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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06

If she We're a sack of potatoes ?"
Il don't know" said Hal, quietly;
but I'm quite certain Of one thing
that. if his excellency and happen
10 meet, shall put bullet through
him or receive one from him. 7 may
not be .se TO marry Verona. but he
nevel snail, swear. And now I'm
on"
'Stop-stop him. LORD Nugent.s
cried Bell. in an agony of apprehen-
sion. Hell do something rash-and
-and-he must be hungry"
NO, but I'm thirsty said Hal, can
didly. -Give me some wine. and let
me get back. l cant rest moment. .
rs there a decent horse left in the
stable2" said Nugent, coolly.
Then Eel brought some wine and
biscuits. and Hal went to his room
and plunged his head into basin OF
water; and, when he came back, the
two friends hzd made out some sort
of plan.
It was arranged that Hal should
ride back to Durbach and acquaint
Jeanne with yane's absence and the
counts visit. she could then come
back if she chose. For the rest, Nu-
gent and Bell were to drive Mrs.
Fleming over to Durbach in the morn
ing.
"As to yane. groaned Nugent, sit
| would be as useless to look for him
as to hunt for a needle in a bundle
Of nay. And as for Clarence and
Lady LUCILLE, they may go TOTO
heaven, for what care"
Hal drank half bottle of Johannes
berg. and ate about half a pound Of
biscuits. ana then the three went into
the stable. and, finding all quiet
struggled out a hunter of Lord M
gents, which, fortunately for him, a
groom had locked up in stable Of
which he kept the key
Here you are" said Nugent, help
ing Hal to saddle him "Dick Tur
pins ride to York pales before the
amount of equestrianism which has
been going on here this evening
Don't blame him if you help it, Hal
Thank Heaven, you and l have never
been in love-eh, Bell?"
Bell sighed
Take care, Hal" he says Ha
leaps into the saddle. "And-an6
don't alarm Jeanne about vane."
"Ali right" says Hal, and the mex
instant he is off and away.
"And now to go and have a bath
and prepare for the volumes of in
terrogations which Mesdames Maud
and Geo-gina win overwhelm us with,
said Nugent. "a nice task, to try
and persuade two sharp young ladie:
that all this mystery means nothing
If I only knew where vane vast
Hal went very quietly and eau
tiously, but he might just as wei
have dashed of at gaIlop, for n,
sooner had he left the avenue thar
the count, who had been watching
and waiting for his appearance, qui
city mounted veronas own horse
and followed at safe and discreet
distance. but quite near enough &C
keep mis- quarry within sight and
sound
/ To be continued
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
UNCLE SANS GAINS FROM COAL

Many instances could be cited from
the figures of the geological survey
and the general land Office showing
the gain to the government under the
new valuation plan. In one township
in Wyoming accomparative approx
mate statement is as follows
On basis of minimum price .$46O,00o
On basis OF valuation plan Of last
year ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 4 700, 600
Ga basis of cent ton under pres
ent plan ............ 1880, 900
In another instance in a Montana
coal tract the following is the show
ing:
Under minimum price 49,. $4,000
Under valuation plan OF last
year ..,..............-.. .I41.0Q0
Under present tonnage valua-
ton 1885,. ,............. 100000
In single township in the Hor4e-
thief canyon coal field of Wyoming
the present government valuation of
the coal land is 1914 900, as against
s469.65 under the minimum price.
one square mile OF this township has
been classified and valued at 2l6,600,
whereas on an eight-cent royalty
basi which is about the lowest pre-
yailing rate, the returns would be
$2,SS7, 900.
The surveys classification and valu-
alton work during the July of iasr
year included 695 456 acres of coal
lands and totaled s63,24S,S79. or an
average of $9l an acre. as against
sls,525,02s minimum price The total
work Of the survey along these lines
from last April, when the new regu-
lations went into effect. to January /,
1910, foots up a coal valuation of
S149,772,i4S. as against a minimum
price of s4S.24097O-a difference or
more than 100000 000.- Review OF
Reviews.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06

haven't the least iiea Of the princess
whereabouts. Until you informed me,
did not know that she was miss, 1g.
And your reverence?" said tie
count.
Poor Bell shook his head dolefaiiy.
The count looked from one to the
other.
Pardon me- he said. with his
ccurtliest bow, may l be excused for
inquiring the cause Of the extraor-
binary hustle In the yard?"
Certainly" said Nugent. "The fact
is. some of our friends have left tor
England tonight-suddenly
"Ah," said the count-"as !
thought" and his face went to an
extraordinary and even alarming yel-
low.
What do you mean?' demanded
Nugent, abruptly. DO you think the
princess has gone with them?"
The count shrugged his shoulders
significantly. then he smiled and
smoothed his hat with a hand that
trembIed with suppressed passion.
That, my lord, is conjecture; but
-" and ne lowered his voice just
when another man would have raised
it-'but If that be the right solution
my anxiety Is at an end. Long before
this, friends of mine, upon whom
can rely, are watching at the port
armed with the princes authority II
arrest the princess progress and com
mnnicate VITA me. My lord, have
the pleasure to assure you that YOU
friends will not succeed in their plo
to destroy the happiness of a whole
family"
Meaning yourself, count" said M
gent, with ominous calmness. ''Ml
friends, il you allude to the marquis
and marchioness, are. unfortunately
absent from home, but as the mar
quis has done ice the honor of leav
ing me in his place, shall only b,
too pleased to act in his behalf" ant
he bowed.
The count grinned with rage, bu
bowed with the EXTREMIST courtesy.
II shall not forget your kind offer
my lord. and have TO ask only tina
you allow me to postpone my accept
ance for an hour or two"
II am always at your service
count" said Nugent, cheerfulIy; "anC
now can | help you? Candidly, II
help you first and fight you after
ward; in my humble opinion, tn,
princess has not accompanied eithel
the marquis or any of tine othei
friends Who are absent from the cas-
tie. Would you like to institute ;
search"
The count was about to reply, wher
Bell. who had been in a cold terro
at the challenge which had been glveI
and accepted. stepped out of the po
sition ne had maintained like statu,
and in shifting allowed the light O
the single candle--his bedroom on,
TO fall upon a bright object which
peeped beneath the curtain.
Il was the spur on HaPs left boot
In an instant the counts eye fel
upon It; but he did not move a mus
Gle, and even turned his back as az
bowed 10 Nugent.
Thanks. my lord he said, with &
smile that caused his eyes to disap
pear under perfect network OF
wrinkles. Il would not for the worlt
be guilty Of so impolite an intrusion
your word is quite sufficient. Permr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06

me TO apologize for disturbing you.
and to assure you Of my eternal graf
itude.y
You're quite welcome. count" said
Nugent. II can only repeat that I
haven't TIE remotest idea where the
princess Is. and my profound convle-
tion that she is not with the mar
chioness."
A thousand thanks. my lord. Gen
tlemen, must take my leave. Good
night. or, rather good-morning, for
see the dawn is at hand T"
And. with his most finished bow. he
wa. led out.
Almost before the hall door had
closed. Hal burst from behind the
curtain, all afiame with passion
"Oh. Nugent, I'm on frel To hear
the old scoundreI talk in that cold.
blooded way Of hunting her down,
and not be able to knock the life out
Of his vanished old body
Steady" exclaimed Nugent. Hell
hear yon, and be back to put bat
let through your unvarnished bodyi
And so that is your little game, Mas
ter Hail"
ooh, Hall" groapsd Bell.
And did you think was going TO
leave her to the mercy OF that heart
less old wretch almost shouted Hal.
do you know that be meant to
carry her off to Russia today"
And. instead. you have carried her
-where?7 said Nugent Hal cooled
down
Look here, Nugent, and YOU, Bel.
he said, wiping the perspiration from
his face. 'there's no time 10 tell you
Vt it; the princess isn't FIVE
| and-twenty miles from here, and il he
gets scent Of her whereabouts, we
are lost
What. and you left her aIoue?'
exclaimed Nugent
rs 1t likely?s retorted Hal mo,
Jeanne Is with her.
And vane, too?' exclaimed Nu-
gent, sinking into chair, laughing
with relief.
mo. not yane," said Hal Il don't
know where he is"
And Nugent started up again.
"And-and you have left YOU. sis
ter--those two girls alonei--where in
che name of Heaven"
At Durbach." said Hal. They're
quite safe-George is at the inn.
"At the inn," groaned Bell-"Jeanne
at an inni"
Yes" said Nugent, grinning, that
it, Your lover will sacrifice any
hody-his sister. his grandmOther-to
get his wal BY Georgel we mus.
send Mrs Fleming at once. WAY
didn't you tell some one-vane any
of u.s."
Didn't come back for vane?"
said Hal feeling himself injured
Where is vane?"
"And Lane. and Lady Lucelle?" de
manded Nugent
/ Hal waved mis- hand.
"AlI able to take care of them.
selves he said: "but Jeanne and We.
roma aren't. and so I'm going back
to them. and ! wish hadn't left
them"
And afterward?" asked Nugent.
you heard what he said: ''the port Y
watched, detectives on the lookout;
do you think, my dear. simple young
buccaneer. that you are going to carry
I or his exceIEeney'sT bride as easily as
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06

Under the Sherman act, the Dis
trict attorneys of the United States
throughout the country are required
to carry on prosecutions oil ali al
legged violators of the law. This has
not been done. The random suits
that have been instituted have only
added to the complications of the sit
uation. The attempt to diferentiate
between good and bad trusts has been
calculated to bring the law into CON
tempt The vindication of the law is
found only in its impartial enforce
ment It is not surprising that the
decisions of the supreme court In
the impending Tobacco and Standard
Oil cases are being awaited Win the
greatest anxiety and it is sincerely
hoped that there win be such an in
depreciation OF the law and such
decisive opinion that it will clarity
the act for all time to come. If this
should lead either to the repeal OF
the act or TO necessary amendments
to make it workable and effective
the whole country would feel a sense
OF relief.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
CORPORATIONS INVOLVED.
Why Decisions Are AnxiousIy Awaited
in Standard Oil and Tobacco Cases.

Why Decisions Are AnxiousIy Awaited
in Standard Oil and Tobacco Cases.
Leslie's Weekly.-If the Sherman
act is Interpreted to compel the dis
solution of all holding" companies.
it means that 1905 corporations
throughout the United States Steel
Corporation, with its S950,000.000 of
capitalization and its 80 subsidiary
corporations, down to the smallest
corporation in Maryland, of $4,000
capitalization, every one of these cor
poration is liable to prosecution by
the Federal Government, with pos
sible order for its dissolution, a fine
and Imprisonment. The American
Banker says, with a voice of warn
ing: "The tearing away of the Legal
foundations of this mass of capital
would SILVER into fragments tine en-
tire structure of business on the con-
tinent" No wonder, when we con-
slider the number OF these holding
companies and the fact that they are
scattered throughout all the states of
the Union.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06

When jealousy flies out Of the WIN
dow it usually takes love along for no
other reason than to keep from get
ting lonesome
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06

Those Bedouins around Baalbec
are a shiftiess lot.
AS to how in particular
They wont Keep the RUNS in any
SORT q repair - Washington Herald
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06

4 drydock large enough for the
largest vessels afoat is planned For
81 John NeK BrunswIck
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
FACTS AND FUN.

OH and coal are successfully
burned together under boilers in Eng
land
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-05-20

last he was the cool. polished. suave
| ginning, when those who sought to
loot the public for private gain found
him willing tool.
He Is right" Bartelmy said to Ju-
dith. HE has told you the truth to-
night-the absolute truth" He looked
at bis watch. six hours. did you say.
Mr.. Rrand?" he asked.
Brand had gathered judith in his
arms. She sighed contentedly as she
lad her head upon his shoulder.
"Ycs," he answered the judge.
Judge Bartelmy stood watching the
united couple for moment before he
turned and walked away. muttering
us he went: "Six hours One may
travel far in these days in that time"
The great ship heaved and lunged
through the giant seas that swept over
her bows. out Of the freezing night. out
Of the cold northeast. The captain and
the first officer. dashed to opposite
ends Of the lofty bridge. cholSed in the
flying spume Of wind riven midocean.
Somewhere deep toned bell told OF
the hour in the sailors accustomed
fashion. From somewhere out Of the
depths of the vast rroanfng fabric
tumbled the men Of the watch who
were now to so on duty to relieve
their storm beaten fellows.
And somewhere down in the shiv.
ering. rearing hull Il gaunt faced. hol.
low eyed man lay on the saffron hucd
velvet cushions Of a narrow couch at
the side of n luxurious stateroom. He
was fully dressed In spite of the late
he was sleeping-just as he had been
the night before. He tossed uneasily.
Sometimes he thrust his hands out
convulsively as though to ward OF a
threatening danger. He began to talk
incoherently. The ship rolled. and a
tray containing dishes and an evening
meal that had gone untouched crashed
to the floor The press-the printing
press-has started" he muttered dis
jointedly as the sound Of the breaking
dishes penetrated into his wearied
brain. His hand instinctively crept
under one of the cushions. 1t grasped
and for moment fumbled with blue
steel object, which it drew weakly
fOrth-a revolver. The shock Of the
cold steel reused the sleeper. He
opened his eyes and gazed fascinatedly
ut the instrument Of death. With a
cry of terror he relaxed his fingers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-05-20

DIR. STOCKDALE wants every person
who suffers from chronic disease-it makes
no difference how bad the case, or how long
they have suffered, to call and consult MN.
He will make thorough examination of
their case tell exactly what can be done.
whether they are durable or not, how lone
it will require and all about it. He treats
only chronic diseases. He has devoted
twenty years of his life to the study and
treatment Of diseases of the Stomach, Liver
Bowels and Kidneys; Indigestion, Dyspepsia.
Constipation and Diabetes; Heart and Nerve
Troubles. Rheumatism, Chronic Catarrk in
all it's forms--in fact ell Chronic Diseases.
DIR. STOCKDALE has system of treat
ment which he believes is the best known
for chronic diseases. He is able to cure
many cases that have resisted other treat
ments-that are considered incurabie. He
wants 1t distinctly understood that he does
not undertake any case that he thinks is
incurable, and will tell the patient candidly
when he has made the examination.
HE HAS A SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR
NERVOUS AND PHYSICAL WEAKNESS
OF MEN, WHICH HE WOULD LIKE TO
EXPLAIN IN PERSON CALL AND GET
HIS OPINION AND ADVICE FREE OF
CHARGE.
If for any reason you cannot call or visit
him personally write him for an examina
ton blank at his home Office.
Address
DR.. B. A. sTocKDALE,
Utica Building, Des Moines, Iowa.
tBThe Doctor can be seen in his Office in
Dss Moines, on Fridays and Saturdays or by
special appointment.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-05-20

mfr. Brand. has Mr.. Nolan been
here tonight?" asked Bartelmy.
"Yes.''
"Have you received instructions
about this story"
"Yes."
what were those instructions? Is
the story to be printed?"
II am not ut liberty to discuss with
any outside person the communications
receive from the owner, but will
add for your information that the
story will be on the press in a rcry
few minutes
At this latest declaration Of Brands
Judith could restrain herself no longer.
She rushed through the doorway,
across the grimy floor, regardless Of
the flowing train of her silk gown.
Brand rubbed the back of his hand
across his eyes as though they We're
deceiving him.
Good God. it is Judith he exclaim.
ed. Then he turned to his assistant.
"Here, Mac. hurry-take this form
away"
The girls face and eyes were aglow
with the effects of the nervous strain
under which she labored on that
epoch making and epoch breaking
night before the startled night shift
Of the Advance.
"Wheeler, you're not going to use
that picture?" she pleaded.
Take the form away" again order
ed Brand, his voice almost failing
him.
mo. no; don't send it. Wait, wait"
She threw herself over the inky form,
her arms outstretched.
Brand tried to draw her away.
Judith, please" he protested.
"They can't have She was hys-
terical.
Go to lunch. boys" ordered BRAND
to the typesetters.
well miss the mail" protested Nc
Henry.
II don't care. Go to lunch"
The compositors ceased work nj the
linotypes and. wondering and whisper
Ing. slowly filed out.
judith" Brand beSought her. wont
you
"Listen to me, Wheeler" she broke
IN. II know everything. Father has
told me everything about-his-guilt.
You understand what 1t means to me
what he is to me. You must spare
him for mel"
judith. it's impossible"
"But it Is the human thing to do.
Oh, forget these ideals. BE just a
mana man who loves woman and
protects her. You do love me, know.
in spite Of everything that you've
DONE"
"Yes. l love your he cried fervently.
And Wheeler, dear, I've not chang
ed" she told him fondly. Il can see
how right YOU mean to be in what
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-05-20
Prolonging Life.

While no way has yet been found to
make life perpetual, it is a fact that
life tan be prolonged Many people die
befo. their time because the organs
beco he clogged and cannot do their
work To keep the body open, active
and free from impurities there must be
no constipation. dyspepsia. tlatulency,
liver troubles, etc. ii old or young
peope suffer from these complaints
they can find a ready cure with DR..
CaldA Wells Syrup Pepsin. 1t is abso.
lutely guaranteed to do what is claimed
and If you want to try it before buying
send your address for free sample
bottle to the Pepsin Syrup Co, Is
Caldwell BLDG, Monticello, Ill. 1t is
sold by all Druggists at SOC and 81 u
bottle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-05-20

lngly. Brand. however drew a deep
breath and wenI msnlu,ely ON he
spoke to both the girl and the judge.
Judith. If at the cost Of my life !
could spare you this grief would do
1t gladly. But even that would do no
| good. You would always despise me
! for failing when my test came and al
ways despise yourself for having caus-
ed me to fail. can't you see yon and
are nothing in all this! The indiridual
does not erist. only the cause. Judge
Bdrtelmy. hct story goes to press. he
cried, raising his eyes to meet those Of
Judith's father.
Bartelmy saw that he had played
his last card. 1t Was his highest
trump. but 1t had failed to win. What
Judith could not do he surely. under
the existing circumstances. could not
do. Nolan. the only man who could
save him if he would. had gone. he
knew not where.
And it was now press time. All was
over. Bartelmy took a single step to-
ward his daughter.
Brand. that story is my obituary."
he said in low tones.
"Oh, no." was the response in sad
dened voice. MEN like you don't fin
ish that way. You'll have about six
hours, judge. before that story is read
by the public"
Judith. too. was ready to admit that
her last and eliminating effort had
been in vain. Wearied and unstrung.
she raised herself from the fatal form
that was to besmirch the name and
the father that had been her source of
pride. She crossed over toward her
father, who stood silent and despair
ingly in the shadow Of one Of the limo
type machines
"Goodby, Wheeler. am going out
Of your life forever. am sorry it had
to end like this-all our plans, all our
hopes
The thought Of the happy moments
that she had spent with Wheeler.
building air castles for their future
when they would be man and wife.
came over her 1t swept down the
wall Of reserve and determination with
which she had deemed it necessary to
surround herself. She halted and
gazed steadfastly into her fathers
face. Slowly she raised her hands and
pressed them against her cheeks as
though horror stricken. Then she
turned. rushed impulsively back to
Wheeler Brand. and. bending tensely
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-05-20

In his behalf. and he had felt that not
even the young stole Brand could re-
siSt this powerful and final appeal OF
the girl he loved. Al his daughters
last outcry he drew near to the editor.
Brand. are you human?" he de-
manded strongly. pointing to the pros
tr;lted girl with his walking stick.
Human. human. Judge Bartelmy!
he exclaimed. you are true to your
self to the end. You bring your daugh-
ter here so that by torturing me with
the sight of her suffering you may es-
cape the penalty of your thievery. l
WIS willing she should think me heart
less to spare her the greater pain or
knowing you as you are. But now you
bring her here in her innocence to re-
peat to. mt your lies. You're degrad-
ing her. dragging her down to your
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-05-20
tuberculosis Often Develops
From Pneumonia

Consumption readily attacks those who
have had Pneumonia. Many sufferers
from tuberculosis give history of hay
ing had pneumonia. The lungs ssus weak
ened are more easily attacked by the
For all those with h,y weak AKA lungs ssPe
Eckman's Alternative is the appropriate
remedy. Cures of consumption are ac-
complished by Eckmans Alternative. But
take it in time. There is no wisdom in
waiting until Tuberculosis is established.
Health is never fully valued until sick
ness comes.
II wish I had known of Eckman's Al
terative two years ago. SINCE taking it
have gained twenty-eght pounds and :!
cannot but he very thankful to you and
the Almighty God for the great blessing
and change Of health it has brought me"
(SigneGD Thomas Reilly.
1926 Broadway. Camden, N. J.
Eckman's Alternative Is good for all
Throat and Lung troubles. and is on sale
II Cresco by p. \. Clemmer and o ther drug.
gists. 1t can also he obtained at, or procured
by, yonr local druggists. ASK for Booklet OF
Cured Cases or write for Evidence to the
Eek man Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-05-20

and the object dropped to the floor.
He groaned the groan Of lost soul In
the anguish Of its never ceasing tor
ture. He turned his face to the wall
and tried in vain to close his eyes In
sleep.
Judgment had been pronounced In
the case Of JUDGE BARTELMY
VERSUS THE PEOPLE, WHEELER
BRAND AND THE ADVANCE"
THE END.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-05-20
An IDEAL Husband

is patient, even with nagging wife,
for he knows that she needs help. She
may be so nervous and run. down in
health that trifles annoy her. If she is
melancholy. excitable, troubled with
loss of appetite, headache, sleepless-
ness, constipation or falnting and dizzy
spells, she needs Electric Bitters-the
most wonderful remedv for ailing wom-
en-. Thousands of sufferers from fe-
male troubles. nervous troubles, back
ache and weak kidneys have used them
and become healthy and happy. Try
them. Only SOC. Satisfaction guar
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