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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29
MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE,

The La Crosse Republican leader, al
ways a carper at anything advocated by
Governor La Toilette, has finally opened
its ey es and gives expression to the fol-
lowing
The most important issue before the
people in this campaign Is that of rail-
road taxation. The voters are TO decide
by their ballots this fall whether the
railroads shall be compelled to pay their
fair and just proportion of the taxes. or
whether the burden shall continue to
be borne by the farmer laborer and
other small taxpayers.
As a cooperative subject, and one
which is heavier burden on the people
than the matter Of bearing the taxes of
the public service corporations is that
of unjust, unfair, and unequal discrimi-
nations of the railroads In freight rates.
A matter which in it's aggregate is
weighing upon the public Of this sta to
TO the extent of millions. Few people
of this state realize that at the rates
now charged, it cost the people of Wis
consin approximately 81, 400, 900 per
year more to move its grain crops than
1t does to move an equal quantity the
III tuC ELAbc VI
The condition is similar as compared
with conditions in Iowa, and this is only
on one commodity. Very similar con-
ditions exist with reference to such COM
modities as coal, salt, cattle, no, $,
sheep and merchandise. These things
cry for remedy. Very naturally the
railroad companies will attempt 10
brighten the general shippers and mer.
chants into believing that If the stale
raises their taxes they will take such
raise out of tire users of their freisht
transportation facilities. On this point
Governor La Toilette, in his Milwsules
speech Of September 80, 1902. said:
Companies must pay their Just share. no
more. no less. And with the experience OF
this great struggle impressed upon me In A
way TO remember. with these great CORPORA
tions N anifesling the sane determination to
continue 20 east their tax burden upon the
people OF the state, TO continue the same
methods OF subVe9tiug popular government
resorting even to threats OF retaliation. | say
that self-respectlng, honorable. brave PEG.
pie will never permit the wrong TO continue
These resisting public-service corpors lions
must bear their just ana equal share Of the
taxes and nos enc dollar OF IL shall be taken
frcm the pockets OF shippers or the genera,
public.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29
SHOULD NAME THEIR OWN CANDIDATES

There is much force in Governor La
Follette's method Of putting his primary
election argument in a recent address
at Stoughton. We give it as reported
as follows:
1T is because our government guar
antees to every man the right to partic-
ipate in the making of the government,
said Gov. La Toilette, THAT SO many of
those whom | see before me left their
fatherland and came to this strange
land, They were allured by the prin-
cipie which underlies our government.
| They desired 10 have free voice in the
making of the government All the
hardships which you endured, all of the
sacrifices which were made, you made
SO you could enjoy the privilege of
American citizenship
| He said it was almost an insult to in
telligence to have to argue the principle
of primary election.
You have many good men here in
Stoughton, he said: Would you pick
ont twenty-five of them TO cast your
votes for you on election day2'
No" I'VE would not, and similar
answers were made from all paris OF
| the house.
We'll, then" replied the governor,
why should You let twenty 1--WE men
nominate candidates for you? To say
that You are not capable of naming
your own candidate by direct vote Is
to argue that you ate not intelligent
enough to vote the ticket after it has
been nominated. l have faith in the in
telligence of the people, / believe they
should make their own party nomina.
tions by direct vote. If this is ''popu
lism" make the most of it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

1t ought to be thoroughly understood
that if the republican state ticket should
be defeated at next Tuesdays election
the people securing theic rights in tax
equalization and other important issues,
there will be no further attempt to Sc
cure such action. No governor nor leg
islature will have the heart further to
battle for right things If the people neg
lect or refuse to stand by them. The
way to make sure of these things is for
every farmer to attend the election and
see that every neighbor does the same.
Talk this up. 1t is important and es-
sentiall
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29
AMENDMENTS To BE VOTED oN.

On the oiAcial ballot to be voted at
next Tuesdays election are three pro-
posed amendments to the state constitu,
ton.
One is to empower the legislature to
pass a general banking law. To this we
have heard of no objections and it does
not seem likely that there will be any.
II is proposition to strengthen the
peoples safety for straight and legiti-
mate banking, and is for protection OF
the public.
Another, (the third one on the official
ballot, is for an additional section max
ing q constitutional prohibition of the
pass system is vogue by the public ser.
vice corporations until prohibited by
law passed by the legislature at the
command Of the people and permission
of the lobby. To this amendment there
may be some secret opposition, but IL
SO II has NOT the courage to show itself.
and there will doubtless be no organized
snd hence no effective antagonism II
seeks to abolish forever the issuing rail
road passes to judges, Legislators and
other servants of the public.
The second amendment on the ballot
is a proposition to increase the salary of
state SUPERINTENDENT of schools, lengthen
the term from two to four years, make
that official election in the spring in,
stead of at stats election rs now. Sc
far as these propositions go there can BE
little objection. But there is a doubt
and confusion whether or not the
amendment carries WIKI it hidden pur'
pose to give the legislature and state SUI
perintendent power to abolish county
superintendent and make them appoin-
tive by the state superintendent. There
appears to be no clearly defined infor-
nation on this subject. however it is be-
lieved the whole educational amend
ment will be strenuously opposed.
Read the ballot carefully as published
today.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29
No misunderstanding Now.

The republicans of Wisconsin ere all
ready for the election on the first Tuea'
day IL November Animosities and re-
ordinations have ceased. There were
some rather warn expressions between
the two wings of the party at first but
1t appears they were uttered in Pick
wickian sense and only made them more
friendly, Thus it may paradoxically
be said that there is never so good an
understanding between two parties as
when there is little misunderstanding.
They go now united to the polls with
victory perched upon their banners. -
Eau Claire Leader.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29
THINK OF CONGRESS.

In this gear of prosperity republican
is bound TO his party by stronger ties
than ever before, the increase Of bust
tsss, the growth and development Of
the country, the prices in existence for
farm products. everything conspires to
impress an intelligent man with tie
fact that the republican party continued
in power means continuance of all the
good things we have enjoyed in the
past, of the prosperous times we now
have. To do this the important thing,
| it is necessary for every man to go to
the polls and cast his ballot
There never was time when there
was so much at stake as this year.
Should the democratic party secure
majority in congress, it will neutralize
the efforts of both the senate and presi-
dent, and no legislation will be accom-
plished during the last two years OF the
present administration. In word, to
change the house now means to block
and Illustrate the president in every ef-
fort 10 secure reciprocity with Cuba
and other nations, and allow the trade
of Cuba TO pass into the hands Of other
nations.
On account Of &C epting, for the third
time, the Craftsmanship of the National
Congressional Campaign committee,
our standard bearer in this, the Third
district, is detained in New York, hard
at work, directing matters for the re-
tention of a republican majority in the
lower house of congress. His absence
from the district will he excused by
every republican because of his higher
and more important duties elsewhere in
the interest of the party and the people
Hon. Joseph w. Babcock is a candi-
date for the sixth time on the republi-
can ticket, and with the exception Of
once has each time been renominated
without opposition. His retention has
given him unusual prominence and to-
day he is national character AS
chairman of the District of Columbia
committee, member OF the WAYS and
Means committee, leader in the agita-
ton for revision of tariff duties, and
otherwise, Mr.. Babcock has been
brought before the country as few mem
bers of congress have 1t is no small
credit to q state and district to be repre-
seuted by one of such commanding
prominence. Few men have been in
greater favor with Presidents Mckinley
and Roosevelt than our representative
Mr.. Babcock has made himself strong
in the district by reason of his energy
and attention to every demand made
upon him by his constituents. No man
or woman ever appealed to him, either
officially or personally, for information
or assistance, without having the de-
mand needed and careful consideration
given. The soldier element in his dis
trict has ever found him aggressive in
looking after their interests before the
pension department and elsewhere, All
these things have had a marked ten
dency, and rightfully, too, to make our
congressman strong with his constit-
uents That he will be reelected by the
old-time majority goes without guess
| ing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29
NO MORE IMPORTANT rIrc~. IN

The only thing the republican party
will have to guard against at tbs elee-
ton this fall will be apathy and over
confidence. Continual success is apt to
make the voters careless and many Of
ten stay away from the polls on the
theory that lone vote don't make much
difference. Every republican should
constitute committee OF one this fall
to see that be votes himself and gets his
friend to do the same. Every vote
should turn ont this fall as we'll as in
the presidential campaign.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

In recent speech of Governor La
Toilette the following timely and elo-
quent passage is his reference to the evil
influence of the public service corpora
ton lobbyists upon legislatures:
ct is honey coming our government
1t is ell around us. We owe it to our
selves, we owe it to the fathers vino
gave us the heritage of representative
government, we owe it to our children
and the children yet unborn to root out
this corruption and to preserve our gov
eminent free and incorruptible, so that
it shall be governr ent OF the people
and by the people and not by the cor
porations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29
AN OPEN CONFESSION.

The writer had occasion 70 take rail-
read trip day or two ago and came
home surprised at the way the railroad
people have fallen into line for Mayor
Rose for governor. He will get the solid
railroad vote. Prairie du Chen Courier.
Why have these people suddenly
changed their politics. Can Vernon
cornty farmers see what it all means?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29
RARcncK PREnIc rs SUCCESS.

Congressman Babcock, chairman of
the republican congressional committee
predicts a victory for republicans in the
coming congressional elections, and q
healthy majority for the party in the
fifty eight congress.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

BIZ the timely intervention OF tina
brave, pushing man, President Roose
velt, 40, 900 miners in Pennsylvania ore
again earning bread for their families
Bnt for the determination of the presi'
deaf there would have been much suf
fsring among these workmen and theii
dependents. The long five months
strike effected and would have ccntinu
ed to effect every user Of fuel in the
United States
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29
Ont Of neath,s Laws

When death seemed very near from
a severe stomach and liver trcnhle. that
lad suffered with for years. writes
p. Muse, Durham, N. c., DIR. Kings
New Life Pills saved my life and gave
perfect health. Best pills on earth and
only Csc at A. J. Johnson's drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

Later, referring to the above, Rose
said: Il meant every word l said. !
don't believe in allowing that id blat-
ant demagogue TO go around the country
exhibiting himself without protest. -
Milwaukee Sentinel, November 10, 1898.
This is the same Rose that is now en-
gagged in an appeal to the republicans
to assist in electing him governor of the
fair state Of Wisconsin.
Win republicans who revere the men,
ory Of William Mckinley as standard
bearer, citizen and statesman, help to
boost Dave Rose into executive chair at
Madison?
''Oh NO. Pauly!"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

We have for sale. on the n. B. Smith
farm, town Of Webster, 100, O0O feet of
common lumber, consisting of sheath.
ing, fencing and dimension timbers.
from . to 10 feet in length, at IS to 50
per l, 0UO feet. Stock TO be sold by Jan
nary 1. n. G. BLAKEsLEE a. soS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29
OUT OF The MOUTH OF ROSE

II could not applaud Mckinley, the
blatant demagogue Milwaukee Jour
nal, Oct 81, 1898
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-21
MAN IN THE IRON MASK.
An Ancient Cemetery in Paris His
Supposed Burial Place.

Paris Correspondence Pail Mall Gazette.
One of the old houses of Paris, situate at
II Rue Beautrellis, is about to disappear,
and the place thereof will know it no more.
1t has been handed over to workmen, who
will demolish it to make room for a work
shop. Rue Beautreillis is an ancient and
narrow street which the omnibuses do not
penetrate, remnant of the times when the
Place des Vosges was the Place Royal and
the home of beaux, ''peruked," and red
headed. In the garden of the doomed house
famous in times past the residence of
distinguished persons, is a grave which
local traction says is the resting place of
that mysterious figure in history-the Man
with the Iron Mask One remembers that
this remarkable person died in the Bastile
in 1903, and the local register says he was
buried in the parish of St Paul. Now this
garden undoubtedly forms a part of the am
cient cemetery of st. Paul, and the church
itself is at hand, set in the midst of a
cluster of old houses. 1t is in the garden
that the famous Iron Mask is said to have
been buried, and the spot is the Mecca of
daily pil2rlmageS. Outwardly, the place is
unlovely enough, ragged and uncultivated
a few poor bedraggled flowers try to live
on, cut off from the sunshine by the over
topping houses and prema turely faded by
the smoke from neighboring wash house
out of sheer respect for a great name In
a corner, where are the decayed trunks of
some acaciaS, and where a pool of stag
nant water gives additional aspect of
melancholy, is the reputed grave of the
Iron Mask. The old attendant will tell YOU
that the water does not run away because
there is a vault beneath covered over with
thick peo OF cement. In the middle of the
garden there is subterranean passage
which leads by gentle descent direct to the
cave of burial. The question which is agi-
tating the minds of the "Old Paris society
which watches over these matters is
whether the bones of this fascinating fig
ure of former century are really there
This will be settled. perhaps when the
tomb is opened. Will the strange instru-
went that he wore for many years be
found, rust-eaten, among the remains? Act
ually, there is on the grave a column which
bears an inscription, cut with a knife,
Here lies Marchiali. the Man with the
Iron Mask" 1t would appear that the in
scription was copied from stone which
was formerly in place there. The ancient
cemetery of ST. Paul is now almost built
over. Here, however if one may again be-
| lieve the tradition of the quarters have
lain the ashes of Rabelais, of Mansard
the architect who built the Bank of
France, and the hotel, now the Musee, Car
navalet. of Moliere and his spouse, Ar
mande Bejart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-21
SUMMER EVENING ADJUSTMENTS
One Thing in Which Washington is
Behind Other Cities.

I'm many respects this is a delightful
city" said sOjourner to Star reporter,
but there is one thing I miss-the oppor-
tunity for amusement and comfort in these
summer nights. Here is a great big town
with a large stay-athome population, a
population that seeks amusement and is
willing to and able to pay for it. l am sor-
ry to observe that in all the city there is
not a roof garden, nor so far l know a
summer garden where a man with his wife
could spend q summer evening, enjoying a
little music cigar and something to
quench his thirst.
ut may be that your population is too
conservative and prefers it's own front door
stoop to such wicked pleasures as l have
mentioned. But l have in mind some
charming places in st. Louis, in Cincinnati
in Milwaukee and other cities, where the
hot summer evenings can be whiled away
with genuine and innocent enjoyment. Visit
one of those big gardens and you will see
an entire family, from grandpa to the tod
dler, sitting around a table and listening to
excellent music while they drink little
beer or other light refreshment. In one of
the magnificent public parks of ST. Louis
there Is a restaurant where you can break
fast or dine out Of doors. Cincinnati has
some charming places Of that kind and the
west is much better off than the east in all
such resources.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-21

have just taken place. About 400 were
"administratively" expelled from the towns,
between 600 and 200 are in the convict jail,
and. in accordance with the special orders
Of the minister OF education. will be ex-
PEELED from the university, while forty Of
their number, who declared themselves not
academicaf' demonstrators, but 'politi-
CAL, a new distinction which has not been
previously formulated in words, will doubt
less suffer the severest penalties in the way
of Imprisonment and deportation to Siberia.
Two hundred odd arrested in the streets
will be imprisoned for varying terms. and
probably expelled on the eXpiry of them,
and the remainder, things seem now,
Will, no doubt, be allowed to continue their
studies. Among the demonstrators arrested
In the university buildings were no less than
seventy women, who spent the night of
Saturday last in the Manege, surrounded
by soldiers, and in the company of the
students taken with them. l am unable to
say whether any special arrangements were
made for the protection and comfort of
these seventy girls between the hours of
midnight and a. m, but the Manage is well
Known to every inhabitant of Moscow and
Its arrangements are not such as to allow
or any approach to common decency on
these occasions, which appear to be now
of annual occurrence. The stories which
leaked out last year of the straits to which
these poor women students, or "kursistki,"
were put during their enforced imprison-
ment in the midst of thousands of military
and police, along with their male compan-
ions, were disgrace to any nation calling
itself civilized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-21
ORIGIN OF THE ROSARY.
An Interesting Legend Associates It
With a Garland of Rose.

From the London Telegraph
Tracing the origin Of the rosary back to
times and places far remote, Father Thurs
ton, who read a recent paper before the
members of the Applied Art Section of the
Socity of Arts, pointed out that il would
be great mistake to suppose that the
use of beads for counting prayers was De
culiar 10 the Catholic Church. or was OF
comparatively modern date. To determine
at what time the name rosary (rosenkranz)
was introduced is extremely difficult Gar
lands of roses, implying reference to the
term rosary, were a conspicuous feature
of pictures and tablets of the fifteenth CEN
fury. but before this no clear examples are
Forthcoming. At that epoch it was common
for both men and women In ordinary life
to wear garlands of flowers, and to place
them as a mark Of respect upon the heads
OF persons and statues. Father Thurston
is strongly inclined to believe that it's APP
plication TO the particular devotion now
under discussion was mainly due TO the
popularity of a certain story of garland.
which can be traced very much earlier
than the word itself in almost every part
or the Christian world The name must
have come from the story, and the story
was not evolved out of an already preex-
listing name.
The legend in question is briefly this: A
youth was accustomed to make a wreath
of roses or other flowers every day and to
place II upon the head Of Our l.adV's
statue He became monk. and i'm the
cloister his occupations no longer permitted
him to observe this pious practice Being
much distressed, he asked counsel Of an
aged priest, who advised him to say his
AYES every evening. which would be ac-
cepted by Our Lady in lieu of the garland
This the young man faithfully observed
until one day, while on a journey he had
TO pass through a lonely wood. where rob-
bers were lying in wait Quite unsuspicious
of their presence. he suddenly Remembered
that his AYES were not yet said. and forth
with stopped to say them Then. to their
surprise, the robbers saw a most glorious
lady stand before him. and take one after
another from the lips Of the kneeling monk
fifty beautiful roses, which she wove into
a garland and placed upon her head The
robbers, conscience striker at the vision
were all converted to a better life. and
themselves soon after entered the muuas~
ferry