The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-02-05

It seems to be the fashion in France,
nowadays, to dispute the origin Of mas
terpieces, and lately the columns OF
the leading papers have been animated
with letters from wise men on the SUBJ
ject of the authenticity of Moliere's
plays. Some claim that certain Of the
works Of Frances greatest playwright
are in reality from the hand of Cor
nellie. The next question in order
would seem to be, "Who wrote Cor
neille's plays?" Without going into
the intricacies Of literary discussion,
which in the present crisis might be
deemed beside the mark, it is perhaps
permissible to inquire If the political
accomplishments Of NJ. Clemenceau
are really to be credited to his genius
or If they are inspired by another
brain than his, for Instance, that OF
st. Mandel, writes Julian Harris In
the New York Herald.
A few months ago one Of the most
influential Of the deputies went to rec
Ommend one Of his electors to the head
of Mr.. Clemenceau's cabinet. Mr.. Man.
del, who since his election as deputy
has been succeeded by Mr.. Wormser,
received him in his Office, now his
toric spot, seated before small desk,
no less historic, the sole ornament Of
which is standard telephone. Al
most before the deputy could make
known the object Of his visit, Mr.. Man
del took charge Of the conversation,
and out Of the depths Of his collar, in
his well-knOwn manner, began to un-
fold the ideas Of the government on
the question Of the order Of the day
at the Palais- Bourbon.
Keeps Former President Waiting.
In the midst Of his remarks mes
senger came In and handed the emf
nent chief of Clemenceau's personal
cabinet the card of visitor. Annoyed
at the interruption, MI. Mandel with
q weary gesture inquired, "What does
this person want" ..~aa #
Before the messenger could hazard
reply the card was returned to him
with the following instructions ~
have no time for him. Take this card
to M. Clemenceau, president of the
council"
The messenger bowed and withdrew
and Mr.. Mandel continued his mono
logue. But in few moments the
messenger returned with the news
that the caller insisted upon seeing the
chief of the personal cabinet himself.
The latter shrugged his shoulders as
he replied: LET him wait"
Upon which he again took up the
thread Of his discourse. The deputy
listened, approved, and finally recon-
mended his elector, as he withdrew
from the chiefs presence. On his way
out he noticed in the small waiting
room, seated near the door Of Mr.. Man.
del's Office, M. Emile Loubet, former
president Of the French republic, pa
t1ently waiting the pleasure Of the
chief of cabinet.
In the meantime another deputy,
equally influential, was ushered into
Mr.. MandeIs Office. The latter
harangued him as he had done his fell
low member, and the messenger agaiE
interrupted, this time with a letter.
with your permission" said the
chief Of cabinet, as he broke the seal
and read the missive. Then turning
to the messenger, '"Tell him that have
hot moment to spare, and hand him
this from me-" And he gave the man
a small box which he took out Of one
of the drawers Of the historic desk.
Never Sleeps, Eats or Drinks.
A few moments later the deputy
noticed in the waiting room a little
old man who was offering some cigars
from the box which had been sent him
to the employees Of the Office. As he
did so he kept repeating to the mes
Lsenger, "Tell monsieur that he is very
kind. very kind indeed.
"Who is that MANI" asked the dep
uty when the little old man had gone
his way. The imperturbable messenger
replied, "That is Mr.. Rothschild, Mr..
Mandel's father"
A third deputy, as influential as the
other two, one day was present at the
following dialogue In the Office Of the
chief Of cabinet:
Messenger-The president Of the
council and General Mordacq are
about to go out. They would like to
know If Monsieur has anything to say
to them.
Mr.. Mandel (after an instant's re-
fiection)-No, I gave them my in
structions this morning.
The astonished deputy glanced at
Mr.. Mandel, but the latter looked quite
as usual, serious and unsmiling.
A fourth deputy offers the follow
ing psychological sketch Of Mr.. Man
del:
HE is man who never sleeps, who
never eats, who never drinks, who
writes nothing, who has no interest in
| women, and who takes a telephone to