Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-11-29
VISIT TO THE EDEN MUSEE
An Albanian Finds Much to Admire at
That Institution.
Instruction as Well as Pleasure for
the Beholder- Wax Figures
That 50 Closely Mimic
Life.

lutiOnary period that ever had existence.
A constant unfolding of ideas that are
premature merely by ralRtiv faculty is
the essence of all advancement.
In this connection there is nothing
stronger or of more solid worth than the
creative impulse. Men of genius bow to
1t with submissive awe. In literature ana
art it is the key note to a successful
career. "Originality," says Carlyle, sis
not novelty, it is sincerity When man
coaceives a new thought tor himself, it is
as truly original tn him as though it had
never before been uttered. To different
natures it comes in different ways,
and consequently often leads 70 various
fields OF knowledge.
The artist aud the author realize this
more wildly than Others for unto each
does the inner soul of things reveal it
self, and with restless, ceaseless clanor,
demand utterance, Far Gown the courts
of truth do they peer with eager eyes and
coming forth, give to the awaiting as
sembles glimpses of the marvellous in
nermost.
In relation to art the soul utterance is
expressed in strong, pressing symbols.
The conceptions of the artists brain have
as their outcome material creations of
power ard genius. In this age of ad-
Yancement and culture We have many
practical demonstrations of the above
statement. If one is inclined to doubt
the fact,
VISIT TO THE RDEN MUsEE
in New York would speedily confirm it.,
The wonderful results of the great power
of art are there displayed in full. Any
person who goes to New York without
! spending at least two hours in the build
! ing will lose much instruction as well as
pleasure. Indeed two days coaid be very
proftably spent there without regret
| II has been the effort of the directors
to afford a realistic representation of
some of the popular scenes of the day.
Travellers from other countries may go
there and obtain a glimpse of their own
nationality, while Americans may see de-
| picted important scenes Of oar own
native land. Children may learn there
| lessons OF history that will be inefatea'
bly, stamped upon their memories, while
older ones will go sway having obtained
from ihe realm of art a deeper, richer
meaning.
There are many facts associated with a
visit to the Eden musee that are interest
| ing to note. The large wax figures pre-
sent lite-like representations of the human
an family. The close resemblance Is
peculiarly striking. Indeed tits impossible
for a casual observer 20 discern the differ
enoe. Amusement is often created by the
numerous visitors who make such a mis-
take. The wax form of man who sits
on one of the benches reading O news
paper might easily be taken for
AN EAGER POLITICIAN
scanning with close scrutiny the election
returns Several wax policemen who hold
up their clubs threatingly might without
difficulty scare away crowd of depraved
urchins.
In the vestibule of the building stands
an English tourist, who, with his daughter,
is reading an advertisement pasted u , in
| front of him, which tells him to beware Of
| pick pockets. At that very moment how
ever, an amateur piokpocket is quietly
removing from him his pocket haudker-
chief The whole scene is ridiculously
| impressive.
In close guard OF the ticket Office and
not far distant from the parties above
mentioned, stands tall, good-looking
| policeman. At first glance one shndders
with terror at the terrible penalty of non
| payment, but closer view reveals the
fact that the figure is merely c life-like
representation IN wax.
| Within the entrance hall the first sight
! that ereets our attention is en- Interesting
group of Romeo and Juliet, which doubt
| less receives much consideration from
\ the happy young couples who view it
within the days of their honeymoon.
There is also the vivid representation
of the surrender of the army of General
/ Robert +. Lee, at the Appomatox Court
house. The sad countenances OF some Of
! Lees soldiers arc portrayed with stirring
/ yividness, as ia also the auth oritstive de-
meanor OF the military leader, Grant. It
Is said that the room is an exact copy of
the ono in Mr.. McLean's house at the
time OF the surrender, and the furniture
is almost entirely the same.
Next TO the entrance hall is the spacious
central room Of the building, which for a
moment, perplexvs the visitor with its
numerous artistic offerings. The atten-
ton Is at once attracted by the large as
sembly of distinguished men that crowd
the hall. On all sides are representations
of
Man or GENIoUs AND PROMINENCE,
so real that it seems as if conversation
must issue from thairlips Truly naught
but modern Prometheas could produce
such startling effect. We csn almost
imagine that the goddess Of wisdom, of
which mythology tells, will descend ere
long and impart the soul life TO her hon
ored children. Then it is that we realize
the limitation of mans power. He can
only represeatife, he car not create. The
law of biogenesis is infallsble. None bat
the creator can give life and vitality.
We find ourselves Immediately con
fronted by such men as Gladstone, Victor
Hugo, Beethoven, and others OF q like
character while not far distant stand the
rulers of the world with august power In
the centre Of She assembly is seated Pope
Leo XIII. On his left stands Presidei t
Cleveland, and not far If sits Queen VIC
toria. Surrounding these, ia close prox-
unity, are our other distinguished rulers,
who look as if naueht bat the breath of
life were needed t. insure command
tha would turn the destiny OF fortune.
These wax figures windy represent
various phases of character. Oa every
face sre depicted. In strong outline. she