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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
In the Political Trenches.

Soon the political battalions will
be in their trenches. For the cam
paign in the United States will take
on much the form OF the war of the
nations. The Democrats will be en-
trenched behind their platform planks
with much Of buncombe bagged to de-
feet the bullets of the foe. The Re
publIcans viii be entrenched behind
their battlements of Americanism, Of
preparedness and OF patriotic efticien-
cy. They will assault the works Of
their foes with the siege guns of logic
and of fact. They will hail shrapnel
upon the trenches Of the Democrats
and the latter will be destroyed by the
hot shot Of their own broken up rec
ord .-=- 80 -- ts.-..-ss'
The third line trenches will be the
ballot boxes. The Republicans will
take these with the bayOnet charges
led by those valiant political warriors
Hughes Taft ana Roosevelt. In this
charge the enemy VIII be impaled up
on the bayonets of determined aggres-
sion and the Republicans will witness
the Inauguration Of new era of com
potency and peace with honor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

A hot iron will soften old putty so
that it can be easily removed.
Never use water from a stone reser-
voir for cooking purposes.
Never allow fresh meat to remain in
paper; it absorbs the juice.
Lemons will keep fresh If slowed
in dry sand separately.
Salt will remove the stain from sill
yer caused by egg, when applied dry
with a soft cloth.
To polish a black marble clock rub
over with olive oil and finish with a
clean chamois leather.
Never keep vinegar or yeast in stone
crooks or jugs; their acid attacks the
gazing, which is said to be poisonous.
Put a silvered spoon into the most
delicate glass and boiling hot liquids
can be poured into it without break
ing II.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13

peaceful. And the very sun seemed
to shine upon that tiny country with
just little more beneficence than it
had over the rest of the world. For
Belgium, fortunately, there WIS no
dread Of war. Secure in the conviction
that she had no enemies, her people
went about their affairs with the same
light-hearted content that they had
come TO regard. through the years. as
their natural heritage.
a. ola. messieurs!' the inns sole
waiter, Louis, exclaimed as he laid up
on the table the change that was due
the two guests. And Behold, gentle
men"' he repeated in quite the grand
manner as he placed before them two
liquor glasses filed with an amber
ambrosia.
The players thanked him. And In
that moment one Of them brought the
game to q swift termination by the
execution of a mastery move toward
which he had long been maneuyering.
The two peasants tossed off their
cordials then. They had already risen
from their chairs when the innkeeper
himself. one Henri Christophe, entered.
You're going already?" he ex-
claimed, reluctant to see good custom
ers leaving. ut is not late"
MY wife expects me-" one of them
replied with humorous grimace. ''You
understand"
"Mais oui. l comprehend perfectly"
Christophe answered. he knew the
fellows wife-a somewhat tempera-
mental woman, with a sharp tongue
And he had no wish to bring down an
avalanche Of lll-will upon his excellent
hosiery. So he babe his departing
guests good-by.
As they passed through the open
doorway, chattering. he turned to an
other man who sat in a corner Of the
room reading a newspaper. He was a
FrencbmaD-that other-and a stran-
ger to the innkeeper.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13

Something for monsieur?" Henri
Christophe inquired pleasantly.
Not nowl After little while, per-
haps." the stranger replied. and re-
turned to his reading OF his newspaper.
He had just lighted a cigarette and
had filed his lungs with the first salts
flying puff when a newcomer strobe
through the doorway. This latest ar
rival wore a cap and 4 long, linen
duster. And there was something in
his aspect that did not wholly please
the little man at the table as he cast
a quick, sidewise glance at the tan in
truder. Perhaps II was the small. leu
ton mustache that adorned the upper
lip of the tall man in the dustcoat. At
all events, the Frenchman's eyes mar.
rowed to two Sits. And though he
seemed rapt in his paper he neverthe-
less watched every move that the other
made.
The tail man paused for a moment
at the cigar case that stood just inside
the outer door: and drawing a pipe
from his pocket he filed and lighted it..
Then he crossed the room and looked
down at its other occupant.
do you speak English?" he in
CURED
The man told him that he could.
Can you tell me how far it is TO
Tourville?" Larry Redmond asked.
The tall man was no other than the
Irish captain.
Ten miles!" the Frenchman replied
promptly.
"Exactly?" Larry questioned
There was a slight yet still notice
able pause as the little man looked up
at him searchingly.
"Exactlyr' he said with a peculiar
emphasis on the word
"Exactly?'' Larry said once more
And when the wiry Frenchmau spranG
up from his seat and looked signih
cantly into his eyes Captain Redmond
no longer doubted that they understood
each other. You have the PASSWORD
he whispered.
Exactly" the other repeated
finally.
you have been waiting long, my
! friend - Larry asked him.
You were expected yesterday" hl'
confederate replied.
Il could not leave then. II is busy
back there inside their lines" Captain
Redmond explained.
His fellow spy started at that. Ant
he looked at him with undisguised sur
prise.
You have been with the German
army?" he exclaimed, as If the fea
were scarcely to be believed.
mo. not yet! But tonight shall b.
in the German army. l must join M
regiment at once" He pulled aside
his buster. revealing the fact that h
was already in the German uniform
The long li8en coat effectually con
cealed his dress. for there was nothing
about his leather puttees to betray il
Il shall be a aptain-Captain Karl,
Larry continued.
The Frenchman regarded hin
soberly.
Here in that uniform, it is danger
GUS work, Captain Redmond" be re
minded him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
Washing Raa Ruas.

"How can l wash my rag rugs and
summer carpets?" asks a correspond
ent.
Dissolve four ounces Of good, white
soap In the same amount Of boiling
water. When il becomes a jelly, add
five ounces of liquid ammonia, pa
ounces of alcohol, the same amount of
glycerin, and two ounces Of ether or
chlorofor7n If you know how to handle
ii. If not. best leave the last ingre-
dent out. Bottle and cork and put
away to use on blankets, heavy rugs,
carpets, etc.
Use In the proportion Of a teaspoon
fur of the liquid to pail Of water.
Wash the carpet with washing soap in
he usual way. stretch out on a fiat
space and nail the corners so that
the rug is taut 10 prevent shrinking.
When dry. take up and shake well.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
IN JELLY SEASON
METHODS OF PUTTING UP VkRI.
Gus KINDS OF FRUIT.
Tartarlc or citrie Acid Added to the
Juice VIII Be Found to Effect an
mproVement-MustN Not Be
Used Always.

1t is Just about as easy to make
jelly from apples. ounces, peaches, or
pears as from any other kind of fruit,
If you know how, according to Miss
Addie d. Root of the Missouri College
of Agriculture. All that is necessary
is to add enough tartaric or citric acid
to the juice TO make 1t taste about as
sour as good sour apple. This usu-
ally means about level teaspoonful
to a quart of juice. 1t destroys the
delicate flavor of peach and pear juice
somewhat but improves the flavor OF
sweet apple and ounce juice.
Blackberrics, blueberries, raspber-
ries. partially ripe grapes, crab ap-
pies, sour apples, and 2iums usually
make good jelly because they have
enough acid already and also contain
u substance called pectin which must
be present and must be brought out
with the juice by heating If jelly is
to be made. That is why ielly-makers
do not simply press out the juice from
cold fruit. All apples and similar
fruits have enough pectin for jelly
making purposes.
In making apple Jelly cover the
fruit with water before cooking and
boil 20 or so minutes. After boil
ing has continued 10 or 10 minutes,
add three-quarters OF a cupful of sugar
for every cupful of juice. The sugar
that will be required should have been
measured into a pan and warmed in
the oven for a while before II is added.
1t should be carefully stirred in to pre-
vent burning.
AS soon as the glasses are filed
with the hot jelly they should be set in
a cool place while jellying takes place.
They should be sealed from the air,
but If the Jelly has been slightly over
cooked IL may be covered with panes
of glass and allowed 10 harden in the
sun. When It is well set pour hot par
ATTN over the top anG put clean tin
covers on the glasses. Store them
away in a dry, cool plsc where the
1 Jelly cannot mold.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
eTO BE CONTINUED
MADE A GREAT DISCOVERY
Man Found Something He Possessed a
Long Time, but Never Had
Tried to Use.

81 say. old chap. why have you de
serted the club?"
"To tell the truth, dear boy, I've
been so blooming busy that. with the
exception of an occasional tramp or
two for my health. I've hardly left
the house
"Oh. say. anything new?'
tremendously new to me, old hap
Several weeks ago l very unexpect-
eddy ran across it--an old machine
I've owned a good many years and
never paid much attention 20. Upon
examination the thing is so monstrous-
~ wonderful, you know, that 1t has sim
ply held me in open-mouthed conster-
nation. / cant actually take it in, and.
bless me, | can't understand why I've
so long ignored its possibillties-jus
accepted it, you know, this wonderful
Inheritance OF my ancestors, as some
thing very natural and quite ordinary"
Hope you've struck moneymaker.
old mani"
II believe | have, you know, and
that's one Of the remarkable parts
about my discovery. Can you conceive,
old chap, of my having never seen its
possibilities It's merely piece of
machinery, mind sou, and let me tell
you some of the things 1t can do ! With
a turn from me / can make It see or
hear or speak or walk or dance or
write or telephonel Why. / can, and
with no effort AT all, make IT breathe :"
''Oh, / say! What is the blooming
thing, old chapT
''It's my blooming self, old top, and
and Tn going to put IL TO work aud
make a fortune. Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
The PresIdent,s Variable Mind.

President Wilson's public advocacy
of the Heating child labor bill chiefly
serves TO draw attention 10 the fact
that a very short time ago he ex-
pressed his earnest opposition TO this
measure. Conditions which have arisen
in the last few weeks have apparently
convinced him that he made a serious
and he now hurries to its support, In
the wake Of the popular demand that
ii be made law. ;
This is not the first time the presi-
dent has given proof that he does not
know just where his "single track"
mind is leading him. He has reversed
himself on the Philippine question; on
the matter of national defense he has
made a complete about-face move
ment; his Off-and-UH policy with Mex
leo has Witnessed so many changes
and variations that ii has come TO be
like the snake described in the "Bige-
low Papers," of which the Observer
was unable TO say if 1t was going
south or coming back" He changed
his mind with regard to free trade, on
the tariff commission and on other i'm
p0rtant issues. Not the least Of these
is the matter Of running for a second
term. ..~--- =
His fellow countrymen have well
coined some of these reyersals, and
eheerfully accord to MIR. Wilson the
right to change his mind as often as
he likes. But the voters have minds
of their own and will soon let him
know what they TANK of a president
who is consistent only in his inconsist-
enCy.--0maha bee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
CHAPTER XII.
At the Lion Dor.

In the little Belgian village of Cour-
voisier two happy peasants were play
ing checkers in an inn called the Lion
dor. 1t was still August-still the
finest Of summer weather. And in the
carefree minds of those two idlers
there was not the slightest reason for
them to forego their customary after
noon diversion, even If their great and
powerful MISUNDERSTANDING and
France-were at that very moment
crouched and ready to spring at each
others Threats. In Belgium all was
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
Sanitary Ways.

AS much garbage as possible should
be burned in the range when a conf
fire is going, unless there are animals
to cat 1t. Cremation is the most sani-
tary way of dispo sing Of kitchen waste.
II there is a vegetable garden the gar
bage may be buried. Dig a deep hole,
leave small spade near by, and cover
the garbage with a little earth each
time it IS deposited, and occasionally d
shake of lime.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
100 Per Cent Huahes.

Hughes revealed himself completely
in his speech at Chicago, remarks the
New York Sun. "As l was while on
the bench 100 per cent a judge" said
he. 81 then became 100 per cent a can
didate." This &. the explanation Of
his whole career. He is always full
100 per cent. He Is 100 per cent
a lawyer, 100 per cent man, 100 per
cent a citizen, 100 per cent an Ameri-
can.
He was 100 per cent governor OF
New York. He will be 100 per cent
president.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
WAY TO Save Gas

When you have couple of hours
ironing 20 do, or If you have meat or
vegetables to cook which rfGuir" two
or more hours time. put a taakettle
full of water on the unlighteG burner
next to the one you are using. Then
when your ironing or cooking is done,
you will have a teakettle full OF al
most boiling water without burning
any gas for that purpose.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
Fellow Citizens.

Few men in public life could have
acquitted themselves so creditably as
did Mr.. Hughes In his address before
1900 women voters IN Spokane. He
was meeting an audience newly on
franchised and splendidly conscious of
their important role in national AZ
fairs. Not as interiors. not as fad
in~is to be amused and entertained by
form of speech adapted to a lighter
type Of intellect did Mr.. Hughes greet
them. To him they were fellow citi-
zens and he addressed them as such.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
He Was Impressed

"Was the sermon today to your lik-
ing. John?" inquired the pastor. "In-
deed, sir, II was a grand Sermon" said
John, with genuine admiration. "What
part seemed 10 take hold Of your"
well, row since you ask me, I'll tell
you. What tool h0ld Of me most was
your perseverance-the way you went
over the same thing again and again
and again. "-Christian Herald.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
Absurd Araument.

Is II fact that Woodrow Wilson's
fatuous course during the past three
years and a half. having brought the
nation to an unnecessary war. desig-
mates him as the proper person to
carry on the government for four
years more an precludes any change
in administration on the principle Of
the two horses and the stream2 What
topsy-turyy logicl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
SYNOPSIS.

The chief characters are Ethel Will
Ioughtv. Henry Streetman and Capt
Larry Redmond The minor characters
are Sir George Wagstaff OF the British
admiralty and Charles Brown. a New
York newspaper correspondent. Ethel,
a resident of Sir Georges household
secretly married St-eetman a German
spy though she did not know him as
such. Captain Redmond. her old lover,
returns TO England after long absence
From MIN she learns the truth about
Ptreetman; furthermore. that he has
betrayed her simply to learn naval Sc
crets. The European war breaks out
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
Always Democratic Fault.

Democrats are considering tax on
American products sold abroad. And
they would let foreign goods come
into this country virtually free. The
Democratic administration has at all
times been the friend Of Europe and
an Indifferent advocate of the rights
of Americans.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
parnIna lip.

To make silk stockings wear longer
than they were ever meant 10 do buy
a small spool Of mending floss just
the same color and carefully darn the
heels al., toes both ways. This pre-
cactionary darning will not spoil the
looks Of the new hose and II consid-
erably retards the time when they be-
come threadbare.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13

Betrayed by a German spy,
and feeling that her life had
been wrecked by his perfidy,
Ethel prepares to wreak a ven-
geance that will help to take
away some of the raneor in her
heart and at the same time be
of service to her country. Truly
there is no wrath like a wronged
woman's. An exciting scene be-
tween the girl and her false hus-
band is pictured in this INSTALL
ment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13

SIR. Wilson says his mind is pro-
gressive, but those who try to follow
its progress can never tell the direction
it Is taking. IL is Just as likely 70 be
progressing backward as forward
Hartford COurant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13

The Democrats complain that
Hughes Is maintaining a suspicious
silence, and the Republicans allow that
no matter how much Woodrow talks.
he Doesn't say much. either.--Pitts-
burgh Dispatch.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
profuss in Promlses.

Hes a promising author" yes.
I've several Of his signed promises In
my strong box now, and they're all
overdue. detroit FREE Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13

Streetman, the German spy, calls
on Ethel Just after she has learned of
his deceit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13

Since ex-presidents have solved the
problem Of taking care of themselves
let's add a third to the list.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-09-22
BIG SHOW Ar DUMAS.


The Ditmas Theatre offers an at
tractive program today for besides the
five part Red Feather picture, 1.-THE
Yoke of Cold" which has as its star
clever Dorothy Davenport, the patrons
of this popular theatre will witness
the authentic moving pictures of the
Elks' Convention which occurred at
Newark last week. These views were
taken under the auspices of the Board
of Trade and were exhibited In the
Newark theatres to the delight of tens
of thousands of Elks, friends, wives
and sweethearts.
Eighteen hundred feet Of film were
utilized in obtaining these pictures,
and the entire events of the two days
will be graphically portrayed. OF
course the big parade was the real
feature of the two days frolic and
everyone that sees 1t will feel GER
tain amount of local pride when they
see what a splendid showing the Perth
Amboy lodge made in the massive
pageant. Headed by the band and
Uncle Sam, the local lodge in their
natty uniforms OF purple and white
marching in military order captured
one Of the first prizes and local play
goers will second the wisdom of the
awarding judges when they see the
Perth Amboy lodge on the screen
However, the parade is not the only
feature of these views as the sports
and games at Olympic park, the in
spection of the Essex County Hospital,
the shopping tour, the frolic at the
Nankin Garden and other interesting
glimpses of the great convention are
all included in this pictorial history
of one of Elkdoms' Greatest Days.
Tomorrow the well known and pop
ular Japanese actor Sussue Hayakawa
will appear In THE Typhoon," posi-
lively one of the strongest and most
dramas ever screened. To-
also introduces for the first
time upon the screen those world
famed funmakers Mutt and Jeff" who
will appear in a laughable cartoon
comedy drawn by Bud Fisher himself.
FEATURES AT CITY THEATRE.
Silver embroidered plush hangings
to introduce the vaudeville at the
City, and, gold embroidered plush |
used by the closing act of the |
bill stand for the class demonstrated +!
oy the new program ushered in yes
.erday Grace Ward, or Ward, Bell |
Ind Ward, carried off the honors-she |
would carry them off on any bill in I
my city. The wonderful talents of
he girl can better be imagined than |
described.
William Missen and Company in a
,retty hat spinning and variety Jug
fling exhibition pushed the leaders
lard for first honors; Billy Barlow ran
way with the laugh making laurels,
citing half dozen curtain calls, and (
rving and Ward, the stylish charac-
er artists added a full need Of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-09-22
HELD FOR FIVE DEATHS.
Woman indicted For Poisoning ss
Windsor, Conn.

Woman Indicted For Poisoning ~
Windsor, Conn.
Hartford, Sept. 22-After five hours'
secret session the grand jury returned
an Indictment charging five counts of
first degree murder against Mrs. Amy
g. GiIligan proprietor Of the
Old Peoples home in Windsor, where
a score of life payment inmates died
mysteriously during the two years
prior to her arrest last May. The ac-
cused woman pleaded not guilty.
The identity of the first body ex-
humed by the state police has been
learned. IT is that of Mrs. Maude
Lynch, daughter OF Edward Winek-
worth of Lakeville, Conn.,, who died in
the Archer home Feb. 2, 1916, eight
months after che had paid 81 900 for
her care the rest of her life. The other
four counts charge poisoning by ar
senic or strychnine of the following In
mates: Frank r. Andrews of Cheshire.
Michael w. Gflligan of Windsor, the
accuseds second husband: Charles A.
Smith Of Waterbury, Mrs. Alice GowIy
of Hartford.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-09-22
Tn Che CbeatreS

pleasure with their dialogue and time
ly parodies.
In the picture section the society
drama, "That Sort" created most
profound impression, with the amaz-
ingly pretty Warda Howard as the
principal figure in an enthralling
story
The Westman family of six will to-
day replace Joe Kettler and Company
on the bill, the latter being Obliged to
cancel their engagement because OF
the serious, sudden illness of l.. l..
Rook, Of the company.
THIS SHOW A CARNIVAL
What could easily be called a car
nival of-splendor and beauty illunt-
mated with myriads of lights to give a
true portrayal CT the enchantment of
fairyland, comes with Joe Hurtig' S
latest and greatest production, in
which Stone and Pillard, the coun-
try's foremost grotesque eccentrics,
lead an army of merrymakers. The
spectacle will be shown at the MaJes-
tic next Tuesday under the name of
1.-THE Ragdoll in Ragland," and what
ever may have been on the boards In
this particular line of offerings falls
into oblivion after Witnessing per-
formance of this wonderland of
charm.
"The Ragdol1 in Rag1and" deals
with q fairy story. but it is so cleverly
constructed that 1T abounds in oppor-
tunities for the principal entertainers
to display their versatility in every
possible form. Indeed, Stone and
Pillard are two very busy merrymak-
ers. They are always doing some
thing to keep the attention of the
spectator at high pitch and no oppor-
tunity is lost to play on the laughing
of the audience with every
possible force. Stone as Raggy, q
ragdoll, and Pillard as Twinkle Toot-
sic, o piece of Dresden china but very
much alive, are strolling together
fairy1and, ragland. and any
ones land. They have a little love
affair which gets them into troubles
and of course they also have their
escape, meet with mis-
haps and disappointments, but it all
ends happily and with song, dance
and genuine hilarity; every single
situation appears brilliant and ex-
hilarious.