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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07

Why2" She laughed nervOusly. like
child caught in some petty INSIDE
meanor.
go to your room. That man was a
maniac. He might have killed you.
Where's NoOnanT" He rang a sery-
ants bell. ran to the hall telephone.
rustled through the telephone direc-
tory. and got the Chicago avenue pO-
lice station on the wire.
"POIice headquarters? This
| is SymingtOn Otis, Lake Shore drive.
Crazy man just left my house. He's
got bundle Of dynamite, so be care
! full how you handle him. How'll
you know him? Well, he's dark, very
! tall. well built, and about twenty-four
1 or five years old he wears a soft gray
| hat, tan shoes and blue serge suit.
The dynamite is wrapped in news
paper. I'll have my butler and another
servant follow him and keep him In
sight GOOdby"
When the big iron gate changed be-
hind Fitzhugh it was upon very d'f-
ferent young man from the one who
idh eUleIPu u, HTtu Win dudINlig anu
evil thoughts he came out, fired with
aspiration and good thoughts. AL
ready his mind was busy with plans
for the future. He must not see
Esther again. He must forget her.
He would do something big. place
himself on an equal plane with the
girl he had just left. There must
be no more wildness. no more idlings.
nor things forbidden by law. Ambi-
ton again thrObbed In his veins, but
it was the antithesls of last nights
ambition: that had been the kind
which tears down-this was the kind
that builds up.
He turned south on the drive, his
brain revealing In golden dreams. In
his wake skulked the stout butler and
a second servant, who. mindful of the
telephoned word, dynamite" took
especial pains to keep a discreet dis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07

lance between themselves and their
quarry. Near Chicago avenue he saw
a man dodge into an alley short way
ahead. and though he caught but IA
glimpse of the mans face. he recog-
nized Detective Kelly. He turned
swiftly. started back-and walked into
the arms of two detectives, who
seemed to appear from nowhere.
Kelly came up on run, tackled him
from the rear and dexterously twisted
the parcel from his grasp.
whats the charge, kellyr asked
| the prisoner, whose captors herd him
| fast by either arm. "Or is 1t Just be-
| cause you owe me one2"
"Never mind what" growled Kelly
| You'll do a stretch this time you'll
remember. That's enough for you t.
/ know"
En route to the police station the
| detective kept nice distance TO the
rear with his trophy. and only with
the utmost caution did he rellnQuish
it to the desk sergeant.
Fitzhugh was booked under the
name of Randolph Fitz and consigned
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
DADDYJ EVENING
q FAIRY IALEH,
W. MAN QAHAMNR
BONNER g@I
MR.. ELAN D.

"Did you know that there was a
young Gland in the family7" boosted
Mr.. Eland to his neighbor In the zoo.
rs that so?" asked the neighbor.
ut is" said Mr.. Eland. 81 am a
truthful animal"
"Ah," said Mrs. Blessbok, an ante
lope from South Africa, who was al
ways rather delicate in captivity "ah,"
she said In soft voice, that IS very
interesting" She waved her head with
its two big horns and looked down at
her brown body. Her white nose she
couldn't quite see, but the white OF
her legs she could gaze upon admir-
lngly.
Mr.. NilgaL from the plains OF
North India, waved his head He
hadn't any horns worth speaking OF
to wave.
THAT is fine. fine" he said. my
congratulations, good sir
That's all right, if you like It," said
the gnu, a rather discontinued. bored
creature.
His hips were queer and his nose
even more so. and his eyes looked out
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
Acid Stomach
Makes the Body Sour
Nine Out of Ten People
Suffer From It

1t sends its harmful acids and gases all
over the body, instead of health and
strength. Day and night this ceaseless dam
age goes on. No matter how strong, its
victim cannot long Withstand the health
destroying effects of an acid stomach.
Good news for millions of sufferers.
Chemists have found a sure remedy-ons
that takes the acid up and carries it OUT
of the body; of course, when the cause IL
removed, the sufferer gets well.
Bloating, indigestion, sour, acid, gassy
stomach miseries all removed. This is
proven by over half million ailing folks
who have taken EATONIC with wonder.
full benefits. 1t can be obtained from any
druggist, who will cheerfully refund its
trifing cost if not entirely satisfactory.
Everyone should enjoy its benefits. Ere
quently the first tablet gives relief.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
MAN is AFTER INFORMATION
After Listening to Much Sage Advice,
Bill Jones Wants One Matter
Cleared Up.

Our friend Bill Jones is a travelling
man and needs rest, but unfortunate
ly he doesn't sleep we'll. He has con-
suited number of doctors in the vari-
Gus towns he visits, ard being a sys-
tematic person has made a sort of
digest OF the advice he has received.
1t sums up as follows:
Don't sleep on your left side, as
that creates a pressure on the heart.
Don't sleep on your right side. as
1t interferes with the action of the
right lung.
Don't sleep on your back, as that is
bad for the nervous system.
Don't sleep on your stomach, as that
causes a pressure bad for the diges-
ton.
Don't sleep in a chair, as the body
cannot properly relax.
Bill wants to know If any one can
tell him how TO keep from falling over
when he sleeps standing up.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
"MADMAN RUNS AMUCK p

Turning the page he found a group
of snapshots of himself in diverse at.
titudes
Here's progressive journalism :" he
laughed, Shaping the paper with the
back Of his hand. "These things were
taken less than two hours ago. Not
bad work, either" He regarded them
critically He gloried in the nOtOriety.
She pressed closer to the bar. and
there was a troubled expression on
her face. I'VE must get you out of
this some way; and you mustn't treat
it so much as joke. for it's not. I've
friend who's lawyer. TIL send him
to you. I'll manage to pay him some
how. some time"
But why?" he asked. "Why bother
about me at all? I'm nothing TO you"
"Tll send him right away" she
promised. "Goodby." she pressed his
hand and was gone.
Barely an hou- after Esther's de-
parture the guard let into the cell a
rotund, sleek-looking man who intro
duced himself by printed card as
Roger Merton, attorney and cOun-
selor-at-law, Ashland block. Chicago,
hours nine to Ave" He sat down be-
side his client on the foul bunk. and
behind his plump hand gave a genteel
| little cough.
"My boy" he said. you have only
one defense. It's insanity-don't get
excited T.
Fitzhugh laughed. do l look ex.
cIted?" he asked easily. Ad added.
''or insane?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07

~ O'~' NS SsaN WIS S'ANs
upon a world which he thought didn't
amount to much.
81 do think it is nice" said Mr..
Eland.
81 congratulate you," said the Blue
Buck.
$50 do l." said the Roam Antelope
with the very big horns.
you are all good to give your best
wishes" said Mr. Eland.
His great long horns were curved
He was brown, with dark brown
around his knees and at the end of his
tail.
my home" he said, "was on the
plains of eastern central Africa.
There used to live before / ca ire to
the ZOO"
"How could you have lived in the
eastern part if you lived in the CEN
trail part?" asked the gnu.
"Qute simple" said Mr.. Eland.
at doesn't sound simple to me-" said
the gnu, unless you stretched your
head in one directicn-toward the
east and your body in the center of the
country"
NO" said Mr.. Eland, 81 didn't have
TO do all that. / simply lived in a sec
ton of the country that was pretty
near the central part. but which was
somewhat nearer the east than the
west"
sounds as clear as mud" said the
gnu.
MUD is never clear" said the Gland.
"Of course, it's not" said the gnu.
''That is what l meant about what you
said. It's not in the least clear"
So Mr.. Eland tried to explain once
more. but he was so much more inter-
ested In talking about the young Gland
that he wasn't very good on explana-
tIOns.
"Just thinki" he said, she will some
day have great long horns, like his
daddy, and they viii be curved.
and he win be handsome, like am"
'You don't like yourself. do your
| asked the gnu.
Every parent" he said, likes to
| think his child looks like him, though
1t may not be a compliment TO the
child parent doesn't mean it con-
| ceitedy."
"Humph ,",said the gnu. "Fve heard
and | know that the Mrs. AntelOpes
look after the young, and that the
keeper often separates the Mr.. Ante
lopes then. Isn't that true Of your"
MY dear" said Mr.. Eland.
"What are you calling me my dear
| fOrT asked the gnu.
Il meant to say, My dear SIR" said
Mr. Eland
"Ch. that is different; go on with
what you had to say"
I'm an antelope. of course" said
Mr.. Eland. "but 1 am not talking
about bringing up the young. am
talking of how fine my child is going
to be His mother can look after him
better than can. TO be sure.
There is the Beatrix Antelope, who
has had four babies; one in the yard
opposite Is her own baby. Their fam
lily has two long straight horns, and
they come from South Arabia"
II see" said the gnu. you are chang
ing the subject so 1 will listen to you
and not ask questionsr
"Ah. yes" said Mr.. Eland, "le'
me boast Of my son. for it does my
Gland heart gocd 20 think Of what hs
will he. Mrs. Eiand will see that he
comes through the baby days all righf
and that he learns his manners and
Gland ways
And all the animals said; "Congrat
ulatlons. Let's talk of what your sor
win he like" And Mr.. Eland wa'
very happy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
co,or 70 Show Denominations.

The treasury department at Wash
lngton is now working on a PROPOSE
ton to mark bills of various denOmi-
nations with a standardized colored
seal, so that anyone can recognize
notes Of different denominations at a
glance. The plan. suggested by Phil
adelphia druggist, is TO have col
ored seal in orc corner OF the bill, for
instance, a green seal for one, pink
seal for a two. a blue seal for five,
and so on. Treasury officials, how
ever, dislike the idea OF using different
dyes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
FORESaW A LENGTHY SESSION
Little Lady Had Terrible Fear When
the Congregation Began to
Sing Number One.

The very small lady found a certain
difficulty In maintaining an air Of
Christian resignation as she entered
the church To begin with. she had
on a perfectly new summer frock. and
she was quite aware that her hair. just
combed out of curl papers, looked
little nicer than usual. Furthermore
she was lclng allowed to come 10
church like grown-up. as the chosen
companion of an entirely grown-up
uncle. II was the first time. too. So.
az the beginning OF things, she strug-
gled to overcome an un-Christian
pride. feeling at the same time quite
sorry for children who were still al
lowed to go only TO Sunday school.
Then. after what seemed a very long
time OF very long speeches, which OBJ
vlously were not original because the
rector read them out of a book. and
much singing OF music of not par
t,cularly interesting sort. things began
to seem a little dull. Try as she might.
she couldn't escape consciousness of
the fGct tina. the sun was shining
brightly outside and that II was get
ting on toward the hour when every
one would be going TO take a swim or
paddle in cauO. or do something else
interesting. Then the congregation
rose to sing hymn. and the -rown-up
uncle gravely opened hymnat and
| held il SO thar she might see the words.
/ 1t was opened AT hymn No. l. She
could ses that. aud she had heard the
| rector announce q.
The groWn-up uncle observed re-.
tlveneSs on the part Of the very small
/ lady. which - translated as desire
| 10 whisper de leaned down to listen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
SHOWED SIGNS OF TIPPING
ster to Be Doubtful of Good
Character of Vicinity.

Johnny recently paid his first visit
to his aunt's farm in England. The
little boy had not been there long be-
fore he came running to her In great
excitement
"Aunty," he exclaimed, with the air
Of one imparting grave news, 81 don't
think this is a very nice place."
"Why, what makes you think that
Johnny" was her amused reply.
'Well, s'Inty, the public houses
(saloons) open very early" was the
startling rejoinder. Nearly all your
hens have the hiccoughs already this
morning."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
Taking After Mother.

Bert just came home from college
and he had a shadow" on his upper
lip. He stopped to say Hello" to his
grandfather.
His grandfather looked him over
and said, "Why. son, you look more
like your mother every day"
what makes you think sol" asked
Bert.
why because your father had n
mustache that come down to his chin,
Just look at that one Of yours; you
must take after your mother"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
croeodlIe,s Record Swim.

How far can crocodile swim? Per
haps It would be more practical to
ask how far crocodiles do swim7 J.
Stanley Gardiner claims the record
for crocodile (Crocodilus porosusy
that recently landed IA the Flu is
lands, where he took its photograph.
No crocodiles OF this species Inhabit
the FIJI islands, and the nearest spot
where they are known to live Is the
New Hehrides, 6S3 miles distant.
Therefore. this crocodile must heye
swan 6S3 miles in the open sea.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
Scored a Success

My four-year-old nephew was per
fectIy delighted with his GRANDPA
theirs car aud always cranked all his
toys, and even himself. when sent on
errands. He is particularly interest
ed In anything mechanical and never
misses any such conversation. One
day he cranked the cats tail. and was
delighted when 1t turned and spat at
him. for, he said, There. | got an
explosion that time Chicago Ameri.
can.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
mot eooDRY. BUT Az RE-
VOIR."

Synopsis-Typicai tramp In APP
pearance. Daniel Randolph F1tz-
hugh. while crossing a Chicago
street, causes the wreck of an auto
whose chauffeur disables II trying
to avoid running him down. In
pity the occupant of the auto.
young girl, saves him from arrest
and gives him dollar, telling MN
to buy soap. and wash. His sense
of shame is touched. and ne I'M
proves his appearance. That night.
In q crowd of unemployed and an
archists, he meets Esther Strom
and in a spirit Of bravado makes a
speech. Esther induces Fitzhugh
to address the radical meeting. He
eiectrifies the crowd. and on part
ing the two agree to meet again
Fitzhugh visits Symingeon otis
prominent fnancier, and displaying
package which he says contains
dynamite. demands $1,000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
CHAPTER III.

The first person besides the news
paper men to visit Fitzhugh was Es-
Their Strom. He shook hands with her
through the iron grating of his cell.
"Welcome" he cried gayly. But
how'd you knOw?"
81 came as soon as I saw this" she
replied, taking a newspaper from I'M
der her cloak and holding 1t between
the bars to him. His eye caught u
frOnt-page headline:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
To &c, BID Of miId.m s..in

Mildew Is an obstinate diScolors.
tion, but will yield If rubbed with
lemon Juice, followed by salt and
exposure 10 the sun, For miidew on
other materials than linen "A mixturs
consisting Of two tableSpoonfuls Of tur.
pentine. blended with the Juice of a
lemon. is recommended
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
LAD Many sIeepIna Places.

The average man probably sleeps In
100 beds or so during a long life
time. A veteran commercial traveller
whose home is in New iork. can ar
ford TO smile at this record. for, he
says, "I calculate that l have slept In
at least 5000 beds during my forty
odd years on the road. snd have
slept we'll in them all"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
III. Marx of Rebuilding.

When a house burns down 1t takes
work 10 rebuild IT. When a World has
been on fire. work must be done TO re
pair II. This is no time for dreaming
Of ease and pleasure. Aspire instead
for strength to do your part in re-
building Il better. nobler world out OF
the ruins Of the old.-Girls' Compan-
Ion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
Tribute to a Financier.

"King Solomon was the wisest man
OF his day." remarked Mr.. Dustin
Stax.
He was also the richest"
TRUE. In my opinion that Is one
of the things that prove he was the
wiSest."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07

The to,al number Of new European
stamps issued is about ZOO. OF which
1900 are the first stamps OF the
European states.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
p.,des Her Folly.

The Cir who boasts that she does
not care What people sag makes q
parade of her own folly
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
Different Kinds.

He-Dancing is the poetry OF mo
ton. you know.
She-Yours is the blank verse stun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-07-07
In hiding with Esther.
GRO BE CONTINUED

Uncle Henry" she said, "they-they
don't go straight through the book, do
theyT'-Cincinnat Times-Star.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-12-16
MRS. HAMON TO DRAW
$4,000 YEARLY
Daughters Allowance Is $1,000
Per Month and Jake L.
Hamon, Jr., viii Be
Given $3.50

Ardmore. Dec. i6.-MlS. Jake l.
Hamon. widow OF the late Republican,
national committeeman. VIII receive
$1,000 month from the iiamon es-
tate, through court order issued BY
county court, Olivebelle, her daugh-
ter will receive $4,000 month. an
JAKE l.. Hamon Jr. win receive $3.50
month.
Mrs. Hanlon was also given 5000
as an additional award vi en- Frank
l.. Ketch. administrator OF the estate,
informed the court it was Mr.. Ha-
mons custom to rroyide his wife
with a considerable amount each
Christmas. Under the court order
Mrs. Hamon will receive $1,000 each
Christmas. making her yearly allow
ance s65,00o.
In asking for the award to Jake
Hamon Jr., Mr.. Ketch stated the son
OF the dead millionaire was now
actively engaged in business and able
to care for himself.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-12-16
URGES FARMERS TO PLACE
INSURANCE ON CROPS

Insurance OF the crop investment
sort ought 10 be utilized by the farm
ers these days. Al a small cost the
farmer can insure his crops and Ne
dead sure of getting his money when
the crops are matured Il am not
boosting any special came" said
Charley Olson. -but believe the fam
ers Of Logan county would profit
immeasurably by carrying q line &.
crop investment insurance. This
form OF risk has only been in exis :
ence two years. but Gas grown ex
ceedingly popular. The premium Is
based on acreage, labor. cost of seed,
etc. In the east. small banks have
farmers take out policies snd attach
them 20 notes for crop leans. The
American Tobacco company insures
growing crops for five mifion dollars
every year, and in addition. advances
money to small tobacco growers"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-12-16
AGENTS OF ARSON
GANG ARE NUMEROUS
Man Who Admits That He Is a
Member Of Such Organiza-
ton Is Caught By the
Police

T--lor.own. Pa. Dec 16.-Fire
"Wednesday destroyed the plant o.
the Fair chance Lumber company,
at Far Chance six miles frCm here
Wit an estimate loss of $4,000.
St2te police patrolling the district be-
l.eye il is another act u the gang
OF incendiaries who have been or
Grazing in Fayette county for the
past few months.
State Colice who were hurried 70
the scene said the fire was cleyerlY
planned.
Yesterdays fire is the sIst in tho
coke region in the past few months
number being school houses.
"A man nov under arrest has con
fessed to starting three of thesn and
state police are searching TO. his ac-
completes. The man in his confession
stated that he was member OF ~
alleged arson ring with headquarters
in Przemsyl. Hungary He declared
that the ring had agents throughout
the United States whose duty Il WAS
to destroy the existing orsle- 50 that
a new world free from disease ana
all other ills OF mankind might b.
formed"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-12-16
FORMER GoTHRalN OLDEST
DRUMMER" IN STATE


Continued from rage II
OF the country But there was time
when Hutton and the Dwight firm
were hard pressed to sell their soda.
L was Huttons idea that put the
finishing touches TO all ccmpete.os-'.
He made the rounds Of his territory
several times during one Of the early
s0ies' and found that he could no.
sell MS line OF taling soias. The
reason for il was the other felloa $
had combined and were selling soda
cheaper. The other grades were in
ferior 40 the line made by Dwight
but the ea-ly e0ies' were lean years
and people bought the cheapest arti-
cles on the market
Then the bright idea came to Hut
ton.
He boa,ied a train and went q
New York and had an interview
with Dwight TThe result OF the ia
tery7ew was that Arm & MANNER and
Cow brand soda thereafter sold for
dollars case less than the other
fellows could make their bends One
BY one competitors OF Dwisht fell ~
the roadside until finally all Of them
had disappeared Then Dwight rails
ed his soda back to the old price
and has kept it on abont that level
ever since.
The idea was Hutton's aud he was
made general superintendent Of
travelling statesmen for the dwight
conrany. And each January he re-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-12-16

ceives a nice fat check as evidence
or appreciation. in he form OF a
bonus.
Ideas II properly applied. bring
home the bacon" said Toc recently.
4 have boughk soda from Tom Hut
ton for twenty five years. said Fred
Hlrzel today. and he is tho squares.
man | ever dealt with"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-12-16

City last night TO Rev. jay Scott Bud
long and bride. Rev Budlong is ns,w
rector OF Grace church at Ponca
City He was formerly rector OF
Trinity Episcopal church here. He
was married 90 Miss Ruth Postelle.
al Oklahoma City. December I.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-12-16

Sheriff Ed. Robertson is in Gar
Der today guarding James Bradford
who is attending his fathers funera.
The father Of the muchly married
Bradford died Tuesday night. a
court order was signed by Jude
Smith granting the privilege 70
Bradford Of attending his father !
funeral under guard Of Sheriff ROB-
er<son.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-12-16

County Clerk Bros Estus. served
notice on the county commissioner
that he WI refuse 10 Issue warrants
for the payment OF the new jail uE.il
he is forced to do so by cour, or
der
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-12-16

The fres lecture by Clarence w.
Chadwick. c. S. B.. OF Omaha. Naa-
raska to be given Friday night, Dec
ember l7ta at the Guthrie Theatre
on Christian Science will be well
worth hearing Mr. Chadwick is
said 10 be one of the mos, eloquent
of speakers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-12-16

three Or four members OF The British
mission We're present.
"Afterward the shipping board hui
warm session." he contir ued. ',r
lasted kwenty minutes eni all that
had been transacted at the previous
session was wiyed out"
Work Proved Secret.
The witness intiinated that his In
slstence< that the board be kept free
from British influence hal more 10
do with his resignation as chairman
tran anything else. He testified tnt
while he wanted British co-openfton
he did not want Great Britain to ia
fluence the board.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-12-16

4 Massachusetts cobhler found two
gold nuggets in his coal hin. If the
dealers are going TO Iat ssle in the
coal they sell as wesl as slate sf.s
poor consumer VIII be cheated more
than ever.