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WOULD HAVE SHOT HIM.
Quaint Story of Marshal Soult and
Louis Philippe.
In flie reign of Louis Philippe Victor
lings was a frequent and welcome
guest at the Tuileries. Here is one of
his anecdotes of the time ns told In
Victor Hugo's memoirs:
"A few days ago the king said to
Marshal Soult in the presence of oth
ers. 'Marshal, do you remember the
siege of Cadiz?’
‘“Rnther, sire, 1 should think so. I
Bwore enough before that cursed Cadiz.
) Invested the place and was forced to
go away ns 1 had come.’
" 'Marshal, while you were before it
I was inside it.’
** 'I know, sire.’
" 'The cortes and the British cabinet
offered me the command of the Span
ish army.’
** ‘1 remember, sire.’
•• 'The offer was a grnve one. I hesi
tated long. Bear arms against France?
For my family it is possible, but
against my country! 1 was greatly
perplexed. At this Juncture you asked
me through a trustworthy person for a
secret interview in a little house situ-
ali*tl on the Cortadurn, between the
city and your camp. Do you remember
the fact, M. Marshal?’
'■ 'Perfectly, sir. The day was fixed
and the Interview arranged.’
“'And I did not turn up?’
** 'That is so.’
*“Do you know why?’
*“I never knew.'
“ 'I will tell you. As I was prepar
ing to meet you the commander of the
English squadron, apprised of the mat
ter l know not how, dropped upon me
brusquely and warned me that 1 was
nbout to fall into a trap; that, Cadiz
Itelng impregnable, they despaired of
seizing me, Imt that at C'ortndura 1
would he arrested by you; that tho em
peror wished to make the Due d'Or-
leans a second volume of the Due
U'Knghein, and that you would have
me shot Instantly. There, really,’ add
ed the king, with a smile, 'your hand
on your conscience, were you going to
shoot me?'
“The marshal remained silent for a
moment, then replied: ‘No. sire. I
wanted to compromise you.’ The sub
ject of the conversation was changed.
A few minutes later the marshal took
leave of tlie king, and the king, a? he
watched 1dm go, said, with a smile, to
the person who had heard the conver
sation: ‘Compromise! Compromise!
Today It Is called compromise. In re
ality he would have shot me.’ "
HAD TWO MORE PLATES.
Amenities of the Fair Sex.
Mrs A.—1 thought Mrs. C. was a
friend of yours Mrs. B.—And so she
Is. Mrs. A.—Well, she Isn’t. She’s a
hyiK>crite. Mrs. B.—IIow do you know
that? Mrs. A.—Because she tried to
get me to say something mean about
yon Mrs. B.—She did? How? Mrs
A—Why. she asked me to tell her what
I really thought of you.—Chicago News.
THE S ANDERSVIL LE HERALD
And Felt They Saved the Honor of the
American Navy.
Every graduating class at Annapolis
leaves behind it the fame of certain
heroes in the line of physical prowess
or mental endeavor One of these ho
rocs was Cieorge Dewey, a line, manly,
athletic youth, the pride of the boxing
and fencing masters and the terror of
all bullies.
In Dewey’s class was a youth of an
excellent Lent for applied mathematics,
but so tender of.physique that he often
suffered from the rough horseplay of
his elders. Dewey took the boy under his
protection, and the two became fast
friends They swung their hammocks
in the same watcli on their graduating
cruise and when the ship touched at
Liverpool obtained permission to run
up to London on a day's leave. By
rlghl economy the two bad scraped to
gether a little more than £‘J apiece, and
they landed In the English capital ttr
rayed In spick and span new uniforms.
A round of sightseeing had reduced
their combined capital to 2 sovereigns
and their return tickets when their
boyish appetites announced the hour of
noon.
With the cautious economy of Ids an
cestors the Scotsman suggested a chop-
house, hut nothing hut the best would
suit Dowey. and be accordingly steer
oil his chum into the linest hotel he
could linil
The two seated 'themselves at one of
the tables and sen lined the menu with
a magnificent air The first item that
caught their eyes was stra wliert'les and
cream, and t'.ii . with Its reminiscence
of home, they proceeded to order
Now. the time was winter, and
strawberries from the hothouse art" ex
pensive i:t Lundmi. so it was small
wonder tlint the other guests who had
learned the order looked inquiringly at
these specimens of the Jeuticsso do roe
of the American navy An Oxford lad
who sat next them seemed particular
ly Impressed and turned his large eyes
upon them with awe. The strawber
ries were good, and u’l went well until
tlic obsequious waiter returned with a
bill for £1. The Scotsman nearly col
lapsed. but Dewey noticed tlu; eyes of
tlie Oxonian upon him and. turning su
perbly to the waiter, ordered two more
plates.
The middles left with empty pock
ets, but haughtily conscious tiiut they
had saved tlie honor of the American
nnvy.
This Earthly Stage.
“The sun." remarked the kindly citi
zen, “shines for all.”
“And that’s what worries some peo
ple." averred the caustic citizen. “They
seem to think the sun ought to be han
dled ns a spot light"—Louisville Cou-
rier-Journal.
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GALLERY WIT.
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Sometimes the Actors Turn the Tables
on the Interrupters.
Some amusing instances of the wit
and humor of the gallery and pit
patrons of the drama are printed In tlu*
English Illustrated Magazine On one
of the first nights of the opera of "Cy-
mon" at Drury Lane a dissatisfied crit
ic when Mr. Vernon began the last air
in the fourth act. "Torn from me. torn
from me? Which way did they take
tier?" Immediately sang In the exact
time of the air. to tlu* astonishment of
the audience. "Why. toward Long Acre,
toward Long Acre!"
Vernon was for a mometot stunned;
but, recovering himself, he sang in re
joinder: "Ho, ho! Did they so? Then,
I'll overtake her! I'll soon overtake
her!" and precipitately ran off amid
the plaudits of the whole house.
In “Saticho Lanza.” a comedy in
three acts, by I>uTrent, tDo duke says
at the beginning of the third act. "I be
gin to get tired of Saneho.” "So do I."
said a wag In the pit, taking Ids hat
and walking out. Tills sealed the fate
of the piece
When .John Reeve was playing Eom-
bastes at Bristol upon being stabbed
by Artixommus In* denied the fairness
of the thrust and. appealing to the pit.
said. "It Is not fair, sir. is It?" A bald-
headed gentleman who probably took
the whole representation to be serious
and to whom Reeve directed Ids glance
replied, "Really, sir, I cannot say. for
1 don't fence."
Barry Sullivan, the Irish tragedian,
was playing In “Richard III." some
years ago at Shrewsbury. When lie
Came to the line. “A horse! A horse!
My kingdom for a horse!" some one In
the pit called out. "Wouldn’t a donkey
suit you, Mr Sullivan?" “Yes." re
sponded the tragedian, turning quick
ly on the interrupter; "please come
round to the stage door."
SPRING OPENING
Millinery, Dress Goods and Ladies
Wearing A parrel.
Tuesday and Wednesday
Mar. 31 April 1.
The first mall steamer from England
arrived in New South Wales In 1853.
How Red Herrings Came.
The first red herring was accidental
ly produced in England many years
ago by a fisherman who. Iiavlug a sur
plus of fresh herring, hung them up in
a smoky shed to dry and then forgot
all about tlioiq. When he looked at
them some time after lie found Ibat
they had changed In color The kim
to whom the fishes were presented,
was so interested tlint he gave permis
sion to the fisherman to exhibit them
around the country as strange mon
sters.
His Norvo Good.
Dissatisfied Committeeman — You
made a dismal failure in your effort to
please our audience. I shall not pay
your fee in full.
Egotistic Lecturer—Oh. indeed, you
must, sir! I aspire you I worked much
harder than l should have had to labor
with a less difficult audience. Besides,
think how much rurer a sight I have
given you by falling than 1 should
have given if I had succeeded!—Ly-
ceumite and Talent.
Our regular Spring Millinery Opening will
take place on the above dates and never in the
history of our business have we had a more ex
quisite line of new creations. This department is
again in charge of Miss Sammie Taylor whose
taste and aat has won her so many patrons during
the past two seasons. All the ladies are especial
ly invited.
* aons:
Brown Morris & Taylor,
DAVISB0R0. GA..
Ladies Oxfords all New Styles.
The Sandersville Herald $1 per year
To day and continueing through the season, fresh goods will be on display at this store. This season
we are showing all the latest and best grades of groceries such as are not found in ordinary
grocery stores, and every thing you could get in a first class, up-to-date complete store
Fresh Vegetables
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and
Country Produce
Chickens, Eggs, Butter
and every
thing qood from the
Country
Country people bring me the best they have to sell, because it is
so home like for them to be with '
A Country man in a City Store
and besides, they all know that if they want to meet up with their
friends from every section of the county, they are more apt to
meet them here than elsewhere. We are better prepared to serve
our customers than ever. Three salesmen to wait on you.
Attend the Spring 0peninq Every Day At
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