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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05

! of circumstances-of my changed name.
simply inherit title which would have
belonged to my-eldest brother. had no
death rudely interfered. You start. Is
il possible you did not know"
Il desire to know nothing. | have al
ready told you that"
- am sorry cannot bow to your COM
mands. madame"
The blood rushed TO her face. She
stamped her foot on the dry and crack
ling brushwood IN the momentary forget
fitness Of the passion that consumed her.
"Speak-tell me plainly what you
mean"
He smiled His eyes glanced back to
the beautiful Gothic building. with ths
warm sunlight resting on its PORTED ga
bles. and lancet windows, and ivied tar-
rets.
your son has fine inheritance" he
remarked. 1T would be a pity If any
thing-any little Unforeseen mistake arose
to turn him out of his possession. Would
it not, madameW
She bit her lip to keep back the out
burst of rage that longed for vent She
made one last effort 10 show herself
fearless; TO defy him even while this ter
ror at her heart turned her sick and
shame and sudden dread.
''You would be better employed in pur-
suing the sport you pretend to commits
crate instead OF propoundiDg riddles to
me, Count Allow me to suggest"
Pardon, madame, | am not jesting.
As you say. however, we have fenced
long enough | came here. not as your
sons guest but to see you. NJ reason,
one only, and very simple one. know
you are devoted to your son. / know
that he Is Sir Hector's Enthusiastically.
am possessed Of some information that
concerns you and him. That is the cause
Of my presence here. Will you just cast
your eye over this paper? With the true
characteristics of your charming sex, you
doubtless dislike statistics. Dates are
an adherence to you. Nevertheless. dear
madame, dates are sometimes very impor-
tant things. Instance the present time"
As he spoke he handed her a paper,
small printed slip cut out apparently
from some foreign journal. She glanced
at it.
II have seen that before" she said,
contemporary, and pushed it aside.
Again he smiled.
Have the goodness now to read this"
1t was letter this time that he placed
in her reluctant hand, and on which her
eyes fell in a glance of abhorrent recog-
milton. at is dated. you observe. two
years later than the printed announce
ment." he said. slowly and significantly.
The inference is clear"
No need for words now, no need for
explanation Only a pale, terrified face
turned itself in unspeakabe anguish to
the Frightening sky, as if seeking there
for some hope in this moment of horror.
A moment-two-three passed by. AT
last heE white lips moved. They only
let fall two words:
Your price,"
He neither flushed nor paled. Perhaps
he had no feelings of delicacy to wound.
THAT will require a longer interview
to arrange. Besides, you will naturally
want proofs. shall be happy to afford
them"
She bowed. She seemed to have pass
ed beyond all power of speech. A faint
wind. rustling the branches overhead,
scattered a shower of leaves upon the
ground She looked at them mechanical
ly. Sere withered. dry like old hopes
long dead-like proud dreams scattered
and laid low.
ITO be continued.D
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05
SHARKS frou, the Mire..

Covington and Newport. Ky. pool
rooms were beaten ol1 OF about $4,000
by wire tappers, who sent in false re-
ports on the last Of the New Orleans
races.
solid silver statue Of Rear Admiral
Schley. SIX inches high, has been receiv-
ed by Isador Rayuer. counsel for the ad-
miraL Mr.. Rayner has no idea who sent
him the statue.
c. II. {. !e and Henry Reynolds were
killed AID q. II. White was seriously in
iured Al Atlanta, Ga. by she breaking
o. q scafold. They we're painting the IL
r.. Ter Of a building.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05

It is stated tina, there are more ducks
in China ,han in all the world outside
of it, They are kept IN every farm.
on the private roads &9d on all the
lakes, rivers and smaller streams.
T}fe-e are won- beats oa which rs
many as two thousand are kept T,-eir
cGSs constitute one oil the most impor
tapt articles OF food They are batch
ed in establishments dued up for the
purpose, Some of these establishments
turn out as many as dfty thousand
young ducks every year. Sailed and
smoked ducks are sold in al the towns
and many Of them are exported 70
countries where Chiname0 reside.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05
Soil Culture in Fruit-Growing.

A few years ago there were few
farmers who had any faith in the
efforts of skilled experimenters to in
duce them to conserve the moisture in
the soil by system Of shallow cult
vation during the summer. One by
one they tried the plan. many of them
in desperation during a season of
drought, until now thousands have
proved it's great value. Fruit growers
are becoming interested in the question
and realize that with fruits tina. absorb
immense quantities of water from the
soil it is absolutely necessary that ev-
erything possible be done to keep in the
soil for the use of the tree during the
summer all that is pos sible of the
water that falls during the fall, winter
and spring. Nothing will accomplish
this better than the system of surface
culture during the summer. Then if
this plan is followed by a cover crop
during the winter to be turned under
in the spring, the trees have every in.
centiye to thrive. provided, of course,
the soil is properly fortified.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05

hours day in fitting herself for the ex-
animation to the Ecole des Beaux Arts.
Miss Vivian is the elder of the two daugh'
tiers of Algernon and Mrs. Sartoris, her
mother being the ,uly daughter of Gen.
Grant. She was one of the most beau
tiful and attractive girls of Washington
society. and rur .o-s of her engagement
or marriage have beet frequent.
In a recent letter to her mother Miss
Sartoris explains that she believed her-
self in love with Mr.. Balfour. but as the
time of the wedding approached she dis
covered her unfitness to assume the re-
sponsibilities OF matrimony. Mrs. Sar-
tors tells her friends she does not think
her elder daughter viii ever marry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05
CHApTER I-(Coptinued.l


A hot. sultry morning. Not a breath or
air where-only a haze of burning
sunshine, and a sky whose cloudless bril-
hance was like dream of Italy.
Ii was not often that Ivor Grant left
his rooms in Piccadilly before late noon,
unless some of the arduous duties Of the
Household Cavalry required his attend
ance at a levce or review But he had
risen at the unwarranteG hour of nine
this morning. dawdled the best part Of
an hour over breakfast, and then, de-
claring that the heat indoors was unbear-
able, strolled out. He turned abruptly
out of Regent street, and on through
Hanover Square.
A string of carriages impeded his
progress, and attracted his attention. He
glanced down toward the fashionable
church, and a girls light words rang in
his ears: Il am going to join the noble
army OF martyrs"
by Jove!" he thought. breathlessIy.
Gould il be--she?'
The carriages were driving up and put
ting down their freight .. dainty milli-
merry and martyred manhood. That in
stant's hesitation OF his had brought him
10 a standstill on the edge of the pave
ment Another carriage dashed up. Just
as rapidly as he seemed to take in the
fact that it was the brides, so did he
also take in the knowledge of who the
bride was.
beautiful, pale face--more beautiful
still with its shroud OF gossamer lace and
sprays OF orange bossoms-and two
deep, soft eyes met his gaze for one rapid
II 81.
she had recognized him-there had been
mo time to bow-when the carriage NOV
ed ON, and he was free to follow his in
tention Of crossing the road and pro-
ceeding TO the park.
Like one in a dream, the girl found
herself repeating the formula of the mar
sriage ritual She was perfectly self
possessed Too much so, some Of her
friends thought, who deemed that tears
and nervousness were a sine qua non for
a bride.
The words her lips framed fell like
dull echo upon her heart, and gave her
a strange feeling Of unreali,y, sort of
wonder that, often as she had heard
them, she had never in any WY grasped
sther full meaning.
Did marriage really mean so much? A
lifelong love, an unimpeachable fidelity,
an earnest resolve to keep those VOWS
that sealed the bond, in letter and spirit?
1t must mean all this. Why had she
never thought of it before? And why
did she think of it now, and, as she 50
thought, see only two startled. pleading
eyes looking back at her, and the fgurl
of man outlined against the sunny
.streets-a man whose six feet Of height
aud fair, handsome face bore little re-
semblance 10 the short plain featured
Individual hdgeting so nervously at her
side?
There was a stir and hustle, and she
was leaning on Johns arm now. and fol-
lowing the clergyman to the vestry. She
reused herself with "A start, and strove
TO realize her new condition
Everyone was congratulating her and
kissing her. and her fathers eyes were
dim and yet happy. The wish of his
life was accomplished. and his child's fu-
ture assured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05
CHAPTER IL

la the pleasant morning room at Grant
nam Court two people were sitting at
breakfast.
A woman with a proud, sad face that
bore traces of care and anxiety, and q
man Of some sixty years, handsome, hale,
hearty, good to look at still. despite the
handiwork of time. The morning post
had come in, and they were both busy
with their correspon lence. Mrs. Grant
was the first to break the silence. She
looked across at her br0ther-in law, her
face lighted up with expectation and de-
light.
''Ivor is coming at last" she said.
"Ah." said Sir Hector Grant, meeting
her delighted glance with delight as
great, that is good Whom does he
bring?''
Young De Gray-he was here last
year, you know-and a Capt. Forsyth,
and two other friends whose names
don't know. One is a foreigner. | think.
Count-Count something, / can't read it.
See il you can make it out"
What hieroglyphics the boy does use"
laughed his uncle. as he ran his eyes over
the hasty scrawl Tvor had penned Count
What in heavens name is it?
lvor's friends are always welcome He
has the good taste to bring those worth
knowing. lie doesn't say much about
himself | see"
No." answered Mrs. Grant. His let
tcrs lately have been very reticent Bur,
Of course, he is SO much occupied"
Il don't know that the duties Of the
service are very arduous," laughed her
Il. -f=A 81 all
them SO. Well. | shall be glad to see
our hoy again. 1t long time since he
was here
Mrs Grant hurried away 70 give or
ders 20 the housekeepcr, and personally
superintend the arrangement Of rooms
for her idol. This being finished, she
stood in the vast entrance hall waiting
to welcome her son.
Wheels were heard, The great deer
hound stretched before the oak fireplace
rose and bayed loudly in welcome There
was a sound Of voices -ol eager, manly
steps Thcn the beloved voice rang ont
in the familiar greeting. Welt, moti.er: -
and Ivor, who was far too afIectiouatt
son 70 heed couvcnti0nalities. took the
stil graceful figure in his arms and kissed
her again and again before he introduces
Der 10 his friends.
Airs. Graut welcomed them warmly
and Sir Hector did the same Thel
Ivor'g voice continued the introduction
MY mother-Count Savons.' and sh,
bowed and raised her eyes. They met
dark scrutiniz.ng glance. saw pale
oval face. with jet-black hair and a cold
smiling mouth. Fer an instant she turn
ed as white as death, and the hand sht
had stretched out to the stranger tel
TO her side. The lights and shadow
seemed rceiing before her. the hum o
voices. as the group drew round the fire
place. sounded deafeuing as a brazel
trumpet's blast. Then rapidly she re
covered herself Her ewes looked brave
ly. almost defaady. at the dark. watch
ful face.
Il am pleased to see you. Ceaat,' sh
said. III c.ear. anfallcrins accents. "Pra,
come nearer the FIRE the evenings grow
chill"
fOotman entered with tea on siiye
tray. She seated herself by the jttl
table where he placed IL. Ivor crosse,
10 her side and bent fondly aver her. y,
one had noticed the momen,ary agitation
She poured out the tea. and handed tn,
AaiDty china cups without the slightes
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05
Protecting Stable Windows.

To yentilate stable without expos
ing the animals to direct drafts Of air,
take three half-inch boards and arrange
them at the bottom and slides Of win
dow. These side boards will cut off any
side drafts and enable one TO leave the
window open a considerable space.
Then take another halfinch board and
hinge it to the top Of the window cas-
ing inside, after boring a number Of
holes in it. When the wind Is blow
ing strongly. drop this shutter, after
sliding the window to one side far
enough to admit what air is desired. In
the strongest blows a small amount of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward tof
Sny case az Catarrh that cannot be cured By
Halls CataFrh Cure.
Ell CHENEY & CO, Props. Toledo, o.
Tor the last is years. and believe him perfectly
honorabl in an business transactions and imam
cally able TO carry out any Obligation made oy
their frm
Mast Il Tr,lax Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists Toledo, Ohio.
HAMS Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold By A.
Druggists Testimonials tree
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05

there is 10 doubt that skim milk
VII, bring the greatest returns when
fed TO Ilyiug hens, provided one can
get twenty cents or more a dozen for
winter eggs. and il one has but few
hogs ANA many hens the latter should
have the skim milk by all means On
the other hand, It may be fed to hogs
with profit, aud il fed with corn meal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05

ward, but it also
confines the head
so closely that very
little movement of
this is possible,
while the fact that
the stanchion has no
give" in any direc-
ton causes d good
many bumps upon
the animals horns,
ears and shoulders
when 1t is getting
up or lying down. IT
is possible to make
use of a stanchion,
however. and yet
have it admit of
considerable move
ment of the ami
mails head. while
still combining its
F,rtvap1 1r hoaI~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05

Pigs in winter take great deal of
care. and one of the greatest cares is
to keep them in dry, warm place.
They must be fed different feed from
what they get in summer time. They
do not require the same amount OF
feed in summer rs in winter. Pastures
in summer furnish very mitch of their
food
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05

Feed and management have much 20
do with the health as wen as thrift
ness cf stock. Young and growing ami
ilals require feed which VIII make
bone and muscle rather than fat. Bed
ding literally with some dry material
viii add greatly 10 the comfort OF the
animals during the winter.-K 8nSes
Farmer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05
Thr,n Children Killed

Three children of John Thompson OF
Owingsyille. Ky, were killed and another
ami the mother fatally injured by the ex-
plosion Of a keg Of powder which had
been stored temporarily in the kitchen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05
VIVIAN sARTORIs A STUDENT.

Granddaughter of Gen. Grant Is to
Retire from Social World.
Miss Vivian Sartoris. the beautiful
granddaughter Of Gen. U. S. Grant, has
decided to retire completely from the so
cial world and devote herself to an arts
tic and musical career, according to a
Washington correspondent. Miss Sartoris
at present is in Paris, spending twelve
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05

viii easily be worth twenty cents a
hundredweight. The trouble is that
not one feeder in a hundred feeds skim
milk properly. 1t usually goes into the
trough at any time when convenient,
and is often mixed with other slop that
is not SO clean and it is made to take
the place Of grain to some extent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05
Three-Horse Evener.

To make a good three-horse evenef
take two pieces of hickory or red elm,
or any tough wood one inch thick. six
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05


Cotton Seed Meal rs a Fertilizer.
The plan of using cotton seed in vari-
our forms as a fertilizer is not de
sirable practice. 1t is generally adj
mitted that we may add to the soils
fertility by the direct application Of
several crops. the legumes, fer exam
pie. but IN very many cases these crops
could be made TO answer a double pun
pose. This is the case with cotton seed
meal. If fed to the stock in small
quantities together with roughuce of
almost any kind, it will be beneficial
to the animals and still lose none of its
marlrlul value. All sorts OF plans may
be tried in soil fertilization, but the fl Il
still remains that the best results are
obtained. all things considered, When
stock is used In connection with farm
iug. That many dairy farms do not
pay is admitted, but, on the other
hand. there are few farms that are
profitable If stock Is not kept ON them.
Regular farming is meant not truck
raising. Further. and this has been
demonstrated time aud again, there is
no farm used for general work that
would NOT be more profitable if more
stock WAS added up 10 the number That
could te supported from the farm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05

The old-fashioned, rigid stanchion,
consisting of two uprights, keeps an
animal from moving backward or for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05

air only win be forced into the stable.
but always enough to give the animals
a supply of pure alr.-Indianapolis
News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05
An old Monastery.

South Germany's oldest monastery.
fhe Benedictine abbey of Wessobrun.
founded In 13J sud eontiscated in 1893.
has been restored to the Benedictine
order by Baron Won Cramer- Klett. a
Protestant. and win soon be reoccu-
pied by monks. The Baron bought ali
the lands and remaining buildings OF
the old abbey for 100000 marks from
the Bayarian state. and sold them TO
the BCnedictiues for a nominal SUN
Only the unexpected interests Us.
History records the race won By the
eaSy-goiug tortoise. but says never 8
word about the many previous races
won 10y The bare
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-05

ward movements to very small limits
The cut shows the construction. The
upright post turns freely at the base
and at the top. Two iron l. pieces hold
the swinging upright at the bottom, %
shown, Willie swinging iron clamp at
the top holds it when shut. With slch
a stanchion the COW can move back and
forth but little. but can move the head
about from side to side with great free
dom. while the swing Of thu stanchion
causes it TO give a little when the
COW is lying down or getting up
Tribune Farmer.
The colored American., 1902-10-25

Rev. George Bundy, Cincinnati, Ohio
Duties and responsibilities of Vestry-
men," Mr.. John P Green, Washington,
and Rev. George F. Bragg, Baltimore.
The program provided for woman S
day Friday, the 18th. Following re-
ligious services the woman's branch
organized, and the president, Mrs. G.
Alex. Mcclure, of Philadelphia, deliv
cred her address. Reports were heard
and addresses given by the following:
Mrs. Ganey, Norfolk, Va; Miss Iva
Burr, Philadelphia; Mrs. Shaw, AL
toona, Pa; Mrs. j. c. Norwood, Wash
ingtOn.
The closing session of the confer
ance was devoted to discussions as fol
lows: 'The Poor in Cities" Rev.
Henry L. Phillips, Philadelphia; 'Per-
manency of Clerical Residence" Rev.
H c. Bishop, New York; Rev. j. w.
Perry, Tarboro', N. G.
Rev. o. NJ. Waller rector of St
Luke's Church and Rev. o. l.. Mitchell
N charge of St Mary's Chapel, are
greatly pleased with the happy out
come of the conference. The visiting
delegates were Hospitality entertained
by the members and friends of the
two churches
The colored American., 1902-10-25

If it is either wise or kind for edu-
Gated men of the race to sneer at the
efforts of a journal to place the credit
able deeds of an ostracised people
where they will tighten up the dark
places made darker by Caucasian as
1ersion?
If the strength shown by the miners.
light or wrong, is not a fine object
esson to Negroes of what can be done
when men are united and in earnest ?
Has the Negro a Roosevelt, a Mitchell
'r Morgan, when great issues are at
take?
The colored American., 1902-10-25
EPISCOPALIANS MEET.
Eighteenth Annual Conference
Church Workers at St. Luke s
Pc. Church-Colored Ameri
can Bishops Wan.ed.

The eighteenth annual conference of
church workers among the cOlOred
npople. convened Tuesday Oct. IA, at
: o'clock, at st. Luke's Episcopal
Church, 18th and Madison streets
northwest, and continued to Friday
evening. The officers of the confer
pnce were as follows: Rev. George
Frazier Miller, president, diocese of
Long Island; Rev. Eugene L. Hen
derson, secretary, diocese of Connect
cut; Mr.. James w. Mars, treasurer,
diocese of New York; Rev. Geo. Free
man Bragg, historian, diocese of Mary
land. The object of the convention 5
10 stimulate religious activity among
the parishes wherever the Episcopal
The colored American., 1902-10-25

Church, has a following. 1t is likely
that out of this meeting will grow !;
stronger sentiment for complete
organization" of the church, especially
IN certain states, where social compli.
cations make divisions along race
lines eXpedient, leading eventually Il
'he elevation Of Negro priests to the
once or Bishops. In this cOuntr,
about three EpiscOpates would be ne
cesSary to handle the work among tn.
race in the American States and tn,
southern circuit below Philadelphia.
The program Tuesday evening en-
braced evening prayer and sermon b
Bishop Satterlee of Washington dir
cese, followed by the report of tn,
necrolOgist, Rev. Geo. F. Bragg, c
Baltimore.
There was a celebration of hol-
communion Wednesday morning at
O'CLOCK, and the session of the cOnfn.
ence opened at 10 o'clock. Whel
president of the conference deli
Ills annual address. The after
session was devoted to the discu
OI the fonowing subjects: ''The Ii;
contribution to the Best Interes
the Church. by DR.. Benson, Richn
Va, and Rev. VIM. p. Burke, Nor
va; Helps and Hindrances to
MlsSlon Work" Rev. J. H. Sin
annapolis, Nd, Rev. James n. [
tr' Atlantic City. N. j.. and Rev
u. Phillips, Camden, N J. At
evening session Claims of the NJ
Try Upon the Young Men of
Ohurch will be discussed by Rev
gene /. Henderson. New Haven. c, e
a. and Rev. Joseph E. Tucker, Lexins
After religious exercises Thur:
morning Rev. Scott Wood, of |
Iahceyille. Va. led the discussion
VI. Tre subject. Gould More and Be
WORK be Done by a Complete Mini
vi ihe Race?" arguing the affirma
VET! strongly. During the day the
owing subjects were presented
,-ScuSSed: 80 "A Layman's COnclusi
auout The Effectiveness of the Oh
Tfs Ts compared with that of Other
us ,,slouS Bodies" DR. Jas. R. Wi
" -" o"s"SSAlngton: Spiritual Prepar.
w Candidates for Holy Orders,''
7 II" '. Tunnel, Washington. and
I SI wesley Johnson, Petersburg. ST..
Is Absorption in Parish Life Cause,
D., d indifference to Missions?" Rev. E.
"OOeFt Bennett, Wilmington, N. c., and
The colored American., 1902-10-25
LET'S FIGHT THE COMMON ENEMY.

Harry Smith of the Cleveland Ca
zette has declared a never-ending war
on E. E. Cooper, of the Washington
Colored American. Smith has made out
against Mr.. Cooper case OF crooked
ness. Cooper replies that Smith is dis
crun;ied and that the charges are with
out foundation. Thus matters stand.
Well, boys, let US call the bet off and
begin the,sttack upon the common enc.
my.-Dgllgs Express.