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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23

but. even in that moment OF danger.
not one OF them moved. or made sign
OF impacence. Some must go; 9TH
ers remain. and stoically they awaited
the word Of their leader.
Down with all OF you. I'll let you
out the line" taking turn with the
rope around a stanchion near the
wall. and then come down myself"
The command was unexpected; for
the first time those that had never
questioned their leaders authority.
hesitated. and more sharply was the
order repeated; whereupon they
obeyed; all save one.
'I1l let it out myself" said San
chez
Get In"
Mo-" was the cbdurate reply, when
the Black Seigneur made sign;
hands reached up. seized Sanchez. and
a moment later the car started down.
The line strained: as 1t played out.
now running free about the staneaion.
then stopping with Jerks, the man IL
the wheel-house almost looked to see
IL part. The hempen strand. however,
peoyed sound; held its human freight;
but another danger pressed near.
Scarcely had the car begun its down
ward journey than an attack, indica-
tions Of whose approach had not been
wanting. manifested itself without. Be
meath a sudden, savage assault, the
door shook; yet engrossed at the line.
every muscle strained, the man at the
stanchion needed not Swiftly, me
chanicaiiy he worked, apparently as
unconscious OF the clamorous soldiers
without as of silent presence within
some one that had been concealed In
the little store-room adjoining. open
ing Into the wheel-house, and now
peered out; but at once drew back. as,
with crash, the door fell In.
At first. In the comparative dark
ness, with only the sky at the aperture
staring them in the face. the thrush
ing black figures paused, uncertain:
lights soon were pushed forward, how
ever. and then could they see the great
wheel going round, unwinding the
rope; the man at the stanchion.
THE prisonersl He's letting them
down"
"Cut the lInel"
Some one with knife rushed for
ward, severed the strand; but at that
moment the car touched the bottom.
Then did the solitary man at the rope
for the first time awaken to his own
situation: with backward sweep of
the arm he struck so fercely the fore
most of those to rush at him that the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Robert G. lngersoll's Eloquent pescrip
ton OF the Beauties and Virtues
OF the Gentier Sex.

It takes 100 men to make an en-
campment but one woman can make
a home. not only admire woman as
the most beautiful object ever created.
but l reverence her as the redeeming
glory Of humanity. the sanctuary OF all
virtues, the pledge of all perfect quail,
ties of heart and head. 1t is not just
ner right to lay the sins Of men at
the feet Of women. 1t is because wom-
en- are SO much better than men that
their faults are considered greater,
The one thing in this world that is
constant the one peak that rises
above all clouds. the one window in
which the light forever burns. the one
star that darkness cannot quench is
womauss love II rises TO the greatest
heights il sinks to the lowest depths
K forgives the most cruel injuries 1t
is perennial OF life and grows in every
climate Neither coldness nor neglect
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23

cannot praise your Vegetable Compound
too highly. Every woman should take
it at that time. u recommend it to
both old and young for female trou-
bles." - Mrs. EMILY SUMMERsGILI,
Swarthmore, Pa.
Baltimore, Nd. =" My troubles began
with the loss of child, and had hem
orrhages for four months. The doctors
said an operation was necessary, but I
dreaded it and decided to try Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Ths
medicine has made me well woman and
I feel strong and do my own work. -
Mrs. J. r. PICKING, 1860 Sargent ST.,
Baltimore, Md.
Since we guarantee that all testimo-
malls which we publish are genuine, is IL
not fair TO suppose that if Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has the vir-
tue to help these women it viii help any
other woman who Is suffering in like
manner?
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COPYRIGHT 1903 81 The eo6eo -,1ERRILL co.

form now were more than dozen
men assembled, but to Jacques this
force looked multiplied. Amid the
confusion of his thoughts, vaguely
could he hear orders given; caught
something about the need for quiet.
haste, overpowering the guard; then
saw the door open, and tie men, like
shadows. go out; leaving him alone.
No; with two black figures; ominous;
armed. He could see the glitter OF
their weapons. and ventured to move
his thick tongue, when. iercely ST.
fenced, ne crouched down: waited.
with hands clenchod. an interminable
period: until family from afar sound
ed the note of a night-bird.
Roughly Jerked to his feet. between
them he walked to the door: heard It
close; stepped out into the night.
Many times had he made his way be
tween wheel-r0om and guard-house,
but now the route seemed strange,
and. looking around near the struc-
lures at the entrance TO his dungeons
jacques shook his head as II 10 rid
his brain of some fantasy. But the
scene did not change; the guard-house
misunderstanding unlike, with I'M
known faces peering from II, and an
imperious voice Issuing commands to
him, once unquestloned commander
herei
And comprehending what was being
said. he struck his breast violently;
with curses would have answered that
the keys were his own; the dungeons,
too. and what they held. and that he
would never lead them there; never
open these doors! But this grim, saw.
age. determined band beat down his
arms. and his courage: and. with the
shadow of the grave again before
him, the dwarf walked on; past the
stable into the guard-house. where IA
miliar forms once had been seated.
and into the passage leading TO the
dungeons beyond.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
CHAPTER XIII.
AZ the Verge Of the Aperture.

The football of the Black Seigneur,
near the guard-house OF the dungeons,
vas measured. yet noiseless. as he
stepped on the soft earth, alongside
the stone walk. now toward the pass.
age In the direction OF the wheel-room,
then back into the little square That
his thoughts, however moved not In
accord with that deliberate stride. the
brows impatiently knit. and the quick
glances he continued to cast over his
shoulder. bore testimony.
Stopping at length near the Tour
Bernard. he looked tlxediy down at the
town, wrapped In stiffness that
should have reassured him. Never
theless he appeared not satisfied and
had stepped out into the court again,
when some sound he heard. or fancied
sent him quickly TO an embrasure In
the wall From this opening-for
merly for cannon in defense of the
fenils, and the poalain. or planking for
the hosting OF goods-he leaned far
out. his glance instinctively turning
toward the barracks. some distance to
tho right and far below. As he stood
thus. that which had first attracted
his attention sound of a voice
giving orders--was repeated ut the
same time where had been only dark
ness now shone many windows, while
to the left, near the entrance he had
passed after leaving the stable, lights
began to dance like firehies.
At these signs OF activity and the
sounds breaking The general quietude,
an exclamation fell from his lips: then,
pausing only a moment to listen and
observe, he sprang toward the guard.
house. Crossing the threshold, de,
hned by faint glimmer from a dis
tant corner, he made his way past sew.
eral motionless forms, into low pass.
age beyond. Here he called out impa.
tiently: bat from those depths, lead
ing down into the dungeons where his
comrades had gone. no answer was re
turned. IFS voice, hollow, mocking,
seemed stifie6 in a tomb. more loud.
! ly he shouted; walked farther in. when
an indistinct response was followed by
a pinpoint of hight. and. ere long. by
the bearer of a little lamp. Sanchez.
The othersg" At the head OF a
dark stairway into which he would in.
adyertently have plunged. had ne gone
farther. the Black Seigneur confronted
the man. as he approached.
They viii soon be here" said the
old servant. springing up the steps and
walking after his master. who had al
ready turned back toward the guard
room. "JacqGss-curse him! putt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Stuffed Rlsoulta.

Into one pound of -four put a cents
worth OF yeast. one egg. one table,
spoonful OF butter or lard. one scant
pi of lukewarm milk, one level tea
spoonful OF salt. Mix thoroughly with
a wooden spoon, working the dough
until smooth. Set in warm place
to raise and cover 1t. When raised
place on a Toured kneading board.
Roll out to about half inch In thick
ness. cut in circular shape and place
in creased dripping pans without
touching Rub over with melted lard
or butter Take out the pits from
a dozen prunes. chop and put little
of the jam in the center of each bis
cult Let rise again and Jake to a
light brown. To prepare the yeast
crumble 1t into cup with table
spoonful of sugar and one-quarter OF
a cupful of warm milk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Says He Never Heard Of Kin Hub
bard, But Knows All the
Family.

"t ain s'much whut yuh do es
where yah are when yuh do t."
He was Abe Martin IN the flesh
from bis brogan sQuare-toed shoes to
the three hairs awry at the crown OF
mis- head and his homely philosophy.
"Hullo there Abe, said Deputy
Prosecutor McCarty. scanning in as.
1nishmsnt the leaned figure. How'd
you get int police eourt?"
Judge collins looked him over from
head to loot Abe grlnned good ma,
turedls and continued:
Fer instance. II I'd took three
drinks dom home nobody's thot much
bout it-dp here Z lnd'nplis the p'tce
arrest me an I ain got thing agiA
em FER it. puther
The semblance 10 Abe Martin was
so striking in outline that some one
believed he had found the original the
setis creators original
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23

fellow fell. hitting hard tie stone floor.
Those nearest stumbled, anu drawing
his sword, with a thrust of point or
blow of hilt. the Black Seigneur. for a
moment withstood the first confused
on-coming; then extricated himself
and leaped to the narrow space behind
the wheel Here was he protected be-
hind by the wall: at one end. by the
masonry iutting out, while, at the 9TH
er, only one or two could attack at the
same time But in front. through the
spokes of the broad wheel. they might
well hope to reach him,
AT once the soldiers sprang for
ward, when, seizing the wheel. the
man behind. with savage jerk. set 1t
In motion. The swords thrust at him
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Southern Rice.

In France and far southern states
rice is used instead of Irish potatoes,
and as vegetable is. particularly nice,
To one quart of rapidly boiling water
put one cupful of washed rice Boil
rapidly until done, as that makes IL
fluffy. Drain. Put In bowl two eggs,
beat we'll with eggbeater. add salt. pep
per and tablespoonful OF butter, one
pint of milk, pour over rice, heat up
and serve. Be careful not to scorch-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Vegetable Outlets.

Boil six large potatoes, mash them.
add butter, seasoning and enough hot
milk to moisten. Chop fine three but
ton onions. fry in butter to light
brown. Wash, peel and scrape and
boil separately twelve small carrots
and four small white turnips. Chop
and add with the onions to the potato.
Season to taste, add a little minced
parsley and cool. Mold into small
outlets, dip in beaten egg. then pow
dered cracker crumbs. Fry to gold
en- brown in boiling fat.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Pretty Girls Play EaIr.

Because homely girls were NOT treat.
ed as we'll as the pretty girls when
the work was given out In the white
goods factory Of II, Apotheker. 100 OF
the pretty girls went on strike and
soon won e. A member Of the execu-
tive board OF the White Goods Makers
union said; The pretty girls got the
9o-cent work and the homely girls the
lucent work. 'The pretty girls did
not have much 10 say about this. but
when the hooely girls complained to
the pretty girls the pretty girls sym,
pRthized with them. The homely girls
and the pretty girls decided they
would stand by each other, They took
the case to the union. and a strike
was ordered New ork Dispatch to
the Philadelphia Record
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
CROP CONDITIONS IN
WESTERN CANADA
ARE THE MOST PROMISING FOR
MANY YEARS.

The deepest interest is attached to
the condition of the grain crops in
Western Canada. especially among
the thousands in the United States
who are financially interested in lands
In that country. This interest is fully
as great among those who have
friends there following farming and
the growing of grain
The reports from Canadian govern
aent officials convey the information
that the area under crop this year in
the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatehe'
wan and Alberta will probably be no
greater than that of last year. Last
fall the weather was such that there
was not as much fall blowing as had
been hoped foi. The getting ready OF
land this spring made considerable
portion of the grain late in seeding
Notwithstanding this, wheat, oats
barley and fax were got in in good
shape. although from a week to ten
days later than last year. On the
9th of June the reports regarding
crop Conditions generally in Western
OnAooo NCAC AbuA0dut
with timely and copious rain through
out Western Canada gives every as
surance OF generous harvest. Climatic
conditions in receD reeks have been
absolutely ideal 4 Sstern correspon
dents agree in predicting every indi
cation of bumper crop under favor
able conditions. Wheat should be
headed out in Manitoba between July
10th and 18th, and in Saskatchewan
and Alberta from 18th to 18th. The
oat crop is looking well, although late
and rather short in straw"
This is followed by a report July
5th: Crop conditions continue in
same satisfactory condition as lass
week. Pienteous rains have fallen all
over prairie provinces, followed by
general warm and splendid growing
weather. Experts agree sufficient
moisture for many weeks. while crop
is ten to fifteen days late, prospects
are extremely favorable and condi-
tional upon reasonable weather for
next four weeks. Splendid western
crop is assured"
There is, therefore, the best reason
to anticipate most magnificent crops
throughout Western Canada in 1913
Advertisement.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23

II you think the expression OF 9
mans better half as applied to bis
wife IS a joke you are not newspa'
per reader. For instance. the ladies
at Eagle Rock the other day enter
tanned representatives Of 80 women's
clubs md then they only scratched the
surface OF feminine culture in limit
ed district. You would have TO take
in all OF California and half the gov
ernments Of Arizona. Utah and Texas
20 get a eorporaFs guard II men from
half that number OF literary clubs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Old Abe Martin in Flesh
"po you know Kin Huhhard :"

DO you know Kin Hubbard?"
Sure. know all the Huhbards down
II Claytou-mighty nice folks. tew.
Who'd yuh say Kin They atm none
Of EN- named Kin--not as knows O.. =
He denied strenuously being from
Brown county He was from Hen,
dricks. he said.
AN u'name's like my daddy before
me. An we're plain farmers. dent
know where folks get this Abe Martin
they al call me ain never read
nothin bout no president er congress.
man uf tibet name Some one said his
picture wux In the paper. but l aint
never seen IT."
And Judge Collins dismissed the
charge of drunkenness and let him
go
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Orators Tribute to Women

harshness nor cruelty can extinguish
IL. A woman's love is the perfume OF
the heart. This is the real love that
subdues the earth: the love that has
wrought all miracles Of art; that gives
us music all the way from the cradle
song to the grand closing symphony
that bears the soul away on wings Of
fire. A love that is greater than pow.
err. sweeter than life and stronger than
eath.-Robert G. IngersolL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Remedy at Hand.

She-George, dear. here's a scien,
list who says the earth is wabbling on
its axis. What do you suppose they
can do about it?
George (absently)-Open up the
muffier, reverse the lever, shut of
the power, Intricate the bearings and
tighten the wheel cap.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Material for curtaIna.

Dainty lowered cotton crepes. plain
and crinkled crepes in lovely shades,
mercerized cotton in new shades OF
apricot. mulberry. peach bloom yell
low. Neil rose and wistaria which
hangs like soft sheer silk. make lovely
summer curtains. Marquisettes. mus
Inns and organizes are full OF posi-.
bilities. and soft ginghams are pretty
for A simple room
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
she Wanted to Know.

An inexperienced colored girl had
Just been installed as housemaid. Hav.
ing eyed a patent bottle with much
curiosity for some time she asked
her mistress: And what sort o
thing is dat, ma'am7" That" replied
madam, lis a bottle that win keer
things hot or cold Land sakes
houey!" exclaimed the astonished
darby. Tow is 1t gwine to know
whether you want It TO keep things
hot or d?"-Ladies' Home Journal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23

ordinations, any lingering doubt as
20 who his captor was could ne longer
he entertained by the huncDhack.
These newcomers took no pains to
conceal IT., even when the dwarf's
presence became known to them aud
unceremoniously was he dragged forth
they displayed a eontemptuous dis.
regard of him as a factor to interfere.
not calculated TO duh the edge of his
apprehension! Too late now might he
regret that pusillauimity that had
caused him TO draw back from an i'm.
mortal role: already was the car again
ascending!
II came up loaded. went down once
ore. reappeared On the little plat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Tomato or MeatIess Mineemeat.

Ten pounds green tomatoes, four
pounds sugar. two pounds raisins,
three teaspoonfuls cinnamon. three
teaspoonfuls cloves, one cup good vim
egar, one level teaspoonful salt, two
quarts apples, one-half pound citron,
cut fine. Cut tomatoes in cubes, let
drain over night. Cut apples as for
apple sauce Use seeded raisins al
ways. Put all ingredients together at
once. and boil until thick. Seal while
hot in pint jars. One pint makes
good sized pie.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
sunday rradIna pIseouraasd

For selling an egg and an orange to
a child on a recent Sunday a dealer
was fined Is ana IS, costs. or seven
DAYS in prison az Berwick. Scotland.
The chief constable said Sunday trad
ing was being put down in the town,
aud there had been complaints abou,
the accus
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Fancy French omeIet.

Beat yolks of four eggs with the
rind of lemon rubbed on two ounces
loaf sugar. which must be crushed
and added. Beat the whites very
stiff. add oAe-quarter pound flour and
one-half cup whipped cream. Mix all
we'll. pour into buttered pan and
bake In a hot oven Ave minutes. Fold
IL on a plate with filing of cider
apple sauce (boiled thick. glaze with
sugar and serve.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Cherry lam

Steam. wash and pit the cherries
and heat slightly to extract the juice.
To each pound Of fruit add three-quar-
tiers pound Of sugar. Bring slowly to
a boil and simmer for twenty minutes.
skim. put into jam pots, and at the
and OF "a hours cover and put away.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
In the Library.

What on earth are all those cufls
doing on your shelvesT"
Last year young poet lodged with
me who's now dead. Those are some
Of his works Fliegende Blaetter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
cooklnn cahbaas.

When cooking ssuerkraut or cab
bage. to prevent the smell going over
the house. IL is very good 70 place a
small vessel OF vinegar on the bach
CT he stove
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23

were turned aside, one or two Of hfs
assallants were caught IN the ponder
Gus mechanism, and. before those at
lacking him had recovered from their
surprise. the blade Of the Black Seig-
neur shot il and out: to The right, to
the left. Those ahead fell back upon
their comrades; two, however, were
unable to withdraw. and sank 10 the
ground before the wheel. A third.
! with his hand to his throat and max.
ing strange sounds. staggered back TO
the wall
Momentarily disconnected, the otb-
ers hesitated. '1n the fend's marie,
fear ye one mani" shouted an authori-
tative voice
"A devil"
"Tis the Black seigneur, I had
good sight OF him."
Md marsh-muck and mire-'-
came in mocking tones from behind
the wheel
The mountebank!"
"Sacre tonnerrel But mountebank,
or outlaw. you shall payi This wayi"
And at the unprotected side of the
wheel the commandant sought to
bring the issue to conclusion. One
blade the Black Seigneur struck down,
while his own weapon retorted with
more effect, though as it did so, an
| other soldier made lunge, and his
sword entered the shoulder of the man
behind the wheel. A shout of triumph
ernor's trooper was, however. abrupt
ly checked; lurching forward with the
stroke. ere he could recover, some
thing heavy--a brass hilt-beat like a
hammer on his head and he dropped
| to his knees. The others pressed
closer; but with the desperation of a
man resolved to sell his life dearly,
the Black Seigneur fought on; regard
less OF cut and thrust. was holding the
narrow entrance. when from the rear
somewhere. came the report of fire
arm.
Back! Stand back!"
Those nearest the wheel, not un.
willing, perhaps, to desist, drew away;
other detonations followed and smoke
filled the place. obscuring the gaze
In the yellow fog they waited; until
first 1t was swept aside close to the
opposite wall by draft OF air from
the aperture of the adjoining store
room, and the commandant, in an ef
fort to see, moved impatiently for
ward. Ere, however, he could reach
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
SAVED FROM
OPERATIONS
Two Women Tell How They
Escaped theSurgeon'sKnife
by Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Swarthmore, Penn. - " For fifteen
years suffered untold agony, and for

one period of nearly
twoyears 1 hadhem-
orrhages and tn e
doctors told me I
would have to IN
dergo an operation,
but 1 began taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We TIA Bile Com
pound a nd & i in
good health now. L
am all ov er the
Change of Life and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23
Real STUFF.

rs he one of your promising citi-
Eens?"
Better than that. He's one of our
old performers" Detroit Free Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23

The girl who fully intends to marry
| her ideal usually compromises.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23

Mrs-winsiows Soothing Syrup for Children
teethtng, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton aiiays pain, cures wind collie ,25c bottle.l
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23

1t may be natural for woman to
be fat. but 1t is unnatural for her to
admit it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23

Ivy Poison cured in "a hours. HadGeld's
Belgium Ointment. Hardware and Harness
Stores. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-07-23

store-room. he felt his arm suddenl
seized.
Look, listen!"
GRO BE CONTINUED