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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

Seigneur Dessurac? Followed him 70
America 90
As your Exceilency knows" The
servants tone was yelled defiance.
A trace OF PINK sprang to the Gov
ernor's brow. though the eyes be Eft
ed were imyasssve. You viii an
swer yes or mol" He reached for a
stick Of wax. held it up to the tiny
fame Of q lamp: watched the red
drops fall. when you returned, IT
was to live in the Forest with-a
nameless brat?"
Ny masters SON"
by peasant woman. his"
"Wife!" III
The Governor smiled; applying a
seal. pressed It hard. ~The courts
found differently" he observed in a
mid. esen voice, as speaking to him.
self and extoiIing the cause Of justice.
The courtsl Because the priest
who married them had been driven
from Brittany, Because he could not
be found then! Because" The
mans Indignation had got the better
of his taciturnity. but he did not fin
iEh the sentence.
Either" said the Governor quietly,
you are one OF bis simple-minded
people who. misguided by loyalty,
cherish illusions, or you are a sehem-
ing rogue. No matter which, unfor-
tunately." in crisp tones, 1T is neces-
sary to take time to deal with you.
AT your Excellency's servtee!"
And the man folded his arms but,
again turning TO his table, the Cover
nor apparently found some detail of
employment there Of paramount Inn
po-tance; once more kept the prisoner
waitiag.
The silence heightened; in the dim
light Ct the walk noiselessly the girl
drew nearer; unseen. reached the old
abbot's great granite chair with its
sheltering back to the court and close
to the Governors table. Into the ca
pacious depths o. this chilly throne,
where once the high and holy digni-
tary of the church had been aecus-
toned to recline while brethren laved
his feet from the tiny stone layato-
rum before 1t, she half sank, her
cheek against one OF its cold sides !;
in an attitude OF expectation breath
lessly waited. Why was It so still
Why did not her father speak? She
could hear his pen scratch, scratchl
They were again speaking; more
eagerly she bent forward; listened to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
BALKAN WAR BEGAN IN 1868
Conflict of Races Started Long Ago,
Seems Destined Now to Be Fought
to a Finish.

An Italian newspaper reminds US
usefully that the Balkan war 0sgan
centuries ago. In the state archives
of Vienna is the declaration of war
sent by Sultan Mehemet ~. to EN-
peror Leopold in 1892 "Be it known
to you, the heir of the Caesars, to the
king of Poland, and to your allies
and omnipotent emperor OF the east
and west, is on the point of
invading your paltry territories. We
shall bring 100000 soldiers, on horse
and foot, to crush you utterly and lay
waste all your domains. We command
you to await our coming in your
residence in Vienna. where it is our
intention to have you beheaded."
But the war was even then an old
story. The delightful writer who con-
tributes The Office Window" to the
London Daily Chronicle tells us that
while searching through some of the
earliest newspapers printed his eye
was continually diverted to news let
tiers from the continent giving ac-
counts of the unholy war which Tur-
ny vas HaeAhS Oh AAhh6oAJ oAA nus
tria. Almost at random he copies the
following from the Nerves of Septem-
Der II, 1868, grim reminder that the
Turk has remained unchanged and I'M
changeable for these $50 years at
least:
Vienna. Sept. Elm Austria every
Fifth Man is to Bear Armes; and they
hope to raise 10000 Men upon that
Levy to secure the Frontiers. At this
instant comes fresh Intelligence of TO-
900 Turks, and as many Tartars. pass
ing the Waegh, and that they carry
all before them with Fire and Sword"
And again: I'VE hear that upon the
third instant the Enemy has beaten
our Foot by the River Waegh, and
Possessed himself of the narrow Pas
sages between the Hills, where he has
burnt divers Towns and Villages, and
Massacred many Thousands of People.
striking off the heads of some, putting
others in Chains and cutting
to pieces Young and Old without Dis
tinction or Mercy"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

But" with sudden incfsiveness. "'whae
about the priest. Ell? What about the
priest?"
The man Strengthened. What
p-iest7" ne said in logged tone
you are accused Of harboring and
abetting an unfrocked fellow who has
long been wanted by the government.
a scamp of revolutionary tendencies:
you are accused Of having taken him
TO sea-" the prisoner started, ITO some
rendezvous-a distant fsle-to meet
some one; to wait for a ship; to be
struggled away"
The man did not reply; with head
sunk slightly. seemed lost In thought.
sreak-ansYeri"
Who accuses me7"
From the stone chair the girl
sprang; looked out Her face white.
excited. peering beneath the delicate
spandrils and stone roses, seemed to
come as an answer.
Have I not told you" began the
Governor sternly. when
BAH" burst from the prisoner vio-
lently. why should deny wha
your Excellency so well knows?
told my master not TO trust her: that
she would play him false; and that
once out of his hands"
Her? Whom do you mean?"' The
Governors eyes followed the mans;
stopped. "Elise!"
Il think" her eyes very bright. the
girl walked quickly toward him. II
think this man means me-"
"Elise!" the Governor repeated
Forgive me. mon pere; didn't in
tend to listen. but couldn't help it
because"
How long" said the Governor.
have you been there?"
Ever since-he came in. I sup
pose," proudly turning to the man.
cit is useless TO say that did not
play this double role Of which you
accuse me, and that l did keep. in
every particular, the promise
made"
"Oh, yes; you could say 1t, my
LADY," with sneering emphasis.
But you reserve to yourself the
right not to believe me? That is
what you meant" The mans Stub
born, vindictive Look answered. Then
/ will deny nothing to you; nothingI
You may think what you will
His face half-covered by his hand,
the Governor gazed at them; the girl,
straight. slender. innexibly poised;
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
cHAprER x-lcontInued.l

"'By this time the ship OF the Black
Seigneur bad drawn nearer and our
men put about and made for the
Mount with number Of prisoners
Several shots were sent after US, but
we managed 10 reach port"
The officer in charge OF the troops
thinks this fellow, their leader. was
wounded severely fatally perhaps?"
lie thinks II most probable. your
Excellency"
T)r some time the Governor. with
s-owning brows. slipped silently from
gl,ss OF liquor at hls elbow. and,
stiff. motionless, the eommandant
waited: close at hand. dove plumed
itself on the roof of the cloister walk;
beyond. the girl again began to sing
fltfully
Out Of the corner OF his eye the com
mandant dared look at her. leaning
now against the wall, the clear-cut.
white features outlined against an H.
Irritable blue background.
Les amours--"
Involuntary he started to raise a
hand to his warllke mustache. when
abruptly was his wandering attention
recalled. THE man ashore spoke 10
you about. has been taken into Gus.
tody7"
yes. your Exoellency; and is now
at the barracks"
Send him here. One moment"
The commandant paused. vaguely con
seious the girl had moved away from
the wall. you spoke of there being a
lack OF room--these new prisoners
must be confined In the dungeons: II
necessary. crowd more of the others
in the upper cells. and---there Ia still
the Devils Cage"
The Devils CageY" Through the
rose-tinted columns. above the Gov.
ernor's head. the commandant could
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

The Governor lifted his head tr an
noyance; the dove on the roof of the
cloister-wslk few away. and a short.
fat man, breathing hard, appeared.
Pardon. your Exeellencyi But the
drafts! They seem sometimes to
sweep up from the yeT dungeons
themselves, and"
"Well?"
Beppo cut short excuse, OF explana-
ton. "A prisoner is waiting without
The man. Sanchez. from the shorei
Monsieur lie Commandant, who brought
him, told me 10 inform you"
The Governor considered a moment
With down-beaf brows. you may
show him in. but first" he glanced up
with frown, Il have a question to
put to you"
Your Exceilency?"
This morning you thought Ct to ap-
prise me-" Beppo looked uncomfort-
able, "in view Of the events Of last
nlght-that you saw yesterday this
fellow. Sanchez, setting out in a sail
boat. accompanied by a priest-a fact
that might have been of great service
to me, had been aware OF it In sea-
son!" The Governor paused to allow
the full weight of his disapproval to
be felt. AT what hour did you see
them start out?"
About dusk, the tree OF the grand
tide" was the crestfaiieG answer II
was following the shore, feeling anx-
/ ious on account Of the Lady Elise,
who. | knew. had gone in the direc-
ton Of the forest. when | saw them,
some distance out, but not too far TO
recognize this fellows boat and in 1t
two men, one of them in the black
robes OF priest | attached no i'm
portance to the incident until"
The Governor interrupted. "You
may send the prisoner In" he said
shortly. "No-wait!" Toward the
spQt where the girl had been standing
the Governor glanced quickly, but that
post Of observation was nGs vacant,
and his Excellency more deliberately
looked around; caught no sight Of her.
You may send him In here" he said,
alone. | will speak with the pris-
oner in private"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

discern the figure of the Lady Elise.
who had approached and now was
gazing inquIrlngly at them. your Elk
celleney would use thatg One can
neither lie down In 1t. nor sit In It. up.
right"
Well, the cold eyes flashed. 1T Is
not intended for upright people! But
the man YOU were ordered to arrest"
with sudden sharpness; the man from
the shore! Send him to mel"
'At once. your Excellency!" And
responding promptly to his superiors
mood. the commandment saluted brisk.
~. and retired.
What mani" The drapery of her
gown drawn back. the Lady Elise
stood poised on the courts low coping
Setween the fairy-llke pillars
mo one you know, my dear"
(which means--it Is none Of my
conoern?"
mot at all" His voice was now
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
CHAPTER XII.
The Governor is Surprised.

But the Lady Elise had not gone
Passing from the cloister through the
great arched doorway leading to the
high-roofed refectory, she had stopped
at the sight of a number OF people
gathered near the entrance. At first
she had merely glanced at them; then
started, as. In the somewhat dim
light prevailing there. her eyes be-
came fixed upon one OF their number.
Obviously a prisoner. he stood in
the center of the group. with head
down-bent, a hard. Indifferent express
sion on his countenance. Amazed, the
girl was about to step forward to ad-
dress him-or the commandments
Beppo appeared from the cloister,
walked toward the officer. and. in a
low ill-humored tone. said something
she could not hear. Whatever 1t was,
the commandant caused him 10 repeat
it; made gesture to the soldiers,
who drew back. aud spoke himself to
the prisoner The latter did not reply
nor raise his eyes. and the comman-
dant laid heavy hand on his shout
der. whereupon the prisoner moved
forward mechanically. through the
doorway.
you are sure hiS Excellency said
alone'?" asked the commandment.
AS sure as have ears" answered
Beppo
But her ladyship--seel She is
walking eiter him"
Beppo shrugged his shoulders. "She
always does what she pleases; no or
ders apply TO her"
In the shadow OF the cloister roof,
at a corner where the double row of
pillars met, the girl paused: looked
out through the columns. her hand at
her breast. The Governor was un-
concernediy writing; not even when
the prisoner stepped forward did he
turn from his occupation; at his lei
sure dotted an "i'' and crossed a IT,"
sprinkled sand lightly over the paper:
waited moment. then tapped the
fine particles from the letter. Fo- his
part, the prisoner displayed equal pa.
thence, standing In an attitude of
stolid endurance.
Your name is Sanchez" At length
the Governor seemed to notice the
others presence.
Yes"
And you formerly served the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
HER "9EsT FRIEND"
A Woman Thus Speaks of Postum.

We usually consider our best friends
those who treat us best.
Some persons think coffee a real
friend, but watch 1t carefully awhile
and observe that it is one OF the
meanest of all enemies. for it stabs
one while processing frieudaiip.
Coffee contains poisonous dru6-
caffeine-which Injuries the delicate
nervous system and frequently sets
up disease in one or more organs of
the bod. IL it's use is persisted in.
II had heart palpitation and nerv-
BUSINESS Tor foIr years and the doctor
told me the trouble was caused by
coffee. He advised me to leave it of,
but / thought, l could not" writes a
Wis. lady.
"On the advice OF a friend tried
Postum and 1t so satisfied me l did not
care for coffee after few days trial
OF Postum.
"As weeks went by and continued
to use Postum my weight increased
from 80 TO lis pounds, and the heart
trouble left me l have used 1t year
now and am stronger than ever was.
can hustle up stairs without any
heart palpitation. and am free from
nervousness.
MY children are very fond of Post
UNI and il agrees with them. Ny sister
liked it when she drank ii az my house;
now she has Postum at home and has
become very fond of it. You may use
my name IL you wish. as I am not
ashamed OF praising my best friend
Postum" Name given by Pustum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich
Postum now comes in new concen-
trated form called Instant Postum It
is regular Postum, so processed at the
factory that only the soluble portions
are retained
A spoonful Of Instant Postum with
hot water, and sugar and cream to
taste. produce instantly delicious
beverage.
Write for the litfle book. TIE Road
to MELVILLE"
There's 4 Reason" for Postum
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
One Recently Sold at Auction In LoH-
don for 81 .5oo-ElrS Is Now
Extinct.

An egg OF the great aux. or gare.
fowl. a bird now extinct, was sold at
auction in London for sum equiva-
lent to $500
Not all great auk's eggs are alike
In length they vary from four and one
eighth inches to i've inches, The
greater number found have a white
ground. but others are OF various
shades OF bun In some cases the
markings are spots. shown in olotches
or lines.
Il Is said that no living aux has been
seen since 1874 The birds we're ex.
terminated BY the ruthless trafic In
their eggs and skins. although their
numbers, especially on the Newfound-
land and Labrador coasts, where once
they were very numerous. were great.
ly reduced by their wholesale slaaght.
err for feed
The most remarkable characteristics
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
woman Boss Of Lumeermen.


Mrs. Mary Gregory OF Damariscotts,
Me. is the first woman 20 have charge
of a gang of lumbermen. She is the
mother Of six children and until q
few months ago did all the work OF
cooking and caring for a gang OF %
woodsmen besides her own family.
Finding that she had still many idle
hours on her hands. she applied for
work as voodchopPer. She soon
proved herself such an expert chop
per and sawyer that q few weeks ago
she pltted herself against the best
two men of the camp. She not only
did more work than either Of them,
but more than both together. Il was
soon after this that the ovnsr Of
the lumber camps appointed her boss
OF one OF bis largest gangs Of lum-
bermen-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
he hard. metallic voice of the Gov

the hard. metallic voice of the Gov
ernor
you left the castle at once wnen
the decree OF the court, ordering 1t
vacated. was posted In the forest"
MY master told me to, pretending
he was going. but"
Remained to resist; to kill" The
Governors tones. without being
raised. were sharper And when,
after the crime against the instru-
ments of justice, he escaped to the
high seas. why did you not go with
him?"
He wouldn't have II"
Thinking you would be more use
full here? spy?"
He said he would be held an out
law: a price put on him, and-he dis
missed me from his service"
Dismissed you? An excellent Jest!
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
Because Il 10 Less Actively Employed
Than the Right, and Ring Is Less
Exposed to Injury.

Professor Pollard. Occurring recent
~ at University college. London. said
he thought a woman's wedding ring
had common origin with the ring
put on the nose Of a Wild bull; II i'm
piled control captivity. obedience"
To which Filemena. writing in the II.
illustrated News. exclalms: Such non.
sense. The ring can never have i'm
piled anything Of the sort: for. as a
fact. It often used to be given In this
country by the bride to the bride
groom, as well as vice versa. as It is
still In Germany.
The real reason the wedding ring is
worn on the loft hand is that this Is
less actively employee than the right.
and therefore q ring - that hand lie
less exposed 70 injury. In the an
cient Sarum ritual Of England the ring
was placed upon the brides right
hand 1t Is a relic Of the custom
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
erIdae rhree mIIe. Lnnn.

A map and plans of the proposed
bridge across San Francisco bay to
Oakland have been filed with the
board of supervisors in San Francis.
CO.
The roadway win swing $50 feet
above the water. hang from ten steel
and concrete piers, constituting eight
arches. The total suspension will be
tT,s40 feet. in sections $3.50 feet long
Four thousand feet viii rest on Yerba
Buens island. which will divide the
structure. The San Francisco ap-
proach will take OF from the summit
of Telegraph Hill. which has been re-
served by the government for a light
station.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
snld lIeaa Pnrtlnna.

Before a man begins to get bald he
parts his hair on the side way down
Just above his ear. but as the hair
starts to come out then he begins to
part II in the middle and later when
about all OF II is gone on top be again
goes back 20 parting It down low 70
one side and lets tho short hairs over
the ears grow long and brushes these
over his hsld spot From the little
boy In eurls 10 the old man with little
or none left is a good enough theme
Tor the immortal Shakespeare.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

the prisoner cycling her with dark.
unyarying glance.
"Dieu!" he muttered. What ts
this?" and concern gave way to new
feeling. Her concern for something
-somebody-held him. A promise!
You can step back a few moments.
my mani" to Sanchez. "A little far
ther-to the parapet! I'll let you know
when you're wanted" And the pris-
oner obeyed, moving slowly away to
the wall. where he stood out OF ear
shot, his back to them. You spoke
of promise?" the Governor turned
to his daughter. ITO whom?"
GRO BE CoNTINUED.)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
TAKING No Chances.

Genial Squire-Many happy returns.
William. / was just going to call on
you with a little bit of tobacco.
William tagged eighty Thank We
kindly, sir, but be done wi smokin'.
Genial Squire-Why. how's that?
William-Well, I've card that be-
tween eighty an ninety's a ticklish
part o a mans life. so be takin' no
chances.-Puneh.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
SYNOPSIS.

Comtesse Elise. daughter Of thu govern
or o. the Mount. has chance encounter
with @ peasant boy. The Meant" small
rocS hound island. stood In vast bay on
the NORTHWESTERN coast OF France. and
during the time OF Louis XVI. was gov
ernment stronghold. Develops that the
peasant boy was the son Of Seigneur De-
saurac. nobleman. Young Desaurac deter
mines 70 secure an education and become
a gentleman sees the governors dauEh-
after seven years schooling. and enter
tains many mobiles. Her l.adyship dances
with strange fisherman. and can 10
arms is made IN an effort 70 capture
mysterious lie Seigneur Noir. He escapes.
Lady Elise Is caught In the Grand" tide
The Black seigneur rescues and taxes
her 10 his retreat Elise discovers that
her savior was the boy with the fish.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
Only Make ReIisue

A visitor at the home of famous
author was greeted by little daugh-
ter of the latter. Engaging the little
girl in conversation. the visitor OBJ
served:
Aren't you proud to think your
papa is famous?"
The little girl nodded.
"He writes stories. doesn't he?"
Lowering her voice. the child re-
piled:
They're not real stories; he just
makes them up himself"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
Some Renartse.

Soothing Msn--You sufragettes ought
to live in those European countries
where women and donkeys hitched to-
gether draw heavy loads Then you'd
be of some use,
Suffragette--A you marrledg
Scotfing Man-Of course.
Sufyagette Evidently the custom
you mention is not confined to foreign
countries.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
Why Left Is the Ring Hand

which dates back TO the darkness OF
antiquity. of the Bridegroom giving
the bride ornaments OF gold and sill
yer. as Isaac did w$en he welded
Sarah
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

Gould you call dogs chasing Of
his tail an economic pursuit."
Il don't see how"
Isn't he trying to make both ends
meet?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
Great Auk's Valuable Egg

of the great aux was It inability to ay.
It's wings were scarcely more than
fms. which aided the bird in swim
ming
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

A pessimist is a man who thinks
that when he gets to heaven 1t will be
a waste OF tine for him to look around
for his earthly neighbors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
rmportan, 10 Mothers
No Wonder.

why did you order that we'll
dressed lacy out of the store?"
shes wellknown kleptomaniac."
did she take anything here?"
she took umbrage."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

Nobody can find fault with any.
thing which is well done"
why not II one hkss his meat
MMf-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

When a woman can arrive at salts
factory conclusions without expressing
them. that is wisdom.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

London's Coal Consumption.
About three hundred and twenty
seven thousand tons of coal are burn
ed e-ery week In London.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-01
EFFICIENT
HOUSEKEEPING
New Home Economics
By HENRIETTA d. GRAVEL
domestic Science Lectursr)

different. better
with If they will with that
no old time.
happiness not be much higher
possibility getting good dinners oner and get
more out o grandparents did!
much
tables set with much
and has attained
much than rents
close and
daughty halls
growing royal road leads to
Nion through all obstacles.
living growing daily and requirement of
q comfortable superiority other nations
household and improved gives
their OF
to mako homes the delightful places they should be-
initiate
make home worthy the in
all
cooking. sewing cleaning
capable they longer
sume woman, 8 day
aides in directory called into help Family
aundes epaers and have their place
the comfortable modern home.
Grabs walk backward should not those souls who
old dispenaon mothers should hewer
eventually, beast
burden in home.
cultivate personality perfect
living In
of this
haf-pennies forward,