Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-07

vented serious loss. On the Mills Ridge
q Mr. Moe had stack partially burned
from the same cause,
BPIEF POLITICAL MERTON
Governor La Toilette has commenced
his campaign in the state, travelling as
much as possible in an automobile.
This gives him opportunity to make FIVE
to seven or eight speeches during a day
and evening. It is novel way of meet
ing the voters. Everywhere he is greeted
with great receptions. In all districts
where the members Of the last legisla-
ture voted against the promises made
to the people by the republican party,
Governor La Toilette is emphatic in ad-
vising the people to defeat them at the
conventions, and if unsuccessful there,
do so at the polls.
In an interview given by Senator
Stout at Milwaukee, Tuesday, he en-
phatically denied having made the state
ment attriDuted to him some weeks ago,
and which was loudly heralded by all
the organs Of Baboeck, Spooner and the
rest Of the boltrs. in which he was
made 10 say that hs should stand by the
ticket pronounced regul2r by the su-
preme cours OF this he says that any
decision on a technicality will convince
the people that shey owe ii to them
selves 10 elect Governor La Toilette.
The attempt to secure a decision to con-
firm the INDECENT AND DUNCoNsIDERED
finding Of the republican national coln-
.nittee, which would not TAKE OR CON
sEDER EVIDENCE win not be considered
10 saIians lights It i simply trying
to rale rs out ofcourt on technicality
Sueh proceeding can only tend to
strengthen the cause Of the regular re-
puplicans with the voters
In a very good per cent of assembly
and senate districts of the state the stall
wsrt bolters and aspirants for renomi-
nations are meeting with defeat, as
they should
All matters in reference TO the fac
tional fight in the republican party has
b cen postponed by the supreme court to
September Il when it will be stated by
the court whether or not it has iurisdic-
tion to act on the petition Of the.bolters.
Vermont held her gubernatorial' cleo.
tion on Tuesday Republicans elected
their ticket by thirty thousand major.
ity, greater than the average of years.
Democracy hoped to make some show
of advantage. but failed, and this will
BE- their luck in the great nationa, bat
tie to follow
John j Kemp is no longer state treas.
urer, the office raving been declared
vacant by Governor La Toilette, the
statute giving him that authority for
certain causes. Briefly stated, Mr..
Kempf was found tc be short IS, 500 in
his accounts with tine state land com
nissioners, but this he made good. Be-
cause Of this deficiency the governor de-
manded larger security bond. After
ample opportunity to secure the same
MIR Kempf was unable to furnish it,
TIE governor did Just what the law di.
rects he should do. 1t is to be regretted
that this unfortunate condition should
arise, but due credit should, be and Is,
accorded to Governor La Toilette for
guarding the interests Of the people
Mr.. Ken. { is appealing to the supreme
court 70 re-instate him as ireaeurer.
At the time the discrepancy was dis.
covered and made public Mr. KeDpf filed
with Chairman Connor, Of the republi-
can state central committee this resigna-
tion as a nominee on the republican
ticket for reelection. The same was
accepted by the committee and he was
notified. However, he now seeks to
withdraw his resignition, aaa will at
tempt. thr ,ugh the courts. 80 1naintain
his position on the ticket.
10 the va sancy in the Office Of state
treasurer Governor La Toilette has ap-
poicted Thomas NJ PurtelI to the posi-
tion Mr. Purtell has been assistant
treasurer for several years
a travelling salesman who goes into
ever corner Of Wisconsin is Offering 70
make biR wagers that Governor La Fol-
lette will te re elected By 50, 00O to %
coo
Said or Written 70 the Censor
Wilson Mills have lived in Yer
non couaty for fort, nine years, and
taken the CENSOR every week since its
first jsaue And more. / voted for Gen