The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-05-23


understand much of politics, but we
have always trusted Monsieur Theirs
wisdom. He knew what was best for
US and the whole land Now he is
dead, and there is no one to take his
place"
That was the startling news of the day
which the electric wire was flashing
through the world, an event of such
great, incalSulable importance that, for
the moment, even the Russo-Turkish
war and a thousand other interests of
the day sank into comparative insignifi-
canoe. The octOgenarian had closed his
eyes forever, after playing for fifty years
such brilliant role in the politics of
France and Europe, occupying but
few years before the highest public Of
flee in France.
Charles had never busted himself
much with politics; but he knew we'll
that this event would be for France
grave crisis, naturally affecting trade
and business of every land. Occupied
with such thoughts, he entered the es-
Enlistment of the art dealer, and, in
few words, explained the object of his
visit
"Ah, my dear sir" said the dealer,
with shake of the head, ''this is a bad
time for business. Universal suspense
and uncertainty reign; no one knows
what the next hour will bring forth, and
there is no lack of pessimists to prophe-
sy all manner Of evil. Reports of coup
d'etat are in the air; at the Bourse
there is panic, rents are falling, bust
ness people i'll the widest confusion.
Theirs death affects everything. But
show me what you bring to-day. A Sc
ries of views of St. German? | have
no doubt of their excellence. Theirs
died at st. German; that might, per
haps, awaken some interest for the pic
lures. Have you ehanced to take view
of the house where he died--the Hotel
du Pavilion Henri IVT'
"4es," answered Charles in astonish-
ment, quite by chance | took such
picture, And Theirs died there? Good
heaven, could he have been the old gen
tleman whom | photographers? His
face seemed familiar to perhaps be-
cause | saw so many pictures of him
when he was President" and he related
in few words his meeting with the old
gentleman at the hotel.
SHOW me the picturew cried the
dealer, his eyes sparkling with excite
ment, this is more important than you
think"
The young man took the photograph
from the case and handed it to the deal
er who looked attentively at the small
figure in the picture, represented with
wonderful clearness and accuracy.
YES, that is Theirs to lifer he cried
in delight. An excellent likeness
When did you take the pieturc?"
'On the 3lst Of August"
only four days ago. Then this is
the last picture of Theirs, the great
statesman and patriot, for whom all
France mourns to-day. The portrait is
a precious remembrance, which will cir
culate through France in thousands Of
copies. Our countrys loss is for you a |
stroke of fortune, my friend. You have
the copyright of this picture, and it will
be worth to you over hundred thousand
francs. The picture of Theirs, with a |
portion OF the balcony, should be cut
from the picture and enlarged. You
can make three different sizes, for /, 2, |
3 francs each. In four weeks we can sell |
half million copies. At present, in all |
France, there is no better article of mer-
chandlse. DO you realize thisT'
Charles comprehended the great prize
which fortune had thrown in his way.
and grew almost dizzy as he thought Of
the ,unhoped-for riches probably in store
for him.
But cannot possibly print so quick
~ such an enormous number of copies"
he exclaimed. "My studio is far too
small" - wy
"Hou are right" replied the dealer.
The largest photographer in Paris must
undertake the working day and night. |
| VIII manage the sale if you agree. We
have no time to lose"
half an hour later a contract was
made with the proprietor of very LARGE
studio in the neighborhood, who agreed
to lay all other work aside and devote
nj ms energies entirely to the portrait of
Ihlers. The next day every prominent
newspaper in Paris told of the last pho
ttograph of Theirs, taken at St. German
four days before his death; the result
exceeded all expectations All the adj |
mlrers OF the departed statesman has
tened to become possessed of this last
remembrance of the old man thew SO re-
vered, There were more than half a
million copies sold, and Charles received
Tor his share of the profit IT'S, 900 francs.
In addition to this he was taken into
partnership by the great photographer.
and found in his improved position full
opportunity for exercising his talents.
From the modest garnet he descended
with his beloved Louison into the luxri-
Gus suite of rooms on the first floor
where Louison shed about her the at.
m.osphere of light and cheerfulness
which followed her from the attic in
spite OF the added cares and responsible
tiles which came upon her and her hus-
band. ' nus
First among all the comforts and lur-
urles OF their new home is priced and
honored picture hanging in the salon
OF the happy pair-an exquisite copy in
costly frame and surrounded by 4 Ian.
rel wreath, of the last portrait Of
Adolphe Theirs. "
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