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this result; that when the Judge took
occasion to call at the tavern. and the
hostile nature of his visit was en-
phasized by the cautious manner OF
his approach, he was greatly shocked
to discover that his intended victim
had sold his business overnight for a
small lump sum to Mr.. Saul's brother
in-law, who had appeared most op-
portuEely with an offer.
Pegloe's fight created something OF
a sensation, but II was dwarfed by
the sensation that developed a day or
so later when 1t became known that
Tom Ware and Colonel Fentress had
likewise fed the country. Still later.
Fentress' body, showing marks OF VIC
lence, was washed ashore at wood
yard below Girard II was conJec>
tured that be and Ware had set out
from The Oaks to cross the river;
there was reason 10 believe that Fen
tTess had in his possession at the
time a considerable sum OF money.
and 1t was supposed that his con-
panion had murdered and robbed him.
OF Wares subsequent career nothing
was ever known.
These were. after all. only episodes
in the collapse OF the Clan, sporific
manifestations Of the great work OF
dlsintegration that was going forward
and which the Judge. more than any
other. perhaps, had brought about.
This was something no one ques-
toned, and he quickly passed to the
first phase OF that unique and peculiar
esteem In which he was ever after
held. His fame wideued with the sue
ceeding suns; he had offers OF help
which impressed him as so entirely
creditable to human nature that he
quite lacked the heart TO refuse them,
especially as he felt that in the i'm.
provement of his own condition the
world had bettered itself and was
moving nearer those sound and right.
eous Ideals Of morality and patriotism
which had never lacked his indorse-
ment, no matter how inexpedient it
mad seemed for him to put them into
practice. But he was not diverted
from his ultimate purpose by the
glamour OF a present popularity; he
was able to keep his bleared eyes
resolutely fixed on the main chance,
namely the Fentress estate and the
Quintard lands. 1t was highly i'm.
portant that he should go east to
South Carolina to secure documentary
evidence that would establish his own
and Fentress' identity; to Kentucky,
where Fentress had lived prior to his
coming to Tennessee.
Early in NovemSes the judge SET
out by stage on his journey east; he
was accompanied by Yancy and Han.
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timents. -But I have no feeling Of
mercy for your leaders. none for Muir
reH himself Put down your guns.-
you can only xiii US after we have
killed .Iurrell--but you cant Kill the
law. i, the arch eonspirator dies in
this room and hour. on whose head
viii The punishment fall2" He swung
round his ponderous arm In sweep
ing gesture and shook a rat but ex-
pressive fore-hnger in the faces OF
those nearest him. "On yours-and
yours-and yours"
Across the space that separated
them the Judge grinned his triumph
at his enemy tie had known when
Fentress entered the room that a
word or a sign from him would pre-
cipitate a riot. but he knew now that
neither this word nor this sign would
be given. Then quite suddenly he
strobe down the aisle, and foot by
foot Fentress yielded ground before
his advance. A murderous light
flashed from the Judges bIoodshot
eyes and his right hand was stealing
toward the frayed tails OF his coat.
Look out-he's getting ready TO
shoot cried a frightened voice.
Instantly by doors and windows the
crowd. seized with inexplicabie panic.
emptied itself into the court. house
yard. Fentress was caught up IN the
rush and borne from the room and
from the building. When be reached
the graveled space below the steps be
turned, The Judge was in the door
way. the center OF struggling group:
Mr. Bowen, the minister. Mr. Saul
and Mr.. Wesley were vainly seeking
TO pinion his arm.
"Draw-damn you" he roared at
Fentress. as he wrenched himself
free, and the crowd swayed TO right
and left as Fentress was seen to
reach for his pistol.
Mr.. Saul made a last frantic effort
to restrain his friend: he seized the
judges arm Just as the latter's finger
pressed the trigger. and an ,hstact
later Fentress staggered lack with
the judges bullet in his shoulder.
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Got Even Win Critic.

The Abbie d'Aubignac. who wrote
admirably on dramatic composition.
and had inst.Rced many living exam
plies OF failure in that direction, was
so imprudent. after thirty years ST.
lence, as to write a tragedy himself.
In the preface he boasted that he. of
all dramausts had most scrupulous-
ly observed he rules OF Aristotle,
whose inspiration he had followed"
To this It was replied by one who had
suffered from his criticism: Il do not
quarrel with the Able d'Auoignac for
having followed the precepts OF Arts
tot O., but cannot pardon the precepts
Of hristoue hat caused the able to
write such a tragedy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
He HAS MADE GOOD
TAFT HAS REDEEMED PLEDGES
MADE BY REPUBLICAN PARTY
TO THE PEOPLE.
WHAT He HAS ACCOMPLISHED
Presidents Effective Work, His High
Character and His Great Admin
istrative Ability Commend Him to
the Voters of the United States.

In the language of the times. Presi-
dent Tat has made good.
The fact can be demonstrated first
of all by taking up one by one the
pledges of the platform of the conven-
ton which first nominated Mr.. Taft
and observing whether or not they
have been fulfilled. It was upon the
pledges of that platform that certain
definite results would be accomplished,
that the Republican party went be-
fore the country in 1908 and received
its overwhelming Endorsement. In the
hands of the president more than of
any other one man has lain the per-
formance of those pledges. And If
they have been met, then to him must
80 the lions share of the credit.
The platform promised tariff re-
vision at a special session of congress
Immediately following the Inaugural
ton of the president That pledge
was kept. The tariff was revised, as
promised, in the interest of the pes
pie That revision did not close
single American factory or reduce the
wages of any American workingman,
and in the first year of its operation
II converted a deficit of fifty millions
into surplus Of thirty millions. 1t
contained a maximum and minimum
provision under which for the first
time the United States has been able
to obtain entrance for its products in
to foreign markets upon as favorable
terms as the products of any other
nation. 1t provided corporation tux
which has brought twenty-five rIil-
lions of dollars year into the treas.
ury. besides compelling degree of
corporation publicity which has had
most wholesome effect. 1t provided
tariff board which. II permitted to
continue. would bring the possibility
Of informed. impartial, scientific tariff
revision. The Payne law was a fpl-
flllmept in good faith of the platform
pledge and It has been a boon noe
tane, 70 the country
The platform called attention to the
need OF a more elastic and adaptable
monetary system and promised 20
work oTs that problem. The monetary
commission has made it's report :h
fulfllmAnt Of that pledge.
The Platform promised to establish
system OF postal savings banks
That premise was fulfilled
The platform promised an effective
enforcement OF the Sherman act. TIE
columns Of the daily papers for the
past two years have borne ample tef>
timony u the faithfulness with which
that promise has been kept
The platform promised certain
amendments to the interstate com
,merce law. That promise was kept
by the enactment of the commerce
court statutes. broadening the power
of the Interstate commerce commits
sion to such an extent that the gov
eminent has practically complete con-
troll over our great transportation sys-
tems--s control which has been exer-
cised so wisely that while the rights
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What does this ridiculous mockery
mean?" he demanded harshiy. Mr..
Sheriff, as a member OF the bar, 4
protest! Why don't you clear the
building?" lie did not wait for Belts
90 answer him. but continued. Where
is this man Hues?"
"Yonder. colonel. by the captain. %
said Belts.
Il have a warrant for his arrest.
You viii take him into custody"
watt" cried the Judge Il repre-
sent Mr.. Hues desire to see that
warrant"
But Fentress ignored him. lie ad-
dressed the crowded benches.
Gentlemen. II is serious matter
forcibly 20 seize a man without author
ity from the courts and expose him
10 the danger OF mob violence-Mr.
Hues will learn this before we have
done with him"
Instantly there was noisy demon
stration that swelled into a burst OF
applause. which quickly spent itself.
The struggle seemed TO nave mar.
row,ed TO an individual contest for
supremacy between Fentress and the
judge. On the edge OF the railed-on
space they confronted each other: the
colonel. tall. weli-cared for pres
ence; the Judge. shabby and unkempt.
For moment their eyes met. while
the Judges face purpled ana paIed,
and pn4s-is-;. again. The silence deep
ened. Fentress' thin lips opened.
twitched, but no sound came from
them; then his glance wavered and
fell, He turned away.
MIR. Sheriff." he called sharply.
''Ail right. colonel"
Take your man into custody" or,
dered Fentress AS he spoke he hand.
cd the warrant toward Belts, who
looked at Il. grtnned. and stepped 10.
ward Hues tie would have pushed
the Judge aside had not that gentle
man. bowling civilly. made way for
him
in my profound respect for the law
and properly constituted authority /
yield to no man. not even to Colonel
Fentress." he said. with gracious
gesture. q would not place the slight
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Prospects for the Seventh Annual
National Dairy Show, Chicago.

(N-g
While this event has each year CIV
en- evidence of its usefulness to the
dairy world, yet the rounding out of
the seven-year period promises TO
give TO the country one of the most
valuable educational shows ever pre-
scented. With the thought in mind that
the importation of dairy products is
growing to a dangerous amount and
that present prices and general con
ditions concerning agriculture in
America warrant tremendous amount
of work to stop the terrific drain
upon our gold by foreign countries for
products we should and must grow
at home, the attention of the manage
ment has been given entirely to the
rendering Of practical demonstrations
on lines OF the maximum of produc-
ton at the minimum of cost, Of dairy
products While features of intense
moment on sanitary and hygienic
methods viii be presented, yet the
paramount work of this great eduea.
tional show is for the farmer.
Matters Of breeding and feeding
will be presented by demonstration
and discussion; the better handling
and marketing of dairy products will
be discussed-in fact, everything that
viii tend to aid in profitable dairy
farming will be here shown and
talked over by the highest national
authorities. The machinery depart
ment viii have many active, interest.
ing and instructive exhibits. 1t is the
intention that every exhibitor shall
have an opportunity to display his ex.
hibit, wholly or in part, In active use
thus giving practical demonstrations
under expert hands. But the COW and
her place upon the farm win be the
paramount issue; with 100000 an.
nually being shipped out of this coun.
try for dairy products. the COW and
how to increase her capacity has the
most need of consideration by all
patriotic citizens.
No farmer in the middle west, be he
already engaged in dairying or aot, can
afford to overlook this ten-day short
course in all that is best for the farm.
In fact, this show has assumed a rela-
ton with farming and dairying that
makes it the annual roundup Of all
affairs Of the dairy world. where
show-yard battles are settled for the
season; where trades are made and
where matters affecting the next
years work are discussed and
planned.
The show will be held this year,
commencing October "a. In the Inter
national Amphitheater. Chicago. While
the show is National In name. u will
be International in character. as by
comparison alone are we able TO see
what is being accomplished the world
over. Some new and useful classes
are being added to the classification,
which will be ready for distribution
shortly. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
siere Are Some OF the Remarks That
Often Start the ciothsslIne
ouarreIs.

Yes. I'm going to bring your lawn
mower home tomorrow. sure. The
blamed old rattletrap is no good. any
way
Ma wants to know II she can Dor
row another cup O sugar OF you to
day? She's keepin' track of all of it. )"
81 wish you'd keep your chickens in
your own yard. ThP IS the sixth
time I've planted corn in my garden.
and I'm getting sick of seeing your
hens get Il all"
Say. that Kid of your wants to quit
his heaxing rocks against my bern /;
or. BY heavens. I'll get after siu good
and plenty"
why in thunder don't you keep
your dog ut home7 He's chased our
cat upon the house three times this
morning TN shoot the critter sure II
you don't keep him tied up.
Your BOY busted my boys coaster
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Why Neighbors Fall Out

last night and I've come over 20 see
what you propose 10 do about Il.
Cant you put some kind OF a
muzzle on that blamed old rooster you
are harhoring? He's the pest OF the
neighbo-hoOd. Nobody can get a de-
cent nights rest around here
Yes. ought to have sent your pa.
per right back: but I'll have johnnie
bring 1t over in few minutes, as
soon as read the sports page Los
Angeles Express.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Passengers Had to Work Their Way

Passengers Had to Work Their Way.
A drummer and a friend climbed
aboard a ramshackle train in an iso-
lated Missouri town. The train was a
feeble, asthmatic piece Of mechanism.
and the Humane society should have
prosecuted it's owners for allowing
1t to run at all.
1t finally came to dead stop just
in the edge of town, and after long
interval Of trying to make it go the
engineer stuck his head In the door
and bawled:
Say, you two gents'H hare to get
out, till / cit it startedi"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

OFaW. Damn Noul" n
the t6vern-keeper had known that he
should experience intense embarrass-
ment IN meeting the Judge; this was
now u dreary certainty
You reckon he means near all he
saSs?" he had asked. his fat sides
shaking
I'D take his word heap quicker
than | would most folks" answered
Mr., Saul with conviction.
Pegloe promptly had a sinking spell
He recalled the shutting of the can
dies by the judge. an extremely de-
pressing memory under the circum-
stances; also the reckless and head
long disregard Of consequences which
had characterized so many of that
gentleman's acts and his plans
shaped themselves accordingly. with
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

nibai, from neither of whom could be
bring himself to be separated: and as
the woods, flaming now with the
torch OF frost. engulfed the little
town, he turned In his seat and looked
back. He had entered It by that very
road. beggar on foot and in rags; ne
was leaving it in broadcloth and fine
linen. visible tokens of his altered
fortunes. More than this, he could
trust his hands deep down into his
once empty pockets and hear the
clink Of gold and silver. The Judge
slowly withdrew his eyes from the
last gray roof that showed among the
trees. and faced the east and the IN.
ture with serenely confident ex
preston
GRO BE CoNTINuED1
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
A Good Cure.

VIII ow-v h-wh-what dud-do y-y-yoo
d-ddod do tu'tor y-y-your s-s-siss slut.
tut-tuUerlng. old mum-ma2?- asked
one confirmed stammerer the other
day OF another.
WV. we'll said the second.
"t-tIIve fl;-found cuk,considerah,e
ruh-ruhrel'o ,uf-fuf-froni 6uk keeping
mum my mum mum-mum-mou' sd 81
shut '--HarperR Weekly.
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suggested. that some of the sweetes:
things In life owe much OF their at
Effectiveness to the subacid, aromatic
influence Of this same sour Lemon"
which is SO frequently banded 20
litical leaders,
The joke was repeated in the pres.
enoe of an attache OF a foreign dele
cation, who thought It so good that
he wanted TO pass - or. but he failed
TO catch the fun significance Of the
phrase handed a lemou." so he
changed the expression to making
nice. sweet. pink lemonade out OF vel.
low added eggs thrown al him. you
know" and when there was q SMILE
he retorted hastily: "Oh-perhaps
W. got the yellow eggs broke Ma
tionsl Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Legislative Cptimlst.

A novel description OF "a optimist
was given recently by 4 congressman
who had suffered an onslaught Of
popular protest in appeals" from his
district He insisted that an optim.
list was a man who could make nice.
sweet, pink lemonade out Of the vel
low, sour things called lemons that
have been handed hlE>"
THAT. he said. with a grimace. "is
what can an optimist" May It not
also be true. as one OF his com lanions
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

Sometimes man has hard time
getting finally located in the United
States senate"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum
Sem etines a legislature sends along
man who scarcely gets through
reading the word Welcome on the
door mat before some one calls his
attention TO sign. This Way out ."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
CHAPTER xxxlv.
Good Times Coming.

II was not strange that number OF
gentlemen in and about Raleigh yield
ed to an overmastering impulse TO Wis
it newer lands. nor was it strange
that the initial steps looking toward
the indulgence OF their desires should
have been taken In secrecy. Mr.. Peg
loe was one OF tue first to leave; Mr.
Saul had informed him OF the judges
declared purpose OF shooting him on
sight Even without this useful hint
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Eorsrnnnsr Of Revolution.

Furious driving was one OF the
charges brought against TIE French
aristocracy at the reyolutpion. said
Mercer: I'm Paris the people are
weak, pallid. stunted, . class apart
from other classes in the state The
rich az3 the great who possess equi-
nsges enjoy the privilege OF crushing
them or OF mutliating Asm in tie
streets. Hundreds OF victims die an
auslIv under the carriage wheels. Il
saw wrote another observer Ar
shur Young. "a poor child run over
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

and probably killed, and have myself
many times been blackened with mud
II young noblemen in London we're
to drive their chaises in tbs streets
as their brethren DO at Paris they
would speedily and Justly get very web
thrashed or rolled In the kennel"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
The Case.

How did 1t happen that JepPs did
not keep the good position he had?"
"On one important occasion he lost
his head"
How did that happen?"
1T was cut off"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
democratic Quarrel in New Jersey.

Democrats quarrel N New Jersey.
An old faml1iar sound of Democrats
At strife among themselves comes now
rom New Jersey, state governed by
he Democratic nominee for President.
It Is Professor Wilson himself, de-
nouncing former United States Sena-
tor James II. Smith. Jr.. who was chief
ly responsible for Wilson's election to
the governorship. Il seems to be q
clash OF the bosses--a fight between
the higher-ups
in denouncing Smith. Professor Will
son. among other things. says Il
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
e reach hIessinas Of peaes

PTussians have taEen the lead In
proposing a peace monument at Wa
terloo as symbol Of the horrors of
var and the blessedness Of az'ity
among civilized people.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethiug, softens the gums, reduces inhau1ma
ton, alIays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
RuraI Mall carriers Hein.d.

Each day brings to light sc nething
President Taft has done for the wage
earners. On September 80, 1915, $4,000
rural letter carriers received ~ in
crease in salaries-an increase which
everybody admits was brought about
by the recommendation and fruitSsl eff
forts of President Taft
The compensation of rural caISiers
on standard routes, averaging ABOUT
25 miles in length, are increased tsom
81 900 to S1.100 a year, with proI0r-
donate increasea for rural carriers IN
Shorter routes. Sixteen years ago tAe
rural mail carriers were paid 5000 a
gear. This year they receive SLIGO
Thus the Republican party and Presi-
dent Taft help the faithful men wht
deliver mail upon rural soutes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

speak with knowledge in this matter
because at every turn Of my admins
traticn, since became governor. l
have found his hand against the plans
OF the party-his influence working
steadily but covertly against every
thing that has substituted hope and
pride for Encouragement and shame
in the politics OF New Jersey" Next
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Enough for One MIGHT.

Enthusiast Cat musical recitaD-
we shall hear more of this young man.
Sufferer-Not tonight, hoPei
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Rnssla La Grnninn-

The population of the Russian en-
pire grows yearly by. the addition Of
two and a half million persons
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

A woman's headaches are natural;
a mans are usually acquired.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

you CAN CURE CATARRH
By using Coles Carbolisalye. IL is a most
effective remedy. All druggists. Is and Soc. ADV
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-23
the PRESIDENTS MAIL.
ttsW che Great Mass o. ~csrrsspsnd'
snes % Handled Daily.

Nav the Great Mass o. Correspond.
snes 10 Handled Daily.
The presidents mail h Of such pro-
portions that he cannot. like the bust.
ness man. read all hts letters as a part
Of the mornings routine. by a care
fully developed system. however, tho
contents of the White House mail are
In substance laid before him each day.
The work OF doing this falls upon q
corps Of confidential clerks. who open
the letters and give them a trst read.
Ing. Then they are carefully sorted.
Many of them. Of course, need not so
to the president at ALL since they are
simply recommendations FOR Office.
These. after courteous acknowledg.
ment, are referred to the proper de-
partments and placed on file until they
may be taken up for consideration.
Many of the presidents letters are
purely formal or contain requests for
something which cannot be granted.
These the clerks answer and the presi.
dents secretary signs. The requests
for charity are SO many that a special
"form" has been drawn up for answer.
Ing them.
Such communications as the prcsl,
dent ought to see are carefully brief
that is, a slip is pinned at the top Of
each letter, and on this is a typewrit-
ten synopsis Of its contents, telling who
the writer is and what he has to pre-.
sent. Frequently the president is SUI.
nciently interested by the brief to cause
him to read tho whole letter. Some
times the communication 10 referred to
q cabinet officer. in which cas- the slip
is retained ut the White House and
fled.
When a large number Of persons
write on the same subject the letters
are punched and the brief Mt the top
gives the names of those who present
one argument and In another list the
persons who offer a different view.-
New York Press. a