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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11
cHAprER xxIII.-contInued.

The female mind paid no attention
70 the dispersion. Lucy had long
ago, finally If unconseiously, put her
fathers personality into its right
place
Father. is the prince really poor
and alone in this country"
"Poor-yes, fancy ain quite GER
tain, in fact Alone-that depends.
The authorities OF Norfolk received
him with some distinction, the Herald
states, but he is putting up at the inn
Ono would conclude that he was an
invited guest at many Of our great
houses"
Lucy few like a bird across to the
fireplace. Her hands went UP to eth.
er side OF the colonels face. Father.
quick! Have Thunder saddled. and
ride in--quick. father-and bring the
prince out here to stay with us. Give
the order to Sambo. or shall"
Colonel Hsmpton's eyes widened
with surprise. why, but Lucy" he
stammered. ''Why-but why should
1? What claim have We"
"oh, nonsense" and Lucy shook her
head impatiently. who has more
claim? Aren't we virginians of the
James river princes In our own coun.
try, too? Hasn't our family relgned
in Roanoke longer than ever his
reigned In Europe? Haven't we
enough house room aud servants to
make him as comfortable as in a pal
ace? But that isn't the most impor-
tant. 1t Is a shame 10 us all. father.
that no one has invited him before.
that a strange gentleman OF high sta
tion should have to lodge at an inn
Why hasn't Cousin George Harrison
asked him to Brandon? And the Car
ters at Shirley, and the people at
Berkeley-what do they mean by not
asking him? But we won't let Vir-
ginian hospitality be stained. We will
ask him. You win ride to Norfolk at
once. win you not, father dear?"
The touch on his cheek was pleas
ant TO the vain and affectionate man,
but the spirit Of the girls speech the
suggestion OF the courtesy due from
him 90 reigning prince. to this other
primes forlorn and exiled. this was
pleasanter, He pursued his lips and
smiled down.
"ont Of the mouth of Babes" he re-
marked. and drew his brows together
as II under stress Of large machinery
behind them. my little girl. you
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11
NO GUSHER
Eut Tells Facts About Postum.

A Wis. lady found an easy and safe
way out of the ills caused by coffee.
She says:
I'VE quit coffee and have used Pos
tum for the past eight years, and
drink it nearly every meal. We never
tire of 1t.
For several years previous to quit
ting coffee could scarcely eat any.
thing on account of dyspepsia, bloat-
ing after meals. palpitation, sick head
ache--in fact was in such misery and
distress l tried living on hot water
and toast.
Hearing of Postum began drink
ing it and found it delicious. My all.
ments disappeared, and now can eat
anything want without trouble.
My parents and husband had about
the same experience. Mother would
often suffer after eating, while yet
drinking coffee. Ny husband was a
great coffee drinker and suffered from
indigestion and headache.
After he stopped coffee end began
Postum both ailments left him. He
VIII not drink anything else now and
We have it three times a day. could
write more but am no gusher-onIy
state plain facts"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Write for copy of the
famous little book, THE Road to Well.
vilIe."
Postum now comes in two forms:
Regular PostunS-must be well
boiled. 15c and 25e packages.
Instant Postum--is a soluble pow.
der. A sesspoonful dissolves quickly
In q cup Of hot water and, with cream
and sugar. makes a delicious beverage
Instantly. soc and soc tins.
The 7ost rsr cup Of both kinds "a
about the SAFE
There's Reason" for Postum
sold By Grocers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11
Bobbie Burns, Granddaughter.

An action has been entered in Dunn.
fries sheriff court by Miss Annie Beck
EFT Burns of Cheltenham. the only sur.
viving granddaughter of the Scottish
poet, claiming "to have herself. as the
nearest of kin. declared executrix of
certain hitherto unconfrmed personal
estate of the said Robert Burns" This
is q sequel to the recent announce
ment that the Liverpool Athenaeum
had sold for $4,000 the two volumes
of Burns poems and better known as
the Glenriddell manuscripts, and that
they were likely to go to America. an
announcement which brought strong
protests from Lord Roseberry, DR.. Will
liam Wallace and Westmin.
ster Gazette.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11

parte had been n sustaining pride,
and the hope of future service an in
spring hope.
Superstition and gratitude laid hold
together on the princes troubled
mind, He threw himself back into
Colonel Hampton's leather armchair,
throne-like in impressiveness and size;
the mask of impassivity closed on his
colorless featues.
sit there. Monsieur" he ordered,
'and tell me your life"
Simply, yet dramatically as was his
gift, the young man went over the
tale which he had told to Lucy Hamp-
ton, that and more. And the prince
listened to every word He, too, had
the French sensitiveness to theatrical
effect, and his over-wrought magma.
ton seemed to see the hand of destiny
visibly joining this story to his. Here
was legacy from Napoleon: an in
strument created by his uncle. which
he, the heir, should use. There was
long silence when Francois had fin
ished, and Louis deeppitched voice
broke 1t.
One day perhaps marshal of
France under another Boaaparte. he
repeated thoughtfully. 1T was the
accolade. the old right of royalty"
and gazed. If rejecting. at the other
mans face.
Heightened color told how much il
meant to Francois Beaupre to hear
those words spoken by the prince.
My prince, l will tell you-thcugh
it may be OF little moment to know
that 1t is not for my own advance
ment that ! care. It is the truth that
| would throw away a hundred lives
II had them. to see the house of Bon
aparte rule France. 1t is o,ilv so. l
believe, that France can become great
once more. We need heroes TO lead
us, We Frenchmen, not shopkeeper
kings such as Louis Philippe; if it has
not hero the nation loses courage.
and its interest In national life. But
the very name of Napoleon is inspira-
tlon--it pricks the blood; a monarch
OF that name on Frances throne. and
our country viii wake, viii live. You.
my prince, are the hope OF the house
OF Napoleon"
With quick step forward he threw
( himself on his knees before the quiet
figure in the tlrone-like chair: he seiz.
ed the princes hand and. head bent.
kissed it with passion There was a
line Of color in each cheek as his face
lifted. and his brilliant look was shot
with tear.
If | may die believing that | have
helped to win your throne, shall die
In happiness"
Prince Louis had his mothers warm
heart. and this went to it. He put his
hand on the others shoulder. famil.
iarly as if the t%0 were equals. kins-
meh.
Thu brotherly touch on Francois
shoulder was withdrawn, and with gen.
tie dignity, with glance, the prince
lifted him to his feet. ana Francois
stood happy, dared. before him. He
found himself telling his plans, his
methods. his efforts to dt himself for
the usefulness that might be on the
way
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11

leap to the horse: the skirfnish 70 get
free. and, at last. the rush Of the
chase. He had geen It all, watching
quietly while his mother and the land
lord implored him to hide himself
That young Frenchman-lf he should
be alive-if ever he should meet him
again Prince Louis would not forget.
1t was psychological that he should
have been thinking this when knock
sounded 1eferentially on the door OF
the room But picturesque coinci.
dences happen in lives az well as on
the stage; in Louis Napoleon's there
was more than one "Entrez!" he
called sharply, ana then, Come in"
The door swung slowly and Aaron,
white-aproned and white-eyebailed,
stood IN H.
"Marse Prince" he stated with dig
nifty of service which crowned heads
could not daunt. "ole Marse SEN me
bring you dis hyer Marse Bopray."
A light figure stepped before the
black and white of Aaron, and halted,
and bowed profoundly. The light from
the window shone on his face and the
dark immense eyes that lifted toward
Prince Louis, and for a moment he
stared, puzzled. Was he in the pres
ent? Surely this man was part of the
past which he had been reviewing.
Surely he had played a role in the
princes history-where? With a
flashing thought into the years he
knew.
Mon anil" cried Louis Bonaparte,
and sprang forward and stretched out
both hands, his royalty forgotten in
the delight Of seeing face which re-
called his youth and his mother.
Francois, two minutes later, found
himself standing, bursting with loyal
ty and pride, with the princes hands
clasping his. and the princes trans
formed face beaming on him.
you rode like the devil" said the
prince. But the Austrians had the
horses. That poor Bleu-bleu! How
did you get away? Where have you
been? Mon Dieu. but we looked for
you, Zappi and II"
''But no, yorr highness. did not
get away" smiled Francois Beaupre
as If imparting a joyful bit of news.
They caught me-"
And he told briefly his story of the
five years in prison, of the desperate
escape. Of the rescue and voyage to
America. of his wrecked health, not
yet re-established. Through the ac-
count shone the unconquerable French
gaiety. Another thing there was
which a Frenchman and a Bonaparte
could not fail to see-that the thought
of his service TO the house of Bona
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11
SYNOPSIS.

Francois Beaupre a peas nt babe OF
three years, after an anusins incident IN
which Marshal Ney figures, Is made
Chevalier Of France BY the Emperor Sa-
might one day be marshal OF France
under another Bonaparte. At the age OF
ten Francois visits General baron ca
pard GOurgaud. who with Alike, nls
seven-year-oid daughter. lives at the
Chateau. A soldier Of the Empire unaef
Napoleon he free the boys imaginatlon
with stories OF his campaigns. Inc boy
becomes a copyist for the general ana
learns of the friendship between the gen.
eral and Marquis Zappi. who campaigned
with the general under Napoleon Mar
quis Zappi and hfs SON Pietro. arrive al
the Chateau. The general agrees 70 care
Tor the Marquis son while the I9iihsf
goes to America. The Marquis ASKS ft m
co.'s to be a friend OF his son. Ine Do
solemniy promises. Francois goes 20 tns
Chateau to live. Marquis Zappi dies ieay-
Ing P1etro as ward OF the geileI ~.
Alike. Pietro and Francois meet strange
boy who proves to be Prince Louis Nh-
pOleon. Francois saves his life. Ihe gen.
eral discovers Francois loves AnNe. an an
extracts q promise from him that ne VIII
not interfere between the girl ana Pletfo.
Francois goes to Italy as secretary 70
Pietro. Queen HortenAe plans the escape
OF her son Louis Napoleon by dis2ulsHs
him and Marquis Zappi as her lackeys.
Francois takes Marquis Zappi place:
who is Ill., in the escape OF Iiortense ana
Louis. Dressed as Louis brother fran-
coils lures the Austrians from the hotel al
lowing the prince an his mother TO. es-
cape. Francois is a prisoner OF the aus,
TRANS for five years in the castle owneo
by Piefro In Italy. lie discovers in his
guard one of Pietro's old family servants.
and through him seHds word 10 MS
friends Of his plight The general. alike
and Pietro plans Francois escape. Fran
co.'s receives note from Pietro explain
ing In detail how 10 escape from MS
prison. Alike awaits him on horseback
and leads him 70 his friends on board
the American sailing vessel. the Lovely
Lucy" Francois. as a guest OF HarTy
Hampton, on the Lovely Lucy" goes 70
Virginia. Lucy Hampton falls In love
with Francois
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11
Things Have Improved.

President Wilson, at a dinner in
Washington. said of commercial hon
esty:
Commercial honesty is improving.
When man lies to you and cheats
you, it no longer excuses him to say,
'caveat emptor' dts business) and
shrug and smile.
In fact" the president ended,
things have now so much improved
that if some multi-millionaires were to
lose their fortunes the same way they
gained them, they'd insist on some.
body going to JAIL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11
Rehuke.

The big man with the I-know-it-all
expression sneeringly watched the lit
tie man who was eating from a sack OF
peanuts.
Down where l come from we use
peanuts to fatten hogs" remarked the
big man.
THAT SOP" asked the little man.
Here, have some"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11

was customer OF hers, and who had
spert some time at foreign courts.
"Oh, all that's necessary" explained
Mrs. Adams. lis to bow low when you
are ushered into the presence of the
duchess and say. Your Grace.
Thus coached in court etiquette the
little milliner betook herself to the
Revere house and sent word to the
duchess.
AS she was ushered into the pres
ence of that lofty person. she bent
low, and, with a sweeping courtesy,
said:
May the Lord make US thankful for
what we are about to recelTe."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11
Old American Coins.

Robert Morris. the flnancier of the
Confederation. early in 1888, arranged
with BENJAMIN Dudley to strike or
some pattern pieces" that could be
placed before congress. On April 2
Dudley delivered to Morris some
pieces, which were in reality the first
coin struck having the name United
States COIN" The particular speci-
mems are known to numismatists as
the Nova Constellatio Paterus."
They were of silver and denominated
the mark" and 'quint." The first
coins struck by the United States
mint were some half dimes. in 1792.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11
The SLASH.

Paul Poiret. the famous French
dressmaker, was asked by New York
reporter if he thought woman's pres
ent mode of dress made for morality.
Il do not deal in morality" NJ.
Pciret replied. 4 deal In beauty"
Then, apropos OF the slashed skirt.
he told = story.
"A young lady ~ = white dinner
gown he said. stood under a blazing
electrolier. and. swinging round before
her fiance. she asked:
How does my new dress show up7'
Up almost TO the knee the young
man replied. Those white silk stock.
lngs with gold clocks are beautiful +"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11
We're Wrong Again.

"Of course. you have your little
theory about the cause of the high
cost of living?"
Il have" replied Mr.. Growcher;
too many people are trying to make
political economy take the place OF
domestic economy" - Washington
Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11
Innortant tn hothara
Bears the
BY His VIII No LONGER.

Say, what's Bill Smithers doing
now? Still living by his wit, as ha
always did, huh?"
Nope. Bills made a change for
himself and settled down to hard
work. Runs the funny column in the
Afternoon Squeak.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11

have rather sensible idea. | had
overlooked before, that"--he cleared
hx throat and black Aaron standing
tray in hand across the room, jumped
and rolled his eyes-"that." he contin-
ued. "a man of my importance has du-
ties of hospitality even to foreigner
who comes without introduction into
the country"
Aaron, tell Sambo to saddle Thun-
der he ordered.
Prince Louis, In his dingy parlor at
the inn, looked at his visitor from be-
tween half-shut eyelids. and measured
him. soul and body. lie considered
the invitation for a silent moment.
This was one of the great men OF the
country. The prince had already
heard his name and the name of his
histor," home. 1t was well to have
influential friends. more particularly
as no letter awaited him as he had
hoped from his uncle. Joseph Bona.
partc e'ith the American introduc.
IL 80 he bad asked A visit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11

For whom are you buying that cot
tage-shape hat?"
For a suburban girl. If she had
been city girl she would have pre-.
ferred fat"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11

This trout is short weight, my
dear"
There! l knew that dealer had
something fshy about his scales!"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure coli.
stipation. Constipation is the cause of
many diseases. Cure the cause and you
cure the disease. Easy to take. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11

Many a man puts of mending his
ways until they are completely shat
tered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-11
sion.

A bundle on .he end OF a stick IS
pretty sure sign that the man who
carries it has lost his grip.-Puek.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-29
VESSELS no DEPART
Friday, May %.

Friday, May 20.
Maui ports = Claudine, str, D. m.
Saturday, May 80.
Hilo via way ports = Mauna. Kea,
str, 8 p. m. t'.'e~.-
Monday, June 1. ~
Kanai ports-W. G. Han, str, p.
M. 10 - ..."
Kauai ports (windward) - Noeau,
str, p. m.
Maui orts-Claudine, str, p. m.
Tuesday, June 2. -
Kona and Kau ports-Mauna Loa,
str, noon.
Maui, Molokai and Lanai ports-Mi-
kahala, str, 5 Pm. s
Kauai ports-Kinau, str. p. m.
Wednesday, June 8.
San Francisco-Matsonia, M. N. s. S.,
10 a. m. -.z@
San Francisco-sheridan, U. s. A.
T. =
Hilo via way ports - Mauna Kea,
str, 10 a. m.
Thursday, June 4.
Kauai ports-W. G. Hail., str, p.
m.
TTiudyg June De
Maui Caaudine, str, D.. m.
Saturday, June 8,
San Francisco-Sierra, o. S. s.,
noon. -
Hongkong via Japan ports-Hong-
kong Maru, Japanese str.
Hilo via way ports - Mauna Kea,
str, 3 p. m.
Monday, June 8.
q. kanai ports-W. G. Hall, str, p.
m.
Kauai ports (windward) - Noeau,
str, 5 p. m.
Maui ports Claudine, str. p. m.
Tuesday, June g.
San Francisco-Chiyo Maru, Japan.
ese str.
. San Francisco-Lurline. M. N. S. s.,
6 p. m.
Hongkong via Japan ports-Persia,
P. NJ. S. S.
San Francisco-siberia, P. NJ. S. S.
Friday, June Il.
Hongkong via japan ports -Shinyo
Maru, Japanese str.
+ Monday, June IS.
. Hongkong via Japan ports - Kiyo
Maru, Japanese str.
Sunday. June ID.
Manila via Guam-Thomas, U. s.
A. T.
Monday, June IS.
sydney via PagO Pago-Vcntura, o.
s. s:
Tuesday, June rs.
San Francisco-China, P. NJ. S. s.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-29
MOTHER! IF CHILD'S
TONGUE IS COATED
II cross, feterisA, constipated, bill0us,
stomach sour, give sCalif0rnia
Syrup Of Figs

A laxative today saves a sick
child tomorrow. Children simply will
not take the time from play to empty
their bowels. which become clogged up
with waste, liver gets sluggish;
stomach sour.
Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated. or your child is listless, cross,
feverish, breath bad, restless, doesn't
eat heartily, full of cold or has sore
throat or any other children's ailment,
give a teaspoonful of California Syr-
up Of Figs" then don't worry be-
cause it is perfectly harmless. and In
a few hours all this constipation pol
son, sour bile and fermentlng waste
will gently move out of the bowels,
and you have a well, playful child
again A thorough inside cleansing"
is oftimes all that is necessary. It
should be the first treatment given In
ally sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot
tie of California Syrup of Figs"
which has full directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly printed on the bottle. Look
carefully and see that 1t is made by
the California Fig Syrup Company"
Don't be fooled advertisement.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-29
WOMEN SUFFER AT -
i. BATTLE OF PARDON

& AMARCOS, Mexico, by Courier. to
Ell Paso, Texas. May .29.-(Assoeiated
Press by Federal Wireless1 - Thirty.
Eve women camp followers of the
Federal, army we're killed, together
with three hundred Federal soldiers.
at the battle of Paredon, where the
Federal troops were decisively defeat.
ed by the Rebels Fifty-seyen Fed.
eral officers who were captured were
executed after the battle, including
General Nunez, a nephew of Porfirio
Diaz; General Orsone, and nine col.
ofiels. g. zss i
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-29
Beekeepino Ancient Graft

From the earliest days, the honey
bee has aroused the poet and phil.
csobher to admiration. That apicul-
ture is no modern craft we find from
the writings Of the Roman Virgil who
from HIS farm above Naples. tells us
some delightful tales about bis bees
smongst the lemon trees. and from
Pliny. some hundred years later, who
gives them an Interesting chapter in
his natural history. Centuries before
the birth Of Christ, boatloads OF an
Client beehiyes floated up and down the
Nile. following the circle OF the sum
mer season, and the bees probably
reveled in the flowers of Babylon's
hanging gardens, even as they do
among the hoIlyhocks OF today. We
still get the Grecian honey, redolent
OF wild thyme. and the bees we see
gathering the nectar on Hymettus'
rocky slopes are doubtless direct de-
scendants Of the subject of Aristotle's
meditations. Suburban Life.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-29
kAAI CONCERT, BENEFIT FOR MRS,
JACK ELLIS, PROVES BIG SUCCESS

performance of Little Edna exception.
ally good.
Fair Hawaii is performance that
might well be repeated several times
during the year, especially during the
tourist season. 1t is typical Hawa-
iian bin and one that should prove a
great attraction to the world-traveled
tourist, who comes to Hawaii to see
and hear things Hawaiian. With the
reorganization of committees of the
Chamber Of Commerce of Honolulu it
might be well for the Promotion Com
miittee to. consider a. plan. whereby
such an entertainment might be offer
ed for the edification of visitors to
Honolulu. .'E
1 incidentally a similar program
might not be out of place as a feature
of the MIDI Pacific Carnival Of 1915
and of all the carnivals TO follow. -
Nv. w.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-29

FLORENCE. Ore.The Gardiner
life saving crew took on the wives OF
the captain and the first mate Of the
schooner Hugh Hogan, which was
driven IN on the south spit recently.
The captain and crew remained
aboard as they stu hope to save the
vessel. The rudder and the shoe OF
the vessel are gone and there are sew
eral feet of water in the hold The
Hugh Hogan is laden with lumber
from Porters Brothers mill, who also
own the vessel She was blown
aground by strong wind while be-
ing towed out. the tug Robarts not
being powerful enough to hold her
The Hogan is bounding heavily on
the sand spit. and fear Is felt that
sand is entering her through open
seams, which will cause her to settle
too deep for easy removal. The yes
sci and cargo are valued at $4,000.