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The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
NAPOLEON AS PLAYWRIGHT.
His Only Attempt. the Tragedy Of
"Hector," Twice Rejected at
the Theaier Francais.

j.. The career Of The Little Corporal"
has SO often afforded pabulum to tho
dramatist it seems quite in keeping to
learn that Napoleon was himself the
author OF tragedy; poor thing. but
most undoubtedly his own. The Sc
cret was we'll preserved until q few
days before his death, when he revealed
it to his old friend, Gen. Bertrand.
A decade before he became emperor
Bonaparte had enjoyed himself in the
little leisure allowed from military
work in the composition of u tragedy.
On his accession 10 the throne he put
the play in the hands Of Jean Luce
de l.ancivul, a professor at the COL
lege de Navarro, and himself drama
tist, with instructions to lick il into
thorough theatrical shape and to SUBJ
NIT 1t to the committee of the 1'heater
Francois as his own. To Napoleon's
great annoyance. the tragedy was UNI
tremendously rejected. But he was
determined upon its representation,
and instructed its putative author to
send back the manuscript with the fol-
lowing command in the imperial hand
writing: The players OF the rheater
Francois are to perform the accom-
panying tragedy within fortnight"
Consequently Luce de Iancival's sup
posed tragedy OF Hector" was submit
ted to the public on October l, 1909.
The perspective Of time gave Napoleon
q true idea OF the qualities Of his piece.
and in making the revelation to Gen.
Bert1aund he frankly admitted that the
committee were right In their estimate,
as Hector" was only redeemed from
utter failure by the brilliant acting
Of his friend Talma.
1t was Napoleon's first and last at
tempt to add theatrical laurels to his
chaplet. BY way of compensation to
Prof Lancival for the humiliation he
had suffered he bestowed on him the
order Of the Legion Of Honor. One
critic who had spoken fatterlugly of
the play. NJ. de Jouy. OF the Gazette
de France. came in for similar honors.
ST Paula
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
A SWEET REVENGE.

When my boy Reuben. long last spring
teased me ter buy bike"
!, Fer him ter ride ] didn't kick. good exer-
else like:
+ This bicyclin' does young folks good. and
it's all we'll enough.
Pervded they don't want ter fix the roads
er no SIGH stuff.
So I says: "Rube. my son. I'll see." and.
later on bought
A slap-up ncke-plated rig. good purchase.
too. thought.
But land! l didn't know my biz when put
through that deal.
+. ia had to run the hui! blamed farm sencs
Reuben got wheel
When he was earnin'. fust along. he'd come
home bruised and sore.
And SO used up couldn't ask the boy ter
do q chore.
And so ! done 'em all myself. but. arter
quite spell.
I sickened of IT. cause | see It suited him
too we'll
And then he jined the "Centclry Club" and
ulster go away
Ter ride hundred miles. bgosh! and not
be home all day.
And all the work he done about the place
want worth a meal
OF good cold vittes fer dog. sence Reuben
got wheel.
In haydn time I'd go with him. and we'd
start In ter NOV.
And he'd leave of ter gilt drink and then.
fust thing yer know.
wouldn't see him comm back. and. when
I'd hunt him up.
I'd ind he'd gone OF on his wheel. the
shlf'less. idle pup!
He got ter be "scorcher." too. and raced
around the town
All bent up like jumpn' Jack a-runnln'
people down:
Took all the cash fer damages that could
make er steal
It's cost me forty dollars clean sence Reu-
ben got wheel.
All summer long let him ride and never
opened head
But when twas winter. them l set that
wheel up in the shed
And rugged belt around II tig hi and hitchcd
It SO 'twould draw
Acrost the room. and turn a shaft that
worked q cross-cul saw
And then says: My son." says |. II know
yer like ter ride.
So git up on that wheel and hump or else
I'll tan yer hide.
You're quite a 'scorcher.' amt ye'? Well.
then. scorch. right OF the reel"
I've sawed up thirty cord er wood sence
Reuben got a wheel.
Joe Lincoln. In l.. A. w. Bulletin.
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
cHILDREN's GIFT TO A HERO,
feAas BO.s and t:iria Prenent Con-
nodore Philip with q sword
and bible.

The gallant Commodore Philip, who
commanded the battleship Texas in the
destruction OF Cervera's feet, was
recently made the recipient of SUI
perbly-1nounted sword and an elegant
ly-embossed Bible at Galveston, pre-
sented ON behalf of the Sunday school
children of Texas in recognition of the
humanity and Christian spirit he ex-
hibited at the close of that memora-
BILE engagement. The presentation
speeches were made by little girl and
boy selected out of thousands who had
contributed their mite for the sword
and Bible. Commodore Philip. in his
speech OF acceptance. showed that he
was deeply moved by the honor con-
ferred upon him by the children of
Texas
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED,
HAIL Of the House of Represe q to dives
At Capitol Building to BE
ReDOdeted.

After the adjournment OF congress
the architect of the capitol will re-
model the hall of the house OF repre-
sentatives. its lobby. the seating Of the
hall, and the ventilating and heating
system. in accordance with plans which
have been approved by the committee
on ventilation and acoustics. Repre-
sentative Heatwole. of Minnesota, has
introduced resolution appropriating
100000 for the purpose of making these
changes. 1t is believed this is one of
the measures which will become law
at this session. as II pertains to the
comfort and convenience Of the men,
bers themselves. Some time ago Rep
resentatives Prince and Heatwole were
designated by the committee on ventila-
ton and acoustics to look into these
questions.
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
CHAMPION OYSTER EATER.
New Orleans Dealer Has q Customer
Who Has an Immense Ca
paclty.

During the last few days two broth
ers from neighboring town. in the
yellow pine lumber district have been
guests at one of the local hotels. These
gentlemen are fine specimens Of phys
zeal manhood. and not only bear n, strik-
ing resemblance to one another, but
have in common many tastes, one of
which is remarkable fondness for
raw oysters, upon which circumstance
hangs tale. Near the hotel is a small
oyster bar of the usual sort, and on the
morning of their arrival one of the
brothers observed the establishment
and Immediately hungered for bivalves.
In less time than it takes to tell 1t he
was standing at thecounter, and before
he left he had put away couple OF
dozen ON the deep-shell. Returning to
the hotel, he encountered his brother
and warmly recommended the place.
The latter lost no time in rushing
across.
"Here!" he said, "gimme three dozen
like you just served"
'Holy smo@<e!" gasped the opener,
and proceeded to serve the order, which
was swiftly disposed Of. In the course
of an hour the first brother happened
to be passing, and couldn't resist the
temptation of dropping in. That time
he devoured an even &c. and while the
oyster opener was wondering whatkind
OF a bonanza he had struck the other
visitor reappeared and ran the score
up to GO. That ended the continuous
performance act until evening, when
brother No. l rushed in, hungry as d
wolf, and told the opener to start in and
keep it up until he called time.
"1'n bet he comes right back" said
the man behind the counter, when his
patron had departed with record of
IS. "If you turn him loose in Bayou
creek he'd clean il out in week"
The words had scarcely passed his
lips when brother No. 2 pushed through
the swinging doors and hoped blithe-
~ on "a stool. "Tm starving to DEATH"
he shouted; ''push out some oysters.
double-quick time!"
Great snakcs!" said the opener, in
want?"
"Oh, Az OF 81. SHOVE EN- right along
till holler stop"
The oyster man was kept busy until
the count reached As, and when the Wis
itor went out he was unable to find
words TO express his feelings. The CHI
max, however, was yet to come. The
first brother, on returning to the hotel,
had met an old friend, who presently
remarked that he was on his way to
get bite to eat.
well, come over and have some
oysters" said the other; ''they are de-
licicus. I've just eaten few, bat Til
join you in another Dozen"
When the pair walked in the opener
came near having fit. Suffering alli-
gators!" he whispered to the bar boy.
there he comes again! Amt there no
way Of film him up?"
The visitors left large stock Of
empty shells, and before retiring the
other brother dropped in again for
late snack. He was served in awesome
silence. and as it so happened that both
gentlemen took other quarters next day
the exact facts have not yet leaked out.
II dunno where he come FROM" says
the oyster opener, in telling the story,
but that Teller was the sure champion
of the world."-N o, Times-Democrat
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
JACKS ODD DISCHARGE,
Secretary OF the Navy Long Finds An
Easy Way Out of a TanEle
OF Red Tape.

There are many stories told about the
manner in which secretaries in the diff
ferent departments are hampered by
what is known as regulations, law and
general red tape. An instance of this
occurred the other day in the navy de-
partment. A case had been presented
to Secretary Long concerning an en-
listed man who went into the navy as
sailor at the beginning of the war, bat
as there did not seem to be any near
prospect of further fighting the man
wanted to return to his family and his
old occupation.
To the secretary it was meritorious
case, and he decided to issue a discharge
for the man. He called in an officer
from the navigation bureau and made
known his wishes. at can't be done,
Mr.. Secretary" said the officer. "A
sailor cannot be discharged except for
cause" The secretary sent for the
chief of the navigation bureau. II want
to have this man discharged from the
navy" he announced. The chief knit
his brows and replied: "Mr. Secretary,
the law and regulations are very strict;
man cannot be discharged from the
navy except for cause"
Thesecretary was not yet satisfied, and
requested the attendance of the Judge
advocate general, the law officer of the
department. as there any way in which
man may be discharged from the
navy?" asked the secretary. 'Oh, yes"
answered the lawyer; "any man can
be discharged for cause" Mot other
wise?" asked the secretary. II am
anxious to have this man discharged"
WELL answered the judge advocate,
1.-THE law says man cannot be dis
charged from the navy except for cause.
and the reason stated in his discharge"
The secretary looked at the officer for
moment and then said. with a twinkle
in his eye: MAKE out this mans dis
charge" and added, after slight hest
tation. because it rained yesterday
morning" The man has received his
Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
He Did Not Have 1t.

Here is characteristic story OF Hon.
Isaac Parker, famous as the terrible Judge
at Fort Smith, Ark, who probably SEN
fenced more men to be executed than any
other judge that ever lived. This was not,
however, because he was so unrclenting-
ly severe, but because he had the hardest
and most numerous lot OF criminals to
deal with that ever came within the juris-
diction Of such an official. One day,
when there was an unusually large batcl,
Of culprits to be sentenced, the judge
looked compassionately over his specta-
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
NEW HOME FOR THE FLAG.
ing for the seventh ReEimeat's
Famous COlors.

The old flag of the Seventh regiment,
formerly stationed at Denver. Col,
looked upon with reverence and almost
as an object of worship by the men,
beers OF that regiment. will be removed
from headquarters at Denver. where it
was left when the men were ordered
to Cuba last May. To Maj. Corliss was
given the distinguished honor of car
rying the flag to its new quarters in
Detroit.
It was first unfurled at Fort Harri-
son in the war of lslc-1s14 with Great
Britain. The name Of every battle in
which the lighting regiment" as it is
known. has participated. has been en-
broidered on its folds.
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04

Giles at one young scamp and said, says
the Woman's Home Companions:
"In consideration of the youth and in
experience OF this prisoner shall let
him off with a fine Of $50"
Before the judge had done speaking
the very fresh young man coolly stretched
his right leg and ran his hand into his
trousers pocket on the side, remarking
nonchalantly as he did so:
That's all hunky, judge: I've got that
much right here in my jeans"
"And one year in the penitentiary,"
continued the judge. Then looking over
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
WHEAT FOR SPAIN.
alton OF War Received at
Salencia.

Consular Agent Mertens, at Valencia.
has reported to the state department
the first direct shipment from the
United States 10 Spain since the decla-
ration of war. 1t was steamer cargo
OF 1000 bushels Of red winter wheat,
shipped from New York. 1t proved en-
tirely satisfactory in quality. and i'm
porters are willing to receive more dur
ing the winter or spring. The price
seems to compare favorably with that
OF Russian wheat (the kind generally
imported in Spain where there is de-
mand for foreign wheat, although
American whea; pays 20 per cent high
er duties than grain from countries
which have commercial treaty with
Spain.
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
"Oui. Oui," responded the Frenchman,

"Oui. Oui," responded the Frenchman,
not understanding a word
Which way? Down these stairs?"
pointing to flight going into darkness.
"Oui, oui." answered the Frenchman
as before, and they started down.
who was that MANI" asked the young
woman, as She carefully picked her way
along.
Il presume" replied the young man,
with the superior intelligence Of new
husband. that he was the editor. You
noticed he kept saying, We, we,' all the
time" -
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
He Knew an Editor.

a pleasant. intellcctual-looking young
fellow with girl on his arm, who was
evidently his bride, looking for news
paper Office, got into building where a
raw Frenchman was acting as hall por-
ter.
"Can we see the machines?" he asked
the man on the watch.
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
Not As I viii.

Blindfclded and alone stand
With unknown thresholds on each hand
The darkness deepcns as l grope.
Afraid to fear. afraid to hope.
Yet this one thing learn to know
Each day more surely as go.
That doors are opened. ways are made,
Burthens are lifted or are laid,
BY some great law, unseen and still,
Unfathomed purpose to fulfill
Not as will"
Blindfolded and alone wait:
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04

Loss seems too bitter, gain too late:
Too heavy burthens in the load,
And too few helpers on the road;
And JOY is weak, and grief is strong,
And years and days SO long-so long;
Yet this one thing learn to know
Each day, more surely as l go:
That l am glad the good and i'll
BY changcless law are ordered still
Not as l will"
Not as will The sound grows sweet
Each time my lips the words repeat,
Not as l will" The darkness feels
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
Machine

Machines Throw Gtrls Out Of Work.
The new cigarette making machine
Is raising the deuce in England. In
Liverpool 1900 girls will be thrown out
OF work. and many more in other cities.
The machine rolls from $50 to 500 Gig
arettes minute
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
Potato Grows Through q Ring.

Potato Crow Tn FOngh q Ring.
A citizen of South Dartmouth, Mass.
shows potato encircled by gold ring.
The larger part of the tuber had ap-
parently lain very near the surface
and a portion Of it had grown down
through the ring. where the protrud-
ing end had increased in size until it
became impossible to remove the po-
ta1o without breaking it. The ring is
of genuine gold and is valuable.
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
Her Progress. in sev,,~-

What progress does this little girl
make in her sewing?" asked the tall and
stately pa'troness at the charity school.
as She stopped before the daughter Of a
iongshoreman and noticed that the pu-
pill had her thread hopelessly tangled.
About 40 knots an hour" roguishly
replied the girl, as she looked up.-N. y.
Sun.
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04

Bears Plentifal In Hungary.
Bears have been more plentiful in
Hungary lately than At any time with
in the last is years.
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04

at the convict in quizzical sort OF way.
he added:
do you happen to have that i'll your
jcans?"
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
Glas. tor we,sh,. Tor sca,-..

1t is said that the government Of
Switzerland has approved the use Of
glass for making weights to be en-
ployed with hlAnce scales. 4 pecui-
iarls tough kind of glass is to be Sc
lected for that purpose.
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04

Ropes that will not sink when thrown
into the water are proving very useful.
They are made Of a core composed Of
pieces Of cork. covered with cotton.
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04
w'on, Letter Carr,er..

Women are employed as letter car.
riers in several districts Of France.
The Irish standard., 1899-03-04

More safe than light when this thought
steals
Like whispered voice to calm and bless
All unrest and all loneliness.
Not as l WILL" because the One
Who loved us first and best is gone
Before us on the road and still
For us must all His love fulfill
Not as l will"
CALL UP MEAGHER & co. IA.
If you want good dry pine wood. Every
load warranted. Tel. 1861.
People's voice., 1899-09-21
Home from the Philippines.

John 5h0b9 was here Monday
On his way TO his home near Hume
well from fhc PHILIPPINES, where he
went with the Colorado troops last
year. He was mustered out in San
Francisco recently, and arrived in
Wellington Sunday night.
Mr.. Shobe has all the war he wants.
He saw Burhl WisNhart and the
Hastie boys in Man la, and says they
are terribly homesick. He stopped on
the coast oI japan for three days on
his wy home and took the
train for Toxic and saw some of the
famous temples, etc. He says there
is much sickness in the Philippines
bpt fortunately he escape d the seriOu;
diseases himself. He looks well, and
is glad to get home. When asked
why he didn't re-enlist, he threw W
his hands 10 horror.
People's voice., 1899-09-21
Marriage Licenses.

I David NJ. Dull, 3O......Belle Plain,
! Rosa o. BOwdre, 2l. e. Belle Elaine
{ Elmer W. Haines, 20. ...... Cicero
| Minnie B. Williams, 16.. Wellington
! Carl NJ. Martin, %. Conway Springs
I Agna d. SnOwden, 81 "
People's voice., 1899-09-21
OUR COUNTY
NEWS WRITER'S
Council Hill.

Frank Forney is sowing supported
wheat. He is sowing $50 acre crop
this year.
The writer visited !, \, Deans cattle
ranch out near Be;mora IN Kingman
county, last Wednesday. Mr. Dean has
fine pasture. He has Zoo head on it ana
it has a o0pacity for twice that number.
Mr.. Dead is fruit grower and dealer.
He has rented a cold storage building at
Wichita, and is filling it with winter
apples. He will put 10000 bushels IN st
He has had men bFing for him all OF ei
the country. The apples will be loaded
at the nearest railroad point and shipped
to Wichita. He has paid 80 and IS cents
per bushel for thsm and will probably
sell them at 81 per bushel before two
months.
We had another fine growing shower
Saturday night
Tom Owens has decided to quit earm,
ing in this community. He has given
up the place he has been renting,
Uncle Jack Beams was in your city last
Saturday. He was looking afterthe trial
of young Perkins who stole Aunt Emma's
horse and buggy just before harvest.
People's voice., 1899-09-21
Portland.

We were surprised to be informed of
the fact that D. B. House, formerly OF
Topeka, but now of this place was united
in marriage to young lady of Leaven-
worth. At present Mr.. and Mrs. House
are residing in Arkansas City, Kan.
Cards were received stating that Miss
Mable Powman who formerly lived here
but now of Newkirk, o. T., was married
to Mr.. Wm. S. Styles of Guthrie, o. T.
They will be at home to friends after
October Ist al Guthrie.
Born-To MIR. and Mrs. Chas, Tarr, a
10 pound girl. Mother and babe are do
ing well and there is some hopes of the
fathers recovery. Hal Ha!
Quite a crowd of young folks were i'll
vlted out to X II. Behimer's Saturday
evening, it being Ira's 2Ist anniversary
The evening was very pleasantly spent
in social games, music, ETC., after which
refreshments were served which were de
licious consisting of ice cream and cake
Ira was the recipient of beautiful gol(
watch and chain which was presented BY
his parents. We all wish Ira many NOR
such happy events.
People's voice., 1899-09-21

There was quite a number from here
attended the reenion. Each ana every
one report good time.
Our school which is being taught by
Miss Ma,M Young is giving splendid sat-
isfactien so far and hope i may continue
so throughout the term
Miss Susie Frazee is up from Blackwell
on visit. She expects to return to the
above mentioned place soon, where she
will resume her duties as cook in hotel
Quite a number oE our young folks ex'
pccted to start in school at Wellington
Monday September IS. We wish each
and everyone success.
Robert Rice and family are occupying
the section house
People's voice., 1899-09-21
Milln, o. T.

A fine rain fell here Saturday 'ight,
making the ground in a fine condition
for wheat.
Mr. LAYTON and family have gone to
Missouri on & visit. They expect to be
gone about month.
Mrs. Meggs mother returned to her
home up near Hutchinson the first ct the
week.
Born-To Nh and Mrs. Baker, a girl,
September I5-
Sv Morris was married to Miss May
Haskins, all estlmable and popular young
lady of Timberlsl,e, o. T., last Sunday,
September 10. The many friends extend
hearty congratulations and well wishes.
They will reside Is the black jack conn-
try.
C.H. Benedict was married to MIS-.
Mary Farmer, Wednesday, September
II, by Rev. Lake. the pastor OF the
Methodist church, Of Timberlake. The
wedding WIS quiet one, only few be-
ing present to witness Ihe ceremony. We
extend congratulations to the happy
couple.
". Carter and his neice. Anna Bunker,
returned home one day last week, after a
pleasant visit with friends and relatives.
Mrs. Otis Ca1ter's sister is down from
Wellington on visit. She expects to
return to her home this week.
Monnie Boyd went up to Mcpherson
county, Kansas, on visit and then he
will 90 from there to Indiana, to his ma
live home.
Johnnie Boyd is at Enid running
lunch counter.
Wheat sowing is the order Of the day