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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-10
X. C. INDICATED
Obligation of Fourth Degree Put In
Evidence

A trial of great interest to Knights
of Columbus and people generally
took place recently in Minnesota. +.
NJ. Lawless, editor of the Waterville
Sentinel, brought an action OF crimi-
nal libel against A. NJ. Morrison and
G. +. Morrison, father and son, pub
fishers of the Mankato Morning Jour-
nal. The libel consisted in charging
Lawless with having taken the bogus
knights of Columbus oath, which has
been largely circulated in this coun-
try and Canada. This has also been
published as the fourth degree oath.
DR.. +. w. Buckley of st. Paul, under
whose direction as master Lawlees
received his degrees in the knights
OF Columbus, denied that the order
had any oath in any part of its cere-
monial o. degree work, but admitted
that it had pledge or obligation
which is administered to candidates.
He answered all questions fully and
gave the substance of the obligations.
William G. Mckinley of New Haven,
Conn, supreme secretary OF the
Knights of Columbus testified as to
the nature of the obligation. AS the
official custodian of the original man
uscripts and of all matters pertaining
to the ceremonial of the society he
placed a copy of the publication in
evidence, and it was made part Of
the records Of the trial. DR.. Buck
ley and Mr.. Mckinley testified that
the bogus oath, which was the sub
iect matter of the prosecution, was
neither in letter nor in spirit a part
of the ceremonial of the Knights of
Columbus in any of its degrees.
The defendants threw themselves
on the mercy of the court and tried
to show that there was no intentional
libel. The jury, of which a Metho-
dist minister was foreman returned
verdict of guilty and Judge Dressed
imposed a Jail sentence of 80 days on
each of the defendants without the
option of fine.
The obligations filed as a part of
the court record calls for a high
type of citizenship and patriotism. It
is as follows:
Il swear to support the constitu-
ton of the United States.
Il pledge myself as a Catholic cit
izen and knight of Columbus to en-
tighten myself fully upon my duties
as a citizen and TO conscientiously
perform such duties entirely in the
interests of my country and regard
less OF all personal consequences. |
pledge myself to do all in my power
to preserve the integrity and purity
of the ballot and to promote obedi-
ence and respect for law and order.
| promise to practice my religion
openly and consistently. but without
ostentation and to so conduct myself
in public affairs and in the exercise
OF public virtue as to reflect nothing
but credit upon our Holy church, To
the end that she may flourish and
our country prosper to the greater
honor and glory of God.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-10
Samples Free by Mail

Are your little ones suffering from itch
ing. burning eczemas, or other torturing.
dishguring skin troubles? Are you, yourself,
worn out with long, sleelless nights and
ceaseless anxiety in caring for thcm2 Then
you should know that a warm bath with
Cuticura Soap and a gentle application Of
Cutlcura Ointment will in most cases bring
immediate relief. the little sufferers will
sleep. tired, fretted mothers will rest, and
peace will fall on distracted households.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment have proved
successful in the most distressing cases OF
infants, children and adults. when all elso
has failed. Sold throughout the world.
Liberal sample Of each mailed free, with
32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard - Gu.
ticura, Dept. T. Boston,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-10

in a hopeless condition when sent
there. but whose life has been pro
lcnged. Andes Rcstch Of Barre.
who was beyond aid when he entered
the sanatorium. is the only man
from Vermont TO die at the institu-
ton.
Since January /. 1919. about zoe
members have been treated. or these
l66 have been pronounced cured and
discharged. The number OF those
where the disease has been arrested
where the patient may live TO die o
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-10

old age IL he takes proper care OF
himself is 2SS. or course many went
when they were beyond hope but
even these we're taken care Of and
made as comfortable as possible. A
remarkable thing about the camp is
that. because OF the many cures ef-
fected. II is practically self-support-
ing because OF the saving in the pay
ment OF death benefits.
The camp consists Of $500 acres
of land and a 100000 administration
building was recently erected.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-10

and burning, fou anu M
famed. The pimples came
to a head. l scratched them
until they became irritated.
Tho breaking out was very
unsighly.
81 put on - and
but they did not
prove successful. My trouble
lasted one year. / saw the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-10

Cuticura Soap and Ointment advertise
mcns SO sent for some. In ono week they
made my face and neck as clear as if there
was never a pimpIe on them" (Signed)
Walter Murphy, April 2, 1914.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-10
UNS|GHTLY P|MPLES
ON.FACE AND NECK
ltchN Burning, Red and lnAamed.
Came to a Head. Used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. In One Week
Face and Neck Clear. A4s.ss..,as

SO Pine ST.. Waltham. Nasty skin
affection began with pimples. my face and
neck being affected. They were very itchy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
SYNOPSIS.

Rudolph Van Vechten, young man OF
leisure. Is astonished 10 see man enter
No 1913. a house across the street from
the POwhatan club. long unoccupied ana
spoken OF as the House Of Mystery. sew
eral persons at regular intervals enter
No 1913 Van Nechten expresses concern
ito his friend. Tom PhinDey, regarding the
iwherea bouts Of his cousin and hhncee
Paige Carew. fashionably attired wo-
man Is seen to enter the House of myH-
terry A man is forclbly elected from the
house Van Vechten and Tom follow the
man and find him dead in the street.
Van Nechten Is attracted by the face or
a girl IN the crowd OF onlookers sur
rounding the body. Later he discovers
the girl gazing at him with look OF
scorn from the windows Of the mysterl-
Gus house Detective Flint calls on van
Vechten to get his version OF the tfag-
edy. Tom PhinDey goes alone on yacht
ing trip. He recognizes among some per
sons IN a passing motor beat two men
whom ne had seen enter the House OF
Mystery He sees one OF them. Mr. al
lis on shore later and follows him Tom
is seized, blindfoided and taken 10 a
house. He hears a girl named Jessie, eVl-
IDENTIFY the daughter Of the man in author
ity. question his captOrs. A sWeet-voiced
girl later protests against the roughness
OF his captors. Van yechten calls on MS
uncle. Theodore Van Vechten. big man
in Wail street and known rs the ~ an OF
Iron" In search OF information regarding
the whereabouts OF Paige Carew. Detec.
tive Flint shows Van Vechten goid
mesh purse found in the House OF Mys-
terry. Van recognizes II as belonging 10
Paige carew
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
BOOK II.
CHAPTER III.

In the Dark.
Notwithstanding his exciting expe-
rience of the night. and the rough
treatment to which he had been sub
Jected. and notwithstanding thewretch-
eddy uncomfortable plight in which
his captors had left him. Tom Phin-
ney's day upon the water in time be
gan to produce its natural effect-he
dozed fltfully after a while. again and
again coming to himself with start
from the very verge of slumber; and
then at last. when his cramped posi-
tion no longer annoyed him. when his
arms and legs grew numb and ceased
20 pain, he slept profoundly.
After he had slept some hours. he
shot broad awake and to a conscious
ness OF two things-that the hour
was late, and that he was not alone
In the room. The darkness was still
pitchlike, no sound had disturbed
him: yet he sensed another pres
ence.
Minutes passed. and not a sound
did he hear TO confirm his first convic-
ton; still he was no less certain that
there was somebody else in the room.
A movement on his part. he conclud.
ed. must have alarmed the intruder;
therefore he lay stiffiy quiescent.
scarcely breathing In his anxiety to
locate the unknown's position
At last his patience was rewarded.
The intruder must have been holding
his breath also. for Tom plainly
heard an unmistakable exhalation.
then faint stir. rustling OF gar
ments. And then thrill went
through him. He was suddenly aware
of faint, delicate fragrance He
knew that the intruder WAS a woman.
Could il be the girl of the wonder
fully sweet voice?
IL you are trying to fnd me-" he
said. scarcely above a whisper. II am
here"
The FIRST word was met with a
stihed. startled gasp.
Obi"
Don't be frightened. Lord knows
I'm harmless enough"
Followed a silent pause; then came
the soft froufrou of skirts. and he
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
CAUSE AND EFFECT
Good Digestion Follows Right Food.

Indigestion and the attendant dis
comforts OF mind and body are Ger
tain to follow continued use * I'M
proper food.
Those who are still young and ro-
bust are likely to overlook the fact
that, as dropping water will wear a
stone away at last, so win the use OF
heavy, greasy, rich food. finally cause
loss of appetite and indigestion
Fortunately many are thoughtful
enough to study themselves and note
the principle of cause and effect in
their daily food. A N. Y. young wom-
an writes her experience thus:
Sometime ago | had lot OF trou-
BILE from indigestion, caused by too
rich food. got so | was unable to
digest scarcely anything, and medi-
zines seemed useless.
"a friend advised me to try Grape
Nuts food. praising it highly and as
last resort, l tried it. l am thankful
TO say that Grape-Nuts not only re-
heved me of my trouble, but built me
up and strengthened my digestive or
gans so that can now eat anything
desire. But / stick to Grape-Nuts."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read THE Road 20
MELVILLE" Ia pkgs. There's q Rea-
son"
Ever read the above letterg A new
1ue appears from time to time. They
ne CrnuIue, true, and full OF sunSc
interest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

fence. during which Tom waited eager
ly for her next words; but when at
last they came they we're spoken so
grayely, and were weighted with such
a note Of sadness. that he was
startled
"Mr Phinney," she said. "yOu may
discover who ! am much sooner than
you can possibly expect. But you will
not want TO know rae then; conditions
will be such that people win shun
rather than seek my acquaintance.
You will regret even this distant
meeting in the dark
Never. II you talk that way I'll rip
this rag right now"
Il know you will not do that''-what
delectable notes cooed and sang in
her voice when she talked like this,
mot until you have counted a hun
dred"
You're wftch.s he declared We
hemently. and was rewarded with a
little ripping laugh that confirmed
the opinion.
Am /? Then cannot be beautiful,
for witches are old and ugly. But you
have been very good to trust me so
implicitly. Here is my hand once
more. Good-by. Let me hear you be-
gin to count"
And Tom. standing blindfolded in
the moonlight. raised to his lips the
hand of the girl he had never seen.
with all the gallant courtesy of me-
dieyal knight paying homage to his
lady There was a reverence in the
act that held the little hand captive
in his own.
Tom began to count in low mono
tone. He had all at once grown very
grave. and his tall, erect figure had
taken on a new dignity that II had
never before known; for his mind and
heart we're. for the first time in his
aimless life. set upon a high pur-
pose.
A mild rustling of garments. an
overpowering sense OF aloneness, told
him that the girl had left his immedi-
ate presence. He could not, of course.
know that she halted and looked back
at him from a little distance, nor
could he see the faint smile that
curved her lips. 1t was a re-
markedly tender smile. Mr.. Tom, that
you missed there in the night! 4.
But he did hear the soft Good night"
although he did not stir. nor cease
his resolute counting.
When he tore the bandage nom his
eyes, he was alone; the nights still
ness was absolute. And, paradoxical-
ly, although he, was literally drenched
with the light of a white moon, he
was still so much in the dark that he
halfway believed re had been dream
ing. and had only Just awakened from
sound slumber.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

are unimaginative. j. is inhabited
by people. husbands and other in
sects. animalculae and bacteria IL
is connected with the rest of space by
sound waves. light waves, wireless ap-
paratus with Instruments at the send
ing end only, telescopes and prayers.
1t has recently endeavored to exagger-
ate its ego by the use OF aeroplanes.
The earth is highly recommended
as both summer and a winter resort
Tor well-to-do persons. Favorable
terms to desirable parties. -Pulitzer's
Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

There are others so continually IN
the agitation OF gross and merely
sensual pleasures, or so occupied In
the low drudgery of Ryarice. or SO
heated In the chase OF honors and
distinction, that their minds. which
had been used continually 10 the
storms OF these violent ard tempest.
uous passions. can hardly be put in
motion by the delicate and refined
play Of the imagination
These men. though. rom q different
cause, become as stupid and insensi.
BILE as the former. h-t whenever eth
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
CHAPTER ~.
Mr.. Flint Advances a Theory.

Mr.. Flint Advances a Theory.
Mr.. Flint's voice dissipated Rudolph
Van Vechten's bewilderment: but the
young man remained completely nom
plused over the seemingly inexplicable
manner in which his Cousin Paige's
purse had appeared. He met the de-
tective's narrow regard with long.
questioning stare; then he abruptly
dropped into a chair
Flint" he said, you took my
breath away. Sit down, man. sit
down. Think I'll let you go until you
have told me all about this?"
SO slowly did Mr.. Flint obey, that
the other could not restrain his impa-
thence.
rs my cousin in New York;" he
questioned peremptorily. Have you
seen her? This is terribly serious
matter, Mr. Flint. as you would APP
preciate IL you we're acquainted with
all the circumstances"
Suppose, returned the quiet
voice, you first answer my question
do you know where your cousin is2"
NO -DAuuNLgs uOh l. OHlAt LO-
day / imagined | had some idea of
her whereabouts. but"-he weighed
the shining purse in his hand, contem-
plating 1t soberly-"here Is the second
reason | have been given within the
last hour to feel good deal OF anx-
iety respecting her"
viii you tell me the other rea-
SOM"
Briefly Van Vechten related the en-
counter with T. jenkins. of the
Sphere. and at the close of the recital
the listener nodded Understandings.
1T is beginning to look as though
my search for murderer was open
ing up something bit more serious"
began Mr.. Flint, but the other sharp
ly interrupted
What do you mean? IL can't be
that anything has happened to Pager"
Before replying. Mr.. Flint regarded
him a moment doubtfully.
(To BE CoNTINUED)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

knew that the woman was grop'nk her
way toward him. He continued 10
guide her steps with low-voiced direc-
lions. and by and by he felt the CON
tact OF her foot. Next she was kneel.
ing beside him.
Whatever you do he heard trem-
ulous whisper be quiet. II | am
caught here il will spoil everything: !
dread TO think or the possible conse-
sequences But couldn't sleep for
thinking of your predicament"
Just release me-" said Tom. and
we can let consequences so hang.
can take care OF en-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
All Riaht in This Case.

A clergyman in a country chareh
gave out the following notice:
1.-THE ladies of the parish intend to
prepare fowl supper on Friday eve
ming for the benefit of the church. 1t
is hoped that there viii be large
attendance
After service one of the men present
was heard to remark: Il suppose it
will be all right to pay for your foul
supper with tainted money!"
why, certainly" was the reply.
THE guest of honor is to be filthy
lucre.' 81 you see we're not bit gar
ticulai
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
LEARN WHAT THE EARTH is
Here is the Proper Definition Fresh
From the Pen OF
Humorist

The earth is a ball. so Altuated In a
region called space as tdSget the full
benefit OF the sun on bright days and
OF the moon on romantic nights. 1t
is somewhat larger than baseball,
but not so important. 1t is not so large
as fixed star. but is much closer and
OF much pleasanter climate. II is
not 50 fashy IS charity bail. but
much more efficient
II has two poles Of which we are
certain. because they are vouched for
by explorers a center OF which we
are not certain because II is vouched
FOR merely by scientists, an equator
and an axis which are imaginary;
Christian Scientists. which are mag
native, and mathematicians. which
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
Nasal Symphonies.

=. Italian has invented an cleo
trically operated machine for propeli-
ing distinctive odors. by which he pro-
poses to produce in Milan theater
a ..symphony of odors." The inventor
insists that a degree OF harmony may
be sensed through the olfactory nerve
not unlike that sensation we term
music when sensed through the audi
tory nerves. Instead Of "Polonaise
IN + Flat" he would give 'Fantasie
IN yiolets. or a "Nocturne in Apple
blossoms. BY combining number
q, these instruments. he declares. he
is ah;e to produce arpeggios OF per
fume. harmonics OF fragrance and
haunting nuances Of scent which VIII
rival If not surpass, the crashing
chords and melodious phrases OF mas
Ter nusicians.-Popuiar Mechanics
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

from Japan The children of the pri-
mary schools 4 Tokyo have been med
ically examined with the result that
the babies from the middle and lower
elements Of the population were OF
superior Development to the others.
Thus do We ind a further example
OF the constant war between theory
and fact 1t is the eugenically paired
couples who hate each other with a
feryor unusual even in the married
state, and It Is the hygienic and germ
proof babies wao are so loved BY the
GODS that they die young.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

queen. 1t was such q day as
poets have sung; 80 cool. SO
calm, so bright" And its very perfec-
ton emphasized how the old order
has given place to the new.
For the change which has come
over the aspect OF London within a
generation is not merely topograph-
ical; manners and customs have been
transformed as completely as build
fngs and streets. And thus II came to
pass that my quest after the sights
and shows of the May day of 30 years
ago ended in failure, writes Henry G.
Shelley in the San Francisco Argo-
naut Not that l expected to discover.
milkmaids In procession. dancing merS
rily before and after that pyramidical
garland glitterins with silver plate
which once gave color and Joy to the
streets OF London; all the milkmaids
have become milkmen pushing little
hand barrows laden with prosaic cans
and adorned with legends about 'pur-
ity, quality, cleanliness" and the like.
Nor was / so foolish as to imagine
that the May pole which the Puritans
abolished from the Strand would be
reared once more as a kind of rival
to Nelson's column; such remnant
OF vile heathenism" can no more re-
turn to the streets of London than
the chief of the Roundheads. But
did expect to meet here and there a
stray survival OF the glorious jack-in-
the-green OF boyhood's days.
JaekIn-the-Green Processes.
What thrilling spectacle that wasl
To the juvenile mind of a generation
ago, too, 1t was as mysterious as re-
splendent The secret OF its construc-
ton was darkly hidden. for none save
the chimney sweeps who built It knew
that IL was a mere conical framework
OF hoops deity covered with ivy and
holly and that its motive power was
a man concealed within it's leafy re-
cesses. To the uninitiated 1t was an
inexplicable hillock of evergreens, as
though nature had created new type
of fora for May day and endued 1t
with an uncanny animation. And then
there were the attendants-grimy
faced sweeps bedizened in gilt paper
Jackets and fessher fringed cooked
hats, a saturnalia OF sooty acolytes
abandoned TO the revelry of the god
dess OF flowers. OF course the festival
had a utilitarian purpose; one mem
Der of the band carried collecting
box inscribed with the smallest dona-
tions thankfully received" but to the
children in the crowd who were not
expected to contribute jackin-the
green's procession was a yearly GIFT
of the gods. And now It has dis
appeared. never to return.
Only in one squalid London district
was any attempt made to celebrate
the festival of Flora. At the Brown
ing Settlement in Walworth. which
makes a brave effort to brighten life
in the name of the poet who was born
in the neighborhood. May queen was
crowned and escorted In procession
as for several years past. but even
that picturesque ceremony suffered
from the practical spirit OF the TWEEN
tieth century. That is to say. rs the
stern educational officials declined TO
grant a holiday for the occasion, the
browning and procession had to take
place at seven o'clock in the morn
ing that the days school lessons
might not suffer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
TIA. Awful Bath.

Charles was too busy playing and
did not want to stop for his bath
When mother insisted. he said:
"Oh, dear. / wish you were dead"
~But If we're. dear" said mamma.
You would get so dirty your little
friends wouldn't play with you. They
wouldn't come to see you, and when
they saw you coming, would run
away"
Charles was very thoughtful for a
minute, then with deep sigh. he
said: live and wash me. then"