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The Evening dispatch. [volume] (Provo, City, Utah) 1891-1895, 1895-08-02
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
ssThe Lost Chord"

Perhaps the most successful song of modern times is "Tbo Lost Chord, whose sale in Great Britain has exceeded 250, GOO copies. The story of its composition, as told by MT. Willeby in his Masters of English Music,' illustrates that in art, as in statesmanship, success came to those
 Who knew the seasons, when to take
 Occasion by the hand
 For nearly three weeks Arthur Seymor Sullivan had watched by the bedside of dying brother One night, when tho end was not far off and his brother was sleep ing, he chanced to come across some verse of Adelaide Procter's which five years be- fore he had tried in vain to set to music.
 Tn tho silence of that night watch he read them over again, and almost instant ly their m musical expression was conceived. A stray sheet of music paper was at hand, and he began to write. The music grew, and he worked on, delighted to be helped while away tho hours of watching. AS he progressed he felt sure the music was what he had sought for and failed to find on the occasion of his first attempt to set tho words. In short time it was complete and not long after in the publisher hands
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
A Domestic Conversation.

Her Father-So you have had propos al, my dnugbterp
 Hcrsclf--Ycs, papa, several. An ice man proposed to mo-
 Her Father (brcathlcssly)-Didy you ac- cept him, my dcar2
 Hcrsclf-Nay, nay, papa.
 Her Fathor-Ingratc!
 Horsolf-After him plumber proposed to mo, dear papa.
 Her Father (oxcitedly)-And him-did you accept him?
 Herself-Not for jewels and precious stones, papa mino.
 Her Father-Fooll Idiotl
 Hcrsolf-I had third proposal, papa The gentleman is m iceman in the sum mcr time and plumber in tho winter. Her Father (on the verge of apoplexy)- Madeline
 Herself (calmly)-I accepted him, fa- tbcr.
 Her Fathcr-Fall on my neck, my an- gel child You are tho rarest rose of them all Milwaukee Sentinel.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
Jean Antoinette Poisson.

Tn reply to the question, "What man or woman, not monarch or acknowledged ruler, has wiclded the most despotic pow err" a writer says no single individual has ever oqualed or even approached Jean An toinettc Poisson, the most famous among the train of Louis XIV of France, who was created Marquise de Pompadour and for go years swayed the whole policy of France. She filled all public offices with her own nominees and made her own creatures ministers of France Sho 1t was who brought Belle Isle into office, witt his vigorous policy, and introduced the Abbe dc Bernis into office to work her own pleasure. Previous to 1756 tho policy of France had been to weaken Austria by alliance with Germany.
 This she arbitrarily changed because Frederick the Great lampooncd her, and because Maria Theresa wrote her cour- teous letter entered into an alliance with Austria, ultimating, as it turned out, in the Seven Years war. She, moreover, corresponded with the generals in the field, prepared all business for the kings eye and daily examined the letters sent through the post. The king was mere puppet, who assisted at the spectacle of his own reign. and the people for the timo being bowed down and worshiped" her Chicago Tribune.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
Lord Tennyson's Mail.

Hero is curious freak of Lord Tenny- sons imagination, based on fact: Look at this pile, which, oD my return from abroad, I find hcapcd on my table. ought to have thanked you before for your generous lines, but look nt the pile-some three feet highland let that apologize for my silence-and believe me- tho penny post maddened, yours ever, A. Tenny- son." Theso words followed the drawing by Alfred Tennyson of kind of pyramid in sections specifying tho nature of the letters on his table: Anonymous insolent letters, letters from America, Austra- lia, from monomaniacs etc.," letters asking explanation of particular pas sages," begging letters of all kinds, subscriptions asked for church building, schools, Baptist chapels, Wesleyans, etc., !" newspapers-gracious or malignant ," ''printed circulars of poems asked for sub- scription," representation copies of po- ems, printed proof sheets of poems ," FMS poems" letters for autographs, form the two sides of this curious and unique sketch.
 People who poster @ man of letters do not think of tho vast aggregate made up of many single applications of various sorts. Each post used to bring to the house 50 or GO letters Mrs. Tennyson and Hallam Tennyson were far too much oc- cupied with tho task of wading through these piles of unsolicited correspondence. Strand Magazine.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
AesuRolTY OF STAGE DEATHS.
Nature Outrageously Violated Instead of
 Being Shown Mirror.

Nature Outrageously Violated Instead of
 Being Shown a Mirror.
 A French dramatic critic, with some show of medical knowledge represents that nearly all actors and actresses out raGeously violate nature in their imita- tions of death. He cites, in corroboration of his charge, the customary theatrical death of Camille" in the younger Du mas favorito emotional play of that title. According to the author, his heroine is affected with pulmonary consumption, and an incidental attack of hemorrhage of the lungs extinguishes her life.
 There is absolutely nothing dramatic to be made out of this mode of dying, if fldel ity to fact be obeyed. Tho gushing of Q stream of blood from the mouth would be realistic, but the imitation of such pho nomenon is never made by actors, male or female, nor would any discreet manager tolerate such piece of stage business. Again, the overwhelming suffocation which produces the rapid death in Ca miles case is never accompanied by con- vulsions such as her dying representatives on tho stago almost always assume. In natural death from this cause the sufferer simply oollapses from failure of the vital powers.
 Theatrical poisoning scenes arc also usu- ally untrue to nature It is popularly be- lieved that when fatal dose of laudanum or morphine is swallowed the victim i'm mediately sinks into deathlike sleep, as is commonly seen on the stage, whereas the first effect of this poison taken in like quantity is invariably to excite and en- liven. Nor is the mode of dying after the hackneyed cardiac stage stab in conform ity with the laws of nature. The actor simply falls at full length or in heap, !, whereas the everyday member of society gives a spring when tho heart is struck before entering eternity by this unhappy gato Even tho modern Othello has not inherited enough of Shakespeare's won- dorful fidelity to truth to die naturally after stab through the heart. Baltimore Gazetta
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
A Valuable old Meadow.

An ancient document was recorded in the registers office in New York tho other day which will tend to show the rapid growth of tho city and tho advance in tho price of real estate. The document in question is a conveyance executed July Is, 1877, by Samuel Watkins of the city of New York, physician, to Isaac and Michael Dyckman, sons of Jacobus Dyck- man of Kingsbridge and conveys piece of land, being salt meadow near Kings bridge, containing five acres, adjoining land of John Nagle and Blazo Moore, Jr., for tho sum of $5625. As now laid out tho property is bounded by Academy street, Harlem river, Sherman avenue and Dyckman etreet, and comprises six full blocks in section 8 on tho land map of tho city of New York. Tho present value of this property must be between $500, 900 and $500, 1000.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
A Live Beetle Tn Iron Ore.

z. T White. who is now or has very recently been a citizen of El Paso, Tex, was once the owner of the most wonder full chronological specimen ever found since the creation of the world-a live bee tie found in solid matrix of iron ore. The curiosity was discovered a considera
 ble depth below the surface in the Long
 fellow mine, at Clifton, A. T., and fitted his iron sarcophagus as snugly as though the iron had been in a plastic state when it came in contact with the creature's body The bug was of dull. reddish gray color and was of course of species wholly unknown to the entomologists. According to the Fl Pasa Bullion, this wonder was presented to well known scientific association of the Atlantic slope about two years ago. St. Louis Republic.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

he replied: IT was so young at the time that cannot remember. do remember, though, what did with it. l made a beautiful boat and set it sailing in pond. As result, I was soundly whipped. was always more enthusiastic over music than over the violin. The orchestra is the greatest violin. To me my instrument is Q means of expression and the best have. I never studied much and received no more lessons after was II # years old. P
 "Dupuy, my first master, died then, and l received q few lessons from Leonard, who went away from the town in which lived after tho war of 1871. At the age of 15 vent to Italy to play in the orches- trn of Prince von der Vsis, under the di- rcction of Herr Muller -Berghaus, to whom, through association, owe much musically. I remained there ton years, and tho Italians interested me greatly. It was not music that 1 studied in Italy, but the plastic arts. It is tho art atmosphere there which makes upon one such pro- found impression. In the presence of the works of such man as Da Vinci, archi- tect, sculptor, painter, what arc we allP
 Having free nccess to tho royal libraries, I studied the old Italian writers for the violin. We walk in path made by those WnO nave gone Delorc. frOm luSI1ce we must study them. Among other manu- scripts that I examined were 40 compost tions, hitherto unknown, by Valentini, written for the violin in 1890. had them copied and in duo timo will publish them. As far as my technique is concerned, 1t is not tho result of arduous practice, but of concentrated thought. As small child studied three hours a day. Now, with four or five minutes can accomplish with concentration the work of threo or four hours.
 "TEcn why practice so much' study in a scientific manner and do not believe in so much practice, I study the relation of things by mathematics. Through trig onometry, through the study of angles, accomplish my work My unfailing tech nique has been mentioned. That Is due to the simple means through which obtain it. hesitate to make my method public, nor do I know when shall do it. Joa- chim desired mo to, but 1t will awaken too strong opposition. It is too directly opposed to existing traditions. "-New York Commercial Advertiser.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
A Faithful Dog.

A dear dog I onco had tho pleasure of knowing belonged to my daughter, then a child about Ia years old. It had been her constant companion and playmate for years Unfortunately the poor creature fell i'll, and my daughter attended to him with most assiduous caro for 12 days but there seemed no signs of improvement. One day followed her on ono of her visits and could not help noticing how his eyes frightened and his tail wagged with pleas ure.at seeing her. but he was apparently too weak to rise.
 My little girl was very downcast at see- Ing him thus. and whistling and snapping her fingers to him-the usual signal for Q game of romps-the faithful creature made an effort, got up and raced with her as far as the stables, distance of about 300 yards, where he fell down dead at her feet. To please her he had done all he could and had died in tho effort!-Animals' Friend.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
Maternal Love.

The devoted attachment of the mother to her young is known to exist in every range of life, fact which proves that "self preservation is not the first law of ; nature, {" for even the most fragile being which fees from man and other enemies disregards personal safety and will fight until death when tho safety of its helpless offspring Is concerned An adder would hardly be selected as a type of loving af lection, yet we hear story of one which, when approached. gave fearful hiss, and at this signal four little addors instantly glided down her throat for protection. Waiting to shelter them from the menac- ing danger, she lost time in getting away, and tho narrator of the story was able to kill her.-Philadelphia Times.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

minds of the people. mako them reflective and mora considerato of tho common phascs of life. Surely Abbott Graves has Touched chord of nature which makes the whole world kin in a work which is destined to make q national reputation for him. Graves is an artist and is known far and wide for his flower paintings, but he secs and studies all sides of life, and in this recent work, entitled "The Silent Partner, l" has struck the most pathetic Incident he has ever undertaken.
 The scene presents an organ grinder seated on a corner of hls idle and untuncd Instrument His hands are resting on his knees, his head bowed and his eyes riyoS- cd upon the object of his desolation, his poor, dead monkey lying at his feet as he has fallen from tho cage, with his little gray jacket and pink tunic on, ready to start out on his weary round to amuse the eager children or the curious of the busy thoroughfare.
 Seated near tho closed door of the hum- ble room is the organ grinders daughter. Her tamhourine is resting idly at her side, her hands cover her face, and one can al. most hear the sobs of the heartbroken girl, who now knows nothing elso in her small world but grief for the lost pct.
 Ursus and Homo and Gwinplain over again. The story of Hugo is brought viyidly to mind. But this event in the lives of the promiscuous somimendioant toilcrs brings us noarcr to our own con ventionalities. He thnt owns pet can appreciate the scene but how much more keenly these poor creatures feel their dou- ble loss! No wonder that the comedian, Francis Wilson, when he saw it, was inn pressed with it's sad and touching pnthos. Several days after having visited Graves he returned and reInarked "Mr Graves, ever since saw that picture it has haunt cd mo- Whatever your price, want 1t. !" Aud so tho work has become the property of an appreciative artist who knows the world, it's joys and sorrows. Boston Post
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
statue Granarx at Bamian.

The wonderful East Indian statues and temples cut from the solid powders and stratificd rock are duplicated, If not OK celled by the Afghans. Professor J. A. Gay, in one of his recent lectures on the far cast, tells of 0 stone statue of god which ho saw at Bamian, near the Rus sian frontier. This particular statue was one of score, but was the giant of the lot, being 173 feet in height and large in proportion. It was used as a storehouse for grain and at that time contained oyer 2, 900 bushels. s.-Philadelphia Press
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
SHOWED THE ARMY HOW TO DO IT.
A Young American Officer Instructs His
 Captors In Loading Guns.

Tho average wide awake, self assertive American who meets in their own baili- wieks Central American officials does not it must be confessed, feel for them pro- found respect
 A young American officer who was ashore down there once when periodical revolution was in full bloom was riding along street on donkey. He wanted to catch a railroad train, andJ he peacefully steered the donkey up to the gate of the station.
 A sign there announced that donkeys wagons and other such hostiles were not allowed to enter the station. The young officer read the sign and then, drawing up his legs so that he could thump with his heels the donkey's sides, proceeded to guide his little charge through tho gates.
 One of the favorite resting places of Central American army Is railway sta tion. At this particular station was gath cred the usual army.
 It might have been a force of ten men or even dozen, but it was an army, lieu tenants, captains, colonels, general and all.
 When the donkey and tho American tried to storm tho railway citadel great howl went up from tho army. Several regiments of one man each advanced upon the bold ranger and called upon him to halt. Then they informed him that he was prisoner of war.
 The American got of the donkey and went over to one of the regiments and ex- plained that he wanted to board train. The regiment announced that this was i'm possible, as he was prisoner.
 All right, said the American, good hv ti and ho ctartpd fo xvalk nwnv
 This caused tremendous excitement throughout the regiment, which immedi- atcly set to work to load its gun, while iother regiment threatened to prod the American with @ bayonot.
 Tho regiment which was trying to load its gun seemed to afford great deal of amusement to the American. The rogi- ment was fumbling with the cartridge and vainly trying to throw open the breech of the rife, while the American watched tho proceeding for a timo with good na- tured smile Then he stepped close up to the regiment.
 Here" he said, snatching the gun away and taking cartridge from the bolt which encircled tho gallant regiment, "let me show you how to do it."
 He throw open tho brecch quickly and deftly. slipped in cartridge, snapped tho breech back into place, and holding out the gun to the regiment made low bow
 "There'' he said, that's tho way to do it. You see, it's very easy when you know how"
 And then lowing again Good day" he sauntered into the station with careless smile on his face, while the army stood dumfounded and then rctreated.-New York Tribuna
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
The Cheerful Idiot.

"One swallow doesn't make a spring." said the boarder who misquotes.
 "A swallow of beer might" said the Cheerful Idiot.
 And when the landlady guessed that 1t might make spring on account of the hops in it the Cheerful Idiot got huffy and left the table before the prune pie was served. Journal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
lOll Second Avenue.

near ti..-.. ~-.,.~eisu. l.. ,oa l-.I...- L.. a good name to givo ship -of-war2 Then suppose you change the pronunciation and call it Concord, just as spoiled. Docs it not strike you. Chandler, that there is a degree of Concord in the presence of yes gel of warp'
 The new ship was called the Dolphin, but the Concord appeared after General Arthur had ceased to have influence in naming the ships of tho navy.-New Yorl; Times.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
Her Choice.

Miss Billing-What kind of man would you like to marry?
 Miss Willing-Oh. a bachelor or wid. over. Detroit Free Press
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
Grown Cold.

Wife-Oh, George, l fear your love has grown cold.
 Husband-Well, if it has, it is only be- cause it is trying to match the steak and coffee you give mo every morning. troit Free Press.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
Starnsh.

Starflshes commit suicide. When one is caught in q net it dissolveits corporation into a dozen or so of fragments, and tho pieces escape through tho meshes In time each becomes perfect animal. To preserve the starfish whole it must be plunged into bucket of fresh water be- fore it has time to take the alarm. Fresh water is instant death to it, and thus only can some varieties of the starfsh be pre-. served.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
A Quick Game.

A storyis told of an actor who was re- turning home rather early in the morning and came to an early organ grinder. A piece of green baize was stretched over the top of the organ, while miserable mon- key gathered in any receipts The actor saw the green cloth, stoppedpA e,nt down silver dollar. which was inroI efliately grabbed by the monkey. The actor stared minute, rubbed his eyes and walked away muttering:
 Quickest game ever ran up against In all my life.'
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

Earthen dishes, large enough to hold the carcass of lamb, were found in the Pom peiian kitchens.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
The Naming of the Do,pb,n.

An old story, but not Q bad ono, was told the other day by an officer of the navy who heard the argument repeated in it. While General Arthur was president, and during one of the summers of his ad- ministration, he was on board of the Dis patch at Newport, and Secretary of the Navy Chandler was pestering him to con sent to naming the new dispatch boat. afterward the Dolphin, the Concord, after the first battle of the Revolution. General Arthur was disposed to quiz Chandler aboutr his proposed name. He preferred the name Dolphin as being more suggest tive of speed at sea. When Chandler ar gued the importance of keeping in mind the heroic resistance of the colonial mili- tia and the brilliant opposition offered to Pitcairns men, General Arthur asked
 VI iait that y6u propose to call this
 noord z" 2; Answered Chandler,
 1cd Now Hampshire pro
 nRA Arthur. tnyitfnc< -tha-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

During the reign of Trajan Roman laborer paid 6 cents for two pieces of woolen cloth to serve as socks.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
ILouis Joliet furnished name to Joliet

ir articie or fnolkssos can be made the stalks of the common maizc
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

New London, Conn. was at first called Tawagog.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

When M Thomson was asked the i'm pression made ssNn him by his first violin,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15

The movable Christian holidays are Easter, Ascension day (ten days before Whitsunday), Ash Wednesday, Good Fri. day, Palm Sunday, Pentecost, Sexagesima Sunday snd Trinity Sunday All depend for their date on Easter
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
HIS FIRST VIOLIN.

Cesar Thomson Made . Boat of It and
 Set It Sailing.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-15
FRANCIS WILSON'S PICTURE.

A Touching rainttns or osru,uauu