The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-02-28
PLAYED FAREWELL TO LIFE.



cannot tell you the name he was
known by here. for othcrs bear 1t still.
and II were better that 1t were 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
more CALLING at times than the fetters
Of the lowest bondmen, and reasons OF
state compelled loftier alliance for
his majesty, says writer in the New
York Herald.
The 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 to
form themselves he developed 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 a 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 and anxiety
finally brought on a fatal illness, and
the king after years OF poverty in
Paris. passed away. leaving the young
natural son 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 develop-a love for drink and
debauchery.
Constantly falling into new trouble
aud 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. he neglected. disappoiut-
cd and Disguised, and falling lower.
ana lower in the social scale he was
reduced to the lowest and most dis
reputable professional work. and oven
in the meanest position his dissolute
habits we're constantly bringing him
into disgrace, although whom 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. disreputable appearance dis
gusted every one near.
! We lost sight Of him for many
years, but one cold. dreary day in
December, the last OF the year. Mr..
Shermer, the Boston music dealer,
was crossing the common with friend
when tho latter pointed out wre tch-
ed. bloated tramp seated upon one OF
the benches by the pathway.
do you not recognize that man?"
asked the friend.
I "No, indeed" replied Mr.. Shermer.
..why should ~"
Because 1t is Karl -, the natural
son OF the king OF Wurtemburg."
.My GodT' exclaimed Shermer, in a
tone Of horror, for he had known
| Karl in his best and brightest days.
That evening the clerks at Sher-
mer's place were surprised to see u
filthy, besotted vagabond shuttle into
the store with vacant dreamy look
in his eyes and walk toward grand
piano that stood near the door.
1--WE have nothing for you" said a
clerk sharply to the disreputable look
ing creature.
II don't want any money" said the
tramp In q thick, husky voice. II
only want to sit down before piano"
The superintendent was called from
his office and informed OF tho strange
request OF the squalid intruder, and
cast to have his way.
..God bless your said the vagrnnt.
and with weary sigh he seated him
self before the splendid instrument
and. with fingers stiffened 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 TO listen
to the tender. soulful tones that rolled
forth from beneath the hands OF the
besotted outcast
At last the sonata was finished and
the wretched creature rested his head