Logan County News. (Crescent, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, March 17, 1905 Page: 3 of 8
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A Laughing Mistake
A Washington photographer wanted
the picture of the president's friend,
Seth Bullock, the sheriff of Deadwood
who was selected to lead the cowboy
bunch in the inaugural procession. He
sent an assistant to round up Bullock_
and bring him to be photographed.
Presently the assistant came back
with a gray-moustached man in tow
and annonuced that this was the man
wanted. The man sat for several
pictures. As he was going out, the
clerk in the gallery said: "By the
way, Mr. Bullock, please give me your
full name for the pictures." "Bul-
lock nothing," said the man, "I am
not Bullock, I am not Bullock; I am
Morgan Bulkeley, senator-elect from
Connecticut."
CHAPTER XVIII.
When Lafitte and Greloire were
ushered into Napoleon's cabinet, and
the former's eyes fell upon him he
had for so many years longed to see,
his first sensation was that of pain.
The slender form was gone,—lost
in the personality of the stout, middle-
aged man, who, lounging in a velvet-
cushioned chair, looked at Lafitte
carelessly—coldly, as at an entire
stranger.
His appearance and attitude bore
out Greloire's remark,—that it was
said the emperor was "strangely in-
different to everything." Every line
of the listless face and relaxed form
indicated this.
As the ex-soldier approached and
bowed low, a faint smile lightened Na-
poleon's repellent expression, and he
said graciously, "Greloire, I am
pleased to see you, and to know that
you have not forgotten one who
thought highly of you in more pros-
perous days. Who is this you bring
with you?"
"Sire, Captain Jean Lafitte, of Lou-
isiana," answered Greloire, after a
moment's hesitancy; and Lafitte, com-
ing forward, bowed respectfully.
"Jean Lafitte," Napoleon repeated
slowly, looking, not at the former, but
at Greloire. "I have heard the name
before, but not to the wearer's credit.
I ask you, Greloire,"—and his voice
took a yet icier note,—"you, who are
his sponsor, why Captain Jean Lafitte,
of Louisiana, dare present himself
before me?"
* "I, Jean Lafitte, will answer your
question, Sire; I, Jean Lafitte, of
Louisiana! And I say to the man
■whom my boyish heart adored, and
whom my man's heart loves, that I
dare present myself to him because
I have ships, gold, men, at my com-
mand, and all these, with my own
life, are his, if he can find use for
them."
There was a short silence, and one
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house of which he had forgotten the
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was B flat, and Sir Alexander kicked
the scrapers in the street until he
heard the note.
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years from Rheumatism and Kidney
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Naturally Mr. Cuiet feels much elat-
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Dodd's Kidney Pills always cure
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Sweden and Norway are the only
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many years is surely one who should
not bo misjudged," he said, looking
up into the younger man's face;
''most surely not by me, and at such
a time as the present."
As he uttered the final words he
placed his arms around Lafitte's
shoulders and embraced him.
"Sire!"
A volume of emotions spoke in that
single word.
"Sire, my whole heart is grateful
for these words of confidence and
esteem. No one can realize better
than myself how grave was the mis-
take I made; and no man would make
greater sacrifices to undo It."
"Tut, tut, boy," replied Napoleon,
with all his old air of affection, and
tapping the shoulder upon which one
of his hands still rested, "when you
have reached my years you will know
better than to waste time and
thoughts in useless regrets. Let the
past, go, Jean, my lad, and look only
into the future."
The emperor resumed his seat, and
resting his hands upon the arms of
the chair, stared straight before him,
while Lafitte stood looking down at
the seated form.
"And may 1 not do something for
you?" urged Lafitte, making a final
appeal.
"No—no. Go, you and Greloire;
you must leave me, for I feel it un-
wise that you remain another mo-
ment. You can do nothing—nothing,
for me. But I am glad toHiave seen
you—both of you; and I thank you,
Jean, my valiant ghost from the past,
for your offer and your love."
The emperor, as he spoke, leaned
forward in his chair; and there was a
caress in his smile and tone, as well
as in his touch upon Lafitte's hand.
"If ever a time should come, Sire,
when I can serve you, may I have
the honor and happiness of receiving
vour commands?'' was asked longing-
ly-
Jean Lafitte, w:
answer your question, Sire.1
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that seemed heavy, after the passion-
ate voice had ceased. Then an icy
tone made sharp contrast as the em-
peror said, "These ships, men, and
gold, Captain Lafitte—how is it that
you come to have them?"
Lafitte found it difficult to control
himself—to make his voice and bear-
j Ing accord with the respect he felt,
and had but now expressed, for the
| man whose sarcastic calm turned
back the impetuous torrent of his
I feelings. But the tone in which he
replied was quiet, although husky
with repressed emotion.
"Despite, Sire, the tales which have
distorted my name and acts, and
which I perceive have reached your
ears to prejudice you against me, I
claim that what I have of property
was personally gained by legitimate
means—in trading, and also by war-
fare which was perfectly honorable
in its way. I have come with the
same heart for whose love you once
[cared, to pray that you let me serve
you, if I may, and die happy, in win-
ning back the peace of mind a reck-
less boy threw away."
A new light swept like a softening
hand across Napoleon's austere face.
"Captain Lafitte, you are right," he
said, with an entire change of voice
and manner. He extended his hand;
I and Lafitte, with a rush of new emo-
j tions, bowed deeply, and pressed it
! to his lips.
As he raised his head, the emperor's
'fingers tightened their clasp, and he
! rose to his feet.
| "A man whose heart can treasure
such love for me during all these
"And you would come to me?"
"Come to you?" said Lafitte, in a
tone so emphatic that the emperor
made a gesture of warning. "Yes,
Sire, through all the ships England
might seek to interpose."
"If this be so, Jean, then perhaps
you may some day hear from me.
Meanwhile your adopted country (and
I hope 1 may some time see it) is at
war with England, my most implac-
able enemy; and the conflict may af-
ford you an opportunity for freeing
the name of Lafitte from obloquy.
And, when this is done, I would ask
of you to assume again your rightful
name—the one belonging to your fa-
ther's title and estates."
"My father's name and estates,
Sire? Surely these are but phantoms
of the past, with which I, Jean La-
fitte, can have no connection."
The speculative eyes turned a smil-
ing glance upon him as the emperor
said, "It is scarcely a safe thing to
aver what may or may not lie in the
future. You, who seem so desirous of
serving me—cannot you promise me
this?"
"Indeed, yes, Sire," was the fervent
answer as the speaker bent to toucU
with his lips the hand pressing his
own.
"Be it so. Now"—and the clasping
hand released its hold—"you must
leave me; and be sure to remember
my wish that you remain with Murier
until you hear from me. Good-night,
Greloire. Good-night, Jean.
The gray eyes and dark ones ex-
changed a last fleeting glance of part-
ing as Lafitte, following Greloire from
room, paused an Instant Is the
doorway to look back.
Lafltt'3, quartered in one of Madame
Teche's dlmity-hung chambers, slept
ITltle that night. He reviewed again
and again the meeting with Napoleon,
until his brain was in a turmoil of
thought that banished sleep.
If the emperor would go to Amer-
ica, might not he, Lafitte, be the
means of getting him there in safety?
It was late wjjen Greloire went to
sleep, still half conscious of the foot-'
steps in the room next to his own;
and he awoke to see Lafitte standing
by his bedside.
"It is scarcely an hour after sun-
rise, Greloire, and I regret to disturb
you. But a messenger has Just left a
package with me, together with a ]
written message from the emperor, re- •
questing that you and I leave the is-
land now, as speedily as possible."
"So?" said Greloire, rubbing his
eye*. "Then it is best that I leave
this comfortable bed. Did you say
the emperor sent you a packet?"
"Yes. And when I tore off the outer
wrapping, I found upon the inner ono
his request that I should not exam-
ine it until we had left the Island.
What 'do you suppose can be the
meaning of this?
"Wait, men ami; wait until you
open the packet. Then I must tell
you something that has escaped my
mind until now."
Breakfast was soon despatched;
and, after thanking Madame Techo
for her hospitality, her guests took
their leave, pursued, until out of hear-
ing, by voluble farewells and urgings
to come again.
Murier walked with them to the
beach, which they found deserted,
with the full tide rolling in over the
pebbled sand in a hushed way, as if
its mood were depressed.
Lafitte, drawing a scarlet handker-
chief from his pocket, waved it above
his head; and the master of the fish-
ing-smack replied with a speedy hul-
loa that came faintly across the
water.
The fisherman beached his boat
near Greloire, who now called to
them, and stood waiting as they
strolled along to join him.
The captain of the smack was
easily induced to land his passengers
on the French coast; and they were
scarcely under way before the former,
asking Greloire to accompany him
went below, to open the package.
It was somewhat bulky, and as his
fingers broke the last wrapping,
collection of papers, some of them
disoolored by years, others evidently
of more recent date, fell upon the
cabin table. And in their midst shone
the dull gold frame of an ivory'
painted miniature.
For a second Lafitte stared at this;
then, picking it up, he looked intently
at the gypsy-like face of the portrait
"Ah, mon Dieu! How came the
emperor by this?" he cried choking-
ly, the sight of the beautiful face,
which Margot had taught him to love
as the mother whom he had never
known, making the past more real
than the present.
Greloire, who was lighting a cigar,
said dryly, "Examine the papers, and
if they do not tell you, perhaps 1 can
do so."
Lafitte glanced at them hurriedly.
They comprised his parents' marriage-
certificate, and all the other papers,
together with the jewels, that had
been In the small iron box so many
years ago. There were also more re-
cent papers, showing that the prop-
erty in Languedoc had been released
from sequestration, and held in trust
by Napoleon, emperor of France, for
"Jean, son and heir of the Baron ,
and sometimes known as Jean lafitte,
of Louisiana, in North America."
All the documents were there, show-
ing in detail the legal proceedings, in-
stituted and perfected under the Con-
sulate, and confirmed under the Em-
pire.
As the last paper fell from his
hand, Lafitte buried his face in his
crossed arms amid the heap of pre-
cious things upon the table.
All the past was rolling in upon
him, a sea of living reality, so distinct
and intense that the present appeared
dim and vaporous.
What had, but last night, seemed
to him legitimate in the light of his
every day world, as he met Its events,
now looked honor-stained when con-
fronted with the appealing sweetness
> f he pictured face that had repre-
sented to his boyhood all that was
best and purest, and the present sight
of which had brought so vividly be-
fore his mental vision the dimmed
face of faithful Margot, and that
proud, stately man he had known as
father, of whom he could recall no
word or act dictated by other than a
sense of the highest honor toward his
fellows.
And Bonaparte, the idol of his
youthful heart, but for so many years,
doubted and mistrusted,—he had ob-
tained and treasured these proofs of
the wayward boy's position as that
father's son and heir, while the son
himself was risking in alien lands the
sacrifice of his rightful name and
heritage!
An anguished silence kept him
mute; and Greloire, as if understand-
ing this, said nothing.
(To be continued.)
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BY THE THOUGHTFUL
A Tribute to Weather Conditions
In Western Canada.
During the early portion of Febru-
ary, of this year, the middle and
Western States suffered severely with
the intense cold and winter's storm*.
Trains were delayed, cattle suffered,
and there was much general hardship.
While this was the case, throughout
Western Canada, now attracting so
much attention, the weather was per-
fect.
Ono correspondent writes, "We are
enjoying most beautiful weather, the
gentlemen are going to church with-
out top coats, while the ladies require
no heavier outer clothing than that
afforded by light jackets. In contrast
with this it is interesting to read in a
St Paul paper of 13th February the
following, in double head lines, and
large bold-faced type;
"WARM WAVE NEAR ARCTIC ZONE.-'
"CALGARY MUCH WARMER THAN ST. PAUL.'r
"Balmy Breeies are Blowing in Northwestern Canada
While People are Freezing to Death in Tenas
and Other Southern Statei."
WARM IN CANADA;
FREEZING IN TEXAS.
St Paul 2 i
Omaha 10
St. Joseph IS
Fort Worth, Tex Zero
Burlington ."... 7
Moorhead 10
Duluth 0
Havre, Mont IS
Wiiliston, N. D 18
Miles City, Mont 2
Medicine Hat, Can Zero
Calgary, Can 2 4
Edmonton, Can 20
Leadville, Colo 32
During the month of January of this
year the number of settlers who went
to Canada was greater than any pre-
vious January. The movement north-
ward is increasing wonderfully.
The racant lands of Western Can-
ada are rapidly filling with an excel-
lent class of people. The Government
\gents located at different points in
Ihe States, whose duty it is to direct
settlers, are busier than ever. They
ave arranged for special excursions
I'.uring the months of March and
April, and will be pleased to give in-
tending settlers any desired informa-
tion.
A woman has an idea that if she
hadn't married her husband he would
be a hard drinker or lose ail his money
playing cards.—New York Press.
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Maher, J. H. Logan County News. (Crescent, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, March 17, 1905, newspaper, March 17, 1905; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc234265/m1/3/: accessed April 18, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.