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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
FIFTEENTH EPISODE
The Flag of Truce.

Realizing that the game was up with
them, and feeling that there was a
chance of saving their major, the
American troopers, who had fought so
bravely against the terrible onslaught
of Lopez and his band, hastily scoOped
out a hole in the sand and thrust the
courageous commander into it. The
old fighter protested, informing them
he would rather die with his men. But
he was too severely wounded to resist.
After seeing that their major was
made as comfortable as possible. the
soldiers rushed back to their comrades
and plunged into the battle again.
Lopez was delighted with this days
work, and, as he stood back of his
attacks on the little band of Ameri-
cans, who fought madly against such
tremendous odds. he could not refrain
from sneering. 1t was the most impor-
tant conflict he had participated in since
he became the leader of the insurrec-
los.
Not until every American trooper
had been sent to the dust with bull
let in him did Lopez give the order to
cease firing. Then he gave one glance
around the battlefield. and, with com
plete satisfaction over the results he
had achieved, he walked proudly to his
horse and leaped into the saddle. Then
he ordered bis men TO mount their
horses. and when all was ready the
band rode slowly out of the valley.
The sun was just pushing its nose
above the eastern line of the desert,
Just beyond the valley. as the last
smoke from the guns was ascending
towards the high peaks, which rose on
either side of Diablo pass. 1t was not
day for the sun TO shine upon, and
as it gradually rose higher and higher
It seemed to be smiling an approval of
the sOrrOwful scene in the valley. The
miserable Lopez and his evil band had
left behind them scene which would
have stirred the American government
TO immediate action, had its leaders at
Washington been privileged to view
the picture of slaughter and carnage.
The entire camp had teen blown
into millions of little pieces. The Amer
lean flag had been snatched by the BAN
dts and riddled with bullets until not
one star was visible. The brave troop
ers had been moved down as grass be
fore a scythe and they lay in heaps on
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02

was gradually going to their heads.
Pedro noticed this and he decided to
take advantage of it. He watched
them narrowly and began to make his
way toward the door in the belief that
it was locked. He hurled himself
against it,
The guards saw him, and, staggering
to their feet, they made after him.
Pedro, realizing it was time for
quick action, made a dive for one of
them and tackled him around the legs.
With one move he sent the fellow on
his back. Then he grabbed the other,
and, raising him high above his head,
he brought his body down, 'and sent it
crashing through the table. BY this
time the first guard had regained his
feet and was creeping up on Pedro.
But the powerful slave saw him, and,
swinging around. he landed him a ter
rife blow on the jaw, which sent the
Mexican to the floor.
Pedro then ran TO the door and tried
to force it open with his shoulder. The
guards recovered and rushed at him.
One of them drew his knife and would
have plunged it into his back, had he
not turned when he did. He ran to
the other side Of the room, the guards
in pursuit. But this was only a ruse
on the part of Pedro. who ran up the
wall and turned complete sOmersault
over their heads. Knocking them over,
he picked up the other, and, running
with him toward the door. he used him
as a battering ram, with the result that
the guards feet went crashing through.
Then he threw the fellow on the floor
and started to escape.
But Just as he was about to step out
a number of guards, who had heard the
loud noise, came rushing up and
grabbed him. He was quickly over
powered and taken to the torture
chamber.
One of the guards was found dead in
the cell, and the other unconscious.
This instilled in his captors the desire
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02

Mexican soil. where they had been shot
down by Mexicans, at a time when the
two governments were supposed TO be
enjoying friendly relationship. In the
meantime the United States govern
ment officials We're carrying on nego-
tiations, and the man who was respoa-
sible for the blood that had been shed
during a time of peace was permitted
to go on his way. robbing and killing.
Meanwhile Liberty and Pedro had
reached the prison at Chihuahua. This
building was one of the oldest in Mex
leo, and was built in the days preced-
ing the invasion by the Spaniards I'M
der fernando COrtez. The Aztecs had
used il as a fortress. and it was said
that the last emperor of Mexico, Mon
tezuma, was imprisoned and slain
within its walls. Ii had been used DUR
ing the uprisings which occurred In the
Diaz and Madero regimes, but previ-
Gus to that had been deserted for fifty
years or more.
At the prison doors the two prison
ers were separated, Liberty being
taken TO one of the underground dun
geons, while Pedro was thrust into one
of the big cells on the main floor, with
two guards to keep a close watch over
him.
Pedro, who was tired and f0otsore
from his long tramp. threw himself on
the floor and was soon sound asleep.
How long he slept he did not know.
He was awakened by voices. and. as he
slowly opened his eyes, he saw the
two guards seated at a table in the
middle of the room. They were drink
ing heavily from two bottles of cheap
Mexican wine and muttering to each
other, at the same time casting threat
ening glanees at their prisoner.
The old slave was somewhat re-
freshed, and he jumped to his feet and
walked to the heavily barred window,
which looked out on the big courtyard
and gazed out at the sun. which was
just sinking below the western horizon
like ball of fire. For it was now the
end of the day. A Mexican sunset is
always interesting, and Pedro, as
simple as he was, stood in deep con-
tentment, and in spite of his miserable
surroundings, permitted his humble
soul to drink in the beautiful scene be-
fore him. And. IS he gaZed out far
across the sandhills, which resembIed
heaps of precious gold under the gold
en- rays of the sun, he became inspired
with new courage. His soul became
embittered against those who would
seek to imprison him though he had
never committed wrong in his life,
and as the thought came to him his
great, black fingers closed and clenched
and his big jaws became set in a grim
determination.
He turned from the window and
stared at the guards. They were pay
ing little heed to him, but were con-
filming their interest to the wine which
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
JUDGE FAv0RS VETS
DECIDES BALLOTS WERE NOT
PROPERLY ENDORSED AT TREM-
PEALEAu ELECTION.
OTHER WISCONSIN D0INGS
items of Interest Throughout tire State
Gathered by Alert Correspondents
and SuIietined in Brief for
the Busy Reader.

La Crosse-A decision by Judge Hig-
bee of the circuit court of La Crosse
county topped" the village of Trem-
pealeau from the dry to the west col
umn being. it is believed, one of the
few cases on record where a success
full dry election has been called void
by the court. AT the April election
the villagers voted the town dry after
many years of saloons running wide
open in a territory which is visited
annually by many persons because of
the picturesque camping spots near
the village. The wet element alleged
that the election ballots We're not
properly Endorsed and Judge Higbee
held that this was the case.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Will Make Coal Tar.

Stevens Point-The Wisconsin Val.
ley Electric company will turn out
from $4,000 to 10000 gallons of coal
tar at its gas plant here this year.
and some of this may be used in the
manufacture of explosives for the
United States army The company is
increasing its facilities for turning out
the tar.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Lost Suit for $4,000

Milwaukee-Bertha Hamkans. who
sued the Electric company for $4,000
as a result of being run down by a
street car two years ago, lost her case
in Judge Turner's court Miss Ham
kans according to testimony. ran
across the street from a tax!cab, di-
rectly into the path of car, and the
jury found her negligent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02

cused a feeling of fear and trepida-
ton when straddling the bale over this
yawning hole.
The almost nude natives, obliyiOus
of danger, jumped aboard. holding
their torch Of candles in the free hand,
and as they were lowered began to
sing. A food Of melody filed the shaft
a full crescendo reyerberated from wall
to wall, followed by softer eadences,
and as passed down into the hole the
bucket continued its slow descent, the
lights Of the torches became more and
more indistinct, the darkness deep
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Blows to Aid Eood ORGANIZATION

my 1917 vacation TO productive labor
for the purpose of helping produce
food for the men at the 'front.'" is a
pledge that has been signed by 10S Of
the boy students of the New Rich
mond High school as they joined the
Productive Labor association, which
has been organized by Supt. p. f.
Neverman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Teachers q eet pau Ralse

Green Bay-Teachers in Green Bay
schools will be given increases in pay
during the next school year. The in
crease will vary from to 10 per cent
a month. it is expected. An appropria-
ton of $4,000 was voted by the school
board for the purchase of site for
grade school to replace the Whitney
building. which was destroyed by fire
in January.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Want saInnns Chased

oshkosh--The First Presbyterian
church, through its pastor. the Rev. J.,
w Laughlin, telegraphed President
Wilson and Wisconsin senators and
representatives in an appeal for sum-
mary action in closing the saloons of
the nation as a war measure Pro-
lection of food supply is suggested as
the basis of the request.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
eadaer Here Is WOUNDED.

Marinette-Louis Galatz, Marinette,
who enlisted nine months ago with a
Canadian regiment, was one OF the
heroes who charged up Vimy ridge and
captured that point. He is now in a
hospital suffering with a gunshot
wound in the arm. According TO his
parents he is expected TO return to
the firing line within month
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02

Beloit-Earl Power. Beloit college
peace orator, is out of a job The
Interstate peace oratorical contest in
which he was to have represented
Wisconsin. has been called off because
the financial hacker has devoted the
peace fund TO war relief work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Three Sons Serve Country

Racine-Three sons, all with mill
tary training, is the contribution of the
Rev. Benjamin Talbot Rogers, warden
of Racine college, to the United States
defensive forces, His younger son
Joined the navy at Milwaukee recently.
another son is in the officers reserve
corps. and a third in the Columbia
university battalion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
WEIRD MUSIC FROM A MINE
Engineer Tells of His Experience When
Descending One of the Deepest
Shafts in Mexico.

/ recall an interesting experience at
the Neuva Luz shaft. the deepest shaft
on the Yeta Madre, in the Guanajuato
district, Mexico. 1t is 2,031 feet deep,
cut out of solid rock. Iron buckets,
guided by wire ropes. are used for
hosting men. rock and supplies, and
even an experienced engineer is ex-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Aids in Garden Cultivation.

Horicon-The Horizon Advancement
association is back of the campaign
here to put all available space under
cultivation. Many vacant lots have
been donated TO the committee of
which Mayor Hawks is chairman. The
association also is pledged to assist
the farmers in harvesting their crops
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Recruits Insurance to Be Paid

Wausau- The Wausau Rotary club
has announced that it will take care
of and pay premiums on all fraternal
and old line accident, life and fire in
suraDce policies carried by anyone
from Wausau or vicinity who has or
may hereafter enlist in the local mill
tary organizations or the regular army
or navy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02

Phillips A large parade and pa
triotic rally was held here The speak
ers were w X Parkinson, B. J. Nut
ter and NJ. Barry. The Commercial
club will furnish farmers with seed
gratis and also persons who wish to
plant gardens. Money was raised for
this purpose a short time ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Daylight SAVING Plan.

Green EXPERIMENTATION of the day
light saving plan in rural schools Of
the state may tend partly TO relieve
the problem of labor shortage on
farms, according to the reports OF par
ents of pupils attending school in dis
trict No. 8. Brown county, where the
plan has been in effect since March 20.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Make Record "prive i"

Stevens Point-The annual drive"
of the Jones Week Lumber company
has reached this city in record time
of less than ten days although the
crew was reduced and the 100000
feet of hemlock constituted larger
drive than usual
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Hustino Law Unconstitutional.

Madison The Husting water power
law, passed in 1913, was held unoon-
stitutional by the Wisconsin Supreme
court because it did not give the right
of review of orders issued by the rail.
road commission to any party inter
ested in the order except the state,
municipality and grantee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
A Merit.

"Do you think imitation butter is as
good as the realI'
"In one respect" replied Miss Cay
enne. tits better. People can afford
10 buy it,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
(To BE CoNTINUED.)

ened. the prayerful song came up with
a distant echo from the unknown.
Then there was no light visible, no an
them audible, and involuntarily said
amen. Frank II. Probert, In Ma
tional Geographic Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Imhoff Heads cavalry Troop.

Green Bay-Capt M D. Imhoff, for.
merly of Milwaukee. now drillmaster
at the reformatory. has been appointed
temporarily captain of the Green Bay
troop OF cavalry by Adjt Gen Orlando
HolWay
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02

Racine-To inspire dignity in the
Circuit courts of the First Wisconsin
district, Judge +. B. Belden has issued
a proclamation which requires the peo-
pie to stand at the opening of each
session of court and remain standing
until the judge has made his announce
ments.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Many Autos Licensed.

Madison--"Oye 1000 automobiles
have been licensed this year." said
Merlin Hull, secretary of state. The
Golfers have been replenished by half
a million dollars in license fees" By
May there will be 10000 cars. This
will be nea' y 5000 more than the
registrations for 1916.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Enters AeropIane corps

Racine - Charles Theodore SHOW.
son of Mr. and Mrs. c. d. Skow of
this city, left for Jeerson, Mo. where
he entered the aeroplane corps of the
army. Mr.. Show is a freshman in the
engineering department at the Uni
versity of Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02

Sparta-It is expected that the mill
tary reserve near Sparta will be made
a big training camp this summer
When the new federal building was
erected here offices were reserved for
the war department, which. it is be-
lieved, will soon be occupied
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
MunleipaI Market esIna Planned.

Stevens Point-A municipal market
to take care OF an excess growth of
vegetables here this summer is being
discussed The gardening contest is
likely 90 glut the local market. Il is
feared
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Shoe soIes From Waste Lumber.

Grand Rapids The Mackinnon Man
ufacturing company has added a new
branch TO its business Waste lumber.
formerly sold for frewood now is be-
ing utilized in making wooden soles
for shoes
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
SWEDEN.

The Diphosphate Fertilizer company
/ has asked the government for a bonus
! of S27, 900 In order to be able 20 con-
tinue and complete the experiments
| already started for the purpose OF
1 finding a practical and workable meth
| cd of producing fertilizers. The agri-
cultural department has taken up the
matter and explained what the ex-
! periments may eventually lead to. The
situation Is said 10 be this: Sweden
is on :he point of dispensing with the
I importation of raw materials for ferti-
lIzers, thereby saving 81. 10000 year,
not 70 mention the probability that
Sweden may become an exporter on a
'arge scale Apatite is found in mex
| haustible quantities at the Swedish
mines, and the waterfalls will furnish
power for preparing the raw material
for the market. Indeed the depart
ment Of agriculture is of the opinion
that this particular fertilizer will come
to the front as the most important fer
tilizer in northern Europe. The de-
partment therefore is strongly in favor
Of granting the desired bonus to the
Diphosphate Fertilizer company. II
seems n little strange that private
capital is not ready TO push the ex-
periments.
A monument is to be erected In
memory Of Jonas Jonasson, the first
advocate Of peace In Sweden. The
monument is to be located at his home
in Gullaboda. and will be dedicated
May Il. the one,hundredth anniversary
Of his birth. Mr.. Jonasson was the au-
thoc Of the first peace motion ever In
troiueed In the Swedish rIksdag. which
occurred in 1869.
The military authorities OF Austria
Hungary announced that after April
1st there would be no need for the
Swedish doctors and nurses who had
been serving at the hospitals of Wen
ma for nearly two years. There was
plenty OF room at the hospitals. and
plenty Of doctors to take care OF the
wounded.
ABRAHAM Ludwig Hedln. the father
Of SYN Hedin. the explorer Of Cen
trail Asia. died at the age Of ninety
years. Many years ago the deceased
was city architect Of Stockholm.
Friends Of the late Karl STAFF have
raised $1,000 for monument OF him.
Karl STAFF was premier Of Sweden on
Two different occasions.
Gasoline is so scarce IA Stockholm
that even the richest private people
must keep their automobiles idle and
take 10 the street cars.
Or account Of the high price Of
leather wooden shoes are used to
great extent in southern Sweden.
A person who does not wish his
name published has donated S2,700 to
the Stockholm radlum home.
A Stockholm freemason announced
that he would give 1000 10 the poor
people Of the city.
Anders Zorn. the noted Swedish ar
list. donated $3.50 to the poor OF
Stockholm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
VIII Build SIS 600 plant.

Horizon ~ With excavation about
completed, the erection Of $4,000 fac
tory for the Ideal Barn Equipment
company recently organized here, will
be started soon. The buildings will
be of brick and concrete.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
lndorse Draft Measure.

Ripon- Following the circulation Of
petitions here a dispatch Endorsed by
the common council was sent to Sena-
tor Husting and Congressman David
son. urging them to support legislation
for universal military training.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
saIoonkeeper Found Dead

Marinette Fred Guhl. SIS. peshtigo.
saloOnkeeper. was found dead in a
chair in his saloon. On his person
was found a bottle Of strychnne Sui
eide is believed to have been due TO
i'll health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02

Stevens Point--A Red Cross chapter
is being organized at the Stevens
Point normal and already 225 young
women students have agreed 70 join.
Application for charter has been
made.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02

Ken0sba-Ignatius Breidt. IS. one Of
the best known of the pioneer resi-
dents Of Kenosha, was instantly killed
when he was struck By a tram OF the
Northwestern road.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02

Shell Lake - Troop No, ! of the
Shell Lake Boy Scouts have sent a
letter to President Wilson, offering
their services to the nation,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Find BOD . Of Missing Mar.

JanesyiIle-The body Of Edward AL
bright. %. who disappeared on March
2 and for whom a nationwide search
was conducted, was found in the riy.sr
here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
phxsioian Receives commIss,

Plalnfeld DR. Frank g. Borv Of
this city has received his commission
in the United States army as first lieu
tenant. medical section. officers re-
serEe corps.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Favor Draft Bill.

Grand Rapids--Citizens wired Con
gresham Browne that the sentiment
in this city was in favor of the selec-
tive draft bill
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
students Indorse conseriptIon.

Beloit-- Beloit college students gave
unanimous Endorsement to military
conscription in a vote taken on the
proposition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
VIII Receive Diplomas.

Green Bay--Student soldiers Of the
East and West High schools here will
be given diplomas If they are called
into service before the end of the
school year, it is announced BY School
Superintendent A. ". Burton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-02
Heads Misslonarx Society.

Green Bay-Wrs J. E. Ely. Mari
nette. was elected president OF the
Women's Missionary society of the
WinnebagO Presbytery at the closing
session Of the Twenty-ninth annual
convention here.