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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
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The chief concern regarding frocks
that are Of such materials as the pop
ular marquisette and batiste is how
to invest them with the requisite
amount Of fullness at the top without
increasing the number OF inches Fash
ion has decreed for the hem. This
problem is solved in various interest
ing ways, one Of which is demonstrat-
ed in the model sketched.
The original is of white marquisette.
made. for convenience, on a founda-
ton of wash blond, which is properly
fitted, with the fullness taken in in
darts. Then the marduisette lie gath
cred at the waist line, which Is slight
ly raised. and at knee depth is seal
loped all round and bound with EN-
erald taffeta. At this point the tunic
is met and the length completed by a
series of three rufies, each scalloped
and trimmed, with an inch-wide shir-
red band of marquisette, enclosed by
the green silk cording.
The banding, with its hint of green,
encircles the waist as belt A scroll
design formed OF 1t finishes the short
cut-in-one sleeve, and decorates the
lower part of the blouse, while the
rather deeply V-shaped neck is out
lined with double ruffie of white chif-
! fon and a bit of the ruffiing runs up
the slashed sleeves.
Although the shirred landings were
rushed great deal during the first of
the season, they seem neither to have
lost anything of their popularity nor to
have become common. They still fig
ure in the most exclusive new frocks
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11

md may be counted upon through fall.
A new use for them lie lound In con-
necGon with panniers. For instance,
banding perhaps two inches wide is
shaped around The pannier where II
finishes below the hips, or longer
band of the same material is stretch
Cd across the back, holding up the PAN
nier drapery. The ends of the band
are gracefully curved, terminating in
scroll points.
Some of the white marquisettes, en-
breidered in detached flowers. are
made up with taffeta landings In
closed In marquisette cords, or the
landings are all of the ta1feta in some
bright color.
An original and effective model that
is equally suited to marquisette or
foulard involves a suggestion of the
pannier. The design is carried out In
white marquisette in the original, en-
broidered in an all-over pattern In
old" blue. The straight, scant skirt
is given tunic effect by a breadth
of the marquisette gathered across the
sides and back. Around this is a wide
band of blue taffeta. The band ex-
tends across the back, anishing In a
circle at either end.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
BY VAUGHAN HESTER
Hk1.SZp4n0HS BY DMEZWZZ

pen at sun-up-he could not recall
what it was to be, though he distinct.
ly remembered that Mahaffy had
spoken of this very natter Mahafry,
the austere and implacable, the dis
EN- bodied conscience whose fealty to
duty mad somehow survived his own
spiritual ruin. SO that he had become
a sort Of moral sign-post. ever point
ing the way yet never going it him.
self
The Judge lay still and thought
deeply as the light intensified itself.
What was 1t that Mahaffyt had said
he was to do at sun-up? The very
hour accented his suspicious. Prob
ably II was no more than some cheer
less obligation to be met. or Mahaffy
would not have been 30 concerned
about II. Eventually he decided to
refer everything to Mahaffy. He
spoke his friends name weakly and
In a shaking voice. but received no
answer.
Solomon" he repeated, and shift.
ing his position, looked in what should
have been the direction OF the shake
down bed his friend occupied. Meth
er the bed nor Mahaffy were there.
The judge gasped-he wondered II
this were not premonition OF certain
hallucinations to which he was not a
stranger. Then all in a fash he re-
numbered Fentress and the meeting
at Boggs', something of how the eve
ming had been spent. and a spasm OF
regret shook him.
Il had other things to think Of This
must never happen again!" he told
himself remorsefully.
He was wideawake now Doubt.
less Pegloe had put him to bed. Well,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
THE SEASONS kisBoNs.

Have you noticed the variety and
the beauty OF the ribbons displayed
even at this season of the year at the
ribbon counter? So handsome and
unusual are they that 1t is not sur
pr.5ing that the designers have made
various rises OF them. Just at pres
ent the picot essxe ribbons are the
newest and are a favorite trimming
for the summer hat In addition tc
the taffeta faille. moire and mar
quisette ribbons, there are some love
ly ones showing antique designs with
brocade and flower patterns. These
are used as border TO the frocks oil
crepon. Then there are the brocaded
ribbons with the design picked out in
silver or gold threads, the irregularls
striped Picking ribbons, the handsome
metallic ribbons and those with EN-
broidered and open work designs.
To tie the feather boas which are
so universally worn in Paris there are
bows Of ribbons with long ends. often
falling below the waist line. More
youthful in appearance are the ruffs
made Of gathered or pleateG ribbon
Scarfs are often made with borders
of ribbons or series Of graded rib
bons, the widest being at the edge
A stunning scarf Of pink and white
mousseIine de sole bands was Joined
with white faille ribbon on which q
design Of pink roses had been out
lined as artisticalIy as II washed in
with the brush Of an artist.
For ruchings, shirrings anc gull
lings for gowns and hats and coats
and even parasoIs, ribbon is very
much easier and more convenient "a
use than taffeta by the piece.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
Not Necessary to Leave Home.

In an effort to stop the migration Of
dying consumptives to the Southwest,
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis will
ask physicians to be more careful in
ordering patients to go away, and will
also ask railroads to discontinue their
practice of selling charity" tickets
to those who cannot afford to pay full
fare. mo consumptive should go to
Colorado, California. or the West for
his health" says the association, "un-
less he has a good chance for recov-
cry from his disease, and unless espe-
cially he has at least $1,000 to spend
for this purpose, over and above what
his family may need.
Tuberculosis can be cured in any
part Of the United States, and 1t is
not necessary for a tuberculosis pa
tient to go West. Whenever possible.
the National Association urges tuber-
culosis patients who have not ample
funds to go to a sanatorium near
home, and if they cannot do this, to
take the cure in their own homes, VA
der the direction of physician"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
Unusual Occurrence,

Richard Harding Davis, during his
Atlantic City honeymoon, said at a
fish luncheon:
Il confess that am not pleased
with the modern trend of fiction. The
newest fiction leaves a bad taste In
the mouth. 1t is full of double en-
tendre-like the parlor maids remark.
"A gentleman came down to break
fast one morning with bloodshot eyes.
He drank eight glasse of ice water
hurriedly, then he muttered hoarsely
to the pretty parlor maid:
"'Tell me, Adele. did reach home
last night very much under the wealth
err
Indeed you did, sir the maid re-
piled Why, sir. you kissed the mis-
sis!' "-Washington Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11

self TO the full length OF his arms.
dropped
He landed squarely on the rolled.up
bed with jar that shook him to his
center Almost gaily he snatched up
a quilt, draping 1t about him after the
manner of a Roman toga. and thus
lightly habited. started across Mr.
Pegloe's truck-patch, his one thought
Boggs' and the sun. 1t would have
served no purpose to have gone home.
since his entire wardrobe, except for
the shirt ON his back, was In the tav-
ern-keeper's possession. besides he
had not moment TO lose. for the sun
was peeping at him over the horizon
Unobserved he gained the edge OF
the town and the htghroad that led
past Boggs' and stole a fearful glance
over his shoulder The sun was clear
Of the treetops, he could even feel the
lifeless dust grow warm beneath his
feet; and wrapping the quilt closer
about him he broke into a labored run.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11

He was beginning 10 experience a
great sense of haste; it was two miles
to Boggs' and Fentress would be there
at sun-up Finally he abandoned his
guest OF the missing garments and
turned 10 the door. TO say that he
was amazed when he found it locked
would have most inadequately de-
scribed his emotions. Breathing deep,
be fell back a step or two. and then
with all the vigor he could muster
launched himself at the door. But II
resisted him.
'.lts bolted on the other side!" ne
muttered, the full measure of Peg
loe's perfidy revealing itself to his
mind He was aghast. 1t vas plot
to discredit him. Pegloe's hospitality
had been inspired by his enemy. for
Pegloe was Fentress' tenant.
Again he attacked the door; ne be-
lieYed 1t might be possible to force IL
from its hinges, but Pegloe had done
his work too well for that, and at
last, spent and breathless, the Judge
dropped down on the edge OF his bed
to consider the situation. He was
without clothes and he was pris-
oner, yet his mind rose splendidly to
meet the difficulties that beset him.
His greatest activities we're reserved
for what appeared to be only sea
son of despair He armed himself with
a three-legged stool he had found and
turned once more to the door, but the
stout planks stood firm under his
blows.
Unless / get out of here in time
I'm a ruined mani" thought the judge.
After this Fentress will refuse to
meet mel"
The window next engaged his at
tentlon. That, too. Pegloe had taken
the precaution to fasten, but single
savage blow Of the stool shattered
glass and sash and left an empty space
that framed the dawn's red glow. The
judge looked out and shook his head
obviously. It was twelve feet or more
to the ground. risky drop for gen.
tleman OF his years and build. The
judge considered making rope OF his
bedding and lowering himself 10 the
ground by means OF it; he remem-
bered to have read Of captives in that
interesting French prison. the Bas-
tile. who did this. However. an equal
ly ingenious but much more simple
use for his bedding occurred to him;
it would form soft and yielding sub
stance on which to alight. he gath
cred it up into his arms, feather-tick
and all. and pushed 1t through the
window. then he wriggled out across
the ledge. feet first, and lowering him
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11

Some twenty minutes later Bogss
came in sight He experienced a mo
ment of doubt-doubtless Fentress
had been there and gonel 1t was a
hideous thought and the Judge
groaned. Then at the other end OF the
meadow near the woods. he distin-
guished several men. Fentress and his
friends beyond question. The Judge
laughed aloud. In spite Of everything
he was keeping his, engagement. he
was plucking his triumph out OF the
very dregs Of failure. The Judge
threw himself over the fence, a cor
ner Of the quilt caught on one of the
rails; he turned to release it, and in
that instant two pistol shots rang out
sharply in the morning air.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
Mumed Knocks.

Il don't wonder you keep your
shapely urms bare, Mildred. even II
they 10 took somewhat hairy"
I'm rther glad you dropped N,
5orus: when fellow feels blue and
lau"scme he's ready to welcome al.
most anybody"
Yes, Of course. I can recommend
You for that position. McCorkle. Fortu.
nately. perhaps. don't know you
very we'll
Your new Job will take YOU out OF
the country for three or four years
will Il. Bingley' Well. I'm glsd you
got it"
I'm enjoying your call so much
Nj. SpurlonE, that hate 70 remind
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
Little Lecture on Marriage and pl
Vorcs That May interest Some
Modern Parents.

Some folks wonder at the miracles
In the Good Book. but God did the big
gest and most unexplainable thing
when he gave woman the privilege of
being a mother You might marry an
other Fan some time. but there's
something you'd never forget. and that
Is that Perk is the father OF Lucille
and Mary Jane. It's somethin' that
demands from you a lot Of forgive
ness. If need be for whatever he does.
I don't think there's any divorce that
Gods a-goin' to recognize which sepa,
rathes fathers and mothers. lie might
overlook their Twin apart from each
other II thiAgs v5en, TOO far cross
wise. but doubt II he's goin ts fix
affairs I'D In heaven after the iudg-
meat dav BY sayln Mr. Smith, the
courts Gown there IN the U 5 A. says
,ou gfat go. no right T. call this won.
N ,cur wife and 81 I'm giyin' her
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
Cruelty to Animals

Brian G. Hughes, whose practical
ioAes so often delight New York. said
at recent dinner at the Plaza: Il
don't mind practical jokes on human
beings. but when it comes to animals
draw the line
Two artists we're onte Dragging to
each other. I painted up a lump Of
pig iron to look like cork said the
first artist. and, by Jove when
threw it In the East river 4 foated.'
mo. said Mr.. Hughes. there
was no harm in that But listen to
the second artist. He said. with a
crael. unfeeliCs laugh; I painted a
lump OF pig iron caoe TO look like a
roast of beet, and my dog ate three
quarters OF 1t before he discovered
his mistake
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
QUAINT JEWELS.

Animal jewelry does not decline in
favor and the new fancy is for dogs
and cats. made OF chiseled topaz and
amethyst. A marvellous amount OF in
teiligsnce can be conveyed by a clever
chiseIing Of the stones. and different
kinds OF dogs and also Of cats are dis
played
All are very small, and though some
are seated inside a triangle OF gold.
the majority are provided only with
rings By which they can be attached
aud worn as charms on a long chain
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11

Ear phones have been introduced In
to the Wollaston Congregational
Church of Quincy. Mass. This is the
first church in the city to adopt this
invention
A transmitter and six receivers COM
prise the initial equipment and should
these prove satisfactory others will be
added as occasion requires.
s~sThe apparatus is extremely simple.
consisting of neat box-lIks transmit
ter at the pulpit and modest watch-like
receivers. or convenient handles. in va
rious pews Receivers ana transmit.
teys are connected BY invisible wiring
and the electricity is supplied by dry
cells
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
Always a Safe Remark,

Amateur Ned Kelly (sotto voce)-
By Jove! I've forgotten my Jolly
lines. Goodness gracious, whatever
shall | do?
Professional Dan Kelly (equal to
the occasion)- the nearest po-
liceman and beef out: ITO the bush,
boys, to the h!"-Sydney Bulletin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
SAVING Trouble.

Have you read the platforms of the
different political parties?"
What's the use wastin' time dom
that?"
II should think you would want to
find out how to vote intelligently."
How to vote intelligently? My
grandfather found that out years ago.
so what's the use of my botherin'
about it?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
A Poor Choice.

The stork had visited at Harold S
house and at the same time at the doc
tors house. One day the mother and
doctor we're talking about their babies.
The Decor said his baby was SO cross.
When he went Harold. aged 21a years,
said: Mamma, isn't it funny the doc
tor brought US a good baby and kept 8
bad one for HIMSELF"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
Maternity Is a Privilege

to Mr.. Jones. who married her three
years after she got her decree He'll
take care of your angel children and
youll have to 70 way back and sit
down say don't think he's goin'
to do It that way. Mary James Pa, sc
in the Noyelization by Norman Way.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
An Oversight.

There has certainly been serious
miscalculation about this year"
What's that?"
so many dreadful things are hap
pening, and they forgot all about pre-
saying them by a comet"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11

she-so many foolish people tell
me | sing like a bird. Do you think
so, Mr.. Battyg
He-Certaiuly I do.
She with gigglel--oa. you fat
ter me, VIVA, kind Of a bird do you
think I sing Hkes
He--A sereech owl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
Enseh AI,r-,irn

"Alundum" is the name given TO a
fused form OF alumina It is extern
siyely used in the manufacture OF
crucihles and other vessels for which
a refractory material is needed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11

iInuar.lnn remnerature.

Scientists tell us that at depth of
As feet under the earth's surface the
temperature does not vary perceptibly
at any time OF thu year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11

you that the next car will pass here
in about five minutes, and then there
won't be another one for half an
hour"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11

EGYPTIAN Telephone Operators
Telephone operators in Egypt are
required to speak English French
Italian. Greek and Arabic
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11

What did the minister talk about
in his sermon this morning?
About an hour"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11

1t takes more than fur-lined over
coat to protect a would-be actor in
the hall of fame.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-11
CURES BURNS AND GIFTS
The Main lmpressIon.

Coles Carbo,isalve stops the pain instantly
Cures quick. No scar. All druggists, Is and soc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
OFFICER JENNINGS
UNDER SUSPENSION
MAYOR AlnsME ACTS AND
POLICE COMMISSIONERS WILL
HEAR CASE.
FIVE REASONS

Mayor George Ainsiie yesterday
morning suspended Policeman X. W.
Jennings on charges preferred by Cap
tain w. A. Barfott, of the FIRST as
trict. The officer is charged with
cursing and abusing Carter b. Grumpy
on the night of September I'd, after ne
had arrested the young man on a
charge of refusing to move and re-
sisting arrest.
Grundy was tried in Police court.
and after producing witnesses VINO
gave most damaging evidence against
the officer, the charge was dismissed.
1T was testified in court that the
ofsicer-ffreti at Francis. Smies-a
draughtsman, after the latter han
broken away from him. and tnat
Grurdy and James p. Patton jf.. ask
ed him il they could be of assistance.
Their alleged proffered aid was refus-
ed, and they declared that jennings
deliberately stepped on the fugitive's
hat and mashed il. Other witnesses
testified that Jennings fred into the
air and that he stepped on the hat
accidentally. Grundy also swore that
the officer beat him numerically with
his FIST white holding him at the patrol
box, while Jennings sWore that ne
struck the youth only after he had
resisted and attempted TO strike MINI
THE board of police commissioners
is called to meet at o'clock this
AFTERNOON. when 1t liz probable that
jennings will be heard. 1t was stated
last night. however. that a continuance
might be allowed If the sffice~ wished
more time in which to summon other
witnesses. Jennings found two other
witnesses yesterday. and they VIII De
summoned to testify.
The final disposition of the case
rests. IT was said. on wftat addftte.a4l
testimony the officer might be able
| to introduce. But he has declared his
determination to fight the matter to
a finish. and will carry 1t before the
board. The board was primarily cali
| ed to elect man IN the place OF Tft'-
! iiceman Martin, resigned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09

trick today. He tried last Sunday.
and he might try again
Conflicting Stories.
she laughed nerxousiy when she
said this. and / understood that she
was referring to the boating accident
of the previous Sunday She never
came back. On Wednesday I heard
tile parrot talking in her apartment,
and I began to worry about feeding
the pets. Then that night, Mr.. Glib
son came / heard him coming up
stairs.
Where is Mrs. Ritter?' asked.
Rosa after. you know was the name
by which she was known here.
".Oh. she isn't coming back he
replied I've come to tend to the
birds and cats
sIle had a key and he let himself
into the apartment. Two days later
an expressman came after Mrs. Rif-
ter's trunks.
MIR. Gibson came up the stairs and
opeAed the dugF for the express7
man.
At this point the story Of Mrs Burke
becomes of interest, for she takes up
the narrative where Mrs. Maret leaves
off. Mrs. Burke collects the rents for
the two apartment houses. She put
in an appearance when notified that
Mrs. Szabo,s trunks we're being res
moved. and approaching Gibson, ask
ed:
sswhere is Mrs. Ritter
aHe told me- said Mrs. Burke:
! She has gone to Chicago. and she
won't be back. I'm looking after her
affairs - 4.s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
Race Building


1t Ii an old subject, that OF race
building. and has exercised The minds
~ men OF thought for many CEN
turtles, from the ancient phiioso-
pliers downwards Legislative efforts
Of all chimes and Ut all times touch
the question In some form or other.
for the reason that most LEGISLATION
10 designed. Il Ter the regulation mt
mankind. 1t n questionable. how
ever, whether any age can show such
enormous advance IN the building up
81 ! healthy public opinion On the
subject as the age In which We live;
and This ii mainly attributable 70 the
Broadminded and energetic work 81
the Engenic society. whoae ssacceax-
afsfl and. ahsofb ingix teFAstinx sneet-
trxs IN ENGLAND recently have Uocss
1scra directed attention 10 the ssa-
n Erissr question III hnxx n inpr0Ys
r. j Tace. physIGNIry and nsents i4fst 81
~ nreI lent, la 1or Leonard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
MAYOR GAYNOR TO
Be FIRST WITNESS
TO TESTIFY BEFORE COMMITTEE
OF ALDERMEN INVESTIGATE
IN GRAFT.

NEW YORK. Sept S.--Mayor Will
liam j. Gaynor will be the fret wit
ness called by the aidermanic graft
investigating committee. He will APP
pear before the committee at O'Clock
tomorrow, and will be asked to TED
all he knows OF the inner workings
Of the police department during the
period in which graft conditions cul-
minated In the murder of Herman
Rosenthal. Chairman Henry III. Cur
ran and Chief Counsel Emory r. Buck
ner. OF the committee, will call on the
mayor tomorrow morning to advise
him of the hour OF his appearance. the
matters on which Ne will be asked
to testify and the condition that he
may or may not testify under oath, as
he chooses.
At least three days. it is believed.
will be required to ask the mayor all
the questions prepared ny the COM
mittee. The mayor is regarded az the
real head Of the police department. III
is known that Police Commissioners
Rhinelander Waldo was guided In
every detail by either written or YER
bal instructions from Mayor Gaynor.
The mayo's oft exploited idea OF out
ward decency," as "A protection Of gam
i,ifnK and aiserderls- houses will be
gone into thoroughly. and the mayor
will be asked If Waldo's order that
policemen should not enter these re-
sorts was not. in fact, the mayors own
order.
Commissioner Waldo viii follow the
mayor in the witness chair. While
Gaynor is testifying, District Attor-
ney whitman, will be preparing his
mass of evidence for the trial OF Po-
lice Lieutenant Becker, charged with
tnxtiEasing the murder ct -zrGaEHsaeE
Rosenshal.
Jack" Rose. ''Bridgy' Weber, and
Harry yaiion, chief witnesses for the
prosecution OF Becker. have applied
10 THE District attorney for n guard "a
and from the West Side prison, and
during the sessions Of the trial, allsg-
ing that they fear death at the hands
Of gunner employed by the system.
The guards will be provided, and
gaugsters will be barred from the
court during the trial