The Arkansas banner., 1850-03-12
Death, and the Gcrman Musician. Strauss.

We take the following excellent story from the last knickerbocker:
 Strauss was q man of remarkable genius and moi ouly developed the powers of Ihe Gerinsn dance in an unprecedented degree, but infusHcei the whole of modern music. Composers of no mean no,s nl- though not Of the first class. were known Co visit Vienna to get themes operas from Strauss new waltzes. His decease reminds us of a capital story which appeared in some German paper shortly aftet the cholera of '32 We heard il irom clever Niennese musician, and wish that could give II with the spirit oI his -spiitng recital. it Is remember ii
 N hen the chalera st it's height, death knock- cd one morRrng at the panel of Strauss's chamber, having old woman by his side, whom he had picked up next door "Coine Strauss" said the grim sheriff that collects ua' are debts "you mus, go along with me !" With you," exclaimed the terrified musician, "Ns, can't-I won [; I'm only thirty years old. Spare me little longer" "No, Strauss, you must come, don't keep me waiting; have immense to do these stirring times." '.Uh can't go; I'm making thirty thousand thalsrs d year. You can't be so heard-hear,ed as 10 take away from Vienna man only thirty yenrs old. with thirty thousand thsers Il yesr.' 'sNone of this nonseuse. Hard hearted don't you through my ribs that have no heart at alll Come aloGg strauss come oloHg!' But consider, Death what the Emperor would think of you, and how The whole court will vote you bore if they ret no
 
 peror. Iii carry him of if he says much. | should like to them put death oat of fashion" " Wei. then, since must 20, let play more waltz before leave my darling instrument" pi aded the poor trembler. ''so you Hiay, bot sec that it Is good one" answered Death cooking his ear like conuoisseur.
 straus, played the waltz, Death marking the measure eompacehy. aud saying, when IL through, with PatroniHug air, 'tRretty well, Srau-s: yoa may pl'y another" Strauss began u spirited strain. Death kept thc with hand and foot; ,ie old woman kept time also; until unable to resist the than magical impnise he threw his about her, and round anu roaud spun Death snG the old Faster aud faster play -d Strauss; faster snd faster whrled Death aud ths old woman, Strauss playing for the little remDsnt ot his life. showed sigHs of wearness. but death exhausted and giddy Stop. Strauss' stop.' he cried. Strauss played on. .Stop. say, Strauss" Strauss oniy put on cresc-ndo. Strauss Strauss can't stop myself fl you dou' stop! Stop, ssy!' Will yOa give me clear, if slopl' asked Straus. Il can'i--do- that" says Death gNspiug out his words. Then you snsll waltz on,' answers strauss. exutIng in his power ta create soul under thr ribs of Death Al last Death. beaten out. says, still whirling like n dervish ''i'H-tpake-a -b bar lgsn-with-you-ou-o 90 What is lf' replies Strauss, playing vel more f1rioasly. "You-shali --ve-ior- years-Onger yon--w wil--psY- ne-instead -o -of--Your-iiir--the-- -iives-of-G Gftv theusaudo oihrts>peo cc- pie. -eael--ye-sr ea-r, "pone' cries Strauss. So ever s.nce, fifty thous- and people each year nave killed tne,n..ive. dan Ciup Strauss waifzss