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Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-05-06
Valued Citizen MOurned.
Death Of GA. GORdran Brings Sorrow
TO Host Of Friends.

In the death of G. Ad0lpt
Gondran which occurred in New
Orleans Friday morning of Iasi
week, the state of Louisiana has
has been deprived of valued cit
zen, and many persons in this
community have losta true friend
For the greater part OF his life
a resident Of Donaldsonville, Mr..
Gondran was regarded as one of
the towns must progressive and
public-spirlted citizens, for there
was no department of human
activity that did not interest him
and much to which he gave person
81 service. He was universally
esteemed and admired. and the
news of his passing was nowhere
received with deeper sorrow or
more lasting regret than among
his friends and former follow
townsmen here.
We extract the following sketch
of Mr.. Gondran's life from the
New Orleans Times-Picayune OF
last Saturday:
&c. AdoIph Gondran was born
In OonaIdsonyille fifty-siX years
ago. the scion of a prominent
Creole family. He was prepared
for college in the schools OF his
native town, and soon after reach
ing manhood he entered Tulane
University, where he was gradu-
ated in law and returned to-
Donaldsnnyille to practice.
Popular in his native parish, and
having the entire confidence OF
the people who bad known him
all his life, he was elected district
attorney in 1898 and held that
position for twelve years.
He made an enviable reputation
as a pleadcr and as a criminal
lawyer, and in 1910 Judge Guion
who had been elected attorney |
general, selected him as the
assistant to whom the criminal
branch of the office should be en-
trusted. /
"He served as an assistant dur i
inc this term with Colonel Plea
SAINT. and when that gentleman
was elected attorney general he
continued Mr.. Gondran in the
office. Meantime the duties of the
office had been greatly increased !
and the assistant in the criminal
branch was required to conduct
all the appeals of criminal cases
before the supreme court. The re
cords of the courts show with
what fidelity and ability he per.
formed this duty.
During the entire term in the {
Office of Governor-elecr Pleas {
ant, Mr.. Gondran gave the office {
efficient counsel and assistance. {
In the campaign for governor, s
also, his counsel was of value, Ic
and his fidelity to his chief con- /
tinued throughout the campaign
Mr.. Gondran was a devout !
son of the church, and was an
active member of the Knights of :
Columbus. He was also valued
member Of the Woodmen of the Q
World. b
Mr.. Gondran was a widowerl e
with three children, none of :
whom has reached maturity. :
His two sons, G. A, Jr., and
joseph NJ. are attending Tulane.
Heis also survived by one daugh. 5
ter, Miss Belle GOndran. who B
since the death of her mother |
has presided over the affairs of !
The household. A brother. Joseph !
v. Gondran. lives at Donaldson i.
vie. 5
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My lips trembled, and my eyes fell,
yet must answer.
HE is my husband, monsieur"
l caught glimpse Of his face, pic
turing surprise, incredullty. He drew
sharp breath and l noted his hand
close tightly on the hllt Of his knife.
your husband! that cur! Surely
you do not jest?"
would that l did" l exclaimed,
losing all control in sudden wave of
anger. "No, monsieur, it is true"
And l told him swiftly the story Of
my enforced marriage.
"And Hugo Chevet, your uncle? Did
he remain silent2 make no protest?"
he asked.
gave a gesture of despair.
He! Never did he even conceive
what occurred, until l told him later
on the river. Even now l doubt If
his sluggish brain has grasped the
truth. To him the alliance was an
honor, an opening to possible wealth
in the fur trade through Cassion's in
duence with La Barre. He could per-
ceive nothing else except his good luck
in thus Kidding himself of the care
of a poor niece who had been a sorry
burden"
But you explained to him"
81 tried to, but only to regret the
effort. Giant as he is physically, his
intellect is that of big boy. All he
can conceive of is revenge-a desire to
crush with his hands. He hates Cas-
sion, because the man has robbed him
of the use of my fathers money; but
for my position he cares nothing. To
his mind the wrong has all been done
to him, and fear he will brood over
it until he seeks revenge. II he does
he will ruin everything"
D'Artigny stood silent, evidently in
thought, endeavoring to grasp the
threads of my tale.
How did you attain the summit of
this bluff?" he questioned at last.
"Yonder; there is a deer trail lead
ing down"
And you fear Cassion may followT'
HE will likely become suspicious
If l am long absent, and either seek
me himself or send one of his men.
This Is the first moment Of freedom
have experienced since we left Que
bee 1 hardly know how to behave
myself"
"And we must guard it from being
the last" he exclaimed, a note of de-
termination and leadership in his voice.
There are questions I must ask, 80
that we may work together in har-
mony, but Cassion can never be al
lowed to suspect that we have COM
munication. Let us go forward to
the end of the trail where you came
up; from there we can keep watch
below"
He still grasped my hand, and had
no thought Of withdrawing it. To me
he was a friend, loyal, trustworthy,
the one alone to whom l could con-
fide. Together we clambered over
the rough rocks to where the narrow
cleft led downward.
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and give flavor, but too acid q vine
gar will spoil the fruit. Usually, a
little water added to the vinegar to
dilute 1t, using the amount of liquid
required, will improve it. Take two
pounds Of brown sugar, pint of mild
vinegar and tablespoonful each of
cinnamon and cloves; tie in muslin
bag, cook 20 minutes, then drop In
the peaches (that have been rubbed
with coarse towel to remove the
fuzz,) a few at time and cook until
soft; drop into the crock and con-
tinue until all are cooked. Cover with
the vinegar leaving the spice bag in
the jar.
Peach Jam.-This Is especially fine
favored, as the steam is not allowed
to escape, carrying with 1t much of
the fruit. Pare the peaches and mash
them to a pulp, add two cupfuls of
sugar to three of the pulp and mix
well; pack into pint Jars and screw
down the top lightly; place in a steam
er or any convenience for canning and
cook until all the juice Is absorbed
by the fruit. Place In the sun for a
day or two and then it will be ready
to put away.
Peaches for canning should be firm
but ripe, placed in the cans and COW
cred with hot sirup, then put into a
boiler of boiling water and allowed to
stand well covered overnight, the fruit
win keep well and be Of fine flavor
and color. A fireless cooker is a good
convenience to use for a small num-
ber Of cans. The cans and covers
should be thoroughly sterilized and
the rubbers dipped into boiling water
before being used.
Peach JelIy.-Save all the parings
from the washed peaches, add a few
apples and cook together, then drain
and prepare as usual. The apples
will supply the pectin which is lack
ing in the apple and the peaches win
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is scarcely evidence tssa : ssve had
companion. Kindly st2G< aside aud
permit me to descend"
"MOn dleu! I will nos!" and he
blocked my passage. 81 have stood
enough OF your tantrums already In
the boat Now we are alone and l
will have my say. You shall remain
here until learn the truth"
His rage rather amused me, and I
felt not the slightest emotion OF fear
although there was threat in his
words and in the gesture accompany.
Ing them. I do not think the smile
even deserted my lips. as / sought a
comfortable seat on a fallen tree
trunk, fully conscious that nothing
would SO infuriate the man as studied
indifference.
"Very well, monsieur. l await your
investigation with pleasure" l said
sweetly. mo doubt 1t will prove in
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or plain whipped cream. For the Ice
any flavor may be chosen and the
fruit is also a matter of taste, always
choosing that suitable. The cream is
either put through a pastry tube or
dropped by q tablespoon.
Strawberry ice cream is especially
good for a foundation; I'LL the glass
three-quarters full Of strawberry ice
cream, on this place large fine ber-
ries, cut In halves and covered with
sugar for an hour or more. Then
top the coupe with sweetened and
favored cream. A few drops Of
lemon and almond makes a good fla
vor. Or half peach that has been
soaked in vanilla sirup for a time
may be placed on the strawberry Ice
and finished as before.
The flavor Of peaches is especially
good as 1t is so delicate and yet so
suggestive that it pervades the whole
dish.
Peaches and Barbecue currants or
marrons preserved in vanilla slrup
make q fine combination.
Coffee ice cream is another well
liked foundation for coupe. Line
the sherbet cup with coffee Ice cream,
then use strawberries or raspberries
as the next step, let them stand in
sugar for an hour and follow with
the whipped cream garnished with q
large fresh berry.
Chestnuts or marrons preserved In
various sirups are always good with
the coffee favor or In combination
with almost any fruit. A lemon sirup
is good with them and they may be
prepared at home and bottled for use.
The coupe which starts with peach
ice cream may use peaches or pinap-
pie as the fruit. Pears lightly favored
with a ginger sirup in which they
may be lightly cooked are pleasing
ly used with peach ice cream.
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CHAPTER x.
On the Summit of the Bluff.


Securely screened from observation
by the low growing bushes clinging
to the edge of the bluff, and yet with
clear view of the cleft in the rocks
half way to the river, D'Artigny found
me a seat on hummock of grass, but
remained standing himself. The sun
was sinking low, warning US that our
time was short, for with the first
coming of twilight l would certainly
be sought, if failed to return to the
lower camp.
You would question me- monsieur"
l asked doubtfully. at was for that
you led me here?"
YES" instantly aroused by my
voice, but with eyes still scanning
the trail. "And there is no time to
waste, if am to do my part intelli-
gently. You must return below before
the sun disappears, or Monsieur Cas-
sion might suspect you had lost your
way. You have sought me for assist
ance, counsel perhaps, but this state
of affairs has so taken me by surprise
that do not think clearly. You have
plan"
Scarcely that, monsieur. I would
ascertain the truth, and my only
means of doing so is through a con-
| fession by Francois CassiOn. AFRO
CANT he Is, and conceited. deeming
himself admired and envied by all,
10 n
boast to me Of his victims. But there
in lies his very weakness; ! would
make him love me-"
He turned now, and looked search
ingly into my face, no glimpse of a
smile in the gray eyes.
Pardon; do not understand" he
said gravely. :"You seek his loveY'
| felt his manner a rebuke, a Ques-
tioning of my honesty, and swift In
dignatiOn brought the answering
words to my lips.
"And why not pray! Must l not
defend myself-and what other wea-
pons are at hand? Do owe him kind
ness; or tender consideration? The
man married me as he would buy a
slave"
You may be justified" he admitted
regretfully. "Yet how is this to be
dOne?"
arose to my feet and stood before
him, my face uplifted, and, with one
hand, thrust aside the shade of my
hat.
Monsieur, deem you that impossi-
ble?"
His lips parted in a quick smile, re-
vealing the white teeth, and he bowed
low, finging his hat to the ground and
standing bareheaded.
Mon dieu! No! Monsieur Cassion
is to be congratulated. Yet it was
my thought you said yonder that you
despised the man."
81 do; what reason have l to feel
otherwise? Yet there lies my strength
in this battle. He laughs at women,
plays with them, breaks their hearts.
It is his pride and boast, and his sue
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men in lands where there is no re-
straint of law. The wilderness sees
many ragedies-fierce, bitter, revenge
full deeds-and it's best you use care.
'Tis my belief this Francois Cassion
might prove a devil, once his heart
was tricked. Have you thought of
thisp
l had thought of 1t, but with no
mercy in my heart, yet as D'Artigny
spoke l felt the ugliness of my threat
more acutely, and, for an instant.
stood before him white-lipped and
ashamed. Then before me arose Cas-
siOn's face, sarcastic, supercilious.
hateful, and l laughed in scorn of the
warning.
Thought Of it!' l exclaimed, "yes.
but for that care nothing. Why
should l. monsieur? Has the man
shown mercy to me, that should feel
regret because he suffers? As to his
revenge, death Is not more to be
dreaded than a lifetime passed In his
presence. But why do you make plea
on his behalf-the man Is surely no
friend OF yours?"
II make no plea for him." he an.
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More Coming to Him.

There was no doubt about the faIi
that Jack MacFaddy was a Scotsmak.
Last year, when journeying to tnI
country on an important errand, bi
left his purse, containing nearly $50t
in gold and silver, at the railway sta
ton from which he started.
He telegraphed the fact on his ar
rival and the purse was kept until hil
return a month later.
1t was a young clerk who handec
Jockie MacF. his wee purse with thS
'spondies" as he set foot out Of thI
train, and certain wild hopes weyt
making the young mans heart beat !
trifle unevenly.
But our canny Scot counted his
money unheeding- when hex
finished he looked up long and SUE
piciously at the young man.
isn't it right, sir?" stammered tn.
latter, in bewilderment.
"Richt-Richt! It's right enough
but where's the interest, mon?" wai
MacFaddy's stern retort.-Edinburgl
Review.
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(To BE CoNTINUED.)
THREW MUD AT SPEED FIENDS
Detroit Merchant Made His Own
Laws for Motor Car
Testers.

Justice Gainey exonerated MickEeI
Heitz, a Mount Elliott avenue mER
chant, for his action in throwing mWi
in the faces of speeding motor ca
drivers and covering them with gus,
the Detroit News states.
Heitz' nerves seem to have been
wrecked by the speed of passing ma
chimes. In court he admitted the gus
episode when arraigned on a warraE
sworn out by Robert Newman, a moth
car tester.
Witnesses testified that Heitz threW
mud at them as they were passing his
place and that in the ensuing battle
the gun was drawn.
Yes, l did it." said Heitz. Those
testers roar past my place, almost 81
my customers and spatter mud all ovci
my windows. got mad and asked thef,
to stop. They only laughed at me
and l took the law into my owl
hands,"
HE held up his hand and l sloTe,
down." said Newman. Then he N
it fly. l was only going about fiftee'
miles an hour"
Tell that last to someone else." sal
the court. "The people of Detroi
know testers go faster than fiftee
miles; it is more likely fifty miles al
hour. Citizens have a right to stOs
these violators and violator has littl:
redress"
He pulled gun on us" said one q
Newman's witnesses.
"Sure, why not?" said Heitz. ATS
the trouble they came back in a buncl
and were going to whip me. had q
protect myself"
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CHAPTER XII.
We Reach the Lake.

"C hCdSH NIIC @aNSs
He was between me and the deer
trail. and enough of daylight yet re-
mained to enable me to perceive the
man clearly. How long he may have
been there observing me could not
know, but when l first saw him he
was bent forward, apparently deeply
interested in some sudden discovery
upon the ground at his feet.
"You thought me long in returning,
monsieur?" I asked carelessly, and
taking a step toward him. 1T was
cooler up here, and the view from the
bluff yonder beautiful. You may gain
some conception of it still, If you
care"
He lifted his head with a jerk and
stared into my face.
cay! no doubt" he said harshly,
yet hardly think it was the view
which held you here so long. Whose
boot print is this, madame? not yours,
surely"
l glanced where he pointed, my
heart leaping, yet not altogether with
regret. The young sieur had aeft his
trail behind, and it would serve me
whether by his will or no.
Certainly not mine," and laughed.
81 trust, monsieur, your powers Of OBJ
servation are better than that-'tis
hardly a compliment"
"Nor is this time for any Iightness
of speech, my lady" he retOrted, his
anger famed by my indifference.
''WhOse is it then, I ask your What
man has been your companion heref'
"YOu jump at conclusions, mon
sieur." l returned coldly. 'gThe stray
imprint of a mans boot, on the turf
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cess in the past has ministered to his
self-conceit. He thought me Of the
same kind, but has already had his
lesson. Do you not know what that
means to a man like him? More than
ever he will desire my favor. A week
back he cared nothing; l was but a
plaything, awaiting his pleasure; his
wife to be treated as he pleased. He
knows better now, and already MS
eyes follow me as though he were
my dog"
"And that then is why you send
for me-that may play my part IN
the gamer"
shrugged my shoulders, yet there
was doubt in my eyes as l faced him.
as there harm in such play, mon
sieur," asked innocently. with SO
important an end in view? 'Tis not
that l seek amusement, but l must
find out where this kings pardon Is
hidden, who concealed 1t, and obtain
proof Of the fraud which compelled
my marriage. My only hope Of re-
lease lies in compelling Francois Cas-
sion to confess all he knows Of this
foul conspiracy. l must possess the
facts before we return to Quebec"
"But of what use?' he insisted.
"You will still remain his wife, and
| your property will be in his control.
The church will hold you to the mar
riage contract"
Not If / can establish the truth
that / was deceived, defrauded and
married by force. Once l have the
proofs in my hands l will appeal to
Louls-to the pope for relief. These
men thought me helpless girl, friend
less and alone, ignorant Of law, mere
waif of the frontier. Perhaps / was,
but this experience has made of me
woman. In Montreal l talked with
the mother superior and she told me
/ of a marriage in France where the
pere off1ciated under threat, and the
pope dissolved the ties. If 1t can be
done for others it shall be done for
me. will not remain the wife OF
Francois Cassion."
"Yet you would make him love
you"
"In punishment for his sins; in pay
ment for those he has ruined. Ay!
It's a duty l shall not shrink from,
Monsieur d'Artigny, even although you
may deem it unwomanly. l do not
mean it so, nor hold myself immodest
for the effort Why should 1? l but
war against him with his own wea-
pons, and my cause is just. And l
shall win, whether or not you give
me your aid. How can l fail, mon
sieur? l am young and not Ill to look
upon; this you have already confessed;
here in this wilderness l am alone,
the only woman. He holds me his
wife by law, and yet knows he must
still win me. There are months of
loneliness before us, and he will not
look upon the face Of another white
woman in all those leagues. Are there
any French Of my sex at Fort st.
| LOUISE"
mo"
"NOr at St. Ignace, Pere Allouez
assures me. l shall have no rival
then in all this wilderness; you think
me harmless, monsieur? Look at me,
and say!"
81 do not need to look; you will
have your game. have no doubt, al
though the final result may not prove
what you DESIRE"
You fear the end?
ut may be so; you play with fire,
and although I know little of women,
yet | have felt the wild passions Of
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to make some mint vinegar. Wash
bunch and place it in pint Of vine
gar, letting it stand for two weeks,
then strain and bottle for winter use.
This vinegar may be used to flavor
fish sauce and various dishes.
candied Mint LeaVes.-Take fresh
perfect mint leaves, wash and shake
dry. Pick the leaves from the stalks
and lay on cloth to dry. Put
cupful of sugar and half cupful Of
water on to boil. let it boil without
stirring for four minutes from the
time it boils. Let it cool slightly,
then dip the leaves one by one and
lay them on a waxed paper; after all
have been dipped begin with the first
ones and dip again, dust with granu-
lated sugar, shaking off all that does
not adhere; spread out to dry. Spread
the sugar on plate and draw the
leaves gently through the sugar.
Mint JeIIy.-This is jelly well liked
to serve with meats. Prepare apples
for jelly and drop in bunch of mint
while cooking. Then as each glass is
filed, add a small sprig of mint to
harden in the jelly.
Mint Sherbet.-A cupful of mint
leaves dropped into quart Of water
and a pint Of sugar when boiling
hot, let the sirup boil for five min
utes, then remove the mint, add cup
full Of lemon juice, two tablespoonfuls
Of sOftened gelatin, add to the mix
ture and when thoroughly dissolved,
freeze. Serve in sherbet cups with
spFig of mint to garnish each.
Ginger ale served with a sprig Of
mint, well chilled, makes delightful
drink. Serve with small ginger
cookies. Mint should be dried for
winter use II there is no window gar
den In which to grow it. A few
drops Of peppermint will take the
place of the fresh mint in making
candies.
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Both Made Of Steel.

In a certain old-fashioned countrI
hank the clerks have a quaint habit
OF speaking of one another as "ofH
GERS" of the bank.
A new waiter, fresh from Ireland
was recently taken on at the restau
rant they all favored. To him a 'cleri
said on his first morning:
pat, have any Of the officers beer
here yet this mOrning?"
"Sure, sir" was the demure reply
while Pats eyes twinkled. ''it wal
hardly three minutes that wan av thin
went out of the place with his ETort
behind his ear!"-Answers.
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SYNOPSIS.

Adele Ia Chesnayne. a belle OF New
France, Is among conspiratOrs at her un-
cle's house. Cassion, the commiSsaire,
has enlisted her Uncle Chevet's aid
against La Sale. D'Artigny. La Salle's
friend, offers his services as guide to Cas-
sion's party on the journey to the wilder
NesS. The uncle informs Adele that he
has betrOthed her to Cassion and fOrbids
her to see D'Artigny again. In Quebec
Adele visits her friend, Sister Celeste,
who brings D'Artigny to her. She tells
him her story and he vows to release her
from the bargain with Cassion. D'Artg-
ny leaves promising to see her at the
dance. Cassion escorts Adele to the hall;
She meets the governor. La Barre. and
hears him warn the commissaire against
pArtigny. D'Artigny's ticket to the ball
has been recalled, but he gains entrance
by the window. Adele informs him of the
governors words to Cassion. For her
eavesdropping at the ball Adele Is ordered
by the governor to marry Cassion at once
and to accompany him to the Illinois
country. He summons Chevet and directs
that he attend them on the journey. They
leave in the boats. Adeles future depend
ing on the decision of DArtlgny whom
she now knows she loves. Cassion and
DArtigny have words. Uncle Chevet for
the first time hears that his niece Is an
heiress and begins to suspect Cassion'
motives. Adele refuses to permit her hus-
band to share her sleeping quarters.
Chevet agrees TO help her.