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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
"NoI All That Is Over" She Said.

now, always it is the fieet-the navy
You seem interested only in theil
plans, their secrets. Is IL fol
that you married me?"
Streetman's patience had reached
the breaking point. And at the ques
ton he flew into a sudden rage He
turned a face like a thundercloud upon
her.
And on my side ask why you mar.
ried me? For love? think
notr' he sDeered.
His quick anger brought Ethel to
her feet.
But. Henry"
He waved her answer aside as IL II
were not worth his listening to.
"Once. perhaps. | thought So" he
said. talking her down like a common
brawler. But now l hear 1t was
another man whom you really loved
a young Irishman who went away
without doing you the honor of asking
you to marry him" In his words
there was, as he intended there should
be. a taunt that implied more than
he actually said
"No, mol" Ethel cried. at isn't
true. It was just a flirtation-a few
dances-a theater OF twog'
ooh! That was allr' he retorted.
"And yet they told me you had known
him all your life"
81 don't know whom ne talking
about" she said in desperation.
"Nor do l." he rejoined. at was
some man in the army--a captain. I
think. I do not know his name: but
shall hpd II out, and then perhaps
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
CHAPTER ~.
Gathering storm.cIouds.

And then Sir George Wagstaff Joined
them, with his trusted butler, Brew
ster. in his wake, bearing muffin
tray.
Ethel went gayly to meet her bene-
factor. At least her manner was
blithesome: but her heart was leaden.
Hello. Sir George" she said.
Hello. Ethel!' They were good
pals-thOse two. The daughter of one
of his oldest and dearest friends,
Ethel had always occupied a niche
all her own in Sir Georges affections.
Sir George was not of the big type
Of Englishman. He was. on the con
trary, not much over the height OF
Ethel herself. But be was undeniably
impressive, with his keen. gray eyes,
his fast-whitening hair. and his ex-
quisite manners. And despite the
punctillous politeness that Sir George
displayed to everybody, there was
something In his bearing that warned
one that he was no person to trifie
with.
II Just dropped in for a few min
utes because I'd promised to come TO
your tea. Ethel; and try never to
break my word to so charming a
lady"
She made pretty curtsy.
Thank you, Sir GEORGE
For you, at the admiralty. these
must be troublous timesT'' Streetman
ventured.
Rather busy. yesr' was Sir Georges
somewhat short answer. He was al
ways ready. when at leisure, TO enter
upon a discussion of any topic-ex-
cept such as touched upon his high
office. And there he was exceedingly
touchy.
"You think. then. there will be war
between Russia and Germany"
Streetman asked him eagerly. He
could not do otherwise than ignore
Sir Georges slightly frigid reply to
his previous question. II be felt any
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
30 RTaz[1ND N4NHEIR

he interrupted. 1t seemed to him that
her objections were interminable.
And under the stress of the urging
from his superiors his forbearance was
fast reaching its end. To hide his
anxiety and his irritation, he stepped
to the window and looked out.
"But Sir George trusts me-" Ethel
resumed Streetman stifed a mouth
filling German oath while he listened
to her when he answers my ques-
TONS" she continued, "he does so be-
cause he thinks I'm just idly curious.
He never dreams I'd repeat what he
says to anyone II all puts me in a
| beastly position Sir George is a loyal
Englishman. and if he thought
Streetman would not let her finish.
He wheeled about and said sharply, to
forestall even the merest mention of
such a thing as an informer-let alone
spy
and you are a loyal Englishwoman
and am loyal to-Franee."
Then why do you pass yourself of
as an Englishmanr'
Because it is the wish of my EN-.
ployers. the French secret service. II
is the wish of France" he declared in
a grand manner, which he intended tc
carry conviction with it.
IT'S all quite beyond me-" she said
with a hopeless air. They had had
many such discussions. And never
yet had she been able to understand
the reasons that Streetman put forth
with unvarying glibpess. "Why should
| France wish to know about our feetY
"Ah. that do not know" he re-
piled The secret service gives me
their instructions. 1t is for me to fol
low. not to question them. 1t is my
work-my future" He drew nearer
to her. and his masterfui eyes gazed
full into hers. at is our future
Ethelw he cried with apparent emo
ton
But isn't France England's ally?
she asked. 81 can't understand why
she should need this information"
IN times like these it is best fol
each country to know all possible
about every country" he explained
You will be doing no wrong to Eng
land when you get me the facts
desire" He sat down beside her, and
placing his arm about her, he drew hel
close to him. "You will find out TO
night about the feet?" he pleaded
But there was something about hi,
persistent wheedling that made Ethe
Willoughby-or Mrs. Streetman-sus
picious
81 can't help feeling that there i;
something behind all this-somethinG
you are not telling me-" she said
slowly.
Despite his confident air, Streetmar
could not easily look into her search
ing eyes. He was uncomfortable
And he rose abruptly and took a few
quick. restless steps about the room
"Why-what an Imagination b,
exclaimed. forcing laugh at last
Really. Ethel. you're quite absurdr
"But always, before we were mar
ried. you were so kind. so thoughtful
You talked only of pretty things. Blu
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Housewives Lore.

1t is harmful to silk stockings to
iron them.
Bread. cheese and fruit make per-
feet lunch.
Cream puffs take IS minutes to
bake.
Half a pepper. minced fine. will
flavor an Omelet.
Apples. bananas and lettuce are a
delicious salad mixture.
Don't forget that split peas make
an excellent luncheon soup. .
Crab flake cocktail is very pretty
served In green pepper cups.
Muffin and cake batters require half
as much liquid as flour,
To prepare horseradish quickly, put
It through the meat chopper.
For clans TAXED in shells 1t is best
to use the large "hard" Glars.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
resentment. he trustees to be able to

resentment, he trustees to be able to
pay Off the score imhis own way, later.
Sir George lifted his eyebrows ever
so slightly as he glanced at Etheps
caller.
That. sir. is matter l should pre-
fer not TO discuss" he replied.
Pardon me, sir. but as a loyal Eng
lishman l am naturally Interested"
And then Ethel stationed herself be-
hind the tea table.
Come! Let's talk of peace and
tea" she said 1t made her feel guilty
to sit there and hear Streetman try to
pry information out os Sir George be-
meath his own roof. And it seemed
that the least she could do to repay
him for his many kindnesses was to
protect him as best she might from
Streetman's indefatigable curiosity.
They had no sooner taken their cups
from her when Georgy Wagstaff burst
into the room.
Hello, everybody" she greeted
them. Here's Guy and his mother"
Close behind her followed Mrs. Ste
phen Falconerand her good-looking son,
who was. as everybody knew more
than devoted to Sir George wagstaff's
vivacious daughter. wed nave been
here earlier" Georgy explained. but
Mrs, Faleoner and Guy had gone to
matinee"
silly show" the blase Guy added
in bored drawl. The eternal tri-
angle or some such nonsenser'
Very tiresome!' his mother agreed.
And so noisy! Full of shots and
pistols-and mostly about some poor
creature who'd sinned and repented. -
That's the sort Of play disap-
prove of. particularly for my daugh-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
To Cook Dried Corn.

Take the quantity needed and soak
for six hours In just enough water
thoroughly to cover the corn. Then
put in the double boiler and cook until
tender. Do not add extra water. Sea-
son with butter. pepper and salt. A
cupful Of cream makes It most de-
ucious. This should be put In when
the corn is half cooked so that 1t will
absorb most OF the cream.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
loo Much 10 Ask.

The Democratic administration has
failed. The nations Affairs are not
running smoothly and there Is a
threatened deficit that must be COW
cred. Where does the president seek
to place the burdens1 On the Ameri-
can people. The present adminIstra-
ton, through President Wilson. has
admitted the glaring impossibilitY of
its theory of government and the pub
lie Is now asked to mike tnat admin
istrsTion good by taking upon its
shoulders the burdens of excessive
I.tAntion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
CHAPTER li-continued.

"Yes, yes! OF courser' Streetman
agreed hastily. as If he would forestall
any patriotic exhibition. "Still, one
would like TO live with the luXuries
Of life. One day shall make the
grand coup; and then to cease all
this" He broke off suddenly, for he
heard Miss Willoughby stirring on the
other side of that closed door. "Sssh
To the docrl"
Very good, Brewster Mr.. Street
man said in a clear. firm voice, which
he intended to carry well beyond that
closed door I'm wait here for Miss
Willoughby."
And then Sir Georges butler bowed
and left the room.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Pith ard Point

81 am all kinds Of q Democrat 50
far as I can discover" President VIII
son told the ad mems Philadelphia
convention. First a single term Demo
crat. then double termer; first an
anupreparationist then a prepared.
ness pusher; first watchful waiter,
then a war wobbler. "All kinds of q
Democrat" is right.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
oranne.Mint Salad.

Pulp of four oranges. two tablespoon
fuls sugar, two tablespoOnfuls Smelly
chopped mint. two tablespoOnfuls olive
oil. two tablespOonfuls lemon juice.
salt and cayenne pepper. Peel the or
anges. remove the seeds and white con-
meeting tissue. and divide the pulp into
convenient sized pieces add the sugar.
also the mint, very finely chopped, sea-
son. marinate with a French dressing
made from the olive oil and lemon
Juice, and serve on crisp lettuce
leaves.-Pictorial Review.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
International Race.

The splitting up Of the Rothschild
family Of Frankfort into British.
French and other branches has been
an interesting, though not remarka BILE
phenomenon of the last $50 years Of
finance. and was recently instanced by
the fact that small French cruiser.
that recently removed Germans from a
Spanish liner. was formerly a Retire
child yacht
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
10 Clean currants.

a quick way to sIean currants, when
making cake, is to put the fruit into a
colander with a sprinkling Of flour.
and rub them around a few minutes
with the hand. 1t is surprising how
quickly the stems become separated
and slip through the holes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
No Mlnorlty PresIdent Next rime

We must win. Let every Democrat
90 &c uork.-W. J. Il. in the Commoner.
There will have 10 be more. many
more lDepocrats tban there were four
YEARS ago if Eve must win" The next
tenant Of the Wits House will not be
Il minority president.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Not 1.-TWO Of q Kind"

SIR. Hughes has nothing whatever
TO do with the Republican convention,
its platform or its nominations: and
the delegates hadn't anything to do
with Mr.. Wilson's convention, its plat
form or It's nominations-except obey
orders.-Kansas City Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
"Return Unconditional"

Colonel Roosevelt thinks that
Hughes should have the 'ungrudging
support Of the progressives, and his
letter is virtually an announcement Of
his unconditional return to the Re
publican party for the accomplishment
Of that purpose. philadelphia Bull
letfr,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Dressing for Flank Steak.

Flank steak may be given as appe-
tizing Il flavor as the more expensive
cut If it is spread with a highly sea-
soned bread dressing, rolled tightly.
praised with vegetables, and cooked in
a casserole with little sagory vine
gar.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09

A fine young EngIishwoman
Is caught in the net of interna-
tional plotting and is made the
victim of circumstances-tragic
circumstances. She becomes in
nocentIy involved with an enc
my CT her country and he pro-
ceeds to use her as a tool. How
she 10 cornered and prodded, as
boys might tease a wounded
wild animal, is told wildly In
this irstalIment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
SYNOPSIS.

Georgy Wagstaff, daughter of Sir
George, of the British admiralty. hints at
q liaison between her governess, Ethel
Willoughby. and Henry Streetman. Ethel
denies ii. Henry Streetman calls on Ethel
and while waiting for her talks to Brews-
ter. Sir Georges butler, who is a German
spy, about his failure to get at admiralty
papers in Sir Georges possession. He
phones to German secret service head
quarters
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09

The time-hOnOred Democratic the
cry that the Philippines ought TO be
tlrned loose should suffice 10 insure
the party the solLa REPRESENTATION
soSe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09

Streetman. the German spy, and
Roeder (slias Brewster, the butler),
are discussing the possibility Of war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09

NIr. Wilson might pick up a few
votes by promising, in the event of his
reelection. 20 fire his whole cabinet
Syracuse Post-Standard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
ImneIlinn Moflun-

The Democratic leaders just now
are very strongly in favor Of the move
ment to take the tariff out of politics
They are particularly anxious 10 have
It cut before the campaign opens.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09

The government Of Venezuela will
add an institute Of modern language
to its school of commerce..
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-12-07
DR.. E. c. LANE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT

The tax book for the eollec-
ton of the special assessment
upon the real property in dis
trict No. 1 for the purpose of
paying the fourth payment on
the Newark Sidewalk Improve
ment District bonds has been
placed in my hands.
All owners of real property
lying in the district arerequest-
ed to pay their assessments to
me within thirty days from
Nov. Is, 1916. If such payment
is not made, action will be
commenced at the end of that
time for the collection of said
assessment and for legal pen
alties and costs.
Given under my hand this
10th day of November, 1916.
E. B. Chesser, Collector.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-12-07
new AMENDMENT IS
MORE CONSERVATIVE
Measure Patterned After No.
ID Has Been Drawn For
Submission in 1918

While some have been dis
posed to doubt the discriminat-
ing sense of the people in mat
tiers of popular legislation, the
results of the recent state cleo
ton seem to have justified the
theory. Careful discrimination
was shown in the manner in
which the people voted on the
measure proposed.
There was one amendment
before the people, No. 10, for
the extension of the Initiative
and Referendum, that was
badly beaten. 1t was essentially
popular, but it went too far,
and the people wisely voted
against it. 1t attempted too
much, was too revolutionary,
and would have brought about
a confusion much more serious
than the evils it attempted to
remedy. These things being
true, its supporters could not
overcome the inevitable dis
trust that grew up in the minds
of the electorate.
But the amendment has al
ready been re-drawn and sim
plified, and approved by con-
sentative students of the law.
In this form it will be re-sub-
mitted at the 1918 election.
Petitions will soon be put into
circulation, so that the neces-
sary number Of signatures may
be secured for its initiation. be-
fore the Legislature has d
chance to submit three other
amendments that willsupersede
this measure. That was the on
ly method that enabled the
educational interests to secure
the submission of Amendment
No. II, which passed by such
a handsome majority.
This is one of the conditions
sought to be remedied by the
Initiative and Referendum
League of Arkansas in the new
amendment,-the removal of
the restrictions placed by the
present constitution upon the
number of Amendments to be
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-12-07

ASSOCIATIONS should be fOrm-
and applications for loans made
at once. Farms upon which
loans are wanted will be APP
praised by the local board, and
later by an appraiser from the
farm loan bank. For further
information write to the U. S.
Farm Loan Board, Washing
ton, D. C. l will gladly help as
far as | can.
JOHN H. PAGE,
Commissioner.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-12-07
OH. MY BACK!
The Expression of Many a Kid
ney Sufferer

A stubborn backache iscause
to suspect kidney trouble. When
the kidneys are inflamed and
swollen, STOPPING brings a
sharp twinge in the small of
the back that almost takes the
breath away. Doan's Kidney
Pills revive sluggish kidneys
relieve aching backs. Here's
convincing proof of merit.
Mrs. G. w. Crymes, Bates
vile, Ark, says: 81 was troub-
led by weak kidneys and | suf-
fered lot from a steady, dull
ache in my back. My ankles
i and feet we're badly swollen
and | had rheumatic pains in
my left arm. Ny kidneys acted
irregularly, too. | used about a
box of Doan's Kidney Pills and
since then | have been free
from kidney trouble"
Price soc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney REM
edy-get Doan's Kidney Pills
the same that Mrs. Crymes
had. Foster Milburn Co, Props,
Buffalo, n. Y. 8
ADVERTISEMENT
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-12-07
EXECUTION SALE

Notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, as sheriff of
Inde1aendence County. Ark,
under and by virtue of a GER
tain execution issued by the
clerk of the circuit court of In
dependence County, Ark, up
on a transcript of a judgment
rendered against G.. A. Gilman
in favor of R. A. Dowdy, be-
fore J. A. Holmes, a justice Of
the peace of Ruddell township
in said county, has levied upon
the following described real es-
tate lying II the county of In
dependence, State of Arkan-
sas, to-wit:
10 acres out of the N. E. cor
ner of the S. E. II of the S. E.
Ii of section 81, Township 13
North, Range 6 West, and will
expose said lands for sale at
public cutlery, at the Main
street door of the Independence
County Court House, in the
city of Batesville, on
MONDAY, DEC. II, 1916
on a credit of three months to
the highest bidder.
Said sale is subject, howev-
er, to certain prior judgment
against G.. A Gilman, in favor
of Weaver-Dowdy Company,
a certain certificate of which
is now on file with the Circuit
Clerk Of independence County,
and to a deed of trust against
the above described lands to
secure certain indebtedness
due A. J. Craig, which deed of
trust if of record in the records
of mortgages and deeds of
trust of independence County,
Arkansas.
Given under my hand as
such sheriff on this 4th day
of November, 1916.
LAWRENCE RUDDELL,
Sheriff of independence Co.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-12-07
CHRISTMAS FIRES
ARE DECREASING
Public Tired of Celebrations
That Take Toll of Life
and Property

A strong effort is being
made in Arkansas this year to
cut down the fire and accident
list due to the hazards OF
Christmas time. The Arkansas
Actuarial Bureau and other
fire-prevention agencies are CO.
operating in thismovement.T The
National Fire-Protection AS
ISOLATION is sending out tens OF
thousands of Holiday Fire
Bulletins" and as q result many
homes will be saved and injury
and loss of life prevented. "Ev-
cry newspaper reader knows,
says ]. S. Speed, manager OF
the Arkansas Actuarial Bureau,
that the great loss Of life and
property that used o be regard
ed as regular thing on the
Fourth of July has been cut
down to a point which it was
thought, a few years ago inn
possible to reach. 1t was entire
II a matter Of changed public
sentiment.
THE public is governed by
principles of common sense.
Sooner or later the sensible
thing happens-the reasonable
sentiment prevails. That's why
Christmas fires are decreasing
year by year. 1t is not reason
able or sensible to mar the fes-
tive holiday season by holo-
caust, loss of life, burned
homes and broken families. A
few moments reflection is SUI
ficient to prevent Christmas
hazards in your home. Stop
and think VIII you put cotton
and paper ornaments on your
Christmas trees this year? Me-
tallic tinsel and non-inflam-
nahle decorations are cheap.
VIII you use cotton to repres-
ent snow when you know that
many many fires have been
caused by it. If you can't get
powdered mica, sometimes
called diamond dust" or as
bestos fiber. better pass the
snow up. What possible ex-
cuse could you make toyourseli
/ if your children are injured OF
your home burned through let
ting them light and play with
the Christmas tree candles?
And after Christmas get rid of
the tree promptly.A dry Christ
mas tree burns like tinderw
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-12-07

submitted at any one time. This
restriction has, in the past, de-
feated woman suffrage, NUM-
cipal bonds and other things
upon which the people were
demanding a hearing.
Another important feature
in the proposed measure is
that it provides that any meas
ure submitted to the people
shall be passed by q majority
of the votes cast on the sub
ieet, and that a majority Of the
total vote cast at the election
shall not be required.
One Of the defects in AIMED
ment No. Is was the fact that
it was SO drawn that it could
be, and was construed bymany,
as giving smaller government
al units than the state the pow
er to initiate and enact laws
that would be in direct conflict
with the general statutes for
the whole state. The unutter-
able confusion that would have
resulted from such d provision
passes the comprehension of
the widest imagination. As re-
drawn, it is specifically provid-
ed that no initiated act cancon-
flict with a state law.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-12-07
WARNING ORDER

In Justice court, Big Bottom
township. Before A. H, Saylors,
Justice of the Peace.
D. P. Whisnant, plaintiff, VS..
w. N. Lewis, defendant.
The defendant, w. n. Lewis,
is warned to appear in this
court within thirty days from
this date to answer the com
plant of the plaintiff, D. P,
Whisnant.
Given under my hand this
the 9th Gay of November
1916. A. H. SAYLORS,
Justice of the Peace
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-12-07
PROMINENT COUPLE
MARRY SUNDAY

W. F. Fletcher Of the Dota
neighborhood and Miss Eliza
Atkinson were married at the
home Of the brides parents, on
Padgett Island, Saturday at 6
p. NJ. Rev. G. L. Fink officiat-
ing.