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...stirring presentation of Beethoven's third symphony. This symphony was completed in 1804, and dedicated to Napoleon, but the news of the latter's assumption of the title of emperor so angered Beethoven that he tore off the title page, and restored it only when Napoleon died at St. Helena. The term "heroic" is applied to it, not in the sense of a military hero, but in that of a perfect man. The four movements depict man's various sensations: in the first, youthful and active emotions, followed by the mournful and solemn grief in the magnificent funeral march...
...which are highly entertaining. The illustrations in this Outing deserve particular attention-they are much better than those found in the ordinary magazine. Those who are interested in western mountain life will enjoy reading "Shasta of Siskiyou," and "Lost in the Rockies," a story of Avalanche Gulch, near Helena, Montana...
Bismarck represents the greatest political force that was ever centered in one individual, In many ways he was above Napoleon the First and Cromwell for, while Napoleon, unknown in 1796 was at St. Helena in 1815, and while only about ten years invened between the deaths of Charles the First and Cromwell, Bismarck has been in power for nearly thirty years. Although not a commander he is a conqueror. He began to direct his armies in 1864 and in 1871 France was compelled to sue for peace. On the significance of the French belief in the meaning of Bismarek...
...Veteran's Death" is a revival of the later Napoleonic days, when the hero himself was in exile at St. Helena, and Paris was in the hands of his most hated enemies. It is a touching story of that devotion to a great chief so common among old soldiers. Even in his leader's deepest misfortune the veteran remains faithful. Despite a somewhat sudden transition in the death scene the story is realistic and fires the reader with a thrill of martial enthusiasm...
...MEAD.DEUTSCHER VEREIN. There will be a meeting of the Deutscher Verein Thursday evening, January 6, at half past seven, in Stoughton 21. Dr. Francke will speak of Goethe's Helena (Faust, Part...