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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06

of confidence that all would still be
Well
was yet at II when, without warn
Ing. the door once again opened. and
Lieutenant Cation entered He ad-
vanced coward me with outstretched
hand. which | grasped warmly. for
felt how much depended on his friend
ship. and resolved to ask him some
questions which should solve my last
remaining doubts.
Captain Wayne" he began soberly,
looking about him. you are In even
y orse stress here than ] supposed,
but | shall see to it that you are
furnished with blankets before leave.
Sheridan is hasty himself. and his
temper often leads him to rash
language l am sure he bears you no
malice for what you said, But Bren-
nan has his ear. and has whispered
something TO him In confidence
what. lave been unabls to ascertain
which has convinced him that you
are deserving OF death unee. martial
law"
Without trial?'
THE opportunity OF furnishing the
information desired win be again Of
fered you: but. as near as can learn,
the charge preferred against you is Of
such private nature that ii is deemei
best not TO make It matter for camp
talk Whatever it may be. Sheridan
evidently feels justified IN taking the
case out from the usual cnarnels, and
in using most drastic measures. l
am sorry 70 bring you such news.
especially as I believe the charges
are largely coucoc cd in the brain Of
him who makes them. and Rave but
the thinnest circumstantial evidence
10 sustain them. Yc> Sheridan is
thoroughly convinced and will brook
nc interference. The dis, ussion " the
case has already led to his using ex-
tremely harsh words to his chief of
staff
Il am to be shot, tLen7"
His hand closed warmly over mine.
While there Is life there Is always
1 hope" he answered, Surely It must
be in your power TO prove the nature
/ OF your mission within our lines. and
the delay thus EsineG will enable US
% learn and meet these more serious
allegations
II | but had time 70 communicate
with General Lee.
But now--ls there no one, no way
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
WE THE PEOPLE.

We are the smartest people on
earth.
We give tips TO hat boys.
We give tips 20 bellboys.
We give tips TO porters and door
men
We buy theater tickets of scalpers.
We buy baseball tickets of scalpers
We hang to straps in street cars.
We cringe before hotel clerks.
We are snubbed by ticket sellers.
We are bossed by our servants.
We wear unbecoming things be-
cause some one says the style has
changed.
We listen to bores at banquets.
We allow politicians to say for
whom we shall vote.
We are the smartest people on
earth.
SAY THAT AGAIN. AND SAY 1T
SLOWLY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
headache. Vertigo and Other symP
toms OF That Ailment That
Affiicts Many Persons.

Chief among the symptoms Of eye
strain are watering OF the eve, q
gluing together OF the cyeiids on
awakening In the morning. headache
the position and chara~ter II which
vary with each individual It may z
neuralgia or II may be Seepiy seated.
as was the case w'sh Wagner, the
musician, who v.as complaining con
stantly OF 'the nerves Of hts eyes
The headache Is often replaced By
81 Inflammation OF the eyelids. espe
Cially in youna and healthy persons
who also have little eoniun -;'vttis
with 3 feeling OF tension or fullness in
the eyes which may become cal pain
OF a duh aching eharaster. the eye
balls bein- very tender on pressure
Sometimes there are vertigo and
sickness. with dyspepsia. palpitation.
and even difficulty in breathing
Sleeplessness is n very frequent symp.
tom due IL part 10 ne @sressive sow
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
Barred. Anyhow.

Well" says the reformer. women
have won the right of suffrage in
California Before long they will be
voting everywhere"
Women II never vote" laughs the
politician. Look at 'em. They wear
tight SHOES with high heels SOS they
can't walk to the polls. hats that wob-
BILE down over their eyes SOS they
can't SET to mark their ballots. sleeves
so tight at the shoulders they can't
swing their arms to cross their tick
cts. skirts so narrow they can't run
for office. and corsets so tight they
can't sit in a seat II they are elected
TO It. No. You can count women out
for a while. anyhow"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06

I've been hero in Chicago on a visit fer
while;
Most everywhere I've went they've had
some music in some style;
We've TUX In shows where people sung.
an ct in swell caffays
Where all tn time a Teller eats a bunch
o. fiddlers plays
But there's one song that seems to mo
sounds better I'm tn rest.
It's: Train fer Clinton, O-ma-haw, an
Denver an tn west!''
heard one long-haired fiddler piay-I
never knowed that strings
Could ever give out sounds that made
you feel like you saw things.
] heerd pianner Founders claw their way
along tn keys
An make you think o. shootin' scrapes,
e an orchard blooms an bees;
But theirs piece o. music that I'd Jest
Ike to suggest:
It's IAN aboard fer Clinton. an fer
Denver. an tn west!''
I got a ear fer music. would have you
understand:
! pat my foot right smart TO Alexander's
Ragtime Band;
holIer. too. fer Dixie; an I've sung
some In my days
Jest sort o. off-hand singin'. but / got
through. anyways.
But when you size II UP, theirs one that
sounds about tn best;
Its; Train fer Clinton. Oma-haw. an
Denver an tn westl"
I've been down to IN 'dee-po' every day.
most. here o. late
II don't make a raise right soon, III
have to go by freight.
But there's a sort o. comfort, when that
Teller opens out
An makes tn whole blame dee-po echo
back his drawed-out shout.
/ feel heaps like applaudin' when he gifts
II or his chest
That: '"Tra-a-ain fer Clinton, O-may.
haw. an Denver. an tn westl'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06

The sory opens IA Confederate tent
at critical stage OF the Civil War. Cen
Lee smparts TO Capt. Wayne an important
~ essage to Longstreet. Accompanied by
Jergt. Craig, an old army scout. Wayne
starts on Ills mission The two. after a
wild ride, get within the lines OF the
enemy In the darkness. Wayne Is taken
Tor Federal officer who came to keep an
appointment. and young lady on horse
back is given IN his charge. She Is
northern girl and attempts 20 escape but
fails. One Of the horses suecumbs and
Craig goes through with the dispatches.
while Wayne and My Lady OF the North
are left alone. They seek shelter In
hut and entering It In the dark a huge
nastih attacks Wayne The girl shoots
the brute Just IN time. The owner OF the
hut. one Jed BunRay. and his wife appear
and soon a party OF horsemen approach.
They are led by a man claiming 10 be
Red Lowrie. but Mira. BunEay discovers
him 10 be a disguised impostor, who
proves 20 be Mai. Brennan. a Federal
9tneer whom the Union girl recognizes.
He orders the arrest Of Wayne as a spy.
while a prisoner Wayne sees files OF Con-
Iederates pass and knows that Craig has
delivered the message. He Is brought be-
fore Sheridan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
cZ4ZTNZPIH ACNI1Ql

oy which such representation cGn be
given this very day? If not full proof
Of your innocence. then sufficient. at
least. to cause the necessary delay?"
| shook my head. II know nf moth
ing other than my own unsupported
word" ] answered shortly. and that
is evidently OF no value as against
Major Brennan's secret insinuations
When is the hour set?'
Il am not positive that final de-
cision has yet been reached. but I
heard daybreak tomorrow mentioned.
The probability of ar early movement
OF our troops Is the excuse urged for
such unseemly haste"
remained silent for a moment.
conscious only OF ais kindly eyes read.
ing my face
Mrs Brennan | asked finally. re-
curing to the one thought in which
retained deep interest,-"does she still
remain In the camp?"
she was with the Major at head
quarters this morning | believe they
breakfasted with the General, but
was on duty so late last night that
oversight. and THUG missed the pleas
ure of meeting her again"
We talked for some time longer,
and he continued tt urge me for
some further word. but could give
him none. and finally the kindly fellow
departed. promising to see me again
within few hours. Greatly as | now
valued his friendship. It was. never.
theiess. a relief to be alone with my
thoughts once more.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
CHAPTER XII.
Under Sentence On D.a,h


AT this late date ! doubt greatly
81 my situation at that time was so
desperate as l then conceived H. l
question now whether the death sent.
ence would ever have been executed.
But then, with the memory OF Sher-
idan's rage and my own hotheaded
retort, | fully believed my fate was
destined 20 be that OF the condemned
spy. unless she who alone might tell
the whole truth should voluntarily do
so. That circumstances, had left me
in the power Of one whose fierce dis
like was already evident was beyond
question, and / had yielded &c his
goacing 10 such an extent as 20 give
those IN authority every excuse for the
exercise of extreEe military power
Yet OF one thing I was firmly re
solved-no thoughtless word of mine
should ever endADger the reputation
of Edith Brennan. Right OF wrong. |
would 60 TO a death Of dishouor be-
fore would speak without her author
fty Love and pride conspired to
make this decision Rdamant
Come" said Cation. briefly. and |
turned and accompanied him without
thought Of resistance At the front
deer lie ordered the little squad of
- aE soldiers 70 fall in. and tskiDg
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06

this narrow opening. and two war,
eyes peered cautiously down at me
There was no mfstaki- that counte
nance even Ia the fast waning light
and instantly sat up with an ex
clamation OF surprise.
JED Bungay. as | Iive.s
The puzzled face broke into a grin
OF delight.
Holy smoke. Cap" he calculated
with deep sigh of relief. lis tibet you
suah? wus so durnad skeered re
made mess O. 1t whin tibet thar lror
drappej tibet near died. whut be
they goin' ter dew with yer"
Il have every reason to believe II is
their purpose to shoot me at day
break tomorrow"
Shoot ?-Heil!" He stared Mt me as
II he had Just heard his own death
sentence pronounced, and his little
peaked face looked CHASTITY in the dim
light. Shoot ye? Goou Lord, Cap,
whit fer? Ye amt done nothin' as
knows on. 'cept ter scrap BIT with
tibet blasted Yank. an sure theirs nc
4
goner long ago"
That Yank has seen fit to charge
me with being spy, and as { was
foolish enough to insult General Sher.
idan last night. my fate is probably
scaled"
This somewhat complex statement
seemed to be too much for led to
grasp promptly.
Gosh. ye don't sayi" he muttared
Then. durn 1t. I'm in luck. fer all
they've got agin me is pot-shootin' at
niger soger up IL Their mountings;
en- tibet amt much. cause didn't hit
Their burned cuss.'
Jed was carefully covering every
inch Of exposed wall with his little
shrewd. glinting eyes.
Amt much show ter work cot o.
yere. is thar. Cap?" he asked at last
reflectively: "leastwise don't see
none. less them thar dark corners hes
got holes in EN-"
The wall Is entirely solid
$50 / sorter reckoned. But II yen
crawl through yere inter my boodour,
thar's a place whar | reckon Their
tew OF US tergether mought make a
try fer lt. It's too durn high up fer
me ter git at alone reckon. Cap
If ye cud manage ter git out o. yere
ternight. an take some news ter Lee
thet rye picked up. he'd bout make
both of us ginerals."
News for Lee?" | exclaimed. star
ing eagerly at him through the now
darkened room. do you mean It?
What news7"
Thought maybe tibet wud wake ye
up" ne chuckled. This yere's gospel
truth: Sheridan hes started his in
fantry on a half-circle march fer Min
ersVille. Their first division left ct
three o'clock, an thar won't be nary
Yank loafin' on Their valley by noon
termorrow. An more" he added rapid
ly, his eyes dancing wildly with sup
pressed excitement.-"Hancock is a
S .ingin of his corps west ter meet
EN- tha. an l reckon. as how thar'll
be hell fer sartin up Their Shenandoah
in less ner week"
"But how do you know all this?"
questioned incredulously. as the whole
scene and its dread possibilities I'M
rolled before my mental vision.
'Ther niger | held up he'd a de-
snatch fer Heintzelman over on Their
left. an then Marian she sorter
pumped a young fule staff officer fer
Their rest o It," be replied promptly
"Oh. it's a sure go. Cap. an reckon
a. how maybe Lees whole army hangs
on one Of US glttin' out o. yeEs ter
night"
,srr M r.o1yq,INyryr.ToN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
Sure Sign of Eye Strain

OF blood to the brain and in part to
the low tone OF the whole nervous
system.
The symptoms OF eye strain appear
sooner in those who lead a confined
and sedentaTy fife. who follow occu.
pations which need a constant use
0f the eyes in bad o. unsuitable light
and in those who are debilieated from
any cause. The symptoms appear
later in those of coarser fiber. who
PASS much OF their time 10 the open
air ~ who follow occupations which
do n,G need psuieaged use OF the
eyes FOR close work Lancet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06

and cow" says the professor ol
astronomy. having given you the nee
essary data whereby to proceed. what
is the weight OF the planet Mars >"
1t weighs $4,000. 0O0. 600. 600 ,0go.-
o00QoO,0o1 tons. answers one of the
students
why. that is many times too
much" exclaimed tire professor, "ldr
auggswatt. fear your services la
vour fathers coal efice have noI
qualified you for such an exact sciencs
Is astrorcmy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
VAGUE SUSPICION.

"Jonadab." says his wife. 4 am be
ginning to have doubts of your sin
eerity"
You are"
Yes. have observed that when
ever find it necessary TO speak to
YOU in an admonitory way, you very
soon thereafter bump into a chair or
a door and mutter under your breath.
am growing TO believe that you
hump into things just as an excuse for
swearing about what | say to you"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
Wednesday mislaid.

Broadway actor got carried away
by the spirit Of the times and re-
manned carried away for several days.
He came to himself in his own room
without knowing exactly how he got
there friend sat beside him.
Hello" be said. as he opened his
eyes. what day is this?"
This said his friend. "is Thurs
day
The Invalid thought it over a min
ute
What became Of Wednesday," be
asked.-Saturday Evening Post.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
CHAPTER xI.-contInued.

Very well. sir" be said graveiy
Your fate is In your own hands
and win depend very largely upon
your replies to my questions. You
claim to have been the bearer oil
dispatches. and hence no spy, yet you
possess nothing to substAntlate your
claim. AS your regiment is with Lee
presume you were seeking Long
street. We're your dispatches delIy
ered?"
Il have reason 20 keiIve So"
by yourself7"
By the sergeant who accompanied
me. and who continued tho journey
after | was detained"
rs Lee contemplating an immediate
movement"
General Sheridan" exclaimed in.
dignanuy, you must surely forget
that | am an officer OF the Confeder.
ate Army. You certainly have no
reason to expect that /. will so far
disregard my obvious duty as to an.
aver such a question"
your refusal to explain why you
were hiding within our lines is ample
reason for my Insistence," he said
tartly. "and I am not accustomed 20
treating spies with any great consid.
GRAFTON. even when they claim Rebel
commissions. You are not the first
20 seek escape In that way. Was
your despatch the cause OF the hurried
departure OF Longstreets troops east
ward?"
This last question was hurled d.
rectly at me. and / noticed that every
eye in the room was eagerly scanning
my face. had the quick. fiery tenn
per of boy then. and my cheeks
flushed.
Il positively decline to answer one
word relative to the dispatches In.
trusted to me" / said deliberately.
and my voice shook with sudden rush
OF anger. And no officer who did
not dishonor the uniform he wore
would insult me with the question"
A bombshell exploding ia the room
could not have astonished them as did
my answer. realized TO 10 full
the probable result. but my syirit was
high. and felt the utter useIessness
of prolonging the interview. Sooner
or later the same end must come.
Sheridan's face naturally flushed. In
stantly grew crimson, and a dangerous
light famed into bis fierce eyea. For
moment he seemed unable 30 speak.
then he Numbered forth;
You young fooll can tell vou
that you will speak before another
twenty-four hours. or IN hang Won
Tor a spy II II cost me my command
Major Brennan. take this young popin.
Jay 20 the Mansion House under
guard"
Brennan stepped forward. smiling
az II he enjoyed the part assigned to
him.
Come on, you Johnny" he said
coarsely. his hand closing heavily on
my arm. Then. seeming unable 10
repress his pleasure at the ending OF
the interview. and his present sense of
power. he bent lower. so that his In.
solent words should not reach the
others. and hissed houy:
Stealing women is probably more
IN your line than this"
you miserable hound!" | cried
madly. None but a coward would
taunt a helpless prisoner. | only hone
] may yet be free long enough 10
write .he lie with steel across your
heart"
before he could move Sheridan wa.
upon his feet and between us.
Back. both OF you'll" he ordered
sharply. There shall be no brawlIns
here. Major Brennan. you will rs
main: ] would speak with you further
regarding this matter Lieutenant Ca
ton. take charge OF the prisoner"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
rmo Graue ohinctions

why have you ceased attending
services at the Blue Light church >"
we asked Mr.. Erasmus Snowflake. the
eminent whitewash impressionist.
wy. hit des dis way" he respond
ed, de pabson. he too longwinded. en-
de ohgan hit to sho'twinded
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06

failed to help me. Doan's Kidney Pills
gave me relief after had given up all
hope and soon cured me. have had
no kidney trouble in three years"
When Your Back Is Lame, Remem-
berthe Name-DoAN'S. SOC. all stores
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06

S4iSJ6 IMAM Oodu >
Kidney Pills. Mrs.
John A. Link, 122
Z. Terry ST.. Bucy-
rus. O., says: Il
was so terribly af-
flcted with kid
ney complaint, /
could not leave my
bed. ! was attend
ed by several doc
tors but they all
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
Innnorfanf "a Rrnfl1ere
Eelt SAFE

Il always enjoy going to the hrss
performance Of new play"
why the hrst?"
Because I'm always sure then that
the man who sits behind me hasn't
seen It before"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
Neioooriv. Aryhosa

Maybe Il is design or maybe it,
Just accident Anyhow, II certainly
does look funny TO see all the princs
pat taxicae stations bang up agatns,
drinking fountains for horses. New
-TS-k Mall
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
DOES YOUR BACK AcHE9

Backache is usually kidney ache.
There is only one way to remove the
pain. You must reach the cause.-the
kidneys. No better kidney remedy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
Insisten, Debtor.

rhe folk who borrow trouble
No good intentions lack:
They wait till II grows double
Then try 10 pay It back.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06
CHAPTER XIII.
A STRANGE Wav one.

Cation came in once more about the
middle of the afternoon, bringing me
some blankets; but he had no news.
and his boyish face was a picture Of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06

There would not ae so many FOO
$50 old meE is aot so many old ms
aad bsrrela OF money
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06

II Il is safe to trust God IN any
thins 4 is safe TO trust b "a X every
hing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06

Miss Mermaid-They say the MACK
erel is terrible drinker.
Mr.. Lobster-He can't help Il.
Those salt fish are always thirsty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-06

hGG--~G1SeI<I
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-26
Turkey Mheat On pesert.

The dry farmers Of Idaho we're displaying
al their recent exhibits presented by the
University OF Idaho, the Utah Agricultural
college and the oregon Short Line, a stool
OF Turkey wheat that had a root seven feet
and one inch long. This root penetrated a
soil that for the first GJur feet was as
dry as powder but at the seventh foot
contained moisture which sufflced for a
crop yielding an average OF A7 bushels per
acre on eight respective farms scattered
throughout Idaho and the adjacent state OF
Idaho. The Turkey wheat has been grown
for two centuries in the dry portions OF
Russia For centuries more It may furnish
bouutiful crops al this end OF the earth
New York Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-26

Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. oliver Ed
ridge sang "All for You" Guy d'Hardc-
lott, accompanied on the piano by Mrs.
Harvey Mlliken, who also played the we'd
ding march for the entrance Of the bridal
party Both Mrs. Eldridge and Mrs Mill
ken are recent brides and wore their we'd
ding gowns OF white satin.
The first members of the bridal party to
enter were Miss Bessie Sage and Mrs.
Ronald Paterson, who stretched chains Of
smiax, dotted with pink rosebuds, to form
an aisle for the entrance Of the others.
They were both gowned in pale green satin
with overdress Of crystal. silver bands,
fastened with clusters Of pink roses, were
worn in the hair
Miss Effie Haight. bridesmaid, came
next, and wore a gown Of pompadour silk
with design of pink roses. with overdrape
Of pink crystal net trimmed with silver
cord. She carried an old-fashioned bouquet
of tulips, with silver lace fril
Miss Marjorie Rowland sister of the
bride, was maid Of houor. She wore a
gown OF pink messelne cut round length
and yelled in American Beauty chiffon,
trimmed with silver lace. She carried an
od-fashioned bouquet of pink rosebuds
with lace frill.
The bride entered with her father, and
was becomingy gowned in white satin
with short tunic of marqusette over
Bruges lace edged with fringe. The
bodice, which was made with Dutch neck
and short sleeves, was trimmed with pearl
embroidery and real lace. She carried
lilies of the valley and orchids The
grooms gift was a bar pin, set with dia-
monds and pearls.
The groom was attended by Mr.. Jac'
Sharp as best man.
Following the ceremony there was a re-
ception for the wedding guests Those as
sisting, besides the wedding party were
Mrs. Stanley Hartman, Mrs. George Later
Mrs. Alfred Francoeur of Chicago, Miss
Laura Dale and Miss Blanche Van Kuran
The out-of-town guests included tn,
groom's mother and sister, Mrs. James
Wood and Miss May Wood Of Chicago
About $50 guests were present.
Mr.. and Mrs Wood left for weddini
trip to Denver and will be at home ate
May 1 at the former home OF Mr.. and Mrs
r. s. Horton Pacific and South Thirty
/ first streetH
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-26

MONDAY-Junior Bridge club. Miss Mabel
Mari; Paimpsest club dinner. Omaha
tClub
TUESDAY-Amateur Bridge club Miss
Katherine Cradle: K A. r Bridge club,
Mise Irma staples: Tuesday kensington,
Mrs. H. J.. Peterson.
WEDNESDAY o. Mrs Mosher Colpetzer,
Original Cooking club.
THURSDAY-Miss Effie Aarons. bridge aft
ernoOn for Mrs Mary .. Steele; Capitol
Hin Dancing club
FRIDAY - Omaha High School Alumni
dance: Mrs A. Richardson, Mizpah club.
DECENTRALIZATION athletic meet