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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26

"Tut, tut. Earl" protested Rhinelan.
der. That's no way to talk"
We will fight" echoed Capelle,
equally wrought up. "Seagrue is right.
If we ere to be treated in this way
WEI parallel y9ur s-aeks!"
Rhinelander, Holmes and their as
sociates tried in vain to pacify the
two; their efforts were useless.
Hard words passed and more threats
were uttered; the meeting broke up in
disorder.
Seagrue and Capelle retired to an
adjoining room. Helen passed before
them down the HAN. CapeIle glanced
at her and looked toward Seagrue. His
face stretched into one of his hollow
grins.
Bad business for you, Seagrue," he
said to his companion. 'If you can't
unload your Colorado and Coast hold,
ings, this thing will put you pretty
near out of the game"
Unload" snorted Seagrue, wrath.
fully. when that cutoff is announced
Colorado stock won't sell for waste
paper"
Helen repassed the hall. Capelle
nodded toward her. There's your best
bet, Seagrue. Holmes would give his
son-in-law anything"
Seagrue looked glum. He limited he
had already tried that out, and fruit
lessly. but spurred by his friends sug
gestion, he determined on a further eff.
fort. After luncheon he attempted to
renew his addresses.
! But there seemed about the self
willed girl certain barrier of indie.
pendence, which, try as he would, he
could never penetrate. Whats the
matter, Helen?" he demanded at last.
you seem to take everything say
as a joke"
She depressed a little bubble OF
laughter. That's the spirit it's meant
| in, isn't it,"
He was too irritated to be patient.
Toward evening he assayed to be Sc
rious again; again she lightly evaded
his advances.
Late in the day. when walking past
the doors of the library, he saw
Holmes, finishing a conference with
Rhinelander. once more roll up an Inn
portant document and place it within
his safe, set inside the library wall.
Seagrue knew too well what 1t was
the survey of the cutoff, the building
of which, by Gripping him financially,
was likely to wreck his hopes of a
| career.
1t was in this sullen mood that Ca
pelle, few moments later, encoun.
tered him. They had been partners in
more than one INSCRIPTIONS enter
prise and had learned to set value on
audacity. A guarded discussion fol
lowed. Seagrue modify rejected one
after another of the suggestions of
the resourceful Capelle, until one star
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26
Crosses and Double Crosses.

Mr. Bryan has come out openly"
for the denomination of President Viii
son. This would seem nothing else
than a succumbing to the inevitable
were it not for some phases of the
Bryan pronouncement, notably that
by regulating Wall street we saved
the party and made possible a Demo
cratic victory in 1912"
What is Mr.. Bryan trying TO do t.
Mr.. Wilson? Is the man who once
proclaimed his detestation for the
cross Of gold" and who later mani
tested extreme tenderness toward the
iron cross now engaged in. applying
the double cross" to Mr.. Wilson as
he applied it in the memorable case of
Mr. Champ Clark in 1912?
For what other effect can this Wall
street" talk of Mr., Bryan have than to
draw the attention Of Wall street bait
ing Democrats to the fact that Mr.
Wilson went to wall street for his
secretary OF the treasury and for the
man who is regarded the "kingpin" OF
his federal reserve board?-New York
Herald
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26

hardly begun to fight when he was
struck down by blackjack and the
two thugs. survey in hand. made their
escape. They crossed the lawn. gained
the shrubbery close to the gate, and
in the distance saw the headlight of
the midnight passenger train. Signal
was not one OF its stops, but the safe
blowers ran hard for the station and
taking a long chance for their get
away they recklessly but safely board
ed the running train as it slowed
somewhat for tho bridge.
In the confusion within the house
hold Helen had been released. She
had Historically told her story and as
she and her friends rushed down
stairs she encountered Storm, who had
helped her dazed father to chair.
Are you hurt. daddy?" asked his
daughter anxiously.
No" he cried, "and I've given one
Of them a jolt he'll remember. But
Holen!"--in mis- agitation he laid his
hand heavily on his daughters Shout
der-"those damned scoundrels have
got our survey
Then they shall never get of with
IT," exclaimed Helen with flashing
eyes. We will catch them il it
kills somebody"
Sne gave her orders right and left
Tor caring for her father, calling the
police and for making the pursuit.
The boarding of the moving pas
senger train by the two men had not
escaped Storms eyes, and a few
words with Helen were enough to clear
things. The flyer was gone and the
burglars with it, but there was a
chance yet to get them. fastening
With storm down the hill, Helen told
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26

Unless all signs fail. this is a Re
publican year. All the by-elections
and the primary voting have been
largely Republican. In Indiana the
trend Enthusiastically is to the Repub-
licaGs. The Republican candidate for
governor, Mr. Goodrish. for instance,
an oldline Republican, received &C.,
600 more votes than the Democratic
and Progressive vote together. In the
contest fer the United States senate
the Republican vote was $4,000 great
er th~z The Democratic vote. and Mr..
Fairbanks had close to 10000 more
votes than Mr. Wilson. This is par
ticularly significant because the Demo
Gratis have control of the state ma
ehinery to a very great extent. There
was a deep interest In the local con-
tests among the Democrats, and they
were exceedingly active in getting out
the voters everywhere.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26
Law MAJ RuIned lndustrv.

BY vote of SAG to IA the Demo
cratic house OF representatives of the
Sixty-fourth congress voted to repeal
piece of legislation enacted with q
great flourish by. the Democratic Six
ty.third congress, before the arrival
of the time for it to go into effect.
II the senate. when it comes to con-
slider this repeal Of the free sugar
clause Of the Underwood bill. should
enter upon discussion OF the advisa-
bility of overthrowing the entire sugar
schedule of that measure there will
be little surprise. 1t is difficult to dis
cover anything 1t has accomplished
except to ruin the sugar industry and
keep money out Of the treasury.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26
VIII Be Answered in Election.

When the Underwood tariff comes
up for revision. sugar will again figure
in the equation On which side will
the representatives OF sugar constitu-
encies then be found? On that OF pro-
lection? VIII they vote for the protec-
ton of the industries of other sec
lions as they are asking protection for
this industry of their section? Or
will they. as heretofore, be found In
company with those who would i'they
could. as a matter of conviction. deny
protection to all industries?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26
Varying Degrees of Fear.

Fear is the only and also the great
est factor in making medical progress.
The fear of shock following surgical
operations has caused methods TO be
discovered which win eliminate or de-
crease shocks. The woman who fears
to trust herself In the hands OF an I'M
known surgeon or one with dubious
reputation has q right sense of fear
On the other hand. one who win not,
under the best circumstances. submit
to a necessary operation is possessed
OF tright-cowaTdice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26

him. Take both banks of the river"
With one OF the firemen left to
guard Hyde. Storm and the other fire.
man hurried down one river bank as
the passenger engineer took the other.
Neither side afforded more than a
slight chance of concealment and
Spike, starting from where he had
cached his stolen document. was
bounced on by Storms fireman. But
Spike. a powerful man, had almost
fought out for himself a second chance
for escape when Storm bore him down
to the earth. Helen ran up. Where's
what you have stolen9" she cried furi-
ously as Spike stood prisoner Storm,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26

The patriotic little girl who is try
ing TO collect enough dimes to build
a battleship is finding that it takes
a good many ten cent pieces to make
up the millions necessary; but at
that she is likely to have her ship in
commission before a dilatory and sell
fish Democratic congress awakens to
the navy's needs Of more men and
vessels.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26
Gate Attracts Attention.

Visitors to San Saba, Tex, usually
pause before one house in a quiet
street, where there is most unusual
gate. A carriage wheel, which just
fits between the rough posts on 'ther
side. comprises the major part Of the
framework. while, above aad below,
piekets are nailed to complete the
gate. The structure is strong and is
adapted to iis use, while at the same
time it is quite the most distinctive
among ornamental gates in the city
PopL lar Mechanics.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26
Voted with Their Enemies.

In the past the cane sugar growers
have trained with their enemies. In
stead of cooperating in politics with
their friends, they have given sup
port to the other side. When saved.
it has been by those whom they had
tried to keep out Of power. They
helped to bring in Mr.. Wilson, who
threatened them with destruction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26
Cured BY Monkey Talk


line explained by
Of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26
DEAD TURKEY HITS pARsoN.

Rev Eubnk,
badly injured wrist This declared to be
with its wigs
gobb and picked II
back admire plump ans when the
out i and
watch the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26
SYNOPSIS.

Little Helen Holmes, daughter of Gen.
eral Homes, railroad man, is rescued
from imminent danger on a scenic rail-
road by George Storm, . uewsboy. Grown
to young womanhood Helen MAKES a spec
tacular double rescue Of Storm, new a
freight fireman. and of her father ard his
friends. Amos Rninelander. financier and
Robert Seagrue. promoter, from a threat
enei collision between q passenger train
and a runaway freight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26
Rehuclnn Cost Of LIvInn.

Now look for a plank in the next
Democratic platform giving a recipe for
reduction in the price OF gasoline
that won't reduce it-Philadelphia.
Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26

Somebody in Nebraska. it seems. al
leges that Mr. Bryan is not a Demo-
crat If asked. we should feel no hesi-
fancy in calling him a typical one
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-26

than AS Oook he showed immediate improve
mechanical and there is
he win from bis meanchoIaNew York Times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
n Toys for Wide-Awake Boys and Girls

Automobile. with fender: L.
rubber-tired wheels. with nj
hub caps; steel gearing thro1
out; with sheet steel body; 81
ing wheel. Suitable o. I
for children to years. sD/.>
Choice, without lamps
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
{ Associated PresS)

WASHINGTON D. C., mserpreation o 0 President Wilson, issu1la a o by which 0 of but explained that his remarks had been
  s no tcontemp ated in anyd
 
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  conclude including
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
FRANZ BOPP ON
 STAND IN HIS
 OWN DEFENSE
Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO Dec. 21.-Franz Bopp, the German consul general who, with six others, is charged with cOnspiTing against the neutrality of the United States by dynamiting mu- nitions of the Entente Allies, was on the witness stand today in his own defense Practically all day was taken up with his direct exami by the attorneys for the goyernmen, tomorrow
 On the stand today Bopp denied all of the allegations of the prosecu- tion. He admitted, however, that Charles Crowley and Louis Smith the star witnesses of the govern ment, had been employed by German con- ular agents at his instiga tion, to shipments of goods He said that by watching the Entente representa-. tiyes he hoped to gain information which would tend to show the vio lation of the neutrality of the Unit ed States on the part of the Entente which he would immediately have re ported
 Before Bopp testified the defense sprung surprise when it intro duced Alonzo Smith, nephew of Louis Smith, the chief prosecuting witnes-, as witness for the de fense Young Smith testified that his uncle had been promised s20,000 by parties supposed to De disinterest- ed if he would testify against Bopp and the others who are on trial.
 Young Smiths testimony was pro- ductive of considerable excitement. Immediately after he left the stand the young fellow tainted.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
CHURCHES URGE
 SELF DENIAL AT
 CHRIST MAS TIME
Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-In a Christ. mas message to one hundred church. es and Sunday schools throughout the country, the federal council of the Churches of Christ in America points out that the Christina sum this year shines only upon our half of the world" and the council per suasively suggests" that Americans make this Christmas a sacrament of self denial It recommends that every Sunday chool should have a Christmas service in behalf of chil- dren across the sea. with a generous gift giving for the children of Eu- rope. It urges that lat the family altar of every Chri- tian home, gifts be made equal in value to those given in the family circle, for some home in the Near East or the Far East-a home for a home"
 Each church, in appropriating e1- penditures for it's own Sunday school Chri- -tmas, is urged to set apart an equal gift for a school of children across the sea, and for every Christ mas dinner it is suggested that gift of equal value be made for the starving children of Europe and Asia
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
YOUNG LADIES
 LEAVE NENANA

Misses Jane Anderson and Laura Lewis, who will represent the Ne mana headquarters of the Alaskan Engineering commission in Fairbanks during the holidays left the lower river town ye terday. Until the last moment there were eighteen reser vations made on ,he stage for Fair banks, seven of whom were the Nenana basketball team. Owing to the postponement of the series be- tween Nenana and Fai blanks on ac- count of unexpected work turning up, all the reservations were can celled with the exception the young ladies, who will :each town this evening.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
TANANA GETS
 R''AST CHICKEN

TANANA, Alaska, Dec. 15.-By MaiD Thirty chickens belonging to H. S. Myrick were roasted to a turn in fire which destroyed Mir. Myrick's chicken house this morn ing. The chicken house was totally destroyed Another nearby building, as well as the Myrick residence, was in danger for time, but the fire fighters managed to eXtinguish the flames before they did much dam age. In fact, the firemen and the chemical did more damage to the Myrick residence than did the flames, for one of the doors was kicked in and other minor damage done.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
MOOSE ID HAVE
 ANNUAL SMOKER

On the night of December 27 Fair banks Lodge No. 1892, Loyal Order of Moose, will have their annual smoker at Moose hall. This is. of course, for members of the lodge only. The one held last year was said to be the biggest get-together meeting ever held here, and did more to stimulate interest In lodge work and raise the membership than any other one thing. So it is especially desired that all members be out and meet their fellow members.
 Before the social part of the even ing, there is a big class of candi- dates to be admitted to the order. and 1t is the duty of all members of the lodge to be on hand to aid in this work.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

Eskimos and Indians cranking up their Vict1 olas on winters night.
 In Juneau. Skagway, Whitehorse, Fairbanks, Circle or Nome they are reading the same world news today that we read in Kansas City.
 Yep, some years ago Alaska shed his mackinaw and mukluks for a business sack coat and the latest model shoes. In place of the cha mois poke, out of which he used to shake gold dust, he bought a dime savings bank. He will no longer greet you in that quaint dialect be loved of the Rex Beach-Jack London school, but he's very apt to bore you to death with statistics on tenn peratures and rainfull and the pos abilities of four crops of alfalfa off Panama Valley land. His pocket, are filled with booster literature in stead of nuggets.
 But still we couldn't quite believe the old days red days, the roar ins days-were gone until we saw that white ribbon pinned to his lapel.
 And just few years ago we be lieved with the poet;
 There's never law of God or man Runs north of 53"
 Funny, isn't it?
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
All Prices alling
 On Stock Exchange
Associated Press)

NEW YORK. Dec. 2l.-The New York stock exchange had one of the most exciting days in it's history today. All day long ex- citement reigned supreme on ac- count of the slaughter of all kinds of stock prices. Practical ly all stocks fell from five to thirty-three points. War Bride stocks suffered the mot seri- ously, it Is believed. on account of President Wilson's peace mes sage to the warning nations of Europe. Not once were the de clines checked today The mar ket closed weak. with all prices falling.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25

THAT REMARKS REGARDING
 PRESIDENTS NATIONS WERE STRUED INTO STATEMENT THAT UNITED STATES WOULD CLARE NATIONS REFUSING CAUSE OF AN INVASION OF H RIGIITS-SAYS THAT NO CHANGE TERPRETS PRESIDENTS NOTE As MESSAGE URGING BEI IGER TO DISCUSS PEACE NOT AS THREAT THAT UNITED STATES MIGHT BE FORCED TO ENTER TIE DIII O. WILL ADVISE THEIR GOVERNMENTS TO VIEW NOTE FRENDIY SPIRIT LANSING TELLS DIPLOMATS THAT REP! WITH FRANKNESS IN ALL DIET ARE EXPECTED FROM MARKING AMERICA EAFECTS TO BE INFORMED BY ALL REGARDING WHAT TERMS I'll WILL, CONCLUDE GLIDING THOSE CONCERNING TERRITORIAL CONCESSIONS.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
DRYS PLANNING
 CONGRESSIONAL
 CAMP PA|GN SOON
Associated PressD

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Dec. 21- Announcement from prohibition head quarters here ts to the effect that after the holidays the prohibitionists plan to inaugurate a national prohi- bition campaign which will shake the nation Their object is to get the national prohibition measure passed at the present session of congress. Washington i now filled with lobbyists in their interests, as well as in the interests of the liquor dealers. who are fighting the mea- sure.
 The senate judiciary committee re ported fayorably today on the na tional prohibition measure. The house committee made a like report several week ago. It now remains for vote of two-thirds of both houses to take the matter up with the legislatures of the various states.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
CHRISTMAS CARDS,

The war office reminds the public again that all pictures and photo graphs on postcards, Christmas, New Year, or birthday cards addre~s ~sed to neutral or enemy countries will be stopped by the military censor, except:
 Family photographs addressed to British subjects interned in neutral and enemy counties.
 Illustra tions in publications posted by firms holding a permit to dis patch printed matter to neutral and enemy countries.
 Illustrations and photographs sent by firms in the ordinary course of trade to agents or customers in nou- tral countries.
 Illustrations of these three classes Will not be stopped uL,ess they show details which miglt be useful to the enemy-LondOn Mail.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
WHITE RIBBON IS PINNED 0N
 LAST FRONTIER
(Kansas City Starr

! The ballots had all been counted and the dry states were holding a reception to welcome the additions to their society Prim Miss Maine headed the receiving line, which in cluded a brilliant representation of Southern aristocracy, such fine old families as the Carolinas, Alabama, Georgia, Virginlas ant Tennessee, a. well as generous sprinkling of western and middle western names, states lacking in the e-hallowed traditions, but welcome to the cause, nevertheless.
 Looking somewhat self con- -cious in their newly acquired virtue, pros porous Michigan, rangy Montana, the cattleman, and the well known wheat ranchers, Messrs. South Dakota and Nebraska, were passed down the line, shaking hands and expressing pleasure in their redeemed state.
 Of cour~e, this was a reception somewhat different from the rather exclusive affairs of former years There was probably feeling among the elder states, that society isn't what IS used to be-" with all these ~trange. newly rich persons from the West being recognized, but it was very succe- sful and happy occa- sion.
 Then, at a late hour the door opened to admit a stranger. A sud den hush came over the room. There was an uneasy constraint at the in- trusion.
 Dear me, sister," gasped hand some Miss South Carolina to her sister, Mis- North, who is that per son?"
 I'm sure it must be some mis- take" chimed in sweet Miss Vir- ginia, "it can't be any Of our people,"
 So the stranger stood hesitating by the door a moment obviously embarrassed in the company of so many beautiful ladies and prosperous gentlemen
 He was handsome young stranger for all that his tawny beard was frozen stiff to his parka hood, and pools of melting snow collected about his mukluks. His skin was bronzed and toughened by many broiling sun and biting frost, but his eye were clear blue with a merry twinkle that was infectious. He was tall and 1.-the and trail hardened. and in his innocence of polite society, he had brought his dogs to the re- ception, a band of half wild, wolfish creatures.
 As he stood waiting recognition he glanced with sort of sheepish pride at the new white ribbon badge pinned to the lapel of his flaming Mackinaw. And thus he hesitated.
 Found One Friendly Face. It remained for young Washing ton, himself newcomer in this fast growing society. to recognize the stranger
 Well. by the eternal" quoth Wash ington, "it is-no, it cent be--yes, sir, Alaska! Klahowya. tillicum!"
 Why, you doggone old salmon eater," roared the stranger, delight ed to find friendly face a strange land, Put her there!"
 Then the young western atate in troduced the lusty young northern territory to the rest of the assembly, and the world learned that the last frontier is gone. that the rip-roaIing,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
Wheat IS Steady
 Despite Selling
Associated Press.)

CHICAGO. Dec. Notwith- standing almost panici;y selling and seyen.CCnt break in wheat prices when the market opened this morning. the market made a greater rebound and closed strong. with sub tantial net gains. President Wilson's peace message to tho belligerent na- tions of Europe sent the market downward at the opening of busi- ness hours this morning, but heavy European buying started the upward movement shortly afterward, and from that time on until the clo-e the price of wheat climbed steadily.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
KAISER WOULD
 DISCUSS PEACE

LONDON, Dec. 21.-It is under stood here that Emperor William of Germany will, at an early, date, sum mon to hi headquarters American Ambassador Gerard with the idea of discussing peace with him. Possi- ble American mediation and action as regards peace is understood to be the reason for the conference, Just when the emperor will confer with the diplomatic representative of the United States in Germany is not known.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-12-25
WAR SUFFERERS
 ID BE RELIEVED
Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Announce- ment has been made from the na- tional headquarters for the society which has the relief of Jewish war sufferers in hand, to the effect that nearly $2,250.000 has been subscribed by the Jews of the country for the relief of the Jews in the war zones of Europe. Many Jews have indi- vidually given large sums. Jacob Schiff, of New York, and Julius Rosenwald, of Chicago, head the list. Each has pledged nim- elf to give the sum of $100,000