The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-11

binary genius. When his efforts were
still unappreciated, distress and power
ty came to him; he was visited by
sickness and in his desperation he often
asked his father for assistance. To
see his son in want caused untold
grief to the old man, who implored
him to abandon his chosen career and
return to his studies in college. Be-
cause his former benefactor, the duke,
turned against him, Schiller was forced
to leave his beloved home and seek
his fortune somewhere else. He was
full of hope and his honorable profess
sion procured him the friendship of
resident of Mannheim, who offered
the destitute author shelter and help.
Success came to him at last, his
great talent being recognized by many
leading literary people and many
splendid offers were given him to
increase his worldly fortune. Every
where he received generous welcome;
he was respected by all and enter
tained by leading men-even royalty
bent their knee before him.
In quick succession he produced
marvellous plays. Among many others,
his beautiful play "Kabale and Love-"
domestic tragedy, was received by
the public with great warmth. Schil-
Ter produced brilliant play, which will
always appeal to the human heart for
the true presentation of facts con-
tanned therein. civilian Tell' is a
magnificent proof of Schiller's genius.
In "Ted" he presents the grievances of
the humble Swiss folks. His portra-
ture of the leading character, Gessler,
is true historic fact "Maria Stuart"
"Don Carlos" "Fiesco," "Wallenstein"
and bride of Messina" followed in rap
i'd succession, and all of them became
famous plays; indeed all his works
contain brilliant thoughts and prove
an eloquent memorial to his wonder
full master mind. OF his prose works
some historical writings are found,
most prominently in his history of the
Netherlands.
"The Revolt of the Netherlands" !"
and the history of the "Thirty Years.
War;" are accurate accounts of the
trouble in those days. His beautiful
poems are held in sacred possession
by all Germans. He lived a happy
life. After his first storm had van
ished, he became the leading poet to the
theater Mannheim, where he person
ally produced his own plays. He had
nothing to fear from the Duke of
Wurtemberg and the public became
his loyal friend. For the rest of his
days he was man of letters, wher-
ever he made his appearance great re-
ceptions were awaiting him. He
, became professor of history at the
, University of Jena, devoting much of
his time to his chosen art. His mother
lived to see her boy famous and his
father glOrieG in his sons achieve
J ments. A true and devoted wife was
his loving companion, there being
many beautiful thoughts expressed in
his works which truly picture his de-
> votion to this faithful woman.
3 Much sickness befell him while at
3 Jena. In this great university city the
3 life and labors of Germany's greatest
: poet came to a close. Crowned with
honor and fame, he breathed his last
on that fatal morning in May. His
, death caused great sorrow everywhere
T but especially at Weimar, the city Of
s his greatest triumph and noblest
!. effort. His equal has never lived; hi
: life was useful one, and his benefac
/ tion to the German race will never b'
g forgotten. 1868.