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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

poorest of the lot. 1t Jagged. They
who rode beside her were constantly
drawing ahead, and then with curses
refining back. Deceived by her apparent
resignation, they gave her more room.
Ahead of them, when they had rid
den for about twenty minutes. the road
swung round high-banked bend. Out
of the slope a tree thrust a branch
over the road. Bess saw, and took her
one chance.
A furtive twitch at the reins caused
her horse to lag still more decidedly.
The others won to full length ahead
as they swept round the curve.
Raising both arms, the girl caught
the Overhanging branch and lifted her
self bodily from the sadtile. The horse
rocketed on, relieved of it's burden, at
somewhat faster pace.
But the efforts she made to swing
up on the limb of the tree and by that
route gain the top of the bank was
hopeless. She had put too great stress
upon her strength in her struggle; 1t
failed her now. She dangled helpless
ly for a moment or two, then dropped
to the roadway.
AS soon as that happened, terror
lent her new strength. She turned and
ran wildly back along the road. seek
ing some place where she might find
temporary cover by the roadside.
That refuge was denied her. On the
one hand was open country, destitute
of anything considerable enough to
hide behind; on the other, the concave
wall of the bluff.
And already her escape was discov-
cred. She could hear the thunder of
returning hoofs. Still she held on, run
ming as she ha3 never dreamed she
would be able to run, despite her
straining lungs and aching muscles.
The hoofs were very close behind
her now. She put forth one last en-
deavor-which failed in its inception.
Overtaling her, the Mexicans rode
up on either side. AS she ran, the
riders swung down from their saddles,
caught her arms, lifting her fairly
off her f; ct and holding her so while
they wheeled their horses and dashed
back.
Searching heat helped Bud Morgan's
return to consciousness. He reused
slowly, rolled over to get farther
away from the flames that were de-
vouring his home, and sat up with a
splitting pain in his head.
The hand that he instinctively lifted
to his temple came away dripping with
blood. Yet he was not seriously
wounded. The bullet had cut deep
furrow in the side of his head, but
had failed to penetrate the skull. To
| the temporary Inconsistencies that
! followed the wound, he owed his pres
ent liberty and his escape from tor
tured death somewhere in those hills
to the south.
Yet life was bitter to SAVIOR anew.
AS he staggered away from the burn
ing house that entombed his mother,
he came upon the riddled body of his
son.
What his subsequent actions were
he never knew. 1t was late afternoon
when he rode up to the Claiming ha-
cienda, more mad than sane, on the
back of a horse without saddle or
bride.
It was an hour later before he re-
covered sufficiently to gasp out his
tale of horror to Patria and Donald
Parr in the library.
When he had finished, the man
bowed his head on his folded arms,
and sat racked with dry, convulsive
sobs.
On either side Of him Patria and
Donald sought, then avoided, each
others eyes.
(TO BE CONTINUED.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

slider tanning" the engine to force
stop, when he sighted a policeman on
the next corner, TO whom he succeeded
in delivering the woman and her baby.
Persons who wish TO ride with Sanks
now must have a certificate alleging
their freedom from care and trouble Of
every kind.-Indianapol Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
THE CAST.
SYNOPSIS.

Baron Huroki of Tokyo. consplring to
embroil the United States and Mexico in
order to pave the way for the Japanese
from the country by Patria Claiming
sole executrix OF the 100000. 900 trust Sc
cretly created by patriotic progenitors to
combat the national perils inherent in
''unpreparedness." Establishing himself
Just across the Mexican border, Huroki
schemes to be revenged upon Patria. who
border
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
OWNER OF ROADSTER JARRED
offers Lift to Woman Carrying Baby
in Pursuit Of Husband Escaping
in Buggy.

James II. Sanks, q paper salesman
in Indianapolis, the owner of a two
seated roadster, and a heart full of
sympathy for the pedestrian. is saying
Never again" 1t Is Sanks' custom in
the outlying districts of the city where
street cars travel seldom, to offer a
lift to pedestrians.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
CONDENSED PHILOSOPHY

Good fiannels and good soldiers do
not shrink.
New styles are old ones that people
have forgotten.
Shiftless people are never the ones
who worry about 1t.
Too late for the evil of today is the
remedy of tomorrow.
Every man with firm will makes
the world over to suit himself.
Most of our mistakes would never
be noticed If we did not call attention
to them.
A gentleman is a human being COM
blning a woman's gentleness and a
mans courage.
Don't refuse to accept crumbs of
comfort because they are not whole
bakeries of bliss.
The rich man who has nothing to do
and the poor man who can get nothing
to do are to be pltied.
When a man goes fishing he may not
catch a long string, but he is sure to
come home with long yarn.
When a woman plans to do anything
out of the ordinary she always won
ders what the neighbors will say.
Don't wait for great opportunities.
A long continuous walk will get you
over more ground than a short run.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
Contenuorzry.

Miss Ann Teek has had her house
furnished in colonial style" Well
she ought to feel thoroughly at home
amid such surroundings"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
USES FOR NEWSPAPERS

Place newspapers in front of the
stove when frying.
Wrap jars of preserves in newspa-
pers and the color of the fruit will
not fade.
Wrap your furs, winter clothes, etc.
in newspapers and the moths will not
trouble them.
Stuff your porch cushions with fine
ly shredded newspapers. They are
clean and economical.
To wash lamp chimneys, windows,
etc, use first a large wad of wet pa
per, then polish with dry.
Newspapers under the little ones
plates will prevent staining the table
cloth and save laundry bills.
Strips of newspapers pasted at the
top of kitchen screen doors will help
brush away the flies when the doors
are opened.
Use a double thickness of newspa-
pers across your chest when the wealth
er is particularly cold and windy and
save doctors bills.
When pressing clothes, instead OF
bothering with a damp cloth, use two
thicknesses of newspaper ard quite a
hot iron. A great Cime saver.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

Scientific curiosity has led a French
Investigator to look into the old ques-
ton of the fate Of the ordinary brass
pin. BY a series Of experiments con-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

~ gone, while their wooden holders
were still intact. Pencils suffered lit
tie by exposure.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
lemon Juice for Shoes.

Lemon juice makes . good suhsti-
tute for shoe polish if a few drops are
well rubbed into the leather.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Steele-A healthy old fellow, who In
not fool, is the happiest creature llv-
ing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

Wrap your furs, winter clothes, etc,
in newspapers and the moths will not
trouble them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

Stuff your porch cushions with fine
ly shredded newspapers. They are
clean and economical.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

Don't wait for great opportunities.
over more ground than a short run.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

When a woman plans to do anything
out of the ordinary she always won
ders what the neighbors will say.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

Place newspapers in front of the
stove when frying.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

When a man goes fishing he may not
catch a long string, but he is sure to
come home with long yarn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

Wrap jars Of preserves in newspa-
pers and the color of the fruit will
not fade.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

To wash lamp chimneys, windows,
etc, use first a large wad of wet pa
per, then polish with dry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

The rich man who has nothing to do
to do are to be pitied.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

Demophilus-With the wicked, as
with bad dog, silence is more formld-
able than noise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

Newspapers under the little ones
plates will prevent staining the table
cloth and save laundry bills.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-03

SOuth-No man ever offended his
conscience, but first or last 1t was re-
venged upon him for 1t.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
Germany and Argentina.

Argentina appears to be on the eve of
breach of diplomatic relations. but a
definite entrance into the field of war.
The senate has by vote of % to l de-
clared for the severance of relations,
and the house is expected to follow
suit A statement from Buenos Aires
declares that the government is pre-
pared to take grave and rapid meas
ures" in view of certain new develop
ments. the nature of which has not been
disclosed, and that it is expected at the
Argentine capital that these measures
will probably include an immediate
declaration of war to be followed by the
dispatch of troops to Europe. Some
thing of a most sensational nature must
have been disclosed to Argentina in the
matter of Germany's recent agreement
to respect the ships Of that country. as
the Lu1burg incident could in itself
only be construed as rendering him per-
sonally unacceptable as a diplomatic
representative. The addition of Argen-
tina to the ranks of Germany's enemies
in the field would be serious blow to
Germany in a military sense, besides
wrecking Germany's prestige in South
America.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
Interstate Commerce.

Speculation about a presidential ap-
pointnent has seldom so signally fail
ed as in case just decided.
The general opinion was that Repre-
sentative Adamson of Georgia would
become a member of the Interstate
Commerce Commission. He seemed the
ideal man for the place. His twenty
years in the House had familiarized him
with all the leading national questions
He was a lawyer, and as such knew the
laws applying to interstate commerce.
The vacancy on the commission had
been occasioned by the death of Judge
Clements, a Georgian. Why not Mr..
Adamson, if he could be induced to
leave Congrcss7 The odds, so to say,
were heavily on him.
Instead, he has been named for a
place on the board Of general apprais-
ers Of the port Of New York. It is a
good Office, and has handsome salary
attsched-eo.oo0 . year-but parochial
Evening star., 1917-09-22
James 3. Mann.

Representative Mann has been taking
. rest, made necessary by the diligence
he has shown as leader of the House
minority. Every day and all day he had
kept his eye on the gun, until admon-
ished that a vacation was advisable.
The announcement that he has regained
full health and vigor and will soon re-
turn to duty is gladly welcomed in
Washington.
Mr.. Mann has brought to his respon-
sible post and exercised in it qualities
and capabilities of very high order.
He is industrious beyond measure. He
Is q master of congressional procedure.
His judgment is quick, and his resolu-
tion firm. As debater he is eager and
searching. He is early and late in his
seat. Nothing Of importance escapes
him.
Business in the House was never more
important, and seldom so complicated,
- now. In war matters partisanship is
not In evidence. But war matters are not
AL There are still good reasons for
party organizations; and in the House
and elsewhere they are being maintain
- 4 new Congress is to be elected
1sx1 yssH and, according to present
5sspsets, the contest will bs wsgsd on
Evening star., 1917-09-22
Congress and the German Plot.

Instant indignation is expressed by
members of Congress at the disclosure
of the late German ambassadors plan
to use a large sum of money for the
purpose of influencing that body.
through an organization, so to vote as
to prevent war between Germany and
the United States. An investigation is
proposed to ascertain If possible,
whether this money was used and how
and through what medium. Every pa
triotic member of the two houses-and
all may be regarded as patriotic despite
the fieers of critics who point to certain
votes and speeches-feels that an as
persion has been cast upon him by the
suggestion that his course could be in
flucnced at a national crisis by prop
aganda financed by foreign govern
ment
1t is impossible that Count Won Berns
torff designed to use the money he
requisitioned for direct bribery. He
had been in Washington for some years
and was well acquainted with the con-
gressional conditions. He must have
known, and probably did know, that
bribery was unthinkable. But he had
seen on other occasions organized prop
uganda pressure brought to bear upon
Congress through the petitions and let
far $aIa nf trrt
The money he sought was undoubtedly
to be spent or was spent in the paying
of telegraph tolls and salaries for cleri-
cal work in connection with the dis
tribution Of forms for fling on the
wires.
Count Won Bernstorf may have been
deceived by shrewd persons seeking
their own advantage or profits in pre-
tending to be able to affect the course
of Congress by machine made show of
public opinion. Somebody may have
pulled his leg," but he was always
shrewd in his work in Washington and
it is difficult to believe that he was de-
luded. He must have thought that some
thing could be done by this means to
check the action of the House and SEN
ate which he realized would naturally
follow upon disclosure of the German
plan to sink all ships without warning
despite pledges to the contrary given to
the United States.
An investigation will be chiefly val
uable in disclosing if possible those who
were engaged in this seditious undertak-
ing. That kilograms were received in
Washington by the thousands is we'll
known. They came to certain members
almost literally in bales and had about
as much effect as the rain or the snow
upon the judgment of those who receiv-
ed them. But the motive behind them
was wicked one, and if it can be traced
to its source service of value will be
rendered
Evening star., 1917-09-22
party lines. Democrats and republicans

party lines. Democrats and republicans
will square of after the old fashion
with the socialists striving for votes
enough to secure them committee rec
ognition.
This Congress has but begun its work.
Crowded as has been this special ses-
sion with measures Of great moment,
the regular session may show card
even more crowded, and more difficult
in the handling. So much is in the lap
Of the gods, forecasts are worthless
and in experienced circles they are not
being attempted.
The occasion, therefore, calls for men
Of experience and ability on both sides
for leadership. Now. most necessarily.
leader must lead. He must know and
show the way. He must be sleepless,
and tireless, and sure. The draft on
resources. physical as we'll as intellee-
tual, is heavy. Both Legislative Office
and executive office are taxing in the
extreme these days.
Mr.. Mann has fairly and fully earned
his prominence and influence in his
party. At the beginning of his congress
sional service he took his work serious
ly; and has in each of his terms in the
House added to his reputation for
watchfulness, industry and aeumen.
Friends and foes alike acknowledge his
power
Evening star., 1917-09-22
BEAUTIFUL NEW
liberty" WARES AND FABRICS.

Another magnificent robe is
rich. blue silk plush, with pale
gray silk plush; others in all the
attractive shades of plush. With
the adjustment of rings and cords
any of these auto robes can be
readily converted into stylish
evening wraps. For this they are
exceedingly popular
An exquisite Liberty Necktie is
of Tyrian Silk. One of Raini
Satin is in soft metal shades that
will so tastefully harmonic with
almost any colorings. A rare
Liberty Scarf is of heavy chif-
fon. The ground is black, almost
covered with a rich Paisley de-
sign through the center, and
border to match. Its size is 3xo
feet, and the price, $500.
A very dainty scarf of Asphodel
Silk. in medium blue and gray
shades, bordered with deep silk
fringe of gray and blue.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
by comparison with the other, and MI.
Adamson Ia a national figure.

Dy comparison with the otnesI SAo AAA'
Adamson is national figure.
This selection-surprising in every
way-increases curiosity as to the Presl-
dents intention respecting the inter-
state commerce commissionersh1ps at
his disposal There are three of them
two newly authorized by Congress. and
the one recently held by Judge Glenn
ents. They are important places, and
the President has pick Of number OF
men measuring up to the requirements.
Not only the railroads but other busi-
ness interests are concerned. ana mop
ing for satisfactory appointments.
This concern is the greater by reason
of the fact that the proposition for gov
ernment ownership and operation OF
railroads has of late been revived. Dis
cussion of it is growing, in both busi-
ness and political circles. Some poiiti-
clans believe that an expression on the
subject will be asked of both the old
parties in 1920, and that one or the
other may subscribe to the policy.
Among presidential aspirants Mr..
Bryan holds the "age" in this matter.
He has long favored the policy. He
wanted it included in his campaign of
1908, but yielded his judgment to that
of some of his friends, who thought it
would injure him east of the Mississippi,
where he would have his hardest fight.
But he did not then renounce, nor has
he since renounced, his belief that the
national government should own and
operate the railroads.
The policy is strongly socialistic, and
as the socialists are putting forward
large claims both for next year and
1920 they will assist in keeping it well
20 the front
Evening star., 1917-09-22

Rare and beautiful Liberty
goods manufactured by
Liberty & Co.. in London and
Paris, can be bought only at
this store-the sole agent for
them in Washington. A large
consignment has just arrived.
A superb Automobile Robe of
silk plush. in a dark purple shade,
is lined with white silk plush,
thickly studded with ermine tails.
1t is hand finished around the
edges with heavy white silk
Aoss. The price is astonishingly
low for such a beautiful crea-
ton, $1,000.
Second noor, Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
The Farmer Man,

The farmer man we used to say
Had haysced in his hair.
He wore his garments in a way
For which we did not care
Oh Mister Farmer Man,
If we have seemed to lack
In what we said, courteous plan,
We want to take 1t back!
The farmer man now chops his wood;
To coal no heed he pays.
His corn and wheat are sound and good
His cattle calmly craze
Oh, Mister Farmer Man,
If We with naughty eyes
Your simple life presumed to scan,
We now apoloRixsl
Evening star., 1917-09-22
NEW INTIMATE"
GARMENTS
In the Women's
Lingerie Room.
Women are requested to
consider this a personal invi-
tation to come and see these
beautiful new garments.

Japanese Quilted Silk Robes of the handsome Zanana silk
CLOTH lovely delicate shades of peach wara and lavender
with large scaoped collar and cuffs silk cord for belt
ending in fluffy tassels. $780,
Very pretty Breakfast Coats of soft chiffon taeta in the
fashionable beted style large collar trimmed with shrred
bands and practical pockets delicate shades of orchid
rose. pink and blue, $500.
New Washable Satin Petticoats of soft tinted flesh color
with deep shadow lace ounce and even elaborate
by the of silk lace with ribbon rosebu $3.50 $100
Evening star., 1917-09-22

Labor-saving devices are being
sought by all housekeepers: the
Self.bastinc Rooster is especially
popular 1t has an improved
crate adapted to a NUMBER OF
uses. The crate is slightly
raised above the roaster bottom,
SO that there is even heat belew
as we'll as above the roast. which
is kept out of the liquor in the
roaster tray. The automatic
bastine prevents dryness. The
crate has wire handles on the
sides, which can be reversed. put
ting the CRATE in position for
cooking two articles at one time.
such as Roast Beef and Yorkshire
Pudding. 1t can also be used In
steamine asparagus. corn on cob.
clans. puddings and other. foods.
The roaater is invaluable In can
ming and preserving fruits.
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
Engraving the Fall Wedding
Announcements and Invitations.

The announcements or the invitations to
that refined sentiment and the utmost in cor
rectness-in fact, they should lack nothing
possible to make them distinctive and ad-
mirable.
The Wedding Invitations and Announce
ments we engrave pass all the accepted tests
of the most capable critics. and are in every
sense worthy of the best social usage
We respectfully suggest that we be al
lowed to supply samples of Stationery and
specimens of Engraving.
Main floor. Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1917-09-22

A complete set of Wash Satin
Underwear In flesh tint is trim
med with puffs Of Georgette
crepe and lace inserts. The style
is entirely unique. having indi-
vidual features.
An An-linen Complete Set IL
beautifully hand embroidered. and
has tiny tucks made by hand. 1t
includes every article. and each
piece carries the same embroid-
cry pattern in larger or smaller
size. IT is distinctively the kind
Of lovely lingerie sought by won1-
en- of refined tastes. These and
others will prove interesting to
the October bride.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
Around the Store.

A dainty Opera Bag Of pale
changeable silk and fine lace IS
trimmed with gold lace foliaee
and flowers in silk: all showing
the lovely natural shades.
An exquisite Bag II Of Dresden
silk. covered in gold cloth. These
all represent the highest achieve
ment in handmade articles.
Second floor
Evening star., 1917-09-22

The American farmer has shown too
much indignation in the past toward
food spectators to be seriously suspect
ed of intention to start a corner of his
own.
Evening star., 1917-09-22

American invention, though it may
have to improve on poison gas and liquid
FIRE, was too decent to apply them to
warfare in the first place.
Evening star., 1917-09-22

An effort to take over Russia and es-
tablish his own government would be
life job for the kaiser that would leave
no time for the various other hazardous
enterprises in which he has engaged
Evening star., 1917-09-22

Unique Ornaments are con-
stantly sought for the home. One
of the newest is the China Tele-
phone Girl. 1t Is a cover for the
telephone and consists Of a china
head and body. attached to q wire
framework that widens from the
waist to the bottom of the phone.
Over this frame is draped a skirt
Of silk.
One little telephone girl is
dressed in quaint oriental style.
the dress being of fine silk and
lace. making q charming orna-
ment when placed over the tele-
phone. Any materials OF any
shade can be used for the
dresses. and they can be made
to match the furnishings of the
room. They are $500 undressed,
and $5.25 dressed.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
Fluid Fuel.

the face of the earth," remarked the
dyspeptic citizen.
"Of course, you mean alcoholic
drinks?"
"No. I don't draw the line. If the
health of the nation is to be preserved
we've got to shut down on the chafng
dish as well as the flowing bowl"
Evening star., 1917-09-22

Inaccuracies will creep into the news
in spite of journalistic vigilance. For
some mysterious reason an illustrator
invariably represents wicked monop-
olist as wearing a silk hat, side whiskers
and double chin.