Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
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Before the Assembly This Week
and, Strong Tension at
Madison.
HARD FIGHT ON La TOILETTE
Session viii Extend Into May-Charin-
ing Lobbyists-An Osteopathy
Lady Who Picks Up Votes
One by One.

the thirteenth week VI the ieSAShatAfS
session and adjournment cannot pos
sibly be until May is well under way.
The primary election bill comes from
committee this week and warmth or
feeling will find it's climax. 1t is use
less to deny that under the attacks OF
the Milwaukee press. fractional hght
is on of great intensity. The opposi-
ton to the governor is made up OF
diverse elements, which would soon
enough turn to devour each other II
successful in their aims. But oppo-
sition there is 1t is not clear-cut op-
position, however; it centers largely
around the primary election bill ana
many members OF both branches are
undecided what they will do.
The federal push" is generally OPP
posed to the bin, though there are ten
tatiye breaks In the congressional line.
Senator Spooner is taking month oil
in New York city and it is pardonable
that he should not find the Madison
atmosphere congenial at this time.
Governor LaFollette Is working hard,
but is little seen, continuing his trad
itional practice of avoiding the haunts
of men. As he makes friends with
proverbial celebrity, and could readily
adapt himself to even the frigid zone
of his liveliest opponents, he Is prob
ably making a mistake at this point.
1t illustrates the conserving influence
of office-his reputed remark to his
veteran antagonist Judge Reyes; Il
tell you Judge, things look differently
to a man when he gets on this side the
desk" Likely enough, after the SEES
sion adjourns, party feeling win quiet
down. influential newspapers can
make q terrible fuss for time.
Keeping a Hand on Legislative Pulse.
There is the usual number OF lob
byists about the building. The rail-
road men keep a charming stenograph-
ic reporter constantly at a desk to
catch the least remark bearing on rail-
road legislation. Professor Henry sees
people about the university bill, and is
admitted TO be the most hypnot-
izing converSntionalist since Joseph
Choate went 10 England One Of the
lady lobbyists is of such beauty and
charm that the wives Of the members
are said to be really anxious The
osteopathy people are very dtiigent,
DR. Grow. Il modest, ItuPed, little
woman from GAINESVILLE tackling tho
members one by one with the persis-
tence and tact that promises success
The capitol entrances are draped IN
black In honor of ex-President Har-
rison, and half-dozen notabl@s went
officially to the funeral. Wisconsin
men who have served In Washington
say that he was easily the greatest
American since Blaine died. He was
cold but wise; he lacked magnetism,
but he was a political prophet and
more than titat, a wise and good
statesman.
When the People Dance.
The legislative ball will soon re-
iieve the strain of intense politics IN
LEGISLATION. This is democratic
event, and those who do not wear
dress suits can come In blue jeans or
SAN cloth, If they wish. Society with
a capital rs" yields the right of way
and what Andrew Carnegie calls "ri-
umphant democracy cuts broad
swath and writes home relatives all
about It. The newspaper boys are
planning to invite s. d. Carpenter,
the veteran newspaper man, to give
a lecture soon. He has made science
a side issue all his life. He is spend
ing his last years here In the scene OF
his former influence and can be seen
at the reporters table faithfully TAX
Ing his notes day after day.
Free Beer for Lawmakers.
1t does not appear that railroad
passes are cutting much figure
this year. though il Is likely
enough influential people who can
use them lawfully will be pleas
antly received by the representatives
of the railroads. 1t should be said
for the roads that they make no at
tempt to secure unwarranted legisla-
ton themselves and that there is
healthy sentiment that they are doing
great deal for the state and every
one reJoices In their prosperity.
1t Is known that the Milwaukee
brewers are sending cases Of choice
beer to members who can use 1t and
some amusing instances are told of
the offer being made to lawmakers
who do no fuse II. At last voting
machine has been set up In the capitol,
and Mr.. Hall Is much interested In
paving the way for the use of such de-
vices. This one IL the 'McTammany"
machine. but it's name should not
count Ggains tit.
supreme Court Election This Spring,
There has been some talk of rum
ming some one against Judge Dodge,
whose reelection comes up this
spring, but 1t does not appear that
any other name than his wiz DE pre-
sented. His ability has been ap-
proved. The proposal to raise the iu.
dicial salaries win likely enough go
through, though there has been some
writing to the newspapers in opposi-
ton. 1t is urged that If wealthy men
like Marshall, who is regarded as a
decoration to the bench. can be Sc
cured at $4,000, others will be willing
TO accept. Judge Pinney was an in
stance Of lawyer with a big salary
who was willing to take the post. Yet
1t is well known that number of de-
sirable men have refused because they
needed more money to educate their
children and live as comfortably as
they wished.
Tns Money To he Spent.
The claims committees of the sen
ate and assembly are as important as
any and are now beginning to figure
o.. how much they will have to spend
and on how much the appropriation
bills call for. The university wants
some money for buildings. as does
the board of control and some $780,
600 voted but not spent in the last
administration must be provided.
However, it does not appear that the
drain on the treasury viii be unduly
great If reasonably care is devoted to
the appropriation bills. Opinions differ
as to the sncnass Of tho nffort u In.