The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-20

'terpieces, and lately the columns. of
the leading papers have been animated
with letters from wise men on the sub
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
nellle's playsY Without going into
the intricacies Of a literary discussion,
which in the present crisis might be
deemed beside the mark, It IL perhaps
permissible to inquire II the political
accomplishments Of N. Clemenceau'
ars really to b credited to his genius
Or II they are inspired by another
brain than his. for instance. tAat Oh
st. Mandel, writes Julian Harris n
the New York Herald.
A, few months ago one Of the most 4,
indaential Of the deputies 4wentFte rec
ommend one Of his electors to the head
Or Ar. C'emenceau's cabinet. MT. Man
del, whs since his election ~ deputy
has been succeeded BY Mr.. Wormser'
received him In his once. now 2 MS
toric spot, seated before q small desk,
No Lose historic, the sole ornamsnt o.
which y - standard Telephone. A.
most Osfore tine deputy coald MAKE
known the object OF his visit, MI. man
del took charge OF the conversation,
and out Of the depths Of his collar, y
h's weii-known manner, began 70 un:
fold the ideas Of the government On
the question q the order OF nv uay
At the raia's-bourbon.
kssPs Former President Waitins
In the midst Of his remarks . mes
senger came in and handed the emil
pent! chief Of Clemencesu's personal.
cabinet the card Of visitor. Annoyed
at the interruption. Mr.. Mandel with
4 weary gesture inquired, what does
this person want?"
Before the messenger could hazard
q reply the card was returned To- him
with the following instructions :--"I
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 a few moments the
returned with the news
that the caller insisted upon Seeing the
chief Of, TIE personal cabinet himself.
The latter shrugged his shouldersIAs
he replied .sLet him waltz" !:
Upon' which he again took up lie
thread Of bis discourse. The deputy
approved. and finally recon-
mended his elector. as he withdrew
from the chiefs presence. On his WHY
ont he noticed IN fbe small waiting
room. seated near the door Of Mr. Man.
dei's office. NJ Emile Loubet. former
Of the French republic. III
tfently waiting the pleasure i6f the
chief of cabinet. 81 !h,!''
In tha meantime anotber' deAr;t,y
influential was usbered IND
Mr. Manders Office The latter
boranouad him 90 bo had dona b,S N.
low member and the messenger again
interr,nted tbis time with T. 1afterf
/ .W,th vout permission" said m
chief o. CABINET as no broka me ,ssaal
and read the, missive Then ti,rnfn9
to the messenger "Tel, him tbat r bave
not inament to snare and hand hfm
this from me-" And he gave the man
a small, HOY which no toni ont ~ o,,o
~ tbe drawers Of tho historic desk
N.v.r. .s,..n.a Eat. A. Dr;nk.
faw moments later tho dar,,tv
noticed IN tbe waiting room a little
IA man who was offering some cioars
from Tho hor which had haon cont him
"a the amnlovees ~ rho of,,ca A. No
did so he kent reneatinp 70 tho mas
1900, .vr.,, ,no,s,.,. a.. 10 =. -
Find vorv Find indeed
"Who ia that MANI" asked tho dan.
utv when the l,tt,e old man had CON.
his wav The imnerturhahle messanvar
rori,od "rbat 10 NJ Rotbsoh;1d NJ