Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 August 1893 — A Fiddler’s Principles. [ARTICLE]

A Fiddler’s Principles.

The citizens of the French Revolution were, in the early clays of the republic, after the tragical overthrow of the monarchy, of a terribly serious nature. They took careful account of every man’s political views and intentions, and exacted not only agreement with their own revolutionary ideas but a grand social purpose for the future. Among the suspected persons brought before one of the revolutionary tribunals was tho violinist Peppo, who had been a favorite in the salons of the rich. The story of his examination is told by Madame de Bassanville, in a work entitled, “The Salons of Other Days.” “What is your name?” the violinist was asked by tho court. “Peppo," lio answered. “What do you do?" “Play tho fiddle.” “What are your political opinions?” “I have none; I play the fiddlo.” “What did you do during the reign of tho tyrant? ’ “I played the fiddle.” “What do you propose to do in the future?” “Play the fiddle.” “But what service do you intend to perform for tho republic?” “Why, play the fiddle!" Peppo retorted, as though perplexed at being put through such a questioning. Tho remarkable thing about tho trial was that Peppo was set free. Perhaps his republican inquisitors thought that eveu the most tragical of social systems might havo occasional use for a cheerful tuno.—Youth’s Companion. “IS IT unhealthy to sleep on an empty stomach?” asked a hypochondriac of his doctor. “Yes,” was the reply. “Is it unhealthy to sleep on a full stomach?” “Yes.” “What shall I sleep on, then?” “On a good bed.” Cancer is most common in Brussels; 420 deaths per 10,000.

Archduke Johann's Story Recalled. The supposed ehlcwreck three years ago of the ArchOTkeTbharm, btTferWise known as Johann Orth, has just had an interesting judicial sequel, of which the Neuo Freie Pressq gives the following particulars: In February, r IB9O, Johann Orth, who was then in London, insured his ship, the Santa Margherita, with the North German Assurance Company for 230,000 marks—the Voyage to bo undertaken baing first to Ensenada and afterward to the west coast of South America, from which the, vessel was to return with a cargo to a! North German port. An action has nd\v boon brought by Dr. von Haberldr of Vienna, tho holder of a power of attorney from Johann Orth, for the recovery of the sum for which tho vessel was insured. Tho plaintiff claimed, that the Santa Margherita must bo looked upon as lost, having loft La Plata July 11, 181)0, and not having reached its destination within the term of six months. Tho judgment in the first ipstanoo, which was in favor of the plaintiff, was a few weeks ago confirmed by the Hanseatic High Court at Hamburg. In the course of these proceedings tho defendants maintained that Johann Orth was on board the ship in question when it left La Plata, but this' was denied by tho plaintiff, though it Mfka ' acknowledged that since the date of the departure of the vessel no tidings' whatever had boon receivod from him or respecting hifn. Nevertheless,' tho re is absolutely no proof in support of tho assertion that Johann Orth is dead, though the disappearance of the ship is beyond question.—yienua Cprresp ndence London Times.