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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
FREE SILVER GHOST NOT LAID.
democracy Made a Grave Mistake in
It's ST. Louis Platform.
Washington Post tIndependent.l

Washington Post Independently
Ii was great, u deplorable mistake
for the ST. Louis convention to leave out
of its national platform the contemplated
commitment of the party to the gold
'andnrd. Had there been no effort, no
Intention on the part Of any of the dele
gates ia put in gold STANDARD plank
if it's omission had been advocated by
sound money Democrats on the ground
that Gree silver is Il dead issue"-it
would still have been a mistake, for the
situation called for plain declaration
Of the change of policy, and the couSer-
yatiyc sentiment of the country demand
ed it. But when the platform commit
tee. after most protractcd and cXCt-
ing discussion, consented 10 Weld 10 MIR
Bryan in this most important matter. the
magnitude of the mistake was extended
TO the maximum Il is true that Judge
parker's Telegram placed him before the
country in the only position tllat could
have rendered possible a Democratic vic
tory. Ii is trde that the conventions
action on Tat telegram made the Hoini-
nation really worth having But it was
high time for the party, Of It's own mo-
ton, 10 turn over new leaf and de-
priyc the Republicans Of any Wtporiuni-
~ to quote the Dcmncratjc f.ue coinage
dclivcrancc Of 1896 aud 1900 MS tlt. iattSt
authentic expression Of Democratic sen
timcut on this old. dead. but et.. trouble
some issue, The convention missed
great opportunity aud disappointed IH.!-
lions of Democrats Whom ii refused 20
lay the free silver ghost
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
Roosevelt and Irrigation.

What President Roosevelt has said
end 1oue for national irrigation. which
is the great new hope Of the West, shows
clearly aud concusively that the reclama-
ton act was passed by his assistance
when ii could not have been passed with
out it, The new homes which win cover
the Western deserts. the new home mar
kets for Eastern manufacturers which
these homes viii create, the new pros
per,ty aud well being which national ir-
rigatiou is bringing to the whole country
these are the lirect results OF the far.
sighted action Of President Roosevelt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

New York. Aug, lG.--Ex-District At
iorney Eugene A. PhiIhin. recognized
gold Democratic leader in New York. is
ont for Roosevelt IL explaining his POI
sitiol he said with regard to Roosevelt $
devotion to duty:
Those who are forced to admit that
RoasrveIts course during the last three
years has been conservative insist that
this was because he was a candidate for
reelection all this time and that when
he is elected by voice Of the people he
will take different course.
"My personal acquaintance with
Roosevelt leaves me in no doubt re-
gar,ling his attitude in that respe t. He
has at all times shown Il willingness 10
sacrifice personal policy for the public
good and great devotion to duty. He Is
also "a shrewd politician. and to he that
he must be POSSESSED with the necessary
>agacity to manage or foreign rela-
tions 50 that our interests will be best
,ubseryed."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
THAT PARKER TELEGRAM
An Independent Editors View, Bad
Attack of Hysteria.

Golfers Weekly is one of the papers
which tries to maintain n conservative,
independent position. The fame Of its
editor is worldwide aud his serious judg-
mcnt is as sound as his sarcasm and
humor. The following concerning Mr..
ParkerTs telegram. which forms the lead
ing editorial IN recent issue Of Collier
under the head Of "llysteria,' should be
read by every fair-minded VOTER;
There is coming to pass in regard to
the Parker telegram about what was to
he expected Ii matters not whether
they are for the Judges election or
against it, ordinary, clear headed Amcri-
cans must suffer reaction after being
worked into excitement over allegations
that are absurd. They must come t0 see
the facts in the more or less clear light
o. common sense They observe the part
played rs MIR August Belmont in the
present campaign, They read that Sen
ator McGarren receives a salary Of
so 600 a year from the Standard Oh
Company Whether that be true or not.
it is certain that the Senator Is q very
smooth man. They know something q
the history # tile adroit Blue Eyed
Billy Sheehan and good deal more of
The history ef David Bcuuott flHl, The
principles 0f Bourkc Cochran are not
slrpulcd III mystery These men form
the croup nearest To- Judge Parker, most
likely 10 know and influence his couucils,
most likely. were lac President to COM
s,ose or suggest his cabinet.
"Now. uru # this stamp secured the
nomu9tiau Of Judge Parker at ST. I.ouis,
actiug as his Spokesman. Certain prom
.~es and compromises were necessary 10
obtain that prize When The nomna-
ton was secure. aud could not hc taken
away. without putting ths. Democratic
party In the position Of 'oeming to re
ject man because he f,vorcd gold the
Judge sent bis telegrnIn lie was inn
mcdatcly halted by that part Of the
press which is primarily interested in
markets as hero who had been willing
10 sacrifice the Presidency to his dntg.
SucI idiocy must haze its rebound.
"Bryau's cross II gold metapnp,. mich
drove another class Of people into frenzy.
had its reaction, although even II. fal.
lacious SO it was, bad q much soldier
foundation than the childish story that
to offer back a nomination when il could
not possibly be withdrawn without alb
surd disaster was the bravest deed ever
perpctrated ia American politics Iuaui-
lies If titJt kind never pay. The people
may become excited for "a moment. but
then they settle down to contemplate
with digust the spectacle they tay"
made Judge Parker played good poll
tics. or be did not Those Nho tried ;o
turn him into a hero did at they could
10 i'~'t him INTO an ass. The newspaper
g-l, 81 trying to prove nat it forced
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
Tie Home NInr,1cf.

Good wages make good buyers and
general prosperity. full employment
good wages. and fair prices are the only
conditions which can insure to coun-
try the prosperity That comes from Il
large distribution and consumption Of NIL
kinds Of products. Consequently the
country which has the wisdom 70 pro-
trct and guard the home market will he
most prosperous, aud the party that few
ers ti,at policy represents patriotism.
prosperity and progress. That spells the
Republican party, aud its standard bear
or is Theodore Roosevelt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
Prominent Democrats Have De-
Clared They Will Vote
for Roosevelt.
NEWSPAPERS ALSO REVOLT.
Severely Arraign the Democratic Caudi-
date, and Give COgent Reasons for
Embracing the Republican Faith
Views of Well Known Men.

There is little hope for a minority
party candidate who cannot command
the support q all followers of his poiti-
cal faith. FOuf years ago thousands or
Democrats openly declared they would
not vote for Bryan. and this year there
are many who say they will not support
Parker. Several leading democratic
newspapers also have bolted Parker and
come out openly for Roosevelt, notable
among them being tie Chicago Chronicle,
the New York Sun, the Boston Pilot
Urish-Americapl and the Sacramento
Bee. Prominent men who formerly yot-
cd the Democratic ticket. but will cast
their ballots for Roosevelt on Nov. s,
include John A. Mccall. Major John
Byrne. Eugene A. Philbin, Patrick Egan
and Oscar Strauss.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
THE SLIPPED TREFOlL.

Three stays and chevron charged
with a trcfoi slipped This is the coat
of arms of Mr. Parker. the Democratic
candidate for President
What's this we hear. what tidings drear!
What rising hopes are nipped
Since Parker has coat of arms,
But has trefoil slipped,
When did it go? How came it SO?
What forbear lost his grip
Upon part of coat Of arms.
And let the trefoi slip:
Why did he fail? What is the tale
In ancient manuscript
What happened on that dreadful day,
The lay the trefoil slipped,
Had Jefferson coat of arms;
Was he so well EQUIPPED?
American.-and trefoils. BAH
No wonder this one slipped.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
Patrick Ecan.

Washington. Aug. 17.-Patrick Egan,
formerly minister to Chill under Presi-
dent Harrison and was there at the time
Of the Baltimore affair" as the incident
was called, has come out strongly in sup
port of Roosevelt. Mr.. Egan has AZ
ways taken an interest in politics, es-
pecially among the Irish-Americans of
the country. Four years ago he support
ed the Democratic ticket. because of his
beliefs as to anti-imperialiSm hut he will
support the Republican nominees this
year, and work for them. Mr.. Egan $
home is in New York, and he will do
much work in that State.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
FRANkNEss vs.. MYSTERY.
Difference in the Methods If Roosevelt
and Parker

anu HIH&FH
Theodore Roosevelt has not vet found
it necessary 90 sral any tc.esraus TO
political leaders explaining his position
ou questions Of public policy lie stands
on platform without any tIaWlo0rs
He doesn't have to give his personal
eaar3uly that his parig viii be pre-
vented from following along the pata.
way Of national dishoper. Jaerc has
never get been "a time vira toe people
Of the United States dil not know ex-
actiy where to find Theodore Roosevelt
ou any matter Of public interest. He
has never concealed his views lie has
never hill FROM the political ceilsiGs tabcr;
hr has never lacked the courage uF bis
convictions; aud he has never. s.Gcr las
boyh0od. hssitaled 20 take his follow
mpn inio his confidence. The opnHHr-s
Of R9oscyeIt'4 character AMI tie So
crctiycness of that Of Parker tise direct.
ness % the methods of the one ana tho
iudircrtne2s Of the otheR seem Likely 10
be- made important isSucs ia tic cHm-
pai2n. This popularity % the honest in
ditiduality OF Theodore Roosevelt WaS
best expressed las Senator I;evecil@o
when hc said. the American peopie.
frank themselves. demand fraukue~s in
tEcir servants. No mystery Was rgcr
elected President Of the Jnitel States,
ur ever viii be
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
Oscar Strauss.

New York. Aug t7.--Oscar Strauss.
minister to Turkey under Cleveland. bo' :
the Democratic ticket In explaining this
Step he says:
president Rooseyelt's action in the
anthracite coal strike ami in his rein
stating Miller in the government printing
office shows him 10 be man whose
sense of righ', unslet the mast trying cir
cumstances. could moi be Influenced or
clouded hy amy considerations of OK
rcdiency, however powerful they might
be-
He has shown by these and other OK
ccutiye acts that. while he is the friend
equally of capital and labor, he will not
permit himself to he dictated to or IN
fluenccd by either to the prejudice Of the
rights Of MI the people"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
ROOSEVELT AND FAIRBANKS.
They Represent the Highest Type OF
Citizenship and Character.

Citizenship and Character.
The Republican party is peculiarly for
tunate in its standard bearers this year.
In their selection political shrevdness
and human wisdom GIe combined. ana
surely no better ticket could lave been
named than Roosevelt and Fairbanks,
one representing the Empire State of the
Union aud the other leading State OF
the Central West
The two men represent the highest
tyre of American character yet they
are voFy unlike in their compartments
and individual traits One is naturally
impulSiye, but education and practice
have taught him to curb his impulses by
reason and 10 make them obey the Sc
verest logic. The other is naturally con-
sentative, but his sense Of justice and
love of right make him aggressive in
every good cause Mr.. Roosevelt pos
sesseS that quality Of genius which en-
ablcs It's p0SSessor often to solve diff
cult problems by single operation Of
the mind and 10 reach conclusions al
most ut Il bound while Senator Fair
banks mind, working by fixed rules and
with mathematical precision. leads him
70 conclusions tlat are logically perfect
Mr. RoOsevet's impulses are NIL in the
right direction and never lead him into
making mistakes. while Senator Fair
banks habit of deliberation makes Him
a little slower 10 act but never prevents
his acting when action il required One
represents the principle OF aggressive
ness governed and controlled by nteii-
gent conservatism, and the other the
principle Of conservatism imbued with
the spirit OF progress The two make
great combination aud winning ticket.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
AFTER FORTY-NINE YEARS.
4 Michigan Democratic Newspaper
Leaves Democracy for RepubIicanism.


Muskegon Mich. Aug l4.-The
Mnskegon News. which since its drst
issue Corty-nine years ago has upheld
Democratic principles, has announced
that henceforth it will be Republican
paper. Supplementary to the announce
ment of the change Henry VANITY, the
publisher, former Democratic State COM
mitteeman and a lifelong Democrat, an
bounced that he bad joined the Republi-
can ranks.
The News in explanation Tor its ac-
ton says: This change of policy comes
from Il conviction that the Democratic
party of to-day is not the Democratic
party Of the days gone by; from the be-
lief that the domination of that party
as at present constituted IN the nation
would cot be conducive 10 the best in
tereStS IF the people, and from the con
yicfion that the supremacy Of The Repnb-
lean party is necessary 10 rational de-
velopment."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
Richard Price Morgan.

Dwight. ILL.,. Aug. 19.--Richarl Price
Morgan of this city. who has declared in
favor of Roosevelt. !, one of the most
distinguished Democrats OF Illinois. He
is the founder Of the village of Dwight
and was named for his great uncle, DIR.
Richard Price of revolutionary fame.
Mr.. Morgan left the Democracy once be-
fore to support Abraham Lincoln and re
turned To the party when Samuel Til
den was nominated for the Presidency.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
DEMOCRATS FOR ROOSEVELT.
John \. Mccall VIII Support the Re-
publican Ticket.

New York, Aug. 2T.-Iohn a. Mccall,
president of the New York life InSuT-
ance Company. is going to vote for!
Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Mr.. Mccall
is Democrat His brother IS Justice
Mccall Of the Supreme Court, elected on
the Tammany ticket a year ago. Mr..
McCaH has been a lifelong friend Of
.Indge Parker but not only is he going 70
vote the Republi n ticket. but he is
working effectively for its success.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
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PATHETIC EXHIBITION.
Democracy's Vice Presidential Candi-
date Lacks Mental Ni@or.


date Lacks Mental Ni2Or.
(Washington Special Cleveland Leaderl
Visitors returning from the uotifica-
ton ceremonies at White Sulphur
Springs agree in the statement that the
exhibition given by former Senator Da-
Wis in making his address in response to
the notification was pathetic and dis
couraging in the extreme to the Demo
cratic leaders who witnessed it, He
departed from his written speech, his
memory failed him, and he gave such
proofs Of the effects Of age as to aston
ish those who had heard Of his vigor.
In attempting TO quote Judge Pnrkcr's
telegram he was unable to recall his
words correctly Those who had criti-
cised Mr. Root $. observations on the age
Of the candidate had nothing to say af-
ter the address.
Mr. Davis will not be allowed to take
the stump.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
Major John Byrnc.

New York Aug. l7.-Major John
Byrne. president Of the Democratic
Honest Money Leogue. 1896 AMI 1900.
which had branches In nineteeD States
anl was instrumental in influencing a
number Of gold Democrats to vote for
President Mckinley. has announced him
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

II YOU believe with Abraham lucala
that it is better to pay good wages To-
have a ton Of iron made at home. and
have both the irou and the money. than
to send the money abroad aud have the
iron only, then you should vote for pro-
lection to American iHdnslrir
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
BE GOOD TO THEM.
While Webbing indefinitely, Demo
Gratis Are Half Happy.

While Webbing Indefinitely, Demo
Gratis Are Half Happy.
There is such thing as thOushtful-
ness and human kindness. and it be-
hooves the Republicans to rejoice with
the Democrats, inasmuch as the Demo
Gratis are, after manner, rejoicing
among themselves, after many years,
Why should they not? They hav" at
least adjusted themselves together, after
Il fashion and. in their own estimation,
are approaching the banks of the sweet
waters.
1t is true that throughout all this
blessed assimilation runs a streak of
venom There is Hill at the East and
there is Bryan in the West, there is
gold and expert foxness on the one hand,
and silver and loud-voiced. landscape
sweeping oratory on the other-and
where are we at?
Still. as human beings. caring for
other human beiags. every broad minded
Republican should be with the Demo
Gratis in their rejoicing over being half
way right. They have, at least. got
together upon the same road, They are
all uncertain as they march; they wab-
ble indefinitely, they do not know wheth-
ton, but what of IT, They are at least
marching together and marching again.
1t is. perhaps, not going too far to
say that putty is the ouly word that de-
scrihes their candidates though each can
didate be eminently respectable and 4
good man, and unfortunate only in hav-
ing been brought under the scarchight.
All those things do not matter at all.
1t is the halfway happiness Of the Dem
ocrats in being halfway right in having
halfway adjusted platforms together
that thinking men should rejoice over.
After all. we are nothing but fellow
beings with other beings, and we ought
to care for each other and rejoice i'll each
others happiness, and we should be glad
that. with a vague. indefinite dab at a
platform which the Republicans have
been giving them for years. the Demo-
Gratis are happy. God bless them! God
bless us ALL" said little Tiny Tim.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
BRYAN ON THE PLATFORM.

81 shall not mis-represent the sitr-
ntion, or appeal for votes for the
ticket upou false grounds. \ Demo-
cratic victory will mean very little,
if any, progress on econ onic Q uest ions
80 long as the party is under the
control of the Wall street element.
The labor plank as prepared
by fudge Parker's friends on the sub
committee was a straddIing, mean
ingiess plank. The nomination
of Judge Parker virtually nu1lifies
the anti-trust plank. William Jennings
Bryan In ''The commouer, July Is, 1901
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
"JUsT AND SAFE MAN"
Wig the Boston Pilot Prefers Roose-
welt to Parker.

The Boston Pilot, one Of the oldest
and most influential organs 81 Catha]ie
and Irish American opinion IN the United
States. which has been uniformly Demo
craft. for sixty years. Is giving vigorous
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
what wourd They DO with IL.

Two gentlemen were sitting tnars'er
in a railroad car .,s the train pa!'ed
ava, from tee station a yellow doc
with more enthusiasm tlan Wisdom ran
after the train With ell his might bark
ing fnriou~Iy ass if hc WIS pcrfrGtaus
some duty or had au object ia r."y,.
Finally. the dog dropped brami Btu
gentlemen were laughing and oao of
them said. Il wonder what The log
would have donc with the train ID BE
had caught III" The Democracy have
cx ended "a great deal If strength aud
made lot Of noise in pursuing tie gov
crumcnt. What would they do ,-j,i it
If they got III
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

The first duty Of the American citizen
in time Of peace is Ia secure the crea
est good FOR his family. lie does not
10 this when ne votes for party whose
policy means death to American indus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

The Reclamation Law provides for
the irrigation Of lands in private owner
ship Is well as for public lands Ia
every part of the arid west there are
lands already taken up by settlers. fire.
oucntly in small tracts. aud surrounded
les public lands which should be retlaim-
cd Accordingly the law provides that
water. for not to exceed 100 acres. can
be sold 20 persons owning such land aud
living upon IT,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

self in favor of the election of President
Roosevelt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

The Democrats are appealing to "ihc
masses" The American people made 10
plain in 1876 and again IN 1JUD whether
they wanted an administration Of the
masses. the classes Or the whole people
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

If the telegraph wires bad been
down during the 81. Louis convention
tle convention might aeyer have heard
OF Judge Parkers views on tie money
question. but the platform would have
Leen Just the same as it is now.
The American tag WIS never more
universally respected tkau il Is aow or
the power Of the republic more sensibiy
felt everXN here. Wig ch5uZef
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07
MARKED REPUBLICAN GAINS.
Result of a 'Straw Vote" on Presiden-
tiaI Preferences of Chicag0ans.

Chicago. Aug. 22.-The Tribune,
which has just completed a straw vote"
of presidential preferences Of all classes
of Chicago voters. found remarkable Re
publican gains among all classes Of citi-
zens. 1t says:
The canvass was concluded yester-
day after l0.9SS persons had explained
their preferences Tor presidential candi-
dates OF the number 6,J04 gave Roose-
Welt rs their choice, 3.1S9 said their bal
lots would be east Tor Parker in No
vember. and J4S expressed themselves
for Debs. the Socialist candidate.
"There is a gain shown of ADS in the
usual Republican vote and loss of 420
from the usual Democratic vote. This
Indicated practically the same percent
ugc as last week, When there was a Re-
publican gain of lis over the regular
Republican vote and Democratic loss
Of 211 out Of 1906 persons polled,
The result Of the canvass III detail fol
lows;
For Roosevelt, Republican ....G504
For Parker, Democrat ..........3.TS9
For Dcbs. Socialist ,...... 5fS
For Swallow Prohibition ... III
Number from whom expressions
were obtained .......-... i0,9SS
Glasses interviewed ....... 81
Usual vote, Republican ......... 09f
Usual vote. Democratic .... 4.209
Usual vote SOcialistiC ..... ~
si!al vote, Prohibition .... 100
Republican gain ia votes. .. 49S
Democratic loss Ia regular party
votes. including Socialists 80. 100
The foregoing Includes the :,.GtJ vof-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

The Amer; 80 workman ha- un desire
70 return 10 the Democratic t.reat,t,t
food which he had on hi, tabIc for some
years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

Democratic managers IN psiimatiu4
the electoral college vote follow the re-
port Of The hoy who was cafchinc rats.
lie said When / get the one | am
after and two more I'll have three"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

The Democratic claim of wonders they
viii work if given power should bc dis
counted by a backward gianfe 80 their
past fixtures and folles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

The Dinghy law brought prosperity
and has maintained it Tor seven years
The persons who are tired Of prosperity
can close il ~ patronizing the Demo.
cratf. ballot box.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

Democrats care very little about Can.
didate Davis age 50 long as DC displays
4 generous disposition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

growth Of trade and manufactures under
Republican rule spells prosperity for thc
people and disappointment 10 Democrats
homes