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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-17

outdoor enthusiast about this
time of the year A letter to us
last week from Roy Pratt is full
of the jungle longing Roy is in
the hardware busidess with his
father at Richland Center.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-17

n "Oy Pratt Has a Longing.
.~' aortaland usually gets the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-17
Weekly Weather Report.

Come in and see our line of
Amerlcan-made samples from the
famous Shackamaxon mills. The
best goods made.
Roderick's Tailoring Dept,
john NoLL, Mgr.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-17

'5'er Huhn entertained a num-
h 81 his friends at his sisters
n. .-' last night. The party had
~ ~1Ty time according to all re-
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10 Nausau Hospital.

]. ~ I. Alfred Morgan went to
/, "3uSau hospital this morn
: Seeking medical treatment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-17
SOCIAL EVENTS

s59SSSSS:SGG
-@ Fern Scott entertained the
-S bridge club last evening,
,sSasant time was enjoyed and
~4'y refreshments served.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-19

unconscious, since that scrap. He
can tell YOU what time he saw me
last Bring the girls along. French
and hurry"
Quest hung up the receiver.
Inspector French was as good, even
better than his word. In a surpris-
ingly short time he entered the room.
followed by Laura and Lenora. Quest
gave them hand each, bat it was
into Lenora's eyes that he looked
Il mustn't stop TO hear your story,
Lenora." Quest said You're safe
that's the great thing"
Found her in an empty house"
French reported, "out Grayson avenue
way. Now, Mr.. Quest, l don't want to
come the osicial over you too much.
but If you'll kindly remember you're
an escaped prisoner"
There was a knock at the door. A
young man entered in chauffeur's Iiv-
cry. with his head still bandaged
Quest motioned him to come in.
'Tll just repeat my story of that
morning, Mr.. French" Quest said. We
went out to find Macdougal, and sue
ceeded. as you know. Just as was
starting for home those two thugs
set upon me. You know how made
my escape. They went on in my au.
tomot 'le and sold it in Bethel. | ar
rested them there myself this morn.
ing. Here's the sheriff who will bear
out what | say, also that they arrived
at the place in my automobile"
Inspector French held out his hand.
MIR. Quest" he said, Il reckon well
have to withdraw the case against
you. No hard feelings, hope?"
None at ALL" Quest replied prompt
ly. taking his hand.
Quest stood upon the threshold
watching the sheriff and his prison.
ers leave the house, The former
turned round to wave his adienx.
There's an elderly guy out here"
he shouted. seems to want to come
In"
Quest leaned forward and saw the
professor.
my dear Quest" he exclaimed. as
he wrung his hand. my heartiest con-
gratulations! AS YOU know, l always
believed your innoce:ce. am delight
ed that it has been proved"
The professor sank YEARLY into an
easy chair.
Il will take little whisky and one
Of your excellent cigars, Quest" he
said. Il must ask you to bear with
me IL seem upset. After more than
twenty years service from one whom
have always treated as friend this
sudden separation, to a man of my
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-19
FIND OUT
The Kind of Food that will Keep You
Well.
FIND OUT

The true way is to fnd out what is
best to eat and drink. and then culti-
vate taste for those things instead
Of poisoning ourselves with improper.
indigestible food, etc.
A conservative Mass. woman writes:
Il have used Grape-Nuts 5 years for
the young and for the aged; in sick
ness and in health; at first following
directions carefully, later in a variety
of ways as my taste and judgment
suggested.
But its most special. personal ben
eft has been as a substitute for meat.
and served dry with cream when rheu-
matte troubles made it important for
me to change diet.
Served In this way with the sddi.
ton of cup of hot Postum and littia
fruit It has been used at my morning
meal for six months, during which
time my health has much improved,
nerves have grown steadier, and q
gradual decrease in my excessive
weight adds greatly to my comfort"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek, Mich. Read 1.-THE Road to Well
ville," in pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter. new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine true, and Tvn of kumaR
Interest,"
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hundred willing hands to release him.
Quest drew up the rope quickly,
warned by a roar of anxious voices.
Then he commenced to descend, let
ting himself down hand over hand. al
ways with one eye upon that length
of rope that swung below. Suddenly,
as he reached the second floor lit
tie cry from the crowd warned him
Of what had happened. Tongues of
fame curling out from the blazing
building had caught the rope, which
was being burned through not a dozen
feet away from him. He descended
a little farther and paused in mid
air.
A shout from the crowd reached
him.
The cables! Try the cablesl"
He glanced round Seven or eight
feet away, and almost level with him,
was a double row of telegraph wires.
Almost as he saw them the rope below
him burned through and fell to the
ground. He swung a little towards
the side of the house, pushed himself
vigorously away from it with his feet,
and at the farthest point of the out
ward swing jumped. His hands crap
pied the telegraph wires safely. Even
in that tense moment he heard little
sob Of relief from the people below.
Hand over hand he made his way
to the nearest pole and slipped easily
to the ground. The crowd immediate
ly surged around him.
Where is the man who came down
before me?" he asked a bystander
Talking to the police in the car
over yonder," was the hoarse reply.
Say, guv'nor. you only just made
that"
Craig pushed his way through the
crowd to where Craig was speaking
eagerly to French. He stopped short
and stopped down. He was near
enough to hear the formers words.
"Mr. French, you saw the man come
down the ropes and swing on the ca
bles? That was Quest, Sanford Quest,
the man who escaped from the Tombs
prison. He can't have got away yet"
Quest drew off his coat, turned it IN
side out and replaced 1t swiftly He
coolly picked up a hat someone had
lost in tie crowd and pulled it over
his eyes. He passed within few
feet of where Craig and the inspector
were talking.
"Say. bovs Sanford Quest il In the
crowd somewhere. He's the man who
jumped on the cable lines. A hun
dred dollars for his arrest!"
Quest turned reluctantly away. Men
were rushing about in all directions
for him.
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age, is somewhat trying. ] do not al
Jude, as you perceive, Mr.. Quest, to
the horrible suspicion you seem to
have formed of Craig"
"All the same" the inspector re-
marked thoughtfully, someone who is
still at large committed those murders
and stole those jewels, What is your
theory about the jewels, Mr.. Quest?'
81 haven't had time to frame one
yet" the criminologist replied. You've
been keeping me too busy looking
after myself However" he added,
Its time something was done"
He took a magnifying glass from
his pocket and examined very closely
the whole of the front of the safe.
NO sign of finger prints" he NUT
tered. The person who opened 1t
probably wore gloves"
He fitted the combination and swung
open the door. He stood there for a
moment speeches.. Something in his
attitude attracted tho inspectors at.
tention.
What is it. Mr.. Quest?" he asked
eagerly.
Quest drew little breath Exactly
facing him, in the spot where the jew
els had been, was a small black box
He brought It to the table and re.
moved the lid. Inside was a sheet o.
paper. which he quickly unfolded.
They all three read the few lines to-
gether:
"Pitted against the inherited cum
ming of the ages, you have no chance.
will take compassion upon you.
Look in the righthand drawer of your
desk"
Underneath appeared the signature
of the Hands" Quest moved like one
In dream to his cabinet and pulled
open the rlght-hand drawer. He turned
around and faced the other two men.
In his hand was Mrs. Rheinholdt's
necklace!
(TO PIE CONTINUED
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(Copyright, 1915 by F. Wood,

'1n just the same way" he ex-
planned, that l am sending her this
message at the present moment-a
message which she viii receive and
understand wherever she is hidden.
Would you like to know what / am
telling herr"
The man shivered. His eyes, as
though fascinated, watched the little
instrument.
Il am saying this. Craig" Quest
continued. Craig is here and in my
power. He is sitting within a few
feet of me and will not leave this
room until he has told me your where
abouts. Keep up your courage. Le-
nora. You shall be free in an hour"
The trapped man looked away from
the instrument into Quests face.
There was a momentary flicker of
something that might have passed for
courage in bis tone.
"Mr. Quest" he said, you are q
wonderful man. but there are limits to
your power. You can tear my tongue
out from my mouth, but you cannot
force me to speak"
Quest leaned a little farther for
ward in his chair. his gaze became
more concentrated
THAT is where you are wrong,
Craig. That is where you make a mis-
take. In very few minutes you will
be telling me all the secrets of your
heart"
Craig shivered, drew back a little
in his chair, tried to rise and fell
back again helpless.
my Cod" he cried. Leave me
alonel"
When you have told me the truth"
Quest answered swiftly. "and you will
tell me all want to know in a few
minutes. Your eyelids are get
ting little heavy, Craig. Don't re-
sist. Something which is like sleep is
coming over you. You see my will
has yours by the throat"
Craig shook his head. A very weak
emile of triumph flicxered for a mo-
ment at the corners of his lips.
Your torture chamber trick won't
work on mel" he exclaimed. you
can never"
The whole gamut of emotions
seemed already to have spent them
selves in the mans face, but at that
moment there was a new element, an
element of terrified curiosity in the
expression of his eyes as he stared
towards the door.
'Is this another trick of yours?" he
muttered.
Quest, too. turned his head and
sprang instantly to his feet. From un-
derneath the door came a little puff
of smoke. There was a queer sense
of heat of which both men were ST.
multaneously conscious. Down in
the street arose chorus of warn
ing shouts, increasing momentarily In
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-19
His Bid.

Between the blonde young woman
on the other side of the car and her
stout neighbor next to the left there
interviewed a space Of perhaps four
inches in width. Clinging to the
strap Just in front of the blonde young
woman was cheerful individual
whose uncertain footing was, 1t
seemed, not wholly due to the jolt
ing and Jerking Of the common carrier.
Presently he fastened an ingratiating
smile upon the young woman.
Madam" he murmured, III you'd
femme sit down in that plache there
by you ibid vote for woman shut
frage."
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SYNOPSIS.

Sanford Quest, master criminologist Of
the world, finds that in bringing to JUS
tice Macdougal. the murderer OF Lord
Ashleigh's daughter. he has but just be-
gun hfe-and-death struggle with a mys-
FERROUS master criminal. In a hidden hut
in Professor Ashleigh's garden he has
seen an anthropoid ape skeleton and a liv-
ing tnhuman creature, half monkey. half
man, destroyed by fire. In his room have
appeared from nowhere black boxes, one
containing diamonds torn from a lovely
throat by a pair of armless, threatening
hands, both with sarcastic. threatening
notes signed by the incrutable hands. On
his return from finding the body of Mac
dougal, who had escaped on his way to
prison. he is arrested for the murder of
his valet. Ross Brown, and Miss Quigg,
In his rooms Laura and Lecora. his as
sistants. suspect Craig the professors
valet, trap Craig and rescue Quest from
the Tombs to hypnotic Craig into confess
sion, but when Quest arrives he finds that
Craig and Ienora have both disappeared.
He lodges Police Inspector French. who
has discovered his escape.
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EnIoulnn LIfe In rrenches.

a soldier writes back: Life in the
trenches is fairly enjoyable If you
know how to appreciate it."
Yes. indeed; life is worth while
anywhere, If you make the best Of 1t.
The trenches offer peculiar opportuni-
ties for enjoying life. Living from
minute to minute is intense. conscious
living. replete with satisfaction. Ey-
cry minute is as precious as though
IT was going to be the last. And the
values of contrast heighten the zest
for breathing. Just to be alive is keen
Joy in the trenches, surpassed only
by the Joy of living remote from the
trenches.
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CHAPTER XIV.

The professor swung round in his
chair and greeted Quest with some
surprise, but also a little disappoint-
ment.
NO news of Craig?" he asked.
Il got Craig, all right" he replied.
HE came to the Servants club, where
was waiting for him. My luck's out,
though. The place was burned to
the ground last night. saved his
life and then the brute gave me away
to the police. | had to make my es-
cape as best I could"
The professor tapped the table pee.
vishly.
This is insufferable," he declared.
Il have had no shaving water; my
coffee was undrinkable; l can find
nothing. have most important lee
ture to prepare and cannot find any
of the notes made upon the sub
ject"
Quest smoked in silence for a mo-
ment.
ANY mail for me, professor?" he
asked abruptly.
The professor opened a drawer and
handed him a telegram.
only this!"
Quest opened 1t and read it through.
1t was from the sheriff of a small
town in Connecticut:
The men you inquired for are both
here. They have sold an automobile
and seem to be spending the proceeds.
Shall l arrest?"
Quest studied the message for a
moment.
Say, this is rather interesting, pro-
fessor," he remarked. These are
the two thugs who set upon me
at the section house. They K led the
signal man, who could have been
my alibi, and swiped my car, In
which, as it cannot be found, French
supposes that returned to New York.
With their arrest the case against
me collapses. tell you frankly, pro-
fessor," Quest continued frowning. 81
hate to leave the city without having
found that girl; but l am not sure
that the quickest way to set things
right would not be to go down, arrest
these men and bring them back here,
clear myself. and then go tooth and
nail for Craig"
Il agree with you most heartily"
the professor declared. Il recommend
any course which will insure the re-
turn of my man Craig!"
II cannot promise you that you will
ever have Craig here again." Quest
observed grimly. Il rather fancy Sing
Sing will be his next home"
Quest stepped of the cars at Bethel
a little before noon that morning. The
sheriff met him at the depot and greet
ed him cordially but with obvious sur
prise.
Say, Mr.. Quest" he exclaimed, as
they turned away. 81 know these men
are wanted on your charge, but
thought-youIl excuse me for saying
so-that you were in some trouble
yourself"
Quest nodded.
I'm out of that-came out yester-
day The moment my car is identi-
fed and Red Gallagher and his mate
arrested every scrap Of evidence
against me goes"
We'll, here's the garage and the
man who bought the car the sheriff
remarked, and there's the car itself
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volume. Quest threw open the door
and closed it again at once.
THE place is on fire." he announced
briefly. Pull yourself together, man.
We shall have all we can do to get
out of this"
Craig turned to the door, but stag
gered back almost Immediately.
'The stairs are going!" he shrieked.
'Tt is the kitchen that is on fire. We
are cut off, We cannot get down."
Quest was on his hands and knees.
fumbling under his trucklebed. He
pulled out a crude form OF fire es-
cape, a rough sort of cradle with a
rope attached.
Know how to use this?" he asked
Craig quickly. Here, catch hold. Put
your arms inside this strap"
Yard by yard, swinging a little in
the air. Craig made his descent. When
he arrived in the street there were a
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of spies. Someone suggested Boy
Scouts.
AS a result troop Of eager, active
lads offered 1Ieir services, without
pay. with orly the desire to help their
country TO the uttermost. There was
no limit to their willingness. A paid
errand boy would have taken his work
leisurely; the Scouts, with their shin
ing faces, ran to their destination.
They would have died rather than give
their messages TO the wrong persons.
Never had Britain more faithful
servants.
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Fathons Deep.

The boy yawned over his geography.
How deep is the ocean," he in
quired, pointing to the center of the
Pacific.
Thousands OF fathoms. my sou
thousands"
well, how much is fathom?"
"A fathom is--er-er--are you look
ing at the Pacific? Well. your Uncle
Karl years ago was shipwrecked in the
Pacific and the pirates came out after
him, and the cannibals-but I'm too
busy now to tell you the story Run
along to bed"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-19

When the Belgian refugees began
to pour into England, It happened
that a certain town near London gave
FIVE hotels to welcome and care for
some Of them. The Belgians were in
no state TO look after themselves at
first, and, though food and shelter
we're given them, the homework had
to he undertaken, at least temporarily,
by the Inhabitants Of the town, whose
time was already sorely pressed by
their many charities. Here the Girl
Scouts filed in the gap. 1t was the
Girl Scouts who swept and made beds,
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asat 70 Avoid pitfalls.

A knowledge of ones shortcomings
brings circumstances, and that is
fatal to ease Of manner and grace. If
you can convince yourself that you
are concealing them from others. you
score several points. For instance,
when matters of which you are ignor-
ant are brought into conversation,
silence is your refuge. Look as wise
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-19

square below that state of war ex-
listed with Germany patriotic cheer
was the immediate answer. But not
far away there was another answer
The clerks at the war Office and the
admiralty rose, and practically in a
body, took up arms Now the war
Office and the admiralty headquarters,
more than anyone else. needed their
men; their work was doubled rather
than halved Above all they had to
send and receive messages. They
could not trust new and strange
clerks, who might be in the employ
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-19
Her Objection.

$50 Maude has come back from the
front as a Red Cross nurse?"
"Yes, indeed. She said if she did
all the horrid things they wanted her
to do. she would have been perfect
sight whenever the photographers for
the papers came around. So she quit"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-19

as you please, but say nothing, and
the awkward position may be tided
over. 1t is worse than senseless to
attempt to talk on matters which are
unfamiliar, and dangerous To frankly
confess ignorance--dangerous to popu-
larity, / mean. An avoidance Of pit
falls is always the safest course.-Ex-
change.
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SCOUTS DO SPLENDID WORK
Great Britain Has Good Reason to Be
Proud of Both Her 5oys
And Girls.

The Boy Scouts in Great Britain
have proved themselves a valuable
little volunteer army, writes Ruth
Kaufman, in Leslie's Weekly. When
on the night of August 4th last King
George came out on his balcony at
Buckingham palace, and announced to
the throngs Of people assembled in the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-19
Drink Denison's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.

It makes some men almost as mad
to have people tell lies about them as
it does II they tell the truth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-19

and washed dishes and gave up every
moment, gladly, to the homely tasks
that pr scented themselves.
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Hubby,s Joke.

won't your wife sing for us?"
"Surel l just asked her rot to-
The Mischief Maker.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-19

An engagement ring is a girls idea
OF a round of pleasure.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-19

(To BE cONTINUED)
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21
WAR NEWS OF ONE
YEAR AGO TODAY

Recapture of Ostend by the allies
was reported. Berlin admitted a
fleet bombardment Heavy fighting on
the left wing, Belgians bearing its
olunt, was reported by Paris and Lon
don. England announced internment
of all Germans and Austrians between
II and 45, seizure On the seas of all
engine fuel for Germany, and re
ceipt of Americas request for release
Of the Gil tanker Rockefeller.
Germany's Warsaw advance was
repulsed with heavy losses, her army
in Russian Poland was retreatine
the Austrians in Galicia, occupation
of styri and advances on Strwiaz
river.
Germany reported fighting on the
User canal, the British fleet sup
porting land forces at Nieuport, an of
fensive at Lille and a general allied
repulse. The cruiser Emden sank six
more British steamers off the Indian
coast. Italy prepared to occupy Az
Iona, Albania. A Portuguese revolu-
ton, anti-ally was suppressed. Tur-
key awaited Germany's order to fight
600 German officers having been sent
to Constantinople.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21
TELLS OF PORTO RICO'S
UNENDING TROUBLES

MOHoNK LAKE, N. Y, Oct, 20
The poverty. the sorrow, the misery
that is Porto Rico's; and what Ameri-
ca and Americans can do to save the
little country from itself, were out
lined by Governor Arthur Yager at
the 33rd 3-day Lake Mohonk con-
ference which began this morning.
Representative citizens and offici-
ais of governments by hundreds are
here to discuss Indian, Porto Rican,
Philippine and other dependent peo-
pies" affairs. Governor Yager said
in part:
There is much wrechedness and
poverty among the masses of Porto
Rico. Their dwellings are, made how
els, almost devoid of furniture and
crowded beyond belief Their food
consists of rice, Goldfish and beans,
supplemented by the native wild
fruits.
Their wages are barely sufficient
to maintain their existence under
these miserable conditions. These
conditions have prevailed in Porto
Rico for many years. While much
has been done to improve the island
since the American occupation, it has
not been possible to make marked
improvement. The fundamental cause
is the enormous population 100000
people.
"The present population is abou'
$50 to the square mile. There are
only two or three small states thai
have more people per squire mile
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New
Jersey.
1.-THE area Of the island il abou'
four-fifths mountainous, much Of 1