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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16

quite warm He held it there for a
moment and waited. Gradually II
heated. His mistress was right; they
intended to destroy them in this fur
nacel For some time they boih stood
in silence as they pictured the awful
death which awaited them. Liberty
turned an agonizing appeal to Pedro
and he. realizing there was nothing he
could do, looked down into her beauti-
full eountenance with all the misery in
his heart depicted in his rough face.
He knew now that they had been
tricked, and he glared with the great
est hatred that ever filed Il mans soul
at the wicked face of the Mexican, who
looked down on them from the little
opening with evil in his eyes.
At that moment the guard moved to
a windlasS, which was situated in a
small room directly acr Oss from the
steel chamber and began turning 1t.
gan moving in. AS the two prisoners
noticed this, Liberty became stricken
with terror and. falling on her knees,
began TO pray.
The walls moved rapidly together.
and 1t seemed as though Liberty and
Pedro would be crushed to pieces the
next instant. The walls were so close
that Pedro could brace his feet against
one wall and his back against the
other, which, of course, pitted his
strength against the man at the wind
lass. The slave knew this was his only
chance of saving Liberty and himself;
and even then he was not certain how
long he could keep this position. Even
as he wondered he heard one of the
guards instruct one of the Mexicans
to assist the man at the windlass; but
Pedro did not fear them and he braced
himself against the walls forming q
human wedge between the plates of
steel which threatened at any moment
to smash him into powder, and as he
did this Liberty stood trembling, for
she realized her life was hanging by a
single thread and if Pedro weakened
one degree it meant certain death for
both of them.
But Pedro didn't weaken. and by
straining every muscle he held the
walls apart. The men at the windlass
brought all their strength to bear, but
We're uGahle to turn the wheel any
f Irther. They called for help and the
men at the furnace hearing them, ran
to. their assistance Then the four
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16
SEVENTEENTH EPISODE
A Trail of Blood.

After Liberty had revived the poor
means of escape. Pedro managed to
drag himself to his feet, although weak
and ILL., and slowly CROPPED his way
around the walls, staggering as he
went. His fair mistress, disheartened
and weary, stood gazing into the stag
nant pool, at the ugly-looking reptiles
which occasionally pushed their noses
above the surface and seemed to vi
ciously threaten her with their evil
eyes.
1t was no place for the most villain
Gus greaser in Mexico, she mused, and
even a dog could not live in this ILL
smelling hole very long. Death would
come as a relief, to any prisoner sur
rounded by these walls. Escape seemed
almost impossible. The massive stones
which made up the walls had rested
here for more than half a century
and the clay that held them together
seemed as obstinate as steel. They
could almost withstand the attack of
an army, not to mention the weak at
tempts of two such helpless individu-
ais as Pedro and herself.
At that moment she was awakened
from her reverie by Pedro, who crept
softly over to her side. She was fright
ened as he touched her arm.
"Senorita." he whispered, come,
look: Pedro think he find way to es-
cape" and he led her over to the wall
which ran the length Of the room.
what is it. Pedro?" she inquired,
her hopes rising a little.
''Give Pedro your hand. SenOrita,"
said the slave, as he reached for her
hand In the dark.
Liberty put out her arm and Pedro,
taking her hand, placed it on large
stone which was projecting from the
wall
"See. Senorita," he said softly. ut is
very near out of its place. If Pedro
can loosen it maybe we can escape.
1T is TOO heavy, Pedro" suggested
Liberty. as she passed her hands
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16

after three doctors said never would
stand up straight again. l was q mid
wife for seven years and l recommended
the Vegetable Compound to every wo-
man to take before birth and after
wards, and they all got along so nicely
that it surely is q godsend to suffering
women. If women wish to write TO
me l will be delighted TO answer them. "
Mrs. JENNIE MOVER, S42 E.North St.
Lima, Ohio.
Women who suffer from displacg-
ments, weakness, irregularities, ner-
vousness, backache, or bearing-down
pains, need the tonic properties of the
roots and herbs contained in Lydia E.
Pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16

tain when they were once through the
wall the rest would be easy, especially
for one who possessed such courage as
Pedro.
However, as sosn as the two prison
ers had crawled through the opening
she realized how badly she was mis-
taken. They had been duped, for they
found themselves in steel-lined cham
Der which was as impregnable as a
fortress and more terrible than the
one they had just left.
She was right. The stone had been
loosened by the guards merely as a
plant" and while Pedro had been
working to remove 1t some of them
had been peering through an aperture
in the steel chamber, gloating cruelty
as they looked on.
"They have tricked US, Pedro" said
Liberty, as she gazed about the great
steel walls.
1--WE no beaten yet, Senorita," said
the slave.
But Liberty was not SO certain. The
walls were composed OF big steel
plates, riveted together with great
heavy bolts. Nothing but a miracle
could save them now. for there was not
even a window. The nearest thing TO
one was a small panel. near the top
of the wall, which was showed aside by
the guards as they stood grinning at
the two prisoners, who were now at
their mercy.
One of these guards pulled a cord
which rang a bell directly over two
Mexicans who were stationed in front
of furnace which was located under
the steel chamber. Immediately upon
hearing the bell these two began 10
throw some of the wood, which was
piled high about them, into the fire.
Liberty, who had now given up in
despair, was standing against the wall.
looking helplessly at the old slave, who
refused to give up hopes, and was
closely scrutinizins the plates and riv-
cts which composed their prison.
Suddenly Liberty drew back from
the wall in terror. "My God. they are
going TO burn us alive she cried as
she turned to Pedro.
mo. no. Senorita - cried Pedro.
''Thev would not do that"
BIT the girl took hira by the arm
and led him over 70 the wall, where
she had been standing. and placed his
hand against the steel plate. 1t was
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16
Men and Women

Women as well as men are made miser-
able by kidney and bladder trouble. DR..
kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney
medicine. is highly recommended by thou
sands.
Swamp-Root stands the highest for tbs
reason that so many people say II has
proved to be just the remedy needed in
thousands of even the most distressing
cases.
At druggists in Soc and $I00 sizes. You
may receive a sample size bottle OF
Swsmp-Roo by Parcel Post. also PAM
phlet telling you about Il. Address DIR.
Kflmer & Co, Blnghamton, N. Y, and
enclose ten cents, also mention this paper.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16
Preserve IN. WIZ Flowers.

An earnest appeal has been made by
for the preservation of one of the most
beautiful Of wild flowers. the column
bine. particularly along tourist routes.
This appeal will find sympathetic sup
port everywhere throughout the states
In which the columbine is natural
annual, but 1t should be broadened to
include all wild Towering plants that
are needlessly. and often wantonly,
pulled up by the roots. The conser-
walton OF Wild flowers is a patriotic
duty.-Christian Science Monitor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16

Office associates, 1 asked whether they
thought this old-fashi0ned custom still
prevailed. In place of replies the
stenographer drew from her purse a
Chinese cash. which she had carried
as so-called lucky piece for years.
The tail artist produced q Roman
coin, which had been given 70 him as
a token of appreciation of his regular
attendance at Sunday school years ago.
Another had a Guatemalan real as
a pocket piece. and still another had
a s. gold piece coined the year he
was born.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16

lady friends came to
see me and she adj
vised me to COM
mence taking Lydia
E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
and to use Lydia E.
Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. began tax
ing your remedies
and took S.. 00worth
and in two months
was a well woman
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16

Two had coins which were minted
in centennial year, 1876. / added 10
the display 25-cent shinplaster which
had been presented TO me because Of
period Of concentration on certain
problems In mathematics which re-
suited in establishing superior class
rating. The fact that the effort seemed
q the time 10 have been worth AZ least
- has no bearing On the incident now
The pocket coin and lucky piece Gus
tom doesn't seem 10 have died out. II
the above results are typicai.--Nes
f0rs World.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16
Modern Way.

your husband met With an acciden-
tai death. did he not?" remarked the
new addition to the flock Of boarders.
yes" replied the proprietress OF
the hashhouse. "PoOr John tried TO
cross the street ore day and was auto
cntadr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16
PUT FAITH IN POCKET PIECE
Governor Pennypseker Admitted That
He Had Carried Silver Dollar
for Fifty Years.

''The one concrete thing most close
ly associated with me personally"
wrote former Governor Pennypacker
Of Pennsylvania in his wiz, was a sill
yer dollar which he carried as pocket
piece for 50 years.
Reading this in the World 10 my
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16
Very Likely.

Mrs. Jones-She thinks her husband
IS perfection, and yet she watches him
ike a hawk.
Mrs. SMITH reckon she thinks he's
too good to be true.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16
A slnht

"Did you fall in love with her at
first sightT
Hardly. When I was introduced to
her she wore motor goggles"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16
Not sufficlent-

''That new car of yours is a poem"
Eyes, but they won't let me run ii
on my poetic license"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16

Paper collins are a French invention,
cheapness and llghtness being their
chief advantages
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16
XIII the Flies Now and Prevent

XIII the FIleS NOW and Prevent
disease. A DAISY FLY KILLER win do it..
Kills thousands Lasts all season. All dealers
or six sent express paid for 81. II. SOAIERS,
$50 De Kalb Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16
BROKEN DOWN
IN HEALTH
Woman Tells How SIS Worth
of Pinkham's Compound
Made Her Well.

Lima, Ohio. all broken down
In health from a displacement One Of my
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16
Vetoes Frsternities Bill.

Governor Philip has vetoed the
Schultz bill prohibiting fraterDities ia
the high schools Of the city Of Milwau-
kee. The executive veto was sustained
bv 8 unanimous vote Of the senate.
ITO say by law that the Joining Of
fraternity or sorority In Milwaukee IS
A crime for which boy or girl may be
taken from their parents and placed
in penal institution, thereby marring
his or her entire future career, is a
proposition 50 abhorrent to me that L
cannot conscientiousiy give my APP
provaI," declares Governor Philip In
his veto message.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-16
Substitutes Are Barred.

II is not believed that in view Of the
success of the house eOnferees, the de-
bate on the conference report IN the
house will be long. How the senate
win take the total elimination of the
four volunteer divisions is stilI a mat
ter of conjecture.
The senate also accepted the pro-
visions inserted by the house 20 the
effect that under no circumstances
were bounties to be paid 10 recruits or
substitutes accepted for acceptance in
lieu of the men conscripted.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-06-21
OLD SOL HOLDS
FATE OF CROPS

It's up to Old Sol now. With the
Liberty Loans success assured the
success Of this years crops again be-
comes the most important topic in the
northwest. Farmers have done their
war time planting They are waiting
for good warm sun now. Conditions
are the best in years, but plenty of sun
from now on is essential in the opin-
ion of crop experts.
Corn is somewhat backward, due to
cold, but it is in better condition than
last year, and wheat and oats are in
far better condition than previously
said immigration Commissioner r. D.
Sherman at ST. Paul. He has just
received reports from leading farmers
in the northwest. They are optimistic.
Continued cold would retard the
crops and perhaps cut down the yield"
Sherman said "But good warm sun
and warm nights will grow bumper
crop. Rainfall has been sufficient in
most sections. Excessive rains have
failed in some districts
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-06-21
MUSICAL SERVICE
SUNDAY EVENING
(From Mondays daily.)

4
There was an innovation at the Pres
byterian church last night The pas
tor, choir and orchestra of the Presby-
terrain church of Prairie du Sac, accom-
panied by fifteen members of the con-
gregation, visited the local church on
Sunday evening and gave a musical
service, consisting of instrumental
numbers, mandolin solo by Miss Will
son and soprano solo by Mrs. Schiek.
An organ solo was given by Mrs. Reisz
and an anthem by Miss Reinking and
chorus.
Rev. S. G.. Schiek preached a SER
mon on Zone Thing Lacking, known
and Done" The orchestra consisted
of eight pieces, directed by Mrs. Ray
Wilson. This accompanied also the
congregational singing.
4 At the close an informal song sery-
ice was held in the parlors. The choir
of the church gave lunch to the visit
ors before their return.
On May Is, the pastor, Rev. E. G.
Henke, accompanied by Elder F. A.
Nehs and others, helped install Rev.
Schiek as pastor at Prairie du Sac, and
this visit in the return compliment.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-06-21
State of Ohio, City OF Toledo,

Lucas County, IS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of f. J..
Cheney & Co.. doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED Doll
LARS for each and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of Deem
ber A. d. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in
ternally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Send for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-06-21
RID OF A LINGERING COUGH

You can get relief from racking,
hacking coughs, from wheezy, sneezy
breathing, from raw, inhamed throat
and tight chest. w. G. Glazier Ben
tonivlle, Ark, writes: 81 can recon-
mend Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. 1 used it for a cough that I
had for years and was said to have
consumption, but it cured me-" Sold
everywhere.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-06-21
JUST WHAT SHE NEEDED

When women complain Of WEAKNESS,
backache, dull headaches and similar
ailments, they accept those troubles
as their lot because they are women,
when the ailments may be the results
Of disordered kidneys. Mrs. Mary V.
Bunker, Hudson, N. Y.
writes Of Foley Kidney Pills: Just
what needed" Sold everywhere.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-06-21
LOCAL CnkUTAUQUk
ELECTS OFFICER

The Baraboo Chautauqua associa-
ton was organized on Friday and the
following officers were elected: w.
D. Stanley, president; Rev. J. Lloyd
Smith. vice-president, and c. a. Melzl
secretary treasurer. Committees were
formed for pushing the work
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-06-21
AUTO CRUSHES
MAN TO DEATH

Robert Branegan, aged 81, manager
of the Maytag Implement company,
Madison, was killed by the oevrturn-
ing of his Ford roadster at the foot OF
a hill three miles southeast Of Verona
Saturday afternoon. The car left
three-foot embankment and complete
ly overturned, burying Mr.. Branegan
underneath.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-06-21
DlFFERENT-RUT SATISFACTORY

Indigestion causes. worry, sick head
aches, biliousness, bad breath and con-
slant distress. w. a. McRae, Raleigh,
Ca. writes: "Fo1ey Cathartic Tab
let's cleanse my system thoroughly and
do not grippe or hurt at all find
them entirely satisfactory and wonder
fully diqerent and more pleasant than
any other pill Sold everywhere.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-06-21
SOLD GASOLINE IN CAN
NOT PAINTED--IS FINED

At Clinton Junction, L. L. Simmons,
a grocer, sold gasoline in can not
painted red. He was fined.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-06-21
BIRTHS

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Peck, a
son Sunday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-06-21
SHOE PRICES THAT BEAT
MAIL ORDER HOUSES

SHOE PRICES THAT BEAT
MAIL ORDER HOUSES
Boys gunmetal, button or lace, 9
to 1872 -------------------
Boys gunmetal, button or lace,
1 to -------------------- 1873
Mems gunmetal, lace only, 67s
to 10 1893
Rows, outing bal. / to 6 1893
Mems outing BAL, 61a to H. 2.4s
Mems Kip Butcher plain toe, Z to
IL ------------------- Z.4o
Mems Kangaroo, blucher, cap toe
6 TO II 2.48
Mems white tennis. Z to 1O-- so
Boys tennis shoes, 1 to 6------ .88
Mems gunmetal, button or lace,
(Welt) ------------------- 2.9S
Mems gunmetal English lace,
(Welt) ---------- 2.e8
Ladies' vici kid princess, 37s toS 1893
Ladies' vici kid, Juliet, A to g. 1893
Ladies' high cloth top, black
leather, 21a to ----------- 2.4S
Mems gunmetal, button or lace,
GOODYEAR welt ---------- 3.o8
Mems vici kid, lace ------------ 2.98
Better get in on these prices.-The
Fur Store.
Overalls, shirts, underwear, hats,
hosiery, unionalls, raincoats, umbrel-
las, belts, suspenders, gloves, etc.,
etc.--The Fur Store.
Let us set a suit for you, made to
your measurement, expressly for you,
at no higher price than hand-me-
downs. Fit and satisfaction guaran-
teed. international are the best
The Fur Store.
The Washington times., 1917-06-09
RANKING PLAYERS
MEET TOMORROW
Doyle and Breck Engage IN
Friendly Singles Match
OTHERS WILL Be INVITED
Columbia Country Club Courts VIII
Stage Battles in Afternoon.
OTHERS WILL Be INVITED

Tennis players at Fort Mysr. Va.
in the Officers Reserve Corps, on
leave tomorrow. have been invited to
play at the Columbia Country Club
courts in the afternoon
Among the scheduled matches are
those between Conrad B. Doyle and
Dean Mathey. Henry c. Breek will
play pat Keliher. Of Harvard.
The fact that Dean Mathey ranks
No, 10 in the lawn tennis official list.
while Doyle is rated at a tie for
eleven, means that the class Of com
petition tomorrow should be top
notch.
Mathey Is out Of practice save for
his Sunday meetings at Columbia
Doyle. however, has but one day OF
competition in the week. 50 that there
Is no edge for the local man other
than that he Is playing on his home
courts.
II Is not unlikely that several 9TH
ers viii be invited to compete at Co
lumbia tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1917-06-09
RED CROSS FUNDS
AIDED BY GOLFERS
Defaults Many, But Issue Is
Made Safe by Fees.
TOURNEY TO CLOSE TODAY
Chevy Chase and Columbia Clubs
Will Be Used for Final Rounds.

The Middle Atlantic States Golf As
ISOLATION tournament is under full
sway today. safe in the knowledge
that while competition from a golfing
standpoint has failed to reach the
heights of other years, the Red Cross
fund will be swelled by $500.
Three hundred golfers sent in
sums averaging almost IS each.
While POS players signined intentions
of competing. less than that number
by seventy-three came forward for
yesterdays engagements at Columbia,
Chevy Chase, and Kirkside.
Defaults Were Many.
There were many defaults recorded.
The golfers in several sixteens fell
by the wayslde by defaults. and al
though many were on hand. 1t took
some time TO straighten out difficult
ties.
The main idea was that the Red
Cross fund was to be augmented, and
this was done with considerable sat
isfaction, as a larger sum was raised
than was expected.
Today's play will ind the golfers
competing at Columbia and Chevy
Chase. The finals are slated for Chevy
Chase In the afternoon.
PaIrings Announced.
Here are the pairings for early play
today:
Al Chevy Chase Club:
First sixteen-l0:o0. Tuekerman vs. z. B.
Eynon, IT.: 1910, Finkenstaedt Va. N. Demp-
sey.
Weaver; 1880. Price W.. johnson.
VaH aEnhf-I0-G A MnrKanlfa VI
Truett.
Third Eixteen-s:4o. H. n. Brown W.. Tay-
Ior; $50. Bryan vs.. VanLeer.
Defeated eight-s:t5, Buhrman vs.. AcCor-
mick; s.55, Hunt vs.. Weaver.
Fourth sixteen-l0:t0. Larcombe W. GIllis;
1850, Wood vs.. Tunstall.
Defeated eight-l0:fS. Smith vs.. Dulany.
Fifth sixteen-e:9o. Brickenstein vs.. W. G.
worthInKton: $50 Baines vs.. Wardman.
Sixth Eixteen-s:o0. Henderson vs.. Denheld:
$40 Osborn W.. Waggaman.
Seventh sixteen-n:Oo, J. A White W..
Langley.
Defeated eight-ii:o5, Watson Va Simmons
At Columbia Country Club:
Eighth Sixteen-s:SO, Dulin W. H. Kauff-
man.
1000. E. J. Orme vs.. Thurman.
Tenth sixteen-i0:lo Barnard vs.. r. Rauff-
mann; 1870, Gott vs.. II. A. Mackenzie.
Eleventh sixteen-lO:3o HaEkin vs.. Beller.
Twelfth Hixteen-i0:50. Bieder vs.. Moses:
II 90. Drown vs.. Krewson.
Thirteenth dXteen-il10. Gore W. Gates:
10. McComb vs.. Williams.
Defeated eight-u:3, Daniels vs.. G. Y.
worthington.
The Washington times., 1917-06-09
McGRAW SLAMS imp
AFTER JAWlNG FEST
President Tener Suspends Giants
Fiery Leader.

CINCINNATI, June 9.-ManaEer
McGraw. OF the Giants. has been sus-
pended indefinitely by President Tener,
following his night in the clubhouse
yesterday with Umpire Byron. He
may also be fined heavily for strik-
ing the singing arbitrator" in the
mouth.
Bill Rariden, the Giants catcher,
seeing Groundkeeper Matty Schwab
trying to be a peacemaker, interfered
and slammed Schwab into oblivion.
He may also be fined.
McGraw was put off the field for
disputinE decisions and, meeting
Byron In the club house, started rid
ing" him. Then came the fight as
follows, according to McGraw's sign
ed statement:
Il met Byron near the umpires'
dressing room after the game. 1
had been ordered from the field dur
ing the game. Byron said to me.
''McGraw. you were run out OF Balti-
more" / answered, DO you say that
was run out of BaltimoreT
He answered, That's what they
say about you
81 answered: Well, don't you say
that about me-
He answered: Wei, you were
run out OF Baltimore Then / hit
him. I maintain that 1 was given
reason"