Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-01-10

than rival the mighty master, Claude Lor-
raine-one more trial; such a scene must
inspire the humblest artist"
He rearranged a small easel as he spoke
and proceeded to cover his palette with the
choicest and most exquisite colors. But
the glories of outre mer and carmine
seemed SO pale and faded before the in
expressible radiance of earth and ether,
that long before he had finished laying
on the dead coloring of his picture he
threw it aside in despair.
II must complete It" he said, "at some
other time when the majesty of nature may
not mock my humble Efforts"
He arose, and, re-packing his paint-box,
deposited 1t safely among the messy rocks,
and sauntered slowly onward, to enjoy
at least, IL he could not initiate, the en-
chantmonts of nature. And truly he might
well give up his heart to the passionate
love of beauty which pervaded 1t; for the
loveliness of that quiet valley was we'll
calculated to crafty the intense desires
of q mind thirsting for images Of perfec-
tion. Not only did the mountain tops and
mist gleam with the golden sunlight, but
every flower at his feet, every blade of
grass displayed each its wealth of gem
like dew glittering with unrivalled colors.
The plumed infects swift and free,
Like golden boats on sunny sea,
filled the scented air, and shed "their music
Of many murmurings'' upon his path; and
he was inclined to fancy that no new fea-
ture could add beauty to the Landscape
around, when a sudden turn in the winding
path convinced him OF his error
He had turned his back on the semi-cir-
cular range Of hills, and emerged into
tract Of country much more extensive
though still very broken. Huge masses Of
rock salt, covered with crystals, whose pris-
matte forms lent them a startling brilliancy
CLEANED upon his sight, and the green sweep
of land between was diversified by MANY
small cottages built Of the gray rock which
abounded throughout the country. The mar
row path bordered with vines and wild roses
lured him on, until the sweet accents of
female voice broke upon his ear. and he
found that his path would lead him to
trespass upon the inclosure of a cottage
which appeared to be one Of the neatest and
best arranged among them.
The painter paused and his eye (that
morning destined to agreeable surprises)
| readily discovered a group about the door
which Immediately called out his pencil and
pocket portfolio. A very bright-eyed child
had thrown his chubby little arms around
his fathers neck and seemed resolved upon
OBTAINING him from bis days labor; while
the young wife, with eyes and hips scarcely
less bright than those Of the child. vainly
endeavored to attract the infant with the
most enticing toys. At length the father
succeeded in unclasping the dimpled hands,
| and placing the baby on the floor; but the
child still endeavored to detain him by hold
ing the skirts OF his coat.
Philip seems determined that YOU shall
| not go to-day" said the young woman; !;
"perehaps there is q meaning in his warn
| Ing"
II listened TO all your signs and warn
ings should very seldom leave you,', re-
piled the husband. II must 60. and that
quickly, in spite Of my persevering little
pet"
"But you viii come back very soonr,
II cannot even promise that" replied
the miner; for the husband was a laborer
in the extensive salt mines, whose crystalli-
cations produce so beautiful an effect In the
distance. I'VE have tremendous piece Of
work before us to-day, and there is no telling
when 1t will be finished,
| would to God 1t were safely over,
"Don't look so pale and frightened. Mary:
wnraa inhs ara done every day--.Art thay