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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20

the first account secured of tte das tard1y crime by the confessions of all three.
 The police acting on clues supplied by the principals, went to the swamp and recovered the body. Later they uncovered the implements used in the crime Slowly but surely they spun the net of prima facia evidence Suf- ficient proofs were produced at the preliminary hearings before the tri- buna1s of justice to hold over all three to be tried for first degree mur- der before the highest courts
 After weeks and months of lang uiShing in the prison cells, they were brou ght before Judge George F. Hinman of the Criminal Superior court Wade to be tried for his life, and Ethel Mott and Johnson to testify to his guilt.
 The fight made to save the life of the young murderer was one of the most valiant ever staged before a able effort was made not to avert punishment, but to save the youth from the extreme penalty of paying with his life.
 him insane. Noted ahenists were in- troduced with their testimony of ex- aminations of Wade. The parents of the boy were placed on the witness stand to tell before the morbid crowd devoIring their every word that the boy had always shown traits of in sanity. that insanity was a character istic of his family. that he was not rational, that he was far from the average intelligence of the ordinary normal young man.
 Voluminous arguments were pre- sented by the defense and the state tending to show the state of mind at the time the crime was committed Incidents of his past life were dug out the skeleton of his life, his fam ily's life and his family's family life were laid bare. Nothing possible was overlooked.
 But it was all to no avail!
 The masterly handling of the case for the state by Homer $. Cummings, his impassfoned charge to the jury, his quiet but invincible cross-eXamina- tions his shattering of the case of the defense are all history now, indelibly inscribed in the files of the legal pro- fession of Connecticut
 It was he who practically sealed the doom of Wade. It was he who an swered argument for argument before the Supreme Court of Errors. And it was he who countered the final at sentence to life Imprisonment before the State Board of Pardons.
 It was this man cloaked in the mantles of Duty and Justice who re- lent1essly prosecuted the youth. forced him step by step, inch by inch along | the path that had but one inevitable | ending-death in retribution for | crime.
 And now Wade has paid. His life | tice. In atonement for his crime, he r has departed forever from his earthly | haunts, gone to answer to His Maker | for his deeds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
False Movie Ads
 Conducive to Crime

Washington May 20 - Fraudulent motion picture concerns promising girls fame and fortune, are respOn- sible for the beginning of much of the waywardness among young girls
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
CULTIVATE POTATOES OFTEN
4oelng Should Be Done Once a Week
for Six Weeks After Plants
Appear-Kill Bugs.

Potatoes must be hoed or cultivated
at least once a week for about six
weeks after the plants appear While
cultiyating, the soil should be drawn
about the plants, forming hills 10 pro
tect the potatoes from the sun
Potato bugs. old-fashioned hard
shells" and their children, the soft
shells or slugs, are sure 10 eat the
foliage of potatoes unless prevented
from doing so. The "hard shell" bugs
that are first to appear can often be
picked off by hand and killed, but
about the only way TO control the
young soft bugs or slugs Is to poison
them. This can be done by spraying
or sprinkling the potato leaves with
a mixture consisting Of one ounce ca
arsenate of lead In one gallon of wa
ter or the plants may be busted with
powdered lime to which paris green
has been added at the rate Of one
ounce to four quarts Of lime, say spe-
eialists Of the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture The dust should
be sifted over the plants during the
early morning while the dew is upon
the leaves. 1t will not be necessary
to dust or spray all the plants, but
only those where the bugs have start
ed. then go over the potatoes every
few days to see that the bugs have
not gotten a fresh start.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
SUnSHADE is VALUABLE AID
Protection over Seat Of cuItivator or
other implement Makes Work
Less lrksone.

A sunshade over the seat Of a rid
ing cultivator or other farm imple-
ment adds but little to the cost and
makes the work Less lrksome. the Uni
ted States Department Of Agriculture
advises Such appliances should not
be regarded as devices of the lazy. To
do work IN Iaborlous or fatiguing
manner when it may be done equally
as well and as quickly In a pleasant
way is folly. Ii lessons the laborer's
capacity for work by exhausting his
energy, so that he can do less than he
would be capable Of doing were he to
perform It In an easier way. No worker
Is more entitled to the advantages of
mechanical devices that win ease his
labor or increase his comfort than he
who produces the food supply of the
world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
The Mystery of
theSilverDagger

no doubt, and lingering desire to
make certain of what was inside the
barrier. The entrance was easily
found, mere wooden door, held by an
iron clasp, which opened instantly TO
my touch. l stepped inside, closing it
quietly behind me, and stared uneasily
about through the enshrouding black
ness.
My eyes, grown accustomed to the
gloom, made out dim outlines. encour-
aging further exploration. Discover
ing ample space, and what felt TO my
feet like walk, turned the corner in
search. At that moment the gate latch
clicked sharply. and sank down into
the black ground shadow, every nerve
tingling with alarm. The gate oper-
ated almost noiselessly, yet my strain
ed ears could detect its stealthy move
ment, and hear the crunch of a heavy
footstep on the cinder path within.
The fellow evidently knew his way
even in that darkness, for there was no
hesitancy in his movements, no uncer-
tainty. He faded away along the rear
wall. and l became aware that he had
turned about the further corner. That
would naturally mean there was
door there. ! had evidently been
searching the wrong SIDE
Assured the man had vanished. and
that he sought entrance TO the build
Ing through some passage wen known
to him. crept forth along the end
wall, crouched low in the shadow,
using every precaution against dis
covery. All that was venturesome in
me held high carnival and nothing of
danger now could have held me back.
l reached the corner around which the
fellow had disappeared, but, in the in
tense blackness, could perceive no
movement beyond, no sign of any pres
ence. listened eagerly, scarcely ven.
turing to breathe, and in another mo-
ment was rewarded by hearing the gen.
tie tap of knuckles on wood a few feet
away; there could be no doubt of the
number-two raps, a pause, three
raps; the very signal mentioned in the
letter. I waited. still GREATNESS, I'M
certain what had occurred, yet con-
WINGED the man ahead had been given
entrance.
Unable longer to withstand the
strain l took a step forward into the
darkness. At that instant the latch of
the gate clicked behind me.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08

There was nothing / could do to avert
discovery, no place in which / could
crouch in hiding. The newcomer moved
swiftly, knowing his way through the
darkness, and ] haG scarcely oppor-
tunity TO even glance backward when
he rounded the corner and bumped in
to me.
what the hill" he exclaimed.
startled at the encounter. "Why. d-n
it. Charlett, what are you slouching
here for? You're Charlett. amt your"
yes" I muttered, the assent actually
frightened out Of me; then added
lamely, Il couldn't remember the sig
nal"
The fellow laughed softly. releasing
his grip on my coat.
"If you attended more meetings
you'd be letter perfect" he said, his
English without an accent. Where
have you been the last month--out Of
town.
an Washington" ventured. pray
ing the swift answer might suffice.
"Oh. / see" more heartily. $50 you
were the one Alva sent7 Did the wom-
an come back with your"
The womani Who could he mean
but the same girl who had been wait
ing in the saIoon7 had ventured al
ready too far TO draw back; l must
take yet another chance, an answer.
'Not with me; that would be too
risky. She Is here. though"
"Good enough. That means money.
Let's go in"
He pushed past. and followed, to-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
POPULAR GRAINS
FOR FARM FLOCK
Corn Heads Long List Because
of Abundance and Is Most
ReliShed by Fowls.
WHEAT REGARDED AS SAFEST
Most Satisfactory Results OBTAINED
When Meat, Bone, Bran anc 9th
er heterogeneous Feeds Are
Also Supplied.

Vrepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agricultural
OF all grain feeds usually supplied
TO farm poultry, corn has been, and
still is, the most popular. This prob
ably is due to its abundance and rel
alive cheapness, and because it is the
most relished of all the grains Corn
is heating and fattening and when
led TO fowls as the only feed, fat rath-
er than eggs is the usual result. 1t
should be balanced with meat, bone,
bran, and such feeds as are rich in
heterogeneous matter, in which corn is
deficient. When corn is fed to laying
hens that have opportunity to take
plenty of exercise and TO obtain in
sects and green feed, more satisfac-
tory results are likely to be obtained.
1t may be fed more freely during the
winter than during the summer, say
poultry specialists of United States
Department of Agriculture.
Wheat Is Safest.
Wheat is generally regarded as the
safest grain to be fed alone. 1t is
not quite so fattening as corn, but is
too fattening when fed alone. Wheat
should be supplemented by the same
feeds as advised 10 use with corn TO
increase the proportion of protein.
Wheat contains little more protein
than corn, about the same amount of
carbohydrates, but less fat, and on
the whole is considered not so valu-
able for fattenmg, but slightly better
for growth. Good grades of wheat
are relatively too high in price to
be used freely In feeds at the pres
ent time. Wheat screenings Of a
good grade can frequently be pur-
chased and fed to advantage. OF
course, there is always the danger of
introducing weed seeds on the farm,
Burnt wheat" seldom can be fed adj
vantageously. the difference in price
between this and good wheat being
usually too slight TO warrant its use.
Oats Needed for Variety.
Oats. while not as good as corn or
wheat. are necessary for variety,
They contain more indigestibte fiber
than the other grains. Hulled oats
are relished by poultry and are excel
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
Hens on Free Range Are Able to
Pick Up insects and Green Feed.

lent for producing eggs, but are usual
ly too expensive. When they can be
obtained at a reasonable price in com
parison with other grains they may be
fed quite freely.
Barley does not seem to be rellshed
by hens, but may be used to give va
riety TO the grain ration. 1t has lit
tie more protein than corn and little
less than oats.
Buckwheat is quite liked by fowls,
but is not widely fed. 1t may be used
to vary the ration, but is usually too
high in price TO be economical Buck
wheat middlings are rich In protein
and make a good mixture with corn
meal.
Rye is not fed largely. and does not
seem to be much relished by poultry.
1t is supposed TO cause bowel trouble
when fed freely.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
FORCED TO FIGHT
FOR HER BREATH
Nashville Artist Tells of Terrible
Suffering Experienced by
His Wife.
HUSBAND GOES DOWN HILL
Finally Both Decide to Put Tanlae
to Test and as Result Have En-
joyed Best OF Health for Past
Three Years.

Both my wife and myself have put
TanIac to the test and we call it the
greatest medicine in the world" said
]. L. Montamat, l123 Third Ave-,
North, Nashville, Tenn, artistic sign
painter for the Gus ack Company. Mr..
Montamat has lived in Nashville Tor
nearly thirty years and is highly re-
spected by all who know him.
Before my wife took Tanlac she
suffered so badly from gas on her stom-
ach and heartburn that she often SAID
she felt like she was smothering to
death. She actually had to sit up IN
bed to get her breath.
well, in a short time after she
began taking Tanlac her trouble dis
appeared and she was like a different
person. Seeing the good results In
her case, began taking The medicine
myself and it soon had me feeling like
a brand new man.
up to that time | had been trnu-
bled with Indigestion. / had no aplie-
tite and the little / did eat seemed
to do me about as much harm us
good. | felt SO tired ana faDguid
hated TO move around and WAS get
ting in such IL rundown condition that
1t worried me.
"Ianlac acted with me just like IL
did with my wife, and although tina;
was three years ago we have enjoyed
the best of health all along. How
ever, keep a botIle of Tanlac in the
house all the time, and when | feel
myself getting run down the medicine
soon has me feeling all right again.
l am convinced that Tanlac is With
out an equal. our friends all know
how it helped us and | don't hesitate
to tell anyone about it,"
Tanlac is sold by leading druggists
everywhere.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
SWEET CLOVER BUILDS SOIL
BY Vigorous Growth and Decay Of
Large Reots II Restores Hunus
In Large Quantities.

As a soil b. lder sweet clover Is in
a class by istelf, BY rs vigorous
growth and the decay OF 1t large roots
ii restores humus to the soil in large
quantities. II It Is allowed to remain
and decay where It has grown, large
quantities Of plant food are made
available. Moreover, It is legume
and can, therefore, take its nitrogen
from the air, thus adding an element
to the soil that Is very beneficial. Its
long heshy roots penetrate the sub
soil and bring food 10 the surface for
other plants to use, and, at the same
time, improve the soil texture.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08

Killing Roadside Weeds With Spray.
Bermuda Grass; 1161, Dodder; 1166,
Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac; 1902.
Canada Thistle.
Department circulars: los, Chicory.
1870 60 cents a copy, Hawkweeds or
Paint Brushes.
Department bulletins: 51i (l0
cents), Farm Practice in the Cultlva-
ton of Cotton.
In addition to these the following
autographed leaflets on special weeds
may be obtained by writing direct to
forge crop investigations, bureau Of
pant Industry, United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture, Washington, ID.
c.: Chemical Weed Killers; Eradca-
ton of Nut Grass; Wild Carrot; Crab
Grass; Killing Dandelions in Lawns /;
Sheep Sorrel; Chickweed in Lawns /;
Eradication of Quack Grass; Wild
Morning Glory, or Bind-Weed; Honey
suckle as weed; Perennial Sow
Thistle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
Fatal 70 Flies.

Fly-swatters and screens viii be
relegated to the junk pile If the De
partment of Agriculture finds merit in
the fiy-killing properties claimed for a
sapling grown from the seed of a Ken
lucky coffee tree by the late Prof.
George f. Holmes of the University
of Virginia. Professor Holmes assert
ed that the tree gave off a peculiar
poison fatal TO flies and therefore was
a boon to humanity. He planted it In
his garden and requested that 1t be
dedicated as his only memorial.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
MUCH TIME is LOST
IN FIGHTING WEEDS
Survey Has Recently Been Con-
Quoted by Experts.
Special Attention Given to Best Meth
DDS of conquering Some of Worst
Piants-PUblieations on Eradi-
cation or Control.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.1
Fighting weeds occupies about 30
per cent of all the time a farmer
spends in cultivation of crops. accord
ing to experts in the United States
Department of Agriculture, who re-
Gently have been conducting a weed
survey. Special attention has been
given to the best methods of conquer
ing some of the worst weeds, and the
following publications on their eradi-
cation or control may be obtained by
writing TO the department.
Farmers bulletins: 61O, Wild On
ion; eco, Weeds in General; S33. Wild
Oats in Hard Spring-Wheat Area; 945,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
THE PLoTTERs.

synopsis.-In q New York jewelry
store Philip Severn, United States
consular agent. notices a small box
which attracts him. He purchases
it Later he discovers in a secret
compartment a writing giving a
clew to a revolutionary movement
in this country ostensibly seeking
TO overthrow the Chilean govern
ment but evidently international in
character. The writing mentions a
rendezvous, and Severn decides to
investigate. Finding the place mem
toned in the writing apparently de-
serted, Severn visits a saloon in
the vicinity. A woman in the place
is met by a man, seemingly by APP
pointment, and Severn, his suspi-
cions aroused, follows them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
samed OF Llmb tte sat On.

Battle Creek, Mieh.-Peter Koutar-
geros. a Greek, twenty-six years Old,
was cutting down q tree In front Of
his boarding house. Instead Of start
ing at the bottom. Peter climbed out
on branch and proceeded 70 saw It
off between himself and the trunk. At
the hospital, where he was taken,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
Rapid Service.

Close by the railroad tracks at
Quantico is shop where shoes are
repaired. A sign outside states that
shoes left after 80 days win be sold.
recruit from Paris Island paused
outside the shop to give the sign the
once over. He seemed to be doing a
lot of figuring.
Lets see" he said. at last. 'If after
30 days they'll be sold 1 guess 1t
must take about Is days to have them
half-soled"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
RIGHT DEPTH FOR PLANTING
No General Rule Can Be Recon-
mended as Vegetables and Soils
Differ Greatly.

There is no general rule regarding
the depth of planting, as different
kinds Of vegetables and different soils
necessltate different practices. The
smallerWhe seeds the shaliower the
covering should be as rule. In
beavy soils the covering should be
tighter than in light soils.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08

Humansyille. Mo.-A rooster Of Ed
Hopper's disappeared about a month
ago. One day recently a box near the
henhouse was overturned. and out
jumped the rooster none the worse
for MS long fast. True, he showed
the signs Of starvation, out after nll
ing up with corn WAL again cock OF
the walk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
Mint L~aves.

You'll notice-if you wander around
in the back yard or the vacant lot
across the way-that the soft, dark
green leaves of mint are beginning to
show. Guard 1t jealousy. Did you
know that a few crushed leaves in
lemonade win add tang which is de-
lightful2
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08

soon found relief. Now ] can do al my
own work and it is the Vegetable Com
pound that has saved me from an opera
ton. cannot praiJe your medicine too
highly and tell all of my friends and
neighbors what the Compound did for
me. :" = Mrs. MARGARET McCUMBER,
q S. Frazier ST., Georgetown, Illinois.
Mrs. McCumber is one of the unnun-
bered thousands of housewives who
struggle to keep about their daily tasks,
while suffering from ailments peculiar
to women with backache, sideaches,
headaches, bearing-down pains and ner-
vousness, and if every such woman
should profit by her experience and give
Lydia Z. PinIham's Vegetable Com
pound trial they would get well.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
CHARLES SAYS HE'S KING YET
Former Austrian Monarch ciings to
Title, Although Without
Country.

vienna.-Former Emperor Charles
of Austria-Hungary. now IN exile In
Switzerland. clings 10 his title of
royalty, though he is now a ruler
without a country.
Acknowledging a message Of greet
ing from . former Hungarian min
lister in Budapest. Charles secretary
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
PROFITABLE SIZE OF FLOCK
Best 20 Keep Number Under 500 Un-
less Breeder Is Man Of consid-
cradle Experience.

Until one has had considerable ex-
perience it Is best not 10 brood over
zoo chickens in one flock, and a small
er number would probably do better.
saw specialists Of the United States
Department Of Agriculture.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08

lelL bluC 80 ! L COulQ
not walk across the
floor unless l was all
bumped over, hold
ing to my side. ] doc
tored with several
doctors but found no
relief and they said
! would have to have
an operation. My
mother insisted on
my taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE COMPOUND and I
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
Fifty-Fifty on a Million
CTo BE CONTINUED


Fragrant woods have always been
held In highest esteem among primi-
tive people and were considered es-
peciaily pleasing to the gods, says the
American Forestry Magazine. Ac-
cordingly, they have fgure,s promi-
nently In their religious ceremonies
and burial rites. Sandalwood is Of
the first rank.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Ger,uine

Bewarel Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty-one
years and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told in the Bayer
package for Colds, Headache, Neural
gia, rheumatism, Earache, Toothache,
Lumbago, and for Pain. Handy tin
boxes Of twelve Bayer Tablets Of AS
pirin cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark of Bayer Manufacture OF
Monoaceticacidester Of Salicylieacid.
ADV.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
Care Of narrowing Sow.

Two or three days before the time
the SOW is expected TO farrow, the safe
plan is TO decrease her feed from one
fourth to one-third. This will prevent
starting her milk too soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
cutlcura soap for the compIexlon

Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear,
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum, and you have the
Cuticura Toilet Trio.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
Hens Are Like Sheen.

Hens are like sheep in one respect
they follow o leader and If that
leader becomes addicted TO some vice
she viii soon have all the others In
the barnyard following her example.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08

replied that His Apostolic Majesty"
reciprocated the expression of good
win ''both in his own name and in
that of the queen"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
Get Another Book.

If the instruction Book IS lost
which accompanied your binder,
tractor or engine, better get another
one. It may save a lot Of time in an
emergency.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08

bleeding and bruised, examination
proved that bis worst injury is frac.
tured arm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
CHAPTER III.
Within the Factory Walls.

l stood as though paralyzed, with
one foot uplifted, hand pressed
against the wall, unable to move.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08

Salt Water Destroys Propeller.
The great bronze propeller screws
first fitted to the steamship Maure-
tania wore out through the action Of
salt water in three months.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-08
The Real Sport,

The father vho doesn't take his
small boy to baseball game now and
then Is missing world of pleasure,
and at the same time losing one OF
life's real opportunities to become &C
quainted with his son.