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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
HOLIDAY IS ENJOYED
BY MANY SPORTSMEN
Despite the Weather, GunnerS
and Fishermen Leave
the City.

Bird and rabbit dogs have been in great
demand the past week hundreds of gun
ners having arranged THANKSGIVING trips
to the country TO try their luck shooting
game. Many fishermen also arranged TO
spend the day on the river. big catch
made at Weverton last Sunday having
given them second attack of the fish
ing fever
Late trains yesterday and early morn
ing trains today were patronized by hun
dreds of sportsmen Many of the gun
ners had dogs with them. while the fish
ermen We're burdened with buckets of
live bait and tackle.
Disappointment was shown by many of
the sportsmen this morning when they
saw the snow. They had made arrange
ments for an outing, however, and many
of them brayed the storm.
I've been on the river in snOwstorrns
before" sad one bass fisherman, and
if / could catch them then there is no
reason why / can't get few today.
There are many experts with gun who
seldom fail To take advantage Of the
THANKSGIVING holiday 10 do shooting, and
many of them, il Is stated, shoot only
on the one cay each year
Try Luck Near Home.
While many sportsmen boarded trains
to go some distance from the city. others
were satisfied 10 try their luck nearer
home, some fishing in the tidal basin
some al points up and down the river
and others along the Eastern branch.
a number of Gunners were on the East
ern branch early this morning, looking
for wild ducks Many ducks have been
killed in the vicinity OF the city this sea-
son and better sport is anticipated when
the weather gets colder and more favor
able.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

500 Ash Cans. of
extra heavy. three
coated galvanized iron,
with strong bottoms
and riveted handles:
reinforced at top and
bottom with wide steel
band; 20 cIOO
49c Garbage Cans. OF
first quality three
coated galvanized iron
with strong bottoms
and riveted handles:
complete with cover.
Family oO~
size. ~
29c Coal Holds. OF
best quality heavy
three coated galvanized
iron. with strong hot
toms and riveted han
sizes sizes io.'neh 1oc
DC Water or Utility
Pals. of heavyweight.
three-cOa ted galvanized
iron. with strong bot
toms and riveted han
dies: 10-quart TOO
size. ............ Nv
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S1.33 Bread Boxes.
of first quality heavy
tin. neatly finished in
oak design: patent
roll top: large 1Or
49c Parlor BroomS.
made from extra grade
selected broom corn.
nicely finished with
four strings: light and
easy to handle. but
very dura- orc
SOC Oyster or Potato
FryerS. OF best Rus
sian iron. with sep
arate wire drain bas-
ket: family size: Ioc
long handle. ~
s10.9S Gas Domes. of
best solid brass. in
wide umbrella shape.
fitted with wide CO.
lonial panels Of rich
art bent glass. with
deep beaded fringe to
match: 22-inch size.
Choice of am cH 20
Der and green. pO'1O
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81. ~ 10 sI.O.t w ASH
Boilers. of heavy
weight polished char.
coal tin. with solid
copper bottoms and
strongly riveted han
dies. Choice of o.
sizes Z and s. wv
1928 Toilet Sets. OF
finest imported porce-
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shapes and artisticallv
decorated in oriental
effects; wash bowl,
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dish. chamber. tooth
brush tray. CT on
The set for. :. pi'-C
S1.50 Meat OF Food
Choppers. with four
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will cut all kinds of
food coarse, medium.
fine and pulyeriZe:
family size. warranted
, in syery Soc
19c Gas Globes. of
fine crystal. glass. in
pretty shapes and de-
signs: cut glass eff
fects: make brilliant
light. roc
Choice. .-....... ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

So. 9S OIL Heaters. in
full size and full ia
PANIED finish. fitted
with best steel oil
fount and brass self
extinguishing. smoke
less and OdOrleSs burn
err: warranted TO heat
perfectly. 60 OQ
Choice. p-'S0
79c Furnace ShOvels
or Scoops. of best
heavy polished steel.
with Cd" hardwood
handles. strongly riv-
eted on. Good ooc
size. ~
S1.9S Tea Kettles. Of
best quality pure
seamless imported
aluminium. with strong
handle and cover: SAN
itary and satisfa Glory:
5-pint size: CT %
nice shape. 80 YA~S
soc Round ROasters
or Cereal Cookers. Of
seamless granite iron.
with side handles and
f i1% size ram 25c
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SOC Floor Sweeps or 4c
Brushes. If good grade Tum
stock: 12-inch size. tai !
complete. with long colon
screw handle. warrant sign
ed 10 give roc size
good service. ~
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Friday
Saturday

4c Water or Table
Tumhlers. of fine crys-
tai glass. In handsome
colonial shape and de
sign. 9-ounce %
size
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Reduced
300 Pairs SIPS Lace CURT ims

lty effects; fancy centers; straight I'm ,
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
BRUIN OBTAINS HIS SUPPER
Hunter Describes the Clever Work Of
a Hungry Bear in Catching
Salmon.

One year, the berries being de-
stroyed, many bears visited the river
for fish. was walking up the river
shore one evening about sunset watch
ing for a deer Rounding bend
saw, perched upon fiat rock some
few feet from the shore, large black
bear. l could not tell at first what he
was doing. He was STOPPING down
with one paw in the water waving it
gently to and fro. | watched closely
and saw, just beyond his reach.
large male salmon, so nearly dead
that he could not swim. The bear
was using his paw to create an eddy
which would draw the fish within his
grasp Slowly the salmon drifted to-
ward the rock
1t was amusing to watch how care
fully the bear moved his paw so as
not to Brighten his prey, At last the
fish came within reach, Bruin reached
over, gave 1t quick slap, seized it in
his jaws and leaped ashore. The whole
performance tickled me so that let
him go off, the salmon dangling in his
mouth, without even taking shot at
him-Charles Stuart Moody in the
Outing Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
LANDLORD KNEW THE GAME
Spared His Tenant the Enumeration
of the Time-Honored and
Yearly "RIuff."

Il have called to collect the rent"
said the landlord.
Yes" replied the lady of the house,
come in. Now, before l give you
the money this month, l."
Just g minute, madam" said the
landlord. 81 can save time for you.
know the parlor isn't fit for a pig
to i've in, the dining room wall paper
is shock to people of refinement. the
kitchen walls are a disgrace. and the
back porch is menace to life and
limb. I'm also aware that you won't
stay here another month unless the
barber-shop wallpaper in the back bed
room is changed to something in a
delicate pink, and I'm next to the fact
that you're ashamed to have people
look at such gas fixtures as have pro-
yided. I'm going to paint the front
and back porches and let 1t go at
that"
Thank you very much" said the
lady meekly. You have saved me a
lot Of trouble. That is all we really
expected to have done. but I was
afraid that l should have to make the
same old bluff to get that much out
of you."-Detroit Free Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

son, and he endeavored to share the
confidence he was feeling with Betty,
but there was something so forced
and unnatural In the girls voice and
manner when she discussed his con-
lectures that he quickly fell into an
awed silence, At last. and 1t must
have been some time after midnight
troubled slumbers claimed him. No
moment OF forgetfulness came to Bet
~. She was waiting for what-she
did not know! The candle burnt low
er and lower and finally went out and
she was left in darkness, but again
she was conscious or sounds from the
room below AT first It was only a
word or sentence. then the guarded
speech became steady monotone
that ran deep into the night Even
tually this ceased and Betty fancied
she heard sobs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

beds and a stool; there was window
in the gable. but a piece of heavy
plank was spiked before 1t.
Miss Betty, don't you be scared"
whispered Hannibal. when the Judge
hears we're gone. him and Mr.. Ma
hafy will try to find US. They'll go
right off TO Belle Piain--the Judge Is
always wanting to do that. only MIR.
Mahaffy never lets him-but now he
wont be able to stop him."
ION, Hannibal. Hannibal. what can
he do there~-what can any one do
there?" And dead pallor over
spread the girls face To speak OF
the blind cropping OF her friends but
served TO fix the horror OF their situ-
alton in her mind.
Il don't know. Miss BETTY. but the
Judge is always thinking of things TO
do. seems like they was mostly things
no one else would ever think OF"
Betty had placed the candle on the
stool and seated herself on one of tive
beds There was the murmur u
voices In the room below; she won
dered II her fate was under considers.
ton and what that fate was TO be
Hannibal, who had been examining
the window. returned to her side.
Miss Betty, It we could Just get
out of this loft we could steal their
skin and row down to the river; /
reckon they got just the one boat;
the only way they could get to us
would be TO swim out. and II they
done that we could pound 'em over
the head with the oars--the least lit
tie thing sinks you when you're in
the water" But this murderous fancy
of his failed to interest Betty.
Presently they heard Sherrod and
Bunker come up from the shore with
George. Slosson Joined them and
there was a brief discussion. then an
interval of silence, and the sound OF
voices again as the three white men
moved back across the field In the
direction OF the bayou. There sue
ceeded n period of utter stiffness.
both In the cabin and In the clear.
ing. a somher hush that plunged Bet
ty yet deeper In despair. Wild
thoughts assaulted her, thoughts against
which she struggled with all the
strength of her viii.
In that hour OF stress Hannibal was
sustained by his faith in tW judge,
He saw his patrons powerful and
picturesque intelligence applied TO
solving the mystery OF their disap-
pearauce from Belle Plain: it was in'
conceivable that this could prove
otherwise than disastrous to Mr.. Slos-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
TASTING WINE FOR LIVING
Strange Calling Followed by Women
Born With Delicate Palates Is
Very Lucrative.

OF the list of strange c1llings fol-
sosged by women that Of wine tasting
is one of the most curious and lucra-
tive. As a matter OF fact, Mile Col
linere. whose services are in great de-
mand In France, Germany and Italy
as wine faster. is said to make an
income of about $4,000 a year. many
firms employing her for regular work
and frequently for special duty.
Only half dozen wine tasters have
been known to history, the most re-
nowned of these being the wife OF
famous London wine merchant. Nine.
Pommery, who died in Paris twelve
years ago, and Signora Sousa. who has
a great reputation in Spain on ac-
count of her judgment and knowledge
OF wine
Wine tasters, It appears, are born.
not MADE, and must possess the gift
of a rare and delicate palate. To
this, of course, must be added knowl-
edge of wines Mile. Collinere's taste
is so fine and her knowledge of wines
such that she can discern from the
first taste of a wine just where the
grapes grew from which it was made.
whether they were raised in Califor-
MIA or in the vineyards of France, Ger
many, or elsewhere. She can easily
detect adulteration of any sort, or if
there is a blend and Of which wines.
and can tell the age of a vine almost
to a day. AS matter of fact, there
are no secrets that bottle Of wine
can withhold from this remarkable
Frenchwoman once she has had
spoonful OF it in her mouth.
She does not swallow the wine, In
fact. she is a teetotaller. and IL she
were to drink wine would lose her sub
tie magic of taste. Furthermore, she
is obliged to take the greatest care
of her health. She must be well in
order to do her work. for her sense
loses its cunning when she gets out
of health.--Tit-Bits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
rhurbs in Social customs,

Few persons realize how important
a role thu thumb has played In the
social customs Of the people.
Erskine records that among certain
classes of people in Scotland the final
settlement of bargain was always
signalized by the licking and joining
of thumbs.
Selden says that kissing the thumb
was a characteristic of servility. The
clergy, the rich and the great, were in
receipt of this honor from tradesmen.
From remotes times the practice OF
licking the thumb has been regarded
as a solemn pledge or promise. exist
ing. according to Tacitus and others,
among the Goths, the Ibe' ans and the
Moors, and it may also be traced
through successive periods down to
the present time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
Amhassador,s Privileges.

An accredited ambassador Is wholly
free from the jurisdiction of the courts
of law or of any other authority in the
country to which he Is sent. His house
is as sacred as his person. 1t is re-
garded not as belonging to the coun-
try in which he is living, but as part
of the country which sent him. 1t
could no more be entered by the police
than a town could be occupied by the
soldiery OF another nation. This protec-
tion is extended to the inmates of the
house. If wrong is committed by
some one in the employ of an en-
bassy, in any capacity, the only means
OF redress is an appeal to the ambas-
sador or TO the government which sent
him, and which will not. it is sup
posed. allow a wrong to be sheltered
under the peculiar privileges granted
its representative.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
Realm of Applied Science

Not only must the volume of light
be accurately measured. but its chro-
matte composition must be deter
mined The most desirable light is
of course. that which comes nearest
TO sunlight in its color composition.
The pitch Of tuning forks. of inter
est 10 manufacturers Of musical in
struments; the testing OF optical sur.
faces. which is important to every one
who wears glasses: the verihestion Of
thermometers Of gas, water and elec.
trio meters in fact, the standardizing
Of all sorts of measures--are coming
more aud more within the scope OF
the bureau OF standards.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

A certain osteopath was treating a
young woman who had very weak
ankles and wrists As she lived in a
town quite a distance from his own
city. he was forced TO leave the city
Saturday Of each week and 80 TO the
town in which the young woman
lived. give her the treatment Sunday,
and return to the office Monday. A
friend once asked the csteopath how
he had arranged to give the young
Somsn the treatment for her ankles
and wrists when she lived ct such a
distance. and the osteopatli replied:
oh, go out and treat her week
eGds. -L'ppincott's Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
CHAPTER Xxx.
Murrell shows His Hand.

Murrett SHOWS HIS Rama.
AT length points of light began to
show through chinks in the logs. Han
nibal reused and sat up. rubbing his
eyes with the backs OF his hands.
Wasn't you able to sleep none?" he
inquired Betty shook her head. he
looked at her with an expression or
troubled concern How soon do you
reckon the judge will known" he
asked.
Very soon now, dear" Hannibal
was greatly consoled by this opinion.
Miss Betty. be will love to nnd
US"
"Hark! What was that?" for Betty
had caught the distant splash Ut oars.
Hannibal found chink In the logs
through which by dlnt OF much squirt
ing he secured a partial view OF the
bayou.
They're fetching up a keel boat TO
the shore. Miss Betty-it's a whoop-
er!" he announced Betty's heart
sank: she never doubted the purpose
TOR which that boat was brought into
the bayou. or that II nearly concerned
herself.
Half an hour later Mrs Hicks APP
peared with their breakfast, 1t was
in vain that Betty attempted to en-
gage her in conversation. Either she
cherished some personal feeling OF
dislike for her prisoner. or else tie
situation iE which she herself was
placed mad little 10 recommend It,
even to der dull mind. and her dis
satisfaction was expressed In her at
titude toward the girl
Betty passed the long hours OF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
Easy 70 Cut the Price.

A man went into a butchers shop
and asked how much sausages were
a pound.
"Ah," said the butcher. der brice
vas gone ups. l shall hat to sharge
you twenty-five cents"
'Nonsensel" exclaimed the custom
er, that is outrageous. / can get
them at Schmidt's for twenty cents.
Veil, Wy didn't your"
Because he was out Of them"
ION. veil" replied the butcher. IF
vas oudt of 'em. I'd sell 'em for wen
ty cents. 100"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
How Work Of Bureau Of Standards In
Cities has Been Extended In
Past Years.

The work OF the bureau Of stand
ards has been greatly extended OF
late years, says the New York Her
aid, The operations OF the Office we're
at first limited for the most part to
standards of length. mass. capacity
and temperature. but the rapid prog
ress Of applied science created new
demands which no institution was
competent to satisfy.
Photometry. or the measurement OF
light. is a case in point thirty years
ago II tad no great commercial i'm.
porieuce. but the extended use OF else
tricity for lighting purposes. the dis
covery and manufacture Of acetyleue
gas and the invention OF numerous i'm
provements in burners for ordinary IL
Illuminating gas have opened up a new
field Photometric apparatus is nov
necessary in hundreds. or even thou
sands. OF factories.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
Mnoh.Nanle,, Isle.

The Parisians. who are extremely
fond of changing place names with.
in their jurisd.c elton. have never equal
ed the record established in this re-
spect in the case OF the Island OF
Reunion. which has changed its name
four times in a little over half cen
fury and With little or no reason for
doing so.
In 1898 It was Bourbon. a It had
been for century and half: but
the convention then changed it to Re
union.
Under the empire It becarco Isle
Bonaparte. at the restoration it revert.
ed 10 Bourbon. and. finally. IN lS4s
it became Reunion once more md so
far has retained that name.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

or OF sleeplessness. or she may have
merely q short time in her -oom with
nothing to do, when she does not wish
to so down stairs or elsewhere to OBJ
tain books At such a time new
book, an interesting magazine or two
would prove most grateful 1t is not
necessary to have a whole guest room
bookcase. One or two well-chosen
books viii serve the purpose auite as
well. 1t is a distinct compliment 90 a
guest TO have put enough thought into
her tastes and interest to be able TO
offer her just the book or just the ar.
tieie which she would wish to read.
While this Is not always possible, with
the best intentions. something bright.
readable and new will rarely so amlss.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
SYNOPSIS.


The scene at the opening OF the story e
laid in the library Of Old woru-ou'
southern plantation. known as the Bar
ony The place is to be sold and Us
Qgintards. is the subjec. Of discussion BY
Jonathan Crenshaw. a business man.
stranger known as Baden. and bop
Yancy, a farmer when Hannibal wayne
Hazard. mysterious child Of the oio
southern family. MAKES his appearance
1ancy tells how he adopted the boy. Ma
thanel Ferris buys the Bsrony. but the
Quintards deny any knowledge o. We W
boy. Yancy to keep Hannibal Captain
Murrell. friend Of the Quintards. ap-
pears and asks questions about the Bar
ony. Trouble at Scratch Hi. when 1an-
nibai Is kidnapped by Dave Biount. cap
tam MurTell's agent faucy overtakes
Biount. gives him a thrashins and secures
the boy. Yancy appears before 7qusiIe
the plaintiff. Betty Malroy. friend OF
the Ferrises has an encounter win zap
tain Murfrll. who forces his atienlions or
her. and Is rescued by Bruce Carrinstoh
Betty sets out for her Tennessee nome.
Darlington takes the same stage fancy
and Hannibal disappear, with Murrsn or
Of Judge Slocum Price. The Judge recoS-
nizes IN the boy. the grandson OF an oio
time friend. Mnrrell arrives al JNase
home Cavendish family on ratt rescue
Yancy, who Is apparently dead. Price
breaks fail Betty and Darlington arrive
at Belle Plain. Hannibais rife discloses
some startling things TO the Judge. fian-
nibal and Betty meet again MurreH ar
rives In Belle Plain. Is playing LOT Dls
stakes. Yaucy aWakes from long cream
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 inys-
teriously ASSAULTED Norton informs car
rington that Betty has promised TO marry
MIN. Norton Is mysteriously shot more
light on Murreifs plot He plans upfls-
ing Of negroes. Judge Price. with Hanni-
bal, visits Betty, and she keeps the boy
hs a companion. In a stroll Betty taxes
with Hannibal they meet Bess HICKS.
daughter OF the overseer. who warns
Betty Ok danger and counsels her 70
leave Belle Plain at once. Betty, tern
fed. acts on Bess' advice. and on their
way their carriage Il stopped by Siosson.
the tavern keeper. and a confederate, and
Betty sGA Hannibal are made prisoners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
Natural Query.

Gen. F. D. Grant, when discussing
military neatness, used often to tell a
story about his father.
MY father was talking to General
Sherman In HE tent one day." he
would begin, when a third general
entered, brigadier notorious for his
slovenliness. After the brigadier left
my father blew forth cloud of smoke
and said: Sherman, l wonder whom
that man gets to wear his shirts the
first week?'"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

II Is a pleasant bit OF thoughtful
ness which many hostesses show In
leaving reading matter on the table OF
their guest rom. n guest is frequent
ly not accustomed 10 the same hours
OF rising and going 10 bed as prevail
in the houso where she Is visiting
She may have habit Of early rising
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03
II the Truth Be Told.

whoever made you think you look
wen on horseback. Throggins, lied to
you most shamefully"
YES, I'll be at home next Thurs
day evening. Mr.. Pschucks; that's
why I'd rather not have you call"
Bobby, you must not be uncivil tc
Mr.. slocum; he's only going to stay
a few minutes"
"ofhcer, don't mind being arrest
ed by a cop that's got some sense.
but you're a darned bonehead."
Mamma, you won't need to listen
at the keyhole this evening; It's my
second best young mar that's com
ing"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-03

ALLOW ne" said the fresh young
man in the Pullman di1ing car. as be
passed the sugar bowl to shy young
girl; sweets to the sweet. you
know"
ALLOW me" said the girl. as she
handed him a plate OF crackers:
crackers for the cracked. you know
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