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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-11
CHAPTER III.

Irving Warde followed the foot
prints in the snow with Ease and
celebrity, and as he did so his mind
was actively specializing upon the
case, in which by this time he had be-
come as absorbed as a chess player
is in the courtly strategems of
queens and knights. His intuitions
told him that plain, ordinary robbery
had not prompted the crime; and, if
the minor crime had been committed,
it had been for the purpose of veil
ing the real motive for the murder.
When he had gone some distance
the footprints turned almost at a
right angle and cut directly through
the woods. Perhaps after all the un-
known was out hunting; but if such
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Despite the lack of interest shown
by the officer in Warde's conjectures,
the latter was by no means satisfied,
and he took it into his stubborn head
that he would follow up those foot
steps and discover if possible who
was the person that had made them
and what he had been about. This
unknown had. also discovered the
murder, and it seemed to Warde that
he certainly ought to be identified and
made to tell just what he knew about
it.
Relying, therefore, upon the chief
of police for the details of the coro-
ner's inquest, Warde continued his
Investigations of the tracks.
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A Minister'S Blunder,

In a Scotch church an old minister
who was very deaf was also very
anxious to introduce some new hymn
books into the church, and asked his
precentor to give out the notice i'm
mediately after the sermon. The
precentor, having a notice of his own,
gave out that members of the congre-
cation wishing to have their children
baptized were to send their anne in
to the vestry. The old minister, think
ing that it was the notice about the
hymn books, stood up and said: !"And
I wish to say for the benefit of those
who have not any, that they may
be had in the vestry any afternoon,
between the hours of 8 and d. Ordi.
nary little ones at a shilling each,
and special little ones, with red
backs, at 1 and g."
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were the case the evidence of it
would soon appear. AS the under
brush thickened and the ground be-
came more irregular the trail stray
gled about considerably. Now it en-
tered s~nowdrifts a foot or two deep,
then it ran over the tops of small
hillocks and now it skirted piles of
tangled growth. Warde did not find
the task an easy one, but this rather
stimulated his purpose and he plod-
ded stubbornly on.
Fifteen minutes more of tramp
ing and he was wondering whittier
this apparently aimless route of the
unknown would lead him, when he
found himself in the path which made
a direct cut through the woods. Here
the strangers footprints merged
with those made by another person,
and took the direction of the city.
1t required but a moment to see
that young Wright had made the
tracks leading from the city.
What strange fatality was this
which caused these two men to con-
tinually cross each others trail?
Could there be any collision between
them and could they have met where
their footprints crossed? These
were idle questions to ask and the
newspaper man did not undertake to
answer them, but followed the trail
back to the city. On he went until
he came to the edge of the Bayou
Woods, and looking to his left he be-
held the DEVILS Den. What was his
surprise low to find the trail sud
denly diverted toward that locality.
After all, the unknown might have
been n of the habitues of the
place. When Warde reached the Den
there were SO many footprints
around it that he found it difficult to
keep up with the arctics and at last
he was completely bafled.
There was no use trying to follow
the trail any further, for everything
was in hopeless confusion; SO, keenly
disappointed, Warde started for the
roundabout path which would take
him back to the scene of the murder.
He now noticed that the original
trail over which he and the chief of
police had gone had been obliterated
by a number of footprints, evidently
made by the and his Jury.
AS he was casually looking at these
he suddenly uttered an exclamation
of the utmost astonishment; for
there on the snow he again detected
the imprint of the mysterious arctics,
and he soon satisfied himself that the
unknown had joined the coroner's
jury and the few stragglers who had
gone with them to view the body of
the murdered man. There could be
no doubt of this, for he found traces
OF the arctics frequently, some little
distance from the regular path, as if
the unknown had been pushed out
there by the jostling crowd. A wild
excitement took possession of Warde,
and he fairly ran toward the spot
where Wright had been killed, all
eagerness to look at the man who
wore the a%rctics, and decide whether
there wa any probability that he had
any connection with the crime. Great
was his disappointment to find that
the body had been removed and that
the inquest had been adjourned, for
not a human being was in sight. On
his way back he detected more evil
dences of the unknown in the shape
OF footprints pointing toward the
city.
AS fast as he. could go he sought
the headquarters, where he found
his friend. the CHIEF IF police.
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Free Medical Advice TO Women,

Mrs. Pinkham invites all women to write to her
for advice. You need not be afraid to tell her the
things you could not explain to the doctor-yourl let
ter will be seen only by women and is absolutely con-
fdential. Mrs. Pinkhanis vast experience with such
troubles enables her to tell you just what is best for
you, and she will charge you nothing for her advice.
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REGARDED AS A DELICACY.
The~"PiGs of Muzhiks' Drank the
Oil From the Lamps and Left
None for Lights.

The general living in Russia, except
that of the muzhik, is described by
Mr.. Barry, in 'Ivan At Home" as
perhaps a bit too unsubstantial for
western ideas, but on the whole fairly
supportable. The muzhik's liking for
grease in his food is carried to the
extreme.
l remember, writes Mr.. Barry, once
calling the attention of one of the
footmen to the candle, which was not
properly fixed in the candlestick. He
very simply righted the matter by
taking the candle out, putting it into
his mouth, and biting half an inch off,
which he swallowed and seemed to
enjoy.
TO show that the muzhiks are not
particular as to what they. drink, T
must mention the case of a man who
was nearly ruined by their taste for
petroleum.
He had made a contract to light a
suburban village with petroleum. One
morning he came to the director of
the department. with a very long face,
and announced that he must give up
his contract and forfeit the money
paid.
"Why do.you want to give up your
contract? I thought the price of Pc
troleum was going down." said the
director.
Eyes, so it is" responded Ivan. cit
is not the price that frightens me-
"Then what is the NATTER" asked
the director.
"Why, you see, eXcellency, as fast
as l put the petroleum into the lamps
the pigs of muzhiks come and drink
it,"
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other Case of Nervous Prostitution Cured.

:" DEAR Mrs. PHKHAM; = Allow me to express to you the benefit I have
l started 70 take it was o the verge of nervous prostration. Could
lot sleeP nights, n ! suffered dreadfuly from indigestion and headache. I
nearao OF Lydia o. Pinkhams wonderful medicine and began its use, which
- can heartily recommend it to all suffering women. -MRs BERTHA
H. DElhKINs, 1913 Lapldge St, San Francisco, Cal. MAY 81, 19O1O
$4,000 ESss !:a15 If e. s ssss%; 4 s%f% s%% ss % ssss The s s%ssss sss' and 'snaus'ot
LydiaE E.. Pinkha Medicine c., Lynn Mass.
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I,a's Exnerience.

Little WiIlie-Say, pa, why do they
call t%en-dollar gold pieces eagles?
Pa.-Because' of their wonderful
abilities as flyers, my @ n-Ch;eags
Daily News.
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Read what Mrs. Day says:

"DEAR Mrs. PMKHAM:- Il will write you a few lines to let you know Of
n benefit ave received iron taking your remedies. I suffered for a long
ad1a pain in the stomach after eating, and constipation; I often thought I
compound Sion1pI 4 and w soon feeling like a new woman. I cannot praise it too
hghly L does Ill that it is recommended to dc, and more.
u hope that every n who suffers as did will give Lydia F. PinkhamAs
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
A Woman,s complexIou

1t is -ank foolishness to attempt to
remove sallowness or greasiness Of the
slim by the use Of cosmetics, or local
treatment, SIS advocated By the beauty
doctors" The only safe and sure way
that woman can improve her complex
ion is by purifying and enriching the
blood, which can only be accomplished
by keeping the liver healthy and active.
The liver Is the seat of disease and blood
pollution. Green's August Flower acts
directly ON the liver, cleanses and en-
riches the blood, purifies the complexions
1t also cures constipation, biliousness,
nervousness, and induces refreshing
sleep. A single bottle Of August Flower
has been known to cure the most pro-
nounced and distressing cases Of dys-
pepsia and indigestion. New trial size
bottle, % cents; regular size, 75c. At
all druggists.
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EXTRA SESSION.

Congress met in extra session on Mon
day, the occasion being determination
on part OF President Roosevelt, TO take
up and dispose of tbe matter of perfect
ing the Cuban treaty. The president
maintains that this matter should be
settled before the regular business of
congress Is reached in december.
In the organization Of the House Of
Representatives Joseph @. Cannon of
Illinois, was elected speaker, and Col.
Henry Casson sergeant-at-arms. Mr.
Cannon has long been member Of con-
gress, and known as the watch dog of
the treasury, 80 careful has ne guarded
public expenditures. His selection as
speaker viii give Confidence to the
country and ms lure a business session.
It Is confidently believed that the pur-
pose for which the extraordinary session
was convened will be accomplished be-
fore the date for the regular meeting in
December.
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Jag pRPTgFp

Doubtless 1t win be gratifying to many
men to clearly understand Just what a
true jag is in the Judgment Of the court.
This important issue has now been
settled squarely upon Its merits by
United States Judge in Vermont and
the notion that intoxication may be al
most any stage of 'uebriety must be
somewhat amended. A man who Is I'M
der undue or unnatural citation, exhilir-
alton or excitement, as result of drink
ing alcoholic stimulants Is supposed TO
be intoxicated. Etymologically speak
ing, be IL intoxicated whether he is DEAD
drunk or unnaturally excited or elated
But this Is not the view Of our Vermont
Judge. The man who imsgines that he
has acquired real jag on an investment
of few cents may not have req he'd the
second degree. He Is laboring Under an
erroneous impression II he thinks he is
intoxicated. he Is only on the ,order-
land of plain drunk, within the lnean.
ing Of the law.
The point arose in connection with ~
insurance case in which the company re-
fused to pay the policy on the ground
that the person insured, who had stated
In his application that he never was In.
toxicated, had frequently been seen in
that condition. In an elaborate opinion
the court defined three degrees of intox.
icstion. % Where the individual is
uucommonly vivscious but retains the
possession Of his senses: t2) where the
man still retains the use of his senses
but has Lost memory and Judgment; 90
Ia this the last stage the man not only
loses possession of his senses but he is
no longer conscious of his external rels-
tons. In other words. no man is fully
intoxicated until he has taken the third
degree, and he has not taken the third
degree until he is completely laid ont
But he Ia sad enough spectacle long
before that stage Is reached Maids 1
DAYnDsrat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
rae IATR EIRcTIoss.

The result of last weeks elections
were briefly noted in the CENSOR of last
issue. The news dispatches in todays
paper convey nothing new except rs 10
detail. which isquit complete There is
little of significance in the returns bear
ing on next years presidential struggle,
although the oppoS ia N believe that the
loss Of New York City 70 Tsmmany will
work the defeat of President Roosevelt
In the state Of New York. The presi-
dent stands for principles and policies
thst viii look beyond and totally OBJ
scare the local issues on which Tammsuy
was successful in the election of McClei-
Ian rs mayor Of the city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

Young Mcclellan. mayor-eleet of New
York. is son Of the distinguished Un-
ion soldier, General George B. McClel-
leu. Evidently he Is q block off the old
chip" In hustling qualities. Already
SONS of the democratic papers. notably
the Prairie du Chen Courier, hoists the
pAme Of Mcclellan at the head of its
editorial column as choice for president
on the democratic ticket The assump-
ton Is that Mcclellan would be able 10
carry the state Of New York against
President Roosevelt with the assistance
of the Standard Oil combination and
other trusts ttst dislike the president
honest course In endeavoring to protect
the peoples rights against the invasions
Of organized boodlers AS in state so
In nation, these elements In all parties
stand together They care not which
party is In power so long as they are
able to dictate the course of public affairs
and direct legislation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

The happiest couple in the world
should be deaf husband and blind
WIFE, both taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
Keeps peace in the family. IS cents. A.
J. johnson.
Its at Lindemanns clothing depart
ment that you will find those H. y d M.
suits that give the right appearance.
Guaranteed to give the best Of satisfac-
ton or money refunded.
Fifty bargain suits, high grade
suits at low grade prices, all bearing
green tickets. Sale price in plain fig
ures. Sizes mainly 80, SO and 81. These
are rare bargains.
THE BLUE FRONT STORE
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TIE BALLOT THEIR WEAPON.

Madisoh State: David NJ. Parry Of
Indianapolis, has been chosen president
OF tbs Citizens Industrial Association
OF America, " new organization formed
for the purpose Of destroying the labor
unions of this country. Mr.. Parry and
his colleagues have undertaken big
contract which win be difficult to ac-
compl;sh, unless the friends of union
labor lose their heads The day Of cut
throat competition, between the cap
tains Of industry, has passed in this
country, and the common laborers and
mechanics should get together and in
sist upon a fair days wage fol a fair
days work. In unity there is strel 9Th.
The employers b&ye learned this, now
let the common laborers be equally
wise. The lajoring men of this 0juntry
have one weapon which they can law
fully use to defend themselves and ad-
vance their cause; that weapon Is the
ballot Let every man who tolls for a
living, whether farmer or wage Garner,
see to it that his vote will not be cast
for any candidate for any Office who is
not friendly TO laboring men. When
the laboring men of this country drive
from state legislatures and the halls of
congress the men VINO have been repre-
sentiny organized wealth, in the form Of
trusts and public service corporations,
they will be respected for their power,
and their demands will then be written
into, law and not before. Laboring men,
get together and then get busy, there is
work 20 be done.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

October was the first month since
April 1899, in which the expenses OF
the national government exceeded the
receipts. Two extraordinary payments
during the month account for the deficit
One was the payment of 5000, 900 to
make good the deficiency in the postal
department The other was the pay
msnt of 81, 500, 600 appropriation for the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition at st.
Louis.
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Apoliesman.s Tsstimonx

j. n. Patterson, night policeman of
Nashua, Ia, writes: Last winter l had
bad cold on my lungs and tried at least
half dozen advertised cough medicines
and had treatn INT from two physicians
without getting any benefit. A friend
recommended Foley's Honey and Tar
and two-thirds of bottle cured me. /
consider it the greatest cough and lung
medicine in the world Sold by A. J.
Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

There is widespread grief over the
death OF Mrs. Booth-Tucker, wife OF
the commander Of the Salvation Army
in a railroad accident last week. We
may sometimes smile at the quaint
ways and peculiar methods of the Sal
walton Army, but 1t must be admitted
that they are sincere people and are
doing great good with q large class OF
people that the churches do no reach.
Mrs. Booth Tucker was one of the most
conscientious workers in the Army in
this country. --Tomab Journal
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something for Nothing.

If any of our readers are troubled
with constipation, biliousness, sick
b. adache or indigestion cut ont this no.
tice and present it at A. J. Johnson's
drug store and they will supply you
with q sample bottle of Re-Go Tonic
Laxative Syrup free. Re-Go is sure
cure for these diseases.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

Charles Seymour, for many years
United States consul at Canton, China
and at one time prominent in Wiscon-
ain politics, died at Burlington, vt. He
was SO years old. Formerly he was
proprietor and editor of the Ls Crosse
Republican and at one time was post
master of La Crosse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

ornamented with heavy silk cord fancy metallic buttons
bang tip S24 garment, special opening Gin NJ
30 inch long fine imported black Kersey coats heavy gray
skinner satin lining, fancy stitched military collar should
er cape stitched strapped trimmed with crocheted buttons
over shoulders and in waist, biggest $24 Gin NJ
Imported fancy black Zbene coats tight fitting back nedi
I'm length peplum silk stitched military collar shoulder
cape, wide silk stitched bands shoulder and around
waist elegant heavy skinner satin lining, finished front
with finest fancy silk braid of the SWEETEST creations of
the season, fine S27 value, special opening CT *
bargain NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. D ZO.lJ
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

Mondovi Herald: The same love OF
country, loyalty to principle, devotion
to duty, adherence Of injustice and nl-
selfish determination to carry out the
will Of the people as long as he lie SER
want Of the people that characterizes
President Roosevelt, animates the gov
ernor of the state of Wisconsin.
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December.

The report of the commissioners of
education for the fiscal year places the
total number OF pupils enrolled in the
common schools at Is, 1926, 907, or 20 per
cent. Of the entire population The
daily attendance for 1902 was 10, 900, 273.
being SO per cent of the total number
enrolled. This is the largest average
attendance of the number enrolled ever
reported in the United States.
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The Prairie du Chen Union changed
proprietors with its last issue, Ira D,
Hurlbut disposing of the property to
Messer Brothers late Of Phillips. The
CENSOR regrets the retirement of Mr..
Hurlbut from the journalistic field.
The Union has stood for uprightness In
official life, public and private life. II
the new proprieters conform to the
local conditions their advent win be sp-
2reciated and supported. Their news
paper field is productive one The
CENSOR wishes be new and old propri-
etors abundant Success.
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Enr sala

Second hand furnace for sale, No. 100
Gilt edge, suitable for heating church
or school building. good condition, price
reasonable. Taken out to make room
for steam heating plant inquire at
Vernon County Bank, Viroqua, Wiscon-
sin.
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Norwalk has new newspaper, the
Star. and 1t 10 a bright star and viii
have a guiding influence if conducted as
its present course is directed. o. W.
sprecher is editor and proprietor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

Any fool can tell the truth but Ii
takes an artist to be first-class liar.
wonder If Mr.. Dooley Is Dunne.
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cIAL RINGING BARGAINS FOR OPENERS.

Fine TAM Kersey tight back coats, 80 inches long military
cape strapped waist heavy skinner satin lining, fancy
metallic buttons, nobby garment made Gil ~
retail for SIS SO, special opening bargain Dlls4a
Extra heavy black Zbelne tight back coats, stitched militia
ry cosr, heavy tailor serge lining strapped waist,
elegant 81 garment, special opening C10 S0
.
Elegant tan Kersey tight back fancy stitched military
collar and cape extra heavy skinner satin lining, fancy
metallic buttons, swell SIS coat, special Gil OF
Superne quality of tan Kersey coats, tight fitting back with
wide box pIait stitched silk velvet military collar deep
shoulder cape very best quality Of skinner satin Inning
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Hone for the Afflicted.

MGny hundreds OF sufferers pronounced by
other physicians rs hoplessly incurable. have
been restored by DIR, secrist.
Letters Of endorsement from many proInin-
ent cleFgymeu and hundreds of grateful pa
tients are on hle Ia his Office
The doctor has devoted much time and at
tention In the French hospitals TO the study
OF all
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Wednesday, November II, '03
and every four weeks thereafter Tor one
day only.
NO PAY UNTIL CURED.

The doctors wonderful power OF diagnosis,
greatest OF all gifts, enables him to deter
mine the causes OF obscure snd chronic ai. !
ments, and 20 apply remedies which effect
certain. speedy and permanent cures.
May EXAMINATIONS In appropriate cases
tnSOn reasonable pOtice
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
There are Others.

Red Oak Express Last Sunday
afternoon two full fools passed down
a certain street in Red Oak, both
drunk. Not two gentlemen in state
of intoxication, remember, for there is
no such thing, but just two plain
fools, and both of them beastly drunk.
A drunken man is an unmitigated fool.
He was fool before he became drunk.
That's plain speaking but it is a fact.
Those two characters who made a
spectacle of themselves on the street
last Sunday may have fmothers and
sisters who long to have them make
men Of themselves, who shed tears of
shame and sorrow over the rascals,
imploring them to mend their ways
and praying for the salvation of their
immortal souls. That is all right,
and as it should be, but those young
scapegraces should be reminded OF
the fact that they are fools for the
lack of decency, fools for the lack OF
honor, and plain, unvarnished fools
for the lack of common sense.