South Bend news-times., 1915-02-28

felony had been committed taxed power of
respectful replied scornfuIly. "A cat
Of such rare intelligence can be trained 70 further
acts OF economy. I going TO the American house
for dinner and shall charge the same 10 your
band
.old Schmutzer was furious over this useless ex-
pendture, and vented his wrath not on me. bat on
Sarah. Then the incredible. Tie came To me
late in the afternoon and told me with ruch JUNCTION
that could this evening. a
few hours as the reward Of my good services"
\ vigorous manipulation of the knocl1er brought
other guests. Dr. Bonel the French refugee. and
Engshman OF culture. The evening passed in
the discussion kindred interests and was
before they bade another good night. The
ferry boat just about start. with Joe in a
fairly tolerable mood A very recent visit 20 his
usual and he told Father Gallagher that the Dutch
were going to celebrate the Fourth at the Meyer
farm
Father Gallagher received the Information and
then added comfortably 20 YES. they going 10
have rousing time I.verybody Is going 10 he
there. Now Joe. here Is your chance 20 do the fine
thing for Miss Annette. viii break her heart
stay away. You know what I mean It s for you
10 that she gets there and that her father brings
her himself. Good night"
The Fourth dawned bright after a heavy rain that
laid the dust and cooled the atmosphere The Meyer
farm with its broad fields of waving grain its wood
lands and young growing orchard was the concrete
expression Of material abundance
The entire family astir at daybreak with the
long day of excitement and gay social life before
them. Eleven grown sons and dauShters with
number Of sons-in-law. real and prospective formed
small army OF entertainers whose efficiency i'm this
line was known beyond the confines OF the state
Mr.. Meyer. in his prime. robust genial
whole-sOuled man with cheerful voice and mex
haustible fund of humor. He was hospitable beyond
computation and generous TO fault His home was
a refuge for many homeless wanderer and re-
stored hope and in hearts that had lost faith
in mankind
ON this fine morning they came from all direc-
ti0ns Niles and MishaVaka sent a contingent OF
patriots who travelled IN gayly decorated wagons and
brought vast supplies OF good things that disap-
peared mysteriousy before the attacks of the hungry
crowd. some came on foot some covered miles in
OK carts Car 11g~gioe and su1k ord i'm
endless line behind the great barn. high plat
form suitable for such occasion and properly
decked with flags and garlands the conspicuous
object around which all gathered after the sub
stantial dinner had been dispatched At O'Clock
the flourch of trumpets gave the signal TO as
senble. Seats had been provided Tor the older peo-
pie and the select guests of honor. Not one OF the
prominent townsman absent.
When Father Gallagher looked searchinsly. almost
anxiousy the assembly ne that Joe Brady
had performed his part and that MT. Thorpe had
come at the very last moment with his charming
daughter at close range chance that had
placed Mrs. RoseggerneXt 70 herr An active com
mittee with suitable insignia hustled about i'm the
last frantic efforts to make the program success.
The life of the party was as always young Anthony
Rosegger who marshaled the men and directed the
ladies with all the skill of a born leader
From all sides Nr. Thorpe heard words praise
and love for the youth. With distinct shock he
conceived vision of what the later would be in 30
years. 4 slight uneasin6ss took possession of him
caught sight of he expression his daughters
Must he last surrender after ali his harsh
resistance He wished himself AWAY and freathed
the first number turned all IN the direction of
the platform spirited brass band played "a medIey
of the national airs which ended with "a most tigog-
Gus rendering OF My country. Iis "i Thee \
well-trainea chorus of male voices sang the Star
Spangled Banner" while number of pretty girls
in white dresses grouped themselves picturesquey
about flag.
so HE WON HIS BRIDE
William James. the rsirt. young lawyer had been
invited a native-born American TO read the Dec
laraton of independence. task which ne performed
most acceptably and earnestly few other features
fTr.~
address
The orator OF the day vas Anthony Roseeger. the
unanimous choice OF the committee. As ne mounted
the platform hush fell on the entire compans.
Never had he appeared TO better advantage. His
spotess white linen suit off the freshness OF his
fine young manhood His eyes flashed with un-
wonted 4 little quaver in his voice only added
the ring of sincerity that marked his address
beginning 10 end.
Never were democratic principles more clearly de-
fined; never ennobling sentiments more lovingly
described. The ardent young champion OF human
liberty lost in wealth of caressing zerbiage and
electrified his attentive audience 10y the force of his
logic and the depth of his zeal. Again and again
applause rent the air AT last he paused f over
whemed by the depth OF his emotions and then con-
tinued:
And now. my friends, just one thought more We
are here assembled in token of our gratitude for
the priceless treasure of liberty. have learned
love adopted land and shall always strive be-
loval citizens: TO prove ourselves worthy Of
ings that we here enjoy: 10 transmit this heritage
# JOY those who shall come after us. yet none
Of us will forget the land of our birth. where
the happy years of our childhood were passed. Ne
cherish its memory as we cherish The memory ~
the loving mother that gave us BIRTH and taught
the first lessons of truth and honor. But America.
yes America lives in affections as the bride ~
youth to whom we bring the homage of our
devotion, the undying love of immortal soul
What are creed and form before this primal
of eternity? Mother and bride. God keep them
bothi'
MotherIand and America were forgotten ln this
burst Of rapturous feeling. IL the mans heart
CRYING out for love that has the inaicuabie
right Of youth His eyes sought the two beings thar
were dearer 20 him than all else earth. 80
oratorical trick could surpassed THIS
lapse 10 natural feeling. Loud applause aWokc him
from his trance-liko silence. He listened without
response to the congratulations OF the delighted
mittee.