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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-10

ness which was terrible calamity, and
exaggerated his naturally moody, suspi-
cious, and abnormally sensitive nature.
At the age of 80 remarkable transfer
nation was wrought for time in his
temperament by beautiful and fascinat-
ing girl, Countess Giulietta, but he never
married and one of his greatest sonatas
was written just after the break in their
friendship.
The enumeration of Beethoven's COM
positions followed, and the three periods
of his career as a composer were spoken
of. The first extended to the age of 30,
during which the influence of Mozart and
Haydn was plainly discernible; the Sec
ond, about the time he wrote the Third
Symphony, when he turned his attention
for brief time to dramatic music and
wrote his only opera, Fidelio.
The third period extended from the age
of "A, when he was at the height of his
fame, on to his death. 1t was during this
period that he wrote the rest of his nine
Symphonies, his great and solemn mass,
besides innumerable sonatas, trios, quar-
tettes, etc. His acquaintance with Goethe
was touched upon; his nephew, and the
sorrow he brought to the man already
overburdened with sorrows; then the sud
den revulsion in musical taste when
Rossinis tuneful and melodious music
was preferred to Beethoven's glorious
masterpieces; and in the open prefer
cnce for the former the latter felt the cold
chill of neglect. Added to this was the
affection of his infrmity. He was poor,
dependent and prematurely old.
With force that brought the tears to
many eyes, Miss Fuller drew touching
picture of the last moments of this great
man and noble genius; she spoke of his
last immortal work, OPP. 1856, which he
composed in cold room by the light of
a candle, of the contraction of his fatal
illness, and she gave dramatic and most
pathetic account of the scene at his DEATH
bed March %, 1927.
Such a cleverly constructed, and admir-
ably read paper would have been most
praiseworthy deed in itself; but Miss Full
Ter, after standing an hour, to deliver her
paper, turned without apparent effort,
seated herself at the piano, and played
one of Beethoven's most difficult sonatas,
the Pathetique, with her usual scholarly
manner. Her understanding and appre-
citation of its wonderful depth of mean
ing was apparent in her intelligent inter
probation, and the pleasure she gave her
audience was manifested most cordially.
Mrs. Shelly Tolhurst followed with an
aria from Beethoven's opera Fidelio, in
which her fresh, strong voice sounded to
excellent advantage.
Mr.. Frederick Blair played pol onaise
for violoncello, Miss Fuller accompanying
him, that was so delightful, an encore
was demanded.
The last number was the Trio No. 4,
for piano, violin and cello, which was
read with the same artistic excellence
that marks all the work done by the
Misses Fuller and Blair.
At the conclusion of the trio Mrs. Os-
good, the president of the club, spoke a
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-10
LADY COLIN CAMPBELL BE-
COMES AN EDITRESS.
WOMAN'S WAYS

Another victory for woman! Mrs
Maria Lawrence of Palmer, Mass, has OBJ
tanned a position as member of the fire
department of the town.
Miss Estella Reel, in working for the
position of State Superintendent of Public
Instruction in Wyoming, introduced a
new sort of campaign document into
politics. She procured list of adj
dresses, an immense stock of the dain-
test stationery and a corresponding sup
ply of photographs of herself Inclosng
the picture with a personal appeal to
every known and unknown friend she
induced the rough riders of the State to
miles to vote for the pretty girl who thus
honored them.
Lady Colin Campbell has taken to edit
ing paper, and she does it in fashion
which would do credit to an American
editor. She secured as a contributor to
her paper, The Realm, no less q person
age than the Sultan of Turkey, and all
eyed with envy
1t is well for the surpliced singers of the
feminine gender in New York that they
do not belong to the diocese of Bishop
Paret of Maryland. He says to an inquir-
ing clergyman: "The Bishop does not en-
courage the vesting of women singers. He
most earnestly hopes that the fashion will
reasons for Directing.
The Indian woman can be civilized even
if the Indian man cannot. Here is the
case of Louise Grouse, an Indian girl,
twenty years old, a direct descendant of
the Algonquins. She is at the famous
Normal School at Oswego, and is deter
mined to obtain good education. She is
penniless, her mother is dead her father
is dipsomaniac, and there are no rela-
tives or wealthy friends to aid her in her
ambition; nevertheless, she has managed
to pay her way SO far and to clothe herself
as well, by the hardest labor of all kinds
and at all times. She is completing her
course, but works as hard as ever in order
to put by something with which to edu.
cate her youngest sister After complet-
ing her studies in the Normal School she
hopes to enter some medical college and be
graduated as physician.
In Australia they have had to coin a
new word to describe new type of new
woman. 1t is 'stateswoman, and Miss
Flora Shaw is the woman to whom it is
applied. Miss Shaw is in unique posi-
ton. She is on the staff of The Times,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-10
THE FRIDAY MORNING CLUB
LISTENS TO MISS KATE
w. FULLER

The members and guests
The ofthe Friday Morning Club
enjoyed rare treat at the
Life Of meeting on Friday. The
programme was made up
Beethoven. of a paper on the life of
Beethoven, followed by the
Interpretation of number of his works
The assembly room of the club was
crowded, every seat was taken. number
of ladies sat on the low platform that
runs along the side of the room, and 9TH
ers stood during the whole session, which
speaks well both for the manner in which
the programme was presented and the
interest felt in the subject. Miss Kate
W.. Fuller wrote and read the paper,
which was thoughtful, able, and a happy
combination of interesting incidents con-
corning the personality of the man, and
reverential summing up of the works of
the master.
Miss Fuller opened her paper by ex-
pressing her appreciation of the magni-
Jude and godlike character of Beetho-
ven's genius; followed by brief refer
ence to his birth and childhood; the
depressing atmosphere of his home life;
his musical training and severe expert
ences; his teachers, and journey to
Vienna at the age of 16 were touched
upon; and his acquaintance with Mozart;
his mothers death and the responsible
ties that devolved upon him.
Beethoven, as a teacher was next
spoken of, and his experiences in an or
chestra; his marvellous gift of IMPROVE
sation; his peculiarities Of temperament,
and aversion to exhibiting his powers at
the piano. Then his first and later
affairs of the heart were touched upon;
his unprepossessing appearance, and fire.
quent RACES; his pension and pecuniary
assistance; his first trip to Vienna and
study with Haydn; the consciousness of
power within him; his ng-wrting,
violin, viola, clarinet, etc.
Miss Fuller then spoke of Beethoven the
man; and Beethoven the scholar; of the
princely patronage extended him under
which he proved himself an over-sensi-
tive guest, lacking in tact and self-con-
troll; OF his work as a composer; his Law
ish cxtemporizing, his first compositions,
which were considered too unconven-
tional; of the full awakening of his crea-
tive power; his careful manner of compo-
sition; the frequent revision.
The speaker referred to Beethoven as an
immense storehouse of musical ideas and
of his inspiration from nature; his deaf
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-10
THE FASHIONS ABROAD

NEW YORK, Feb. Oscar Wilde once
said that Fashion changes every three
months because she is too hideous to last
longer. This is rather hard on that Eighty
ady, for though at times she lets her love
of novelty run away with her good sense,
still the modern woman has much to
thank her for. Her caprice this winter
seems to be for width, and it is strange
how very soon we get used to the
broadened outlines upon which she in
sists, and woman of today who has not
a big ruffie around her neck, and whose
hair is set closely to her head, looks quite
dowdy. The great question of whether
the new order of things is as becoming as
the old order Of things we never trouble to
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-10
PRIZES AS BATS FOR GUESTS
Some Of the Latest Paris, London and
New York AgOnies
Oscar Wilde Says Fashion Changes Every
Three Months Because II Is too
f1ldeOus to Last.

A number Of written suggestions and
questions concerning social matters have
come from time to time to the editorial
rooms of The Herald, which, although
they are not signed, are pertinent rather
than impertinent Gas anonymous COM
muncations are apt to be-, and they will
be found below.
AS there is no Ward McAllister con-
nected with The Herald staff, definite re-
plies and answers cannot be given, but if
there are any social authorities in the
community who can assist in relieving
the tension that must follow publicity of
these vital topics, their solutions may be
sent to the Social Editor and they will re-
ceive due attention.
Speaking of Ward McAllister,a delicious
little bon mot for which one of our bright
women is responsible must be inserted
here before the serious business is entered
upon. The bright woman mentioned was
told of Mr.. McAllister's death on the day
the intelligence reached the coast.
Ward McAllister dead?' quoth she,
"wel, I'm not surprised.
'Why, he was not an old man, and was
only i'll week.
''That has nothing to do with it, said
the bright woman. What else could he
do but die; didn't Mrs. Aston die couple
of weeks ago? It's simply another illus
tration of the ruling passion strong in
death he has followed the lead of the AS
tors so long he had to keep it up, even if
it killed himn'
Neglect to Answer Invitations.
But that has nothing to do with So
ciety here, and the first communication
reads as follows: New York society
has lately tabooed some of its most prom
nent members for their lack of courtesy
in not answering social invitations; our
Los Angeles society might well follow
suit.
Now what is to be done with this
first suggestion? Several weeks ago The
Herald touched upon this same subject,
enumeratng some of the disadva ntagcs
ant upon dereliction on the part of
guests in this matter; but, apparently,
there are some people who failed to re-
alize the importance of the subject. Will
anybody take the initiative and say
who, in Los Angeles, shall be ''tabooed ~
or can anybody else make u suggestion
as to some effective means of overcom-
ing this short-coming on the part of the
delnquents that is less severe than So
sial ostracism.
Prizes and Souvenirs.
Here is another: "Is not the true
meaning of hospitality being lost sight of
when hosts and hostesses offer prizes and
souvenirs as a bait to their guests?"
OF course the first thing to do is to con-
suit the old and reliable Webster. He de-
fines hospitality as the act or practice Of
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-10
Answers to Pertinent Questions Concerning the
Usages of Good Society

one who is hospitable; reception and en-
tertainment of strangers or guests with
out reward; or with kind and generous
liberality."
That last clause is saving grace, and
might be construed into an authority on
the subject which could not be gainsaid,
but the fact remains nevertheless that the
fad of giving prizes and souvenirs is
growing and spreading rapidly until,
although it may be authentic according
to Webster, to give them under the guise
of kind and generous liberality" host
ess feels delicacy nowadays about en-
tertaining her friends unless she has the
money to provide, aside from her decora
tions and refreshments, some kind of a
favor or favors for her guests.
Apropos of this subject, funny thing
happened at the Woman's Exchange on
Broadway one day last week. Two ladies
were looking at the fine assortment of In
dian baskets there, and one OF them
picked up one of the smaller baskets with
the remark 'That would be pretty for a
card party prize" whereupon the other
replied: eyes, these social prize fights
are an almost daily occurrence now, and
one has to rack ones brain to know
what to get, that everybody else hasn't
had ~
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-10
Parties and Party Calls.

lem: SIS it good form to send invitations
for any social function to people upon
whom no call has ever been paid? What
is the recipient to do, call before the
party and not afterward, or whatP And
if there has never been enough previous
interest felt in such people to merit call
why should they be invited as guests to
the house2"
The great authority on these matters
has joined the silent majority, and even
Mrs. Sherwood would be aghast at this
problem of social intricacies; how,
therefore, is it to be solved Why have
the invitations? OF course the action of
the invitee must depend somewhat on
the many reasons that might be given;
but that is one of the questions that can
not be asked directly of the would-be
no stess.
The neglect of calling does not always
argue a lack of personal interest or a
want of community of taste but the recipi-
ent of the invitation doesn't know that;
nor whether the hostess takes this means
OF commencing an acquaintance that she
feels would be mutually agreeable, or has
some other reason or reasons both for
not calling and for sending the invita-
ton
To have paid a previous call seems a
very simple way out of this maze, but it
is usually not a question OF one case, but
number and added to all the other null
hilarious duties of arranging for a social
function, might be the proverbial last
straw to the hostess. Will some one rise
and explain?
The Herald doesn't know from whom
these questions come, nor whether they
have reference to any special instance;
perhaps there are society people who do
know what might be done to solve
these problems. Let them come to the
rescue, and who knows? we may be able
to not only adjust our own matters, but
set up a standard of social ethics here
that shall rival those of the present head
less New York four hundred. f.. M. G.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-10

few words of cordial appreciation to the
artists through whose Kind favor the club
had enjoyed such literary and musical
treat, and adjournment was made.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-10
Varying Opinions of Different Ladies on the
Question of Female Suffrage

thrust for any reason into contact with
public life, don't know the necessity of
suffrage, and they don t talk about it be-
cause it doesn't affect or interest them
personally; other women, the wage earn
ers, have no time to talk about it, any
more than the average man has time to
talk politics. but the class of women who
have the time and who believe in it as
religion, talk and work for it, and al
though she is not identified with any
suffrage club, Miss Kelso says it is not
because of the lack of conviction concern
ING its necessity for tho GOOD of all
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-10

VIEWS FROM OTHER STANDPOlNTS

is disputed at all proves our urgent need
of the development of social con-
science"
VIEWS FROM OTHER STANDPOINTS
Miss Wills feels that women are not yet
quite ready for suffrage, that they can
do more good by restricting and directing
number of votes than by depositing one.
Mrs. Gertrude Barrett Eastman believes
that women, as sharers in the burden OF
taxation, are entitled to the ballot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03
,,,,yIrER IND SUICIDE.
Charlie, wheeler Takes His own '''' ="
Erlauger, Nv

CINCINNATI, OHIO Dec .
wheeler dcfaulting cashier OF the O"'
o,nrou Abbattoir Company VINO u'sap-
neared from here, suicided to-day att at rn-
i"nger Ky. under sensational c'ro"'''-
Wheeler mana ged to evade the ON ~ .
,or some time. although Granger i
suburb of this city. ,1 made
while i'm Erlanger he met ana ilHuO
I've 10 Miss Anna Fisher, ana peoa"'0
secretly engaged to her. 1900. q
Afterwards il was discovered ne Wa ="
defaulter. and had wife living III O''
c,nnati wheeler then disappeared
Yesterday he returned 10 Erlanser' an"
,o-da, Defective White. Of this city 10
cat.d him at the home of MISS flsheI'
Al LIGHT of the detective, Wheeler drew
revolver. and attempted to shoot nm
SELF but Miss Fisher threw her arm
around his neck and prevented ms Irlns
for time. but after a short struggle
wheeler succeeded IN getting the weapon
IN his head and fred, falling Win inc
Girl still clinging TO him.
He expired instantly. Ill.
Wheeler comes OF aristocrauc fanny
and was a thorough scholar, having peeh
educated for the priesthood
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03

A War of determination Of Negroes May
be Commenced.

FAYETTEVILLE. TENN. Dec. =
News reached here to-day that another
fclonious assault has been committed on
Stewards Creek. in the southern portion
Of this county.
The fourteen-yesr cid daughter OF VIII
liam Walker this morning started py
way of the public highway 10 her grand
fathers. about one mile distant men
about half way 10 her destination ana III
a somewhat secluded spot, she was as
saulted by two hurley negroes and rem
dered unconscious.
The little gin was found by some pas
sers-by. who gave the alarm, which
spread like nfldnre. and in a short time a
large posse of citizens and officers with
Llocd-hounds. began securing the couh-
try in quest OF the scoundrels. IL Il saIe
to predict that If apprehended they VIII
swiftly follow the route followed by
Robertson and McGaha.
DR.. Stewart was called in 10 attend the
young lady. and on examination ne us
covered that she had three ribs broken.
and was otherwise terribly lacerated ana
bruised.
She says she can Identify the negroes.
The whole country is armed to the
teeth. Crowds OF negroes are reported 10
be assembling at different points, ana
the people are greatly stirred up over the
situation.
The opinion is freely expressed On the
streets that if this thing continues there
will be "A war OF determination. There Is
not n house in this town. but what Is
locked and barred and armed. as II each
was "a fort or an arsenal.
The people are aroused as they never
were before
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03
SENATOR HILL INDlSpOSED.
Forced 10 Abandon His Lecture Tcuf Oh
Account Of His Condition.
WILL CONE TO OLD POINT COMFORT
And Remain Until Aoie ="
washington-Hiss sickness Caused ny
a Severe Co Il and He Can scarcely
p.,..u,s Voice Above n whisper

CHICAGO. ILL, Dec. 2.-Dayid u. mn
a,a hts secretary. ID. G.. Buckett. are TO-
night at the Auditorium Hotel III '''''
city. .,.,..
r,,ev were scheduled to leave chicago
NJ ? o'clock this afternoon. but o"ins "
= delay NJ trains their departure was oe-
ferred until tomorrow morning. "nen
they will leave via the Pennsylvania rail-
road for old Point Comfort.
There the Senator will remain untii ne
is able to proceed TO Washington.
THE SENATOR UNWELL.
,tr I'M, this evening was found to be
suferffing from a very severe coiu'
suffering from a we're severe colo.
I'm fact. he can speak scarcely above
vvbisner He said he was unable 10 tank,
even II he had the inclination. but winn
messed for a reason as 10 why he had
abandoned his lecture, referred 10 MS
secretary. Mr.. Luckett said:
MIR. Hin wishes to make no statement,
but do not mind saying TO you that the
reason that he abandoned his lecture
tour was that he is in no condition TO
speak.
.Drhe Senator would like to proceed on
his journey tonight. but thinks 1t would
be perhaps better 10 spend two days ana a
night on the trains than two nights ana
day.
This is the only reason for his staying
i'm Chicago tonight
RECEPTION ABANDONED.
Judge Vincent. president OF the Nau-
bansee club of Democrats in this city, to-
day announced that the clubs proposed
reception and banquet in honor OF Senator
Hill would not be given. owing 10 the in
disposition of the Senator
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
The Cold Wave Plays Havoc With the
Talent Good AttendaEce.

NEW ORLEANS, LA. Dec. 2.-The
cold wave that struck the town did not
affect the attendance at the Fair Grounds
to-day. but seemed to have chilled the
favorites, as not a single one of them
captured a purse.
Cave Spring was a good thing in the
handicap, and all the books were BADLY
hit on the race. some OF the lucky betters
getting as good as % and 80 TO /.
The fifteen starters IN the last race cut
up so that IL was nearly dark before they
were dispatched TO good start, but the
favorite. Major Mclaughlin, was never
I'm it,
4 number Of bookmakers. horsomen,
and jockies. arrived from Lexington to-
day Weather clear; track fast. Sum-
maries:
First race-six furlongs. selling-Glad-
iola Q10 Davis. 20 to y, first; Newhouse,
second. Nikata third. Time, 1915 81.
Second race-seven furlongs. purse
Logan 020. Lamley, 20 TO u first, Jake
Simmerton second. Imported Percy third.
Time. 1886 IA.
Third race-Mile. purse-Jim Hogg dOS,
]. Matthews 3 TO u first. Jim Flood Sec
ond. Miss Perkins third. Time, 1:i3 II.
Fourth race-mile, handicap-Cave
Spring (93. Clay. 10 to y first, Squire Sec
ond. Booze third. Time. 1:42.
Fifth race-mile. selling -Bagniappe Cs
Caywood, 6 to u first. Lester second, Lu-
lu third Time. 1:42 "a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03
4 HANDY SHEKfFI.
A Proposition That IL Pulling the Arith-
mcticisns of >potsyivania.

SPOTSYLNANIA COURTHOUSE. Dec.
2.-Special.-A little son of Common
weaIth's Attorney Rawlings. while play
ing with sharp AK Yesterday. In some
way managed TO inlet an ugly cash Oh
the back Of his head. from which the
blood poured In great quantity, on ac-
count of the seycTins OF small artery.
There being no physician al hand, sursl-
cal help was promptly rendered 10y Sh.Iln
Harris, VINO is good Jay doctor Inc
child Is getting along well now.
People here are taking time ny the
forelock so far as Christmas parties are
concerned. Several OF these nave al
ready been given, ana others are belnS
arranged for. .,.
Turkey-hunters are meeting win lhuVh
success. .
The boys Of this place arc much Ger
cised over the solution OF the following
problem, which they have been challenged
TO solve: a telegraph pole is l5O feet long,
Is inches in diameter at the base, anu
tapers TO "A point at the top Around II
from base to top. at regular intervals
Of six inches. twists a grapevine. How
far would a snail have TO crawl TO re-
low The entire length OF the NineF A.
most every Young man is bringing the
extent Of his knOwle lse OF comic Sc
lions to bear upon II. They want ne
Times 10 help them out. 18th.
Mrs. Strcther Clarke had slight
stroke of paralysis Few days ago. one
side of her face is affected 10y the attack.
Several bands of alleged Gypsies-whose
features. 10y the way. show no traces OF
Numidian des centre reported from uli-
ferent parts OF the county. toiiie-iradlhs
and fortuna-telling are consequently upon
q boom. ~
Business throughout the country gen
orally is duh Very little money Is III
circulation.