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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
SYNOPSIS.

The scene at the opening OF the story is
laid In the library OF an old WORKOUT
southern plantation. known as the Bar
history and that OF the owners. the
Quintards is the subject OF discussion by
Jonathan Crenshaw. a business man.. a
stranger known as Bladea. and BOB
Yancy. a farmer. when Hannibal Wayne
Hazard. a mysterious child OF the old
southern family. makes his appearance
Yancy tells how he adopted the boy. Ma
thanlel Ferris buys the Barony. but the
Quintards deny any knowledge Of the
boy. Yancy 20 keep Hannibal Captain
Murrell, a friend OF the Quiutards, ap-
pears and asks questions about the Bar
ony. Trouble at Scratch Hill, when Han
nibai is kidnapped by Dave Blount. CAP
tain Murrells agent Yancy oyerta als
the hoy. Ya1cy appears before SQUIRE
Baiaam and Is discharged with costs for
thu plaintiff. Betty Mdlroy. a friend OF
the Ferrises. has an encounter with Cap
tain Murrell. who forces his attentions on
her, and Is rescued by Bruce Darlington.
Betty sets out for her Tennessee nome.
Darlington takes the same stage Hancy
and Hannibal disappear. with Murreli on
their trail. Hannibal arrives at the home
Of Judge Slocum Price. Tire Judge recog,
nizes In the boy, the grandson OF an oid
time friend. Murreli arrives at Judges
home. Cavendish family on raft rescue
Yancy, who is apparently dead. Price
breaks Jail Betty and Darlington arrive
at Belle Plain. Hannibal's rifle discloses
Bome startling things 10 the judge. Han
nibal and Betty meet again. Murrell ar
riyes Ia Belle Plain Is playing for big
stakes. Yancy awakes from long dream
less sleep on board the raft Judge Price
makes startling discoveries IN looking up
land titles. Charley Norton. young
planter who assists the Judge is mys-
teriousiy assaulted. Norton Informs car
rington that Betty has promised 20 marry
him. Norton is mysterionsly shot More
light on Murrells plot lie plans uprls-
ing Of negroes Judge Price. with Hanni-
bal. visits Betty, and she keeps the boy
as a companion. In a stroll Betty takes
with Hannibal they meet Bess Hicks.
daughter Of the overaeer who warns
Betty OF danger and counsels her To
leave Belle plain at once. Betty. terri
way their carriage II stopped by Slosson.
fed. acts on Bess' advice, and on their
the tavern keeper, and a confederate, ana
Betty and Hnhatbal are made prisoners.
The pair are taken to Hicks cabin. n an
almost inaccessible spot and there Mur-
rell visits Betty ana reveals his part In
the plot and his object. Betty spurns
his proffered love and the interview is
ended BY the arrival Of Ware. tetrihed
at possible outcome Of the crime. Judge
Price. hearing OF the abduction. plans ac-
ton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
Anatasia Is Gypsy Queen

field OF his own He doesn't use the
fiddle. but he plays the guitar and
sings better than any troubadour Of
old
AnastasIa was his third or fourth
queen. She has Just turned twenty
and is a tun.aedged Gypsy. She is a
beauty Of the first water. All St
Petersburg calls her diva or queen,
but since she attained popularity aud
wealth she has never appeared in the
national costume. The latest from
Paris is hardly good enough for her
She has high pitched nezzo soprano
voice and makes her hearers laugh
and cry az viii.
And she sits there blazing with dla.
mouds from the buckles Of her satin
slippers TO the top OF her head. hun,
dred ruble notes. silver. gcid and cor
per tly about her from boxes, stalls
and galleries. These volunteer coutrs
buttons she calls her taxes" AT the
end Of her act her majesty collects
them with a broom and woe TO the
gypsy who dares sneak a single b"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

when was Miss Malroy seen last?"
asked the Judge.
she and the young gemman you
totched heah were seen in the gyar-
den along about shutdown. seen them
myself"
They had had SUPPER"
Yes. sab"
who sleeps here?''
Just little Steve and three OF the
women. they sleeps at the back of
the house. sab
mo sounds were heard during the
night?"
mo. sab"
I'm see the overseer--what his
name?-~Hicks? Suppose you so Tor
hint" said the Judge. addressing the
sheriff.
The sheriff was gone from the room
only few moments. and returned
with the information chat Hicks was
down at the bayou, which was to be
dragged
"Why?" inquired the Judge.
clicks says Miss Malroy's been act
ing mighty queer ever since Charley
Norton was shot--distracted like, he
says he noticed II. and that Tom Ware
noticed IL"
How does he explain the boys dis
appearances"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
seautifuI Neck a Necessity.

The collarless blouse has done much
to improve the shape and color of the
throat of those who have patronized II
for some time past, and it Is not sur
prising that. having achieved that rare
beauty. perfectly modelled neck, girls
are 10th to abandon the corsage that
discloses 1t,
Instead Of accepting The high throat
band rigidly wired to keep It in place
they are declaring their adhesion to
the corsage without a collar. and are
about to wear 1t very much more
open in front than it was this time
last year. with a tuile transparency il
a covering is required for the outdoor
toilette.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

"He reckons she throwed herself IL.
and the boy tried to drag ner out. like
he naturally would and got drawed
in"
"Humph! III trouble Mr.. Hicks to
step here" said the Judge quietly.
There's Mr.. Darlington and a
couple OF strangers outside WHORE
been asking about Miss Malroy and
the boy; seems like the strangers
knowed her and him back yonder in
Moth Carolina" said the sheriff as be
turned away.
.11I see them" The sheriff went
from the room and the Judge dismissed
the servants
We'll, what do you think, Price?''
asked Mahaffy anxiously when they
were alone.
Rubbish Take my word for it,
Solomon. this blow is leveled at me.
have been too forward In my at
tempts to suppress the carnival OF
crime that is raging through west
Tennessee You'll observe that Miss
Malroy disappeared at a moment
when the public Is disposed to think
she has retained me as her legal adj
wiser; probably she will be set at lib
erty when she agrees to drop the mat
ter OF Norton's murder. AS for the
boy. they'll use him to compel my 81
ience and inaction." The Judge took
a long breath. Yet there remains one
point where the boy is concerned that
completely battles me. II we knew
Just little more OF his antecedents
1t might cause me TO make a startling
and radical move"
Mahaffy was clearly not impressed
by the vague generalities in which
the Judge was dealing.
There you go. Price. as usual. try
ing to convince yourself that you are
the center OF everything" he said, In
a tone OF much evaporation. Let's
get down to business! What does this
man Hicks mean by limiting at sui
eide? You saw Miss MaIroy yester-
day."
You have put your finger on a
point of some significance" said the
Judge. she bore evidence of the
shock and loss she had sustained;
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
Pretty vogues Are In Style for Wear
Both in Morning and
Afternoon.

In Paris now the postillion and
Girondin straw hats are the accepted
vogue for morning wear. and women.
copying the example set by the En-
press Eugene some fifty years ago,
twist their hair low in the nape of the
neck AID present very trim and fas-
cinating appearance.
The Marquis is fashionable for aft
ernoon occasions and is not invariably
trimmed with the upstart plume.
though in many cases the brim is held
upwards by feather or a handful OF
wired loops starting from small bow.
and in some instances is also edged
or bound with ostrich feathers. All
the tailor-made hats and those that
share the chief essential of that
chapeau-namely its studious neat.
ness-are made of very simple straws.
The closely woven chip is deemed a
most desirable medium for the making
of the bowler, the Girondin, and the
Marquis models. The colors chosen
are masculine in their sobriety.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

The Westminster willingness TO
give ua home. nelghbors and old as
sociations for the sake OF a claim on
the prairie is not sordid. His stern
preoccupation with getting ahead Is a
part Of his inherited passion fer per
sonal independence, have seen a
gray hue steal over the face vf the
settler when speaking OF some one
who had lost his farm and had to go
out by the day. For the wage-earn-
er's lot the trueborn Westerner feels
a dread quite incomprehensiole to cit
les and 10 old communities. II he
rnthlessly sacrifices comforts and cul-
ture. It Is that he may win a footing
OF his own and so call no man master.
Once he has cleared OF the mortgage.
improved his place. and gained a
soothing sense Of financial security. he
viii provide books. piano. music les
sons. travel and college education for
his chlld1 on. even II in the meantime
his owl capacity to enjoy has been
atrophied.-E Edward AIsworth Ross In
the Century.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
CHAPTER XXI.
The Judae rakes charee.


All work on the plantation had
stopped. and the hundreds OF slaves
men, women and children--were gath
cred about the house Among these
moved the members of the dominant
race. The Judge would have attached
himself to the first group, but he
heard a whispered question. and the
answer:
Miss Malroy's lawyer"
Clearly It was not for him 70 mix
with these outsiders, these curiosity
seekers. He crossed the lawn to the
house. and mounted the steps In the
doorway was big Steve, while groups
OF men stood about In the hail. the
hum OF busy purposeiess talk pervad-
ing the place. The Judge crowned.
This was all wrong
HAS Mr.. Ware returned from Mem.
phis?" be asked of Steve.
mo. sab; not yet"
Then show me into the library,
said the Judge with bland authority
surrendering his hat to the butler
"Come along. Mahansl" he added
Judge motioned Steve to close the
door Now. boy. >oull kindly ask
those people to VT hdraw--you may
say II Is Judge Prices orders. Allow
no one TO enter the house unless they
have business with me, or as | send
for them--you c-.Ses s.cnd7 After you
have cleared the hoG}e. you may
A. -
stop a bit--you may ask the sheriff
10 step here"
Yes. sab" And Steve withdrew.
The Judge drew an easy-chalr up to
the flat-topped desk that stood in the
center o, the room. and seated him
self.
The door opened. and the sheriff
slouehed into the room. He was chew
ing a long wheat straw, and his whole
appearance was one OF troubled weak
ness.
Morning" be said briefly,
"Sit down. sheriff." and the Judge
Indicated meek seat for the official
in distant corner. Have you learned
anything?" he asked.
The sheriff shooA his head.
What you turning all these neigh
bors out of doors for?" he questioned.
I'VE don't want people TRACKING in
and out the house. sheriff. Important
evidence may be destroyed propose
examining the slaves first--does that
meet with your approyal?"
on I've talked with them: they
don't know nothing" said the shertn.
mo one don't know nothing"
Please God. We may yet put our
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
Sarcasm That Must Have Hurt.

Henry W Paine. the eminent Bos-
ton lawyer. once went to one OF the
interior towns OF Maine. where a boy
was on trial for arson. He had no
counsel. and M- Paine was assigned
by the court to take charge Of his
case, He discovered. after brief in
teryiew with the boy. that he was
half-witted The jury. however. was
composed Of farmers who owned
barns such as the defendant was al
legged to have set on IRE. and. in spite
of the boys evident weakness of in.
telleet, they brought in a verdict OF
guilty. The presiding judge turned &c
Mr. Paine and remarked: Have you
any motion to maker" Mr., Paine arose
and, in his dry and weighty manner.
answered No, your honor; believe
l have secured fer tais idiot boy all
that the laws OF Maine and the consti-
tuition Of the United States allow
trial Of his peers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
whsrs Ha Drew the Line.

An English earl. lately deceased.
Eho had no family. was notorious for
his hatred Of children, and on one
occasion he engaged as lodge keeper
an army pensioner named McMicken
Some few months later McMicken's
wife presented him with son and
heir. On learning Of the occurrence
his lordship rode down to the lodge In
a terrible rage.
81 hear" said he to Mr.. McMicken.
that your wife has SON."
Yes. my lord" said the man proud
ly.
well. now. look here, McMicken;
when / put you here, it was to open
and shut gate, but by the Lord Har
ry, not to propagate"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
Mismated Hooks and Eyes.

The woman who amhles along COM
placently with plscquet or waist IN
fastened may not be as careless as
she looks. II may be that she has
fastened the gaping parts religiousiy,
but that the hooks and eyes we're not
intended for each other. Many women.
when the loss Of 6 hook is discovered,
sew on any one that happens TO be
handy. instead Of looking for one that
rnatc0es the eye, azd the result IS 8
speedy divorce, vita or without pub
lie scandal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
when PLACING Sleeve

A good rule to follow when deter
mining the proper position of sleeves
when placing them in blouse is TO
fold the sleeve along the forward
seam and crease It at the top Of the
fold at the opposite side.
This crease marks the point of the
sleeve that is to be sewed to the shoul-
der seam.
After this measure one inch back of
the shoulder seam and crease the
blouse at a point exactly opposite.
On this crease the forward seam OF
the sleeve is pinned. 1t Is then an
easy matter to haste in the under part
OF the sleeve and, gathering the PIPER
part OF the sleeve. haste that in even
with the edge OF the armhole
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

those times, and said that / ought to
have an operation. Iwould not listen to
that, and when friend of my husbands
told him about Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and what it had done
for his wife, / was willing to take it.
Now look the picture of health and feel
like it, too. / can do all my own house
work, work in the garden and entertain
company and enjoy them, and can walk
as far as any ordinary woman, any day
in the week. Iwish / could talk to every
suffering woman and girl, and tell them
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has done for me. Mrs.
DEMA BETHUNE, Sikeston, Mo.
Remember, the remedy which did this
was Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
1t has helped thousands of women who
have been troubled with displacements,
inflammation, liberation, tumors, irreg-
uia,ities, periodic pains, backache, that
bearing down feeling, indigestion, and
nervous prostration, after all other means
have failed. Why don't you try it?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
SELF Trimming on silken Frocks

Fabric trimming is more popular
than any other for silk gowns, and
this trimming is made into all kinds
of fascinating little frills and puffs
that are delightfully."- quaint in effect
and suggestive Of the earlier period
from which we are taking so many
hints and suggestions.
However. we are not reproducing
any styles in spite of that fact. fol
We have modified the fashions OF the
past TO suit our own needs. and we
retain the long, slender lines. ever
while we are using trimming thst once
meant fiuffiness and breadth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

the side and an embroidered edge
resting on the left. The sleeves are
drawn into embroidered bands. A col
ored ribbon encircles the waist.
Hat of Tagel. trimmed to frills Of
silk standing up with a wreath of
flowers beneath.
Materials required: yards spotted
muslin % inches wide, 4 dozen yards
ficuncing is inches wide.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
STRAW HATS WORN IN PARIS OF SPOTTED SWISS MusLl
Simple Dress That Makes for Both
Appearance and Comfort During
the Hot Days.

Spotted Swiss muslin is used here
The upper part of skirt is of the mus
lin, scalloped and buttonholed at the
edge with a floral design embroidered
above; two frills of plain embroidered
muslin with a piece of the spotted be
tween them, compose the remainder
of the skirt
The bodice has a yoke of finely tuck
ed muslin with a frill turning from
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
She Has Just Turned Twenty and Is
Beauty Of the First
Water.

Nikolal the Gypsy king. is dead.
and his queen, Anastasia. reigns in his
place in the world that amuses ITSELF
says st. Petersburg correspondent
For thirty years Nikolai was the hero
OF the variety and concert stage. Of
after dinner entertainments and pri,
waite cabaret shows. He was com-
poser as wen as singer. a virtuoso
on the guitar and a graceful dancer.
His troupe usually consisted of thirty
10 forty Gypsies. whose gorgeous cos
tunes We're the delight OF ST. Peters
burg. He himself was always dressed
in red silk with plenty OF gold lace,
his breast covered with medals, coins
and decorations. He wore a sword and
a sabretasche and in the latter be
stuffed the paper money, gold and sill
yer thrown at him during bis perform
Rnces
The Russian Gypsy has a nussca
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
outside Waist Finish.

Samples of high-grade waists will
be complete within the next two
weeks. and these will include good
showing of dressy styles finished to
wear outside the skirt, says the Dry
Goods Economist. The crushed satin
girdle that was used on some of the
high-class garments last season took
so well that 1t will be again featured
IN the new lines
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
The Newest Hat.

The Glrondin Is the newest hat
shape which has made its appearance
in Paris. 1t is remarkable for its sim
plicity in trimming. Narrow velvet
ribbon, which is extremely fashion
able, encircles the crown and is tied
in a small bow at the back. while in
front it IS supplemented with an up
standing ostrich plume or 4 high cock
ade of ribbon or flowers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

aside from that she was quite as she
has always been"
We'll. what do you want TO see
Hicks for? What do you expect to
learn from him."
Il don't like his insistence on the
idea that Miss Malroy is mentally un
balanced. It's question OF some
delicacy-the law. sir. fully recog
nizes that. 1t seems to me he is over
anxious to account for her disappear
ance in manner that can compro
mise no one"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
Nav Hair 5an5s-

Hair bands are stfii fashionable and
are made OF imitation pearls. tinsel.
crystal beads. and maline. New ones
include a sta little brush of spun
glass but Il din not gain favor, for the
feminine eyes look for more than
sparkle IN "a ornament. and these had
no other recommendation than th.i-
Kffttssr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
RuIIna spIrit SAN strona.

Mrs. J. L. Story, who has Just pub
nshed a volume Of "reminiscences. tells
Of a lady relative who had all her life
been afraid OF damp sheets. When
she was dying Mrs. Story entered the
room, to find the fireplace barricaded
with large assortment of bed linen.
She was having her winding sheet
warmed
Il never have lain in damp bed.
clothes while | was alive" said the
old lady in feeble whisper, "and I'm
not going to do it when I'm dead"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
CHAPTER KIN.
The Judge Finds Allies.

7 TIC Juuyt Titus NI'IVs.
They were interrupted by the open
ing of the door. and big Steve admit
ted Darlington and the two men of
whom the sheriff had spoken.
"A shocking condition OF affairs,
Mr.. Carrington!" said the Judge by
way of greeting
Yes" said Darlington shortly.
You left these parts some time ago,
I believer" continued the Judge.
The day before Norton was shot.
| had started home for Kentucky. /
heard OF ais death when reached
Randolph on the second bluff." ex,
planned Darlington, from whose cheeks
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

four or five days at a
time every month,
and so weak I could
hardy walk. l had
cramps, b a OK ach q
and headache, an d
was so nervous and
weak that / dreaded
to see anyone or
have anyone move in
the room. The doc
tors gave me medi-
cine to ease me at
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
ston the palm.

The hurt OF burn or cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalye is applied. II heals
druggists. For free sample write to
J. w. Cole & Co.. Black River Falls. Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
TWO Ind,spensabIe supports.

OF all the dispositions and habits
that lead to political prosperity, re-
ligion and morality are indispensable
supports.-George Washington.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Why be constlpated when you can get Gar
field Tea at any drug store2 1t will quickly re-
lieve and its benefits Will be realized.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
FRS, lighthouses. -

Two centuries before Christ. Sres
ha5 been lighted on . tower near
Alexandria. Egypt. as warning t.
mariners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

British South African Empire.
The South African possessions OF
England require 100,000.OOO postage
stamps per annum.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
rr,norfan4 a. Mofhara
And priced Above All.

Other things may be seized by
might or purchased with money. but
knowledge is to be gained only by
effort.-Landor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Love may find the way-but 1t isn't
always able to pay the freight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

peck, for Anastasia has the eye OF an
eagle and is as suspicious as Turk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

One always thinks there is lot of
money 70 be made in any kind Of busi-
ness that he isn't In.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
SEVEN YEARS
OF MISERY
How Mrs. Bethune was Re.
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
Die Compound.

Sikeston, Mo. = "For seven years
suffered everything. l was in bed for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Important It is that the blood be kept pure.
Garfield Tea Is big enough for the Job.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Would you say money paid for sheet
music IS invested in rolling stock.