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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
BLACK NAPOlEONS.
Zulu Kings Who Have Been Con.
demned to Exile on St, Helena.

Au1u 1A1nSs VINO Have Been Con.
demned to Exile ON st. Helena.
Once again St. Helena has become
the prison of Great Britain. Seventy.
two years ago Napoleon entered on his
six years exile there, fretting and fun
ing in his superb loneliness, with moth.
ing to survey but those seven-and-forty
square miles which the little island il
composed of. To-day three kinglets
live in exile there-namely, Dinizulu,
the son; Ndabuko and Tshingana, the
brother and half-brother OF the great
Zulu, Cetewayo. 1t is not the mere fact
of St. Helena being the prison that
makes me speak of the exiled chiefs as
"Black Napoleons," for the Zulu, since
the beginning of the century, has been
the greatest warrior in South Africa.
When the English first landed at Port
Natal, Chaka, the chief, dominated the
whole of the southeastern seaboard.
from Limpopo to Cape Colony. Chaka
was killed by his brother in 1928, and
succeeded by another, called Dingaan.
who warred against the Beers and was
defeated by them in 1888. The Cape
government took military possession
of the country in 1871, and felt bound
to blot out the Zulu under Cetewayo
in 1SS3-'S4. When the great chief died,
or was poisoned, in 1884, the quarrel
was continued by his son, Dinizulu, and
in 1888 he and his uncles were banished
to St. Helena. All the exiled chiefs are
married, Dinizulu having actually two
wives. The wives of the elder chiefs
have their hair dressed in the cone
which is the proper couture of Zulu
married women. This, however, cannot
lawfully be done till the married rites
are duly completely; and, as this was
impossible in Dinizulu's case (his mar
riage having taken place only during
his exile), the brides had to be con-
tented with a partial ceremony, and
will only be able to dress their hair
on their return home, after the remain
ing observances have been gone through
with. With the chiefs in exile there is
an old man, Paul Mtimkulu, catechist
from Cape Town, who was invited by
Cetewayo many years ago to settle in
Zululand and teach his people. When
the chiefs were exiled, "Dr. Paul." as
the Zulus call him. accompanied them
of his own accord. and has since mar
ried a st. Helena woman. It may be
mentioned that Dinizulu writes an ex-
cellent hand, and can speak and read
English with facility, and write it toll
erably well. The Zulu attendants who
accompanied the party Cor were sent
out later by the government all came
of their own free will. Those who have
advocated the release of the chiefs ar
que that they will be welcomed by the
whole. Zulu people, who have never
ceased to sorrow for the woes of their
royal house. It will have the effect
of convincing them-a conviction they
are by no means slow to accept-that
the queens government means to deal
fairly by them. As Mr. Escombe said
some years ago: ''There is not in the
whole of her majesty's possessions
race more loyal and more wronged
than the Zulus. Sketch.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06

Gen thrill and flush came across these,
and the valley was filed with the glory
of the afterglow, and the two old fig
ures stood silent in the midst of the
golden light.
1t was a few weeks after this that
Hester caught a severe cold. She was
in bed for several days, and Mamie
had her husband and, child to care for,
and her mother would not let her stay
long. .'rhey'h be needing you'll can
get along now," she said
II guess they can get along without
me little while longer" answered
| Mamie.
what say?"
Mamie looked alarmed; she raised
her voice and spoke with careful en-
phasis. II guess-they can get along
without me little while,'' she re-
peated.
Her mother nodded. II said it had
been quite awhile" she said. I'm glad
you're going, Mamie, though we shall
miss you So"
Nannie's face filled with a pitiful ten
derness. Her mother looked up sud
denly and noticed, and strange ex-
preston came into her eyes. She spoke
with curious eagerness.
"Nannie,': she said, "tel! me true
don't hear as used to-"
Nannie's face flushed. With a sud-
den impulsive gesture she threw her
arms about her mother, sobbing bitter
ly. But in her mothers eyes the
strange expression grew into a glad
light.
Don't feel so, Nannie," she said. II
II guess Pm almost glad. I'm going to
tell your father"
Mamie went home the next day sore
~ against her will. She told her hus-
band that it almost broke her heart to
think of them so; fit wasn't for little
Mamie she would 60 back there and
stay, but she couldn't take the child
it might hurt her throat seriously tc
have to shout to them. Then she caught
Mamie up and kissed her again and
again; she wondered how she could live
if she couldn't hear that baby voice.
She was troubled, too, for the child had
delicate throat and she dared not take
her often to see the old folks-and they
would miss her so!
But it was not so hard; her mother
spoke of it herself and said that she and
father had talked it over, and they knew
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
= CUPID SHOULD GROW OLD,

I wonder what the world would bo
In years that are to come
Would such sacred place exist
Known tenderly as 'home?'
wonder where would lovers be,
What tales would there be told,
Instead of love, fidelity,
If Cupid should grow old.
What sort Of sovereign do you 'sposs
Would rule Gods universe,
And would things be far better.
Or maybe ten times worse?
Would such king as Avarice
Or Strife or Hatred bold
Then WELD the scepter. wear the crown
II Cupid should grow old?
What need be there for poets then
To write of lovely spring?
What tune from lofty treetops
Would joyful birds then sing?
What need for stars or moon to shine
In beauty all untold?
Why-naught there'd be TO look upon
II Cupid should grow old.
We plead with you. o Cupid, dear,
(Wee god of piercing darts.
Take not upon yourself the care
Or age instead Of hearts.
Just see the plight we'd all be in
No more we would be told
~The story DID," so promise US
You never will grow old.
Washington Post.
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WHAT HE WANTED.

Something Was Needed to Supple-
ment His Wife's Present.
sYou have scarcely spoken to me at al
this evening" she said, in tones of re-
proach.
I'll beg your pa9rdon,,,' her husband re-
turned, alphabetically. was just try
ing to think Of something to say"
"Is there anything on your mind?
eyes, to tell you the truth. there isl
Cant help you in some way?"
'You might, if I could suggest it without
your becoming angry
Tell me all about it. It is my duty to
sympathizc with you, you know"
ION, my birthday. anniversary you gave
me fountain pen"
eyes. And now you are going. to say
that it makes a horrid muss and that you
don't want to write with it"
SIM not going to say anything of the
kind" he replied, stoutly. II am going to
write with that pen every day OF my life.
But there is one little favor that I would
like to ASK
"What is it,"
''Please make me suit of overalls to 60
with t."-Washington Star.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
DAuDET'S YOUTH.
Played Heroic and Was Told to Get
His Hair Cut.

Played Heroic and Was Told to Get
His Hair Cut.
When he was a boy Alphonse Daudet's
father failed, and for some time the two
lived together in poverty in Lyons. An
elder brother, Ernest, however, got q
position in glass store in Paris, and
finally, when II years old, Alphonse
went to live with him and to try his for
tune in the great city. Ernest's wages
amounted to only $40 month, for Al
phonse brought nothing with him from
Lyons except about 40 cents and q
voracious appetite. He is even said to
have worn rubber boots on that men,
orable journey. The two brothers took
lodgings in an attic, and for several
years led poverty-stricken life. Moth
ing, however, discouraged the two lads;
both had confidence that there was a
future in literature for Alphonse, who
in those trying years wrote volume Of
poems, which he had succeeded in get
ting printedA
A copy of the volume fell under the
eye of Empress Eugene, who persuaded
her brother-in-law: the duke of Borny,
to hunt the young man up and help him.
The result of the empress interest in
the young poet was that the duke in
vited him to call upon them. When
!! Daudet entered the duke asked:
"Can you write?"
eyes, SIR" replied Daudet.
every good. want a secretary. Pay
5000 francs. Good morning."
The boy was nearly overcome. He
had never imagined that anyone was
paid that much year-about 81 900.
But he suddenly remembered that he
differed in politics from the duke, and,
drawing himself up, announced the
fact. ~ +
Instead of being deeply moved by the
heroic course, the duke said: "Oh, 70
and get your hair cut. I don't care any
thing about your political beliefs,"-
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
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and refreshing to the taste, and acts
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Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
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Syrup of Figs is for sale In so
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may not have it on hand will pro.
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wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, H. NEW F0Rk NJ.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06

If a man has no dust, his name is usually
mud.
If man has horse sense he should know
when to say neigh.
If the cat scratches you it is always the
sign of the Maltese cross.
If man would follow the advice he gives
to others he would soon be perfect
If the mercury goes higher than usual
next summer blame it on the Dingley bill.
If women were as fond of appearing in
print as in silk there would be more lady
writer's
young men would have no visible means of
support.-Chicago News.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
Before and After.

She was the apple Of my eye
No thought of mine decried her;
But now we're married, and, oh, tie;
She's turned to sour hard cider.
Detroit Free Press.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
BY. Mental PrOcess.

hayward Watson-Wot did the doc
tor tell you to do for your cold?
Perry Patettic-He says I'd orto take
a right good sweat. guess I'll set
down an think about work.-Cincin-
natl ENQUIRER.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
OF COurae They Do.

"Statisticians say that married men
live longer than single men," she sug-
gested.
"Of course they d." he replied.
They're tougher, you know, for
they're kept in training all the time.'-
Chicago Post.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06

ter did not disturb her. II don't feel
as if knew what to say to her, though
she is my mother" she whispered to
her husband.
They helped her tenderly into the
house and Mamie put her into the east
est chair. From the next room baby
voice broke in upon them. n
Mamma. can see dram ma? Mamie
wants to see dran'ma!"
Mamie was hurrying to the door
when voice stopped her. ''Let me have
Mamie, please-it's SO long since l
have!"
Mamie stopped at the door, a great
wonder in her eyes. why mother" she
exclaimed.
Her mother looked up at her with a
little tremulous smile.
Yes, know. meant to tell you be-
fore, but couldn't someways. I've
beard all the time; was only deaf q
day or two from cold. thought real
ly was at first, and then kept it up be-
cause it comforted 49, him - somehow.
He'd felt he was old and breaking
down, you know, out when I did, too,
he felt better and cheered right up.
There was only one thing-I did want
the baby so! And it seemed as if
'twould break my heart when she did
come not 10 answer her, and to have her
strain her little voice to ma Ike me hear!"
"And you kept it up all these
months!" said Mamie, in hushed
tone.
Her mother looked up; she was hold
ing little Mamie with eager, trembling
hands, and it almost seemed as if the
golden baby head reflected wonderful
light upon her tired face.
Il guess when you've loved man
more than 80 years that isn't much to
do,' she said.-Pacific Rural Press.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
True Nobility.

Browne-Why do you call Scribbler a
noble fellow?
Towne-Because be often labors hard
all night on something that will cure
insomnia in others.-N. Y. Truth.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
An AIRED Joke.

Hewitt-Why didn't you laugh at the
joke when I told it?
Jewett-I don't believe in laughing
at an old friend..-N. Y. Truth.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
Served Him Hixht.

He-1 see that they have suspended a
New York hospital physician for kiss
ing pretty nurse.
She-4es. 1t seems that he only
kissed her once.-Detroit Free Press.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
Hard to Get Over

Suffering Lover-M-m-mildred IL
th-th-there any obstacle that st-st-st-st-
st-stands b-b-b-b-between US:
Demure Maiden-Nothing, Harold,
but the impeachment in your Speech
Chicago Tribune.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
Why,7H He Moved.

yes" said the microbe, as he hoped
from the lips of Cholly Sappington to
those of, Birdy Bright during the prog
ress of a kiss, II think, will like this
better: I am tired of living in a fat"
IN. Y. World.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
No, More.

Wallzer-Did you say your wife's q
member of secret society? =. - -.
Talker-It was secret before she
joined.-Norristown Herald. :. ,..s
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
All Sorts.

Customer-What's the price of but
ter?
Grocer Different prices accordin' to
quality. Do you want it for eatin'
cookin' er greasin'?-N. Y. Weekly.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
.A<Ionx Heal.

"Why does that hard-drinking Bes-
ley wear his hat all the time?"
"For fear he can't getit on if he takes
it of. cleveland Plain Dealer. @ 2
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
Just for n Moment.

She-Did you see papa?
He-Just saw him. He was very busy
for about minute.-Detroit Free
Press - lr...-..
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Merely an Opinion.

II wonder why artists are always so
careful to sign their pictures?"
"Possibly SOS the public can tell the
top from the bottom" Town Topics.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
Connubial Symuathy.

MIR. Grownes-In addition to this
painful boil I believe I am in for an at
tack of the toothache.
Mrs. Grownes-Oh, how nice to have
your troubles all at once!-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
The Easiest WAY Ont.

| This extravaganza" said her Aus-
band gravely to himself. Requires a
check
After thinking the matter over he
wrote check and said nothing to her
about it.-N. Y. Journal.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
ParadisiaCal.

Ten Eyeke-The Turks believe tha;
there are no women in Heaven.
En- Peque-I wonder if the last steam.
er for Constantinople has sailed.-N. Y
Truth.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
The Easiest Way

II think must really begin to econo.
mize"
How will you do it?'
by paying fewer bills" -Pick-Me.
Up.
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Had Given Evidence.

Customer-He's promising young
fellow.
The Tailor-Yes, so he is. He haa
given me thousand evidences of it,
Up TO Date,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
Au+ho.stv for II.

Zone good turn deserves another"
said Snodgrass, as he removed his cuff
buttons to the other end of his cuffs.
Louisville Courier-Jour
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
Winter Chores.

AS the small boy skates he suffers:
It breeds anguish in his soul
That he has to get home early
Just to take in coal.
Chicago Record
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
Rare Patience.

Waiter Happening around again.
Beg pardon, sir. How did you say you
would have your steak?
Guest (rousing himself)-Any time
this evening.-Chicago Tribune. I'D,
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One az the vac<s-,r

One OF the Vactins.
Doubleday is : regular slave Of fash
Ion" h # .5sT #
7 never noticed that he dressed par
ticularly we'll" ...
= He doesn't, but he: has to work day
and night to pay for, his wife's clothes"
Chicago News. s. z. =. -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
One BETTER.

II won't submit to being turned away"
said the disappointed arrival at the hotel
'See here, I'm flush" and he displayed roll
of bills.
II know" responded the clerk; t'but I've
got a full house" Philadelphia North
American.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06

Mrs. Hashley-I bought this duck
from the man who shot it.
Boardley-Are you sure he didn't
make mistake and give you the de-
coy.-BroolSlyn Life.
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HIS POINT VIEWED.
The RrA0f Af IT.

She loves me! Oh! the pure delight
That makes my blood surge fast and hot!
When was urged to sing last night,
She whispered: Fired. you'd better not"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
A Leading Question

Leading Question.
Doctor-I am quite sure can cure
you.
Patient-How long will it take?
Doctor-How much money have you?
Town Topics.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06

Accounted For.-"What's all this Austri
an. trouble about, anyway" cts all over
q question of national language" "Oh,
see, that accounts for the war of words.'-
Philadelphia North American.
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Mother, will you take me to see the
football match this afternoon?"
NO, darling, but if you are good
boy mother will let you help her clean
her bicycle.'e-London Idler.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
Cold Weather Surrestion

He| fear your love for me is grow.
ing cold.
she-Well, why not try sealskin
sack, and see if that would warm it
|ary?-Yonkers Statesman.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
The Dirnity of Wealth,

We called him plain farmer" once.
But now we must desist.
We buy his grain and hail him as
An agriculturaliSt.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
Desperate Measures

"H0w dreadful in DIR. Smith to marry
his COOK
II don't know; probably she had
threatened to leave" - Detroit Free
Press.
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wonderfui Recovery,

wonderfui Recovery.
The good lady scrutinized him close
". didn't give you whole meat
pie day or two ago ~ she inquired, in
icy tones.
'Yes, mum, = replied the tramp. I'm
the same party; but I've recovered, and
i you'll make it plain bread and but
ter this time, I'll be much obliged" -
Tit-Bits. 81
J, -: = 49, y = ----
An Interesting Phenomenon. -.
!. We sing my Country, IT'S Of Thee"
But oft he seems the proudest : zA@.
Who has done naught to keep it free.
But simply sings the loudest.
Washington Star.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
Needed Something Large.

Needed Something Large.
Aunty Chloe-Hold on dab, 'Cindy!
Whad TO- yo' beat Nose?
Lucindy-I done Ak him TO- button
hook, an de lump O. brack trash
handed me croquet~wicket!-Judge.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
The Happy Medium

The Happy Medium.
Seek quality; not quantity;
Again we have the warning;
We most enjoy the fowl that's small
Just large enough, with none at all
Left over for next morning.
Washington Star.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06
What kent Him,

Wife-Why couldn't you have come
home at a decent time of night, say?
Husband-C6uld, m'dear, jes' easy as
not; but (hic) was waitin' fer you t.
go t. sleepy. Y. Weekly.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-06

Hoods Sarsaparilla
Absolutely cures scrofula,
Salt rheum,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh and all diseases
Originating in or promoted
By impure blood. It is
The great nerve tonic,
Stomach regulator and
Strength builder.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-12-07
HONOR ABOVE GOLD.
An, IneEdent Which Illustrates tn

an IneEdent Which Illustrates the,
French Chnracter.
Speaking Of French politics, heard
= most extraordinary story Of another
strange secret Of contemporary life.
Some years ago one might see in res
hurant at night, playing dominos
quietly or conversing in tranquil tones,
q gentleman named Levy Ha was a
man who knew more of the seeret his
tory Of the courts of Europe than any
man Of his time. To get fulIsaccount
OF his personality and history you must
spend an evening with Joe Lyons, the
owner Of the Trocadero and a.seore Of
other restaurants, one of the most bril-
: liant raconteurs as we'll as enc of the
best fellows in all London. Mr.. Levy
was private detective, employed when.
ever a task Of extreme dalicacy and
enormous Importance was onehand. Ha
was retained by the Bank af England,
among other institutions, and. I have.
heard that his services were esteemed
so valuable that he got the magnificent
salary of $40, 600 year from that. in
stitution. f. s.
Well, just after the downfall of the
commune Mr.. Levy was intrusted with
one of the most delicate and, might
say, terrible missions in his life. There
were several communist refugees in
London. Levy tracked them out. A
man OF the world, without enthusiasts,
acquainted with all the seamy side Of
life and Of man, he yet had broad,
sympathetic imagination, and he was
astounded by the picture he found in
the miserable den-if remember right
~ it was a stable-sn which be- discov-
cred the objects Of his search These
men, who but few weeks before had
the government and the revenues of the
great city of Paris at their command,
! were engaged in making a wretched
bowl OF soup, which was to be the one
| meal-and the one meal of them all
for "a hours. Not one penny had stuck
to their palms Of all the millions that
were at their mercy! "These men may
be madmen," he said to a friend to
whom he. told the story, "but, accord
ing to their lights, they are patriots! p
His wonder grew as they refused
scornfully to surrender some papers
which had fallen into their possession,
in spite of dazzling offers of gold,
which, as agent of the French govern
ment, he was authorized to offer them
They knew the horror and the terrible
and appalling Importance of the domes-
tic secret in the life of great man of
which they held proofs, but they decid-
ed to keep the proofs until they thought
it right or wrong to publish the story
to the world. And, though they refused
the gold, they never told the secret, and
France and Europe were saved one of
the most cruel and devastating scandals
of our times New York Herald