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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Copyright, 1914 By Louis Joseph Vance
CHAPTER 1
The Message Of the Rose.


Tapped deep in the leather-bound
luxury of an ample lounge-chair.
walled apart from the world by the
venerable solitude of the library of
Iondon's most exclusive club, Mr..
ALAN Law sprawled largely on the
nape Of his neck) and, squirting dis
contentedly down his nose, admitted
that he was exhaustively bored.
Now the chair filed so gracelessly
stood by an open window, some twen-
" feet below which lay a stable
walled garden, an old English garden
in full flower. And through the win
dow. now and then, a half-hearted
breeze waited gusts of warm air,
sauve and enervating with the heavy
fragrance Of English roses.
Mr.. Law drank deep Of 1t. and in
spite of his spiritual unrest, sighed
slightly and shut his eyes
An unspoken word troubled the
depth of his consciousness, so that
old memories stirred and struggled to
its surface. The word was Rose"
and for the time seemed to be the
name neither of woman nor of q
flower, rut oddly of both, as though
the tive things were one. His mental
vision, bridging the gap of a year, con-
5ured up the vision of a 1.-THE, sweet
silhouette in white, with red roses
at her belt, posed on a terrace of the
Riviera against the burning Mediter-
ranean blue.
Mr.. Law was duly conscious that
he ought to be sorry about something.
But he was really very drowsy indeed;
and so. drinking deep of winescent
of roses, he fell gently asleep.
The clock was striking four when
he awoke; and before closing his
eyes he had noticed that its hands
indicated ten minutes to four. So he
could not have slept very long.
For some few seconds Alan did not
move, but rested as he was, incredu-
aously regarding a rose which had ma
terialized mysteriously upon the little
table at his elbow. He was quite sure
1t had not been there when he closed
his eyes, and almost as sure that it
was not real
And in that instant of awakening
the magic fragrance Of the rose-garden
seemed to be even more strong and
cloying sweet than ever.
Then he put out gingerly hand
and discovered that it was real beyond
all question. A warm red rose, fresh
plucked, drops of water trembling and
sparkling like tiny diamonds on the
velvet of its fieshy petals. And when
1mpulsively he took 1t by the stem, he
discovered most indisputable thorn
which did service for the traditional
pinch.
Convinced that he wasn't dreaming,
Alan transferred the rose to his sound
hand, and meditatively sucked his
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

# swept swiftly onward to destruc-
ton.
His next few actions we're wholly
unpremeditated. He was conscious
only Of her white, staring face, her
strange likeness to the woman that he
loved.
He ran ont upon the bridge, threw
himself down upon the innermost tim
Der, turned. end let his body fall back
ward, arms extended at length, and
swung. braced by his feet beneath
the outer timber.
With q swiftness that passed con-
scious thought, he was aware Of the
canoe hurtling onward with the speed
Of wind. its sharp prov apparently
aimed directly for his head. Then
hands closed round his wrists like
clamps: a tremendous weight tore at
his arms, and with an effort of incon-
ceivable difficulty he began to lift.
TO drag the woman up out OF the foam
ing jaws Of death.
Somehow that impossible feat was
achieved: somehow the woman gained
a hold upon his body, shifted It to his
belt, cOntrived inexplicably TO Chamber
over him to the timbers; and some
how he in turn pulled himself up TO
safety, and sick with reaction sprawled
prone, lengthwise upon that foot.wide
bridge, above the screaming abyss.
Later he became aware that the
woman had crawled to safety on the
farther shore. and pulling himself to-
gether, initiated her example. Solid
earth underfoot, he rose and stood
swaying, beset By a great weakness.
Through the gathering darkness--a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

CHASTITY twilight in which tho flaming
forests on the other shore burned with
an unearthly siare-he discovered the
wan, writhen face of Judith Urine
close to his aud he heard her voice, a
scream barely andible above the COM
mingled voices of the confiagration
and the cascades:
You fool! Why did you save met
tell you, have sworn your DEATH"
The utter grotesqueness of IL all
broke upon his intelligence like the
revelation OF some enormous funda-
mental absurdity In Nature. He
lau Shed a little Historically.
Darkness followed. A fash of light
ming seemed TO flame between them
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Save Worn Table Cloths.

Probably you are convinced that you
are practicing all the economies
known to the up-to-date housekeeper.
but have you ever turned inward the
outer edges of half.worn tablecloth?
II is done exactly as a wide sheet Is
rejuvenated, and IL very fine seam is
carefully felled down on the wrong
side OF the damask, the Joining will
never show.
Try It with the tablecloth you have
decided to cut up for napkins.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

thumb. Then he Jumped up from the
chair and glared suspiciously round
the room. 1t was true that a prac-
tical joke in that solemn atmosphere
were a thing unthinkable; still, there
was the rose.
There was no one but himself in
the library.
Perplexed to evaporation, Alan fed
the club, only pausing on the way out
to annex the envelope he found ad-
dressed to him in the letter-rack.
It was a blank white envelope of
good quality. the address typewriter,
the stamp English. and bore q Lon
don postmark half illegible
Alan tore the envelope open in abb
sent-minded fashion-and started as
II stung. The enclosure was q sim
pie playing card-a trey Of heartsl
As for Alan Law, he wandered
homeward in a state Of stupefaction
He could read quite well the megage
of the rose he would not sooL for.
gst the. year-old parting with his
Rose of the Riviera: You say you
love me but may not marry me-and
We must part Then promise this,
that If ever you change your mind,
youn send for me-" And her prom
Use: Il will send you q rose"
But the year had lapsed with nsver
. sign from her, so that he had grown
accustomed 70 the unfiattering belief
that she had forgotten him.
And now the sign had come-but
what the deuce did the trey Of hearts
mean?
When morning came, London had
lost Alan Law. No man Of his ac-
Quaintance-nor any woman-had re
ceived the least warning OF his dis
appearance He was lply and suf-
Gcently removed from English ken.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Golden Cream Cake.

One cupful sugar. three-quarters cup
full butter creamed together. one-half
cupful sweet milk and the beaten
whites of three eggs, one end one-halt
cupfuls flour. one and one-half level
teaspoonfuls baking powder Bake in
HYers.
For FiIllng.-Yolks of three eggs.
one cupful sugar and two tablespoon
fuls thick cream beaten together until
very light. Flavor with vanilla. These
are very good.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

Cut cold tender cooked meat in fin
gers or slices and dip into batter or
chop and stir into the batter seasoned
with salt, pepper and herbs of chopped
onion as desired.
Plain Fritter Batter.--This batter is,
used for all fritters as fruit, meat.
clans, etc. One cupful -four. one-half
teaspoonfuI baking powder. one-fourth
teaspooEful salt, two eggs, one eupful.
milk. Sift dry ingredients together.
add beaten eggs and milk and beat
until smooth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

like a fiery sword. To its crashing
thunder, he lapsed into unconscious
ness.
When he reused. it was with shiv.
er and a shudder. Rain was falling
in torrents from sky the hue of
slate. Across the lake dense volumes
of steam enveloped the fires that
tainted beneath the deluge. A great
kissing noise filled the world, muting
even the roar of the spillway.
He was alone.
But in his hand, tattered and bruised
by the downpour, he found--a rose.
CrO BE CONTINuED)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

II the turkey Is roasted with lard.
ing OF thin fat pork over his plump
bosom his flavor will be improved ten
fold
Three very thin slices of pork are
enough. and. Of course. the good work
of basting must he continued to the
last moment to carry the hint of the,
pork through all the bird.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
To Preserve Cut Flowers.

Cut flowers wither quickly from the
heat in a room. If small piece of
camphor is placed In the water. 1t viii
keep them fresh much longer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
cHAprER y.

The Sign Of the Three.
Out-ofdoors, high brazen noon, q
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-07-31
SUFFERED FROM CATARRH.

have been sick nearly all my life and
hardly knew what it was to enjoy well
day. ~
Nobody knows what | suffered, and |
tried many physicians, of of whom failed
to give me any relief.
/ finally decided try DR.. B. NJ. Doyle,
and on the 10th day of May | took the
first treatment
He found | was suffering from bad
case of catarrh of the nose, throat, bowels
and stomach, and these have yielded to the
treatment he gave and | feel like new
man.
cheerfully recommend DIR. Doyle as a
capable physician and believe ne can
cure any chronic case he undertakes.
80. WILL FORTENBERRY.
BlairsvilIe, Ca, June Is, 1914.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-07-31
CURED OF GALL STONES.

Editor TIE PoLk COUrr REPUBLICAN
| have been a very great sufferer for
number of years with singing, burning
biting, boring agony and torture caused by
gall stone colo. | thought | had rheuma-
tism. Doctors examined me and some
pronounced it one thing and some an
other.
finally went to DR.. Doyle to get his adj
vice. After | told him my symptoms, ne
told me my trouble was either gall stones
or liver gall. This could hardly believe
for my bowels wers regular every day.
insisted on him giving me his wonderful
treatment for rheumatism, but ne said ne
would treat me for gall stones or liver gall
or not at all. AS / had tried various treat,
ments and received medicines from several
doctors and still had Ina same old palms,
decided to place myself in his hands.
can not tell how many gall stones
passed, but they were many. and now
feel like new man. | would not be back
in nv old miserable condition for anything
on earth.
DIR. Doyle is my physician from now on,
wherever am. He has had forty years,
experience and knows his profession.
would advise every sufferer to consult him.
am writing this of my own volition, be-
cause | feel it my duty to my fellowmen'
MAJOR DUNN.
Jierceville, Ca, June %, 1914.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-07-31
GOOD HEALTH THE AIM OF ALL MANKIND

GOOD HEALTH THE AIM OF ALL MANKIND
To be strong and healthy is the aim
of all, and yet how many we find who
are neglecting their health by putting
off from day to day the examination that
will have to be made at last.
Delays are always dangerous, and if
you are sufferer you owe it to your
self and family to make an effort to be
be restored to health
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-07-31
INDICATED COMPRESSED AIR TREATMENT.

No one can appreciate what this treat t.
ment will do and actually does until 1t
has been seen in operation. 1t is the
only treatment for pulmonary diseases
such as nasal catarrh, consumption, ca
of the stomach, bronchitis, etc.
Come to my office and let me give
YOU trial treatment and you will soon
be convinced of its merits.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-07-31
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

was confined nv bed My family physician told me that all
dto have done o
the hi called in and he told me ne could give II"
Eef twelve hours had quantities an" began
omehGn
improve al ono" ' ~ Mrs. E.. T. CRONN1NC
'"''-"
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-07-31
B. NJ. Doyle, NJ. D.
SPECIALIST
INVITES THOSE SUFFERING WITH

INVITES THOSE SUFFERING WITH
Rheumatism, Call Stones, Appendicitis,
Kidney and Bladder Troubles,
Female Troubles. Throat and Nasal Catarrh,
Eczema and All Other Skin Diseases
to consult him without delay. He has relieved and
cured many cases after they had been abandoned by
other physicians You can not afford to take chances
few treatments.
have opened an office in Duckown and will be pleased
to have you visit in my quarters MY ONCE hours
are: Ducktown, 73O a. m. to l p M CoPPerhl' 10
6p.m.
B. NJ. DOYLE, M. ID.
DUcKToWN, TENN. cOPPENn'AA 'EN~.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-07-31
NO OPERATION NEEDED.

was pronounced incurabIe from gall
stones in September, 1911. Without an
operation, my physician told me that moth
ing on earth would save me- | came to
the conclusion that had to die for that is
what all operations mean. was told about
DR.. DOYLE and went to see him at Copper
hill. He gave me some medicine and now
am well man, able to work and weigh
1870 pounds. Dr.. Doyle saved my life.
ANsLEY PITTMAN.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-07-31

If you have any pains and your family
physician can not cure you, come to me.
have made special study of all chronic
diseases.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1914-03-13
ADVENTURE WITH BIG SNAKE
Aleot Lange's Description of His En-
counter With a Fifty-Six Foot
Boa Constructor.

In his new book, In the Amazon
Jungles,' (Putnam), Algot Lange tells
of his encounter with a fifty-six foot
boa constructor: "On a soft muddy
sand bar half hidden by dead branch
es, | beheld a somewhat cone shaped
mass about seven feet in height.
From the base of this came the neck
and head of the snake, fiat on the
ground, with beady eyes staring at us
as we slowly advanced and stopped.
The snake was coiled, forming an
enormous pile of round, scaly mon
strosity, large enough to crush us all
to death at once. We had stopped
at distance of about fifteen feet from
him, and looked at each other. | felt
as if l were spellbound, unable to
move a step farther or even to think
or act on my own initiative.
The snake still made no move. but
in the clear moonlight | could see its
body expand and contract in breath.
ing; its yellow eyes seeming to radi-
ate phosphorescent light. | felt no
fear, nor any inclination to retreat,
yet i was AON ldSiu6 d pCdol lAtt lew
men had ever succeeded in seeing.
Thus We stood looking at each other,
scarcely moving an eyelid, while the
great silent monster looked at us. |
slid my right hand down to the hol-
ster of my automatic pistol, the 9mm,
Luger and slowly removed the safety
lock, at the same time staring into the
faces of the man. In this manner |
was less under the spell of the mes
merism of the snake, and could to
some extent think and act.
Il wheeled around while | still held
control of my faculties, and, perceiy-
ing a slight movement of the snakes
coils, fired point blank at the head,
letting go the entire chamber of soft
nose bullets. Instantly the other men
woke up from their trance and in their
turn fired, emptying their Winchesters
into the huge head, which by this
time was raised to great height
above us, loudly kissing in agony
Our wild yelling echoed through
the deep forest The snake uncoiled
itself and writhing with pain made
for the waters edge. By this time
we were relieved Of the terrible sus-
pense, but We took care to keep at
respectful distrance from the strug-
Cling reptile and the powerful lash
ing of the tail, which would have
killed a man with one blow"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1914-03-13
RAILWAY MUST
OBEY ORDERS
Public Utilities Commission Re-
fuses Petition for Suspension
HAS THREE MONTHS TO WORK
Connecticut Company Shows No In
tention to Comply With Demand
for Line In Orange-Cost of
Extension $4,000.
Especial Hartford Correspondence

Especial Hartford Correspondence.)
Hartford.-The public utilities COM
mission refused to suspend an order
made nearly year ago, requiring the
Connecticut Company to establish a
line OF street railway in Orange, known
as the Second avenue route, running
through Second avenue and Blohm
street to East avenue, thence through
East avenue and Thomas street to
connect with the tracks at the corner
of Thomas street and Campbell ave-
nue.. The order was given May 20,
1918, after petition by several eiu-
zens of Orange, the commission decid-
ing that such an extension was needed
in the town. The Connecticut Com
pany made no effort to comply with
the order but on January 20 it filed
petition with the commission asking
that the order be suspended, IS 1t
could not afford to pay for the work.
A hearing was given on February 3,
at which Benjamin |. Spoek, attorney
for the company. alleged that the COM
pany was in financial difficulties be-
AoNNt vi ANo many NAfNAARNA 49,
ing pavements and tracks at the order
of municipalities, because of the eN-
peeted severance of its relations with
the New York, New Haven 4 Hart
ford railroad and declaring that to en-
force the order would bring about a
hardship on the company. The cost
of the extension was estimated at $685.
600. The commission, in refusing the
petition of the company, admits that
IL has many points that are worthy
of consideration. As to the short time
left by the order for the completion
of the work. only three months, the
commission admits that this is an ad-
ded hardship, but one that the COM
pany itself aggravated by its own de-
ferred action. In conclusion the deci-
sion says. The commission recog-
nizes the force OF the eompanys claim
that the petitioner has failed to show
due cause for granting the relief
sought. and the petition is, therefore,
denied
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1914-03-13
Sporting

Tyrus Cobb. the Tiger eenuefielder,
has signed Detroit contract for two
years. Cobb's contract calls for the
biggest salary in the game, according
to President Nevin.
Sherwood Magee was appointed cap
tain of the Philadelphia Nationals by
Manager Doom.
The Boston Americans signed Iris
Speaker for two years for 1000,
which is record for an active player.
The Detroit Americans closed a con
tract with Sam Crawford, and the St
Louis Americans kept Pitcher Lever
enZ in line with eonsidera BILE raise
in salary.
f. w. Gwinner, a wealthy Pitts
burgh banker, purchased the control.
ling interest in the stock of the Pitts
burgh Federal League Ball Club.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1914-03-13
Three Auto Licenses.

Secretary of State Philips gave out
eight decisions on automobile cases
which had been heard previously. The
licenses OF w. w. Herbert Jennings,
postmaster of Southport. who was
charged with driving while intoxicat-
ed, was revoked Ii was shown that
he had been found lying in ditch
with an empty bottle in the car on one
occasion, and that on another he had
caused his car to turn turtle by driv-
ing around a corner at speed OF is
miles al hour. at the same time look.
ing around 10 talk with companion
In the rear seat The license of Peter
Pulaski of Bridgeport who struck
Wallace Chambers with his motorcy-
Gle and drove away without stopping
20 help the Lad. was revoked, as was
also the license of Charles p. oliver
of Bridgeport.
Telephone service Is saving rather
than an expense. Ask the man whe
has one ADV
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1914-03-13
LIVES IN SAME
HOME 100 YEARS
Connecticut Woman, Born in
1915, Hearty and Cheerful
TAKES CARE OF CHICKENS
House Built PA Years Ago, in 1890,
and Purchased by Mrs. Smiths
Father in 1854, Remains Prac-
tically unchanged.

Branford. the attention of
Americans was conferred Thursday,
February II, in a fitting recognition
of the birthday anniversary of Abra-
ham Lincoln, sixteenth President of
these United States, away up i'll West
Main street, in an old house built in
1890, Mrs. Loreny Smith was receiving
relatives and friends, who called to
congratulate her on her ninety-ninth
birthday anniversary. Having success
fully passed another lap of her hfe's
journey, Mrs Smith, with an eye just
slightly DINNER, but healthy and hear
ty, is launched on her one hundredth
year. wonderful woman, with vital
ity that astonishes her nearest friends,
she shows her great age, perhaps, in
the fact that she lives largely in the
past, and wishes for the companion
ship of those who will with her go
ever things long since forgotten by
the generations now living. The old
home. where Mrs. Smith first saw the
light, away back in 1915, is still her
home The house. which is now pa
years old, is the Oldest home in Bran
ford, and was purchased ~ her father.
Joseph Linsley. about $50 years ago.
The old red color has given place to
gray, and the windows have been
changed The interior of the house
is, however. about the same as in the
old days. There is every indication
that Mrs. Smith will live to celebrate
her 100 birthday She is young in
spirit, and has a constitution of iron.
Even now she is not confined to the
chair, but goes out in the yard and
helps take care OF the chickens, and
does other things about the home.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1914-03-13
Mahan Names Income Inspector.

Congressman Bryan F. Mahan an
nounced the appointment OF Archibald
S Spalding of Norwich as income tax
field inspector for the second congress
sional district. The appointment, it is
understood, is for term of four years
and carries with it a salary OF 81 500
with an allowance of $1,000 for ex-
penses,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1914-03-13
Gets OH Easy on Arson Charge.

New Haven.-Raffaella Vendetta, IS
years old, who set fire to her grand
mothers apartments because of
scolding by her grandmother, was SEN
fenced in the Superior Court to six
months in jail. Sentence was sus-
pended. however, and she was placed
on probation.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1914-03-13

Hay, Straw and MIFfeed
HAY AND TRAW.-Timothy. No. ].
81 05. standard, 97ls a 90: No. 2, 904g5c-
No g. S0d S5c; clover, 60495c; oats. 55n
co. straw, S5690c
LIVE STOCK.
Beeves-Commcn to prime steers, 81 sea-
90 per 100 lbs bulls al So. 00MT.90; beef
at 70 to lie. per ID. for city dressed ma
tive sides
Caives-Common to prime yeals sold az
50 o0d1S.0Q per 100 lbs: eulls, $1,000 SEE.
mixed and fed calves, $500 $50. Ctly
dressed veals sold at 15@l9ia G., country
dressed at l2a Ice.
Sheep and Lambs.-Commen to prime
sheep tewesl sold az 81. 50Q6 90 per 1e0
lbs; culs, S4.ea; common to prime at s8
12e., with best wethers selling up =
l2s@c. Dressed lambs at l2et &c; hogs
dressed at l4lz 4l5c.; country dressed
dollhouse lambs, S. 00G6.00 per carcass
Hogs-Heavy TO hghtweights selli.g
at $9.15G9.S0 per 100 lbs.; roughs, $50.
stays. S400Q6,0.. Country dressed hogs
a. SO t2i2c. per ID.