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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

has no desire to travel to contribute
two dollars in freight charges" 70
save somebody else a dollar in pas
senger fare.
1T is of vital importance to manu-.
faeturers that they get cheap trans.
portation for their raw material and
for their manufactured goods. 4
small change in freight rates may SUI.
fee TO put manufacturer out of bust.
ness. The prosperity of the laborer
is dependent upon that of his EN-
ployer
1t has been the policy of the com
mission to reduce rates on freight
These reduction mean a say
ing of vast sums of money to the
people of the state. II be-
.lieves 1t is right in concluding that
the passenger business must stand
upon its own bottom and it cannot
pervert its judgment at the behests
of popular clamor,"
The law under which the commits
sion is operating does not undertake
to differentiate in favor of rates and
against service. Coupled with each
provision that rates must be reason
able is the further provision that
service must be adequate"
The question for decision is not
how cheaply the carriers could con
duct the passenger business and still
make a profit, but how cheaply can
this business be done in an adequate
way"
We think a reduction to ~ cents
per mile should and can be made
without affecting the tickets that are
now usually and custom Arily sold be
low that figure and pIat no violent
and radical effect on the securities of
the company will follow 1t is better
to make our journeys by reasonable
stretches than by violent spurts and it
frequently happens that he who pur-
sues the latter course will fall by the
wayside. We are In all probability
journeying toward 2-cent fare in the
near or distant future. We all hope
that it will come soon and come with
out trenching on the rights Of any
one"
For the purpose Of putting the
question (as to the increase in traffic
that would result from a fiat 2-cent
fare) to a practical test, we would
strongly urge that 50O-mile book be
placed upon the market and sold for
$40, coed icr The purchaser and any
member of his family. for say. a
period of one year from TIE date OF
purchase"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

tionai conventions: and was from,
1896 to 1904 a member of tire repuo-
lican state central committee, sery-
ing as its chairman from 1900 to 1901.
Wherever he has Leen called to sery-
ice he has been strictly attentive 10
duty, capable and honest, and of an
answering integrity of character.
He cannot be led T. do what he De.
lieves to be wrong in principle.
A Man of Good Heart.
General Bryant knew human ma
ture and was a good judge of men.
He made use of much tact in deal
ing with men. He recognized what
was good in a man whatever be his
outward appearance. Though he HAD
rough exterior, and seemed gruff
to those who did not know him. ne
had heart as tender as that of a
woman. Those who came to him
well found the way to that heart and
loved him for it. The closer one
comes to some men the less they
think of them, and for good reason ;
but the better one came to know
General Bryant the better he liked
him, and for the best of reasons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
GREAT NORTHERN CHARGED
WITH GIVING REBATES

New York, Feb 30.-The federal
grand jury yesterday indicted the
Great Northern railway company on
charges that in 1904 it paid $4,000
In rebates on sugar shipments %
Lowell NJ. Palmer, traffic agent 1f
the American Sugar Refining com
pany A second count of the same
Indictment charges that 1855 add
tional rebates we're paid Palmer by
various railroads in conjunction with
tho Great Northern. The indict
ment charges that the Great Northern
railway company effected freight cem-
blnations whereby sugar was trans
ported from New York and Boston 20
Sioux City, Iowa, at 80 cents, where-
rs the published tariff rates was 50
cents per 100 pounds
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27


join Shermans army near Rome,
Georgia, in the Atlanta campaign. Il
was on the Sth day Of June when the
Twelfth took position in the lines,
and from that time until the eyaeua-
ton Of Atlanta it did strenuous serv-
ice every day, almost al the time
under the FIRE of the enemy. 1t was
in heavy fighting at the battle of At
lanta, July q and %, and at Ezra
church July IS and suffered severeiy
in killed and wounded.
Took Command of Brigade.
In the fearful charge at Bald Hin
July q, Colonel Bryant led the at
lacking column. and on the following
day, when Brigadier General Force
was wounded. took command of the
brigade. He was gallant and effic
lent officer under fire. brave and cool
When General hood swept north
into Tennessee to attack Nashville,
Colonel Bryant's brigade was a part
of the army that followed him. AT
the time when General Sherman's
army returned to Atlanta to begin the
march to the sea, orders were given
that those men whose time had ex-
pired should be mustered out of serv-
ice. Colonel Bryant was one of these,
and on the 9Th day of November, 1864,
he left the regiment in command of
Colonel James X. Proudfit, anothef
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

excellent officer. and returned to his
farm home. four miles southeast of
Madison.
Had Excellent Discipline.
Not many officers enjoyed the es-
TEEN, confidence and love of his men
as Colonel Bryant did: and no colo
mel had better discipline in his regi-
men 1t was the easy discipline that
cam naturally from the mutual faith
and confidence always existing be-
tween the colonel and his men. Aud
no officer has held the confidence and
love of his soldiers more fully than
Colonel Bryant has done. During
the almost half a hundred years since
his thousand young men and boys
commenced drilling under him in
Camp Randall, and they began to get
acquainted with his unexpected and
tactful methods in dealing with them,
since they began to discover the Cia-
mond under his rather exterior. those
men have loved him with a strange
affection. And as they and "the Old
Colonel have grown old and gray
and feeble together, those who still
live have been closer and still more
closely drawn to him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
RESIGNATION OF
DEAN ". A. HENRY
COMPELLED BY Poos HEALTH
TO GIVE UP WORK.
GIVEN EMERITUS CHAIR
VIII Devote Such Time as He Can to
Work in College OF Agriculture
His Services Appreciated by Presl-
dent Van it9e and Regents
At Wisconsin 81 Years.

MauISOn, rep. ~
On account of i'll health, Dean ".
A. Henry of the college of agr culture
of The university rendered his resisna-
ton as head of that department at
the meeting of the regents yesterday.
About two years ago Dean henry re
questej that he be relieved from
executive duties. but President Van
Hlse urged him to remain. and has
continued 10 do so despite the fact
that the request has been renewed
several times Recently, however,
Dean Henry's health has been such
that il has been found necessary Cor
him to he released from the respon
sibillty of the great amount of execu-
tive work connected with the dire
ton Of The college Of agriculture AMI
experiment station Although retir-
ing from the office Of dean and di
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
ADDPESS OF EX-GOVERNOR HOARD
At FUNERAL OF GENERAL BRYANT
Madison, Feb. 20.

Madison, Feb. 20.
The address of Ex-Governor w. d
Hoard at the funeral OF General
George E. Bryant yesterday. which
is pronounced by those who heard It
10 be a classic for simplicity and
richness of thought, is as follows:
My Friends: There lies before
US in the simplicity and majesty OF
death one of the truly distinguished
citizens OF this commonwealth. He
was born of heroic stock, imbibed at
his mothers knee the lessons of 10y
atty to country; was educated with
men of after heroism and renOwn
and gave to his country as return
for all she had inspired him with,
service that brightens the pages of
her history. He was always per
meated with a high sense of pub
lie duty No act or failure to com
prebend and do his full duty to his
country. his state, his community
his family or his neighbor has ever
marred the eventfuf history Of
George f. Bryant. He coveted the
trust and confidence OF good men In
war and peace. in politics and social
relations as a husband, father and
friend. How much more satisfying
to the inner demand Of the soul rs
such a life in all it's simple obedie7
to duty everywhere than a reeor1
swollen with greed and empty Of
God and humanity
"Well matched to the high dignity
of death, the life Of a man who has
lived for men and not for self. IN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

that last hour when God and man
sit in mutual judgment upon the re-
cord a man like General Bryant has
made, how paIes the gari ;h triumphs
of unselfish aggrandizement In that
hour only can the deeds Of unselfish
obedience to duty and devotion to
human goodness survive. oh, it IS
well if in all OF : strivings we may
see our life in the light which the
angle of death at last imparts.
How it would emancipate us Of
many a false estimate of that lifei
/ knew George E. Bryant best and
most as d man of rare simplicity and
thought and character. He was Of
too large a vision to value for a mo
ment the tinselry of human exist
once And so he was a soldier Of
high courage and sagacity, thinking
straight amid the clash of arms And
SO he was a public official, trusted
without reserve by his fellow men.
And So he was a farmer, who loved
the uncorrupting honesty Of nature,
And 50 he was a husband, father
and friend ! have no fear Of how
God looks upon such men There
can be no human Interpreter Of this
last great summons Of the Master
For this IS an hour when no man can
come between the Creator and The
creature Said Shelley in his oEan-
ing Queen Nab:
How beautiful is sleep,
Sleep and his brotDsr death
ITO this beautiful sleep We con
sign our brother. full Of no Re that
n is we'll with him there .
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
SON OF WEALTHY OIL MAN
CHARGED WITH 5lGRMY

Tulsa I. T.. Feb 20--Ward Il
Snyder, said to be the son Of Nicho.
las Snyder, a wealthy oil man OF
Pittsburg, Pa, was arrested here yes
terday on a charge OF bigamy pfe
femed by his wife, formerly Jeenofta
Kiliian Of Oney, H., to whom he vas
married in Sapulpa l. T.. Jan. 70.
Sbe declares hat while on their hon
eymoon she learned that Snyder t1d
another wife living in St Louis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
FIX DATES OF RACES,
Great Western Will Give st73 COO
Purse Money.

Milwaukee Wis, Feb. l9-The
dates Of the summers races in yari
Gus cities Of the central states were
fixed yesterday By the delegates OF the
great western circuit. At the same
time, an inquiry showed that total
of s173. 600 would be given as purses
at the summer meets in this circuit.
The Milwaukee races will be Septem.
Der to IS. G. A. Keller was elected
president and Henry Schnellbacker
secretary treasurer of the circuit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
wild Bullet Injuries Two.

ManItowoc. Wis. Feb. 20.--John
Horstman was shot through the hanI
by the accidental discharge of a re
volyer and his little daughter and
wife narrowly escaped the bullet
The wife, III abed from an injury TO
the knee, was lying directly under aa
spot where the bullet struck the wal
and glanced TO the floor, the missile
just grazing her arm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

tie and feed them ON the very best
hay and grain his broad acres could
be made to produce.
Much of General Bryant's life and
activity have been given to the pub
lie service, In 1861 he was chosen
an alderman OF Madison. He was
county Judge from 1865 to 1877. In
1S75-76 he sat IN the state senate.
and was in 1S99-19O0 a member of
the assembly He was quartermast er
general of the state from January 3.
1876. to January ?. 1882 From 1882
to 1856, also from 1890 to 1894 he
was postmaster at Madison. From
1878 to 1889 ne served as secretary
OF the state agricultural society In
January, 1901. he was appointed by
Governor La Toilette to be superin.
tendent Of public property at the cap
iiol, @hich position he held coutin-
uously up to The time of his
death. He was with Colonel w. F..
Villas and A. G, ,Weissert of Milwau-
kee, a member of the commission to
erect monuments at Vicksburg in
honor of Wisconsin soldiers who fell
in the siege there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
Elk saenoerfest Dates.

La Crosse, Wis. Feb. 19.-The
northwestern saengerbund, consisting
of German singing societies in aJl the
Northwestern states, yesterday fixed
the dates of the next triennial saen
gerfest at La Crosse July 1926. 1908
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
Preferred Farm Life.

Since the war. though General Bry-
ant has much of the time been IN
public life, he has kept his home on
the farm, where it has been his good
pleasure to raise fine horses and cat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

Kalamazoo has man who is said
BIS those @ho have seen both 10 oe
The very image Of Andrew Carnegie
he f. John G. G,oooale, Tor mary
years an undertaken but now retired.
Mr. Go2dale has been joked end call
Pr Carnegie many times. ne says
that for four or FIVE years he has been
accused of being the double ~ the
philanthropist until now be is firing
os il
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

due to the work Of the college is to
! be measured by many millions Of
dollars per annum Through its in
Aucnce also the life of the farmer
has been raised to a higher intellectual
plane and the time is not far distant
when in this state the practice of Z
riculture will be recognized as d pro
fession. in 10 small measure this
great advance viii be due to the work
of Dean Henry in upbuilding the col
lege Of agriculture in the university
and the extension of its influence
throughout the state
I can not close this part Of my
report without mentioning the deep
sense of personal loss I feel whenever
think of Dean Henry's retirement
from the headship of the college Of
agriculture. With him I have
worked in perfect sympathy not only
with reference to the upbuilding Of
the college of agriculture, but to the
advancement of the university as a
whole"
At Wisconsin 81 Years.
Dean Henry has been connected
with the university for q years, hav-
ing been elected professor Of botany
and agriculture in June, 1880. Upon
the establishment of the experiment
station in 1887 he was appointed IL
rector, and in 1897 he became dean
of the college of agriculture when
Dean Henry took charge of the agri
cultural work in 1880, there were no
agricultural students in attendance
The following year, 1872 there we.'c
six In 1886 the first successful
short course in agriculture in this
country was established at the uni
versity. Three years later, in 1890.
the first dairy course in America vas
given. In 1904 the ten days farmers
course was successfully established.
Under Dean Henry's direction the
college of agriculture has increased
in enrolment from to 1921 The
four years COURSE Ia agriculture mas
grown from students to 1856. TIE
short course began with a registra-
ton of 10 twenty years ago. and this
}ears has 327. The dairy cours
beginning in 1890 with 2 students, last
year reached a total enrolment Of
1913. In the four years since its m
ception the ten-days' farmers course
has increased in attendance from i75
20 COZ.
Regents Take Action.
The regents considered the resigna-
ton and upon rAotion of Ex-Governor
Heard the following resolutions.
drawn by him. were adopted:
Resolved, That the regents of the
University of Wisconsin. in their ac-
ceptance Of the resignation OF Pro
fessor w A. Henry. rs dean of the
college Of agriculture and director Of
the experiment station. because Of
lack Of health. desire to express to
him their profound appreciation If his
distinguished services to the cause Of
/ agricultural education in the state
and nation during the q years of his
/ connection with this institution.
We feel that the people of Mlscop-
sin as a whole are under great cbliga
/ ton to Professor Henry for much Of
/ the advancement and prosperity
which has come to the state in tke
last quarter of century. We ter
der him our strongest assurance OF
regard and respect and hope that this
arrangement will bring him increass
health ana strength.
We hereby confer upon him The
position of emeritus professor 81 the
University of Wisconsin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
GENERAL BRYANT
DIES AT MADISON
FAMOUS OLD SOLDIER AND HON.
oRED MAN PASSES AWAY.
HIS REMARKABLE RECORD

Death Comes After an Illness Extend
ing Over Several Months-Hero Of
Great War, Lawyer, Jurist and
Astute Politician-Lona in Pub
lie Office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

Il had a letter few davs ago :"
said Congressman Hale of Tennessee
from a constituent who asked mt
to send him the rules and regula-
lions of congress. Did you do is?''
Yes; sent him photograph Of
Joe Cannon"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

Congressman Mann of Chicago, who
has acquired the title OF the great
objector," was hurrying toward the
house one morning when Mr.. Watson
Of Indiana hailed him. Don't stop
me-" said Mr.. 1:ann, I'm late now. :
That's So was the retort. "other.
wise you might have been on hand
to object to the chaplain's prayer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
Regrets Retirement.

In his report TO the regents con-
cerniug the resignation f Professor
Henry. President Van Hise says:
1T is with great regret that | trans
mis- 10 you this , signation of no
fessor Henry as dean At the college
Of agriculture and directU- Of the OK
pertinent station About ,wo years
ago Dean Henry requested that he
be relieved fr IN his executive duties.
and this request he has repeated sew
eral times Each time he has mace
tho request ] have urged him that he
retain his executive duties. saying
that was willing to recommend i
the regents that he be given all
necessary leaves of absence. How
ever have finally. with great re'uc.
lance become convinced that Dean
HenTys health is such that he ~ jus.
tilted in asking that he be reIc 'es1
from his executive work, and there
fore I recommend that his resignation
ss dean Of the college Of agriculture
and director Of the experiment sta
ton be accepted. to take effect July
l. 1907. and that he be appointed
/ emeritus professor with the under
standing that he shall perform such
duties as his strength will permit
an making this recommendation J
wish to record my appreciation )f the
inestimabIn service which Dean Henry
/ has rendered the state during the lone
period that he has been connected
with The college Of agriculture When
Dean Henry assumed charge OF the
agricultural COLLEGE PC years ago last
autumn. there were TO students 20 ar
tendance at the college az agriculture
The college up ia that time had 9r3
duced no effect mon the state At
the present time this college both IN
HE instructional and investigatire
sides is second to none in the United
states Material gain to the state
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

Everett II. Barney, a millionaire,
has decided a fortune to Springfield,
Mass. for the purpose Of identifying
the city. His principal bequest is
his estate at Pecousic. consisting Of
IT'S acres, and hts splendid city resi-
denee on Laurel hill. The offer is
made to secure boulevard and park
system extending for two miles along
the Connecticut river.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
Active in Politics.

General Bryant has been an active
man in political affairs in Wisconsin.
He has been a delegate to many
county, congressional, state and ma
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

Edward VII receives $4,000 a
year and the entire royal family of
England is provided for the civil
lists with incomes aggregating $780,
900. The kaiser receives and annu-
al allowance Of $3.50 600. the king OF
italy is well provided for with So
100000 wear and King Alfonso Of
Spain is given $1,40O,0O0 year to
provide the style that should sur
round a king.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

Maria Edwina Resale Booth.
daughter of Junius Brutus and Har-
riet Mace Booth, a niece of Edwin
Booth and third cousin of the rich.
est w0man In the world, Hetty Green.
is organizing in Boston great
Booth revival Edwina Booth was
born in San Francisco and was chris-
tened there, Edwin Forrest. and ais
fe standing as her godparents When
a little tot she was sent to the Notre
Dame convent IN Philadelphia. where
she remained until she was IS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

rector, he Is to continue IN the college
as emeritus professor If agriculture,
ana VIII perform eueb duties as his
health permits.
Dean Henry's letter Of resignation
is as follows.
Dear President Van Hise:--I here
by renew my request that with the
close of the college year | be relieved
of the duties of dean and director
My reason is that ! have not tie
health and strength To properly car.
~ on the duties of the position.
Please convey to the regents my
highest expression of regard. Not
onse in he % years Of my service &c
the university has there been 0ny fric
ton Or difference Oh opinion between
us. prize this record above the ex
preston Of words.
4 thank you, dear president, lol
the considerable. helpful support you
have given me at all times In tui'
act which win bring to my life su J
a profound change, ! am cheered anc
buoyed with the thought that no one
/ person is essential to the success o
I any great enterprise. My work hai
been that Of a pioneer have lalC
only the foundations; others will built
| a better supersiructure than l posi-
bly, could. The farmers of Wisconsin
whose needs / had ever before me II
all that has been done, viii never 10,
a day even, allow their agriculture
college to swerye from its purpose,
1t is my hope. as it is my ambi
ton, that when the load of respo IL
! bility is removed and l nave some
what regained my old time healtl
and vigor can draw closer thai
ever before to our students and "
/ farmers, aud SO. In some ways q"
least be more useful than ever re
! fore"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

}. Pierpont Morgan recently has
purchased 1900 acres of Adirondack
land for $4,000. The property Is
completely surrounded By the state
forest preserve. II was formerly
the property of Daniel Strobel Of
Herkhimer This purchase. added
to Mr.. Morgan's 1851 acres at Lake
Mohegan, gives him total holdings Of
2,751 acres.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

A new British expedition to the
south pole will leave England next
October under the command OF r. II,
Shackleton who was third lieutenant
on the Discovery in it's expedition TO
the antarctic A novel feature OF
the voyage viii be the employment
Of a motor car built for ice travelling
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

A candidate for a county office who
lives at Wech ]. r., announces him.
self IN The following unusually fran6
manner. Owing to the earnest SO
licitation of those to whom owe
money l have consented to become
a candidate for Office of county treas.
urer. subject 10 the usual disclosure
Of character" -