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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
Need Care of Home.

A Philadelphia physician who en-
joys a handsome practice and excel
lent hospital connections told me an
interesting although terrible thing
About 80 per cent out of every 10c
babies that are sent to hospitals FOL
bringing up die The death rate among
such unfortunates is seven times az
great as with infants who have the
Immediate care of mothers. Truly
there is something needed in child'i
life besides food, shelter, and clothing
Record.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
Balkan Allies Are Fighting.

London-A Bucharest dispatch. dat
ed April "a, to the Daily Telegraph.
expresses the conviction that immedi-
ately peace is signed between the
allies and Turkey, a new war will
commence between Servia, Bulgaria
and Greece. A Bulgarian correspond
emit says that large concentration of
opposing troops are in readiness for
these new campaigns, and adds that
he has heard from reliable sources
that Sighting has already occurred
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
Flowers on Wrong Grave.

After periodical piIgrimages extend
ing over Is years TO the cemetery at
Bee5ton, J. Daniels of Nottingham was
informed by the local urban council,
under whose control il Is. that during
all this time he has been visiting and
placing flowers on the wrong grave
The biunder. they said. was due TO a
former sexton getting the numbers Of
the graves mixed in entering them in
his book--London Chronicle
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
White Wood Work.

Inside painted woodwork can b
made to look like new by rubbing /
well with a rag dipped in whiting. Al
ter the whiting dries it should be thor
oughly removed with a soft cloth Thu
paint is not injured. as it usually i
by the application of soap and water
and the process is easy.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

Nix together one cupful OF finely
chopped beef suet. three cupfuIs OF
sifted flour. one teasDoonful and half
of salt, one tezsDoonful OF cinnamon,
a half teaspoonfuI each Of mace. all
spice and cloves. and one pound OF
seeded raisins. Add one cupf1l of
milk. one tezspoo1ful of soda dissolv-
ed in a little hot water and stirred into
one cupful Of molasses. Turn into
a butrered mold and steam steadily
for four hours Serve with hard
sauce
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

Being honest is the greater part of
achievement. When you know that
you're doing the best within you, you
can't be downed. Self-respect is an
eternal life preserver-no matter how
often circumstance wrecks you, you're
bound to float back to solid ground
again When men strive for posts OF
trust. they must be somewhat post
like themselves and stand steady
Herbert Kaufman.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
Feminine Ambition Rebuked.

The instructive masculine attitude
toward feminine ambition is some
times manifest in early years. Three
year-old Richard was observed in the
barnyard one day, following with so
licitous attention the movements of a
hen who was trying to crow. Finally
he inquired kindly. though with evi
dent disapproval: "Is anything the mat
ter wifi you?"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
Soueakx Boots.

Often when one has purchased .
pair of boots, one doesn't know Til
they are home that they creak. How
ever, the disagreeable noise may be
stopped by taking them back to the
shoemaker and asking him to spring
them on each side and insert between
the soles a teaspoonful OF French
chalk This process costs only a trifls
and answers admirably
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
Yuan Shi Kai Threatens.

Pekin-President Yuan Shi Kai has
issued manifesto warning the people
that, although he has refrained, up to
the present. from employing military
force against plotters. in the hope>that
would cease. he would not
permit eonspirators in the future to
stir up trouble
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

The rose. so long considered the
floral emblem Of England. was not
known in that country until the early
part OF the fifteenth century Rose
trees were then brought from Italy
and planted in the royal gardens They
were sent as presents from the holy
father and highly esteemed by royalty
II became the custom 10 carve them
over the doors of the confessional as
holy flowers. hence the term sub rosa
under the rosel used to mean with
secrecy Ave Maria
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
TactfuI Mr.. Cumrcx.

81 want to talk to you about becom
ing your son-in-law." said the youns
man. Il can't advise you" replied Mr.
Cumrox, ION the subject of becoming
a member of the family. AS your sin
cere personal friend l ought to speai
freely, but as a husband and father ]
am restrained"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No Smarting-Feels
Fine-Acts Quickly Try It for Red. Weak,
Watery Eyes and Cranuiated Eyelics- Iius-
trafed Book In each Package Murine is
CON pounded b. ou- Lerilsrs--.g1 a Patent Nod
fcine--b1t used in sucre<sful Physicians Przc-
dee for many years- Nos ce1iczte1 % the Pub
he and sod by Druggists AZ &c and sc per Bottle
AuriEs Bye szlEe In zseptic Tubes. &c and tce-
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
chiId's Pathetic Death.

A bad school report, which b,
thought would induce his parents Il
punish him, caused a boy of twelve
years to commit suicide at RSanicken
dorf, a suburb of Berlin, few day.
ago. The child crept at dusk into q
stable and hanged himself with hal
ter from a low beam.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

Dear Old Lady (using call-office teie-
phone for the first time, to operator
at the exchange)-"And as you've
been so nice and attentive, my dear,
I'm putting an extra penny in the box
for yourself Punch
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
Ss5-Pound Fish Caught.

Centralia. Wash.-A sturgeon liz
feet long and weighing sS5 pounds
was caught here by c. H. Catlin. 4
Kelso fisherman. and was sold to the
Doty Fish company at Kalama- 1t
was one of the largest sturgeon TO be
caught in the Columbia in recent
years The fish was worth $50.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

(lange OF Lie mat
/ could hardly live
My husband had to
nail rubber on all the
gates for l could not
stand it TO have q
gate slam
81 also had back
ache and a fullness
in my stomach !
noticed that Lydia
E Pinkham's Vege-
table COMPOUND was
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

The case of "any excuse" was e1
emplified recently at Capetown Is
Africa criminal court A native wheI
asked by the magistrate why he ha'
signed mis- evidence Tom Harris" hi
real name being April Phalander, re
piled that he did so because the pei
was bad one and bis hand was shak
N
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
Water and ore MIXED

Nearly fifty tons Of water were lift
ed from the mines OF South Stafford
shire. England. last year for every ton
of mineral.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
keenino Mind in Condition.

No mind is first class that is not
continually reading books and con-
versing with men that require an eff
fort to be understood The novel-soak-
ed intellect. gormandizing upon easy
reading, grows flabby.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

1t is each woman's duty to under
stand the preparation of food so thai
il may be fit for human consumption
1t may not be necessary for her to at
tend to the actual work, but she
should be the sentinel, always OF
guard.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

Pardon me. Mr.. Peevsr.~ said the
chance acquaintance as the two helped
hold up the cafe bar. but have you
ever had 8 serious accidents~
Well replied Mr.. Peever. I met
ny wife by accident
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
Veteran to Get Big Job.

Washington. d. C.-Secretary Lane
has advised Senator Kern that no man
would be appointed commissioner of
pensions who is not Civil war vete-
ran. This would eliminate many can
didates-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
oh, Sugar.

Gradually, but surely, the world is
being Americanized- A Paris restaur
ant advertises: 'Kakes de buckwheai
de Americaine"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

Why are we still indolent and negli-
gent and sluggish. and why do We seek
pretenses for not labOring and not
being watchful in cultivating our rea-
son9-Epictetus-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
Wax out.

Knicker-"A judge has ruled that ,
woman shouldn't spend more or
clothes than on rent" Mrs knickei
l-"Well. then. we shall have to pay
bigger rent-"-New York Sun
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
The Chance.

The man who complains that he ha
not succeeded because he has neve
had a chance expects somebody els
to furnish the chance.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

The optimist had lost heavily "Oh,
Welt" he remarked. as he rose from
the gaming table. '-unlucky at cards.
lucky at love" is that true in your
case7- sneered the pessimist- Sure. -
replied the optimist- AT any rate.
have never been married
phia Record
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
rhree Babes Walked Fifteen Miles

Three children-Ida Farrow, eight
years old, Willie Farrow, five, and
Linda Benton. six, of Peterborough
walked 15ik miles to Whaplode Drove
one recent Sunday to see their grand
mother. The children, who undertook
the journey unknown to their parents,
arrived exhausted, and after being fed
and rested were driven home again
London Mail.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first
put Cd 40 years ago They regulate
and invigorats stomach. liver and bow
els. Sugar coated tiny granules-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

Aliens Foot-Ease il e certain cure for hon
sweating, callus, and swollen, aching feet Sold
by all Druggists Price 25c- Don't accept any
Trial package FREE. Address
Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, y. Y.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

Water IN hung IS adulterzes1n Glzzs an ~
ter make liquid biue costly Buy Red Cruss Bal
Blue. makes el0thss white than Sow
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
rms CURED NsTor. DAYs


Your druxxist vii refznt -o-,ey 4 PAZO ONT.
NESr fails 70 cure any c1ss Of Itching. Bind
Bieedinx or Prutrudinz Piles IN 70 IL d4ss- 5le
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08

Mothers Win find Ms Wfntlox-s Soothing
Syrup the besr remedy 10 use for their childrez
during The testhing period
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
Rather EIimsx Excuse.

Don't buy water for bluing. Liquid blue is al
most all water Buy Red Cross Ball blue. thu
blue that's all blue
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-05-08
HUSBAND NAILED
RUBBER ON GATES
Wife so Weak and Nervous
Could Not Stand Least
Noise How Cured.

Munford. Ala--"I was so weak and
nervous while passing through the
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08

Miss Sallie Cunningham returned
from Chicago, where she has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Ellis Brame. She
was accompanied home by her nephew,
Thomas Griffin Brame.
Mr.. and Mrs. Turner, Of Birmingham,
are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cum
ningham at Bigbee Valley.
Miss Mabel Sessions left Wednesday
for Birmingham. where she will go into
the South Highlands Infirmary for train
ing to become nurse.
= Mrs. Ed Bell, Of Selma, Ala is with
her mother. Mrs. Brown.
Mr.. Henry Lee, who has position in
Wichita Falls. Texas. is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Lee.
Mrs. Graham has had as her guests
this week at the Hotel Macon Mes
danes McHenry and Hooker.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
SOCIAL DOINGS

Miss Mary Patty entertained the
Seven-hand Euchre Club on Monday af-
ternoon. Miss Ruby Cockrell won the
prize. After the game delicious sal
ad course and sandwiches were served.
MISS HOLMAN ENTERTAINs.
Miss Mary Holman entertained very
informally at the residence of her moth
er, Mrs. M. E. Holman, in honor Of
Misses Irma and Bessie Mae Dillehay,
of Meridian, on last Friday night.
The commodious, well arranged home
was beautifully decorated with the
handsome pot plants and beautiful ferns,
together with cut flowers in profusion
in every available place. The folding
doors between the parlor and dining
room were thrown open SO that ample
room was given for games or any
amusement the guests might wish.
Music and singing was enjoyed by some,
while games and promenades on the
long gallery and tete-a-tetes on the
beautiful lawn where sests had been
provided, by others.
Later in the evening delicious ice
course with cake was served. All was
merriment and happiness the entire
evening and their pleasure was only
marred by the bidding Of "good-byes"
to the Misses Dillehay, knowing they
would leave on the early morning train
for Meridian the next day.
Miss Mary Price entertained the
Rosebuds Monnay evening with Miss
Duvergne Roberts as honor guest.
Miss Mary Clyde Holt entertained her
friends at Six o'clock dinner on Friday
evening with Miss Jones Of Shuqualak
as guest of honor.
Mrs. ] L. Klaus entertained num-
ber of friends at seven-hand euchre
Tuesday. Miss Mary Bush was the
winner Of the prize.
Mrs. Warren Stewart entertained on
Friday evening last in honor of Miss
Gore of New Orleans, who has been
the guest of Miss Annie McCaskill.
The progressive game of Forty-two
was much enjoyed.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
Married.

Mr.. Grover vandevendeE former
citizen of the southern part of this
county, and Miss Corinne Vaught were
married in Meridian on July 18th at the
home Of Mrs. Mamie Hunter.
Mr.. Farmer Hamilton, a prominent
young business man of Shuqualak, son
of Mr.. Oscar Hamilton, and Miss Carrol
Jones, daughter of Mrs. May Jones,
were married last Saturday evening by
Rev. Mr.. Carlisle.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
Death Of Mrs. George CIopton.

Friends throughout the county Of Mf.
George Clopton sympathiie With him in
the loss of his wife, who died at her
home in shudualak Thursday, August
9TH, 5f typhoid fever. She was Miss
Mamie Eifk. daughter Of DR. Kirk, and
wse hplsvsa nv All who khsw hvt.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
Notice to Everybody.

If you have in your possession any
military property Of any kind, no mat
ter where it came from or how you OBJ
tained possession of same, you are
hereby ordered to turn in same to me
at the armory in Macon at once. Un.
der Section 1857 of the Code of 1906, 1t
is unlawful for you to have TINS propel.
ty in your possession and the attenilod M aIlod
Of the grand jury will be specially called
to this law, and the same Will oe en-
forced. This includes gun straps worn
as belts and all military property OF ev-
cry description. Il. M. DENr,c
Capt. End Inf, NJ. N. u.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
Creamery Butter.

Charles Hardin and H M. Jones will
handle butter. Butter milk at 5 cents
a gallon can be had at the creamery.
We are prepared to make Cottage
Cheese at 10 cents a pound.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
BROOCH LOST,

Lost on Friday night. July 25th, be-
tween the residence of Mrs. Snowden
and the Hotel Macon, gold brooch, in
form of the filigree leaf. ruby in center.
Reward will be paid finder if left at the
REAcON office.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
CURRIE-DUKE.

CURRIE-DUKE.
Mrs. James Hector Currie announces
the engagement and approaching mar
riage of her daughter, Isabella. to Mr..
James Haughey Duke. the wedding to
occur in October.
Miss Currie is very attractive young
lady, who has won many friends in
Noxubee county while visiting here as
the guest of Miss Alma Dinsmore.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
pEAN-MCEAcHIN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Marion Dean,
of Okolona, Miss, have announced the
engagement and approaching marriage
of their daughter, Mary, to Robert
Bruce McEachin. The wedding will
take place September 23rd at their
home, Okolona. Miss. The bride. elect
is lovely young woman. and has fire.
quently visited in this city, where she
made many friends who will be inter
ested to learn Of her approaching mar
riage.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08

New hay loader and side delivery
rake. Price is bsrgain. Call on or
write p. N. CHASE,
R. F. D. 2, Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
Attention, Veterans.

Noxubee Camp of Confederate Veter-
ans are called to meet at the court court
house in Macon Monday. August loth:
ELECTION of officers and other important
L,,s;neaa E. d. CAvETT,
ouS''' Commander.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
Cows for Sale.

Six Rrsde Jersey cows, due to freshen
between September 1st and October
10th. Also two splendid bred Jersey
I'm h. D. StAths,
NrspkhtillS, Rilbh,
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
House for Rent.

The seven-room cottage on Wayne
street, now occupied by John Lever.
Electric lights. water. and modern con-
veniences. Possession given Septem-
Der 1st. MRS. JNo. R. DINshoHE.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
House For Rent.

The six-room cottage. on Pulaski
street, now, occupied BY b. T. George.
Electric lights, WRtef and all modern
improvements. E6hvehlettly located.
Foeaessl0ti eiveh SeBttfHber let.
w, w. SiiAfsI4Uli,
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
For Rent.

The residence lately occupied by E.
B. Cole, opposite Holt's cotton yard, is
for rent. Possession given immediate
ly. M. M. BROWN.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
Bull Calves For Sale.

Two highly bred bull calves. subject
to registration, ten and twelve years
old. for sale. II. r. MAktlN.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
For Sale

A nice Jersey cow with young calf.
I'll 1-4t N. SCALES.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
The M. & o. Schedule.
SoUTHBOUND.
New Barber Shop

has been opened in the block north of
Hotel Macon. All fixtures are new.
up-to-date and sanitary. Patronage of
public solicited. c. H. FIELDER.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
CHURCHES.

BAPTIST
Regular services be held morning and
evening by the pastor.I
MACON CIRCUIT.
Our protracted meeting will begin AZ
X-Prairie next Sunday, August 10th.
Rev. J. @. Park, than whom there Is
no sweeter spirited man nor one who Is
more sympathetic and untiring in his
labors, will assist us In this meeting.
The members Of the church are urged
to be present and take part in every
service, and the general public is cor
daily invited to come and be with US.
]. L. MAJORS, P. c.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
Wanted

Six shoats, weighing 60 to 90 pounds.
7-l1-4t N. SCALES.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08
MACON CIRCUIT.

DR.. Jones of the Presbyterian church
will preach in Shuqualak Sunday.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08

We have received new line OF lace
collar and cuff sets.
PATTY DRY GOODS Co.
Macon beacon., 1913-08-08

Miss Mary Patty entertained the
Seven-hand Euchre Club on Monday af-
ternoon. Miss Ruby Cockrell won the
prize. After the game delicious sal
ad course and sandwiches were served.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-27

thing else. AS long as Wall street
bankers are permitted to pay inter-
est on deposits, whenever the west
ern and southern bankers have a
surplus of funds which they want
So situated as to be subject to in
slant recall, they send them to New
York instead Of, keeping them idle
in their own vaults and it is only
business common sense. The only
way TO prevent it, is a law forbid
ding banks to pay interest or de-
posts which are subject TO call.
But the object that the secretary
had in view was accomplished.
There is no doubt of that fact, and
no one knows it better than the
Wall street fellows. A movement
was on foot among them TO cUrtail
credit which meant nothing more
Dor less than a panic but the
prompt depositing uf S20,0UC, 900
Of federal money by the Demo.
cratic administration, which Wall
Street proposed to ruin, and the
promise by the same administra-
ton that 500. 100000 additional,
or more, than was available for
that purpose, put sudden stop to
that plan and no more has been
heard of it. That being accom-
plished, there is very little for
Wall street to boast about. If the
treasury had been run as it was
under Republican administrations,
we should probably have had an
other panic like that of 1907.
Joseph Observer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-27
BrittanY's Hair Harvest.

1t is at Easter time that the curious
hair harvest of Brittany is "reaped"
by the travelling merchants. who go
from village to village buying the beau
tiful hair for which the Breton bellies
are famous. This is later destined to
be made up into transformations"
"fringes" and other mysterious ar
engagements with which ladies Iess
abundantly endowed by nature make
up their shortcomings in the matter Of
"woman's browning glory" The eli.
ents of the hair buyers are chiefly
country lasses in the remotev districts
who are only too pleased to sell their
tresses in order to obtain little money
to spend at the Easter fairs. The char
vest" however, is said not to be so
good as formerly. as with the spread
Of education and the love OF display
many girls prefer to keep their hair
Wide World Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-27
When the Waltz Was New.

. have letter in my possession writ
ten by friend to my great-grand
mother In the year 1917. at Christmas
time. in which the lady expresses her
grave disapproval of the modern" ten
dency toward rapid dancing The para
graph runs as follows:
II was yester evening at your Cousin
Betty's, where was much struck with
the new fashioned dances. which seem
ed, to me at any rate. to be out OF
keeping with the propriety and mod
esty which we look for In young ladies
of our class. can only regret the dis
appearance Of those 'mazurkas' and ga
votes as we'll as the 'minuets' and
hope that these new dances or 'yalses,
as think they are named, will quick.
'ly disappear from respectable society"
Letter in London Telegraph.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-27
Temple for Worshipera of Isis.


While taking a stroll on the FORTH.
cations above Genoa, was considera-
bly, surprised to find myself face to
face with very curious little build
ing. could not help exclaiming to
my companion, Have we been trans.
ported by magic to the banks of the
Nilo?" Curious to know the history
OF this construction, which has all the
air of an Egyptian temple, made in
quiries in the neighborhood, and was
informed that it had been erected
some ten or twelve years ago by the
members Of strange society, sup
posed to be worshipers of Isis, and
that they used to meet there every
Thursday and Sunday. These gather
ings lasted only for six months, for,
as is usual with such little sects, the
society came to an early end through
lack of funds. After remaining empty
for some time the building was taken
over by a wineshop keeper, but he,
TOO, had Ill success, and was com.
PEELED to close his doors. Had the
wine seller opened such building as
this on the Boulevard de Clichy at
Montmarte, side by side with some
OF the eccentric cafes Of Paris, he
could not have failed to mako a for.
tune.-Wide World Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-27
SAVED BY QUICK WIT.
A Reply That Won Napoleon and the
Duke of Modena.


In the French campaign In Italy. in
which Napoleon |. first began to win
the laurels which subsequently SO
abundantly crowned his career, q
young Italian cavalry officer was tax
en prisoner.
Having serious doubts about his
safety, 1t occurred to the prisoner to
pretend he was great parsonage. So
he promised rewards to his captors II
they would insure his good treatment
adding confidentially that be was the
Duke of Modena.
He was exceedingly we'll cared for.
and early next morning he was called
before Napoleon, who was somewhat
puzzled at finding two Dukes OF Mo
dena among his prisoners. for the real
duke was also q prisoner. The real
duke angrily asked his counterfeit by
what authority he had assumed the
title cf Duke OF MOdena. The young
officer answered:
Your grace, the peril of my situa
ton yesterday was such that had ]
known more illustrious title would
not have assumed yours"
The reply so pleased both the duke
and Napoleon that he was forgiven his
deceit