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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-23
Y ERNON COUNTY CENSOR
O. q. MuNsoN. Editor and prop.
WEDNESDAY. Nov. %, 1898
U. S SENATOR NEXT.


The selection of United States sena-
tor is the next political question to be
settled in this state. 1t will, of course,
be settled within the ranks of the re-
publican party, the Legislature being
republican by such an overwhelming
majority. While the members OF the
legislature make the selection, they do
1t as the representatives of the people,
and their choice is supposed to repre-
sent the sentiments of the people. SO,
of course, expressions of constituents
cannot be considered out of order. It
is fair to presume that most members
will be DESTROYS of representing the pre-
vailing sentiment OF the people of the
party which they represent, as near
as can be ascertained. To srrive at
correct conclusion to satisfy this desire
why not study the characteristics,
tendencies, regulations, actions and
known beliefs of the men who are candi-
dates, in comparison with the party
principles as declared in the state con-
vention. On the tariff and money ques-
lions there is no issue and can be 70
mistabe. There are no republican can
didates and can be none who are not
sound in this particular. Aside from
this the man who is promoted to this
exalted and responsible position, no
matter what his individual business NAV
be, should be one who is not only be-
lieved not to be in league with or likely
TO become tool of the corporations
who are seeking fsvors and privile ges
at the hands of Legislative bodies at the
expense rather than for the good of the
people, but one who has known convic-
lions of a reverse order. He should
also be man of integrity and man of
courage. One who will not hesitate
to pierce corruption with the material
Javelin whenever it may appear, whether
1t may be within or without the party
which he is supposed to represent. Bat
such qualities will be OF no avail without
ability.-Black River Falls Banner.
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-23
Returning every four
weeks for one year.

Prepared to treat all chronic and long
standing diseases of EYE. EAR. NOSE
aud THROAT, Sick Headache, Dyspep-
sia, Pleurisy, Bronchitis and Catarrh of
the Stomach, Consumption in its early
stages, Ever Sores, Piles, Rheumatism,
Female diseases, tired and all gone feel
ings, Bladder. Kidney and Liver troubles
and all Blood and Skin diseates.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-23
ELECTION OF 1898.
Official Canvass of Votes in Vernon County.
STATE OFFICERS


state
OF
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-23
STATEMENT OF BOARD OF COUNTY CANVAS sERs.


SIAIHMaNa OF the votes revision
/ being the eighth mont - - - o. - - 80
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01

tar Of Kansas Republication, pro
nounced in favor Of the municipal
ownership Of It's city water plant.
Again aud again the kansan has
declared that Public Ownership OF
Public Utilities is not a party ques-
ton and it is with pleasure We
speak Of this act of this strictly
Republican city in this matter
1t is true that the Republicans
have not in their State platforms
OF public utilities, but it is no less
true that some of the most notable
champions Of Public Ownership are
Republicans. and some Of the lob
ject lessons" in this direction are
furnished by Republican cities.
The reasons for municipal owner
ship of street railways are more po-
tent than those in behalf of the mu
nicipal ownership OF either water,
gss or electric plants, but there is "A
tremendous timidity about taking
hold of it.
But the time is coming, slowly,
perhaps, but surely when the PEG
pie of American cities will feel as
competent to manage their munich
pal monOpolies as the people i'll Eu.
rOpean cities do, and then munich
pal life will be worth living.
The example of Topeka will not
be lost in the cities of Kansas.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
SUBSCRIPTION RATES,
VOLUME SEVENTEEN.

With this issue THE CAUCASIAN
begins it's seventeenth volume.
THE CAUCASIAN takes this means
Of expressing its thanks to its
thousands Of subscribers who have
given it loyal support in the fu-
ture and hopes that it will retain
the large circle of readers 1t at
present enjoys. During the com.
ing year THE CAUCASIAN will con
tinue TO give its readers all the
news Of importance-both State
aud National comment upon the
leading topics Of the day and con
tinue It's fight for reforms polIti-
cally, advocate the principles of
the Peoples party, and justly, but
fearlessly, condemn or approve
the actions Of the public officials
in high or low places. During
the year new features and more
reading matter will be added. a
Children's Column will be begun
with the first issue in January,
also a column devoted to women.
The farmers will find many valu-
able suggestions in n column that
will be added specially for them.
A number of our subscribers
time will expire during this
month and we trust they will all
renew at once and also send us ON,
new yearly subscriber when re-
ncwing.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01

purpose, and meaning ~ the propagation
made by the PcpuliSts' State Convention.
! wish to state further that in the conrid-
GRAFTON Of whether this proposition shall
be accepted or rejected. do not desire
the question Of my reelection To the Sen
ate to be taken into consideration.
Yours respectfully,
MARION BUTLER.
In spite Of the publication OF
this open letter, and in spite OF It's
republication now, we suppose
that the Wilmington Star and 9th
er papers which were opposed to
a union of the silver forces will
continue such false and misleading
statements as the one We have
clipped above.
If the Democratic press cannot
state the facts, it should at least
have the decency to be silent in
the future about this matter.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
The Right Remedy Will
Danish It Forever.

If you would forever be rid of
the aches and pains, and some
times the fortunes produced by
rheumatism, you must take the
right remedy. Those who con-
tinue to suffer are relying upon
remedies which do not reach their
trouble. The doctors treatment
always consists of potash and
mercury, which only intensity the
disease, causing the joints to stiff
en- and the bones to ache, besides
seriously impairing the digestive
organs.
Rheumatism il q disordered state Of
the blood, and the only cure for il il q
real blood remedy. Swift's Specific Is.
3. s goes down to the very bottom of
all diseases Of the blood and promptly
cures cases that other remedies can not
reach.
Mr.. E. K s. Clinkenbeard. a promi-
nent attorney Of Mt. Sterling, KY,
writes:
1.-TWO years ago I was q great sufferer
from Rheunatism. / had tried every
remedy I could hear Of except S. s. s.
1 had bees to Hot Springs, Ark, where
remained for twelve weeks under
treatment. but experienced no perna-
nent relief, and returned home, be-
lieving that would be Q sufferer ~
long - Gvs&l. At . time when my
pains were almost unbeerabies
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
GENERAL NEWS.

The Spanish peace commission
ers in Paris Tuesday agreed to
cede the Philippine Islands TO
the United States and to accept
$50, 900, 600 as compensation.
A dispatch from Paris states
that sentiment on the continent of
Europe is largely against the
United States in its seizure Of
Spanish colonies i'm the Pacific.
Thirty-eight persons were killed
or wounded in Havana by the
supposedly accidental explosion
of a heep of powder and car
tridges.
Lieutenant Hobson has refused
an offer of $4,000 from a New
York lecture bureau for a series
of lectures on the ground that he
has no right to use the perform
ance Of a duty as an officer of the
navy for his financial betterment.
In view of assurances that a
treaty of peace with Spain will be
signed, the War Department will
at an early day muster out of ser
vice between 10000 and 1900
volunteers.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
What Shall We uo2

\ serious and dang-ruu~ ssa.~
prevails ia this country, .-r.
Gus because 80 d.crp;l, N
comes on - slowly W., sur. .iat
il is often firmly seated To-. .-r,
arr aware of II.
The name 81 this dis,asr ain d.
may Ice divided into ihr g..
tinct stages l., First, kiin, ,,a-
Ole, Indicated by pain ia a. r. d..
rheumatism, limbagc. g. 1r..i
desir. Ia urinat-, often @.
huralng sensation. the ~
urine being cnpl"us or scaIt seI..
strong odor.
Ii allowed o. advance, fh-
reaches the Second stage, or B.Ad
der trouble, with heavy pam ir
the abdomen low down between
the naval aud the water pas>ag...
increasing desire 10 uriuai'.. Wlih
scalding sensation IA passing
small quantities being PASSED
with difficulty, sometimes n,-r.7>a
~ l." draw IL with instruments
II uric acid or gravel has formed.
ii will prov. dangerous If hex
lecied.
The Third Stage = Bright
| Disease.
There is comfort ia knowing
that DIR. kilm-r. ia. great kindu.y
and bladder specials, has disco, %
cred "A Remedy famous for H.
marvellous cures Of the most la
tressing cases and known IA Dr.
kilmer's Swamp Root.
IL is sold by all druggists
As "A proof of the wonderful yir-
tues Of this great discovery.
Swamp-Hsooi, "A sample bottle and
book of valuable information will
be- sent absolutely free 10y mail
on application Ia Dr. kilmer ~
Co, Binghamton, y. y. When
writing kindly mention that you
read this liberal offer ia The eau
casian.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
BEWARE OF FRAUD.

No merit, no success! All the
advertising in the world will not
make successful an article with
out merit. So when a preparation,
has an advertised reputation that
is worldwide, it means that prep
aration is meritorious If you 20
into store to buy an article that
has achieved universal popularity
like Cascarets, for example, you
feel that the endorsement of the
world is on that article. The judy
ment of the people is infallible be-
cause it is impersonal. The retail
er who wants to sell you ''some-
thing else" in place of the article
you ask for, has an ak to grind.
Don't it stand to reason? He's try
ing to bunco you, to sell you a
gold brick, something that is not
what he represents it to be. Why?
Because he expects to derive an
extra profit out of your credulity.
Are you easy? Don't you see
through his little game? The
man who will substitute is a fraud
and you are his victim. Beware
of him! He is trying to steal the
honestly earned benefits of rep
utation which another business
man has paid for, and if his con-
science will allow him to go so
far, he will 60 further. If he
cheats his customer in one way,
he will in another and it is not
safe to do business with linn
Beware of the substitutor! Be.
ware of the fraud!
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
WHAT IT SHOWS.

There will be more Democrats
in the next Congress than in the
last, but more of them are gold
Democrats. So we have the
strange spectacle that while the
number of Democratic Congress-
men has increased, yet the num-
Der who favor free silver has de-
creased.
This does not show Gas the Re-
publicans charge) that silver is
losing ground among the masses OF
the people, but it shows something
else that the friends of silver ev.
erywhere should take note of. II
shows that the gold and monopoly
Democrats have succeeded in cap
turing the machinery Of the Dem
ocratic party in many States.
The gold and monopoly Demo
Gratis laid their conspiracy over &
year ago to do this. The result O
the election shows how well they
have succeeded.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
A DEMOCRATIC NEGRO
MAJORITY.

From every quarter of the State
information has come to The
Caucasian through more than a
hundred letters from Populist
workers to the effect that many
negroes voted the Democratic
ticket at the last election. This
not only occurred in the few ne
gro counties, and the whole East,
but it also occurred in many places
in the West. A letter just re-
ceived from Alexander county
says that many negroes voted the
Democratic ticket there. We are
also informed that over 200 ne
groes in Lincoln county voted the
Democratic ticket. The Demo.
cratic machine has striven hard tc
make it appear that their $4,000
majority came from Populists
and white Republicans. But each
day the evidence accumulates to
show that most of it was negro
votes. Now what kind of logic
was it that induced the negroes t.
vote the Democratic ticket this
year! Col. Andrews could tell, but
he won't.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01

doing-was the parading over the
county the day before the election.
with red shirts, guns and pistols,
shooting and hurrahing to brighten
people, SO that they would not so to
the polls. So far as | could learn
this had not the slightest effect on
Populists, nor negroes who were not
bought, and only frightened poor
ignorant Democrats who never had
sense enough to become Populists of
which there is doubtless a large
number in North Carolina.
There was however, some very
dangerous people aroused by the
Democratic campaign in this county,
particularly Quewhifile Township,
bloodshedding in quantities was very
narrowly averted there, both at the
the Joint discussion, and the night
between then and the election when
Arch'd Mcintyre, a very respecta-
BILE negro registrar was shot at, in a
manner that showed that those doing
the. shooting We're bent on murder,
slight inaccuracy in their aim only
preventing it.
The most effective damage done
the peoples cause by the plutocrats
here, was by intimidating tenants by
land lords and mortgagors by mort
gagees, and in the towns by the en-
ployers intimidating the employees.
Notably the employers of cotton
mill labor in this county, in several
instances stood over their employees
and overseered their voting. l can
say, however, that this was not the
case with the Hope Mills people, the
owners of which reside for the most
part in Philadelphia, yet the Demo
Gratis made good showing at their
mills too.
One of Simmons most favored
pets in this county was heard to say
10y reliable Populist on the day of
election, that the Democrats would
carry the county without a doubt,
because he had orders to carry the
county, and bring in his chill" and
that he had arranged to carry out
the instructions. Let us hear from
others.
JOHN Nj. DUFRIE.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
SPAIN ACCEPTS OUR PROP
OSlTION.

A special dispatch from Paris
dated Nov. 2Sth says:
The joint peace commissioners
met and the Spanish commission
ers Immediately announced their
acceptance of the American de-
mands.
There is no denying that the
whole Of the European continent
will bitterly resent American ac-
QUESTION of the Philippines. This
sentiment is not confined To di-
plomats but here in Paris the OPP
inion is constantly expressed in
the highest French society.
The Spanish commissioners ac-
ceptance was made verbally, but
the written acceptance will be
presented later. The Spanish
commissioners said that being au-
thorized by their government Ia
reply that the American PROPOSE
tiOns are inadmissable Oh legal
principles and since on the Span
ish part all diplomatic resources
are exhausted, and Spanish com
mission is now asked to accept OF
reject the propositions that Spain,
inspired by reasons of patriotism
and humanity and being DESTROYS
to avoid the horrors of war, re
signs herself to the power of the
victor. She accepts the otfered
conditions in order to conclud,
the treaty for peace.
The American demands includ
ed the acquisition of the Philip
pines and the Sulu group fol
twenty million. 1t is understood
that the American purchase in
cludes the Caroline group. Thu
question Of the debt of Cuba wa.
left unsettled until the next meet
ing, Wednesday.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
AN IMPORTANT REPORT.

General Longstreet, L. 5. Com
missioner of Railroads, in his an
nual report made public last week
calls attention to the general pros
porous condition of the railroads
of the country. He says that the
money that the railroads are max
Ing compared with ether business
enterprises is very noticeable.
The fact is that the railroads are
making more money than any 9th
er business except the great indus
trial trusts, which are in copart-
nership with the railroads. This is
not strange when we remember
that the railroads are charging as
high freight and passenger rates
now as they did when cotton was
selling for ! 2 and 10 cents pound
and wheat was selling for a dollar
bushel. The next Legislature
should remember these facts and
reduce freight and passenger rates
down to the gold standard level.
But the Commissioner of Rail
roads does not stop with giving
important facts, he goes further
and makes a most important rec
concentration. He recommends
the building of double track air
line government railroad from
Kansas City, Mo-, across the cont
nent to San Diego, California
The following is an extract from
the report:
at may be timely just now to suggest
that the government construct and Oper
ate n first class double tra.k from Kan
sas City to San Diego by the air linz
route. This will open the shortest line
measured by the map. from Boston, New
York and Philadelphia to the Pacific
coast, along and near the coal fields ofth'
east and west of this side of the Rockies
and making the most direct line from Ou
great commercial centers to the Sandwich
islands and the Philippines.
'.This, with other lines now working
overland, may prove ample for the com
merce to the Pacific coast and the Orient
holding trade and travel within our Dor
ders pending the experiment OF cana
through to the lsthmus.
, "The home advantage of an overland
line by the government will be to draw
the people nearer together in interest
and syHpathies and will serve them Us
, safeguard against the monopoly of COZ
porations AS trade increases it may dc
velop the Importance of a direct and {
similar line to Seattle, Wash.
This is very timely recommen
dation and Congress should act OF
it at once. The government bull
the Union e Central Pacific Rail
roads and should never have sol(
them. They made through lin
across the continent. But the.
have gone entirely into privat
hands and are now part of tn
, great railway monopoly which de
, prives the people of all competl
ton and makes them the helpless
subjects of a mighty syndicate.
, Let Congress act on Commits
! sioner Longstreet's recommends
/, ton and give the people ga safe
= guard against the monopoly of col
porations."
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
MCKINLEY SPEAKS.

President Mckinley's friendly ut
terances regarding Great Britain,
says the st. Paul Dispatch, though
made in the course of a private con-
versation, complete the evidence of
an understanding between this coun-
try and that. Anything that the
President says, under no matter what
circumstances, is official, since he can
at no time, lay aside the responsible.
tiles of the office. His remarks are
always ex cathedra. Salisbury, the
British chief executive, has an
nounced the readiness of the two
nations to act together if the need
for united action should ever arise,
and Mckinley has confirmed the an
nouncement.- Baltimore Sun.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
A GOOD WATCHWORD.

Shelby Star.
Economy should he the watch
wore of our Democratic Legisla
ture. Let all unnecessary offices be
abolished, no matter how many
Democrats may want to fill them.
There is no use for one third of the
pages and labOrers employed by
the Legislature. We are in favor
of letting the members put Oh their
own overcoats and do like chores
and save the taxpayers the money.
Another thing we do not see
why the clerks should receive more
pay than the members do. We can
get plenty of good clerks for $500
per day instead of $500. All OF
these things will count up and il
we inaugurate system of rigid
economy. the people will rise up
and call us blessed.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01

Representative Richmond Pear
son, of Ashville, in the Ninth
North Carolina district, accom-
panied by Mrs. Pearson, has come
to Washington and settled for
the winterat l7I6 Rhode Island
Avenue. Mr.. Pearson was de-
feated at the recent election by
ex- Congressman ". T. Crawford,
of Waynesville. On the face of
the letu rs Mr.. Crawford has a
majority of less than 200, but
Mr.. Pearson has demanded a re-
count which will he had on De-
cember l, and has given notice of
his intention to contest the cleo
ton before the House of Repre-
sentatives. Washington Post.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01

"Wednesday sf,crn",n as,r a
X Rand. Jr.. was helping, -
n boiler an Position =; Pine 80
he Was caught between IA. .,.l.r
and PCT. r,s.iving v--y s.
we're and painful bat no, So;
Gus wound. Ill., shoulI.t a.
wr-nch~i ami I-~~ll,ly ah,s. o.
two broken. IT, J. getting -, :.
well a. could D. -nt-s ,~s
Smithh-ld Herald.
George ani John Cry-..l : ,Il..l
a real live Wild Cat. over 81,
Mill-rs Cr~.k SECTION oa l-hy
night If last week ltwA. .Hr.-
fss, and ninc inches IA l-us a.f
IFS claws measured ou- auG 49,.
fourihs inches. liwss IT. r--.
when they shot 1t In ~. 49,.
dom that w. hear of aNl. ~ IN
th.- section -Wllk~lsts r..
icl..
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01

The United States Circuit Couri
of Appeals files its decision ia the
Scale land case from Buncomhe
county, involving title TO 10000
acres. Twice this case has gone Ia
the Superior and Supreme STATE
Courts, and twice TO the United
States Circuit Court. The last time
it was heard was last summer At
Asheyille. when four weeks were
consumed in the trial.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
PRESS OPINIONS.
MORE NEED FOR POPULIST PRIN
CIPLES THAN EVER.

CIPLES THAN EVER.
Our Home
We suggest that the Democratic
papers have their articles about the
"death of Populism" stereotyped
and save cost of setting up the
same thing after every election.
We do not know how many lives
POpulism has, but according to
Democratic papers it has died four
times in the last six years. We
don't claim that the Peoples party
is .'immortal,'' but the principles OF
the Democratic party are living
principles and will not down. These
issues may be temporarily sup
pressed or relegated to the rear,
but they will rise again with re-
newed force and vigor. The causes
that gave rise to Populism exist in
greater degree than ever before,
and Populism, or Organism, or
whatever you choose to call it. will
continue to gather strength until
there is an uprising that will sweep
everything before it.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
A TIMELY QUESTION.
Hickory Times-Mercury.1

1lckOTy 1lueS-MeTcuryJ
The burning of the negro office in
Wilmington was In the south end,
and where the killing took place
was in the north end, at least two
miles apart. So they had an armed
force In two extremes of the city.
We had been thinking that it all
occurred at the same time and
place.
1t seems to US that the Demo
Gratis ought to have run that negro
editor out of Wilmington before the
election. They ought not to have
kept him there and quoted from his
paper all during the campaign and
then run him off after he could do
them no more good. They should
send Joe Daniels off with him. He.
too, slandered white women, if we
view it right, and is as mean as the
negro.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01

The contracts for grading the
Great Eastern Railway from Selma
to Douglas bay, on Pamlico Sound,
are being let. j. w. Lynch, one of
the principal promoters, says the
road is now absolutely assured. The
grading will be very light. Contracts
for the cross-ties have been made,
and these are now being delivered.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-01
r.scr bOdJ oaye &c.

Ciscstrets Candy Catl.artic, the most wcn
dsrful medical disco> erv of the age, p!es.s
ant arl refreshing to the taste, act gently
and r .s:tlvely OIL Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habit.nl constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
Of q. G. G. to-day; 10, %, 50 cents. told and
guaranteed to cure BY III druegists.