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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
CHAPTER xxw.-con,unu.d.

He looked at me in surprise Il
reckon, cap. as how ye don't know
much bout whut's goin' on in Their
valley fer Their las few months" he
said soberly. rubbing down his mule
as he spoke. Tell ye what. thar fist
haint no plantation houses left thar
now, thet's fac, ieastwise not north
o. ther lines we uns sorter hol' onto
yit. Sheridan he played hell with his
cavalry raids. an whut the blue bellies
left Their burned guerillas an bush.
whackers wiped up es clean os slate.
Durn II crow wudn't starve ter death
in Their valley now. Why. cap, them
thar deserters an sich truck is or.
ganized now Till they're mighty nigh
an army. an they don't skeer fer nuth.
In les ner regiment see more ner
a hundred an fifty in one bunch up
on Their White Briar two week ago. an
they're worse ner parcel or pirates.
] reckon as how they got Marinr. but
III bet she CIV EN- a hot OF time afore
she done quit"
Rumors Of this state Of Affairs TO
the north and west OF our defending
lines had already reached me--indeed.
the Yeriileation had formed part OF my
Instructions; but Bungay's homely yet
graphic description made the situation
appear terribly real. and my thought
went instantly forth to those knew
who might even then be exposed to
this great and unexpected danger.
The very conception OF Edith Bren-
nan In such hands as these was agony.
! felt could never rest until assured
OF her safety, and since my order
granted me fun authority 10 prolong
my journey. might ascertain whether
or not she yet remained within the
valley.
Jed" asked. my mind finally set.
tied. do you know the old Minor plan.
tat.ou?"
or ledge Minors placer Sure: it's
up on Their south branch OF Their Cow.
skin"
Have those fellows got down that
far YETI"
Wal, reckon not. but durn II /
know fer sure, cap.
How long would II take US to reach
there?"
Bout two days. reckon"
turned and looked at my men in
Some perplexity. They were scattered
along the edge Of the road. and only
one group had taken the precaution to
build a fire. The sergeant lay fat
upon his back on a grassy knoll
'Ebers." | said sternly.
He arose ponderous. and camo for
ward with q decidedly hating gait
'vos sent for?" be asked,
Yes" said; Il want you to have
the men get their supper at once. as we
shall be obliged to ride a good portion
OF the night Get tho men to their
supper. We shall go on in an hour"
How often since have | smiled at
the expression upon his solemn round
face as he turned ruefully away
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

reply. Il have not presun.,e 20 criti-
else, Why should |? 1t Is not a mat
ter which interests me in the least.
presume you have no further OBJ
lection 10 my returning &c the house?"
She did not so much as deign to
look again at either Of Us. but as she
moved slowly out OF sight Miss Minor
turned and looked into my face with
questioning eyes. What she may
have read there | know not. but she
sank back upon a bench and burst
into a merry peal OF laughter.
Isn't It perfectly ridiculous!" she
cried. as soon as she was able TO
speak, Only do hope she won't tell
Arthur"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
"Those Youthful prodioles."

"Will wonders never cease?" said
Jones to his wife. Here is an account
of six-year-old boy who can work
the most difficult problems in al
zebra"
Remarkable" admitted Mrs Jones,
but / know four-year-old girl that
knows Greek. Where does your lit
tie wonder liver"
I'm Boston. Where does your lin
guistic marvel live?"
Mrs. Jones gazed out OF the window
with far-away look in her eye as she
answered: In ece."-Natoinal Food
Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
The Problem Of Evil.

Mother" asked four-year-old Ger
aid, who made all the burglars and
the cops and the Indians and the
mosquitoes and those bad things?"
why" replied his mother. slightly
taken aback, Il suppose God did,
dear"
We'll. mother" said the boy, with
puzzled look in his blue eyes," what
DO you suppose he made 'em for?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Doan's Kidney Pills, passed a gravel
stone as large as a pea. The stones
continued to pass at intervals.
/ passed eleven IN one day. Doan's
Kidney Pills finally cured me
and / have had no kidney trouble
since"
when Your Back is Lame, Remem-
Der the Name-DOAN'S SOCIAL stores.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
Wonderful, Luck.

Rook-Tayior was always iortu-
nate man. but doesn't It seem wonder.
full that his luck should stay with him
TO the very last?
Raleigh-How was that?
Rook-Why. he was operated on for
the removal OF a pearl which be had
accidentally swallowed while eating
oysters. and when the pearl was ex.
amined Il was found to be valuable
enough to pay for both the operation
and the Observation-Disclosures
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
CHAPTER XVI.
An Embarrassing situation.

An Embarrassing Situation.
II was well into the third day when
We came down into the fertile valley
of the Cowskin. II had proven an UNI
eventful ride thus far. for we had met
with no adventures and had observed
little worthy OF consideration from a
military standpoint.
While constantly observant of those
points regarding which ! had been dis
patched, my one oyermastering
thought during all those hours was the
possibility of again meeting with Edith
Brennan and proving of some assist
anee TO her. Her greeting OF me In
the Federal hospital had been so
eweetly gracious. SO marked with ten
der sympathy. whilo the memory OF
her words. and even more Of the look
which accompanied them, had so re
mained with me in encouragement
that / ionged to encounter her agaia
God knows what ! hoped for. for I
knew well it must all inevitably end
tn despair. yt. like the moth | snust
continue 10 SINCE my wings until the
flame deyoured me. Now, however, as
We actually drew near TO where sup
posed she might be. | felt my Garlic
courage fast seserting me Nor was
] furnished with even the slightest
excuse for pressing on: my orders did
not positively compel me 10 proceed.
and nothing appeared along the way
60 lead me to suppose that harm OF
any kind threatened that peaceful val
ley Everything meeting my eyes evi-
denced that here, at least. war with
Its attendant horrors had not come
Totally without the beaten track OF
those great armies which had battied
20 fercely for the Shenandoah. It had
sn reversed only by few scouting
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
Liked Contact With Gold

asylum For twelve years there bis
recreation was pillng up gold coins
and then knocking them over. Al
times he washed his hands in I'D
eagles and halt eagles At the end OF
the long seclusion he returned to his
business and in twelve months con.
nrmed the thoroughness OF his recov
cry by amassing $500 900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
CHAPTER XVIII.
We CAPTURE a Courier.

we capture courier.
The girls light burst OF laughter
aroused me thoroughly to sense OF
our situation
You seem to derive much amuse-
ment from a condition OF affairs al
most intolerable to me-" said bitter
iy. Il have always valued most highly
the friendship of Mrs. Brennan. but
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

OH how ! suffered. l
became so bad the
doctors said my left
side was paralyzed. |
could not walk with
out assistance. | grew
worse and went to a
hospital but was not
helped. My friends
all thought l would
die. Three weeks
after ] began taking
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
one Of the PerlIs Of divorce.

How do you like your new papa,
little girl?" asked the neighbor.
Not very WE'LL" was the reply. II
told ma yesterday that could have
picked out better one myself."-De-
troit Free Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
Chorus Girl Renartes.

Trixie-o, you're not such a much!
Zaza-No2 don't see any Pitts.
burg miilionaire's picture on your
bureau, eitheF!-Christmas Puck
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
Important to Mothers
Frlendshlp.

Are they friends%'
Well. one of them lends the 9TH
er money. but I'm not sure which is
which"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
Stop the pain.

The hurt of a burn or cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve Is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. 25c and SOC by
druggists. For free sample write to
J. w Cole & Co.. Black River Falls, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

It's easier for young man to write
a satisfactory love letter during court
ship than 1t is to write a satisfactory
check after marriage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
LOST 81 POUNDS.

Another Terrible Case of Gravel
Cured BY Doan's Kidney Pills.
Chas. Understein. so With ST., Chi
eago, H., says: Kidney trouble ran
me down from 1876 TO 136 pounds and
] was but a shadow of my former self.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Constipation causes and seriously srrra-
Yates many diseases. 1t Is Thoroughly
cured by DIR. Pierce's Pellets. Tiny sugar
eozted granules
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Hamlins Wizard OIL is recommended nv
S'aly physicians. 1t is used in many pub
he and private hospitals Why not Keen
bottle on hand in Your own hones
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

May you hat tree sons. AID
may dey all marry for ove."-Loucon
Opinion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

The man who is compelled to toe
re mark may develop into a chronic
,leker.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Adam bit into the apple.
The first peace dinner" he cried.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
oNLY De "RROafn nTININI.-.

That Is LAXATIVE BROMO QTiNfSg. fook 70,
fhc s@.ratuTe ct y. ". CROW. Usrd II, 'yoris
ever - Cure a Cold In o0e Day. Sc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Jones-f you keep on abusing me l
may forget that I'm a gentleman.
Mrs. Jones-You wouldn't have
much to forget
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
STUDENTS
STIRS SCHOOL HEADS
Lack of Preparation Charged
Against Mckinley High
Pupils.

The report of the many deficiencies
among the first semester students at
the Mckinley Manual Training School
is today causing comment among the
supervisors of the various divisions in
the public schools. Two theories have
been advanced as the cause of the
failures.
The assertion is made that the change
from the eighth grade to the special
lied branch of work taken up at the
Mckinley school is the direct cause of
the failure of the number of students.
The step to the high school Is thought
to be too great. On the other hand,
teachers at the high school say the stu
dents have come UP unprepared.
Teachers say that they have to teach
clements which should have been laid
down IN the grades, and that the stand
ard of work at the high school is being
lowered. Last year in one or two sec
tions, at the Mckinley, comprising
twenty students, failures thror GIL
the students, failing in three major
subjects in the first advisory, failed in
the second and third. Attention was
called to the fact and the matter laid
before the superintendent.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22

hardly any one will accept the repub-
lican notes. Gold. and British, and
american silver are the general medium
Of exchange.
When the Sun Vat Sen administration
at NanlSing was pressed for funds it
set up a printing press and ran or
whatever notes were needed. They were
rushed to nay the. troops. and we're
valid exchange wherever the authority
Of the provincial republic was recog-
nized. But the plates wero crude, aud
the paper on which the notes were print
ell, of the ordinarv variety. Enterplis-
ing camp followers took some of the
notes, came here. and pre-cupted To-
cal printing establishment. Then they
worked overtime supplying themselves
and their srlsnls with cash. which was
used to buy everything conceivable from
1.-Two stock to land.
That the counterfeits we're in eNis.
tencC. did not dawn on the government
official until they discovered some bilis
as well executed and Lrinted as TIE
government product. If Tuch of the
ruoncy Is repudiated I.:illions Of Chi,
nesc will consider themselves swindlcu
Ivy the new government.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22

but healing and soothing the sore
catarrhal spots.
= Breathe HYOMEI for catarrh. coughs,
colds, Group. and catarrhal deafness,
and II you are not satisfied with the
benefit obtained, your money will be
refunded
Breathe HYOMEI: 1t is made of pur-
est tuealyptus and other healing anti"
septics. 1t does not conts I'm cocaine or
am injurious drugs. Complete OUTFIT,
and bottle of HYOMEI. 500. at James
O'DOnnelrs and Henry Evans. and
pharmacies everywhere.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
AMENDMENT TO FIX
, minimum WAGE IN
" MINES IS DEFEATED
Conservatives In Parliament
Voice Protest Against
Pending Bill.

LONDON, March 22.-The conserva-
tive members of parliament contented
themselves with voicing their protest
against the minimum wage scale bill,
designed to settle the great strike, and
refused to be parties to any combination
to kill IL, thus defeating the govern
ment.
After Premier Asquith had explained
In the house of commons that he had
been forced to reject the labor members
amendment fixing the minimum wage
rate at ) shillings for the men and 2
shillings for the boy workers, because
the miners opposed the fixing of a min
imum amount of work as a days labor,
and also because II would establish a
dangerous precedent, which would be
followed by a demand from other trades
for similar action" he received unex-
pected support from Bonar Law. and
the amendment was defeated.
Law Is the leader of the Conservatives
selected TO succeed former Premier Bal
four when he asked to be relieved of
most of the pressing duties Of floor
management of the minority. He said
the action of the premier was to be
commended, and the tone of his re-
marks throughout was conciliatory.
Enoch Edwards and other mine lead
ers who followed the debate expressed
practically unamended ignoring the
planks which the miners so earnestly
advocated, would prevent the immediate
settlement of the strike.
1t was seml-offically announced that
the federation of mine owners had qui-
city served notice on the premier that
If fixing of the minimum wage rate was
not left TO the local committees, instead
OF being included in the general law,
they would refuse to reopen their mines.
AS no penalty was fixed for failure to
abide by the provisions of the proposed
law, the government could not make
the owners open their mines, and AS.
Quith, it is said. was compelled to fall
back on the original bill, with q few
slight amendments to the text, which
failed to change the general intent oi
the measure.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, MARCH 22.

After a spirited discussion, April q
was set as the date on which the spring
primary would be held, at meeting
of the city Democratic committee, In
Hotel Rammel last night. In order to
qualify, all intending candidates Tor the
office of mayor, common councilman, OF
board of aldermen must file their names
in writing with the secretary OF the
committee, not later than noon OF
The meeting was presided over By
Charles Bendhelm, chairman. Both the
candidates for mayor, A. d. BroCkett
and Hubert Snowden, were present, and
were also the candidates for the other
offices. Half of the terms of the coun-
cilmen expire this year, and all seek
reelection. Besides, c. s. Taylor Burke
and William G. LIE Hew will make the
race from the Fourth ward, and Car
roll Pierce will oppose II. K. Field as
alderman. owing to the failure OF {:
r. Yates to qualify as a member OF
the Democratic committee. Frank M.
Hill was elected to fill the vacancy.
Tie date for the primary PROVOKED
considerable discussion. 1t was pointed
out that the general election Will be
held on June IL, and that the primary
must be held at least one month prior.
Friends Of Mr.. Snowden advocated the
setting of an early date, April beine
suggested. This was opposed by the
Brocket contingent, who favored some
day In May. After some LATITUDE hau
been given in debating the matter April
90 was selected as a compromise date
While the cost of the primary has moi
yet been wholly determined, 1t is said
that it will amount to about $50. which
will bc shared by the candidates. II
was suggested by Samuel p. Fisher. q
member of the committee, that the FL.
Tyson party plan should prevail in thu
primary, referring to white voters alone
under a ruling of the state committee
This was roundly objected to, however
and it was decided to permit all knowr
Democrats, rs we'll as others who vii
pledge themselves to support the party!
nominee, to participate.
At meeting of Canton Alexandria
| Order of Patriarchs Militant. held las
| night, It was announced that the con
| tract for the new uniforms had been lie
to a Cincinnati firm, and forty of th'
| members were measured. The commit
| tee on arrangements for the fair to b.
| held April 10 to 20 reported progress
A bitter war on speeding automoblist
will be waged by officials of the littl
town of Potomac, I'm Alexandria county
three miles from here. The city is 10
Gated on the newly finished Mt. Vernon
avenue. one of the finest roads In thi!
portion of the State, and provides
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
PRESIDENT CONFERS
WITH CONSUL GENERAL
Arnold Shanklin Here To Ask
Mr.. Taft For Transfer To
Another Post.

President Taft and Consul General
Arnold Shanklin of Mexico City, are to
have a conference within day or tive
on the subject of the latters transfer
to another post.
Consul Shanklin and Ambassador Will
son. also stationed at Mexico City. are
said to have had a. disagreement ana
the consul returned to Washington some
time ago to lay his grievances before
the President and the State Department.
Consul Shankin and Secretary of
Commerce and Labor Nagel, who, like
Mr.. Shanklin. is a native of Missouri
called on the President yesterday, but
the conference. which lasted for some
time. did not end in any definite con-
Clusion and the subject will be gone
into more thoroughly at later date.
Consul Shankiin has persstently re-
fused to say anything to the newspapers
about his reported dispute with Am
bassador Wilson. declaring simply that
he had been in Mexico City long enough
and wanted some other station.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
TOWNE MUST MOVE OR
STAND FOR BURGLARS
Former United States Senator Says
Things About Flat Bush
Police.

NEW YORK. March 22-Complain-
ing that police protection in Flatbush
Is so INADEQUATE that his house at 116o
Ocean avenue has been robbed twice
within three months. Charles A. Towne,
of Minnesota, formerly United States
Senator, says he will move from the
nelshborhood.
Mr.. Towne bought his Flatbush house
last summer. He characterfzes the po-
lice system of the section as joke.
The second robbery of the Towne resi-
dence was on Wednesday night. The
burglar took practically everything of
value. On the first. visit of the burglars
they were frightened away by the ring
aged to steal $70O in iewelry and silver
ware.
Mr.. Towne estimates his loss through
the last burglary at $500.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
DEMOCRATS AGREE
ONPRIMARY DATE
Alexandria City Committee Meets and Decides on April
23 After Lengthy Debate-Only Two Candidates
Seek Nomination for Mayor to Succeed Paf.

common temptation to automobile driv-
ers. Peter T. Harrington, of this city,
was arraigned before Mayor u. J. Rre-
was fined $40 and cogts, amounting to
I'LL In all. Both Mayor Krcmer and
Corporation ATTORNEY Walter U. Varney
assert that constant watch will be
Kept on lll speeders in the future, and
such fines imposed as will pat an ef-
fectual stop to all future violations.
Arrangements Hre teing made by the
Odd Fellows OF this district for the an.
nual visitation of the grand master OF
this district, James Mitchell. Of Phoe-
l'us, who comes tonight. The reception
he n joint meeting OF Potomac. .Sa-
repta, and Falls Church lodges. The
second degree of the order will be con
ferrcd upon several candidates by the
which a smoker will be held, addresses
Icing made by rfranl Master Mitchell
and officers of .he local lodge.
The infant child of Congressman Bur
ton Harrison of New York, who died in
Washington yesterday. will be buried
| in Ivy Hill Cemetery here at Il o'clock
| tomorrow morning, the Rev. William J.
| ficiating.
The body of James L. Fornshell, who
| died in Emergency Hospital, Washing
| ton, will be brought here for burial,
! Arrangements for the funeral have not
| yet been completed.
The office OF the first lieutenant OF the
| Alexandria Light Infantry, made vacant
by the resignation of Carroll II. May,
| will be filled by an election to be held
after the regular drill on next Monday
| night.
Word has been received in this city
that after a careful investigation of the
| facts surrounding the tragic death OF
B. +. Board. the Alexandria Washing
ton manufacturer, whose body wa:
found beside a watec' tower in Wake
| Forest, ". c., on Monday last, that his
death was accidental.
meeting of the Democratic commit
tee OF the Eighth Congressional distric
will be held In this city on WednesdaS
next, for the purpose of naming a can
didate. As no opposition has developed
to Charles G. Carlin, the incumbent, III
will be declared the party nominee.
A charter has been granted by tn
State corporation commission to the Mt
Vernon Stables UncD, of Alexandria
Va. The follswing officers are named
Robert NJ. Petit, president: w. II. Wey
man, vice president, and George L. Ap
pich, secretary and treasurer. All re
side here.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
LOCATE POKER GAMES
In YIN. c. A. BUILDING
Four Are Asked to Give UP Their
Rooms AS
Result.

PHILADELPHIA March 22-Poker
games and parties that did not suffer
from lack Of refreshments arc respon-
sible for five young men being served
with notice to gire I'D their rooms in
the central branch OF the Young Mems
Christian Association.
The lcdgers, whose names are with
held hy the association, have until to-
day to get out. News that officers of
the association had found a poker game
in full swing on The fifth floor Of the
building and that the participants had
been ordered ou- became known today.
II is understood that the parties had
been held frequently and that guests
of the dodgers furnished liquid cheec
It is said that nearly every lodger in
the building had at one time or another
received an invitation to take part.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
HOTEL PAYS HEAVILY
FOR EJECTING GUESTS
Suits For $4,000 Against Hotel
Astor Are Settled For
$4,000.

NEW YORK, March 22-The two
suits for $4,000 each brought by Mr..
and Mrs. Edward w. Favish, of Biz
minsham, Ala, against the Hotel Astor,
because they were elected from the ho-
tel one morning at o'clock, when an
unsigned letter was received saving
they were not married, have been set
tied, after Supreme Court Justice Err
LANCER had been informed that one of
the jurors had been talking to a wit
ness for the hotel company.
The court would have been obliged to
declare miStrial, but the hotel com
pany agreed to pay $500 each to the
plaintiffs, and this settlement was ac-
Cepted.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
CUBAN ADMITTED TO
MILITARY ACADEMY
Senator Gallinger Doubts Advis-
ability of Admitting Foreign
ers To the School.

The question VIII ether it is wise for
the United States to educate young
men from other countries at West Point
was raised in the Senate yesterday in
the discussion Of Il resolution admitting
q young Cuban 10 the Military -Acad-
emy.
Senator GalllnGcr doubted whether it
was advisable to educate these young
men who possibly may become troub-
lcsnme to us in time Of war" He re-
fcncI to China especially. with its
warlke people Of 4O5,0IN,OOO. lie did not
press his objection, and the resolution
passed.