The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-17
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THE GOLDEN KEY.
once long ago earth and the whole
~ land filled with mystery; when unseen powers
worked havoc among men, phantoms hobgoblns
and dragons country there lived the far
East hoary philosopher Now this venerable man
was very wise learned All things understood
explained the science OF the
With the hidden destinies Of men, He
was versed in all languages mathematical studies and
in all religions the foot of great mountain IN
constructed by portal Of this magnificent edfce
kept silent watch lest some foohardy
yenturer secret place of the philosopher
At the of my tale it dark Men had not
yet smpathze associate with another
They apart and neither spoke nor entered the
boris habtaton When they did each others path
however stronger the weaker dead and bleeding
the wise had not yet found the meaning
mysterious which kept his fellows separated
or when they meet moved them to commit mu
der When attempted to approach fellow being ne.
too was repulsed by barrier Thus he knew
that he must search key that would
lock the gate into human but where
how? .
He started to work to the problem He shut him.
self I'D in there read many DOCKS
and tried many experiments He nearer
to the question than previously ne
wizards and spectres and elves ana cues
TONED them regarding his problem. Many they
gave and methods and rules TO follow ou' OH
given trial were failures -: =
Attica having desperate his and all ms
wonders at the foot Of the great anu
taking staff and small bundle OF clothing ana 1000 ne
river valley he took his solitary
searching here now there but nowhere couo ne
spy the gistening Of his trials and hardships
One day resting by the edge Of preclplce
hopeless and despairing he heard far belo" hlm' ~
cry for aid @.:-E5.@z 42zz--.5E ~. :. =,
Aca! Attica! Thou wisest men, for pershH
it cried. -@= ..Es$@-s%... - q, -
The wise man started Who his name but the
gods? What common spoken heard his
name? How should they know? Thus he meditated while
the voice crying aid It grew faint and ceased
Then Atca excitedy He looked about him. as one
in stood irresolute listening ana LOOKING
.'where is he that called Attca Who knows me 9?
The voice did answer for its owner lay wounded
in the rocky feet below Only the ecno
mans question returned Still he stood waiting
expectantly.z,I - H.
What picture he sivery locks, whtened by
years unsuccessful search were conusedV tossed
about his wrined countenance He leaned heav
lily upon his with the palm Of his
hand. picture of old but glorious type mus
he stood for and then cautiously craWled
to the edge of the canyon looked Far beneath
him fading eyesight described PROSTATE form.
.Ah! There is he called unto me- he muttered HE
no called unto Attca and yet perceive is not
god those from whom have heretofore oeen
Tenn1sed In such condition as he perhaps
may safely approach him, why to him? must not
waste my hours have found the key: No! No"
Undoubtedly watched the sufferer why should go
to him? dead' but power seemed
" he slowly and carefully descended steep
Sides Of the gully acerated and
bleeding garments when at last he reached
bottom "'Tis but unpromsng erand to view q deao
man: vet death before have
studied many things this mysterious condition that
mankind into I have given little thought: =.
touched AnoofoN.
influence aroused him and he opened his eyes
80 water" he rnurmured 'water'
The wise man gazed about him. There was not poo
or spring in sight pulling his gdle rod of
shed metal the earth and spring OF sparkling
water gused COLLEEN from the spring n
poured the strangers throat he groane
and closed eyes, noticed that he cut ant
bruised and clothes wet with blood :
Somewhere the soul of the great wizard chord wa
touched by the master whole spirit moved
His heart sweled with compassion. King Of the Uni
verse had entered into him. How beautiful the earth
How wonderful pulled of his garment and tor
wet in the pool and washed tn
strangers bound The stranger breathe
sigh clasped delight the
overspread his features have not found tn
key he said. 5gs -
The afternoon passed. growing dusk Suddenly tn
stranger in voice tinged with majestic an
heavenly power, spoke:
"Attca, wise thank thee. Hast tho
not been searching golden that would
the Thou hast foun