Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-05-05
THE SABOT AND VIOLIN.

Toward the last of September, 1882,
the artistic world of Paris was deeply
affected upon learning that Paganini.
the celebrated artist was very i'll. He
was seized with a violent fever at the
close Of a concern, where he had been
the star and only attraction.
Kind friends and warm admirers did
al in their power TO ameliorate his
suferings, but without avail. Day
a1er day passed, and still the condi-
ton of the much beloved artist did not
improve. His physicians became alarm
Cd. and urged upon him the necessity
dtaking rest Of several mouths.
4 beautiful morning in the month
Of 0ctObsr he bade adieu to the capital
be had fillel with his uIerited renown.
At that time there was a celebrated
h0spital near Paris. which was only
tre,ueIted by distinguished invalids.
Il was the Villa Lutetiana, named
without doubt IL memory OF, the an
cent luteca. This line edifice was Sit
usted in the centre of a pleasure gar
den which overlooked a charming and
heavily wooded park There were
shady groves and walks for dreamers,
public draWlng-rOomS for the lovers OF
games and conversation, and private
apartments for those who preferred the
'ehez-sOil'' in tete-a-tete with the last
novel. HIS days were spent in prone
ladIng up aud down the most retired
walks of the garden, and when even
ing approached he hastened to his room
to read and re-read package of letters
yellow with age, to which fresh one
was added from time to time.
Among the inmates of the Villa
Lutetiana there were four old ladies
Who had become very warm friends on
account of their common love for card
playing, and the secluded life which
Pssanini persisted in leading seemed to
cause them much annoyance.
"lndeed, " said one of them, ''he Is
not my idea of a great man. l do not
perceive anything remarkable IN him;
IN fact, taking him all in ali, Le'is just
Ike other men,
AS for me- said the second lady,
when heard that he was to become
one Of our number was in raptures,
and fattered myself with the thought
that he would frequently euliven our
romenades and sOireeS with his Won
dsfful music, but behold how we are
Treated. He rarely deigns 10 recognize
Us. and whenever he Is requested 10
laVoF US with little music he calmly
snakes his head and retreats at once.
he Is bear-a real savage"
"AhP' SAID the third lady, "you do
not understand his case yet. Paga-
NM, my friends is simply a miser.
DyOu wish the proof? Does he not
always refuse TO assist at charitable
concerts?',
1t is very strange" said the fourth
Ady, how great men lose prestige up
oh acquaintance. do not doubt but
Nal ne IS OF some account on the stage.
put mere! do not know but. as far as
ssOclaolIty is concerned, would pre-
'ei 70 associate with the gardener"
Oh! DO not hesi ate, pray you,"
,sphed the youngest of these ladies.
AS ior my part, l would greatly pre-
.el, most anybody to him. Did you
s,sl Ss see man manifest so much in
Ssaefence, yes, even contempt for
ladles' sOciety?''
! am OF Your opinion, but come. my
.aaies, have scheme to submit to
yvu that has Just popped into my head.
e muSt give this sleepy bear a shak-
IN tIe celebrated viollnist, however,
sos'nued to live in the usual manner,
auu slowly reg ined his strength. But
Sas would hardly have believed him to
sns as better, he looked so very pale
h.SoIh' S 'Ih' His physicians rigidly tor
tSs - rs doing any mental work, and
I;s sIeat musician entirely deprived of
-. - d. passed the autumnal days in a
NJ. ~a u Intellectual somnolence. which
r. ulOSt oenefc al to his feeble state.
NO.. &c never became a victim to loneli-
vii AS WOOd-carver Paganini was
a. 81. nyal. Hour after hour he
bsnd,Ili ~ MS cosy little room and skilfully
sSaNu ehISels, knives and other
edged instruments.
"a at'noG5l tnoG5 he seemed to be surround
nav enemies instead of friends in his
sns,aS nSIle, there was one being who
mos, eu =. ms comfort and exhibited the
yo,ss s. 'eaaer eer regard for him. This de-
nsiS creature was young chamber
yonn, named LOuisette, charming
Inc cSns gal with frank face and smii. |
he SGiac,;aI1thance, who cordially greeted
a, sba ~ guished artist every morning
he es,i1st insntly entered his room with
wsby wsslly breakfast.
grsnt tie artist partook of the fra
LopiseSt..u S.uee, delicious rolls and honey
nls,iFe nle endeavOred to amuse him by
trsns some of the incidents which
lot'Tta' 81 - at the hospital. From time
she succeeded in causing a FAINT