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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
subi.e, for the Minister.

According to reports gathered by
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention OF tuberculosis, prac-
tically 10 per cent. of all deaths In
church congregations are caused by
Tuberculosis. In study of $4,000
communicates OF 725 churches in
which there were 1000 deaths in 1910.
the death rate among these church
members was found TO be 224 for
every thousand communicates. This
Is higher than the rate for the regis
tratIon area OF the United States.
which was I.60 in 1910
while these statistics" says the
national association, ARE not com
parable from the point of view OF &C.
curacy with those of the bureau OF
census, sufficient credeuce may be
given to them to indicate that one OF
the most serious problems the or
binary church has to consider is that
of the devastation OF its membership
by tuberculosis. Every minister In the
United States should give this sub
Jeet some attention during the week
preceding or that following April rs.
tuberculosis day"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
Negro Bridegroom Asked 3arsor Who
Performed Ceremony TO Wait
Until the Bride Got JOB.

The pastor OF a large Baptist church
in a neigS boring city. whose congrega'
ton included many negroes. received
recently a call from young coiored
man and woman on matrimony bent
The man had been a shiftless pers'sn
and the woman was known as indnH
triols The preacher noticed that the
bridegroom was all spruced up and
concluded that the bride had made
proper member OF society out Of
him. so he went ahead with the cere
mony with a good deal OF satisfaction
He had il in mind not TO accent a
fee from these lowly members Of his
lock. but the bridegroom. With a
bsaming face. handed over the usual
small envelope and departed with bis
Djnah before the preacher could pro
test. When the pastor opened the
envelope later he read this note:
Dear Pastor; am sorry cannot
pay you a fee now for uniting me In
wedlock. bur spent all has on we'd
ding clothes. viii send you the
money just as soon as Dinah gets to
work again.
The preacher got fee later from a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28

weeks 7 answered. greatly moved by
her earnestness. but fear the men
engaged in it will remain much the
same in their natures however they
may dress. can only say this: Were
the path clear. would surely find you
no matter where you were hidden"
How terrible it il that a woman
must ever choose between such evils. .
she said almost bitterly The heart
says one thing and duty another all
through lie. 1t seems TO me. have so
much of suffering in these last few
months, sc much of heartless cruelty.
that cannot bear to be the cause Of
any more. You and Major Brennan
must not meet: but. Captain Wayne. I
viii not believe that we are to part
thus forever
DO you mean that am to seek .oa
when the war eloses2p
There will be no time when shai
not most gladly welcome you"
Your homer" | asked. wondering
still If she could mean all that her
wards implied Il have never known
where you resided in the north"
"Stoningson, Conn" She smiled at
me through the tears yet cling
ing to knr long lashes. You may
never come, of course; yet I shall
always feel now that perhaps you will:
and that is not like a final goodby.
is it?'
| bowed above the hands | held.
and pressed my lips upon them. For
the moment burst not speak. and
then-a voice suddenly sounded in the
hall below:
Il am greatly obliged to you. Mis-
Minor; she Is probably lying down
win run ZIP and call her"
We started as If rudely awakened
from a dream, whilo a sudden express
sion of fright swept across her face,
oh. do not meet him. she begged
piteously. For my sake do not re
main here"
Il will go down the back stairway"
returned hastily, but do you indeed
mean it? May come to you?"
Yes, yes; but pray go now!"
Unable longer to restrain myself. /
clasped hcr to me, held her for one
brief instant strained to my breast,
kissed her twice upon lips which had
no opportunity for refusal
This world is not so wide but that
somewhere in 1t shall again find the
one woman of my heart" whispered
Passionately. and was gone.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28

most p&ssionateIy. do not ,enpr me.
Your wish is temptation most din
cult TO resist"
why resist. then2"
She lid not looK at ne. but stood
twisting handkerchief nervously
through her fingers The abrupt ques-
ton startled me almost into full con-
fessioa. but fortunately my eyes
chanced to fall pom her wedding-ring.
and instantly crushed the mad words
back into my throat.
"Bscarse IT IS right" ! replied slow
~. feeling each sentence as d death
blow. For me to rem3in can mean
only one thing. For that am ready
enoigh. 4 thought you desired it. but
dare net choose such a course my
self
You speak in riddles What is the
one thing?"
"A personal meeting with Major
Brennan"
Tie high color deserted her cheeks,
and her eyes met mine in sudden In
quiry. "Oh. no, no." she exclaimed
with energy You and Frank must
never meet in that way You mean
duel?"
bowed gravely. Il was permitted
TO aid in defense of this house only
by pledging myself to Major Brennan
afterwards
But why need IT beat least now
that you have TODD together as com
rades?"
4 fear" | said Quietly, that fact
will not CONT for much. We both
forGht icspire1 by your presence
"Mineir | hardly knew how to in,
terpret her zone
"Certair,y; you cannot be ignorant
that Major Brennan's dislike is based
upon your friendship for me-"
But there is no reason" she STAN
mered lie has no cause"
His reason must leave him to ex-
plain, interrupted. 10 relieve her evil
dent embarrassment. His words. how
ever. were extremely explicit; and to
ignore them by departure is 10 i'm
peril my own reputation in both arm
les would do SO Cor no one else in
the world but you"
How can ever thank your she
asked gravely. Captain Wayne. you
make me trust you utterly. and place
me constantly in yonr debt"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28

Then you realize that | am right?"
Yes" slowly. but making no eff
fort TO release her hands yet is no
other escape possible?"
None within my knowledge"
And you must go?'
Il must go-unless you bid me
stay"
"Oh. cannot; | cannot at such a
cost" she cried sud could feel her
body tremble v it'll the intensity of her
emotion But. Captain Wayne. our
friendship surely need not be severed
now for ever? | cannot bear TO think
that ii should be. am no cold, heart
less migrate. and shall never forget
what you have done TO serve me.
value every sacrifice you have made
on my behalf Let us indeed part
now II. as you say, it must be so;
yet surely there are happier days in
store fer both of us-days when the
men OF this nation will not wear differ
ent uniforms and deem it manly TO
fight and kin each other"
The great struggle will certainly
cease. possibly within very few
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
CHAPTER xxxIv.
A plan Miscarrled.

/ remembered as ! hurried down the
back stairway her flushed face. but
could recall no look of indignant pride
in those clear eyes whose pleasant
memory haunted me- She loved me;
of this | now felt doubly assured, and
the knowledge made my heart light,
even while dreaded the consequences
to us both.
/ stepped out into the kitchen and
came to a sudden pause, facing table
laden with such a variety and abun-
dance of food as had been strange ts
me for many long day. Directly OPP
posite. napkin tucked beneath his
double chin, his plate piled high with
good things, sat Ebers, while at Ell liner
end beheld Mr.. and Mrs Bungay aim
ilafly situated The establishment of
our meeting seemed mutual. The Ser.
geant, apparently feeling the necessity
of explanation. wiped his mouth SO
berly
Il vos yoost goin' to fill me op nit
der dings like good soldier, Captain"
he said in anxiety.
NO doubt; well. am rather hungry
myself. Mrs Bungay. in memory of
old times cannot you spare me plate?
If so. will take pleasure in joining
your happy company. Thank you.
see you have found yonr man."
Il have thet. sir" she answered,
grimly, IAN | reckon as how he's like
ly ter stay ct hum after this"
But you forget he is my guide" |
protested, not disinc.ined TO test her
temper Surely, Mrs. Bungay. you
would not deprive the South of his val
liable services?"
An wouldn't |. now? An didn't
tibet little whifit promise me long
afore he ever did you uns? Amt he
my nat'ral protector? Whut's a lone
female a goin' tor dew we're in Their
mountihgs wi'out so MANI"
Come. Jed. what do you say? Are
you tired fighting the battles OF the
Confederacy. aud prefer those of
homer"
Il like ter read all bout fightin' we'll
'nough. but durn It, Cap, 1t kinder
hurts whin they hits ye on Their head
with gun" His face lit up sud
denly. Sides, | sorter wanter hev
Marian git 'quainted with thet thar
muel o. mine. Beelzebub. He's out thar
now. hitched ter a tree. an eatin' fit
ter bust his biler--neyer a durn MARI
on his hide fer all he wint through"
(To BE CONTINUED
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28

of the war; and our plantation near
Charlottesville Las been constantly in
the track of the armies. One rather
important battle. indeed, was fought
upon 1t, so you may realize that 1t is
now desolate and utterly unfit for hab-
itation."
The house yet stands"
The chimney and one wall alone re-
manned when | was last there" | re-
piled. glad OF the interest she exhib-
tied. Fortunately two of the negro
cabins were yet standing Doubtless
these will form the nucleus of our
home when the war ceases; they
will prove a triae better than the
mere sky"
The south IS certainly paying ter
rible price for rebellion" she said so
berly. her fine eyes filled with tears. Il
am sure | have tarried here quite as
long as | should. now that can be of
no further service"
AS she gathered her skirts in her
hand preparatory TO descending the
stairs, ! yielded to temptation and
stopped her Right or wrong | must
yet have one word more
Il beg of you do not desert me so
soon. This may prove our final meet
ing--indeed / fear It must be; sure
ly. then. It need not be so brief
one?''
Our firel meeting9'
She echoed my words as though
scarcely eomprehending their mean.
! ing
Yes said rising and standing be
fore her How can we hope it shall
be otherwise? am not free to re-
main here. ev,n we're Il best for other
reasons. Tor am a soldier under or
ders You undoubtedly will proceed
north az The earliest possible moment
( There is scarcely a probability that in
ihe great vide world We shall meet
again"
The war Will soon be over: perhaps
then you may come north also"
VI scarcely expect to do Sc My
work then viii be to join With my com
rades in an effort 10 rebuild the shat
tered fortunes Of Virginia, When the
lines of lives diverge SO widely as
ours must, the chances are indeed few
that they ever meet again"
Bat surely YOU can remain here I'M
J iii we leave?' she questioned. evident
+ ly striving not to reveal the depth
4 OF interest she felt in the decision TT
will not be until tomorrow that all de-
tails are arranged so as to permit OF
! our departure had supposed VOC
would certainly be with US until then"
! Mrs Brennanl" l exclaimed al
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
CHAPTER xxxIl.-contlnued.


Damn ye. Red told you not to fire!"
be yelled. Come on. you dogs. You
could eat EN- up If We wasn't SIGH
blamed towards There's only two.
and Wen lang them yet"
He leaped straight up the broad
steps, his long cavalry sabre in naEd.
while dozen of the boldest followed
him Brennan swung his sword high
over head, grasping It with both
hands for a death-blow, even as I
thrust directly at the fellows throat.
The uplifted blade struck the chain
Of the hanging lamp. snapped at the
hilt, and losing his balance the Major
plunged headlong into the ruck be-
meath, The downward fall OF his body
swept the stairs.
As ! stood there. pautiag and breath.
less a woman rushed downward. Be
liev.hg she would throw herself into
that tangled mass below, instantly
caught her 70 me
Don't" J cried ahkiously. you
cannot help him. For Gods sake 60
back where you were"
1T Is not that" she exclaimed, her
voice thrilling with excitement. "Oh.
Captain Wayne, do you not hear the
huglcs?"
As by magic those hateful faces van
ished. disappearing by means of ev.
cry opening leading out from the hall.
and when the cheering blue-coats
surged in through the broken door. |
was yet standing there. apparently
alone but for the dead. leaning weak
and breathless against the wall my
arm about Edith Brennan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
BoaTMAN HAD HIS OWN IDEA
Absence of Expected Zip" Brought
Out Excellent Sample of Real
Irish Wit.

( A good story of Irish repartee has
been published concerning John
Bright. He was always ready for sal
mon-fshing, and on several occasions
went to ireland with Mr. George Pea
bo1y, the American philanthropist.
One day Mr.. Bright, noticing a po-
liceman on the bank, inquired OF him
what sum the boatmen we're entitled
10 ask for rowing up the Shannon on
q days fishing. He said that from
seven shillings and sixpence TO ten
shillings was the usual payment.
Nr. Bright said to Mr.. Peabody.
fHave you three half-crowns? have
no change"
Mr.. Peabody produced the money
and gave It to the boatman. He was
dissatisfied. and said:
@And is that all ye're giving met"
"That is all. replied Mr.. Peabody.
well, that bates all liver heard. ="
answered the boatman. An they
call We Paybody Faith, should call
We Pay-nobodyi"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
BUT Mamma Didn't.

Little Mabel was always tumbling
down and getting hurt, but as soon as
her mother sed the bumped fore
head Mabel would believe It cured
and cease crying, One day she accom-
panied her mother to the Union depot.
and while they were seated in the
crowded waiting room an intoxicated
man entered the door, tripped over a
suitcase, and fell sprawling on the
floor. The attention of every one was
attracted to the incident. and In tse
sudden silence following the fab Ma
bel called out:
Don't cry. man. Mamma II kiss
90. aud EN- 90 II be all right. Lip.
pincott's Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28

dyed her throat and checks crimson.
Why" she exclaimed in momentary
confusion. Il supposed should knss
before you awoke, and have ample
time to escape unobseryed. dis
covered you lying here You were
resting very intentionally when
first came. and | felt It my duty to
render your position as easy as pos
sible. ! did not forget that your IA
tigue came in our defense
Gould you not say in yours?"
corrected But ! have already been
more thar repaid. Your hand upon
my brow was far more restfui than
can tell you--its soft stroking min
gled in my dreams even before awoke
II brought back to me the thought of
my mother. do not think I have had
a woman's hand press back my hair
since I was child"
There was q look OF pain upon your
face as you lay sleeping. and thought
IL might ease you somewhat. I have
had some experience as a nurse. you
know" she explained quietly you
mentioned your mother: is she yet
Iiving?'
'She is in Richmond, stopping with
friends. but since my capture we have
lost all trace of each other. was
reported as having been killed in ac-
ton, and | doubt II she even yet
knows the truth Everything is
so confused in the capital that
1t is impossible to trace any
one not directly connected with the
army. once you lose exact knowledge
of their whereabouts"
Your father, then. is dead?"
''EIe yielded his life the first year
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
CHAPTER xxxn
After the strunnle

A young officer, whose red face was
rendered extremely conspicuous by
the blue OF his uniform. led the rush
of his soldiers as hey came tumbling
calamity into the hall,
up there. menl" he cried. catch
Ing sight Of me. and pointing Get
that Johnny with the girl"
AS they sprang eagerly forward over
TIE dead bodies littering the floor at
the foot of the stairs. Brennan scram-
hled unsteadily TO his feet and halted
them VITA i@perious gesture.
Leave him alone!" he command
ed. THAT is the commander of the
Confederate detachment who came to
our aid The guerillas have fed down
the hallway. and are most of them
outside by now. Wayne be turned
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
Newspaper Is the MelIum.

THE Importance OF this whole ques-
tion of publicity to the consumer is
growing on the manufacturer. II
sees his competito. or some man In
another line turning The trick of pub.
llcity and he sit up and thinks. He is
gradually realizing that localized.
ierystallzed publicity In TIE home IL
what pays best and that he can only
get that through the newspaper" -.
The Daily Club.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
Feasibility Exnlalnsd

isn't your husband getting fear
fully bad disposition" asked Mrs.
Shortsoot.
No." replied Mrs Leedout lie
has read somewhere that brainy men
are always oranks and he's trying TO
get reputation"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
Amono the Ancients.

Democritus had just announced the
theory that the visible universe is
merely the result of the fortuitous con-
course OF atoms.
Subject, of course" he said, ito the
approval Of Mr.. Gompers."
For he did not wish to be drawn
into magazine controversy over it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
Truth In old Saying.

There is an old as the hills saying
that men who cannot manage theig
own finances are exactly the ones &c
look after those of nation. And
because IL IS too true is the reason
why it is an old saying. irrespective
as to what Dun or Bradstreet may say
to the contrary
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
When Your EYES Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No Smarting-Feels
Eine--Acts Quickly. Try it for Red, Weak,
Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelids. Illus
trated Book in each Package. Murine is
compounded by our Oculists-not n 'sPatent Med
ieine" but used in successful Physicians Prao-
tice for many years. Now dedicated 10 the Pub
lie and sold BY Druggists at Csc and SOC per Bottle
Murine Eye Salve In Aseptie Tubes, 25c and Soc.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28

kidney secretions were
unnatural and gave me
great trouble. One
day / suddenly fell to
the floor, where / lay
for a long time uncon-
scious. Three doctors
who treated me, dag
nosed my case as
paralysis, and said
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28

they could do nothing for me, | began
using Doan's Kidney pills and was
permanently cured. | am stronger
than before In years"
when Your Back Is Lame, Remem-
Der the Name-DOAN'S. soc. all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo. ~ \.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
Confident as to Future

very grateful Dinah. who seemed to
think II proper that she should pay.
and was overcome with surprise when
the fee was given back to her as o
wedding present.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
A 0IIARTER CENTURY

Before Tho Public. over Five Million Free Samples
given away each year The constant and inercas-
lng sales from samplcs proves the genuine merit OF
ALIENS MOT EASE. the antiscptie powder 70
be shaken into the shoes for Tired, Aching, swollen
Tender feet Relieves corns AID buniOns OF all pain
sample FREB. AddresS Alien .olmsted Leroy N. T.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28

Only TO find our duty certainly. and
somewhere, somehow, 20 DO It faith.
fully. makes us good, strong. happy,
and useful men Phillips Brooks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28

why does that old maid use SO
much paint on her face?"
shes making up for lost time -
Brooklyn Life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28

DR.. Pierce's Pellets small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invigs
crate stomach, liver and bowels and cure
constipation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
Needed Reform.

Benham-We need reform In our
banking system.
Mrs. Benham--Yes: it's a shame
that wife can't overdraw her hus-
bands account,--Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
Absent.MInded.

I want dog-collar, please"
'Yes'm. What size shirt does he
wear ?"-Life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
Al the Bank.

Your husband has stopped payment
on your alimony check"
81 know it; he no longer loves me-"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
All Good Houseksepers

Are vitally interested in food products.
See large display in this paper Llstman
Mill Co, la Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
Every Woman

Should have the Book of Awards for using
Marvel Flour. See large display in this
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28

Only a fool ever attempts to con.
vince 3 man that he isn't as clever az
be thinks he Is.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
Lucky.

Howell-It costs good deal to live.
Powell-Aren't you glad you are
dead one?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28

PILES CURED IN TO Ia DAYS
Your druggist will refund m0tey u PAEO OHM
2dENT fats 70 cure any case Of Itching h3n1
Bleeding OF ProtFudins Pies In " IA days. Soc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
Importan, TO Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASToRIA. a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that IL
Bears the NJ <<r----''~
signature of &xNZzIAx
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-28
TEN YEARS OF SUFFERING.

Restored a, Last to Perfect Health By
I Doan's Kidney Pills.
| Mrs. Narcissa Waggoner, Carter
vile. H., says: "oyer ten years sur
fered terribly with backache, head
ache. nervousness and dizziness. The
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-25

pointment and 1t was understood that
DR.. Massey had succeeded in holding
it up and the announcement of Satur-
day served to clear up the situation.
Q. l.. Hicks, the new postmaster is
young man, being but 80 years Of age.
He was raised an a farm in the Old
Ninth distric, and became attached to
Governor Hooper by serving in Hoop
er's company in the Spanish-American
war. He was elected to the office of
Circuit Court:clerk in 1902 and re-elect-
edin 1906, but resigned and was APP
pointed treasurer of the Mountain
Branch of the National Soldier home,
Nov. 10Th, 1909. Held this position for
two years when he resigned to return
10 Cooke county.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-25

away. and could see how lie suffered.
It's your last chance-gor Then one
of the ships officers forced ne into a
lifeboat. and l. gave up all hope that
he could be saved"
Calls Captain Smith a Hero.
captain Smith was the biggest hero
ever saw. He stood on the bridge
and shouted through megaphone. try
ing to make himself heard. The crew
obeyed his orders as well as could be
expected" said Robert W. Daniel Of
Philadelphia.
Five minutes after the crash every
body seemed to have gone insane Men
and women fought. bit and scratched
to be In line for the life5oats. Look
at my black eye and cut chin. got
these in the fight. .4,,r -.
"Then Captain Smith seemed to get
some order. and the passengers were
sent to the fore and aft of the boat"
Men Gave Garments to Worsn.
Miss Gretchen Long!ey. daughter Of
former Judge I.ong!ey Of Hudson. N.
Y. tod this story Of her experiences:
when we got to the deck we found
number of people gathering and
heard the order to lower the boats
given. Before we left another iceberg
came along and scraped the sides.
forcing ice through the portfolios.
Il think that there were people on
board the ship when she sunk who died