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my child" The voice was that Of
a wolfish false friar who. seeing DER
pass quickly near by. broke on ID
threat, solicitation and appeal for sous.
to intercept her. Aren't you in bur
~. my child?"
"It may be-" she answered steadily.
with no effort TO conceal her aversion
"a sight of the cleaning eyes and
teeth. TOO much so, to speak with
you, who are no friar."
What mean you?" His expression,
ingrauating before. had darkened. and
from his men eyes shot a malignant
look; she met it with fearless dis
dain.
That you make pretext Of this
holy day TO rob the people-as If
they are not poor enough"
ban you with bell. book and can
die! Your tongue is too sharp, my
girl" he snarled, but did not linger
long. finding the flashing glance, the
consemptuous mien, or the truth Of
her words, little TO his liking. That
he profited not by the last. however,
was soon evident. as with amulets and
talismans for a bargain, again he
moved among the crowd, conjuring by
a full calendar OF saints, real and
imaginary. and protesting to excom-
municate. in an execrable confusion
of monkish gibberish. where the peo-
pie could not, or would not comply
with his demands.
so they are-poor enough" Lean
ing on a stick. an aged fishwife who
had drawn near and overheard part Of
the dialogue between the thrifty rogue
AID ths girl, now shook her withered
head Yet still TO be cozenedi Never
too poor to be cozened!" she repeated
in shrill falsetto tones.
And why" sharply my lady turned
to the crone. why are they so poor?
The lands are rich--the soil fertile"
"Why?" more shrilly. You must
come from some far-off place not to
know. Why? Don't you. also. have
to pay metayage to some great lord?
And banalite here, and banalite there,
until"
"But surely. IL you applied to your
great lord. your Governor; il you told
him"
"If we told him." Brokenly the
woman laughed. Yes; yes: of course;
if"
81 don't understand" said the Gov
ernors daughter coldly.
Muttering and chuckling. the WON
On Ala mt aeam m hear. had afartad
to hobble on. when abruptly the girl
stopped her.
Where do you live?"
"Therel" A claw-like finger point.
ed. ION the old Seigneurs lands-a
little distance from the woods"
The old Seigneur? You knew
him."
knew him. Who better?" The
whitened head wagged. And the Black
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
CHAPTER XVI.

The Mountebank and the People.
In the center walked a man. dressed
as mountebank, who bent forward,
laden with various properties-a bag
that contained a miscellany of spuri-
GUS medicines and drugs, to be sold
from a stand. and various dolls for a
small puppet theater he carried on his
back 1t was not for the Governors
daughter, or the old woman, however,
his call had been intended. Way
there!" he repeated to those in front
of him.
But they, yet seeking to Getain.
called out: Give the piece here!"
Like a person not lightly turned
from his purpose, he. strolling-player
as well as charlatan, pointed to the
Mount, and, unceremoniously thrust
ing one person to this side and anoth-
er to that, stubbornly pushed on. AS
long as they were in sight the girl
watched, but when with shouts and
laughter they had vanished, swal-
lowed by the shifting host, once more
she turned to the crone. That per.
son. however, had walked on toward
the shore. and indecisively the Gov
ernor's daughter gazed after The
woman's name she had not inquired,
but could find out later; that would
not be difficult, she felt sure.
Soon, with no definite thought Of
where she was going. she began to re-
trace her steps. no longer experience
ing that earlier over-sensitive percep-
ton for details, but seeing the picture
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18

once when I sent word. pleading our
need. that we were starving. be for
gave-I mean. remembered me-ah l
had done and" in a wheedling voice.
sent money-money-"
He did?" Swiftly the girl reached
for her own purse. only to discover
she had forgotten to bring one, But
Of course" in a tone Of disappoint
ment at her oversight, ''he couldn't
very wen forget or desert one who
had so generously befriended him."
There are those now among bis
friends he must needs desert" the
crone cackled, wagging her head
A shadow crossed the girls brow.
Must needs?" she repeated.
AYE. forsoothi His comrades-ta-
ken prisoners near the island OF
Casque? His ExceIlency viii hang
them till they're dead--dead. like
some I've seen dangling from the
branches in the wood. He, the Black
Seigneur. may wish to save them; but
what can he do?"
What, indeed?" The girl regarded
the Mount almost bitterly. 1T is inn
pregnabIe"
Way there." At that moment. a
deep. strong voice from a little group
Of people. moving toward them, inter
rupted.
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SYNOPSIS.
D "a n ZEE -yERRlLL g.

Comtesse Elise. daughter OF the govern
or of the Mount has chance encounter
with peasant boy. The Mount" small
rock bound island. stood in vast bay on
the Northwestern coast OF France. ana
during the tine OF Louis XVI. was gov
eminent stronghold. Develops that the
pc SAINT boy was the son OF Seigneur De
saurac. nobleman. Young Desanrac deter
mines to secure an education and become
a gentleman: sees the governors daugh-
ter depart for Paris Lady Elise returns
after seven years schooling. and enter
tains many mobiles. Her I.adyship dances
with strange fisherman. and call 10
arms is made In an effort to capture
mysterious lie Seigneur Noir. He escapes.
Lady Elise is caught in the Grand tide
The Black SeiRneur rescuss and taxes
her 10 his retreat Elise discovers that
her savior was the boy with the hsh
Sanchez. the Seigneur's servant. IS ar
rested and brought before the governor.
Lady Elise mas Sanchez set free Selg-
neur and a priest at the Cookie san
chez tells Desaurac that Lady Elise be
trayed him. but is not believed. j nc
Seigneur plans TO release prisoners at the
Mount Lady Elise pleads with her faith
er 20 spare the lives Of condemned prls-
OnerS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
Feared Brother Might Have Foolish
Sentiment About Making
Use Of Gift

During the latter part Of the Civil
war Basil Gildersleeye lay one day ap-
parently at the point OF death. sur
rounded by several members Of his
family. Brother" he mnrmured
family. I have. at most. only p few
days TO live. and when I am laid to
rest l want you to have my new pair
of boots In the closet yonder. ! paid
$3.50, Confederate, for thera, and you
are sorely in need Of a pair.' Instead
of the expected burst OF gratitude
there was no answer. Racked with
emotion at the thought Of his great
loss. the brother was evidently too
much overcome for speech. Brother. F"
persisted the future immortal" weak
". you mustn't have any foolish SEN
timent about those boots. win never
be well enough 10 wear them again.
and It would be pure extravaganza TO
bury me In them" Still the brother.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
CHAPTER XIV.
The Voice from the Grour

NOtGG ttOUf INC 2FQQDs
mo one from the household is al.
lowed through without an orderi"
You will. however. let me pass"
Because you have a pretty face?"
The sentinel at the great gate separat-
ing the upper part of the Mount from
the town. answered roughly. Not you.
my girl. or"
But she who importuned raised the
sides OF the ample linen head-dress
and revealed fully her countenance
MY LADY," Half convinced. half
incredulous. the soldier looked;
stared; at features, familiar. yet seem
ing different, with the rehellious gold.
en- hair smoothed down severely
above; the figure CARRIED in Norman
peasant dress. made for costume
dance when the mobiles and court la,
dies had visited the Mount.
You do not doubt who am9'' I'm.
periously regarding him.
NO. my Lady; only"
Then open the gate!" she com,
manded.
The man pushed back the ponder
Gus bolts; pressed outward the mass
OF oak and iron. and. puzzled. sur
prised. watched the girl slip through
or course il was none of his affair
my lady's caprice. and il she chose tC
go masquerading among the people or
such a day. when all the idle vaga
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
Everybody's ooina IT.

The premier of Servia once upon
time had a round of official calls to
make in the ministry building. His
first visit was at IL o'clock and he had
allotted 10 minutes to it.
He called on certain high official.
stood talking to him for what he
thought was his Is minutes. and then
proceeded across the hall to the office
OF another minister.
On the way there he sought to look
at his watch II was gone. He burst
into the other ministers Office and ex-
claimed:
This is too much Here | come to
this place and call on a high official.
and when come out my watch is
gone will not stand it,"
"Excellency." said the other minis
ter. pray be calml | will see wat
can do"
Presently the second minister re-
turned and handed the premier his
watch
What did the thieving rascal say
when YOU made him return my
watch" asked the premier
Oh" replied the other minister. he
did not know | took it"
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cHApIER xlv.-fcontlnued.l


mo, mol" she cried. Il didn't mean
II didn't imply that. OF course not.
Only" putting out her hands. Il try
to understand. and-you have never
taken me into your confidence. mon
pere! You have been lndulgent; de-
nicd me nothing. butt don't want to
feel the way I have felt the last week.
as If" quickly she stopped. mo
9o1bt there are reasons-although /
have puzzled; and IL knew Can't
you" abruptly. treat me as one wor-
thy Of your confidenoe7"
YOU" he said with quiet irony.
''Who--listen!
The girl flushed. 81 had to. be-
cause"
And who misrepresented facts. as
in the case of-Saladin!"
But"
How long" standing over her
were you on the lsland7"
'T--don't knowl"
You dont?" His voice implied dis
belief.
Part of the time l was uncon.
scious-"
"In the watchtower with himl"
She made a gesture. Would you
rather"
What did he say?"
The girls eyes that had been so
steadfast. on a sudden wavered. Meth
ing-much."
And you? Nothing. too? Then how
was the deception devised--the pact
entered into"
Her figure stiffened There was no
pact"
Treason. then? The law holds 1T
treason to-"
You are cruel: UNJUST" she cried
ITO me. as you we're 10 him. That old
man you had whipped! wonder"
impetuously, III you are SO to all Of
them. the people, the peasants. And
II that is the reason they have only
black looks for me--and hatred? As
II they would like TO curse u.s."
He turned away Il am very busy"
Mon PEREZ"
He walked to the door.
Then you won't won't spare
them?"
He opened wide the door. stin she
did not move, until the sight of the
commandment without, the curious
glance he cast in their direction. de-
cided her. Drawing herself up, she
walked toward the threshold. and
bowling perfunctorily, with head held
high, crossed IT,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18

as whole-a vague impression of
faces; in the background, the Mount
its golden saint ever threatening to
strike!-until she drew closer; when
abruptly the uplifted blade. domi-
nant note. above color and movement,
vanished, and she looked about to
find herself in the shadow of one OF
the rocks bulwarks. Near by. scat
tering approach of pilgrims from the
sands narrowed into compact stream
directed toward a lower gate, and. re-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
FrizzIed Ham.

Cat about a pound of fat ham into
as thin slices as possible. Put fry
ing pan over the fire and let it become
smoking hot, then put in the slices
OF ham and fry for two or three min
utes. Then dust them with dry flour
and continue to cook until the flour is
brown. During this time have mixed
one tablespoonful each of vinegar and
dry mustard together. When the
Toured meat is brown, add the mus
tard and vinegar, together with sufi-
cient boiling water to cover the ham.
Boil gently for minute and serve.
Eggs may be cooked with the ham in
place of the -four and water.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
TEST OF COOKS SKILL
PROPER PREPARATION OF THE
SWEET POTATO AN ART.
At Least an Hour in the Oven Is Nee
essary Properly to Bake Potato
Some Useful Hints and
Recipes.

II you would know the sweet pota-
to in all its sweetness and goodness.
you must leisurely tour the sunny
south in sweet later time" when the
entire clan of sweet is in its glory and
prime. While the Jerseys are very
superior class, they lack the variety
found in the southern family. Color.
and flavor range from the sleek.
smooth relocated sweet to the thin
skinned pale yellow and less sweet
variety which win be sold you as
white potato In some markets of the
south unless you ask for Irish pota-
toes. The great coarse yam that
looks like an overgrown sweet, and
sometimes weighs Eve or six pounds,
is not a sweet potato at all. However.
it is good substitute FOR the potato;
IL mealy and dry, and contains large
AMOUNT of starch. II is not sweet, and
is Who'll ssome food, though most peo-
pie have to cultivate a taste for it.
To bring out the delicate flavor of
the sweet potato is an art. Most cooks
spoil it by cooking too quickly. At
least al uOhT III Tue OVEN - CSoCbli8A
to properly bake sweet potato.
To Boil Sweet Potatoes-Wash the
potatoes we'll without breaking the
skins. Clip the roots that adhere, put
them in a kettle of boiling water and
let them cook until they can be easily
pierced to the center with a fork,
without being actually soft. Drain
OF the water and set the kettle
back on the stove, or in the oven, with
a cloth thrown over the top and let
steam about five minutes, so they will
be mealy. Peel them at once, and
serve plain with roast pork or beef.
When served with fried or broiled fish,
accompany them with drawn butter
sauce, or cut them in thick slices, but
ter we'll and set the dish in the oven
few minutes
A Fast Day Dish.-This is popular
creole breakfast dish served on
fast days: Take rather large. smooth
slices and fry in deep. hot fat, same as
Saratoga chips, until fine brown.
Serve in hot dish with plenty of
butter poured over them.
Aunt Laura's Way-Boil the pota-
toes as directed, then peel them and
cut in rather thick lengthwise slices.
Lay them in deep dish and pour over
each layer of slices a sauce made ac-
cording to these directions: Take a
cup each of sugar and butter and half
a cup of hot water and boil until this
is thick Some like a little grating of
nutmeg; others a small piece of stick
cinnamon boiled in the strip.
Caramel Sweet Potatoes--Boil the po-
tatoes until just done; drain, peel and
cut in halves lengthwise and fry a
rich brown in lard and butter mixed.
Sprinkle generously. while frying. with
granulated sugar.
Sweet Potato Biscuit-Take one
square of dry, mealy sweet potatoes
boiled and grated, half cup lard, half
cake OF compressed yeast dissolved
In half g. cup of lukewarm water; mix
with milk or water to batter, and let
rise twice. Bake the same as tea bis
cult and break open and butter hot.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
staying power Of irish Butter.

Irish butter. which is engaging the
attention of the house OF lords. has
staying powers. In 1906 some men cut
ting turf near Kiliucan found tub
containing about two hundredweight OF
butter buried deep in a bog. From the
style in which the tub was made II was
surmised that the butter was over 100
years old Yet. owing to the use Of
some preservative, it was not absolute
ly uueatable. though somewhat rancid
similar deposits have been found in
other parts Of ireland. some wrapped
in cloth which on exposure to the air
crumbled to dust, 1t is supposed that
the preservative powers IF peat soil
were known to the Irish in very carly
days. and that during the summer they
buried butter for use in the Winter -
/ London Chronicle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
Remarkable Flve-Aere Sectional Map
Of the Sky at Harvard Unit
Versity.

This seems to be an age Of great
things. To talk Of billions no longer
occasions a SILVER OF incredulous ad-
narration. One of the wonders at Har
ward university today is ave. acre
sectional map of Just plain sky and
considerations At the expense Of
more than million dollars Harvard
university has provided the chart
which distinctly shows 100000 stars.
this having been prepared in sections
by the Harvard university astron-
omers. The sections of the map,
placed together, would cover an area
Of more than FIVE acres, which is q
pretty extensive plan Of eharting the
-ilIirhtable void"
IN q scholarly annual report the di
: rector Of the observatory calls atten
ton TO the fact that during the pas
year 1876 photographs Of stars wer'
made by the observatory, For mor'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
Chart of Illimitable Void

than Sc years the Harvard ohserva.
tory has kept complete records OF as
Economical developments. BY reason
of thirtr years work and an evpandi.
ture of A million dollars, this observa-
tory is placed ahead OF all other SINH
lar institutions
In the study OF the stars at the Har-
ward observatory there is something
more than mere love OF knowledge or
tender sentiment Even the slow
paced walk OF lovers under the arch
ing Cambridge elms has no more of
witchery and romance abo.t il than
he wonders OF scientific research
stored away in the college observa-
tory. which with Its various stations
has already become the shrine OF mod.
ern astronomers. -" Affairs and Folks. =
Joe Mitchell ehapple. in Joe Chapple's
Newsletter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
Baked DRIED peas.

Take green whole peas and soak
over night In the morning pour wa
ter of, rinse by pouring boiling water
over them, then put a small piece OF
pork in the bean pot and put peas
in it, cover with water and put in oven
to bake. Keep them we'll watered and
covered while baking. We like them
very much, and for an economy meal
try these with good johnny peas in
it. cover with water and put in oven
early in morning they will be ready for
dinner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18

Seigneur9 Wasn't he left, as child,
with ur when the old Seigneur went
to America? And" pursuing her thin
lips, didn't care for him. and bring
him up as one of my own?"
But thought heard that he. the
Black Seigneur, when a boy, lived in
the woods"
That" answered the old creature.
was after. After the years he lived
with us and shared our all! Not that
We begrudged no. no! Nor he! For
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
ceeiIs.

Cook enough cold cooked beef or
mutton to make a quart, add one-half
cup of dry bread crumbs. one table,
spoon of chopped parsley. one tea
spoon of salt, one-eighth teaspoon of
black pepper Dissolve one-half tea
spoon extract of beef in one-half cup
of boiling water, when thoroughly dis
solved add to the meat and then two
we'll oeaten eggs. Mold into small
balls, dip in egg ana cracker and fry
In hot fat. Serve with brown sauce.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
Barren Soil.

Apropos of the ravages that time
has made in the faces and forms of
the veterans of the Civil war. Walter
s. Morton. president general of the
Union Society, said at dinner in
New York:
"A veteran. talking to his great
grandson, little lad Of 5 or 9 years,
remarked:
Nearly a generation and half
ago my head was grazed by a bullet
at the battle of Chickamauga'
The little boy looked at the
old mans head thoughtfully and said:
There isn't much grazing there
now, is there, sir?'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
Charity Box.

Take an old trunk or large box and
call it your charity box. Into ii put all
the articles with which you have fin
ished-pictures magazines. books to
read and old ones for scrap books
pretty cards. clothing and all sorts OF
wearing apparel. pieces OF silk, cloth
and lace for dolls clothing. envelopes
with foreign stamps. all the little
things you have finished with. Every
once in while go through it and dis.
pose Of its articles to orphan asy.
lurns, hospitals. etc. 7 en when you
are called on for contributions to
rummage sales all you have to do is
to go to the box and not have tr
''rummege" arouy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
siek-Room Llaht.

If there are electric lights in the
sick room they will generally be
found too brilliant, hurting the eyes
OF the patient, and not every sick room
has the electric lights that can be
turned up or down. Make a little
green silk bag and fasten it over the
incandescent bulb and it will give
good but subdued and harmless light.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
To Clean Knives.

A good knife cleaning board is made
by taking a piece of board ten inches
long and six inches wide. Tack on to
this piece OF Brussels carpet and
sprinkle with fine emery. Knives
rubbed on this will clean well and
with little labor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
Now They Are Making cowIess Milk.

Cowless milk is being made in Lon
don. where a factory with a capacity
of 10000 quarts day was opened re-
Gently. The milk" is made from
vegetables. principally soya beans. 1t
is said to be scarcely distinguishable
from the real article and has the adj
vantage of keeping longer and being
free from disease germs. 1t sells for
six cents a quart
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18

Does your son realize the respousi-
bilities OF great wealth." Il fear NJ j., .
sighed the emI-ent maguate. He
can't seem to learn auction bridge. and
he shows no signs OF wanting to mar
~ chorus girl Courier
Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
Dying Request Of Soldier

his face flushed. his heart too full foi
utterance. made no reply. Wont
you promise me to wear the boots
after | am gomez" Gildersleeye plead
ed BASIL" stammered the other;
crimsOning with confusion. "Tve-go'
en- on now "--Argonaut.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
Acrobat Pair.

eThe bride who married the mill
tarv hero went up the aisle. the &C
count says, on her fathers arm
rsThe bridegroom was quite as aero
hattie He went up over lot q
other peoples heads"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
To Molsten citron.

Before slicing citron, lay it in
email strainer and place on top of the
teakettl, for a few minutes. The
steam will soften the citron and make
1t easier TO cut-Natioual Magazine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
u Annoy His wife.

Prague.-Arrested for stabbing his
sour.year-old son TO death with q
nocket knife. a laborer said that he
did II to annoy his wife, with whom
he had just quarreled.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
Probably nnesn,t

Foot Lighte: You know she mar
ried her press agent"
Miss Sue Brette: why, don't see
how she can believe a word he says!"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18

'Is he much of an after dinner
speaker"
Much? l should say he is He's
good for an hour and half any
time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18

Wherever the tree of benevolence
takes root, it sends forth branches
above the sky.--Saadi.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18

MIRA Windows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces nhamma-
ton, alays pair. cures wind collie &c bottle ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
What's the Use.

Why should man commit bigamy
when trouble Is available at so much
lower prices ?-Atchison Globe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18
W. N. u. MILWAUKEE, NO. 24-1ets.

Some people might just as well be
crazy for all the sense they have.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-18

IAHTEC Get wise. Improve your own beauty
LLADAEO and appearance. Particulars free,
PURDUE SPECIALITY CO., BRADFORD BLDG. HOUSTON Pa.