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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20

apparent surprise. "-et / trust you
will not ask me. | haze been upon
the floor only once tonight am
not at all in the mood"
III there were chairs here | should
venture TO ask even greater favor
that you would consent to sit out this
set with me"
She turned slightly. lifted her eyes
inadringly TO mine. and her face
lightened,
mo doubt we might discover seats
without difficulty in the anteroom, :"
she answered. indicating the direction
by a glance. There do not appear to
be many 'sitters' at this bah, and ths
few who do are not crowded
The apartment contained, as she
prophesied. but few occupants, and /
conducted her to the farther end Of
it. where we found comfortable
divan and no troublesome neighbours.
AS | glanced ut her now. marked
a distinct change in her face. The
old Indifference. SO well assumed
while we were in the presence of
others. had utterly vanished as by
magic. and she sat looking at me in
anxious yet impetuous questioning.
Captain Wayne. she exclaimed.
her eyes never once leaving my face.
what does this mean? this masquer-
ade? this wearing of the Federal uni
form? this taking of another's name?
this being here at all?'
IF l should say that came hoping
to see you again" answered. scarce
knowing how best to proceed or how
far to put confidence in her. what
would you Think"
If that is true, that you were ex-
tremely foolish to take such risk for
so small reward" she returned calm
ly. Nor. under these circumstances.
would l remain here so much as a
moment to encourage you. But ii Is
not true This is no light act; your
very life must lie In the balance. or
you could never assume such risk"
Il would trust you gladly with my
life or my honor" | replied soberly.
III had less faith In you l should
ANA GN AtEE nQWs AAONA NAttAAN AkAsAt
am condemned to be shot as spy
at daybreak"
"shotg ON what authority: Who
told YOU"
"On the order Of General sheridan.
My informant was Lieutenant Cation.
o, his staff,
shot? AS a spy? Why. it surely
cannot be- Frank said Captain
Wayne. believe me. | knew absolute
ly nothing Of all this. Do you think
| should ever have rested II had
dreamed that you were held under so
false charge? promised You
would see General Sheridan on your
behalf. Frank" she Bit her lip i'm
patiently wGs told. that is. was
led to believe that you were-had been
sent North as q prisoner Of war late
last night Otherwise | should have
insisted upon seeing you--on plead
ing your cause with the General him
self. The major Naa / breakfRseed with
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
Bartender's Suggestion to Rough Look
Ing, but Wealthy, Patron, Was
Meant to Be Kindly.

TetIow is man of substance and Of
some standing. He even lays claim to
some literary ability. but he has care
less habits, II his wife didn't watch
him closely he would wear the same
suit of clothes from one years end TO
the other. He never thinks of getting
shaved until some one asks him If
he is trying tn raise a beard. Natu-
rally. be is apt to be misiudged by
those who have nothing but his APP
pearance to so upon
Drinking whisky is one of his fads
He takes a drink when be likes 1t.
and that is rather frequently. and be
gets it wherever he happens to be.
The other day be was in front OF one
OF the new palatial hotels and thought
be would see what sort OF refreshment
was served there. He asked for his
fayerite brand and the bartender set
The bottle before him. Now Tetlow
is not a heavy drinker. although q
frequent ore, so he poured out very
Z Nderate amount
The bartender looked his i'll fitting
and well worn clothes ever and then
glanced at the shallow drink he had
measured out
See here. old man caid the bar
tender. that's going to set you back
20 cents, You might as well get your
moneys worth
Tetlow slammed down a ten dollar
bill. got bis change and walked out.
leaving the drink unlisted on tbs bar.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20

commented quietly. But / can under
stand and appreciate the reason for
your silence. / know Franks impetu-
osity, and you are very kind, Captain
Wayne, to spare my feelings. but you
must not remain here; evcgy moment
of delay increases your danger. Sher-
idan and those of his staff who would
surely recognize you We're expected
back before this. and may appear at
any moment-yet how can you get
away? How is it possible for me to
assist your"
There was an eager anxiety in her
face that pierced me. Like most lovers
chose TO give it a wrong interpre-
tation.
You are anxious to be rid OF me?"
asked, ashamed of the words even
as | uttered them.
THAT remark is unworthy OF you. :"
and she arose to her feet almost
haughtily. MY sole thought in this
ls the terrible risk you incur in re-
naming here"
Your interest then is personal to
me, may l believer"
Il am a loyal woman" proudly
"and would do nothing whatever to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20

imperiI the conse CT By coCatry.
but your condemnation is unjust. ana
am. ia measure. responsible for it.
( assist you, Captain Wayne. for your
own sake. and in response to my IL
dividual sense of honor.
Have you formulated any plan?"
she asked quickly. and her rising color
made me feel that she had deciphered
my struggle in my eyes.
Only to walk out under protec-
ton Of this Uniform, and when once
safe in the open to trust that same
good fortune which has thus far bo-
friended me-"
She shook her head doubtfully. and
stood moment In silence. looking
thoughtfuIly at the moving figures in
the room beyond.
Il fear it cannot be done without
arousing suspicion" she said at last.
slowly. Il chance to know there are
unusual precautions being taken to-
night. and the entire camp is doubly
patrolled. Even this house has
Gordon OF guards about 1t. but for
what reason have not learned. No"
she spoke decisively, there is no 9TH
er way. Captain Wayne. l am going
t try tr save you tonigh,, but in doing
so / must trust my reputation in your
keeping"
Il will protect it with my life"
Protect 1t with your silence, rather.
know you TO be gentleman, or
should never attempt to carry out the
only means of escape which seems at
all feasible. Discovery would place
ms in an extremely embarrassing posi-
lion, and ! must rely upon you to pro
tect me from such a possibility"
81 beg you" began. do not COM
promise yourself in any way for my
sake
But l am myself already deeply in
volyed in this, she interrupted. and
| could retain no peace of mind were
| to do otherwise. Now listen. Make
your way back to the ballroom, and
in fifteen minutes from now be- en-
gagged in conversation with General
Carlton near the main entrance. /
shall join you there, and you will take
your cue from me- You understand"
Perfectly, but"
There is no but Captain Wayne.
only do not fail me-"
Our eyes met for an instant; what
she read in mine God knows-in hers
was determination. with a daring
strange to woman. The next moment
she had vanished through a side door
and was alone.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens in a Confederate tent
II a critical stage OF the Civil War. Gen.
Lee inparts 20 Capt. Wayne an important
message to Longstreet Accompanied by
sergt Craig. an old army sc1ut. wayne
starts on his mission. They get within
The lines OF the enemy and IN the dark
ness Wayne e taken for a Federal Of
deer and a young lady on horseback II
given IN HE charge. She Is northern
girl and attempts to escape One Of the
horses 8uccumbs and Craig goes through
Win the dispatches, while Wayne and Ny
f,7dy OF the North are left alone. They
seek shelter In a hut and entering Il In
the dark huge mastiff attacks Wayne
The girl shoots the brute just in time.
The owner OF the hut. Jed BunRay, and
his wife appear and soon n party Of
horsenen approach They are led by
man claiming to he Red Lowre but who
proves to be Mai. Brennan, Federal
9fhcer whom the Union girl recognizes.
He orders the arrest OF Wayne as A spy
and he IL brought before Sheridan. who
threatens him with death unless he re-
yeats tho secret message. Wayne believes
Edith Brennan TO be the wife Of MAJ.
brennan. He IL rescued by jed Bungay.
VINO starts 10 reach Gen. Lee. while
wayne in disguise penetrates 10 the ball
prisoned
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
CHAPTER XVI
The Woman Loved.

The crucial moment had arrived,
aud ! think my heart actually stop
ped beating as stood gazing helpless
~ into her face. | saw her eyes
open wide In astonished recognition,
and then deep flush swept over
throat and cheek. For the instant
believed she would not speak. or that
she would give way TO her excitement
and betray everything. l burst give
no signal of warning, for there ex-
listed no tie between us 10 warrant
my expecting any consideration from
her. II was an instant so tense that
her silence seemed like blow Yet
IL was only an instant Then her
eyes smiled into mine most frankly.
and her hand was extended.
Il am more than delighted 10 meet
you. Colonel Curran." she said calmly.
although could feel her lips trembls
to the words, while the fingers held
were like ice. Myrtle was one OF
my dearest friends. and she Glanced
70 be In my mind even as We met
That was why. she added. turning
toward Miss Minor, as though she felt
her momentary agitation had not
passed unobserved. Il was so sur
prised when you frst presented
Colonel Curran."
= sopgess 70 having felt strangely
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
Thought He Was a Hobo
Il thought he was a hobo" explain
ed the bartender to his friends.
Eish ArtlneIaIIy colered.

One OF the strangest possible COM
mercial frauds has recently been ex-
posed by an Inspector Of the Pennsyl-
Tania food bureau His attention was
struck by the rich red color of some
smoked fish that was on sale in the
"delicatessen" stores OF Philadelphia
He bought some and sent it to an anal.
yst. who reported that he could dya
wool with the coloriEg matter extract
ed from IL The retailers declared
their innocence. maintaining that they
had purchased the stun in the belief
that It was genuine smoked fish The
object OF the wholesalers is clear. in
view OF the fact that in smoking fish
there is a loss of Is pounds in every
100 pounds. while in dying there is no
loss at all
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
Tire Difference.

John NJ. Harlan" said a Chicago
lawyer, IN a euiogy Of the late SUI
preme Court Justice. had way OF
pointing an observation with a story.
Once he wanted 10 rebuke a man for
exaggeration. so he said he was as
bad as a Pittsburgh millionaire who
was being interviewed by New York
reporter
Where. sir. we're yen bornT the
reporter. as he sharpened his pencil.
asked.
/" 4 was born in Pittsburgh. said the
millionaire
And when did you flrst--er see
the light of day?
When was nine, the millionaire
replied My people then moved to
Philadelphia
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
Aushand 80 WiIIlnn.

The Scot has TO monopoly of domes-
tic felicity. as many a plquant para
graph bears witness. The other day
an old farmer and his wife were do
ing" the sights of a provincial town.
and, among other places they visited
a panorama of South Africa.
The views were extremely interest
ing. and the couple were enjoying
themselves to the full. As scene after
scene passed, the woman's enthusi-
asm increased. and at length, turn
ing to her husband, she exclaimed:
"Oh. Sandy. this is really splendid
I could jist sit here all my days"
All. weel. Jennie, woman. replied
Sandy. to the mirth of those sitting
near. Just sit you still there; III not
grudge the saxpence.'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
Not for Earthly Ears.

Doctor Reed, minister. was open.
Ing the Sunday morning service at
his church with the usual prayer
While he was in the midst OF II a
stranger entered the church and took
a seat far back.
Doctor Reed was praying In low
note. and the man in the rear. after
straining his ears for while, called
out, Pray louder. Doctor Reed |
cant hear you"
Doctor Reed paused opened his
eyes and turned them around until
they rested on the man in the rear.
Then he said. Il was not addressing
you. sir; / was speaking to Cod
London Watchdog.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
THE LITTLE WIDOW
A Mighty Good Sort of Neighbor TO
Have.

"A little widow. neighbor of mine,
persuaded me to try Grape-Nuts when
my stor ,aeh was SO weak that II
would not retain food of any other
lad" writes a grateful woman, from
San Bernardino Co. Cal
Il had been i'll and confined 10 my
bed with fever and nervous prostra.
tion for three long months after the
birth of my second boy. We were in
despair until the little widows advice
brought relief
u liked Grape-Nuts food from the
beginning, and in an incredibly short
time IL gave me such strength that
was able to leave my bed and enjoy
my three good meals day, In ,
months my weight increased from %
to llS pounds, my nerves had steadied
down and / felt ready for anything
Ny aeighbors we're amazed to see me
gain so rapidly. and still more so
when they heard that Grape-Nuts
alone had brought the change
"My 4-year-old boy had eczema very
bad last spring and lost his appetite
entirely. which made him cross and
peeyish. put him on a diet of Grape
Nuts which he relished at once. lie
improved from the beginning. the &c.
xema disappeared and now he is fat
and rosy, with a Delightfully."- soft. clear
skin. The Grape, Nuts diet did IT, viii
willingly answer all inquiries, Name
given by Postum Co. Battle Creek
Mich.
Read the little book. "The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a reason. "
Ever read the above fettert a new
one appears from time 20 time. They
&n4eresf.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
Never roc ola.

NO. | have lived for IS years with
out being married. and I don't believe
I'll risk it now. I'm afraid I'm too old
for any woman TO reform or educate
along matrimonial dies
~oh. don't set zach 'ooIish idea as
that into your mead. fou just try It
Why. your wife would have you jump
ing through hoop inside Of 81 hours
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
Len Aim Thlnklno.

Il promised my wife half-crown
to put in a home-safe every time |
kissed her. Later, when she opened
the safe, there were a lot OF sover.
eigns and half-soyereigns in It. /
asked her where she got them.
Everybody Is not so stingy as
you she repled.-London TitBits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
New, View of n

y envy the man who believes that
superstition about Friday" said Air.
Csrowcher.
Il consider It depressing"
Not at all man ought to be
mighty comfortable who eau teeI sure
there's only one unlucky day In the
week"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
PARTICULAR Mon.n

she insisted on having a woman
lawyer secure her divorce
Why was she so particular
She did not want to 60 contrary TO
that portion OF the marriage ceremony
that reads. Let no man put asua-
der. Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
Decidedly Novel.

Ella--It was a novel proposal.
Stella-What did he say?
privilege OF getting up mornings 20
build the fire for me.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20
PASSING = coed ThIno Alonc.

Harryss gold watch must
be 3 sort OF q family watch
Eessie-Wiiy2
Bessis-Fiyst be has It. and taen
MA uncle has 81
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20

L isn't until q man reaches the age
of discretion that ne discovers he can
have a good time without suffering for
4 the next morning
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20

Our idea OF nothing 70 beat Is the
fellow WHO brags that be begins
xEere We leave OF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-20

Native-slow? Say. nearly every
evenln' there's the gol dingest most
excitin' checker game at the store
you ever seen!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-08
KEN EBEC.
SIDNEY.


NORTH Mrs. Everett Hoffses o.
Jefferson is passing two weeks Wit
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Sibley.
Horace Fuller of Thorndike is visit
ing his mother. Mrs. John Ward.
Mrs. David Kerr and two daughters
OF Oakland were Friday calling on
friends in town.
Harry Brown of Harmony MAS re
cert visitor Of Miss Jennie LYON.
William Smiley OF Providence is .
guest of Mrs. NJ. S. Tilley
Edward Field of China passed sun
dav at his home in town.
Mrs Lizzie NJ. Allen Of Augusta
aud Miss Anna Harrington OF Lynn
Mass. were weekend visitors at Min
nie c MGore's.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Drummond 81
Augusta passed sunday at his ola
home in town
Freeland Warren accompanied fela-
ttxes from Florida, who have beer
visiting Mr. ami Mrs. John Wyman
ami who left Saturday for their home.
:. f. Robinson OF Houiton was a re-
cent visitor of F. G and NJ. c. Moore
He returned home Saturday aecompa
MED by Miss Alice NJ. Moore.
George & Robbins Of Augusta Is
passing a brief vacation at his home
in town.
Mrs Amy Romans of Massachusetts
was q recent guest of Mrs. ;. A. Clark
Frank Appleton of Boston was also
recent caller there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-08
SLEEP I'M DOSES.
Physician Now Favor Division Into
Two Maps.

If you wish to be perfectly Mt and
healthy don't take your sleep in zone
long dose
Instead of say. always going to bed AZ
II o'clock and rising at o'clock, divide
your sleeping hours into two portions as.
for instance, from O'Clock TO $50 O'Clock
in the evening first sleep, and from 2
O'Clock to $50 O'Clock in the morning, IN
the second sleep
This method of sleeping in watches
gives the brain-for all those who do
mental work-just the stimulus needed.
and promotes fresh energy and yigor to
both mind and body.
A doctor who is serious advocate or
sleeping in watches gave the above In
teresting theory.
Every man and woman whose work
requires a large expenditure of mental en-
ergy should divide his or her sleeping
hours into two." he said.
II am acquainted with many people
who now always take their sleep in two
doses and they win tell you what vast
Improvement it is on the usual rule OF
one long sleep in the "a hours.
The ideal times of sleep for the BRAIN
worker are the afternoon and the early
hours of the morning OF course, this
program could only be carried out by the
woman whose time is her own '-11t-Bits'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-08

MORT of disclosing to us the fact
that much that came down to us fltI1n
the Dark Ages is contrary 10 the 4: Ode
as wei as to reason Many of tile prs
fessed teachers Of the church are
heartily opposed To Bible study. al
though their opposition is advanced os
cautiously as possible for fear of tie
People"
AS the time of natural Israels Wis
was at the First Advent so the time
OF spiritua! 1sraefs visitation il at the
Second Advent AS nominal Israel
stumbled and was blinded aud failed
To receive the King and lost the bless
ing, SO Will IL be with nominal spiritual
Israel Thus it is written, He shall
be Tor stone Of stumbling and rock
OF offence to both houses of Israel.
rs with the Jews (every .Israelite in
deed. IN whom was no guile, was
specially blessed and kept and assist
ed, so II will be here. All others VIII
stumble and as it is written, \ thous
and shall fall at thy side, ana ten
thousand at thy right hand, Dut -
shall not come nigh thee. oniy WIN
thine eyes shalt thou behold and see
the reward of the wicked, tPslams
xci7S9
Scrlpural truth is scarce eCmmod-
it, az the present time-the world is
fun of error and sin and unflghteous
ness The Lords disciples must SO love
truth pnd Righteousness as To hunger
and thirst for it. To such spiritual
food will be granted Truth will ne
disncnsed to them as meat In due
season
The Scriptures from first To last give
us 10 understand that Gods Word Is
ia shine more and more brightly down
Ia the very end Of this Gospel Age.
st. Peter declares il To he the more
sure Word of prophecy to which We do
we'll that We take heed as to i light
shining in dark place until the
Day dawn and the Day Star arise IN
your hearts" Ell Peter l. 49,.
The Bishop of London opposed the
Tvndale translation because the pfac-
tees Of the time were not in harmony
with the Scriptures. Similarly. today,
there are doctrines, traditions. creeds
from the Dark Ages still reverenced,
and which a better understanding OF
the Bible would correct and put $to
shame. Hence the opposition to the
better understanding Of Gods Word
Nevertheless, the Word of God shall
stand forever and the spirit of the
truth shall make free all the children
of the truth.
Truth crushed 10 earth shall rise again,
The eternal years of God are hers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-08
SAGADAHOC.
RICHMOND.

I ~ a
Mr. ana Mrs. tainss * Pfeetor re-
turned to Capitol Island Saturday ia
Their motor boat ''Dandio, after pass
ing a few days at the pomr Of 81. ana
Mrs. PtE Preble.
Mrs. Herbert Ward returned to Ola
orchard Saturday, after spending a
few weeks at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Harvey Hatch She vas
accompanied by Miss Alice Pierce
Henry c. Reed was passenger on
tho Islander Saturday Tor Capitol Is
land, where he will join his wife, who
is spending few weeks there.
Miss Nina Beaton returned to Attic
boro Saturday, after passing week s
vacation At the home of her parents
Mrs. Edward Hussey of Augusta Is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs g \ Alex
amer.
Nh and Mrs Eugene Smith AMI chill
dren of Norway ar visiting NJ the
homes Of Mrs Smiths sisters, Mrs
W. \. Bibber and Mrs Joseph Odiorne
They made the trip to Richmond by
automobile
Mr.. and Mrs John Dwy,r and
daughter cecil of Missoula, Meat. +,
have been the guests of Mrs DIVERS
brother, l.. II. Marco for few weeks
Tie young people of the Free VIII
Baptist Society viii give a Straw ride
"Wednesday eNefing 10 the residence OF
y. p IlinXman IN tho White road.
Refreshments VIII be on sale during
the evening.
Rove Bros co closed a contract last
week through Johnston & Eerdon. Bal
flUlnTt- contractors Ia the L.. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-08
.Rusiness ChanaA.

Mr.. A. w Smith who has been our
leading dry goods merchant here fof
the past As years. has recently sold ont
his business To Mr. Ii. * West of
Boston. Mass
Mr.. West. previous to the purchas So
of this business, has been travelling
salesman through Maine FOR Brown
Durrell 60. OF Boston, the largest and
best known ladies and mems furnish
ing house IN the east.
lie comes verH highly recommended
by them and We all wish him the beat
of success in his new Venture 44s
soon as Mr. West can make the ne
cessary arrangements. his family VIII
join him Mr.. West is wide awaes
business man and h. proposes To
clean out all the present stock and IS
offering very attractive prices. Con
suit his ad. in another column Of thia
paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-08

whole country has sprung The Por-
tuguese call their country Portoeal
Russia takes it, name from the Russ.
a tribe By which the land was seized
long ago
Saxony is the nan1e of the country
from which oar Saxon forefathers
came. They took their title from r e
SeaX, short crooked dagger W h
which thev were armed.
Scotland was called Caledonia. il he
ing then the Rand Of the Caeis 81
Gaels In the third century. ho0Q vel
the Scott, tribe from the noHth sol
ireland, overran the land, which can AZ
in tine TO take their name -geot1ar,d
land Of the Scots.
Spain This is the English 9orn1 OF
this Spanish name al the oountry; H1s-
pania, or Espana. The narae comes