Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25

SYNOPSIS.

The scene at the opening OF the story Is
laid In the library OF an old worn,ou'
southern plantation. known - the Bar
ony. The place Is to be SOD. ana us
history and that of the owners. the
Quiptards. is the subject OF discussion oy
jonathan CrenshaW. a business man,
stranger known as Bladen. and BOD
Haney. farmer. when Hannibal wayne
Hazard. a mysterious child OF the oid
eoHthern family, makes his appearance
kancy tells how he adopted the boy. "a -
thRaiel Ferris buys the Barony, but the
Quintards deny any knowledge OF the
boy. Hancy 10 keep Hannibal Captal''
Murreil. friend Of the Quintaras' ap-
pears and asks questions about the 6aI
ony. Trouble at Scratch Hill. when ran
nibal Is KIDNAPPED by Dave Blount- zap
tain Murrell's agent fancy oVeflAkes
Biount. gives him thrashing ana secures
the boy. Yancy appears before squire
Baiaani, and is discharged with costs iOI
the plaintiff Betty Malroy. friend OF
the Ferrises has an encounter with zap
tain Murrcil who forces his attentions on
her, and is rescued by Bruce CafrluBtoh'
Betty sets cut for her Tennessee nome
Darlington takes the same stage ahcy
and Hannibal disappear with Murreii on
their trail Hannibal arrives at the nome
OF Judge SlOcum Price. The Judge recoe,
nizes in the boy. the grandson OF an ola
time friend. Murrell arrives at Judge
home. Cayendish family on raft rescue
kancy. who Is apparently dead. Prlcs
breaks jail Betty and Darlington ARM
at Belle Plain. HanHibals rifle dtscloSes
some startling things 10 the judge Han
uibal and Betty meet again. Murreti ar
rives an Belle Plain Is playing Tor Sls
stakes Kancy awakes from long dream
less sleep on board the raft Judge Pflce
makes startling discoveries in looking w
land titles. Charles Norton. young
planter. who assists the judge, Is inys-
terlOusiy assaulted. Norton informs Car
Tingion that Betty has promised to marry
MIN. Norton Is mysteriously shot more
Hight on Murrelrs plot. He plans upris-
Ing OF negroes. Judge Price, with Hannl-
bal. visits Betty. and she keeps the Doy
as a companion. In a stroll Betty taxes
with Hannibal they meet Bess Elcks.
daughter OF the overseer. who warns
Betty of danger and counsels her 20
leave Belle Plain at once. Betty. terri
ned. acts on Bess' advice, and on their
way their carriage II stopped by Slosson;
the tavern keeper. and a confederate. ana
Betty and Hannibal are made prisoners
The pair are taken 20 Hicks cabin. ~ an
almost Inaccessible spot. and there NUT
the plot and his object. Betty spurns
hts proffered love and the interview is
ended by the arrival Of Ware. terrified
at possible outcome OF the crime. Judge
Price. hearing OF the abduction. plans &C
tion. The Judge takes charge OF the
situation, and search for the missing ones
u instituted. Darlington visits the judge
and allies are discovered. Judge Price
Yancy and CaveBdish. Becoming enraged,
Price dashes glass OF whisky into the
coionei's face and a duel is arranged. Muir
reii is arrested for negro stealing and his
bubble bursts. The Judge and Mahaity
discuss the coming duel. Darlington
makes frantic search for Betty and the
boy Darlington finds Betty and Hanni-
bal. and fierce gun fight follows Yancy
appears and assists IN the rescue Bruce
Darlington and Betty come 10 an under
standing The Judge receives an import
mt letter Solomon .iAhaffy's last fight
Fights duel Ivs me judge and Is Killed