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The Tupelo journal., 1903-06-05
BOYS Knee Pants Suits.

Fine all wool black or blue serge
light weight, all silk sewed, pants
have patent Wristbands, all seams
felled and tapped. these suits fully
worth $500, Miller's price 1920.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-06-05
Wash Suits That Don't Fade.

q Sailor wash blouses, sizes 3
to in solid and fancy stripes, all
we'll worth $1.25. Special price
Use.
46 wash suits, very neat pat
terms, extra well made, worth ST.
SO. Special for this week only
$l.OO.
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CHAPTER XXVIII-Continued.

Thoughtfully the duke continued to oh
serve the jestress. Between them whirled
the votaries of pleasure; before him swept
the fragrance of delicate perfumes; in his
ears sounded the subtitle enticement of soft
laughter. Her face wore a proud, self-re-
liant expression; her eyes that look which
had made her seem so Elusive from the in
ception of their acquaintance And now.
since his identity had been revealed she
had seemed more puzzling to him than
ever. When he had sought her glance,
her look had told him nothing. 1t was as
though with the doffing of the motley she
had discarded its recollections. IN a tenta-
tive mood, he had striven to fathom her,
but found himself at loss. She had been
neither reserved, nor had she avoided him {:
TO her the past seemed a page, lightly read
and turned Had Caillette truly said now
She belonged to the wOrld?'
Stepping upon one of the balconies over
looking the valley. the duke gaZed out over
the tranquil face of nature. his figure drawn
aside from the flood of light within. Be
tween heaven and earth, the chateau reared
Its stately pile. and far downward those
twinkling flashes represented the town;
yonder faint line, like a dark thread. the
eucircling wall. Above the gate shone' Il
glimmer from the narrow easement of some
officers quarters; and the TESTERS misgiV-
ings when they had ridden beneath the
portcullis into the town for the first time
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poured over 1t, garnished with a border of
spinach-molded-and hard-boiled egg.
Sprinkle few capers or chopped gherkins
Menus.
WEDNESDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Cereal. Cream.
Broiled Kidneys. Sherry Sauce
Dreamed flashed Potatoes.
Sally Lunn. Coffee.
LUNCH
Broiled Mushrooms on Toast
Peach Layer Cake with Whipped Cream.
Coffee.
DINNER.
Tomato Cream Soup.
Broiled Steak. Mashed Potatoes.
Celery and Tomato Salad.
Peach Pie. Cheese. Waters.
THURSDAY
BREAKFAST
Fruit
Cereal. Cream
Bacon Omelet. German Fried Potatoes
Corn Bread. Coffee.
LUNCH
Stewed Oysters.
Waffles with Maple Syrup. Chocolate.
DINNER.
ConSOmme.
Roast Spring Duck, Onion Dressing
Boiled Rice.
Dreamed White Turnips
Cabbage Salad Boiled Dressing
Delicate Pudding, Fruit Sauce.
Cheese, Waters. Coffee,
FRIDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Usage Melon.
Cereal. Cream.
Broiled Triple.
New England Fried Potatoes.
Corn Gems. Coffee
LUNCH
Fried Oysters.
Cold Slaw. Peach Fritters Ceylon Tea.
DINNER
Oyster Soup.
Baked Halibut, Tomato Sauce
Boiled Potatoes.
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one and half tablespoonful of allspice,
four tablespoonfuls salt, two tablespoon
fuls of celery seed lone quart of chopped
onions and one quart of sugar. a little red
pepper and two and a half quarts of cider
vinegar Boil an together until well cooked.
Bottle and seal.
Spiced Vinegar.
Cut two ounces of white ginger in very
small pieces mix together three ounces OF
whole pepper, two ounces of turmerc, two
ounces of mustard seed. two ounces of
whole mace two ounces Of whole cloves,
two ounces of whole alspice and two
ounces of celery seed; add the ginger and
mix thoroughly and tie in bags Of strong
but thin muslin lay them in three-gallon
crock. and fill with the best cider vinegar.
Keep lightly covered and use for pickles,
salads and sauces. 1t may be put in quart
jars and sealed if so desired and will keep
for very long time If so treated.
Mint Vinegar.
FIJI wide mouth jar with fresh, clean
peppermint, spearmint or parsley leaves,
cover with good cider vinegar, cork tightly,
allow it to stand for two or three weeks,
then pour off from the leaves into another
bottle and seal. This will be found very
fine for cold meats, sauces soups and
dressing for roast meat. Celery seed may
be used in the same way.
Home Made Apple Vinegar.
Place in a stone crock all the parings
from APPLES as they accumulate, and keep
covered with water. When soft squeeze
the pulp through jelly bag. put the liquid
in jugs, adding any sweets that may have
been saved, and a very little brown sugar,
not more than half a pound to one gallon
of liquid. Tie a thin cloth over the mouth
of the jug and set in a warm place to sour.
If a little vinegar plant, or, as better
known. mother is added the vinegar will
be ready for use more quickly.
Honey Vinegar.
Mix thoroughly one quart of clear honey
and eight quarts Of warm water, add to this
one pint of yeast and put in a warm place
until sufficiently sour. This will form a
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Claret Vinegar.

white vinegar in many respects very much
superior to the common vinegar.
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white vinegar in many respects very much
superior to the common vinegar.
Claret Vinegar.
Place sour claret wine in a jug and add
one pint of mother to each four quarts of
wine. If the mother is not obtanable
twenty-four-inch square piece of COM
mon brown paper may be used, but the pro-
cess will be longer. Set the jug In the sun
and leave out the cork: tie a piece of thin
cheesecloth over the opening. The vinegar
will be ready for use in five or six weeks.
Saratoga Chips.
Slice the potatoes as thin as possible,
using a vegetable plane or cabbage cutter,
as the slices should be thin as paper Wash
through several waters. then let them soak
in cold water for about an hour to take out
the starch, then throw into a pan of ice
water to thoroughly chill Drain about a
handful at time, wipe dry on soft towel
and put them into enough hot fat to float
them. Fry them a delicate brown, keeping
them separate by stirring with wire egg
beaten or fork. When done drain out and
throw into colander and sprinkle salt
over them. When the second frying is ready
to turn out, place the first on soft brown
paper and lay in the open oven to keep hot.
Continue in this way until all are done A
large quantity can be done at one frying
and placed In wooden or paSteboard boxes
They can be reheated in the oven when
needed. They should be dry and crisp.
To Cook Beef's Tongue.
There are a variety of ways of cooking
beef's tongue. One mode is as follows: If
the tongue Is fresh, place 1t in a large
boiler of sailed water and cook gently for
one and one-half hours, adding bunch of
soup herbs or soup vegetables. The tongue
should be trimmed and then rolled-fasten-
ing securely with skewers-before it is
boiled. When done take from the water
remove the skin; again skewer into shape
If the tongue is to be served cold and re-
turn it to the boiler, letting it soak in the
liquor over night. 1t can then be served
covered with a beet aspic jelly and cold
piuquant sauce served with it. Or it may
be dished up while hot, white sauce
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Sire" she answered, in a low tone, Il
regret the emperor should have acquainted
you with this matter"
You have no cause for fear" Francis re-
Piled misinterpreting her words. She offer
ed no response and the duke moving into
the light observed the king was regarding
the young girl intcntly. his tall figure con-
sp1cuous' above the courtiers
Flushed Jacquelne looked down; the
white-robed form, however very straight
and erect; her hair, untrammeled with the
extreme conventions of the day; a single
Hover spot of color amid it's abundance
Even the duchess-bejeweled bedecked,
tricked out-n her own mind had pro
nounced the young girl beautiful and there
surely was no mistaking the covert admra-
ton of the monarch as his glance encom-
passed her Despite her assumed COM
posture, it was obvious to the duke how
evers that only by strong effort had she
nerved herself to that evenings task; the
red hue on her cheeks, the brightness of her
eyes. told OF the suppressed excitement her
manner failed to betray.
why should you leave with Charles ~
continued Francis. "PerhapS We're we over
| nasty in confiscating the castle of the con-
stable. Vraf Dieu,' he added, meditatively.
| Had he unbent but a little! Marguerite
| told us we were driving him to despair but
! the queen regent and the rest of our coun-
| selors prevailed He broke off abruptly
and directed holder gaze to hers. May
not a monarch mademoiselle, undo what
| he has done?'
| Even a king cannot give life to the
dead" she replied, and her voice sounded
| hard and unyielding.
| NO. he assented, moodily but it would
| not be impossible to restore the caStle-to
| his daughter
| ''Sire!' she exclaimed In surprise; then
| shook her head with your majesty's per.
| mission, l shall leave with the emperor
| Francis made impatient movement
her infiexiblity recalled one who long age
| had renounced his fealty to the throne: hel
| resistance kindled the flame that had beer
| smoldering in his breast.
| But If l have pointed out to the en-
| peror that your proper station Is here?" he
went on. IF he recognizes that it would
! be to your disadvantage to divert that des
| tiny which lies in France?'
| His words were measured; his manner
tinged with seeming paternal interest; but
| as through a mask, she discerned his face
| cynical, libidinous, the countenance of a
Sybarite. not a king. The air became sti
fling; the ribaldry of laughter envelopeG
her; instinctively she glanced around, anc
her restless, troubled gaze fell upon the
duke.
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And now you know, for the first time
that she loves your added the king, dri-
ly. But the empcror-are you not pre-
Stunning overmuch that he will give his
consent! Or think you"-with fine irony
that marriages Of state are made in
heaven?"
1T was once my privilege, sire, so to
serve the emperor as his majesty thought,
that he babe me ask Of him what would.
when would. Heretofore have had moth
ing to ask; now, everything"
Some Of the asperity faded from Francis
glance The situation appealed to his
strong penchant for merry plaiSanterie.
Besides-such was his overweening pride
to hear a woman confess she cared for
another dampened his own ardor, instead
Of stimulating it. "None but himself could
be his parallel" the royal lover could brook
| no rival. Had she merely desired to marry
| the former fool-the Countess Of Chateau
briant had had a husband-but to love
him!
After all, she was but an audacious slip
of girl; dark proved. bold gypsy; by ma
! ture, intended for the motley-yes the
Duchesse d'Etampes was right. Then, he
| liked not her parentage; she was a con-
| to make vacant the throne of France, and
! to destroy, root and branch, the proud
house of Orleans. Moreover, whispered
| avarice. he would save the castle for him
| self; stately and right royal possession.
| He had, indeed, been over-generous In
proffering it. Love. said reason. was I'M
stable. fitting; woman. a will-o the wisp;
but castle-its noble solidity would en-
dure. At the same time policy admon-
ished the king that the duke was a sub
| 5ect of his good brother, the emperor. and
| a rich. powerful noble withal. So with
such grace as he could command Francis
greeted one whom he preferred to regard
as an ally rather than an enemy.
Truly my lord he said not discourte-
| ously, masking in courtly manner his
personal dislike for him whose sharp criti-
| cism he once had felt in Fools Hall, "a
| nimble-witted jester was lost when you
resumed the dignity of your position. But
| he added cautiously, as a sudden thought
moved him. this lady has appeared some
what unexpectedly; the house of Friedwald
| is not an inconsequential one"
What mean you. sre?' asked the young
| man, as the king paused.
| Francis studied him shrewdly. why"
| he replied at length. hesitatingly, there is
| that controversy of the Constable of Du-
| brois; certain lands and a CASTLE long
| since rightly confiscated."
Your majesty, there Is another castle
] and lands to spare, in distant country,
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What was 1t he read In her eyes? A con-
fesson of insecurity, fear; mute appeal?
Before 1T all his doubts and msgivingS van
ished; the look they exchanged was like
that when she had stood on the staircase in
the inn.
Upon the monarch, engrossed In his pur-
pose, it was lost If silence give consent,
then had she already acqu!esced In a wish
which, from king became demand: But
Francis ever complaiSant, with an incon-
| sistent chivalry worthy of the subterfuge
| of his character, desired to appear forbear-
| ing, indugent.
"For YOUR own sa ke' he added must
| we refuse that permission you ask of U.S."
She did not. answer, and noting the d.
| rection Of her gaze. the eager expectancy
written on her face, Francis turned sharp
| ly. AT the same tine. the duke stepped
| forward
| The bensgnity faded from the kings man
ner; his countenance,o which lat no time
would have made a mans fortune" be-
| mouth appeared aqni6st updrawn to his
| nostrils. He had little reason to care for
the duke, and this interruption. so fragrant.
menacing almost. did not tend to enhance
! his regard. In noWise' daunted, the young
| man stood before him!
| II trust SIRE your bmajesty will recon-
| slider your decisiOn?"
With a strained look the young girl re-
garded them. To what new dangers had
she summoned hifn? Was not she, the
| duke even the emperor himself in the
| power of the king, Cor the present at least?
| And knowing well Francis headstrong pas
| sions, his violence when crossed 1t was not
strange at that moment her heart sank; she
| felt on the brink OF an abyss: a nameless
| peril toward which she had drawn the
companion of her Hight. 1t seemed an end
less interval before the monarch spoke.
"Ah. you heard! remarked Francis at
length, satirically.
Inadvertently. SIRE" answered the duke.
! His voice was steady, his face pale, but in
| his hlne a CLINT of fire and
| went. Self-assurance marked his bearing
| dignity. pride. He looked not at the young
girl, but calmly met the scrutiny of the
| king. The latter surveyed him from head
to foot; then suddenly stared hard at a
sword whose hilt CLEANED even brighter
| than his own, and was fashioned in a form,
that recalled not imperfectly a hazard of
| other days.
Where did you get that blade?" he asked
| abruptly.
From the daughter of the Constable OF
! Dubrois"
'Why did she give 1t to your
ITO protect her. sire" i,
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The monarch's countenance became more
thoughtful; less acrimonious. How the pres
ent seemed involved in the past. Were
kings. then. enmeshed In the web of their
own acts? Were even the gods not exempt
from retributory justice? Those were days
of superstition. when coincidence assumed
the importance Of memorable destiny.
once was 1t drawn against me- said
Francis, ref1ectively.
Il trust, sire, it may never again be
drawn by an enemy of your ma jesty's
The king did not reply, but stood as a
man who yet took counsel with himself.
by what right" he asked, finally do
you speak for the lady?'
A moment the duke looked Disconnected.
by what right"
Then swiftly he regarded the girl. AS
quickly-a flash it seemed-her dark eyes
made answer. their language more potent
than words. He could but understand;
doubt and misgiving We're forgotten; the
hesitation vanished from his manner. Has
tily crossing to her side, he took her hand
and INCREASINGLY it lay in his. His heart
beat faster; her sudden acquiescence filled
him with wonder; at the same time, his
task seemed easier. To protect her now!
The king coughed ironically. and the duke
turned from her to him.
by what right, your majesty?' he said
in voice which sounded different to
Francis. This lady is my aifianced bride
sire"
Pique. umbrage. mingled in the express
sion which replaced all other feeling on
the kings countenance as he heard this
announcement. With manifest displeasure
he looked from one to the other.
us this true, mademoisele?' he asked
sternly.
Her cheek was red, but she held herself
bravely
Yes, SIRE" she said.
new emotion leaped to the dukes face
as he heard her lips thus fearlessly con-
| firm the answer of her eyes. And so be-
| fore the monarch-in that court which
Marguerite called the Court of Love-they
| plighted their troth.
| Something in their manner, however, puz.
| zled the Observant king; an exaltation, per.
| haps. uncalled for by the simple telling
| of a secret understanding between them
| that rapid interchange of glances; that sig.
nifcance of manner when the duke stepped
| to her side. Francis bit his lips
Ma foi!' he exclaimed, sharply. This
| Is somewhat abrupt. How long, my lord
| since she promised to be your wife?''
Since your majesty spoke,'' returned the
duke. TRANQUILITY.
And before that?"
Before? 1 only knew that I loved her
| SIRE"
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returned the duke, quickly. These will

returned the duke quickly. These Will
suffice
LAS you WILL" said the king, in a liveller
tone. For the future, command our good
ofces-since you have made US sponsor or
your fortunes"
With which well-covered confession of hIs
own defeat Francis STROBE away. AS he
turned, however, he caught the smile of the
Duchesse d'Etampes and crossed to her
graciously.
Your dress becomes you we'll, Anne" he
said.
She glanced down at herself demureIy;
her lashes yelled a sudden CLEAN of trl- !
umph. How kind OF you. sire, to notice
my poor gown"
II was right" murmured Triboulet joy
fully, as he saw king and favorite walking
together. No one will ever replace the
Duchess
Silent. hand in hand. the duke and the,
Joculatrix stood upon the balcony Below.
Behind them the court, with its glamour.
Have done well, Jacqueline, to answer
| the king as 1 have done?' he said. finally. I,
Are you content to resign alaforever-l
| here in France? To go with me"
Into a new world she interrupted.
| "Once 1 asked you to take me, but you
hesitated. and were like to leave me behind
you"
but now tits who ask" he answered.
And I-who hesitate?' looking out over
| the valley, where the shadow of a cloud
crossed the land.
DO you hesitate, Jacqueline?'
She turned. About her lips trembled tha
old fleeing smile.
What woman knows her mind, Sir Foolt,
Yet, IL it were not So" v.
IF 1t were not so?" he said, eagerly.
Her eyes became grave on n sudden. II
might believe l had been of one mind0.
long"
"Jacqueline!-sweet jestress.-"
He caught her suddenly in his arms. hia
fine young features aglow. This then. waS
the goal of his desires; goal of delight far,
far beyond all youthful dreams early
1maginings. With dropping eyelids she stood
in his embrace; she, once so proud, SO self
willed. He drew her closer-kissed her hairI
the rose!- =
She raised her head. and-sweeter still4
he kissed her lips.
Across the valley the shadow receded:
vanished. In the full glory of nightly splepl
dor lay the earth, and as the mystic radiA
ance lighted up world of beauty it seemed
at last they beheld their world: the light
more beautiful for the shade and the purple
msts.
CThe End) Il
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CHAPTER xxx.
The Favorite is ReaSsured,

The young mans brow drew dark; tu-
multuous thoughts filed his brain; Call
lette's sword. Brusquet's rhymes, confirm
ing his own conviction, ranked in his mind
This king dared arrogate law absolute
unto himself; its statutes. his own caprices;
its canons. his own pretensions? The duke
remembered the young girls outburst
against the monarch. and feeling of ha-
tired arose in his breast: his hand involun-
tarily sought his sword the blade of Fran
els implacable enemy.
We have heard your story, my child,
from our brother, the emperor" the king
was saying, land although your father re-
belled against his monarch, we harbor 1t
not against the daughter"
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An Appreciated Play.

From the New York Times.
Watch Sebastian Baker take that shot"
The girl in the golf cape patted her faiths
er's shoulder and pointed to a distant figure.
At that moment Sebastian stuck his club
under an arm, extracted something from q
hip pocket. lifted 1t to his lips. tilted his
head, replaced the article and drew a bare
arm across his mouth.
VERY neatly TAKEN" observed the par
ent. sternly. Il shall speak to that young
man"
When the girl. fearing her love affair
with Mr.. Baker was now closed incident.
dared gaze through her tears across the
links she perceived with establishment that
the old gentleman was vigorously shaking
Sebastian's hand and they then retired be-
hind a tree.
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Stuffed Green Peppers.
Tomato and Nut Salad Mayonnaisa
Grape Sherbet. Cheese. Waters.
Coffee.
SATURDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Concord Grapes.
Cereal Cream
Broiled Ham with Poached Eggs.
flashed Brown PotatoeA
Gems. Coffee
LUNCH.
Broiled Lobster
Peach Dumping, Hard Sauce.
Cheese. Chocolate.
DINNER
Chicken and Rice Soup.
Roast Capon. Baked Sweet Potatoes.
Stuffed Eggplant.
Lettuce Salad. French Dressing
Peach Ice. Cheese. WaferA
Coffee,
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required to him; also, the glad haste with
which they had sped away.
Memories of dangers, OF the free and I'M
trammeled character of their wandering
that day-to-day intimacy, and night-to-
night consciousness of her presence haunt
ed him. Her loyalty, her fine sense of
comradeship, her inherent tenderness, had
been revealed to him. Still he seemed to
feel himself the jester, in the gathering of
fools. and she ministraissa, with dark,
deep eyes that baffied him.
The sound of voices near the window
aroused him from this field of speculation,
voices that abruptly riveted his attention
and held 1t: the kings and Jacqueline's.
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1t is said that Mark Twain was standing
IN a crowded street car, hanging to a strap,
the other day AS the car swung around a
corner the strap broke. dumping him into
the lap of well-dreSsed woman. The hui
morist arose and bowed. Madam" said
he this Is the first time the street car
company ever conferred a favor on me-
Argonaut.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-01
PLUNDERED DRUG STORE.
Murphy hrilgned at Maiden, Mass, and
Held for Grand Jury.

Maiden, Mass. July 1.-The exciting
pursuit by two policemen OF five men.
who were seen running from a drug store
with bag of plunder in the early morn
ing OF July p, was recalled in the dis
trict court today. when Joseph Murphy
was arraigned on the charge OF break
ing and entering the pharmacy OF Hor-
ace j Childs and the larceny therefrom
OF goods To the value OF s25 Murphy,
who Is 10 years OF age. pleaded not guilty
but the court found probable cause. aid
held him for the action OF the grand fury
There was another charge against the
same young man. II was that OF break
ing and entering and larceny At the store
OF Andrew J. Moffatt at Everett but the
witnesses did not appear. and this case
was not prosecuted. with the proba bilIty
II also will be considered by the grand
jury. lie claims TO come from Franklin
N a., but the police are unable TO es-
tablish that such is the case Although
a persistent search had been kept up f1r
the remaining four men who are said
TO have broken into the Chllds' store. the
offenders have not been located