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The time is come when the question of equal suffrage for men and women is again brought before us, and arguments which we hoped had been lost in the multitude of better thoughts, are again forced upon us.
We hear on the one hand the old cries,
"Women do not want to vote,they do not know enough to vote, they will neglect home duties if they vote." And a nighted few exclaim, "Well, if women want to vote they will have to go to work and learn to plow and fight." On the other hand there is the call for women to rise against their oppressors, the would-be lords of creation, the vile men who have ever trodden upon these pure angelic creatures and robbed them of property, happiness and even life.
Amid this struggle of prejudice and ignorance, the flings of sarcasm and radicule from opponents and the unpleasing rant of friends of the measure, it is no wonder that intelligent and cultured men and women often cast the question wholly aside as one unworthy their consideration. They are weary of the never-ending discussion of the relative mental or physical strength of men and women, the continual settling over of the sexes against each other, and sometimes seem justified in saying, "This is a question of minor importance at best—we prefer to spend our energies for some more worry end."
But is there not some consideration that might call forth the interest of anyone, however cultured or however high his aim—a ground where all farmed men and women might unite?
Grant the claims of those who say women do not want to vote—grant the claims of those who assert that the individual has no rights. Is the question of sultrage for women to be settled by the desires or rights of any individual or number of individuals? It seems rather a question of duty—the duty of every individual, man or woman, to be deeply interested in the welfare of humanity, to be ready to make use of the means offered to place around the young an influence for purity. Many assert that it is woman's special province to be pure and make others pure and noble. And no doubt this is true. It is the special province of women, and of men, the most important thing for every human being to care for the purifying and enmobling of character. It is the duty of every American citizen to do what lies within his power to make his representatives, those to whom as the choice of the people, young people naturally look as examples of what their lives should be, to make these representatives men whose lives are worthy of imitation.
And on the other hand, have we the right to deny any human being the opportunity for full development? Is it not rather the duty of all to remove obstacles to the development of the latent powers, to help others become all they can be, to fill completely their places in the final perfect whole.
Those who recognize the holiness of humanity and who feel it their duty to lift and purify it and give it freedom to expand into what it was meant to be, will not avoid the vexations issues which are in reality the immediate means to purer, nobler life. X.
which could get the great football coach from Koenigsberg. All these may well have been true,—who knows? But we have to deal with something very different.
"Patriotism Rewarded."
The two towns, Warzenheim and Heidenheim, in Germany, were the most bitter rivals. Their strife had not come to actual warfare, as differences have done in some instances in Kansas, but it extended to almost every kind of occupation. We have heard it said, indeed, that some of the inhabitants of Heidenheim would actually refuse to speak to anyone hailing from the opposing town. Probably these were rivals in horse-racing, in pigeon shooting, or in the elections—surely in business. Perhaps they had opposing athletic teams, they might even have been in competition as to
We must now (explain one of the great national customs in Germany. If Germany may be said to have a national bird, it is the cuckoo. The bird is most highly prized there, both for its voice and its beautiful plumage. We know not whether it is considered to possess prophetic power, as its cousin, the rainbow, is here considered to possess it, but that is immaterial. There is a great diversity among cuckoos, however, some being very much finer than others. On this account the finest become so valuable that it is impossible for private parties to own the bird, hence they are purchased by the town corporations. Thus each town has its favorite cuckoo, which it backs against all comers, in singing matches. We have never heard of the birds' being used in another matter.
Heidenheim and Wurzenheim, of course, owned each a cuckoo, very fine birds, both of them, having large, glossy yellow beaks. Both birds were so tame that they were given complete freedom, and sometimes they would meet and have a contest by themselves.
It was on an occasion of this kind that Hans Schildberger, a respectable ocasant living in Wurzheim, riding along through the forest on his good gray nag, saw the birds high up in a tree, each singing with all his might, trying to draw the other out, and also to give the most notes to the minute.
Hans listened to the contest with deep interest, becoming greatly excited when he perceived that the Heildenheim cuckoo was getting the best of the Wurzenheim bird.
At last he could stand it no longer, so, dismounting, he climbed the tree and began shouting "Cuckoo! cuckoo!" as fast as he could. With this efficient aid Han's champion soon vanquished its opponent, which was obliged to fly off in humiliation.
But while Hans was thus busily employed a wolf appeared and completely devoured the good gray horse. Hans proudly walked home, however, and related the whole occurrence to his fellow townmen. They immediately held a town meeting and voted to replace the valuable horse to Hans for his distinguished services to the community.
Madame Schumann as a Teacher.
BY MATHILDE WURM.
It is not easy, as I say, to give a description of Mine. Schumann's method of instruction; she is not given to many words, and she makes her impressions upon the pupils more by what she does not say than through the medium of language. After one has studied under her, and, looking backward, tries to analyze her methods, there comes to the memory only the picture of a quiet, pleasant lady, firm but gentle, patient and encouraging, whose very presence is an inspiration. Let me try to describe the picture: Seated at the piano is a diffident pupil, a girl who is touched with awe that is inspired by the presence of a person of genius. Near the piano, in an arm chair, sits a lady with silver hair—Mine. Schumann. She wears a black silk dress, very plain and fuit-skirred, and on her head rests a black lace cap; upon her fingers are many rings which flash in the light with every movement of her soft, pink-white hands, which are large, though symmetrical and beautiful. She watches the pupil intently, and often with a naive apologetic remark, plays a passage here and when she is not fully satisfied.
and rubs them together. She is not content to teach her pupils how to interpret music on the piano alone; she also gives them lessons in harmony, counterpoint, choir singing, and, in short, gives them a thorough musical education. Nor does she rest here.
When she is pleased she relaxes a little; she never praises extravagantly, but her smile of satisfaction and approval is long remembered by the tortuates upon whom it is bestowed. When she is displeased she agitates her hands nervously
Pupils' concerts are held in Frankfort each year, some five or six of them. Without exaggeration I may say that the Schumann pupils always acquire themselves more satisfactorily than any others. Mme. Schumann watches them very closely. Once one of them played rather badly. Mme. Schumann said nothing to her at the time, but at the next lesson she approached the girl, and instead of upbraiding and reprimanding she simply looked at her* and said plaintively: "What shall I do with von?" That pupil was more ashamed than she would have been had Mme. Schumann vented her anger upon her.
"One most caress the piano, not hit it," she will say, and she is very particular in enforcing this principle.
Mme. Schumann teaches most of Schumann, Beethoven, and Bach; she dislikes pyrotechnics in music; she likes the music of the heart, expressing the emotions of life; she is an ardent admirer of all that is great and beautiful in art; her heart is tender and great, her mind is vast, and she lives in an atmosphere far removed from all envy or petty jealousies. Before playing Schumann in public she always roads over again some of the old love letters which he wrote to her during the days of their courtship. They fill her with a better understanding of his music, and help her to interpret the spirit of his works aright.
On one occasion when playing the beautiful F minor Sonata which was written just before her marriage, some memories of that happy time must have arisen before her, for tears trickled down her cheeks. The audience understood and appreciated and the artist at the instrument gave them such an interpretation of Schumann as they are never likely to hear again - Etude.
AMUSEMENTS
NANON
The W. T. Cartton Opera company will appear at the opera house Tuesday evening January 16 in an elaborate production of Genee's charming opera, "Nanon." Mr. Cartton is singing in the same manner that has characterized his previous seasons and if anything his voice is rounder and more full while historically he may be said to be perfect. Mr. Carleton has determined to make no increase whatever on the usual schedule of prices now in force with the company, 20c 50c 75c and $1.00, thus giving the masses the opportunity of hearing his company. Seats will be on sale Saturday morning.
THE CHICAGO LADY QUARTETTE
The above organization is announced at the opera house for next Friday evening, Jan. 19th. We clip the following from the Minneapolis, Minn., Tribune:
THE CHICAGO LADY QUARTETTE
"It was a very pretty and commendable entertainment that the Chicago Lady Quartette gave at the Lyceum last evening—an entertainment which was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The spectacle of four young ladies of graceful presence, attired in simple, dove-colored gowns, singing music which everyone could understand was novel and refreshing in itself. There was something home-like and refining in it. Those present felt that they were not to be bored by vocal pyrotechnics. There was an informality and heartiness about everything they did which made the proverbial tedium of conerts fade out of recollection. The program was a very agreeable one, almost every number being enthusiastically enced. The ladies have excellent voices which show careful cultivation."
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