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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

Then came the day OF reckoning.
Crampon and his accomplices were
committed for trial OF the eight who
were arraigned, seven were sent to
penal servitude; but Crampon. the
murderer, was sentenced to death
The latter. who had told ne twice that
he wanted TO be. as he called IL,
butte" had hoped that his sentence
would be commuted to transportation
for life; but on the sixteenth Of De
cember. in the afternoon, I was Of
ncially informed that his execution
would take place the following day.
At five o'clock the next morning,
Deibler. the executioner, arrived on
the Place de L. Rouquette to build up
the guillotine; and punctuaUy at seven
l followed NJ. Beauquesne, The govern
or Of the Roquette prison, into Cram
pon's cell. The examining magistrate.
the police commissary of the Roquette
district, two other officials, and three
warders accompanied US. When We
entered. Crampon, who was sitting on
his bed. turned livid.
CraTF- said M. BeauQuesne,
the moment Of expiration has arrived"
The condemned man tried to speak,
but We heard nothing but a rafting
sound. The warders helped him to
dress, and We left him alone with the
priest, the Able Valladon. He then
was conducted to the Sale du Griffe,''
dismal room with stone floor, and,
in the center, a small stool on which
the culprit sits to submit to the toll.
ette,' which consists in cutting his
hair and shirt around the shoulders,
and pinioning him When Crampon
felt the cold steel of the scissors on
his neck, he shuddered, and uttered
faint cry.
few minutes later the heavy doors
Of the prison were thrown open. and
the sad procession appeared. First
came DeiOler, and behind him Cram.
pom, supported by two of the execu.
toners assistants. Thus far he had
shown certain amount of courage.
When. however. he caught sight OF the
horrible machine, he seemeds para
Used Deibler's men had to carry
him; and when, a few seconds later,
the knife dropped, l was almost Ger.
tain that it had fallen on a lifeless
body
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

=; was from there that two of the
Russian grand dukes had once watch
ed the entertainment
do you expect Joseph Simetiere to-
night?' | asked the proprietor. who
had every reason to assist the police,
Yes, he COMES here constantly.
But his pals are always with him. and
in your stead l would"
Thank you do not want your ad-
vice Stay here and tell me when he
enters"
After an hour he called out.
Here he Isl"
Simetiere. a sinister. looking scoun-
drel with three men and woman, all
desperate characters. sat down. or
dered drinks. and started a conversa-
ton. which. above the squeak of I'D
dies and the humping of feet, could
not hear. Ii was fortunate | had tax
en- the precaution of locking the door.
for the woman crossed the hall. and
Il do not known for what reason
| tried to come in. When | saw the fell
! low rise, | stole out and Joined my
companions. whom conducted to a
dark doorway by which Simetiere had
| to pass,
1T is no good making a selection. :"
whispered TO my men. we must take
our chance"
a few minutes after midnight We
saw Simetiere come down the street.
One of his friends walked by his side;
the others were n few yards behind.
The instant the two were level with
US We rushed at them and before they
could utter CRY they were bound,
thrown into q cab. and taken of.
The other man we had arrested was
Thevenin. an old offender. and this, as
IL turned out. proved a lucky haul. for
the next morning. when Simetiere was
brought before me. he scowled an,
grily, and said:
Il am sure II is that coward The
venln who has rounded on me, and ri
be even with him. Yes, I was in the
AFFAIR OF the Rue Saint Denis: but
Thevenin. that ugly rat. was the third
man"
This VS. at variance with Whist
Pkssis had told me Bu, instead OF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

doubling Sinietieres statement I
guessed that Piessis nsd only told me
half the truth and that there was a
fourth. My supposition proved cor
rect. for, having confronted Crampon
with the other three. il turned out
that while Crampon with Simetiere
and Thevenin had gone to the billiard
room In the wine-shop Plessis had
kept watch outside, which accounted
for the fact that no one had seen him.
The public were delighted when it
was announced that the men in con-
nection with the Rue Saint-Denis
crime were in custody, =, l was not
satisfied. Crampon was the head Of a
gang who had been, or we're still. com
hitting depredatIons. and l could not
rest until that whole pack had been
routed And | may remark here that
the post OF chief of the Paris detective
police is not bed Of roses. He GER
tainly disposes of men in whose cour-
age he can place reliance; but when
dangerous expedition on big scale
is planned. the chief has 70 place him
SSAl a. tAS4A nrdu anu AAoh hAo AtAS
like they do.
! had also to overcome q serious
difficulty, that of laying my hand on
the whole lot ia one swoop; FOR
knew full well that If / caught only
two or three the rest would disap-
pear, and / should have to start
fresh hunt. /, therefore, sent for
Latrille, an active young officer. who
possessed the talent OF Disgusting him
self in such marvellous manner that
| often failed to recognize him when
met him In one OF the passages Of
the prefecture | instructed him to
watch the gang. and keep me informed
Of their movements. Their favorite
meetingplace was a low tavern in the
Rue Aubry-le-Boucher
A few days later Latrille told me
that the whole gang we're to meet that
evening, whereupon | made all my
arrangements.
One by one. SO as not to AWAKEN
any suspicion. We met in a passage
close by that tavern. whence, unseen,
we could watch the neighborhood. The
night was dark, and the street bore an
indescribably gloomy look. But, in
stead of the silence that would befit
such a place, the air was rent with
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

The story goes that President Taft
once paid visit TO some friends who
live in house that was neither built
nor furnished to meet such an emer-
gency As he walked about his room
the whole house shook with his tread
and when he climbed into bed that
piece OF furniture gave a groan OF
despair and collapsed on the floor.
His host. hearing thu racket, rushed
upstairs and called through the door:
What has happened? Can DO any.
thing" oh. I'm all right came the
cheerful reply Only IL you don t
find me here in the morning. look in
the cellar "-Tit-Bits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

Don't put yourself under a cloud
with the sole idea of testing the sill
yer lining theory.
The man who is too proud to beg
and too honest to steal shouldn't as
pire to a political job,
Little boys soon get tired of their
.oys and break them, but little girls
wait until they grow up.
AS a rule 22-ealiber man makes
more noise than "A.
Ever notice how willing people are
to assist YOU when you don't need
help?
The world usually sides with the
man who makes a noise like ready
money!
Many a man has discovered that
be misiudged his enemy-especislly
after he wakes up in the hospital.
An egotist is man who is so
wrapped up in himself that he pays
no attention to us.
A lazy man is alSays making idle
remarks
IL man has sense his dollars wtp
take care of themselves.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

sounds of scufles and brawls Oc-
casionally shrieks would be heard,
shrieks that would not affect anybody
about there Little they cared wheth-
er 1t was an ordinary quarrel or muir
der; whatever it might be, It was
common enough in the Rue Aubry-le-
Boucher A Misunderstanding man
grabbed woman by the throat, and,
with curses, demanded something that
size kept hidden beneath her cloak.
But, quick as lightning. she whipped
out knife, whereupon the fellow
slunk off and she continued her way
as II nothing had occurred.
At quarter past one a shabby-look-
ing individual. with a dirty rag over
his left eye, passed our hiding place,
and, turning sharply around, whis-
pered:
Come, quick now Is the time!"
1t was Iatrille
| placed myself at the head of my
men. and In less than minute we
were in the den. narrow room, with
small bar covered with zinc, tables
oAu NAsAAA oARNE Tue wall nan Il
dozen rufilans we're sitting there, lis.
| tening attentiyely TO one OF their
party, who WAS emphasizing his words
with bottle he held in his hand.
And then the scramble began. Three
were oyerpOwered before they could
I make use OF their weapons: but the
others fought Ike ssysges. One, with
= nnife between his teeth. had barri-
AIDED himself behind table, and fred
revolver shots at US; while the other
Two, armed with huge knives. threw
themselves upon those nearest to
them. Brunei received an ugly cash
in the thigh. and poor Larose was shot
in the leg Suddenly one Of my men
| shouted
Look out. sir"
l turned quickly. and saw a fellow.
who had been hiding underneath a
table, pointing 8 pistol at me. But the
arm that held i, was caught wrenched
baokwar". and with s howl. he fell on
the floor Ia ,sss than Eve minutes
everything was over. and my prison
ers, carefully haadeuIed. we're con.
yeyed 20 the ,efecturs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

You left them with Maria Thou
venin." said. and you had better
make clean breast of it,"
He reflected a moment. and then
confessed having been with Crampon
on the day OF the murder; out. like
Crsmpon. he positively refused to give
the name Of the other man
IN tell you all about myself. NJ
Goron. but I'll never round on my pal
no. never And I'll bet you'll never
catch him eithe-"
We will see about that" I replied
The following morning sent again
for Inspector Larose.
'Larose." / began. "Plessis two
years ago broke his leg. and was
nursed at Mangins house by that
mans sister They are great pals?'
Yes, sir And he even wanted to
marry the girl.
Right Then arrest Mangin for be
ing implicated In this affair and bring
him here at once"
Il beg your pardon. sir. but am GER
tain Mangin had nothing to do with
this business"
so am / and that is why I want
you to bring him TO me"
No doubt 1t seems horrible that l
should arrest a man | knew to be in
nocent But saw no. other way OF
laying my hands on a desperate char
acter who, at any moment, might
have slipped through my fingers. And,
before too much sympathy is wasted
on Mangin, It shoGld be remembered
that this gentleman had spent about a
third OF his life in prison. He and
Plessis belonged to the worst class OF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

green Tongues Il Is called here
the slang in which Paris criminals feel
so much more az home than Ia honest
French. To the fac; o, my being able
to converse IN that queer idiom I at
tribute. in some measure. the indu-
eace l always nave had owes members
OF that class.
Two years ago" continued Man
gin. when you had come 70 grief. and
the police"
shut up. you fool" shouted the an
CRY Plessis
Il shan't shut up. you white-livered
sneak. You want 10 leave me in quod
when you know had no hand in this?
Look here, NJ. Goron. as he refuses to
speak, I Will And you shall know
something about this"
Stop your talk" bawled Plessis,
wiping the persplration from his fore
head, Il give in; it's no use fighting
any longer. ST. GorOn, my friend is
innocent; he was never near the place
on that day. Let him go. and I'll tel
you Who II is you are after"
He paced the room Ia uncontrolled
agitation. talking rapidly as II TO get
the load off his mind.
1T is Joseph SimetieFe. And now
don't ash, me anything else-for l shall
not answer"
He then looked expectantly at Man
gin, and the two shook hands / rang
the bell.
This man." said. pointing to
Mangln. 'fs to be released
And he walked away. proud at hay-
ing only been three hours In custody.
a thing whjcn. am sure, had never
happened 10 him before
Joseph Simetiere was dangerous
bandit No time had TO be lost, and
that same night | went in search of
him. accompanied by two of my men.
| knew SImetiere was a frequenter
OF a low dancing place In the Rue
Montague Sainte-Genevieve, where the
worst characters congregated. At an
early hour / went there with my com
panions, whom | left a little distance
OF. and walked straight into a small
room. from which. through a window
closed by a curtain. everything could
be seen that went on In the hall
This closet bore the curious name of
the Grand Dukes observatory" for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
And then The scramble began

criminals Hut had had frequent OPP
portunities of noticing that one chord.
that OF friendship. would vibrate in
on that | based the experiment | was
about TO make
Mangin had been so often In Gus
tudy that he did not ook upset when
he was marched into my office. And
as he knew he was innocent OF the
crime imputed To him. he could AFFORD
to be sarcastic.
What's the use" he said. of haul
ing me in, when the fish who did the
mischief is still swimming about?
was not in this affair"
That remains to be seen.
4 was not in this affair" he re-
peated violently
Hold your tongue You and Plessis
were both in II.
, After | had worked him to a high
/ pitch OF excitement | sent for Plessis,
| and then witnessed curious scene,
the one on which | had reckoned
When Plessls was ushered in. and
saw Mangin. he seemed dumbrounded.
but he greeted him heartily With a;
/ Bon jour. mon vieuX!"
The other glared at him
You are a nice kind of friend" he
Kissed TO denounce a pal you know
/ TO be innocent You scoundrel,"
4 swear, shrieked Plessis. Il never
mentioned your namel Ask NJ Gorou
ask him"
lie speaks the truth. interposed
! he refused 10 give me the name OF
tho third man who went with Cram
ron that afternoon to the Rue Saint
Denis but, as | feel sure you, Mangin
are that man. had you arrested"
Mangin growled and turned OF
Plessis
Am I to understand that in ordsl
TO screen pal OF yours who took par
in this business you actually let me
your best friend. suffer-"
II at that moment a member Of tn,
french academy, whose duty II Is I,
expurge every strange word from GU
language, had entered nay room h,
would have been Mortified. For ant
these two men were talking "th
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

The girl who smiles too much makes
as great mistake as she who smiles
too little, for though she may be only
actuated by an honest desire to
please, she lays herself open to the
charge of insincerity A smile can
transform a plain face into loneliness.
but it only does this when it is the
outcome of some special emotion. and
not a mere aimless parting of the lips.
Smiling to order" or on any and ev-
cry occasion. is fatal to charm, and
should lie carefully avoided.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

The trouble to which an enthusiast
about things ancient will go to carry
out an idea is exemplified in the de-
mand made some time ago upon a
lock-making concern. An old-t.me
lock, with both case and key large,
was ordered by the owner of a subur-
ban home built in the colonial style.
This requirement was met by casting
a large case which included within it
a small modern lock. but the buyer
also demanded that It produce the
harsh. rasping noise of an ancient
lock This was finally accomplished
by attaching file TO the upper part
OF the bolt Popular Mechanics
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
What They Rrnunht.

The teacher, after telling the Christ
mas story. was questioning the infant
class.
Now. who can tell me what the
she asked.
Six-year-old Alexander waved
chubby hand
Il know, teacheri Gold an Lin
coin cents an myrrh," he triumphant
ly exclaimed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
ridal Mave EIroded eravsvard.

Terrible scenes were recently wit
messed at the little seaside village OF
Premia del Mar. Spain, The recent
torrential rsinfull has destroyed the
churchyard. washing $50 corpses into
the sea. Twenty coins floating In
the sea were saved by fishermen of
tha Village
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
condensing Plant for Whitewater.

Whitewater -The American Milk
company is considering the purchase
of the old mill property in White
water. as a site for milk c0ndens-
ing plant. If the site is &C Iuired.
the company will erect a factory
building to cost $4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
whipped chiId,s Protest.

Mamma whips you only when she
has reason for it."
IL won't stand it any longer. papa.
I'm not married to her"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

About the only time woman has
nothing to say is when she has
chanc to praise one of her rivals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

Mrs. winsiov-s Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c bottle M
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

Married women like to board and
pretend that they are doing light
housekeeping.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

Aliens Foot-Ease the Antiseptic powder for
tired. aching, swollen, nervous feet. Gives
rest and comfort. Makes walking delight
Sold everywhere, Csc. Don't accept any sub
stitute IAOr FREE sample address Allen s
Olmstod, lie Roy, ". Y. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

A girl may toss her hand even IL
she can't throw a stone.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

A stubborn desire to get even has
brought about many mans down
fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
MOLINE THEATRE, MOLINE.

THE Typhoon," a theatrical sensa-
ton Of the first water. comes to the
Moline theatre next Tuesday. This re-
inarkable play. which created a VERT
able furore in Europe, was produced
in America last season with a result
that surlTised the managerial experts
Of the country. who hesitated to Sc
cure II fer the American market doubt
ing whether it's strangeness OF theme
and treatment would appeal TO the
theatregoing public. There never was
any question as to the intrinsic value
of the work. Its enthusiastic recep-
ton in Vienna. Berlin and Paris, left
no room for doubt on that score. but
II was feared that its striking original
ity and almost ferocious power would
be a bar to widespread popularity.
However, Mr. Whiteside on reading
the play felt assured tina: his public
would recognize it's unique fascination
as readily as the theatregoers of the
great continental cities. At his own
risk he gave the play with splendid
cast and wonderful stage setting, with
the result that The Typhoon" scored
Immediately one OF the greatest sue
cesses in many seasons. Mr.. White
side brings the company and produe-
ton intact from the fashionable Hud-
son theatre, in New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
AT THE ILLINOIS.

One OF the principal reasons why
the present day pubic refuse to pa
troniZe the theatre as in former years
Is due 10 the INSCRIPTIONS CONNER
cializing OF managing producers" OBJ
serves William Anthony Mcclure au-
thor OF The Divorce Question which
IS tonight's attraction az the Illinois.
In the endeavor TO reap golden har-
vests from their productions, they
have stopped at nothing 70 obtain the
end in sight. Sacred presidents have
been swept aside, firmly established
ideals have been distorted. and FAR
more serious than either of these, all
sense OF a recognized code Of morals
and ethics have been destroyed. The
one ambition permeating the efforts
of these managers Is TO create some
thing sensational. something to at
tract the popular fancy OF an enter
tainment seeking public, in this their
energies have been successful. enough
TO bring our stage within danger OF
that undeserved oficial-a censor.
One OF the first and most beautiful at
tributes of drama to suffer from our
financier managers in what Is known
as stage illusions. Plays are living
stories appealing to us because OF
their vitality; through them we see
into the lives OF others and our very
selves. We long to laugh at the pc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
Ferdinand Goes to Sofa

Vienna, Nov. 29.-King Ferdinand
of Bulgaria, whose long sojourn l..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
AT THE EMPIRE.

Christmas Capers." a song and
story episode OF the holidays, and
Pima and her 'uicks" In a potpourri
of character songs and funny down
south doings will be the two feature
acts at the Empire for the first half
of next week commencing on Monday
afternoon. Danny Simmons, the mill
tary hobo. Morrell and Jaeger high
class vocalists and Rossow's animals,
a refined dog. monkey and pony cir
Gus will complete the bill The picka-
ninny act is being specially featured
by the management as realistic rep
resentation of real negro dialect songs
and dances There is enough Of a
thread running through the skit TO
make IL hang together we'll Manager
Dolly announces that on account of
special benefit performance for the G.
A R. on Monday night there will be
two shows at the regular hours for
two show performances For the last
half OF the week, Thomas Whiffen, the
well known comedian, will appear in
the Hoschna-Hauerbach musical COM
edy success. Three Twins" which at
tanned such a vogue a few seasons
ago. "Cuddle Up" and "Yama Yama
Man" are songs too well known on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

In Paris fashions decree is always
made on the stage. Every famous
Parisienne creator Of gowns is repre-
scented at the Coincide Franchise. or
in one OF the other famous theatrical
organizst'O's by a beautiful actress
who wears exclusive designs OF her
patron. Hence It is a saying OF the
French that the Stage sets the
fashion" In New York this is almost
true. Season before last The Quaker
Girl set the vogue. but this year. it
remained for Georgia Game. who plays
Myrianne in Adele" the musical sue
cess OF the year. TO wear a gown that
Is the reigning sensation. So great
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
FAMILY, ROCK ISLAND.

Father john" a three-reel feature
is to be offered photoplay patrons o.
the Family, Rock Island, tomorrow
Father John is a rag-picker. vel
known at the HaIies. A good man
with many good qualities, he has but
one defect: he is fond of the bottle
He is intoxicated when he meets Ga
rousse, a man ruined by gambling and
reduced to the humble trade OF a rag
picker. He Will not listen to Father
Johns exhortations. AS it happens, a
collection clerk, Didier. is returning
from his round. Garousse does not
recoil from numbering the man and
making off with the money. In vain
that John tries to interfere; Garousse
pushes him off. half strangles him and
runs away. In front of Didier's body,
John swears to keep away from drink
forever, and takes home with him,
Marie Didier, the grandchild OF the
victim. Then the story begins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

ILLINOIS.

Nov. 2s-"The Divorce Question, .
matinee and night
Nov 30-Sarah Padden, in "rLaven-
der and Old Lace" matinee and
night
Dec. Lyman Howe's :Travel Fes7
tival.
Dec. 5-William Brady production
OF Baby Nine"
Dec. ID. V. Arthur companyt in
Robin Hood"
Dec. s-Gus Hills Nut. and tJen
in Panama"
Dec. 12-wiIliam Brady's New;York
cast in Little Women"
Dec. 14-Cohan- and Harris's stop
Thief"
EMPIRE.
High class vaudeville-Two per-
formances daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

Poultry. cat and dog show at Trevor
& Snider garage, Third avenue. Rock
Island, now open. Adults 15c. Chill
dren lOc. SHOW will continue open till
midnight Sunday.-CAdv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

has been the interest aroused in Miss
Gaines dress that the fashionable
modistes OF New York has been
swamped with orders for copies.
The gown as featured above is a hand
painted effect with a bouffant tunic
about the hips Of white tulle. The
effect is not unlike a swirling cloud of
mist, so gossamery looking is the drap-
prv