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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13
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Comtesse Elise, daughter Of the govern
" Of the Mount. has chance encounter
With a peasant boy. The Mount small
eck bound Island. stood Ia vast bay on
he northwestern coast Of France. and
turing the time OF Louis XVI. was d gov
srnment stronghold. Develops that the
peasant boy was the son Of Seigneur Be
tAurdc, nObieman, Young DesauTac-ueter-
nines TO secure an education and become
& gentleman. Bees the governors daugh-
IT depart for Paris Lady Elise returns
after seven years schooling. and enter
aims many mobiles Her Ladyship dances
NTH strange fisherman. and a call to
rms Is made In an effort TO capture q
Mysterious lie Seigneur Noir He Escapes
ady Elise Is caught In the Grand" tide
rho Black Seigneur rescues and takes
her 10 his retreat Elise discovers that
Ter savior was the boy with the fish
sanchez. the Seigneur's servant. is ar
iested and brought before the governor.
Lady Elise has Sanchez set free. Seig-
aeiir and priest at the Cookies" San
sbes tells Desaurac that Lady Elise he
irayed him. but is not believed. The
.s,igneur plans 10 release prisoners az the
Mount. Lady Elise pleads with her faith
- to spare the lives OF condemned pris-
,aerH Disguised as peasant Lady
mise mlnglss with the people and hears
Aountebank starts q riot. He is arrested
t0d locked up after making close Obser-
tations OF the citadel and Is afterwards
summoned before the governors daugh-
or The governor enters the room durinx
he interview with the mOuntebank. A a
nlserabie buffOOu the Mountebank Is re-
aseed nv order OF the governor De-
Htarac Overpowers guard and dons soi-
ter'a uniform The seigneur successfully
Jaases guards and finds the Great
Wheel" Jacques. the taller. forced 20
read the wheel and bring up enemies or
2 he governor The Black Seigneur uher-
ares the prisoners The Scigneur again
nade prisoner Tho Marquis de Reau-
gi,lera visits the Mount The ladies and
nnhiea inspect the dungeons Elise visits
~ 9eigneur
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Il didn't exactis know how 10 re-
fusei he-looked so old and respect
ablei ! thought. too. you wouldn't
mind end-Im glad you think so well
Of him, aunt"
In the gathering gloom the listeners
face seemed suddenly 10 grow graver;
her eyes. which had returned to the
girls, expressed once more doubt and
misgiving. With her glance lifted up
ward, however. Nanette did not seem
10 notice this quick change. A star
faint forerunner of a multitude OF
waiting orbs-peeping timorously
down from above the gray, gaunt mass
Of stone. alone absorbed the girls
gaze and attention.
Where were you thinking Of go
ing7" after a silence OF some length
the older woman asked.
Il don't recall that Monsieur Beppo
mentioned" was the lOw-murmured re-
sponse. But, OF course. aunt. II you
object"
Il DO not know that DO" said the
other slowly. Only" as II the thought
had suddenly come to her, what were
you writing at her ladyships desk
when went to call you"
"Writing?" Nanette regarded her
blankly. Il don't understand you.
aunt"
Weren't you writing something
that you hid In your dress when
Gamer
moi" The girl looked full at the
other; denied point-blank the ACCUSE
ton. Now that you speak of 1t. be-
lieye ] did step TO the desk" abe an
swered glibly. ito look at some orna-
ment; but as for writing. or daring to.
| should not have presumed"
A low discreet rap at the door inter
rupted, and. with a whispered There
he is nowl" Nanette cut short further
argument by rising.
she is not telling the truth" For
some time the woman stood looking
down in gloomy thought after the two
had gone. What does 1t mean?"
Moving to peg. she took down a
shawl. What can 1t mean?" she
asked herself again. and, wrapping the
garment about her head and shout
ders, left the room.
Half an hour later. at Beppo's side.
on the beach. Nanette measured her
steps to his; listened to the old mans
platitudes, and even turned a not I'M
willing ear to sundry hints and in
nuendos OF tenderer nature. The
girl was in her most complaisant
mood, and, in his role Of discreet gal
liant TO young and blooming woman
hood, the fat factotum strove to make
the most of the opportunity. He
sighed; bethought him of sentiment
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oveg her knees. she seemed TO be ask
Ing herself questions. or weighing
some problem.
Yes; II is our only chance" In her
eyes steady glow replaced the vary.
ing lights. and. getting up with a sud
den air Of determination, Nanette
crossed the room to where, near the
door. stood a small desk. CHANGING
quickly around. she seated herself and
reaching for paper and pen, wrote
carefully and somewhat laboriously a
few words. She had finished and
wss contemplating the result OF her
eager efforts when a hand at the door
caused her to dash down the pen and
spring to her feet. As her aunt en-.
tered. Nanette took a few steps for.
ward. and, bending TO pick up her
work from the floor. turned partly
away and thrust the paper into the
bosom Of her gown.
Il came to tell you supper is ready
said Marie quietly.
AT the table with her aunt the girls
manner was subdued and deferential;
she observed the incest proprieties.
and bestowed on the others slightest
word a need OF attention calculated
TO soften the old woman's attitude and
suspicious. And possibly succeeded;
or. II may be. Marie's own conscience
had begun to reproaeh her; for a num-
Der Of days had passed and nothing
had as yet occurred to justify the
early apprehensions she had enter.
tanned Under the circumstances the
meal was little prolonged; the first
shafts Of twilight had entered the
courtyard and had begun to steal into
the narrow chamber with darkening
effect. ere of an accord the two WON.
en- pushed back their chairs
1T gets dark early" said the girl,
''or time has passed quicker than !
thought Perhaps II was what you
were telling me Of the former lady OF
the Mount. She must have been very
beautiful"
She was" answered the woman :
and as good as beautiful"
"Heigh-ho!" Nanette sighed
through the window watched the shad.
ows that like dark. trailing figures
seemed creeping up the ancient wall
to caress and linger on green leaves OF
vines. bright flowers and other living
things. But ! suppose she had every
thing she wanted" The girl stirred
restlessly. What sort of a man is
Monsieur Repro. aunt?"
"Beppo?" Recalled as from a long
train of recollections. the woman did
not seem to notice the abruptness of
the inquiry. ooh. he is an old and
faithful servant, For almost as many
years as have been here" with an
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Patient May Feel It in Limb That Has
Seen Amputated, or In
Wrong place.

Pain sometimes behaves in curl
GUS fashion, There was a soldier In
London. after the Boer war. who COM
planned OF eXcruciating neuralgia pains
In his right foot. This Tery much
amused his friends, for be had lost his
right leg.
The explanation was that the pain
happened 10 be in the trunks of those
nerves. which had sent branches TO
the foot
Sometimes a patient comes to =
doctor complaining OF pain in the
knee. and he is greatly surprised when
the doctor tells him that the site OF
the affection is not the knee, but the
hip. We are all familiar with the
pain under the shoulder blade which
! comes from an afflicted liver.
The stomach. too. can produce pain
in many parts OF the body. 4 disor-
dered stomach viii give us pain as
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13
SPRAY POTATOES
TO DESTROY BUGS
To Be Made Effectual II Must Be
Done When Plants Are Eight
or Ten Inches High.
fRy w. NJ. KELLEY

When the broods are first appearing
is the time to get after the potato
bugs. The best known remedy is
paris green.
To one barrel of water use three
quarters or a. pound of paris green and
to this add about one gallon of strong
lime water. This will prevent the
burning OF the foliage by the paris
green being too strong and will also
Keep the contents of the barrel well
stirred while the machine Is in mo-
ton.
One barrel is sufficient for about
two acres OF potatoes. My experience
with spraying as preventative OF
blight has convinced me that we
should begin early before the disease
has appeared. Some potato growers
who are the most ready to condemn
spraying wait until the disease gets
foothold and try to cure it with a
strong bordeaux mixture.
/ believe that IL spraying is to be
made effectual il must be commenced
when the plants are eight or ten in
ches high and be continued at fire.
quent intervals during the whole of
the growing season. | have every
faith In spraying as a preventative Of
the blight. but no faith in its applica-
ton as a cure after the disease has
developed.
Bugs may be held in check by the
use of the poison in the bordeaux mix
ture, and when we consider this ad-
vantage it Is plain to see that the cost
OF the applied fungicide is very much
lessened
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13
CHAPTER xxvl-tcontInued.l

For few moments the Governors
laughter. now standing In the center
~ her apartment. heard no sound
from the other room; then timId
gootsteD approaching the door was
followed by an lndeclsiye rap.
Your iadyship rang?" inquired Ma
rte. turning a halfguilty glance on her
mistress.
"Yesl Did hear voices, as came
,nr
Did your Ladyship2 mean was
going 10 speak TO your Ladyship. It's
my niooep" suddenly. ION her way
to parisl"
Your niecel' The Governors
daughter looked at the other And
gou--are pleased?"
Your Ladyship--" The woman
duHbed ee
OF course. though. you must bel
She is out there? Show her in!"
quickly.
But"
AT oncel"
Very well. my Lady," Marle's man.
ner. however. was depressed as. step.
ping to the threshold. reluctantly she
heckoned.
street.. with mien almost antagonis.
lic. Nanette entered and stood before
The Lady Elise The latter did not
al once speak: for few moments the
"oservant brown eyes passed In quick
aerutiny over her visitor: noting the
aggressive bruws: the broad. strong
face: the self-assertiye pose OF tho
welldeYeloped figure. A woman TO do
TO darei WHAT
You wished 70 see me?" Nane,te
iirst spoke. Marie lifted an expostu-
mtory hand What bad manners thus
TO darel But my lady did not seem
TO notice You are from one of the
lislandef" sh0 began.
Eyes"
Say my Lady" broke in the old
nurse. Il trust your Ladyship will
pardon"
Never mind. Marle!" with a quick
gesture. Your aunt tells me you are
gu your way TO Parish"
"Yes-my LADY," with the slIrhtea,
hesitation before the last two words.
70 seek a situation as lady's mald!"
When arc you leavlng7"
Tomorrow morning. your Lady.
shipi" interposed Marie quickly.
so so0n9" My lady continued to
address the girl. You have had ex.
periencef"
No. my LADY,"
Then how can you secure what YOU
wish2"
liow9 AT least. | cas- try!"
TO be surel You can try" My
iady's eyes fell she seemed to be
thinking STA. Z; may be difficult,
Paris Ia far at<ay And If you should
fail" her fingers tapped nervously on
the chair. we are very busy a, the
Mount just now. she added suddenly.
directing her glance full upon the
other. and there may be something
here"
'HeNel Your Ladyship will keep
mo here!"
Marie made a movement as n to
speak. but her niece intercepted her.
y VIII do my best. my LADY,"
Very we'll! Then shall you have a
trial."
Your Ladyship!" iuterposed Ma.
.;rie
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CBy J. NJ. wEsrGATE.,

CBy J. NJ. wEsTGATE1
Throughout the western half OF the
United States the soil appears to be
naturally supplied with the proper
bacteria for the formation OF the root
tubercles. In the eastern part OF the
country, however, where the soil con-
ditions are less favorable to the
growth OF these bacteria, it is nearly
always necessary to supply them at
the time of seeding. This incubation
may be supplied either by scattering
soil from a successful alfalfa field or
in the form of artificial cultures.
Although possessed of some disad-
vsntages, incubation by means of soil
from successful alfalfa field. will
nearly always produce the desired
results. 1t is essential that care be
taken to avoid the introduction OF
seeds OF noxious weeds or harmful
plant diseases. The buIkiness of the
900 to 500 pounds of soil necessary
for an acre makes 1t advisable to Sc
cure the soil from a field as near by
as possible
1t has been found that soil from
around the roots of the sweet clover
Is quite as effective as alfalfa soil In
most sections of the country this plant
may be found growing wild in scat
tered clumps. In the south. where
burr clover occurs. soil from around its
roots may be used with good results.
The soil may be mixed with the seed
and sown with it. 1t may also be
drilled or broadcasted separately. If
broadcasted. the soil should be scat
tered on cloudy day or toward even
ing and Immediately narrowed in, as
sunshine is harmful to the germs.
If the soil has to be freighted con-
siderable distances, Il is usually advis-
able to use but 200 or 300 pounds of
soil per acre, but this should be mixed
with several times its weight of ordi-
nary soil to facilitate even scattering.
II the soil is difficult to secure. It may
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13
American Midday Meal.

1T is not true writes a German
tourist from New York. that all Amer
leans deny themselves the midday
meal and devote the time to business
There Is less chess and billiard play
Ing In the rest pe,'iod than among the
Germans. but elaborate midday meals
lunch. II is called-are not unusual
My host goes regularly TO place
where tables must be reserved In ad-
vance. But one must see the people
eat to understand why those who alb
stain until after business hours are
the wise ones. Three courses. with
beer or wine and sweets. In 80 min.
utes, The men who take bread and
butter. with milk and coffee--and
there are thousands who do--use Just
az much hsste-and how they all live
and grow old and rich and happy Is a
mystery. But they do"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13

made preferably when the basal
shoots start and should be made or
inches high, as the plants will be
slow in recovering II cut too low. 1t
may be necessary to cut at some other
time than the ideal time indicated, as.
for instance, when the weeds threaten
to choke out the young plants, when
the blossoms appear, or whep the
plants begin to turn yellow Except
In the latter CASE the clippings are
usually left on me ground as amulch.
II the plants have turned yellow
owing 10 soTe disease, the clippings
should be raked up and removed. A
top dressing OF nitrate of soda will
sometimes invigorate- the diseased
plants. The same statements govern
subsequent cuttings the first summer
except that the groy tn is usually too
heavy to be left or the field
Ordinarily 20 trea 'ment is required
during the second season, except to
cut the hay when the plants are about
one-tenth in bloom, or, better, when
the new crown or basal shoots are
starting. 1t Is important to get the
hay OF the. field as soon as possible,
in order to allow the new growth to
commence uniformly over the field.
If the windows or cocks are allowed
to remain too long on the ground, the
alfalfa plants will be smothered out
and then bare spaces will form the
centers from which weeds will spread.
No pasturing should be allowed
during the first or second seasons, as
the crowns have not become suf-
ficiently well developed to withstand
the effect OF trampling. About three
fourths of full crop may be expected
the next season after late summer
seeding In the humid regions. Nearly
full crop Is usual tina second season
after spring seeding IL the weeds OF
the first summer have not seriously
injured the stand
AS long as an alfalfa field shows
perfect stand, with no tendency to run
to weeds, it is not customary TO give
the field any special treatment. II
the weeds begin to prove troublesome.
it is advisable to disc the alfalfa after
cutting. This process loosens up the
soil and aerates 1t, which is decidedly
advantageous to the alfalfa. The tap
roots OF the alfalfa plants are not
usually injured by this practice II the
discs are set nearly straight. while the
weeds are to great extent destroyed.
A spike-toothed harrow may follow
the disk to level the ground ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13

First Crop Of Alfalfa, 1910. Farm
Of MIR. Fred 8. Winsor, North Provi-
deneo, r. |.
No. I. Ground Magnetism Lime
stone. No. 2. Ground Limestone. All
Eertilixed and inceuIated Alike.
be best to seed a very small area the
first season. taking special precautions
to have 1t thoroughly inoculated This
will then furnish an abundance of soil
for inoculating a klser area the fol-
lowing season.
II cannot be urged too strongly that
incubation is absolutely essential to
the successful production of alfalfa.
There are very few soils outside the
alfalfa districts that do not require In
oculation, and it may be taken as a
general rule that all other soils must
have the inoculation supplied in order
to grow alfalfa successfully. A few
soils. however. especially those upon
which sweet clover grows naturally.
seem able to produce successful stands
without artificial inoculation. These
however, are the exception rather than
the rule.
The advantages OF artificial cultures
lie in the greater ease of transporta-
ton and application as well as In the
absence of the danger of introducing
plant diseases or harmful weeds. In
oculation produced by the cultures. In
case 1t is successful. seems TO be in
<xf1 al hay hn so
method is used. Fewer failures are
reported in the case OF the soil-trans-
fer method. however.
II has been found that successes are
more apt to follow incubation with
pure cultures IL the seed is sown I'M
mediately after the seed has been
dried after having been inoculated.
There is some evidence accommodating
to indicate that the germs in the pure
cultures when they do survive are
superior to those normally found In
the alfalfa soil II is suggested there
fore, that both the soil-transfer
method and the artificial cultures be
used
IL seeded in the late summer or
early autumn. alfalfa will require no
treatment that autumn unless a
growth of more than IL inches is
made before cold weather. II this
occurs. the plants should be clipped
back so that they win go into the
winter with or 1o'inches Of growth.
In this condition they will be best able
to Withstand the winter and viii be in
excellent shape 10 renew their growth
the following spring. The first cut
ting OF hay should be secured in the
late spring.
II. on the other hand. the seed has
been sown In the late fall or In the
spring. but little more than clipping
can be secured In the late spring or
summer This clipping should be
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13
Feeling Of instructive Revision (
justified. for They Are Carriers
Of Disease.

The feeling OF instructive Revision
against parasites OF all kinds which
rharacteriEes humanity generally. aud
which Is due TO something much more
than the mere pain OF annoyance that
thor bites might Tnfiict. become more
interesting as further discoveries show
tho role OF insects in the spread OF
disease.
Unfortunately this natural abhor-
renee has not been enough 10 protect
man under conditions Of poverty and
ancleanliness from harboring such par.
ssites, and now those who understand
how much more than a mere personal
annoyance Is in question from the ex-
'stence OF parasites must take up the
problem to eradicate them.
The possibility of the bedbug con.
yeying relepsing fever, typhoid and
leprosy has been suggested and an.
areuny there Is no parasite Of man
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13
HekADYWE3':A'f,,
hgMOUNTsff3428A II
BY FREDERIC s. ISNAM r.
AUTHOR OF TIE STROLlEf5 DhDtR tn RC0- nc
AUITTNO III cJITVDLLLIVcS
ILLUSTRATIONS BY 84I 1OAkTzRS

The Governors daughter got up
quickly. Il am very tired. Marie. and
wish now to be alone! You need not
remain-I shall not want you again
tonight"
The old nurse murmured a detected
response; turned away.
Il thank your Ladyship. The girls
last look was one Of indubitable sat
isfaction ere she followed her aunt
from the room.
My lady stared after them. 'DaGgh-
ter Of Pierre Laroche. Friend Of the
Black Seigneuri'" Maries words con-
tinued to ring in her ears. She threw
herself into a chair; sat long very
still. her eyes bent straight before
her on either cheek now a bright
spot Of color.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13
1s, proper Best.

When you are thoroughly tired and
begin to feel that peculiar sense OF
lassitude and exhaustion creep over
you. then II is time to have a change
must have-sone channel In which
OF work. Have a hobby. Every one
he can interest himself aud 10 which
be can turn--some channel In which
he can divert his energy. SO that ne
can free II from the welLworn path
Of the daily labor
Learn TO sleep. Both men aud Won
en- should spend mere time 10 bsd
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13
Why We Detest Parasites

that may not be a mode OF disease
conveyance Flies. fieas. mosquitoes
and bugs not only are all under sus.
picion, but most OF tenn are also
actually demonstrated as ordinary and
frequent conveyors OF diseases OF va
rlous kinds.
Health authorities must now take
up the problem of getting rid OF in.
sect parasites in order 10 stamp out
disease - From the Journal Of the
American Medical Association.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13

accent Of pride. has he served at the
Mount"
And his moral character. aunt?"
demureiy.
Monsieur Repro has a reputation
for piety. no doubt deserved" re-
turned the woman. with an accent OF
surprise AT any rate. he seldom
misses a mass But why do you ask ?"
Because me, him today and he in
vited me to walk with him this eve
ming"
"Ele did," Marie's mouth grew firm
err. And you?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13

| al tale. and carped OF the beauty OF
the moon, then gliding the edge Of
the Mounts high towers. She an
swered: looked; but soon her eloquent
glance swerved to the sands, dotted
by desultory seekers Of cookies, or
oelated stragglers from the shore. and
fastened itself on iutting point OF
the Mount
Near II. before a large rock Of pc
culiar shape, man was engaged In
that common nocturnal labor of the To-
cality, digging! AS the couple drew
near. quickly he raised his gaze; al
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13
Horse In Warfare.

An army officer writing Of the inn
portance OF the horse in warfare, says
that automobiles have not appreciably
lessened the demand for horses or
mules in the army One OF these ami.
mails, he says. Is needed for every man
in a properly equipped military force.
Immense numbers OF horses perish in
every war through starvation. It be,
ing almost impossible to provide for.
age for them during the exigencies OF
campaign
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13
Queer Things About Pain

far away as the head. and. when one
gets cramp in his toe. 1t is often due
to acidity Of the stomach. Swallow q
pinch Of soda and the cramp viii dis
appear.
An aching tooth viii produce neural
gic pains In the face. and very often
violent pain at the back of the head
is due to the faraway kidneys. which
themselves may suffer no pain at the
time
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13
c,,I on. aoarders.

Weed out the old hens and fatten
them for market as soon as they be-
sin to drop OF In egg production
They viii sell for good price soon
and the pullets viii be more profitable
for egg production.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-13
Worth the Money.

She had him arrested for Kissing
her forcibly, and he vas fined 5000. "
Yet they nye good friends now. e
Yes. he sunor9eed In open court
that 1t vas worth the money Wash
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