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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
PuRpY, March l7-Mrs. Brzezowsky who

PURDY, March 17-Mrs. Brzezowsky who
has been sick, is able to be about again -.
Peter FawSki made a business trip to Purdy.
Saturday. Bertha Brzezowsky is stayin at
Elmer Kinds a few days this week. Elmer
Kinds and wife are mourning the loss of an
infant daughter. Funeral services were held
at the house Tuesday afternoon, by Rev.
Watson -. The blacksmith. Joseph Brzez-
owsky and wife were up on Rustler's dye
to see Mrs. Mons Larson, who Is seriously
ill. Mrs. Larsons daughter. Emma, came
down from La Crosse. ' htre she has been
working, to see her Sick mother. She was ac-
by Maggie Thompson, who resides
at Bristow Robert Johnson and Geo. Cox
Transacted business in Virogua, Saturday.
A. large load of grain was brought from Bris-
tow by Thomas Thompson, to be ground at
the Purdy grist mill d.. A. l.. Hopp visited at
W. III. Knower's, Wednesday. He was ac-
companied by Miss Phoebe Huntington, who
came over to see her sick aunt Mrs Kate
Cox. Miss Eva Cox has returned home from
the te /, lers' institute -. VIM Hoop and
family contemplate taking a journey to Min
neapolis, starting Monday next. Chas. Car
ter packed his satchei. Saturday. and started
for the west. A few of John Erlcsons sele It
bachelor friends gave him a surprise, Satur-
day evening. Miss Mary Brzezowsky is ON
the sick list. John Thompson, of Bristow,
attended the Viroqua institute, last week.
-. Frank Cox and ChaS Jacobson are repair
ing bad place in the road between Purdy
and Bristows it being washout. ***
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
First publication March s, 1898.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Notice of Application for Proof of Will.

Notice of Application for Proof Of Will.
VERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin. County of Vernon .-ss
In the matter of the last will and testament of
Edwin o. Patterson, deceased.
Whereas an instrument, in writing, purporting
to be the last will and testament Of Edwin o.
Patterson. deceased, late OF town Of Harmony,
Vernon Co., Wis, has been filed in this office:
And whereas application has been made by
William r. Patterson, praying that the same
be proven and admitted to probate, accord
ing to the laws of this state and that letters
testamentary be granted thereon according to law
1t is Ordered, That said application be heard
before me, at my office, in the City OF VirOqus. on
the 4th day Of April, AID. 1898, at 10 O'Clock
q. m.
It is further ordered that notice Of the time
and place appointed for hearing said application
be given to all persons interested by publishing
copy of this order for three week successive
ly in the Vernon County Censor, q newspaper
pr inted in said county, previous to the time APP
pointed for said hearing
By the Court, ID. o. MAH0NEY,
County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22

There is a feeling throughout the
country that Thomas B. Reed, has out
grown his usefulness and should not be
reelected speaker of the house of rep
reseutatives. He has become arbitrary
and irritable and has shown disposition
to favor such men for important chair
mauships as were antsgonistic to legis-
lstion looking to the public veal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
DOMESTICS .

20 pieces Of Riverside shifting worth
So, at cents per yard.
20 pieces Southern silk shifting at So
per yard.
Is pieces extra heavy fancy feather
tick at Is cents per yard
40 pieces A. G. A. heavy feather tick
at 11ac per yard.
Extra fine Selicia at 10 cents per yard.
10 pieces fancy extra wide skirt lining
worth 129, at 10 cents per yard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
City and .LdiciaI Election Notice
COUNTY OF VERNON. L.
CITY OF vIROQUA, ss'

COUNT oSTy OF of vF RaRNoN. SIS:
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ ensuing general election, at which is to
be elected the following officers, to-wit:
A justice of the supreme court In the place
of Honorable john b. Cassoday, whose term OF
office will expire on the first Monday in Jam
uary, A, ID 1900.
A jrstice of the supreme court, In the place
or Honorable Joshua Eric Dodge, appointed
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resigna-
tion " Honorable Siias q. Pinney, who vas
elected for the full term ending on the first
Monday in January, A. ID. 1902
An election will be held In the city of Vi
roqua, on the 4th day OF April 1885, as fol-
lows: First Ward, lower room of engine
house; Second Ward, A ID. Helgeson's ma
machine office; Third Ward, j. g. Johnson's
shoe shop. The polls of said election will be
open at O'Clock In the forenoon and close at
shutdown on that day.
Notice Is also given that at the time and
places above mentioned an election will be
held for the following city officers: A Mayor,
Treasurer, Assessor two Constables. two Al
dermen and one Supervisor Tor each ward
At which time and place the question of
whether or not license shall be granted for
the sale of intoxicating liquors. will also be
submitted.
Dated this March 2I; 1899
Fl. PACKARD, Oh ty Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22

Mondovi Herald: There is no longer
any doubt but that semi public corpor-
atoms, or at least some of them, that
have lodged their just share of taxation
in the past will be brought to account
by the present legislature. Sleepin 8
car companies, express companies, tele-
graph companies, life insurance compan-
les, freight line companies, telephone aud
other companies having valuable fran
chises, will have to make reasonable con-
tributions to the state exchequer here
after,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22

Mineral Point Tribune: The follow
ing, taken from an exchange of strong
republican faith, is not very much over
drawn: at will be easier to elect a
brewer on the prohibition ticket in 1900
in Wisconsin than to name a successful
republican along the old lines if this
legislature ignores the purpose the
people had in mind last election day.
And the sooner this situation is impressed
upon the minds of our law makers the
better for them and for the party they
represent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
HAMRURG.

CHAsnBURG, March 20 The rain storm of
Saturday night made the waters of the Coon
river rise so rapidly and to such an extent
that IL Hooded the entire village, washed
away the mill dam In spite of all efforts to
save 1t, Some of the bridges were washed
away, both above and below Chaseburg The
rebuilding of the pill dam is now well under
way The Eilertson sale was largely at
tended, Wednesday Mrs. Andrew Natwick
OF lower Coon valley, who was operated on
here by DR. Moe, last week, has sufficiently
recovered as to return home Jerome Favor
passed through here, Thursday, on his way
TO Dosage. Iowa ;. Our merchant, J. A. Berg,
made trip to the county seat last week. =.
Henry Leitritz, son of Chas. Leitritz had the
misfortune to fall from IA load last week,
striking With his face on some sharp object,
cutting sash clear through his cheek and
knocking out several teeth. DR. Moe had TO
make repairs. CHAsEBURGITE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
HANDKERCHIEFS.

Regular 80 ladies can't rio handkerchiefs
extra good quality at 33o dozen.
Regulsr l2l ladies Hundred, all linen for
eign flushed handkerchiefs at cents
each or rs cents per dozen.
Regular Sc ladies Hundred, foe cam.
brio, foreign finished hsndksrchisfs at
&c each or so cents dozen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22

The Liudon Southwest has started a
little boom for Judge Philo Orion, pres
eut member of assembly, from La Fay
cite county, for governor. Mr.. Orion
possesses good ability and would make
an executive which the people could
respect.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
TABLE LINEN.

30c unbleeached linen, Damask. :. Csc
"extra wide 35c
75c extra heavy German linen Damask
at 65b per yard.
Extra fine bleechsd linen Damask at Doc
81 extra fine Irish "
20 inches wide at GOO.
Extra fine bleeched Irish linen ~ in.
wide at S1.39.
100 pieces fine cotton toweling at 2lc
90 all linen at So
10 !" " 81 wide at Sc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
NElGHBORlNd NEWS BUDGET,
HARMnNy

NEWTON, March III. as...lotigh we have
been having signs o. spring. we don't rely
upon them much yet, for we have been fooled
about enough At any rate the remaining
members OF the /. O. G T. met and gave
their hall a genuine cleaning up Some saw
they were getting It ready Tor election. as
they locked. up the lodge fixtures and turned
The Dell right side up. Mrs. d.. g, Mason ac-
companied By. her sister. Mrs. Henry have
gone 10 Chicago. which will be their hos;s. in
future The residence and property here
nave been offered for SALE Mr.. Charley
BuFdiek; OF Jefferson, South DAKOTA is spend
Ing Few weeks with relatives in this place.
-. ne grist mill Is now operated by X. j.
Kong, OF Burlington. Iowa. The water
power is now In great abundance -. / am in
formed that l made a mistake in reporting
Mr.. CukrustS purchase of new shoes lit
should have been 30 pairs instead of 300
Mr.. Carlos Farr has returned from a visit
with relatives in Nebraska and Iowa. lie re-
ports pleasanst tip but awful cold =. viii
webster has purchased enough machinery
for the erection OF q grist mill in connection
with MS saving and planning works ON his
farm new track and other repairs have
been made, recently. upon The saw mill =.
Oscar Gauper has disposed OF his interest lie
cigar factory No. q, of La Crosse. and is now
engaged IN the dry goods department Of
Fates store, Vircqua . HERMAN Rick has
Just completed a successful season run of
clover hulling. :. II. M. Baker recently sold Is
mead OF fattened cattle to j. / Hayes, of
springville; at good figure. Miss Lila
Gill, who had spent the winter with her
mother, Mrs. Buswell. Went to her home In
Morrison closed a successful winter term OF
school Ia this place, Friday Miss Morrison
IS well liked by both pupils and parents. The
spring term commences about April Sd, pro-
yiding weather and roads are suitable. VIII
pur Moore has now taken possession of the
farm ne purchased, formerly owned by Frank
Marsh =. Privates Ed. Noble and Ole Moe
appeared here again, Saturday. They don't
look as il camp life had been very hard on
them..... Fred Kish had another operation
performed upon his foot, Sunday morning
by DR.. schreiner and assistants. but the foot
was not amputated, as was expected -. Re-
v1val meetings closed in Romance M. f..
church. Sunday evening -. Fen Warner has
moved into one of E. IL. Warmers houses =.
The auction held by j. M. Powell, Tuesday
was largely attended and proved to be a
bargain place for some. Most of the live
stock went high. =. Lon McLees is now saw
ing lumber near Retreat. After completion
OF this yard he will remove to Stoddard -.
Rev. Chambers has resumed his Wednesday
evening services at Bud school house Our
sick ones are getting better. Mr.. and Mrs.
.. +. Patterson are able to be up some and
seem to be improving. GoRDY,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
INFORMATION TO VOTERS.

tIon instructions given TO information me gu foep: voter
gvr an dd l
80 nj U
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20 ~ n MIX ph
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msmTan n,tat k
yhomT he ballot no hal
ndoude folded thai nada the the
thb son tId b
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
RIBBON DEPARTMENT.

We have the largest and most COM
pIete line of plain and fancy ribbons we
have ever carried, with all the SHRED
effects, at prices so low that they com
msnd the attention Of every shopper in
this line.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
CARPET DEPARTMENT.

We have on hand the largest carpet
stock ever carried in Vernon county, in
Guiding all grades of ingranes, brussels,
art squares and Smyrna large rugs,
which we guarantees prices to be the
lowest in the countw. Call and see be-
fore buying.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
LACE CURTAINS.

80 pairs lace curtains % yards long
at 40 cents per yard.
Is pairs lace curtains yards long
at 65 cents per yard.
10 pairs lace curtains yards, worth
81 25 at SO cents.
We have 200 pairs lace curtains in
stock from 400 to So pair, including
full line OF Battenbers's, brussels, nets,
etc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS,

OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS,
VIRoQUA, Wis. Feb. b. 1899. I
Wednesday and Thursday,
hhAps'o"N | March I'D and 23d.
ne Soro Monday and Tuesday, March
SUM- 9th and 2Sth.
Special examinations will not be granted,
except strictly In compliance to law. [See
new school law, PIP. 60 and rs. Examinations
will begin at Ontario Readstown and De So
to, at 10 a. m, the first day, and at all places
at o'clock Of the second day.
HENRY l.. GARDNER,
County Superintendent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22

1t is reported that ten per cent of
United States volunteers in the Philip
pines would, il discharged from service,
remain in that country and engage in
business.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
TIE HoMElNEws

Is the news you are looking for in a
home newspaper. If you want the
news, you want TO read the neSsgetter
that's he CENSOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22

Pension Agent Coe reports that 405
names we're dropped from the pension
list from Feb. LIST to March LIST. OF
this number 326 were deaths.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
JUDICIAL ELECTION NOTICE.
TO THE ELECTORS OF VERNON COUNTY:
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK, MARCH 81, 1899.


C Vernon n ~ ApM,1 al he nam ar to dn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
WASH DRESS GOODS DEPT.

1000 yds. calico specialties at 3ac per I'd
Sc standard prints at 4c per yard.
Sc Everitt fancy dress ginghams at 70
Amoskesg apron check at..........5c
10c, 36 in. percale at SO
Sc LAUREL, percals, per yard. so
American gingham, worth &c at. sc
18c Msdrass cloth, per yard. .... lac
lie fancy silkoline, per yard. 30
Fancy Saline drepery per yard. .12sc
Sc fancy comforter cretone. .........7c
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
PORTIERS, ETC.

Fine Dsmask portiers at 81 40, 2.25,
$50, so and upward.
45c Damask drspery at 80 cents per I'd.
75c fcncy finished drapery at IS cents
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
MAkRIED.

s---~~-~"------------------1--
At the residence of and by Rev. C.. w, Nu-
yum, March II, Mr.. JESSE EwERs to Miss
MATTE MCCARTY, only daughter of James
McCarty, both of Readstown.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
Two Millions a. Year.

When people buy, try, and buy again, It
means, they're satisfied. The people of the
United States are now buying Cascarets
Candy Cathartic at the rate of two million
fore New Years. 1t means merit proved,
that Cascarets are the most delightful bowel
regulator for everybody the year round. All
druggists l0c, 25c, SOC a box, cure guaranteed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
STATE OF WISCONSIN. VERNON oouN-

~ ~, SS'
10 me Iown and Village Clerks o. the Several
IolCns and Vt1 tges Of Ver7. on Coitntu:
At a. judicial election, to be held in the
several towns, villages, wards and election
districts in this county, on the first Tuesday
OF April, A. ID. 1899, being the fourth day Of
said month, the following officers designated
IN the foregoing notice from the secretary of
state are to be elected. to-wit:
a justice of the supreme court, In the place
OF Honorable John Cassoday. whose term
OF once viii expire on the first Monday in
January, A ID. 1900.
A Justice of the supreme court, in the place
of Honorable Joshua Eric Dodge. appointed
10 NIL the vacancy occasioned by the resign
ton Of Honorable Silas u Pinney, who wa
elected for the full term ending on the first
Monday in January A. ID. 1902.
SAID election to be held and conducted,
votes canvassed and returns made according
to law.
Given under my hand and official seal, in
the city of Viroqua, this 27th day of Febru-
airy. A. ID. 1899
Dos SHERMAN. County CLERK.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22

TIME GIVEN MINORS-THIS is TO GER
Il tify that have given my two boys, Will
lam Odell, age IL. and Charley Odell. aged 10.
their time, and will not be responsible for
their acts or debts after this date.
Dated Viroqua, March 20, 1899.
BENJAMIN 0DETJ.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
NAME OF CANDIDATE.

John B. Gas soday..
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
uuR LUMINOUS SATELLITE.

A subject Containing Much Inst ructiOn
Regarding Our. Lunary Planet andthe
Influence IL EaeFts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
BUSINESS OR VOCATION.

Justice of Supreme
Court. ............
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
SKIRT AND CLOAK DEPARTMENT.

so so ladies fancy figured brillantine
dress skirt. .................Sl 81
rs ladies black silk dress skirt 90
Is navy all wool dress suit. ...3 rs
Ladies black crepone ...8 rs
and white fancy crepon. 6 90
70 ladies black brillantine. s. 90
Ladies black fancy brilliantine cape with
satin ribbon collar cape. .......1 so
Ladies black all silk cape, ribbon collar
.'sssss.'s L ~
Ladies black brocade satin cape, chiffon
collar, silk lined. .............3 So
Cbilds spring jackets, A years to twelve,
in blue and red, trimmed with fancy
braid at 81 SO, 2 SO and 3 so each.
Ladies tan covert cloth jackets at SO rs
fancy lin
90 at. .................. % w
Ladies cadet blue covert jackets, all
silk lined at. ................. gu
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
RRprRLICAN CITY CONyENTIoN.

Republican City Convention is hereby
called to meet at the city hall, in the city of
Viroqua, on Saturday, the 18th day of March,
OF putting in nomination the following Off
GERS, viz: Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer
two Constables, Police Justice, two Justices
OF the Peace. Each ward will be entitled to
seven delegates in said convention.
Dated Viroqua, March T. 1899
u. s. SLACK, Committee.
L. w. SwITzER,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
SILK DEPARTMENT

SILK DEPARTMENT.
10 fancy silk waist patterns, per yd 'fc
is i" I" worth
81 25 per yard, at. Interchangeable
%, fancy silk waist patterns at 81
to 175 cents per yard.
65c black brocsde silk, worth 75c
at 500 per yard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
Notice Of judicial Election,
; TATE OF WISCONSIN, !
DEpARTSENr on c-r.rp =


Notice is hereby given that at the judicial
eiecIlon, to be held In the several towns.
Mafus, Viiiagcs ana election districts of the
stass OF Wisconsin, on the first Tuesday OF
April, a. u, 1899 being the fourth day OF said
to-wit: =
AJustice of the Supreme Court, in the place
" HnnoraDie John Is. Cassoday, whose term
January, A. ID. 1900
=, A Justice Of the Supreme Court, ia place of
az aon no sole Joshua Fri: Dodge, appointed to
ton Of Honorable Silas u. Pinney. who was
elected Tor the full term ending on the frst
mohuay ~ january. A. ID. 1909.
c; "a oifcnIs Judge for the Second judicial
circuit, consisting OF the county OF Milwau-
kee, In the place of Honorable Daniel al.
Johnson, whose term of Office will expire on
1he hrst Monday In January, A. ID. 1900
an audltional Circuit Judge for the Second
Judicial Circuit. consisting OF the county OF
Mllwaukee, created by Chapter 377. laws of
aos.. ,or lne 1ull term commencing on the
nfst Monday Monday 10 January, A D; 1900
qlclal Circuit, consisting OF the counties of
Dodge Ozaukee Washington and waukesha,
In the place of Honorable James ]. Dick,
MnoS te IA OF once VIII expire on the first
a circuit Judge for the Fifteenth Judicial
Circuit, consisting of the counties of Ashland
bes pace i re Price and Taylor IN
term of office will expire on the first Monday
In January, A. ID. 1900.
such Municipal Judges as are required by
law to be electe ed at this time
said election shall be held and conducted
votes canvassed and returns made in accord
! ance with law.
- Given under my hand and off,
SEAL clai seal, at the Capitol In the city
OF Madison, this twenty-fifth dan
or February. A. D. 1899.
WIN III. FRoELICH,
Secretary of State.
to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
REsIDEN CE.

REsIDEN CE.
No. 139 e. Gilman street, Madison,
Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22

FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT.
For the ending the first Monday January d. 1902
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22

DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.
100 spring check all wool suiting
per yarQ. .O5c
SOC spring Novelty suitings, the
best goods we have ever shown
at SOC, per yard. ...44c
60c spring novelty suiting, per I'D. 400
Doc figured Briilentine, per I'D. ..24c
zoe black figured Brillentine, per I'D. loo
Coo /" I" .4Sc
4Oc /" 8" .29c
SOC back all wool novelty dress
goods, per yard. 1850
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
HOSIERY DEPARTMENT.
MACKINTOSHES.


coat macintosh. .............$2 20
600 mans navy blue, wool covert box
coat, extra heavy, warranted rain proof
at. S0.UU
4 90 ladies all wool Henrietta, single
cope pleat macintosh, warranted
rain proof. .................$38 50
800 ladies cotton Henrietta single
cspes, box pleat black macintosh
80 40
800 ladies cotton faced fancy brown,
single cape. box pleat, extra value
81 40
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
PARTY Oh POLITICAL PRIS-
CIPLR REPRESENTED.

A Non Partisan Judiciary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22

|, Don Sherman. clerk of said county OF
vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Is true copy of judicial election notice
served upon me by the secretary OF the state
or Wisconsin and now on file at my Office.
Don SHERMAN, County >rk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-22
Towns. ETC. 1898. 1897 1896. 1895.
ORDINANCE NO al

Totals ...... SOL % S27S7 72IS2156 6
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-27
A VALUABLE PRIVILEGE.

1t has long been the practice of the two
branches Of congress to accord the prlVl-
leges of the floor to eX-members. An eX-
senator is permitted to go upon the floor
of the senate during the session, although
he is not allowed upon the floor of the
house. The same is true of eX-members
of the house. They have the courtesies
of the house floor, but not of the senate.
There are times when this privilege
stands them in good stead. 1t is partic-
ularly valuable to the former representa-
tives who have Joined the lobby. Scores
of Representatives have been elected
to membership in the third house." and
they find their p~rerOgative of going in
without knocking invaluable. There are
few lobbyists, however, who have not
been members of congress-, and who often
times lave occasion to go inside while
the legislative wheels are in motion. AS
only senator's, representatives and eX-
member and employees are given the
floor, the lobbyist who is not an lex" is
debarrred. The shrewd promoter, how
ever, has found a way to circumvent this
obstacle, and when he has business in
side he rushes past the doorkeeper, say-
ing as he hurries by: "EX." This prac-
tice is followed almost daily by the pro-
gressive members of the third house"
who have found it quite easy to befOol
the guileless Observation-Disclosures
Telegram to the New York World.