democratic presidential
nomination for 1904 If this is so Mr.
Whitney will have to be accounted with
in the future councils of the party 1t
is too early to say that sentiment in
the East is crystallizing in favor CT any
one man. 1t is felt that the nomination
belongs in the East, but this is all at
present. Either Mr.. Hill or Mr.. Whitney
or Mr. Olney would be acceptable to The
Eastern Democracy Mr. Olney would
perhaps be more acceptable to the West
because of his earnest support of Mr.
Bryan in the last campaign.
The next congressional campaign will
be the most important off year in MANY
years, and there are indications that
both parties will put up their strongest
fight in the close districts Of the country.
That campaign will show to what extent
the Democrats have been able to get to-
gether and whether or not the present
hopefulness of the Eastern leaders is JUS
titled
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-10
EARLY MORNING
SCARE BY FIRE
OCCUPANTS OF THE PORTLAND
BLOCK DRIVEN INTO STREET.

At o'clock this morning an alarm OF
fire came in from Broadway, and when
the department got there it was found
that small blaze had started in the
paint shop of l.. Turner, which was
quickly put out.
While the damage was only slight,
amounting to less than $780, the inmates
of the Portland, which houses fifty or
sixty families, received a serious scare.
The smoke coming from the basement
Immediately filled the Railways and the
occupants of the rooms fed in their night
clothes and the halls, stirWays and
streets were Immediately filled with a
mass of frightened humanity, who were
carrying satchelS, bags and bundles fill
ed with their personal belongings. sucn
as moneys, jewelry and other valuables.
Fortunately there were no casualties,
and after the department had extin-
guished the flames and the smoke had
cleared out of the rooms the white clad
army of occupants returned to their
rooms, but hardly to sleep.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-10
TO MEET IN TWO WEEKS
PROGRAMME FOR HARDWARE AS
SoCTATION's CONVENTION Is
ANNOUNCED
Mayor Smith Will Welcome the
De1egates-COnventiOn to Con-
tinue for Three Days,
Feb. 26-2S.

secretary Thomas McCracken, of The
Minnesota Retail Hardware association
has just made public the programme for
the annual meeting, which is to be held
in the Ryan hotel Annex. Feb. .26. q and
70, general account of which appeared
IN ] e G o be some time ago. The
complete programme is as follows:
Wednesday, Feb. 20
10 a. m.-Meeting of the executive COM
mittee.
2 p. m-Roll call.
Address of Welcome-Mayor Smith, CT
RESPONSE. T. Stebbins. of Rochester.
Remark s-EX-President j. E. OBrien
Paper-T. T. Bachelor, Possibilities Of
Trade Organization"
announcement of Comnittees-On in
surance, on resolutions, on grievances. on
press; secretary's report, treasurer's re-
port voluntary remarks by members.
Thursday, Feb. 81
a. m.-For members only. Payment
Of dues, report of committee on resolu-
tons.
Talk on Insurance"-President c. A.
Papers by members. New business. Ad-
journment
Afternoon Session, 2 ?. M, Open Nest
Paper-By P. w. Lyon, of Minneapolis,
THE Three Essentials
Advertising" by NJ. De Note
st. Paul.
Opening of Question Rox-Discussioa
Report of committees. Adjournment
Banquet Ryan hotel, evening, Feb. 81,
8 p. m.
Friday, Feb 2S-
9 a. m.-Open meeting Question box
Remarks by jobbers and manufacturers
Remarks by members of the press Re
marks by travelling men.
Next meeting of the association.
Adjournment.
The afternoon will be given to visiting
points of interest in the city.
The convention is expected to be the
best one ever held and preparations are
being made for a right royal good time
The railroads have made a rate of one
fare and a. third, good for three days pre-
ceding the convention and three days
after the convention. Secretary Me
Cracker is having beautiful programme
published for the use of delegates.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-10
FIND FAULT WITH BANTz
GERMAN DEMOCRATS OF EIGHTH
FORM RIES-SMrFH CLUB.

Sixty-five of the leading Germans Of the
Eighth ward met at 72S Van Buren, street
yesterday afternoon and organized Ries-
Smith Democratic club in opposition to
Aid. Bantz, at present representing the
ward in the common council Albert Ull-
man was elected president, and f. c.
Wagner vice president. William Jutz
was made secretary of the club, and b
Philips will handle the funds. The meet
ing was full of an enthusiastic spirit that
meant business, and all pledged their
loyal support to A. J. Ries for alderman,
as against Bantz, and for Mayor Smith
Tor reelection. A number of short ad-
dresses We're made and it was decided
20 conduct vigorous campaign in IA
yor Of the present executive for mayor.
and for Mr.. Ries for alderman. The
German Democrats do not like the way
Mr. Bantz has acted during his last term
IN the council and are accordingly work
ing Tor the election of man that will
represent them as a Democrat
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-10
PIONEER DEAD
ROBERT l.. DEAKIN OVERCOME BY
A PARALYTIC STROKE.

Robert L. Dealln, a pioneer Of Mime
sofa, died last night at o'clock in
private hospital in Merriam Park as the
result of a recent stroke of PARALYSIS.
The direct cause of his death was
the demise Of his wife, which occurred
about ten days ago. Shortly before the
funeral Mr. Deazin was attacked by a
paralytic stroke and since that time had
been lowering between life and death.
IL is believed that the shock caused by
the attack "a
His family of four sons and three
daughters was at his bedside when he
passed away Although he had been
SsGi I sg severely for some time before
ms death, the end came peacefully.
Mr.. Deakin was prominent in state noIi-
Tics some years ago. He was a member IF
the the mouse from the Sixteenth district in
$50 and was reading clerk of the house
LOT over Ten years. He was born in
england siXty-seven years ago. Befora
coming to Merriam Park he lived in Ril,e
t1aAth county. The funeral ARRANGEMENTS
nave not been completed and will he anN
nounced later. al
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-10
ITY
- n Z w S

The loss to the warehouse of Halver-
son, Richard & Co, st Anthony Park,
which was DESTROYED by fire Saturday
night, is estimated at about $4,000 in
Guiding the contents. The blaze is said
to have been caused by Goals from
stove.
The Independent Bantz club, of the
Eighth ward, had a well attended meet
ing last evening at Fastner's hall, cor
ner Dale and Ninnehaha streets.
Speeches were made by Matt Hefner,
president of the organization; Frank
Klein, secretary; Thomas Carey and
Frank Keller.
The murderers of officer Charles
Mayer are still at large, and according
TO Chief O'Connor there were no new
developments yesterday. It is under
stood, however, that the police are hot
on the trail of the burglars who COM
mitted the deed and they expect to get
them before long.
Charles w. Warren, supreme vice
president, and Edward D. PETER, SUI
preme secretary of the Order Columbian
Knights win visit Imperial Lodge No.
81 this evening. The meeting will be
held in Odd Fellows hall, Fifth and
Wabasha streets. 1t is expected that
all members of the lodge will be pres
ent