The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1905-11-30

but on top Of that, the redwood war
stool was the thing that Col. Bryan
tried to buy. It il said by these Japan
csc papers that there was hot blood
among the Priests at this wanton tn
selves. they concluded that SO distin-
gutshed q man az Col. Bryan, twice q
candidate for the Presidency of the
United States. should not be denied his
request, no matter how gross the re-
quest. and so the war-sto6 was handed
over to him. Later, somebody had
sense enough to tell Col Bryan the
value Of the chair to the Priests, and
he at once returned 1t to the Mayor Of
Toxic, expressing regret that he had
asked for what was such q valuable
relic.
Now that is the story that they tell
on Col. Bryan, but it really sounds in
credible. Mr.. Bryan isn't polished, but
he Is not q boor, nor is he lacking in
artistic perceptions, and he probably
could tell at a glance how valuable the
chair was as a relic. unattended by any
which added 10-fold to it's value. 1t is
suggested that what Col Bryan really
did get was a small wooden chair which
Admiral Togo used while on a visit to
the Park. That sounds much more rea
SOnable.
Mr.. c. A. Hereshoff Bartlett recent
ly arrived at New York from Paris
with several interesting relics of Com
mOdore John Paul Jones, including his
sword and pistol, miniature and pic
ture of the Scraps, with a view to their
transfer to the United States Govern
ment. In q letter to the Secretary of
the Navy he explains that these relics
are the property of one of the descend
ants Of John Paul Jones, an aged wom-
an, in straitened circumstances, who is
willing to transfer them to the United
States Government for $4,000. There
are no funds available for this pur-
pose, and it is probable that Congress
will be asked to provide for the acquire
ment of the relics with view to add
ing them to the collection at the Naval
Academy at Annapolis. The United
States is already in possession Of a
whole arsenal of pistols. swords and
other "side-arms'' of the late Admiral
Paul Jones, and more to hear from, to
say nothing of another full supply in
the hands of relatives in this country.
Admiral Paul Jones must have been
very fierce, even for pirate" as he
was rated by the English, If he really
owned all these firearms.
The President has modified his re-
cent order multiplying the Civil Service
laws on tenure in office. The former
order Of the President read that en-
ployes, on order of the President, Cabi-
net officers or any head of an Execu-
tive Department, might be summarily
without hearing" In the amended
order, without hearing is changed to
without notice." SO that such dis
charged employe, though summarily
fired, may have hearing. which under
the other order was denied.
Here is Presidential story that rings
true:
Soon after President Roosevelt en-
tered the White House. Capt. Frank
FrantZ, formerly of the Rough Riders
and few days ago appointed to be
Governor of Oklahoma after Jan. /,
called upon him. During their CONVEX
boxed some at Harvard. Then nothing
would do but he must put on the gloves
with the President.
"Bully!" exclaimed Mr.. Roosevelt as
he got up rubbing his jaw after the first
punch had put him off his feet. But
you can't do it again"
They spared for few seconds. then
biff! and the President of the United
States lay on his back on the gymnas-
ium floor. A right hook to the jaw had
done the work. 4
Mr.. Roosevelt was not out, but he
was not so eager to get up and mix
in again.
The boxing bout was ended and
Frantz's political career begun. He
was first made Postmaster at Enid.
Then he declined the Usage Indian
Agency because the salary Of $1,000
was not enough He met Secretary
Hitchcock in St: Louis by request.
IT didn't indorse you for the posi-
To-, I'D, tn1 ntoy foh AL
but the President wants you. He says
there has been considerable graft at
the Usage Agency and he wants you to
clean it up"
"Ali right" answered Capt. Frantz.
III the President asked me to go to
South Africa and there wasn't cent In
1t I'd take the trip. I'll take the place"
Frantz was installed as Agent for the
Usage Indians. and there has been no
hint of graft since. Now this same
Harvard Rough Rider boxer has been
named for Governor Of Oklahoma, and
is here to thank the President for the
honor.
There are four Frantz brothers. Or
vile, who is also White House
caller, Is a wrestler He has never
thrown the President and has no Office.
He was known as Home Run" Frantz
at Harvard and he will pitch for the
st. Louis Cardinals next year. John
and waiter are amateur aInleLeS Oh
note. !
Even a girl of castiron constitution
can't endure everything. The time is
sure to come when the last straw
breaks the combination. Miss Alice
Roosevelt Is perilously near nervous
breakdown at the home Of her grand
mother at Pennington, Conn. Miss
Roosevelt has not had really restful
moment since the season opened a year
ago. She is now paying for 1t.
Consul-General Wynne and Mrs.
Wynne are in Washington for a brief
stay. While Postmaster General, Mr..
Wynne began the active prosecution Of
Post Office grafters," and he is now
here to testify in the cases in which
frauds are charged:
Young Theodore Roosevelt was bad
ly hurt in a game of football at Har-
ward College the other day, and had to
be carried off the field. 1t is said that
had he the weight he would make a
splendid player, but that he is too light
for the team. He is said to be giving
a good account Of himself, however,
and is plucky as they grow 'em. His
nose was broken and an operation will
have to be performed. It is also rum
ored that he will leave Harvard.
Well, how is this for style? The 500
or more Of the horses that belong to