The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-28
PLAYED FAREWELL TO LIFE,
Daros Bhsrissd. the Natural Soa Of Nsrtsm-
barr's kinE. Dies 1t the Piano.


cannot tell you the name he was
known by here. for others bear II still.
and II were better that 1t wcro for
gotten.
He was the natural SON OF the late
king OF Wurtemburg. and his mother
was the only woman that the king ever
truly loved. but royalty has its slavery
moro CALLING mt times than the fctters
OF the lowest bondmen. and reasons OF
state compelled loftier alliance for
his majesty. says a writer in the New
York Herald.
Tho boy. who had been given the
the courtesy title OF the Baron Bhar-
land. grew up surrounded by every
advantage that wealth and favor could
insure him. AS his tastes began 10
form themselves he developed a passion
for music. which was fostered and
aided by all that celebrated masters
could impart
At last the Able List took the young
musician under his charge and added
TO the solid foundation already laid
those delicate finishing strokes which
can only DO supplied by masters
hand.
Introduced under such favorable
auspices the young musician might
have enjoyed brilliant career. but
upon the establishment OF the North
German Federation the king OF Wur-
temburg found his power and income
much curtailed. care aud anxiety
finally brought on fatal illness, and
the king after years OF poverty in
Paris. passed away. leaving the young
natural sou wholly unprovided for
Karl came To America soon after
and at once secured a splendid position
among the piano masters OF New York.
His pupils were from the wealthiest
and Oldest families and his fees were
princely. But soon his fatal weakness
began TO dcvelop-a love for drink and
debauchery.
Constantly falling into new trouble
and disgrace, repeatedly disappointing
his wealthy pupils and neglecting all
social and professional duties, he soon
began TO lose caste and was compelled
to content himself with poorer class
OF patrons.
These. too. no neglected. disappoint-
ed and Disguised. and falling lower
ana lower in the social scale he was
reduced TO the lowest and most dis
reputable professional work. and even
in the meanest position his dissolute
habits were constantly bringing him
into disgrace. although when seated
before the piano. even In his most
scottish state. his genius would assert
itself. and he still charmed his hearers
with his brilliant music, while his
slovenly. disreputabIe appearance dis
| gusted every one noar.
We lost sight OF him for many
years but ono cold. dreary day In
December. tho last OF the year. Mr..
Shermer. the Boston music dealer.
was crossing the common with friend
when the latter pointed out wre ten
ed. bloated tramp seated upon one OF
the benches by the pathway.
do you not recognize that man."
asked the friend.
mo. indeed" replied Mr. Shermer.
"Why should ~"
because II is Karl -. the natural
son OF the king OF Wurtemburg.
'.My God" exclaimed Shermer In n
tone OF horror. for he had known
Karl in his best and brightest days.
That evening the clerks at Sher-
mer's place werc surprised To see a
filthy. besottod vagabond shuttle into
the store with n vacant dreamy look
In his eyes and walk toward grand
piano that stood near the door.
I'VE have nothing for you" said n
clerk sharply To the disreputable look
Ing creature.
II don't want any money" said the
tramp la a thick, husky voice. II
only want TO sit down before piano"
The superintendent was called from
his office and informed OF the strange
request OF tho squalid intruder. and
from pure curiosity allowed the out
cast 10 have his way.
God blcss your said the vagraut.
and with weary sigh no seated him
self before the splendid instrument
and. with fingers stifIencd by want OF
practice. but with the expression and
soul OF true artist, began the opening
strains OF the moonlight sonata OF
Beethoven.
Clerks, customers and workmen.
every one In the establishment, drop
ped their occupation and talk 10 listen
10 the tender. soulful tones that rolled
forth from beneath the hands OF the
besottod outcast
At last the sonata was finished and
tho wretched creature rested his head