Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-04-03

will no doubt be used by the opposi-
ton on the floor In debate, but this
material Is regarded by most or us as
uniformed, or perhaps misconstrued-
at ali events, Governor LaFoliette
wants some tax reform to show the
people as the fruit of the frat year OF
his administration and there VIII De
struggle to reap it--of this there
can be no doubt.
Speaking of railroad matters, the
anti-pass resolution submitting the
matter to the people is not yet in
sight 1t can scarcely be voted down
when 1t does appear. though there are
| plenty who wish it might be. There
| are those who prefer to believe ii can
| be defeated at the polls On the theory
| that all local officials and politicians
| will work against it, and the mass of
| citizens neglect TO vote, as they usually
do on constitutional amendments. This,
| however. Is incomprehensible TO me.
| The mass of people will vote to
man against ofticeholders enjoying
| free passes--just as they would
| against raising salaries.
Work of Geological Survey.
The geological survey " ork Is threat
| 1t has had $4,000 since the last ses-
sion and this year wanted $4,000. The
report however, cuts 1t down TO So
600. This work Is under Acting Presi-
dent Birge of the state university and
| keeps four men constantly busy. and
| others part of the time. Ii the appfo-
| priation is cut down 1t means that
| little but office work can be done. 1t
| will be blow TO the southwest part
| of the state. where Investigation is go
Ag forward in the LEAD and zinc re
gion and will especially stop the in
! vestigation into clays, road construc-
! ton material, Portl ana cement the
mapping out of the geology of central
Wisconsin and other important work.
Not long ago there WIS an enthusiastic
| convention of brickm akers In Madison
and they and other commercial inter
ests are insistent that the experts be
kept busy. In the northeastern part
of the state are nlarl deposits which
IL is thought can be used in making
Portland ..ment. Data of well Dor
ings have been collected A nephew OF
General Grant and bearing his name.
has hen at work on copper in Douglas
county. The maps of inland lakes are
familiar and valued by fishermen, as
well as by scientists. The depth of
every part Is given. There have been
ten OF these maps covering sixty lakes.
A number of bulletins will soon bs is
sued and these should have weight
with the lawmakers.
We have heard much about trusts
during this session, but nc cthern
Wisconsin is said to be worried about
an alleged corner In coal and Mr.. Len
root of West Superior has a measure
aimed at the same Judge d. E. Rob-
erts wa ats to talk in favor OF the bill.
Insanity and Divorce.
We have two divorce bills and that
subject always interests people. Mr..
Barker, the ex-Methodist clergyman of
Milwaukee, wants to prevent divorced
people from remarrying within one
year, and the assembly talked
about it for an hour the other day,
and finally delayed it's conclusion. For
many years the subject has been agi-
tated ds to whether married people
who have partners hopelessly insane
should be allowed a divorce with right
TO remarry. To most people the prop
osition is shocking and yet the assem-
the subject. five for the bill and five
against. 1t is no doubt a hardship to
compel such people to go the rest of
life's journey alone, and yet there are
some situations in life which cannot
be relieved until death. When the
marriage words are spoken For bet
ter or for worse" it is supposed to in
clnde mental break downs as well as
! Of for
une. The status of n divorced wife
and mother under such a law, If in
telligent enough (as many insane peo-
pie arel, TO take in a situation like
that is pathetic enough; but for wife
thus cast out, to recover her mind and
again be thrown on the world is a
sorrow and shame that one does not
care to long consider.
Senator McGillivray is, Of course,
much disappointed that his move
failed to revise the constitution so
that state aid may be granted to good
roads work There was a tremendous
pressure from the great assocla tons
of road improvement enthusiasts, and
the state and national platforms are
committed to the Mctiillivray propo-
sition. The senate however. killed II.
the fear being that lawmakers would
log roll. each district getting bunch
of money for new roads, much as the
river and harbor bill is made up-and
costly budget II is.
Nc Advertisement on Flags.
The assembly passed unanimously
the bin which fofbids the use of the
flag for advertising purposes. Some
of us cannot understand how the nag
can he discredited In its use; II can
only be discredited by the people for
whom 1t stands.
However. the soldiers who fought
to give us flag are the ones to de-
termlne it's place as a national emblem
and we all turn In and say amen
Many of the states have previously Ia.
ken this action.
There are all kinds of bills before
us and 1t is surprising the attention
that some of them get For instance
here is a measure to license insurance
agents. Ii proposes that they pay So
piece and be examined as to their
fitness, etc. Ii is hard enough TO wor,
ry customers into insuring their lives
without subjecting the agent to addi
tional restrictions AS matter of
fact. even under the present law al
agents must be licensed and pay 6
Dollar a year for the same
ORLANDO BURNETT.
DIED.
John Jensen