Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-03

| 2Atheting. In return tne assembled
| guests hnnortd see Organization which
they represented and made the honor
I iGuhle for Viroqua by electing one of
ier citizens 60 the presidency OF the
organization foi the ensuing year. The
League of State Municipalities was dig
nified and Viroqua honored by having
four professors ,f the state university
take part in the deliberations of the
convention. and give addresses on sub
jrcts of general interest to the people of
the state That Viroqua's hospitality
was such as TO be appreciated was evil
deneed by the general personal express
sinns and resolutions adopted at the
close of the conference.
Extremely hot weather was doubtless
responsible for light attendance of
mayors and other representatives There
were present thirty delegates, or two
thirds less than provision was made for
Nevertheless a number of the leading
cities Of the state were represented by
bright, entertaining and instructive
gentlemen Their addresses were Of
high order arG treated of matters which
we az q comm, ? .ty. are vitality inter
ested in
The League of State Municipalities
dav in the Congregational church, all
officers of the association being present
The band escorted the delegates from
Hotel Fortuey TO the place of meeting.
Mayor Richardson of Janesville presi-
dent called the league to order. On part
of the city and citizens of Viroqua
Mayor Boyle Did welcome TO the leaale
aud its Individual members He ex-
pressed the hope that their stay might
be as pleasant rs their coming was
agreeable to Viroqus populace. The
town and its people were at the com
mand of the convention membership, he
said President Richardson responded
happily and said the visitors were fully
equipped to take everything offered
them without blush.
At this session Ex-Mayor Leicht of
| Columbus gave a well-prepared digest
of recent laws passed affecting Wiscon-
| sin cities.
AT THE TABERNACLE
The evening exercises were held in
| the Methodist tabernacle, well attended
and interesting. The band lead the
way and visiting mayors and other
| guests, with local committees, fell in
line and marched to the big building
| After the band rendered several selec-
ti2us Prof Bruce Of the state university,
was introduced and delivered his ad-
dress on Modern Patriotism. 1t was
a strong and elevating address and re-
| ceived frequent applause. Prof Bruce,
in the main, made plea for broader
| patriotism and for the same self-sacri-
fee and heroism in times of pef.ce that
are SO readily granted in times Of war.
II -. T. L..
cherish our little ones III the truest,
highest way, but at the same time
allows MS compels us, to love and care
; for the children of others For the con-
science which WHITES and humanizes
political economy. For the conscience
which repudiates utterly the old patriot
ism and family pride that clamored for
national and family glory even at the
expense of injustice and suffering to
/ other men, but instead yearus for the
happiness Of all men. Which measures
q nations glory by the happiness of its
people and not by its power or extent of
territory. Which loves something more
tenderly than its rocks and rills and
that is the people who live among them
His idea OF progress W Is that he said
of the Great Teacher Of men that at some
day some time the meek should inherit
the earth and the true patriot was he
K who sought to bring this about. who
sought to wieathe with smiles the face
of haggard children to bring happiness
where happiness had never been; who
as a new knight errant went forth to
battle against fraud and corruption and
for the betterment of the lot of his
, fellowmen.
THE BANQUET.
II This was given in honor OF the guests
at the close of the tabernacle meeting.
. 1t was served by the band boys and
has never been exceeded in arrangement
, and service in the city. The Opera house
never looked finer in decorations, wait.
I ers moved to music and refreshments
were served in courses. The tables were
laid for two hundred, but only half the
number sat down Mayor Boyle served
as toastmaster Calls for brief talks
were mostly made upon visitors and re-
sponses by President Richardson Mayors
Wyse of Reedsburg. Williams of Ash
land, Douglas of Monroe, Generl Rogers,
w. N Coffiand and Supt. Wilkins of
this city. IL was an occasion of good
fellowship.
THE CARRIAGE RIDE.
This was one of the agreeable cour-
tesies extended to our visitors IL oc-
Cured Thursday morning. The Gem
etery, asylum, and other points of inter
est were visited. Ii was a bright and
delightful morning and town ard sur
rounding country never looked more
thrifty and handsome. A half f-hour's 2
halt was made to look over the asylum
buildings, farm, garden and stock On
the lawn in front of the building Supt.
and MIS-. Wilkins served lemonade and
light refreshments Returning the del.
egates were driven direct 10 the church,
and the morning business consisted OF
an exhaustive treatise on Best Paving
, for Wisconsin cities by Prof Il. r..
Buckley, head of the geological survey
, in the state university. Hts informa-
tion ON the matter of paving was Of
. great benefit because made on actual
demonstration of the several systems.
, He did not confine himself 10 city mat
ters but took up and talked intelligently
on general road making and supervision.
, Money sufficient to macadamise nearly
every main highway in the state had
been expended without material effect
: within the past twenty five years.
: In the afternoon two important ad
dresses were made on subjects affecting
: every city, and of vital Importance te
: Viroqua at present-sewerage and water
: The first was by Prof Teneur of the
. state university and city engineer oi
Madison. He handled his subject from
\ a scientific and practical standpoint In
. cities where they have no streams sew
rage is most successfully disposed o.
= through refining system. For townl