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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
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tut whatever feeling the lord Of the
Mount might entertain toward his
chief cfticer. no course At the moment
seemed open save TO await the return
of that person and the Marquis. so.
curbing his Impotence as best he
night. his Excellency kept vigil; and
not ionel Tidipgs Of what had hap
peGed spread al the top Of the rock,
slfted through closed gates and thick
walls into the town. The late arrival
at the Mount OF the lords and ladies'.
companions Of the Governors daugh-
Ter for the day. but added to the ques.
tlonlnga of the multitude. An night
IFS aud expectancy relgned lights
cleaned from high places; responded
in low oneB
ia II trae. my dear what We hear
about the Lady Elise?' the lsndlady Of
the inn on the Mount neay the strand
called out 10 stalwar,. dark young
woman. hurrying doyn the narrow
way shortly after the Paris contingent
had gone up.
y have heard 40 more than you
have" came the turt answer OF this
person-none otter than Nanette---
who carried small bundle and
seemed anxious 10 move on.
oh. J dldl't know but sou came
from the pA.ace," observed the mis-
tress Of tn. ian. and returned to her
customers. drinking and noddlng with
heads close together
On Che glorrOw, however, all doubts
were removed and specuIations put n,
rest for hardly had the sun set its
eesi IN the sky than from the forests
the appearance OF body OF troops
rewarded the watchers From hovel
ta hut the word went. and msn. worl-
EN- and children. uhkempt cad curious,
ran down TO the beach TO await the
approach Of the guard. Proudly had
IL departed. with waving Of plumes.
slowly II returned bedraggled pro.
oessi0n OF staggering horses aud
heayyeyed men. Had 1t come back
little earlier. the dark might have kept
he truth from the people. now the
pitlless red glare revealed to the full
Sbe plight OF the troopers. II told, toe.
the disappointment OF Monsieur lie
Ootumandant. who looked neither TO
the right nor to the left: and the de-
spair of my lord. the Marquis, pale
coun, rfeit of hts debonair self
Her Ladyshipl Taey haven't
brought her back" Low nurmurs
arose, greA louder: some Que laughed.
tut sulienly, without answer, the sol.
diers dragged by. into the town. and
iahoriously up 10 the top Of the Mount.
AT the gate his Excellency waited /;
east one glance at the Company-their
leader and silently turned. Later,
however. was he closete0 With both
the eommandant aud the Marquis "A
hrief period with the former who de
parted. carrying look eloquent OF The
unpleasantness OF the Interview,
And now" said the Governor In
tones somewhat strained, rs the OH
GERS detected football died in the dis
tance. we've got rid Of that dolt, lei
Us consider. my Lord. the purport 81
this outrage"
PuFport2 ," repeated the Marquis
petulantly. stretching his stin legs
DAD they not tell ME that II anytime
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
Yearnina.

I'd like TO be as rich as Rockefeller.
I'd like to be as strong as Teddy is
I'd Ike to be as handsome as Apollo
Was ere he lost those marble charn&
of his;
I'd like to be as powerful as William.
Who makes his German subjects bend
their knees
And have the care-free ways OF Weary
Watkins.
To come and go and do as should
please.
I'd like TO have the. grace TO charm the
ladies'.
I'd like to make men wonder at my wit
] wish that I had youth with Ages wis
dom.
That everything did should make a
hit
But seeing that It's idle TO so yearning.
Perhaps it might be sensible for me
To work and try TO be what God has
given
Ne strength and opportunity 20 be.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
Matter Of Heredltx

81 would never think" said young
Reggie Packenham, "of going in to
dinner without wearing evening
clothes"
That's good" said his uncle on his
mothers side. Don't ever wear out
your mornin' clos when you can save
'em as well as not | remember how
your pa used to lay his chaw of to-
bacco on the window sill when he
went in to eat. SO as not to waste It..
There was a man that was always get
tin everything out of a thing there
was in It,. 1t was that disposition that
kept him from ever bein' satisfied till
he'd got the business down so the
only thing about steer that went TO
waste In his establishment was the
grunt the critter'd give when they hit
him with an ak. ! guess you must git
your habit of wantin' to do things
right from him"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
Tasting Wine for Living

this OF course, mast be added knowl-
edg, ot wines allie, Collinere's taste
is $ ilne and her knowledge OF wines
stlc.i that she can discern from the
FIRST taste Of a Wine just where the
grapes grew from which Il was made.
whether they we're raised In Calttor-
MIA or In the VINEYARDS y France Yer.
many. or elsewhere. She car easily
detect adulteration Of any sort. or If
there is a blend and Of which wines
and can tell TIE age If wine almost
to day AS matter of fact. there
are no secrets that bottle of vine
can withhold from this remarkable
Frenehwoman once she has had a
spoonful of II In her mouth.
She does not swallow the wine In
fact. she Is a teetotaller. and II she
were TO drink wine would lose her sub
tie magic Of taste. Furthermore. she
IS obliged TO take the greatest care
OF her health. she must be well in
order to do her work. for her sense
( loses its cunning when she gets out
4 Of health --TitBits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
AN OLD NURSE
Persuaded Doctor to Drink Postum.

An old faithful nurse and an exper-
fenced doctor, are a pretty strong com
bination in favor OF Postum, instead
of tea and coffee
The doctor said:
Il began TO drink Postum five years
ago on the advice of an old nurse.
During an unusually busy winter,
between coffee, tea and overwork,
became a victim OF insomnia. In
month after beginning Postum, in
place of tea and coffee. | could eat
anything and sleep as soundly as a
baby.
in three months had gained twen-
ty pounds in weight. / now use Pos
tum altogether Instead of tea and cot
fee; even at bedtime with a soda
craeAer or some other tasty biscuit.
Having a little tendency to Diabe-
ties, used small quantity of sacchar-
inc instead of sugar, to sweeten with.
| may add that today tea or coffee are
never present in our house and very
many patients. on my advice. have
adopted Postum as their regular bey-
erage.
In conclusion 1 can assure anyone
that, as a refreshing, nourishing and
nerye-strengthening beverage. there is
nothing equal TO Postum"
Name giveG by Postum Co, Battle
Greek. Mich. Write foi- booklet, The
Road to WeIlvllle."
Postum comes in two forms.
Regular (mast be boiled
Instant Postum doesn't require Doll
ing but is prepared INSTANTLY by stir
ring a level teaspoonful in an ordinar,
cup OF hot water. which makes It right
for most persons
A big cup requires more and some
people who like strong things put IN a
heaping spoonful and teEuper it with
large supply OF cream
Experiment until you know the
amount that pleases your palate and
have it served that way in the future
There's a Reason" for Postum
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27

The greatest of thoughts has perhaps
been thought
And the greatest word has perhaps
been said;
May be the greatest fight has been
fought.
The greatest of mortals perhaps is
dead
But we never can know and we never
can guess.
The greatest OF deeds may be yet un-
done;
Fate may be looking today 10 dnd
A man of the proper mold and kind
And why may not ! be the chosen one?
We fare on a new and untraVeled way
That winds along to the dim unknown,
Where what may be waiting no man
can say.
We know of today and the past alone
But the way forever goes up and up.
The past slopes down where the dead
years lie;
Fate may be waiting somewhere TO raise
Some man over all who have yet easned
praise,
And proudly Haunted their banners high
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
sIaekbirds' Courage.

At Heriot Gardens. a new and pretty
suburb OF Burntisland. cat upon a
garden wall was about u pounce upon
female blsckblrd sitting on her nest
Of eggs. when her mate. which was on
he watch, sounded the alarm
Acting together. both set upon the
cat with a vigor that hustled II of the
wall into neighhoring garden. The
birds pursued it along the path. keep
ing at close quarters till it escaped
under cover. Victory was complete,
and the enemy has not approached the
place since.-London Globe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
CHAPTER Xxx.
A Sound Afar.


ABOUT midway in the curve Of one OF
the numerous bays. marking the coast
line. and several hours distant from
the Mount, stands stone cross erect
ed by an English marauder TO indicate
the place Of his landing. The symbol
Is visible on all sides from afar. for
before il are the sands and the sea,
and behind stretches the land barren
of wood low level, covered only with
marsh grass Toward this monument
OF mans eonquest-most prominent
object in a prospect. dreary and mo-
notonous--tode. late one afternoon.
band Of horsemen. At their head gal
loped my lord. the Marquis; In the
center could be seen man with
bound arms whose horse was led by
one OF the others. This person a pris-
oner. thin, haggard yet s:ii muscular
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27

of frame from Tune TO time gazcd
about: took of inquiry or calculation
In he black un0aunted eyes,
What prison are you taking nc to
now" once he asked the trooper who
held the reins OF his horse And why
do YOU 80 IN this direction? Is Il you
dare not ride along main highways on
account az The people,"
Never you mindi" came the gruft
answer And as for the people.
they'd better look out!"
Ban" laughed the prisoner. You
can put some of them in cells, but not
alt"
There may be something worse
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
Strange Calling Followed BY Women
5oru with Delicate Palates is
Very Lucrative.

or the list OF strange eallings fol-
lowed by women that Of wine tasting
IS one of the most curious and lucra
1--we. as a matter OF fact. Mile Col
linere. whose services are IN great de-
mand In France. Germany and Italy
As a wine faster. Is said to make an
iucome OF about s5O0o year. many
firms employing her for regular work
and frequently for special duty.
Only half a dozen wine tasters have
been known 10 history. the most re
nowned Of these being the wife OF a
famous London Wine merchant, Nine.
Pommery. who died In Paris twelve
years ago. and Signora sousa, who has
great reputation in Spain on &C
count OF her judgment and knowledge
az wine
Wine tasters. it appears, are born
not made and must possess the gift
-, s..re ana delicate palate To
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27

A beau is one who arranges his
eurled locks gracefully. who ever
smells OF balms and cinnamon.
who huns the songs OF the Nile and
Cadlz. who throws his sleek arms into
Various attitudes. who idles away the
whole day among the chairs Of the
ladies who is ever whispering In some
ouo's ear, who reads little billetdoux
from this quarter and that. and writes
them in return, who avoids ruling
his dress by eontac, with his neigh.
bor's sleeve, who knows with whom
everybody IS 10 love. who fiutters from
feast TO feast, who can recount exact.
ly the pedigree Of Hirpinus wha. dc
you tell me. is this a beau. Cotilus
Then = beau, Cotilas, is a very trifling
thing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
PICKING the Good Ones.

You see a group OF girl children.
or schoolgirls, or university girls. or
factory girls. or ballroom girls--you
can pick out. as plainly as Il they
we're branded. the ones whom men
win want 20 marry and the ones whom
no man viii want TO marry. A
Touch Of Fantasy" by A Il Adams.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27

Don't you think. she asked, as
they sat down at the table, after the
play. and were studying the bill of
fare, that people eat too much?"
Yes" he replied as he noticed that
the price for squad was sl.35, and
they say it's nothing less than suicidal
to eat meat of any kind at this time
of night"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27

worn cross, was the exchange of pris-
oners effected; the girl whlrled away
by my lord, who seemed fearful of
treachery, and the Black Seigneur left
to the greeting of his men
Nov. by the tuneful Nine"-the
poet, Gabriel Gabarie, pushing his bur
ly form TO the front. was the first to
extend a hand-"but. from your looks,
the Governor looks IN TO the welfare
of his lodgers!"
And had we not captured my lady
spoke up another, gazing after the
party of the Marquis, "he would have
looked yet worse to the welfare of one
of them. no Doubt"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
"a peserxed Rellef.

why do you want q divorce. any
way" asked the judge when the
eighty-year-old plaintiff appeared in
court
why. your honor?" the old man
echoed Wen. the truth is. believe
It would kill me If had to live with
that woman twenty years longer"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
Accomplished Youth.

Farmer Bentover - What's your
nephew that's home from college dom
now?
Farmer Hornbeak-Nothin'. and he's
got more original ways of accomplish
in it than any Teller you ever SEEN
Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
THOUGHT.

but you can't
make a machine
that win think"
No" replied
the inventor, and
] wouldn't il !
could-if l thought
it would think as
some people do.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
lts Readers arc Leaion

HAS Judkins paper much of cir
culation?''
Has it? don't suppose there is
a straphanger in this entire town
that isn't a subscriber to il"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
Taxing and Giving.

You can't" said the philosopher.
take from thing without making it
less"
"0h, don't know" the fool re-
piled. Have you ever tried taking
a light from one candle with another"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
Awful Thought.

Small Eve Mamma. don't like this
milk.
Mamma-W What's wrong with it?
Small Eye-It tastes as if an onion
had taken a bath In it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
Efeetive.

You say your first speech made
several converts?"
Yes" answered the orator regret
fully, from my side to that of the
opposition
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
Tne Reason.

why won't they let women make
wills in some places?"
Because they think 1t is waste OF
energy. Women have wills already
made"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
Younger Than Her Daughter.

An Atchison woman registered lie
other day and gave her age as thirty
eight. A short time afterward her
daughter registered and gave her age
as forty-two.-Kansas City Journal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
Outside Opinion.

I'm this new part that she plays
she gets divorce every night
Well. we'll, Il must seem Just ike
real life to her
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27

Most men would be able to ill their
stations in life more creditably than
they do if they didn't insist on get
ting of at the wrong stations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
Retort Courteous.

Nell--My face is my fortune
Belle-Then you need never be
afraid of fortune hunters.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
Mere opinion-

One of tne differences between a
woman who s"olds and man who
swears is that the man generally has
some excuse for IT,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-27
= Still Observe Market Day !,

the local and business life of ;bree
centuries ago.--Charles Winslow Hall,
in National Magazine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
TO BUILD MODERN STORE
AND OFFICE STRUCTURE
N. A. Leese viii Improve Prop
erty Recently Acquired
on nth Street.

Demolition has been started Of the two
old residence properties at TO and 712
18th street northwest, and within the next
few weeks new .two-story store and
office building will be begun. The prop
erty was purchased recently by NJ. A.
Leese for about $4,000, and the i'm
provements will represent an expenditure
of approximately $4,000 A. E. Land
voigt is the architect Of the new build
ing. The contract for the construction
has not yet been awarded.
Mr. Leese owns other properties near
by on 18th street, and the improvements
will serve to enhance the value Of his
other holdings. The houses were so old
that their construction dates back to the
time when steps were permitted to pro-
ject from the building line, and the front
doors of both houses were reached by
fights Of steps which extended six or
seven feet upon the sidewalk.
Mr.. Leese purchased the property from
the estate of the late Walter Stewart, a
member Of the family which held title to
it for the past ninety years. It is in
teresting to note that the price for the
ground paid at the time of the last pur-
chase before this one, ninety years ago.
was $125. The lot Is thirty by ninety-five
feet to a rear alley. Shannon & Luchs,
in connection with Belt, O'Brien & Co.
and Stone & Fairfax, negotiated the
transfer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
REASONS WHY BUILDERS
SHOULD HAVE EXCHANGE
Secretary of Boston Associa-
ton Discusses Problems
of the Trade.

The reasons why there should be a
builders exchange in every important
city of the country, and why every one
| associated with the building or allied
industry should be a member thereof
may be discussed from two points of
view-namely, that of the builder him
self and that of the community in gen.
eral. In the monthly letter of the Sec
rotary of the Master Builders Associa-
ton Of Boston the reasons from the
builders standpoint are briefly sum-
married. as follows:
First those in a like occupation must
associate for exchange of views; for per-
sonal acquaintance; for keeping vital
hold upon business; for creating esprit
de corps and feeling of oneness of in
terest throughout the building fraternity.
Second, methods, processes. materials
and individual relationships are in a
state Of change in the building business
as in other lines. An association Is an
indispensable mechanism for keeping
up with the times.
Third. the physical conduct Of the
building business makes a central meet
ing place of great value in carrying on
daily work
Fourth, as the builder is frequently
| threatened with infringement of his
IlSHIS ny various iStTuIIleHldHtleS tutTc
| is imperative and constant need for that
character of protection which can only
| be afforded by an organization of those
| having a community of interest.
Fifth, publicity. The existence of
| centrally organized association in the
| community makes it's presence known
and it's members known.
Sixth, to be known as a member of an
| association which demands a high stand
ard of character and ability for men,
| bership is an asset of the highest value.
/ Looking at the need for builders as
| ISOLATION or a builders exchange from
| the viewpoint of the community, the
| following reasons are presented:
| First, such an association offers an
| available avenue whereby the public
may enter into relations with the build
/ er, to consult or engage him.
| Second, the existence of such an asso-
| citation, establishing a standard, makes
! the general public safe in employing
members thereof. It also tends to raise
| the tone Of the general building COM
! munity.
Third, such body stands ready to
| lend expert aid and assistance in its
| who are seeking to better conditions.
| Fourth, 1t acts as a center for FUR
| nishing information.
! Fifth, the stability of the general body
| polite is increased by the presence or
| builders organization which stands for
| the best principles in the building bust
| ness.
sixth, not the least of the advantages
| is the fact that a builders exchange
provides favorable medium for confer
| ence between architects and builders.
4 thus permitting improvements in practice
/ and the settlement of disputes through
arbitration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
STRUCTURE NEARLY FINISHED.
New Mohawk Apartments on n
Street Ready Next Month.

The A. F. Fox Co., real estate brokers.
have almost finished building operations
in the construction for one Of their
clients Of the Mohawk apartments. at 436
NJ street northwest. The building is two
stories in height and contains sixteen
apartments, ten Of which have porches.
With a frontage of forty-nine feet, the
structure has q depth Of 152 feet and the
front is entirely Of tapestry brick. Hunt
er & Bell were the architects and Fox
& Lewis, the builders. The building will
be ready for occupany the first of next
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
BONANZA FARMS PASSING.
Two Big Tracts Northwest Sell for
Million for Cut-Up.

Two famous North Dakota bonanza
farms that together comprise more than
200 acres. that have stood intact
through the changing trend of agricul-
ture In that state, are to be broken up as
the result Of deal closed recently that
involves more than $1,OOO,OOO
J. L. Mathews. idgerwood, N. D.,
banker, who will reside in Minneapolis,
and A. L. Benzer of Lidgerwood and
Matador, N. D., are associated in the
deal. The Adams and keystone farms
are the holdings that will be cut up.
The price paid ranges from $50 to $50
per acre 1t is said that the land will
60 to the control OF railroad land COM
nan;es TO be cut up and resold to settlers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
Dwelling Of Unusual Construction.

A dwelling house involving some rath-
er unique features of construction Is un-
der way on the ranch of A. X. Macom-
Der, near HOLSTER. Cal. The house is
in the Moorish style of architecture and
q feature will be patio In the center
with a concrete swimming pool. 52x72
feet in size The house covers ground
area Of 124x116 feet and eighteen of the
rooms will be finished - white cedar
and birch One OF the most striking fea-
lures of this residence. which will be
of frame with stucco finish, Will be an
arch roof of Roman bronze screening
supported by five steel girtlers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
Heating Dwellings by Electricity.

The city of Seattle has recently made
provision for heating dwelling houses by
installing electric heating coils under the
hot-water boilers and individual radia-
tors in the houses Of those who order
The service. The heaters are automat-
icalIy controlled by device which cuts
IN tho current when the heat reaches
IN. desired degree and turns It on again
when the temperature fa ,hs+ os sSssa
e a.s nrevida q satisfactory amount Of
heat at q less cost than coal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
An Old Dutch Windmill.

There stands upon farm in Smith
county, Kan, an old Dutch windmill
which has been creaking away for the
past thirty years. grinding grist for the
owner of the farm and his neighbors.
The mill Is patterned after one in Ger
many in which the owner, c. q. Schwarz
worked when a boy. The Kansas mill
is fifty feet high and the paddles are
seventy-five. feet from tip to tip. Mr.
Schwarz built the mill unassisted, and
1t is said that many of the cogwheels
are Of wood fashioned by hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
Very Remote.
an TrauSfHnf

From the Boston Transcript.
isn't old Millyuns distant relative Of
yours!'
'Yes; so distant that he isn't able to
recognize me"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23

Ibid your son graduate With ho nH OFF, !.
-, snoa ~ - S7a"-Detroit Free Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
But Not Permanently.

From the Boston Transcript.
Dick-You're foolish to marry Kate; she
has q bad temper.
Toni know. but she can easily lose
that