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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16
PresIden, Wilson's partIsanshIO.

What pity 1t is that the president
cannot dismiss party politics from his
mind when he is appointing quasi-judi-
cial officials, such as are the members
Of the federal trade commission! He
named three Democrats-ahd that is
well enough The other two nominees
should have been Republicans. They
we're not
However, his Democratic predeces.
sor. Grover Cleveland. displayed a like
disregard Of the proprieties when. In
1898, he named the judges OF the new
court of appeals Of the District OF
Columbia. They we're three in nuns
Der. Cleveland nominated three Dem
ocrats and they we're confirmed.
In striking contrast to this Demo-
cratic partisanship we may view the
action of William H. Taft. That fair
minded statesman had himself been
judge AS president he elevated two
Democratic Justices from lower court
to the bench of the Supreme court Of
the United States, besides advancing .
Democratic justice of that court to be
chief justice OF the United States. ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

thought, when he was showing us
round the ship" Quest agreed.
Men," Harris murmured. softly,
"as the gentleman who wrote the vol.
ume of detective stories am reading
puts it. to keep our eye on
Brown"
The captain. who was down to din
ner unusually early, rose to welcome
Quests little party, and himself ar
ranged the seats.
They settled down into the places
arranged for them.
An elderly lady, dressed in some
what oppressive black, with big
cameo brooch at her throat and a
black satin bag In her hand, was being
shown by the steward to a seat by
Quests side. She acknowledged the
captains greeting acidIy.
Good evening, captain" she said. 81
understood from the second steward
that the seat on your right hand would
be reserved for me. l am Mrs. Fos-
ton Rowe"
The captain received the announce
ment calmly.
Very pleased to have you at the
table, madam" he replied. "As to the
seating, / leave that entirely to the
steward. never interfere myself"
Laura pinched his arm, and Lenora
glanced away to hide smile. Mrs.
Foston Rowe studied the menu disap-
provingly.
"Hors d'oeuvres," she declared, 81
never touch. No one Knows how long
they've been opened. Bouillon-I will
have some bouillon, steward"
I'm one moment, madam"
The professor came ambling along
towards the table.
Il fear that / am a few moments
late" he remarked, as he took the
chair next to Mrs. Foston Rowe. / of.
fer you my apologies, captain. I con-
graduate you upon your library. / have
discovered most interesting book up
on the habits Of seagulls. 1t kept me
engrossed until the very last moment,
and | am hungry"
well, you'll have to stay hungry
long time at this table then" Mrs. Fos-
ton Rowe snapped. Seems to me
that the service is going to be abomin-
able"
The steward, who had just arrived,
presented cup of bouillon to Quest.
The others had all been served. Quest
stirred it thoughtfully.
"And as to the custom" Mrs. Foston
Rowe continued, "of serving gentle
men before ladies'. it is, suppose, pc
culiar to this steamer"
Quest hastily laid down his spoon,
raised the cup of bouillon and pre-
scented it with little bow to his neigh
Dor.
pray allow me, madam" he begged.
1.-THE steward was to blame"
Mrs. Foston Rowe did not hesitate
for moment. She broke up some
toast in the bouillon and commenced
to sip it.
The spoon suddenly went Gathering
from her fingers. She caught at the
sides of the table. there was strange
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

Sanford Quest. master crirninologist of
the world. finds that in bringing to JUS
uce Macdougal. the murderer OF Lord
Ashleighs daughter. he has but just be-
gun life-and-death struggle with a mys-
FERROUS master criminal In hidden hut
IN Professor Ashleigh's garden he has
seen an anthropoid ape skeleton and a
living inhuman creature. half monkey,
half man. destroyed by fire. In his rooms
have appeared from nowhere black boxes
and Lenora, his assistants, suspect Craig,
the professors servant. of a double muir
der. The black boxes continue to appear
in uncanny fashion. Craig is trapped by
Quest. but escapes 10 England. where
Quest, Lenora and the professor follow
him. Lord Ashleigh is murdered by the
Hands. Lenora Is abducted in London
and rescued. Craig is captured and es-
capes to Port Said.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

1t is fact, not often recalled these
days, that neither the Mckinley law
the Dingley law. nor the Payne law
was altogether TO the liking of the
man whose name It bore. Neither Of
the three men was a Chinese waller
though all three were 80 described
by their opponents. They we're hard
apd-fast protectionists, but knew the
subject SO thoroughly they wanted.
and tried to get. tariff as fair to
the consumer as to the producer.
rating both as American citizens de-
serving Of a truly national tariff poll
icy. Ana the next Republican leader
of tariff revision should guide by them.
and try to have more than their luck
in impressing himself on his measure.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

"A Message From the Handsi LookI"
look in her face. With scarcely a
murmur she fell back in her seat
Quest leaned hurriedly forward.
There was a slight commotion. The
doctor came hurrying up from the 9TH
er side of the saloon. He bent over
her and his face grew grave.
What is it?" the captain demanded.
The doctor glanced at him mean
ingly.
she had better be carried out" he
whispered.
WAS it faint?" Lenora asked.
1--WE shall know directly" the cap
tain replied Better keep your places
l think. Steward, serve the dinner as
usual"
The man held out his hand to with
draw the cup of bouillon, but Quest
drew it towards him.
Let it walt for a moment" he or
dered.
He glanced at the captain, who nod
ded back. In few moments the doc
tor reappeared. He leaned down and
whispered to the captain.
Dead"
Quest turned around.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

for 20 cigars, since the weather is at
present rather warm. If the tempera-
ture falls. however, the price will rise.
A flask Of cognac, irrespective Of the
brand, costs 30 cigars. Likewise, GER
tain businesses have been built on the
cigar basis OF value. Whoever. for ex-
ample, wants to have his boots shined
and cleaned CT the muddy real estate
that cakes them, can have them pol
ished splendidly for two cigars. Thus
We have reverted to that primitive
medium Of exchange that is found only
among Natures people, where mussels
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16
LOOKS LIKE CHANGE
President Wilson's New Views
About Big Business.
Recent Utterances Seem to indicate
That He Has Reeonsldered Certain
Policies That Worked Much
Harm to the Country.

President Wilson, in his speech to
the United States Chamber of Com
merce the other day, said he favored
modification of the antitrust laws
that would make it possible for Ameri-
can business men to bind themselves
together in common action in secur-
ing foreign trade. He would encour-
age such concert of action, he said.
provided that no combinations were
formed to exclude any manufacturer
or exporter.
His remarks were hailed with great
applause. as we'll they might have
been. since they were an approval OF
big business, which he has been fight
ing ever since he went into office. For
there is certainly no difference in
principle between trusts organized to
get foreign business and trusts operat-
ing in this country.
And what becomes of the compete
ton that he insisted was the chief
need OF business when he demanded
the dissolution Of the big trusts? Is
it not as desirable in the foreign trade
as at home? Or. putting 1t the other
way, may not combinations OF bust
ness men under proper conditions be
just as desirable and necessary in
handling home trade as in command
ing foreign trade?
Mr.. Wilson said. in his indianapolis
speech, that he was not a business
man. but in his Washington address
he shows signs Of an ability to learn.
But 1t is up 10" him to explain why
trust Of the kind he recommends %
beneficent, and other trusts tlat do
business at home are Ubiquitous.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16
clined to scout the theory of Craig hav-
ing approached them.

clined to scout the theory of Craig hav-
ing approached them.
You must remember" he pointed
out, that the Mongars hate these fell
lows. 1t was part of my arrangement
with Hassan that they should leave us
when we got in sight of the Mongar
encampment, 1t may have been meant
for Hassan. The Mongars hate the
dragomen who bring tourists in this
direction at all"
They talked little while longer and
finally stole away to their tents to
sleep. Outside, the camel drivers
talked still, chattering away. walking
now and then around Hassan's body in
solemn procession Finally. one of
them who seemed to have taken the
lead. broke into an impassioned stream
of words. Soon they stole away-a
long, ghostly procession-into the
night.
Those fellows seem to have left of
their internal chatcering all Of sud
dem" Quest remarked. lazily, from In
side the tent
The professor made no a swer. He
was asleep.
CTo BE CONTINUED
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16
Prominent Georgian.

Asa G. Gambler, who recently took
the entire issue Of Georgia's state
bonds, amounting 70 s3.500,00G in &C m
petition with outside bidders, Is r4ted
as the wealthiest man in Georgia He
has had an interesting career, having
begun life as a druggists apprentice
at Gainesville in 1870. Three years
later he moved to Atlanta, where he
became a clerk in a drug store, in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

makes no difference whether you have
a Henry Clay cigar or an Upmann or
a Stinkadores No. 2, such as those Of
which you can buy three for five pfen-
mig at the village shop-their buying
power and value Is the same.
ESQ there has developed, on the basis
of the single cigar standard, as one
might say, a very lively system Of
barter and trade in commodities which
for the most part come as loving gifts
from home. A slice of salami sausage
as big as your hand costs four cigars.
A pair Of wrist warmers can be Lought
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

Speaking Of a private citizen who
harbors no political ambition, Mr. Taft
counseled the Republicans to receive
the Progressives back into the party
fold on condition that they leave be-
hind them their fads, nostrums and
isms."
But If a Progressive is stripped of
his 'fads, nostrums and isms" what
would be left OF him?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

hind the German front, coin has lost
all its value. With the best of inten-
lions, we can do nothing with it, and
so it is sent home as quickly as pos
sible. On the other hand, and in the
same prope- ion, the value Of the cigar
has incres sed. 1t now forms the basis
of the entire trade here, and has there
fore taken the place Of metal coin.
"But while in the case of coins,
single metal, gold. is the prime basis
of value on which the value Of all the
other metals is built, there is no rank
CT the sC~t In the case Of cigars. 1t
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16
wicked and COCO AIlIanoss.

A fact not lost upon observers ia
that when denouncing as wicked all
alliances between Republicans and
Democrats Mr.. Roosevelt skillfullyI
maintained silence concerning that all
lance between the Bull Moose and the
Jackass that gave the Democratic.
party lite victory In 1912-New York
Herald.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

she leaned towards him, a torrent of
words streaming from her lips. The
professor answered her in her OWE Ian
guage. She listened to him in amaze
ment. The anger passed. She held out
both her hands. Tie professor still
argued. She shook her head. Finally
he placed some gold in her palms. She
patted him on the cheek. laughed into
his eyes, pointed behind and resumed
her dance. The anklet remained in the
professors hand.
Say, Wen get out of this" Quest
said. NThe girls have had enough"
The professor made no objection.
Congratulate me-" he said. Il have
been a collector of Egyptian gold orna-
ments all my life This is the one
anklet l needed to complete my collec-
ton. 1t has the double mark of the
Pharaohs. recognized it at once.
There are a thousand like it, you
would think, in the bazaars there. In
reality there may be. perhaps, dozen
more in all Egypt which are genuine"
They all looked at one another.
Their relief had grown too poignant
for words.
Early start tomorrow" Quest re-
minded them.
Lenors, a few nights later, looked
down from the star-strewn sky which
seemed suddenly to have dropped so
much nearer to them. to the shadows
thrown across the desert by the dane
ing flames Of their fire.
Laura rose to her feet
Say, I'm going to get a drink" she
announced.
The dragoman who had been hover
ing around. bowed gravely and pointed
towards the water bottles.
She took the horn cup from the
dragoman.
Have some yourself. II you want
to. Hassan," she invited.
Hassan bowed gravely. filled a cup
and drank 1t of. He stood for a mo-
ment perfectly still. as though some
thing were coming over him which he
failed to understand Then his lips
parted. his eyes for a moment sc emed
to shoot from out of his husky SSln.
He threw up his arms and fell over on
his side. Laura. who had only slipped
her cup. threw it from her. She. too.
reeled for a moment. The professor
and Quest came running up, attracted
by Lenoras shrek.
They're poisoned" she cried.
''The Veedemzooi" Quest shouted.
"My God! Pull yourself together,
Laura. Fold up for a minute"
He dashed back to their little en-.
campment and reappeared almost i'm
mediately. He threw Laura's head
back and forced some liquid down her
throat.
TITS camphor!" he cried. You'll be
all right. Laura. Hold on to yourself"
He swung round to where the drago-
man was lying. forced his mouth open.
but IL was too late-the man was dead
He returned to Laura. She stumbled
70 her feet. She was pale, and drops
of Precipitation were standing on her
forehead. She was able to rise to her
feet, however. without assistance.
II am all right now" she declared
Quest felt her pulse and her fore
head. They moved back to the fire.
I'VE are within dozen miles or so
of the Mongar village" Quest said
griuily. do you suppose that fellow
could have been watching?"
They all talked together for a time
In low voices. The professor was in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

which he becan-s an owner some years
later. The business continued until
disposed Of by sale in 1882. Since that
period his fortune has grown enor-
n1ously, and at present he is a bank
president, head of an investment com
pany, president of the William Cotton
mills. director In many corporations,
and owner Of seventeen-story build
ing in Atlanta. He is also president OF
the board Of trustees and chairman OF
the finance committee of Emory col
lege. to which he has been a large
contributor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16
CIGARS AS EXCHANGE BASIS
Money Useless Among German
Troops In the Field, Who Use
Primitive Methods.

Cigars have been made the medium
of exchange in place of currency at
the German war front, according to
letter from a German soldier pub
lished in the Berli1er Zeitung am Nit
tag. The writer says:
'Inasmueh as there is nothing that
can be bought in the villages Just be-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16
A LlahllItv- SUR

II was a foregone conclusion that
Bryan and Daniels would be issues In
the next presidential campaign. though
not necessarily paramount. Now Nc
Adoo is looming up as a Democratio
liability. Philadelphia Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16
Not the Same Thinn.

1t may be natural that Democratic
newspapers should mistake unani-
nous support of the president OF the
United States for unanimous support
of President Wilson, leader of the
Democratic party.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

Next time, in 1915, why not find a
man who viii not want to be chief
cook and bottle washer-president
senate, house and Supreme court.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16
unfoundes Rumor

Probably It isn't true that Secretary
Bryan gives out, with his new pass
ports. trading stamps good for one
years subscription for the Commoner
or a ticket for one ehautauqua lecture.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

The president is pleased with the
work Of congress. Why should he not
be? Almost everything it did was on
White House suggestion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

Spea king Of war rumors at Washing,
ton, YOU may observation-disclosures
you are ready. Mr.. President-N New
York Telegraph.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16
Surely Nnt

The editorials in the Commoneri
by Mr.. Bryan show no signs OF having
been written by the president.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16

and like articles take the place of our
money"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-16
SYNOPSIS.

from by
Manufacturing Company
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-23
WEEKS NEWS BY
 TICK AND FLASH
What Interests the World Chron- icied by Telegrs oh and Cable.
GLANCE AT FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Washington Looms Large as Center of lnterest-Leeislat Busy in Many States-The Lights and
 Shadows of the News.
War Bulletins

German and Russian communities tions agree that the German forces are at the Windau River, near Goldin- gen. which is only so miles from Riga, the great strategic commercial metro- polls of Poland in the Gulf of Rega.
 The British Admiralty announced that the appointments to the lnven- tions Board, established to assist the Admiralty in co-ordinating and en- couraging scientific effort, have been completed, with Lord Fisher as chair man.
 Crown Prince Frederick Williams drive in the Argonne forest is accept ed as small success. in gaining a few hundred yards.
 The Berlin officials announced the capture by German forces of Przasnysz, town of Russian Poland, 50 miles north of Warsaw ands outh of kolno,
 The allies eastern expeditionary corps. and the right wing of the Brit ish troops. attacked the Turkish posi- tions and carried several lines of works. occupying the lower valley of the Kereyas. southeast of Grithia.
 A report received at Geneva says that the men employed at the Krupp works at Essen. Germany. are threat euiug to strike for higher wages and shorter hours.
 In the Argonne the Allies delivered an attack from west of the Binarville- Niennele-Chatusa road as far as Mare Therese. At several po'nts they ganed a foothold in the German trenches.
 French aviators inflicted damage on the railway station Of Liebereourt military bifureation between Douai and Lille. A squadron of 20 areo- planes hurled q bombs.
 The University Of Lemberg was re- opened. and teachers and students have begun regular course of studies. The university had been closed during the Russian occupation.
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-23
QUITS MEXICO CITY.
Gonzales Tells State Department He
 Has Gone to Suppress Raiders.

Gonzales Tells State Department He
 Has Gone to Suppress Raiders.
 Washington News of the retire. ment of the Carranzistas from Mexico city was received at the State De partment from official sources. Gen. was cabled to Washington saying that he was leaving the city temporarily to meet the enemy. who. he said, was committing outrages in the surround ing country.
 From military point of view MeXi- co cit yis of no value to any of the Mexican factions. Its possession was sought by CarranZa, who had deter mined to set up a government there in the hope that his control of the Federal district would strengthen his claim for recognition.
 News of Gonzales movements was given out by the State Department in the form of bulletin. as follows:
 The Department is in receipt of ad- vices from Mexico City, stating that Gen. Gonzales and his forces had un- expectedly evacuated Mexico city and its surroundings The civil and mili- tary authorities lately appointed by Gen. Gonzales have also left to such an extent that the City Council has again assumed charge of the local government and appointed a new chief Of police. The press Of Mexico city states that the evacuation was caused by tho necessity of retaking Pachua and preventing a union with the Zapaustas of column coming from the north to help them
 Despite Gen. Gonzales statement to the contrary adviees received at the State Department indicate that Car rauza has left no garrison in the cap ital
 Other advices insist that Carranza Is facing another revolution in the vicinity Of Vera Cruz, headed by Manuel Armenia, wealthy land owner.
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-23
Foreign

Gen. Pablo Gonzales, commander or the Carranslsta army occupying MeXi- en Citx is distributing provisions to the poor
 King Constantine of Greece is con yaleseinn normally but he has been ordered Co kesp absolutely quiet
 1t was reported in Berne s"itzer- land that Germany will prohibit tho export of beer
 Asiauc cholera and smappoN arc reported raging in Galicia in spite of all eaorts to check them
 Since the beginning of tho war, s.00o Iron Crosses Of Che First Glass have been awarded by Germany.
 More than 150.o00 miners iMd down their tools and as a result the great South Wales coal mines are virtually at a standsull
 Premier Asaulth announced In Parliament that the British Govern. ment would not consider peace at the present time
 Twenty German surgeons and nurses arrived at Consantlnopie. where surgical and medical aid is badly needed.
 A telegram received at Copenhagen from Berlin declares that Germany will spend s75oo.0oo in rebuilding the city of Louyain-
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-23
Sporting

Duke Kahanmoku broke his own worlds record for 100 yards, making it in 54 2-5 seconds. and shading his former mark Is of q second at the Panama. Pacific Exposition games.
 Because they found fault with the umulring. Manager McGraw and l3 other Giants were ordered or tho field in the game with Chicago at the Polo Grounds. New York.
 strombou. owned by August Bel mont. won the classic surburban Handicap in race that was marred by many accidents.
 Jack Ness. first baseman of the Oakland team of the Pacific Coast League. broke the worlds record for hitting in consecutive games by lin- ing out hit in the forty-nrst con secutive game in contest against Salt Lake City.
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-23
Washington

Secretary of State Lansing made public a naraphrase of the note pre- sented by Ambassador Page 10 the British government to conserve the rights of American citizens in cases being tried by the British prize courts.
 The German Government aoknowl- edged that the American steamship Nebraskan was torpedoed by Ger man submarine. but declares that 1t was a case of mistaken identity and promises to pay compensation for the damage sustained by American citi- Eens
 II was officially denied at the State Department and the White House, that Ambassador Marye at Petrograd will resign.
 The convention of the National As soeiation of First and Second Class Postmasters will be held in Wash ington. October 21-2S.
 Secretary Daniels accepted the
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-23
Il. Watch Our Show Windows Byron D. Bugbee Our n'u
'vsasg ~ssgs sa

resignation of William B. Ferguson, naval constructor at the Washington navy yard. who will go with a pri- vate shipbuilding company.
 Haytian Government troops were reported victorious in a battle four miles south of Cape Haytien, in message received at Washington from Rear-Admiral Caperton.
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-23

Wednesday % Sewing meeting at the home of Mrs. Sarah Keith, King street.
 Food sale.
 APRIL Tuesday Annual roll call and sup per. Friday : Missionary meetings. Groups A, B, C IA Study of Beginnings in India" Wednesday l2 Sewing meeting at the home of Mrs. J k. Kent, Church street. Wednesday 26 Sewing meeting at the home of Mrs. Julia Place, Fre. . mont street.