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He was for example the first man to line room with
mirrors and hang from its ceiling great velvet swing
It was exactly the kind of swing that in which
Evelyn Nesbt was placed years later in New York
studio by the notorious Stanford White.
The "Girlin-the-Pie' dinner was another invention
Of his that has been introduced into the United States
But as Max Lebaudy gave it. instead of one girl and one
pie there were dozen Of them-one for each Of the
courses As the dinner progressed the girls who delighted
the diners by emerging from the pies grew steadily
beautiful and the wells that enwrapped them and
more diaphanous.
Of course hints of all these wild eseapades could
hardly fail to reach the of Lebaudy pOus mother
Indeed full details Of them carried her
than one occasion by De Cest himself as part of his
plans to wiring more money from the young man.
Madame Lebaudy did all in her power to make Max
see the folly of his ways. Once she journeyed to his
chateau at MasOn La Ftte and dragged him away from
of his disgraceful orgies listen her hearbroken
appeals She bought and fitted out at enormous expense
large steam yacht in the hope of inducing him to make
a voyage around the world. She urged her Jacques
to try to interest his brother in becoming partner in his
plans for Saharan empire.
But Max was too infatuated with the life he
leading to heed his mothers enreaties Only person
in the world could have changed him for the better
Mile. Marsy Those who knew Max Lebaudy best say
that for her he would have braved death itself But She
nesting comfortably in the luxury with which he
rounded her. quite content to let things go on as they
were.
At this period of his it is said that Max Lee
baudy was spending money at the prOdgious rate OF
S. 100000 year. And this total did not include the
large amounts of which he continually being mulcted
by De Cesti and his fellow backmailers.
His racing stable alone cost kings ransom to main
tain 1t was one of the largest and finest in all Europe
including more than eighty horOughbreds The gay caps
and jackets worn by the Lebaudy jockeys of par
tcuar interest women followers of the turf because
they were designed by Mile Marsy herself AS one might
expect from this they quite different from the
by any other stables jockeys and their color
combinations startling in the extreme.
Max Lebaudy did everything the most lavish SCALE
caring nothing at all about the cost long he got
what he wanted If he needed neekeS he told his
valet to buy two hundred When bicycles were begin
ming to become popular he bought fifty of the most
pensive makes. He purchased his favOrite cigars and
cigarettes in quantities that amazed the largest i'm
porting houses.
In one of the numerous lawsuits which followed his
DEATH of his servants testified that the chateau at
Maison La Ftte contained enough saddles brides Spur
whips and riding breeches to equip half regiment of
cavalry.
AS mentioned in these pages last Sunday it was Max
Lebaudys almost nvarabe custom to order champagne
for everybody in Maxms soon he entered the place.
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she had, perhaps she might have realized how much
he loved her and perhaps her love might have been
famed into fame in to him from his wretched
end and spare her those long years Of bitter
As it was, Max repeatedly begged her to marry him,
but she always put him of pretext another
Sometimes it play in which she was soon to
appear at others it would be trip to Italy threat
ened nervous breakdown that prevented her becoming
his wife just then Whatever the excuse always
given with air Of such sincerity that Max Lebaudy
never dreamed how cruelty he was being deceived.
In the meantime, Max plungng deeper and deeper
into the vortex of dissipation which made him the wonder
of Paris. 1t seemed as If he never slept.
When his nightly rounds of the cafes were over he
would load his friends into tayho coaches and drive in
the early dawn Of his suburban estates there to
continue the nights carOusa through the daylight hours
Wherever he was, by night or day, the champagne
corks ceased popping. And to battle with him in
this endless food of wine Max always had the prettest
women the reckless young prodigas and the most
disspaed old Of whom Europe could boast blush
1t after the memorable bull fight that Max
Lebaudys extravagant exploits attracted the attention
of a shrewd adventurer who called himself Count Leo
Werther De Cesti The Count was one of those para
sites who nfest Paris perhaps than any other city
1t was gossip that the money to pay for the
prncey style in which he lived from blackma and
other even crimes But yet the law had
found reason to lay hands him.
DE CeStl had known Mile. MarSy Tor seVeral years
To her he appealed for introduction to Max.
Certainly will introduce you was Mile Marsy's
smiling reply "There enough gold in this good Little
Sugar Bowl to satisfy all"
The introduction took place few nights later at Max
inns And thus Mle Marsy helped lure the man who
loved her into the series of vainous traps through
which De Cesti planned to ruin him.
In their long experience with all the polite forms
Of robbery De CeSti and his associates had met
quite such easy victim Max Lebaudy proved. He
was like putty in their hands Before many weeks had
elapsed they had him completely in their power that
steady stream of gold pouring from his pockets
into theirs
One of the first methods they used to rob the young
multlmillonaire by inducing him to pay large
for the suppression of of his escapade which
they pretended were about to appear in various
papers and magazines.
This was plan that particularly successful just
at this time when the young spendthrft had lost his ap
petite for all ordinary forms Of pleasure Only the most
unusual appeals to the held any interest for him.
truthful account of what happened at Of his
tertanmens would have shocked all decent-minded peo
pie and would have been almost certain to bring the
police down on him.
Many of the bizarre forms of amusement which Max
Lebaudy originated for his qualification have since
been initiated by aded pleasureseekers in this country
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can only end in misery and DEATH De Cei and his f
low conspirators were getting frmer hold his for
tune By all sorts Of petty blsckmaling schemes they
had for months been rObbng him Of more than enough
TO maintain themselves in comfort Now they succeeded
in inducing him to dispose Of valuable estate IN the
south of France and invest the proceeds in South A
can gold mine, which existed only in De Cesis imag
nation.
Lebaudy however showed not the slightest concern
over the nroads which his own evil habits and the greed
of these parasites making in his fortune he ap
parently had not in the world, except to find
and extraordinary way Of squandering money.
of winning smile from Nile Marsy.
But presently something happened which made him
serious than he had been In his lfe He had
reached the age when according the French law he
was liable for military service. and one morning he
eeved official notification report at certain army
garrison the following month.
Two years in the ARMY That would be than
DEATH thought Max and he cast about desperately for
some way of evadng the law which would exile him from
the delights of Paris for so long.
Before Lebaudy could seek. De Cesti's advice that
shrewd schemer offered it Of his accord. De Cesi
had long foreseen this very thing In fact the inevitable
to military service had entered very largely
into his plans for getting complete control Of Maxs
wealth.
As De Cesti pointed out it was very serious matter
The French people had become disguised with the way
so many rich men, escaping military service
and this account the authorities growing more
and strict ip enforcing the law Still some way out
might be fOund-if Max willing to pay the price
Pay the pricei Of course he would pay anything to
escape the horror of leaving Paris putting that ugly
army uniform and drilling long hours in the heat and
cold.
Delighted to find one thing that his money could
buy Max gave De Cesti check which high into five
figures Then he promptly dismissed the whole matter
from his mind considering settled that he would not
have to go into the army
When De Cesti showed the check to his fellow con-
SpratorS and announced his intention of making only
pretense of trying to buy Maxs exemption from service
there serious disagreement All the others thought
that De Cesti making fatal mistake.
Why said Armand ROsenthal one Of De Cestis
right hand men, that will be only killing the goose that
lays the golden eggs. With his health already half
wrecked by dissipation few weeks Of the hardshps Of
army life will surely kill him.
"And that's the very thing ought to desire was
De Cestis cold-bleOded reply eff Max Is already so
much in power, what will he be when he feels the
hand of death actually upon hint assure you that nv
plan is the only which makes certain our getting
every dollar he possesses"
This line of reasoning elaborated with all the dia-
bolical ingenuity for which De Cest famous finally
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HHoro. GHrERHAr,sRAS.

The cruel walls of
the Chateau diff,
which Dumas made
the scene of his fa-
nous romance, "The
Count of Monte
CriSto," II was the
purpose of the birds
of prey who were
plotting the destruc-
tion of MaxLebsudy
to entrap the young
Spendthrift and Sc
cure his confinement
in this historic
prison.
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Scenes of reVelry
At a costume ball as
painted by the
French artist, A.
WiHette, and Por-
trsying very accu-
rateIy the sort of
nightly reve1 which
Lebaudy never
seemed to tire of.
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Secrets of the Extraordinary Career of ia
Recently Killed by. His Wife, Re
Exploits Of This Real Parsonage Which E


This inspired the leader Of the res
taurant orchestra 70 compose Z
song extOlling in the most extraV
agant terms the generOEity Of the
man who thought no more Of or.
dering one hundred quarts Of wine
than ordinary men do Of buying a
hve-cent package Of gum.
The song had a catchy melody,
and every regular patron Of Max
inns soon knew it by heart. The
orchestra would play it every
time the young milliOnlire "stOOd
treat" (" and everybody in the res
taurant would JOIN enthusiastically
in the chorus. The finale Of the
song consisted Of the wtrd ''Max"
shouted three times IN succession,
quite like an American college yen.
This repetition Of MaxIs name
was further emphasized by .
creseendo Of resOundng thumps
on the table tops with glasses, bot.
ties or plates.
Nothing save the nmiles Of the
adorable Nile. Mary delighted
Lebaudy more than fosee a restau-
rant fun of people making merry
over wine he had paid for and then
shouting his praises u this rOIIick-
ing song.
An this time, while young
Lebaudy waAgOing the pace that
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
BY THE PUBLICITY METHOD
Strenuous Tactics That Resulted In
Restoring Family to Its Normal
Happy Quota.

A mother of four became exceedingly
wroth the other day with the father
of the quartette. They quarreled Bit
terly over a matter usually classed as
nonessential, and she, forthwith, pack
ed up bag and baggage and went back
to her childhood home---in the next
block but one.
The father stayed at home with the
children all the morning and managed
to find something for their MONDAY
meal. but in the afternoon things be-
gan to happen. The quartette was or
ganized into band, and very noisy
one at that. With tin horns, dish
pans and combs they paraded up and
down the blocks between their home
and the grandmother's. and In between
times the oldest boy, aged ten. led the
shrill refrain, TO which they marched:
Left, right. Left. right, left. Left
my home and four little children. Left
right. Left, right, left. Left my home
and four little children"
1t worked. By nightfall the fam
ily's quota was again full half dozen.
indianapolis News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
MASTERS OF HIGH FINANCE
New England Youngsters Raised
Hawks From Eggs and Collected
Remunerative Bounty.

Freetown, Mass, will break a long
standing custom this year and pay no
bounty on the hawk. After a long
and heated session of the town fathers
at Assonet 1t was unanimously agreed
that the debit side of Free .own budget
had been taken too heavily by this item
when Moderator Nichols disclosed the
leak In the towns financial condition.
every spring when the nests of the
hawks are filed with eggs" explained
the moderator, "the country boys
Skinned the trees, took out the eggs,
carried them home, put them under
setting hens and Matched them out,
and thus raised numerous young hawks
at no cost whatever. Then the boys
clipped their wings to keep them home,
and when they had grown full size
killed them, took them to the town
office and obtained their bounties."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
BACK LIKE A
BOARD? IT'S
YOUR KIDNEYS

There's no use suffering from the
awful agony Of lame back. Don't wait
till it passes off," 1t only comes back.
Find the cause and stop it. Diseased
conditions of kidneys are usually indi-
Gated BY stiff lame backs and other
wrenching pains, which are natures sig
nails for helpi
Here's the remedy. When you feel
the first twinges Of psin or expert
ence any Of these symptoms, get busy
at once. Go to your druggist and get
box of the pure, original GOLD
MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, i'm
ported fresh every month from the
laboratories in HARLEM, Holland.
Pleasant and easy to take, they Instant
ly attack the poisonous germs clogging
your system and bring quick relief.
For over two hundred years they
have been helping the sick. Why not
try them? Sold everywhere by re-
liable druggists in sealed packages.
Three sizes. Money back IL they do
not help you. Ask for GOLD
MEDAL" and be sure the name
GOLD MEDAL" is on the box. ADV.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
Indigestion, Gas
and B|oat From
Stomach

any way connected with the stomach.
Pleasant tasting EAT0NIC TAB
LETS that you eat like bit of candy,
quickly put an end to your stomach
troubles. They act as an absorbent
literally wipe up the excess, hurtfut
acid and make the stomach pure
sweet and strong Help digestion so
that you get all the power and energy
from your food. You cannot be well
without I'll
If you are one OF those who have
tried everything" but In spite of Il
still suffer all kinds Of acid-stomach
mlserles--lf you lack physical and
mental strength and vigOr-begin at
once TO take EATONIC. Get back
your physical and mental punch ana
enjoy the good things Of life. Like
thousands of others you will say you
never dreamed that such amazingly
quick relief and such a remarkable
Improvement In your general health
was possible.
Your druggist hao EAT0NIC. We
authorize him to gualaLtee Ii to give
you instant relief or refund your
money. Get a big box Of EATOSIO
today, II costs but little and the re-
suits are wonderful
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14

An acld-stomach cannot digest food
properly. Instead, the food sours and
ferments and, passing into the lntes-
tines, becomes a breeding place for
countless millions of deadly germs
toxic poisons they are called. These
poisons are absorbed into the system
and cause untold misery. So. You see.
IL Is Just acid-stomach. nothing else
that makes SO many people weak, list
less and unfit; saps their strength and
energy; r0bs them OF their vigor and
vitality. Billousness, bad liver, nerv-
BUSINESS, binding, splitting headaches,
rheumatism, lumbago, sciatlca-these
and many other still more serious all
ments often are traced to the com
mon source--an acid-stomach.
Take EATONIC and get rid quickly
Of the pains of indigestion, heartburn,
that horrible lumpy, bloated feeling
after eating; disgusting beching,
foodrepeatng; sour. gassy stomach.
These stomach miseries are caused by
what doctors call "Hyperacldity." It's
just ACID STOMACH. And in adj
lltlon 10 the pains and miseries II
causes ACID.STOMACH IL the start
or Of a long train of ailments that
most people never dreamed ase in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been household remedy all over
the civ. uzed world for more than half
q century for constipation, intestinal
troubles, orpld liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. II is a most valuable
remedy for indigestion or nervous dys-
pepsIa and liver trouble, bringing on
headache. coming up of food, palpita-
tlon of heart. and many other symp-
toms. A few doses of August Flower
will relieve you. 1t is a gentle laxa-
tive. Ask your druggist. Sold in all
civilized countries.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
ToiuoI Output.

To give an approximate idea Of the
scope of this industry, one need only
compare the small output Of pure
toluol in 1912 and 1913, for which
years 1t was approximately 100000 gal
Ions with the estimated output for the
year just past G91S), during which
period it is hoped that the output will
have exceeded 20,000.0O0 gallons. Prac-
tically all of this increase has been
possible because of the recovery of
toluOl from coke-oven gas and city
supplies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
Catarrb cannot Re Cured

oy LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh Is local disease, greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh.
II is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
Is composed of some Of the best tonics
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
of the ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is what produces such won
derful results In catarrhal conditions.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
+. ]. Cheney & Co., Props. Toledo. o.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
uarlous Powers Named

Only the power derived from melt
ing glaciers and snow caps is known
as white coal. while other water pow.
ers are termed green coal" But
there IS another vast source of power
namely that which may be derived
from the waves and tides Of tn
ocean; and this IS now termed blue
coal"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
Point she Noticed.

At 9 movie young miss amused
hose near her with her remarks,
showing her keen observation and in
ferest in the picture. Her best re-
mark came when an empty jinrlkisha
pulled By a japanese co0l.e came
down the street and stopped before q
house. She piped mp in a shrill voice :
"He lost his horse
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
Another Kind of Solo.

Miss Fluffkins alone In the drawing
room with her "last chance" sat at
the piano, and ran her hands up and
down the keys, while the young man
turned over the music. of which the
most classical piece was entitled ZIP
l Addy."
snow that you have looked over
my music" said Miss Fluffkins coy
ly, "what would you like me to play?"
"Cards," said the last chance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14

Doesn't hurt a biti Drop a little
FreeZone on an aching corn. instantly
that corn stops hurting, then you lift
It right out. Yes, magiei No humbug
A tiny bottle Of Freezone costs but
few cents at any drug store. but is sutf1-
Client to remove every hard corn, soft
corn, or corn between the toes. and the
calluses. without soreness or irritation.
Freezone is the sensational discovery
Of Cincinnati genius. 1t is wonderful.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
pIscoIored ceIIInos.

It is frequently found that the cell
ings Immediately above incandescent
nantes become blackened. If white
washed. It can be cleaned by being
rubbed over with a mixture Of starch
and water of the consistency of cream.
A soft flannel cloth should be used,
When dry gently rub Off the starch.
The black stain will come with 1t.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14

Is recognized by the delicate fascinat-
ing influence of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores,
followed by a busting with Cuticura
Talcum Powder usually means clear,
81, Get, healthy skin.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
Where viii n stop7

u. c. Lees. Mercer county pa)
man, is saving for seed peck Of po-
tatoes be grew last year from single
tuber. When the pOtatoa which
weighed more than two pounds, was
',cut up, II furnished seed for IS hills.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
All cauoht BY the Craze.

Jimmie (extra)-Come on, Johnnie I
De director wants us to finish dat fl
lum today.
Johnnie (child movie marvel)-Aw,
so tell him 1 can't spare de time. l
gotta write de mex chapter in me OF
Photography for a movie mag.-Film
Fun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
Thinua to Watch.

When we are by ourselves we have
to watch our thoughts; when in the
family, our tempers; when In com
pany, our tongues.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14

Some people seem to- live in the air
and every time they touch the earth
they get into trouble.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14

ALIENS FooT=EASE DOES 1T.
When your shoes pinch or your corns and
bunions ache get Aliens Foot Ease, the
hntiseptic powder to be shaken into shoes
and sprinkled in the foot-bath. 1t will
take the sting out OF corns and bunions
and give instant relief to Tired. Aching.
Swollen, Tender feet. Sold everywhere.
Don't accept any sUbstitNte.--Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
Important to Mothers
Easily Done.

II wish / knew how to kill time"
why don't you join an amateur mu
steal society,""
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14

When women meet they gossip and
when men meet they go sip.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
An Old One sIiahtIy Mussed.

People who live In glass houses
should not throw fit If the nelghbors
think they are a little queer In the
head.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
Paradoxlcal Motive.

"Why is that fellow always COM
ing around% 81 think 1t is to get
a square meal"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets put an end to
sick and bilious headaches, constipation. dig
ziness and indigestion. Clean house. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
Daily thought

Cookery is become an art, nObl
science; cooks are beetlemen.-B Burton
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14

But Think Of the Indemnity!
Hyphenate-The Germans were Sc
selfsacrificing
Repatriate-Yes, and helltruistic =
Cartoons Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
Optimistic Thought.

Speaking silence IS better than sense
less speech
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-14
cunteier Caught The New York health had
IN manufacturer sentenced the penintsy for selling throughout
he United States millions of "Tslcu powder tablets Aspirin Tb
Warning!

Don't buy Aspirin in pill boxl Get Bayer packagei
Never ask for just Aspirin Tabletsl Always say,
"Give me package of 'Bayer Tablets of Aspirin
Insist that every Aspirin Tablet you take must come
In the regular Bayer package and the 'Bayer Cross
must appear on this package and on each tablet.