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The Benson signal., 1917-06-09

no results. A careful study of Rod
ney'S notes upon the subject had OMy
served the more thoroughly to cOnviIlce
them that Meade was blameless. Tut
the most aSSiduous effort with The
heartieSt will in the world and I!he
prOmptingS of devotion and affecE on
could not make a case out of tn .Se
suggestions and their differences that
would hold water. They could not es-
tablish their contention beyond perld-
venture in the face of Mcade'S direct
admission and Shurtliff's SorrUh0ra-
ton. They could not establish it la the
public mind by any evidence at all if
Meade and Shurtliff remained silHnt.
If either one or the other Of the two
conSpirators could be brought to tellA
the truth, Meade could be restored, at
least sufficiently so for the purpose Of
argument; the argument that Helen
Illingworth sooner or later must make
to her father. 1t was that to which abe
gave the most thought, it was for tlat
she planned and longed.
Two people cannot resolve, even by
mutual consent to dismiss from IT, cir
daily thought and conversation sny
subject whatsoever without introA lc-
ing in place of it certain constraint.
1t is as futile to attempt to dismiss
anything absolutely from the hurlan
mind as is the oft-suggested euro Tor
rheumatism doing certain things
without thinking of the disease SUUnht
to be cured.
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A Man Was KneeIing Beyond 1t.

dig and drive, carry and pile. Throw
ing off his coat, Vandeventer seized a
spade and began to work like any
other laborer, and the rest of the
higher men followed his example.
At six o'clock the blackness hanging
in the northwest began to turn their
way. twas coming down the noun
tain. 1t was headed for the valley.
Vandeventer saw it, every teamster,
every common laborer saw it. 1t was
coming. Unless heaven itself inter-
fered there would be more rain. They
had worked desperately before, but
now they applied themselves to their
tasks with a kind of wild fury. A
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sort of insanity took possession Of
them. They would not be beaten. They
cried, at first shrilly and then hoarsely
and raucOusly, encouraging words and
phrases from one to another; in words
vivid profane, desperate. They stood
there and they heaved and dug and
piled and hammered and hurled and
drove fiercely. 1t was battle mad
ness that came into them. They saw
red like the barSerker of old. Yes, it
was not unlike battle in other ways,
for with the rush of the northwest
storm came roaring mighty thunder
and vivid and terrifying lightning. 1t
was as if great darts of light literally
were hurled by some gigantic hand be-
The Benson signal., 1917-06-09
CHAPTER XVI.
The Ancient Art of Fascination.

The Ancient Art or fascination.
And much of the last wild hurricane
of work took place under the observa-
ton of woman!
From the top Of the big mesa there
was a clear view Of the new reservoir,
from the dam on one side far back into
the hills on the other. In spite of
the tremendous downpour and the
fierce gale Helen Illingworth stood ex-
posed to both attacks, and, indeed, in
different to them-albeit protected by
slicker and boots and sou'wester-fas-
cinated by the titanic struggle between
nature and man of which she was
witness.
The general investigation by Rodney
and Miss Illingworth had produced
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Following collapse international bridge which his
planned old sudden death
blame
his New
job Rob-
Meanwhile. Helen
working the mans and learn his whereabouts
hold letter
secretly
nstalment threat
the dam through flood ing by cloudburst
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The next instaIIment brinyI
the climax of the story. Thu
most important developments ih
the lives of Meade and hi',
friends are described.
CTO BE CONTINUEDJ
Old Stuff.

Old Stuff.
ga scientist can take one bone AVID
reconstruct a dinosaur."
That's nothing. Our landlaHy cfh
take one bone and reconstruct " o.
Courier-J ourna1.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
CHAPTER XIV.
Broken Threads.

Mr.. Crawford Stanton a little later
went upstairs to rejoin the resplendent
lady, who was taking her after-dinner
ease In the most comfortable lounging-
chair the mezzanine parlOrs afforded.
"No good" he reported. THE girls
name is Richlander. and sheer her
father-comes from one of half a dozen
Observation-Disclosures can take your
choice among EN-"
Money!" queried the comfortable
one.
Buying mines I'm the Topaz" said
the husband mechanically. He was
not thinking specially of Mr.. Josiah
Richlander's possible or probable rat
ing with the commercial agencies; he
was wondering how well Miss Rich
lander knew John Smith, and in what
manner she could be persuaded TO tell
what she might know. While he was
turning it over in his mind the two in
question. Smith and the young woman,
passed through the lobby on their way
to the theater. Stanton, watching them
narrowly from the vantage-point af-
forded by the galleried mezzanine,
drew his own conclusions. BY all the
little signs they were not merely chance
acuuaintances or even casual friends.
Their relations were closer-and of
longer standing.
Stanton puzzled over his problem a
long time. long after Mrs Stanton had
forsaken the easy chair and had disap-
peared from the scene. His Eastern
employers were growing irascibly inn
patient. Who was this fellow Smith.
and what was his backing7 they were
beginning to ask; and with the asking
there were intimations that If MIR.
Crawford Stanton were finding his task
too difficult, there was always an III
tentative.
ITO BE CONTINUED
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
battlefield for State Fair.

oaAAiGICfu ADt SAaht 81
The European war is TO he brought
home to the people Of Wisconsin at the
coming state fair.
Commissioner c. 7. Norg0od Of the
Wisconsin department of agriculture
received telegram from the repre-
sentative Of American Fairs and Asso-
Citations, containing the Information
that Wisconsin had been selected as
one of the states In which a gigantic
government liberty exhibit will be
staged All the cost Of the exhibit is
to be assumed by the federal govern
ment.
At least one acre of land will be re-
quIred for actual trenches. There will
be barbed wtre' entanglements, and
dummy fighting between troops fur
nished by the government
There will be placed on exhibit tor
pedoes. mines. guns OF all types, "a V ar
ship model. Il submarine boat. and war
planes. War movies win be given and
there will be many other features TO
ill an entire building
An exhibit along lines Of Increased
production win be held and the gov
eminent will show the methods decided
upon for conservation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
He nodded gloomily.

he Houueu gloOmity.
much too little for a man to hide
ill.," he agreed; adding: "But l think
have known that, all along; known,
at least, that ii would be only ques-
ton of time"
After the waiter had taken Miss
Richlander's order she began again.
why did you run away? ?" she asked.
Smith shrugged his shoulders help
lessly.
what else was there for me to do:
Besides, believed, at the time, that !
had killed Durham. could have
sworn he was dead when I left him."
She was toying idly with the salad
fork. Sometimes / am almost sorry
that he wasn't" she offered.
(which is merely another way of
saying that you were unforgiving
enough to wish to see me hanged2" he
suggested. with sour smile.
at wasn't altogether that; no."
There was pause and then she went
on: 81 suppose you know what has
been happening since you ran away
what has been done in Lawrenceville, i
meanY"
Il know that have been indicted by
the grand jury and that there is re-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
PICK GROTOPHORST
TO HEAD BOARD
State Central Board of Education
PerfectS Its Permanent
Organization.
DR.. BUCKINGHAM CONTINUED
Budget of the State Superintendent Of
Schools Amounting to Ss4,e1o Is
Approved Committee APP
pointed to Draf Bylaws.

Madison. GrotophOrst or
3araboo was elected chairman of the
state central board of education at its
Initial meeting in the governors office,
and Francis S. Lamb of Madison was
elected as secretary. MIR. Lamb re-
eeives salary of $500 a year. Or.
ID. b. Buckingham OF New York city,
statistician of the old board, will con-
tinCe with the new board indefinitely
at his old salary of $4,000. The board
Will hold its next meet on the first
Tuesday in September.
The budget of the state superintend-
ent of schools of Ss4. $40 was approved.
The operating and maintenance ex-
pendiures of the university, Stout
school. mining school and normal
schools were considered and the insti-
tutions were authorized TO make nee
essary expenditures until the next or
ganization meeting of the board.
A committee to draft bylaws, con
sistiug of the chairman, +. J. Demp-
sey, Oshkosh, and c. B. Bird, Wausau.
was appointed and viii report at the
next meeting.
The new state board of education is
composed of Gov f. l.. Philip, Secre-
tary of State Hull State Superintend-
ent C. p Cary. Charles II. Villas, rep
resenting the board of university re-
gents; f. ]. Dempsey, representing
the board Of normal regents; c. q.
Bird of Wausau, Herman Grotophorst
Of Baraboo, Mrs. Victor Berger of MIL
waukee. Charles Hill Of RoseDdale and
Frank p. Hixon of la Crosse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15

anything about your business affairs,
with Watrous Durham or anybody
else. Besides, no one knows me here.
and no one cares. Besides. again. am
stranger in strange city and we are
OR we used to be--old friends"
Her half-cynical tone made him
frown again, thoughtfully, this time.
Women are curious creatures he
commented. II used to think knew a
little something about them. but 1
guess it was mistake. What do you
want me TO dor
"oh. anything you like; anything
that will keep me from being bored to
death"
Smith laid his napkin aside and
glanced at his watch.
''There is a play of some Kind on at
the opera house, I believe" he said,
rising and going around to draw her
chair aside. IF you'd care TO go. III
see If can hold somebody up for a
couple of seats"
THAT is more like 1t. used to be
afraid that you hadn't a drop of sport
ing blood in you. Montague. and l am
glad to learn. even at this late day,
that | was mistaken. Take me up
stairs, and Wen go 10 the play"
They left the dining room together.
and there was more than one pair of
eyes to follow them in frank admira-
ton. what a strikingIy handsome
couple" said a bejewelled lady who
sat at the table nearest the door; and
her companion, gentleman with rest
less eyes and thin lips and a rather
wicked jaw, said: YES; don't know
the woman, hut the man is Colonel
Baldwin's new financier; the fellow
who calls himself John smith,"
The bedlamonded lady smiled dryly.
you say that as if you had mortal
quarrel with his name. Crawford. If
were the girl, l shouldn't find fault
with the name. You say you don't
know herr"
Stanton had pushed his chair back
and was rising. Take your time with
the ice cream, and I'll join you later
upstairs I'm going 20 find out who the
girl is, since you want to know"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
MORAL INERTIA is TO BLAME
Often Responsible for Failure 20 Live
the Kind Of Life That One Really
Wants to Live.

How difficult II is to live up to our
good resolutions we all know from
experience but a fact that we do not.
as a rule, take into consideration is
that moral inertia is as much respon-
sible for this condition as Is tempta-
ton In its varied forms Granted that
we have the desire to lead good lives
and that we prefer that our thoughts
should run in clean, clear channels
rather than In muddy, murky ones we
do not always have the moral strength
necessary 10 put these desires into ef-
feet, observes the Charleston News
and Courier. We believe, perhaps. that
we are stronger than we really are and
that although we may already be
launched upon n dangerous sea we can
make a safe haven at will. That we
often misjudge our power of acohn-
plshment In this direction, however.
is not 10 be denied as circumstances
demonstrate when we make the at
tempt 10 seek refuge from the dangers
that threaten us on the other hand.
we can gather strength from our trials
and unhappy experience If we viii,
Notwithstanding the blows they deal
and the Encouragement they prompt.
Others have accomplished the feat IN
the past and still others will accom-
pliSh il In the future. and these
thoughts alone should encourage those
Of US at the present who are stagger-
ing under heavy burdens and fighting
unhappy handicaps to make a winning
race
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
Explains Home Guard.

To acquaint the people with the de-
tails of the organization Of the new
state Guard the state council of de
Tense gave out the following statement
by Adjutant General Holway
"The statute law of Wisconsin au-
thorizes the governor in his discretion
to organize, arm and equip a state
Guard equal in size to that which
may have been called into federal ser
vice at any time by the United States
government,
Under this provision. the governor
has directed the organization of 36
companies, assigned in three regi-
ments. About one-half of these com
panies are already organized and the
state, fortunately. has on hand, with
which to arm them. about 1900 of the
old model Springfield rifles. These are
not modern in the sense of the maya
zine guns Of today. but very we'll serve
the purposes of state or home
guard"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15

Half absently he realized that the head
waiter was seating someone at the
place opposite his own then the faint
odor of violets, instantly reminiscent,
came 10 his nOstrils. He knew in
stinctively, and before he could put
the newspaper aside. what had hap
pened. Hence the shock. when he found
himself face to face with Verda Rich
lander, was not so completely paralyz-
ing as it might have been. She was
looking across at him with lazy smile
In the glorious brown eyes, and the
surprise was quite evidently no sur
prise for her.
Il told the waiter to bring me over
here" she explained; and then, quite
pleasantly: 1T is an exceedingly little
world, isn't II. Montaguer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
10 Probe Lake Conditions.

G. NJ. Larson. chief engineer of the
railroad commission, viii make an in
vestlgation TO determine causes Of the
high water In Lake Kegonsa.
The commission has already re-
ceived a report on conditions and
found that much, II not all. OF the
trouble is due TO the lack of dredging
Ia the river connecting the lakes, and
to the unusually wet spring.
The river is choked with weeds and
mud. AS result much of the low
land adjoining all the lakes is under
water
In Madison. Birmingham park has
been the chief sufferer.
City Engineer Parker announced
that the locks on Lake Mendoza will
he closed for a short period TO relieve
the situation.
Mr.. Larson has suggested that a
general drainage district be incorpo-
rated to handle the situation.
Hearing on the petition OF S. r..
Chase aud others for an order estab-
fishing levels on Lake Wingra has been
postponed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15

A street car passenger stopped to
pick up something from the floor.
''who has lost a diner he asked.
At once half dozen passengers be-
gan fumbling In their pockets, until
one Of them held out his hand and
declared that he had dropped the coin.
Does II bear the date-1s60Y' In
Quired the finder.
Yes. certainly"
SIS one side rather worn1"
"Just So"
-Here you are, then" said the finder
and handed him q trousers button"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
HOW TO CONQUER THE CRAMP
the Swimmer to Let All the Air
Out of His Lungs.

A cramp Is merely a contraction Of
the muscles caused by the penetration
OF the cold. Obviously, 1t could nSt OF
itself cause drowning. Its effect. ac-
cording 10 Popular Science Monthly. Is
TO cause a panic which throws the
swimmer of his guard, causing him
to let the air out Of his lungs and thus
allow the air passages to become filed
with water. The safeguard against
such a panic Is absolute confidence In
the floating power of the body and a
demonstrable knowledge Of the proper
way to quickly fill the lungs to utmost
capacity with air.
The moment a cramp is felt, the
swimmer should turn on his back and
begin to gulp the air. making no effort
to keep himself from sinking. AS he
sinks he slowly exhafes under water,
through the mouth. with the lips puck
cred as for whistling. If 1t is a stom-
ach cramp the knees will be drawn M
against the abdomen, but the SWIM
mer should force them out, pushing on
them with both hands and using all
his strength until they are fully ex-
tended This win no doubt cause great
pain for few seconds, but as soon as
the legs are Strengthened out the
cramp will vanish. and the body. buoy
ed up by the air In the lungs. win shoot
up to the surface. There still inhallng
in great gulps and exhaling through
puckered lips. the swimmer may float
until he regains his strength or Is
picked up.
In case Of cramp in the leg or arm
the same system of breathing is fol-
lowed and the affected part is straight.
ened out by sheer strength.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15

Most Of US caa 'Jok back to a day
when the kind word Of some good
friend made US forget how dark and
cherries was lies way. Then why
should we hesitate about doing a
good turn" for someone now, eveu
though we know that good turn" will
put US out" Il littlef
The woman who waits for a icon.
venient" time to put her good lnten-
lions" into effect win always have a
long list Of things to do tomorrow. To-
day, whether the sun IS shining or
great storm clouds darken the sky, is
the time to do what We have decided
OF doing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
Farmers Warmed Of Hog Cholera.

Commissioner c. r. Norgord of the
state department Of agriculture issued
a warning to farmers TO study their
herds for evidences Of hog cholera.
Professor Norgord said that Wiscon-
sin may lose large sum If a general
epidemic should break out. One star
Of the disease was stamped out in
Barron county, with small loss. Men
from the state veterinary Office are
working In Buffalo county and expect
TO avert a threatened epidemic there.
Farmers are urged 10 examine their
hogs at once ana 10 report by wire or
telephone the slightest symptoms. Men
are waiting in the capitol with serum
ready to start at q moments notice for
the farm where the disease appears.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
CHAPTER XIII.
"sweet Fortunes Minion."

II was late dinner-time when Smith
closed the big roll-top desk in the new
private suite in the Klnzie building of.
fees and went across the street to the
hotel. The great dining room of the
Hophra House was on the ground floor.
The room was well filed, but the head
waiter found Smith a small table In
the shelter of one of the pillars and
brought him an evening paper.
Smith gave his dinner order and be-
gan to glance through the paper. The
subdued chatter and clamor of the big
room dinned pleasantly In his ears.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
To Secure Uniformity in Exemption.

In order to secure uniformity in ex-
ernpton under the federal draft law by
the five district exemption appeal
boards Of the state Of Wisconsin. the
members Of these boards at a confer
ence held here created state central
committee. consisting Of the chairman
Of each 81 the Ave district boards. TO
formulate rules and regulations for the
guidance Of the district boards and "a
adopt q general uniform policy TO be
followed by ;he district boards In the
performance of important response
bilitles.
This central committee Is also 10 act
as board on cancellation for the FIVE
district boards. to adjust and harmon
lie their work so far rs possible. Gov
ernor Philip called the conference Of
the members Of the five district boards
He told the Inenbers that In view Of
the wide powers possessed by them and
the necessity for the adoption Of n gen
eral uniform policy respecting the ex-
ercise Of those powers. he believed
they should create central committee
consisting Of a representative Of each
district board TO draw mp rules and
regulations for the guidance Of each
board.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
Herb Fields in Wisconsin.

Herb culture o. coming to be an
American Institution in many parts
OF the country, especially in Wiscon'
sin. The urgent need for medical
means to allay The suffering aud stifle
the misery Of foreign battlefields has
awakened some territories 10 action.
Thirty acres ~ fertile land on the
shore OF University bay are under cul-
tivution 10 help supply the demand
-or medicinal. drug and poisonous
plants. The demand Is due largely 70
the necessity Of VppIying hospital
units that are In the foreign service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
Farmers ACT in silo Campaign.

3
The silo building campaign waged
by the college Of agriculture and the
county councils Of defense is resulting
In widespread movement TO conserve
this year's corn crop.
Wisc0nsin's present quota OF 10000
siios or one TO every third farm. Will
be greatly increased over the ratio of
any previous year. Agricultural agents
even hope for $4,000 silos before the
end Of 1918.
In response to inquiries by X. l..
Hatch, director of the agricultural ex-
tension service. and A. w. Hopkins
secretary of the Livestock Breeders
association, manufacturers have sent
assurances that prices viii not be
greatly advanced over former years
and that there will he sufficient mate
rial to meet the demand.
Wisconsin bankers are repeating
their promises to loan money for siIo
construction The bankers stand is
backed by an appeal 10 farm patriot
ism and business sense by Magnus
Swenson. chairman Of the state coun-
I'll Of defense.
Managers Of creamerles and cheese
factories are incl0sing with their
monthly cream and milk cheeks in
sorts IN which the value Of dairy de-
Tense and silo building Is pointed out.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
Speaking Of Vegetables.

A young married lady was explain
ing the difference between silver and
electro to a small domestic, and saidi
MARY. you will always find a lion
on anything that is real silver"
Eyes, num-" said Mary. "Tll remem-
Der, and I've heard say as there Is
always carrots on gold, though ! amt
seen them"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
Patriotism Is Urged.

The state council Of defense IN a let
ter to all drafted men in the state Of
Wisconsin urges their immediate en-
rerlnc the service Of their country
"Clalms for exemption, based on indi-
vidual convenience, or 10 escape per
sonal loss Of money or property are un.
worthy Of consideration and will not
he granted declared the letter The
council makes an appeal to the man
hood end Americanism Of Wisconsin
sons. asking for a whole-hearted patri-
otto response when the registration
boards meet
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15

To eat what you like. and all you
ike, may be a merry life, but it VIII
be q short one. The curse Of modern
life is oYerfeeding.- Dr, Frank Crane.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-15
No Police Record.

"Have you ever been arrestedT
"No, sir. I've never owned On auto
mobile"