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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22

courage from the silence, she ventured
to raise the window and step within.
But she had not gone two feet when.
without any warning. she was seized,
embodied in the arms of hulking crea-
ture who had been spying upon her
from behind tree.
A vlllainous reek of alcoholic breath
half strangled the girl as her captOr
bent his face toward hers.
SCOT you!" he muttered thickly.
SCOT you, m lady, with the goods on
You will throw me down, will you
You will leave me go to the devil
while you blow around with swells,
pretending you're what you amt, never
was, never will bel Oh, I'm onto your
little game Elaine, my beauty And
I'm in on it, or I'll squeal SO louG sou
can hear me in the office of the prose-
cutin' attorney. Stop strugglin' and
listen to reason, do you heari"
In the bloated and cOngested fea-
lures of the drunkard Patria recOg-
of Elaine. who once before had mis-
taken her for his dancing woman-and
had suffered grievously at PARIS hands
in consequence of that mistake.
Let me go!" she painted in loathing.
Let me go, say"
Fat chance!" he jeered. But lis
ten. dearie-you don't have to be
afraid of me. All / want is a square
deal, and won't hurt you. You only
got to quit trainin' with that guy,
Parr; I'm goin' to get him-get him
good"
lie had unhappily struck the wrong
note. The hint of peril to the man
she adored maddeEed Patria. She
fought like a woman possessed, beat
ing Edouard's face with her small fists
! till, in endeavorirg 10 catch and stay
her hands, he relaxed his embrace, and
she leaped back to freedom. then took
to her heels and ran as she had never
run before.
Accident more than design directed
her flight toward the chff.
) Three minutes more and Patria was
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22
TWo AND AN EXTRA.

unwtsely left
TWO AND AN EXTRA.
Oddly enough, considering the anx-
iety on Donald PARIS behalf inspired
by the threats of Edouard, Patria slept
a deep and dreamIess sleep, and wax
ened so late that, by the time she had
taken her morning swim and dressed
and breakfasted. 1t was hard upon
noon.
AS the hour OF their daily rendezvous
approached, she found 1t difficult to
contain her impotence, so impatient
was she TO be treasured as to the
safety of her betrothed. Had Donald
been five minutes late he would have
found her half-hysterical with dread.
He was. however, trifie earlier than
usual.
None the less, she was beforehand
with him in the glade. And the relief
with which she saw him riding. sound
and whole, to meet her, translated
itself into so violent a seizure of
trembling that he could not have failed
to remark 1t.
He did not even wait to tether his
horse, but ran to her the instant his
feet touched the earth, Selling her
hands and drawing her to him.
"Patria what has happenedT
"No-nothing
But you were never like this !
You're quivering like a frightened
child! Something must be the mat
terri
'Only-only I have fretted so for
fear of some accident to you, dear. /
am so glad to see you safer
His arms closed round her; for lit
tie her face was hidden in his bosom.
Like a naughty child. she had feared
to own the truth about her overnight
adventure. But now the need OF con-
fession was strong upon her.
From the haven of her lovers arms
she stared thoughtfully off into the for
est.
Something moved among the trees.
The head and shoulders of a man rose
slowly from cover of a breast-high
growth of underbrush. Patrla looked
straight into the eyes of Edouard,
bloodshot in a mask of features that
worked with rage.
She drew long breath. BY no other
sign did she betray the terror that as
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22

sailed her. EdOUard was lifting into
sight a pistol, but his anger and the
condition of a nervous system wrecked
by prolonged debauches rendered fu-
tile all his efforts to level the weapon
and take steady aim.
1t was her Donald whom this erea-
ture sought to kill.
Gently disengaGng. she looked up
steadily into her lovers eyes.
Don, DEAR" she said in small
voice, do something to please me-"
'As If you needed to ask-r'
''Then, please-please. Donald, my
Donald II want 80 be alone for few
minutes to think over something have
to say TO you. If you'll humor me and
go on to the cottage, I'll follow you
very soon. VIII you, dear?"
Parr stared. II don't understand"
''You will, as soon as can tell you.
But now please do as ask"
"AS you wish, my dear girl"
Profoundly peTpiexed, yet never for
an instant suspecting the cause of this
singular request, Donald strobe off
briskly toward the shore.
Alone with the fear of death, Patria
steeled herself against the worst.
The man Edouara broke through the
covert IN murderOus haste. Patria
threw herself in his way without a
thought of hesitation. With an oath
he struck down her imploring hands.
But she would not be denied; her arms
clipped him; she exerted all her
strength TO hold him.
Let so, You jade!" he rasped
hoarsely. "Let me gol 1 promised to
get him, and will, so help me-"
mo. Edouard. please-noI Listen
to me. You are mistaken"
You liel Get out of my way before
you get hurt!''
"Fdouard, please-please istenl
will do anything you wish--I will go
back TO New York-anywhere you
say"
The man Sesitated, looking down
strangely at her
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22

until the laughing "cabby" drove him
up and down the embankment.
One lovely morning in Jupe l was
walking thrc-ea Grosvenor square
when ] observed an eGuipage. the like
OF which is TO be seen only In London.
waiting for some great lady. Tho large.
Satin-smooth horses, jet black. were
perfectly matched; the silver-mounted
harness gllttered magnificently; the
long lemon-shaped bsrouche was lined
In wine-colored satin; the coachman
ind fOotman. both big. fne-looking
mems wore powdered hair, claret-eol-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22
penpIe viii insist on Thrift.

The American people are abundantly
able and periodically willing to pay
for the war, but they expect and insist
that reasonable thrift and strict OBJ
servance of rules of conservative and
scientific finance be observed.
AS for Mr.. McAdc0s apparent no.
ton that business prosperity may be
drawn on to any extent. without i'm
pairing that prosperity and that con-
fidence in the good sense of the gov
eminent which sustatns it. there rs an
old story about killing the goose that
laid the golden eggs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22

ored broadcloth liveries, richly adorned
with silver buttons. aud high hats with
silver bands and cockades. Conscious
Of their Importance, they looked Meth
er TO the right nor the left. but with
proud eyes gazing into space remained
immovable. Such magnificence could
only be the product of an old. pictur-
eSQue and self-respecting ariStocraey,
possibly the carriage of royalty.
Suddenly l missed Max. He seemed
TO have disappeared as IL by magic,
for he was not on either side of the
street, and yet It had been only a mo-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22

ment since he was trotting by my side.
I turned back and, us passed the car
riage, looked up, and there he was,
smiling and ut ease, sitting in the back
Of the wine-cOlored barouche on the
tufted satin seat.
Max" l called, get down at once
aud come along"
Those massive. self-importaut lack
eys never winked an eyelash. They
must have seen him get into the car
rlage, and certainly they saw him get
out, but they made no sign. And I
am confident that II q kangaroo had
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22
FLUNKEYS MADE NO MOTION /
TOO Well Trained Even TO Turn Their
Heads When Collie Get Into the
Carriage Behind Them.

About her fine collie. Max Glad
stone O'Connor, Mrs. L. P. O'Connor
tells many engaging anecdotes in her
book. Dog Stars"
All the cabmen at the cahstand.
writes Mrs. O'Connor had a word for
Max, ami hopefully he frequently got
into a waiting vehicle and sat there
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22
Nc Worry. No Weinht.

"Jim" Rice, popular coach of the
Columb.S university crews, has a new
recipe for keeping tfth. Rice had
been putting on too much weight to be
comfortable for the last few years.
Recently an old friend met him at a
football game.
you're looking ten years younger
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22

Prefaced by scurrying footsteps Ia
the hallway. the door was opened.
Elaine flung herself excitedly into the
room. Patria arose. put her back to
the door. turned the key. Elaine
swung sharply to confront her.
"Who the deuce are your" she de-
manded.
Silently Patria removed her mask.
With low cry that was half a
groan, the dancing woman reeled back
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22
THE CAST.
SYNOPSIS.

Patria, last of 1.-THE Fighting Chan
nings." while en- route to Newport, her
summer home, is thrown to drown from
Sound steamer by agents of Baron HUI
roki chief of the Japanese secret service,
who, conspiring TO embroil the United
States ana Mexico. desires control of the
extensive Claiming munition plants, own
ed by Patria. Her physical counterpart,
Elaine, a notorious dancer, In Hurokis
pay, substitutes for the supposedly dead
woman. But Patria's life is saved by
Captain Donald Parr, late of the United
States secret service and secretly PatriR 5
fianca
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22

and 20 pounds lighter" said the friend.
"Tve taken off IS pounds" said Rice,
"and I'm as hard as nails. Never felt
better"
'How did you get your weight of?~
he was asked.
STOPPED worryin'," he announced
'Fve made up my mind that if / can't
win races without worryin' | can't win
with it. So quit and took on little
exercise, rowing at Saratoga last sum
mer, and OF comes the weight. It's
partly the exercise. but mostly the lack
of worry"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22
Josephus.

The London Daily Chronicle asks
this question:
"What manner Of man is Secretary
Josephus Daniels Of the United States
Navyf"-New York Sun.
Josephus is a deserving Democrat
Officially that lets him out.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22

you're most punctual. it always seems
so long a time of waiting"
I meant to be earlier today" he
said, falling in by her side as she
turned back toward the shore, "but
WAS Unexpectedly detained
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22

The var. while it lasts, win over
shadow everything else. If 1t is still
IN progress when next years cam
paigns are fought, much viii depend
at the polls On how II has been con-
iucted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22

taken a flying leap into that opulent
richness he would have been treated
with the same silent. crushing POM
Mostly
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22
sYou promise that7-

'Then give me kiss to prove It :"
Instantly she offered her lips to his.
He frightened an arm round her, low
cred his head. She seized the pistol,
planted an elbow against his chest
with wicked force. fought wildly TO
break away and disarm him.
What followed was so blurred with
fear. desperation. panic-stricken strug-
glings, that she retained no clear I'M
Outstanding Of the affair.
She knew only that it eliminated in
the explosion of the pistol. She saw
Edouard reel back, catching wildly at
the air, and fall. She stared incredu-
ously at her hands that held the weap-
on. Instinctlveiy she fled that place
like a hunted thing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-22

again afoat. padding franticaily to-
ward the place OF safety she had so
unwisely left
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
PUBLIC AUCTION.

AS the owner is leaving the city.
they have sent their entire lot OF
six-roo household furnishings to be
sold at our auction house, 1O6 East
Church street, Thursday, April 10, be-
ginning promptly at o'clock, con-
sisting OF oak buffet, oak rockers,
library table, idressers, commodes. gilt
beds, springs, and mattresses. large
and small rugs, twenty-five yards OF
good ingram carpet, twenty-five yards
Of good rag carpet, clock, sidehoard.
book case and writing desk combined,
glass door cupboard. kitchen cabinet.
stands, extension dining table, oak
diners, mirrors, washer, wringer,
dishes. cooking utensils, boiler, tubs,
curtains, gas range, drop head sew
ing machine, fruit jars. wash bowls
and pitchers. Terms cash. Don't miss
this sale, as everything must be sold.
Kendall & Pitcher. auctioneer and clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
How 20 Pour LIaulds.

In pouring liquid from a jug or
bottle the vessel should be held with
the opening downward, rather than
horizontally, II convenient, and swung
quickly with circular motion, says
Popular Mechanics Magazine. The
liquid will rotate. and In leaving the
opening will permit air to enter con-
tinuously, causing the liquid to run
out rapidly and without intermittent
gurgling sounds. II the opening Of
the container is at one side It Is best
to hold the cOntainer so that the open.
ing is at the highest point Of the end,
rather than at the bottom. The air
may thus enter and permit continu-
GUS flow until the container Is empty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
TIMES REPUBLICAN, MARsHAILTowN. IowA APRIL ls. 1917.

most common form OF human marriage
Il was so among the ancient people OF
whom we have any direct knowledge"
And another authority states: ut
seems probable that from the first hui
man mating has tended toward
monogamic unions" AS for marriage
laws, there Is little doubt that religious
sanctions are older than legal. In
Christian countries the marriage laws
are generally derived from the law
established NY the Christian church in
the middle ages, which in turn drew
many Of its rules regarding marriage
from the Roman civil law, and was also
influenced to some extent by 'Teutonic
ideals. 1t Is worthy Of note that the
Greeks and Romans, In their history,
show little or no trace of polygamy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
AUCTION SALE.

Friday, $3.50 p. m, April 20, we Will
sell at public auction the six-room
modern residence located at 406 Wood
bury street. This Is a good modern
six room house. has electric light, gas,
bath, toilet, water and furnace: good
lot, plenty Of garden ground; one half
block from street car line. about four
blocks 70 high school. In a good loca-
ton and good sneighborhood. VIII
also sell at same time. household fur
niture, consisting eof two large rugs,
library table, dining room table and
chairs kitchen cabinet. gas burner,
three steel beds and mattresses for
same, and other household furniture.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
n.xalonnsen. o. Monarchy.

The conception Of monarchy was do.
rived through Christianity from the
theocracies Of the East; It was the
underlying principle OF the medieval
empire. and also Of the medieval
papacy, the rule Of the popes during
the period Of its greatest development
being sometimes called 1.-THE papal
monarchy" The old Idea OF
monarchy, viz. that Of the prince as
representing within the limits Of his
dominlons the monarchy Of God over
all things, eliminated In the seven
teenth century in the doctrine Of the
divine right Of kings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
In the Pool Lay the Body Of 4 Man.

In the Pool Lay the Body Of Man.
two Of the large powders, the reced-
ing waters had left little, iimpid
!. pool. In the pool lay the body Of
8 man, face downward, limbs fright
fully sprawling. Gulls fought for
place upon his back.
The discovery brought with it no
shock Of surprise to the man on the
bluff; horror alone. He seemed to
have known all along that such would
+ be the cause. But he shrank shudder-
ing from the thought of the work
( that lay to his hand-work that must
be accomplished at once and COM
pletely; for she must know nothing
Of 1t. She had suffered enough, as
It was.
Fastening back to the farmstead,
he secured q spade from the barn
and made his way quickly down to the
beach by way Of the road through the
cluster Of deserted fshermen's huts.
Fifteen minutes walk brought him
To the pool. Ten minutes hard work
with the spade sufficed to excavate
shallow trench In tine sands above
hish-water mark. He required az
much time again to nerve himself to
Y the point Of driving off the gulls and
moving the body. There were likewise
crabs to be dealt with.
When it was accomplished. and he
3 had lifted the last heavy stone into
Il place above the grave, he waded out
1 into the sea and cleansed himself as
I best he might, then lay down for q
time in the strength giving light, feel
ins giddy and faint.
What the guIls and the crabs and
+ the SCATTERING surf had left had been
little, hui. enough for indisputable
{ identin cation.
Whitaker had buried DrummOnd.
~ the time he got .bsck to the
Il fet .Aouee tn woman was MP
u + 4 ths tent md stainsd but
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
WANTED
FOUND
LOST
Notice Pertaining to Ads Ad'
dressed Care of Times
Republican,.

when an advertisement does nov
give the advertisers name write let.
ter addressed as directed in the al
and leave it at the newspaper onISe'
where the advertiser will get 1t. Ing
publishers can not give the name "
the advertiser without the advertiser
consent. All advertisements 1or this
column must be in the Office at IL
o'clock or date Of publication to insure
classified ton
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
Discovery.

Discovery.
He was up and out In the cool Of
dawn, before sunrise, delaying to listen
for come minutes at the foot Of the
stairway. But he heard no sound In
that still house, and there was no
longer the night to alright the woman
with limited threats of nameless hor-
rors lurking beneath its impenetrable
CLOAK. He felt no longer bound to
stand sentinel on the threshold Of her
approximations. He went out.
! The day would be clear. In the
white magic Of air like crystal trans
lucent and motionless, the world
seemed more elose-knitted and sane.
What yesterdays yelling Of haze had
\ concealed was now bold and near. In
the north the lighthouse stood like q
horn on the brow Of the headland. the
lamp continuing to flash even though
Hits light was darkened, its beams out
stripped by the radiant forerunners
pf the sun. On the nearer land hui
Imam life was quickening; here and
there pale sreamsfs Of smoke swung
Up from hidden chimneys on its wood
ID rises.
Whitaker eyed them with longing.
But they were distant from attain
bent By at the least three miles Of
ldeway through which strong waters
nced. He wagged doubtful head,
nd scowled; no sign in any quarter
boat heading for the island, no
Ming when theyd be taken of the
nrsed place!
In his mutinous irritation, the
Dreaming Of the gulls. over, In the
lest, seemed to add the final touch
annoyance, superfuous addition
the sum Of his trials. What was
" matter with the Anticipated things,
Inyway7
4 There was nothing to hinder him
from investigating for himself. Tho
girl would probably sleep another hour
or two.
He went forthwith, dulling the keen
edge Of his evaporation with rapid
tramp Of half a mile or so over the
uneven uplands.
The screaming was well-nigh deafen-
ing BY the time he stood upon the
verge Of the blu1; beneath him gulls
clouded tho cir like bees swarmlng.
And yet he experienced no difficulty
in locating the cause Of their excite
lment.
II Below, 4 slow tide crawled. SLAYER
ine. mn over the bowlder- strewn sands.
IN . wave-scooped depression between
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
There are 1860 acres Of camphor
trees, and the area IL being extendod
proba.. Notice.


once OF the clerk OF the district c0uFe.
State Of Iowa, Marshall county.--ss.
District court, March term. A. ~,
1917
To Whom II May Concern:
You and each of you are hereby notf-
fed to appear at the court house n
Marshalitowh. iowa, in said county, ~
. o'clock n. M. on the 14th day o.
May. 1917, to attend the proof OF ana
probating an instrument In writin0
purporting to be the last will and tsta-
ment OF Chas. p. Manwaring. late Of
Marshall county. Iowa, deceased, ~
which time and place you will appear
and show cause. II any, why said viii
should not be admitted to probate.
In testimony whereof. have here.
unto subscribed my name and ahlxed
the seal Of the district court OF this 18TH
day Of April, A. d. 1917.
q. W GILBERT.
Clerk Of the District Court,
BY GLEN r. RICHARDS, 81
Deputy Clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16

This property is put up a. auction 10
sell. as the owner expects to move to
Canada April -, and this property
must be sold. so here is your chance
to buy n good home at your own price.
Remember the date, Friday, 2:30 p. m,
April 20. o. l.. Mossman. auctioneer.
See Fred W. Carl
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
eaakinn Artificial Ruhhar.

Artificial rubber as by-product OF
the manufacture of steel may be a
possibility. as English scientists are
experimenting with its production
from coke-oven gases.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
Ancient Marriage Custom.

Westermarck, in his History Of HUI
man Marriage" says: There is not
shred of genuine evidence for the no.
ton" that general polygamy ever
formed a real stage in the history OF
mankind. "Monogamy Is by far the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
IOWA LANnS.

For Sale-Good eighty acres: also
100 acres, improved, two miles OF
Marshalltown, $3.50 per acre, Would
consider good property, good terms at
5 per cent J. +. McDermott Phone
800 or green 1853
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16

Southwest Iowa 10 fertile field for
the man with anything to sell that hes
merit Seventy-hve thousand people
in southwest Iowa read the daily Non-
pareil. It Is the great want ad medium
Of this section. II Is known far aAl
wide as producer OF results. Re you
have land or anything else to sell -
trade. get in touch with southwest
Iowa thru the Nonpareil. Council
Bluffs, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16

To Rent-Nicely furnished suite Of
rooms for light housekeeping. All
modern. 20S North First avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16

TO Hent-Two modern furnisifiss -!
housekeeping rooms, close in Phone
1919
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16

For Sale-Eighty acres. two miles OF
State Center on Lincoln Highway,
price $210 per acre. This 10 GOOD
one. also have II buyer for 40 acres
and one for 100 acres, Marshall county
farms. Write or call F'inney. the land
man. over 119 East Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16

Moler Barber College. 1o5 South Fifth
Avenue. Chicago, Ill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16

For Sales. c. Buff Orpington eggs,
81 per setting. three settings $3.50. 81
per 100. From prize winning stock.
Good winter layers. Mrs. s. d. Sandy.
Hartwick, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
Classified Advertisements
FOR SALE
TO RENT
TO EXCHANGE
By "HOP''

street. near store and In good neigh.
borhood. inquire Of Q. w. Sparks
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16
MISSOURI FARMS.

For SaIs-Small Missouri farm. $40
cash and IS monthly: no interest or
taxes; highly productive land: close
to three big markets. Write for photo
graphs and full information. Munger,
A-211, n. Y. Life building. Kansas
City. Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-16

To Rent-Five- room cottage partly
modern. Phone 1896