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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-24
TRANSIENT FAME.
Only the Very Few Live Long In the
Memory of Man-Many Bitter
Disappointment.
tTo BE Continued

The cold fact is that the great mass of
regulations, in literature as elsewhere,
are small affainrs, and transient at that
comets rather than stars, and not es-
pecially brilliant while they remain
above the horizon. Like "our little sys-
TENS" of theology, metaphysics or what
not, "they have their day and cease to
be-" and while they last they generally
cause less stir than did the little sys-
TENS.
Something was done lately in COM
memoration of Thomas Haynes Bayly
(1797-1839), "the most popular English
song writer of his age" after Tom
Moore. His lyrics were known in every
drawing-room so years ago, but how
many in our generation had ever heard
of him? Somebody the other day called
attention to the fact that Philip James
Bailey, author of the brilliant, if err
ratio, "Festus" (1839), is still living
This was surprise to the superfuous
veterans who had read the book and re-
membered it. Yet these two were in
their time larger figures than most of
our living poets. So perishable and
perfdious a thing is fame. The young
writer whose heart swells with limo
cent joy at beholding his first illusions
in print may fondly fancy himself on
the high road to immortality. He is a
pathetic spectacle to his seniors, re-
minding them of the
Old man in boat,
Who cried I'm afioat, I'm afloat!"
Alas, many have floated on what
seemed full tide of renown, only to be
stranded before their voyage had run
lifetime.-Lippincott'
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LOYALTY.

Two friends have. long loved. and trusted
long.
One. turning ever toward life's fairest
side,
And fearing lest it slip his grasp, would
hide
From his souls inward eye all sight of
wrong
Bring me the worlds uncomprehending
praise
AS friendships highest tribute; sees in
shame
OF mine. or willful blunder, naught to
claim
Deep-felt repentance; but in countless ways
Finds pardon for me ever and again,
Because am no worse than other men.
The second. looking up toward heavens
light,
Yet works in sitting fog and close-drawn
fray,
Mid want, doubt, selfish greed, where
men must pray
As. cropping. they seek out lost CLEANS of
right;
Scanning my life with loves clear eyes, he
sees
My flimsy talents, old mistakes, low ends,
And when 1 wear earth's laurels, but COM
mendS
With stern Thou canst do better things
than these"
o keen soul-reader. judge me of these
two;
Which think you is the false friend, which
the true?
Ruth Huntington Sessions. IL Century.
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and observed that he kept on the side
OF the road opposite to me, and ever
and again kept calling out his wares
In monotonous sing-song tone. Thus
1ar' and for space further, I knew
the road, and observing that Pantin
was able to keep me we'll in view, in
creased my pace, until at last we came
to the cross street near which had met
the jealous Mangel and his wife. Up
the cross street turned without hest
tation, now almost facing the tall spire
that had been my landmark, and l be-
gan to think 1 would be able to trace
my way to the Toison dor without
difficulty when I suddenly came to
standstill and faltered, for there were
half a dozen lanes that ran this way
and that, and for the life of me could
not tell which was the one I had taken
but few hours before, so different
did they look now to what they had
appeared by moonlight. AS halted in
a doubling manner, Pantin hurried up,
and, there being one or two near me,
began to urge me to buy his cabbages.
I made a pretense of putting him off,
and then the strangers, having passed,
I explained had lost my bearings. 81
see wineshop open across the road,
chevalier-go in and call for flask and
await me-" he answered rapidly.
1 nodded, and bidding him begone
in loud tone, staggered across the
street, and entering the den, it could
be called by no other name, shouted
for litre of Beaugency and flung my
self down on a rough stool with a clat-
ter of my sword and great showing of
the pistol butts that stuck out from my
belt
early as I was l was not the first Gus
toner, for a man was sitting, half
asleep, half drunk, on one of the foul
smelling benches, and as 1 called for my
wine he rose up, muttering: Beau
gency! He wants Beaugency. There is
none here" he went on, in a maudlin
manner turning to me, sat the Toison
dor"
l almost started at the words, but the
landlord, whose face appeared from be-
hind casll at my shout, and whose
countenance now showed the utmost
anger at his old clients speech, sud-
denly seized him by the neck and hust
led him from the room. "The drunken
lznave," he said, with a great oath, ''to
say that I kept no Beaugency. Here,
captain" and he handed me a litre,
with a much-stained glass, ''here is
Beaugency that comes from More's own
cellars" and he looked knowingly at
me.
Not wishing to hold converse with the
fellow, I filled the glass, and then,
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dor. 1t is there-the second turn to
the left and then straight before you.
AS for mel go back to taste Grigot's
Beaugency-his dog poison" he repeat
ed with the spiteful insistence of man
in his cups.
''The fool in his folly speaketh wis
DOM" Pantin muttered under his
breath, and then the man, staggering
from me, attempted to go back whence
he had been flung. But either the
morning air was too strong for him, or
else he was taken with seizure of some
kind, for ere he had gone ten PAGES he
fell forward on his face and lay there
in the slime of the street.
At any other time 1 would have
stopped to assist the man, but now 1
could only look upon his condition as
a direct interposition of Providence,
and let him lay where he had fallen.
"Come, Pantin," I cried, 1--WE have
found the spot"
Following the direction given by our
guide, we found he had not deceived us,
and in few minutes I was standing at
the entrance of the blind passage at
one end of which was the Toison dor.
tTo BE Continued
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CHAPTER XVI.-CONTINUED.

''This settles our going out tonight,
Invent on, there is but one thing to do
to-morrow-to find the house. 1t will be
easy to discover if madame is within.
After that propose to rescue by the or
binary means of the law"
would it not be as simple to have
recourse to Villeroi the first thing to-
morrow asked Belin.
Simple enough; but the law has its
delays, and if once the house is raided
and madame is not there we may whis-
tie for our prize"
But the wheel?" put in Pantin.
will break Babette, who will not
know. NJ. de Gomeron is no fool to
trust her more than the length of his
hand. No-I will leave nothing to
chance l propose then to seek out the
house tomorrow with Pantin's help, if
he will give it."
Most willingly" put in the notary.
Thanks, my good friend. That we
will find it l am certain, and that we
can act. In the meantime | must ask
you by all means in your power to get
the search of the law after me de-
layed.'
Then NJ. de Villeroi must hear
some certain news tomorrow" said
Annette.
There speaks a woman's wit" eX-
claimed Belin, "welI, after all, perhaps
your plan is the best"
''And in this search of tomorrow
will share" Palm suddenly exclaimed.
But my heart was sore against him for
what he had said.
Pardon me, Maitre Palm. This is
my right. 1 do this alone"
'Your right?" he sneered.
Eyes, Maitre Palin-my right go
to rescue my promised wife,
Palm said nothing for moment,
his features twitching nervously. At
last he turned to me. "It is what have
hoped and prayed for" he said, hold
ing out his hand, forgive mel take
back the words so hastily spoken
it Isl an old man who seeks your par
DOM
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I took his hand in all frankness, and
he embraced me as a son, and then, in
awhile, Belin said:
eve must be up and doing early to-
morrow, and d'Auriac is in need of rest.
He will share my bed here tonight, and
harkee, Palini Rouse us with the
dawn"
We then parted, the Pantins showing
the Huguenot to his chamber, and
Jacques but waiting for a moment or so
70 help me off with my dripping things.
Ny valises were still lying in the room,
and I was thus enabled to get the
change of apparel so much needed.
When at last we were abed found it
impossible to sleep, and Belin was at
first equally wakeful. For this was
thankful, as I began to grow despon-
dent, and felt that after all had lost
the game utterly. But the viscompte's
courage never faltered, and in spite of
myself I began to be cheered by his
hopefulness. He explained to me fully
how came that he was at tie Rue
des DeuX Mondes. He wished to dis
cuss with Palm some means for discov-
ering me, and as the Huguenot, fearing
to return to the rue Varenne after what
had to happen, and yet unwilling to
leave Paris, had sought Pantin's home,
de Belin had determined to pass the
night here to consult with him, giving
out to his people that he had gone on
a business to MonceauX.
81 will see Sully the first thing to-
morrow" he said, as we discussed our
plans, land if l mistake not, it is more
than madame we will find at the Toi-
son dor. Be of good cheer, d'Auriac-
your lady will come to no harm. The
carmarguer is playing too great game
to kill a goose that is likely to lay him
golden eggs. I'm afraid, though, he has
spoilt greater game for his master"
How do you mean?" l asked. inter-
csted in spite of myself.
only this, that unless you are eX-
tremely unfortunate l regard the res
cue of Nine. de Bidache as certain-I
am as certain that this will lead to the
arrest Of de GomerOn and his confed-
erates-they will taste the wheel, and
llIdl lndhCS IOOSC lOLlS5 uCS: anu IL may
lead to details concerning NJ. de Biron
that we sadly need"
1T seems to me that the wheel is
perilously near to me as we'll"
There is the edict, of course" said
de Belin, but madame's evidence will
absOlve you, and we can arrange that
you are not put 10 the question at
once"
The cool way in which he said this
would have moved me to furious anger
against him did not know him to be so
true friend. AS it was l said sharply:
Thank you; l will take care that the
wheel does not touch me-"
Very WELL" he answered; and now
L shall sleep-goOd night"
He turned on his side and seemed to
drop off at once, and as lay through
the weary hours of that night l some
times used to turn 20 the still figure at
my side with envy at the peace of his
slumber.
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ainging him a crown, babe him drink
scoundrel drank it there and then, and
as soon as he had done so returned to
the charge.
1T is good wine, Ell, captain?"
"It is" 1 answered dryly, but he was
not to be denied.
Monsieur is out early, see."
Monsieur is out late, you mean," /
made answer, playing my part and
longing for Pantin to return.
'Ho! ho!" he roared. GA good joke.
Captain, do not know you, but tell me
your name, and curse me if I do not
drink your health in Arbois the day you
ride to Montfaucon."
You will know my name soon
enough" l answered, humoring the fell
low, land promise to send you the
Arbois the day ride there. may tell
you that it was to the Tofson dor was
recommended by my friends, but your
Beaugency and your company are so
good. cOmpere, that shall make this
my house to Gail daring my stay in
the Fauborg St. Martin" And at that
moment I caught sight of Pantin.
There is another crown to drink to
our friendship, and, mind you, keep
as good a flask for me against my re
turn at noon. Au revoir. have a bust
ness at my lodging"
The wretch overwhelmed me with
thanks and stood at the door watching
me as I crossed over the street with
warning glance to Pantin, and strolled
slowly onward. A little further on /
turned to my left, keeping well in the
middle of the read TO avoid the filth and
refuse thrown carelessly on each side,
and as turned saw that my man had
gone in I was certain of one thing,
that the Toison dor was not far off,
and whilst ] picked my way slowly
along, Pantin came up to me with his
sing-song whine.
''Have you found it?'' I asked in low
tone.
'No," he sang out.
At this moment figure rose up from
the steps of a house, where had no.
ticed it crouching a few steps from
me, and swung forward.
"Hola! IT'S monsieur lie capitaine-
has your excellency tasted the Beau
gency-the dog poison? tell your eX-
cellency, there is but one house in the
Fauborg where they sell 1.-THE Toison
dor"
$50 and drink some there, then"
and tossed him piece of silver.
He picked it Up from the road where
it had fallen, like dog snatching at
bone, and then stood surveying the
coin which he held in the open palm of
his hand.
You might" he said, "they
wouldn't serve me-" and then with
drunken familiarity he came close to
my elbow. "T'll Show you the Toison
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-24
An InrenIOnS Tran.

The mother of a nobleman who once
represented division. of Manchester in
tha English parliament had a maid who
seemed to childish eyes extremely old.
The children of the family lonGed to
know her age, but were much too well
bred to ask a question which they felt
would be painful; so they sought to
attain the desired end by system of
ingenious traps. The boy CHANGED in a
lucky hour to find in his Book of Use
full knowledge" the tradition that the
aloe flower blossomed only once in 100
years. He instantly saw his oppor-
tunity, and, accosting the maid, asked,
insinuatingly: Susan, have you often
seen the aloe flower? "-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
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CHAPTER XVII.
Slunber.

MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES.
At last, just as my patience was worn
to it's last shred, l saw the glaze in the
window begin to whiten, and almost
Immediately after heard footsteps on
the landing. This was enough for me,
out of bed and FASTENED to open the
door myself. 1t admitted Jacques, and
figure in whom l should never have
recognized the notary had 1 not known
that it could be no other than Pantin.
Jacques bore a tray loaded with re-
freshments and Pantin held a lantern,
for it was still dark, in one hand, and
something that looked like the folds of
long cloak hung in the loop of his
arm. The noise of their entrance woke
de Belin. With a muttered exclamation
| did not catch he aroused himself, and
the candles being lit we proceeded to
make a hasty toilet. AS l drew on my
boots l saw they were yet wet and
muddy, and was about to rate Jacques
when Pantin anticipated: Il told him
to let them be so, monsieur-you have
part to play-put this over your left
eye" And with these words he handed
me a huge patch. Then in place of my
own hat, found had to wear frayed
cap of a dark sage-green velvet with a
scarecrow looking white feather stick
ing from it. Lastly, Pantin flung over
my shoulders long cloak of the same
color as the cap, and seemingly as old.
1t fell-almost down to my heels andwas
fastened at the throat by a pair of
leather straps in lieu of clasp.
FAITH" exclaimed the viscOmpte, as
he stood a little to one side and sur
veyed me, IF you play up to your dress
you are more likely to adorn than raise
the gallows Jacques spoke Of"
Then Pantin and l started off on our
search for the Toison dor.
AS he closed the entrance door be-
hind him carefully and Jacques turned
the key, looked up and down the rue
des DeuX Mondes, but there was not a
soul stirring.
All Paris was asleep. Above us the
sky still swarmed with stars, though
a Ddle Duuu VI GISul was SII uIIuS luC
horizon. Here and there in the heav-
ing mist on the river we saw the feeble
glimmer of a lantern that had survived
through the night and still served to
mark the spot where a boat was
moored. All around us the outlines of
the city rose in a brown Silhouette, but
the golden cross on the spire of Notre
Dame had already caught the dawn,
and blazed like beacon against the
gray of the sky overhead.
We pushed on briskly, and by the
time we had reached ST. Jacques we
were warm enough, despite the chilli
ness of the morning. At stall near
the church, and hard by the Pont Notre
Dame, Pantin purchased a quantity of
vegetables. bidding me to keep little
ahead of him in future, and guide him
in this manner as far as knew. Whilst
he was filling his basket l turned up
rue ST. Martin, wondering what the
noatry's object could be in transform
ing himself into a street hawker.
went slowly, stopping every now and
again to see if Pantjn was following,
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M1 daa n |
.Ga5l2 K7Y1izl5laz -
A Problem for Her.

Are you good at arithmetic, my
dear?" asked Mr.. Perkasie of his wife.
Il was accounted the very best
arithmetician ct school," replied Mrs
Perkasie with a touch of pride in her
voice.
Il have problem for YOU"
state it."
How can buy sos worth of presents
with SIS in cash and no credit ?"-
Judge.
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They VIII Tell.

What do you think will be the out
come of the WARP" said Mrs. barley
to Mrs. EaStlake.
Il shall not make UP my mind until 1
hear what the college graduates have
to say about it in their commencement
essays" replied Mrs. Eastlake.-N. Y,
Journal
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A CCnfPSSiCn.

Mrs. Mellish-Since we are married,
Harold, you hardly ever tell me that
you couldn't Live without me. as you
used 10 before our wedding.
Mr.. Mellsh-WelI. of course; you
didn't make me hold UP my right hand
and swear every night before going to
bed. then. that l hadn't told a lie to
you during the day.-Chicago Evening
News.
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The Two Extremes.

Wiggs-I really can't help smiling
when | see little Snapleigh out with
that lanky wife OF his, she looks so aw-
fully tall with him.
Waggs-Yes. | daresay; but l can
tell you she's very short with him at
times.-Ally Sloper.
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DISQUALIFIED.

Poor Mrs. MotherdereI" ex,
claimed Mr.. Meekton's wife.
What has happened to herr"
"She had to decline our invitation to
read a paper on the proper manage
ment of children because she was too
busy looking after her family!"-
Washington Star.
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Speaking from Experience.

Pupil wonder how it is that the
blind receive more consideration from
us than the deaf?
The Philosopher-The reason is plain,
my son. 1t is because they are able
to listen to our old stories and yet are
unable to see our shady actions.-Ally
SlODer
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Hard Luck.

Visitor-It's sad about the man who
was found dead in his room from blow
ing out the gas.
Hotel Manager-Yes, it's too bad.
Nobody has claimed the body, and as he
paid his last dollar for the room we
don't know who is going to pay for the
gas.-Chicago Journal.
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The Social WhirI.

Trotler-What has become of Struck,
lie? When left he was making desa
perate efforts to get into the first So
ciety.
Homer-By the time he got in the
people who then composed the best
society had bursted up, so he's now as
badly off as he was before.-N. Y.
Weekly
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a Boys Idea.

Mother-Harold, now God made
everything to be of some use in this
world. Now, what did he make a cat
for?
Harold-So boy would have soma.
thing to plug stones at---Up to Date.
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En- PEASANT.

A maid-her name will not give
For years had dyed that she might live.
She dyed her cheeks, she dyed her lips.
And she likewise dyed her finger tips.
But she died at last and left store
OF dyes. and now she'll dye no more.
Chicago Daily News.
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English Livery Stable Joke.

Job Master-I'm afraid, sir, l must
ask you TO pay in advance for the hire
of the horse.
Amateur Rider-What's that for?
Are you afraid that shall come back
without the horse?
Job Master-Oh, no; but the horse
might come back without you.-Tit-
Bits.
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Agreeing with Her.

Don't you think, Leonidas," said Mr..
Meekton's wife, that women ought to
be assisted in leading a perfectly in
dependent and untrammeled exist
ence?"
Certainly, Henrietta" was the an.
swer, land 1 presume that is why So
many of them consent to get married"
Washington Star.
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Had a. Good Time,

First Old BOy-Let me see, your SON
enjoyed a university career, beIieve4
Second Old Boy (grimly)-Yes, he
appears to have done nothing else-the
bills are coming in still.-Ally SlOper.
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He Saw II, Then.

Jones-They say the girl Dawson
married was cross-eyed.
Brownies; but he never fully re-
allied ii until after her money was
oone-Puck
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A Hard Struggle.

Sympathetic Friend-And did your
husband die peaceably?
Sorrowing Widow-Oh, I'm afraid
not. We had three docters.-Chicago
Daily News.
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In all vocations. it appears.
Men plan to cheat and rob;
Even an honest builders work
Is. at best, a put-up job.
Chicago Daily News.
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An Ohirct nf rnrzni,

1T is money that ma''es "a plah i'm
portaut."
Il don't know: II seems to me I'm Of
more importance when | haven't anF
ney."-Chicago Record
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In the snme business.
h,r husbauu i an euIIOr?"

sc her husband IL an edIlorf
YES But, good land! II there's
anything in the way OF news she can
beat him pu5lIshias Il abroad. -Ba..
bmofe Sun.
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Winter Weather,

The crimson of the forest leaves
When the autumn days are gone,
But the toper's nose grows redder
AS the winter weareth on.
-Tammany Times.
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The Thing He Thought OF.

Money, you know, is the root Of all
evil"
Il wonder if we'd have to root so
hard for it if il wasn'tY - Chicago
Daily News
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One or the Other,

Miles-Im celebrating the fortieth
anniversary of my birth to-day.
Giles-And yet, judging from Your
appearance, no one would take you for
a fool.
Miles-Why, what do you mean?
Giles-Nothing-only you're not a
philosopher, are you?-Chicago Record.
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Frank Enforcement.

Mrs Hunt-From what hear of your
husband. | should infer that he is a man
Of iron will.
Mrs. Blunt--YOu're right he is, and
pigiron, at that.-Richmond DISPATCH.
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Unbeaten.

Who is the lightweight champion?
Who? Why, bless your soul,
The man in summer who sells ice,
And in winter time sells coal.
IN. Y. Journal.
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Such a. Obstinate Girl.

81 fear" said the fond mother, chat
we will have to give our consent 10
Mabel's marriage to Mr.. Jones'"
whats the matter" asked the close
listed father. won't she elope?"--
Chicago Post.
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At the End.

Lives of millionaires remind US
That although we slave and save
We must leave it all behind US
When we rumble to the grave.
Cleveland Leader.
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AnIe-NiOrtenl.

When he hasn't q brake on his wheel
At the top of the hili-it is said
That the inquest may later reveal
a very large break in his head
-Iudpe
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In n NufSheIl.

The other day a wise one spoke.
So the words of wisdom ran:
Woman-She's always working
Embroidery or man.
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Deception.

The man who dyes his hair and beard
Has finally to own,
Thinking others he deceives,
That he deceives himself alone
Detroit Journal
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His Marriage.

An astronomical event
Is scheduled very soon;
The world will shortly be
eclipsed
Behind a honeymoon.
Puck.