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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-02-10
CHAPTER XIII.
A SPORTING Offer.

Some two hours later, that same
evening, Mr.. Alan Law, very much
alive and, in spite of a complete new
outfit of ready-made clothing, looking
much more like himself than he had
in a fortnight, issued forth from the
Grand Central station, hailed a taxi
cab, and had himself conveyed to the
Hotel Monolith.
But if he looked his proper self once
more, it speedily was demonstrated
that his wish was otherwise: for after
learning from the room-clerk of the
Monolith that a suite was being held
in the name of Arthur Lawrence, that
was the name Mr.. Law inscribed on
the register.
On the other hand, 1t was his true
name that he gave to the person whom
he called upon the telephone immedi.
ately after being shown to his rooms
But then he was speaking to his old
friend and man of business, Mr.. Digby.
Within another ten minutes this last
was in conference with his employer:
81 think you must be out of your
head" he insisted nervously, once
their first greetings were over. you
might just as sensibly throw yourself
from the top of the Metropolitan tower
as come to New York while Urine lives
and knows you're this side the water"
"Nonsense!" Alan laughed. "Remem-
Der this is New York-not the back
woods Of Maine!"
Alan paused and smote his palm
with a remorseful fist, by the Eter-
nal, I'm forgetting Barcus!"
"Barcus?"
Chap whose boat / chartered in
Portland-sheer luck on my part: he's
one Of the salt Of the artfl. First
something must be done for the boy.
You've got influence Of some sort in
New Bedford. surely?"
Digby reflected: Some. There's
George Blaine. justice of the peace-"
"The very man. Telegraph him in
Barcus' interests Immediately. And
telegraph Barcus as well-send him
a hundred for expenses, and tell him
to join me here in New York as quick
as he CAM"
Your friends address?" Digby in
CURED, mildly ironic as he sat down
at the desk and fumbled with the sup.
ply OF stationery.
New Bedford Jail, Of counsel" Alan
chuckled-but cut his laugh in two as
something futtered from the pack of
envelopes which Digby had disturbed
and fell to the floor between the two
men.
Face up, 1t grinned sardonic mock
cry of Alah's confidence: it wae a trey
of hearts.
With an ashen face and q trembling
hand, Digby stopped 70 pick the
damned thing up; but Alan was be-
forehand with him. and got his fingers
first upon the card
Now will you believer Digby de-
manded hUskily.
In what? A simple cofncidence7"
Alan houted. net II Who knows I'm
in New York--or that the Arthur Law.
renee for whom your agent engaged
these rooms was Alan Law. No. nv
friend it's BIT too thick for me. Take
my word for it, this is nothing more
nor less than a souvenir Of a poker.
party held by yesterdays tenant of
this suite"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-02-10
SYNOPSIS.

The 3 OF Hearts Is the death sign" en-
Dloyed by Seneca Trine in the private war
OF vengeance which. through the agency
OF his daughter Judith, q woman of To-
lent passions Ike his own. he wages
against Alan Law, son of the man NOV
dead whom Urine held responsible for
the accident which rendered him help
less cripple. Alan is in love with Rose.
Judith's twin and double, but in all else
her opposite. Judith VOWS to compass
Alan's death. but under dramatic circum-
stances he saves her life and so. unwit-
Singly, wins her love. Thereafter Judith
Is by turns worked upon by the old ha-
tired, the new love, and jealousy OF her
sister Rose
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-02-10
Or Send 12c
Knew His Own Past.

why should not Jiggs patronize
the fortune teller? Was he afraid to
have his fortune told?"
"Oh, no; he said he didn't care what
she said about his future, but she
threatened also to tell his past.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-02-10
In Nautical Terms.

Wife-Mrs. Blank is very extrava-
CANT in dress. Her husband told her
she was carrying too much sail. what
ever that means
Hubble probably pat it that way
because he has to raise the wind.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-02-10
THE CoL0NEL'S GOLD MINE

Out in Gregory County, South Dakota,
lives Colonel johnson, the famed Alfalfa
King of that great section.
About thirty years ago he left Wisconsin
for that domain. All he had was willing
hands, clear brain and bright vision.
Today he is the owner of thousands Of
acres, president Of several banks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-02-10
When Your Eyes Need Care

Use Murine Eye Medicine. No Smarting- Feels
Fiue--Acts Quickly. Try IL for Red, Weak.
compounded by our oculists--not a patent
Medicine"-but used la successful Physicians
Practice for many years. Now dedicated to
the Public and sold by Druggists at Soc per
Bottle Murine Eye Salve in Aseptic Tubes
25c and Soc. Write for Book of the Eye Free
Murine Eye Remedy Company, Chicago. Adv
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-02-10

In England about to 10 per cent OF
the woman workers are now unem-
ployed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-02-10

Argentina is shipping grapes to Eng.
land
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09

ing painted red They are exactly the
same size as the ordinary service
bullet used in our rifles. and they are
being turned out by the millions.
They will go through two inches OF
solid wood at fifty yards range and
would presumably be quite effective
at modern fighting distance.
1t may be, however, that these
novel projectiles are intended purely
for practice purposes, but one hardly
thinks SO from information available.
other firms Of the same character are
turning out millions of wooden discs,
resembling large serviette rings, but
with bottom to them. These things
look rather like the crust of an ordi-
nary pork pie that has been cut in
half horizontally. Their purpose is no
mystery. They are intended to be
filled with high explosive and to be
thrown as hand bombs. They are
light and easily thrown, and will
buckle in % convenient way.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09

tumn. The river, il Is needless to say,
overflows its banks, cutting channels
here and there which. though deep
enough to bring the high waters in
land, are too shallow when the floods
recede to carry all the water away.
Into these the fish wander and are
trapped. Unless help comes their fate
is sealed. The ponds dry up, or the
waters become so stagnant and pol
luted or so shallow that when ice
forms the fish are killed.
To prevent this, the Bureau Of Fish
cries co-operates with the State gov
ernments to send the life-saving crews
with their nets and tackle to return
the stranded fish to the rivers main
channel. Last year more than 25,000,
900 fish were saved by this means.
Rescue stations are operated at vari-
Gus points in Minnesota. Wisconsin,
Iowa and Mississippi. Every morning,
the crews go out from the stations
in launches. seine the land-locked
pools and cast the catch back into
the river
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09
My First Mushroom Trip

GEORGE SKUHRAVY.
South Tenth Street School.

My first trip for mushrooms CO.
Cured on a Monday, when ] went
with my father to the mountains.
The first one l picked was good
one, though I did not know it. ] bit
into it, and as it did not burn,
knew it to be good. Later | saw
curious mushroom and was about to
pick 1t up when a snake about two
feet in length gllded past me. | was
terribly frightened and jumped aside.
When we started for home my
father told me to look on the sides
of the path for mushrooms. had
gone ahead when ] stopped by the
stump of a tree. There was large
mushroom, a kind | had not heard
of I called my father and he de-
ciared 1t good. | felt elated over tho
find, as it was the largest we had.
During the summer we went regu-
larly and did not have such luck all
the time. We stopped picking when
it started to get cold. AS it is now
getting cold, ! presume we with start
picking next summer again.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09
"The stars incline but do not compel
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10. 1915.

/ Good and evil contend for power
| this day when Mars, Uranus, Neptune
and Jupiter are in malefic aspect and
! Mercury is strongly benefic
| Under this sway all diplomatic and
business affairs should be conducted
with great deliberation, as the stars
are said to incline toward treachery
| and misapprehensions.
| 1t is held as an unfavorable rule for
aviators and all who risk life in either
air or sea.
Prisons and public institutions are
subject to conditions that may bring
to light scandals. Reforms are again
foreshadowed. A death in g. peniten-
tiary will reveal cruelties.
Those who contemplate new part
nerships should delay action that is
decisive.
While this government of the stars
prevails the desire for luXuries is sup
posed to be augmented. The plane
tary influences encourage debt and
extravaganza.
Students of psychic phenomena be-
lieve that the evil sway of Neptune is
helpful to sinister direction from the
spirit world and they warn against
spiritistic experiments.
There is prophecy that seeress
will appear in the United States-a
woman of education and position to
whom strange powers are impaired
Judges and lawyers should be care
full today as the configuration is un-
favorable to justice.
Writers and editors should find con-
ditions beneficial for important work.
A London newspaper proprietor will
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09
positions. The old, however, will be
disappointed.

positions. The old, however, will be
disappointed.
Women should make the most of
this planetary government. Success in
new fields of work is prognosticated.
Love affairs are said to be subject
to most unusual influence. Persons
of all ages will be more susceptible
than usual and romances will multi
ply.
A reaction in favor of simplicity in
living is propheSied. While financial
the many, the few who have great
wealth will lead in economical re-
forms
America is to benefit greatly, the
seers prophesy, through relief work in
Belgium. Bread literally cast upon
the waters is to return a hundred
fold.
Willie the horoscope reveals for this
country a period of severe stress, the
future holds such magnificent prom
Use, astrologers declare, that every
great anxiety and sacrifice will bring
rewards bigger than can be fore
seen.
Those who read the stars declare
that the last month in the year will
be depressing and full of alarms for
the whole world. The signs for Italy.
France and Sicily are exceedingly sim
lister and Holland will suffer. There
may be terrible battle at sea some
time near December 2S.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
a happy omen for the year. They will
prosper in business and should have
unexpected joys in the home.
Children born on this day are likely
to be blessed, since they will know
neither extreme wealth nor extreme
poverty. These subjects Of Libra are
usually artistic in bent and affection
ate in disposition.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09
VOL. II. NO. 5SS.
Asbury Park Baby Parade
by HAZEL HAsENBERG.
South Tenth Street School.
Il was a hot afternoon and people

1t was a hot afternoon and people
were seen in crowds here and there
waiting for the baby parade to start.
At 2:30 band of music was heard,
people got excited and were twisting
and stretching their necks trying to
see the parade. The first to lead the
parade was the mayor of Asbury
Park, following him were the queen
and her attendants.
Five minutes elapsed before the
other part of the parade followed. The
first division was the baby carriages
where there were very many pretty
babies who received cups. Following
the baby carriages came' the dress
parade where a great mnay Charlie
Chaplins could be sought. Following
that division were the floats. Among
these ''The Fountain of Youth" won
the grand prize. The last were the
ponies. This ended the parade.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09
Bullets of Wood

So completely novel are the condi-
tions of the fighting that all sorts Of
strange expedients are being adopted.
There is one big firm of boDbin man.
ufacturers in the north of England
that is at present turning out wooden
rifle bullets. These bullets are made
of hard wood. on which the fingernail
can make no indentation, and are be-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09
Studying the Inca

While two or three expeditions are
penetrating the wilds OF the Amazon
country, Professor Hiram Bingham, of
Yale, is deep in Peruvian wildernesses
studying the remains of the Inca
civilization. Reports recently received
from the head of the expedition are
TO the effect that the highlands of
Peru contain vestiges of the most an
cient and advanced culture of South
America. superior in some respects to
that of the Spanish invaders and
conQuerors.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09
Saving the Fish

Out OF the sIoughs. bayous. lakes
and ponds innumerable that are en-
countered along the banks of the Mis-
sissippi River, fish life saving crews
under Federal and State supervision
will rescue millions of fish this au-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09
Evening Star Astrologer
Copyright 1851

acquire new notoriety by sensational
policy affecting sentiment concerning
Canada, it is prophesied.
Automobile accidents that will
arouse strong action in favor of pro-
tecting life are prognosticated.
Ohio has an augury of prosperity
during the coming winter. Its public
men will attain distinction.
The death of United States sena-
tor is foretold Unusual mortality
among legislators, State and national,
is indicated for the winter.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
an unhappy outlook for the year
Their affairs may be unsettled and
they should safeguard the health.
Children born on this day may have
many obstacles to overcome, but they
are likely to be well endowed men-
tally. They are lovers of refined
amusements and sensitive to their
surroundings. Venus is their princi-
pal ruling planet.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09
ITO be continued.)
Subtle

Its curious" said the landlord
how our ideas change. When | was
a boy. ! wanted to be pirate, and
now I run a summer hotel'
THAT isn't change" said Little
Bfnlks. That's evolution mere
oatural development along consistent
hines from germ to full fruition."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09
To Magazine Editors

Fine girls upon your covers strut.
In bathing suits and curls,
But don't YOU think you ought to pul
More covers on your girls7
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09
"The stars incline, but do not compe
MONDAY. oCTOBER II. 1p1E.

According to astrology Saturn rules
with evil power today, but the Sun,
Jupiter and Venus contend for good.
Saturn is in a place held to be ex-
ceedingly unfavorable to whatever en-
terprise requires courage and initia-
tive. Important ventures of every
sort should be postponed.
1t is an unlucky rule under which
to make any changes in business or
professional affairs.
The sway is encouraging to those
who seek loans or support from bank
ers and financiers.
1t is fairly auspicious sway for
those who seek promotions or new
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-09

Blinks-Where was the declaration
of independence signed?
Thinks (recently a grass widower)--
Reno of course.--Denyer Republican.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-08
liz Sex


Master Ewing Flynn win be able
to be out in a few days.
The condition Of Mrs. Lou Hamp-
ton remains about the same.
Mrs. Mary W. Lockridge has been
suffering with a severe cold fof the
past few days.
Mrs. Ann Byrd still remains IN a
critical condition and her deat is
expected any hour.
Mrs. Benjamin Cockrell is ghat-
ly improved this week. The hof of
friends Of this good woman hopf for
her speedy recovery.
Mr.. S. B. Darlington is some pet
ter this week. There is also amin
provement in the condition of MIST
err Mack Darlington.
Miss nellie Upton is someY hat
improved this week. She will re-
sumo her duties at the Trafrs'
National Bank about tne nrsq OF
the year.
Mrs. Susan Lane, who has ben
quite ill for several days, is On
siderably better. This will como as
good news to the many friends of
this most excellent lady.
Mr.. Chas. Raglan, who has ben
confined to his home with sicknss
for several days, is able to be ct,
and went to Lexington yesterdy
for few days visit.
Mr.. Ohio Kimbrough, of Lexig-
ton, is in an extremely critical CO.
dition with the chances against Inn
for his recovery. Mr.. Kimbrorh
!, well known here, where he rs
many relatives, his wife having b'n
Miss Martha Lee Gay.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-08
BIRTHS

Saturday morning to the wife n
Mr.. Perry Flora, son. Mr.. Flor
is ohe. Of the popular proprietnr
of the Mt. Sterling Garage.
Friends here have received let
tiers from Germany announcing tn
birth of a daughter to Baroness
Barchfeld at Berlin, short tim
ago. The baroness was Miss Ehz
abeth Reid Rogers before her mar
rage to Prince Christian of Hess.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Cannon. o
Scott county, are being showere
with congratulations for thei
handsome baby boy, who was Dor
on December LIST. Mr.. and Mr.
John W. Lockridge, of this count,
are the proud and happy grand
parents Of the little boy and tn
host of friends here are sendin
best wishes and congratulations
Mrs. Cannon was before her mai
riage, Miss Mary Andrew Lock
ridge, one Of Mt. Sterling's attrac
tive girls.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-08
INTERESTING LETTER

We we're in receipt of most
interesting letter last week from
Mr.. r. @. Slayer, formerly Of this
county, but who has been living at
Cassville, Mo-, for some time. Mr..
Salyer is over seventy years Of
age but still takes much interest in
business affairs and writes that
things in his section are in fine
shape. We quote the following from
his letter: Chimes we're never better
than they are today in Missouri
stock and grain high, all Democrats
happy. Wishing you happy FLU
ture in your work Tor the good Of
the people, l am,
Yours truly,
X. G.. Salyer."
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-08
IS CREDITED TO CHURCHMAN
Lines That Have Been Highly Praised
Declared to Have Been Produced
in Time Of Peace.

Robert Service, the Canadian
writer, who is at present engaged in
Red Cross work in France, has sent
to the Paris correspondent of an
English paper what he describes as
''the best war poem 1 have seem"
The verses, which, Mr.. Service says,
were found by French priest on the
body of an English soldier killed at
the Marine, run as follows:
They say~that war as, he'll, the great
accurst;
The sin impossible to be forgiven;
Yet can look upon It at its worst,
And still see blue in heaven.
For when l note how nobly natures
form
Under the wars red rain, deem it
true
That he who made the earthquake
and the storm ~
Perchance made battles, too.
AS a matter of fact, the lines were
written in time of profound peace,
like most good war poems, and by a
nan who was an ecclesiastic, not a
1oldier. Their author was Doctor
9 exander, the late lord primate of
yIreland, and they were first pub
!. Ished in the Times some seven or
light years ago.-Manchester Guar
ian.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-08
INTO A STRANGE COUNTRY
Traveller m Other Lands Must BE Pre-
pared With Open Mind 70 Alb
sorb Impressions.

In the Woman's Home Compan-
ion Laura Spencer Portor continues
her series Of interpretations Of vari-
GUS countries. Concerning o nations
personality, Miss Portor says in part:
ale who would travel in other
lands must leave his own behind. He
who would judge of a country and
people must leave his own fresidc
opinions, turn the key on his own
prejudices, cross whatever seas of diff
ficulty may lie between his and an
others land, and with eager step,
whether upon roads good or difficult,
whether upon hidden by-paths OF
highways known to all, he must
travel into the very heart of the
stranger country. Thus he may come
any day upon that country's great
cities in the dawn, OF chance upon
her noble events spread solemn be-
meath the stars; so shall he come to
know and love her simple village life
and humble pleasures, her fertile
plains or rugged mountains, her at
tainments and her difficulties. So.
living among this people and sharing
the intimate life of their homes, they
shall come to have for him a particu-
lar meaning, shall stand to him for
certain things not elsewhere to be
found in this exact kind of measure.
So shall an entire nation reveal to
him distinct personality, even as an
individual with whom we have lived
intimately and Understandings be-
comes to us dear through the unfold
ing of that individuality and those
characteristics so wholly his own, the
like of which we shall not look upon
elsewhere or again."
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-08
WILL PR0BATED

The will of the late d. c. George
was probated last week in the Coun-
ty Court. All his property was left
to his widow as long as she remains
his widow but should she marry,
then same is to go to Joel Oldham
and should he die without heirs
same is to be divided among his
legal heirs under the statutes. Mr..
VIM. Fl. Wyatt qualified as Admin
istrator of the estate.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-08
LEWIS WINS

Judge Stout Monday dissolved
the restraining order granted to
Barksdale Hamlet restraining the
Election Commissioners from can
vassing the returns in the election
of Secretary Of State and issuing
a certificate According to the
boards count Lewis wins by 115.
The board may now proceed with
the count and issue certificate.
Should Hamlet contest the election
Lewis would hold the Office until the
contest is settled.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-08
Stockholders MeetlnQ

The regular annual meeting of
the stockholders Of the Montgomery
National Bank of Mt. Sterling, for
the election of Board Of Direc-
tors and for the transaction of such
other business as may lawfully
come before it, will be held at the
Office of the bank, in the city of
Mt, Sterling, Kentucky, on Tuesday,
January IL, 1916, at ten o'clock
a. m. PIERCE WINN.
Cashier.
Fresh oysters every day at Van
arsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-08
Special Attraction at The Tabh

Beginning Thursday night The
Tabb Theatre, in addition to the
regular picture program, has book
ed Americas foremost ventrilo-
quest, D'Esta. This is not a NOV
ing picture.
The usual D'Esta- Rhodes style
Of entertainment, noted for its ex-
oellence and refinement. D'Esta
uses a number of life size figures
during the entertainment. There
will be change of program Friday
and Saturday night and special
matinee Saturday afternoon.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-08
MONEY RELEASED

On Friday of this week the Ira
ders National Bank will mail out
checks to something over nine hun
bred members of the Lands Christ
mas Savings Club. More than six
teen thousand dollars will be dis
tributed. Last year about eight
thousand dollars was distributed
Read the advertisement appearing
in this issue regarding the opening
Of another club by the Traders Ma
tional Bank.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-08
BEcKHAM H0NoRED

Hon. ]. c. W. Beckham was
sworn in Monday as United States
Senator. Mr.. Beckham was sworn
in by Senator Martin, the acting
president pro tenn. Senator Beck
ham was honored by being the first
of the new Senators to receive the
oath of office.