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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
Obs. CADETS TO AID
RED CROSS DRIVE.
PASS PLEDGE CARDS.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GIVE LABOR
IN SPREADING PATRIOTIC PRO.
PAoANoA - LARGE POSTERS
ARE PUT ON DISPLAY IN LOOP
BUSINESS BUILDINGS.

The Ottawa high school cadets are
o play Il prominent part in the city
lriye Of the local Red Cross for funds
With which to carry on its work here.
friday of this week the cadets will
iist every home in the city andaleaye
pledge cards for every member OF the
amiiy Monday the lads will 20 back
,rer the territory assigned to them
nd collect the cards
The distribution of pledge cards in
he business district will be in the
lands of business men. Special soil.
itors will also be appointed for the
'actories. Chairman Harley Y Petit
sho is directing The campaign. in
ends to see to it that every person in
ottawa Men, women and children
$ given an opportunity to show his
patriotism by contributing to this
rea war relief organization.
Mr. Petit declared today that be
ees no reason why the goal of $25.-
100 should not be reached
"If every person in Ottawa contri-
)uted ten cents a week for a year.
more than $4,000 could be obtained "
'aid Mr. Petit While we hardly
expect to obtain such an amount
IN confident that we can raise the
'25.0O0.
III You are an American citizen il
your duty to help the Red Cross
everyone who is enjoying the prlyi.
egeS OF American citizenship should
demonstrate in practical way that
he is worthy Of citizenship and there
s no organization more entitled ia
! support than the Red Cross.
Ottawa has sent many of it,
Young men to fight for the nation. and
will send many more through the
, trait machinery aud through enlist
nents. These boys will need the Rec
ross, and if the Red Cross continues
effectively the good work which it j,
iong, II is up to The people to give i
Fhole-hcarted support.
one hundred per cent poster,
lave been printed and these viii b,
! given to local business places wher,
employers and employees have al
pledged themselves to aid the Rec
, 'ross Smaller 'one per cent" post
ers are to be given to homes where
very member Of the family has en-
oiled as contributor
\ "All subscriptions are payable t.
ieorge C. Grover. treasurer OF tn,
ottawa branch Of the Red Cross. IA
! he Ottawa Banking 4 Trust Com
,pany"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
ALIEN ENEMY" GERM
SCARE IN COURT HOUSE

The court house was given an
enemy alien" scare this mnrri"o
when Earl Locke. Il deputy in the
Probate Clerks Office surrendered 10
the German measles,
In the county building, Ms general
thing there Is conspicuous dread OF
Scrmsioi any kind When the report
ilew III and down the four stories
that one Of the Inmates" was n
measles victim. there was rush for
bnlldotCs
AT late hour hopes were held out
that The counly's business would not
be interrupted by general epidemic.
In the meantime Deputy Locke Is rest.
ing comfortably In spots.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
lUCEY FUNERAL
FRIDAY MORNING

The funeral of the late John j.
Lucey prominenl la Sale and OF
tawa merchant, whose death occurred
yesterday in st Mafys hospital. will
take place Friday morning at . O'Clock
from 81 palrick's church in La Sale
mtcrmcnt will be in the La Sale Gem
CtrlN.
Out OF respect FOR The licensed
member of the firm, the stores OF 7.
Lucey n Brothers. both in Ottawa and
la Sale. will remain closed until
after the funeral
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
LIEUT.. GAPEN QUITS.
AS ADJUTANT WITH.
OLD THIRD INFANTRY
OTTAWA OFFICER NOW WITH
2eTH suRRENDERs posT-ReS-
IGNATIoN HAS BEEN APPROVED
BY hEAOOUARTER CHIEFS AT
CAMP LOGAN

The resignation of Lieutenant
Charles H. Gapcn as adjutanl OF The
Second Battalion OF the Old Third
regiment. now the l2olh L. $ ~ &.
was announced yesterday at Camp l.o.
gan Houston, Texas, according to
word reaching Ottawa today. The
lieutenant who is one of Ottawa's
leading business men. gave no inti'
nation to his friends here that he
considered quitting the service
Reasons that prompted him 70 with
draw from ihe Thirty-third division,
now training for duty "ovcr there
friends at home. a veteran OF the
Spanish war where he sery-
ed as a captain in charge of supply
trains, identified with the recent bord'
er trouble and Il member ol the l. n.
G. since his youth, Lieut. Gapen was
considered one Of the most valuable
men in The upbuilding Of the National
Guard During the later years Of his
service he was Il captain Oh the staff
OF Col. Greene. of the Third Illinois
in charge OF rifle practice.
When the Mexican embroglio came
along the new war department rules
made no provisions for his commits.
sion and in order to get into the thick
Of things he devoted himself to u
linpienancy, at his own request. TO 70
with the boys. This was done in the
face of strong pressure that was be,
ing brought to bear to elevate him to
mqjorcy, a position by virtue of his
continued service he was entitled to.
+ The lieutenant will arrive home Il
, few days after he receives formal no
LITIGATION from the war department
that his resignation has been approx
ed and allowed Friends here have
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
CHET GROVE NOW A
NAVAL ENGINEER

Word has been received in this city
saying that Chester H. Grove. son oi
Mrs. Emily j Grove 327 f. Washinl.
Ton street, viii iinish his course III
seven weeks training as marine ao
sincer az Annapolis ON Friday anil
expects to 20 abroad battleshiu for
service SOON MIR Grove is one of q
class of - marine engineers tha' is
taking the training at annapolis at
be- present time
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
OPENS; 1ST SESSION.
HAS SMALL CROWD
MORNING MEETINGS MARKED
MORE BY ENTHUSIASM THAN
ENDANCE-TWO OPENING
GATHERINGS ARE HELD Al
GAYETY AND ClApPER g. YER
NERS HALL.

While the La Sale Co4nty Farmer
Institute did not open with a grand
rush tor seats at either the mems or
Womens meetings, there was enough
enthusiasm among those present Il
indicate a red hot old fashioned gath
cring in Ottawa before the three days
sessions come to close.
The men opened their meeting al
Tie Clapper d Werner Hall, while The
women, twenty or thirty strong, were
IN session al the Household Science
branch in the Gayety theatre. About
the same nunber OF males were pres
cnt in the Clapper d Werner hall Il
hca,' W {. CoItcy. in charge of sheep
husbandry at the University Of HI
uCis, discuss Profit in Sheep on q
Grain Farm Mr. Colley, who Is
one OF the nations best posted men on
Sheep raising and for half an hour nC
gave to his auditors a very clear dem
onstratial Of practical means for max
ing sheep profitable to t., farmer who
nerCtotol has been giving over his
ground almost exclusively to the rals
Dg OF bumper grain crops.
The meeting was late in gctiinl
started and for this reason MIR Car
fey was forced to limit himself ON {
topic his audience was unanimously
certain they would like to hear muci
more about
Household Science Department.
The program of the Household Sci
ence Department was most excel
/ lent one and was deeply appreciated
+ by all the ladies present Mrs r W
Esmond. county president Of the As
sotalion called the meeting to 0rdc
! and with lew short remarks Of greet
( ing, introduced Mrs, H. u Dunlap o
savoy. Ill.,. chairman of the Food PRO
( duction Committee OF the Illinois III
vision of the Noman's committee O
he State Council of National De
} Cnse.
Mrs Dunlap has spoken before Ol
/ AVA audiences Oh many occasions
and her talk this morning proved to b
as delightful and inspiring as her pre-
yious addresses here She took 70
her subject the "Wouans Part In lh
Food Production, telling OF the NJ
cessity for the women to help Wit
the food production OF the nation a
this crisis and giving some very hcll
lul pointers to women formers. sa,
ing In part
Women were our iirst agricultu
lists. they sowcd the seeds and ha
vested the crops while the men roam
ed the fields and forests in search {
game and fish From, that time I
lhe present time they have also hel
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
WATERWAY MEETING
AT CAPITOL THURSDAY

The delayed waterway conference
n which representatives Of cities
dong the upper Illinois Valley will
confer with Governor Lowdeu will
be held at Springfield on Thursday.
il was announced today The confer.
ance Was originally scheduled Tor last
Saturday.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06

Tunis has always been chiefly an ag-
riculturul counlry-cercals, winr and
olives being the principal proiects.
There are also numerous llUees and
herds of live stock. The native popula-
tions of the south live on the products
OF thcir date palmS aud fruit trees.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
RAILWAYS Winning
FIGHT ON DR|F rs
STEAM ROADS SHARE TROUBLE
WITH INT ERuR2AN WHEN THE
WIND BLOCKS RIGHT OF WAYS
WITH SNOW.

Rail lines today are practically ~
covered from the effects OF Sunday
high wind which brought return o
storm period conditions 10 ualIic
While the Rock island was not &C.
hard hit. the branch line OF The Bun
lingion thru here and The C.. o. & =
Jared badly with the result that traffic
was Still dcmCrali2cd up to yesterday
One of the worst points on the )Wc
lines appears to be just south OF thi
city. where the wind piled the snow
up across the tracks for many feet
C.. 0. & p. Still Tied Up.
West Peru was still the western
terminal" for the C., O. 4 + up tC
last nisht Efforts to clear the nigh
of way Of The huge drifts UP to todaA
had not brought relief and there au
no cars operating from this point Vc5i
altho limited traffic was being main
tanned ont Of Princeton for the east
ern Bureau county towns.
People who haye viewed the con
ditions declare lAat it is almost I'M
possible TO conceive the work Of sun
days wind Tho drifts are piled Ur
many feet they say, forming an etcc
tive Ulockaec to nearly all traffic
Farmers. it is said. are cXperienc
ing much difficulty as the result o
the latest storm Development
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
n. q. Howard Funeral.

The funeral SERVICES OF II. u. How
ard will be held from the family home.
2G1 Illinois avenue. on Thursday aft
ternoon at 2.3 instead of AT . rs
previously announced
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
THREE SHOT
ST. LOUIS CAR RIOTS

st. Louis. Feb. 6--Throe Wabash
swilchmcn were shot by policemen
today when they .bombarded a street
car with rocks and bottles. The men
are said TO be in serious condition.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
125 IN FIRST CALL TO
UNDERGO EXAMINATION
AT HIGH SCHOOL
RECALL EXEMPT
APPLICANTS WHO WERE DIS.
MISSED AFTER FIRST TRY WILL
BE GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE
TO JOIN UNCLE SANS FIGHT.
ING FORCES.

The local exemption board has re
ccl,ed orders TO examine enough men
10 fill in the entire deferred quota,
but orders have not been received Us
yet, as 10 the number in the neXi in
crcment, or when they viii leayc Tor
The cantonmcnt. The orders issued
IN Washington that the men would
leave about The 2Snl. were issued on
Monday. and i is probable that spe
cific instructions viii not be received
By The local board until the first of
next week.
The first - calls for physical cX.
ammations ealing the men to appear
at the high school next Monday after
neon. were sent out yesterday after
noon, and the next 20 calls were
sent out this afternoon. ordering the
men 70 appear noxt Tuesday
The Names.
The men called FOR examination
Monday arc:
Harry w Melsel, Mendoza.
Anton l.. MataslSi. 1881 s kedzie
Ave-. Chicago
Theodore G. Milfried. 1881 Madison
ST., Chicago
Clarence II. Cast, Eafisille.
Fred William Tomiko kangicy
Chester A. Billings. Earlville
Frank pry, Mendoza
Peter Mack. r. %. Ottawa.
Joseph Hall Sheridan.
William l'llrich Seneca
Reuben G. Morsch, Il ~, Ottawa,
Arthur NJ. Adams, Newark
George Anderson Serena
Owen W. Fox, j3S ST. George St
James d. Scannell Ottawa
Aibr,i l.. Schmil1 Mendoza
lonnio II "lum. Seneca
William John I'lattner Rockford.
John Leroy Hon. Ottawa.
Arthur Jones. Marsellcs
Vincent ,Iiseins. Seneca.
Clifford VcrmeIand sheridan
Michael Saniucci Ottawa
Harry AhlSchagcr, Mendoza
Floyd Henry Miller, Troy Grove
Albert Anderson sheridan
Francis G. Nelson, L, .. Sheridan
Robert j. Hapi, MENDOZA
Martin Fricsiad K. -, Ottawa. ,
Leo L. Mcmahon. OTTAWA
Edward flaming Wallace.
Sam II Edwards. Troy Grove
Frank G.. MunchOW. r. %, Ottawa.
Andrew Nelson, T. io Earlyillc
Adolph John Rave. EarlVillc.
Herbert G. B0ltz K Y. Earlvillc,
Charlie l'lrich, 4. 80 Ottawa.
Charles O. Austin. keenos. III
Oscar Olson. II. Sc. Marseillcs
Raulie +. Schallcr, cMndota.
Edward J. OConnoi, Troy Grove.
Ayef r. l.instcd, Ottawa.
Emile T. ,Morcl. Serena
John Brauhn, Mendoza.
Jacob Soppcland Leland
Edward Yohn. Mendoza
Timothy J.. kelly.sR 81. Ottawa
Howard W. Spencer. Marseilles.
Louis T. Fox. 53S St George 81
Elcazcr j. Robbins, Nolnc
Daniel Thomas Burke. Ottawa
Ellis W Davis. Earlville
Alden 4. DanelsOn. Leland.
Ernest +. Larson Mendoza.
Bryan Sexton, Wallace.
Carl 4. Walter Ottawa
Wade !. Holiday, Mendo,a.
Joseph A. Ebig. T. II. Earlvillc.
Raymhnd George Monroe. Il. %. l.
Sale
}. Ravanis, Rock Falls.
Clarence T. OsmuUd, Sheridan
Eugene j. picrson. Ottawa
Edwin I,oyns, Ottawa.
Arthur Martcn. Ottawa
Eugene i. Bounds, Knoxville. Tenl
James IIanlon. Marseilles
John G. Augustine. Leland.
Alien l.. Bernard. Serena
Rene VI. Allen, Marseillcs.
Peter Mathesius. MENDOZA.
Oscar BERNARD Ostrem. Il. H. Eai
lill,
Emery Joseph Munson. Mendoza.
Elmer Dean Johnson. Sheridan
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
BAKER UNDER COMMANDMENT Or COMMITTEE
STANDS
BY FORMER STORY

Washington, Feb 6.-Under heavy bonn
bardment of questions from his congressional crit
les, Secretary Baker on the stand before the Sen
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06

at M illt ry Affairs
Committee this after
noon stood unyieldingly
upon his previous assertion that Am
ericas war machine has not broksn
down.
He declared that American troops
in France on January were cmsid
crably ahead OF schedule and he de-
clincd to revise his previous predlc.
zion that America would have half Il
millicr men in France early in
1915"
Mr. Baker declined to answer some
questions in public because he said
it would furnish information to Ger
many He offered to give answers in
private
Come out into the next room and
I'll tell you in three sentences he
said when Senator Hitchcock wanted
10 know about the availability for
transport and supply service.
Much wranging took place thruoui
the hearing. Administration senators
were on the alert to protect Mr., Bak-
er and frequently tried 10 force the
committee into secret sessions. As
,,F at ha mi 4. has
extracted very little new information
from the secretary when il recessed
until tomorrow morning
Mr.. Baker took a decided stand IN
opposition 70 the bill creating q muni-
tions dictator Edward K Stettinus,
he said, was more Than a munitions
director now.
Senator Hitchcock asked Baker 10
j furnish the scnnmiL ea- Nil D. data dur
ing the percentage Of efficiency IN un
loading and loading shipping. Sena-
tor Reed asked that such data be
supplemented with information Of the
number Of submarine sinkines or
shipping in army service,
me losses nave peen eAceeoihs'N
light. said Secretary Baker.
He highly praised the navy's work
IN protecting 'he army Shippihs'
Civil Rights Bill Passed.
WASHINGTON Feb 6The Seaa!@
this afternoon nassod the soldiers and
sailors civil riohfs hin an adminis,ra.
fin, MEASURE nv - voto of "a &, y
| The hin is desisned ia protect so,lia ;
and sailors AGAINST the embalrassn nj
pi c''ll PROCEEDINGS IN me coOF' huf-
n@ taeir period OF selFlce'
II has alread' passed me mouse .c.o
as soon as minor dlherent over
1'""9amehta arc adjusted It N'l D"
sent 10 the president
Weed Out ProGermans.
Washjnaron Feb During the
examination of secretary Baker this
a,eruoan spnator Weeks declared thai
ne had information that there are
many STmb4t UiSp1'G in tho Amnripnu
arm, no, on,y amnng fine uriva,o.
but oGirers ~ veu lie said he nm.
d,rstood ona odicor and n cbnplain
h,,o heen ,e,urnad from France for
pro German u,teronces
Secretary nokor declared he did not
lno0. og the chorIoh hut mo inpw of
tbo oaicer lie sajd II thoro vas ryi.
d,pco of ,ro,sop tho mon would be
. court marfiolod
NJ. ..
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'uteina-'h' Feo' - IL i' "o
"'en 'llEH'N 9p'eau oi NV Wv ~
S''iIe "i'ilh '''SSl" ID the past ''
h'0rS ana the INDICATIONS tooa\ "et'
l""l ''e Po'S"oN'"l soNei''i''c''' WIZ
Iar' lh' greatest peru ol ITS cA'S'cu''
"''lh me next "eeN
Foifh troops are reported 10 nav
captured hohiIaN ana nave ARRESTED
, hhSIFh hrIlenNo. inc boishevlhl con-
manderin-ehl't' WIN MS eht're S'ah
NoHi''' hd7 "'t" ,"e SUI VI NV
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
Civil Rights Bill Passed.

WASHINGTON, Feb s.. The Seha!@
this afternoon passed the soldiers and
sailors civil rights bill an administra
t0n measure, by a vote of 60 t1 ..
The bill is designed to protect s0laia :
and sailors against the embarrassn.
of ciyil PROCEEDINGS in the court du'
'ug their period of selyice
II has alreedy passed me house ed
as soon as minor dihorenc over
0}oaadnerts arc adjusted it vii b"
sent 20 the President
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1890
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06
rur WEATHER

Fair tonight and Thurs
day Slightly colder to
night. Moderate Friday.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06

OTTAWA FREE TRADER
Established 1870
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-06

Continued on Page 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
assured the actor. "You seem con
WINGED when you speak the line:

assured the actor. "You seem con-
WINGED when you speak the line:
Pour moi qui items lo tr6no egal
llnfamie.
Caesar did not believe q word of
what he said. He only spoke that way
because he was surrounded by Romans,
whom it was necessary to persuade
he had horror of The throne. But
he was himself far from believing that
the throne, which was already the OBJ
ject Of his full ambition, was such 8
detcstable thing. You must not mako
him talk as if he meant what he said"
When Napoleon as Consul was en-
gagged in the business Of making and
unmaking kings it would have been
strange, indeed, if he had not aspired
to wear crown. He proceeded eau
tlously, however. Ono night during
tho King of Etrura's visit to Paris
Napoleon took him to see the Edpe"
Of Voltaire at the Coincide Franchise.
The audience applauded the line al
have made sovereigns and have not
wished to be one" The application
was marked. "The FOOLS" muttered
Napoleon audibly, glancing over the
audience. "Thcy shall see They
shall see!" And soon they did see, in
tho manner recorded in the epiloeue
Of Josephine"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Preparing New Spectacle

Messrs. William Elliott, +. Ray Com
stock and Morris Gest announce that
next week they will begin rehearsals
on another big spectacular production,
entitled Loyalty" 1t is described as
a modern morality play, by George v.
Hobart, being sequel to his expert
encc," which, after four successful sea-
sons, is now playing its farewell en-
gagement at the Manhattan Opera
House.
"Loyalty" contains twelve elaborate
scenes and will require a cast Of eighty
two speaking parts. The premiere will
take place in Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
HRONICIE AND COMMENT OF THE STAGE
-Four Openings
At the Theatres
During the Week
Rustic Comedy, Greek and
French Drama and
Musical Comedy

"Thc Little Teacher is the name Of
the new comedy which Cohan & Har-
riS will present at The Playhouse, COM
mencing with matinee performance
tomorrow, with Mary Ryan as the
featured member Of cast that also In
cludcs Curtis Cooksey, Edward G. Rob
inson, Harold Hartzcll, Edward Snader,
Horace James, Ethan Allen, Waldo
Whipplc, William J, Phinnoy. James
Gillen, Thomas Gillcn. Paul Bryant,
Lillian Dix, Viola Leach, Carolyn Lee,
Marie Haynes, Nina Morris, Kate May
hew, Florence Curran, Katherine Brew
ster, Maxine Mazanovich and others.
In "The Little Teacher Mary Ryan
portrays New York girl who finds her
romance in the hills of Vermont, where
she goes to teach small school. The
play is said to contain plenty Of COM
cdy, with moments of pathos, and to
tell an original story which has on I'M
expected and thrillingly happy ending
Miss Anglin's initial performance
Eere on next Wednesday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock will be Professor Edward
Hayes Plumptre's translation of the
ELECTRA" OF Sophocles. The tragedy
cannot, Of course, be expected to be
presented on 80 big q scale as the per-
formances on the vast open-air stage
Of the Greek Theatre. 1t is promised,
however, to be a most extraordinary
| representation in many respects.
A notable feature will be the musical
setting, especially composed by Walter
Damrosch, which will be interpreted
by the New York Symphony Orchestra
under the direction Of the composer.
The costumes, stage settings and
decorations are from designs by Liv
ingston Platt, who designed Miss
Anglin's Greek Theatre productions,
her Shakespearian REVEALS and other
notable metropolitan reproductions.
The entire production has been staged
under Miss Anglin's direction, and the
Greek chorus trained and rehearsed
under the direction Of Mr.. Damrosch.
large number Of extra people win
be employed, including attendants,
torch bearers and Argive maidens. The
dances will be interpreted by pupils
from Miss Florence Fleming Noyes's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

Arnold DAILY Thinks the First Consul in
Josephine More Amusing Than the
Conception in 1.-THE Man of Destiny"
By A. c. Sanborn

Arnold DAILY was perfectly willing to
talk about the two Napoleons he has
played, "The Man Of Destiny" by
George Bernard Shaw, and in "Jose-
phine," which he is directing at the
knickerbocker, but he dismissed the
Shaw Napoleon with word.
"For really amusing presentation
Of character of the great general" ne
said, Herman Bahr has made Shaw
look like Philadelphia old maid.
There is nothing in THE Man of Des-
tiny which can equal the amusing
psychological satire of 'Josephinc.'
II don't say that Bahr has presented
the true Napoleon any more than I
would dare say that Shaw did. We cannot
look into the souls OF men and bare
their real selves to the public gaze.
Much less can you do it when a man
has been dead for q hundred years.
But Bahr has certainly given us a more
Interesting and moro amusing concep-
ton of the character Of Napoleon than
Shaw did.
"That conception is this: Napoleon
was ambitious, but he was ambitious
for Josephne's sake, and not for him
self.
"This idea is perfectly justifable
Napoleon was a great man, perhaps The
greatest that ever lived. He was the
type of man who would have been great
in anything which he chose to take up
He happened to become a great gen
eral. Why? And there comes Bahr's
explanation and the reason for the play
"Since Napoleon could be great in
doing anything, why should he not be q
great lover? And there you arc. He
was primarily the great lover, and Jose
phine's ambition turned him into the
other groove. It's an original concep-
ton Of Napoleon, though none the less
probable. and Is certainly the most in
| teresting and amusing that have ever
seen.
''Tho Idea Is that Napoleon was not a
free agent Like all the rest of US, he
was dependent on destiny, or fate, OF
chance, or whatever you want to call it.
"Now Napoleon was big enough
man to sec that, and this fact gave
Bahr an opportunity for one Of the
strong scenes in the first act Up to
that time the great thing i'll Napoleon 5
life had been his love for Josephine