Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-14

possible that one of the defeated can
didates may be given the sergeantcy-
alarms.
For this position Editor Pet9bone is
again in the field, having held the post
in past sessions. On the assembly side
among the candidates are A. NJ. Ander-
son, Editor White of Marshfeld, and
Assemblyman johnson.
The state officers are now settled in
the routine of their new positions.
Those Of us who live I'm Madison see
these successive changes, and as new
men come and finally disappear after
reign Of conspicuousness and glory,
only to be swallowed up by the rush
or events Ito retire most of them to
the district that contributed them to
the state service-as the professions
come and 60. we think of the stately
hymn Change and decay in all around
l see"-also of those melancholy words
''Places that once knew them now
know them no more"
Where the Law Is Interpreted.
The attorney generals office and that
of secretary of state have suffered the
most changes, the former being a
completely changed staff. However,
1t is an exceptionally able contingent
now in the saddle. Mr. Sturtevant
made his political reputation as an as
semblyman from Neilsville, and his
distinction, TOO, as a very able lawyer.
his assistants include a new attorney
to Madison named Corrigan, from
PIainfeld, said to be an exceptionally
intelligent and diligent law worker.
merly known as an educator; and the
assistant secretary of state is Judge
Bancroft of Richland Center. This
gentleman made a success of presiding
over the state convention.
Where the Money Is Kept.
Mr.. Kempf, the Milwaukee German,
now state treasurer, is a smallish man,
who brings the reputation of careful
business method to responsible post.
He has kept number of the best men
from the Davidson regime, including
Tom Purtell, assistant state treasurer,
der that the best interests of the state
might be conserved. Mr.. Kempr has
a daughter in the Office with him, but
will maintain his family otherwise in
Milwaukee for reasons OF convenience.
The business in the treasurer's office
at present is mainly routine. Some
taxes are coming, though March is the
busy period for income. 1t is interest
ing TO note that the st. Paul road has
a custom of paying taxes in part
monthly--a check of S25, 900 then max
ing its appearance, and at the end OF
the year the balance is paid. The
Northwestern, on the other hand, pays
asomi-annuslly; while the telephone aud
other companies come in at the last
possible moment
A number of banks over the state
are used as repositories Of the states
moneys, and OF late the call has In
eredsed for larger deposits by the
state. These banks are authorized to
carry state moneys to the extent of
capital paid in. The demand implies
that the call for money is brisker over
the state.
a Department of Insurance.
In the office of insurance commits
sioner Mr.. Zeno Host has retained
some trained men and added good
ones. His deputy is Mr.. End Of She
boygan, whose father was candidate
for the Office OF state treasurer. Mr..
Gurnee, formerly one Of the governors
clerks, and son of General George
t. Bryant. are among others holding
important posts. Mr.. Host is a we'll
tIained Insurance man and will give
good service.
Every Insurance Agent Pays.
One Of the regulations that may sur
prise some is tax of 81 on every
agent, moreover on every line he car
ries Thus, three partners, who deal
I'm fire, life, liability, marine, tornado,
and plate glass insurance, must pay
the department a total of SIS and pay
it every year. This, presumably Is
paid by the companies and is a''wsl-
come revenue to the state, though how
effective in protecting Insurance inter-
ests might be a subject for discussion.
In Mr. Houser's Department.
The secretary of states office under
the old regime was regarded as stall
wart nest; b certainly IT has been
Feyerely broken up. Two or three
FIN liar faces are there of the score
ar more, and one or two of these are
being let down easy, it is said. Such
IS the penalty OF politics. 1t was an
anomaly that the governors and the
secretary Of states Office, directly OPP
poslte, should be so antagonistic as
they were formerly. It must have been
embarrassing, as they often had busi-
ness to do together. But at last the
stalwarts have been wiped out to
man. Mr.. Houser feas considerable
knowledge Of state affairs through his
long clerkshlp in the senate and other
experience. lie has bright men around
him, and uu doa5t details Of his busy
and important office will be accurately
looked for.
Prospect of LegisIation.
Everyone looks for mn eventful ses-
sion Of the legislature. The governor
has his heart set on certain things and
he will press for them. Some have
thought that If he hopes to CAPTURE
ouarles' senatorial seat two years
hence lie viii prefer making fliends,
but he is a fighter ny nature and It
has been u successful role for him.
He viii be glad to get anything rea-
sonable in the way of primary cleo