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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
BAT Thing IN
ZERO WEATHER
HEAVY ENGAGEMENT ON IN MAN
CHURIA.
JAPS ATTACK RUSSIANS
First Important Recent Movement
General Kuropatkin Reports That
His Troops obst.nately Refuse to
Fight Because Port Arthur Has Fai.
len and War Should Be Ended.

Kuroki's headquarters, Jan. IL
Heavy and continuous artillery roar
has been heard to the westward all
day. Apparently the largest engage,
ment since October is being fought.
Reports received here are to the effect
that a Russian force has crossed the
Hun river on the japanese left wing.
A japanese force advanced against
the Russians, making the attack.
The fighting must be attended with
great suffering from the cold. The
ten nerature is below zero and the
PLANS are covered with several inches
of snow. The ground is too hard for
rapid tlcnching. The move by the
Russians is the first important one
since General Mistchenko's recent raid.
Troops Refuse to Fight,
London, Jan. 27.-The Telegraph
st. Petersburg correspondent asserts
that General Kuropatkin has tele-
graphed the emperor that his offensive
power is seriously hampered by the
obstinate reluctance of his troops from
the European provinces to advance
against the enemy Whilst the cos,
sacks and Siberians are full of dash.
the Europeans argue that now that
Port Arthur has surrendered there is
no object in continuing the war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01

in Russia, but the widest rumors ale
current regarding the situation in that
country.
Welcome Returning ExiIes.
Helsingfors, Finland, Jan 27.-Thou'
sands of people gathered at the rail-
way station here yesterday to vel
ccme seven persons who have re-
trrne1 from Punishment under the
decree permitting exiles to re-enter
Finland. Two others, the Counts
Creutz, father and son, have not ar
rived, having been arrested while
they were on their way hither. Oae
OF the workmen wounded in the col
Es1on between cossacks and crowds
Wednesday evening, died today.
Troops Successful in Moscow.
Moscow, Jan. 27-Although the
strike is steadily spreading the move
ment thus far has not been accompa.
MED by collisions of great gravity.
Yesterdays events were restricted to
minor skirmishes in the northern and
eastern outskirts of the city, in which
the troops successfully resisted an eff
forts of the crowds to break through
the Gordon. No bloodshed is report
ed. Both the authorities and masters
have shown admirable GOODNESS in the
face of the situation, the former avoid
ing proyocation by studiously conceal
ing the troops and the latter by dis.
playing readiness to meet the mems
demands.
Russian Vice Consulate Stoned.
Brest, France, Jan. 27.-In the
course of the strike manifestation here
yesterday, on the part of dock labor
ers, paving stones were thrown at the
Russian vice consulate, causing some
damage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Must Hann for Wife Murder

Richmond, Va, Jan. 27.-The SUI
preme court of appeals has denied the
supplementary appeal IN the case OF
ex-Mayor HicCue of Charlottesville, con
victed of wife murder, He was sen
fenced to he hanged January 20 and
was respitcd by Governor Montague
until February 10.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Temperatures More Moderate

Chicago, Jan. 27.-Temperatures
have generally moderated throughout
the west and northwest. not a single
city reporting a temperature as low
as zero Up in the British northwest
the mercury ranged from six to II
above
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
wisconsin Veteran Numbered.

Houston, Tex. Jan. 26.-Reuben H.
Wright, a veteran soldier, formerly of
Wisconsin. was shot 10 death near
Lake Charlotte and his body thrown
into the lake by hog thieves. He left
a note asking that in case of ais death
John H. Wright Of Delavan, Wis, be
notified.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Troops Refuse 10 Fiaht.
INDIANS NEED ATTENTION.
e. Jh.een Murders in Yaqui Country il
Week

Nogales, Ariz., Jan. 27.-William
O'Daly, prominent mining man, re-
ports the situation in the Yaqui coun-
try as grave. He says IS persons have
been killed by the Indians during tne
past week, all Mexicans except the
four Americans murdered last Thurs
day near Cobachi.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Whole number Of members |

The detailed vote for each of the
nominees and for Senator Quarles
was as follows
La Follette-Senators Beach, Burns,
Frear, Froemming. Hatten, Hudnan,
kreutzer, Martin, McGillivray, Morris,
Munson, Noble, Rogers, Roehr, San.
born, Stevens, StondalI, Stout, White
head, Wilcox, Wylie-21.
Assemblymen Ainsworth. Andrew,
Beedle, Beer. Bell. Fletcher, Braddock,
Brennan, Brooks, Burdeau, Carpenter,
Chandler, Clausen. Cuftiin, Curtis.
Dahl, Dietrich, Dinsdale, Donald, Dur.
land, Ekern, Eldridge Evans, Everett,
Fridd Gordon, Greenwood, Hagen, Ha-
garty, Hamm, Hanson, Heinecke, Hen
~, HOLE. Huber Hulburt. Ervine.
Jerdee, +. Johnson, Fl. Johnson, 7.
johnson, Kinney Ledvina, Lenroot
lie Roy. McGregor. Mckenzie, Mar
quardt, Metzler, Meyers. Miller, Mel.
son, Norcross, Gilman. Perry, P H.
PETERSON, Pierron, Powell Prehn,
Aeynolds. Roycroft Saugen. Schauer.
G. Z. Scott John Scott. Slight Smell.
ker, Stevens, Storm. Swenholt. Tar
rel, Theme. Thomas Ties Turner,
Warner, Welrwein. Westfah Winc1
80.
Lueck-Senato~s North. Merton,
Randolph and Smith Assembly
men Bauer Cleary, Coffland, Crow.
ley Hannifn, Fred Peterson, Pickart,
Potter. Rack Ramsay, Szymareck-
l.,
Eerger-Senator Rummel and AS.
sem1lymen Aldridge Berner. Brock
hansen and Strehlow-5.
Qdarles-Senato,s Wolf and Wright
=.
The ten absentees we're Senators
Eaton. Bird, Hagemeister. johnson
Wipperman, and Assomblymon Baker
Bohfi, Hartung, Page and Ragatz.
The monotCuy of the roll call was
broken into by Assem- blyman Cleary
who responded to mis- name By calling
out Martin La Toilette Lleck."
Notification Committee.
After the result OF the vote had
been announced and Lieutenant GOV
ernor Davidson hrd declared r. NJ. La
Toilette duly elected, a motion by
Senator Noble was passed to appoint
q committee of eight to wait upon the
governor. notify him Of his election
and escort him to the joint convention
This committee was appointed as fol
lows:
Senators .StOr3all Kreutzer Morri,
and Rummel, and Assemblymen lie
Roy, ]. o. Thomas, Carpenter and
Hannifn. TIE committee went on it:
errand and shortly reappeared with
the governor, who was greeted with
yociferous and prolonged cheering
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Final Word Of Thanks.

Gentlemen. l thaEl, YOU from full
heart for this great opportunity, this
great honor. this great trust. feel
that the close relationship and mutual
confidence which have heretofore ex-
listed between myself and the people
Of Wisconsin are equally vital as be-
tween the people and one elected to
serve as United States senator. II
that relation continues. it shall ever
be my care to strengthen and preserve
that intimacy and confidence. State
government and national government
gre iaseparably ,ssociated and con.
s.antly react upon each other. The
iutCrdependeuce m the spirit is closer
than in the letter Of the law. If /
enter this service, il will be in the
hope tina. friendships and Associations
with the people will strengthen and
increase. That the republican party
VIII find me in sympathy with and en-.
listed in the support Of. issues which
deeply concern government, and that
in so far as have ability and power
| shall represent all the interests OF
the state and secredly keep faith with
the people in all things"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Double Domestic TranedN

Battle Creek. Mich. Jan. 27.-Harry
a. knickerbocker. a painter. yesterday
afternoon shot and killed his wife n
their home here and killed himself
Domestic troubles were the cause.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Election a Promotion.

Il appreciate that you have the
same sense of obligation to the people
of Wisconsin which l have. l fully
realize that if you did not believe !
could serve the peoples interests bet
ter as senator than as governor, you
would not have taken this action to-
day. 1t would, indeed, be presump-
tious for me to assume that you have
not fully considered every phase of
every question that can be raised by
the action which you have taken. 1t
would be doubly presumptious in me
vital. / do not indulge that presump-
ton, burt l cannot at this time wholly
divest myself of a sense of duty to
the people Of Wisconsin that, however
difficult to define in specific terms,
nevertheless exists, and Is valid
reason for the course am impeTled to
take, and which I trust your deliber-
ate judgment will commend. For all
Of us must recognize the comman OBJ
legation. We are commissioned by
the same sovereign authority. We
have accepted from them the same
trust. The obligation is binding and
the trust is sacred. They must be
kept inviolate and fulfilled according
to their intent and spirit To achieve
this we must each, in his own sphere.
give to the state all that an important
official duty once assumed, may de-
mand.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Takes QuarIes' Toga
in Charge But May
Hand 1t Back
Reserves Final Action
for Enactment OF
Legislation

Governor La Toilette has the sena'
torial toga Of ]. V. Quarles safely
tucked away, but win not put it on un'
Ill the administration issues are writ
ten into the statute law Of Wisconsin
This is the situation left by the care
fully qualified speech of acceptance
delivered by the governor and senator
elect before the joint legislative con
vntion yesterday following the final
election of r. NJ. La Toilette as United
States senator from Wisconsin.
The governor will not leave his posi-
at Madison until he can do so without
in his own judgment, deserving trust
imposed upon him by the voters Of the
state in November.
He will not qualify March 4.
He is unlikely to hand over the gov
ernorship until the legislature adj
journs.
1t is possible that the change viii
not tack place before several months
have elapsed; perhaps December
1905, viii be the date of the beginning
of the United States senatorial serv
ice of the man elected yesterday.
Mrs. Ia Toilette Present.
The assembly chamber was well filled
when the senators fled in and occu-
pied the chairs reCerved Tor them in
front of the speakers stand Shortly
before the appearance of the govern
or, Mrs. La Toilette came in accom-.
panied and took a seat back of the
senators. The balloting was preceded
by the reading of the journals of the
separate houses, reciting the action of
the day before in balloting separately
for senator.
How the Votes Were Cast.
Lieutenant Governor Davidson, who
presided over the joint convention, an.
nounced that the proceedings were in
accordance with the federal statutes
as well as of the laws of the state.
necessitating the voting of the two
branches in separate session and also
the joint convention. The result OF
the roll call did not differ materially
from tnat of the separate votes of the
two houses, the final count being as
follows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
More of Race Suicide.

"Whilc / do not know exactly what
il is that you wish me to do, | can say
in advance that so far as in me lies
all will be done TO cooperate with you
toward the end that you nave in view.
One of the most unpleasant and dan
gerous featu es of our American life
is the diminishing birth rate and the
Ioosening of marital ties among old
native American families. II goes
without saying that for the race as for
the iaaiYidual no material prosperity,
no business growth, no artistic or sci
entifc development, win count, if the
race commits suicide. Therefore,
bisaop. / count myself fortunate in
having a chance to work with you in
this matter of vital importance to the
national welfare
The report of the commissioner of
patents for the calendar year 1904
shows receipts of S1.657, 1927, eXpendl'
lures S1,476,O00. and a Valance in the
treasury to the credit of the pateat
Office January 1 of S5,S63,S67 There
were 52.143 applications for patents,
an increase of nearly 1000 over 1908,
and 20.429 patents expired. There
were 8O,S24 patents and designs issued.
ITO patents reissued, 2,15S tiade marks,
l,114 labels and 297 prints registered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
CITY OFFICERS.
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

La BELLE LODGE, A. F. & A. NJ. No.s4
Meets the First and Third Wednesdays Of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
STRIKES EXTEND
BUT DANGER LESS
SITUATION IN RUSSIA DECLARED
NOT ACUTE.
FATHER GOPON MISSING
Whereabouts of Priest Leader of Rev
olution Remains Mystery-George
Meredith Blames Weak Gear and
Wicked Grand Dukes for the Trou-
ble-Sces Russia's Fall.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 27.-Although
thestrikes in Reval, Libau, Kieff, Odes-
sa and a few smaller places are ex-
tending, the situation is nowhere
acute. An Increasing number of work
men are out in Moscow, but there is
no general tieup or disorder there.
The whereabouts of Father Gopon still
remains a my, terry, although it is be-
lieved that the priest is in Moscow.
The Russian capital presents an al
most normal appearance and the au,
thorities are confident that the back
bone of the strike has been broken.
Some factories and mills already have
resumed, and general resumption or
operations is expected Monday. The
authorities expect the failure of the
strike here will have discouraging
effect upon workmen in other cities,
and believe there is no longer danger
of complete suspension of all the in
dustrial concerns of Russia.
Mir tster of the Interior Mirsky has
prom Ised a delegation of editors who
cG.led upon him that he will investi-
gate the arrest of number of proml~
nent writers who are now confined In
the st. Peter and st. Paul fortIosses,
and secure their release as soon as
possible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Nation Now the Field.

Il would not have any member of
the legislature, nor any citizen of the
commonwealth, believe that do not
comprehend the wide scope of the du
ties OF the high Office of United States
senator, nor of the obligation it car
ries to serve impartially the whole
state and the whole nation, and all the
people, and all the peoples interests.
But / believe | am not blinded by any
feeling of a5idice, nor warped hv
any hard experience. in regarding the
past decade in political history ia
Wisconsin and tie next decade in III
political history of the United States
rs epoch-makng years in state aud ia.
tlonal government There are i'm
portant. patriotic Ggties for this senor-
alton of m-n TO perform in both of
these great fields Mindful as must
always be and as you must always bc.
for the most of you carry the wounds
and scars of this long civic strife
Of the profound significance of the
last ten years of political history IN
Wisconsin for the principles which
underlie government by the people
youf action in electing me United
States senator seems TO come as a
commission from YOU. and the people
Of the state through you to carry a
message. out Of our service here. into
the wider field of national legislation
Your cali invites me TO participate in
.hae great work, which was to deal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01

VIRoQUA ENCAMPMENT, l. O. o. r..
No 90. Meets every Monday evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01

VIRoQUA LODGE, l. o. o. F.-MEETs
every Saturday night in Williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01

VIROQUA CHAPTER, r. A. NJ. MEETS
every Second and Fourth Wednesday of
each month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01

VIROQUA X. o. T. NJ 49, MEETS ON
every Monday evening In Alliance Hall, at
1880. p. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01

Immediately with the problems Pres
ident Roosevelt has courageously
presse upon congress for solution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01

W. C. t. U.-MEETs FIRST THURSDAY
Of ea"h month Mt 3 p. IN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
States Work First.

1--WE are at the very beginning of
the session, and while at the present
time there would seem to be no rea-
son for any conflict of obligation, and
while do not believe that any one
can arise in state and national affairs
to make that which today seems plain
and simple appear complex and diff
cult, nevertheless, | desire to exercise
every possible precaution against fur
ture contingencies. l wish 70 be en-
tirely frank with you and the people
Of the state, as have always trie4 to
be. There shall be no concealments
nor any misunderstanding through
any fault of mine. If public Office
is public trust, there should be no
deception on the part of the offio ial in
the relation to those from whom he
holds the trust.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
BUSINESS CARDS.

81. p. PROCTOR. ATTORNEY AND
Counselor, Vroqua, Wis VIII practice in
all Courts OF the State. Special attention
given to collections.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01

F. f. MORLEY, NJ. D., PHYSICIAN
and Surgeon, Viroqua, Wis. Office over
Craig & Co.'S drug store west side OF
hall. All calls attended day or night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01

VERNON COUNTY COURT-REGULAR
terms on the first Tuesday Of each month.
and 80 to .. m. D. .. MAHONEY,
County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-SERVI-
ces at 1890 a. N. and 7:30 D. IN. each Sab
bath. Sunday school at II IN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01

CHURCH OF CHRIST - PREACHING
every Sunday at 1890 a. III. and In the even
ing. Sunday school at $50 a. III.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Quiet at Moscow.

Moscow. Jan. 27.-The day passed
with complete quiet, the strikers gen
orally remaining quietly indoors and
not visiting the heart of the city. The
Tverskaia and other principal thor,
oughfares have resumed their normal
appearance. Several mills are report
ed to have offered an increase OF
wages to their employees. The AssocI-
ated Press correspondent visited the
industrial district and found that no
factories were in operation in the
whole region south of the river, with
the exception of one large establish
ment, which was amply guarded in or
der to prevent possible intimidation
OF workmen; out there was no attempt
at such intimidation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01

IN Russia, but the widest rumors ale
current regarding the situation in that
country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01

NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
Services every Sunday at s o'clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
CHURCH DIRECTORY.


METHODIST EPISCOPAL.-SERVTC
at 1920 a. m. and $50 p. IN. each Sabbath
Sunday school at II IN. Prayer meetings on
Thursday evenings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Too Early for Decision.

Too Early for Decision.
Il cannot but feel was elected gov
ernor of this state because the people
believed l stood for certain things ia
government, and that would not re-
lax my efforts until had done all in
my power legitimatey as governor to
accomplish certain results. IT, at
the very beginning of the session, be-
fore any legislation has been enacted,
before there is any certainty that
there will not be a conflict in duty as
United States senator elect and as
governor of the state, | accept with
out qualification or explanation the
honor you have rendered me, l fear
my action would be misinterpreted by
the people of Wisconsin. 1t might
lessen their faith in official obligation,
It might undermine their confidence
and weaken their interests IL the final
fulfillment of the pledges made to
them. | cannot believe that We can
even partially fail in the faithful per
Torrance of every duty. I cannot at
present see what j could do as COVER
Tor for this legislation after this SEES
sion should terminate if there were
failure, either in whole or in part.
which l might not do equally well. and
perhaps, more effectively, as a United
States senator, in cooperation with the
people Of this commonwealth for a
peoples government. But recogniZ-
ing as must, the present obligations
which rest upon me, am compelled
to be in readiness to NEE any unfor-
seen issue which may develop.
Might Decline Later.
For these reasons, then, | say. in
accepting your high commission, that,
If ere should appear any conflict in
the obligation ! entered into when /
took the oath of office as governor,
and that of United States senator
eject. then I shall ask you to receive
1t from me and place 1t in other hands
of your own choosing. The selection
Of United States senator is your pre-
r0gative and viii, of course, be pre-
served to you.
That it would call for any great
personal sacrifice on my part TO be
compelled for any reason to decline
the Office Of United States senator, I
need scarcely say. The opportunity
which you offer me to serve the state
is tho greatest which could come to
any man in this generation. At no
time, since the close OF the war, have
the essential principles OF popular
government been In greater peril.
/ The government is seeking to control
public-seryice corporations and indus
trial combinations. because these cor
/ p0rations and combinations are seek
ing to control government The next
few years will test the vital principles
Of democracy In this country as never
/ before.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Meredith scores the Gear.

London, Jan. 27.-George Meredith.
the author, in the course of an inter,
view expressed the strong conviction
which blocks eastern Europe is slowly
but surely coming to an end"
The emperor is poor, weak crea-
ture," said Mr.. Meredith. I'VE must
all pity him in his fall. He has NO
will of his own; but as for the grand
dukes, they are the enemies of human
kind. Nobody in the world will regret
their disappearance. They are the
real authors of the terrible events in
st. Petersburg and Moscow. We know
now that it is the bureaucracy, with
the grand dukes at its head, that rules
Russia. BY meeting the petitioners
the emperor might have averted blood
shed and delayed the revolution a few
years; but nothing, imagine. can now
prevent the early downfall of the gov
eminent"
He predicts that events will take the
following course THE strike will
stop the preparat ons for carrying on
the war; the ne -essity of dragooning
the people into submission will prevent
reinforcing the army in Manchuria,
General Kuropatkin, with reinforce
ments and supplies cut off, will have
no choice but to attempt a stroke
which, am convinced, will fall fail
ure will send wave back upon St
Petersburg which will overwhelm the
emperor and grand dukes. In that
way the revolution will be effected"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Fund to Help Strikers.

Liverpool, Jan. 27.--At a conference
Of representatives of the labor organi-
cation of the United Kingdom having
total membership of 100000, resolu-
tons of sympathy with the St. Peters
burg strikers were adopted. The. con
ference also inaugurated a relief
fund for the benefit of the Russian
strikers. Resolutions were also
adopted expressing sympathy with
the German coal miners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-02-01
Newspapers Suppress Rpnors.

Vienna, Jan. 27.-Dispatches from
Warsaw say the situation there is
quiet and that no Polish rising is i'm.
minent. The newspapers there only
publish official reports of the events